On The Young and the Restless, March 3, Sharon took it upon herself to meddle in Tessa’s blossoming romance with Daniel. Tessa didn’t ask for her help, but she didn’t care. She’s more concerned about Mariah’s feelings and doesn’t like that Tessa moved on so quickly.
Key Takeaways
- Sharon subtly told Daniel to back off from Tessa.
- This scene proved that Sharon doesn’t approve of Tessa’s new romance with Daniel.
- She was initially supportive of Tessa divorcing Mariah, but she might change her mind for her daughter’s sake since she has fallen into depression.
Sharon Lays Down the Law
At first, Sharon (Sharon Case) seemed supportive of Tessa’s (Cait Fairbanks) decision to divorce Mariah (Camryn Grimes). She probably didn’t expect her to move on so quickly. Some part of her probably assumed that Tessa would wait in the wings as Mariah got the help she needed.
At Crimson Lights, Sharon revealed her plan to make sure that Tessa wouldn’t see Daniel (Michael Graziadei) again. Daniel ran into her and asked how Mariah had been doing lately.
Sharon admitted that Mariah is struggling to see what she’s done. She understood what she did was wrong, but she’s been depressed. Sharon made it clear that Mariah needed Tessa and Aria around her to heal.
Mariah’s Depression Spiral
Daniel is aware that Mariah shut out her family. He asked if Mariah had spoken to Tessa about how she’s feeling. Sharon admitted that Mariah has shut them out because of her guilt. However, she felt that Mariah couldn’t heal without having Tessa in her life.
She’s aware that Tessa has gotten close to Daniel (whose independence from Phyllis was a long time coming). But she believed that Mariah and Tessa could work their way back from this situation. She told Daniel that their marriage still had a chance.
But Daniel knew how Tessa felt about her marriage. She told him she couldn’t wait any longer. Mariah put her life on hold, and now Daniel has found himself in the middle.
What is Sharon Trying to Say?
Daniel could tell that Sharon was subtly warning him to back off from Tessa. She didn’t say it outright, but she’s made her feelings about her growing closeness with Daniel crystal clear.
Her focus remains locked on Mariah’s well-being. She refuses to watch her daughter endure any more heartbreak. While Sharon means well, her interference will likely only make matters worse.
First and foremost, this isn’t Sharon’s relationship to manage. Mariah and Tessa need to navigate these choppy waters on their own, and both need to be willing to do the heavy lifting if they want to save their marriage.
Ultimately, Tessa shouldn’t be villainized for Mariah’s choices. Mariah was the one who distanced herself from her family, and now the burden is on her to repair Tessa’s trust if there is any hope for reconciliation.
Mariah must prove to her family that she is capable of healing on her own terms, without Sharon using the rest of the family as a shield to facilitate that process.
READ: Tessa and Mariah giving up their marriage on Y&R doesn’t make sense.
