Tessa and Daniel have become inseparable on The Young and the Restless. Tessa has no idea who to turn to since Mariah’s left her behind. Cait Fairbanks revealed how her on-screen alter ego truly feels about Daniel and whether they could become romantically involved.
Key Takeaways
- Tessa has been helping Daniel play the guitar after Heather’s death
- Meanwhile, Daniel has been helping Tessa uncover the clues from Mariah’s murder case.
- Their shared trauma has brought them closer together.
- In fact, it’s been so close that Daniel has feelings for Tessa.
- Fairbanks is confident that “Teriah” will remain intact as Daniel and Tessa grow closer to each other.
Not Catching The Clues
Tessa (Cait Fairbanks) has been so wrapped up in Mariah’s (Camryn Grimes) murder mystery that she hasn’t caught on to Daniel’s (Michael Graziadei) feelings about her. In an interview with Soap Opera Digest, Fairbanks admitted that “there’s something there.”
But it’s nothing that “Teriah” fans have to worry about. Tessa is completely immersed in Mariah’s world at the moment. She’s preoccupied with what happened to Mariah during her business trip. (Will Tessa solve Mariah’s murder mystery on Y&R?)
This is not the time to think about her feelings for Daniel. For now, the most important thing is for Tessa to have a “connection” with someone, even if they’re just friends. She feels alone, and for good reason. Her wife left her family behind and took off to Boston.
“She doesn’t want to be alone in this, but also really cares for Daniel as well. I wouldn’t say he’s inserting himself. I think that they are coming together to support each other through two things that are just really hard,” Fairbanks noted.
Their shared grief brought them together. Daniel was mourning the death of Heather (Vail Bloom), who died in a gruesome murder. Now, Tessa is also worried about her wife being in danger.
Nothing More Than Just Friends
Further in the interview, Fairbanks noted that no one could ever replace Mariah. They have a deep connection that transcends all. “The only other person she’s been that close to is Mariah,” Fairbanks said.
Tessa and Mariah bonded over their traumatic childhoods. It wasn’t just a sexual attraction that brought them together. And that’s why their relationship has won fans over.
It goes deeper than that. For now, Tessa enjoys “exploring” a “deep friendship” with Daniel. While it looks like this storyline could become romantic, it’s far from it. It’s purely platonic for Tessa, who just wants to get answers about her wife.
Previously, Cait Fairbanks rooted for a “Teriah” reunion.
