Granted, Braeden was on a recent vacation from the show, so this could have been a scheduling issue. It’s nice that Y&R gave Ash a farewell phone call with Neil (Kristoff St. John) — albeit off-screen — but why no love for Victor and Ashley?
Speaking of Ashley’s contract, let’s talk about how multiple people in this story manipulated poor Dina. The woman is suffering from Alzheimer’s yet Ashley, Jack, and Kyle didn’t hesitate to confuse the poor woman when they wanted to fulfill their own needs.
Such actions are unforgivable. Maybe the next Jabot fragrance could be called “Shameless”?
While it’s understandable that stories are told at an accelerated pace today, Traci (Beth Maitland) sure assembled that shredded contract quickly! She could get a job at the Genoa City Police Department or even the CIA!
Y&R’s to be commended for involving all the Abbott family members in this story. Incorporating John’s nickname for Ashley “My Beauty” was a nice touch, and thankfully, the landmark Abbott living room is not one of the sets that has been retired or dismantled over the years. (We still miss the original Newman ranch!)
A bonus would have been bringing Mamie (Veronica Redd), the Abbotts’ longtime housekeeper, back to help fill in some gaps, especially when Jack had questions about his paternity.
On that note, didn’t Jack question why his mother Dina was confusing him for the late John? If Jack had had a different father, he wouldn’t resemble his “dad,” would he?
“The Beauty”
It would have been an easy out for Ashley to have taken the high road and sign her patent rights over to the family – but she didn’t do that.
This sets the stage for Ashley to return as a powerful woman in her own right, someone who may have a company so strong it could rival Jabot, Brash & Sassy, and any other competitor.
Ash’s power play also leaves Jabot in turmoil. The Abbotts are going to need to act quickly to come up with new products if they want to keep the company alive.
The family itself also needs to heal. While this was all going on, Billy (Jason Thompson) sunk to new depths by sleeping with Summer (Hunter King), a young woman who was technically once his niece when he was married to Victoria (Amelia Heinle).
But can the Abbotts come together and heal? That’s their goal, to survive both as a family and as a business. This saga has resulted in Ashley’s exit from the canvas, which nobody wanted to see.
Whether you felt Ashley’s decisions were in character or not, viewers got to see the Abbott clan front and center for weeks, embroiled in high stakes turmoil.
What did you think of the story? Did the acting and other dynamics make the plot holes forgivable? Sound off in the comments section below!
The Young and the Restless airs weekdays on CBS. Check local listings for air times.
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