The Young and the Restless without Victor Newman? There was a time when Eric Braeden considered walking away one year after joining the soap.

The Young and the Restless yesterday hit a huge milestone as the show celebrated its 13,000th episode. And in the buildup to the big day, the show unveiled a treat for the fans and for stars like Eric Braeden: the return of the original Newman ranch.

When Eric Braeden first learned that an iconic set from "The Young and the Restless" would be making a comeback for the show's 13,000th episode, he never expected to have such an emotional reaction. Then he visited it in person for the first time.

Eric Braeden on the new Y&R set for Victor and Nikki's ranch. Fans weren't the only ones who were moved when they saw that Young and Restless had rebuilt Victor and Nikki's longtime home. In