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THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: Dire Consequences & Decisions Leave Adam and Nick in No-Win Situations
In a riveting episode of The Young and the Restless, two major stories played out with dire consequences for those involved. On Friday’s Y&R, it was showdown time for Sharon (Sharon Case) and Nick (Joshua Morrow) vs. Cameron Kirsten (Linden Ashby). Could they save their kidnapped daughter from the clutches of the ex-convict, and delusional Cameron?
Meanwhile, Sally (Courtney Hope) has gone into medical distress and with Nick unreachable as he is trying to save the life of his daughter and Sharon, it leaves Adam (Mark Grossman) to make a heartbreaking decision. Elena (Brytni Sarpy) lets him know that he has to decide and fast or Sally, or the baby she is carrying, will die! If you haven’t seen today’s Y&R and want to watch the episode don’t read any further.
Under the tunnel and in the sewage system of Genoa City, Cameron is making a bomb, while he reveals a bound and gagged Faith (Reylynn Caster) to a fire hydrant. He fills Faith in on his feelings for her mom, and then goes on to say that Sharon is a bitch when all he’s done is love her for all of these years. Cameron continues saying that he made his way back to Sharon, only to have the love of his life lead him on, and dismiss him like a piece of garbage.
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Nick and Sharon figure out where Cameron is, with the help of Chance (Conner Floyd). All of a sudden, Cameron is gone once Sharon shows up. It is then that Sharon comes upon her tied-up daughter and sets her free. Nick appears and Sharon hands Faith to him, only to have Cameron grab Sharon from behind with a knife to her throat. Nick fumes at Cameron to let Faith and Sharon go, but Cameron tells him, he has to choose which one to save … his daughter or Sharon? And… if he can’t choose they will both die, then he will kill them both.
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Sharon is able to get to the knife strapped to her leg while Cameron is expounding his vitriol at Nick, and slices him in the arm, and then Chance arrives with a gun pointed at Kirsten. Not wanting to live in fear any longer, Sharon stabs Cameron in the heart as he falls to the ground. Problem is … Kirsten strapped a bomb around Faith’s waist and he landed very close to the detonator. Is Cameron still alive to blow up Faith? Stay tuned on Monday.
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Back to the hospital room and an unconscious Sally, Adam tells Elena he doesn’t know how he can make this decision. He sits by Sally as Adam agonizes over this impossible decision, in tears, he tells Elena what decision he made, but we don’t see that on camera. Later, following surgery, Adam learns that Sally lost the baby. When Sally begins to come too, she asks Adam about the baby. Meanwhile, Adam is emotionally shook. How he is going to break the news to her? The episode featured excellent and raw performances from bothLinden Ashby and Mark Grossman.
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So, what did you think about Sally losing the baby? Sharon stabbing Cameron? Let us know in the comments section below, but first check out the final moments of today’s Y&R, and the preview for Monday’s episode.
Great performance from Mark Grossman these days. The actor brings a lot to the soap. I now hope that Adam will find solace in another woman: Elena? Audrey? Sally has been abusing him for months.
I agree on all counts, David. I’d like to see Adam with Elena as well. I like Sally but it’s hard to see these two ever recovering from this tragedy. Adam will always harbor great guilt over Delia so it’s got to cut him to his core when Sally tells him next week that he’s the reason why her daughter is dead. Nick would have made the same decision Adam did.
Harry,
Nick almost had to make that decision in the sewer when that pig said, Sharon or Faith?
I agree with you Harry.
She shouldn’t blame Adam because the baby was to young to stave and Adam did the right thing and it wasn’t his fault it was all on nick because Sally was worried about nick so why Adam is going threw that’s wrong let nick take his blame
David,
No, sorry not Elena. I’d rather see him and Chelsea back together with their son.
Yes, she has…
As if the original Sharon/Cameron story wasn’t bad enough for daytime soaps, writers did a followup which was just as horrific.. Then if that wasn’t enough, Sally had to lose the baby. Both stories at the same time. If anything I think the writers and ptb should go into therapy. As a relatively new viewer to Y&R I’m going to find better things to do with my time. Y&R isn’t young and restless anymore, if it ever was.
