Young & The Restless Update
Recap written by Christine
At the condo, Billy recorded his podcast. He thought that sometimes you held onto something so desperately that you drained the joy out of the thing you wanted the most. He believed that heâd found something to help. By closing his eyes and simply breathing, he was able to allow the thing he wanted most in his life to arrive. He touted meditation and said it helped him get into a mindset to do the podcast. He vowed to put it all out there and enjoy the ride. He said his amazing sister gave him the idea for this new approach, and she was right, as always. He was just beginning to dabble in meditation, but so far, so good. He said heâd had a blessed life, but heâd also struggled. He hoped that this could help one person, or better yet, they could collectively help each other.
Billy promised his audience the good, the bad and everything in between. He thought heâd start with a story about a little girl whose death changed everything forever. It changed his life, and it was a cautionary tale that got worse before it got better. He wasnât sure heâd ever fully heal, and he wasnât sure heâd want to, because he didnât want to lose the memory of his daughter. He said Deliaâs memory hadnât been serving him the way it should. He said he had to love, honor and celebrate her without letting the grief and pain drive him. The storyâs end wasnât happy, because Delia was gone, but it was filled with beautiful memories. Even with the pain, he was grateful and lucky to know Delia, even if their time together was short. Billy built walls of hatred around his heart when he lost his daughter. The walls were aimed at the person who caused Deliaâs death. Now he realized that was a way of avoiding his loss and his guilt. When the guilt erupted, he acted out in scary, troubling ways. At one point, his mind actually splintered. He was lucky enough to have the love of a good friend and therapy that helped him put his life back together. Eventually, something amazing happened, and it saved him â love.
Jack and Phyllis were back at her hotel after their trip to LA. She wanted to do a deeper dive into the person behind the texts. He couldnât focus on that right now. He said he couldnât have gotten through this trip without her. She wished sheâd gotten the chance to know Allie a little better. Jack was still hopeful.
Later, Jack came home and brought Keemoâs belongings inside. He poured a drink and looked at Allieâs photo. He received another text. âYou left too soon. You shouldâve given her more time,â it said. He replied asking the texter to identify themselves. Traci came downstairs. Jack had some stuff to tell the whole family, but he wanted to run it by Traci first.
Jack read the letters from Keemo to Traci, and it moved her to tears. She wished sheâd been there when he found them. He said Phyllis had been there, and sheâd been strong and a good friend. He wished heâd reached out to Keemo one last time. Traci didnât want Jack to blame himself. She said a relationship was a two way street. His brain knew that, but his heart hurt. His emotions were all over the place. She thought that was understandable. She said his mind was trying to make sense of something nonsensical. He wondered how she always knew the right thing to say. Traci was shocked and delighted to hear that she had a great niece, and Jack had a granddaughter. She was eager for the details. He showed her a photo of Allie. Traci asked if Allie was sending him the texts. Jack said that Keemo never told Allie about him. Traci wanted to meet the new Abbott. Jack wanted it to happen, but he said it wouldnât be right away.
Jack stated that Allie proposed getting together for coffee the next time they were in LA. He didnât think much would come of it though, since Allieâs first instinct had been to run for the hills and forget they ever met. He said Allie was just as shocked by his existence as he was by hers, and he wouldnât blame her if she wanted to forget they ever met. He didnât blame Allie if she decided not to know him. Traci found the whole situation heartbreaking. Jack wasnât giving up on Allie. He was convinced that he could bond with his granddaughter. He said he had to find some way to let her know the Abbottâs door was always open to her.
Traci didnât want Jack to set himself up to be disappointed. He told her not to worry â he was aware this might not work out, but maybe it could. He saw Allie was bright and resourceful, and she needed family. Traci asked about Allieâs mother. Jack said the mother/daughter relationship was rocky. When he looked at Allie, he saw someone alone, afraid and sad. Traci know Allie wasnât the only one who was sad. She admired the way Jack handled this. Traci admitted sheâd had reservations about the trip, but she was glad he went and found Allie, and she was also glad he was back home. Traci knew the rest of the family would want to know. Jack thought it was too late at night for a call right now. He was going to go for a drive to clear his head. Jack hugged Traci and said he loved her. He couldnât believe his son was gone, but he was determined not to let that happen to his granddaughter.
