Young and Restless Recaps: The week of June 9, 1997 on Y&R

Danny repaid Phyllis' loan to Tim. Sharon had a cold, so Grace agreed to spend the night at the ranch. As a plastered Nick returned home, Grace prepared to sleep in the nursery -- where Sharon had told Nick she would be.

Monday, June 9, 1997

by Laura

Dru and Neil discuss Malcolm and Liv probably being engaged. Neil visits Livto persuade her to accept Malcolm's proposal. Later, Malcolm proposes again,on bended knee at Liv's door. No 'yes' yet from Liv.

Victor just can't understand why Hope wants to move out. He threatens totell Jr. who his real father is. Then Jr. enters with a birthday card forhis daddy (Cliff). He is going to mail it to Kansas so that his friend cantake it to the cemetary. Jr. leaves. Hope confirms that they will wait totell Jr. Victor (in his black T-shirt and black pants BTW) asks Hope ifthere is anything going on with her and Kurt. Hope tries to get through histhick skull that her moving out isn't about Victor, it's about her life.Victor just doesn't get it.

Victoria visits Ryan at his new office. They discuss their lives. Victoriaanswers the phone while Ryan signs for a package. It's Tricia on the phone.She asks Ryan about her barrett. Did you find it? Yes, it's safe with me.Victoria now knows why Ryan's life is so complicated. Ryan tells her that hersex-crazed mind is working overtime. Ryan opens the package. It's an officewarming gift with an unsigned card. I'll bet it's from your 'complication'says Victoria. Jill visits Nina and they have anice chat about Nina and Ryan's get together yesterday. Nina is veryencouraged. Jill is happy her plan worked.

A girl named Charlotte visits Chris with a sexual harassment case. Chris ishot for the case. Charlotte leaves. Paul arrives. Chris tells him aboutCharlotte. Paul then calls to see about Michael Baldwin's parole. He gets acall back, yes, he is going to be parolled. Chris is upset, but gets somecomfort from the thought that his job is far away from GC........Meanwhile,Michael is still drawing his bird in the cage sketch talking to the prisonshrink. He still insists that it upsets him that his only job in Genoa City wherehe will cause Christine more stress. But then Michael wonders why he isworrying about it, he may not even get his parole. The doctor spills aboutthe granting of his parole.

Tuesday, June 10, 1997

by Laura

Olivia finally says yes. Nate is thrilled that 'Uncle' Malcolm will now be'Daddy' Malcolm. They share the news with Dru and Neil (who arrive from home*without* Lily. Strange.) Anyway, while there, Sid calls to tell Dru thatshe has a big gig coming up. More details later for her and Malcolm.Needless to say, it dampens the party spirit for Neil, who reminds Dru thatthey are in the baby-making mode.

Cassie has all kinds of questions for Grace about the person she wanted herto meet, Sharon and the ranch. Cassie goes for ice cream with the neighbor.Tony starts in on Grace about 'playing mommy'. Grace slaps him. Tonykisses her, she resists. He taunts her about wanting him and he kisses heragain. She kisses him back, jumps on him and they fall to thecouch........Meanwhile, Sharon is rehashing with Doris about her decision togive up the 'other' baby for adoption.

Victor grills Ashley about Hope and Kurt. Victor asks Ashley to visit theclinic for information. Ashley does. Kurt plans dinner with her in front ofHope. After Ashley leaves, Kurt wants to be sure that Hope doesn't have thewrong idea about his dinner plans with Ashley. Hope assures him that sheunderstands completely. Kurt walks around the desk and kisses Hope. I justneeded sustenance before my next patient. Hope is pleasantly surprised. Butguess who enters the clinic next? It's Victor. Kurt asks him to wait,telling Hope he'll handle this one. Victor's name isn't mentioned and ofcourse, he says nothing.

With Katherine's advice for an 'intimate party for two', Nikki beginsplanning a birthday celebration for Josh.........Meanwhile, Veronica, in thenut house (sorry guys, but they certainly are portraying these *patients*badly, IMO), sees the newspaper, notices the date, and says, it's yourbirthday Joshua, and also the day that we were married, five years ago today.

Wednesday, June 11, 1997

by Laura Wagner

Cole gives his opinions to Nikki on her dress choices for the birthdayevening with Joshua. Later, Nikki and Joshua have dinner by the pool, him ina tux, her in a skin tight gown. After dinner they skinny dip in thepool............Veronica looking at the picture of Joshua in the newspaper.She has a flashback....early in their marriage, Josh is a resident. Joshua,why can't we have a bigger apartment? Veronica, I'm never here, your almostalways alone, why would we need a bigger place? Besides, we can't affordit. Veronica wants to plan something special for his birthday. Josh saysI'll be at the hospital all day and on call tonite. Maybe you shouldn't havemarried a doctor. Well, you just married me for sex. Josh doesn't want toargue and leaves with Veronica calling behind, I love you, you'll never getrid of me, I love you......Back at the hospital, Veronica wonders how Joshuais celebrating tonite. She stabs at the photo with a pair of plastic safetyscissors. I'll find you Joshua, my husband, my doctor.

Victor wonders what Kurt's intentions are for Ashley. Kurt tells Victor itisn't any of his business, but I will tell you that we're having dinnertonite. Victor wonders how much encouragement Kurt has given Hope on thismoving plan of hers. Kurt says none. Kurt tells Victor that he doesn'tappreciate Victor and his questions. Victor is ready to give him the VictorNewman lecture when Kurt is buzzed by Hope about another patient. Victorleaves out the back door. Oh yes, BTW, Hope was never aware that Victor wasthere and he wanted it that way.

