Young and Restless Recaps: The week of March 22, 1999 on Y&R

Cassie had nightmares about Alice. Michael decided to take Alice's case. Megan prepared dinner for Tony, but Nina interrupted them. An injured Victor dragged himself through the New Mexico desert. Victoria left a plane ticket to Genoa City for Rafael.

Monday March 22

by Soap Central

Directed by Mike Denney

Tuesday, March 23, 1999

by Sandy Rosser

VICTORIA is still at rapt attention outside of RAFAEL'S studio. ASHLEY tells Rafael that she detests having lied to the man she loves and no matter how many rules that she and Rafael agree upon, he always seems to break them. She has just spent an ungodly amount of money to keep Rafael from being discovered as a forger, since Lady Huddleston had just offered "La Senora" as part of a multi-city tour. "How many cities," Ashley asks. "Do you think there would have been before someone had discovered the forgery?" Rafael tells her that she's just trying to protect her own family but Ashley refuses to let Rafael blackmail her. Ashley looks around and asks him where are all his dreams -- his successes? Then she tells him that he needs to grow up and learn that the painting is not his fairy godmother. Rafael tells her that she's being cruel but she insists that she's taking the painting. The movers knock at the door and Ashley calls them insides with instructions on how valuable this painting is and that she wants it in perfect condition for flying. Resigned, Rafael tells Ashley that he'll survive because it's only a painting. Most of all, he hates the thought of losing her but she brushes past him to talk to the movers. After Ashley leaves, Rafael watches the men prepare the shipping crate with great sadness.

COLE sits alone at one of the tables in the bar but comes to life when he sees his wife. They embrace and she tells him that the business she came to take care of is over. Cole is happy. Ashley asks if he got the correct disk for his computer and before he can answer, Victoria pops over to their table and tells her that she made sure it was since she delivered it herself. Cole explains that he didn't invite her but Ashley knows that Victoria has been here in her absence, trying to stir waters of discontent. Victoria raves about meeting Rafael, Ashley's friend. Finally Cole has to be quite rude to get Victoria to leave. Cole assures Ashley that Victoria has an active imagination and doesn't let reality get in her way -- especially the reality that he loves his wife very much. The two of them have just decided to take off up the coast when Ashley calls home to check in JACK tells her that she needs to come home immediately. At first she protests, but she knows that Jack's voice has a certain troubled urgency in it. He asks her not to discuss this with Victoria before she leaves, which she finds disconcerting, but agrees to do as he asks.

As the movers are securing the painting, RAFAEL drowns his sorrows about "La Senora" with several glasses of wine. When the men are gone, he stands and stares at the reproduction that hangs on his wall. Victoria comes to see him, informing him that she overheard most of his and Ashley's heated discussion from outside the door earlier. Then she tells him that she's not a friend of Ashley's and that Cole is her ex-husband. Rafael says that explains her presence in Madrid. This intrigues Victoria. Rafael tells her that Cole is only her ex-husband if she has ex-feelings for him. Surprising Rafael completely, she asks him back to Genoa City but he doesn't have the airfare and is too proud to accept it from Victoria. They bid each other farewell and Rafael turns to stare out the window and drink himself into a stupor. Before Victoria slips out, she puts a ticket to GC beside Rafael's telephone.

DIANE cascades down the staircase at the penthouse in skimpy peachy-cream teddy while Jack is on the phone. He hurriedly disposes of his phone partner and is just about to have "Breakfast Diane" when there is a knock at the door. Jack promises to get rid of whoever it is quickly but doesn't expect JILL to waltz into the apartment uninvited. Embarrassed, Diane covers up with her silk robe and Jill launches into an insincere "I'm so sorry to disturb you" routine. She has come to announce to Jack that Nicholas has set up camp in his father's office and he's ready to fight back. She tells Jack that he and Brad should camp their "headquarters" elsewhere. Of course, Jack is not the least intimidated by Nick's maneuver and wonders why Jill was sent with the message. Jill looks at Diane and accuses Jack of "courting Diane's vote" and of having a "marriage of convenience" so that he can pocket Diane's vote when necessary. Jack scoffs and tells Jill to leave. Jill coolly tells Jack that it's his funeral but Jack tells her that he's not afraid of Nicholas. Jill recognizes that Jack has one colossal ego but Jack acknowledges that there in one bigger -- Victor's. Jill leaves and when Jack turns to talk to Diane, it's apparent that Jill's words have struck a nerve. He kisses her and tells her not to worry about anything Jill said and then apologizes for having to leave.

