Jack Confesses He’s Been Lying For Years About Keemo, and Then Goes to Victor For Advice

In this episode of CBS’ The Young and the Restless, Jack makes a big admission that shocks Traci and Phyllis, while Chance thanks Devon for saving their son, and Jack asks Victor for advice. In the previous episode, Dominic had the procedure and Phyllis made a decision and decided to stay in Genoa City.

(The Canadian Y&R day ahead recap for Monday, February 21, 2021 episode airs in the USA Tuesday, February 22. Recaps live by 5:45 PM EST daily.)

At Grand Phoenix, Phyllis and Jack wonder why his father-in-law would be sending him messages to get him to come to Los Angeles. Jack says that Hwang Nguyen is dead. It’s not possible. Keemo emailed him last that he was going to change his surname to Nguyen in honor of his mother’s family. Jack supported it because it was important to his son. Phyllis wonders if this is Keemo reaching out.

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Jack doubts it. They’re on good terms. Phyllis suggests they call his son. Jack says he keeps losing his phone and he can never get in touch with him. Traci appears, after her massage and questions what they’re talking about.

Jack tries not to get into it so Phyllis fills Traci in all about the cryptic messages that are being sent. They believe it’s about Keemo. Traci is surprised they haven’t spoken with him. Jack says he hasn’t. Phyllis says she offered to get his number.

She could have it in a flash. Jack raises his voice and tells them that Keemo isn’t reaching out to him. He hasn’t talked with him in years. “He’s cut me completely out of his life,” he admits. Traci is shocked. He told her that he had just spoken with him and that he was happy and healthy.

Jack says he lied. Traci asks what happened. Jack admits Keemo told him he neither needed nor wanted him in his life. Jack tried to talk to him but he outright said he was done, and to stop trying to have a relationship with him.

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Traci’s sorry. Jack is sorry. He feels ashamed. Saying the words, “My son wants nothing to do with me causes more pain that I can imagine.” Phyllis and Traci comfort him. Jack found it easier to lie than tell the world he essentially lost his son. Traci thinks it might be Keemo contacting him.

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Phyllis thinks he might be ashamed of how he reacted. Jack appreciates what they’re trying to do but doesn’t want to reopen this wound. He takes off, upset. Traci and Phyllis feel terrible about what happened and Traci says everyone tried to make Keemo feel welcomed. Maybe he didn’t want to be part of the family. Traci says he was wary of them at first. Phyllis could see how intimidating it was.

Traci says he worked at Jabot for a while and seemed to accept them. When Luan died, he needed space and distanced himself from them. Phyllis says if this is a prank, she’ll find them, hunt them down and make them miserable. Traci doesn’t doubt that.

This must be bringing up gut wrenching memories of losing Luan. She thought she was the most significant love of his life. Phyllis admits she doesn’t know much about her. Traci thinks it was too painful. She explains how they met and reunited and tragically, Luan died of a tragic illness.

Traci wonders what’s going through Keemo’s mind. Phyllis calls her lovely. She only cares about Jack who lost two people. A lesser man would have cracked. They call Jack a rock. Phyllis will do some digging. She doesn’t think Traci knows but she has things at her disposal. Traci laughs. She understands but maybe Jack doesn’t want to know who is sending the texts.

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At the Chancellor estate, Amanda tells the others how worried she is. How do they all keep so calm? Chance says he’s in a state inside. Amanda tells them this won’t be the last thing they get to share together with Dominic’s life. She knows there will be birthdays and other events.

She knows their bond will grow. She’s proud of them for coming together for the sake of their son. She’s overcome as she tells them she’s proud to know them. Abby thanks her. “That was beautiful.” Amanda offers to order takeout on her. Abby orders some food and extra fortune cookies. Amanda questions her. Devon says if Abby doesn’t like the first fortune, she’ll open another.

