In the emotional whirlwind that is The Young and the Restless, hearts are breaking, alliances are shifting,

and the boundaries of love are being tested like never before. At the center of this storm stands Tessa Porter,

whose complicated feelings for Daniel Romalotti have taken center stage in an emotional saga that is both heartbreaking and raw. As tensions flare and the past resurfaces with a vengeance, Daniel’s daughter Lucy is prepared to draw a hard line—one that could destroy any chance Tessa and Daniel have at happiness.

The drama begins in a quiet, almost haunting moment. Tessa, overwhelmed by the weight of her emotions, finds herself alone in the park as dusk settles over Genoa City. The loneliness she feels is more than just solitude—it’s a reflection of her disoriented soul, shattered by the collapse of her relationship with Mariah Copeland. Once the love of her life, Mariah has grown distant, cold, and unfamiliar, leaving Tessa in an emotional tailspin.

It’s in this vulnerable state that Daniel stumbles upon her, sensing instantly that something is wrong. Tessa has always maintained a strong facade, but Daniel sees through it. Her anguish is no longer containable. As he sits beside her, Tessa breaks down completely, her tears pouring out in an unstoppable stream as she confesses the deepest wound of all: “Mariah’s not the woman I loved. Everything changed so fast… I can’t hold on anymore.”

Daniel doesn’t offer platitudes. He holds her tightly, letting her cry, offering comfort in the only way that feels real—through silence and presence. He knows too well the ache of a broken heart, and though he can’t fix it, he can share the burden.

But just as Daniel and Tessa begin to find solace in each other’s arms, a storm brews in the form of Daniel’s daughter, Lucy. Still grieving the loss of her mother, Lucy is enraged by the sight of her father moving on. When she catches Daniel and Tessa sharing an intimate moment in the living room, the betrayal crashes over her like a wave.

“Dad, how could you do this?” Lucy demands, her voice trembling with fury and sorrow. “She’s barely gone, and now you’re with her?”

Daniel is stunned but calm. He tries to reassure Lucy that her mother’s place in his heart will never be replaced, that Tessa’s presence isn’t meant to fill a void but to support him through it. But Lucy, hurt and defensive, is unmoved. Her father’s new relationship is not something she’s ready to accept—and she may never be.

For Tessa, Lucy’s rejection cuts deep. Already battling guilt over Mariah and her own unraveling emotions, now she’s seen as the intruder in Daniel’s family. And yet, she understands Lucy’s pain. She recognizes it—because she’s living it too.

Torn between her desire to move forward and her inability to let go of the past, Tessa makes a brave decision to confront Mariah directly. She picks up the phone and reaches out, desperate for answers, closure, anything that might help her make sense of what went wrong.

When Mariah answers, her voice is strained and distant. “Why are you calling, Tessa?” she asks coldly.

“I need to understand why,” Tessa pleads. “You’ve changed so much. We can’t just end like this.”

The answer stuns Tessa: Ian’s return has shattered Mariah’s emotional stability. The guilt she carries over the past—her connection to Ian and everything that came with it—has left her numb. “I don’t know who I am anymore,” Mariah admits. “And I can’t drag you down with me.”

Tessa is devastated. The woman she loved is lost in a haze of guilt and trauma, and no matter how much she wants to help, Mariah won’t let her in. “I’m sorry, Tessa,” Mariah says before hanging up, leaving Tessa in a world of silence and heartbreak.

Unable to make peace with Mariah, and now the target of Lucy’s scorn, Tessa turns once more to Daniel. They’ve both suffered great losses, both been scarred by love—but now their bond is being tested on all fronts. Lucy’s anger is growing. Mariah’s ghost lingers. And every step forward is haunted by shadows of the past.

Determined not to repeat old mistakes, Tessa suggests therapy. If she and Daniel are going to weather this storm, they need to confront their pain, not run from it. But even this effort sparks tension. Lucy becomes even more adamant that she will not let Tessa take her mother’s place, even accusing her father of moving on too fast.

Meanwhile, Mariah’s pain continues to fester in secret. Unknown to Tessa, Mariah is harboring a dark truth—one that could explain everything, but one she is not ready to share. Her connection to Ian, her inner turmoil, and her refusal to accept forgiveness point to something more complicated than anyone suspects.

As the emotional web tightens, the future becomes murkier for everyone involved. Can Tessa and Daniel overcome the obstacles in their path? Will Lucy’s resistance harden into resentment? And is there any hope left for Tessa and Mariah to heal the bond that once defined their lives?

Tessa Crying In Daniel’s Arms – Angry Lucy Stops Daniel’s Relationship With Tessa isn’t just another romantic complication—it’s a gut-wrenching chapter in the ongoing saga of love, loss, and redemption in Genoa City. With emotions at an all-time high and secrets threatening to upend everything, fans are left breathless, waiting to see what will come next.

One thing’s for certain: The Young and the Restless is far from finished shaking up the lives of its most beloved characters. And as Tessa, Daniel, Mariah, and Lucy navigate this emotional maze, their stories will continue to echo with the pain—and the hope—that love always leaves behind.

Will hearts heal—or will the damage prove irreversible? Stay tuned.