In the July 2 episode of The Young and the Restless, Cole’s battle for survival came to a heartbreaking end as he said his final goodbye to Victoria and Claire. Meanwhile, Tessa and Daniel shared a difficult conversation, and Mariah’s actions continued to haunt her.
Cole Dies
At the hospital, Cole (J. Eddie Peck) held on to life long enough for Claire (Hayley Erin) and Victoria (Amelia Heinle) to return to his side. They cherished every moment, with Cole expressing his love and gratitude for their time together, even as his life slipped away.
Claire, overwhelmed by grief, begged him for more time, but Cole’s condition had deteriorated beyond hope. With a final kiss from Victoria, Cole passed away, leaving behind a devastated family.
Claire struggled to accept the loss, and she and Victoria shared memories of Cole, trying to hold onto the moments that mattered most. Later, Claire, unable to escape the weight of her emotions, called Kyle (Michael Mealor) and left him a message, mourning the father she had just found and lost.
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Tessa Struggles with Mariah’s Withdrawal
Meanwhile, at Crimson Lights, Daniel (Michael Graziadei) found Tessa (Cait Fairbanks) visibly upset. She revealed that Mariah (Camryn Grimes) had moved out of their home, and she didn’t know what to do.
Tessa felt helpless, unable to understand why her wife had withdrawn. She admitted to Daniel that Mariah’s behavior seemed worse than a one-night mistake and feared their marriage might not survive this.
Daniel offered support, but Tessa was determined to wait and give Mariah space. She still loved her deeply, but she was unsure how to help her through whatever internal struggle was consuming her.
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Holden and Chelsea Face New Realities
At Society, Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) joined Adam (Mark Grossman) for a conversation about the chaos surrounding Dumas and Cane (Billy Flynn). Adam couldn’t shake the feeling that something dangerous was brewing.
Holden (Nathan Owens) watched from afar, appearing to keep a watchful eye on Chelsea. She grew suspicious of his motives, suspecting that he was connected to Cane’s mysterious agenda.
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