In the September 25 episode of The Young and the Restless, Billy Abbott faced a defining moment when Sally Spectra drew a line in the sand. After weeks of frustration over his obsession with Chancellor, Sally finally demanded an answer: would Billy choose his vendetta, or would he choose her?

Sally Draws the Line

Their confrontation unfolded with raw honesty. Sally (Courtney Hope) reminded Billy (Jason Thompson) that her dreams and career had been pushed aside while he gambled everything on his mother’s company. She accused him of sacrificing her future for his revenge, declaring that she couldn’t compete with his fixation on Chancellor.

When Billy tried to reassure her, Sally refused to settle for more empty promises. Her ultimatum was clear: Chancellor or me.

The Weight of Billy’s Obsession

Billy didn’t deny her accusations. He admitted that his drive to take Chancellor had consumed him, but insisted Sally was the most important part of his life outside of his children. He promised her a future together and insisted she would get the best of him.

Still, his inability to let go of his revenge left the outcome uncertain. Sally pressed him to prove that she mattered more than his quest for control.

What Comes Next

The ultimatum marked a turning point not just for Billy and Sally’s relationship, but also for the larger battles brewing in Genoa City. Billy’s fixation on Chancellor continues to destabilize his family alliances and embolden Cane (Billy Flynn) and Victor (Eric Braeden). If he can’t put Sally first, he risks losing both his partner and his credibility.

Sally, meanwhile, has signaled that she will no longer sacrifice her own future to support his obsessions. The fallout from Billy’s choice will reverberate through his personal life and the high-stakes corporate wars that threaten to consume the Abbotts.