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Y&R Recap – Mar 2: After Nate Turns Victoria Down, She Demands he Sabotage Devon, While Lily and Devon Have an Epic Showdown

Victoria leans in at Nate's desk

This episode of The Young and The Restless airs Thursday, March 2 2023 in the USA. We provide early Y&R recaps daily! Today’s Young and The Restless recap’s episode airs one day ahead in Canada.


Last Episode

Ashley speaks with Victor and Victoria

On the last episode of Y&R, Jack & Diane left town, Tucker offered Devon his company, and Ashley met with the Newmans about McCall Unlimited.


Newman Media

Nate asks Audra about her taste in music and mentions Country-Rock music and some other mixed genres. He says that unexpected combinations can change people’s perspectives.

Audra and Nate talk in his office as he pours a drink
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He says he wants to have mixed genres in their music and says they need to open people’s minds to new ideas.

Victoria comes in and Nate explains they were going over their content plans. She asks to speak with Nate.

Audra says she’s going to Crimson Lights to grab a coffee, and Victoria tells her to take her time, it may take a while.

Audra looks up at Victoria
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The Abbott Mansion

Tucker is about to kiss Ashley, but stops and says he can’t do it.

Tucker smiles as he goes to kiss Ashley but stops himself
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Ashley asks why not. Tucker says that she has the upper hand; they’re not equals.

Ashley says that it’s because she’s calling the shots, and wonders if he’s intimidated by her.

Tucker says that he’s more than happy to implement the changes she’s asked for, but he doesn’t think it’s good to get into a relationship based on manipulation.

Ashley and Tucker talk and flirt
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Ashley looks a little disappointed and tells Tucker that she spoke with Victor and Victoria, and they accused her of buying his debt.

She says she didn’t reveal that she did, but Victor thinks she bought it, and Victoria thinks it was someone else.

She says that the Newmans are willing to pay top dollar for his company, more than it’s worth, and says that it would put him on top of the world with that type of money, all he has to do is pick up the phone and tell Victor he’s in.

Tucker talks with Ashley
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Tucker asks if he’s passing the test, that he won’t sell to Victor, even though he’s walking away from a fortune.

He says that he’s only interested in a fresh start with the only two people that matter to him, Ashley and Devon, and getting rid of the company will help him achieve that goal.

Tucker and Ashley talk
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Ashley asks what happens if he can’t get Devon to buy McCall.

Tucker says that it won’t matter, he needs to sell the company no matter what.


Society

Devon comes into Society and sees Lily there.

Devon comes up and talks to Lily as she sits in Society
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Devon says he talked to Christine and he found out that Amanda is the lawyer for Chancellor-Winters.

He says he can’t believe it’s come to this… That Lily is using his personal life against him.

Lily says that Amanda handled the merger, so she knows how the business works, and she’s the best person for the job.

Lily looks up at Devon as they talk
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Devon is upset and says that Lily’s taking things too far by making it personal with his ex.

Lily says that if Devon wanted a war, this is it.

Devon asks why Lily thinks he’s the only bad guy in this situation.

Devon and Lily argue
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Lily says that he signed a contract, and he agreed to merge the companies.

Devon says that he just wants the company that their father started.

Lily says he’s not the only one who can continue his legacy. She says that their father transcends it.

Lily raises her voice as she speaks with Devon
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She says that if he goes down this path, he’s going to regret it.

Devon says that he’s glad that Neil isn’t there to see what she’s turned into.


Crimson Lights

Audra is in the coffee shop when Elena comes in.

Elena talks to Audra in the coffee shop
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They banter a bit, and Audra says that Nate’s really doing great, and she’s really learning from him.

Elena says that Audra sounds like she really likes working with Nate.

Audra says that he can be a taskmaster, but can be fun. She says as close as she is with Nate, it can’t compare to his connection with Victoria.

Audra talks with Elena
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Newman Media

Victoria leans over and gets in Nate’s space as he sits at his desk. She points to his laptop screen and explains some financial information.

Victoria leans in at Nate's desk
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She apologizes for getting so close, and he thanks her for her business insights.

Nate says it’s a good time to discuss what’s going on between them.


The Abbott Mansion

Tucker tells Ashley that he’s only interested in a fresh start with the only two people that matter to him, Ashley and Devon.

Tucker and Ashley talk
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Ashley asks what happens if he can’t get Devon to buy McCall.

Tucker says that it won’t matter, he needs to sell the company no matter what.


Crimson Lights

Elena says that Victoria and Nate have been friends for a long time and she expects him to be grateful to Victoria for hiring him at Newman.

Elena talks with Audra
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Audra says there’s a lot of gratefulness going on. She says it’s like Victoria and Nate are in sync. She says she wishes that he had that support at Chancellor-Winters.

Elena says she doesn’t think it’s appropriate to talk about that.

Audra says that Nate may only be in charge of one division, but it’s clear that Victoria has larger plans for him.

Audra speaks with Elena
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Elena asks what Audra thinks Victoria wants for Nate.

Audra says she was just kicked out of a meeting between the two.

Elena asks if that happens often.

Elena talks with Audra
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Audra says that Victoria must really see something special with him, as they spend a lot of one-on-one time together.

Tucker comes to the coffee shop and sees Audra and Elena talking. He stays in the doorway while they talk.

