Young and the Restless exposes that Victor Newman‘s (Eric Braeden) latest move to reclaim his legacy is absolutely despicable and while he might get some of what he lost back, it could cost him something much more important—his marriage to Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott).
We’re going to talk about how kidnapping Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) could end Victor’s marriage once Nikki finds out what he’s done.
Young and the Restless: The Abbotts Horrified
Ok so, this week, Victor summoned Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) to the Newman ranch and told him no one’s ever gonna see Jack again unless Billy hands Chancellor back to Victor by the end of the day. Billy can tell Victor’s not bluffing and immediately runs to the Abbott mansion to tell Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters) and Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor).
Then Diane took off with Kyle to the Newman ranch to confront Victor. He told them that Jack is safe for now. But Billy Boy needs to give Chancellor back to secure Jack’s safety. What Victor did with Jack is wild—he’s on a yacht in the middle of the ocean!
After Kyle and Diane got no answers on Jack’s location, they left. Plus, Victor confirmed for Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) that he kidnapped Jack and will hurt him if he doesn’t get what he wants. And Victor wouldn’t tell Adam where he’s holding Jack.
Victor may worry that Adam’s past loyalties to Jack would be a problem. But Victor’s gonna have lots more problems over this kidnapping. So, Jack woke up in a bedroom with the door locked and looks out the window and sees nothing but open water.
Patty Williams In Charge of Jack on Y&R?
You know what would be really ironic? If the yacht that Victor’s using for the kidnapping is the same one Billy lost gambling—remember that? He named it Jabot. So for now, Jack’s safe, but obviously, there’s going to be someone else on the boat babysitting him.
I suspect it’ll be crazy Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk) since she’s due to be back soon. But we’ll see. Billy ran to tell Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) what Victor’s done and Billy said even if he wanted to give Chancellor to Victor, he can’t because Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) still owns it. But it also sounds like Billy doesn’t want to hand it over.
And if Phyllis finds out Billy’s just going to give it back to Victor, she might not finish the deal. But there’s a chance that Diane might go to Phyllis and beg her to give Chancellor to Victor. I mean, of anyone in Genoa City, Phyllis knows about Jack being kidnapped.
Remember, Victor married her off to Jack’s doppelganger Marco the last time Victor kidnapped Jack. And while I’m sure that Phyllis doesn’t want Jack in harm’s way, Victor pulling this again is likely just going to remind Phyllis of why she hates Victor so much.
I’m sure Jack will eventually be returned safe and sound, but he might be a little worse for wear and I suspect the fallout from what Victor’s done to be epic. No one will support him kidnapping Jack, not even Adam and he always caves to whatever Victor wants.
Adam Newman May Step Back from Victor Over Jack’s Kidnapping in Young and the Restless
But if Jack winds up seriously injured, that might be a deal breaker for Adam. Of course his bio-dad hates it, but Jack’s a father figure to Adam and was there for him at times when Victor was not. Adam may take a step back from Victor over this kidnapping on Young and the Restless.
Nikki Newman Reaches Her Breaking Point with Victor
Then, there’s Nikki who told Jack she was really worried that Victor would do something she can never forgive because of this crisis. When she finds out Victor kidnapped and stranded Jack in the middle of the ocean, she’ll be horrified and appalled.
Nikki loves Victor and usually enables him but I think this will just be pushing Nikki way too far. Victor could really lose Nikki this time, at least for a while. I think Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) won’t like Victor’s actions, but Nick’s got other problems like a fentanyl addiction and getting rid of Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) for good.
And I don’t think Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) will take this kidnapping very well either. She has no issue slapping at Billy but kidnapping Jack is a no-go. As for Claire Grace Newman (Hayley Erin), she idolizes her granddad, Victor, but she hates when he does ruthless and devious things.
This may remind Claire of the worst of Victor like when he tried to get Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver) to seduce Kyle for a big payoff. In fact, Claire was ready to wash her hands of Victor but then forgave him. So, Claire’s going to be absolutely horrified to hear what Victor did to Jack who she really likes.
Claire and Kyle Team Up to Find Jack on Young and the Restless
And I think Claire’s going to hear about it soon because I suspect Kyle may turn to her for help in finding Jack. So, Claire might march over to Victor and tell him to stop this now, to return Jack unharmed, or he’s going to lose Claire for good.
I expect Diane to confront Nikki and demand she fix this too. Of course, it’s awful for Victor to kidnap anyone but this is so unfair because Jack didn’t do anything wrong at all. Victor just hates him and is using him to get Chancellor back from Billy.
But to be honest, I think Victor was just looking for a chance to hurt Jack because he’s still salty that he saved Nikki’s life. Plus, Victor blew up when he saw Jack and Nikki hugging at the ranch house.
Victor’s Actions Could Cost Him His Family on Young and the Restless
In the end, Victor will try and rationalize what he’s done and will explode when his family questions him. In the end, I think kidnapping Jack could have many Newmans stepping back from Victor.
He’ll explain he’s just trying to get Chancellor back for Nikki. And I think Victor will play the victim card and the family loyalty card about all Abbotts being the enemy. But I’m not sure it’s going to fly with Victor’s family.
He is just so far out of control it’s insane. He’s losing a war that he started and is getting worse by the day. This will be a breaking point for Nikki and she may feel like she has no choice to walk away from Victor. He violated her trust by taking Jack who literally saved her life.
Even if Victor ends up getting everything back that was taken, Newman Enterprises, Chancellor and Newman Media, he may lose Nikki. Will it be worth it?
