Paper Trail

Following the brutal meeting with their lawyers, Brook Lynn and Chase flew to the Dominican Republic to get a quickie divorce. On the flight, they agreed that despite their marriage ending, neither wanted to be the other’s enemy.

Later, the judge asked Chase and Brook Lynn if the divorce was of mutual consent, but the way they gushed about the other in response had him questioning if they actually wanted to go through with it. Later, when the judge returned to his office with the paperwork, both Chase and Brook Lynn hesitated to sign the divorce documents.

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War of Words

As Ric and Lulu prepared for their pre-trial meeting with Willow and Monet, he warned her that he’d had a contentious encounter with the other attorney at an earlier meeting and was having second thoughts about trying to scare Willow into dropping the libel suit.

Since Lulu no longer had The Invader‘s support, she freaked out that Willow was seeking millions in damages, but with her reputation on the line, Lulu stuck by her decision not to print a retraction.

Meanwhile, Monet and Willow prepped at Miller & Davis. Monet wanted to know why Alexis had tried to discourage her from taking Willow on as a client. Willow explained the sticky situation between Drew and Alexis, and Monet wondered whether Willow’s ex-husband would be an issue for the libel suit.

Flashing back to the two times she’d tried to kill her then-husband, Willow lied to her attorney that Drew hadn’t sought revenge by validating Lulu’s allegations because not a word in the article was true.

Once Ric and Lulu arrived and the meeting got underway, Ric tested out his strategy to get Willow to back off by saying things wouldn’t end well for her if they went to court. Monet, however, shot back that they had significant evidence on their side — including that the alleged victim, Drew, hadn’t come forward to back up Lulu’s story.

Willow refused to drop the lawsuit, and Lulu refused to retract the story. Willow stated that Lulu had been manipulated by the Quartermaines, who wanted to take her children away, and Lulu maintained that she was doing her job to expose a crime committed by a congresswoman.

At an impasse, Ric declared they would see Monet and Willow in court. Out in the hallway, Ric promised a nervous Lulu they would figure out their next move.

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Sweet Spot

Dante stepped up as a good friend when Elizabeth shared that Aiden had secretly earned his GED, applied to his dream pastry school in Paris, and had been accepted with a scholarship. Liz wasn’t sure if she’d made a mistake by allowing him to go because of his young age. Talking her through the pros and cons, Dante suggested her trepidation was because Liz wasn’t ready to be an empty nester. He also shared a story about the support he received from his mother when he moved out for the first time.

Reassured that she was doing the right thing for her son, a frazzled Liz groaned that because Aiden was leaving in four days, she now had to make cupcakes for the Halloween party. Divulging that he had secret baking skills, Dante offered his services, and Elizabeth accepted his help.

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Fool’s Gold

Sonny asked Jason to explore a theory that Josslyn was the one who framed him for the Pentonville attacks, thinking that Jason might be the only person she would confide in. Sonny then reached out to Hudson to meet, wanting to use Hudson to control what Josslyn did with JJE.

When Hudson got Sonny’s message, Josslyn declared she’d go in his place. Wanting to know what Sonny was after, Hudson insisted on going himself, and left to meet him at the Port Charles Grill.

Once Hudson arrived at the Grill, Sonny told him Jax wouldn’t be happy to return from his extended vacation to discover that Josslyn had used JJE to further her vendetta against him — and that would be a direct problem for Hudson. Sonny offered to pay Hudson to stay on at the company and make sure Josslyn didn’t run it into the ground.

Hudson realized that by keeping Josslyn focused on her father’s goals for the company, he’d both undercut her plans to take down Sonny and secure his own position for when Jax returned — arguably a win for both him and Sonny. He assumed he’d receive an exorbitant consultant’s fee, but Sonny proclaimed that Hudson would take what he offered… and if he didn’t, Hudson was a fool.

The Godfather

Jason went to Josslyn’s apartment and asked her if she’d framed Sonny for Sidwell’s beating. Josslyn, who was convinced Sonny was responsible and scapegoating her, was hurt that Jason was falling for it. When Joss pushed back about Sonny’s involvement, Jason said he believed that both she and Sonny were responsible.

