On The Young and the Restless, April 17, Victor walked into Jack and Nikki’s conversation. The two hatch a cunning plan to make their respective spouses jealous. But what they don’t realize is that Victor is always in the background, pulling the strings, trying to prove a point.
Key Takeaways
- Nikki and Jack concoct a plan to make their respective spouses jealous.
- Both of them have an awkward run-in with Victor and Diane.
- Victor could be quietly bringing Nikki and Jack closer together.
Nikki Leans On Jack For Comfort
Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) and Jack (Peter Bergman) have been jilted by their spouses. The two had a heart-to-heart talk about their respective marriages at GCAC. They realize that their chances of reconciliation are dwindling away.
Jack is aware that Diane (Susan Walters) is in pain. But he’s feeling the pain of the betrayal as well. Nikki shared that she visited Diane and she slammed the door in her face.
Nikki showed up at the Abbott Mansion to help them reconcile, and Jack appreciated her effort. (Will Y&R’s Traci (Beth Maitland) help reconcile Jack and Diane?).
So, the two come up with an idea to get their respective spouses back. Jack has an idea for Sally (Courtney Hope) to run a story about his and Diane’s love story. Nikki came up with a kidnapping plot to make Victor admit his wrongs, but Jack booed it.
Jack noticed that they’ve been spending more time together. This would make their respective spouses jealous. Nikki is on board with the idea. They both agreed they deserved to go nuclear instead of playing it safe.
But What If This is What the Mustache Wants?
Jack and Nikki think they’re messing with their spouses’ heads. However, this could be what Victor wanted after all. He was convinced that Nikki cared for Jack more than him. Victor hated it when Nikki chastised him for abducting Jack and putting him on a yacht with Patty (Stacy Haiduk).
Victor could be using his distance to pull Nikki closer to Jack. He still resents that Jack helped Nikki with her sobriety. He claimed that he nearly ended her life. But what really bothers him is that Jack was willing to risk his life for Nikki, which speaks a louder message.
Victor didn’t seem surprised when he saw Nikki and Jack together. Jack informed him that they were having a private conversation. But as Diane showed up, Jack ran to her, explaining himself.
Victor claimed that Jack was capable of ruining his marriage. Diane agreed, and was glad that Jack felt the same betrayal she did. After they left, Nikki was the only one left to comfort Jack. It seems like Victor’s sinister plan is already working.