Favorite Soap, have watched it from the beginning !
rose,
I know you won’t like or agree with my view, but this “dark” stuff is what’s kept Y&R the good show it is today. If you read way down below the credits it says NOT FOR WIMPS. Just trying to inject a little levity here. Seriously though, it can be on the dark side with sensitive issues and just not for everyone I guess. Maybe you can just watch the SLs that aren’t so bothersome.
Violet…Thanks for your reply. But it seems there are other commenters who also don’t like this type of storyline, or as one put it “drama.” Add on other stories with “drama” like Phyllissssssss forever, and other less so….Diane/Jack, Victoria/Nate, another sad baby story all bunched together, I will probably take the summer off. And GH and B&B aren’t much better right now for more boring plus baby reasons. I’m in the mood for more happy , romantic and adventure.
That’s why I’m enjoying Diane and Jack’s do over romance. Without Ashley/Trevor foolishness tossed in whenever the four are in the same room. I wish the writers would let Diane and Jack have a mature, evolved romance without the extra. Victor and Nickie are no longer cheating on each other and have evolved as a loving older couple. If Diane is written as trying to fool Jack, I will finally get over my afternoon habit since college in 1983 and start exercising earlier.
I think it’s terrible for Adam. Don’t think it should have been written this way.
Rhonda,
I think it’s terrible and heartbreaking for both men. Adam feels so guilty and sad for having to make his decision and Nick will be devastated because he’ll feel he failed and let Sally down by not being there. I feel so bad for them but maybe it will bring them together as nothing has
I agree give Adam a break he’s my most favorite character and nothing ever goes right for him
I believe Adam will be given a lady later on but his heart is too broken now and he truly loves Sally. I believe the writers are going to change up and concentrate on the brothers coming together to run something that will give Newmsn a fight. Pit Vicky and Nste in their place. But hey they will always being brothers. Have difficulties. I believe Sally will leave fir a while.
Y&R seems to be harkening to their earlier greater days. Yes, this was dark but it was also an intensely written, character driven storylines. I loved that Sharon took charge and it was she, not Nicholas, and not Chance, who rescued Faith and herself. Sharon was her own hero. Adam having to choose the life of Sally over the baby’s was emotionally gut wrenching. There are spoiler scenes of Nicholas embracing his little brother which is good to see.Converesely, I’m sure that viper, Vicky, will use Adam’s vulnerability to strike while the iron’s hot. Anyway, it was good to get a break from the endless Phyllis-pretending-to-be-dead storyline. Again, these stories were evocative of Y&R’s glory days. Now they need to bring back the classical Y&R musical score to underscore and punctuate the drama. I’m not sure why they ever got rid of it in the first place.
If that plays out (Victoria kicking Adam while he’s down), that might be the last straw for Victor and his deranged princess. He’s already suspicious of Nate and Audra’s whisperings. I REALLY want Miss Vicky (wasn’t that Tiny Tim’s wife’s name?) to be brought down a few pegs. I’m half-expecting Nate to bring sexual harassment charges against her.
Soaphound,
Or Elena could sue her for alienation of affections, used to work years ago.
I also think it’s time for Miss Vicky to be brought down a notch!
Hi Harry…But do we want this kind of “dark” in our soap stories…knives, scissors, fists, women and children being abducted, threatened and attacked? And even guns on GH…Ava carries one in her purse, Dex? I don’t care how good the acting is. How many times have commenters mentioned they started watching soaps with their mothers and/or grandmothers. Is this what you want them to be exposed to? The real world news every day is beyond bad enough. Can’t see Adam with anyone but Sally. Who I like. They will have a long way back from the loss of the baby and Adam’s choice. And Certainly not another viper, Audrey. :))
A soap opera is about love,family and drama. This last month has had all of that and I’m glad they went a little dark. Keeps it interesting. Like back when I was first watching with my grandma’s. They try to make it as close to real life as possible. So, yes, there’s weapons and abducted characters. I’ve loved my stories for 45 years. I’m not stopping anytime soon because of some drama.
