The Young and the Restless spoilers for Tuesday, October 21, reveal Phyllis taking her chances, Cane reaching out, and Tessa acting out.

Key Takeaways

• Phyllis almost outsmarts herself.
• Cane apologizes to Devon.
• Tessa has a surprise for Daniel.

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Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) has long believed herself to be the smartest woman in Genoa City. Win or lose, she did the right thing; it’s just the universe was against her. The minute Phyllis learned that Aristotle Dumas existed, she convinced herself he couldn’t continue mogul-ing without her. When she discovered he was really Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn), she was even more delighted.

Any man in love with Lily (Christel Khalil) would jump at the opportunity to upgrade to someone as brilliant as Phyllis. She keeps telling him this. But it doesn’t appear to be sinking in. So Phyllis resolves to show him. She needs to make a big gesture. One that will demonstrate just how smart she is. And how much Cane needs her.

Cane’s Apology Tour

Cane knows he needs something. He’s pretty sure it’s not Phyllis. What Cane thinks he needs – other than Lily and their kids to love him again — is for Devon (Bryton James) to forgive him.

For what? Oh, so many things. Is it for trapping Abby (Melissa Ordway) in France? Is it for getting Dominic’s other dad, Chance (Conner Floyd, who we caught up with on the Daytime Emmys red carpet), killed? Also, Damian (Jermaine Rivers). Is it for hurting Lily? Is it for trying to take over all the family companies in town? So many options. How will he even have time for them all?

Tessa’s Kiss Or Tell

Tessa (Cait Faribanks) keeps pushing Mariah (Camryn Grimes) to tell her why she’s withdrawn from her wife and daughter. Mariah keeps giving her cryptic answers. She has reached the end of her rope.

Tessa turns to Daniel, who’s been by her side since the beginning. Daniel is being a supportive friend. Tessa is grateful. Also a bit drunk. So she kisses him. Guess who’ll be hedging the next time Tessa and Mariah come face to face.