Recaps
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: Nikki’s Words to Jack Seem Out of Line …. Unless, It’s Not Really Her!
Something is off with The Young and the Restless Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott), and this time it’s not because she went on a drunken bender. On Monday’s July 22nd episode of the top-rated CBS daytime drama, Nikki runs into Jack (Peter Bergman) and the two sit down for a chat at the GCAC.
During the conversation, Nikki told Jack she is worried that his conflict with his son, Kyle (Michael Mealor), could push him to start taking pills again, which seemed to plant a seed. Next, she went in on Diane (Susan Walters), that she’s been conning everyone and now that Kyle is ousted from Jabot, she got everything she wanted to run the company with Jack.
After Jack fumes and walks out on the conversation, Nikki follows him to his office and keeps going in on him . She claims she doesn’t want to cause friction between of the two of them. Jack asks why losing her son would be part of Diane’s grand scheme. He also puts Nikki on notice, that don’t you think he would know if he is being duped? Nikki says she only wants what’s best for him and walks out.

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So, what is really going on here? We know that Victor (Eric Braeden) has a plan to seek revenge on Jack. We know that he was going to use Jordan (Colleen Zenk) when it was convenient for him, since she is currently, and supposedly put away. We know that Adam (Mark Grossman) is temporarily taking over Nikki’s job at Newman Media, so she is currently away from the company.

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Could it be that Victor would stoop so low, as to have Jordan pretending to be Nikki in a prosthetic mask? And Jordan is the one needling Jack to get him to go over the edge to start taking pills thus his addiction will go full tilt? If that is not what’s going on here, then what is Nikki’s problem? She surely could not be working with Victor to bring Jack down?
Share your theories on Nikki’s strange behavior towards Jack via the comment section below.
Jordan as Nikki? Really? I may say this is not a compelling plot twist should it come to.pass. I like Colleen Zenk but find Jordan off putting. There was no suspense or build to her arrival or her plans to knock down the Newmans. Just came out of nowhere guns a-blazin’ That sliw build may have helped things. It’s difficult to reach back into all that history — and I watched then — when it had been so conveniently packed away.
I agree with you lakovos. Wasn’t Victor involved in making sure that Jordon was placed in a maximum security prison? I agree with what Nikki said about Diane. I think Dianes true colors are slowly going to start to resurface again. I also wonder if we are going to see yet another go around of Nick and Sharon?
I agree with both of you, sqf, and lakovos, I’ve NEVER trusted Diane before nor after her return. I know Kyle has been a real jerk, but you don’t fire your son from a family business that he’s more entitled to, than you are. As far as Nick and Sharon, everything I read says that this is more than just a possibility at this point. As far as the Nicki/Jordan fiasco, if that comes to fruition, that’s it for me until the nightmare is over. What’s Victor going to tell the prison authorities, I just want to take her out for a little while ,to play a joke on someone? The whole idea is ludicrous at best.
Jordan never really had a “final scene.” Are we to think (or hope) that there is more of Colleen Zenk to come? I say more.
If Y&R becomes a “prosthetic mask” soap, that is the end days of the genre for sure. Please don’t let this most ridiculous plot device ever see the light of day again.
It would be completely in character for Victor considering his past actions – paying Patty Williams to have plastic surgery and take Emily’s place? Finding Jack’s doppelganger and switching the two for months? It would certainly be in-keeping with his past actions.
But, if Victor wanted to use Jordan for the same purposes, why would he have her prance around as Nikki, and not one of Jack’s other exes, like Mari Jo Mason or Kelly Andrews? Sure, Kelly is supposed to be dead, but then again, so was Diane… and where is the real Nikki in all of this?
Jordan with a prosthetic Nikki mask? Oh hell to the no!
Nikki being Jordan is a desperate storyline. And both Melody and Colleen deserve more. I’m ready to say goodbye to Y and R after many decades.
I agree Margherita. These two fantastic soap vets deserve so much more. I am on the verge of throwing in the towel as well after forty years of loyalty viewing.
I was a THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS viewer from the very start when I gave it up a couple of years ago. It broke my heart not to make it to the 50th anniversary of the programme. I just could not stomach the ridiculous story lines any longer. Bill Bell created a wonderful programme with wonderful, memorable characters and stories which are long gone…X
You have to feel that Josh Griffith’s tenure is up. His writing is horrible, the show doesn’t move, it just sits there. The only storyline that peaked my interest is the one with Beth Maitland, and that apparently has been back burnered now that Eileen Davidson has left.
When Victor gets beyond the tolerable, I take a break from Y&R. To those proposing that Jordan might be playing Nikki kind of makes me feel ill. Can’t even laugh at it. I don’t have the background to recognize both real and program names, but long enough to know many. Jordan may in real life be a wonderful actor, but to perpetuate her role into more evil plays against why I enjoy Young and the Restless. I can take the pain or stupidity for only so long! Then move on!
What’s with Sharon? I happen to like Diane and Jack, but her slip into darkness worries me. Can any couple in a Soap stay happy?
My one question, if Victor gets away with this stupidity, where will Nicki be during all this, will he lock her up, and what about the difference in Nicki and Jordan’s voices?
As far as Sharon, she’s having trouble regulating her meds that she takes for Bipolar disease,causing her erratic behavior.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sidwell Surfaces; A Twist in Britt’s Condition

