Next Week’s Explosive Spoilers Roundup Lays Out a Pair of Illicit Lovers’ Risky Scheme, a Jaw-Dropping Confession and — Holy Crap! That’s *Really* Eliminating the Competition!

If there’s one thing we’ve been able to tell about The Young and the Restless, Days of Our Lives, Beyond the Gates, General Hospital and The Bold and the Beautiful, it’s that October is here and it’s hitting hard! They’re already breaking out the costumes, the resurrections, the threats and the scares — and that’s just the start! Find out how much more the tricks and treats are ramping up in our spoilers roundup for Oct. 19-23.

Days of Our Lives

Kristen and Rachel’s emotional reunion hits a bump when Brady puts his foot down, but he does have a glimmer of hope to offer his ex. Dante’s making waves as he finally meets Sami’s parents, Roman and Marlena, and EJ warns the man not to hurt Sydney’s mother. What’s more, Steve’s investigation takes a shocking turn, but how many more twists and turns can there be in this Dominic Marino mystery?

With Joy moving into the mansion, Bonnie has some advice for her — and boy we can’t wait to hear what it is! Maybe, like Nancy would offer, it’s to cool her jets. Because Steph’s already suspicious, Alex almost catches her and Kayla’s about to put Joy to the test! Are those results the troubling news Stephanie and Alex get?

Johnny and Chanel prepare for her lumpectomy, but what prompts him to call 911? Is Chanel in trouble or is it worse than that? That same day, Sarah and Xander find themselves in danger, and if EJ’s behind it, Johnny may be racing to save them. Sophia, meanwhile, finds her mother (well that can’t end well), Javi admits his feelings to Leo and Theo extends an invitation to EJ. (That’s gotta be a trap!)

Young & Restless

Though Billy and Sally do manage to exchange vows, they are soon pronounced married… with problems. Specifically, he received news that leaves him deathly worried about estranged mom Jill. Speaking of health matters, Lily finds out exactly where she stands… though she may wanna be sitting down for the reveal.

In other goings-on, Nick informs Sharon and Mariah that Matt is “safely put away,” Nikki changes her tune about a rival (who could only be Diane, right?), Chelsea eyeballs a new side of Adam, and Victoria and Kyle hatch a risky plan. Read our take on the couple here.

Beyond the Gates

While Shanice gets a taste of what it would be like to referee Kat and Eva, Nicole’s regrets about Ted have Anita issuing her daughter some challenging advice. Though we doubt Ted and Shanice’s wedding will end in “I dos,” perhaps another ceremony will take place, as Izaiah and Eva flash back through their romance.

Across the DMV, Leslie’s remark about Hayley gaining weight — combined with her upset tummy — leads to the only conclusion there can be on a soap. (Pregnant!) Finally, a celebration of Dani’s life and career blows up, thanks to a surprise guest. And the worst is yet to come when Heather acts on her frustration. (See the collage at the top of this article for the shocking twist!)

General Hospital

Trina is unsettled after walking into that house, but is Quinn really her stalker or just another red herring? Britt makes an intriguing deal — with her mysterious new man? And afterwards, she’s got some gossip for Lucas! Lulu is discouraged after Justine makes Drew an offer — which probably isn’t great since his manipulation split her and Sonny. When that’s all said and done, Ava has a dangerous plan to pitch to Drew. But what else is new?

Portia, meanwhile, is wary of Monet, but Ric? Not so much. The two lawyers go toe to toe! Anna seeks out Valentin after checking in on Sonny. He’s still trying to deal with Josslyn, and we’re guessing his warning for Jason doesn’t work as his former right-hand man ends up calling out Josslyn. And also Serena. Jason’s busy! Carly puts her heart on the line, just as Alexis delivers shocking news to Valentin. And Sonny ends the week dangling a tantalizing deal! Ooh, to Josslyn??

Bold & Beautiful

Finn can’t believe his ears. He doesn’t want to believe his ears. But what they hear from Steffy nonetheless is that she went through with the implantation without telling him and is now having Carter and (cough) Daphne’s baby. In unrelated matters, Will makes a decisive move — if we had to guess, in order to get girlfriend Dylan a job at Logan. (Hey, they are on a hiring spree!)

And if you thought Katie was going to lighten up on Brooke and Forrester, think again. She tells Wyatt she’s going to literally crush the competition. Apparently, she has Brooke running scared, too, ’cause she marches on over to Bill and asks him to chill out his wife. Stranger still, Bill does so! And somehow we don’t imagine Katie is gonna be too thrilled to find out he’s taking orders from his ex-lover/her sister!