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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “One Life to Live” Episode Recap – Friday, December 23, 2011.

IT HAPPENED TODAY…

Rex and “Stacy” are rapt and emotional as Delbert shows them what really happened on the night Gigi supposedly died.

Neela still has misgivings as Shane plays the tape of Jack confessing his part in Gigi’s death. Shane’s hit hard all over again, but when it’s over, he realizes that this tape could put Jack in jail. Neela tries to convince him not to call the cops, but Shane wants Jack punished! He calls John, and John arrives. Shane plays the tape for him. John goes. Neela, feeling bad, needs to get home. Shane calls his father.

While Téa urges John to straighten things out with Natalie, Dani calls Starr, saying her mother could use some cheering up. Blair, Starr, Jack and Sam arrive. They toast to Victor and to the baby of his Téa’s having. When Blair and her family leave, Dani finds a cache of gifts Victor had left for them.

Todd makes it clear that he was going to visit his family whether Jack had invited him or not. Sam is waiting for Santa to arrive the way he did last year. Blair explains the Echo diSavoy-as-Santa incident to Todd. Alone, Todd is visited by Irene who warns him that if anyone finds out he killed his brother, he’ll lose everything again.

While Viki tells Natalie that she found Clint kissing Kim, Clint tells Jess he sent Kim away because he loves Viki. Will they actually reveal their true feelings to each other?

John arrives with a gift for Liam. Natalie is about to talk to him about their relationship.

On the Next One Life to Live (Encore Presentation; Original Airdate is August 20, 2011)…

• Victor is murdered in cold blood by an unknown assailant.
• Shane asks Rex why he had Gigi’s body exhumed.
• Starr tells James she and Baz made a demo together.

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “General Hospital” Episode Recap – Friday, December 23, 2011.

IT HAPPENED TODAY…

Olivia gleefully gathers Bensonhurst family to attend this Christmas Eve wedding – only for Dante and Lulu to put the brakes on expanding the guest list. Dante and Lulu are married!

Robin bursts into tears and into Patrick’s arms as she wraps Christmas presents. Robin gets an important call.

Jason and Sam renew their love Christmas Eve. Meanwhile, the Quartermaines worry about Jason’s anger issues. Who has bought gifts for everyone? Franco has another gift.

Cameron gets angry at Elizabeth just as Ewen arrives to hear. Meanwhile, Lucky approaches a notable location.

On the Next General Hospital (Encore Presentation; Original Airdate is August 26, 2011)…

• Patrick and Matt fight over an upcoming surgery.
• Sam makes an important decision.
• Carly clutches as Michael takes Sonny’s side.

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “One Life to Live” Episode Recap – Thursday, December 22, 2011.

IT HAPPENED TODAY…

Cutter reveals the truth. Rex accuses him of still trying to con him, make money …and punches him out. “Stacy’s” concerned for Cutter, until she learns he’s wanted for murder in Kentucky. Stacy’s horrified that Cutter has committed such a horrendous crime. When Stacy expresses horror over Cutter’s crime, Rex says she’s no better.

“Stacy” still doesn’t remember, but also believes she never could have done something so horrible. If only she could go back in time… and remember. Prof. Delbert Fina appears: maybe he can help.

Aubrey, who now knows what Shane is up to vis a vis Jack. She warns Rama to keep an eye on Neela, while not breaking Shane’s confidence. Aubrey admits she’s worried Rex might not make it home in time for them to spend Christmas together. Aubrey waits for Rex, and at EOD, Cutter uses his one phone call to call her from police custody.

Todd sees Jack looking shaken (after confessing the truth about his role in Gigi’s death to Neela.) Meanwhile, Shane calls Neela, really hopeful she got a confession out of Jack. Jack and Neela grow closer as he tells her how much it meant to him to be able to open up to her about the terrible thing he did to Gigi. Shane meets Neela later. Will she tell him the truth? Todd questions Jack about his relationship with Neela. Jack closes him down, but is grateful when Todd gives him money to buy Neela a nice Christmas present. EOD, Jack and Todd take a baby step forward when Jack invites him to spend Christmas Eve with their family.