Later, when Diane is dressed and MARISSA comes to work, she discusses how she wishes she could trust Jack; that she could truly know she loves her for herself and not for her position on the Board of NE. If there were only some kind of test, Diane frets. Then she tells Marissa that she thinks she's come up with the perfect plan.

In Jack's office, Jill visits him again. Jack is angry with her and tells her that she's not playing smart. Jill certainly wouldn't have treated Victor this way. Jill cozies up to Jack and tells him that if he has to work as hard to get the rest of the Board's votes as he's having to work to get Diane's Jack will be exhausted. Just inches from Jill's face, Jack breathlessly says, "If that's how I have to win your vote, then I pass."

MEG tells TRICIA that she and Tony are now dating. They have plans to cook dinner at Tony's place tonight but Meg suggests that Megan get Tony on her own turf. Tricia says that when she stopped chasing Ryan it seemed like he just had to have her because men are born with the chase in them. Tricia even offers Meg the use of her apartment since Ryan is in Seattle and she has a project at the library but Meg turns her down, stating that she wants to do this on her on terms.

TONY and JOE have an argument at the garage because Tony doesn't want to go down to Florida to pick up another car and Joe doesn't want to give him any time to think about it. Tony suggests hiring a professional to go down and retrieve the car but Joe tells him that he may just re-think Tony's whole employment at the garage and stalks out. Meg walks in at the end of the conversation and Tony tells her why Joe's mad but that there's a good reason for him not to leave GC. Meg tells him she thinks it's romantic that he doesn't want to leave town because of her. Tony decides it's time to knock off for an early lunch despite what the boss may say.

Still pouting, NIKKI comes home because she was tired of waiting on the island for Victor to return. She ignores MIGUEL'S request to call Nicholas stating that she'll always take second place to business -- Newman Enterprises will always be Victor's first love, and she seems resigned to that. Miguel looks anxious.

NICHOLAS has locked his father's office door and lets PAUL in cautiously, ready to take on whoever may be on the other side to test his authority. He tells Paul that he's packed up Jack and Brad's belongings and moved his own into Victor's office. After all, he surmises, this is Newman turf. Paul says that he's been up all night trying to locate Victor. Thinking that Victor may have called in a favor on some other corporate company, Paul checked their flight records without success. Then he called one of his sources at the DEA, which confuses Nick at first. When Paul explains that Victor may have chartered a small plane to fly him to a larger airport, Nick understands that the DEA would have sophisticated radar that keeps a record of these small, chartered airplanes because they may traffic drugs. Paul's phone rings and the moments of silence do not bode well for news Victor. In fact, Paul tells Nicholas that the DEA was tracking a small airplane that crossed the border of the United States but then it disappeared from the radar screen. Nick asks hopefully if the plane landed. Paul doesn't know, but hopes so. Then Nick's face is gripped with fear. "It also may have crashed," he utters unsteadily.

Wednesday, March 24, 1999

by Sandy Rosser

Directed by Sally McDonald

Thursday, March 25, 1999

by Soap Central

Knowing that NICHOLAS is worried about his father, PAUL comforts him. NEIL joins them as Paul tells Nick that there are hundreds of illegal airstrips that are used by drug runners and the plane could have landed safely. Paul receives a call from Federal Aviation and the news is not good. They have spotted the wreckage of the plane Victor was on down in the desert. A search hasn't been done yet but they wanted Nick to know before word of the crash got out. Nick's heart is torn open when NIKKI waltzes in the door demanding to see Victor, as she has some choice words for him. She goes on and on about how Victor always puts business before her but is devastated when she finds out that they think Victor's plane has crashed. She completely falls apart, babbling tearfully that nothing can happen to Victor. The phone rings and the news from the search party is that there was only one body at the crash site with another set of tracks leading away. Nikki embraces Nicholas, crying that Victor is alive and she's sure that they'll find him.

