The Young And The Restless Recap Tuesday, September 22: Claire Haunted By Jordan, Matt Wants Phyllis & Victoria Blows Off Kyle

(This article includes spoilers from the day-ahead Y&R episode that airs in Canada on September 21st and in the USA on September 22nd.)

The Young and The Restless day ahead recap for Tuesday, September 22 reveals Stephanie Simmons (Vivica A. Fox) and Nate Hastings (Sean Dominic) roleplayed, while Claire Newman (Hayley Erin) got a frightening reminder.

Plus, Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) made an apology to Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford).

Key Takeaways

• Claire gets a disturbing reminder of Jordan
• Matt unexpectedly calls Phyllis
• Victoria cancels her meetup with Kyle
• Nick apologizes to Phyllis
• Nate and Stephanie define their relationship

Stephanie And Nate Talk About Their Relationship And Holden

Nate and Stephanie meet at the Athletic Club and plan to visit the jazz lounge for dancing. Before heading down, they sit for a meal where Nate inquires about Holden Novak (Nathan Owens) and Malcolm Winters (Shemar Moore).

Holden is considering a London photo shoot with Malcolm, which Stephanie believes she’s convinced him to do, though he was initially hesitant.

Nate senses Stephanie’s evasiveness and she confesses her worry about having misrepresented her relationship with Nate to Holden.

 Their discussion edges toward defining their relationship, but Stephanie deflects, dismissing it as merely a casual arrangement she needn’t disclose to her adult son.

Nate And Stephanie’s Roleplay

Nate pushes back, arguing they shouldn’t ignore it-though Stephanie feels she’s misled Holden, Nate counters that the situation surprised them both.

Stephanie insists that if their involvement continues, Holden must know, prompting Nate to suggest they rehearse the conversation.

Stephanie practices disclosing her relationship with Nate to Holden, using Nate as a stand-in; their conversation risks requiring them to clarify their relationship status.

Stephanie initially resists, claiming she needn’t inform her adult son about a casual encounter, though she offers to abandon the discussion entirely, Nate disagrees.

Stephanie worries she’s deceived Holden, but Nate counters that neither anticipated this development.

Victoria Wanted To Meet With Kyle, But Claire Dropped In

Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) grabs her phone and begins texting Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor); she’s expressing regret for the disruption and hoping to arrange a meeting.

Kyle is eager to meet within the next half hour, and he’s determined to take the lead this time. Victoria finds herself flustered and excited at the mere thought of it!

Claire enters and observes Victoria’s animated demeanor, and  inquires about what’s putting Victoria in such a cheerful mood.

Victoria claims she simply received a funny meme on her phone. Claire requests to see it-Victoria insists it’s an inside joke from the office and declines to share.

Claire Asks About Nick

Claire asks about Nick’s wellbeing, and Victoria shares that he’s gone back to work-Victoria expresses concern that he might be returning too quickly.

Claire attempts to reassure Victoria that it’s not her responsibility to control whether Nick relapses, and Victoria concedes that point but confesses she’s still anxious about burdening Nick with too much responsibility.

Claire suggests that allowing Nick to feel trusted might actually benefit him-Victoria finds comfort in this perspective.

Claire makes a lighthearted jab at Victoria’s earlier fabrication, remarking that if accounting memes brighten her spirits, then so be it.

Claire’s Frightening Reminder

Claire’s phone buzzes and she anticipates a message from Holden, but upon checking, it’s actually a notification regarding her Aunt Jordan (Colleen Zenk).

Victoria becomes concerned and Claire clarifies that it was merely a calendar reminder for Jordan’s birthday. Claire is bewildered-she believed she’d deleted it.

She laments how Jordan’s world treated birthdays not as celebrations but as business networking events designed to prepare her for the Newman empire.

She remembers a particularly painful birthday when guests abandoned her party for another girl’s, enraging Jordan.

Claire Talks About The Past

Forced to retaliate, Claire fabricated a lie that got the girl expelled, severing all contact-Claire now regrets her cruelty; Victoria reminds her she was merely a child whom Jordan exploited.

Claire fears the toxic influence Jordan instilled remains dormant within her, ready to resurface; Victoria is concerned about Claire’s self-esteem, yet Claire insists on reflecting on her past to avoid repeating old patterns.

Victoria remains confident in Claire’s commitment to personal growth, they plan to have lunch together. A text from Kyle arrives on her phone, prompting Claire to joke that it’s likely another birthday alert for Jordan.

Victoria mentions a forgotten lunch commitment but volunteers to reschedule-Claire argues her prior engagement takes priority over lifting Victoria’s spirits; Victoria prioritizes Claire instead, messaging Kyle that something unexpected has come up.

Kyle Is Disappointed

At Crimson Lights, Kyle feels let down when Victoria cancels their plans. Victoria reassures him that she’s fully committed to spending whatever time Claire requires.

Claire expresses concern that Victoria should prioritize herself more and carve out personal moments, given how much energy she devotes to caring for those around her.

