On The Young and the Restless, February 13, Kyle thinks he’s got Audra wrapped around his finger, but he’s just falling back into a toxic rhythm he can’t quit. It’s like their kiss in Nice all over again. Kyle’s playing a dangerous, high-stakes relapse disguised as “strategy.”
Key Takeaways
- While Kyle has moved on from Claire, his attraction to Audra represents the darkness he hasn’t purged from his system.
- This love-hate loop proves that Claire is the one he should want, while Audra is the adrenaline rush he can’t live without.
- Audra claims that Kyle is still obsessed with her, and she could be right.
The Nice Nostalgia Factor
This isn’t a new spark between Kyle (Michael Mealor) and Audra (Zuleyka Silver). It’s an echo of their illicit past. Kyle had a fiery, passionate love affair with Audra when he was married to Summer (Allison Lanier).
Then, he kissed Audra in Nice when he was involved with Claire (Hayley Erin). Kyle’s brash decision to kiss Audra mirrors his impulsive, self-destructive behavior that fans saw in France. Despite Kyle’s growth with Claire, his bad-boy self is still very much alive.
Kyle and Audra’s Toxic Loop
Audra boldly approached Kyle at Society’s bar. She wanted to know why he was drinking his sorrows on Valentine’s Day. She joked that he should buy her a drink. Then, she asked the bartender to add it to his tab.
Kyle wondered where Nate (Sean Dominic) was. Maybe he made the wise decision to stay home because he didn’t want to be around someone like Audra. The two sparred back and forth, making it seem like they had a toxic, love-hate relationship.
The Kiss Of Death
Despite their feud, they’re still very much attracted to one another. Then Audra let it slip that Claire (Hayley Erin) and Holden (Nate Owens) went to LA together. Kyle said with a smile that Claire is probably digging up dirt on Audra and Holden’s past.
Audra claimed she had nothing to hide. When Kyle got up to leave, Audra brought up their kiss in Nice. She knew that he enjoyed it. Kyle said he enjoyed watching Victor (Eric Braeden) ruin her dreams more than locking lips with her.
Audra wanted to know if Kyle was still obsessed with her. She told him that he could never have her. Kyle leaned in and kissed Audra passionately. He reminded her that she’s the one who will never have him. Audra’s expression read that she might’ve enjoyed it more than she’s willing to admit.
Who’s Playing Whom?
The most scandalous part of this plot isn’t the kiss shared between Kyle and Audra. It’s the loss of control for Kyle. He thinks that he is the cat and Audra is the mouse.
But every time these two lock lips, it’s clear that Audra is the one holding the leash. (Don’t miss Soap Hub’s Y&R Valentine’s Day report).
So, will she drag him into her lethal web? Will Audra finally take the lead and allow things to go further despite their toxic attraction?
