Patty’s path to becoming a The Young and the Restless villain began when she lost her baby. Her miscarriage, along with her loveless marriage to Jack, caused her to have a breakdown. Patty’s return has reopened old wounds, and it could also lead to a big retcon.
Key Takeaways
- Patty miscarried her and Jack’s baby after catching him with Diane.
- The loss of her baby led to Patty’s breakdown and the end of her marriage to Jack.
- Patty’s recent mention of her baby and Diane’s dream has sparked speculation that she has a secret child.
Little Patty Cakes
Patty’s (Stacy Haiduk) life changed drastically when she married Jack (Peter Bergman). Miss Williams was head over heels in love with her husband, who was only using her to further his career at Jabot.
Patty was ecstatic when she discovered she was pregnant; however, tragedy soon struck. After walking in on Jack and Diane (Susan Walters) having sex, she ran away and tripped over a plant, causing her to miscarry.
Patty’s hopes of having another baby with Jack were dashed when he confessed the real reason for marrying her. His confession drove Patty over the edge, and she shot her husband. Luckily, Jack survived, but Patty suffered a breakdown, which set up her villain arc.
The loss of her baby continues haunting Patty, and something that’s been mentioned during her latest return. First, she discussed her miscarriage with Matt (Roger Howarth), then Diane’s dream implied that Jack and Patty’s daughter was alive.
These two incidents have fans wondering if perhaps Patty’s baby didn’t die. Y&R loves to do retcons and long-lost child stories, so a mini-Patty Cakes could pop in Genoa City.
Who Could Be Patty’s Daughter?
It’s possible that Patty’s baby survived, and she gave her daughter away to punish Jack for his affair. There’s also the possibility that Patty might have had a baby with someone else. Patty was in a relationship with Danny (Michael Damian) before her departure in 1984, so he could’ve gotten Patty pregnant.
If Patty does have a secret child, odds are it might be one of Genoa City’s residents. On a soap opera board, fans have started speculation on who could be Patty’s daughter. Some candidates include Tessa (Cait Fairbanks), Sharon (Sharon Case), and even Sally (Courtney Hope).
“If they do this, I say Sally Spectra. No Abbott or Newman involved in any way,” wrote one poster.
“Maybe it’s Sienna,” one user guessed. But another fan thinks that Patty could have a son, not a daughter. “What if it wasn’t a daughter? Maybe Patty had a son…Matt? It could explain their instant connection.”
Whether Patty has a secret child remains to be seen, but it would make for excellent soap drama. There’d be many questions about the child’s identity, paternity, and why Patty kept him or her hidden.
