Young & Restless: Ashley and Diane Court Danger, Victor Guns for Sally

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It was a short week for Young & Restless with sports pre-emptions on Thursday and Friday, and a slightly shorter soapbox. Still, lots to talk about…

Priorities

I don’t know why Elena is sticking with Nate at this point; he keeps making his priorities clear. He was so grateful to get back in her good graces, only to stand her up in favor of hanging out after hours in the office with Victoria. I don’t even understand what he was thinking with the whole plot to bring Chancellor-Winters under the Newman umbrella. Make it make sense! The way they had Victoria tossing back drinks with Nate, one has to wonder if the writers are thinking of putting them together. I haven’t noticed any sexual pull between them — and you would have when they were alone in the office one would think — so, who knows?

Torn Between Two Lovers

Adam may have been speaking the truth when he gave Sally the rundown on her relationship with Nick but that doesn’t mean she’s going to listen. He clearly got her attention with the proposal and the speech in her suite after the fact, but he’s still giving off such a loose-cannon vibe that there’s no way she’s going to change course right now. Nick, for his part, is doing and saying all the right things with his knight-in-shining-armor routine and by making her feel safe. But this back and forth can’t go on endlessly. Whaddaya think is going to happen when Victor gets wind of his sons battling over the redhead? Nothing good. In fact, SOD recently teased that Victor will start digging into Sally’s past! It’s guaranteed he’ll come up with plenty of dirt. Want a reminder of what he’ll find? Relive Sally’s history in photos here.

Thanksgiving Chill

If Ashley has any more run-ins with Diane we’re gonna have to start calling her “Clashley”… but how fun have they been?!? Ashley sneering that Diane is so obvious it’s gross, and Diane imploring Ashley to wake up and realize Tucker’s using her… right as Jack comes in and slams the door to break it up. Thanksgiving at the Abbotts was then delightful what with Diane’s arrival going over like a lead balloon, the whispering and downing of drinks, and Jack having everyone — including Diane, who declared herself part of the family much to Ashley’s intense irritation — take a turn giving thanks. Happily, we got the soapy tension and the emotion as Ol’ Smilin’ teared up while giving the toast. I’m ready for this feud to go up another notch with the foreshadowing of all the danger and Ashley declaring to Tucker that “It’s time to bring that bitch down.” The look on his face made it clear he’s relishing all of this.

Thanksgiving Revelations

Sharon’s holiday week consisted of helping Chelsea, Noah breaking down on her over Audra’s miscarriage, and Mariah and Tessa revealing that their adoption had fallen through. More on that next week. In the end, Sharon’s annual event to feed the homeless at Crimson Lights went off with a full house of helpers and a long line of folks in need. And amid the aforementioned issues, there was a heartwarming bit as Johnny sat down with Chelsea.

That’s Bananas

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