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The Young and the Restless - Season 53 Episode 55 -
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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00:00Will you look?
00:00The kids have been looking forward to this, like, all day.
00:04I thought Claire was coming.
00:05Oh, well, we left her at home with a mountain of presents to wrap
00:09and a pot of hot cocoa to help her power through it.
00:11Where's Johnny?
00:12He's bringing in the tree.
00:13Okay, so he doesn't drag her from the car to the front door.
00:15I'll go help him.
00:16No, I'll need it.
00:18I got it.
00:20Merry Christmas, Dad.
00:30Merry Christmas, Dad.
01:00Merry Christmas, Dad.
01:04How wonderful to have our tree up for the holiday in our beautiful new house.
01:09Well, I'm so happy you love it.
01:10I think it really is something, isn't it?
01:12Oh, Victor, you couldn't have given me a better Christmas gift.
01:17Oh, I can't remember the last time I felt so joyful.
01:26After all that you've been through this year,
01:28you deserve this and more.
01:47I didn't think you were coming home tonight.
01:49Let's see you later.
02:28Welcome home?
02:41After a day in the trenches, it is good to be home.
02:45I was afraid it was going to be that bad.
02:47Yeah, the siege mentality has taken root, and it's exhausting. You look wonderful.
02:53Thank you. I would like to offer you some holiday cheer.
02:56I'm sorry.
02:58Yeah.
03:02Delicious.
03:03Mm-hmm.
03:03So, even though we're enduring our own nightmare before Christmas, thanks to Victor Newman, I want tonight to be about one thing only.
03:14Peace on Earth, goodwill towards men.
03:19Does that include Victor?
03:20Oh, there's not enough coal in the world for that one, but right here, and right now, I want to leave Victor Newman and all his chaos on the other side of that door, and just enjoy the evening.
03:35It's Christmas Eve.
03:45Where else would I be?
03:48You threatened to leave me.
03:49And this morning, I did not hear you get up to go to work.
03:55Because I've been avoiding you.
03:58I guess you're still very angry, aren't you?
04:01Oh, I'm beyond angry.
04:04But it's Christmas, and I want to spend it with family.
04:08I agree.
04:23The moment I walked in here brought me right back to us Christmas, which was our first Christmas in this new house.
04:34And I was reminded how incredibly happy I was there.
04:42We video chatted with Noah in London.
04:45We gave him a virtual tour of the house.
04:47Do you remember that?
04:50Yeah, I remember.
04:52He was so happy we all were.
04:55And it was Claire's first Christmas as a Newman.
04:58Oh.
05:00And Cole's last one with us.
05:02Who knew so much would change in a year?
05:06I'm very glad I made peace with him.
05:09And invited him into the family.
05:13It was a lovely gesture.
05:17So I guess...
05:19you and I are still angry with each other.
05:23For the sake of the children, I hope that we, you know, can lay it to rest during the holidays.
05:28I would love nothing more.
05:30But I can't pretend that what you're doing to Jack is all right, because it isn't.
05:37And I'm not going to change my mind.
05:41Let's not talk about it.
05:42Victor, do you really think a gift can solve everything?
06:09Please open it.
06:15Let's make tonight about us.
06:17Our love.
06:18How lucky we are to have each other in such an amazing family.
06:21I can think of no better way to enjoy my evening.
06:28Wow.
06:29Looks great.
06:30So, uh, it is a little quiet.
06:32Where is our amazing family?
06:34Well, as you know, Ashley is spending the holidays in Paris, and Tracy went out to dinner with Amy.
06:39Oh, I love hearing that.
06:41The two of them who had had a very difficult year spending time with a lifelong friend can be a real comfort.
06:47And our, uh, our son and our grandson?
06:50Oh, Kyle took Harrison to a friend's Christmas party, and word has it, there'll be a piñata.
06:56Ooh, Harrison will be thrilled.
06:57And, you know what, Kyle getting to see the kids having fun, getting excited about Santa, will maybe put him in a better mood.
07:06I hope so.
07:08I'm kind of worried about him with Claire.
07:11I know that he got her a Christmas present, but I don't think he has any hope of any kind of reconciliation.
