Young and Restless Recaps: The week of July 28, 1997 on Y&R

Danny learned that he could not be Daniel's father. Danny moved out and wanted a divorce. Victor demanded to know about the death of Josh's first wife. Veronica had her bandages removed, and she looked much different.

Monday, July 28, 1997

by Erin Goldsby

Victor manages to lose his memory over the weekend so when Nick drops byhis office and tells him that he's going to graduate soon, Victor actsastonished by the revelation. They discuss the possibility of Nickreturning to Newman Enterprises, but Victor makes it clear that he'll haveto work hard and prove his way to the top. Nick agrees he wouldn't have itany other way, and they settle their past differences. Although Victor letshim know that he'd like him to run the company one day, Nick still hasn'tmade a decision.

Jennifer, Jack's secretary, tells him that she heard some office gossipthat Victor and Diane had a big blow up. He high-tails it over to Diane'soffice and says that he heard they had a knock-down-drag-out fight in theexecutive office. Diane tries to laugh it off, but admits that Victor sawthem kissing. Jack advises her to let Victor calm down, and says he'llrespect her more if she lets him call her, not the other way around.Diane's a little unsure to take his advise, though, noting that Jack wouldlike nothing more to see her engagement blow up in her face. "That'salready happened," Jack reminds her. Diane agrees that he's probably right,and heads off for the gym to take her mind off of things. Moments after sheleaves, the phone rings. Jack debates on answering it but doesn't. It wasVictor, and since he tried reaching her once and she wasn't there, hedecides that the ball is now in her court.

Ryan has flashbacks in slow motion about all the time he's spent withTricia. His thoughts are interrupted when she calls to tell him that shecalled his cell the night before and Nina answered. "Did it get ugly?" Ryanworries. Tricia assures him that although Nina blasted her, she couldhandle it and even justifies Nina's actions for her. Later at lunchtime,Tricia and Ryan run into each other at a diner. They talk, and Tricia goeson about how much she loves him, and pumps his ego about his animalmagnetism. She really ropes him in when she insists that she will stepaside for the sake of his marriage. Ryan leaves, seemingly pleased with hislatest ego-boost, and doesn't notice Nina hiding in the phone boothoutside. Nina joins Tricia at her table, and reminds her that she wasordered to stay away from Ryan. Tricia get snitty and asks if she doesn'thave anything better to do that follow Ryan around. Nina puts her in herplace, however, by threatening that if she doesn't stay away, she'll besure to regret it.

Gina is surprised to find Danny on her couch and asks what is wrong.Emotionally, Danny explains what happened and how Daniel isn't his sonafter all. "For the first time in my life, I really feel like killingsomebody," he says, and means it. After a while he starts to scare Ginawith all of his talk about killing Phyllis for what she's done.

Meanwhile, Phyllis finds Michael Baldwin's card and goes to meet him at hisoffice. She admits that the story she told him was really happening to her,not a friend like she had said before. Michael wants some details, butPhyllis isn't ready to get into it too much yet. Michael promises that hisfirm will take care of her should she need a lawyer. She gives him a longkiss and says, "That's your retainer."

Nina comes home very distraught, and Jill walks in behind her demanding toknow what's happened now. Nina admits that she followed Ryan, and tells howshe threatened Tricia. Jill says she shouldn't panic yet because Triciamight not tell Ryan about it, so everything's still okay until they figureout how to handle the situation.

Meanwhile, Tricia calls Ryan at his office and tells him about her wordswith Nina. Ryan apologizes for Nina's behaviour and asks if poor Tricia isokay. Tricia assures him that she's a little shook up, but she'll manage,all the while trying to be so considerate of Nina. Ryan swears he'll takecare of the problem and as he hangs up the phone, he looksfurious...

Tuesday, July 29th1997, 1997

by Erin Goldsby

Nick goes to Nikki and confides that he's seriously considering returningto Newman Enterprises and wants her opinion. Nikki of course couldn't bemore pleased, and encourages him to do it. However, she also notes that heseems to have a lot on his mind lately which makes Nick clam up and leave.