Téa is upset that Todd’s worming his way into a closer relationship with Dani. Almost loses it again, but John pulls her back, reminding her she needs to avoid stress for the baby’s sake. Nate and Dani grow closer. John insists Téa keep her distance from Todd, he sees her at the breaking point, and they can’t afford to tip Todd off to their suspicions. EOD, Dani tells Téa she wants to invite Todd to spend Christmas Eve with them.

On the Next One Life to Live…

• Rex and “Stacy” recall the night of Gigi’s “death.”
• Neela has second thoughts about helping Shane.
• Viki and Clint confide in their daughters.

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “One Life to Live” Episode Recap – Wednesday, December 21, 2011.

IT HAPPENED TODAY…

Rex encounters “Stacy” and lets her have it about her plan to take Gigi’s place. She swears she remembers nothing. He’s affected by having someone who’s a ringer for Gigi standing right in front of him – and this makes him even more furious. Cutter interrupts. At EOD, he’s about to do the right thing and tell them the truth about “Stacy.”

After getting Neela’s reassurance that Jack can trust her, Jack spills the whole story about his part in Gigi’s death while Neela secretly tapes him. He is genuinely sorry and breaks down.

Shane finds Aubrey decorating his and Rex’s house for Christmas. Aubrey’s disappointed to discover that Rex volunteered to get bumped from the flight home. They have a heart-to-heart during which Aubrey assures Shane she isn’t trying to take Gigi’s place. Shane reveals to her that he’s hoping to give Dad the best gift ever: justice for Gigi. He tells her about his and Neela’s collaboration to get Jack to confess.

Aubrey opens a box of Christmas decorations from Rex’s storage – and finds Gigi’s Christmas stocking.

Viki walks in on Kim and Clint’s kiss. She witnesses a second kiss, then stumbles out only to run into entering David. She asks him to get her out of there. He takes her away and she pours out her story. David insists she’s better off without Clint. She’s genuinely hurt, really thought she and Clint had a chance. He comforts her. Meanwhile, Clint tells Kim how he really feels.

On the Next One Life to Live…

• Cutter makes a confession about Gigi.
• Jack extends a special invitation to Todd.
• Aubrey receives a phone call from Cutter.

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “One Life to Live” Episode Recap – Tuesday, December 21, 2011.

IT HAPPENED TODAY…

Viki, Noelle, Moe, Rex and Shane all go to the diner for the pie-off, and everyone bonds over their memories of Gigi…while Cutter and “Stacy” wake up in each other’s arms. She later looks through the window of the Bon Jour to see her family and friends gathered in her honor, and is deeply moved.

The judge of the pie contest is none other than Professor Delbert Fina, Jr., son of the famous time travel researcher who helped Gigi and Rex find each other when he was trapped in 1968. Everyone goes to the airport to return to Llanview, but the plane is oversold. One of them has to volunteer to take the next plane. Rex looks in the Professor’s book and sees an important message. “Stacy” meets Prof. Fina, confides she came to Paris, Texas, hoping to find something here, but she gave up. The Professor tells her his motto. When Cutter returns, Stacy is gone. EOD, she comes face to face with Rex.

Clint confides his dilemma in Natalie. Natalie is of course on Viki’s side. Clint accuses her of being as stubborn as Viki. Natalie says Jessica helped her see she was being unreasonable about John, she wants to tell him she still loves him, but he’s been dodging her calls. She decides she’ll go talk to him in person. Kim comes to Clint to find out if he’s made up his mind, chosen between her and Viki. Clint’s still uncertain. Kim plants a big kiss on him just as Viki returns home.

John’s at the hospital to take Téa home. She’s still pushing him about the Todd investigation, he reminds her to keep her stress levels down, let him handle it. She asks him about Natalie, calls him on evading talking about his relationship. Todd comes in on Téa and John talking about him. Todd expresses sympathy to Téa over her scare with the baby. Téa, on edge, because she knows Todd’s guilty, loses it with him. Her hostility unsettles him.

