Phyllis Vows Not To Let Jack Fall Into Sally’s Trap, While Ashland’s Symptoms Get Worse

This is the Canadian Y&R day ahead recap from the Friday, July 2, 2021 episode, which airs in the USA Monday, July 5. In the previous episode, Stitch asked Abby on a date but she declined, and in this episode, everyone reads Billy and Lily’s trashy article and reacts.

At Chance Comm, Billy and Lily have put the Locke divorce article live. He wants to celebrate and pops the cork on champers. They discuss Locke flying in his doctor, which they were glad to write in. They’re happy about the scoop. Billy thinks Victoria will be taken aback by how often she’s mentioned. Lily thinks she comes off as caring and supportive. Billy learns that Locke’s doctor is an oncologist. She wants proof before they post it. Billy could ask Victoria. He wonders if she’s angling for a seat on the board at Lock Communications Group. He’s been skeptical of her feelings for him. he talks about Chance Comm taking over Locke Communications altogether, which he thinks will prove if Victoria is using him or not. He’ll talk to Jill about getting the cost for the business. Lily asks if he’s concerned since Victoria might be doing the same thing. He shrugs it off.

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In his office, Victor texts Adam to read the divorce article.

Crimson Lights, Sharon’s back and notices Sally’s engrossed in her phone. She’s reading the Locke divorce article. In another area, Connor sits with Adam. He wants to see his mama. Adam says the doctor will ensure they can visit soon. Connor pushes it and Sharon appears, glad to see him. He liked boarding school but missed his mom. She’s shocked to hear they’re moving to the ranch. Adam sends Connor for milk and Adam hopes the move won’t cause issues for her. He says he’ll offer her to live in the penthouse if she wants, but they’re over. Connor doesn’t know everything. They agree it’s terrible things went wrong for him and Chelsea. “Things can go wrong even for the strongest couples,” he says, looking at her. They’d then have the power to fend off an attack from Newman Media.

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At the Abbott mansion,  Jack and Kyle are angry when they read the Locke divorce article in the news. Tara watches them like she’s watching a tennis match. Tara says it seems to be true. Kyle doesn’t like that Harrison’s paternity was exploited. Tara says Victoria features a prominent role in the story. She hopes he can find happiness with her in the time he has…Jack asks what she means. She covers. If he’s sick, she hopes he can find happiness. Jack goes to work and Tara is more upset than she let on with Jack. Kyle asks, what can he do?

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In his suite, Ashland has to cancel the trip. He had a rough night and tells Victoria he’s had difficulty breathing and swallowing. She seems worried and asks what they can do to mitigate the symptoms. Their PR teams contact them to tell them the Chance Comm article is in. They read and she’s not happy with how much she’s in the article but that’s Billy’s way of twisting the knife, knowing they’re together. Locke asks if that’s what they are. She hopes so. Locke considers suing them to tie them up in litigation for years. He clutches at his chest a little, rubbing his heart. She asks if he’s okay. He’s been better. He calls her beautiful eyes a distraction. If he dies, he points out that she won’t get her merger. She says she still will. They’ll work together. She urges him to get treatment. He’s accepted his fate and wants to make every moment count. He takes her in a kiss and picks her up.

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At Grand Phoenix, Phyllis gets a video chat from Nick. He tells Phyllis that Summer’s apartment is “awesome” as is her office. “She keeps pushing the ‘this is great’ narrative,” but he can tell she’s hurting. He turns Phyllis on by using the few Italian words he’s used.

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At Crimson Lights, Sally tells Jack her first day in her new job is going well. She’s in JVC head to toe. He finds that she looks professional. She knows she’s the interim president so is more nervous than she looks. Jack thinks she’ll prove herself. Best of all, she came by it honestly. No schemes! She smiles and talks about taking the business to the next level. Phyllis arrives and sits with them. “What’s goin’ on?” Sally tells her about taking over for Summer at JVC and that Summer gave Lauren a recommendation. Phyllis doubts that. Jack takes her away and tells her to shut up. Sharon listens as Jack tells her to fix Phyllis a drink on him. Sharon suggests Phyllis shouldn’t go there with Sally but Phyllis won’t let Jack fall into Sally’s trap. Sharon questions her methods, not motives. Phyllis thanks her and runs to Jack when Sally leaves. She asks how the Abbott household is doing after the fallout from Billy’s article. They’re weathering the storm, he says. She asks him to dinner and breaks down crying. It’s hard with Summer gone and with Nick gone, she feels alone. There’s nobody in the world who cheers her up than him. “You win,” he says, but if she talks about Sally, she’s paying.

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Connor and Adam arrive at the ranch. The kid goes off to text his friends about living there while the grown-ups talk about Locke’s story. Adam wants to make sure facts are certain before they do anything. He goes and she screams into a pillow. Hedges arrives and they discuss how everyone will feel comfortable if they take things slow. She asks what kind of deal she can make to be evaluated now. He says there is none.

In the psych ward, Chelsea gets a visit from Adam. He says Connor’s home but Hedges won’t let him visit yet. She argues. He says they need to take it slow. She yells that she needs to see her son. Adam reveals they’re moving to the ranch. She’s upset that it’s a done deal but Adam calls it a fresh start. She thinks he wants her locked up forever. He hands over the penthouse and she snipes at him. When the doctor says she can visit him, he’ll prepare Connor. Chelsea doesn’t think it’s good enough but he says it has to be. He goes.

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Adam heads to the ranch. He got a  tip that Ash was supposed to fly to L.A. today and canceled last minute. Vic thinks they should write about it. Adam calls that ruthless. Victor laughs. “In business, you’ve got to be ruthless. I don’t give a damn how ill Ashland is. If he’s seriously ill, I’m sorry, but you and I need to use all the information to jump on it and get his company.

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