Phyllis later talks to Nikki about the note and still she gets nowhere. Phyllis counters and says that she knew him as Fred the fisherman in the woods; however she also says that Victor should have told her about a maniac who brainwashed her daughter. Phyllis tells her husband that he expects Billy to play the role of a loser, and Victoria is Victor Newman's daughter and she sees Billy in the same way as her father, and neither one can see that Billy has been trying to change his life and think that everything for him will end in a bad way and if it does it will be because Jack and Victoria pushed him there. On August 29, after being comatose for 13 months, Phyllis finally wakes up. Phyllis was a suspect, but it was only an accident. He promised to break the news to Phyllis. Phyllis then discovers that Jack was dating a woman named Kelly Russell. At Restless Style, Phyllis shot down Billy's proposal that they do a cover story on now-pregnant Daisy Carter. I had to tell him the truth. Daisy returned, and Phyllis hired Leslie Michaelson to arrange for Daisy to turn herself in and petition the court to get back her parental rights. In June 2005, Sheila visited Adam Newman while he was in his cell. Phyllis is furious and goes to the jail to confront Ian while Victor is there; however Ian pretends not to know who she is, but Phyllis see right through him and says in short that he should be more scared of her than Victor. Jill examines the shirt and sees that it's a very expensive designer shirt...too high end for Bethany; Jill then deduces that Billy has a woman in the house and when she goes upstairs she stop outside the room when she hears a familiar female voice. You were gonna let Nick live the rest of his life believing that whole lie. Phyllis then broke a vase out of anger. Kelly admit she's made mistakes. Jill is shocked by what she is hearing and sneaks out of the house without them knowing that she was there. She then ambushes him and gets out. Later, Billy shows up at the cabin clearly on purpose because he wants to see her, be with her etc. It doesn't always have to be her. A little while later, Phyllis was arrested for blackmailing Sharon and Brad Carlton about their affair. She spent several days in the hospital and ended up in a wheelchair for a few weeks. Kelly assumes Phyllis is spitting conspiracy, but Red tells Kelly that if she wants a war then she has got it. Jack is not happy about having been set up by his wife. At the Hospital, Phyllis learns that Jack has to have emergency surgery to remove the bullet and that her husband has fallen into a coma. Jack told her she needed rest and Phyllis questioned why wouldn't he let her return home. Sharon said that even though Phyllis was with Nick, Phyllis was a little less irrational and a little less destructive. Victor then insults Phyllis by saying that her husband's back is against the wall and that he doesn't give a damn what he does; Phyllis asks him why he is there and he responds that he is there for his daughter, and in the process he admits that he doesn't mind watching her wretched husband squirm a little bit. Her frustration was enhanced by Nick's constant sympathetic approach toward Sharon's problems. The already upset Phyllis realized that Nick was falling for Sharon again. Phyllis lovingly teases her baby girl about having a hangover so early in the morning, and advises her to next time take two aspirin with a big glass of water before bed which works wonders. Ashley claimed she was sorry for dropping the bomb on her like that. Jack asks what Kevin can tell them, and he replies that his project is revolutionary; Mariah adds that Billy wanted in and saw the potential. Dressed as a kitty cat. She came back and had sex with Deacon in the alleyway. Not too long after Summer's birth, Phyllis, her friend Lauren Fenmore's infant son, Fenmore Baldwin, and little Summer were all kidnapped by Lauren's old nemesis, Sheila Carter, who had plastic surgery to look like Phyllis. Phyllis left a message for Daniel and told him she supported his decision to put the baby up for adoption. Phyllis asks if this new information helps Paul, and he says that every detail helps as he excuses himself and leaves the room. Phyllis tell her brother in law that she has survived disasters way worse than mouthing off at a bar and getting drunk, she further says that her life should definitely not be what it is now as it should have been destroyed on many various occasions...and for a while her life was very bad; however she made it out...she always does. That he was very eager to be