Young and Restless Recaps: The week of December 13, 1999 on Y&R

Cole asked for a permanent separation from Ashley. Victoria decided to pull the ads that featured her. Nikki resolved to decide between Victor and Brad by New Year's Eve. Olivia worried that her cancer had returned.

Monday, December 13, 1999

by Gladys

Jack sees an upset Ashley reading a letter from Cole. In the letter Cole wants theseparation to be permanent. Jack confides to John that he is worried Ashley will shutherself off from the rest of the world. Meanwhile, Ashley thinks of being a child playingwith dolls and realizes her hopes for a family are gone. Nick advises Paul that Victoriaunknowingly once did a centerfold layout for a men's magazine. Victoria explains thather father bought all the copies except a few. Another fan letter arrives and Nick opensit while wearing the gloves Paul left. With the letter is a collage of pictures of Victoria. Jilltalks to Billy about the dance and admits that she's impressed with his choice of a date.Jill tells Kay that she is glad Mackenzie is going to the dance. Mackenzie eavesdrops when Jillmentions that Billy is crazy about Brittany. Nikki announces to Brad that she will makeher choice by the New Year. A portrait of Victor is delivered to Nikki and she wonders ifthis is the sign she's been waiting for.

Tuesday, December 14, 1999

by Soap Central

Diane dines out with Michael and calls to leave a message for Brad. Hearing from Ryanabout the letters Victoria is receiving, Brad assures Victoria that if she needs help, hewill be there for her. Neil wishes Malcolm a happy life with Callie. Waiting to be releasedfrom the hospital, Olivia learns that her blood work results have come in and now herdoctor doesn't want her released. A frantic Nikki tells Ryan she needs to talk to Victoras soon as possible. Back at home Nikki tells Victor's picture that if she doesn't hearfrom him by New Years, it will be too late. Chris and Paul try to have a little romance inthe office but are interrupted three times while making love. Nina and Chris then meet totalk about Tomas and her book. Victoria asks Nick not to tell Nikki about the lettersbecause she has enough to worry about. Victoria calls Ross and Gary to kill the adswhile Nick gives Paul the latest fan letter to check.

Wednesday, December 15, 1999

by Audra McKenna

Nick arrives at home and is greeted by Sharon who is in a romantic mood. She urgeshim to relax and forget his troubles. Nina apologizes to Tomas for the way she reactedto his criticism earlier. He compliments her on her dedication to her work. Admitting thatshe's concerned about her son, Olivia talks Dr. Walker into letting her go home. Whenshe finally arrives, Nate is happy to see her and admits he was starting to worry. Triciasets up a dinner at the Colonnade Room where Tony had problems the last time. Tonyagain shows up in a leather jacket and is not allowed into the restaurant without a tie.Diane hears from Brad that Victor is gone and no one seems to know where he is. Nikkiasks Victoria who sent Victor's picture from the office to the ranch but Victoria doesn'tknow. Nikki complains about the situation and claims that she can read between thelines with her father. Victoria wonders why her father is doing this.

Thursday, December 16, 1999

by Dianna Burrows

Brad arrives at Diane's place and faces off against Diane who is angry that he didn't tellher about Victor's trip out of town. He assures her that Nikki has yet to make a decisionabout her relationship with Victor and asks if she's still interested in getting backtogether with Victor. Olivia resists when Neil asks her about Dr. Walker's concerns forher health. She finally confesses that her cancer could be recurring but makes himpromise not to tell anyone. As she worries about her son, Neil embraces her andcomforts her. Ryan comes to the rescue at the Colonnade Room and convinces Tony todon a tie in order to join him, Megan and Tricia for dinner. As they dine, Tricia does herbest to embarrass Tony but he successfully spoils her scheme. Later, alone with Tricia,Tony asks her what she's trying to do. Megan insists to Tony that she thinks Tricia isinnocent but adds that she would choose him if she had to make a decision betweenhim and her sister. Later, Ryan is very upset with Tricia and warns her if she ever pullsa stunt again, she'll will lose Megan. Tricia then calls her father for his help. Malcolm andCallie talk about having children after they get married. Callie thinks to herself that shehas to cut ties with Trey. Nina shows Tomas the revisions and he talks about how hardit is to patch up work.

Jack tells John that they control Jabot again

Friday, December 17, 1999

by Soap Central

Sharon surprises Tony with Christmas presents. He reveals what Tricia has been up toin trying to ruin his relationship with Megan. Tony asserts that he is convinced that Triciawas involved with Grace's "bra scheme." Tony decides to call Grace and afterwards,runs to confront Tricia. Raul advises Billy that their ride to the dance fell through. Billymanages to find a ride for him and Brittany. Brittany suggests that he hurt Raul'sfeelings. Later, Billy pleases Raul when he offers him and Mac a ride. Mac is confusedwhen Raul suggests that Brittany is a good influence on Billy. Victoria chats with Bradbut they're interrupted by Ramona who wants to see Ryan alone. Victoria demands toknow where her father is but Ryan arrives and Ramona asks them to leave. Ramonaopens Victor's safe and removes a few papers which surprises Ryan. Later, Victoriaargues with Ryan again about Victor. Jack offers Ashley a ticket for a holiday cruise butshe's not sure she's ready for a trip. Diane embraces Michael when he hands hercruise tickets. Michael leaves when Brad arrives and comments on how he doesn't trustMichael. Ramona overhears Diane tell Brad she won't tell anyone about his desire forNikki.