Phyllis said yes to a date with Matt on The Young and the Restless. Both are the town pariahs and have complex pasts. Matt’s honest confession that he hopes people will care for him struck an emotional chord with Phyllis. She dropped the manipulation act and decided to give him a genuine chance.
Key Takeaways
- Matt asked Phyllis on a date.
- Matt shared an emotional confession about having hope that people will turn around.
- Phyllis could relate to Matt’s honesty, which is refreshing in a town that’s filled with lies and ulterior motives.
Phyllis Finally Says Yes
Phyllis (Michelle Stafford, who deserves a Daytime Emmy nomination) has spent a lot of time around Matt (Roger Howarth) lately. He previously asked her out on a date, but she admitted that she wanted to be left alone.
On Monday’s episode, Matt and Phyllis nearly made a scene at The Shadow Room. After running into Sienna (Tamara Braun) and Noah (Lucas Adams), they admitted they didn’t want any trouble.
Matt could tell that Phyllis cared about him. He wanted to know more about it. Phyllis said that she understood Matt in a way that nobody else ever did. Phyllis knew exactly what it was like to be cast aside and inextricably bound to her past mistakes.
She apologized to Matt for hurting him before. She valued their friendship and hoped that he would believe her. Matt joked that Phyllis being hot helps cloud his judgement.
What is Phyllis’ Motive?
Matt couldn’t understand Phyllis’s game. He could tell that Phyllis was still wearing a mask around him, and he didn’t know why. He admitted that he wanted to get to know the real her.
Matt confessed that he cared about her. In that very moment, Phyllis accepted his date offer. At first, she wanted to be left alone because of the preconceived notions that people have about her.
But Matt admitted he wanted to get to know the real her, which helped her bring her walls down. But it has some Y&R viewers wondering about Phyllis’s true intentions.
It’s still unclear whether her interest in Matt is genuine or part of a bigger plan. Will she use Matt to take down Victor (Eric Braeden)? She’s aware that Victor is using Matt to get closer to Cane (Billy Flynn).
This is Phyllis, after all. She always has an ulterior motive. She could be playing him, but could end up falling for him, which could complicate matters. What do you think?