Amanda and Phyllis were at the hotel. Phyllis said it felt great to emotionally support Jack, when he was usually doing that for her. Amanda asked if any romantic feelings surfaced in LA. Phyllis said it wasnât like that. Phyllis said what happened with Jack in California was heavy â he dealt with the loss of his son and all the other stuff. Amanda was sorry for making light of the situation by asking if it the trip turned romantic. Phyllis said she and Jack werenât in a romantic mindset. Amanda knew Jack appreciated Phyllis being there for him. She said Phyllis was that rare person whoâd drop everything and fly across the country if someone needed them. Phyllis was happy to be there for Jack. Amanda thought Phyllis and Jackâs relationship reached a new level, even if it wasnât romantic. Phyllis agreed.
Allie went back to Keemoâs house in LA and talked to her fatherâs spirit. She wept and said she couldnât believe he was really gone. She wasnât sure what to do without him. She was confused and she wanted a sign from Keemo. When things got rough, or she needed to talk, she always went to her dad, and now she didnât have anyone, or at least, no one like him. She said that her mom was a million miles away, and busy with her own life. Allie knew her mother would never change. Allie said Keemo was gone, now Jack had shown up, and she wasnât sure she could trust him. She didnât want to disgrace Keemoâs memory by doing something he wouldnât approve of. âIf you cut him out of your life, then shouldnât I do the same?,â she asked.
Jill video chatted with Devon, who was at the penthouse. She asked why he was throwing away the chance of a lifetime. He assumed she was talking about the idea to merge Hamilton Winters and Chancellor Industries. Jill said the companies would be unstoppable together â look what the Newman/Locke merger did for those two companies. Devon was still considering it, but first he thought Hamilton Winters and Chancellor Industries should focus on their first joint venture and see how that went. Jill thought it was a mistake to wait. She told him to think about what Katherine or Neil would do. Devon thought theyâd weigh the idea carefully. Jill felt that the proposal was written in the stars. She thought Katherine would love it if Devon was involved in running Chancellor. Devon knew Neil would love it if his kids were working together. Jill added that Devon was the third parent of her great grandson. âHow much more family can we get?,â she said, with a laugh.
Devon called Lily over to the house and let her know about Jillâs call. He was thinking about the merger, and he loved the idea of honoring family. Heâd need to see a very detailed proposal, though. Lily already had one written up. Devon said he didnât want the merger to cause conflict between him and Lily. He said theyâd seen how business could come between relatives. Lily said she and Devon had been through so much together, since their teen years, that no corporate friction could sever their bond. She said sheâd step down as CEO if it ever seemed like itâd come between her and Devon. He said that if anything went bad, heâd step down as CEO too. He was ready to do this merger and make Neil and Katherine proud. Lily was thrilled.
Lily went home and told Billy that, while a lot of work and negotiations had to happen, she thought the merger was a go. Billy shared that meditation was working out well for him. He just finished his first podcast, and it felt good. He wasnât sure anyone would listen, but it was cathartic. She wanted to hear it. He said she featured in it. He told her heâd never tire of felling her she saved his life.
Amanda went home and got smothered in kisses from Devon. She wondered if she was that irresistible. He said yes, and he also had news. He told her about the merger. She hoped Lily didnât push him into this. He assured her the decision was his. She said she was ecstatic, then. She knew the deal would be complicated, but potentially groundbreaking. She noted that she and Devon would be working together. He hadnât been this happy in a really long time. He said this was going to change their lives, and Lilyâs life, and their two familiesâ legacies would never be the same again.
Jackâs drive took him to Phyllisâs hotel. He thanked her again. She said she was happy to do it. Her kindness, friendship and loyalty meant the world to him. He got a text, and Phyllis asked what it said.
Allie was asleep on the couch when an unidentified person entered the room, casting a shadow over her. She woke up, looking frightened, but nobody was there anymore.
Traci listened to Billyâs podcast and seemed impressed.
As Billy talked about love, in a voice-over, scenes of Amanda with Devon, Billy with Lily, and Jack with Phyllis played.
Jack silently handed his phone to Phyllis, so she could see the recent conversation between him and he mystery person. As Phyllis read the texts, Billy said he was a big believer in fourth and fifth chances coming to you when you least expected it.
Texter: âYou left too soon. You should have given her more time.â
Jack: âPlease tell me who you are.â
Texter: âDonât lose hope. Let me see what I can do.â
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