Abby asks if they can stop talking about the medical procedure for a while so Amanda tells them about her and Imani’s new job at Chancellor Industries. Chance welcomes her to the family. She asks if he’s considered working there but corroborate live isn’t for him. The food arrives later and Devon tells Abby and Chance about the podcasts that Billy and Lily are working on with him.

They think Katherine would have been proud. Amanda wishes that she would have known her. The baby cries and Devon and Abby rush upstairs while Chance sits with Amanda and doesn’t make a move to go after them.

Amanda tells him that Devon isn’t trying to usurp his role as father. Chance knows. It’s uncharted territory. Devon and Abby return. He just needed a diaper change. Everyone is relieved.

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At Society, Nate asks for Victor’s advice on what to do about Ashland’s job offer. Nate admits he spends time on administrative work while Ashland has made it clear that he could help people on a global scale.

He’d expand Ask MD Now. Victor thinks it’d be a good place to work. They’d take care of him but he asks if Nate thinks it’d be rewarding. They agree that Ashland certainly thinks so.

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Victor asks what Nate thinks about the man’s condition. Nate says he looks good. Victor’s stunned by the changes. He thought the treatment was risky but it’s worked. Nate doesn’t know much about it but he can’t disagree.

Victor wonders about the clinic opening in other places so others can enjoy the same success. Nate comments that Michael was pursuing a similar line of questioning. Is that a coincidence? Victor says family means everything to him.

Nate knows and isn’t implying otherwise but he can tell Vic is digging for something specific. He refuses to be unethical or betray his friend’s confidence. Victor respects that. Nate takes off and runs into Jack. Jack sees Victor and doesn’t look thrilled to see the man. He sits with him anyway.

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Victor thinks Jack looks like he could use as drink. Jack offers a drink if he can pick Victor’s brain. Victor says, “Will miracles never cease. I’ll be damned.” The men order and Jack asks if Victor has had any regrets.

Victor thinks only sociopaths have no regrets. Victor bets his are about their feuds. Jack denies that. “Not even when you watched me die on the office floor?” Jack says, “Nah, I knew you were going to be okay.” Victor laughs. “You’ve done worse to me.” He says this is about being a father. Victor admits he made mistakes with his kids but regrets are only good if they spur you on to new action.

Jack thinks that’s a good point. Victor calls Jack an excellent father to Kyle. Jack admits he’s proud and everything he could want in a son. Kyle isn’t the problem. The past snuck up on him and stabbed him in the chest. Victor urges Jack to remember it’s about how you handle it. Jacks’ grateful.

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Nate arrives at Abby’s and checks on everyone. He goes upstairs to examine the baby and then Abby finally realizes she never asked how Devon is doing. He insists he’s fine. Abby goes to get the fortune cookies with Amanda. Chance thanks Devon for saving Dominic when he couldn’t.

Devon downplays it. Chance would do it too. Chance admits it’s tough on him watching Devon react so quickly to Dominic crying, even.

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It must be biology. Devon denies that. He was adopted by Neil and Dru. It’s about love. The love is there.

The rest will follow. Nate returns. Dominic’s doing fine. He takes a fortune cookie and asks if they ordered a particular dish. Devon say the leftovers are in the fridge. “Serious trouble will pass you by,” is Devon’s cookie.

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Chance opens Abby’s which reads, “A dream you share with others will come true.” They grin. Everyone becomes tired and Chance offers to get a baby monitor for Devon’s room. They all head up to bed.

Later, Abby comes down to stare at the baby monitor and Devon appears. Chance winds up with them, pacing and then Amanda appears in a blanket.

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Jack goes back to see Phyllis at Grand Phoenix. He thanks her for persuading him to open up and for offering to solve the puzzle. She’s sorry he had to keep this secret. He says he’s decided he can’t ignore these texts. He can’t walk away from this mystery. He’s going to find out.

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February 23 recap below!

Wednesday’s Y&R day ahead recap! Victor’s angry when Adam refuses to spy, while Michael makes a huge reveal about all of Ashland’s lies!