Young and Restless Recaps: The week of May 24, 1999 on Y&R

Katherine was shocked to realize that Mac was her granddaughter. Megan caught Tony getting out of Grace's shower. Chet set Victor free and hunted him like an animal for sport. Chet fell off a cliff to his death.

Monday, May 24, 1999

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Tuesday, May 25, 1999

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CHRIS finds PAUL making lunch plans with a client and Paul invites her to come along but she declines. She discusses her visit with Tony and expresses her concern about his testimony given Tony's current state of mind. Paul agrees that Michael Baldwin would have a field day with him on cross-examination. She surprises Paul when she tells him that she gave Nick the "green light" to ask Grace to testify. Even though Grace has a great deal of animosity toward the Newmans, she loves Cassie and wants what is best for her. Paul tells Chris that he believes Michael was involved in Millie's move. Chris mentions that she still is keeping tabs on Michael for the bar and thinks she should pay Michael a visit to remind him that his future as an attorney lies in her hands. Perhaps after a little talk with him Millie will miraculously appear, Chris ponders. When Chris does visit MICHAEL, she walks in unannounced which Michael finds rude and out of character for Chris. She tells Michael about Al's arrest for extortion and how they had an address that was a sure thing. Then she subtly accuses him of having Millie moved. Michael tells her that this case is pro bono work and that he knows nothing about Millie's whereabouts. Is the reason Chris is harassing him because she's scared? Chris scoffs and tells him they both know where Cassie belongs -- Alice abandoned her. Michael quickly tells Chris that the abandonment has not been proven and he believes in his client. Chris counters by reminding Michael that if he has done anything ethically questionable and she finds that he's crossed the line, his law license is history.

At Paul's office, LYNNE states that Chris is one gutsy lady in her approach to this custody case. Paul says he intends to work on Alice and thinks he's figured out a way to get Alice to open up about where Millie is located.

NICK continues to tell GRACE about Michael and his aggressive moves in the custody battle and how Michael would do anything to win. Grace's initial anger dissipates and she graciously agrees to testify for them. As she leaves Nick's office, she passes NIKKI, who looks upon her with disdain before she enters and closes the door behind her. Grace is in shock. She can't believe that Michael has been lying to her all along. While pouring herself a glass of tea at home, Grace remembers the moment in Michael's office when she asked him if he required her to have sex with him in order to get him to help Cassie. Michael assured her that he truly cares for her. When she calls Michael to invite him over, he tells her that he's too busy. Grace insists, telling him that she'll fix him dinner. After all, he has to eat. Michael agrees, thinking that he's finally gotten through to Grace.

Nikki wonders why Grace was in Nick's office but Nick tells her that it was necessary -- they need Grace's testimony. Nikki doesn't understand. What happened to Tony? Nick tells her that it's a long story and he'll get into it later. Nikki changes the subject by telling him that Victoria has decided to go to New Mexico and also explains the truth about Ryan. Nick is disappointed that Jack and Brad have ousted their spy but mostly he feels bad for how he treated Ryan. Nikki tells him that his father will be home soon -- she's sure of it. Nick states that they must remain positive. Nikki leaves to "take care of something" and Nick calls MR. MULLINS. He asks to hear the recording of the woman who called from New Mexico with information about his father. As he listens, he realizes that the voice is familiar. Where has he heard it before?

NEIL shows up at MALCOLM'S studio and Malcolm immediately orders him out. Unwittingly, Neil makes the situation worse when he says that they need to talk and admits that he may have crossed the line with Olivia. Malcolm thinks he's referring to the two of them sleeping together, not knowing that Neil means he was caught in the middle of the two of them and tried to be a confidante to both. It nearly comes to blows when NATE and JULIA interrupt. Nate is excited that he and Malcolm will be staying together for the week. He wants to go for pizza and invites Neil to come as well. Malcolm quickly tells Nate that Neil has other plans. Nate is oblivious to the tension between his father and uncle and tells his dad, "I'm starvin' like Marvin!" Everyone laughs and Malcolm assures him they will have a great time.

CALLIE stops by to ask GINA for her old job back and tells her that she knows that Gina has divided loyalties. Before they can talk further, Gina is called to the kitchen on an emergency. When she's gone, Callie turns around and finds OLIVIA staring at her. She approaches Olivia and tells her that she is a fool. Malcolm loves Olivia and she's just going to let him go. Olivia reminds Callie that although she and Malcolm are separated, they are still married and Callie's interference is unwelcome then she storms out of the restaurant. Gina has overheard the last portion of this conversation and is extremely angry with Callie for not telling her that Olivia and Malcolm were separated. Callie tells Gina that she can forget that Callie asked for her job. However, she's convinced more than ever that Genoa City is the place she needs to be. No one cares for Malcolm like she does -- not even Olivia. Gina is quite put off by Callie's attitude.

