The Young and the Restless Hot Plots, May 18 to 22: Patty schemes, Matt's tied up, Christine vs. Phyllis

The Young and the Restless is turning up the heat as May continues! Watch for the Newmans, Abbotts, Winteres, and other friends and foes see success, surprises, and setbacks! and setbacks!

The Young and the Restless rivalries heat up

Daniel, Christine, and Phyllis on The Young and the Restless | Image: JPI

Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) has a plan to use Matt (Roger Howarth) as a pawn in her attempt to get the Newmans to force Christine (Lauralee Bell) to drop her plans to prosecute Phyllis for various crimes related to the Artificial Intelligence program. Well, at least she did.

That plan goes up in smoke once Phyllis no longer has control over Matt! This week, watch for Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk) to show Matt around Genoa City. Patty may see aligning herself with Matt as the perfect opportunity to get some power and leverage herself.

Phyllis may not have Matt to use as a bargaining chip to rid herself of Christine (Lauralee Bell), but that doesn't mean Phyllis will be at the district attorney's mercy. Watch for Daniel (Michael Graziadei) to try to broker a truce between his mother and his stepmother. Daniel could be the one person who can get these two together. Also, this week, Sharon (Sharon Case) is going to give Phyllis some advice that she's not ready to hear.

The Newmans step up

Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) needs his family now more than ever | Image: CBS

Victor (Eric Braeden) is aware that Nick (Joshua Morrow) needs help. He's urged his son not to go ahead and kill Matt Clark, as Nick could end up behind bars! Watch for Victor to question his son's judgment. Victor's not the only Newman who is concerned about Nick. Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) and Victoria are, too. Perhaps the love from the Newman family will get Nick to stop buying drugs in Chancellor Park! Watch for Victor and Nikki to put aside their differences for Nick's sake, but Nikki is going to hold her ground, so if Victor wants her to acquiesce, he may have another thing coming!

Genoa City and beyond happenings

Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) and Holden Novak (Nathan Owens) may bond as siblings | Image: JPI, CBS

Mariah (Camryn Grimes) crossed a line when she kidnapped Dominic (Ethan Ray Clark), and now, she's trying to get help for her mental problems. Devon (Bryton James) has wanted Mariah to go to prison, not a hospital, as a result of her actions. This week, watch for Devon and Mariah to discuss forgiveness. If Devon can forgive Mariah, she may be able to fully believe she deserves to be have a happy life.

Watch for Lily (Christel Khalil) and Holden (Nathan Owens) to arrive in New York, where Malcolm (Shemar Moore) is being treated for his aplastic anemia. Will the two bond as half-siblings? Will Malcolm get the treatment he needs in order to survive?

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