Young & The Restless Update
Recap written by Christine
Kyle and Summer were at the Abbott house when the doorbell rang. Kyle was apprehensive, so Summer offered a reassuring smile and said this needed to be done. They let Victor in. He commented about being invited to what used to be enemy territory. Summer said there was a lot less bad blood between the families. Victor gave a lot of credit for that to Summer and Kyle. Victor asked to see his grandson. Summer liked hearing Victor refer to Harrison that way. Kyle said Harrison was at the park with the nanny. Summer said they didnât want Harrison to overhear this grownup conversation.
Kyle told Victor that he and Summer were thinking of relocating to Genoa City. Victor said Summer hinted at that earlier, and everyone would love it, but it would put Ashland in close proximity to Harrison. Kyle said he and Summer decided to protect their son and get a restraining order. Victor said good â that would mean Ashland would have no one in town to relate to, so he could leave. Kyle said they werenât doing this out of revenge. Summer added that Ashlandâs departure would just be a fringe benefit. Victor said Michael was already drawing up the papers for a restraining order, and they could get a judge to sign it before dinner. Kyle said they had to prepare Harrison before they made a move against Ashland.
Kyle said Harrison had been asking about Ashland. Kyle didnât want to rush into this and rip away another member of Harrisonâs family. Victor understood all that, but he said Ashland brought this on himself. Victor didnât want Ashland using Harrison as a pawn. Kyle wondered if that was a real possibility. Summer and Victor both thought so. Victor said they could come up with a cover story about Ashland leaving town. Summer said when they first moved to Milan, Harrison missed his mom and his father, but Summer and Kyle showed him love, and he came out of it. Kyle saw the logic in this, but he knew it was going to be hard. Summer said Ashland already discussed bringing in lawyers, so they should probably beat him to the punch. Kyle concluded that this needed to be done. He said to have Michael move forward with the restraining order. Victor wanted to have Michael draw up a restraining order against Diane too.
Kyle said he didnât need a restraining order against his mother. She was family to him. He said that his mother had respected his decisions and followed his lead when it came to Harrison, but they didnât know what Ashland would do. He added that Ashland lied to get his hands on Victorâs company, while Diane faked her death to protect herself. Victor asked if Kyle was staying in town because of his mother. Summer said there were other reasons for the move. Kyle added that he hadnât given up on his mother. Victor thought Kyle should rethink that. Kyle said it wasnât going to happen. Victor had noticed Kyle had a strong paternal instinct with Harrison. He thought Kyle would be a much better father than Ashland.
After Victor left, Michael showed up with the restraining order for Kyle to look over. Michael stepped away on a call. Kyle was still feeling conflicted about this. Summer reminded Kyle about the nightmare Harrison had about Ashland being in a graveyard. Harrison had woken up crying for Father. Summer said that was all because of Ashlandâs lies. âDonât feel sorry for him. He is despicable. He used Harrison as a part of his scam. No one could possibly think that he was lying after he told his own son that he was sick and dying,â she said. Kyle had no sympathy for Ashland â he was worried about how this would affect his son. Summer acknowledged she wasnât Harrisonâs biological mother, but she vowed to protect that boy with all that she had. She said this was the first step in revoking Ashlandâs legal rights to see Harrison. She said htye couldnât let Ashland put any more lies or poison in Harrisonâs head. Kyle agreed.
Adam ran into Ashland at Society. âWell look who it is. Genoa Cityâs least favorite glutton for punishment,â Adam said. Adam kept snarking on Ashland, and Ashland asked him to go away. Adam quipped that he didnât want to lose his spot in the long line of people who were waiting to come in and insult Ashland. Ashland theorized that Adam was jealous heâd lost the position of town pariah. Ashland sensed Adam missed all those people hating him because if they didnât hate him, they werenât paying attention to him. Adam said he got back on the radar of all the people that mattered to him when he maneuvered Ashland out of the family business. Ashland asked what the Newmans did to thank Adam for that. Adam said it was none of Ashlandâs business. It seemed to Ashland that Adam was still in the same position he was in before he came up with the brilliant scheme to give Ashland half a billion dollars. Adam said he was just happy that Ashland lost his wife and his company and that he was suffering. Adam asked if Ashland was in town out of spite. Ashland said he wasnât staying for revenge. Adam hoped Ashland wasnât here for love, since Victoria abandoned the company and left town to nurse her pathetic broken heart. Ashland said Victoria was still in charge, and she always would be, so Adam shouldnât get any ideas.
Ashland thought Adam was trying to convince him to leave town because Victoria left. Ashland said Victoria was going to return though, and Newman thrived under her leadership. Ashland taunted Adam by saying Chancellor Winters was going to wipe Newman Media off the map. Ashland said Adam was making terrible decisions at the division, like appointing his girlfriend COO. Ashland thought Adam had his hands full with Sally. Adam laughed. He said Sally was much more than his girlfriend â she was a force of nature, and the world would soon discover that. Ashland said a volcano was a force of nature too, but he wouldnât appoint one COO.