Coming out of the shed, VICTOR is intercepted by CHET who tells him he found his homemade wire cutters. Chet thinks it was quite ingenious and taunts Victor. Angry, Victor approaches Chet and tells him that he can kill him but don't toy with him. Victor asks about Ramona, concerned for her safety, but Chet tells him that he can't come between him and Ramona. She's the one thing that Chet cares about in this world and he would never hurt her. Victor asks again exactly why Chet won't let him go and Chet finally shares what he's been working on -- a computer virus the likes of which has never been seen. Chet plans to release it and shut down banks and corporations like NE so that the world can return to the basics. The world as Victor knows it is going to come to a screeching halt. Victor warns that Chet would be endangering the work he so desperately wants to complete with his plant hybrids, but it's clear that Chet has psychologically passed the point of no return. Once he's alone, Victor recalls the poignant conversation he and Nikki shared once they were remarried when she was shot. Nikki tells him that he saved her life. A tearful Victor wonders if he'll ever see his bride again. Ramona comes to see him and Victor warns her that Chet is volatile. Ramona refuses to talk with him about Chet, but when Victor tells her about Nikki and how they were reunited, Ramona visibly softens and gives Victor the gate code: 663442. She gives Victor a kiss on each cheek and says, "God bless you." Victor heads toward the opening to the compound. Inside, Chet is working on the computer. Ramona approaches him and tries to distract him by sexually arousing him. Just as Chet is ready to take Ramona to bed, he sees the monitor and notices that Victor is at the gate. He guesses that Ramona has given him the code that opens the gate and he grabs her by both arms and shakes her, asking why she would do this to him. Ramona's eyes widen with fear at Chet's unleashed, uncontrolled anger.

Wednesday, May 26, 1999

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Ashley comes downstairs and thanks Mamie for taking care of her sickhusband. Mamie seems unhappy and Ashley reminds her that she can be agood listener. Mamie talks about how her family is going to pot. Thetwo marriages that she thought would make it are coming apart. Shementions that she spoke to Drucilla just the other day and she seemedhappy, but Olivia is in a bad way. Cole joins them and thanks Mamie forher chicken soup, saying that it did the trick. Mamie leaves and theCole and Ashley argue about how she handled the problem with Raphael.She says that she has apologized enough for not telling him but it wasn't a matter of not trusting him; she says that it had to do with herfather and had nothing to do with the two of them. Cole will not acceptany of it; he wants to know if she would do it again if she had it to doall over. Ashley truthfully says that she doesn't know what she woulddo, but she reminds him that she had a life before Cole just as he did.She says that his life with Vicki has caused more problems for them thanhers with Raphael.

Mac says that she is going to her grandmothers home one more time beforeshe leaves town. Kay asks if she wants her to go with her and Mac asksif she has ever ridden on a bus before. Kay says it will be heradventure of the day. However, Mac says she would rather go alone.Just then, Birdie stumbles in and Mac says disgustedly that she is drunkagain and will never get her daughter back. She doesn't believe shedeserves her daughter. Kay tells her that alcohol is an addiction, thatit is more than just stopping the drinking but Mac says that she has nopatience with Birdie or any drunk. Saying that she has better things todo than worry about a stupid old drunk, and saying it so that Birdie canhear her, Mac leaves. Later, Kay warns Birdie that if Ellen finds herdrinking again, she will have to leave the center. Birdie tells Kay tomind her own business. She drops her bottle and Ellen sees and hears.She tells Birdie that she has been warned and now she has to leave. Yougive me no choice! Ellen says.

Chris stops by Paul's office and Lynn tells her that Paul had an idea toshake up Alice Johnson. Chris hopes it works because without Millie,she doesn't know what will happen to Cassie. She tells Lynn thatMichael is only interested in the competition between the two of them,not what it will do to a human being. The phone rings and it is LegalAid with some disappointing news. She leaves right away.

Paul goes to Madison to see Alice. When she finally lets him in, hetells her that she has been under surveillance for a long time. Hetells her that they know about Millie and the fact that she had hermoved. Alice is not easily bluffed and orders Paul to leave. Paulstarts for the door but stops almost there. He then tells her that withthe note that they found, they can get a judge to order her to produceMillie. He says that one way or the other, Millie will testify. Ifthey have to get a court order, it will be really bad for her. He listsoff all the crimes she could be charged with by holding her motherprisoner and keeping her from testifying. He walks out leaving Alicelooking worried.

