Diane thinks she’s playing a fast one on Dr. Laurence on The Young and the Restless. But she’s trapped in a terrifying new scenario that she walked right into. He might be able to convince her that leaving Jack was her own idea.
Key Takeaways
- Diane opened up to Dr. Laurence about her insecurities with Jack.
- Diane revealed that she could never forgive Jack.
- Dr. Laurence flipped the script and claimed Diane could make that decision on her own.
Diane Emotionally Confides in Dr. Markham
On Tuesday’s episode, Diane (Susan Walters) had her first therapy session with Dr. Laurence Markham (Jere Burns). However, he’s far from the caring and concerned professional he claims to be.
Working alongside Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk), the doctor is willing to do whatever it takes to keep Jack (Peter Bergman) and Diane apart. During their session, Diane became emotional as she admitted she had always felt insecure in her relationship with Jack.
Diane felt that he could leave her at any moment. Up to this point, Diane thought she had the upper hand over Dr. Markham. She thought she could trick him into thinking that she was getting better, so she could break free.
However, Diane might have walked into a new trap, one that Dr. Markham himself set. Dr. Markham reminded Diane that Jack broke her trust and that it is normal to feel heartbroken.
Diane admitted she had imagined Jack would be attracted to someone else; if he ever betrayed her, it would be because of her own failings. When she caught him in bed with Patty, those insecurities came flooding back.
Diane saw the incident on the yacht as proof that Jack never really forgave her, and that is why she can’t forgive him. She had no idea that she had set herself up in a new predicament.
Dr. Markham Sets a New Trap
In that moment, Diane walked into a new trap. She confessed to Dr. Markham that she could never forgive Jack, not realizing what she had done.
Dr. Markham suggested that she probably shouldn’t forgive her husband. He noted that her inability to forgive him could be a sign that she should move on.
Dr. Markham could convince Diane that leaving Jack was her own idea. Diane has been doing her best to play her cards right. She even turned the tables on her captor by manipulating him into believing he had the upper hand.
But now, he flipped the script back on her and proved that he had the control all this time. Dr. Markham’s motive is unclear at this moment. It’s hard to tell whether he’s doing it for money or for leverage.
But Dr. Markham proved that he would fulfill Patty’s desire: to keep Diane and Jack apart forever. Patty convinced herself that Diane is a thorn in Jack’s side, and she wants her to stay out of town.
