Sharon, Nate, and Ian all had a big week.
It was a busy week in Genoa City, and The Young and the Restless recap for December 16 – 20 had its share of drama and unresolved problems for people throughout Genoa City. One of the biggest was Sharon’s risky gamble to undergo hypnosis while Nate made a big decision, and Ian turned on the charm.
Check out the daily summary recap of each episode below.
Alan (Christopher Cousins) arrived at Sharon’s (Sharon Case) house. He told her and Nick (Joshua Morrow) that he would help but couldn’t guarantee results. Sharon admitted she’d tried hypnosis before without success. However, she was desperate to recover her memory. Michael (Christian Le Blanc) showed up and met Alan. Before starting, Nick asked Alan to confirm that Sharon could be brought back if things became too disturbing. Alan reassured him about safety protocols, and Sharon said she was prepared.
Alan hypnotized Sharon, and she recalled driving the night of the accident. A dark pickup truck approached her, and she pulled over. She heard a crash and became distressed, so Alan brought her out of hypnosis. Sharon was certain the crash happened in the distance, meaning she didn’t cause it. Michael said that the truck driver must have been responsible.
Meanwhile, at Society, Billy (Jason Thompson) and Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) had drinks. Phyllis vented about feeling unappreciated. Billy understood, but she doubted he could fully relate since he’s an Abbott. Billy urged her to move forward with their plan against Victor, but Phyllis worried about how it might impact Summer (Allison Lanier) and Daniel (Michael Graziadei). Billy said the whole thing was about reclaiming power and proving themselves. Phyllis remained cautious, though.
At Society, Claire (Hayley Erin) showed off a new outfit to Tessa (Cait Fairbanks) and Mariah (Camryn Grimes), expressing excitement about her corporate success. Mariah shared concerns about Sharon’s blackouts and ongoing hypnosis. Claire encouraged Mariah to trust the process, and Mariah received a text from Nick about Sharon’s progress, so she left.
Back at Sharon’s, she thanked Alan and said she wanted to go deeper. Both Alan and Nick advised Sharon not to push too hard. Sharon shared her memories with Mariah, confident she hadn’t forced Phyllis off the road. Nick wondered if the truck driver might have drugged Sharon.
Alone at a motel, Jordan (Colleen Zenk) thought back about meeting Ian (Ray Wise) in prison, where he shared his hatred of the Newmans. The two bonded over their shared rage. When he showed up at their hotel room, Ian revealed that Claire was close friends with Mariah. He proposed manipulating Tessa while Jordan took care of Sharon. He demanded that Jordan eliminate Sharon permanently.
Audra (Zuleyka Silver) woke up late at Nate’s (Sean Dominic) condo. She worried she might miss out on job opportunities. Nate encouraged her, and they kissed before Amy (Valarie Pettiford) arrived. Audra greeted Amy warmly and left. Amy expressed concern about her son Damian. Nate’s private investigator had located Damian in Los Angeles. She explained Damian had been quitting jobs and seemed lost, which brought her to tears. Nate comforted her.
At Society, Billy updated Sally (Courtney Hope) about his conversation with Phyllis. Sally warned him he might set himself up for failure, but Billy was confident in his plans. Jack (Peter Bergman) showed up, and they clashed over Billy’s scheming against Victor. Billy asked Jack for help acquiring Chancellor, but Jack refused because of his friendship with Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott). The brothers argued, and Billy said their relationship wasn’t repareable. Hurt, Jack refused to enable Billy.
Elsewhere, Kyle (Michael Mealor) and Diane (Susan Walters) argued about her lingering in her office at Jabot. Kyle accused her of prioritizing her career over family and questioned whether her intentions were genuine. Diane insisted she didn’t mean the harsh things she had said. Kyle apologized and kissed her cheek before leaving.
At Crimson Lights, Audra and Sally caught up with each other. Audra admitted she cried during dinner with Nate’s family. Sally teased her about “falling in love,” but Audra denied it. In fact, she admitted that she was scared by Nate being able to touch her emotions. Sally encouraged Audra to stop fighting her feelings.
Meanwhile, Nikki and Claire (Hayley Erin) showed up at Chancellor, where Claire received flowers from Kyle. Nervous about her new role, Claire confided in Nikki, who reassured her to approach the day as a fresh start. Later, Kyle visited Claire to congratulate her and invited her to dinner to celebrate her first day.
Back at Society, Billy texted both Phyllis and Sally. After some encouragement from Audra, Sally decided to join Billy.
