Estella's Arraigned

Victor calls Victoria and asks her to come over. Ashley comes into the room and Victor advises her not to go to the courthouse today where Estella's arraignment is being held because it might upset her. Victor remarks that he doesn't think the case is airtight against her. Adam walks through the front door and when asked where he was, he tells his father he needed some fresh air. He admits he didn't sleep much last night and Victor assures him he isn't alone - he's going to keep looking for a way for Adam to get his sight back. Adam goes upstairs. Victor remembers when he found out Hope was pregnant and how she was afraid she could pass on her condition to her baby. Victor says he feels like he failed both Hope and Adam and he doesn't blame Adam for being angry.

At the coffeehouse, Nikki tells J.T. she thinks Estella was framed by Adam. J.T. wonders if there is any evidence to back this up and Nikki admits there isn't anything solid yet. Victoria comes over and they continue to debate on whether or not Adam could be scaring Ashley. Victoria tells them they might as well all go spit on Sabrina's grave! She leaves to get more coffee and J.T. explains to Nikki that Victoria has been upset about Sabrina lately.

At the coffeehouse, Noah sees Rafe and asks him how he can become an emancipated minor! Rafe tells him he has to be able to support himself and he also has to have a place to live. Rafe tells Noah to come by his office later because he's due in court for Estella's arraignment. Noah receives a call from Nick, requesting Noah meet him and Sharon at the Club. Nick tells Noah they have important news to tell him. Noah agrees to meet them at the Club.

Sharon and Nick sit in the dining room at the Club and Nick talks about how their lives are coming together - they've found a house and soon they will have the paternity results. Noah arrives and they tell him they've found a house to buy - they can all live together as a family again. Noah says the house sounds nice, but he isn't going to move in - he doesn't want to live with them! Noah says he doesn't want Summer to go through what he went through with visitations. Noah tells them that they'll probably screw up the baby as well! He goes on to say he's going to file for emancipation. Sharon points out that they haven't abused or neglected them and thinks Noah's over-reacting. She says family therapy would be a better choice. Nick wants to know if Noah has filed yet and Noah admits he hasn't, but he's talked to a lawyer. Nick accuses Noah of wanting to file for emancipation in order to live with Eden. Noah tells them it isn't about Eden - they just don't understand. Nick says Noah shouldn't be in such a rush to grow up, but Noah says he isn't going to continue talking with them if they are only going to make fun of him.

In her room at the Club, Mary Jane talks to her kitty about how she is going to live happily with Jack, but sometimes men just need a little nudging! Jack comes in and wants to know what the important business is? Mary Jane strips and asks what's more important than keeping the CEO of the company happy? They kiss and head for the bed to make love. After making love, Mary Jane imagines she tells Jack she's falling for him and he reciprocates the sentiment. In reality, Jack's phone ring and Mary Jane asks if it's Phyllis? Jack is confused by her question. Mary Jane tries to make love to him again, but Jack stops her. He reiterates that their relationship is only about sex and he doesn't want to see her get hurt. Mary Jane says she has no intention of getting hurt. She tells Jack she'll see him later and shows him out. She tells kitty that it's happening, but she needs to take it slow.

Heather comes to Adam's room and wonders if everything is okay - he sounded very upset on the phone. Adam apologizes for how he acted yesterday. He tells Heather that thanks to Victor leaving him in prison - where he was stuck in the eyes with needles - he is no longer a candidate for a trial for his eye disease. Adam blames all of his troubles on Victor. Heather tells him they will have a life together in the future, but Adam says he's useless now. Heather assures Adam he is intelligent, caring, and that she loves him. They kiss passionately and make love. Adam tells her she's the only person he trusts now.

J.T. and Victoria arrive at the Ranch. Victoria tells Victor it was very difficult for her to learn that he had Sabrina's statue removed and to see him take her portrait down. Victor admits it was hard for him, too. He wants Victoria to help him rebuild his art collection and Victoria is moved. She says that this action shows her that her father understands and that she's going to make Sabrina very proud. When Victoria leaves, J.T. thanks Victor for doing that - it means a lot to Victoria and made her happy. He tells Victor Nikki believes Estella was framed. Victor wonders who else could have set up Estella. Victor wonders about Mary Jane. They discover Mary Jane has been at the Ranch quite often! Victor says he'll take it from here. J.T. leaves. Adam listens as Victor calls Mary Jane and arranges to meet with her outside his home.

