The Young and the Restless Recap, March 2, 2026: Billy appeals to Sally to give their relationship another chance

On the Monday, March 2nd episode of The Young and the Restless, Claire admitted Kyle had been right about Holden, Audra considered letting go of her resentment toward Claire, and Nikki pondered whether Newman Enterprises was gone for good.

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Claire entered Society with a book. At the bar, Kyle gestured for her to join him, but he realized the book might be a sign that she didn’t want to talk to people. Claire explained that the book had been her dad’s, and she was hoping to read his words and remember that there were good people in the world. Kyle imagined things had been chaotic on the Newman front, and he hoped everything worked out for Nikki, Victoria, and Claire.

As Claire sipped red wine, Kyle observed that it didn’t look like a vesper. She scoffed at the idea of people picking only one drink for the rest of their lives. Kyle inquired about her trip to L.A., and Claire confided that it hadn’t gone as she’d hoped. Claire revealed that she’d asked a lot of questions, but all anyone knew was that the gallery owner whom Audra had robbed had vanished. Claire was convinced there was more to the story.

Kyle questioned why Claire needed to find out more when Audra hadn’t gone after her again. Claire thought that meant Audra was up to something. Kyle mentioned that Audra was working with Sally, so Audra was likely less interested in causing trouble for Claire. Claire reminded him that Audra had actively tried to hurt her by trying to seduce him, and she anticipated that Audra would go after him again in a heartbeat.

Kyle thought Audra would only pursue him because she hated losing, but he believed she missed Nate. He encouraged Claire to let losing Nate be punishment enough for Audra. Kyle noted that Claire was starting to make trips to L.A. with Holden a habit. Kyle admitted he was a little jealous, but he wanted her to be happy. He hoped he’d been wrong to worry about Holden. Claire replied that she didn’t think Kyle was wrong, after all.

Claire explained that Holden had been lying to her, and he always changed the subject when she pressed him for the truth. Claire surmised that the full story was truly awful and that it could change everything for him – and for her if she was there beside him. Claire acknowledged that Kyle might have been right about Holden all along.

At Crimson Lights, Audra wrapped up a call about the restructuring of Spectra-Charles Media as Holden approached. She surmised he hadn’t recaptured the magic with Claire in L.A. because he was back so soon. Holden cautioned that it was bad to joke about L.A. under the circumstances. Audra panicked that Claire had found out the rest of their story.

Holden stated that he had no reason to believe Claire had learned anything else. Audra assumed that Claire had only joined him in L.A. to dig up dirt on her, but Holden retorted that Claire wasn’t as obsessed with Audra as Audra was with her. Audra doubted Claire would have left Genoa City while her family was in crisis unless it had been about Audra.

Holden condemned Victor for not caring about anyone who didn’t share his last name. Audra sensed Holden knew something that she could use to distract Claire or shut her up entirely. Holden confirmed that Claire had done some digging, but he considered it a success that she hadn’t gotten what she’d been after. Audra remained sure that Claire wasn’t done with them yet.

Audra informed Holden about the formation of Spectra-Charles Media, and she didn’t want Claire interfering with her new position. Holden marveled that Audra had finally made it big, and he urged her to enjoy her new beginning and stop thinking about Claire. Audra recounted that the Holden she’d known in L.A. had never gone home with the same woman twice. She realized the player was gone, and the man she saw then had fallen for Claire.

Holden revealed that Claire was done with him because she knew he was holding out on her. He reasoned that it meant he no longer had to spend energy lying to her, and she wouldn’t have to dig into his past. Audra called Claire an idiot for not being willing to give Holden the benefit of the doubt, and she implored him to find someone else who would trust him. Holden was convinced that Claire had moved on from both of them, but Audra needed to know that Claire would leave her alone for good.

At the new Newman ranch, Victoria agreed to postpone her trip to Milan, but she pledged not to give up her plan. Nikki warned that Victor and Nick would never warm up to the idea of putting Summer in the middle of their war with Phyllis. Victoria worried that Nick was off his game, and there were times she looked into his eyes and didn’t entirely see her brother looking back.

