The Young and the Restless (YR) Spoilers: Hilary’s Loved Ones Begin Grieving Process – Great Open Leads Show

Initially, Devon (Bryton James) distracted himself with work on ‘The Young and the Restless’. Mariah (Camryn Grimes) hosted a special edition of GC Buzz. Neil (Kristoff St. John) and Nate (Brooks Darnell) were dealing directly with the tragedy and tried to help Hilary’s (Mishael Morgan) husband.

The varied reactions that Y&R presented followed an indelible open. Set with music as a backdrop, various characters who were connected to Hilary’s life were shown receiving the news. But no dialogue was written, as their voices weren’t heard.

Jack (Peter Bergman) was at the Genoa City Athletic Club. He was prepping for a new business day as Dark Horse’s senior consultant. Then, the call came and his eyes told the story. Bergman, as always, delivering deeply felt emotions through his face.

Phyllis (Gina Tognoni) had just gotten up. She was in the kitchen when the call came. Y&R has written Tognoni’s edition of this character far softer than Michelle Stafford’s initial version was. That’s why the friendship Phyllis shared with Hilary and the tears that flowed when she learned about her passing fit in the tight shot.

Shauna (Camryn Hamm) couldn’t grasp what happened when Devon told her. She was at ‘Hevon’s’ penthouse and immediately broke down. Shauna is still blaming herself for the accident that led to Hilary’s death.

The couple’s nickname that Hilary and Devon shared spoke to their match as well as the superior chemistry and ever-solid performances Morgan and James delivered to ‘Hevon’s’ painful end. The real-life loss, in not seeing two fine actors collaborate to create greatness, is being felt by devoted fans.

Widespread reactions across the social media continue to confirm that Y&R hit this storyline out of the stadium, not just out of the park. Great soap is always undeniable.

Just as Hilary was the force of nature that captured Devon’s being and pushed Mariah’s buttons, she was also the lady who helped a homeless woman and opened her heart to Shauna. Saying goodbye to someone who has resonance will be awful for many Genoa City residents. Hilary lived and then died young, which will allow her absence to be felt just as strongly as her presence.

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