Adam said in the beginning, he was rooting for Ashland and Victoria, since they were both workaholics. Adam also thought it made sense that Victoria, who had intense daddy issues, would be drawn to a megalomaniac older man with a checkered past. Ashland shot back that Adam spent his whole adult life alternating between trying to win his dadâs approval and lashing out at him. Adam continued that he didnât realize Ashland and Victoriaâs relationship was based on a lie. He grudgingly gave Ashland credit for committing to the bit. Adam said Ashland might want to head out to Hollywood and make it as an actor. Ashland wondered if Adam was trying to get him to leave town because he was worried Victoria would take him back. Adam said Ashland had a chance to win Victoria back a few weeks ago, but now sheâd fled the country. Adam said Ashland would never get Victoria to forgive him. âWatch me,â Ashland replied. Adam texted Sally that Ashland was more determined than ever to win Victoria back. Sally texted a thumbs up. Ashland got a text from someone saying that Harrison and his nanny were at the park alone. Adam asked if Ashland got good news. Ashland said it was very good, and he left.
Ashland showed up at the park and approached Harrison. He got a warm response from Harrison and a frosty one from the nanny. Ashland introduced himself as Harrisonâs other father. The nanny said she already knew who Ashland was. He unsuccessfully tried to convince the woman to take a break and leave him alone with the boy. Kyle and Michael showed up just as Ashland was asking Harrison to go with him to feed the ducks. Kyle asked the nanny to take Harrison to get ice cream. Harrison asked if Father could come, but Ashland said he couldnât right now, but theyâd see each other soon. Harrison and the nanny left. Ashland said he didnât realize he needed to bring a lawyer to visit Harrison, but next time heâd bring an army of them. Michael wanted to be the one to spring this news on Ashland, but Kyle said heâd handle it. Kyle revealed that they filed a restraining order against Ashland on Harrisonâs behalf. Ashland said Michael was a joke, and so was this restraining order. He vowed to fight. Michael looked forward to Ashland telling a judge how he lied to a child about his illness, impending death and stolen identity. Ashland told Kyle that he was punishing Harrison. Kyle maintained that they were protecting the child. Ashland said he had done nothing but look out for that boy â he couldâve made a scene just now, but he didnât because he didnât want to upset Harrison. Kyle spat that Ashland told Harrison he was dying. Ashland said heâd apologized for that. Kyle didnât want Ashland around his son. Ashland tried to plead his case, but Kyleâs mind was made up. Kyle said it was best if Harrison didnât think Ashland was in town ignoring him. Kyle said theyâd come up with a story for Harrison, but either way, Ashland would be gone. Ashland said this was monstrous. âNo, Ashland. You are,â Kyle replied.
Adam went to his office and was surprised Victor was there, sitting in Adamâs chair. Victor said heâd rescheduled his meetings because he had work to do. Adam admitted this was paranoid, but he wondered if heâd been fired. Victor said that it would be rather cold blooded if he did that without informing Adam. Adam said some people would say Victor was capable of making a move like that. Adam stated that the host of the new podcast, The Grinning Soul, said the business elites were corrupted by power. Victor thought the host was a blithering idiot. Adam said that the guy was gaining an audience. Adam thought Billy may have been on to something when he hand-picked that mystery host to be on his platform. Adam said Billyâs musings were a bit of a joke, but it was a good idea to have a podcast targeted at a particular audience. Adam had the same idea for Newman. Victor said he told Adam to run with it. Adam said he did, but then he got kicked out of the CEO job, and Nikki became co-CEO. Victor wanted Adam to stop whining about that.
Victor thought Adamâs âI shouldâve run Newman Enterprisesâ refrain was tiresome. He said he wouldnât have Adam tarnish Victoriaâs work. Adam disputed that he was tarnishing anything. He was just pointing out that they had the podcast idea first. Victor told Adam to create his own podcast or streaming platform from Newman Media. Adam said if he did that, Victoria would shut it down, just because it was his idea. âMake it so damn profitable that she canât,â Victor countered. Adam said heâd do his best. Victor understood this was frustrating for Adam, but he stated that Ashland was out of Victoriaâs life, and things would go back to normal once Ashland left town. Adam wanted to know Victorâs plan to drive Ashland away. Victor said he told Kyle and Summer to keep Ashland away from Harrison. Adam thought Ashlandâs name was on the birth certificate, which would give him some rights to Harrison. Victor said he told Kyle and Summer to get a restraining order. Adam thought Ashland could fight it. Victor didnât think Ashland would, since he wouldn’t want the cancer scam to go public. Adam said Victor always had a soft spot for kids, and this was coming at Harrisonâs expense. Victor was adamant that Harrison would be better off without Locke filling his head with lies.
