Young & The Restless Update
Recap written by Christine
Abby came downstairs after getting the baby settled and found out Chance had put together a romantic setting in the living room with candles and wine. Jill was in Chicago for work, so Abby and Chance kissed as they thought of how theyâd use their privacy. They laughed and talked and danced, then they began to undress each other and shared a passionate kiss. They moved to the couch. Later, they cuddled together, and she wondered what put that frown on his face. He kept thinking about the way he left on a mission without telling her in advance. She said it was a bit shocking, but she fell in love with him partially because of his sense of duty. At the time, heâd told himself he was leaving out of duty, but in hindsight, he thought he left partially because of what had been going on between them back then. He didnât want to leave, but heâd felt like heâd let her down. She didnât understand, since he was the perfect husband. He didnât agree. He said he failed because he couldnât give her a baby. She thought heâd made peace with what theyâd had to do. âThatâs how I wanted to feel. Not how I actually did,â he admitted.
Abby wished Chance said something before. He was sorry. He just wanted to explain now how heâd felt back then. Heâd never thought the mission would last more than a month. He understood if she was angry. She said she had no room in her heart for anger, because she was so happy he was home. She said she wouldnât have had a baby if it werenât for him. She stated that the plan was all his, and she never wouldâve had the courage to follow through with the plan without his support. She conceded that they needed help from their friends to make their dream come true, but when she looked at their baby, all she saw was the gift Chance gave her. She knew he was going through some things, but he was home, and she knew heâd be the most amazing father. They kissed.
Chance thought the baby monitor was broken because he couldnât hear Dom, but Abby said he was fast asleep. Chance worried until Dominic cooed. He joined Abby on the couch and wrapped an arm around her. This reminded her of when they were living in the hotel and theyâd stay up all night talking about their future. She asked how to make the transition easier on him. He said she was doing all she could, and he had to do some of it on his own. He promised heâd never prioritize work over family again. They kissed, and she was glad. Heâd have to find a balance when he went back to the GCPD. She told him he didnât have to change because he was exactly who she wanted him to be. He told her to rest and close her eyes. He then got a faraway look in his own eyes.
Amanda set up a private evening for two at the penthouse. Sheâd made Devon a gourmet dinner, and she told him Moses was out with Nate for the night. After the ate, he told her that dinner was impressive. They were glad to have the time to themselves and decompress. He thanked her again for how patient she was with having Dominic stay with them. She didnât mind. She loved seeing him with Dominic, heâd been sweet, nurturing and sexy. He said heâd promised heâd be there for Dominic, and he was happy Chance was back and things could go back to normal. She told him that it was just the two of them, so he could tell her how he really felt. She could tell there was something he was holding back. He admitted that he missed Dominic so much it hurt.
Amanda was understanding. She thought Devonâs feelings were normal. Devon never knew how much babies could communicate without speaking. Heâd known what Dominic needed. He was sure that Chance would learn Dominicâs cues. Devon was happy Chance was back, but when heâd been presumed dead, everyone started to assume that Devon would take over the role of father in Dominicâs life. Devon had started to let himself believe that Dominic would call him Dad one day. Now Devon had to let go of that idea, but he didnât know how yet. Amanda hugged Devon and promised itâd be okay. She said he felt this pain because he gave away pieces of his heart, which made him a good man. He wasnât sure about that. He felt like he was being selfish. She disagreed. She said his bond with Dominic wouldnât change, no matter what Dom called him. She said everyone Devon loved knew how lucky they were to have him in their lives. She hoped he knew how loved he was. He knew he loved her. They kissed. When Amanda fell asleep, Devon left the house.