07:16I think he's gone as far as thinking a clean break would be best for both of them.
07:21Young love is so complicated.
07:25I guess old love has its perks.
07:27Well, I prefer to think of it as mature love.
07:31Ah.
07:32Yeah.
07:32You know, as much as I am looking forward to our Christmas tradition of my reading a visit from St. Nicholas to Harrison,
07:39the visions dancing through my head right now have nothing to do with sugar plums.
07:44Ooh, you better be careful.
07:45You've been so nice all year, you don't want to get put on the naughty list, do you?
07:50Oh, I don't know.
07:52Maybe.
07:53Maybe.
07:57Well, that's a, that's a heck of a tree right there.
08:00Well, it was the only one left on the lot.
08:04So, I, I guess that's what happens when you wait until the last minute.
08:07Yeah, yeah.
08:07And clearly you beat Charlie Brown to the tree because, uh, he would have picked that one.
08:12Dad.
08:12Yeah, well.
08:12Well, I think it's perfect.
08:16Yeah?
08:16It is.
08:17It's beautiful.
08:17Once we decorate it, you know, with lights and ornaments, it'll be beautiful.
08:21Ah, my bad.
08:23I'm sorry.
08:24What?
08:24I got lights, I don't have ornaments, I forgot them in the storage, so.
08:31Oh, well, you two did just launch a major media company, so, um, it makes sense that
08:37certain things would slip between the cracks.
08:39But what are we going to do?
08:40We can't just leave the tree like this.
08:42It looks so sad.
08:46Yeah.
08:47I have an idea.
08:48Yeah.
08:54Sally, you saved the day.
08:58Oh, well, I don't know about that.
08:59Oh, it's brilliant.
09:00I think it's charming.
09:02I think we should have a popcorn tree every year.
09:04Yeah.
09:04I kind of did.
09:05Some years I didn't even have a tree.
09:07That's terrible.
09:08I know, right?
09:10But, you know what?
09:11The years we did, we certainly didn't have many ornaments, so we had to be creative if
09:14we wanted to decorate our tree and deck our halls.
09:17I'm sorry that your childhood was so difficult.
09:20I survived, and I gained popcorn skills.
09:23And we are grateful for that.
09:26Well, thank you.
09:27Thank you both for having us over.
09:29Of course.
09:30You know, it's your first Christmas without Cole.
09:32We just want you to know that we're here for you.
09:36Hey, stop eating the decorations.
09:38Yeah.
09:38That's my good delights, which is the hardest part.
09:41Ask anyone.
09:41Maybe you two could give your parents the best Christmas present ever.
09:45I don't know if we could afford that.
09:46Well, it's free.
09:47Can you just please not fight, at least for tonight?
09:50Yeah, just one silent night, please.
09:52Come on, that was good.
09:54I got a million of them.
09:55That's what we're afraid of.
09:56Tell me you didn't tell your jokes at the launch party.
09:59No, no, I saved those for you.
10:00Launches at the party was great.
10:02But you totally killed it.
10:04Oh, I hope so.
10:06So how's Apple Communications going?
10:08Are you having fun?
10:09I am.
10:10Yeah, yeah.
10:10Best time.
10:11What's your engagement rate?
10:13Wow.
10:14Wow.
10:14Someone might be running the company someday.
10:16Yeah, I've been working on it for months, and all of a sudden now you're interested, huh?
10:19Yeah.
10:20So, just curious, how is this going to be different from Uncle Adam's media company?
10:24In every possible way.
10:25Like how?
10:26Integrity for one, transparency.
10:28Unlike Adam and Chelsea, we're not going to run this company and weaponize it to go against
10:31people that think differently than us.
10:33Oh, Billy.
10:34We're not going to use unsubstantiated stories in order to go after our competitors, you know?
10:37You know, maybe we could table this conversation for a different time.
10:40Sure, but I also think it's important for Johnny and Katie to know if they're going to start
10:43a business, they should be thinking about integrity, something that, you know, that means something.
10:48What, like gambling off the jabot?
10:50Johnny.
10:52It's okay.
10:53Johnny, you're not wrong.
