In the May 19 episode of The Young and the Restless, key storylines unfolded around ambition, trust, and complicated relationships.
Phyllis confided in Amanda, revealing she had walked away from Billy and was working on a new business venture with her son. She needed funding but struggled to find investors. Amanda, now working as legal counsel for Dumas, shared that she had presented Phyllis’s proposal to Dumas, who rejected it. Amanda advised Phyllis to move on, but Phyllis felt stuck, unable to find alternative backers.
At the GCAC, Sally tried to engage Billy about an upcoming lunch party, but he seemed distracted. When she asked if he was thinking about Phyllis, he denied it. Sally, mindful of Sehb’s commitment to Billy, worried about Phyllis’s lingering presence. Billy reassured Sally that she had nothing to worry about. They then discussed the party theme and headed upstairs, skipping breakfast.
Meanwhile, Devon, Lily, and Nate discussed Amanda’s return and her role with Dumas. Damian and Amy arrived, and Lily offered Damian a position overseeing Winters’ hotels, which he eagerly accepted. Devon questioned Damian about knowing Amanda, but Damian denied any acquaintance.
Damian then surprised Amy by asking her to move in with him. Though initially hesitant due to her preparing for the end of her life, Amy was touched by Damian’s desire to cherish their remaining time together.
Devon confided in Lily that Damian’s sudden change felt suspicious, but Lily insisted they should trust him. After Devon left, Damian questioned Lily on whether Devon was convinced about his place in the company. Lily reassured him but sensed he wanted to prove himself for reasons beyond just the job.
This episode deepened the intrigue around new alliances, emotional vulnerabilities, and shifting power dynamics in Genoa City.