The Young and the Restless Recap Tuesday, March 5: Christine Won’t Accept Plea Deal – Kyle Tells Summer He’ll Marry Her

“The Young and the Restless” (Y&R) recap for Tuesday, March 5, 2019 reveals that over at Crimson Lights, Tessa Porter (Cait Fairbanks) steps away so Mariah Copeland (Camryn Grimes) can talk to Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow). She asks if they’re okay. Nick thanks her for trying to help on the stand yesterday but won’t say where that leaves them.

After, Tessa rejoins Mariah and complains that Nick hates her. Mariah’s just glad the truth about the video didn’t come out. Tessa’s still concerned about Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) and feels guilty about the blackmail. Mariah suggests they focus on fantasy vacation options. Tessa thanks her for distracting her from the possibility she could go to jail.

In the interview room, Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) explains to Michael Baldwin (Christian LeBlanc) why she confessed to killing J.T. Hellstrom (Thad Luckinbill), and asks him to put her on the stand. Michael laughs and says Christine Williams (Lauralee Bell) would discredit her in half a second.

Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) says she was the victim that night and thinks she should take the stand. She can help the jury understand what it was like; how scared they were. Michael slams his fist down in frustration then adds if he puts Victoria on the stand Christine will send him a gift basket in thanks. He has another option and offers a plea deal then adds he’ll negotiate a minimum jail sentence for Nikki and make a strong case for Victoria’s release. Victoria and Nikki debate. Michael gets their approval and exits.

Young And The Restless – Brittany Questions Sharon About Rey

Brittney Hodges (Lauren Woodland) questions Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) in another room. She tells Brittany about her connection with Rey Rosales (Jordi Vilasuso). There was an attraction, but he reunited with his wife. Brittany pushes and asks is there more? Sharon admits Rey came to her on Valentine’s Day and declared his love. Brittany questions him ‘finding’ her phone bill and implies Rey tricked her, but Sharon insists he wouldn’t do that to her.

Brittany Hodges meets with Michael Baldwin in the courtroom, and she’s surprised when he suggests she persuade Sharon McAvoy to plead guilty. Brittany thinks she’ll be acquitted. Christine Williams arrives, and after Brittany goes, she and Michael discuss striking plea bargains for Victoria Newman and Nikki Newman. She admits she’d do the same thing in his shoes, but won’t consider his offer. Brittany reappears as Christine trots off and says, “Don’t need to ask how that went.”

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Back over at the coffeehouse, Mariah Copeland and Tessa Porter decide they should go to San Francisco minute the trial’s over. Tessa gets a call and asks, “Now?”

At Jabot, Summer Newman (Hunter King) and Phyllis Summers (Gina Tognoni) discuss what might happen with the court case. Summer points out if the women are acquitted it will be thanks to her. Phyllis moans about how Nick Newman looked at her. Summer urges her not to give up. Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) arrives with a business question and remarks on the drama of her testimony before she leaves.

Young And The Restless – Summer Tells Kyle She’s A Match

Summer wants to talk to Kyle about Lola Rosales (Sasha Calle), but he wants to go. She blurts, “I’m a match.” He warns this better not be a joke. Summer insists it’s true. Kyle is overjoyed and hugs her. Summer tells him to hold up and points out that the surgery is serious. Kyle’s worried she won’t do it and offers to talk it over with her. He agrees to go to the Club. Summer follows him with a satisfied smile.

Phyllis arrives at Nick’s place. He assumes she came for her things, but she wants to talk about them. Phyllis thinks they can put this behind them now that she’s testified. Nick believes she made things worse. Phyllis blames Christine, but Nick thinks she’s delusional.

Phyllis argues she tried to help the others, but Nick feels if she wanted to help them, she should have stood by them. He calls her soulless and and advises her to let him know where to send her things. Phyllis thought he felt what they had was worth fighting for. Nick says he was a fool and concludes, “You know the way out.”

At the Club, Summer Newman confronts Kyle Abbott about how horrible he’s been to her lately. Kyle apologizes for everything and he still believes she’s a good person. They talk about Summer’s reluctance to commit to the surgery. Summer admits it seems like a no-brainer – Lola Rosales gets a liver and she gets to be the center of attention.

Young And The Restless – Michael Has No Moves Left

Kyle will do anything to get her to be the donor. Then adds he’ll do anything to save Lola’s life and says he’ll break up with Lola if that’s what Summer wants and will even marry her if that’s what it takes.

Brittany Hodges rejoins Sharon McAvoy in the interview room. Sharon’s aghast that Michael Baldwin wanted Victoria Newman and Nikki Newman to plead guilty. Brittany makes Sharon think Rey was using her from the time they first met and it spells acquittal. In the other interview room, Nikki and Victoria are stunned Christine Williams wouldn’t consider a plea deal. Nikki asks what Michael’s next move is. He says, “I’ve already made it.”

At the courthouse, Tessa Porter tells Mariah Copeland that Michael Baldwin obviously has a plan and it involves her testifying about what she did. And that’s a wrap. Don’t forget to check often with Soap Opera Spy for all your soap needs!

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