10:55I, uh, I've made a lot of mistakes, but I've learned from my mistakes, and because of
10:59that, I have a new outlook on life and in business, and a lot of that comes from this
11:04woman sitting beside me here.
11:05Oh, I don't know if I can take credit for that.
11:07That's true.
11:09You've helped me see what's important.
11:10And it's not about holding grudges or fighting back all the time.
11:14I've had the pleasure of watching you work day in and day out, and your drive and your
11:17focus for Abbey Communications is something to be proud of.
11:21She's a star.
11:23One that I'm willing to follow anywhere.
11:25A star?
11:26We don't have a star for the tree.
11:31You, the candles, the decorations, the Christmas spirit.
11:36I did exactly what I needed, and I had no idea.
11:40How is it you always know how to bring me out of the churn and back into some semblance
11:45of peace?
11:46That's what this season's about, in a way.
11:48Short days, long dark nights where you come together with the people you love and find
11:55the light in their hearts.
11:57Wow.
11:58That was very poetic.
11:59I think it's the eggnog.
12:03You know, despite everything that's happening on the other side of that door, our home has
12:10never felt so much like home.
12:15I was really lost for a long time.
12:19But now, you've given me so much, Jack.
12:28Love, your acceptance, a second chance with Kyle.
12:34The life that I share with you and our son is everything to me.
12:39It's the only gift I'd ever want.
12:41And you have returned that love one hundredfold, nurtured it, grown it.
12:48Your love, your joy, your light has brought me so much happiness.
12:55I cannot imagine a world without you next to me.
12:59Here.
13:03Cheers.
13:05Merry Christmas.
13:05Merry Christmas.
13:09Oh.
13:11Oh, my God.
13:16This is exquisite.
13:19I've never seen anything like this.
13:25It's believed to have been part of the collection of Maria Theresa, who was the only female monarch
13:31in the Habsburg Empire.
13:35Wasn't she the mother of Marie Antoinette?
13:38She was.
13:39She had 15 children.
13:40Oh, well, that's where all the similarities end.
13:46This is just beautiful.
13:49It's so rare.
13:53Want me to put it on you?
13:58Okay.
13:58It's beautiful.
14:20It's beautiful as you are.
14:29There's something else, though.
14:32It's a little note.
14:35Only this was part of Maria Theresa's letters.
14:44My heart is entirely devoted to my people,
14:48and I shall never spare myself where their welfare is concerned.
14:56That sounds like something you could have written.
15:10Ah, this really is magnificent.
15:14I'm glad to see you smile again.
15:18I know what you're doing.
15:21What? What am I doing?
15:22You're trying to charm me, which you're very good at,
15:25into getting me to change my stance on the situation with Jack.
15:29I am not.
15:32I'm just trying to, you know, get rid of all the conflicts.
15:38Before tomorrow.
15:40Our children.
15:41Our children.
15:48What?
15:49What's this?
15:50I bought it for you a long time ago, before we were fighting.
16:02I am feeling far more festive than I did just a little while ago.
16:15Well, that's the idea.
16:16So, uh, I know you said that Kyle's and my love for you is the only gift you needed this year.
16:27I was hoping that maybe you could make room for just one more.
16:31Oh, no, no.
16:32You got me something.
16:33We said no presents this year.
16:35I wouldn't help myself.
16:40Here you go.
16:42Go ahead, open it.
16:44I have a confession.
16:45What?
16:46For you.
16:50What happened to the whole no gifts thing?
16:53Oh, I couldn't help myself.
16:55All right, you go ahead.
16:56You open yours first.
16:57Okay.
16:58Okay.
17:03Max Factor's autobiography.
17:06First edition.
17:07Big deal.
17:08Wow.
17:09I remember you telling me that your father has such admiration for Max Factor
17:13and how he rose to fame in Hollywood.
17:15This man built an incredible family company with his children and his grandchildren
17:20carrying on the legacy he created for them.
17:23Just like John Abbott.
17:25Two visionaries for whom family meant everything.
17:28Well, after you told me the story, I read the book myself
17:31and I was blown away by the scope of what he created and accomplished
17:38and with his family by his side.
