Genoa City, the epicenter of questionable life choices and even more questionable hairstyles, gave us another batch of soapy goodness on Wednesday’s The Young and the Restless. Sharon, our perpetually beleaguered heroine, wrestled with guilt, while Nick, ever the white knight, charged forth to clear her name. Oh, and there were kisses. Because what’s a soap without a few ill-advised lip-locks?
Sharon, still unconvinced that a toxicology report can magically erase her very real problems, found herself at the center of Nick’s unwavering support. He, bless his heart, handed over a crucial piece of evidence – the incriminating pill bottle – to Chance. Michael, ever the voice of legal reason, fretted about evidence suppression, but Nick, fueled by love and possibly a sandwich from Crimson Lights, pressed on.
Meanwhile, Faith, exhibiting the kind of loyalty most people only dream of finding in a Golden Retriever, refused to abandon her mother. Despite Sharon’s pleas to return to the hallowed halls of high school, Faith stood firm. Nick, ever the strategist, hinted at a plan to extricate Sharon from her predicament.
On the romantic front, Kyle and Claire shared a kiss, solidifying their connection while Summer looked on with the narrowed eyes of suspicion. Kyle, still nursing a grudge against Jack and Diane, seemed to find solace in Claire’s arms. Whether this newfound affection is genuine or simply a way to stick it to his parents is, well, a question for another day (and another recap).
Speaking of Jack and Diane, their storyline took a delightful turn. Jack, in a move that can only be described as bold, offered Diane the reins of Glissade, now a retro line under Jabot. This, of course, sets up a delicious showdown with Victor, because no victory in Genoa City can go unchallenged.
Elsewhere, Jordan, sporting a truly unconvincing disguise and a British accent that could curdle milk, denied any connection to Claire. Sure, Jan. We totally believe you. Not. And Faith, caught in the crossfire of her mother’s legal woes, faced backlash after revealing her run-in with Lucy. In a touching moment of paternal wisdom, Jack encouraged Diane to focus on her career while simultaneously grappling with his own complicated relationship with Kyle. He even nudged Diane to initiate a conversation with their son, because communication is key, especially when you’ve faked your own death and abandoned your child.
The Young & the Restless airs weekdays at 12:30 PM on CBS.
