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April 18 - Daily Soaps Update

NEW YORK (CBS) ― Here are the daily soap opera summaries for "The Young and the Restless," "The Bold and the Beautiful," "As The World Turns," and "Guiding Light."

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

Michael, Lauren and Kevin are shocked by Gloria's makeover.  Gloria hopes her sincerity will persuade them to let her move in.  Michael, however, refuses to let her move in under any circumstance. Alistair arrives at Jabot, nearly scaring the employees to death.  Jill declares to Alistair that if he doesn't find out what is going on between Jeff and Gloria soon she will cut him off. Jeff spills his heart out to Gloria through the door of her G.C.A.C. suite, only to find out that he was talking to the maid. Kevin explains to Gloria that as long as she has feelings for Jeff, he will continue to have the upper hand. Jack overhears Gloria ask Michael to drop the lawsuit against him. Michael, Lauren, Kevin, Jack and Sharon wonder what is going on with Gloria. Jeff and Gloria try to use Alistair and Jill to make the other jealous, unaware that Jill and Alistair have their own agenda.  Later, Gloria sets Jeff up to see her in a passionate embrace with Alistair. Jack realizes that his victory over Gloria is hollow because John's presence is gone.  Sharon reminds Jack that there is still a John Abbott in the mansion - otherwise known as Jack. Jack and Sharon celebrate having the mansion back. Jill informs Kay that Lily is pregnant and begins to make plans. Kay reminds her that this is Lily's baby and Lily's decision.  Cane is thrilled when Lily assures him that she wants to keep the baby. Lily shares with Devon and Colleen that she is keeping the baby. They wonder how it is going to work with Cane, and school, modeling, etc.  Lily gets upset as she starts to feel the pressure. Cane and Neil battle over whom will be Lily's support system for the baby. Cane confides in Kay that he wants to raise this child with Lily, not Neil. Madame Chauvin calls Lily to meet her.  When she arrives, Cane is waiting for her. He asks Lily to marry him.  Cane gives her Kay's ring but before he gets an answer Lily takes off. Neil confides in Devon that he is willing to give up anything to help Lily through this pregnancy.




THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL 

Nick and Taylor separately receive Taylor's psychological evaluation via messenger.  The evaluation reads that the court finds Taylor competent of raising a child and a hearing will be conducted the following day to determine custody of Jack.  Brooke is appalled by the results and asks Nick to hold off on joint custody until Taylor and Rick break up.   Brooke is confident the break-up will eventually happen; if it doesn't, it would be her worst nightmare come true.  Rick is baffled that Taylor isn't excited about the results of her evaluation.  Through her lingering anger towards Brooke, Taylor vows that she will never again allow other people to control her or that Rick doesn't belong in her life.




AS THE WORLD TURNS 

Paul asks for Sofie's advice on sweeping Meg off her feet. Sofie suggests Paul take Meg up in a hot air balloon. Paul arranges the balloon ride for Meg, making Sofie jealous.

Mike confesses to Meg his upset that he and Katie are over. The balloon guy arrives, causing confusion. Unaware that Paul ordered the balloon, Mike suggests he and Meg take the balloon ride for themselves. Meg and Mike float away as Paul arrives, too late.

Casey and Luke prepare to shoot Noah carrying Ameera across the threshold. Ameera surprises Noah with a kiss as he carries her across the threshold. Uncomfortable, Luke calls a lunch break. Ameera is jealous of Noah and Luke, and Casey calls her on it. He asks Ameera to decide whether he should remain part of the "foursome" or not. Luke heads him off, urging him to stay, that maybe something will develop with Ameera. Casey tells Luke that Ameera is after Noah. Luke tells Noah the situation with Ameera, but Noah refuses to believe it. He declares his love for Luke, only to back away from him as Ameera enters causing hurt Luke to leave.

Alison and Chris run into Emily, then ignore her. Emily confronts Chris, who puts her in her place, then goes to Sofie. Chris inquires after Sofie, and then suggests she, Aaron, Ali and himself double date. Chris praises Alison's care of Barbara and asks her to dinner with Sofie and Aaron.  Aaron doesn't trust Chris, doesn't want to have dinner with him, but Sofie changes his mind. Emily walks in on Alison trying on dresses for Chris, and accuses Alison of being a slut. Chris convinces Alison not to take Emily's insults to heart, and buys her the dress.




GUIDING LIGHT

Ava wants a pregnancy test but Dr. Meredith says it's too early to get any results. Bill bumps into Ava carrying some brochures on artificial insemination, but doesn't notice them. Bill pushes to see the doctor; Ava stalls, then hears Dr. Meredith calling and runs off. Dinah tells Lizzie she's rooting for her and Bill. Ava stops to gloat about Bill and his interest in her pregnancy. Lizzie tries to be nice, but tells Ava if war is what she wants, she's got it. Bill tells Ava he's serious about their child and wants to be involved. He gives her a book of baby names and they look through it together.

Olivia awakes to find Natalia has brought her lunch, but Olivia refuses to eat. Natalia asks Ava to try and get Olivia to eat something. Ava reveals to Olivia her plan for artificial insemination.

Natalia storms in with a bag full of various juices, determined once again to revive Olivia. Olivia finally consents, and Natalia is thrilled.

Alan tries to bargain with Dinah, but she won't have any of it and has security escort him from the house. Dinah knows that eventually Alan will come after her. Dinah tells Bill she just spilled the beans to Alan. Vanessa walks in, tells Dinah she's worried about repercussions from Alan, and confronts Bill about Ava's pregnancy. Bill and Dinah talk over drinks, both confidant they'll be able to handle Ava and Alan.


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