Friday’s *Young and the Restless* episode is packed with tension and heartbreak, especially for Lucy Romalotti, whose reckless behavior has finally caught up with her.

As Lucy sits in the courtroom, nerves race through her as the judge announces the verdict. Her parents, Heather and Daniel, watch anxiously, their faces lined with worry.

Lucy’s punishment? One week of community service, with the threat of jail time if she doesn’t comply.

While the sentence is lighter than she expected, the weight of her actions crashes down on her.

As the family leaves the courtroom, Heather and Daniel try to comfort Lucy. Heather urges her to take the sentence seriously, reassuring her that once she completes her community service, it will all be behind her. Daniel adds that they will support her, but Lucy’s mind is elsewhere. She feels misunderstood and rebellious, brushing off her parents’ advice with a dismissive “whatever” as she walks away.

Lucy’s defiance only grows in the days that follow. Ignoring her responsibilities, she avoids her community service and distances herself from her parents, wandering aimlessly through Genoa City. Feeling suffocated by their concern, Lucy makes an impulsive decision to run away. With a packed bag, she leaves home, determined to escape the pressure of her situation.

Meanwhile, chaos ensues at home as Heather and Daniel search frantically for their daughter. Daniel is especially distraught, struggling to understand why Lucy is acting out. His sister, Summer, tries to calm him, explaining that Lucy is going through a difficult phase and needs space to figure things out.

Elsewhere in Genoa City, Claire Newman finds herself at odds with her grandfather, Victor. After a heated confrontation with Kyle, Claire decides it’s time to set boundaries with Victor, who has always tried to control the lives of his family. In a tense conversation, Claire firmly tells Victor that she needs him to respect her choices and stop manipulating her life. Victor, though hurt, listens as Claire explains that his attempts to protect her feel more like control. For the first time, Victor realizes that his actions may be pushing her away, and the emotional exchange leaves him questioning his approach to family.

Meanwhile, the Abbott family is dealing with their own set of troubles as Jack and Diane struggle to bring Kyle back into the fold. Kyle, seeking independence from his family and their business, has found that life outside Jabot is far more challenging than he anticipated. The tension surrounding the Abbott family continues to build as they try to find a way to reunite.