At the courthouse, Estella is upset and Nikki tries to reassure her. They are both surprised when Ashley appears and says Estella will be brought to justice! Estella goes into the courtroom and Nikki tells Ashley Estella was framed - most likely by Adam! Ashley says Adam has been there for her and her baby many times and couldn't have framed Estella. Rafe appears and tells Ashley the charges against Estella will be thrown out, but it won't undo the emotional stress that she and Victor have put Estella through. Rafe goes into the courtroom and is able to get Estella out of prison on bail. Before she leaves, Ashley tells Estella she might be free for now, but it won't last. Ashley demands to know why Heather didn't oppose bail and Heather tells her Estella has no prior record, is not a flight risk, and the evidence is circumstantial. Nikki tells Ashley an innocent woman is being punished because she and Victor cannot see who is really trying to hurt her.

Jack walks into the Club dining room in time to hear Noah tell his parents they are too screwed up to handle their own lives, let alone his. Jack comes over and says it's a big deal to become an emancipated minor and asks to speak with Noah alone. He tells Noah his parents love him. Noah says they ruined so many people's lives, including Jack's. Jack denies this, but Noah doesn't believe it. Jack encourages Noah to wait a few weeks to make a final decision on becoming emancipated. Noah agrees and leaves. As Jack walks back over to Sharon and Nick, Sharon get s call notifying her that the paternity results are in. Jack says he knows Sharon hopes Nick is the father and he hopes she gets her wish.

At the coffeehouse, Victoria expresses her excitement about rebuilding her father's collection. J.T. sets some ground rules - no more meeting with strange guys in dark alleys! Victoria decides which piece she will acquire first and makes a call about it. The same man who threw the glass when he found out Daniel was out on bail takes the call!

Victor meets with Mary Jane. He says she's crossed boundaries before and now she's doing it again - getting involved with his family, wandering on his property, and stabbing him in the back - does she think she's going to get away with it?! Victor asks her several questions, including if she recognizes the spot - where Sabrina's statue was. She doesn't understand what he's talking about. He tells her the statue was mutilated and she denies having anything to do with it. Victor tells her to keep focused on Jack Abbott alone.

Nikki talks to Rafe after court. She says she suspects Adam of framing Estella. She tells him about how Adam has lied to her and how Sabrina's voice was coming out of his computer. Rafe is definitely interested.

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Billy Wants to Father Cordelia

The Young and the Restless update for Thursday February 26, 2009:

Cane and Billy fight about who is Delia's father. Billy gives her a rattle, but Cane tells him that isn't anything compared to what he's done. Billy doesn't believe paying for some medical bills was doing a lot for Delia either. Cane tells Chloe to take the baby upstairs and Esther encourages her to do so. After they've gone, Cane tells Billy if he wants to do something good for Delia, he will walk out the door and stay out of her life for good.

At the prison, Gloria is anxious because her trial starts today and she still hasn't seen Michael.

At the bookstore, Michael and Lauren arrive to find out Eden is being arrested for shoplifting. When Eden is finally able to explain to Michael and Lauren that she took Noah's bag out of the store to give it to Noah and Sharon, they understand that she did not steal the books. While they wait to talk to the manager, Michael realizes he needs to leave for Gloria's trial, and he leaves the bookstore for the courthouse.

Phyllis runs into Noah at the coffeehouse, and he asks her how she and Nick are doing. Phyllis thinks it is sweet for Noah to be concerned about her, and Noah tells her she is a great step mom and he wants her to be happy.

Eden calls Noah, who is with Phyllis, and tells him she is going to be arrested for shoplifting. Phyllis and Noah head over to the bookstore to see if they can help her.

At Jack's, Jack tells Nick he is responsible for Sharon's state of mind, and that he needs to leave her alone like he keeps saying he'll do. Jack tells Nick Phyllis is probably just as much a wreck as Sharon and that she's probably hiding it because she's terrified of losing her marriage.

Sharon talks to her mom about how she is doing. Sharon tells her mom that she has been losing moments of time; she blacks out and doesn't know where she is or what she's doing. Doris reminds her that this has happened to Sharon before, when she had her car accident, but Sharon doesn't wanted to be reminded of that. Later, Doris pushes the issue again, and Sharon admits she feels responsible for Brad's death. Her mom tries to convince her she isn't at fault. She tells Sharon she should talk to a therapist, but Sharon insists she doesn't need to talk to a therapist.