Victoria glances at her phone and notices Kyle’s disappointed message about missing their scheduled meetup, then begins composing a response.

Claire observes with some unease that Victoria seems overly dependent on her phone, though Victoria quickly puts it away and heads out with Claire without further delay.

Phyllis Drops In On Nick

Nick is wrapping up a work call when Phyllis walks in and heads straight to the counter to order coffee.

He approaches her, curious whether she’s disappointed to see him, and asks if she managed to persuade Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) to remain in town.

Phyllis deflects the conversation about Matt, suggesting Nick speak with Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) instead since she’s confident his security team is still monitoring the situation.

She attempts to redirect the discussion by warmly greeting Nick home, but he pushes back. Eventually, Phyllis concedes that Matt is departing the city, acknowledging Nick’s victory while expressing frustration that nobody was willing to give Matt a genuine opportunity.

Nick Continues To Question Phyllis

Nick acknowledges having moments of doubt about whether the man who caused him years of suffering had truly changed.

But he emphasizes his desire to keep him away from Genoa City and Los Angeles to prevent any potential harm to the Newman family if Matt reverts to his destructive tendencies.

Nick questions whether Phyllis pursued Matt believing she could manipulate him, concerned this strategy might backfire.

Phyllis assures him she can recognize a dangerous person instantly. Nick acknowledges that she doesn’t require a hero, emphasizing that nobody truly does.

Phyllis Asks About Nick’s Wellbeing

Phyllis checks in on Nick’s wellbeing; he shares that he’s attempting to embrace a live-and-let-live philosophy, though it becomes increasingly challenging when dealing with someone as problematic as Matt.

Phyllis maintains that Matt genuinely desires transformation, while Nick expresses his skepticism about this possibility. Nick circles back, questioning whether Phyllis intends to exploit Matt for her own purposes.

Phyllis dismisses the relevance of her motivations, pointing out that Matt made the choice to leave with Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk) instead.

Nick counters that Matt’s decision to abandon Phyllis for someone as unstable as Patty should serve as a clear indicator of his true character.

Nick Encourages Phyllis To Lean Into Demonstrating Her Abilities Arabesque

Nick encourages Phyllis to view this situation as a chance to demonstrate her capabilities with Arabesque. Phyllis pushes back, noting she’s already proven herself through Summers Conglomerate and has no desire to repeat that exhausting process independently.

Nick reassures her that she isn’t without support, but Phyllis responds that her only companions are those who criticize and undervalue her.

Nick opens up about his own experience in rehabilitation and the profound isolation he experienced there. Phyllis distinguishes between solitude and loneliness as separate experiences.

Nick Apologizes

Nick expresses his genuine concern for Phyllis’s emotional state and pledges his unwavering commitment to protecting her from harm.

Phyllis credits Matt as her most devoted supporter, dismissing the intensity of their connection as insignificant. When others turned their backs on her, he showed genuine kindness and compassion.

Nick wonders whether he provides similar emotional support, and Phyllis acknowledges that he occasionally does-just as her children and sometimes even Sharon Newman do. Nick apologizes  for undermining her confidence.

Matt Deals With Patty

Matt sits alone with a drink, insisting to himself that he’s not procrastinating—leaving Genoa City is simply difficult. He reflects on his complicated history with Phyllis: the tender moments alongside the painful ones, including when she betrayed him to the Newmans and their early romance with its first kiss and intimate encounter.

A message from Patty arrives, urging him to depart. As Matt settles his bill and moves toward the door, he pauses to recall Phyllis’s parting words-her belief in him and promise of unwavering support.

He texts Patty to wait, requesting a moment and cautioning her against doing anything reckless.

Matt Calls While Phyllis Is With Nick

Phyllis’s phone rings while she’s talking with Nick, and it’s Matt calling-Nick insists she ignore the call, but she stands up and steps away to answer anyway.

Matt is grateful she picked up and asks for her location; Nick gets a coffee while Phyllis speaks quietly into her phone from a booth. Kyle enters and begins chatting with Nick, inquiring about how things are progressing.

Nick responds positively. Kyle eases the tension by mentioning he’s aware of the situation, and given Jack Abbott’s (Peter Bergman) past struggles with addiction, he understands what’s happening.

Nick Tells Kyle He’s Just Catching Up On Work, While Phyllis Continues Her Call With Matt

Nick states he’s merely addressing work obligations and mentions learning of a rumored social media dispute between Vibrante and Jabot that ultimately didn’t occur

Kyle wonders about Nick’s relief, prompting Nick to explain Jabot’s substantial competitive advantage and suggests Victoria wouldn’t prioritize Kyle, leaving him unsettled.

Simultaneously, Phyllis questions what’s shifted at her booth-Matt admits his departure proved more difficult than expected and inquires about her anger level, she confirms significant frustration

Matt claims he’s unafraid of her and requests a meeting, insisting he needs to see her. Phyllis asks if Patty harmed him as she’d foreseen, and Matt maintains he’s fine; Phyllis remains confused and demands clarification on Matt’s intentions.

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