Y&R Recap November 12: Jack Confronted Adam, Sharon Brought Her Fears to Nikki

On the Thursday, November 12, 2026, episode of The Young and the Restless, everyone worried about Adam and Nick, to varying results.

Sharon's Worries

Sharon and Nikki worried about Nick | Image: CBS

Nikki was furious when Sharon barged right into the house, despite Nikki trying to slam the door on her. Sharon demanded to talk more about the drugs Nick had been carrying around. She showed Nikki the baggie, and her former mother-in-law did a double take. Nikki seemed shocked when Sharon told her that Nick had been keeping fentanyl in his pocket as a test for himself.

As an addict, Nikki knew that was a very bad idea, especially at this stage. Sharon was concerned that Nick was about to lose it again and wondered if it had anything to do with Matt Clarke. Nick had taken him to rehab, or at least Sharon thought he had, but now he was nowhere to be found and Nick was being tight-lipped.

Nikki was sure Nick was just back in protective mode. Why does Sharon even care about what happened to Matt of all people? Sharon was just scared that Nick had done something he couldn't take back. Nick had hinted that he had done something, but she didn't believe he had actually killed Matt. Nikki would not care if Nick had committed murder.

"The man...the boy who I fell in love with many years ago would never do that. Nicholas has done something to Matt, but it isn't that," Sharon asserted.

Sharon needed Nick to come clean with whatever he was hiding soon or he could start using again. Sharon hoped Nikki would talk to him, so Nikki promised to try. She just couldn't promise a result.

Phyllis Wants Answers

Sharon sees Nick and Phyllis in an embrace | Image: CBS

A curious Phyllis couldn't wait to learn which cosmetics lady gets to rent out the jazz lounge on Valentine's Day, so she left a message with Daniel. When Nick walked past her, he tried to avoid his ex, but Phyllis saw him and started making demands. What did he do with Matt?

"I'm not letting it go because you're not telling me. You keep on avoiding the conversation," Phyllis accused. "I care about what happened. I care about you. And you keep on lying. That's all you've been doing to every single person in this town since Matt disappeared."

Nick did not want to answer that question, but Phyllis wasn't about to give up. A suspicious Nick wondered if Sharon had put her up to this third degree. Phyllis was concerned with Nick's attitude. Why is he acting like this? And why would he think Sharon had something to do with this?

As Phyllis accused Nick of hiding something, Nick started reminding Phyllis of all the awful things Matt had done in his life, but Phyllis didn't want to hear it. Phyllis said that Nick was acting just like Victor, wanting to be in control of everything. Phyllis said she was more worried about Nick than she was about Matt.

Phyllis grew serious. She had seen Nick at his worst, but now she barely recognized him. She knew he was lying and reminded Nick that she loved him and wanted to know he would be okay.

"You've been in such a dark place. I haven't been able to pull you out of it. Nobody has. You are walking around with some dark pain, some trauma, and nobody can get to you," Phyllis said.

Nick assured Phyllis she had nothing to worry about, but he still refused to tell her where Matt was. Nick and Phyllis then hugged. That's when Sharon walked in. She stared for a moment before walking away.

The Trouble With Adam

Adam couldn't stop looking at the pic of Billy and the lawyer at Crimson Lights. He showed it to Chelsea and said that he knew Billy had to be up to something. Chelsea didn't seem to care and was sure Adam was just being paranoid. Whatever he was doing likely had nothing to do with them. Adam was worried that Billy would hurt people, but Chelsea knew this was all about Sally.

They didn't get a chance to argue much about it because Jack showed up. After Chelsea left, Jack told Adam that Victor had visited him and was worried. Adam snickered that Victor was worrying for nothing. He wasn't stalking Sally's baby. Adam was clearly agitated by Jack's words, but insisted that everyone was losing it over nothing.

Jack wasn't about to give up and got Adam to admit that he felt attached to Ruby, even if he didn't want to. She reminded him of Ava and he had brought her into the world. Adam wondered what Ava would be like now had she lived. He sees Billy and Sally with Ruby and he imagines life with Ava and Sally.

"It's hard not to imagine the life we may have had if Ava had lived," Adam said. Jack asked if that included Sally.

Still, Adam said he was happy with Chelsea and he would deal with his complicated feelings on his own. Adam then changed the subject and showed Jack the photo of Billy with the litigator. Jack was immediately alarmed because he knew his brother was up to something.

Audra Visits Sally

Billy and Sally couldn't get any time alone | Image: CBS

Billy set up a feast of takeout Society food for Sally, telling her that she and Ruby were the only people on his mind. Sally didn't believe that for a second. Billy tried to prove it by asking Sally to come to bed, but they never got that chance. Audra showed up to interrupt the moment.

When the ladies went to check on the baby, Billy called his lawyer to make sure everything was good to go with the paperwork. Billy then had to quickly leave, so the ladies were able to chat alone. Audra brought up Adam and suggested that Sally keep him at arm's length. When Billy returned and Audra left, Sally managed to convince Billy to go on a honeymoon.

Chelsea's Worries

Chelsea grew amorous with Adam | Image: CBS

After Chelsea left Jack and Adam to talk, she met with Victor at the GCAC and voiced her concerns about Adam. Chelsea was worried that Adam was questioning himself and his choices. Victor told Chelsea to do what she had to in order to get Adam back on the right track.

So, Chelsea did just that when she got home. She began kissing Adam immediately and pulled him onto the couch for sex.