The Young and the Restless opens at Crimson Lights, where Nick urges Sharon to wait on changing her plea until it’s confirmed whether her medication was tampered with. Sharon insists it won’t change what she’s done, but Nick argues they need to uncover the truth.
At the Abbott mansion, Diane and Jack discuss their family. Diane is pleased that she and Kyle have reconciled and encourages Jack to do the same with Kyle. Jack agrees but insists on taking Kyle’s lead, unsure if Kyle is ready. Diane pushes Jack, believing it could ease the pain they’re both carrying.
At Society, Jordan watches Faith . When Kyle and Claire approach, Claire asks the disguised Jordan if they’ve met before. Jordan, using an accent, quickly leaves. Claire feels she recognizes her. Kyle and Claire notice Faith looking upset and invite her to join them. Faith thanks them, explaining she’s been struggling, especially given her close relationship with her mother. She appreciates their concern but leaves to check on Sharon.
Nick remains convinced something is wrong with Sharon’s medication. Michael mentions that bad batches have occurred before, but Nick wants clarity. Sharon, however, doubts the jury will believe the tampering excuse and admits she can’t remember everything she’s done.
Michael learns Nick gave the medication to Chance. He warns this could hurt Sharon’s case, but Nick trusts Chance’s integrity.
Diane continues encouraging Jack to extend an olive branch to Kyle, feeling it could be a healing step for both of them. Eventually, Jack agrees, thanking Diane for her persistence. Diane is touched, believing this will mean a lot to both Kyle and herself.
At Society, Claire sympathizes with Faith and expresses a desire to help. Kyle praises Claire, and they discuss their growing bond. Summer arrives and sees them together. When Kyle and Claire invite her to join, Summer declines, saying she’s there for takeout. After Summer goes to order,, Claire comments on her awkwardness, suggesting Summer disapproves of their closeness.
Nick confronts Sharon about her defeatist attitude, listing everything she could miss out on with her children. When they’re alone, Sharon questions why Nick stands by her. Instead of answering, Nick takes her outside for fresh air, encouraging her to ignore the nosy stares. Sharon thanks him for his unwavering support. Nick insists they’ll find the truth, but Sharon worries she may have snapped. Nick reassures her, believing something caused her to act out of control.
Diane celebrates with Jack over their plan’s success, brushing off concerns about Victor’s reaction. Jack is confident Victor will retaliate but dismisses the threat. They toast to their partnership.
Summer confronts Kyle and Claire, acknowledging their growing closeness. Kyle credits Claire for helping him reconcile with his parents, but Summer brushes it off as friendship. After she leaves, Kyle considers Claire might have been right about
Summer’s unease. Claire asks if Kyle has truly forgiven his parents, and Kyle admits he’s still working through resentment. He asks Claire to be his “North Star,” saying he feels comfortable confiding in her and hopes his anger will eventually fade. They share a public kiss.
Jack credits Diane for the success of their plan and proposes rolling Glissade into Jabot, giving Diane complete control over the revamped division. Diane agrees, and Jack looks forward to Victor’s reaction when he realizes they’ve outsmarted him.
At Crimson Lights, Faith tells Sharon and Nick about her confrontation with Lucy and her fear of losing her mother. Sharon suggests Faith return to school to avoid the situation, but Faith refuses, vowing to stay and support her mom. Nick agrees, hinting at something in the works that could help Sharon and reminding them there’s always hope.
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