SHARON comes to see CHRIS at Legal Aid. Chris tells her that Judge Jennings, a very distinguished and fair judge, will hear their case. Sharon tells her that Alice hasn't shown up at the ranch anymore and Chris is pleased. Sharon praises Nicholas for taking control of the situation and suggesting that they stay at the main house, beef up security, and take Cassie out of school for the next few days. Sharon is amazed at all he's done to show their daughter how much he loves her. Chris reminds Sharon that Nick isn't just doing this for Cassie. Sharon wants to know if she can prepare for the hearing but Chris tells her that it's about the facts and the law. They must prove it's in the child's best interest for her to stay with Sharon. Even if they win temporary custody, it the first step of a long journey. Sharon will have to testify so that the judge will see that she is a rational woman. Chris believes that Cassie will be placed with Sharon. They discuss Millie and why Alice is keeping her mother hidden. They hope to issue a subpoena for Millie when Paul locates her. Chris also tells Sharon that Cassie will more than likely have to testify but that she's an articulate child and feels like Judge Jennings will want to hear what Cassie has to say. This upsets Sharon a great deal because Cassie is terrified now that she knows Alice wants her back. Sharon tearfully tells Chris that she's scared for Cassie and for herself. Chris hugs Sharon to comfort her.

MICHAEL speaks by phone to the printers to make sure that his name is on the new company stationery as a board member. He even spells it out for them, noting that they must also add "Esquire" at the end of his title, explaining that it's a term for an attorney at law. His conglomerate gloating is interrupted by an aGityated GRACE who wants him to hunt down Alice and make her his client. Michael tells her that Alice doesn't really want him and she has no money; therefore she's not a big priority at the moment. Grace tells him that a little pro bono work would do him good but Michael tells Grace that Alice will hire some "ambulance chaser" while the Newmans will hire the best, the Newmans winning hands down. Tearfully Grace begs Michael to convince Alice to allow him to represent her so he can assure that Cassie remains with Sharon when he loses the case. When Michael touts that Grace's plan is highly unethical, Grace asks when ethics ever stopped him from getting what he wanted. Michael tries to explain that he could be disbarred or worse for deliberately throwing a case. Grace begs him to think of Cassie. "Why should I take this chance?" Michael asks. "What's in it for me?"

The judge's clerk from Genoa City has called ALICE to inform her that the hearing for temporary custody is next week and Alice feels that she doesn't have a chance. AL reminds her that she did leave for three years but Alice tells him that she didn't think a stranger would take Cassie while she was gone. Al comments that Sharon is no stranger but Alice reminds him that Sharon gave Cassie up for adoption and has no rights. Alice needs a lawyer and gets upset when Al suggests that they could go back to Michael. She wants nothing to do with Michael Baldwin at all. She's hired a lawyer and Al tells her that the Newmans' lawyers will eat her alive. When DWIGHT HENNESY, Alice's lawyer arrives, Al grills him on the facts of the case and finds out that "Dwight" (as he's asked them to call him) isn't the least bit intimidated by the Newmans. "Well, you should be," states Al as he takes another swig from his beer bottle. Dwight sees no problem with getting Cassie back because the case will be judged on facts. When Al asks if Alice's abandonment will have any bearing on the case, Dwight thoughtfully tells him that "abandoned" is not a term that they should be using. Al then ventures to say that perhaps the Newmans owe "his sweetie" some monetary compensation for her pain and suffering, since "you don't get much richer than the Newmans." Dwight tells them that he's a family lawyer and doesn't recover damages. When Alice tries to give him his retainer in cash, he tells her that she should send a check to his office and then he'll officially be her lawyer. He says that he'll have to dig into the facts between now and the court date but for now he has to go. When he's gone, Alice says that she likes Dwight and Al's opinion doesn't matter. When Alice's answers a knock at the door, Al's friend the ex-nurse has MILLIE outside. "I'm dropping her off," the woman declares. "She's your problem now." Alice looks absolutely horrified.

