In the December 31 episode of The Young and the Restless, Kyle did something he’s never done before. He usually chases the woman he’s in love with. But he decided to let Claire go. He took on a new habit before the clock struck midnight.
Key Takeaways
Kyle finally grew a backbone when it came to Claire.
He decided to let her go instead of fighting for her.
He also didn’t jump into the arms of another woman.
What Happened on Y&R
At the Genoa City Athletic Club dining room, Kyle (Michael Mealor) ran into Victoria (Amelia Heinle). Neither of them had big plans for New Year’s Eve. Kyle was surprised since Victoria was getting close to Nate (Sean Dominic) again.
Victoria claimed that they were just friends. Besides, he was spending the night with Amy (Valerie Pettiford). Victoria was aware that Kyle’s decision not to wait around for Claire (Hayley Erin) wasn’t easy.
It’s never easy to start a new habit. But Kyle is already committed. He’s done something that he’s never done before. Rather than begging the so-called love of his life back, he finally backed off and stopped fighting for Claire.
He didn’t want her to play with him as she does with Holden (Nathan Owens). Kyle explained to Victoria that he had to make the decision. He understood that Claire had to figure things out, but he wasn’t going to wait around this time.
Kyle also admitted that he didn’t make the right choices. But he also won’t overlook the decisions that Victor (Eric Braeden) took against his family. He wished the Newmans would stand up to their father.
Why It Matters
Kyle finally gained some self-respect. He’s no longer following Claire around like a lost puppy. He’s also not filling the void by looking for his ex-wife, Summer (Allison Lanier), or going for Claire’s enemy, Audra (Zuleyka Silver).
For once, he’s making good decisions on New Year’s Eve. He just wanted to have a quiet night to himself, amid all that had happened with his personal life and career.
While there’s nothing to celebrate, Kyle also knows better than to make another bad decision. So, he spent the night with a quiet conversation with Claire’s mother. He has proven that he’s able to turn over a new leaf.
Does this mean we’re getting a new, improved Kyle come 2026? It’s too soon to tell. For now, Kyle should focus on his family, including his son Harrison (Redding Munsell), before jumping into another relationship. Y&R fans have a feeling that Summer will be returning to Genoa City soon, just in the nick of time.
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