Young and the Restless Recap Monday, January 14: Nikki Comes Clean To Nick, Victoria Freaks

“Young and the Restless” (YR) recap for Monday, January 14, 2019 reveals that over at the ranch, Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) asks Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) why she’d say she was responsible for J.T Hellstrom’s (Thad Luckinbill) death.

Y&R Spoilers Nikki Newman Admits She Killed JT Hellstrom

Nikki repeats, “I killed JT.” She recounts Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) revealing J.T.’s abuse to her and finding him attacking her in the bedroom that night. She tearfully remembers reaching for whatever was closest and swinging. Nikki thought J.T. was unconscious, but he had no pulse. Nick says, “You did what you had to do.” Nikki explains why she and Victoria didn’t report it to the police. Nick asks, “What did you do next?” Nikki reveals they wrapped J.T. in a carpet and buried him in Chancellor Park.

Nick’s stunned to hear it’s been months and that he was dead when he impersonated him. They puzzle over the fireplace poker showing up. Nikki reports she threw it in the lake, and tells him about the other terrifying events. They debate about her safety but Nikki is more concerned about Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) being framed. She knows that he knows she killed J.T., and is sitting in jail to protect her.

Young and the Restless Spoilers Billy Abbott Apologizes For Not Protecting Victoria Newman

At Victoria Newman’s house, Billy Abbott is sorry he didn’t know about J.T. Hellstrom’s abuse and he offers to stay the night in the guestroom, but Victoria’s still not comfortable. She does love him and hopes she’s not taking him on a ride he won’t want to be on. He likes rides and says he’s in.

Y&R Spoilers Arturo Rosales Freaks At Mia Rosales

At Rey Rosales’ (Jordi Vilasuso) apartment, Arturo Rosales (Jason Canela) accuses Mia Rosales (Sasha Calle) of getting off on having some kind of power over him. Mia thinks they’re imprinted on one another’s hearts. She tried with Rey, but he isn’t present the way a partner should be. Mia needs someone who is all in and points out that she knew Rey and Sharon McAvoy (Sharon Case) had feelings for one another when she came to town. Arturo has to go. She says it’s too dangerous out there, but he claims it’s more dangerous in there.

Y&R Sharon Newman Tells Rey Rosales They Have Nothing To Feel Guilty About

In the motel room bed, Rey Rosales asks Sharon McAvoy, “You awake?” She is, but stays quiet.

The next morning…

Sharon McAvoy and Rey Rosales dress in the motel and make small talk. She suggests they stop to eat on the way home. Rey gets a text from Mia Rosales and calls her. He tells her he loves her…so much. After Sharon assures him there’s nothing to feel guilty about and that nothing happened. They agree not to stop for breakfast.

At home, Phyllis Summers (Gina Tognoni) texts Nick Newman that she feels bad about last night. He asks where she is. She’s at home and wants to apologize.

Young and The Restless Nick Sets Up Security For Nikki

Back at the ranch, Nick Newman’s set up security for Nikki Newman, who stresses the need to go about things as though everything is ordinary. Nick’s priority is keeping her and Victoria Newman safe and clearing Victor’s name. Later, Nikki picks up the fireplace poker, then walks over to pick up the vodka bottles. She dumps them down the drain.

Y&R Arturo Tells Abby He Loves Her

At the Abbott mansion, Arturo pounds on the door. Abby Newman (Melissa Ordway) asks what he’s doing there. He regrets not getting her text from last night and needs to tell her something. Arturo says, “Abby, I love you.” He rambles about being afraid. He doesn’t want to be like his father, who hurt his mother. Abby believes he would never hurt her that way. Arturo talks about the differences between their families, then brings up what he had with Mia Rosales and that he didn’t think he deserved better. Abby says it’s over and tells him to stop punishing himself. Arturo explains something changed last night and that he’s not scared anymore and wants a future with Abby. They kiss.

Young and The Restless Billy Blasts Phyllis

At Crimson Lights, Billy Abbott confronts Phyllis Summers about her actions at the memorial. Phyllis has already beat herself up. Billy complains it wasn’t her place to tell Reed Hellstrom (Tristan Lake Leabu). Victoria Newman was trying to protect her son. Phyllis agrees she should have kept her mouth shut, and notes he’s the knight in shining armor and maybe he should be thanking her. Billy says that’s petty.

Y&R Spoilers Reed Thinks He Should Go Back To School

Back at Victoria Newman’s place, Billy Abbott assures her that knowing she loves him is enough right now and that reconnecting with her and the kids has helped him. Victoria thinks it sounds perfect to have no pressure or expectations. Reed Hellstrom appears and tells his mom he’s sorry again. She holds him and tells him she’s sorry too. Reed asks if J.T. Hellstrom was a bad person. Victoria feels he changed and urges her son to remember him in his own way. Reed thinks things might be better now and he should go back to school.

Young and The Restless Rey Vows To Keep Fighting For Their Marriage

Rey Rosales arrives at home and Mia Rosales asks about his trip to Kenosha. He reports they got the bad guys, then asks about the furnace. Mia says she called Sharon McAvoy, but she was on police business too…in Kenosha. Rey admits he lied because he didn’t want to upset her. Mia relays that it was Arturo Rosales who came over to fix the furnace. Rey wants to trust each other. He swears nothing happened with Sharon, and won’t stop fighting for their marriage. They kiss.

Y&R Spoilers Phyllis Apologizes To Nick

At home, Phyllis Summers apologizes to Nick Newman, who invites her to kiss him. She does. He says she’s forgiven. Phyllis questions his change of heart. Nick feels she got caught up, and loves her honesty.

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