NINA sips her coffee at Crimson Lights and recalls a conversation she had with Chris about them moving in together while Chris was in law school. Phillip was a baby and Nina thought that by living together they'd get to see each other more. Her thoughts are interrupted by BRETT, who joins her. She tells him that she was thinking about a time when she and Chris were younger. Nina spots TRICIA and motions for her to join them. Nina tells her that she needs to deliver some soccer information to Ryan and Tricia sadly tells her that his trip has been extended twice. She doesn't know when he'll be home but she'll give Ryan Nina's message. Tricia excuses herself and Nina remarks that the princess may not be so enamored with her "fairytale" now. Nina and Brett joke about how mature they are, the fact that they were friends first and how their relationship is not based on sex -- well, not totally, Brett admits. "God forbid," states Nina with a smile and they toast each other. Nina tells Brett that Tricia's sister is here with a boyfriend Tricia doesn't approve of and says that Tricia has set higher standards for Meg -- perfection. Realizing that she's talking about Tricia when she has a handsome hunk begging for her attention, she tells Brett that she has better things to discuss. He likes the way she thinks and reaches across the table to give her an affectionate kiss. Brett then tells her that his assistant coach is out with the flu and talks her into helping him coach the team. She'll get a chance to exercise and may even get a story out of it. That's what she gets for dating the coach, Nina muses. Brett gently kisses her forehead and says, "Just be glad I'm not a brain surgeon." Nina makes a face at the thought.

JACK asks why JILL thinks his feelings for Diane aren't genuine. Jill tells him that he's a fine specimen and begins to rub her hands all over his body. When Jack is aroused, he tries to dissuade Jill by telling her he's thinking of Diane but Jill tells him that he had a taste of her years ago and he's been thinking of it ever since. Jill's sensual red lips and sparkling eyes cast a temporary spell over Jack and she tells him that she is more woman than Diane will ever be. She is sure that Jack wants her but Jack tells her that they aren't a match and pushes her aside. Jill asks if he's really in love with Diane or with her board seat. Jill wants Jack and tells him she wants to do more than just talk about it. When Jack won't be swayed, Jill pulls herself together but tells him that she'll never believe that Jack's committed to a woman who hurt him like Diane has. Jack promises that he's forgiven Diane completely. Jill tells him that Diane is not worthy of a man like Jack because she's screwed him over twice: once when she eloped with Victor and once when she let Nick convince her to wait on the Board vote. Jill surmises that Diane is still in love with Victor but Jack scoffs and tells her she's been watching too many spy movies. As she leaves, Jill reminds Jack not to say she didn't warn him.

MEG and TONY are lunching at Crimson Lights. Meg wonders what Joe's problem is and Tony tells her that it's a power struggle and Tony doesn't like giving in to Joe. The two of them are sharing a special moment when Tony spots Tricia at the bar. Unfortunately for Tony, Tricia sees them and makes herself at home at their table. Meg tells Tony that Tricia has offered them the use of her apartment so they can cook dinner there and Tony half-heartedly accuses Tricia of having video equipment set up to gather evidence of what a bad influence he is on Megan. Surprisingly, Tricia tells him that she misread the situation at Tony's apartment the other day and she apologizes to him. Meg goes to get their lunch order, leaving Tricia time to ask Tony to be careful with Megan. Tony tells Tricia that he cares about Meg and doesn't want to hurt her. "Good," states Tricia. "Then we'll get along just fine."

CHET, the man who finds VICTOR in the desert, drags him into a tiny shed, lays him on top of a plain mattress, telling Victor that everything will be all right. Chet checks Victor's pulse, which is high, but sees that Victor's doing okay. He says that another few hours in the sun and Victor would have been food for the vultures. Victor rouses and is gripped by massive pain in his right leg and Chet wonders how Victor ever managed to drag himself as far as he did. Upon further inspection, he tells Victor that his leg is fractured and if the leg isn't set now, he'll never walk straight again. As Chet prepares to set Victor's leg, Victor babbles about Jack and the man tells him he's not Jack. Victor rouses enough to explain that he was in a plane crash and Chet tells Victor that he has broken ribs and that he's going to set his leg. Victor begs him not to touch him because he wants to go to a hospital. Chet tells Victor that no one is going to find him out there. In Victor's semiconscious state, he wonders who this "Chet" is and if he will survive being at the mercy of this mysterious man. The thunder echoes in the distance and the lightning flashes. There's a storm brewing...in more ways than one.

Friday, March 26, 1999

Directed by Sally McDonald