Nick: Y&R Hot Plots October 12 to 16: Matt Clark Returns, Victor Traps Nick, Stays One Step Ahead of Victoria

The Young and the Restless' Billy and Sally are set to tie the knot this week, according to hot plots and spoilers provided to Soap Central by the show's publicity team. Also, during the week of October 12 to 16 2026, the real Matt Clark is going to return to Genoa City, while Victor exerts control over both Nick and Victoria.

The Matt (Clark) Came Back

The week begins with Nick (Joshua Morrow) and Sharon (Sharon Case) worrying about Matt Clark's (Roger Howarth) next move. The bad guy started to leave town, but a car accident prevented him from making a final getaway. Matt's once again taking a long look at himself and what his purpose in life is.

Later in the week, watch for Matt to return to Genoa City. Did the car accident alter his mind? Is Matt back to his old self? What danger might that mean for the Newmans?

On Tuesday, Sharon is going to receive an unexpected guest! Will that surprise visitor be Matt? Sharon is going to be forced to make a tough decision. Will that decision be related to Matt?

Fathers and Sons

Nick may be out of rehab, but he's far from getting a handle on his sobriety. The Newman heir got quite adept at lying like a rug when he was fibbing to his family and friends about being on pain pills.

Some days, he'd be acting perfectly lucid and logical; others, not so much. Victor (Eric Braeden) is keenly aware that his son is not going to get well on his own. Ironically, Nick should probably stop playing hero to everyone. Now, though, Victor is going to have to step up and be his son's hero!

This week, watch for Victor to hold Nick accountable for his actions. He's going to keep tabs on his son, which may mean employing the services of a private eye or summoning Det. Burrow (Matt Cohen) to the ranch to do his bidding.

Victoria, Victorious

Victoria (Amelia Heinle) has already had one nightmare fantasy in which her father, Victor, has shown up at her door, fully aware of her relationship with Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor). And he blasted her for her actions! Vicki was panic-stricken! And then, she woke up!

But what if Victor finds out for real that his daughter is literally in bed with Jack Abbott's (Peter Bergman) son?

This week, Vicki's going to keep her mother, Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott), in the dark about her activities. Recently, Vicki and Kyle switched to code names on their phones so no one would see one calling the other if prying eyes happened to be nearby when their phones rang.

Later in the week, watch for Victor to stay one step ahead of Victoria. Will she be able to outsmart her father? Few in life have been able to do that, but Victoria has inherited genes that just may give her the edge!

Is Matt ever going to leave the Newmans in peace? Is Victor going to have to infringe on Nick's privacy to save him? Will Vicki manage to keep her affair with Kyle a secret? Sound off in the comments section!