Things are getting dicey in the makeshift prison holding Phyllis and Sharon on Tuesday’s The Young and the Restless. Phyllis, never one for quiet resignation, grabs a chair, intent on smashing a window and making a run for it. Sharon, ever the voice of reason (or perhaps just self-preservation), intervenes before the situation turns into a full-blown Shawshank reenactment. But this close call could be the catalyst for an unlikely alliance. Could these two rivals actually work together to escape their mysterious captor?
Meanwhile, Summer’s anxiety over her mother’s disappearance reaches a boiling point. With no sign of Phyllis, Summer’s suspicions land squarely on Sharon. It’s a leap, sure, but in the world of Genoa City, stranger things have happened. She confronts Chance, pushing him to launch an official investigation. Chance, however, advises caution, reminding Summer that suspicion isn’t proof. But Daniel adds his voice to the chorus, increasing the pressure on Chance to take the situation seriously. Is he truly downplaying Summer’s concerns, or is he just waiting for more concrete evidence?
Even if Phyllis and Sharon manage to pull off a great escape, the fallout is sure to be messy. Summer’s misplaced accusations toward Sharon could ignite a whole new war, and Chance’s handling of the situation will likely have repercussions for his relationship with Summer.
Tune in to The Young and the Restless airs weekdays on CBS.