At Crimson Lights, Jack told Phyllis that they should take on a vacation. He suggested the beach, a mountain vacation or a shopping excursion. She chose all three, and he laughed. She asked if heâd noticed she could laugh at herself lately. He had noticed. He also noticed sheâd been laughing a lot today. She said she wasnât distracted by the woman whoâd remain nameless. Diane walked in just as Phyllis took Jackâs hand. When Phyllis saw Diane, she abruptly pulled Jack into a kiss. Diane asked if that sloppy kiss was for her benefit. Jack said they didnât even know Diane was here, but Diane countered that Phyllis had looked right at her. Phyllis said Diane wasnât as eye-catching as she seemed to think. Diane thought she deserved some credit for rekindling Jack and Phyllisâs romance, since they clearly werenât together in LA. Diane felt that sheâd brought love to Genoa City.
Jack didnât think most people associated Diane with love. He had to step away to take a call. âYou seem to think that you and Jack and Kyle and Harrison are a package deal. I think youâve forgotten something. Jack hates you,â Phyllis said. Diane thought Phyllis was exaggerating. Phyllis was adamant that Jackâs hatred for Diane was so intense that it shocked her. Diane smiled and said it was flattering that Jack had such intense feelings for her â they had history, some was bad, but most of it was good. Jack returned, and Phyllis kissed him and suggested they go have an indoor celebration. As Jack and Phyllis were leaving, Phyllis turned back and stuck her tongue out at Diane.
Phyllis and Jack went to her hotel room and kissed. She told him she felt so positive, and she traced that feeling back to when they made love. She said they deserved happiness. He wondered if this sudden brazenness had to do with Diane. Phyllis admitted maybe Dianeâs return made her realize she wanted Jack. âWe are the endgame,â she said.
Back at Crimson Lights, Diane got an alert on her phone that made her annoyed with Phyllis. She went to the Grand Phoenix and spoke to the clerk. Diane explained that sheâd had it set up so her mail would be forwarded to her at the Genoa City Athletic Club, but she got a delivery text stating that someone at the Grand Phoenix had taken possession of it instead. At that point, Jack and Phyllis were coming downstairs in the elevator. They werenât completely dressed, so Jack was putting his tie back on, and Phyllis had been cinching up her dress. When Phyllis saw Diane, she began to loosen the top of her dress instead, and Jack looked caught off guard. They overheard Diane say it must be a nightmare working for Phyllis.
Diane told Phyllis she was a piece of work. Phyllis told Diane to leave. Diane said she would as soon as she got the mail that was supposed to be forwarded to her. Phyllis pointed at it â it was sitting on the front desk. Diane went through it to make sure it was all there. Jack took Phyllis aside and said that they were having a great time upstairs until sheâd suddenly insisted that they had to get dressed and come downstairs. She asked if he was accusing him of planning this run-in with Diane. He thought the timing was suspicious. She said she wouldnât ruin their amazing afternoon by staging an appearance of Diane. Jack asked if Phyllis was trying to impress Diane or marking her territory. She said she wouldnât do that. He had to get to his meeting. He tried to give her a quick peck on the lips, but she pulled him into a deeper kiss. As he was leaving, she loudly told him how amazing heâd been earlier. He left. Phyllis asked if Diane heard that.
Phyllis told Diane to stop filling Jackâs head with suspicions. âI donât think heâs getting those ideas from me. Jackâs not stupid. He can see what youâre up to,â Diane said. Phyllis denied being up to anything. Diane wasnât sure if Phyllis was delusional or if sheâd become a terrible liar. âItâs okay Phyllis. I get it. The relationship isnât solid, so youâre lashing out at me because you feel insecure,â Diane said. Phyllisâs temper flared. She snapped that she was not insecure, and she added that Diane would never ever ever ever have a romantic relationship with Jack ever again. Phyllis said Jack ran out of here so quickly because he couldnât stand the sight of Diane. Diane didnât think she was the one Jack was trying to get away from.
Diane said that she might not currently be Jackâs favorite person, but she remembered times when he couldnât tolerate Phyllis, which heâd apparently gotten over. âWell he just did a lot of tolerating of me upstairs just now,â Phyllis replied. Diane asked if Phyllis wanted a trophy for Best Sex in the Afternoon. Phyllis squeezed her breast and said she wanted a medal right there. Diane called Phyllis tacky. Diane said that she thought Phyllis wouldâve named the hotel sometime like Bedpost Notches. Phyllis said Jack was more than a notch on her bedpost. Diane thought Phyllis was celebrating right now because she knew deep down this was the closest sheâd ever get to happiness. Diane said Phyllis knew she and Jack wouldnât last. âThis time wonât be any different than all the others. You can get them into bed but you canât keep them,â Diane said.
Jack was outside the hotel waiting for his driver. He wondered whether Phyllis was stepped up her pursuit of him because of Diane. He happened to come back in while the argument between Diane and Phyllis was in full swing. Phyllis revealed that she had sped up her relationship with Jack. âYeah, I accelerated to throw it in your face. Who cares?â Phyllis snapped. âJack and I have a deep connected relationship. Something, Diane, you will never have. So yeah, I was marking my territory and you know what? It feels good!,â Phyllis yelled in Dianeâs face. Diane spotted Jack, who watching, open-mouthed. Diane shot a gleeful smile at Phyllis.
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