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The Y&R Update Friday 7/6/18
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Written by
Ellen
Pictures By
Christine
Summer finds Billy sulking at Jabot. She says he just made a mistake. He agrees---a huge one that Ashley, Jack, and even Traci won’t be able to forgive. No one trusted him to run Jabot, and they were right. The only way to rectify the situation is to win back his yacht.
At Crimson Lights, Phyllis crafts an online invitation to a surprise belated birthday party for Billy aboard his own yacht. Sharon is invited too, but she declines. She doesn’t feel safe out and about these days because of J.T. Phyllis thinks she’s overreacting. J.T. is dead.
On the coffeehouse patio, Arturo learns that his card has been denied for lack of funds, so Abby won’t get the flowers he ordered. It’s not that he doesn’t have the money; someone is playing dirty tricks again, and Abby intends to set her dad straight. Arturo protests, but she has the perfect idea for revenge. They’ll live it up in a luxury suite, courtesy of Victor Newman. Arturo gives in.
Nikki finds Victor at Newman Enterprises. He left for work so early this morning that she didn’t get to say goodbye. He shows her the article that Scott Grainger wrote about J.T.’s disappearance and Victor’s possible role in it. Nikki is outraged. Victor is sure J.T. himself is behind it, and he intends to deal with it. Nikki expresses regret, but he assures her it’s not her fault.
Moments later, Ashley catches up with Victor in Victoria’s office. She’s in a dither over the article, which is not just Victor’s problem. It reflects poorly on Ashley too, and she’s ready to do damage control. Victor thanks her for her offer to help but refuses. He’ll handle it.
From the office, Billy phones Sinead to request a rematch but has to leave a message. Summer gets Phyllis’s party invitation on her phone and shows Billy. Now what? Billy has an idea. He takes a deep breath and calls Phyllis. Summer spilled the beans about the party and it’s a good thing she did. The captain of the boat discovered a problem, so the yacht will be in dry dock for weeks. It was a sweet gesture, but their private celebration on his actual birthday, July 4, was enough for him. Phyllis insists on a party and changes the venue.
When Summer and Billy walk through their apartment door, they are surrounded by nautical décor and greeted by Phyllis in a captain’s hat, with one for each of them. She also has drinks in keeping with the theme. They feature rum mixed with rum. Kyle arrives solo. Jack is home with Dina. Everyone has heard of Jack’s intent to drop the lawsuit to prove or disprove his paternity. Billy is glad, but Phyllis is disappointed for Jack’s sake. Summer, having had enough of this dour conversation, reminds everyone that it’s a party, and she leads Kyle to the punch bowl. She casually asks about Tiffany. Kyle had to cut her loose. She proved to be too much to handle with her social media posts about marriage and children. He takes a sip of his drink and winces. It’s strong, but not as strong as what he needed to get over Summer.
In the Newman break room, Ashley continues to pressure Victor. She asks point-blank whether he killed J.T. He is insulted and hurt. Ashley decides she must resign for her own protection and that of her family.
At the athletic club bar, Abby and Arturo reflect on their rendezvous. She feels vindicated but still intends to confront Dear old Dad. Arturo insists on going with her. They run into Nikki on their way out. Nikki scolds Abby for turning on her father in a time of crisis and for carrying on with Arturo against Nikki’s advice. Abby tells Nikki that Victor deserves whatever he gets. Shame on him for harassing Arturo. Nikki surprises them both by revealing that she, not Victor, has been sabotaging Arturo. After Nikki issues a threat a la Victor Newman (No one messes with me. Got that?), she leaves. Arturo suggests going to Billy’s birthday bash to clear their heads.
Ashley arrives at the party and delivers her news. She quit Newman. Everyone is surprised and wonders what her next move will be. She expects to return to Jabot as COO. Neither Billy nor Kyle is happy about it. Abby and Arturo arrive in time to hear, and Abby is also distressed---about being left to fend for herself at Newman. Ashley thinks it’s for the best. It will give Abby room to maneuver around Victoria. Summer sees that Kyle is particularly upset. He’s been bumped out of position again.
Nikki goes to Sharon’s ostensibly to check on her, but really she wants to vent. Victor is in hot water because of Nikki.
Ashley forces the issue with Billy. Phyllis openly objects, but when Kyle gets in on the act and tensions escalate, Phyllis offers a birthday toast to distract everyone.
On the balcony, Kyle reflects on the lost opportunity to learn his family history. Summer understands. She’s been there. Kyle feels as though doors are slamming on him right and left, both personally and professionally. Summer advises him to sit tight and wait for it to blow over. He makes an offhand comment about digging up Phillip Chancellor’s grave himself.
Inside, Billy gets texts from Jack and Traci supporting Ashley’s rehire. She admits prompting them but tries to spin it in his favor. Hiring the Innovator of the Year would make Billy look great. Or she could drag him into an ugly court battle. It’s his choice. Billy huddles with Phyllis. If they can persuade Kyle to vote against Ashley, they stand a chance, but Kyle has left the party.
At Sharon’s, Nikki is wracked with guilt over Victor’s predicament. Not only that, she feels terrible for interfering with Abby and Arturo. She’s at a loss to explain her own behavior lately. Sharon gives her a pass. She’s been under a lot of stress. As for killing J.T., Nikki did what was necessary to protect her daughter, and there’s no shame in that.
Kyle stands before Phillip Chancellor’s headstone. He takes a swig from a flask and starts digging.
At the party, Billy is forced to concede. Lauren texted her intent to vote in Ashley’s favor. He welcomes Ashley back to the family company as COO.
Nikki is grateful for Sharon’s pep talk and is prepared to go home to Victor. They hear a noise outside the house and take a look. They see a man in a gray hoodie. He turns to face them, and they scream. He is J.T.
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