A sneak peek at some of the action that will take place on Y&R during the week of December 17, 2012. Be sure to tune in to Y&R every weekday to see how everything plays out.
Lauren is surprised by Michael's anniversary celebration
Michael gives his wife a love letter
Nick takes Avery to the club space and tells her he's naming it The Underground
Jack tells Neil he's planning to bring Jabot under the Newman umbrella
Neil asks if his future is secure
Jack promises that Neil will still be in charge
Neil warns Jack not to pursue too much power
Later, Neil tells Leslie that something is off with Jack
Nikki attempts to convince Chelsea to talk to the arson investigator
Chelsea refuses
Nikki tells Chelsea her marriage is over – Adam loves Sharon
Victor tells Adam that Sharon will go to prison unless Adam plays ball
Adam conditionally agrees to help Victor
Jack asks Adam what Victor wanted
Adam tells Jack about Victor's plans and promises to have Jack's back
Adam tells Jack to stop abusing his pills
Jack insists that rolling Jabot into the Newman fold is a great idea
Adam warns Jack not to do it
Chelsea and Adam discuss their marriage
Nikki and Victor set a date
Jill implores Katherine to forgive her son
Leslie and Neil find it difficult to keep things strictly professional
Michael has a romantic anniversary surprise for Lauren
Nick tells Victor he'll fight for Newman Enterprises if Victor leaves Sharon alone
Victor refuses the offer
Nick regretfully tells Sharon that Victor is committed to prosecuting her
Sharon asks if Faith can spend the night at her house
Faith's enthusiasm sways Nick
Nick allows the visit and leaves
Sharon bundles Faith up and leaves in a hurry
Nick returns to the cottage with Faith's doll to find Sharon's house disarrayed
Nick worries that Sharon has flown the coop with their daughter
Before Nick can call the police, Sharon returns with Faith
Sharon confesses that she intended to run away but couldn't do it
Nick realizes that Sharon is barely hanging on and compliments her on her improved decision making
Avery offers to help with Sharon's defense
Sharon offers her profuse gratitude and appreciation
Bad news gives Team Sharon an unexpected set back
Carmine takes a bartending job at On The Boulevard
Alex walks in and realizes Carmine looks familiar
Carmine denies knowing Alex
Alex asks Carmine if he's from New York
To keep Alex from thinking he's a criminal like his father, Carmine tells him he's from Detroit
Alex flashes a picture of Adriana and asks Carmine if he knows her
When Carmine says no, Alex asks about Noah
Carmine is happy to tell Alex that Noah has a nasty temper
Adriana contacts Noah
Noah warns his ex that Alex is looking for her
Jack and Phyllis discuss his pills
Billy gets ready for Christmas
Chelsea and Adam "take a break"
Adam moves out
Jill tries to persuade Katherine to forgive Tucker
Nikki and Victor plan a Valentine's Day wedding
Leslie and Neil find it difficult to fight their attraction
A sneak peek at next week
The Abbotts surprise Jack with an intervention
Phyllis grills Avery about her secret past
Adam tries to make a connection with Chelsea
Nikki and Victor celebrate Christmas with a special gift exchange
Summer uncovers Noah's secret
Down the road previews
Leslie and Tyler hide a dangerous secret
Neil and Leslie grow closer
Tyler finds himself attracted to Lily
Neil's interaction with Tyler changes the Winters family dynamics
Cane finds himself with a potentially ruthless rival
Tucker and Katherine's troubled relationship begins to improve
Devon begins to accept Tucker back into his life
Jill and Tucker continue to set sparks with one another
Katherine re-evaluates her priorities after a serious scare
Disturbing news spoils Nikki's happiness as she and Victor prepare for their wedding
Victor and Nikki's future hangs in the balance
Victoria and Billy battle Adam for control of Newman Enterprises
Adam and Victoria compete to show who is most like Daddy
Nick and Phyllis's divorce becomes final
After resolving her anger with Avery, Phyllis begins to rebuild her relationship with Summer
Jack's addiction provides Phyllis with a chance to save the day
Nick's new career hits an unexpected bump in the road
Victor uses the opportunity to nudge Nick back towards the family's concerns
Avery and Nick's feelings for one another deepen
An unexpected twist causes upheaval in their romance
Kevin takes advantage of an criminal opportunity at Noah's expense
Chloe finds herself in partnership with her husband's unethical activities
Noah's ex-girlfriend Adriana begs him for help
Fen's jealousy and rage lead him to a shocking act
Jamie faces unthinkable consequences
Michael and Lauren struggle to protect their son
The Baldwin's marriage begins to crack under
Abby returns to Genoa City
Congressman Wheeler gets in the middle of Victor and Jack's ongoing battle
Wheeler makes it clear he'll do anything to protect his image
Kyle's twisted plans with his former stepmother cause consternation and dismay
Phyllis bids Daniel an emotional goodbye
A face from the past reopens a chapter Avery thought was closed
Adam takes advantage of an opportunity
Sharon finds happiness again with a former love
The Newman Ranch rises from the ashes, as does its patriarch