17:40And of course, with Jabot Classic, I am very inspired by the man who coined the term makeup.
17:49I know I talk about my father a lot.
17:51The butt of jokes every once in a while.
17:54But look, if you remembered, that conversation about my father means everything to me.
18:05I love my gift.
18:06I will cherish this forever.
18:08Ready for the reveal?
18:11Yes.
18:12Yes.
18:13Hey!
18:14Oh!
18:15Look at that.
18:16It's beautiful.
18:17It just needed a little bit of love, I guess, huh?
18:19Yeah.
18:20But it's always a star or an angel on top.
18:23Since you're such an angel, maybe you can just sit on it.
18:25Johnny.
18:26Come on, Johnny.
18:27What happened to the truce?
18:28I love my kid sister.
18:29You can be a little bit of pain sometimes, but I think she's pretty cool.
18:32Thanks for noticing the cool part.
18:34There it is.
18:35Peace on Earth, at least for a moment.
18:36You know what?
18:37The garlands on that tree remind me of.
18:39You remember those little tin stars that we used to make when you were little?
18:44We can make a big one for the tree.
18:45Oh, yeah.
18:46Do you have tinfoil?
18:48We do have tinfoil.
18:49Follow me.
18:51Yeah.
18:52Come on, come on, come on.
18:53Billy, you know, he seems, um, he seems happier than I've seen him in a long time.
19:05Still can't help but worry about him.
19:08You know, Billy, sometimes he acts or seems like he's okay, even if he's not.
19:16Especially if he's not.
19:18I've seen this before.
19:21His jokes, his optimism, his energy.
19:24It's like he's trying really hard to sell this new and improved outlook.
19:28Not just to everyone, but to himself.
19:35I worry about the same thing.
19:45I know Billy wants to believe that he's turned things around.
19:50And he's trying so hard and my heart goes out to him.
19:54But after what Jill did to him, the way she betrayed him, I mean, that hurt and that anger, it runs so deep.
20:02And it's a hatred for Victor.
20:05I'm very well aware.
20:06It's just as hard as he's trying.
20:09I mean, we just saw how close to the surface that anger really is.
20:13I mean, the way that he vented about Adam, that rage, it's like right there.
20:19I don't know, it just makes me wonder if there's ever been a moment in Billy's life when he wasn't motivated by anger.
20:24You know, wanting to get back at someone or prove something to them.
20:30I can't say that I can think of any.
20:32You know, when Billy and I first got closer, after Adam and Chelsea cheated on us, we were hyper aware that it was very possible that the only motivation for us to take our friendship to the next level was revenge.
20:50But we talked about it a lot and we were very confident that it wasn't about that at all, that what we had was real.
21:06Billy doesn't confide in me about his feelings for you.
21:09But I can tell by the way he spoke about you at the launch party and also tonight that Billy's feelings aren't about anything or anyone but you.
21:24Yeah, I mean, I don't doubt his heart.
21:28I mean, at least the part he's given to me, it's just the other part, the broken part, that worries me.
21:33Why?
21:34Billy has sworn to me that he has let go of that anger.
21:43That he's just focused on the positive with us and with the success of Avid Communications and I really want to believe that that is genuine and sustainable.
21:51I just, I've been through this.
21:54This kind of white-knuckled optimism, I've lived through it before.
21:58When?
22:00My father.
22:01He could be so much like Billy.
22:07Never met a bet that he didn't like, couldn't win.
22:11Except for when he didn't, which was most of the time.
22:15He had one speed, it was go for broke.
22:18Which usually got him in trouble.
22:21And when he did, he just doubled down.
22:23Then came the booze.
22:28To numb the pain and...
22:31Anyway, I picked him up off the floor figuratively and literally.
22:37More times than I can count.
22:40May I ask you a question?
22:43Yeah, anything.
22:44Are you trying to love Billy?
22:45Or save him?
22:47Are you trying to love Billy?
22:49Or save him?
22:59It's gorgeous.
23:00That necklace belonged to Coco Chanel.
23:04The Coco Chanel?
23:06She made so many iconic pieces of jewelry at Maison Grupois.
23:10This one she kept to herself.
23:13Oh my God, Jack, I love it.