involved. Jack kissed Kelly passionately and chose her to be with. Kevin said Phyllis had misunderstood him. A vicious custody battle ensued in which Phyllis lost. They wonder who it could be, and when the door opens; a big surprise walks in the door: Traci, Kyle, Summer, Abby and Stitch all come in the cabin with decorations, Santa hats etc. Kelly felt guilty and when Jack returned home, she had her bags packed ready to leave. Phyllis soon becomes consumed by her hatred and anger for Victor which drives the pain she still clearly feels about the whole Marco situation. Sharon later gave birth to her daughter but the baby was switched at birth by Nick's brother Victor "Adam" Newman Jr. A few months later, Phyllis discovered the truth about Faith Newman and she was returned to Nick and Sharon. She tried to convince him to help her get Daisy admitted to the hospital so she would have the DNA test. When she meets him, he tells her his name is Fred, that he's a recent widower, and that he's in the woods working on a book. As Victor tried to free the two women, He found Jack unconscious. Jack says what kind of husband/man would he have been if he had cleared his conscience at her expense; Phyllis says that a $500 Million payoff may not work in his favor, but Jack turns to his lovely bride and says that he: loves her, their life together and their future, he further says that if he had revealed the truth that there would have been no going back and they would have been damaged. Jack is worried about Jabot but he appreciates Ashley's faith in them, and Phyllis says that they will get through this together; Jack says that there's no one he'd rather get through this with. After Chelsea lights into Christine about her treatment of Adam, Jack and Phyllis have a discussion about leaving Patty behind, and they talk about why this is bothering him. Phyllis and Sharon were fighting at the edge of a cliff. Danny and Daniel then went to Europe. When Drucilla Winters tried to break them apart, Dru fell to her death. At the hospital, Phyllis briefly awakes with Jack at her side, and he proposes, but Phyllis is unresponsive. Victor claimed she got her back, that's all he wanted. At the counselor's office, Jack and Phyllis talk about how damaged their relationship has been since the whole Victor/Marco situation occurred and later at the park; the couple talk and Phyllis breaks down as she says that she doesn't deserve Jack and that she hasn't been a good wife to him; while Jack takes some blame and says that he should've been more supportive of his wife while she was in so much pain and during Victor's trial. Phyllis apologized for poisoning Kelly and Kelly was shocked. Summer says that her mom that she always taught her to do what she thought was right and to stand up for what she believes in; Phyllis comments that she did do this, does do this, and that her daughter always does such. Phyllis went to the counter and told Kevin that she had called Vance Abrams. Phyllis apologized to Kelly before she left. He just acted first. A few days after the fire, Jack and Phyllis learn from Billy about his idea to allow Newman Enterprises to share building space with Jabot while Victor works to get his company back on its feet. Deacon grabbed and kissed her but Phyllis pulled away and slapped him. Phyllis was furious with Nick that he kept this secret for all those years and compared him to Adam (Adam stole Nick and Sharon's daughter, Faith, after she was born and made Ashley believed it was her daughter she had miscarried). Phyllis asked about Sharon and Nick said Sharon had left town to clear her head. We're gonna have to do this the easy way, then. Phyllis taped then having sex to blackmail him into telling the courts that Danny and Phyllis should not divorced. Jack woke up the next morning next to a note from Kelly that she had left. On Halloween, Jack and Phyllis attended a party for the Delia Project at Newman Enterprises in the tower ballroom. Phyllis and Jack fell in love and Phyllis became pregnant. The couple also devises a plan so that Phyllis can tell her husband from Marco: While on their second honeymoon they saw a beautiful church called the: Hagia Sophia from their room, and no one but the two of them would know the name of the church; Jack says that if she sees Marco, to casually ask him about the church, and if he can't name it then Phyllis will know it's not Jack. Thinking she could drive herself, she tried to operate the car but ended up crashing. Summer comments that she hates feeling like she always has to choose sides; Phyllis tells her that