Recap: Summer confronts Claire, Alan looks into Ashley’s tragedy on The Young and the Restless

The Young and the Restless’ June 4, 2024 episode had unexpected turns that left Summer and Ashley with difficult decisions to make. The plot was told in three parts in this episode: Summer, Claire, and Ashley were the main characters.

Because of Ashley’s altercations and Jordan’s case, Genoa City has been very busy lately. Jordan had to be turned over to the police after Cole learned he was still alive. Conversely, Ashley travelled to Paris and claimed to have met Alan in a pub.

The Young and the Restless’s plot looks to be setting the stage for more dramatic episodes. Victor alerts Cole about Claire’s difficulties in Summer with her new life as Harrison’s nanny.

Summer on The Young and the Restless doesn’t trust Claire.

At the end of Claire’s first day, Kyle and Summer gave her compliments for her efforts. Then Kyle told Summer that Jordan was still alive and being held at a maximum security institution. Summer believed that Claire was aware of the details previously. Although Claire acknowledged that she had heard about Jordan, she clarified that Victor had wished to inform them of the information.

After Claire left, Summer and Kyle got into a fight over her. Summer wished to keep Harrison away from Claire. She was determined to fire Claire before the child developed stronger attachments. Kyle, on the other hand, didn’t think Claire could have worked with Jordan.
Young and Restless discovers Summer contacting Chance

Summer told Chance about the recent happenings, and they met at Chancellor Park. She complained about Claire’s tendency to keep things hidden. Chance was curious if Claire’s actions disturbed Summer. Summer conceded that she was unable to identify anything wrong with Claire.

Summer acknowledged that Chance had wondered if she envied Harrison’s fondness for Claire. Summer also mentioned that Kyle had been Claire’s supporter. Chance was curious as to whether Summer had a bias in favour of Kyle. Chance concurred with Summer’s declaration that she was content being around him.

Shows on The Young and the Restless Claire discovers Cole at his house.
When Claire got home, she discovered Victoria and Cole together. She was full of enthusiasm for her first day. Claire, though, told Victoria that Summer had accused her of purposefully withholding secrets.

Victoria was interrupted by Claire, who informed her that Kyle had been very encouraging and supportive. Cole noted that Claire had made a friend in Kyle after Claire had gone to her room. Victoria didn’t think highly of Kyle. Cole urged her to allow Claire to find her own companions, though.

Claire and Victoria talked about how Cole was close to both of them later in a daughter-mother moment on The Young and the Restless. They also talked about Jordan’s news and how Nikki might be badly impacted by it.

Ashley lets Alan and Traci on The Young and the Restless know how she feels.

Ashley talked candidly with Alan and Traci about her trip to Paris. She maintained that she met Alan in the pub in Paris and conversed with him as well. But Alan denied that it was him. Alan surmised later that Ashley might have been Martin, his twin.

Alan clarified that his twin brother’s disruptive and violent behaviour was caused by mental health issues. Ashley Abbott talked candidly about having experienced something similar in the past. She had a horrible experience when she was married to one of the twins. Ashley was taken aback by Alan’s portrayal of his psychotic brother.

Ashley, though, was unable to recall anything from the encounter. Alan thought it might have been too stressful. Traci cajoled him into learning about what was going on in Paris.

More drama breaks out as Kyle overpraises Claire and Victor Newman criticises Cole. Watch The Young and the Restless on weekdays to see the next episodes.