Young and the Restless Spoilers & Recap Wednesday, January 16: Nick Says Victor Was Framed, Nikki Told Him, Phyllis Freaks

“Young and the Restless” (YR) recap for Wednesday, January 16, 2019 reveals that over at home, Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) updates Phyllis Summers (Gina Tognoni) on hiring Michael Baldwin (Christian LeBlanc) for Victor Newman (Eric Braeden). He relays Michael’s concerned Victor will balk at the judge’s conditions and points out that his father needs to be home. Nick adds that he knows Victor didn’t kill J.T. Hellstrom (Thad Luckinbill).

Phyllis wonders why he never mentioned this to her and feels Victor’s already getting between them. Nick argues they see things differently. Phyllis asks what changed his mind about his father’s guilt. Nick’s not buying that she’s looking out for him and calls her out for being biased where his father’s concerned. Phyllis points out all the things Victor’s done since getting out early. Nick insists he’s being framed. Phyllis wonders what Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) said to him the other night. Nick needs air.

Over in prison, Lily Ashby (Christel Khalil) is surprised to see Cane Ashby (Daniel Goddard). He missed her face and wanted to ensure she was okay. She feels it’s because of her letter. Cane tells her everything else can wait and all that really matters is being there with her. He invites her to let him know if he’s not giving her enough support and says he’ll jump through hoops for her. Lily muses this is just really hard, that’s the reality of it. Cane asserts she’s his priority.

Lily tells him she’s been assigned to teach the GED class, which is a huge leap for a lot of these women. He’s proud of her. Lily’s proud of herself too and glad to put some good into the world. Cane tells her she’s the guiding light of their family. He updates her on the twins, and she asks how Charlie Ashby (Noah Alexander) is handling his break-up. Cane relays that he acted out, but he dealt with it. When Lily notices he’s tired, Cane muses he made some mistakes he’d take back if he could before suggesting they go to Paris when she gets out.

Lily tells him to stop talking about the future. Cane wants to read her Mattie Ashby’s (Lexie Stevenson) essay, but Lily has to go teach her class. Cane’s put out she won’t get someone to cover for her and wonders if he’s listened to her at all. Cane asks again. Lily wonders what he wants her to prove to him and doesn’t feel they’re on the same side. She hugs him briefly and says she needs his support. He replies he’s not the one walking away. Lily exits.

At Crimson Lights, Sharon McAvoy (Sharon Case) gives Arturo Rosales (Jason Canela) a check for repairing Mia’s furnace and is taken aback when he offers her the name of another repairman to use in the future.

In their apartment, Rey Rosales (Jordi Vilasuso) and Mia Rosales (Noemi Gonzalez) canoodle. She mentions him coming home after the storm and he flashes to being in bed with Sharon McAvoy before saying he’ll always come home to her. Mia flirts and asks him to call in sick. He has led to follow up. She loves that he’s responsible. He carries her to the bedroom. After sex, Mia recaps that he’s good for her. Rey believes she’s good for him too and makes life interesting.

They need each other and kiss. Later, Arturo Rosales arrives at Mia’s invitation. She informs him nothing happened with Rey and Sharon. He’s not surprised. Arturo learns Rey was fine with him having fixed the furnace. Mia then admits she can’t stop thinking about the two of them the other night. Arturo becomes agitated and wonders why is she doing this? He exclaims that it’s done and nothing like this will ever happen again. Arturo wants to move on.

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At the police station, Sharon McAvoy looks on, and Nick Newman arrives, as Rey Rosales tells a reporter that they’re building a case for a conviction against Victor Newman. Nick interjects they’re arranging for his father’s bail and will be looking for an apology from the GCPD. After, Nick tells Rey his dad did not kill J.T. Hellstrom. Talk turns to the arson. Nick feels the arsonist is framing his father.

Rey asks what changed his mind about Victor’s guilt. Later, Rey tells Sharon that Mia Rosales knows they were together in Kenosha, but not in the same motel room. He feels Mia finally has faith in him and reflects that he didn’t understand what he stood to lose. Sharon notes he’s feeling relieved about not pursuing other options. Rey won’t be the man his father was.

When Nick Newman returns home Phyllis Summers embraces him with concern and apologizes and adds that she knows he’s worried about Nikki Newman and what she needs, even if it’s Victor Newman. Nick tells her Nikki Newman left him with no doubt Victor was being framed. Phyllis wants to know what she said. Nick repeats his dad is innocent. Phyllis muses Nikki must have been convincing.

Nick snaps, “Because my mom is the one…” He stops. Then continues that his mom knows Victor the best. Phyllis says she’s with him. They embrace and she looks concerned.

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