The Tack House is charged with tension as Claire and the Newmans finally have her chance to bring her sinister Aunt Jordan to justice. Jordan’s laundry list of evil deeds on Young and the Restless makes her deserving of the ultimate punishment. But as much as we’d all love to see Claire give Jordan her comeuppance, it might not be the best move just yet. Why? Because Jordan holds a vital piece of information… and it’s a matter of life and death.
Sharon’s Fate Hangs in the Balance
Jordan’s (Colleen Zenk) villainy isn’t in question, but her knowledge is. She is the only person who knows just how much Ian (Ray Wise) wants Sharon (Sharon Case) dead and how far he’ll go. In fact, he’s vowed to not give up until the poor woman is six feet under. He’s on a mission to murder and Jordan could very well be the key to stopping the madness.
Sure, we could argue that someone else might eventually figure it out, but why risk it? The clock is ticking, and Sharon’s life could be hanging by a thread. She’s managed to save herself but if we know anything about Ian and Jordan, it’s to not count them out. Sharon may be out of her chains and in Mariah’s (Camryn Grimes) arms, but she’s definitely not out of the woods. Keeping Jordan alive, at least for now, is the smartest play for everyone involved. After all, Ian is relentless, to say the least.
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A (Temporary) Stay of Execution
Aside from the practical reasons, there’s another compelling argument to spare Jordan…the drama! Genoa City thrives on twists, and killing Jordan would cut off a juicy storyline far too soon. Imagine the possibilities if the Newmans were to extract even more information from Jordan about a whole host of crimes. The more dirt she can get on the evil aunt, the better! They could take the moral high ground while still gaining the upper hand.
Don’t get us wrong, Jordan shouldn’t get off scot-free. Her sins demand justice, and viewers deserve to see her pay for her misdeeds. But timing is everything. By keeping Jordan alive, the family can ensure Sharon’s safety, uncover more secrets, and, let’s face it, keep us all glued to our screens. Once Sharon is truly safe and the dust settles, they can serve up her brand of poetic justice, but not a moment before.
Every move is a calculated chess game. For the Newmans, sparing Jordan isn’t just the right move, it’s the only move. Let’s hope they makes the right call, or the consequences could ripple far beyond what anyone imagines.
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