Tina,
I’m with you, I’ve been watching for over 60 years, with my kids, grandkids and great-grandkids. They weren’t traumatized that I saw but I did send them out of the room a lot. One of the worst was a GL episode of Roger trying to rape Holly. My granddaughter spent just about all day in another room. You just did what you had to do, God forbid you should turn the darn TV off.
rose,
That woman is one world class bitch! Can’t see a man wanting her but for only one thing, she’s worse than Vicki.
Rose, you mention watching soaps with our grandmothers. I know it’s become a cliche but I actually watched AMC with my grandmother while my mother worked. This was in the 70s when Rey( Tad Martin’s father) raped Ruth Martin(Tad’s adopted mother). There was also Billy Clyde Tuggell, who was his battered wife’s pimp. Soaps, especially the ones written by Agnes Nixon, have a tradition of zeroing in on a character’s Shakespearean tragic flaw. The soap genre was really dark but we viewers have acclimated to the temperate climate that has taken over. Y&R had a story from the 80s in which Ashley had an abortion because the father, Victor, was going back to his wife Nikki. Victor was enraged when he found out and Ashley was so guilt ridden and grief stricken she ended up in a mental asylum. I don’t think that storyline would play out in these divisive times we live in. Y&R has become Y&R lite and the recent stories mentioned in the article above seem to be evocative of the stories of yesterday. It’s not often we get to see well written character driven storylines anymore so it was nice to see.
Harry…I guess I got into soap opera “lite” when I started watching. I didn’t have a family member who got me started. But I was in my freshman year at Ohio State U, caught mono the kissing disease, had a very strict doctor when they still made house calls who put me on bed rest for at least a month. There was nothing to do except watch tv and that’s when I became a fan of GH. I must have just missed Luke, who I’ve never been a fan of, raping Laura or I may have changed the channel. And had many more fun years with Felicia/Frisco, Lucy, Anna/Robert, Q shenanigans, out-of-studio locations, etc. Like I said, a bigger diet of fun, romance, mysteries, adventures, combined with not so nice behaviour are more my cup of tea. Not what ran on Y&R recently. Like I said, too much of this kind of mindless, vicious stuff on real news which I think you also follow. Anyway, thank you for your background info. Keep well.
Harry
About what you said about the music. I’m old enough to remember when they played organ music, especially the introduction to each show. I remember the first time I heard Lara’s Theme but my very favorite was the start of ATWT, can still hear it, the original one. They did a second version years later but not the same up and down your spine sensation. I know, I’m crazy!
I’m so pissed off at the writers of this show they killed off Sally’s baby.
Why did the kill her baby im not watching the show for a little while
I totally agree, I was so upset the baby didn’t make it.poor Adam…..
Cameron revenge story really moved quickly. I would have liked some suspense over another month or so. It was tough to really remember and to care. I never cared for this baby story, another baby of dubious parentage between brothers?, but it and revenge story were well acted.
I can thankfully say that I’ve never known this to happen to anyone in real life but with all the movies and TV, I’ve also never seen a husband, etc. tell the Drs. to save the child and let the mother die. When Sally recovers a little, she should be grateful for Adam’s choice and we know Nick or anyone else would do the same.
I didn’t hear Adam make The decIs ion. Elena told him if he could not then the doctors in the OR would. That’s what I thought happened
I was surprised that Sally’s situation was so dire. I thought she would just have a miscarriage. I felt that the story line could not ring true for her to have the baby. Yvonne
I knew that Sally would not have that baby because Sally was nearing the final trimester of her pregnancy and she was still holed up in that cramped hotel
Room. The fact that they couldn’t be bothered to build a home set with a nursery for Sally told me that the there would be no baby for Sally.
I’m heart broken that Sally lost the baby. I really wanted her and the baby to live. Saron stabbing Cameron I think I would have done the same to save myself but not to lose my daughter so I feel that was a decision that she had to think fast on. Hope faith will survive.
I wanted Sally to have the baby and Adam to get back together and get married! Nick will always put Sharon first! Do a story right for once!!
I’m broken Hearted that Sally lost the baby… but know Sharon did what she needed to do. Cameron was an animal who needs to die. He has no good in him.
I’m furious that Sally lost the baby! When is she going to get a break? I’m also very upset that you have broken up Summer and Kyle, and even more furious that you’re hinting about a relationship with Kyle and Audra. This would be the worst pairing ever.
