If Daniel Goddard had embraced the pairing with Traci (a beloved audience surrogate for decades) instead of being clearly repulsed, he might still have a job today.

Cane and Traci was friggin weird and also NOT realistic. I felt genuinely repulsed by them too, but for Daniel Goddard to have an issue with it is highly unprofessional. Shut up and do your job. You are the actor, not the writer.

The unexpected (and probably far too brief) returns of Malcom and Stephanie to Y&R this week have given us, by far, the most interesting and compelling group of episodes in a decade. These episodes have reminded me of the Bill Bell era, when Y&R was so much more than just a show about three billionaire families on a merry-go-round of "who is CEO of which company?". I have actually enjoyed Y&R this week.

1 hour ago, Vee said:

If Daniel Goddard had embraced the pairing with Traci [...] instead of being clearly repulsed, he might still have a job today.

True. On the other hand, I'm glad Beth Maitland (and the audience) were spared, lol.

Isn't it sweet that Malcom's son was friends with Nathan's son in LA and that they both ended up in Genoa City ❤️

I want to know if Nathan Jr. (Nate) is having scenes with Malcolm. Malcolm was his stepdad who raised him. I mean who all know who they are to each other, but has Y&R acknowledged it yet? (I'm behind on following this).

Edited 54 minutes ago54 min by janea4old

Nate was at GCAC with Malcolm, Devon and Lily but they didn't have a one on one. They are pressed for time with Shemar's appearances and the fact that Nate and Malcolm look roughly the same age probably factored into ignoring that relationship.