Soaps Update

August 15 - 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

Neil wants to talk to Tyra about the bomb she dropped the previous evening when Devon and Lily arrive. Later, Tyra explains to Lily that she is doing the right thing putting the baby's needs first. Cane is miserable as he remembers his life with Lily.

Later, Cane thinks back on all of Chloe's manipulations since arriving in Genoa City. Cane finds Chloe at the coffeehouse and explains to her that they should get married. Later, Cane sets ground rules with Chloe and he gives her the ring he gave Lily. Chloe is thrilled.

Neil shares with Tyra about this experience with Lily and learning that she was actually Malcolm's biological daughter. Neil believes that Devon and Ana deserve to know the truth, just as Devon enters to overhear him. Neil decides to call a board meeting because he and Nikki want Victoria to take over at Newman until Victor returns. Victoria agrees to take the job. Neil can't wait to see Adam's face when he hears the news. J.T. and Paul finally get a lead that may be real. Meanwhile, Victor shows the little girl at the bar, a card trick.

At Newman Enterprises, Adam is floored when he sees Neil, Nikki, Nick and Victoria coming out of the boardroom. Victoria introduces herself as his new boss. Victoria asks him to pack his bags and get off the ranch.

Paul arrives and informs Nikki that Victor may be in Mexico. Walter enters the Mexican bar and demands a drink. Victor sits nearby, unnoticed. Everyone arrives at the ashram in Malibu, except Colleen, who missed the flight. Leilani, their guide, gives them the rules of the ashram including: no meat, cell phones or shoes. Later, Kevin, Jana, Amber and Daniel meet the Guru. At the Ashram, Michael and Jeff bond over how much they hate the place.

Meanwhile, Daniel and Amber connect when she helps him find his inner muse. Daniel and Amber continue to laugh and enjoy each other and just as they are about to kiss, Colleen arrives. Amber is angry to learn that Daniel was the one who made sure Colleen made it to Malibu. Gloria has reverted back to her hippie ways as she tries to seduce Jeff. Amber apologizes to Jana for letting her feelings for Daniel ruin Jana's day.

Moments later, as Kevin and Daniel are getting dressed for the ceremony, Amber and Jana overhear Daniel call Amber a drama queen. As everyone continues to prepare for the wedding, Jana comes out looking beautiful.

She notices that Kevin hates his outfit and encourages him to wear whatever he wants. As the ceremony begins, Michael walks Jana down the aisle. When they reach the end, the guru comes out and Gloria recognizes him as Lowell, Michael's father.


THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

While Marcus and Steffy are in the heat of the moment, they are interrupted by an unwelcomed guest. Katie finally hears the words that she had always longed to hear; these words now make matters worse in her already-complicated life. Brooke is taken aback when Ridge makes outrageous accusations against Marcus and Donna. Ridge then vows that there will be severe ramifications if Marcus doesn't heed his warning.


AS THE WORLD TURNS

Carly goes to meet Parker at the train station coming home from tennis camp but he doesn't show up. Worried, she calls Jack who isn't immediately receptive. She calls Holden who shows up at the train station. Holden suggests she call the camp and they tell her Parker got on an earlier train. Jack gets worried and shows up, coming across Holden and Carly in the parking lot. Carly says Parker is probably home but Jack gets upset that Holden is there and they fight. When they go home Parker is not there but at Liberty's. She is caught off guard by his arrival and calls Brad. Brad and Katie come home and Brad grabs Parker and takes him back to Milltown. Brad tells Jack to watch his kid and Jack yells at Parker, grounding him. Holden comes to see how things went and Carly tells him very badly. She says she can't see or talk to Holden now because she has to completely focus on Parker. Katie suggests Liberty date her new intern to send a message to Parker. Brad doesn't like it but Katie says she will handle it. Meanwhile, Parker enlists JJ to get around the parents so he can see Liberty.

Casey tells Tom and Margo that he's going to get an annulment while Emily tells Susan. Both insist they'll still stay together. Tom offers to do the legal work and Casey says there's no rush. Later, Casey is with Emily when Emily's niece, Dani Andropoulos, appears. They catch up and Dani says she's a criminologist. Casey tells her that he and Emily are a couple and Dani is astounded. After Casey goes, Dani expresses admiration to Emily, but later tells Susan she doesn't think it will last. Margo comes to Casey and Emily and surprises them with papers that Tom has drawn up for them to sign. They're taken aback by how quick it happened, but they sign, feeling a little uneasy.


GUIDING LIGHT

Lizzie explains to Jeffrey that getting Alan behind bars will help her get Sarah back because Jonathan won't allow Alan to be near Sarah. Jeffrey doubts that Lizzie will be strong enough to go up against her grandfather but she assures him that she knows it's finally time to do the right thing.

Beth informs a non-supportive Alan that she is going to Chicago to attend law school full-time. As she packs to leave for the weekend, he insists that he does not need Lillian's help with Peyton. Beth gives Alan specific instructions for taking care of Peyton. Later, Beth calls Lillian and asks her to keep an eye on Peyton and Alan.

Dinah sneaks into Bill's office looking for budgets but is interrupted by Bill who calls a company meeting because he thinks Alan is working with people inside the company to make his move. Dinah thinks fast to try and cover for herself but she is surprised when Bill makes it clear that he doesn't know who is helping Alan. As Bill starts to seem suspicious of Dinah she covers by telling him that she will investigate the matter. She takes the file she was after and tells Bill that it is the file that holds the employee's phone records and Bill warns her not to mess this up. Dinah calls Alan to inform him that Bill is onto her. Bill sneaks up behind her while she is on the phone and they make plans for lunch while Alan is still listening in.

Lizzie runs into Beth and learns that Beth left Peyton with Alan but Lizzie is in charge of taking care of the family while she's gone and Lizzie notices the irony in the situation. Lizzie reminds Beth how important it is to look out for herself in case things don't work out with Alan. Beth tells Lizzie that everything with Alan is great and wonders about Lizzie's weird behavior.

Alan calls Lillian and asks her to watch Peyton while he goes to lunch. Bill and Dinah have an argument during their lunch at Towers and when Bill storms off he sees Alan. Alan and Bill exchange words about the company and Bill tells him that he is a better boss than Alan will ever be. As Bill exits, he runs into Jeffrey and sees that he was just talking to Alan. Alan follows Bill out and they continue their argument. Just as Alan is about to fight back, he drops to the ground convulsing. Dinah and Jeffrey sit in Towers and discuss Reva and Jeffrey's wedding plans, or lack thereof, and Jeffrey tells Dinah he is going to reopen Tammy's case and try the same man twice.

Bill is outside debating if he should call 911. He helps Alan to a nearby bench where Alan is mumbling 'Gus'. Suddenly, Alan's convulsions stop and he sits with a euphoric look on his face. Alan finally comes out of his confused state and explains that he had a vision of Gus, who told him to fight for his legacy. Bill offers to take him to the hospital but Alan refuses, warning Bill that he is the one that will need a doctor soon. Bill sees Lizzie and tries to tell her what happened with Alan but she refuses to listen. She tells Bill that she does not want to get involved with their argument. Finally, Lizzie gives in and listens to what Bill has to say about Alan and he tells her he thinks there may be something seriously wrong with Alan's health. Beth returns home and is pleasantly surprised to see that nothing terrible happened while she was gone. Alan tells Beth about seeing Gus. As Alan and Beth embrace, he ignores two phone calls from Dinah, who is calling to warn him that he is in danger of being arrested again. Outside Alan's house, Jeffrey sits in his car with a determined look in his eye.

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