Cole And Victoria Give Claire Shocking News

The Young and the Restless recap for Monday, December 18, 2023, brings some almost unbelievable news for Cole, Victoria, and Claire.

Young and the Restless Recap Highlights

Also in this episode, Victor noticed something was wrong with Nikki, and Jordan showed herself to Nikki outside the ranch. Billy told Jack he was leaving Jabot, and Diane insisted that Kyle tell his dad the truth about their scheme to double-cross Tucker. Audra expressed her distrust of Tucker, and he failed to convince her otherwise. Now, let’s dig deeper into what happened.

DNA Revealed

At the ranch, Victoria (Amelia Heinle), Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott), and Cole (J. Eddie Peck) awaited news about Claire (Hayley Erin). Michael (Christian Le Blanc) arrived with information that Claire would be remanded to a local psych ward. Nikki worried about the potential consequences, but Victoria believed having Claire close by was the best option.

Victor pointed out that there was something fishy about Jordan leaving her belongings to be found. Michael left to take a call, and Victor sensed something wrong with Nikki. Cole observed her unease and noted her change in behavior.

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As they received news that the judge agreed to remand Claire to a psychiatric hospital, Nikki and Victor expressed their dismay. Victoria believed it was time for healing, but her parents were cautious. Cole received a text revealing Claire’s identity, shocking everyone by telling Victoria that Claire was their daughter, Eve.

Cole and Victoria left for the hospital, and Michael tended to his duties. Victor comforted a shocked Nikki, expressing concerns about their daughter’s ability to handle the situation. Nikki worried about letting Claire into their lives, and when Victor stepped out for a call, she turned to her flask. To her surprise, she saw Jordan (Colleen Zenk) in the window. (Refresh your memory on her recent disguise.)

Meanwhile, Cole and Victoria arrived at the psychiatric hospital, struggling to grasp the reality of Claire being their daughter. Determined to protect her, they admitted to testing her DNA and declared, “You’re our daughter.”

Gambling High

Kyle met with Diane (Susan Walters) at Society to discuss Tucker’s plan to sabotage a product and frame either her or Billy. Kyle suspected Tucker might pin the blame on him. Diane insisted they inform Jack about everything and strategize to thwart Tucker’s scheme.

At the Abbott mansion, Billy (Jason Thompson)  announced his decision to leave Jabot, realizing that being at the company was not beneficial for him. He expressed the desire to be a winner like Jack (Peter Bergman) but acknowledged his limitations in competing with his brother. Billy believed that working with his mother at Chancellor-Winters would offer a new challenge.

Jack was surprised by Billy’s perspective but respected his decision, expressing love and understanding. When Billy asked Jack to keep the celebration of his departure minimal, Jack sighed, indicating he was concerned.

Diane and Kyle showed up. After Billy left, Jack told them about Billy’s departure, explaining the reasons behind it. Kyle understood how Billy felt, and Jack asked to speak with Diane alone. After Kyle left, Jack told Diane things may not be able to go back to how they were before Kyle left Jabot.

Distrust

At the GCAC bar, Audra (Zuleyka Silver) expressed concern to Tucker (Trevor St. John) about Kyle (Michael Mealor). She believed Kyle saw through Tucker and suspected he was setting him up to take the fall. Tucker dismissed her worries, admitting that nothing he told Kyle was true. Ultimately, Audra doubted Kyle’s commitment to Tucker’s plan. (Read about Tucker’s big reveal here.)

Tucker suggested Audra couldn’t make up her mind about Kyle, accusing her of letting the young man get under her skin. Audra speculated that Tucker planned to use Kyle and discard him, wondering if the same fate awaited her. Tucker reminded her that Kyle’s future was with his family, while Audra’s future lay with him. He apologized if she felt undervalued and claimed he trusted no one but her.

However, Audra wasn’t convinced, and she felt insulted by Tucker’s manipulations. She challenged his motives, pointing out that his pursuit of Jabot was driven by revenge. A text interrupted their conversation, and Tucker revealed that the paperwork for the company had gone through, toasting their success.

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