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In the waiting room at Connor’s appointment, Adam and Chelsea work to get him to speak. He says he hates this; he hates the doctor, he hates being there, and he hates himself. Chelsea gasps. It hurts her heart to hear him say that. He’s the most loveable boy in the world. Adam says that goes for him mom and him. Adam hopes he didn’t mean what he said; sometimes they say things when they’re angry or frustrated. “Connor, believe me. I know how you feel. There’s been a lot of times in my life that I’ve been angry or frustrated because things aren’t the way that I want them to be and there’s nothing I can do about it.” Things got better for him, and they’re going to get better for Connor too. He understands why the boy doesn’t want to be there, but it will help him. It will help all of them. They’ll get through it together.

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Adam and Chelsea step aside and she complains that she’s tried to reassure Connor that these sessions will help, but he won’t listen to her. Connor snarks, “I can hear you.” Adam says they’re not hiding anything from him. Connor wants to leave since the doctor’s questions won’t help. Adam thinks maybe they should cancel the session. Chelsea says no, it would set a precedent. They all need this, now, not later. Just then, the doctor appears. Connor pleads with his parents, but Chelsea tells him it’s too important. Adam sides with her and tells the doctor he’ll be joining the session today. Connor needs both parents there.

At Society, Billy concludes a work call as Ashley comes in. He watches her make her way to the bar and walks over. “Ashley. Hi.” Ashley replies, “Hey, Bro. What’s up?” Billy frowns. “Hey, Sis. Everything OK?” Ashley chirps, “Why wouldn’t it be?”

Billy asks if Tucker is fully and completely out of her system. She claims he’s a jerk and she’s over him. Billy senses she had something more to add. Ashley repeats that she’s over Tucker. He’s gross. The family is over Tucker too. Billy knows it’s been more challenging for her to move on. Ashley insists she did it. Billy asks, “Ash, what’s going on? You don’t really sound like yourself.” Ashley wonders who she sounds like then. Billy tells her, “You don’t have to cover up for me.” He isn’t buying that all the sudden she’s fine, and she’s never called him ‘Bro’ in her entire life. Ashley says she was trying to be cool. Billy gets a text from Devon about a board meeting and says he has to go. He shares that things are tense over there right now. Ashley nods that corporate infighting is very bad for the corporation. She advises him to stay out of the boxing ring. Billy asks again, “Are you OK?” Ashley snaps at him to stop worrying about her. Billy frowns and leaves. Ashley orders a ginger ale with a cherry from the bartender and whispers, “Boy, that was a close one.”

At the ranch, Victor tells Nikki that Jordan was overconfident as always. He couldn’t have turned the tables on her without Nick’s help. He recalls the look on her face when she realized she’d been had. Nikki clucks about the risk he took. Victor shrugs. He was protecting his family and it worked out. She can no longer hurt them. Nikki muses that the “devil” is now suffering in a hell of her own making. “Couldn’t happen to a more deserving person.”

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Nikki can only imagine how desperate Jordan must feel, being locked up in a room and cut off from the rest of the world. She lived it thanks to her, and now Jordan is living it thanks to Victor. The Mustache grunts about the sick woman torturing people she considers her enemies. This is poetic justice. Nikki says prison is too good for her. Victor agrees, “Much too good.” Nikki asks, “That’s still your plan, right?” Victor confirms that she’ll pay. Nikki tells him that before the authorities arrest her, she wants to see her again. Victor deems this ridiculous, but Nikki wants to confront her face-to-face. Victor thinks it’s a horrible idea. Nikki wants to confront her in a place where she knows she will feel completely at her mercy, the same way she did to her. She’s locked up and can’t do anything to hurt her. Victor asks what the purpose of this is, and Nikki promises she won’t strangle her. Victor worries this would be a trigger for her to start drinking again. Nikki argues it’s a chance for her to reclaim her power. “I need to do it.”

At Crimson Lights, Victoria tells Kyle and Summer that it’s been exciting for Claire to meet her family members. Summer’s surprised Victor and Nikki haven’t had a dinner. Victoria says things have been a little… hectic. She’s just glad to be with her daughter. Summer admits she feels a little out of the loop given she has no idea how this happened. Victoria says it’s complicated. She explains that she and Cole thought they lost their daughter after she was born, but were deceived by someone intentionally. Had they known, they never would have stopped looking for her. Claire found them, they did a DNA test, and it was a match. “Now we get to move forward as a family. Kyle asks about the person who did this. Victoria says that person doesn’t deserve anymore of their attention. Kyle asks about Claire’s release from the hospital. Claire says their family has been so supportive. Summer gets the feeling there’s more to the story. Victoria tells her there are specifics they should save for another time. Harrison asks why everyone stopped talking. Claire goes over to him and teases that he got cheated out of his marshmallows.

