Young & The Restless Update
Recap written by Christine
Noah joined Mariah on the Crimson Lights patio. Mariah asked about Sharon. He said that she wasnât eating much, but when he left, Nick had come by to make her breakfast. According to Noah, Faith said she could hear Sharon pacing around the house last night. Mariah said that if anyone could get Sharon to eat it was Nick. Mariah was working on a playlist for the wedding, and it was hard to narrow it down. Noah suggested asking Sharon to help, since she could use the distraction. Mariah doubted that would work, but she said sheâd think about it. Tessa came in with good news â her sister Crystal could come to the wedding. Mariah was confused because Tessa helped Crystal flee to Canada. Tessa said all the charges against Crystal were dropped, and Zackâs last known associate from the sex trafficking ring was arrested. Crystal could come and go as she pleased now. Tessa said not only was Crystal safe, the way it happened was even more amazing.
Sharon came downstairs in sweats and found Nick in her living room. He offered her breakfast. She wasnât hungry, but he told her he already started making his famous chocolate chip pancakes, and he knew she couldnât resist. She smiled sadly. Later, Nick gently called Sharon out on barely eating her food, instead just moving it around on her plate. She told him he didnât have to treat her like one of his kids. Noah, Mariah and Tessa showed up. Tessa shared that Crystal could be the maid of honor at the wedding. Tessa said it was a miracle, because Rey was instrumental in making this happen. Tessa explained that, according to Crystal, Rey found her case in the cold case files, and he went to Michael and convinced him that there wasnât enough evidence to convict her. Michael went to the DA and got him to drop the charges. Sharon said that was amazing, but she asked what about the dangerous group that was after Crystal. Tessa said Rey tracked down the last of that group and arrested him, so Crystal was safe. Sharon was moved. She had no idea Rey had been working the case. Tessa wondered if he wanted it to be a surprise. Nick suggested that Rey didnât say anything because he didnât want to get everyoneâs hopes up. Sharon said even now, Rey was here protecting them. She thought his last gesture proved even more profoundly what an amazing man he was.
Sharon wanted to hold a small memorial service to Rey, but sheâd need all their help to do it. She wanted to do it before she accompanied Rey to Miami. Mariah noted that that was tomorrow. Sharon knew, so she wanted to do it today. She thought Reyâs family in Genoa City should pay tribute to him before she brought him to his other home. She got choked up, and Nick said that theyâd absolutely help.
Inside Crimson Lights, Ashland approached Victoria and asked if it was okay to ask how she was doing. She said she was stronger every day â the human capacity to recover was astounding. He knew he was one of many things she was recovering from. He said her fortitude was a large part of what made him fall in love with her. He was just sorry he was the reason she had to rely on it so much now. She looked at his bandaged hand, and he told her not to worry â he was recovering quite nicely. She sniped that he had a knack for miraculous recoveries. She wondered why he was still in town. She hoped he wasnât under the delusion that she was going to forgive him. He said it was hard for him to let go of that, almost as hard as pretending he didnât love her.
Victoria was sure Ashland would find a way to let go, since he was the master of reinvention, and he had the means to do so, thanks to her fatherâs money. He didnât have the will or strength to reinvent himself again. She told him to stop making this so hard on them both. She said that if he really loved her, he should take his blood money and leave town. She hurried toward the door, where she ran into Adam, who apparently wanted to talk about the co-CEO position. She said there was nothing to discuss. She was appointing her mother. He wanted to have a conversation, and she said it would be a waste of time. He wondered what their dad would have to say. She said it didnât matter, since this was her decision. She left. Ashland watched the whole interaction from a distance.
