The Young and the Restless recap for April 25 sees Diane’s bold move leave Jack speechless. Meanwhile, Chelsea is forced to make a life-altering decision, and Holden’s secrets might be more dangerous than anyone realizes.
What Happened on Y&R?
At the Abbott estate, Diane’s (Susan Walters) grand gesture left Jack (Peter Bergman) speechless—and for once, it wasn’t from dismay. The home transformation took his breath away, and as he wandered through the newly remodeled rooms, Diane anxiously waited for a verdict.
Jack took his time, soaking in every lovingly curated detail. Kyle (Michael Mealor) praised the place as beautiful, but Diane braced for criticism. But when Jack finally spoke, it was with full heart and teary eyes: “It’s perfect,” he said, telling her he loved both the house—and her.
Kyle popped the champagne, and Jack toasted to his wife for protecting the spirit of the Abbott family home. He admitted he was terrified to see it, scared it wouldn’t feel like home anymore, but the moment he opened his eyes, he knew—it was home. Diane, equally nervous, confessed she’d been just as scared.
Tears welled up again when Diane revealed she filled the bookcases with Traci’s (Beth Maitland) novels, paying tribute to family in every corner. The dining room dazzled Jack, too, and Kyle loved the new bar setup. While Diane doubted Ashley (Eileen Davidson) would approve, Jack had faith she’d eventually embrace the changes.
Their hearts warmed further when Kyle, despite sticking to his plan to move out, promised to return for Sunday dinners. He called it “home” and thanked his mom for preserving it. Jack beamed with pride after hugs and pictures to send to Claire (Hayley Erin).
Later, Diane encouraged Jack to be honest about anything he didn’t like. He asked about a few design elements, including a portrait above the fireplace. Diane explained it was a long-lost gift from his mother to his father, cleaned and reframed after she found it in the attic. The sentiment hit Jack hard. He told Diane he could see her woven into every corner of the home, seamlessly blending with his most treasured memories. “Why did I ever doubt you?” he asked. Jack declared the house had needed more of her in it—she had more than earned her place in the Abbott legacy.
A Proposal
Meanwhile, at Society, Adam (Mark Grossman) asked Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) to meet for an important conversation, and she braced for a surprise proposal. He joked, teasing her until the moment turned weird, but instead of popping the question romantically, he dropped a business bombshell—he wanted her to become his COO.
Chelsea was caught entirely off guard. She reminded him that media wasn’t her area of expertise, but Adam was sure she had all the right instincts. He claimed he needed someone who could challenge him and support his vision. “Like you and Sally (Courtney Hope)?” she quipped. He reassured her that this had nothing to do with his past and everything to do with a potential future with her.
Though flattered, Chelsea hesitated. She didn’t want to leave Summer (Allison Lanier) in the lurch and questioned whether mixing business with romance was a smart move. Adam, on one knee again—but this time just to lighten the mood—asked her to consider it seriously.
Over flatbread pizza, Chelsea admitted the idea intrigued her. She just worried about the risks of working so closely. Adam insisted it would only strengthen what they already had. She promised to think it over and thanked him for asking. As they kissed, the restaurant erupted in applause.
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Haunted Past
Elsewhere at the GCAC, Audra (Zuleyka Silver) ran into Lily (Christel Khalil) and awkwardly asked to join her table. They discussed Nate (Sean Dominic) and Amy’s (Valarie Pettiford) situation, and Audra asked Lily about whether she was finally warming to Damian (Jermaine Rivers). As they talked, Holden (Nathan Owens) walked in and managed to eavesdrop on their exchange.
The conversation turned tense when Lily questioned Audra about using her connection to Holden to dig for dirt. Audra insisted she had no intention of hurting Nate, but Lily wasn’t buying it. When Holden joined them, Lily grilled him about Damian and the company, but he played coy, claiming he didn’t know much and kept his head down.
The ladies pushed for answers, but Holden deflected. He wouldn’t betray Damian’s trust and insisted nothing shady was going on. Audra pushed him harder, asking what was keeping him in town.
When he left to take a call, Lily laid it out—Holden was obviously sticking around because of Audra. Did he have something on her? Had something happened in L.A. that could still bite her?
