Young and the Restless Recap Thursday, January 3: Nikki Wants To Confess To Killing JT

“Young and the Restless” (YR) recap for Thursday, January 3, 2019, reveals that over at the hospital, Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) and Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) are encouraged by Nikki Newman’s (Melody Thomas Scott) progress.

Y&R Spoilers Nikki Learns Victor Charged With JT Murder

They discuss Victor Newman (Eric Braeden), and Nikki learns he’s been charged with J.T. Hellstrom’s (Thad Luckinbill) murder. She rants about Rosales harassing Victor when he could be finding the real ranch arsonist or the person who hit her. Nick promises to help his dad if she’ll focus on getting well. He exits, and Nikki presses Victoria to follow him.

Young and The Restless Victor Confident Christine Will Drop Charges

At the police station, Nick Newman and Victoria Newman meet with Victor Newman about getting him out. He feels Christine Williams (Lauralee Bell) doesn’t have enough to convict him and anticipates charges being dropped. Nick argues that it looks bad and they have to counter the narrative. Victor’s skeptical about them being on the same team.

Victoria assures Victor he can count on her. Victor then speaks to Nick alone and asks if he killed J.T. Hellstrom. Nick doesn’t think his father could be serious, but Victor muses he impersonated J.T. and hacked into the system knowing he was already dead. He mentions the ranch fire and Nick says he’d never put mom through that. Vic believes him. He wants Nick to find out who set the fire. Nick’s on it.

Y&R Spoilers Cane Tells Jill The Holidays Was Difficult

At the Ashby house, Cane Ashby (Daniel Goddard) tells Jill Abbott (Jess Walton) the holidays were a kick in the teeth without Lily Ashby (Christel Khalil). Jill reveals she and Colin are on a break. Cane can’t believe his father’s stupid enough to let her go. Jill admits that he can be infuriating, and she needs someone who can be reliable and rock solid.

When Jill reflects that Lily got the full package with Cane, he muses that he may be more like his father than he thought. Jill questions him. Cane feels he’s falling short, and Lily deserves better as far as being a husband goes. Jill disagrees and says he’s doing his best. She warns the kids will make mistakes too, and he needs to set the example for how to handle them.

Young and The Restless Spoilers Billy Encourages Reed To Talk To Victoria

At Victoria Newman’s house, Reed Hellstrom (Tristan Lake Leabu) and Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) discuss Victor Newman’s arrest. Billy assumes he’s avoiding his mother because he doesn’t want to hear her defend Victor. Reed hopes he’s not guilty, but it looks bad. Billy notes Victor came back to town because of Reed hitting Nikki Newman. They commiserate about feeling guilty as Billy reflects on leaving Delia in the car alone. He urges Reed to talk to his mother and says there is nothing that could make her turn her back on him.

As for Victor, they should wait for facts to come out. When Victoria returns, Billy updates her on his talk with Reed. She thanks him, and he brings up their kiss and hugs. Victoria thinks their timing is horrible. They agree to take the time to think about it. Later, Cane Ashby stops by and Victoria’s free to talk unless it’s about their kiss. Cane says there was no kiss. They discuss whether Reed and Charlie Ashby (Noah Alexander) should confess. Cane thinks Nikki has a right to know, and Victoria agrees and thinks it might help them to forgive themselves. Reed enters. Victoria tells him to shower, they’re going to see his grandmother.

Y&R Spoilers Jill Encourages Billy Not To Let Victoria Get Away

At the Abbott mansion, Jill Abbott assures Billy Abbott she’s better than ever. Billy’s thinking along the same lines. He updates her on working well with Phyllis Summers (Gina Tognoni), who has moved on with Nick Newman. Jill immediately asks about Victoria Newman. Billy fills her in on their holidays. She advises him not to let Victoria get away again.

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Young and The Restless Charlie and Cane Apologize To Nikki

At the hospital, Nikki Newman is surprised to see Cane Ashby, who is followed by Victoria Newman, Reed Hellstrom, and Charlie Ashby. The boys tell Nikki the story of the hit-and-run from the beginning and apologize for not going back. Victoria and Cane chime in they only found out a few days ago, and explain the boys will accept whatever consequences Nikki deems appropriate.

Y&R Nikki Wants To Confess

Nikki has her own confession and knows she was drunk the night of the accident and stepped off the curb without looking. She tells them it wasn’t their fault. Nikki and the boys forgive one another. Nikki decides Cane and Victoria should discipline the boys without involving the police. Victoria embraces Reed and Cane says he will take the boys home. After, Victoria tells Nikki she’ll extend Reed’s driving ban for a year. Nikki felt for Reed and Charlie. Nikki announces it’s time for her to confess to killing J.T. Hellstrom.

At home, Charlie Ashby tells Cane Ashby he understands now why his mom confessed. Cane informs him he can keep his driver’s license but can’t use it for the rest of the school year, and he’s under curfew.

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