The Young and the Restless recap for Thursday brings some ironic moments for Christine Williams as she’s tasked with finding justice for her mortal enemy, Phyllis.
Young and the Restless Recap Highlights
Sally (Courtney Hope) offers Nick some comfort as Nikki and Victor worry about Summer. Jack insists that Jeremy is the one to blame for Phyllis’s death as Kyle wonders what it all means for Diane. Jeremy insists that Phyllis leave immediately to start her new life, while Michael reminds Christine that Phyllis wasn’t afraid of anything. Now let’s dig deeper into what happened.
Y&R Recap: Nick Newman Mourns
Sally comforted Nick (Joshua Morrow) as he came to terms with Phyllis’s (Michelle Stafford) death. She wondered if Nick had heard from Summer, and he said he hadn’t heard from her. He had to tell Noah and Faith. Noah was on a trip with Allie, which they’ll cut short, and Faith had to stay at school for finals. Nick hadn’t told Christian since he’d loved Phyllis so much.
Sally declared Nick was amazing, and he said he wasn’t feeling that amazing. Even so, Sally admired how well he took care of his kids amidst the tragedy, and she offered her shoulder to lean on. Nick teared up, talking about how much he’d miss his ex.
“Phyllis was the embodiment of life,” Nick remembered. He talked about how her electricity is what drew him to her, and he let Sally know that he’d gotten together with Phyllis after losing Cassie. He called Phyllis his lifeline. Sally asked what happened between the two of them.
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Nick said they weren’t meant to be together, but Summer kept them in each other’s orbits. He said they had an unbreakable bond, and Phyllis had loved her kids, and they loved her back. Nick felt scared about how Summer was going to make it through losing her mom.
Sally reminded Nick that Summer would find a way through the grief…because of him. Nick wasn’t so sure, though, because Summer was already shutting him out. Sally suggested that Nick guide Summer the same way he’d helped guide her through her pregnancy. Of course, Summer would come to Nick when she was ready. After all, Summer adores Nick. He was heartbroken that he couldn’t promise Summer that everything would be okay.
Young and the Restless Recap: Christine Williams Is On The Case
Sharon (Sharon Case) looked somber as Christine (Lauralee Bell) and Chance (Conner Floyd) walked in. On the patio, Christine and Chance talked about the fact that they couldn’t do an autopsy on Phyllis’s remains. However, they did have her blood sample. They speculated about the possibility of something being in Phyllis’s blood, wondering who their culprit could be.
Michael (Christian Le Blanc) walked in, and Chance left to give him time with Christine. She offered her condolences and wondered how Lauren was doing. Michael said his wife was shaken to her core. Phyllis was one of her best friends, and Lauren felt her heart breaking. Christine admitted she’d wished Phyllis would leave many times…but not like this.
Christine — the new District Attorney — vowed to ensure justice was served. Michael wanted to tell her that he’d had a voicemail from Phyllis while his phone was off at the gala. On the voicemail, Phyllis told Michael that she was terrified of Diane, and she relayed that Diane had attacked and threatened her.
Christine looked surprised at what she heard. She admitted that she loathed Phyllis, but Christine still couldn’t believe that Phyllis was gone, especially under mysterious circumstances. She also couldn’t believe that she — Phyllis’s worst enemy — was the one tasked with bringing justice for her. Michael cried and laughed, pointing out it was almost like Phyllis planned it.
Christine pointed out that Michael must feel conflicted since he was both Phyllis and Diane’s friend. She wondered what Michael thought about the voicemail, and he pointed out that Phyllis wasn’t afraid of anything. However, both Christine and Michael thought it was stunning that Phyllis was afraid of Diane.
Inside, Sharon told Chance about how painful it was for Nick and Phyllis to have an affair after Cassie’s death. That began their rivalry, and Sharon admitted that she gave as good as she got when it came to Phyllis. She said her rival sparked strong emotions and couldn’t be ignored.
Sharon marveled at how Phyllis showed her kindness during her cancer treatment — the last thing Sharon had expected. Chance pointed out that Phyllis was almost like two different women… vicious and scheming or loving and compassionate. Sharon lamented that both versions of Phyllis were gone.