Even if Sonny hadn’t ordered the attack, Josslyn declared, she wasn’t going to ease up on trying to run him out of town. Jason wondered why she hated Sonny so much, but not him. Josslyn said she didn’t agree with everything Jason did, but he’d saved her life multiple times and always stood beside her mother. From the moment he’d become her godfather, Jason always had her back. Jason declared that he always would and Joss smiled that she was lucky.

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Body Shop

An agitated Ava called Drew to the gallery to inform him that Joe was sniffing around because Metro Court Gardens staff reported seeing her with Jack the night the WSB agent went missing.

Drew was confident there was no footage of her slipping Jack the sleeping pill since he’d disabled the security cameras, but Ava wasn’t appeased. She hissed that Lulu’s article was the reason why Fitzpatrick was now investigating Jack’s final moves in the first place.

A worried Ava wanted to move Jack’s corpse, but Drew declared it was too risky. He insisted nobody would find the body since the PCPD and the WSB believed Nina was responsible for his disappearance.

Ava blasted him for framing her friend and wished she’d heeded Nina’s warnings not to get involved with Drew. Drew warned Ava that they needed to stick to their plan, because if they turned on each other, they’d both end up in prison — but as long as no one found Jack, they were safe.

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Will Brook Lynn and Chase sign the divorce papers? Should Hudson accept Sonny’s offer? Is Drew too confident that he and Ava are in the clear? Let us know what you thought about the latest episode of GH in the comments below, and what you think will happen next week!

Digging for the Truth

At the hospital, Liz (Rebecca Herbst) is pleased to see Dante (Dominic Zamprogna). “You can help me figure something out,” she suggests. But does she need his expertise as the acting police commissioner, or just some friendly advice?

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Monet (Blythe Howard) is new to Port Charles, but she’s already taken on a few cases. As she speaks again with Willow (Katelyn MacMullen), is the congresswoman looking to hire the attorney? She’ll need someone to take on her libel suit against Lulu (Alexa Havins) regarding her article claiming she kept Drew (Cameron Mathison) drugged for months. “How does your ex-husband feel about those allegations?” Monet inquires.

Hudson (Troy Lennon Appel) has supported Josslyn (Eden McCoy) as she’s used JJE to help bring down Sonny (Maurice Benard), and doesn’t seem too concerned about making such a powerful enemy. In fact, it seems to have left him feeling energized. “I want to know what he’s after,” Hudson informs Josslyn, “and how he plans to get it.”

Meanwhile, Sonny meets with Jason (Steve Burton). Though Stone Cold is no longer his employee, he knows he can rely on his friend. “I’m betting you’re gonna find out for me,” Sonny declares. But is he hoping Jason will uncover something to stop Josslyn and Hudson, or find out who framed him for ordering the prison assault?

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Ava (Maura West) is clearly beginning to feel the pressure as she informs Drew, “We’ve gotta move Brennan’s body.” What has driven her to propose such a desperate act, knowing it could land them both in a world of trouble?

Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Chase (Josh Swickard) were visibly uncomfortable with how their attorneys were handling their separation. But after Brook Lynn interrupted the meeting, it doesn’t appear that it was in the hopes of reconciling with her husband. Because now, she and Chase are sitting in an office as someone presents them with a document to sign. “And your divorce will be final,” he adds, placing a pen before the couple.

Check out this tease for the next episode of GH, and be sure to share your opinion on the latest twists and turns in the comments below!

The casts and crews of General Hospital, The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Days of our Lives are joined this year by the talent from Beyond the Gates, which is eligible for the Daytime Emmys for the first time. While the winners have already been decided behind closed doors, they won’t be announced until everyone gathers for the gala ceremony at the Hollywood Palladium on October 30.

We invite you to take a look through the major soap categories below and cast your votes for the actors and show that you think deserve to take home a Daytime Emmy Award for their work in 2025. Next, come back here to SoapOperaDigest.com on Thursday, October 29, to see who the fans picked to win. Then, be sure to tune in to the 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards — via the NATAS YouTube channel, watch.theemmys.tv, or the official Emmys App — to see if any of the actual winners match the results of our poll!