On the Thursday, June 18 episode of General Hospital, Jenz Sidwell (Carlo Rota) makes his shocking return right in Port Charles, after fleeing (thanks to Cassius) to supposedly parts unknown to escape capture for trying to kill Dr. Lucas Jones (Van Hansis).
How does he show up in town? First, Ezra (Daniel Cosgrove) gets a text from Jacinda (Paige Herschell) to meet in his hotel room. Ezra thinks the two are going to have a sexcapade so he puts champagne on ice for his favorite escort.
Suddenly, there is a knock at the door. Ezra’s excitement turns towards fear as instead of Jacinda, Sidwell is standing in front of him. Next, Sidwell blackmails Boyle telling him he has plenty of leverage he can use against him. Sidwell wants to use Ezra to help him takedown, Sonny (Maurice Benard), Lucas, Laura (Genie Francis) and Cullum.

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ARE SIDWELL’S DAYS NUMBERED?
Meanwhile, Sonny confides in his brother, Ric (Rick Hearst). He says he knows who killed Marco an he is going to use that intel to lure Sidwell out of hiding. Sonny also shares he is going to kill Sidwell, and handle this by himself. He gave the PCPD a chance, but they failed to nab Sidwell for good and lock him up.
Sonny also has been tracking the whereabouts of Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) and Rocco (Finn Carr) through Brick, and learned they took a flight to San Juan, Puerto Rico, and then boarded a fairy to take them somewhere off the island.

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BRITT’S ‘SYMPTOMS’ RETURN
Turns out, Britt and Rocco are hiding out in the British Virgin Islands. Britt set up Rocco with a burner phone and a VPN on her tablet, that is not traceable. Rocco reads on the tablet about Lucas’ shooting. Britt starts to have the shakes and passes out. When she comes to, Britt won’t let Rocco call a doctor, but he uses his phone to step on the balcony and call Charlotte (Bluesy Burke) and ask for help. Charlotte looks shocked to hear from her brother as Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) looks on!

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However, Joe (Jonathan Bennett) could be the one to put two and two together! While at General Hospital and after questioning Lucas about a syringe he found that was in someone’s possession. the toxicology report showed traces of saline solution, not actual medication. He asks Dr. Jones, why someone would inject themselves with saline? Lucas responds saline is harmless and would have no effect on someone.
So, does this mean that this entire time, Britt has been led to believe that the medication she was taking to treat her Huntington’s disease was placebo? Has Britt been lied to into believing she is dying? Is something else wrong with her instead?
Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below, and if you are ready for Sidwell to finally get his comeuppance from Sonny! But first, watch the scenes where Sidwell comes out of hiding and blackmails Ezra Boyle.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Dante and ‘Nathan’ Have It Out, Valentin and Carly Share Passionate Moments Which May Be Their Last
On the June 16 episode of General Hospital, the PCPD under acting police commissioner Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) is in a bit of mess and does not go unnoticed by ADA Turner (Nazneen Contractor).
First, there is the whole Chase (Josh Swickard) defending Willow Cain (Katelyn MacMullen) over Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot), who he arrested for allegedly tossing Willow in the waters next to the Quartermaine boathouse. Turner has had it with Chase’s good guy act and how he tampered with evidence in her case against Willow for shooting Drew.
Later, Dante and Justine question “Nathan” (Ryan Paevey) about Sidwell’s escape while in his custody. Turner is not buying his cover story that he was ambushed by Sidwell and his men. Once “Nathan” left the interrogation room, Turner went in on Dante about having “Nathan” on the force after seven years away, and Chase she views as a “dirty cop.”
However, Dante defends both of his officers, but Justine warned that “Nathan” and Chase’s behavior would reflect poorly on Dante as commissioner and she should really think about that. Later, Dante has a terse confrontation with “Nathan” on how he botched a prison transport and that he better watch his back as Justine is one step away from turning this over to Internal Affairs.
COP MADNESS
Next, “Nathan” apologizes for the way he handled the situation with Rocco and says he feels badly. But then in the twist, Dante said that he was grateful that “Nathan” had been there for his son in his time of need (referencing after Rocco shot Cullum and covered it up).
Then, there’s the newest police officer in the precinct, Joe Fitzpatrick (Jonathan Bennett). He may actually be on to “Nathan’s” double life when he questions him about a syringe found in Britt’s room at Bobbie’s. “Nathan” made up a story to counter Joe’s, that he was not aware that his sister was taking anything for her Huntington’s disease diagnosis. Joe called the forensic department lab wanting to know what drug was exactly in the syringe.

