In *The Young and the Restless* spoilers, Katie Abbott’s excitement quickly turns to heartbreak during a long-anticipated lunch with her father, Billy. After weeks of waiting to spend quality time together, Katie is eager to share her recent accomplishments, including earning the highest grade in her history class and being encouraged to enter a citywide essay competition. However, as she excitedly begins recounting her achievements, Billy appears distant, his mind consumed by thoughts of Chelsea and Sally.

Katie, initially unaware of her father’s distraction, continues to share details of her school success, but as she looks at Billy, she realizes he’s not paying attention. His absent-minded responses infuriate her, and Katie’s frustration builds. When she calls him out for not listening, Billy stumbles through an apology, asking her to sit back down and promising to listen.

Katie reluctantly agrees, but as she resumes talking, Billy’s thoughts drift back to his internal conflict. Noticing his distant gaze again, Katie’s patience finally snaps. She stands up, her voice trembling with anger, and storms out of the restaurant, leaving Billy behind. Tears stream down her face as she walks away, feeling ignored and abandoned by the one person she thought she could always count on.

Katie heads to her mother Victoria’s house, seeking comfort and someone who will actually listen to her. When Victoria opens the door, she is surprised to see Katie so upset. Pulling her into a hug, Victoria reassures her that Billy cares, even though his mind was elsewhere. Katie, still hurt, struggles to understand why her father couldn’t give her the attention she so desperately needed.