Summer tells Claire she couldn’t have fallen into a more loving and loyal family. Claire says it’s been a dream, which Victoria loves hearing. They ask what her plans for the future are, and Victoria says it’s up to Claire. She’s still figuring everything out, but would love to work with children. Victoria gets a text from Victor, summoning her to the ranch, and tells Claire they should go now.

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In Connor’s session, he tells the doctor that he doesn’t want to be there. Chelsea and Adam urge him to share what he said in the waiting room. He plays with his hoodie strings and Cheslea asks him to stop. Connor snaps that they just don’t get it. The doctor explains the behavior is a manifestation of his OCD. Adam wants to know what tools will help them. The doctor knows they’re anxious to help their son, but they need to set expectations. There is no miracle cure. Adam sighs. If nothing can be done for Connor, what are they even doing there? The doctor explains that they bring the symptoms under control so they’re manageable. One of the best forms of treatment is residential therapy. He’ll have therapy and confront the obsessions that trigger him. She talks about response prevention, saying it retrains the brain. The therapist will coach Connor through it. It’s done in the same type of school he’s already in. Connor interjects that it’s not a school… it’s a hospital for sick people.

The doctor insists it’s more of a retreat where people can focus. The school is on board and will ensure he doesn’t get behind in his studies. Connor asks about soccer. The doctor says there will be activities and the coach will keep his spot on the team open. Connor doesn’t want to go. Adam asks if they have time to decide as a family. The doctor assures, “Absolutely.”

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In the waiting room, Chelsea asks if Connor’s OK. He doesn’t want to go to the place; it’s like admitting he’s crazy or something. Chelsea explains the OCD is separate from him; they just have to learn how to treat it and manage it. It’s an illness. Last year, she went someplace to get extra help. They need these thoughts to back off and leave him alone. Adam takes Connor out of the waiting room, and Chelsea goes back into the doctor’s office to say she has a lot of questions. The doctor is there to help all of them. Chelsea cries, “I want to talk about myself, because I’m not sure I’m going to be able to deal with this.”

At Society, Ashley sits at a table and the voice in her head implores, “Ash, Ash!” Ashley whispers, “Shut up! I’m not going back yet. Your plan is too dangerous, I’m going to protect her. I can do it.” She sips her ginger ale.

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Kyle, Summer, and Harrison arrive at the Abbott mansion and the boy asks when he can see the “funny” Claire again. Kyle and Summer exchange a look. Harrison gets sent upstairs and Kyle and Summer discuss what a relief it is to see him smile. Kyle thinks it’s quite a coincidence that Claire was so good with him and wants to work with kids. Summer cautions that it sounds like she has to build her life up from scratch. Kyle thinks they should consider her as a potential nanny for Harrison. Maybe she’ll do it temporarily. Summer questions what they even know about her. She won’t have formal training or references. Kyle points out she’s bonded with Victoria and she has a solid resume as an executive. They agree to ask Nikki and go from there. Summer warns trusting someone in an office is different than trusting them with your kid. Kyle gets the feeling there’s more to Claire’s story than Victoria was willing to share. Summer got that feeling too — if you can’t talk about it in front of a kid, then it’s got to be messy. What if it’s so bad, they’re not willing to talk about it at all?

Victoria and Claire arrive at the ranch, where Victor wants them to talk Nikki out of confronting Jordan. This will only make things worse for her! Nikki insists this is the only way for her to regain her power. Victor asks Victoria to tell her mother it’s a bad idea. Victoria actually sees her point and supports her plan. Claire knows she doesn’t have a vote, but she supports Nikki too. That said, she doesn’t think it should be one-on-one. She wants to go with her to confront Jordan. Victoria wants to go too.

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Victor doesn’t give a damn if the three of them concur. He reminds them they don’t even no where she is, or where to do. Victoria, Nikki, and Claire insist this has to happen. Victoria says they can keep each other safe. They need to let Jordan know they’re in control and she’ll never be in control again. She wants to see her suffer. Nikki tells Victor, “We need it for closure.” Nikki implores Victor to trust them. They can handle this. Victor relents. Nikki asks for the address. Victor insists they take someone with them. Victoria suggests a security guard. Nikki says Larry can go with them, but he can’t interfere. It’s their turn to take their lives back for good.

At Society, Ashley’s dominant alter argues in her head, “You know you can’t do this yourself. It’s not who you are or what you do. This is my department. You need me. You know you do. More importantly, Ashley needs me.” Ashley hisses, “No. I’ve got this.” She texts Tucker, “Forget everything. I don’t ever want to see you again.” She then grabs the cherry out of her drink and eats it.

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Next on The Young and the Restless: Victor tests Nick and Summer’s loyalty, Chelsea blames herself for Connor’s issues, and Nikki’s plan for revenge against Jordan backfires.