In the latest twist on *The Young and the Restless*,

the tension between Nick Newman and Phyllis Summers is

about to reach a boiling point, with consequences that no one could have

predicted. Nick enters the Crimson Lights café, feeling a gnawing sense of unease. His gaze lands on Phyllis, who is sitting alone in a secluded corner, seemingly lost in thought. Phyllis appears oblivious to Nick’s presence, her eyes fixed on her coffee cup, which has long since gone cold, while her fingers absentmindedly toy with a silver spoon. The worry etched on Phyllis’s face is unmistakable, and Nick immediately suspects it has something to do with their daughter, Summer Newman.

Unable to bear the tense silence, Nick approaches Phyllis and takes a seat across from her. His voice is low and serious as he inquires, “Is something going on with Summer?” Phyllis looks up, her eyes flashing with confusion as she struggles to control her emotions. Nick sighs, a mix of pity and reproach in his gaze. He knows that Phyllis’s intentions are good, but her meddling has often caused more harm than good.

“Phyllis, I understand that you want to help Summer,” Nick begins, his tone firm yet gentle, “but have you ever considered that your interference might be making things worse?” Phyllis meets his eyes, seeing the doubt and concern reflected there. She knows deep down that Nick is right, but the thought of standing by and doing nothing while her daughter suffers is unbearable. After a moment of hesitation, Phyllis finally relents. “Okay, I promise I won’t interfere anymore,” she says, her voice tinged with reluctance but also determination.

Their conversation is abruptly interrupted when Nick’s phone rings. It’s Sharon, and there’s a panicked urgency in her voice that makes Nick’s heart drop. “Nick, it’s Faith—she’s been in a car accident,” Sharon says quickly, her voice trembling with fear. “I’m on my way to the hospital. Please, come right away.”

Meanwhile, across town, Daniel Romalotti and Heather Stevens are enjoying a romantic dinner when their evening is shattered by a phone call. Heather’s face pales as she listens to the voice on the other end of the line. “Lucy… she’s been in an accident,” Heather whispers, her eyes welling up with tears. Without hesitation, Daniel grabs Heather’s hand. “We need to get to the hospital, now,” he says, his voice resolute as they rush out the door.

At the hospital, Nick and Sharon arrive to find Daniel and Heather already there, waiting anxiously outside the emergency room. The four of them quickly piece together that Faith and Lucy were in the same car when it skidded off the road and crashed into a wall. A paramedic approaches them, his expression grave as he explains, “Both girls were unconscious when we brought them in. The attending physician will have more details soon.”

Sharon can barely hold herself together as she steps into Faith’s hospital room. The sight of her daughter lying unconscious on the bed, with scratches marring her forehead, is more than Sharon can bear. Tears stream down her face as she gently brushes a lock of hair away from Faith’s eyes, her heart breaking at the thought of her daughter in pain. Nick stands nearby, his own emotions in turmoil as he looks at Faith, struggling to process what has happened.

In the neighboring room, Daniel and Heather find Lucy lying still on her bed. Although her injuries aren’t as visibly severe as Faith’s, the sight of their daughter in such a state is terrifying. Heather clings to Daniel’s hand, seeking comfort in the midst of her fear and anxiety.

As Sharon tries to compose herself, her thoughts are plagued by a recurring nightmare—Cameron Kirsten, the man who has haunted her past, continues to invade her dreams. The stress and fear take their toll, causing Sharon to cry out in her sleep, waking Faith with a start. “Mom, are you okay?” Faith asks, her voice filled with concern. Sharon tries to reassure her daughter, but the truth is far more complicated than she lets on. “It’s just a side effect of the medication,” Sharon lies, hoping to keep Faith from worrying any further.

But when Faith checks her phone, she discovers a distressing SOS message from Lucy. “Please come get me. I promise this will be the last favor,” Lucy’s message reads. Faith, unable to ignore her friend’s plea, decides to leave the house quietly, without telling her mother. Unbeknownst to Faith, her decision will lead to a tragic accident that no one saw coming.