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Photo Finish

At the Jerome Gallery, Trina filled Ava in on the elaborate romantic evening Kai had planned the night before with Quinn’s help, and Ava found the gesture sweet, despite the scary start. Before heading out for a client meeting, Ava showed Trina the 20^th anniversary edition copies of Joel Sartore’s National Geographic Photo Ark book, which the photographer had signed for them.

Later, Emma stopped by to share what she’d found about the two bouquets of roses she had received. Both were sent under the name “Alan Smith.” Next, Emma and Trina searched Trina’s name on the internet and were shocked by how many links popped up about her and Gio.

The women stumbled upon a creepy fan site dedicated only to Trina, and she was disturbed that the website included photos from her personal social media accounts with her family and friends cut out. Trina grew even more alarmed when she noticed that the webpage’s heading was “From Your Biggest Fan” — the same as the signature on the flowers.

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Rules of Estrangement

Brook Lynn met with her lawyer, Ric, to strategize before a meeting with Chase and his attorney, Monet. Brook Lynn was adamant about disregarding her prenup and splitting custody of Phoebe, but Ric said they needed to be aggressive — especially since she was worth more than Chase and his lawyer would likely demand more money.

Meanwhile, Monet urged Chase to set aside his nice guy persona and let her do all the talking during their preliminary meeting with Brook Lynn and Ric.

Chase wanted things to be as amicable as possible, but Monet warned him to prepare for the worst-case scenario. Chase was shocked when she announced she’d be asking Brook Lynn for child support, but agreed to let Monet handle the meeting her way.

When Brook Lynn arrived with Ric in tow, a shaken Chase told Monet that Lansing was a shark. Monet was glad that Chase finally grasped how serious the negotiation would be.

As the meeting got underway, Monet and Ric each threw out extreme demands and cheap shots at the other’s client while Chase and Brook Lynn grew increasingly more uncomfortable.

Finally, Brook Lynn bolted up from her seat, looked at Chase, and announced, “I’m not doing this.”

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Face First

At the clinic in Baden-Baden, Michael calmed down an anxious Jordan as they waited to hear the results of her consultation for scar revision surgery. Michael worried Jordan might blame him for dragging her all the way to Germany if she wasn’t a candidate for the operation, but Jordan assured him she was prepared to handle whatever Dr. Mueller decided.

After speaking with the doctor, Jordan told Michael she would be having the surgery, and they happily embraced. Jordan thanked Michael for bringing her to the clinic, and he volunteered to stay while she began treatment. 

The Heat Is On

Ava ran into Joe at the Port Charles Grill and jokingly offered to listen if he needed to vent about having Lucas as a roommate. Her hackles went up when the detective asked about her meeting with Jack Brennan the night he disappeared.

When Joe added that Ava’s input might help Nina, she claimed she’d had drinks with Jack but couldn’t recall exactly what they’d discussed.

Joe continued to press her, but Ava dodged his questions by warning that the WSB might come after him for messing with their investigation. Then, with a hollow promise to let him know if she remembered anything, Ava sauntered out of the restaurant.

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New Attitude

Britt found Lucas tending to his hangover in a hospital exam room and apologized for her “Britchy” behavior the night before at the Brown Dog.

Lucas, in turn, said he was sorry for ditching her when she was clearly hurting after running into Jason at the bar. Britt gushed that she ended up having an anonymous one-night stand with a hot Australian.

Lucas was excited for his friend, but Britt had no plans to see the guy again since he was just passing through town. Calling the experience a wake-up call, Britt said she realized how much time she wasted thinking she was going to die and was ready to live her life the way she wanted — and that included being a better person. “Ding, dong, The Britch is dead,” she sang, then joked that they had to find Lucas a Guardian Sex Angel of his own.

