In the February 25 episode of The Young and the Restless, Phyllis was at the center of a lot of conflict. Daniel had already cut her off after a heated confrontation in the middle of Crimson Lights. Sharon tried her best to psychoanalyze Phyllis into giving up Newman Enterprises. And Nick basically gave up on Phyllis. But she held her head high. Then, on Cane’s train, things went from bad to worse. Phyllis walked into a trap designed to neutralize her influence and her actions once and for all.
Key Takeaways
- Cane and Phyllis reconnected on Cane’s train.
- Cane claimed he wasn’t mad at Phyllis for duping and drugging him.
- Phyllis walked right into a trap at Cane’s.
What Happened on Y&R: Phyllis Walks Into Cane’s Trap
Cane (Billy Flynn) spoke to Amanda (Mishael Morgan, who announced a new chapter in her career) on the phone. He informed her there were no recent updates on Lily (Christel Khalil) and the kids. Victor (Eric Braeden) put him up to the task of talking Phyllis (Michelle Stafford, who is “having fun” playing Phyllis’ Newman takeover story) into giving back Newman Enterprises.
Cane asked Amanda to keep him informed on any matters. After the phone call, there was a knock at his door. Phyllis stood there with a sly expression on her face. Cane asked her where she’s been lately. She smiled and said she got his messages to “hook up.”
Phyllis admitted that she drugged him and stole Newman Enterprises away from him. Cane told Phyllis that he wasn’t mad. He was impressed that she managed to pull it off. Phyllis wanted to know if it was enough for him to want to move on and sleep with her.
Why It Matters: Phyllis Loses a Safety Net
Phyllis is without a safety net. She usually has a backup plan, like a family member, to rely on. But with Victor discarding her and Daniel cutting her off, and Summer angry at her, she has no one else to turn to in or out of Genoa City.
It matters because Phyllis is at her most self-destructive when she has nothing to lose. Daniel’s rejection immediately removes the moral compass that keeps her from going over the edge.
Phyllis noticed that Devon (Bryton James) had just left Cane’s place. She caught on to Cane’s plan and had a feeling he was lying to her. Phyllis asked him if he was using her.
But Cane assured Phyllis that she’s the only one who could help turn things around. His family was in danger, and Victor was out for blood. Phyllis told Cane that she wouldn’t help his family. She tried to leave, but it didn’t work.
There was a big, burly security guard in front of Cane’s door. She asked Cane why she was not allowed to leave. Cane hired the security guard to ensure that Phyllis would give him what he wanted.
The Fallout: Phyllis Loses Her Spidey Senses
The immediate fallout is that Phyllis willingly walked into Cane’s trap. She may realize that Victor won’t do anything with Lily and the twins. But Cane doesn’t feel the same way. He’s desperate, and desperate people will do whatever it takes to get the job done. Phyllis had no idea that she was being set up.
The long-term consequences will be a public or professional humiliation. Victor will make sure that Phyllis never threatens Newman Enterprises or his family ever again.
