The Young and the Restless has created another kidnapping storyline with Mariah snatching Dominic. Many feared this would happen given Mariah’s fragile state. However, some fans believe that there’s another mastermind behind Dominic’s kidnapping, and it could lead to this character’s return.
Key Takeaways
- After checking out of a Boston clinic, Mariah kidnapped Dominic.
- Mariah is on the run with Dominic, taking him to a secret place.
- Patty is set to make her return soon and wreak havoc on Genoa City.
Following Their Lead
For the past year, Mariah’s (Camryn Grimes) been going through a difficult time. Realizing she needed help, she checked into a Boston clinic, but it was obvious she wasn’t getting better.
After checking out of the clinic, Mariah hid out in a motel room, where she was haunted by Ian (Ray Wise). Per Ian’s demand, Mariah kidnapped Dominic (Ethan Ray Clark) and is on the run with him.
Mariah kidnapping Dominic has captured the audience’s attention. Fans are curious if Mariah is acting on her own, or if there’s someone else pulling the strings.
Many suspect that Ian is alive and is the evil mastermind behind Dominic’s kidnapping. However, there might be another villain responsible, and that’s Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk).
Patty is set to make her Y&R return after a 10-year absence. When viewers last saw Patty, she was still a patient at Genoa City’s Fairview. But a lot could’ve changed in a decade.
There’s a chance Patty might have been transferred from Fairview to the same Boston clinic as Mariah. While there, Patty could’ve learned about Mariah’s history as Abby’s (Melissa Ordway) surrogate and convinced her to take Dominic.
What Is Patty’s Motive?
While Patty being behind Dominic’s kidnapping seems far-fetched, anything’s possible. Patty is one of Y&R’s top villains, who’s caused much heartache for The Abbotts and The Newmans.
Patty is Jack’s (Peter Bergman) ex-wife, whose divorce caused her to have a mental breakdown. After their split, Patty remained obsessed with Jack and was used as a pawn in Victor’s (Eric Braeden) war against the Jabot CEO.
Throughout the years, Patty committed many crimes, including shooting Jack, causing Colleen’s (Tammin Sursok) death, and triggering Summer’s (Allison Lanier) allergy reaction which led to hospitalization. So, Patty kidnapping Dominic isn’t out of the realm of possiblity.
Patty is probably still holding a grudge against Jack for breaking her heart and wants revenge. But instead of going after him, she’s going after his family; this time his grand-nephew, Dominic.
Jack and The Abbotts will do anything to help Abby get Dominic back. But with Patty potentially involved, they might want to proceed with caution with how they handle the situation.