Jack drops by Olivia's apartment with a bottle of champagne as a gift forthe honeymooners, hoping it'll help to keep the honeymoon going. Neilhappens to be there, preparing for their return. Neil tells him that heheard some office gossip about a big blow-up in Victor's office and wonderswhat happened. Jack tells him it was a fight between Diane and Victor, andhe couldn't be happier about it. He hints that he plans to keep the feudgoing and promises that Ol' Smilin' Jack will have one big grin on his faceby the end of it. Malcolm calls from the plane and is a little surprised tofind Jack answering his phone. Regardless, he tells him that they're ontheir way and should be home shortly. Sure enough, they arrive and Jack andNeil welcome them all home. Malcolm and Neil giggle privately about thephysical details of the honeymoon. Later, Olivia and Malcolm start to steamup the apartment and ask Nate to go play upstairs with Lily until they'redone.

Jill calls Nina to see how things are going and they rehash the incident atthe diner. Meanwhile, Keith comes to Jill's office and tells her that hejust met Alec and says that he's sure Tricia is getting on with her lifewithout Ryan after all. Jill is happy to hear it, but doesn't seem asconvinced as Keith.

Ryan comes home and asks Nina if there's anything she'd like to tell him.Eventually, the subject of Tricia comes up and Ryan admits that he knowshow Nina followed him, made threats to Tricia, and about the phone call theother night. Nina tries to defend herself, but Ryan blasts her about beingsuspicious and immature. He says that he's so angry with her, he needs toleave for awhile. Nina wonders if he's really trying in this trial period,or if he's just trying to ease his conscience in some way. Ryan tells herthat he's giving it his all, he couldn't try any harder, but she's ruiningeverything with this behaviour. With that, he storms out.

Nikki excitedly goes to Victor's office and tells him about herconversation with Nick. Victor isn't in a very good mood and doesn't shareher optimism. When asked, Victor admits that he and Diane are havingtroubles. Nikki reminds him that Diane can't be trusted as it wasn't toolong ago that she was engaged to Jack. Victor explains that she simply madea mistake by being with Jack, but realized her error and went with thebest. "You are jealous of Diane," Victor sniffs. Nikki denies it, butVictor doesn't believe her so she leaves.

Phyllis is shocked when Danny marches into the apartment and demands to seeDaniel. She tells him that unless he is willing to accept Daniel as hisson, he can't have anything to with him. They argue, but Phyllis stands herground. She tells him that if he turns his back on Daniel as his father,then he forfeits all parental rights. Danny ignores her so as a last resortshe threatens to call the cops. While Danny is visiting with Daniel in thenext room, Phyllis calls the police and they rush right over. However, whenthey learn that Danny didn't threaten or harm her in any way, they chalk itup to a domestic dispute and tell them that unless one of them files fordivorce, they both have rights to the apartment and to Daniel. After thepolice leave, Phyllis repeats her speech to Danny. She warns him that sheand Daniel are a package, and if he wants a relationship with his son,he'll have to have one with her as well. In disgust, Danny storms backout.

Wednesday, July 30, 1997

by Erin Goldsby

Nina has a nightmare about Ryan and Tricia, then calls Jill and asks her tocome over. She tells her how Ryan came home and confronted her abouttalking to Tricia and how mad he is at her. Jill tells her that she's herown worst enemy and urges her to quit screwing up and start acting the likethe woman Ryan fell in love with years ago.

Cole surprises Ashley when he comes by the lab and asks if he could use herin a character study for a new book that he's writing. Ashley says no asshe's way too busy but he says it would only take an hour a week. Ashleytells him she'll need to think about it.

Nikki goes to Victor's office again to argue some more about Diane. Victoradmits that he saw her kissing Jack, which really gets Nikki going. Victordecides to throw himself into her personal life, and asks about Josh'spast. Nikki tells him how his first wife died, but Victor's suspicions areraised when she adds that she didn't learn the details until after theywere married. She's horrified when Victor suggests that Josh had somethingto do with Veronica's death.

Cole asks Nick to come to the tack house and asks if he told Sharon thetruth. Nick admits he didn't, adding it was a stupid idea to come clean."Who convinced you it was stupid idea......Grace?!" Cole asks. Nick jumpsto her defence, and blasts Cole for not liking her so much. When he tellshim that he's thinking about returning to Newman Enterprises, Cole is gladbut warns him that it could be difficult should Grace accept Victor's joboffer as well. "I haven't made any decisions yet," Nick says.

