Jack’s proudest role is being the head of the Abbott family on The Young and the Restless. As the Abbott patriarch, he is fiercely protective of his family and their business. When and if the time comes for Jack to step down, he can rest assured that the Abbotts will be in good hands thanks to Kyle.
Key Takeaways
- Fans have seen a new, stronger side of Kyle during the Patty storyline.
- Kyle worked together with Jack to take down Patty and rescue his mom.
- Thanks to Kyle, Diane is free from being held hostage.
A True Abbott
Kyle (Michael Mealor) has often been criticized by fans for being weak. However, he’s shown a new, stronger side as he protects his family from Patty (Stacy Haiduk).
Patty’s return has disrupted the Abbotts’ lives. She was back to her old tricks by trying to destroy Jack (Peter Bergman) and Diane’s (Susan Walters) marriage. To make sure the couple stays separated, Patty had Diane kidnapped with the help of Dr. Markham (Jere Burns).
While Jack kept Patty preoccupied, Kyle was busy tracking down Markham’s clinic. Kyle busted in and found his mom, who had already taken matters into her own hands.
Kyle’s behavior throughout the Patty ordeal has showcased many Abbott traits. The Abbott heir found the strength and bravery to step up when his mom was in danger. He also showed his protective side when he comforted his aunt Traci (Beth Maitland), who broke down while remembering her late daughter Colleen (Tammin Sursok).
Kyle’s newfound attitude has impressed fans, who feel he’s a true Abbott leader. And the family’s going to need his help moving forward.
Protecting His Loved Ones
With Jack recovering from his stabbing and Diane from poisoning, Kyle will have to step up to the plate. Although Patty is behind bars, their problems are far from over.
Since Patty has a tendency to escape or be released without question, she’s still a threat to the Abbotts. After almost losing his parents, Kyle will make sure Patty doesn’t come anywhere near them.
Kyle might also unleash his vicious side when he goes after the person responsible for Patty’s return, Victor (Eric Braeden). Victor set this in motion by luring Patty to his kidnapping of Jack. Although Victor admitted to his role in the kidnapping, he hasn’t paid for his crimes.
But that could change thanks to Kyle. The Abbott heir wants Victor to suffer the consequences of his actions and will do anything to make it happen. Although Jack will likely disagree with his son’s plan, fans will be cheering on Kyle as he asserts himself as the protector of the Abbott family.