Meanwhile, Chance wrote a note about getting some air, and he left after Abby fell asleep. Devon and Chance both ended up at Society. Devon ordered the same drink as Chance. Chance said Devon could have his. He hadnât touched it. They mentioned that Amanda and Abby were both sleeping peacefully. Chance hadnât had a good nightâs sleep in a long time. He blamed the time difference. Devon was having trouble sleeping too. He wished he had a good excuse, but he was just having trouble turning his mind off. Devon asked if Chance was okay, because it seemed like he wasnât. He hoped that wasnât offensive. Chance didnât mind. He admitted he wasnât okay, and it was getting harder to pretend he was. He could talk to Abby about some of it, but not everything. Devon thought that was too bad because Abby would want to help. Chance knew that Abby would want to assure him he was the perfect father and husband. Chance didnât see himself that way â it wasnât even close. He said he let her down before their baby was even born. Devon didnât think Chance failed â he was alive, and he had a great wife and new son. Chance wasnât sure he deserved them. He wasnât sure he could live up to the commitments heâd made to Abby and Dominic.
Noah ran into Adam at The Grand Phoenix. Noah warily accepted when Adam offered to buy him a drink. Adam wasnât sure if Noah was here to meet someone, but Adam wouldnât get in the way if he was. Noah asked if Adam came to meet someone. That was the furthest thing from Adamâs mind. He was focused on his son. Noah asked about Sally, and Adam said they were just colleagues. Adam asked if Noah was interested in Sally. He said no. Noah heard Connor say that Chelsea might be coming home. Adam hoped she did, itâd be good for Connor and Newman Media. Noah asked what about for Adam. Adam said that the way he and Chelsea flamed out scared him away from relationships all together.
Noah told Adam how he took photos of Tessa at Crimson Lights. Adam said Sharon mustâve loved Noah turning the coffeehouse into his own personal studio. Noah said Adam knew how Sharon was â supportive and happy to help. Adam agreed that was Sharon. Noah mentioned that he and Sharon discussed Adamâs job offer. Sharon reminded Noah that they all made mistakes, and she said they shouldnât hold Adamâs past against him and they should give him a chance to prove he was being sincere. Adam said he didnât tell Sharon to say that. Noah believed him. Sharonâs words got Noah thinking, and heâd decided to accept Adamâs offer.
Nick raced into the main house after he got Nikkiâs text telling him to come over. He met Victor, who had no idea what was going on. Nikki walked in. Sheâd summoned Nick because she was sick of the tension between him and Victor, and she wanted them to fix it before they ruined the holidays. Nick didnât appreciate the phony urgent message, and he was sure Victor didnât like it either. Victor was okay with Nikki using subterfuge to get Nick here, because he thought it was time they talk things out. Nick thought it was clear that Nikki learned this trick from Victor. Nikki was willing to do what it took to keep the family together, and she didnât need anyoneâs influence or permission. Nikki stepped out to let Victor and Nick talk. Victor asked what was up.
Nick saw no reason to talk about this anymore, since theyâd already discussed it a thousand times. Victor countered that they only talked about this once, at the wedding, and Nick had avoided him since then. Nick said heâd been busy. Victor was too, but most of the conflicts had been resolved â Abby had Chance back, Victoria was happily married, and Billy had been kept at bay. âThanks to Adam,â Nick replied. Victor agreed and said Adam had been effective at neutralizing Billy, whom Adam didnât like, especially after that article Billy published. Nick wasnât going to defend Billy. Nick thought that Victor brought up Nickâs siblings because they approved of the way Victor had been acting. Nick said that if Victor wanted to work things out, he shouldnât start by playing his kids against each other.
Victor didnât know what Nick was getting at. He asked if Nick was thought that heâd paid more attention to Nickâs siblings. That wasnât how Nick felt. Nick was glad that Victor was able to help some of his children through some difficult times. Nick said that Victorâs support was conditional â contingent upon his children toeing the line. Nick said Victoria and Abby ran businesses Victor approved of and were in marriages he approved of. Nick didnât understand why Victor was okay with Ashland, but maybe it was enough that he wasnât Billy. Nick said that Adam was loyal and obedient to Victor, and he wasnât with Chelsea anymore, whom Victor never trusted. Nick knew that one day soon, one of his siblings would do something Victor didnât like and theyâd get pushed to the outside. Nick thought Victor did that to him. Victor wasnât sure why Nick felt that way. He asked if it was because he didnât ask Nick to help with Gaines or Billy at the wedding.