Victoria (Amelia Heinle) visited Nikki at the ranch to ask about Claire’s first day. Nikki reassured Victoria that Claire had proven herself a true Newman. Victoria admitted she worried about Claire’s newfound freedom, fearing it might overwhelm her. She told Nikki that it felt like losing her first baby again. Nikki comforted her, assuring her that Claire was on the right path. They also discussed Kyle sending Claire flowers and wondered if Victor would try to keep them apart. Nikki felt certain he would eventually accept the relationship.
At Society, Claire and Kyle talked about her first day. Claire said it was helpful to open up to Nikki. Kyle encouraged her to believe in herself. Claire admitted she once had an agenda with Nikki. Kyle praised her strength and faith, which she downplayed. They kissed, and Claire reflected on looking forward instead of dwelling on her past. Kyle admired her resolve but confided he struggled to trust Diane after her manipulative behavior. Claire urged him to talk to Jack. Kyle said that Jack wanted him to forgive and forget.
At Crimson Lights, Diane vented to Esther (Kate Linder) about Kyle’s distrust. Esther advised her to consider making a personal sacrifice to open Kyle’s heart.
Meanwhile, Traci (Beth Maitland) found Jack thinking about the past at the Abbott estate while holding a childhood ornament. Jack admitted his conflict with Billy and Kyle had resurfaced old anger. Traci encouraged him to open up to Kyle and let go of guilt.
Later, Jack and Kyle had a heartfelt conversation where Jack validated Kyle’s feelings about Diane but encouraged him to try rebuilding trust. Kyle agreed to make an effort and hung the ornament, sharing a touching moment with his father.
Private investigator Denise (Telma Hopkins) met Nate and Amy at Crimson Lights with news that she had found Damian’s address. She explained that Damian lived in a decent neighborhood but moved a lot. Denise urged them to decide quickly about contacting him. Amy suggested Nate go alone to approach his half-brother cautiously, fearing how Damian might react. Amy eventually agreed to accompany Nate but insisted he meet Damian first. Nate reassured her this was their chance to set things right and promised everything would work out. After Amy left, Nate texted Audra to join him in Los Angeles.
Meanwhile, Lucy (Lily Brooks O’Briant) sobbed as she and her father, Daniel, finished packing Heather’s belongings. Phyllis showed up, offering her support, but Daniel said he and Lucy needed to handle it alone. Lucy was sad, and she felt like they were erasing her mother. Daniel reassured her that Heather’s memory would always live in their hearts. After Lucy left, Phyllis praised Daniel’s parenting.
Later, at Society, Phyllis confided in Daniel that she regretted turning down an offer from Billy to take on Victor. Daniel advised her to avoid reckless decisions, and he wanted to do a project together. Phyllis agreed to consider it but later texted Billy to meet.
Elsewhere, Sharon grew impatient to uncover suppressed memories about the night Heather died. Despite Nick’s concerns, she insisted on undergoing another hypnosis session. Alan warned of potential trauma, but Sharon moved forward.
Under hypnosis, Sharon recalled breaking into Daniel’s apartment. Heather confronted her, and they struggled. Sharon remembered pushing Heather and collapsing on the couch. As the session ended, Sharon was adamant: the fragmented memories confirmed she didn’t commit the crime. She felt relieved to know that the truth was coming.
At Crimson Lights, Summer (Allison Lanier) was surprised when Phyllis said she planned buy a gaming console for self-care. They talked about how difficult the holidays would be for Daniel and Lucy. Meanwhile, Daniel dragged a Christmas tree into his apartment, attempting to cheer up Lucy by honoring her mother Heather’s love for Christmas. Lucy eventually helped decorate the tree. Together with Summer and Phyllis, they shared memories, hung ornaments, and made wishes, with Lucy hoping her mom would stay in her heart and Daniel vowing to see the good in people like Heather did. Phyllis wished for justice for Heather’s death.
Elsewhere, Sharon recounted her hypnosis session to Nick and Michael. She remembered pushing Heather during an argument and sensing another person in the room. While Nick speculated this individual was the true culprit, Michael noted that her memories alone wouldn’t hold up as evidence. Sharon felt worried, but Nick told her they would prove her innocence.
At a motel, Jordan reminisced about meeting Ian in prison, where he encouraged her to embrace her hatred and seek revenge. She recalled Ian promising her freedom, and he helped her escape prison. Ian insisted they didn’t need miracles to succeed. Jordan and Ian vowed to get everything they wanted.
At Society, Mariah and Tessa discussed Sharon’s progress. Ian, posing as a minister named Warren Masters, introduced himself to Tessa and admired photos of her daughter, Aria. After Ian left, Mariah returned, joking he might be an angel in disguise. Back at the motel, Ian and Jordan solidified their plan and shared a kiss before planning their next move.
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