Phyllis and Noah arrive at the bookstore. Noah waits outside with Eden while Phyllis goes in to find Lauren. Phyllis and Lauren try to talk to the bookstore manager, but he says he is going to prosecute Eden. He says he wants to make an example out of her for other kids because he is sick of other kids stealing from him. Phyllis calls Nick for back-up as things between him and Jack escalate.

Nick calls Sharon at the hospital to tell her what is going on with Eden. She finds the elephant figurine in her purse, and tells her mother she has never seen it before. She realizes the last time she had that purse was when she was at Brad's funeral.

The argument between Cane and Billy escalate while Jill tries to calm them down. Cane punches Billy. Chloe is worried about Billy because he is bleeding. He leaves. After he's gone, Cane asks Jill to take Esther and Delia upstairs so he can talk to Chloe alone. Once alone, Cane tells Chloe he will be in her life and he will be stopping by the house to check up on the baby. He tells Chloe that if she tries to keep him from the baby, he will cut her out of the baby's life. Chloe reminds Cane she is Delia's mother, but Cane tells her that Cordelia doesn't need her.

Billy goes to Jack's and tells him about the fight he had with Cane. Billy tells Jack he wants to be Delia's father because he loves her and feels a connection with her. Jack tells Billy whatever he needs, legally or financially, he will give it to him to help Billy get parental rights to his daughter.

In court, Heather is forced to drop the murder charges against Gloria given the evidence Paul found on Emma's death. Michael reminds the judge and Heather that the face cream's chain of command was never established. The judge really lets Gloria have it because he believes she tainted the face cream, but he says since there is no concrete evidence of that, he has no choice, but to vacate the charges against her. The judge tells Gloria she is free to go. Gloria tells Michael how appreciative of him she is. She then tells Michael that she's going to call Jeffrey to come pick her up. Michael is shocked she'd want anything to do with him, but Gloria tells him that Jeff is the right man for her and she hates being alone. Gloria leaves Jeff a message, saying she'll forget all the nonsense about divorcing her and she is now free.

At the bookstore, Sharon is very angry and she lashes out at Eden. She says some very harsh things to Eden, which Noah gets upset about. Noah asks if Sharon put the books in the bag by accident, but Sharon is outraged that he would even think that. Everyone is shocked as to the tone Sharon takes with Eden. Sharon tells Nick Noah can no longer see Eden. Nick tries to get her to reconsider, but Sharon won't listen; she tells him to stay away from her.

Sharon goes to Brad's house to return the figurine and is overcome with emotion. Consequently, she drops the figurine on the floor where it shatters. Sharon runs outside and sinks against the door and cries.

Nikki runs from court

Monday's update is late, and I am sorry about that.

Michael tells Victor and J.T. that the court will select someone to be Victoria's guardian, and after hearing both sides of the case, will make a recommendation to the judge about what should happen in Victoria's treatment. Victor is angry, saying that they do not have much time and that this guardian does not know Victoria or what she would want.

Jack gets angry when he sees the bad press in the editorial section of the newspaper. He gets even angrier when the newspaper implies that the citizens of the state should e-mail the ethics committee about concerns and complaints they have about Jack.

Gloria e-mails several letters to the ethics committee, letting them know how upset she is with Jack Abott as her senator.

Michael introduces Victor and J.T. to the hospital administrator and Victor informs her if she lets Victoria die, he will bury them.

Nikki talks with Brad and David in the hospital cafeteria about how frustrated she is about having to go to court over Victoria's treatment. She contemplates leaving town so that she cannot be served with the papers ordering her to show up in court. Brad agrees that this would give the baby a little more time in Victoria's womb, while David tells her that leaving the hospital is a bad idea.

A deputy comes to the hospital to give Nikki and Victor the court papers, but no one can find Nikki. Victor becomes furious that Nikki would run from a court summons in order to prevent a decision being made about Victoria.

Victor finds Nikki at Newman and begins yelling at her, demanding to know why she is running from the court papers. Nikki refuses to talk to Victor about it and says she has been talking with Brad about what to do.

The ethics committee informs Jack that they are calling a hearing.

Brad tells Victor that he is petitioning the court in order to become Victoria's guardian.