Nick said the situation in Tuscany couldâve backfired because Victor didnât keep him in the loop. Nick had come close to interrupting the wedding because he didnât have all the information. He grumbled that Victor turned to Adam. Victor said that Adam was looking for an opportunity to prove himself, and do something that made him acceptable to the family. Victor said that Nick never had to do that. âDonât I?,â Nick asked. Victor pointed out that Nick often disapproved of Victorâs actions in business and personally. Nick thought it bothered Victor that Nick had a conscience. Victor said he wasnât going to discuss morality with Nick in Tuscany, in the midst of a crisis. âYou walked around as if you didn’t want to be there. So I turned to Adam to assist me,â Victor stated. Nick noted that he wasnât given a say. Victor honestly didnât know Nick wanted to be involved, since he didnât even want Victoria to marry Ashland. âAnd there it is. If you know Iâm gonna disagree with you, then you donât have any need for me do you? Can you understand why that would bother me?,â Nick asked.
Victor felt Nick was reading too much into what happened in Tuscany. Victor stated that he did what he had to do to solve the crisis. Nick supposed Victor wasnât going to apologize. âWhy the hell would I?,â Victor asked. Victor had done what it took to ensure Victoriaâs happiness. Victor didnât go to Nick for advice in Tuscany, because he already knew how Nick felt, and he didnât want to hear it. Victor knew Nick wouldâve been upset if Victor sought his advice then decided against taking it. Nick complained that Victor didnât like hearing opposing viewpoints. Victor spat that heâd been using his own judgment since he was a child, because because he grew up without parents, and heâd built an empire. He refused to apologize for that. Victor said that if heâd failed Nickâs test, then so be it.
Victor apologized that things got heated, but he felt like Nick was judging him. Nick got up and started walking out. Victor guessed Nick didnât like what he said. Nick admitted that wasnât the first time heâd heard that. Phyllis had said he was giving her ultimatums about being who she was. Victor didnât give a damn what Phyllis thought. He just hoped Nick saw that he and Victor could respectfully disagree. Victor noted that Nick was the one whoâd avoided him, which was hurtful. Nick didnât do it out of anger and frustration. Heâd really been looking at the situation and heâd talked to Sharon about it. Heâd come to accept that he owned a huge amount of blame for this. He admitted he held people to different standards and washed his hands of them if they didnât fall in line. âThat sounds like something I would be accused of,â Victor said. Nick conceded the point. He said that he and Victor might be too similar. Victor thought that could be true. Victor recalled Adam and Victoria complaining that they didnât know where they stood with him. Victor said he was who he was, and he wasnât going to change, but heâd die for any of his kids. Nick knew, he said that Victor just didnât always want to hear from them. Victor admitted that was true. Victor was sure Nick would never have this discussion with his kids because heâd always been loving with them, from the beginning. Victor was sure that Nickâs kids felt very sure of themselves, because of Victor. âI think in many ways youâve been a better father than I have been,â Victor admitted.
Nikki returned and stood in the doorway. Nick never meant for this to turn into a better father contest. It was the only contest Victor didnât mind losing. He said every father wanted their son to be better than they were, and Nick was. Victor was a better father than Albert Miller, which was a low bar to clear. Nick thought it was impressive since Victor didnât have parents to teach him how to be one. Victor remembered the dreadful people at the orphanage. Whatever good he did in his life, he attributed some of it to Nikki. Nick said Nikki was amazing, but Victor shouldnât sell himself short. Victor said that Nikki helped him a lot. Nikki was touched b Victorâs kind words about her. Victor added that Nick made him proud to be a father. When he saw Nick with his kids, it made him happy. He motioned Nick over, and they hugged. Nikki was pleased.
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