After Elena leaves, Tucker comes over to Audra’s table and tells her that he wishes he could harness her superpowers for good.

Tucker joins Audra at her table in the coffee shop
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Audra says that she needs to know… Who’s he selling his company to?

Tucker says that he may be convinced to give her a bit of info if she can tell him how Devon and Lily are doing, he wants to know how bad the fight is.

Audra says they’re going scorched earth, and wonders if he’s offered his company to Devon.

Tucker says he did.

Audra learns that Tucker offered his company to Devon
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Victoria asks if they have to discuss the elephant in the room.

Nate says he feels an attraction for her, but he shouldn’t.

Victoria figures it’s because of Elena.

Victoria talks with Nate
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Nate says Elena and him are in a good place for the first time in a long while. He says that he’s crossed the line a few times.

He says there are some mixed messages.

Victoria says not for her, she’s unencumbered and can go after who she wants.

Nate and Victoria talk
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Nate apologizes, and Victoria says that he doesn’t need to.

She says whatever he decides is best for him is fine.

Nate says he can’t deny that he feels an intense connection with her, but he lost his career as a surgeon due to an indiscretion.

Victoria smiles as she speaks with Nate
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Victoria asks who she is to him.

Nate says she’s irresistible, intoxicating and she makes him feel powerful.

Victoria says, “But you’re with Elena.”

Nate looks at Victoria as they talk
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Nate says that no matter what they feel, they can’t kiss again.

Victoria asks playfully if they kissed. She says that they don’t have to tell anyone it ever happened and they’ll just have to keep a safe distance from each other.

She says that maybe Nate belonged at Newman all along. She says maybe Nate needs more than he can get from Elena.

Victoria speaks with Nate
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Society

Lily tells Devon that she knows that Neil would be proud of her. She says she’s out of his shadow and she’s forging her own path.

Devon and Lily argue
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Devon wonders if that’s a dig at him.

Lily says their relationship is changing, and he’ll see that she won in the end.

Devon says she’s unbelievable.

Lily argues with Devon
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Lily says that it’s just business.

Abby comes out of the restaurant’s kitchen and stands watching them as they argue.

Lily tells Devon that she’s alone without family, yet he’s willing to throw her away for company, so in her mind, he’s a hypocrite.

They continue to argue loudly, and Abby comes over.

Abby comes to the table and speaks with Devon and Lily
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Abby says that there’s a rage room in town, so if they want to continue arguing, they should go there, because they can’t do it in her restaurant.

She tells Devon they need to go pick up some diapers for Dominic and drags him out of the restaurant.

As Abby and Devon are leaving, they pass Daniel who is on his way into the restaurant.

Daniel comes into Society and sees Lily sitting alone
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Newman Media

Nate asks what Victoria what her expectations are for him.

Nate talks with Victoria
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Victoria says she hopes they have a long partnership ahead of them.

She goes to leave, and Nate pulls her back.

He says she’s intelligent, driven, powerful, and beautiful, but he’s in love with Elena.

Audra comes into Nate's office at Newman Media and talks with Victoria and Nate
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Victoria nods, and Audra bursts into the room.

Audra says she hopes she’s not interrupting their meeting, but she just spoke with Tucker.

She tells Victoria and Nate that Ashley bought Tucker’s debt.

Audra talks with Nate and Victoria
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Victoria thinks that Ashley wants Tucker to redeem himself.

Nate says this means that Newman might lose out on taking over McCall Unlimited.

Victoria says that Nate has to make sure that doesn’t happen. She says Nate will have to somehow make sure that Devon doesn’t buy the company… And he will have to tell Victor the news.

Victoria talks to Nate as Audra listens in
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Nate asks if she really wants him to interfere with Devon buying McCall.

Victoria says that it’s in their best interest, professionally, to interfere.

Audra says it looks like Nate doesn’t have much of a choice.

Audra talks to Nate after Victoria leaves
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Devon’s Penthouse Apartment

Devon tells Abby that Lily is making things personal by bringing on Amanda as the lawyer for Chancellor-Winters.

Devon stands behind the bar in his living room as he speaks to Abby
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Abby asks why she’d do something like that.

Devon says they’re doing it to rattle him. He says they’ll probably have a hologram of Neil in court to throw him off.

Abby asks if he’s worried about seeing Amanda again. She says that he hasn’t seen Amanda since she left him.

Devon says that Lily is banking on his discomfort.

Abby thinks he should reconsider Tucker’s offer.

Abby talks with Devon
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Society

Daniel comes into the restaurant and sits at the table with Lily.

Lily talks with Daniel
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Lily says she’s mortified to have an argument like that in public. She apologizes.

Daniel says that family has a way of pushing people’s buttons.

Lily says the merger was supposed to bring them closer as a family. She says that Nate’s gone and Devon won’t talk to her. She says she needs to fight to save Chancellor-Winters because it’s the last thing she has left.

Daniel says she has a lot of people in her life that love her.

Daniel talks with Lily
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Lily disagrees. She asks what’s left but her career.

Daniel asks about her friends… How about him?

Lily says that things are going to get ugly with Devon.

Daniel asks if it’s worth the agony.

Lily talks with Daniel
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Crimson Lights

Tucker calls Ashley from the coffee shop, and Ashley asks if he’s gotten Devon to take over the company yet.

Tucker says that he’s working on it.

Tucker talks to Ashley on the phone
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