I don’t want Sally to leave but I want her and Adam to get back together and have another baby together
I was thinking this is Adam dream ( not real) I so wanted Adam to have a baby girl name Hope. I agree Adam need I new boo. I can see him with gold digger Audrey and building a company together. Also helping his son out he needs his father.
Adam is dreaming I hope
I am glad Sharon stabbed Cameron. I never thought they where going to let Sally have a baby so know surprise.
I think Sharon and nick are guilty of over acting. However Adam and sally both were excellent. But it’s rarely that choice has to be made. They always try to save not. Plus her baby was so premature it would have had not much chance of to Servive.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Jason Reconnects with Danny; Tristan Roberts Arrives in Port Charles, Lots of Nods to #16
General Hospital’s 16,000th episode was packed with little reminders through points in today’s script that the ABC daytime drama series has set another milestone and it paved the way for the return of fan favorite and newly nominated Daytime Emmy Lead Actor nominee Steve Burton (Jason Morgan). The 16,000th episode also introduced viewers to the new surgeon in Port Charles Dr. Tristan Roberts played by Dean Geyer.
Here are the key takeaways and what went down on the July 13 episode: Tristan and Jason are seated next to each other on a plane heading to Port Charles. Throughout the flight, a beaten up Jason has flashbacks to being thrown into, and being held captive in a cell and tortured. It appears Jason is suffering from some form of PTSD from what he was put through after being dragged out of Port Charles by the WSB months ago.
As the plane prepares to land, Tristan tells Jason there would be a car waiting for him once they land and to enjoy the rest of his life. Later, Tristan arrives at the nurses and doctors hub at GH and approaches Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst). He tells her his name and that he is the new surgeon on staff.
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A REUNION PLUS A HEAD NURSE DEFENDS SONNY
Meanwhile, at the end of the episode, Jason is outside the Quartermaine boathouse looking bewildered when he runs into Danny (Asher Antonyzyn), who is so thrilled to see his father, and the two hugs each other as tears are shed.
Elsewhere, Elizabeth tells Sonny (Maurice Benard) that he thinks its a great idea for him to get the 16th seat on the hospital board, but when it comes times to convince Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot) of that, things go awry when Tracy, Laura and Sonny try to work things out. After Tracy launches into Sonny about killing Alan and Monica’s son AJ, Sonny walks away dejected.
Next, Sonny runs into Elizabeth, where he informs her what happened with Tracy. So what’s a head nurse to do? Elizabeth marches into the conference room and reminds Tracy of all the different donations and ways Sonny has contributed to the hospital from the Stone Cates AIDS wing, to the Michael Corinthos Center for Pediatric Head Injuries as well as his constant support each year for the GH Nurses’ Ball.
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WSB WAR SCARS
Then, in one of the best parts for longtime fans of the series, Elizabeth talks about her legendary grandparents, Audrey and Steve Hardy and she tells Tracy they would have wanted Sonny to have a seat on the board for all the good that he has done for the hospital. After Elizabeth states Sonny’s case, things took a turn and Tracy and Sonny wound up shaking hands as Sonny is board member #16.
In the how great was it to see Anna (Finola Hughes) and Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) together scenes department, the pick-up of last Friday’s cliffhanger is played out as the two former lovers fill each other in on what has gone down in their lives in the last several months including Valentin admitting he had been living in Carly’s attic, and Anna realizing she was kidnapped by Cullum, Sidwell and Cassius Faison. During their conversation, Anna sees the hallucination of Peter August (Wes Ramsey) right while Valentin is standing there.
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Later Anna was on her way to saying goodbye to Valentin, when the two share an emotional hug. After Valentin made his exit, Peter reappeared and warned Anna to not let Valentin distract her because she has important work to do. Anna answers, “I know.”
So, what did you think of General Hospital’s 16,000 episode? What do you think is wrong with Jason? What is the important “work” that Anna has to do? Were you glad to see Sonny get a seat on the hospital board, or not so much. Weigh-in via the comment section. But first, check out the scenes on Jason and Tristan’s long flight to Port Charles.
This week on General Hospital begins with the ABC soap opera’s 16,000th episode which brings Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) back to Port Charles after being released by the WSB; all thanks to the deal made between Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) and Z (John Oliver).