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Where You Go, I Go

Molly told Cody about the dream job she’d been offered in Chicago, and, ever the supportive boyfriend, he encouraged her to accept the position. She was annoyed he didn’t fight her on leaving but softened when Cody said he’d relocate with her. They discussed how moving would impact their relationships with their families, but Molly ultimately decided to stay in Port Charles.

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Beyond the Gates

On BTG, when Naomi urges her father to dig deeper, is she talking about Bill exploring his feelings or taking a closer look at a legal matter? In the aftermath of Dani’s appearance on Welcome to Your Life, Ted gives Andre kudos for his wife. Meanwhile, when Heather gets triggered, she turns treacherous. Who might her target be this time? Leslie tells Hayley some things that cut her to the quick. Bill should probably keep his eyes open as something is heading his way.

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The Bold and the Beautiful

Brooke may want to make peace with her sister on B&B, but Katie’s intense feelings towards her sibling continue with no end in sight. Can anyone ever help these two bury the hatchet? When Li and Finn investigate Steffy’s pregnancy, will either of the doctors uncover anything that could raise suspicions, or will Carter and Steffy succeed in using the surrogacy lie to cover up the pregnancy that resulted from their one-night stand?

Days of our Lives

Johnny dials 911 on DAYS. Is there something wrong with Chanel? Curious if Stephanie’s suspicions that Joy is faking her paralysis could be true, Kayla tests her patient. As the heat on her intensifies, can Joy keep up her charade? Meanwhile, Stephanie and Alex are shaken when they receive upsetting news. Xander wants to help Sarah prove her innocence in the wrongful death of her patient, but doing so puts both of their lives at risk.

General Hospital

On GH, Ava and Drew have been getting away with their various schemes thus far. But might that all change when she proposes a dangerous new plan to her partner-in-crime? Jason has some harsh words for Josslyn, likely about her using JJE to buy up Sonny’s piers to get back at him. As Chase and Brook Lynn take the first steps in ending their marriage, the couple’s attorneys, Monet and Ric, face off. Can they reach an amicable agreement or will this get ugly? Lulu has been reeling ever since Willow sued her for libel, and now something happens that leaves her discouraged. Sonny makes someone a tempting offer, but who is he trying to strike a deal with — and will they accept?

The Young and the Restless

Victor may have been focused on Nick recently on Y&R, but the Newman patriarch now has some words of advice for his other son, Adam, in his hour of need. Victoria and Kyle concoct a dangerous new scheme, but does it have to do with the Jabot/Vibrante rivalry, or their secret romance? And will it prove worth the risk? When a family member is in need, Lauren adjusts her plans to help them out. Will her her efforts succeed?

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Appearing as presenters from canceled soaps are previous Daytime Emmy winners Crystal Chappell (ex-Olivia Spencer, Guiding Light), Lesli Kay (ex-Molly Conlan, As the World Turns), Eva LaRue (ex-Maria Santos, All My Children) — who is nominated again this year in the Outstanding Guest Performer category for her run on GH as Natalia Ramirez — and A Martinez (ex-Cruz Castillo, Santa Barbara), as well as Joe Lando (ex-Jake Harrison, One Life to Live), Juliet Mills (ex-Tabitha Lenox, Passions) and Alicia Leigh Willis (ex-Alli Fowler, Another World).

Other genres of daytime programming will also be represented, with Eva zu Beck (Superskilled with Eva zu Beck), Danielle Chang (Lucky Chow), Sunny Hostin (The View), Derek Hough (Extra), Pati Jinich (Pati’s Mexican Table), Star Jones (Divorce Court),  Michael Jr. (Stand Up and Do Something), Judge Greg Mathis (Mathis Court with Judge Mathis), Keke Palmer (Glam Through the Ages), James Preston (The Bay), Nichelle Turner (Entertainment Tonight), and Andrew Zimmern (Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen) slated to present.

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General Hospital legend Genie Francis (Laura Collins) will receive this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award, with her husband, actor/director Jonathan Frakes, presenting.

No hosts have been announced for the ceremony, but Matthew Hoffman (Cheap A$$ Beach Houses) will serve as the ceremony’s “Voice of God.”

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