On The Young and the Restless, April 15, Mariah struggles to find her footing, while two of the most influential women in her life find themselves at a crossroads over her future.
Key Takeaways
- Sharon and Abby find themselves in a heated debate over the proper way to support Mariah during her crisis.
- Abby is shocked by Devon’s move to file a petition to review Mariah’s plea agreement, while Sharon believes her daughter deserves forgiveness.
- This debate also raises the question of whether Mariah needs a safety net or the space to heal on her own terms.
Sharon’s Shocking News
Christine (Lauralee Bell) had disappointing news for Sharon (Sharon Case) on Wednesday’s episode. Devon (Bryton James, who shared fond memories of Shemar Moore) wants Mariah (Camryn Grimes) to pay for her crimes. He’s filed a petition to review her plea agreement.
Sharon argued that Mariah is receiving the mental health treatment that she needs. She thought Devon would be glad about the judge’s decision. Sharon called Devon’s move cruel. This could impact Mariah’s well-being.
Christine explained that Devon believed that Mariah should still face criminal charges. This means that the judge could vacate the plea and reverse the charge. Sharon is concerned about how this could impact Mariah’s mental health.
Christine reminded Sharon of the severity of Mariah’s crime. However, Sharon thought Ian (Ray Wise) was responsible, even though he was a hallucination. She wanted to stop the review before it went through the court.
Devon Blindsides Abby
Meanwhile, Abby (Melissa Ordway, who hinted about Mariah and Abby’s rivalry) was blindsided by Devon’s move. Devon doesn’t understand why she’s so surprised. They both expressed disappointment with Mariah’s plea agreement.
Abby assumed they were happy that Mariah finally got the treatment she needed. However, Devon thought Mariah had deceived the judge with her sob story. Abby shared that hospitalization was the place for Mariah. It will keep their family safe and give Mariah the help she needs.
While Devon agreed, he believed that they couldn’t excuse what she did to their son. Abby argued they don’t know Mariah’s current mental state. Devon reminded his wife that she had grown attached to Dominic (Ethan Ray Clark) and could be a problem in the future.
What could happen once she exits treatment? Abby wished that Devon had discussed this decision with her. She felt that he did this out of revenge. He was wrong to think they were on the same page.
Sharon and Abby Cross Paths
Later, Christine and Sharon arrived at Society. Devon interrupted them to tell them he hoped they weren’t trying to change his mind. He already made his choice and is moving forward with the petition.
He left so Abby and Sharon could talk alone. Sharon tried to get Abby to understand her as a mother. She’s afraid that prison time could impact Mariah’s mental health and claimed that she would’ve never hurt Dominic.
But how will Abby feel now? Sharon is a stark reminder of what Mariah did to her son. She could end up siding with Devon and clash with Sharon over Mariah’s well-being, sparking a heated debate over what’s best for her: jail or hospitalization?