Nikki calls Brad's office and learns that he has gone to lunch at Gina's. When the secretary offers to give her his cell phone number, Nikkideclines. Instead, she goes to Gina's for lunch herself. She asks fora table that will put her in the Brad's view.

At the other table, Brad is quick to let Jack know that he was rightabout Ryan. He says that Ryan was working as a mole, a spy, in theorganization for Victoria. Jack is happy to learn that Brad fired him.Now they have to be careful; it is obvious that they can't trust anyone.Jack wants to get more people in that they can trust. His firstsuggestion is Grace Turner! She hasn't much experience but she isbright and beautiful. Just then, Diane comes in and interrupts theconversation. Brad excuses himself and Diane sits with Jack. On hisway to the bar, Brad sees Nikki.

Diane is all fired up about a piece of property she has found forbuilding their house. She is disappointed when Jack doesn't show muchenthusiasm. Jack tells her that he is up to his hips in work but heassures her that he is excited about her plans.

Brad sits at the bar for a while then joins Nikki. He says that thingsweren't left well the last time they talked. He wants to assure herthat he wants Victor to return safely. Nikki invites him to have lunchwith her. From the other table, Diane sees Brad and Nikki. When Jacksees her staring, he turns around and sees them himself.

Jill is having dinner at her home with Stan. As they dine, he wonderswhy she was questioning him the other day about Kay. Jill hints thatKay is playing a mind game with her by disappearing and causing her toworry about her. But she says that she isn't worried at all and shethinks the best revenge is to live well---which she intends to do! Stantoasts Jill saying that he hopes to get to know her better. As theychitchat across the table, the doorbell rings. Esther is surprised tofind Mac there again. She wants to know how Katherine is and Mac asksif she is still away. Jill tells Mac to leave but Mac says that if shehas to leave, she will talk to the cops. Jill tells her to go ahead;they filed a missing person's report weeks ago. Jill says that she onlyhopes the old bag isn't on the sauce again. Mac adamantly shouts thatMrs. Chancellor isn't a drunk. Jill only laughs.

Paul finally tracks Chris down at legal aide and brings her up to dateon Alice. Chris tells him that she has some bad news. The judge thatwas handling the case has taken ill and a new judge has been assigned, afemale who is known to favor the rights of adoptive parents. "Our jobjust got a whole lot tougher," she says.

Michael arrives at Grace's apartment and compliments her on thewonderful aroma of food cooking. Grace pours his favorite wine and sitsbeside him while smiling seductively. Michael says that she is givinghim mixed signals and asks what she wants, a business relationship orsomething different? Grace begins to ask questions about the custodycase but Michael tells her that it is confidential. When Michael kissesher, she responds then pulls back. Michael again accuses her of givingmixed signals again. As he begins to leave, Grace pulls him back andkisses him with passion. As he responds the two of them melt togetheronto the couch.

Thursday, May 27, 1999

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Grace and Michael are going hot and heavy on the sofa bed when suddenly the phone rings. It is Chris who wants Grace to come right over to Legal Aid. Grace tells her that she can't do it now, she is in the middle of something. She says that it will have to be tomorrow early. When she hangs up, she and Michael take up where they left off and he spends the rest of the night with her.

After Nikki leaves Gina's, Jack joins Brad and tells him to stay away from Nikki. Brad says that he is handling things just fine but Jack tells him that Nikki is a one-man woman and that man ain't Brad. He warns that he is just walking into the lion's den.

Ashley and Cole continue to fight about Raphael but Ashley says that she won't apologize or explain any more. They then fight about Jack. Ashley tells Cole that she has talked to Jack and now she has come to his way of thinking. When she says that, Cole says that she is letting Jack manipulate her. Ashley retaliates by saying that she has a mind of her own. She asks if Cole doesn't trust her. Cole answers that he trusts her but he sure as hell doesn't trust Jack. Ashley announces that she has had enough; she is going to the office.

Before Ellen can throw Birdie out of the home, Kay steps in and says that it is her bottle. Although Ellen doesn't believe Kay, she gives her the same warning she gave to Birdie---this is your last chance. When she walks away, Birdie thanks Kay but Kay tells her that she doesn't want her thanks. She asks if Birdie knows what an enabler is and says that she doesn't intend to be her enabler. As she turns away, she relives the time when she signed away her home to Phillip as well as the divorce papers.