Victoria was certain that Nick was still in a lot of pain. Nikki conceded that she and Victor thought Nick was struggling more than he was willing to admit. Victoria relayed Sharon’s concern that Nick was burning through his painkillers, and she worried that he was in no condition for a confrontation with Matt. Nikki was adamant that Nick let the police and Victor’s team handle it, but Victoria knew Nick wouldn’t just sit there and watch. Nikki bemoaned that the world was closing in on their family from all sides, and she wondered how to make it stop.

Victoria shared that Nate had asked what she’d do if they never got Newman Enterprises back, but she hadn’t allowed herself to consider defeat. Nikki admitted that she’d thought about it, and perhaps it was the end of an era. Victoria asserted that there was no reason to think they couldn’t get Newman back before Phyllis destroyed it. Nikki couldn’t imagine spending her final years with Victor rebuilding the company, and she thought maybe it was time they just enjoyed their blessings.

Nikki pictured Victoria and her siblings building their own legacies and not being under anyone’s shadow. Nikki clarified that she hadn’t given up, but she needed time. Victoria asserted that Newman wasn’t just a company but also a tribute to her father’s strength and commitment to their family. Victoria pledged not to stop fighting until they had everything back that belonged to them.

At home, Billy prepared his living room for a special evening. Sally arrived and remarked that his place looked nice. He recalled that she’d done something like that for him when they’d both lived there. She stressed that she was there to talk and say goodbye. Billy pleaded with her to give him and them a second chance, and he vowed to do whatever he could to win her back.

Billy reiterated that leaving Abbott Communications to go to Chancellor had been a business decision. Sally complained that they were having the same conversation, in which nothing changed. Billy swore that everything had changed when she’d walked away, and he hoped they could talk as two people who’d fallen in love and were trying to understand one another. He pledged to be as open and honest as they had been when they’d first gotten together.

Sally agreed to stay and talk, but only if there were no manipulations. Billy swore he wanted to win her back fair and square. He confessed that he’d had an agenda during their past conversations, and he’d stopped listening when she hadn’t heard what he’d wanted. She asked if he was listening then, and he assured her it was who he wanted to be from then on. Sally doubted the Champagne and snacks would make what she had to say any easier.

Sally recounted that her dad had been a dreamer who believed the next big thing was always around the corner, so he’d lose money and friendships or break the law when he felt his luck was turning. She continued that she’d get her hopes up, but his luck had never changed. Sally remembered her father being devastated every time he’d failed, getting angry and drinking himself into a stupor, and she’d picked him up off the ground when things had gone wrong. She acknowledged that Billy wasn’t her dad, but she saw many similarities. Sally sobbed that she couldn’t do it again.

Billy said he was sorry that Sally felt she’d gone through the same thing with him, and she’d deserved a better childhood. Billy theorized that perhaps her dad hadn’t had anyone to talk to or believe in him. Sally incredulously asked if he was saying it was her fault for not believing in her father. Billy insisted that it hadn’t been her job as a kid to bolster her father. Sally groused that Billy was making it about believing in and supporting him, but he wasn’t hearing her.

Sally divulged that her father would disappear without warning and return empty-handed, acting like he’d never left or broken her heart. Billy swore he’d never abandon his kids or Sally. Sally cried that he’d chosen Chancellor over her. Billy clarified that he’d chosen it with her, and he hated that she’d thought of it as a rejection. He declared that having Chancellor Industries didn’t mean half as much without her.

Billy argued that wanting Chancellor didn’t change how he felt about Sally, even if it was different from what she’d envisioned. Sally whimpered that they’d been building something together, and he countered that they could still build a life together. He reflected on the night in Nice when he’d signed Abbott Communications over to her, and she’d written “I love you” on his hand. He proclaimed that it had gone straight to his heart in indelible ink that had never faded, and he asked why it had faded for her.

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Billy took Sally’s hands in his and promised that everything could be great again. He imagined running their respective companies and being at home together at the end of the day. Billy continued that Chancellor was part of his destiny, but Sally was the other part of it. He asked if she could believe in them, too. Billy fetched a pen and wrote “I love you” on her hand, willing it to go straight to her heart, which was exactly where he wanted to be. They kissed.

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