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BEFORE YOU GO
At Carly’s (Laura Wright), Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) tells her that he must travel to Geneva to speak to the head of the WSB, named Z. Valentin feels it’s the only way to save Josslyn if he informs Z about Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) being a double agent. Valentin shares with Carly that he has to stop Cullum from bringing his dangerous cold fusion device online. Carly is beside herself. She doesn’t want Valentin to sacrifice himself by turning himself into the organization who has made him a fugitive in the first place. Valentin stands firm that he must meet Z in person.
Knowing that revealing himself to the WSB meant he was likely going back to prison, Valentin asked Carly if she’d get in touch with his daughter, Charlotte so he could say good-bye to her. Next, Carly and Valentin make their way to the bedroom to make love, which may be for the very last time, if Valentin is caught and put back in Steinmauer Maximum Security Prison.

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CAUGHT BY CULLUM
At the same time while at Wydemere, Cullum is talking with one of his WSB operatives. Now, he is pondering if Valentin and Sidwell were working together all along. Next, Cullum entertains the idea of involving the FBI to locate Britt and Rocco. He says he plans to kill them both once he knows of their whereabouts. Cullum sees the only other threat to the completion of the cold fusion project to be Anna Devane.
Cullum wants to track the location of the unidentified person who called the private clinic in France trying to get in touch with Anna, while pretending to be Kevin Collins. When the agent came back with a report, he says it emanated from a cell tower near Shoreline Road. It’s in the that moment that a light bulb goes on for Cullum! Valentin is in Port Charles and hiding at Carly’s!
So, what do you think of the PCPD cops, Chase, Joe and “Nathan?” Who should Dante fire? Do you think Valentin will go the run?Are you digging Carly and Valentin’s relationship and want it to continue, especially with Finola Hughes on her way back as Anna next month on-screen? Weigh-in via the comment section, and in case you missed it, you can check out our latest interview with Dominic Zamprogna below from his appearance on the Michael Fairman Channel, where he talks the PCPD cops, Rocco on the run, and more.
Beyond the Gates
BEYOND THE GATES: A Tornado Hits Fairmont Crest Part 1: Eva and Martin on Seriously Injured List

On the Thursday, June 11 episode of Beyond the Gates the highly-anticipated tornado struck the Fairmont Crest Country Club while Martin Richardson was holding a fundraiser with the most prominent citizens of Genoa City and the D.C./Maryland area attending.
Martin tells the guest that weather reports indicate a tornado warning, and as he tells them to exit the ballroom to safety, the twister strikes sending everyone into peril,. Richardson and Dupree and Abbott family members are calling out for each other as chaos ensues.
Here is who got stuck with who: Dani and Bill are stuck in an elevator and begin to get hot and bothered after trying to escape. Hayley is stuck in a closet with Kyle Abbott and they makeout, and then to pass the time she puts on some tunes and they dance.

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THOSE IN NEED OF MEDICAL ATTENTION
Things are much more serious for Kat and Eva who winds up in a closet but a mental wall comes crashing down upon them. As Kat rails at her sister, Eva says she doesn’t feel well and begins to spit up blood. Kat is a wreck and is trying to deal with her sister’s plight, but they are trapped.
Leslie is helping Anita with her injured ankle, while Vernon goes to try to restore some power, get walkie-talkies and do what he can for everyone inside Fairmont Crest. Nicole and Smitty hear a noise and realize Andre is buried under the rubble in the ballroom. As it turns Andre’s leg was injured when a piece of metal got stuck in it. Ted gets Andre stitched up and tells him to stay put.
The Genoa City contingent can’t locate Victor Newman or Kyle Abbott, as Jack and Diane try to help others. Meanwhile, suddenly yells out that someone is under the tree. Smitty and Nicole gasps as its Martin! He is not moving in and needs medical attention. Smitty fighting back tears asks Martin to squeeze his hand if he can hear him. But there is no response.
Abby Newman worried for the whereabouts of her father, walks away just as chandelier begins to fall from the ceiling, Diane screams out to Abby to watch out. We fade to black.
Beyond the Gates delivered as they had promised, a riveting episode and one of the best soap opera tornadoes harkening back to the days of All My Children. But what did you think of part one? Martin and Eva as the two characters currently most in trouble? What about Dani and Bill getting hot and heavy and Hayley kissin on Kyle? What was your favorite part of part 1? Let us know via the comment section below.
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