The Young and the Restless, January 22, proved that Billy and Sally never had a chance. Billy’s obsession with Victor Newman and Chancellor overrode his relationship with Sally.
Key Takeaways
- Sally warned Billy about his obsession with pursuing Chancellor, but he didn’t listen.
- Cane’s offer to Billy revealed that he’s still caught up in the idea.
- Sally assumed that she had to “save” Billy from his demons.
- But it’s Billy who’s desperate to “save” Chancellor.
Billy Abbott is a Hamster on the Wheel
Billy (Jason Thompson) is so obsessed with the past that he keeps repeating it in his mind. He wanted to take down Victor (Eric Braeden), but Cane (Billy Flynn) was the first one to pull the trigger. Now, Billy has toyed with the idea of regaining his mother’s company.
He doesn’t appreciate that Victor ripped Chancellor from his hands. Billy wants to prove it to himself (and to his mother) that he can maintain his family’s legacy. In his mind, he feels that he needs to protect the company.
Billy made it clear in his conversation with Sally (Courtney Hope) that he prioritizes Chancellor over their relationship. He hasn’t even given Abbott Communications a second thought. He was never concerned about Sally’s feelings in the first place, which proves their relationship was doomed from the start.
Sally Became Billy’s Babysitter
Billy lied to himself. The decision was already made in his head. He wasn’t going to choose Sally and their future together. Billy repeats the same pattern in all of his relationships.
He goes down the same spiral, whether it’s gambling, corporate espionage, or getting revenge. Sally’s playing the same familiar role that Y&R viewers have seen before. She’s been likened to Billy’s babysitter or minder.
She lost what’s made her a compelling character. It’s been hard to watch Sally’s transition from a classic schemer to a caretaker of a man who can’t even take care of himself.
What’s Next For Sally Spectra?
The passion for her fashion career is long gone. Sally switched over to interior design before getting a position at Abbott Communications. She’s lost a sense of herself since being involved with Billy, and it’s sad to watch.
The last thing these two people needed was another relationship. Billy and Sally’s partnership was built on a shared hatred for their respective exes, who cheated on them.
They thought they could build something bigger and better. But at what cost? Sally’s about to lose it all, and she could end up losing herself too.