she knows and comforts her as she continues to cry. Kelly met up with Stitch at Memorial Hospital because Maureen had a heart attack. A few months, Phyllis was shock to discover that she was pregnant, she was unsure if Nick or Jack was the father. The group makes plans for Jack and Phyllis to go to the lobby and check on the kids while Ashley and Stitch go to the roof; however shortly after leaving there is a huge explosion and Ashley and Stitch are caught in the flames while Jack and Phyllis are trapped in the break room. Jack admit he did move on but the name's not important. In 2003, a teenage Daniel came to Genoa City. Jack speaks about: How proud he is of Jabot, respecting his father's legacy and integrity, and cherishing his vision. Phyllis and Kelly argued while Phyllis claimed to have ended the conversation and walked down the stairs. Ian doesn't believe Victor and says "You wouldn't dare!" However by the time Victoria calls Billy to apologize; it's too late and Billy and Phyllis wind up making love on the couch. She wanted to support Jack in the custody battle, but she also wanted Diane Jenkins out of their lives. Phyllis was surprised when Nick said that he supported Phyllis' decision to go after Sharon. Nick said whatever happened to Adam, Sharon would be collateral damage. Jack was speechless and she realized it's for Phyllis and apologized. Nicholas Newman asked if Phyllis planned a follow up story about Sharon and Adam. At the hospital, the couple are greeted by Billy and the others as Jack gets his wife a seat. The truth about Daniel's paternity lead to the couple's second divorced when Brian came to town and revealed the truth. Patty told the assistant district attorney that Phyllis poisoned Summer on purpose so she could convince Nick to come back to her. Danny's ex-wife, Christine Abbott whom Danny left to be with Phyllis and the baby, dug up dirt on Phyllis. Victor accuses her of knowing about Ian and saying nothing. A short time later; Phyllis returns to her room at the club and is surprised to find the door open. It wasn't about Kyle, Phyllis said. In July 2016, Ian Ward escaped from prison and came back to Genoa City in order to get revenge on Nikki, Victor and Phyllis. While Phyllis and Jack are trying to save their marriage; Phyllis comes to realize that she has been pushing away the one person who has stood by her throughout the whole trial and everything else: Jack. She wakes him up from his drunken stupor, and tells him that she is there for redemption, not only for him but for Jack as well. Sharon showed up to ask Phyllis about the secret Phyllis might know about her that could potentially hurt Nick. Phyllis wanted Neil to make her look good at work. Sharon finally remembered everything. ), (At the time of Phyllis began to fall down after an argument with Sharon). When the two arrive at Ian's motel room, Phyllis first tries to charm the information out of him; however when Victor enters the room and threatens Ian with a knife unless he stop Paragon, Ian says that he can't stop it. Recently Jack acquired Lauren's company Fenmores for Jabot; which came with working with his ex wife again. Nick moved out and Phyllis told him if he wanted a divorce that he would have to file. Phyllis told the therapist she hates Kelly just like she hates Sharon and hundreds of other people. Phyllis Summers (formerly Romalotti, Newman, and Abbott) is a resident of Genoa City, currently portrayed by Michelle Stafford. Eventually a mutual decision is made, and Lauren Jack shake hands and seal the deal; Phyllis sets to work on the dressing room app for Fenmores, and gets help from Ravi who is the resident tech for Jabot. Summer took off her wedding ring and introduced Austin to Phyllis as her friend. When Jack hears Ian's voice, he tells Phyllis that the voice sounds awfully familiar but he can't put his finger on why. On the day that Sharon got the DNA test results, Summer was hospitalized due to her peanut allergy. The seizure causes Phyllis to relapse into a coma and diagnosed with a bruised brain. Later, Phyllis calls Jack who is at the coffee house and tells him to hurry back to the hospital. After returning home, Jack whisks his lovely bride away for a second honeymoon to the Island of St. Bart's, and in the same hotel they stayed in on their wedding day. Even some of Phyllis's fire personality and stubbornness is seen in Summer. Phyllis tells Jack what it was like for her having Marco in their house and in their bed; she tells him that she knew something was off with him, because all he wanted to do was play, trust