There’s no getting rid of Matt on The Young and the Restless. After being left for dead in the desert, Mr. Clark has made his way to Genoa City. But this time, things are different since Matt has no recollection of his past.
Key Takeaways
- Matt was abandoned in the desert after a scuffle with Sienna.
- Suffering from a head injury, Matt seems to have developed amnesia.
- Matt’s return and his amnesia might complicate matters for the Newmans.
No Memories
The Newmans thought they could finally rest easy after Sienna (Tamara Braun) announced that Matt (Roger Howarth) was dead. However, Sienna’s announcement was a bit premature.
During a scuffle, Sienna hit Matt in the head with a rock. Believing he was dead, she fled the scene. But hours later, a disoriented Matt awoke.
Upon finding a Genoa City business card in his pocket, Matt made his way to town. Matt’s return will be a shock to the Newmans, who believed they were finally rid of him. Now, they’ve got to deal with more trouble from Matt…or will they?
Matt’s amnesia changes things since he has no recollection of his criminal past. However, he’ll get a rundown when Nick (Joshua Morrow) confronts his old nemesis.
Learning about his unsavory history might have an amnesiac Matt trying to make amends. However, the Newmans aren’t letting their guard down for one moment. Given Matt’s destructive behavior, it’s understandable that they’d be suspicious of Matt and his sudden reappearance.
Taking Advantage of Matt
Although Matt’s memory loss means he won’t be wreaking havoc, he could still be a threat to the Newmans. As Matt meets GC’s elite, he could become an acquaintance of one of the Newmans’ enemies, namely Phyllis (Michelle Stafford).
It just so happens that Phyllis meets Matt at the GCAC and immediately takes an interest in him. Phyllis’ interest will increase when she learns of Matt’s real identity.
Phyllis is desperate to hang onto Newman Enterprises in the midst of Victor’s (Eric Braeden) AI scheme. The CEO might decide to use Matt as leverage by agreeing to hand him over if Victor drops the charges against her.
Matt becoming a pawn again in Victor’s feuds could mean more disaster. Last time, the Newmans almost had Matt until Victor refused to negotiate with Jack (Peter Bergman). Now that he’s dealing with Phyllis, Victor is even more unlikely to negotiate for Matt’s capture.
With an amnesiac Matt still on the loose, the Newmans will continue to live in fear. Their worry will increase if Matt’s memory returns and he decides to team with Phyllis.