Shane calls Neela, reminds her he still needs Jack’s confession. Neela’s surprised Jack’s working for Todd now. Todd makes progress getting his relationship with Jack on a better footing, treats him and Neela to a lavish lunch in his office. Neela/Jack grow closer. He kisses her, and by EOD, is about to unburden himself to her about a secret he’s been holding in for a long time as Neela’s tape recorder rolls.

On the Next One Life to Live…

• Rex hashes it out with Stacy.
• Shane confides in Aubrey.
• Clint makes his decision.

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “General Hospital” Episode Recap – Thursday, December 22, 2011.

IT HAPPENED TODAY…

Lulu makes Dante happy. Dante calls up an old Bensonhurst friend… will Lulu tell her family?

When Monica offers Robin back her Chief of Staff position, Robin makes an interesting decision. Later, Robin calls Brenda for help.

Spinelli invites Maxie to spend the holidays together.

Sam realizes Jason has seen Franco’s DVD, and they discuss their future.

Both Carly and Sonny try to comfort Michael.

Carly arrives home to Shawn having decorated festively.

On the Next General Hospital…

• Dante and Lulu’s special day… with a surprise.
• Robin receives an important phone call.
• Jason and Sam renew their love.

ABC

(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “General Hospital” Episode Recap – Wednesday, December 21, 2011.

IT HAPPENED TODAY…

Ridiculously happy, Dante and Lulu decide to take a sobering trip to special place in Manhattan giving Lulu food for thought as a cop’s wife. Dante has an important moment.

Elizabeth slaps Maxie, then both ladies get an earful from Matt, and vice versa. Meanwhile, Lucky decides to take another trip to Ireland despite Cameron’s hopes that his parents reunite. Matt makes nice with Maxie after the drama, promising a loving Christmas.

Ethan gets advice from Lucky about his Wyndemere woman.

Sonny takes a new role.

On the Next General Hospital…

• Sonny and Carly console Michael.
• Sam questions Jason about Franco.
• Spinelli invites Maxie to spend the holidays together.

ABC

(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “General Hospital” Episode Recap – Tuesday, December 20, 2011.

IT HAPPENED TODAY…

Maxie realizes Matt has Elizabeth on his mind a little too much – and decides to take matters into her own hands. Elizabeth and Lucky start to share Christmas together – but Maxie rushes in and exposes Elizabeth’s true intentions.

Jason tries to comfort Sam, but we realize his anger has too much control.

Sonny and Kate engage with some happy moments… but is interrupted with news.

On the Next General Hospital…

• Matt makes nice with Maxie.
• Dante and Lulu decide to take a sobering trip to lower Manhattan.
• Sonny takes on a new role.

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “General Hospital” Episode Recap – Monday, December 19, 2011.

IT HAPPENED TODAY…

Patrick asks Robin about her “patient,” but Robin diverts attention.

When Matt gets frustrated about his work, talk turns to Lisa Niles: is Matt making a confession?

Matt interferes with a potential Christmas family celebration for Elizabeth and Lucky, as Ewen looks on.

Kate gives Sonny a Christmas surprise.

The Corinthos mob office gets a surprise, too, meant for Jason. Michael tries to comfort Sam, shedding light on his past struggle with rape.

On the Next General Hospital…

• Carly takes Shawn to the hospital.
• Lucky and Elizabeth have an argument.
• Maxie takes matters into her own hands.

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(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “One Life to Live” Episode Recap – Monday, December 19, 2011.

IT HAPPENED TODAY…

In a special episode of “One Life to Live,” Roxy dreams that she is the lead character in her favorite soap opera “Fraternity Row,” where all the characters look strangely familiar to her.

On the Next One Life to Live…

• The Paris, Texas pie bake-off begins.
• Clint talks to Natalie about Kim and Viki.
• John urges Téa to take it easy for the  baby’s sake.