Ashland said that he and Adam looked pathetic, like a couple of lapdogs hoping Victoria would give them what they deserved. Adam didnât know what Ashland was talking about. Ashland assumed Adam still thought he should be co-CEO of Newman Locke, or temporary CEO, or whatever fake title he was trying to grovel for. Adam said that the Locke name had been jettisoned from the company, and it was all Newman now. Ashland knew Victoria well enough to know she wouldnât let Adam retain any title or power in her company. Adam said that Victoria hired Nikki. Adam guessed he and Ashland both got screwed, but he added that he was still head of the newly expanded Newman Media, while Ashland just had Victorâs money to keep him warm.Ashland stood by his original comparison â Victoria rejected them both. Adam didnât want to be compared to Ashland. He said Ashland broke Victoriaâs spirit. Ashland said he signed a deal Adam presented behind Victoriaâs back. Adam said Ashland was never going to cleanse his actions in Victoriaâs heart, so he should give up trying. Adam left. Ashland texted Nick asking to meet.
Back at the cottage, Nick told everyone about his text from Ashland. Nick had no interest in meeting Ashland. He wanted to stay and plan the memorial. Sharon thought Nick should go and find out what Ashland wanted. She appreciated him being there for her this morning, and she assured him sheâd be fine, since she had the kids with her. He replied and set up a meeting at Society. he left. Sharon booked the church. She didnât want anything formal or sad. She wanted the service to be quietly joyful, like Rey. She asked Tessa to sing one of Reyâs favorite songs, and she said yes. Noah was going to make a slide show. Sharon wasnât sure she was ready to make a speech. She wondered if that was terrible. Mariah and Noah assured her it was fine. Noah went to a memorial service that set aside a time for quiet contemplation, and anyone who felt compelled to speak could. Sharon said Rey would really love that idea. She felt lucky and blessed to have such a strong, supportive and talented family.
Tessa and Mariah were back at Crimson Lights. they couldnât believe Rey was gone and that they were moving forward with the wedding while they were still so devastated. Tessa was grateful they could be there for Sharon. Sharon had said the memorial was part of her process of letting go.
Sharon was home alone. She went to the wedding photo and told Rey she missed him so much and felt his spirit in every room. When she came home, she expected him to be there, and when she heard a noise, she thought it was him, then sheâd remember that he was gone. His coffee cup was still sitting by the sink, where he left it. She couldnât bring herself to put it away. She hoped he didnât suffer, and she hoped he knew how loved heâd always be. She knew his spirit would always be with her. She could just see him smiling at her. She said heâd been disinterested in her obsession with finding the perfect wedding gift, because he already had something in the works. Smiling through tears, she said she should be mad at him for keeping that secret, but she could never be mad at him again. She remembered the pep talks he used to give her when she was sick. She wasnât sure how sheâd manage without her precious husband, but she resolved to find a way.
Victoria went to work and stopped short when she saw a new portrait of herself hanging on the wall. Nikki entered and said Victor had it commissioned and put a rush on it. Her parents understood why she destroyed the one Locke commissioned, but they thought it needed to be replaced. Nikki said Ashland may have broken Victoriaâs heart, but he didnât destroy her spirit or strength of leadership. Victoria appreciated the gift, but she was surprised Victor did that for her after heâd been determined to shove Adam down her throat as co-CEO, basically saying heâd lost confidence in her. Nikki said that wasnât true. Victor accepted that Nikki would take the position, though the was disappointed there was antagonism between Adam and Victoria. Victoria was surprised that Victor wasnât going to fight her on this. Nikki said Victoria had been through a lot, and Victor wanting to bring in a co-CEO had nothing to do with a lack of confidence â he just wanted her to have the time and space to deal with everything that happened.
Chelsea met Chloe at Crimson Lights. Chelsea was late. She didnât sleep well last night. Chloe thought it was clear that Reyâs death was hitting Chelsea harder than she wanted to admit. Chelsea said of course it was affecting her â Rey was one of her best friends. Chloe understood, but she said Chelsea had to pull herself together for herself and for Connor. Chelsea said Connor still felt guilty, even though they told him that Reyâs heart attack wouldâve happened no matter what. Chelsea thought Connor was too young to understand. Chloe asked how this was affecting Connorâs behavior. Chelsea said Connor quit hockey. She thought he felt like he didnât deserve to enjoy it anymore. Chloe was sympathetic. Chelsea asked Noah to take Connor to play at the rink. She wanted Connor to understand that Rey would want him to play. Chloe asked how Chelsea was dealing with her own guilt. Chloe knew Chelsea and Rey were friends, but Chelseaâs reaction went much deeper than that.