23:16May I?
23:18Please.
23:19Okay.
23:22Okay.
23:23I did.
23:25Oh.
23:31Wow.
23:32I don't know which one outshines the other.
23:36The necklace...
23:38Or the gem that is my wife.
23:46So interesting.
23:47It's one of Hannah Arendt's personal journals.
23:51Hannah Arendt?
23:54Whoa.
23:55Baby, how did you...
23:57You know, she...
23:59She was one of the most important German-American thinkers and philosophers.
24:04I know how much you admire her work.
24:07And when I learned it was available, I thought it should live in your library.
24:12I love this.
24:13Well, I guess this Christmas, even though we disagree on a few topics, we were on the same wavelength when it came to buying each other gifts.
24:30Very personal.
24:31Do you know what I do every year the day after Christmas?
24:36No.
24:38I start thinking about what I'm gonna get you the next Christmas.
24:41Why's that?
24:44I have to work hard to keep up with you.
24:46How many Christmases have you and I spent together?
24:58Too many to count.
25:00Try to remember.
25:02Because...
25:04Those were some of the happiest times in our lives.
25:06Because...
25:09Those were some of the happiest times in our lives.
25:11I was telling the kids earlier that my family didn't have a lot growing up.
25:29And I was okay with that.
25:30You know, I learned not to expect much on my birthdays and on Christmas.
25:41But this one year, I saw this TV commercial for this kid-sized sewing machine.
25:48And I knew that it was way more than anyone could or would ever spend on me.
25:59But I couldn't stop talking about it.
26:04Or dreaming about it.
26:07And my father, he swore up and down that he was gonna get it for me.
26:13It wasn't there Christmas morning, was it?
26:19It wasn't.
26:24And neither was my dad.
26:27I'm sorry.
26:29And the worst part...
26:31Was when I did see him.
26:33It was like a week later.
26:36It was just all smiles.
26:39It was like he didn't even realize that he'd let me down.
26:43It was just on to the next dream.
26:44It wasn't gonna come true.
26:45Or the next promise that he was gonna break.
26:48The next thing he couldn't deliver.
26:56So, when Billy promised me this amazing future with Abbott Communications, and then it was gone.
27:04And now it's back.
27:05I've just been through this before, you know? I can't...
27:11I don't wanna do it again. I can't.
27:14This has to be real, with Billy.
27:18Or we're never gonna make it.
27:19We have had so many wonderful Christmases.
27:30This is not the first time that we have been at odds with each other.
27:34No, it is not.
27:35No, it is not.
27:39Merry Christmas.
27:43May I come in?
27:46I...
27:47I know it's not exactly the tree at Rockefeller Center.
28:01But I think it'll do nicely.
28:05Want to help you with that or what?
28:07No, no, no. I can do it.
28:09How'd you know I was here?
28:11Michael told me.
28:13That last minute, I could barely get my things out, but...
28:17Anyway.
28:20Got your tree.
28:22Ta-da!
28:23Well, at least it looks like Ebony's or Scrooge doesn't live there.
28:29What are you doing for Christmas?
28:32It's not a long day. I'm traveling soon.
28:35Yeah, I get it.
28:36I just wanted to make sure that you're not alone, that's all.
28:39Well, I'll keep busy with the holiday, okay?
28:42Well, the family is getting together.
28:44If you'd like to join us, you're welcome.
28:46No, thank you. I'll be fine.
28:49You could do a lot worse.
28:51A lot of people are this year.
28:53Anyway, um, don't forget to water the tree.
28:57And, um, good night.
29:00Good night.
29:09I'll see you.
29:10I'll see.
29:11We'll see you later.
29:12Um...
29:14I'll see you later on.
29:15No, I'll see you later.
29:17Yep.
29:19It's gone, Mine.
29:21No, it's not.
29:22No.
29:23I probably didn't tell you then, but that Christmas tree meant everything to me.
29:30We might have been apart, but, um, you always in my heart.
29:39Well, I've already thanked you for the beautiful necklace.
29:43But what I would most like to thank you for is our children, our family, our love.
29:57It's days like this when you realize how truly important they are.
30:03Yeah.
