Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) is reading about Victor (Eric Braeden) awaiting the murder trial of JT (Thad Luckinbill) when Katie asks if she wants to meet her new friend. Nikki has vivid memories of that night and her killing JT to save Victoria (Amelia Heinle), and burying JT’s body. She shouts out in terror, making Katie wonder if she is okay.
Young And The Restless Spoilers – Summer Questions Her Parents
Nick (Joshua Morrow) and Phyllis (Gina Tognoni) talk about their plans for the day; both distracted. They are also glad they got past what happened, but Summer stops them from kissing saying she is not in the mood to see her parents like that. Summer says their relationship is causing her whiplash, wondering if it is casual or something more.
Billy (Jason Thompson) surprises Victoria in her living room, which she is furious about. Victoria tells Billy that both the kids are not there, promising to let him know their schedule from now on; she doesn’t feel they have anything to really say to each other. Nikki comforts Katie, saying she was yelling at her tablet like Johnny does with his video games. She distracts her with hot chocolate and cookies, hoping when Victor is done they can go to the stables.
Kyle is anxious about the models, saying he has a big problem; a call that Lauren overhears. Kyle tries to hide what is going on, but the text he received went out to everyone. Kyle is told he can’t postpone, telling Lauren he is doing what he always does – working his butt off. He calls Claire asking for the name of every model agency within a 100 miles.
Nick and Phyllis believe that it feels right to be together right now and that should be enough. Summer thinks that is good and happy for them but she can’t help wondering if they are keeping things casual because they both know they are rebounding; something Nick and Phyllis quickly deny. Summer is fine with them being “undefined” and is more concerned with Victor going to prison than whatever they are doing. Summer will be glad that Victor will be proven innocent but wants to know if he didn’t kill JT, who did?
Young And The Restless Spoilers – Victoria Lashes Out At Billy
Billy apologizes for being mean and hurtful with Victoria; but it’s not how he actually feels. He would never look at Victoria as second best. Victoria calls him vindictive and he isn’t a hero for running to Lily (Christel Khalil). She wants him to admit that he believes she is a cold, heartless bitch; but he says he is concerned that she feels that way about herself.
Fen (Zach Tinker) is with Ana (Loren Lott) at Crimson Lights, where he is too distracted by his college buddies who can’t believe he went from constitutional law to music star in less than a semester. Ana bursts his bubble, saying it’s not one song but hard work and dedication. She snatches the phone out of his hand and demands he help her with the song. Kyle is also at the coffee house, frustrated that no one has the models.
He spots Ana and Fen, asking Ana who is charge of Lily’s model agency as he needs two male models for a shoot today. Ana informs him that Devon (Bryton James) shut the agency down as Fen makes fun of Lily being in prison. Fen mocks Kyle about his struggles, suggesting the only thing that sucks would be his love life. Kyle reminds him that at least he has one, but Fen says there is no way his night with Lola (Sasha Calle) compares to how lit he got with Summer.
Young And The Restless Spoilers – Fen Taunts Kyle
Kyle calls him “classy” as Fen says he is busy working on his next song with Ana; something she questions and Kyle tells him it sounds like he puts as much effort into his career as he does with women. Kyle suggests he listens to Ana as she is the only good thing going for him. Ana calls them “children” and Kyle leaves wishing Ana the best with him. Fen thinks he got to Kyle but Ana isn’t impressed with the lack of work they got done.
Victoria tells Billy there is no “we” as he wants to talk about her. He keeps trying to reassure her what he said wasn’t true and wants to know if she truly feels like he is nothing to her. Billy wants to be more than just Johnny and Katie’s father and it was actually Phyllis who make him realize what a mistake it would be if he didn’t go see Victoria.
Summer feels for Victoria as Nick has the killer instinct; Summer agrees that if a guy beats up his sister and attempts to kill his father, she’d be the same way. Nick reminds her that not every guy is like JT and a jerk. Her parents try to tell her that not all men are like Austin and Luca; Nick doesn’t want what happened to Victoria stop her from putting herself out there. Phyllis can’t handle lying to their daughter about a murder she helped cover up.
Fen thinks he is genius when he brings the bridge to put the song together. Ana calls him lame because she finished that over an hour ago and if he was paying attention, he would have known since she showed it to him. Ana knows Fen isn’t taking this seriously as there is a lot more to being a star than taking calls and texts from his friends. Fen understands that she is super dedicated, but if they spend all their time writing up lyrics, they won’t have any life experiences. His phone rings again and tells him that she obviously has a lot more riding on this than him. Fen receives a startling request.
