Brooks would come to GC to buy Jack, Nick and Sharon's shares of RS (after Nick and Sharon reunite, of course, and shortly before they decide to leave town and start a new life together) and prove to his father that he could run a company without his influence. Phyllis won't sell, though, because she has Summer's welfare to think about. And even though sparks do fly between Phyllis and Brooks, once Lance returns suddenly, and she sees the dynamics between father and son, she pulls back. She went down that road with Nick, and she just isn't up to it again. Yet, Leslie, who is also concerned about Brooks, thinks Phyllis is actually good for his son, as she sees how he has bonded with her and with her daughter (ironic, since Phyllis is like Lorie in many ways).

Does that sound too convoluted?

Not when you put it that way! Not sure about Nick and Sharon leaving, but the rest sounds divine. Naturally, this is something that should be played over months and months, get to know Brooks, then Lance's return.

No

Jack/Diane!

TPTB should do Lauren/Michael/Phyllis

Jack/Diane are divine I wouldn't mind seeing Michael being their go-to guy, it doesn't negate Jack and Diane's relationship....

Lauren/Michael/Phyllis would be hot, but I'm worried that destroying their friendship might not be worth it in the longterm... Then again, it would definitely bring the claws out in Lauren!

Edited May 10, 200916 yr by YRBB

Remember how happy Lauren was when Michael put Phyllis' pregnancy before her's?

And some people WANT LML back?

No

Jack/Diane!

TPTB should do Lauren/Michael/Phyllis

Yes to Jack and Diane but ugh to Lauren/Michael/Phyllis. Why would Michael get anywhere near that sexually? He loves her as a friend, but is fully aware of how screwed up and stalkerish she can be. Being kidnapped and beaten up because she was jealous of Diane has made Phyllis off limits sexually for Michael for over a decade.

Now I can be up for a rivalry where Lauren and Phyllis but heads over something, maybe they go into business together, and Michael is put in the middle but not another love triangle especially with Phyllis.

Not sure about Nick and Sharon leaving, but the rest sounds divine.

If Nick and Sharon are the endgame, then I'd want them to have an extended rest of sorts, where they are together, and happy. Their fans, at least, deserve that for all the years they've invested in them. Now, Nick and Sharon might return, someday, when Noah is an adult, and the story calls for it. From that point on, however, I would shift the Newman family dynamics to that of Victoria and a now-grown Abby competing for Victor's attention in the boardroom and in the family.

Naturally, this is something that should be played over months and months, get to know Brooks, then Lance's return.

Exactly! Of course! Y&R is all about taking its' time with the really important stories. I see Brooks and Phyllis as being as big as Lance and Lorie, with Lance, of all people, as his son's perpetual rival for Phyllis' affections.

Jack/Diane are divine I wouldn't mind seeing Michael being their go-to guy, it doesn't negate Jack and Diane's relationship....

Lauren/Michael/Phyllis would be hot, but I'm worried that destroying their friendship might not be worth it in the longterm... Then again, it would definitely bring the claws out in Lauren!

Phyllis wouldn't work anymore. They are more like brother and sister at this point, plus Michael is the only stable figure who has been in Phyllis' life consistantly. Phyllis screws up all her romances, but she had been able to maintain her friendship with Michael.

I think Lauren needs a rival to bring her claws out though. She is best when she is defending what is hers and being a bitch.

Ok, folks I am done for the night. It was fun. Haven't talked that much about Michael and Lauren in ages.

Edited May 10, 200916 yr by lmfan

but he is not actively trying to hurt others.

Tell that to The Winters.

MAB needs to change the way they are written.

Yep.

Which is why Kevin, Jana, Gloria & Jeff must GO.

I think Lauren needs a rival to bring her claws out though. She is best when she is defending what is hers and being a bitch.

I don't see why Lauren doesn't hate Gloria. Why does she always brush off the crazy crap Gloria pulls on that family? I hate it.

I'm worried that destroying their friendship might not be worth it in the longterm

It was contrived anyway :lol:

Remember how happy Lauren was when Michael put Phyllis' pregnancy before her's?

And some people WANT LML back?

Yes!!!!

And when Lauren had panic attacks but Michael was too busy with Victor, Gloria, Kevin & Phyllis?

Sandra Nelson was one of the FEW women CLB has had chemistry with.

Edited May 10, 200916 yr by Y&RWorldTurner

has made Phyllis off limits sexually for Michael for over a decade.

No it hasn't!

Now I can be up for a rivalry where Lauren and Phyllis but heads over something, maybe they go into business together, and Michael is put in the middle but not another love triangle especially with Phyllis.

Lauren & Phyllis are very much alike when it comes to romance & there is no way they wouldn't fight about Michael.

Sandra Nelson was one of the FEW women CLB has had chemistry with.

Indeed.

Soooo close.

Sandra Nelson was one of the FEW women CLB has had chemistry with.

WTF happened to her? She was great.

Michael is the only stable figure who has been in Phyllis' life consistantly.

Nope.

That would be Malcolm.

WTF happened to her? She was great.

She does the occasional guest starring role here and there in primetime shows.