30:05Especially this day.
30:07I remember when I first told you what happened on the 24th of December.
30:21When I was seven years old, my mother left me in an orphanage.
30:31Because my father had left us and we didn't have enough money to survive.
30:36Survived, she had not enough money to feed me.
30:41So she left me in an orphanage.
30:47And now look at what we have.
30:57Life we have built together.
30:59Together.
31:06Beautiful children we have.
31:15Grand children.
31:15I'm so sorry.
31:29I know that was a lot to put on you, especially on Christmas Eve.
31:34I know this is a rough one for you.
31:36You and Billy have made this a really warm one.
31:42Letting people in and sharing our hearts together, that's what this holiday's about.
31:48We did it.
31:49It's beautiful.
31:50You acted yourselves.
31:52It's perfect.
31:53Who wants the honors?
31:54Put it on there.
31:55I think Katie should do it.
31:57You angling for more presents?
31:58Is it working?
31:59Okay, no.
32:00But it just makes me love you more than I already do.
32:03That's possible.
32:03What can I say?
32:04I'm a good guy.
32:05All right.
32:05You ready?
32:06Really?
32:07I mean, unless if you don't want to.
32:08I do, I do.
32:13Ta-da.
32:14Oh, that's beautiful.
32:15Now it really is perfect.
32:16Yeah, it really is perfect.
32:18Well, I think since our work here is done, I should probably get these kids home.
32:23Thank you for stopping by.
32:24Well, thank you for having us.
32:26Yes.
32:27Where's yours?
32:27Back home.
32:28Oh, and your presents are going to be under your mom's tree at home because clearly there's
32:32no room for them here.
32:35Can we do this every year?
32:36Please.
32:36I don't see why not.
32:38Hold on.
32:38You got your daughter scarfed in.
32:41Merry Christmas.
32:42Merry Christmas.
32:42I love you.
32:43That's yours.
32:43I'll talk to you tomorrow, okay?
32:45Fine.
32:45Love you.
32:45I'll see you guys tomorrow.
32:52Well, that was fun.
32:54That was fun.
32:54They did an amazing job on that tree and with everything else, of course.
33:00Yeah.
33:01The only thing missing is Delia's ornament.
33:05I'm sorry.
33:07It's okay.
33:09There's always right here.
33:11She loved this time of year, though.
33:14She's up for believing.
33:16That's what they say.
33:20I believe in you.
33:21I believe in us, what we can accomplish.
33:26I don't know if it's the end of the holidays or, I don't know, just the feeling of being
33:32on the right path.
33:33I don't know if it's the end of my life, but no more regrets.
33:35Only looking forward.
33:39It's because of you.
33:40Sally, I'm just grateful you're in my life.
33:45Merry Christmas.
33:47Merry Christmas.
33:48Merry Christmas.
33:48Merry Christmas.
33:48Merry Christmas.
33:48I promise you, I will do whatever it takes to protect your family and its legacy.
34:16You know that.
34:19Our family.
34:21You are now integral to this family and its legacy.
34:26You know that, right?
34:28Well, then I'm even more determined to prove to the world that we Abbots can't be stopped.
34:35Ever.
34:39Merry Christmas, Mrs. Abbott.
34:42Merry Christmas, Mr. Abbott.
34:44We have survived so much.
34:56Yes, we have, my darling.
35:00Many times I thought we were down for the count, you know?
35:04And we always came back.
35:07And look what we have now.
35:09It's a beautiful home, beautiful showroom, grand showroom, and a great-grandchild.
35:22We have a lot to be proud of.
35:29Merry Christmas, Vector.
35:31It's time to spread some holiday cheer.
35:53Here's to a season filled with love.
35:55Light and laughter.
35:57And time to celebrate.
35:58With old friends.
35:59And maybe some new ones, too.
36:01We're sending you warm wishes.
36:03And lots of holiday joy.
36:04May your holidays be merry and bright.
36:06Thank you for welcoming us into your homes.
36:09Your support is the greatest gift of all.
36:11And we thank you so very much.
36:14Everyone, the young and the restless, wishes all the best this holiday season.
36:39Join us again for the young and the restless.
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