The Young and the Restless RECAP Thursday, July 5: Billy Screws Up, Jack Pressures Dina

“The Young and the Restless” (YR) recap for Thursday, July 5, 2018 reveals that over at the Abbott place, Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) chats with Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) about what condition his mother is in.

Jack is Upset Ashley Isn’t Supporting Him

He wants her well rested for the trial. Kyle wonders if maybe there is a different way of going about things so that Dina Mergeron (Marla Adams) does not have to testify in court. Jack says they will have a rehearsal. Jack is upset that Ashley Abbott (Eileen Davidson) is not there to support him.

Neil Plans Nate A Welcome Party

Ashley Abbott arrives at Neil Winters (Kristoff St. John) place after she gets an urgent message from him about Newman Enterprises. They look online at the newest developments which says J.T. Hellstrom (Thad Luckinbill) has apparently fallen off the planet and Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) has made a miraculous recovery.

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It also says that Victor’s luck is looking better. Neil calls Victor to give him a heads up. The article makes it seem that Victor got rid of J.T. permanently and they are worried. Nate Hastings (Brooks Darnell) enters the room and catches up with Ashley. Ashley leaves.

Nate tries to talk Neil into cutting ties with Newman Enterprises he does not want him being caught in the middle and taking a hit. Neil remembers he had planned a party to welcome Nate back. Lily Ashby (Christel Khalil), Charlie Ashby (Noah Alexander), and Mattie Ashby (Lexie Stevenson) arrive.

Nate is shocked by how much the twins have grown. They all get caught up. Neil pulls Lily aside to find out what’s going on with Cane Ashby (Daniel Goddard). She fills him in about Jack Abbott is determined to prove he is a Chancellor that he has sued Jill Abbott (Jess Walton).

Hilary Gives Nate a Hard Time

Devon Hamilton (Bryton James) and Shauna Nelson (Camryn Hamm) show up. Nate and Devon catch up. Hilary Curtis (Mishael Morgan) arrives late and Devon goes to introduce her but Nate let’s him know they have already met.

Hilary makes a snarky remark about Nate being there on his paid vacation and Mattie snaps at her. Hilary continues with her snide remarks. Lily excuses herself to check on baby Sam. Hilary asks him for a professional opinion. She points out she is a first-time mom and she’s very worried.

She says her ankles are swollen and wants to know is that normal. Nate tells her it’s not for the first trimester but maybe she just has fat ankles. Hilary comes up with an idea for the show and so does Mattie. Mattie suggests that she have Nate on her show.

Hilary is not buying anything Nate is selling and Devon wonders why it is bothering her so much. Hilary continues to give Nate a hard time and calls him out. Neil fills Hilary in on Nate losing his girlfriend. She feels bad and leaves.

Billy Gambles His Yacht

At Summer Newman’s (Hunter King) place, she teases Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) about how he is passing the time while Phyllis Summers (Gina Tognoni) is away. She accidentally gives away what happens in the horror movie Billy is watching so he turns it off.

She suggests they go watch a new movie and he says he has plans. Billy tells Summer he is leaving and not to wait up. She is curious as to where he is going. She tells him that he does not have to cover his butt so she doesn’t get caught up in what he is doing.

She tells him if he don’t let her go she will just follow him and show up anyway. He admits he is going to gamble and says she can go but can not play. Billy and Summer arrive to the poker game.

Billy tells her that one of the ladies there is an old rival. The game gets started. After a while Billy goes all in. The other lady throws in the keys to her place and Billy throws in the keys to his brand new yacht. He loses.

Jack Prepares Dina for Court

Ashley Abbott arrives at the Abbott mansion and Kyle Abbott is happy to see her. Jack Abbott tells her that he was thinking she was not going to make it after Newman Enterprises latest scandal about Victor Newman making a federal agent disappear.

Dina Mergeron appears and is happy to see her “Jackie.” Kyle has filled her in on what they are doing. Jack tells Dina they are going to play a game and in the game they are going to ask her the same questions they would in court. Kyle points out that the game is so that she will be prepared.

They start asking questions. Dina does great. Kyle says she aced the home version. They are hopeful until Dina returns and does not know where she is at or who anyone is. She gets upset. Jack tells her they are done asking questions and will not do it anymore. And that’s a wrap. Don’t forget to check often with Soap Opera Spy for all your soap needs.

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