When The Young and the Restless shows the more tender side of the mighty Victor Newman, it often breaks out hearts, puts a lump in our throats, and makes us appreciate the over four decades plus of work from the iconic Eric Braeden, who this year is also nominated for the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series at the upcoming 53rd annual Daytime Emmys.

Now, on the Wednesday, August 26 episode of the CBS soap opera, Victor comes to visit his son Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) while he is recovering in rehab for his drug addiction. The scenes delivered poignant performances by Joshua Morrow and Braeden.

In the scene, Victor tells his son, “If I was too hard on you when you grew up, maybe I was. That’s on me.” Nick responds with shame, “You weren’t. Dad, you never would have let this happen to you.” Victor says, “Son, there but for the grace of God go I, and so many others I know. Don’t you feel this way. You didn’t want this.”

YOUR FATHER IS IN YOUR CORNER

Victor assures Nick,  “I know this is very, very difficult for you. I understand that. For all of us. I just want you to know that your father is in your corner. You will never do this alone. We’re in this together. Do you understand that? And together we’ll fight this.”

In addition, Victor tells Nick he is proud of him for not giving up and trying to battle his demons. Nick opens about about meeting Marie (Jade Harlow). Victor gathers they’re getting close. Nick admits he likes having her there in rehab with him.

Victor addresses his concern that Marie might drag Nick down since she is an addict herself. Nick understands, but says they’re all responsible for themselves and their actions.

At the end of their visit, Victor tells Nick, “If you need anything from any of us, let us know.” Victor then proceeds to get up and embrace his son before he leaves, which is hard for a father to walk away from his son knowing what a harrowing and difficult time Nick is going through. He tells Nick, “You’re my boy and you will overcome this and I’m proud of you.”

You can check out the key moments from the scenes between Nick and Victor below.

Then let us know, what did you think of the touching speech delivered by Eric Braeden as Victor to Nick? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.

The August 26 episode of General Hospital certainly gave off “murder mystery” vibes, as Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros) made a very public threat against Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna). With the recent report (although unconfirmed by GH itself) that Chris McKenna is set to exit the soap in the fall, and that Brennan will be killed-off, it appears that story is kicking into high gear.

In the key story point, Nina learns that Brennan threatened her daughter Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) via the tape recording Willow made of Jack’s conversation with her. When Nina goes to talk to Jack at the Metro Court Gardens, she leveled her threat saying, “You just get Willow what she needs, Brennan, or the only person who’s going to be destroyed is you!”

However, in that moment, Carly (Laura Wright) was on the scene and overheard Nina. In addition, GH Dr’s Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) Gannon and Tristan (Dean Geyer) Roberts, (who’s past or present with the WSB is still undefined enough to question if he has an axe to grind with Brennan) were at a table together and overheard the threat. Also having a meet-up at poolside were Jordan (Tanisha Harper) and Drew (Cameron Mathison). Certainly, Carly and Drew have no love lost for Nina and would like to see her knocked down several pegs!

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NINA PUT HER FOOT IN HER MOUTH

The entire set-up would seem to make Nina the prime suspect in a Brennan murder mystery, if it is found there is foul play involved. We already know someone is getting their drink spiked by week’s end at the Metro Court poolside; thanks to this week’s previously released ABC promo for the series.

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ALEXIS IS FIGHTING MAD

Meanwhile, at the end of the episode, Alexis Davis (Nancy Lee Grahn) has had enough with Willow. After Kai (Jens Austin Astrup) meets with the legal eagle at her house, and explains how Willow is threatening him with the fact that he was in Drew’s house the night he was shot along with Trina, Alexis is mortified.

Alexis cannot believe Willow is continuing to stoop to such lengths; given she knows Willow was the culprit in Drew’s shooting all along. Kai also believes that Willow tried to kill Drew a second time by pushing him in his wheelchair into the lake; unaware that it was actually Nina who tried to drown Drew.

Now, in the show’s final moments, an enraged Alexis shows up at Willow’s office. She reveals that she’d known since the trial that Willow shot Drew, and she was not going to stay silent any longer. Willow fired back that Alexis, because of her oath as her lawyer, she can’t do a thing about it. Next, Alexis said boldly, “Watch me, Congresswoman.”

So, do you agree that it now looks like it’s curtains for Brennan, a murder mystery will unfold, and Nina will take the fall? Or, do you think this is all a red-herring? What will Alexis do to Willow? How will she out the congresswoman with all of her lies and crimes? Weigh-in via the comment section below.

The mysterious Hudson (Troy Lennon Appel) is clearly in collusion with someone as witnessed on the Tuesday, August 24 episode of General Hospital.

Since Troy Lennon Appel made his debut on the soap on July 30, we already know he “appears” to be the true biological father of baby Phoebe, and is quite the bad dude after roughing up Ethan in Norway.

Now in Port Charles, claiming he is there for JJE (Jasper Jacks Enterprises) business, and with the edict to contact Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy) and let her know her father named her the CEO of his company while he is “sailing” abroad, he was initially met with resistance when Josslyn refused to accept the job.

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I’VE CHANGED MY MIND

However, after a recent turn of events, where Brennan (Chris McKenna) told Josslyn, the WSB has her next assignment, and it is to find out what’s going on with her father’s company, they demanded her to accept the CEO position. Now Josslyn is caught and has to back-petal after initially telling Hudson to bring her qualified candidates and she would pick one as her replacement.

In all-new episodes, while at the Quartermaine boathouse, Josslyn informed Hudson that she was now taking the CEO position. Josslyn cited that she realized she wanted to honor her father’s wishes and uphold his legacy.

Hudson is stunned and tries to dissuade her, and is quite suspicious over her sudden change of heart. Realizing no matter what he said Josslyn was not backing down, Hudson says he hadn’t been on board with Jax’s decision to give the company to Josslyn, but now he could see that maybe he’d  been wrong about her.

HUDSON HAS A PROBLEM

Josslyn says failing herself, or her father, isn’t an option and when she commits to something she goes all in. She tells Hudson that she would appreciate his support. Hudson says she has it, as she turns to walk away after dropping her bombshell decision on him.

Next, a very pissed off Hudson, picks up his phone and makes a call to someone and tells them that Josslyn took the job. He intimates that this is bad news and will screw up their plans. He tells the person on the other end that he is going to make her change her mind!

So, where is this leading? Who could Hudson be working with on the inside and who did he call? How do you see General Hospital weaving in Josslyn taking over JJE as their new WSB mystery story? Put your creative hats on and let us know your thoughts via the comment section. 

But first, check out the GH teaser below for today’s Wednesday, August 26 episode below, where Josslyn tells her mother, Carly to accept her decision of either taking the job at JJE or staying with the WSB!