The Young and the Restless opens at the Abbott mansion, where Jack and Diane reveal to Kyle that their recent behavior was all an act to protect him. At the hospital, Daniel and Summer anxiously await updates on Phyllis’ condition. Elena informs them that further tests are needed. While alone, they discuss whether Phyllis being run off the road was intentional.
At Sharon’s, she urges Nick to call the police, but he remains silent. Sharon admits she panicked and tried to cover up what happened. She believes she may have hurt Phyllis, though Nick doubts her claims, suggesting her medication might be affecting her judgment. Sharon recounts her hallucinations of Cameron and her fears for their family, confessing that she feels her actions are unforgivable.
Meanwhile, Chance updates Daniel and Summer on Phyllis’ case, suggesting her accident may not have been accidental. Back at the Abbott mansion, Jack and Diane explain to Kyle how Victor’s manipulations forced them to act. They reveal Victor demanded Diane fire Kyle to gain control of Marchetti’s Glissade line. Kyle, feeling betrayed, says he needs time to process everything. At Society Claire advises Kyle to focus on his own feelings, but he struggles to forgive his parents.
Nick eventually calls Chance, asking him to come to Sharon’s. Faith overhears the tension and becomes worried about her mother. Mariah joins, and Nick reveals Sharon confessed to killing Heather. Neither Faith nor Mariah believes Sharon is capable of such actions, blaming Phyllis for leading Sharon into paranoia.
Diane reflects on the pain caused by her and Jack’s deception, even though it was an act. Jack reassures her, believing Kyle will eventually understand their intentions. Diane admits she would have sacrificed everything to protect Kyle from Victor.
At the hospital, Summer and Daniel stay by Phyllis’ side. Back at Sharon’s, Faith runs to her mother, emotional and confused. Sharon admits everything, telling Chance she framed Daniel for murder.
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