Young And The Restless Spoilers – Kyle Gets A Shock
Phyllis is busy praising Kyle for all the hard work he has put into the project and loves the models he has chosen; but Lauren shatters that when she walks up announcing she has solved Kyle’s model problem. Lauren tells him that she found a model, so now he only needs one more; Kyle says he can’t wait to meet him as Lauren whispers, “You say that now!”
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Nick offers to watch over Katie as Nikki tells him his niece is up in Victor’s office. She feels having Katie around is a great distraction and helps Victoria out. Nick learns that Nikki can’t stop thinking and worrying about it. Nick worries that this stress isn’t good for her; but she knows Victor is worried too and Christine (Laurelee Bell) is determined to hammer Victor for a crime Nikki committed. Nikki doesn’t think she can let that happen; Nick points his finger and says there is no way she can do that.
Kyle is shocked when he learns that Fen is their new model. Phyllis thinks Kyle should thank Lauren for finding a model and Kyle suggests he can be the other model as there is no contest to him beating Fen. Phyllis and Lauren sit back, feeling it will be amazing as they fight it out on who is the Alpha.
Young And The Restless Spoilers – Nick And Nikki Discuss Victor’s Case
Nick doesn’t think Victor would walk into a situation without knowing the outcome as this is just another chess game for his dad. The ultimate goal is to keep everyone out of prison and need to trust Michael (Christian LeBlanc) and the legal system. Nikki feels Michael could come up with a case of Nikki protecting her daughter from her abuser as Nick reminds her that she has been lying for months to the GCPD and all they need to do is sit back as there is only flimsy evidence. Nick is determined to prove that Victor won’t go to prison for something he didn’t do; they first need to clear Victor and second, protect the others. Nick wants his mom to promise she won’t make a phone call.
Kyle and Fen are in the middle of the photo shoot as the photographer wants them to show their abs. Kyle and Fen continue to jab at each other, but as soon as it is over, Fen wants to know how much money he will make as his royalties haven’t kicked in yet. Lauren thinks that once his face hits the billboards the downloads will rapidly increase of his song; Phyllis feels it is a win-win for everybody. Phyllis wants to capitalize on this and use the photos that have Fen front and center; which irks Kyle as he feels he has a company to promote. Fen laughs in Kyle’s face and job title.
Victoria tells Billy that neither him nor Phyllis need to worry about her; but he disagrees. Billy respects that she needs him to step back, and it could still work. He wants to put Victoria first and wants to try to earn her trust and love, believing it can work. He thinks it is a good idea to bring Phyllis into this if it gets him what he wants. Victoria only wants to make the right decision regarding a man.
Nick reminds his mother that no one should pay for this crime, but if she comes forward everyone is facing charges. He says Rey (Jordi Vilasuso) is smart and will know there is no way Victoria and Nikki moved the body by themselves and he will keep digging until he gets answers. Nick doesn’t want the people he loves to go to prison for killing dirtbag, JT. Nikki promises not to go to the cops. Nick is worried that she seems tired, but she assures him that Victor is taking care of her in every way. She says she will stay strong and have come too far to give up now.
Young And The Restless Spoilers – Creepy Stalker Continues To Watch Nikki
Katie comes down, saying she is playing hide n seek with her friend; as he leaves Nick tells Nikki to get some rest. She wants Katie to play for a while then they will go for a walk; Nikki lays down on the couch as the person in their house observes her.
Kyle literally walks into Summer at Jabot, who suggests he frisk her to make sure she isn’t stealing anything from Jabot for Newman. Summer taunts him about her night with Fen but he doesn’t bite, saying what they do is none of his business. She doesn’t believe he meant that and is jealous because she is leading the single life.
Young And The Restless Spoilers – Victoria Shuts Billy Down
Kyle thinks she should inform Fen of that since he thinks they are an actual couple. He throws her tryst with Billy in her face, but she tells him it remains to be seen with Fen. Phyllis walks in on the two of them, saying Kyle stepped in to model and it was smoldering.
Victoria is trying to show Billy the door, telling him that she is the only one to make her decisions and she wants him to go. He believes she is making a mistake as she doesn’t need pressure from him and only needs time. Billy knows others are just excuses keeping her from being happy. He confronts her on avoid the truth; which she doesn’t like and walks out on him.
Young And The Restless Spoilers – Nikki Loses Katie
Nikki is startled awake by her tea cup smashing on the ground. She jumps up, calling out for Katie, who is missing again.
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