Young and Restless Spoilers August 9: Victor Finds a New Family Member To Manipulate

The Young and the Restless spoilers for Friday, August 9, prove that Victor is always available to help out another family member — whether they ask for it or not.

To Remind You of My Love

In the past few days, Victor has laid down the law — er, helpfully advised — to Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott), Victoria (Amelia Heinle), Nicholas (Josh Morrow), Adam (Mark Grossman), Lily (Christel Khalil), Nate (Sean Dominic), Devon (Bryton James), and Billy (Jason Thompson). Has he missed anyone? Ah, yes — Summer (Allison Lanier).

Victor’s precious granddaughter has not been the lucky receiver of Grandpa’s counsel in a while! She’s having some trouble with custody of Harrison (Redding Munsall — who recently channeled Victor). Victor can help with that! In a way that doesn’t affect Victor’s side deal with Kyle (Michael Mealor). Victor is, of course, very concerned with the young boy’s future. And with Summer’s happiness. But not to the extent where it might interfere with his real love — business. Victor has Kyle right where he wants him. And Summer and Harrison are just two more pawns in his plot.

Hobby Horse

Was it only a year ago that Phyllis (Michelle Stafford — who put these scenes on her Daytime Emmy reel) was so insane at the thought of Diane (Susan Walters) breathing the same air as her that she was willing to fake her own death — and crush her grieving children — only to frame Diane for the crime? That exploded in Phyllis’ face. As all of Phyllis’ schemes do sooner or later.

She’s taken some time to think about what she did, lick her wounds…and come up with another plan. And a justification for putting it into motion. Ah, yes, here’s her justification: Phyllis doesn’t like Diane. There. That ought to do it. Now, all she has to do is lure Diane into her latest trap. And this time, it’s going to work. Phyllis can just feel it!