AS THE SUMMER TURNS ON THE TOP-RATED SOAPS

ALL MY CHILDREN

Erica, Travis and Bianca go off on their honeymoon--but does Erica regret her decision to remarry? Joey and Emily Ann’s relationship intensifies as she struggles with a past she didn’t create. Is it too late for Tad-Dixie and David-Melanie reconciliations? Adam is back on the fast track as he teams with Natalie in a quest for power and revenge. Will and Skye’s growing attraction interferes with the family business.

AS THE WORLD TURNS

The Kim-Bob-Susan triangle: Kim and Bob try to deal with the infidelity that rocked their previously strong and happy marriage. Observing that, Kim’s son Andy, now a recovering alcoholic, is wary of having a relationship with Courtney. Gail’s palimony suit looms as a threat to Sean and Frannie’s happiness. Lily’s life is complicated by the return of Holden and the arrival of Linc. Dr. Casey Peretti launches a fight for his own right to die.

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

Caroline’s terminal condition leads to her and Ridge being caught in a masquerade. The Brooke-Eric-Stephanie triangle heats up. Sally and Clarke’s May-December romance experiences a change of pace. Jake will confront an emotional issue.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES

Patch and Kayla remarry. Jack and Jennifer consummate their longtime love. Roman and Isabella will find that true love conquers all--at least temporarily. Justin and Adrienne will face a dramatic emotional issue.

GENERAL HOSPITAL

Frisco, Felicia, Scorpio, Sean and Anna travel from Port Charles to finally rid themselves of the villainous Faison. Dawn is caught between romantic rivals Decker and Ned. The torturous past of one character (executive producer Joseph Hardy declines to say whom) will be revealed. There will be a plot involving murders past and present.

SANTA BARBARA

Lionel and Augusta Lockridge return with daughter Laken, who becomes involved with Stephen Slade and new character Amado. Quinn, the twin brother Robert Barr never knew he had, surfaces to mastermind an art heist with his lover, Flame. Cassandra isn’t really dead. Ric becomes involved with new character Tawny Richards. Eden and Cruz embark on a “Romancing the Stone”-type adventure in Morocco.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

A major new black story line spotlights Nathan and three new characters: sisters Olivia (the high-achieving intern) and Drucilla (the misunderstood street kid) and their Aunt Mamie. Danny will perform in a concert spotlighting the environment. Drugs--though not addiction--will be focused on, as will the issue of young people living together. One character will be revealed to be illiterate.