Genoa City is set to face a week like no other as revelations, betrayals, and emotional

confrontations explode across “The Young and the Restless.” At the heart of it all is Martin,

whose bombshell confession sends shockwaves through Traci Abbott’s world. Monday’s episode (April 7, 2025) teases a pivotal turning point that could change everything for the Abbotts—and beyond.

Traci Abbott, a woman known for her unwavering loyalty and deep love for her family, finds herself in unfamiliar territory. For years, she has tried to maintain peace, but now, the secrets surrounding Martin and his strange behavior can no longer be ignored. Traci’s suspicions are confirmed when she confronts Martin face-to-face and demands answers. What she uncovers is a truth she never could have imagined.

Martin has long been a mystery figure in Traci’s life, their bond complex and layered. But when Traci looks him in the eye and coldly asks, “Can you live with what you’ve done?” the walls begin to crumble. Martin’s usual calm facade cracks as guilt rushes to the surface. It’s a moment Genoa City has never seen before—intimate, raw, and undeniably heartbreaking.

As this emotional reckoning unfolds, Chance Chancellor follows a parallel trail of evidence that leads straight to Martin’s dark past. While investigating the recent kidnapping of Sharon and Phyllis, Chance discovers a remote device used to trigger a gas release at the psychiatric facility where they were held. A deeper dive into this clue reveals it was purchased in Paris—coincidentally from a psychiatric center that Martin had dealings with when arranging treatment for Ashley Abbott.

This shocking discovery raises more red flags than answers. Why would Martin be connected to such a place? And more importantly, how is it tied to the abduction of Sharon and Phyllis? Nick Newman’s instincts go on high alert when he notices Chance’s discomfort upon hearing Martin’s name. Nick begins to piece things together, sensing that something much darker is being hidden from them all.

Tensions rise as Chance, unable to deny the truth much longer, shares his findings with Sharon and Phyllis. The remote control, the Paris clinic, and Martin’s strange connection to it all lead to one terrifying conclusion: Martin may be the mastermind behind the kidnapping. Sharon and Phyllis are left stunned, but their shared trauma builds an unexpected alliance between them. Once rivals, they now unite against a common enemy, determined to uncover the full extent of Martin’s secrets.

Meanwhile, the Abbott siblings—Ashley and Jack—begin to worry deeply about Traci’s safety. Her emotional entanglement with Martin puts her at risk, and they fear he could become dangerous if cornered. Their fear only grows when more evidence surfaces: Martin was directly involved in holding Sharon and Phyllis captive in an abandoned psychiatric clinic. The revelation sends shockwaves through the Abbott household and all of Genoa City.

Back in the shadows of the drama, Audra finds herself weighing a new opportunity offered by Victor Newman. While it seems like a professional move, she soon realizes it’s part of a larger chess game Victor is playing. Now caught between ambition and loyalty, Audra must decide whether to align with Victor or forge her own path.

As secrets unravel and hidden connections emerge, Genoa City braces for the consequences of Martin’s long-buried truths. Will Traci stand by the man she once trusted, or will she choose to stand for justice? Can Sharon and Phyllis find the strength to take down the man who nearly destroyed them? And what deeper truths still lie beneath the surface, waiting to explode?

One thing’s certain: Monday’s episode is just the beginning of a storm no one will be able to outrun.