The Young and the Restless Spoilers & Recap Friday, December 14: Sharon Admits To Mariah She Wants Tessa Gone

“Young and the Restless” (YR) recap for Friday, December 14, 2018, reveals that over at Jabot, Kerry Johnson (Alice Hunter) opens an invitation from Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) to dinner that night. She takes a call from Phyllis Summers (Gina Tognoni) and starts working again.

Y&R Spoilers Mariah Blasts Sharon

Over at Sharon McAvoy’s (Sharon Case) place, Mariah Copeland (Camryn Grimes) storms in and angrily demands to know what she was thinking causing such trauma to Tessa Porter (Cait Fairbanks). Sharon says they had to make sure she wasn’t responsible for the fire or for framing Victor Newman (Eric Braeden). Sharon and Mariah argue.

Mariah points out that Sharon was the one who took part in a murder and cover-up! After Mariah explains she rescued Tessa from the woods, Sharon thinks Tessa’s using what happened to keep Mariah with her. Mariah insists she leaves Tessa alone, but Sharon can’t do that. She wants Mariah to put an end to Tessa’s manipulations. Mariah leaves.

Young and the Restless Spoilers – Mia Sulks

At their apartment, Mia Rosales (Noemi Gonzalez), in lingerie, holds Rey Rosales’ (Jordi Vilasuso) badge, hostage. She wants him to stay, but he can’t just call in sick. Mia thinks he sometimes loves the job more than her. Rey says he’ll see her tonight, and leaves.

At Crimson Lights, Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) arrives to meet Lola Rosales (Sasha Calle), who reveals she’s the head chef of a new restaurant. Abby Newman (Melissa Ordway) chimes in that she and Devon Hamilton (Bryton James) will be running it, and Arturo Rosales (Jason Canela) expresses pride.

Y&R Spoilers Abby Mean Girls Mia

Kyle buys hot chocolates for the whole place and announces Lola’s news. Mia Rosales arrives and declares she’s Nikki Newman’s (Melody Thomas Scott), new personal stylist. Mia learns that Lola’s getting her own restaurant, and becomes quiet as Abby says Mia’s starting out small, and Lola’s starting out big. Arturo adds that they both have a lot to be proud of. Mia leaves, followed by Abby and Arturo. Kyle wants to celebrate at the company Christmas party with Lola. They kiss.

Mia Rosales cries in her apartment.

Young and The Restless Arturo Confronts Abby

Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) arrives at Dark Horse on the phone with a client who wants to get together to celebrate. Elsewhere, Arturo Rosales confronts Abby Newman about making Mia Rosales feel like her news was nothing. Arturo argues it’s easy not coming to a new place and making friends. Abby’s unsympathetic. Arturo warns that Mia fights back ugly, but Abby’s not afraid of her. Arturo wants everyone to be happy and asks Abby not to engage with Mia. Abby’s upset at him defending Mia and says someone needs to take her down. Arturo worries about what Mia will do and says it could be bad for everyone.

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Y&R A Frantic Mia Calls Rey

At the police station, Rey Rosales is short with Sharon McAvoy, then apologizes. Sharon admits she’s fighting with Mariah Copeland about love. Rey teases about what he’d do if Lola Rosales was dating someone like that. Sharon thinks he’d make a good dad. Rey takes a call from Mia Rosales, who needs him.

Young and The Restless Tessa Tells Sharon She’s Hurting Mariah

At the Athletic Club, Tessa Porter corners Sharon McAvoy. They argue about Mariah Copeland. Tessa says they’re in love, and tells Sharon she’s hurting her daughter. Sharon counters that Mariah’s only staying with her out of guilt and that she’s letting her do that.

Over on the patio at Crimson Lights, Mariah Copeland finds Tessa Porter. Tessa complains she didn’t get the Club job, and that Sharon McAvoy hates her. Mariah learns she saw Sharon at the Club and thinks she knows why she didn’t get the job and thinks her mother’s out-of-control.

Y&R Jack and Kerry Kiss

At the Abbott mansion, Jack Abbott, in a tux, opens the door to Kerry Johnson (Alice Hunter). As he pours wine, they talk about why he’s attracted to her. Jack teases it was her dossier before going on about her eyes, her grace, charm, and wit. He also thinks she’s complicated. Kerry compliments. They toast to digging deeper. Kerry admires the Christmas tree, but it’s not fully decorated, so they finish it. Jack takes her hand as she declares it’s perfect. Kerry pulls him under the mistletoe, and they kiss.

Young and The Restless Rey Tells Mia Nikki Is Using Her

Rey Rosales arrives at home, where Mia Rosales explains what happened in Crimson Lights. When she mentions Lola’s head chef news, Rey asks excitedly, “Are you kidding me?” Mia cries, “You too?” She feels so alone and observes if his heart’s not in this marriage they should go their separate ways. Rey never stopped loving her. They kiss passionately.

Later, in bed after sex, Rey learns Mia’s new client is Nikki Newman. Talk turns to Victor Newman being his prime suspect, and Rey tells Mia she hired her for a reason. Mia knows and says she’s doing everything she can to protect the man she loves, as she’s doing right now. They argue about whether Victor is as guilty as he thinks, and he hollers that Nikki’s using her. He warns that Nikki Newman will never be her friend. Mia says she was only trying to help him.

Mariah Copeland confronts Sharon McAvoy at home, where she doesn’t deny ensuring Tessa Porter didn’t get the Club job. They argue about Tessa, and Sharon intends to make sure Tessa understands she has no choice but to let Mariah go.

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