Chelsea got defensive and said she and Rey were just friends, so of course it was affecting her deeply. She asked if Chloe was saying she was wrong to feel that way. Chloe wasnât judging; she just didnât realize Chelsea and Rey were that close. Chelsea said Rey was supportive when he shouldâve hated her â he accompanied her and Connor to visit her mom, and when they got back, heâd seek her out just to check on her. Rey and Chelsea had deep conversations, and he encouraged and inspired her. He bonded with Connor and convinced her she could turn her life around. He told her she was a god mom even after the terrible things she did. He gave her hope sheâd be accepted again. That car crash and heart attack ripped that hope away. Chloe knew Chelsea well, and she suspected Chelsea was falling in love with Rey. Chelsea vehemently denied it. She said Rey was happily married to Sharon, and it was his loyalty that made him trustworthy and such a great friend. Chloe was talking about feelings, not actions â she wasnât accusing Chelsea of doing anything. Chelsea put a stop to the conversation, and they began to talk business.
Ashland arrived at Society. âLook at him. Alive and well wile a good man like Rey is gone,â Chelsea griped to Chloe. Chloe said that Reyâs death wasnât Ashland and Victoriaâs fault. Chelsea wondered if Ashland went back to help Rey. The news made Ashland sound like a hero for rescuing Victoria, but did even try to help Rey, or give him CPR? Maybe Rey couldâve been saved. Chloe told Chelsea to stop fixating on that night. Chelsea got even more tense because she thought Chloe was accusing her of being obsessed. Chloe said to relax â she wasnât diagnosing Chelsea, but she thought Chelsea was close to going over the edge. Chloe thought Chelseaâs feelings were natural, but Chloe was trying to interrupt this unhealthy cycle before it went further. Chelsea admitted that Chloe was right. Chelsea decided to go home and sleep before they met with Lauren later.
Nick went to Society and met Ashland at the bar. Ashland appreciated Nick coming. Nick was there to find out if he needed to protect his sister or the rest of his family from Ashland. Nick said heâd prefer Ashland coming to him from now on instead of upsetting Victoria more than he already had. Ashland said he had something of great importance and benefit to offer Nick, no strings attached. Ashland wanted to donate half the money he received from Victor to New Hope. Ashland said Nick could use it for whatever the community needed. Nick found it hard to believe Ashland was offering him two hundred and fifty million dollars no strings attached. He said Ashland could go straight to hell. Ashland asked if Nick was so proud and stubborn that heâd turn his back on a quarter of a billion dollars. Ashlandâs one caveat was that all the work be done in Reyâs name. Ashland was ready to transfer the money to New Hope right now. Nick said he didnât respond well to bribery, and he didnât like dealing with people like him. Nick said Ashland was looking for redemption, and the payoff wasnât worth the risk. Ashland asked if Nick was going to prioritize his hatred of Ashland over the needs of his own organization. Nick thought Ashland was pulling a clever move â Ashland knew that if Nick turned the money down, the community would miss out, but if he accepted it, heâd be complicit in Ashlandâs attempt to absolve himself. Ashland said to think about it. Nick left.
Nick went to Newman Enterprises and told Victoria and Nikki about Ashlandâs offer. Nikki was appalled that Ashland was trying to take advantage of Reyâs death to clear his name. Nick was going to turn Ashland down and make it clear that he couldnât buy his way back into everyoneâs good graces. Victoria thought that Nick should take the money. Nick was concerned Victoria was falling for this ploy. Victoria said Ashland was never going to be able to buy back her forgiveness, but she thought that they should put the money to good. Nick said they couldnât use dirty money. Victoria thought it was worth it to use the money to do good in Reyâs name.
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