Jill goes to Ryan's office and after quizzing him about the fall line, asksabout his marriage. Ryan is instantly aGityated, but gets outright angrywhen he realizes that Nina has told Jill everything that's going onalready. Jill tries to plead Nina's case, but Ryan doesn't want to hear itand warns her that between the pressure from her and Nina, this whole trialmarriage thing might not work out. Jill decides to tell him that Tricia hasmoved on. "She's seeing a guy named Alec," she says, adding that she knowsit's true because Keith told her about it after he met him. Ryan pretendsnot to care but after Jill leaves, he calls Tricia. Megan answers the phoneand tells him that she's not home, she's gone to the campus to hang outwith some college friends. "If this is Ryan," Megan starts to say butsuddenly, Ryan hung up!

Veronica is plagued with questions again by Dr. Gallagher, who smugly showsher that he made photocopies of her picture of Josh. She still doesn'tprovide any information. Dr. Archer comes in and says it's time to removethe bandages but warns her that since they didn't know what she looked likebefore the accident, she could be in for a shock.

Nick goes to Grace's and says that he's made a decision -- he's going toreturn to Newman Enterprises after graduation. He tells her that it wouldmake things much easier for him if she didn't accept Victor's job offer sothey wouldn't have to see each other on a daily basis. To his surprise,Grace isn't amused. She tells him that she needs the money and she wouldn'tfind a better paying job anywhere else. After reminding him that he causedthis whole mess, she tells him it's very unfair of him to ask such a big"favour."

Tricia meets Alec at the Crimson Lights for coffee. He gives her anotherpep talk, then cheers her up with a funny story about his brother. Neitherof them notice Ryan come in. Ryan sees them laughing together, then leaves,looking mighty concerned.

Thursday, July 31, 1997Erin Goldsby

Friday, August 1, 1997

by Erin Goldsby

Gina doesn't know what to do with Danny. They discuss Phyllis and theepisode at her house earlier. Danny's so angry, and lashes out that hehates that "conniving bitch." She suggests that they call Christine tohandle the situation, but Danny can't face her and says not to bother.

Victor can't believe it when Nick shows up at his office and tells him thathe's made the decision to return to Newman Enterprises. He tells him howthrilled he is, especially when Nick tells him, he's "the master" and hewon't question his authority and/or expect preferential treatment. Victorasks about Grace and wonders if she plans to accept his job offer. Nicktells him he'll look into it for him.

Meanwhile, Grace admits to Tony that she's almost out of money. He tellsher he'll help her with the bills, but his money is tight too since he tookso much time off of work to help babysit Cassie. He points out that the dryspell could be over soon if she'd take Victor up on his offer and acceptthe position at Newman Enterprises. Cassie comes in and asks if she'senrolled in school or not. Tony tells Grace that she must think of Cassie,and advises her to go talk to Victor. Grace does go see Victor, and acceptsthe position. He's glad to hear it, but notes that Nick seemed reluctant towork with her and wonders if she knows why. Grace tells him she has no ideasince she and Nick hardly ever talk, and she's never picked up any negativevibes from him. Victor brushes it off and thinks he must've been mistaken.

Chris and Paul return from their trip, very much relaxed. They no soonerget in the door but the phone rings. Paul knows better than to answer it,but Chris insists. It's Gina, and she needs to talk to Chris immediately.She tells her that Danny is in a big mess and needs her desperately. Sheadds that he didn't want her to call her, but she doesn't know how to helphim. She begs Chris to come right over and help him. "Please don't turnyour back on him," Gina begs. Chris says she'll see what she can do, thengets off the phone to break the news to Paul. He's annoyed that they justreturned from a trip where they tried to forget about these people, and nowthey're right back in their face again. Christine does her hair and puts ona pretty dress, then skips out the door to see Danny.

Victor tries unsuccessfully to reach Josh by phone then goes to his office.He tells him that Nikki told him all about Veronica, and demands someexplanations. Josh tells him it's none of his business, but, well, as ifVictor cares what he thinks. He demands to know what happened to his firstwife, since he's now married to Nikki. Josh realizes what he's getting atand tells him this whole thing is ridiculous then kicks him out of hisoffice. Victor gives him a threatening glare to "warn" him that he's on hisback before leaving.

Meanwhile, Veronica has her bandages removed as the doctors again explainthat they didn't know what she looked like before the accident, sobasically had to guess while reconstructing her face. They admire theirhandiwork then tell her that there's still some scarring, but they can fixit. After fixing her hair for her, they hand her the mirror and await herreaction. Veronica quickly notices that she looks much different, andalmost doesn't recognize herself. To the doctor's surprise, she quicklynotes that change can be good and says the bright side is that it's likeshe's a whole new woman. The doctors are amazed at her positive attitude.

