In the July 26 episode of The Young and the Restless, Claire struggles with her father’s diagnosis, Holden offers unexpected support, and Victoria and Nate begin to navigate the rough terrain of their past while Audra tries to stay focused on her mission.
Nate and Victoria Find Common Ground
At Crimson Lights, Claire AND Victoria (Amelia Heinle) worried about Cole (J. Eddie Peck). Nate (Sean Dominic) joined them, and he reassured them that Cole was strong and would be okay.
Soon, Claire left, and Nate offered Victoria some banana bread to lighten the mood. She expressed her worry for Claire and Cole, but Nate reassured her that they needed to trust the doctors and stay positive. Their conversation turned personal as Nate admitted that spending time with Amy (Valarie Pettiford) reminded him of his love for medicine.
They both reflected on the friendship they once had, lamenting how it had fallen apart. Despite the rough past, they agreed that the important thing now was moving forward. Nate was supportive of Victoria, understanding how difficult it was for her to watch Claire struggle.
Victoria was concerned about Nate’s relationship with Audra (Zuleyka Silver). Nate acknowledged that Audra had changed, but he assured her that he didn’t see her the same way anymore.
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Holden Helps Claire Through Her Anxiety
Claire (Hayley Erin) was still reeling from the news about Cole and the uncertainty surrounding his health. She wandered into the park, only to be met by Holden (Nathan Owens), who noticed her distress and quickly stepped in to help.
Claire was overwhelmed, feeling like she was having a panic attack, but Holden reassured her and guided her through the breathing exercises to calm her down.
Afterward, they decided to go to Society for a drink. Holden and Claire spent some time talking. Holden shared that his life had recently been upended. He’d lost his job and was unsure of his next move.
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Audra Faces Pushback in the Maze
Back in France, Audra continued trying to seduce Kyle (Michael Mealor) as they enjoyed some time poolside. Sally (Courtney Hope)was there too, and the conversation turned to the upcoming evening’s events.
Sally called Audra out on her Kyle seduction. However, Audra tried to brush off any concerns, insisting that her interest in Kyle was purely professional. Sally couldn’t help but notice the tension and warned Audra to be cautious.
As the storm disrupted their plans, they found themselves stuck at the chateau. Billy (Jason Thompson) joined them and echoed Sally’s concerns about the situation. He suggested they focus on getting answers from Cane (Billy Flynn), but Sally wasn’t as eager to stay. Despite her reservations, Billy made it clear that they had no choice but to stick around.
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