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Forget the next couple episodes. Here's a look at what you can look forward to on The Young and the Restless early next year...

Victor and Nikki: Is it Really Over?
Although they are on the outs when it comes to their marriage, don't count these two out. They are still deeply in love with each other. Victor may not be so willing to let Nikki go to another man (David, in this case). Could this couple be on improved terms in the new year?

Phyllis and Nick: Where does her heart really lie?
Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) will let her guilty conscious get the better of her as she tries to stand by Jack during his time of need. Nick will not be at all pleased with her sudden need to lend support to the manipulative Abbott. There are a lot of unexpected things to come to light and the outcome will not only affect Jack, Phyllis and Nick, as other characters could come into play.

Whos' Baby Is It?
Brad and JT (Thad Luckinbill) will continue their power struggle over Victoria's baby. As the baby struggles to survive, Brad and JT will soon find themselves on an emotional rollercoaster. Once the paternity is revealed, the non-father will struggle big time.

Lily and Cane
Lily and Cane (Daniel Goddard) will continue to go closer to one another. But there are several people who do not want this relationship to take place. One of the main people who want the relationship to sink before it even begins? Amber.

Holiday-themed episodes are planned to close December for all four CBS soap operas: The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, As The World Turns and Guiding Light.

On The Young and the Restless, as a snowstorm strands the residents of Genoa City with unlikely partners, David surprises Nikki with an unexpected proposal. Victor turns the tables on Nikki and Kay, while Sharon makes a decision about her future with Jack, who gets a surprise visit from his sister, Ashley.

Meanwhile, on The Bold and the Beautiful, Christmas is a time for soul searching for Stephanie, while Eric tries to bring his family together for the holiday. Brooke arrives, ready to forgive Stephanie for her part in putting Brooke's father in prison - and the Forrester family happily reunites.

Let's head over to As The World Turns: Gwen and Will receive the ultimate Christmas present in the form of their new daughter. The Hughes family gathers to celebrate the holiday in Bob's hospital room and pray for a Christmas miracle, while Jack isn't feeling goodwill towards man when he warns Sam to stay away from his family.

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It looks to be an intriguing week of episode on The Young and the Restless. Here are some looks at what you can expect:

• Jack is forced to resign his senate seat, while his marriage to Sharon (Sharon Case) begins to disintegrate.

• Victor refuses to let Brad visit Victoria’s baby; Brad continues to hope he's the baby’s father.

• Colleen (Tammin Sursock, pictured) reaches out to a devastated J.T., as Victoria remains in a coma and the baby fights for his life.

• Neil tries to persuade Victor not to call in Nikki’s loan, but Victor remains determined to get his revenge.

A recent article in Variety hinted that writers from The Young and the Restless were contemplating a crossing of the picket lines.

Now, though, the staff of the show has released a statement that shoots this rumor down.

“As the writing staff of The Young and the Restless gathered to share pizza together -- something we have vowed to do weekly until the strike ends -- we were incensed to read the incorrect information printed in Variety that several writers on our show sought financial core status,” the statement read.

So while the writers would love to address soap fans that are dying to find out if Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) will prove that Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) is a killer, the strikers are not going to because they aren't presently working.

"Our entire writing staff of 18 is united and we fully support our union. Not a single person who was writing for Y&R when we struck has gone core. Not one. We stand united with sore feet from picketing. Well, some of us sit. But we all do our part, and we cannot be parted,” the statement continued.

What do the next few episodes of The Young and the Restless look like? Here are a few hints:

• Jack’s enemies testify at his Senate hearing, while Gloria uncovers damaging evidence against him.

• Nikki (Melody Scott Thomas) calls it quits with David and moves back into the Newman Ranch to be near Victoria.

• Cane (Daniel Goddard, pictured), Heather, Lily and Adrian attend a fundraiser together; Cane and Heather make an important decision about their relationship.

• The police arrive at Victor's home with a search warrant.

Here's a quick bit of great news for fans of The Young and the Restless:

Vincent Irizarry has had his contract renewed for the next year.

TV Guide's Michael Logan is hoping the writers' strike is good for The Young and the Restless.

How come? Because rumors have it that executive producer/head writer Lynn Marie Latham (pictured) - who Logan says "has nearly ruined the once-glorious soap" - will not return, no matter when and how the walkout ends.

When contacted, a representative for the CBS soap opera hemmed and hawed, but didn't deny Latham's ousting or reports that Sony programming VP Steve Kent has now taken command. Kent was supervising producer of Santa Barbara, arguably the best daytime drama ever.

Need a few spoilers for this week on The Young and the Restless? Here you go...

• Victor and Nikki take their conflict to court as they battle over the future of Victoria and her unborn baby.

• Brad (Don Diamont) has a surprising demand regarding Victoria’s baby.

• Jack enlists Ben’s help in an attempt to incriminate Victor, but will he damage his own career?

• Gloria and Kevin (Greg Rikaart) come one step closer to learning Jack’s secret. Meanwhile, Gloria schemes to throw Jeff’s suspicions on someone else.

• Cane encourages Lily to enter the “Face of Jabot” contest, while Amber (Adrienne Frantz, pictured) is determined to compete despite Cane’s objections.

What can you expect on The Young and the Restless this week? Take a look below for a few spoilers...

• Preemption Alert: CBS Daytime will be preempted on Thursday, November 22 due to holiday programming. Be sure to tune in on Friday, November 23 for a special compilation episode of the Clear Springs Collapse.

• While Victoria (Amanda Heinle) and her child’s life hang in the balance, Nikki and Victor struggle to make a decision about whose life to save.

• Phyllis learns her appeal has been granted, leading to a bittersweet reunion with Nick, as the Newman family remains in crisis.

• Lily invites Cane to Thanksgiving but when the preparations don’t go as planned, Lily cancels dinner. Lily finds comfort from an unlikely source, but will she be able to pull together dinner in time?

• Kevin (Greg Rikaart, pictured) visits Jana in prison on Thanksgiving with the proposal of a lifetime.

Here are a few spoilers from this week's The Young and the Restless episodes...

• Paul comes clean to Heather.

• Victor and Nikki are faced with a difficult decision when Victoria’s condition places her unborn baby in danger.

• Gloria romances Jeff, but fears he may know the truth about her guilt in the Jabot case.

• Phyllis’ (Michelle Stafford) appeal goes to trial.

• Daniel (Michael Graziadei, pictured) clashes with Heather, but later sees her sensitive side.

• Painful memories trigger panic attacks for Lauren.