This week on The Young and the Restless, Summer and Kyle find themselves at odds over Harrison, leading to heated confrontations.

Meanwhile, Katie’s perspective on Claire takes a significant turn, influenced by recent events involving her family dynamics.

Kyle’s day takes an unexpected turn when he catches Victor in his office at Newman Enterprises just as he’s about to leave for the night.

Victor wastes no time reminding Kyle that unscheduled visits for personal matters are not welcomed in his workspace.

Their discussion veers towards Victor’s warning about Claire and her involvement with Kyle, emphasizing her lack of experience outside her tumultuous upbringing.

Despite Kyle’s assurances that his relationship with Claire is purely platonic, Victor remains skeptical and protective, warning Kyle not to take advantage of Claire’s innocence, lest their tentative cooperation turn sour. Kyle, however, admires Claire’s resilience and the bond she shares with their son Harrison, which makes him feel comfortable confiding in her.

As tensions mount between Newman Enterprises and Jabot Cosmetics, Victor hints at impending conflict, urging Kyle to keep his family, especially Harrison and his granddaughters, away from the brewing corporate war.

Later, at the Abbott mansion, Summer eagerly awaits Harrison’s return with Claire. Harrison excitedly recounts his day, oblivious to the tension between Summer and Claire. Summer struggles to mask her disapproval as they bond over shared activities from camp. Claire’s departure prompts a bittersweet moment as Harrison insists on their special handshake before she leaves.

Back at Crimson Lights, Sharon spends time with her children, Johnny and Katie, but tensions rise when Katie expresses frustration over Claire’s presence dominating family discussions. Cole’s arrival exacerbates Katie’s feelings of displacement, leading to a heated outburst about Claire’s increasing influence in their lives since Sharon’s return.

As Sharon tries to maintain stability for her children amidst growing tensions, Billy’s presence further complicates matters, prompting Katie to voice her concerns about feeling sidelined in her own family dynamic.