Y&R SPOILERS FOR DECEMBER 26 SHOW JACK ABBOTT PUTTING BILLY’S LOYALTY TO THE ULTIMATE TEST

Jack Abbott forces Billy to prove where his loyalties truly lie on The Young and the Restless this Friday. Meanwhile, Michael turns to Lauren for guidance on a difficult decision, and Chelsea delivers Adam an ultimatum he won’t see coming.

Jack Has Had Enough of Billy’s Games

The holiday goodwill is already fading in Genoa City as Jack Abbott wastes no time putting Billy Abbott’s loyalty to the test on The Young and the Restless. After Billy and Kyle surprisingly found themselves on the same side earlier this week, Jack clearly wants to know if his brother’s recent behavior is genuine or just another one of Billy’s convenient pivots.

Jack Abbott has been burned by Billy more times than anyone can count, and with the Abbott-Chancellor situation still volatile, trusting his brother feels like a gamble he’s not willing to take. Whatever test Jack has in mind, Billy better bring his A-game because big brother isn’t in a forgiving mood. The question is whether Billy will rise to the occasion or fall back into old patterns that have cost him everything before.

Let’s be real here: Billy has a history of talking a big game and then crumbling the second things get hard. Jack knows this better than anyone, which is why he’s not about to take Billy at his word. Actions speak louder than promises in Genoa City, and Jack Abbott is demanding receipts. If Billy thinks he can charm his way through this one, he’s got another thing coming because Jack is clearly done playing games with his little brother.

Michael Makes a Tough Decision

Michael Baldwin turns to Lauren Fenmore Baldwin as he faces a difficult decision on The Young and the Restless this Friday. These two have always been each other’s rocks, and whatever Michael is wrestling with, Lauren is clearly the person he needs in his corner. Given everything happening in Genoa City lately, from legal battles to family drama, the possibilities for what’s troubling Michael are endless.

When Michael needs to talk something through, it usually means the stakes are high. Lauren has seen her husband through countless challenges over the years, and her counsel has often been the thing that keeps him grounded. Whatever decision he’s facing, fans can expect Lauren to give it to him straight. She’s never been one to sugarcoat things, and that’s exactly why Michael needs her right now. These two are relationship goals for a reason, and watching them work through problems together never gets old.

Chelsea Gives Adam an Ultimatum

Chelsea Lawson isn’t playing games as she delivers Adam Newman an ultimatum he probably wasn’t expecting. These two have been through the wringer together, sharing the grief of Connor’s struggles and navigating their complicated feelings for each other. But Chelsea has clearly reached a breaking point, and she’s demanding Adam make some kind of choice.

Adam Newman has never been great at ultimatums, mostly because he’s used to doing whatever he wants regardless of consequences. But Chelsea knows him better than most, and if she’s drawing a line in the sand, it’s because she means business. Whether this ultimatum concerns their relationship, Connor, or something else entirely, Adam better take it seriously because Chelsea Lawson is not the one to mess with when she’s made up her mind. Fans have watched Chelsea put up with a