Over the years, “The Young and the Restless” has welcomed and lost a lot of characters.

This move could stir the pot on old drama and introduce new, riveting storylines.

Paul Williams

Genoa City has undoubtedly run amok in Paul Williams' (Doug Davidson) absence.

Doug Davidson and Steve Burton

But apart from Paul’s detective prowess, we love how he seemed connected to everyone in Genoa.

Remember his passionate history with Christine Blair (Lauralee Bell)?

If Paul makes a return, things in Genoa could get interesting.

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The mystery of an heiress who had mysteriously died, leaving David a fortune, started to unravel secrets.

But David’s scheming didn’t end there.

That didn’t work, so he underwent facial reconstruction surgery and went after Nina’s mother.

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Luckily, his plans went awry, and Paul closed in on him.

Eventually, David jumped into a trash compactor to hide and was crushed to death.

However, the idea of David meeting such an end feels too… simple.

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Make this happen, CBS.

She came to Genoa City to live with her aunt after a run-in with the law.

Her aunt was employed by the compassionate John Abbott (Jerry Douglas), who offered Drucilla a job.

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When Neil and Dru eventually split, we were hardly shocked.

Drucilla pursued a modeling career for a time but later left it behind, prioritizing her daughter’s well-being.

However, turmoil surfaced when Phyllis attempted to blackmail Sharon Newman (Sharon Case).

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Don’t forget that Phyllis, who is partly responsible for Drucilla’s death, is Daniel’s mother.

Yet, as the truth of his parentage was revealed, he began to develop feelings for Sharon.

Dylan wasn’t abrasive, manipulative, or mean, unlike Sharon’s past lovers.

Instead, he seemed to genuinely love, understand, and accept Sharon for who she was.

However, when his cover was blown, he had to leave Genoa.

Sharon was torn between joining him and staying behind for her children.

Just when it seems Sheila is cornered, she manages a slippery escape.

The connection between Sheila and Phyllis?

It centers around Lauren Baldwin (Tracey E. Bregman), Phyllis' closest ally and Sheila’s arch-nemesis.

But we can dream.