Stan hears the commotion at the door and comes to investigate. He hears Jill tell Mac that Kay is a drunk who is probably out boozing it up. He pulls her away and Mac asks Esther if what Jill said about Mrs. Chancellor is true. Esther doesn't want to admit it but she has no choice. She says that Mrs. C. was a drunk many years ago but for years she has been sober. However, she admits that Jill could be right and she has fallen off the wagon. Stan tells Jill that he has to leave and she says that it is early yet. He makes some excuse but before he leaves, he tells her that she was handling that young girl too brutally. Also he says that when he saw Kay recently, there was no sign that she had been drinking. When he leaves, Kay pours herself another drink and "thanks" Katherine once again for ruining her life. Here she is all alone in the home she has always wanted, she says to herself, but in a way that you know that she means the opposite. "Congratulations, Jill. You've won," she says as she downs the martini.

Shirley interrupts Jill's "pity party" to tell her that she is leaving. She says that her agent has lined up some auditions for her in Chicago and since she is no longer needed here, she needs to take care of her career. She announces that she will be leaving tonight!

Mac returns to the shelter and tells Kay that she has tried and failed once again to find her grandmother at home. She lets it slip that her grandmother, Katherine Chancellor, is no better than what she left behind. Katherine is shocked to hear herself named as Mac's grandmother.

Friday, May 28, 1999

by Sandy Rosser

Nick and Sharon have breakfast together and talk about their situation. She tells him that she thinks that Cassie let something slip to make Ted suspicious of their marital situation. The two of them agree that they haven't been doing a very good job of acting. They decide that it is time that they try to work something out. She says that she loves him and really wants to get past his indiscretion. He also wants them to work on it also. He takes her hand and they are about to kiss when the phone rings. It is Grace calling to let Nick know that she kept her part of the bargain. When she hears Grace's voice on the phone, the spell is broken as far as Sharon is concerned. She hands the phone to Nick and walks away. When Nick is short with her on the phone, Grace is offended thinking that he should appreciate her more.

Michael is remembering the hot night that he had with Grace and thinks that he doesn't want to give that up. He decides that it is time to get someone else to take over the case so that he won't lose Grace. Just then, Alice comes into his office. She is beside herself with anger at the Newmans and wants this thing to be over. Michael says that there has been a delay; there is a change in judges so the case will not start as soon as they planned. Alice can't wait any longer. Michael begins to tell her that it will give another lawyer time to go over her case. Alice panics that he is going to walk out on her just as everyone in her life has done. When she lets slip that Paul Williams visited her and threatening her with prison, Michael changes his mind and says he will stay on the case. He will not allow Paul and Christine to strong-arm his clients. He also tells her that the replacement judge is a pro adoptive parent judge.

Jill is suffering a terrific hangover at Gina's. Gina asks what she wants and she says she needs a bit of the hair of the dog but it is too early. Gina agrees and says she will bring her some coffee and aspirin. Jack sees her there and joins her. As they are talking, he realizes that she is trying to fill her house and her life with people because she is so lonely. He suggests that instead of using one-night stands, she should fill the house with family. She tells him that she tried with Phillip and Nina but that was shot down in a hurry. He suggests Billy spend the summer with her. She says it would be the most wonderful thing in the world but John would never agree to it. Also, she wouldn't want to put Phillip in the middle of the two of them fighting over him again. Jack hints that he could help her if she would help her.

Using masking tape, Chet has tied Victor to a chair. Victor tells him to end this now since he is going to kill him anyway. Chet doesn't say whether he is or isn't going to kill him but toys him like a cat with a mouse. Ramona bursts in and is surprised to see Victor tied to the chair. She demands to know what is going on. Victor says that Chet is going to kill him. Chet only laughs at him. Chet and Ramona leave the shed and go back to his place. Later, he is working on the computer when Ramona begins to snuggle up to him. She makes him some special tea but as he begins to drink it, he gets suspicious. He forces her to drink it herself. When he gets to the shed he finds Victor just about to leave. He pulls his gun and makes Victor sit down again. He then asks Victor if he is a hunter. He has a deal for him.

Mac is still talking with Katherine about her grandmother being an alcoholic and Kay tries to explain to her about alcoholism being an addiction. But Mac doesn't want to hear it. He rants on about the crazy people at her grandmother's house. She says that that mean woman, Jill, is as mean as a junkyard dog and she thinks that her grandmother is out boozing it up somewhere. She couldn't believe that her grandmother was a drunk so she asked the crazy maid, Esther, if it was so and she couldn't deny it. She would like to see that Jill floating down the Ganges on a funereal pyre. "The river in India?" asks Kay. Mac says that her mother says that the Ganges is the source of life and death. She says that that is where she met her father. Both of them were there doing good and helping the poor. Her mother got bored and went back to America. Once she got home she realized that she wasn't flying home alone; she was pregnant with Mac! She goes on to say that her dad was a great guy but as far as her mother was concerned, it was out of sight, out of mind. She never got in touch with him again, not even to tell him about the baby. But one thing she does know is that his name is Brock!