Young and the Restless: A New Life
At their motel, Phyllis complained about the quality of the coffee. Jeremy (James Hyde) reminded her she’d have to learn to live without Crimson Lights — because she’d never go back there. The good news is their plan is working like clockwork, which meant Phyllis was getting her wish.
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A knock on the door worried Phyllis because nobody was supposed to know they were there. It was the EMT, Carson, and Phyllis was upset that Jeremy had let him know where they were. Jeremy had money for Carson, and Phyllis wanted to know if the police bought the story. Carson said everyone believed him. Jeremy encouraged him to stick to the story and sent him on his way.
Phyllis wondered if Carson could be trusted, and she was also jealous of him. However, she wondered why the ambulance driver was okay with losing his identity, and Jeremy said it was the man’s chance to start over. She asked after the bodies in the fiery crash, and Jeremy noted how poetic it was, given it was the same way Diane had faked her own death.
Phyllis said she’d be wiped out of existence, and Jeremy wondered if she was regretting her choice. She denied having regrets, but she mentioned her concern for her children. Phyllis remembered how alarmed her children had been when she stumbled and fell to the floor. She cried, remembering how frightened they’d been.
Phyllis wanted to know how they reacted, and Jeremy didn’t want to tell her. He reminded her of her fury over things and pointed out she’d agreed to take things this far. After all, Phyllis’s kids chose Diane’s side and pushed her away.
Jeremy insisted that he and Phyllis had to stick with the plan. He said it was time to part, and he thanked her for changing her will to leave half of it to him. Even so, Phyllis still had a new identity and a pile of cash to make a new life for herself. Jeremy asked where she planned to start over, and Phyllis said she hadn’t thought that far ahead.
Phyllis looked forlorn as Jeremy ordered a car, but she didn’t know where she wanted to go. Jeremy insisted that Phyllis pick a place to go because it was too dangerous for her to stay. She teared up as she looked at a news story about herself.
Y&R Recap: Summer Time
At the ranch, Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) noted that Nick had been in pain when he called to tell them Phyllis was dead. Victor (Eric Braeden) understood that Phyllis’s death would certainly affect anyone — friend or foe. After all, she was one of a kind.
At the Abbott mansion, Kyle (Michael Mealor) and Jack (Peter Bergman) talked about what a heartbreak Phyllis’s death was. Jack had sent Diane (Susan Walters) out to a spa day to destress and get her away from Summer (Allison Lanier).
Kyle worried that Summer was so upset. All her joy was gone, and Jack pointed out that it would take time. Kyle also wanted to know what Jack thought about Diane being involved in Phyllis’s death. Jack adamantly denied it could be a possibility, and Kyle was afraid for Diane.
Summer walked in, and Kyle and Jack offered to get her something. She wasn’t happy that Harrison was out of the house, and she declared that she was finished grieving and being sad about her mom’s death. She wanted to work, but they advised her not to. However, it wasn’t Marchetti she needed to work on — it was her mom’s memorial. They advised her to rest, but Summer insisted that it needed to be done.
Nikki and Victor showed up to see Summer, and she thanked them for coming. Victor encouraged Summer not to stay strong just for them, and she said she needed to stay focused on her mom’s memorial. Nikki seemed surprised that Summer was already planning it. She mentioned it should be elegant and stylish just like Phyllis.
Nikki promised to help Summer with anything she needed, including planning the memorial. Summer asked her grandparents not to coddle her or treat her like a child. Victor hugged Summer. Nikki apologized, and Summer said she hadn’t meant to snap at her. Summer said she wasn’t going to abandon her mother now. She wanted to show the world how loved Phyllis really was. Kyle encouraged her to handle the memorial however she saw fit, but he asked her to let her loved ones be there for her, and Summer agreed.
Jack and Victor talked, and they both expressed their concern over Summer. They thought something was weird about the whole situation, with the ambulance taking a strange route and it burning. Victor wondered if Jack’s engagement to Diane caused issues, but Jack insisted it wasn’t Diane. He pointed to Jeremy Stark, and Victor agreed. However, Victor wasn’t sure authorities were asking Jeremy the right questions.
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