The Young and the Restless (Y&R) recap for Friday, January 31, reveals that Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) will give Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) some positive updates since Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) came through his surgery just fine.

While Sharon and Nick reflect on all the Jordan (Colleen Zenk) and Ian Ward (Ray Wise) drama, Michael Baldwin (Christian LeBlanc) will show up with good news since the DA decided to drop all charges against Sharon.

Daniel Romalotti Jr. (Michael Graziadei) will overhear Michael’s shocker, so he’ll push for an explanation.

Once Daniel sits down with Michael, Nick and Sharon, they’ll all explain that Ian was behind Heather Stevens’ (Vail Bloom) demise.

Daniel will learn the details of Ian’s partnership with Jordan and hear that they’re both deceased now.

Sharon will still feel guilty for her role in what happened, so Daniel will take jabs about her disposing of Heather’s body and framing him with bloody towels.

However, Nick will point out that Sharon was under the influence of a powerful hallucinogen and that it was all part of Ian’s grand plan.

Even so, Daniel won’t seem ready for forgive and forget – especially since Heather’s fate was tied to Sharon and the Newman’s family enemy. Sharon will hold out hope that she can indeed earn Daniel’s forgiveness at some point in the future.

Daniel will need some time to process everything, so he’ll head to the park and talk to Heather while he’s there.

It’ll leave Daniel fearing he can’t do this without Heather, so he’ll cry over feeling like the nightmare’s never going to end.

Back with Sharon, she’ll get more news from Michael once everything’s signed and she’s officially in the clear.

Sharon will wonder if she really deserves her freedom, but Michael will maintain that she was a victim, too.

Nevertheless, Sharon will worry about Daniel not getting the closure he needs since this tragedy was so senseless.

Michael will also get Sharon’s gratitude for taking her case and showing so much faith in her.

Next on Friday’s Y&R episode, Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan) will offer to delay her move-in at the old ranch house considering everything that just went down with Victor.

Adam Newman (Mark Grossman) will reassure Chelsea before Nick arrives to grab some things Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) requested for Victor.

Chelsea will quickly point out that she’s only moving in for Connor Newman’s (Judah Mackey) sake, so Nick will insist she doesn’t owe him an explanation.

After Adam steps away to take a call, Nick will express concern about Adam using this opportunity to pursue a romantic reunion.

Chelsea will downplay the idea and argue that Adam’s agreed to respect boundaries.

Later, Adam and Nick will ride to the hospital together, so Adam will ask if his brother thought about what would happen if Victor hadn’t survived.

Nick won’t want to dwell in what ifs, but Adam will basically point out that Victor won’t be around forever.

After Adam hints about Victor being the glue of the family, Nick will realize Adam’s worried about getting kicked out when Victor’s not around one day.

That’ll bring Nick’s reminder that Adam’s actions are what decides how much or how little he’s involved in the family – not Victor.

At the tack house, Claire Newman (Hayley Erin) will summon Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) and fill him in on the Ian and Jordan chaos.

Kyle will question if Jordan brought poison there with the intention of harming Claire, but Claire will fib that it might’ve been an insurance policy.

Claire will admit she told Jordan what she wanted to hear when she found her since she feared Jordan might bolt.

However, Claire won’t mention the trap that was set at the tack house and will cover up anything incriminating.

Kyle will ultimately wonder if he’s getting the whole story, but Claire will act like she should keep the rest quiet since she has an agreement with Nikki and Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle).

The Young and the Restless spoilers say Claire will keep Kyle in the dark on some crucial info for now, so we’ll bring you more predictions on the effect secrets could have on their relationship.