Monday, November 2, 2026

Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) arrived at the Genoa City Athletic Club and found Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn) back from London, where he surprised her with a lunch date. The couple embraced, and Lily Winters then asked about Jill Abbott’s (Jess Walton) condition.

Ashby gave a positive update but confided that there was a moment when he and Billy didn’t know how things would go. He confessed that he wasn’t ready to let go of the woman he considered a mother.

The Winters Inc. CEO said she felt sympathy for Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) because he had to choose between staying home with his newborn daughter and wife or traveling to London to be with his sick mother. Ashby credited his “brother,” saying he handled things well.

Lily Winters said she was glad the Ashby and Billy Abbott took care of things together, but the Chancellor Industries CEO asserted that “Billy is still Billy” and that he didn’t believe much would change. The former model said her ex had a new wife and baby to consider, so maybe he wouldn’t feel like he had to battle the world anymore.

Ashby cheekily asked his lover if she missed him, and she affirmed she did and was glad he was finally home. The former Arabesque Ventures CEO then surprised Lily Winters by asking her again to move in with him.

Confused, the Chancellor Industries owner said she thought they’d already decided to table the issue, but Ashby still tried to negotiate. Lily Winters understood the desire, but asked for more time, even after her boyfriend promised never to let her down again. She didn’t want to make decisions out of fear.

Instead, Lily Winters wanted to savor every moment, and she reminded Ashby that too much was at stake for them to rush into anything. The former model reassured Ashby that her decision wasn’t a rejection. She said, “When the time is right, we’ll both know.” The couple agreed they wanted to live together in the future, and they shared a kiss.

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Just before his trip to Fairmont Crest, Devon Winters (Bryton James) made a brief stop by Society before picking up his sister, joking that he would have been disowned if he didn’t bring Lily Winters to meet Anita Dupree (Tamara Tunie, BTG). Abby Newman-Winters (Melissa Ordway) said since she couldn’t go, she had one request – no tornadoes.

The renowned music producer affirmed that he had already checked the weather and the skies were clear, but he didn’t doubt that other storms were brewing in Fairmont Crest. Newman-Winters assured her husband that he could handle whatever the Duprees threw his way.

Devon Winters said he was more worried about Leslie Thomas (Trisha Mann-Grant, BTG) than the Duprees, recounting the tragic story of Barbara Mitchell and Thomas’ past struggles. The conversation quickly turned to the Neil Winters College of Arts and Humanities, which Devon Winters has been building.

Mid-chat, Newman-Winters felt dizzy and stumbled as her husband helped her sit down. The music producer asked his wife if she had been sick, and she admitted she had been nauseous lately. Devon Winters tried to cancel his trip, but Newman-Winters insisted he keep his plans. The Society owner then began downplaying her symptoms.

Elsewhere, Lily Winters met with Diane Jenkins-Abbott (Susan Walters) for a surprise coffee invitation. Jenkins-Abbott had a business proposition for the Winters Inc CEO.

Ashby then arrived at Crimson Lights, surprised to see the two ladies together. The Jabot Cosmetics CEO pitched a new campaign centered on the brand’s former models.

Eager to agree that Lily Winters should do it, Ashby began lavishing praise about his girlfriend’s beauty. Lily Winters hesitated because it was short notice, especially since she would be in Maryland with her brother.

Ashby believed she should go for it, and Jenkins-Abbott confirmed that they could work around the former model’s schedule. Before the Jabot Cosmetics CEO made her exit, she said she hoped Lily Winters would agree.

Lily Winters teased Ashby about his flattery, asking if he was trying to charm her into a proper goodbye before she left for Fairmont Crest. The Chancellor Industries CEO denied it, but said he liked the idea. The couple laughed, and Ashby kept encouraging his lover to do the Jabot Cosmetics campaign.

The Winters Inc. CEO’s excitement for her upcoming trip began to take over when she got an alert that her brother was nearby. Ashby found it adorable, and the two joked about her being a fangirl of The Articulettes.

Ashby already lamented her absence, and Lily Winters teased him, saying she might stay in Maryland. After the former Arabesque Ventures CEO told his lover that she couldn’t stay because she had to do the photoshoot, Lily Winters gave in and said she’d do it.

The couple said their goodbyes, including a lingering kiss that Devon Winters walked in on. He cleared his throat to interrupt, and Lily Winters said her final goodbye to Ashby, happily leaving arm in arm with her brother.

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Nate Hastings (Sean Dominic) was at Genoa City Memorial Hospital, enjoying his first day back at work. Dr. Stephanie Simmons (Vivica A. Fox) then arrived and celebrated Hastings’ return.

Hastings confessed that he didn’t believe it was possible, but it felt good to be back in the medical world. He gushed about being grateful to be back where he belonged, and he was ready for more. Dr. Simmons loved the former surgeon’s enthusiasm but came bringing bad news: she was leaving town.

Hastings was initially confused, but Dr. Simmons explained further, saying it would only be a temporary absence. The Genoa City Memorial Hospital chief of staff was going to London to be with Holden Novak (Nathan Owens) and Malcolm Winters (Shemar Moore).

Dr. Simmons was apologetic about the timing, but Hastings brushed the concerns away. The former surgeon assured Dr. Simmons that he’d be there when she returned, and the couple shared a hug.

