Young and the Restless Recap Tuesday, December 18: Guilty Reed Tells Charlie He Hit Nikki and She Is Critical

“Young and the Restless” (YR) spoilers for Tuesday, December 18, 2018, reveals that over at the Ashby house, Charlie Ashby (Noah Alexander) and Reed Hellstrom (Tristan Lake Leabu) argue about whether to tell Cane Ashby (Daniel Goddard) about what happened to the car. Reed doesn’t think it’s a good idea. Charlie declares that tonight sucks and is upset over the dent in the car.

Y&R Spoilers – Cane Smells Alcohol on Charlie’s Breath

Reed worries if whatever they hit was something alive. Later, Cane chats with Charlie, who tries to get away from him. Cane smells the beer on him and asks if he drank and drove. Charlie denies it. Cane lectures and asks if this is a regular thing and if it’s about Lily Ashby (Christel Khalil). Charlie admits what happened with Shauna Nelson (Camryn Hamm). Cane advises him to go to bed.

Young and The Restless – Nikki wheeled Into The ER

At the hospital, Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) is wheeled in unconscious. Nate Hastings (Brooks Darnell) arrives and finds out the hit-and-run patient is Nikki. He examines her and says, “Keep fighting, Nikki. Keep fighting.”

At Victoria Newman’s (Amelia Heinle) place, Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) realizes she’s concerned about her father’s disappearance. Victoria says it’s not like him to neglect Newman, but Billy thinks he’ll show up back in town with J.T. Hellstrom’s (Thad Luckinbill) killer’s head on a platter. Victoria grimaces. Reed Hellstrom arrives, and Victoria can tell something is bothering him.

https://twitter.com/YandR_CBS/status/1075043005307019266Y&R Billy Regrets His Bad Judgement

Reed rambles about a lame party and heads up to bed. Victoria talks about the turmoil Reed’s faced this year and wants to make some good memories before the year’s over and Billy vows to help. Talk turns to him pushing Phyllis Summers’ (Gina Tognoni) buttons tonight. Billy insists she’s his boss and that’s it. He assures Victoria he’s not gambling again. She compliments him on being a hero with the Jaboutiques idea.

Today on #YR, Victoria comforts Billy and trouble finds Charlie and Reed. WATCH FULL EPISODE: https://t.co/ZGIZDNJVDq pic.twitter.com/5VnP9tgs0K

— Young and Restless (@YandR_CBS) December 17, 2018

Billy regrets his bad judgment calls with Brash & Sassy. Victoria suddenly gets a shocking call. After she and Billy leave, Reed, in bed, gets a text from Charlie Ashby updating that Cane Ashby busted him for drinking. Reed doesn’t want to go check the road.

At home, Phyllis Summers and Nick Newman discuss the success of the Jabot party. Phyllis tells him he got sexier with ambition. They canoodle and she pours a toast. They remark on Billy Abbott and Victoria Newman showing up together and agree he feeds on attention. Nick wonders if it would bother Phyllis if they got back together.

Young and the Restless Nick Gets A Call About Nikki

Phyllis is happy and hopes Billy can grab the same thing even if it is with Nick’s sister. Nick worries Billy’s trying to send them a message. Phyllis reflects that no one will hurt Victoria again, and acknowledges having respect for her. They go to bed and make love. After, Nick gets a call about his mother and says, “I’m on my way.”

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Y&R Jack Heads To The Hospital

At the Abbott mansion, Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) has brought Kerry Johnson (Alice Hunter) home after the party to see how he fixed the tree. Kerry tells Jack it felt good being a part of something tonight. Jack wishes his dad could hear her say that, and Kerry makes an observation about the Abbotts being okay with the current CEO. She asks about the history with Jack, Phyllis Summers, and Billy Abbott. Jack explains and assures her he’s past it. Jack gets a message from Billy about Nikki Newman and they head to the hospital.

Nick Newman and Phyllis Summers arrive at the hospital, followed quickly by Victoria Newman and Billy Abbott, and Jack Abbott and Kerry Johnson. Nick becomes upset about Nikki Newman being left in the snow, and when a police officer appears, he hollers that he wants the person who did this in jail now! Jack calms him, and Nick leaves to try and reach Summer Newman (Hunter King) to see if she’s heard from Victor Newman (Eric Braeden). Phyllis updates Kerry that Jack and Nikki were married.

Today on #YR, Kerry learns about Jack’s past and Billy supports Victoria. WATCH FULL EPISODE: https://t.co/5pSYZQTxh5 pic.twitter.com/bcQyerukAX

— Young and Restless (@YandR_CBS) December 18, 2018

Kerry wonders how many wives he’s had. Jack reappears and Kerry heads home. Nick returns, unable to find Victor, and urges Phyllis to go. Billy reassures Victoria and leaves to relieve Hannah. Jack, Nick, and Victoria sit, and pace, for hours. Nick fumes that GCPD still has no idea who hit his mom. Jack heads home for a shower.

Young and The Restless Billy Tells Reed About Nikki

At Victoria Newman’s house, Billy Abbott updates Reed Hellstrom that his grandmother is in the hospital.

At the hospital, Nate Hastings reports to Nick Newman and Victoria Newman that Nikki Newman’s spleen was removed. He recommends they reach Victor Newman and reveals Nikki had a high alcohol content. Nate walks off, and Reed Hellstrom rushes up to his mom and uncle. He learns his grandmother was the victim of a hit-and-run in front of the Club.

At the Ashby house, Cane Ashby is happy Charlie Ashby didn’t drive and doesn’t want him to be like Reed Hellstrom. He exits, and Charlie takes a call from Reed, who says it was his grandma on the road last night then he reveals that she in the hospital and she might not make it.

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