Young and Restless Recaps: The week of September 1, 1997 on Y&R

Victor and Diane announced their marriage at their big party. Danny testified regarding Phyllis' lack of character and morals. Jill tried to talk sense to Ryan after she found out he had walked out on his family.

Monday, September 1, 1997

by Erin Goldsby

Due to CBS's coverage of the U.S Open tennis tournament, The Young and The Restless did not air today.

Tuesday, September 2, 1997

by Erin Goldsby

Danny is ready to lose it completely. There's a few hours to go beforecourt starts and he still hasn't heard from Phyllis. Joani comes over, butswears she hasn't heard anything either. Danny calls Kevin's office anddemands some answers. Kevin is busy so Michael answers the phone but won'tgive him any information. Danny tells him that he's coming over to see himpersonally so he can "settle a score."

Nikki is pleased to see that Miguel and Ellie have made Nicholas' favoritebreakfast. She calls Nick and Sharon and interrupts them in bed to invitethem up for a celebratory breakfast. Cole comes up and he, Nikki and Joshfinally comment on how Victoria is in New York on business and missedNick's graduation ceremony the night before. Nick, Sharon and Noah arriveand they celebrate his grad with breakfast, then take pictures of him inhis robe and cap.

Chris surprises Paul with breakfast in bed. They're snuggling up just finewhen suddenly interrupted by the telephone. It's Michael, advising Christhat Danny is on his way over and she should come to, to protect herclient. Chris agrees and quickly gets dressed and slicks her hair back.Paul is livid, but she tells him that she must go anyhow.

Jill drops by Nina's to see how she's doing, and it's obvious she's notdoing well. Nina admits that she lied to her the other day about sleepingwith Ryan and that she only said it because Tricia was listening in. Jilltells her that she's really screwed things up now that Ryan moved out. "Ifyou want me to cover for you, you have to tell me!" Jill lectures, "I can'tread your mind you know!"

Megan and Jeremy try to get Tricia to go out for breakfast with them butshe's not interested. Keith overhears and whips up her favorite pancakesas a treat. He tells her that he's given her some space to get over Ryanbut now it's time to move on. Tricia tells him that she agrees, and saysshe knows it's for the best that Ryan and Nina have worked things out.

Chris arrives at Michael's office and finds Danny blowing a fuse. Shereminds him again that he's making himself look really bad and since courtis just a few hours away it would be better if he left right now. Dannyknows that she's right but carelessly throws around some threats and grabsMichael's collar a few times before leaving. Christine gives Michael hernastiest look before following Danny out. Back at his apartment, she callsPaul and tells him that things are getting really messy and Danny needs herright now so she doesn't know when she'll be home. Paul tells her heunderstands.

Wednesday, September 3, 1997

by Erin Goldsby

Nikki and Josh receive their invitation from Victor telling of his"surprise celebration" at the Private Dining Room. After some minorgriping, Nikki tells Josh that she can't wait to attend as they are goingto make quite the entrance.

Ashley is reading her invitation when Jack comes into the lab. He reads ittoo and admits he wasn't invited. However, he claims that he'll attendregardless. They get talking and Jack realizes that Ashley and Cole havestruck up quite the friendship. He seems a little worried about it, butleaves as she's waiting for Cole. Cole arrives and she shows him how to doa fragrance test with some new perfumes she's working on. Cole'senthralled, especially when she dabs some behind her ear for him to smell.They talk about Victoria's constant absence and how she and Vicki used tobe close, but not anymore. They both agree that their new friendship wasmeant to be.

Christine tries to calm down Danny but he doesn't want to listen. Pauldrops by and repeats what Chris has been saying. For some reason, he getsthrough to Danny no problem. Chris and Danny go to the courtroom and waitfor the hearing to start. Phyllis arrives late, and the judge demands toknow where she has "Mr. Romalotti's son."

Keith and Megan discuss the probabilities of Tricia overcoming her brokenheart. To their surprise, they spy Tricia and Alec kissing in the foyer.Keith manages a moment alone with Alec and gives him a good pep talk.

Jill goes to Ryan's office and admits that she knows about him leavingNina. She wonders if he'll go running to Tricia now. Ryan plays the victimand they argue. Later, Jill goes home and tells Keith about the McNeilsplit.

Victor carries his new bride over the threshold and gives her a tour of hernew home. Diane seems to like the apartment very much, and Victor ishonored that such a great architect would like the layout. He tells herabout a dinner he's planning, but doesn't let on the surprise is forher.

Thursday, September 4, 1997Erin Goldsby

Friday, September 5, 1997

by Erin Goldsby

Victor comes home and Diane dotes all over him. They chit chat about thedinner party he has planned with some "old fogies" and they arrange to meetlater at the Private Dining Room.

Jack stops by the ranch, assuming that Nikki would never go to Victor'sparty. To his surprise she admits that she plans to go. They discuss Diane,and Nikki lends Jack a supportive ear.

The courtroom leaps into action as the judge demands to know what Phyllishas done with Daniel. She simply explains that he's at the apartment withJoani. Christine dramatically sends Danny to the stand and gets him to tellhow Phyllis lied since day one about Daniel's paternity, and how he foundout about it. However, upon cross-examination from Kevin, the judge learnsthat Danny has no proof that Phyllis was actually the one to switch theblood. A technician from the lab also testifies on Danny's side, explainingthe three tests he ran and how he discovered the discrepancy. Throughoutall of the testimonies, Michael takes notes and advises Kevin on what tosay. The hearing continues into the evening as Phyllis takes the stand andis sworn in.

Keith is outraged when Jill breaks the news that Ryan left Nina. He freaksout, swearing that he will go to any lengths to keep him away from Tricia.Jill points out that threatening them will only send them together sooner,but Keith doesn't care. He tells her she's dead wrong if she thinks that hewon't interfere and says that although they're running late for Victor'sparty he'll be paying Ryan a visit.

At the Private Dining Room, Victor arrives first and ensures that all isright. The guests arrive -- Cole, Ashley, Dru, Neil, Olivia, Grace, Tony,Sharon, Nick, John, Nikki and Josh (yes, Nikki made her grand entrance).Most of them wonder what's going on as the one's who know keep their mouthshut. They all watch as Diane arrives and greets Victor. She's amazed whenshe sees the guests, and realizes the surprise that Victor has planned forher. As Victor takes her around the room and introduces her to everyone,you can't help but notice that almost every single guest there complimentsher on how wonderful she looks in the dress that Victor selected for her.When they approach John and Ashley, however, they get a cool reception.Outside the door, Jack arrives and listens in as Victor makes his grandannouncement. As he introduces Diane as his wife, the camera turns to slowmotion to catch everyone's stunned response.

Ryan is putting on his tux jacket in a hurry to leave his office when Keithwalks in. Although Ryan says he has bad timing, Keith insists that he canspare a few minutes.

Friday, September 5, 1997

Due to CBS's coverage of the U.S Open tennis tournament, The Young and The Restless did not air today.