Just then, Dr. Andrew Bishop (Fareed Ward) arrived and witnessed their embrace. Tensions simmered between the men as Dr. Bishop interrupted, but Dr. Simmons remained firm about her belief in Hastings’ talent. After receiving a call, the hospital chief of staff excused herself, and things boiled over between Dr. Bishop and Hastings.

Hastings took his colleague’s accusations about using his personal relationship with Dr. Simmons to return to medicine in stride, theorizing that maybe Dr. Bishop should care more about his patients than winning awards.

The Genoa City Memorial Hospital chief of surgery ignored the insult and instead asked why his rival had been hired before there was proof his physical issues were resolved. Dr. Bishop said Hastings’ abilities were his real concern, not his love life, before sauntering away.

When Dr. Simmons returned, Hastings apologized for the hug, saying he never wanted to put her in an awkward position. The hospital chief of staff corrected him, saying she wanted the embrace. Dr. Simmons encouraged Hastings to put the things Dr. Bishop said out of his mind and asked if anything else had happened.

The former surgeon confessed that he knew people would have questions and doubts about his abilities, and he couldn’t blame them. Dr. Simmons was surprised and asked whether he was having doubts about returning.

Dr. Simmons was effusive with her praise, admitting that she fast-tracked things, but only because she believed in Hastings. She told her lover he had a gift and he shouldn’t ever think otherwise.

Thursday, November 5, 2026

At the Hospital, Hastings approached his colleague after hearing about an upcoming surgery that he wanted to observe. He also asked whether he’d been assigned a proctor yet. Dr. Bishop delivered a blow, practically gloating about being the only thing standing between Hastings and his surgical license.

When the former surgeon asked if Dr. Simmons signed off on this, Dr. Bishop pointed out their personal situation and said she recused herself. Despite Hastings reassuring the hospital chief of surgery that he was on the mend, Dr. Bishop wasn’t interested in inviting him back into the operating room.

Dr. Simmons then arrived and caught the two men in their disagreement. Dr. Bishop recapped the situation and defended his decision to leave Hastings out of surgery. The hospital chief of staff tried to override her subordinate’s decision, incensed that Dr. Bishop was now Hastings’ proctor.

Fearing things would get worse, Hastings relented and told Dr. Simmons he wouldn’t attend the surgery. The couple then headed to Society for a drink, and they commiserated about the new situation.

Dr. Simmons admitted that she may have overstepped, but she was concerned about Dr. Bishop as Hastings’ proctor because she didn’t want his professional development hindered. The former surgeon said he had to play by the rules with Dr. Bishop in control of his future.

The duo headed back to the hospital. Dr. Bishop wrapped up his surgery, and Dr. Simmons excused herself to speak with the patient’s family. After she left, the hospital chief of surgery dropped another bomb on Hastings: he’s limiting all observers in the OR. This left Hastings reeling, but Dr. Bishop was unrepentant, saying, “My OR, my rules.”

Meanwhile, at Crimson Lights, Jabot Cosmetics’ former models Lily Winters and Christine Blair-Romalotti (Lauralee Bell) arrived with their partners, Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian) and Ashby. They all met up with Jenkins-Abbott and Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) and reminisced about the beginnings of their relationships.

Jack Abbott thanked them all for joining before making his exit as Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) arrived. Ashby jokingly pretended to be Lily Winters’ manager while she and Blair-Romalotti recounted photoshoot blunders. After more goofing around and laughter, the photoshoot began! The set was full of laughter and good vibes, and each couple had their own moments to shine.

Friday, November 6, 2026

Hastings was pondering the news Dr. Bishop had given him when Dr. Simmons appeared. After the former surgeon gave his recent update, Dr. Simmons was immediately displeased and asserted that Dr. Bishop “needs to go.”

Despite his annoyance at the cards being dealt, Hastings knew that his girlfriend didn’t really want to fire her chief of surgery. The duo agreed that Dr. Bishop was arrogant and rude, and that his decision to be Hastings’ proctor was a power play, but he was a good surgeon.

Dr. Simmons continued to fume about Dr. Bishop, and Hastings noticed she had a temper. The hospital chief of staff asked if it bothered him, and Hastings quickly reassured her that he loved a woman with passion. The former surgeon reiterated that he could fight his own battles.

Dr. Simmons was about to leave to run a few errands before her flight, but Hastings stopped her, saying he wanted to give her a proper send-off. With knowing smiles, the couple left the hospital and headed for the athletic club.

Hastings and Dr. Simmons said their goodbyes in the lobby with a kiss, one that Audra Charles (Zuleyka Silver) witnessed. Charles tried to make a quick escape, but Hastings felt the need to explain what his ex had just seen. The Spectra-Charles Media Co-CEO quickly stopped him, saying that he’s a good man who deserved happiness. Hastings thanked her for the kind words.

While it was strange for her to see her ex-boyfriend with Novak’s mom, Charles said that he seemed happy. Hastings complimented Charles, but she hedged, saying it sounded like pity. The former couple shared a moment before Hastings left.

“The Young and the Restless” airs on CBS at 12:30 p.m. EST Monday through Friday.