On the same episode, the upshot of Anna (Finola Hughes) and Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) coming face to face, and seeing each other for the first time in months plays itself out, and it may not be how you think. Josslyn hopes sending Valentin to the side of Anna, will break up his burgeoning relationship with her mother, Carly Spencer (Laura Wright), but will it?
It appears Valentin has a warning for Anna. In the GH video preview for the episode, Anna is seen saying “How do you know that?” What does Valentin know, and will he be the person that will catch on that she is being haunted by the ghost of Peter August (Wes Ramsey)?
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In addition, look for the debut of Dean Geyer in his role of Dr. Tristan Roberts (named after the beloved late Tristan Rogers (Robert Scorpio), as he and Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) may have a tense exchange or two.
Then, in the aftermath of their argument, Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) asks Chase (Josh Swickard) “Did I push you towards Willow (Katelyn MacMullen)?” Is Chase going to admit his fixation with his ex-wife, or reassure his current wife that he is not interested in Willow? Stay tuned.
Finally, Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) is seen talking to someone saying that the idea of this person filling the 16th seat on the hospital board is a great idea. Who is she talking to?
Check out the official GH spoilers for the week of July 13-17 below.
MONDAY, JULY 13
Milestone 16000th episode! Jason returns to Port Charles. Anna receives a warning. Laura’s choice appalls Tracy. Britt makes an accusation. Carly is caught off-guard.
TUESDAY, JULY 14
Jason explains his actions. Kai becomes privy to shocking information. Jordan strikes out. Elizabeth stands her ground. Valentin is suspicious.
Anna seeks answers. Josslyn reveals a secret. Nina and Brennan plot their next move. Curtis voices his gratitude. Gio and Trina get big news.
THURSDAY, JULY 16
Emma and Gio discuss their future. Obrecht lashes out. Anna interrogates Britt. Isaiah interrupts Portia and Curtis. Cody delivers difficult news.
FRIDAY, JULY 17
Carly draws a boundary with Sonny. Valentin makes his feelings clear. Trina and Josslyn clear the air. Lulu cautions Ethan. Nina opens up to Brennan.
So, excited for Steve Burton’s return on tomorrow’s GH as Jason comes home? Are you rooting for Anna and Valentin to get back together, or are you hoping that Carly and Valentin continue their relationship, much to the chagrin of Josslyn? And, what should Brook Lynn do about her husband, Chase, who continually fights for Willow? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section, but first check out the preview teaser from GH for the Monday, July 13 episode below.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sidwell Offers Jordan a Way to Get Surgery On Her Face; Will She Cave and Comply with His Demands?
On General Hospital, Sidwell (Carlo Rota) and Jordan (Tanisha Harper) finally had it out at the PCPD. The scenes played out on the Thursday, July 9 episode of the ABC daytime drama series.
In story, Sidwell requested a meeting with Jordan. Angered, he wanted to know why she’d given the police the location of his safe house. After months of being undercover, Jordan finally admitted the truth!
Jordan reveals the entire time she was gaining his trust, she was working on the inside at SRE Worldwide, to find evidence against him and bring him down. Snidely, Jenz admitted he’d been suspicious initially of Jordan. However, she eventually won him over, and he saw the value in her being the pretty, public face of his criminal organization to throw everyone off.
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Trying to make a deal to save his own skin, Sidwell offers to pay for restorative plastic surgery for Jordan’s face, and at the same renowned German clinic that had treated Michael (Rory Gibson) for his severe burns.
Sidwell tells Jordan if she would go to Zurich and empty some bank accounts for him, he will help her jump ahead of the long waiting list to get into the clinic. Defiant and standing up to him, Jordan turns down his offer.
Next, Sidwell threatens her intently, that he’ll find a way to pay Jordan back by making her life miserable. He tells her she will suffer and regret turning him down.
Once she exits the PCPD interrogation room, Jordan takes a deep breath, but brings her hands to the scars on her face from the car crash that injured her.
Is Jordan actually contemplating Sidwell deal to get her into the German clinic? If so, will she be the person to set him free into the world with loads of cash from his overseas bank accounts? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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