<Li> Eve Nicole Howard </Li> <Li> Cassie Newman (adoptive) </Li> <P> Dylan McAvoy is a fictional character from the American soap opera, The Young and the Restless, portrayed by Steve Burton . Dylan first appeared on January 29, 2013 . He is initially involved in a story arc involving Avery Bailey Clark (Jessica Collins), his former lover who believes he died during the war in Afghanistan . Avery is stunned by Dylan's return, but remains in a relationship with Nicholas Newman (Joshua Morrow). Burton noted the extreme differences between Dylan and Jason Morgan . The actor was able to have a new wardrobe and look . While Jason was confined and "Stone Cold", Dylan has been credited by Burton as allowing him to portray his lighter side in addition to more of his own personality . The character was later paired with Chelsea Lawson (Melissa Claire Egan); their short - lived romance received negative reviews from viewers and critics alike . </P> <P> In October 2013, it was revealed that Dylan is in fact the long - lost son of Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott), Nicholas' mother, making them half - brothers . In June 2014, it was revealed that Dylan's biological father is Nikki's childhood friend, and chief of police, Paul Williams (Doug Davidson). Burton's performance earned him a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2014 and 2016 . In October 2016, Burton announced his decision to not renew his deal with The Young and the Restless . He made his final appearance on January 27, 2017 . </P>

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