The Young and the Restless (Y&R) spoilers reveal that fans are anxiously awaiting answers about Phyllis Summers’ (Michelle Stafford) fate. Tucker McCall (Trevor St. John) managed to track down EMT Carson (Walter Belenky), who’s willing to testify that he saw Phyllis take Jeremy Stark (James Hyde) down in self-defense.
Even if that’s enough to help Phyllis beat the worst of the charges, she’s still facing so many others.
Phyllis faked her demise and dragged Summer Newman-Abbott (Allison Lanier) into quite a mess during her time on the run.
It’s possible Phyllis can actually get away with all this and avoid a lengthy prison sentence, but avoiding punishment entirely doesn’t seem reasonable.
Of course, soaps aren’t known for being realistic, so that’s something to keep in mind.
Nevertheless, Phyllis might have a decent chance at a temporary insanity defense if that’s the route Heather Stevens (Vail Bloom) chooses to take.
Before Phyllis went over the edge, she was dealing with Diane Jenkins’ (Susan Walters) drama and the rejection of her own children.
Stark preyed on Phyllis while she was vulnerable, so temporary insanity might be a winning strategy.
Y&R fans will recall how Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) once made sure Cheslea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan) landed in a mental health facility instead of prison for her crimes.
Victor knows how to pull strings and make things happen, so there’s even a chance Summer could turn to him for help again.
Regardless, many fans on social media are rooting for Phyllis to face some form of punishment.
If Phyllis gets locked up in a mental institution, it could actually work in her favor.
Phyllis might learn some better coping strategies and find a healthier path forward – though that’s probably wishful thinking since this is Phyllis we’re talking about!
However, a mental health facility stay could prove beneficial in more nefarious ways.
Phyllis could emerge from a short stint there and act like she’s magically transformed into a calm, rational human being who only wants peace.
The quickest way to send Diane on a downward spiral is for Phyllis to put on a “changed woman” act and potentially earn Jack Abbott’s (Peter Bergman) forgiveness.
The Young and the Restless spoilers say Phyllis will inevitably become Diane’s worst nightmare, so stay tuned for updates on the bad news that’s looming for her.
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