Phyllis Pitches Cane Alliance as Holden Learns Malcolm is His Father

The Young and the Restless storylines take dramatic turns as Phyllis seeks revenge and Holden faces a life-changing revelation.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 8:38am

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On the upcoming episode of The Young and the Restless, Phyllis Summers will try to persuade a desperate Cane Ashby to team up with her again, while Holden Novak receives shocking news that his biological father is Malcolm Winters.

Why it matters

This storyline explores the complex web of relationships and power dynamics in the fictional town of Genoa City, as characters navigate personal and professional conflicts. The reveal of Holden's paternity also has the potential to impact other characters, like his half-sister Lily Winters.

The details

At the GCAC, Phyllis will press Cane for information on his vengeful plans, but she may argue that she could be an ally rather than an enemy. Phyllis believes she's taking Summers Conglomerate to new heights, while Cane has been struggling to save the ruins of Arabesque. Phyllis might offer to help Cane go after their mutual enemy, Victor Newman, if he's willing to work with her again. Meanwhile, Dr. Stephanie Simmons will shock Holden with the news that Malcolm Winters is his biological father, a revelation that will likely upset Holden initially.

  • On Wednesday, April 8, Phyllis will deliver her pitch to Cane at the GCAC.
  • Also on April 8, Dr. Stephanie Simmons will inform Holden that Malcolm Winters is his biological father.

The players

Phyllis Summers

A powerful businesswoman and schemer in Genoa City, currently in charge of Summers Conglomerate.

Cane Ashby

A former business partner of Phyllis who is now trying to save his company, Arabesque, from ruin.

Holden Novak

A character who will learn that Malcolm Winters is his biological father, a revelation that will likely upset him.

Malcolm Winters

Holden's biological father, a character who has been seeking medical opinions and may have reached out to his former flame, Dr. Stephanie Simmons, for help.

Dr. Stephanie Simmons

A doctor in Manhattan who will deliver the news to Holden about Malcolm being his biological father.

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What they’re saying

“Instead of being foes, Phyllis may urge Cane to consider her an ally again.”

— Phyllis Summers

“Phyllis is feeling good about the direction that Summers Conglomerate is headed in. Now that Phyllis is in charge, she believes she's taking the company to the next level.”

— Phyllis Summers

What’s next

Holden needs to get tested to see if he's a bone marrow match for Malcolm, but he may be so upset by the news that he initially balks at the idea. Additionally, Lily Winters will soon learn that Holden is her biological half-brother, which is expected to bring even more drama to the storyline.

The takeaway

This storyline highlights the complex web of relationships and power dynamics in the fictional town of Genoa City, as characters navigate personal and professional conflicts. The reveal of Holden's paternity has the potential to significantly impact the lives of multiple characters, setting the stage for further dramatic developments.