In the December 29 episode of The Young and the Restless, Nick resorted to extreme measures to protect his family. He made it clear to Matt Clark that he wasn’t taking any chances this time around. It was a powerful moment that shifted the balance between them. Suddenly, Nick had all the power, but it won’t last for long.
Key Takeaways
- Nick resorted to violence with Matt Clark.
- He made it clear that Matt is no longer a threat to their family.
- Matt will be left with no choice but to pose an even bigger threat.
What Happened on Y&R
At the Chancellor Park overlook, Nick (Joshua Morrow) and Matt (Roger Howarth) came face-to-face again. Nick demanded that Matt share details on Sienna’s (Tamara Braun) whereabouts, but Matt refused to do so.
He claimed that Sienna could be anywhere if their meeting didn’t end well. Nick reminded Matt that he followed his instructions and arrived alone. Matt wanted to work on a deal so Nick could get Sienna back.
Nick didn’t want to negotiate. He reminded Matt that Victor (Eric Braeden) drained his bank accounts and business. Matt argued that what Nick’s father did was illegal. But then Nick reminded Matt Clark of the insidious crimes he committed over 20 years ago.
Then, in a surprising twist, Nick offered Matt one million dollars for the safe return of Sienna. Matt admitted to being who he is and that he lost everything. He joked that Nick should be thanking him for taking Sienna instead of Noah (Lucas Adams).
Matt wondered what difference it would make if Sienna were gone. Nick argued that he was concerned about Sienna because his son cares about her. Matt said that Noah wasn’t the only man whom Sienna brought to their marital bed.
Then, he snapped his fingers and claimed he could take Noah down like that. Nick punched Matt in the stomach and then socker-punched him in the face. He threatened his long-running enemy with violence.
Why It Mattered For Nick
Nick wanted to make it clear to Matt that he was no longer a threat to his family. He could finally take him down. And he doesn’t care if he has to go to jail to accomplish the task.
Nick was confident that, with his family ties, wealth, and prestige, he would clear his name. Meanwhile, Matt would be the one who could end up back behind bars.
Nick encouraged Matt to take the deal. After all, he could use the money since Victor left him high and dry. Matt agreed to take the money and told Nick that he would give him the account number once he left the country.
The Fallout
This plan could pose an even bigger problem. Matt agreed to share Sienna’s whereabouts only once he received the money. If Nick pulls a trick, then Matt will be out for blood, and it could be fatal.
Matt warned that Sienna could be left for dead. Or he could do something even worse to Noah. Nick threatened Matt with violence, but whatever Matt pulls next will be unspeakable. He could commit this crime when no one expects him by lying about his departure from the country.
At the end of the episode, he arrived at the location where he had been keeping Sienna. He wondered to himself whether he should pursue Noah next, and whether he should keep him alive or not. Nick brought out the worst in Matt, and the results will be disastrous.
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