The Y&R Update Tuesday 8/12/14

Written by Ellen
Pictures by Juanita

At the cabin, Nikki thanks Paul and Chris for their understanding. Paul is glad to help; Chris not so much. Nikki crashed their honeymoon. Nikki attempts to justify it by citing the trauma she suffered when her journal was made public. Chris suggests Nikki turn to her own husband for support.

Victor meets Phyllis’s doctor in the rehab facility hallway while Jack is inside Phyllis’s room preparing to say goodbye to her. He’s been drifting since Phyllis’s accident, and, frankly, he’s lost hope for her recovery, even though he knows she’s still in there.

Kevin helps Chelsea and Connor get ready for Connor’s birthday party. Chelsea wishes his daddy could see him, not realizing that they’re being watched via computer camera. Kevin asks whether Billy will be at the party too. Chelsea ignores his snide remarks.

Billy finds Dylan hard at work at Crimson Lights. They talk about Ian Ward and Stitch—two miserable characters. Avery walks in and overhears. At least Stitch paid for his crimes. Billy isn’t forgiving. Stitch is responsible for his losing Victoria. As for Dylan, he was disappointed time and again by people he trusted. Chelsea walks in and assumes she’s one of those people. She reminds him of Connor’s birthday today and invites him and Avery to the party. He declines, politely.

Victoria waits for her ultrasound appointment. Ben appears, all dressed up. He’s defending himself against the hospital board today. He’s a wonderful doctor, and she sincerely wishes him good luck. Abby arrives, casts a disapproving glance at Ben, and reminds Victoria to mind her stress level.

A man—who viewers are led to think is Adam—is told to maintain a low profile. It’s too soon to appear in public.

Victor tries to finagle a position for Phyllis in a cutting-edge drug trial, but the doctor insists on her family’s permission. Victor promises it.

Nikki senses Chris’s hostility and apologizes for bothering them. Paul stops her as she tries to leave. She shouldn’t drive in her condition. Whom can they call to pick her up? Not their son, she protests, he’s been through enough. But that’s exactly who Paul summons.

Avery knows Dylan could have accepted the party invitation instead of making up an excuse. She broaches the subject of returning to therapy. He needs to talk to someone. He’s talking to her now. She means someone who can help him manage his anger. He’s saved by Paul’s call.

Billy and Chelsea set up for the party in the park. They talk about Dylan versus Adam as a father for Connor. Guess which one Billy prefers? Chelsea declares the subject off limits. Kevin, Jeff, and Connor arrive.

Jack catches Dr. Burnett in the hallway and asks once and for all whether there’s anything more to be done for Phyllis. No. They’ve exhausted all conventional methods of bringing her out of her coma.

Dylan arrives at the cabin, full of concern for Nikki. Is it her MS? Just a small flare-up, but she’s fine now. Victor returns her call, finally, and hears about Ian’s leaking her journal to the press. He’s on his way.

Stitch shuffles into the coffeehouse and tells Avery, the only other person there, that he’s been kicked out of the residency program. He’ll probably lose his license too. She proposes a deal: She’ll provide legal assistance if he’ll give advice on dealing with PTSD. Specifically, what kinds of triggers should be avoided? Because they vary and are unpredictable, Stitch recommends professional therapy. Agreed, but Dylan won’t cooperate, and Ian Ward has aggravated the situation. Stitch is sure that he has as well.

This is Victoria’s final trimester, meaning she needs to file a birth plan. The doctor hands her a questionnaire. She hesitates about having the father present. Abby thinks Billy deserves the honor. Victoria protests. She doesn’t even know which man, Billy or Ben, is the father, and she doesn’t want both of them in the room.

Jeff gives Connor a stuffed horse for a present. It reminds everyone of a similar toy that Delia cherished. The somber mood is broken when a garish clown appears with a handful of balloons. Billy offers to get one for Connor. When Connor calls Billy “Dada,” Chelsea falls all over herself explaining that he uses that word to refer to many things. Kevin notes it’s no wonder the kid is confused; Chelsea and Billy have been spending a lot of time together. The clown was a nice touch. Who hired him? No one confesses, and the clown is gone.

Abby pushes for the DNA test, but Victoria stands firm. She doesn’t need the stress. Abby agrees not to mention it again. Victoria agonizes over whom to choose for a birth partner. Then finally she asks how about Abby? Abby tries to disqualify herself but ends up accepting the honor.

Jack returns to Phyllis’s side. It’s time to face reality, and he’ll make sure Summer does too. Outside the room, the doctor regrets not telling Jack the whole truth. Victor rationalizes the lie of omission.

Chris has had it up to here with Nikki. Paul seems puzzled. He just wants to help a friend. Chris shakes her head. Even a good guy like him must have limits. Nikki deprived him of his son, for crying out loud. Paul is incapable of turning his back on Nikki. Chris becomes teary. Her concern is for Paul, whom she nearly lost. He assures her he’s not going anywhere.

At Crimson Lights, Avery fetches tea for Nikki while Dylan asks about her dizzy spell. Stitch overhears and shows concern. Nikki chalks it up to stress. Certainly Stitch knows about that. She’s sorry to hear he was ousted from his position at the hospital. Before leaving, Stitch tells her to avoid stress. He turns to Dylan and offers the same advice. Nikki had assumed that Dylan would want to distance himself from her after hearing the nasty things she wrote in her journal, but he doesn’t. Tea is served. Nikki looks at the cup forlornly. Just what she needs.

Kevin asks Billy whether he used the information that Kevin collected. Indeed. It landed in the hands of Stitch’s boss. Billy seems remorseful. He’s no closer to Victoria than he was before the disclosure. Is that what Billy still wants? Always, Billy says

Victoria and Abby gaze at the perfect baby on the ultrasound. Abby is thinking pink. She’d love another niece.

Back at the penthouse, Billy finds a gift near the door. Seeing that it’s a soccer ball, Chelsea assumes it’s from Victor. Billy tells her to beware of strings attached.

Jack never intended to fall in love with anyone else, but he did. Phyllis will always have a place in his heart. He kisses her goodbye and leaves. Her hand moves, and her eyelids flutter.

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