Chris goes to Gina's office and finds Danny mulling over Daniel's picture.She asks what happened, and he tells her the whole sad paternity teststory. He freaks out, throws stuff around and screams out his anger at thetop of his lungs. Chris is moved to tears to see him in so much pain. Dannytells her that he's never felt such a feeling of loss in his life, andworries that he could feel this way forever.

Phyllis tells Joani that Danny will come home once he realizes that hewants to keep a relationship with Daniel. She tells her about her lawyerfriend, Michael Baldwin, then gives him a call. Phyllis asks Michael ifhe's still available if she needs him. She fills him in about the policeincident with Danny, and says she needs to know that he'll help her.Michael asks for her last name, but she says she'll give it to him the nexttime they talk, if there is a next time. After they hang up, Michael notesto himself that he's sure there'll be a next time..

Friday, August 1, 1997

Ryan has flashbacks about Tricia, but his thoughts are interrupted whenNina comes into his office. She apologizes for following him andthreatening Tricia, noting that she's pushed him away with her actions. Hetells her that he's put it in the past and she should too.

Meanwhile, Jill comes home from work and finds Tricia deep in thought. Shegives her some unwarranted advice about love, noting that she can stillremember what it's like to be that age and head over heels for someone.Tricia doesn't want her advice, but Jill tells it anyway, reminding herthat Nina and Ryan have a lot of history. "if you're waiting for the monthto run out thinking that Ryan will come back to you, you could be waitingan awfully long time," Jill says, "Don't waste your time, life is tooshort." Tricia blows her off, but once alone, she mutters to herself thatJill doesn't understand, and Ryan will come back to her. "I'll wait mywhole life if I have to," she adds. Later, Alec drops by Tricia's and givesher another encouraging talk about getting on in life after having yourheart broken.

Danny and Chris continue to discuss the whole situation at Gina's. Dannyasks that Christine represent him in court as he plans to divorce PhyllisASAP. Chris can see why he'd want to hire her, but says she'll need tothink about it before committing. She advises him not to move out yet, asit will show the court how committed he is to Daniel. Before leaving, shedramatically reminds him that no matter what, she'll ALWAYS be there forhim.

Joani is surprised to find Phyllis painting her toe nails casually in theliving room. Phyllis explains that she's sure Danny will return so shecan't let herself go. She gets a bright idea and has Daniel call Danny tobeg him to come home. Danny is infuriated that she'd use her child that wayand tells her so. Danny does come home, though, and says that he's staying- in a separate room, however.

Jill remembers that she forgot to do something at the office, and rushesback. She calls Nina and reminds her that today is her wedding anniversaryso she'd better make the most of it. Then she calls Jabot's in-housefumigators and asks for their help in getting Ryan home early. They cook upa plan to tell Ryan that the office is being fumigated and he'll have toleave immediately. It works.

After reviewing the situation with Cole, Nick comes up with an idea as tohow to handle Grace, and rushes off to Newman Enterprises. He has a meetingwith Grace and Victor, and manages to make a fool out of himself bycarrying on about relocating Grace to another division, thereby giving hera job with better pay and a chance of advancement. He's speechless whenthey tell him that Grace has already accepted Victor's job offer. AfterVictor leaves, Nick lays into Grace about going behind his back and lettinghim make a fool out of himself in front of Victor. Grace gets all wide-eyedand acts innocent as she reminds Nick that everything is his own fault, andshe owes him nothing. She notes that they have a truce, but she's the onlyone keeping her end of the bargain.

Christine goes home and tells Paul everything. She finishes by telling himthat Danny wants her to represent him in court, but notes that she hasn'tgiven him an answer yet. Paul advises her to go for it, since they bothwant to see Phyllis pay for what she has done, and he thinks that Christineis the perfect candidate for the job.

Ryan is shocked when he walks in the door and finds Nina and Phillipwaiting for him with a cake. Phillip says happy anniversary to them both,then has them blow out the candles together.

Meanwhile, Jill goes home and is happy to see that Alec is over. Once alonewith Tricia, though, she tells her that Ryan and Nina are celebrating theiranniversary tonight. Tricia is moved to tears.