At dinner, Kurt tells Ashley he feels that they are even; he saved her lifeand she in essence saved his. He feels she is a good friend who helped himfind himself and he will always be grateful to her and respect her. (Well, Iguess we see now who Kurt really has *feelings* for, and it's not Ash.)Later, at home, Jack returns to find an unhappy Ashley. She isn't sayingmuch other than she needs to get some sleep and put things in perspective.

Nick at the coffee slop telling Grace he knows some really nice guys he couldset her up with. Nick is concerned about Grace's social life, or lackthereof. Grace, if I wasn't a married man.....Grace visits Sharon later andSharon is concerned also, about Grace and her life being a mom to Cassie. Ialso feel that our relationship has changed Grace, do you feel it to? NoSharon, I don't. Sharon goes to check Noah. Grace, looking at photos ofNick, Noah, Sharon...you really do have it all Sharon, I envy you.

Thursday, June 12, 1997

by Laura

Phyllis needs to get the $30,000 back to pay off Dr. Nervous (Tim). Shefigures that she can just go to the fire station and ask for it and they willgive it to her. "No bozo fireman is going to keep me from my money!" Shesees 'Jeff' the fireman (arson insp.). He tells her that he can't help her.You've got to talk to a judge because all Sasha's belonging are now in herestate. Phyllis just can't believe that she can't get what is hers andstorms out. Jeff later places a call to Paul (get's his machine) telling himhe has some very interesting information regarding SashaGreen.......Meanwhile, Paul is visiting pawn shops showing a photo ofPhyllis. He hits pay dirt when he comes across the guy who bought some of herstuff, including the engagement ring that she eventually got back. (Oh yes,the first scenes with Phyllis were of her telling Danny that she is sure thatshe is pregnant. Last night did it. He wants a pregnancy test. She says wedon't need it, I KNOW!)

Kurt tries to get one of the street kids interested in a program other thanthe 'gang'. Says he has a friend in legal aid who can help. The kid says Idon't know and leaves. Kurt remembers the jacket he wore to the fire, how heneeds to get it cleaned. He leaves it out so he will remember, but Hopevolunteers to drop it off for him. She feels something in the pocket (thefax) and puts it someplace safe (her desk drawer), before answering the phonefrom a frantic mother, who says her husband is bringing in her two childrenwho just ate rat poison in. They arrive and Kurt rushes them to the examroom.

Victor visits Nikki to whine about Hope. Nikki doesn't really have time forhim as her and Josh are leaving for a few days in the Big Apple. Victor justcan't believe that she won't make time for him and then goes to visit isother ex-wife (Ashley) to whine about Hope and "that Kurt Costner fellow."Ashley tells him that Kurt is indeed sincere with his feelings for Hope.But is sorry it isn't her. She asks Victor to hold her.

Nick is taking is last two final exams and then going out to celebrate withthe guys. Sharon realizes that she might be coming down with the flu andthat Noah probably has it too. Nick, just to be safe, I'll sleep with thebaby tonite. Sharon asks Grace to come over, maybe even spend the night, tohelp her. Grace gets Tony to stay with Cassie. He is reluctant saying Graceis just going because of Nick. He won't even be there Tony. Tony asks, didn'tlast night mean anything? Grace kisses him and says she'll see him tomorrow.

Friday, June 13, 1997

by Laura

Tricia and Megan rehash about Ryan. Tricia then calls Ryan...you need abreak, meet me at the coffee slop in half an hour. Ryan doesn't really wantto, but Tricia puts the pressure on and then asks about her barrette. Ryansays make it an hour then..... Meanwhile, Cole is visiting Nina asking her ifshe would like to come back to work for him. She is unsure and will have toget back to him. Ryan arrives while Cole is there. Cole explains to Ryanabout his visit. Ryan thinks Nina should talk to her therapist beforeaccepting. Cole thinks it's a good idea too. Nina enters, how about I fixdinner for all of us. Cole says no thanks, I gotta go. Nina tells Ryan thiswould be a perfect time for them to talk. He agrees. Nina runs to themarket. Ryan calls Tricia to tell her he can't make it. How about laterRyan? Sorry, don't know how long I'll be tied up. I'll call you some time.

Phyllis gets a call from Dr. Reid. I need my money now Phyllis. Phyllistells him he'll get it when she's got it. She realizes that she has only oneoption and she tells Danny that she needs money. She felt sorry for Sasha,who wanted to make a new life for herself, so she gave her $20,000; and Iborrowed it from Tim Reid. Danny is upset about being kept in the dark butgoes ahead and writes Phyllis a check for Tim for $20,000. He then goes tosee Chris and Paul who have been going over all the evidence that they haveso far on the Sasha/Phyllis thing. Jeff (arson insp.) has just left aftertelling them about his visit from Phyllis. Paul and Chris were speculatingon whether to tell Danny about what they know when Danny arrives.

Grace and Sharon talk about Tony. Grace insists on staying with the baby sothat Sharon can get some rest. Grace puts on this lacy short nightie andslips into the bed in the nursery.....meanwhile, Nick is boasting about howgreat it is to have a beautiful wife waiting for you every night in a warmbed. The guys are playing pool and drinking beer. The show ends with Gracehearing Nick arrive home as he is saying goodnight to his buddies.