In Wednesday’s full episode of The Young and the Restless, emotions explode, alliances shift, and hidden traumas rear their heads — setting the stage for a dramatic reckoning across Genoa City.

💔 Mariah’s Breakdown — Trauma That Can’t Stay Hidden

In the secluded park, Tessa finds Mariah collapsed in tears, physically and emotionally drained. But this isn’t simple fatigue — it’s a haunting return of trauma triggered by the reappearance of Ian Ward, the man who once shattered her life.

Tessa begs her to seek help, offering love, therapy, and a lifeline — but Mariah, crippled by guilt over crimes she couldn’t stop, runs away. Her chilling whisper, “I’m sorry,” echoes as she disappears into the shadows, leaving Tessa shattered on a bench, alone and devastated.

And then— Daniel appears. Quietly, solemnly, he sits beside Tessa, offering comfort without judgment. She breaks, leaning into his shoulder in a moment of raw humanity that hints at a growing emotional connection… and possible consequences ahead.

🔥 Phyllis STRIKES BACK — A Plan to Leave Abbott Communications for Good

Meanwhile, at Crimson Lights, Phyllis drops a bombshell on Daniel: she’s ready to ditch Abbott Communications. Frustrated by Billy’s floundering leadership and Sally’s lack of vision, Phyllis proposes they launch something of their own.

Daniel, still reeling from past emotional wounds, isn’t ready. But he gives her a glimmer of hope — “If you find something that lights a fire in me… I’ll consider it.”
Phyllis is reignited with ambition. Her warpath is only just beginning.

🧨 Billy Tempted by Victor’s Dangerous Deal — Sally Warns Him: “Don’t Be a Fool!”

At Society, Victor Newman offers Billy a chilling deal: give up intel on Aristotle Dumas, and the Newmans will call off their war. Billy, seduced by the promise of leverage, seriously considers betraying everything.

But Sally isn’t buying it. She warns him: “You get in bed with Victor, you won’t come out clean.”
Billy promises to stay away — but what they don’t know is that Phyllis overheard everything.

👀 Now armed with secrets, Phyllis could turn the tide with a well-timed betrayal that will hit both Billy and Sally where it hurts most — when they least expect it.

🧩 Clare’s Secret Plan — A Final Gambit to Win Victor’s Approval

In a tense park conversation, Clare pleads with Kyle to believe in her plan: “What if we show Victor our love is real?” She envisions picnics with Harrison, slow steps, and public gestures to soften Victor’s disdain.

But Kyle isn’t convinced. “Is he a third person in our relationship now?”
Clare opens up about her childhood, her longing for family, and the pain of always being an outsider in the Newman legacy.

Then — she whispers: “I have one more idea.”
She doesn’t reveal it yet, but this mysterious plan could either heal decades of family fractures… or destroy everything she’s built with Kyle.

⚔️ Coming Up Next:

• Will Phyllis use Billy’s secrets to burn AbbottCom to the ground?

• Can Mariah face her past — or will trauma consume her relationship with Tessa?

• Is Clare’s mystery move the key to winning Victor’s heart — or a fast track to rejection?

The stakes have never been higher, and every character stands at a dangerous crossroads.