On The Young and the Restless, December 18, Adam was caught between Jack and Victor. Even though he values his friendship with Jack, he still wants his father to be proud of him.
Key Takeaways
- Jack discovered Adam and Chelsea’s involvement in Victor’s media attack on Jabot.
- Jack told Adam that he would never forgive him.
- Adam could lose his friendship with Jack.
- But also, he gained his father’s approval.
Jack’s Confrontation With Adam and Chelsea
On Thursday’s episode, Jack (Peter Bergman) ran into Adam (Mark Grossman) and Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan, who compared herself to this DAYS character) at Crimson Lights. They wished him a Merry Christmas, but it hasn’t been a good one for him.
Jabot had to shut down because of Victor’s (Eric Braeden) latest maneuver. Then, Victor launched a media attack against Jack, which entailed Adam and Chelsea’s dirty work. Jack lashed out at them, and rightfully so.
They’re responsible for tearing his family business apart. Adam uncomfortably said they were obligated to report the news. Chelsea wanted to know if there were mistakes with their reporting.
Jack couldn’t believe that his friend Adam would stab him in the back like this. He told Adam that he would never forgive him for what he had done. He should know better because Adam always wants to look good in Victor’s eyes.
What Does Adam Really Want?
Adam had a friend in Jack. He was the wise counselor and older role model he could turn to whenever he needed him. But that’s over now that he’s siding with his father in a desperate attempt to bond with him.
Adam is often torn between Victor and Jack. He often sides with whoever has the most power at the moment. In this case, it would be Victor since he has his hands on Cane’s (Billy Flynn) AI program.
What also doesn’t help matters is that Adam wants to be part of the Newman family. He wants to be accepted by his father. Because of this, his loyalty is often fickle; he leans toward Jack when Victor betrays him.
Adam seems to enjoy pitting the men against each other. He seeks validation and belonging from both, but ultimately, he’s driven by self-interest and the Newman legacy, which makes him a wild card in their feud.
The Dark Prince will only side with whoever will give him the most power or love at this time. Adam desperately wants to seek it from Victor, which is why he’s willing to ruin his friendship with Jack.
