Y&R Recap October 29: Nick Tells Sharon What He Really Did With Matt

On the Thursday, October 29, 2026, episode of The Young and the Restless, Victoria and Kyle made a decision, Sharon got some answers, and Adam paid a visit.

At the Pub

In the London cafe, Kyle pretended to be offended by Billy asking what he was doing there. He claimed he had to fly commercial to Paris, so he decided to make a stop in London to see a friend. Billy still seemed to think seeing Kyle in Paris was weird and kept asking more and more questions. Billy knew that Kyle was hiding something, but what?

Kyle grew increasingly agitated as he struggled to keep his cool. He did not like this game of 20 questions. Billy said he had a right to know anything about business because he was still a member of the Jabot board. A frustrated Cane got sick and tired of listening to the two men argue back and forth and told Billy it was time to go.

Before they left, Billy decided to keep the peace and toasted to Jill. He also couldn't help but show the men the latest photos of Ruby. Billy then brought up the fact that Victoria was in London. What are the odds? He didn't understand why Victoria didn't even seem happy to see him.

An uncomfortable Kyle left, but Billy and Cane stayed behind. Billy thought something seemed very off with Kyle and wondered if he was in London to sabotage the new Vibrante launch.

Victoria's Imagination

Victoria slept on the couch at the London apartment, but woke when Kyle walked in. She said she had been lonely without him and started to get frisky. When Kyle's pants were off, Billy walked in and Victoria panicked. She swore to Billy that things just happened. This wasn't planned and it was only physical.

Billy was sure that Victor would have a proverbial stroke (or maybe even a literal one) if he ever knew the truth. As everyone argued back and forth, Victoria woke and realized she was only having one heck of a bad dream.

Kyle was back at this point and told Victoria about his run-in with Cane and Billy. He realized they needed to go to Paris and couldn't take another risk cause Billy was already suspicious that something fishy was going on. Victoria agreed, so Paris it is.

Where Is Matt?

Phyllis also wanted answers | Image: JPI

Sharon corners Nick at Crimson Lights and demands to know where Matt is. She called the clinic and various hospitals and could not find him. She wants to know what really happened when Nick allegedly took Matt to a mental health clinic. Nick alarmed Sharon when he told her to stop asking questions because it was best if she didn't know the answer. She should just be happy that Matt was finally out of their lives.

Sharon didn't see it that way, so Nick had to remind Sharon of all the horrible things Matt had done to them. He had raped Sharon and tried murdering their loved ones. How could they even remotely care what happened to him? Sharon said that things were different now. She was no longer traumatized when she saw him. She wanted to help him.

Nick thought that Sharon was being ridiculous. He said he had managed to convince Matt that Sharon helping him was a bad idea. He swore that he had checked Matt into an out-of-state clinic and he had sworn he'd never contact them again. Sharon was wary of that explanation. Maybe Nick stuck Matt in some dungeon-like prison like Victor has done to people in the past.

Sharon was sick of all these men thinking she needed protection. Neither Nick nor Matt had the right to decide whether she should help him or not. She agreed to do it because she wanted to and it was her choice. Sharon reminded Nick that Matt was sobbing at her house. He truly wanted her help. Nick insisted Sharon just forget about Matt, but Sharon didn't think he was getting the help that he needed. She just wanted Nick to back off, respect her boundaries and know that she can take care of herself.

Just then, Phyllis walked in after hearing some of their conversation. She asked them why they were talking about Matt. Wait until she finds out that Matt really is missing again.

Adam Visits Sally and the Baby

Sally is happily rocking and talking to Ruby when she gets a surprise visitor. Adam is there, ostensibly to drop off a bootie that Sally had left at the Chancellor Park Cafe. Sally mentioned that the baby was very gassy, so Adam bragged about his baby-burping skills and gave it a try.

Adam does everything right, including sanitizing his hands and getting Ruby to sleep. He put her down and then sat with Sally to talk. Sally was impressed with Adam's baby moves. He certainly knew what he was doing with infants and wondered if he and Chelsea might one day have another baby. Adam didn't think so.

They made some small talk about family and the baby, noting how much the Abbotts had doted on Ruby. Sally finally decided to address the elephant in the room and asked why things seemed off between them ever since the birth. Adam didn't even understand it himself and wondered if they were haunted by the past.

Adam said that Ruby's birth also brought up the pain of losing her, but Sally wanted to think of the birth like a new beginning in more ways than one. Ruby was a new person. She was not Ava, but she was a way for them to move on. She also bonded them again because Adam delivered her. Adam said he was glad to be in Ruby's life.

Is Adam becoming too attached to Ruby? Who will catch Victoria and Kyle in Paris? Sound off in the comments.