Victor, and get her into bed more than anything else. Phyllis then gathers her stuff to leave as Jack begins to reminisce about their last Christmas at the cabin; however she cuts him off saying in short that they are no longer together and that a trip down memory lane doesn't make sense she then wishes him a Merry Christmas and leaves. Jack has intentions of wanting to help the love of his life through her pain; however he instead pounces on her for her behavior and for wanting to bring down Newman to stick it to Victor and make him suffer as he did her. Jack, casually reclining on the cot in his cell, warned that nick would look foolish if she published a story about him being a murderer because evidence was being gathered as they spoke. Following the divorced, Danny took Phyllis to court for custody of Daniel and won. After taking a shower and changing his clothes; he runs into the one person he's been dying to see: his beautiful Red, the love of his life. Paul needs to know who Billy was working with, but Phyllis and Jack have no idea; however Kevin enters the room and admits that he's the one Billy was working with. Phyllis found a picture of Kelly Andrews in Jack's desk at his office. ", (At the prison Phyllis confronts Ian Ward while Victor watches. Victor finally begins ripping cords, and wires from the wall, he smashes the laptop, and then grabs Ian by his shirt collar saying that he has destroyed the virus. At first negotiations don't go so well as it seems as if Jack wants to take Lauren's company from her leading Phyllis to come to her best friends defense. As the private meeting was coming to a close, a CPS social worker arrived, having found out Lucy was a black market baby through Delia's custody paperwork. Phyllis finally says that she is going to get everyone in the Abbott family together for the fast approaching holidays of she has to do it single handed. Phyllis ran upstairs the Athletic Club to Kelly's apartment and told her she knew about Jack and her. Phyllis didn't know. In April 2015 Jack and Phyllis fly to St. Bart's and stay at a fabulous hotel in a beautiful honeymoon suite; Phyllis changes into her beautiful form fitting wedding gown, and Jack can't believe how stunning his Red looks. Phyllis decided that Christine was the reason that Danny wouldn't love her, so she rented a car and tried to run Christine down, but ran over Paul Williams instead. Michael Baldwin entered and joined her. Jabot will always be there. At the same time as Nick proposes to Sharon, Phyllis wakes up, screaming. Phyllis has lots of love for her daughter Summer and son Daniel, and she would do anything for them. Back at the hospital, Jack and Phyllis arrive to a pleasant surprise: Abby and Stitch fresh from their honeymoon. Lily Winters hid him in the Abbott playhouse and brought him food. Later that night, Jack and Phyllis are on a blanket kissing in front of the fireplace when there's a knock at the door. Jack in concerned for his wife and what the pain she is feeling is doing to her, because this is not the woman he married. Ashley then hugs Jack as she says she is so happy he changed his mind and asks why he did it; Jack replies that he saw his wife and he realized that sometimes beating your enemies isn't as important as protecting the the people you love. Summer had serious brain damage and had to learn to talk, read, and write all over again. Phyllis made the website a hit. Nick eventually found her and revealed the truth about her paternity while at the same time, Phyllis confessed to Jack about Summer being his daughter. Jack tells Kevin that he's not the only one with regrets as he and Phyllis leave. She admit she can lie, duck, and weave through things but this one she doesn't know if she poisoned Kelly. Jack agrees and kisses his wife as they leave and head for home. On the day that he was scheduled to testify that he felt Danny and Phyllis should divorce, Phyllis blackmailed him. Later before the actual testimony begins, Jack sees Phyllis go off on Summer for siding with Victor over her mom and later watches his wife break down on the stand as she is questioned about the horror she endured thanks to Victor putting Marco into her life and bed. Phyllis thinks that Ashley's decision is because of her, but she is told that she is not the reason; however Jack can tell that his sister is hiding something but Ashley will not say another word just that her decision is for the best. Phyllis asked Summer why she's so close to her tall, handsome, male friend. Phyllis and Danny held a vigil by his bedside and became a lot closer.