In a chilling turn of events on The Young and the Restless, Traci Abbott’s long-anticipated return to Genoa City turns into a living nightmare, as Martin—a man once trusted by the Abbott family—unleashes a dangerous and twisted plan. His obsession with Traci, mixed with long-held resentment and a thirst for revenge, pushes him to cross a line from troubled to criminal.

Traci, hoping for a fresh start alongside her sister Ashley, plans a relaxing getaway to Paris. But just as the sisters board their private Abbott jet, Martin strikes. With precision and stealth, he stows away aboard the plane, having bribed the pilot and plotted every step. Once airborne, Martin reveals himself, taking both Traci and Ashley hostage mid-flight. The women are stunned, confused, and terrified as the aircraft diverts from its planned course—headed to an undisclosed, ominous destination.

Back in Genoa City, Jack Abbott is blindsided. He had believed Martin was under police watch, no longer a threat. That illusion is shattered when Martin makes a sinister call, taunting Jack with chilling words: “Your family’s about to pay for everything you’ve done.” Jack realizes too late that he underestimated Martin’s rage and cunning.

The Abbott family scrambles to locate the missing plane, but time is running out. Martin, now in full control, plays a twisted game of manipulation—using Ashley as leverage to emotionally trap Traci. His ultimate goal? To force her into accepting a future with him, no matter the cost.

As this terrifying ordeal unfolds, the entire Abbott clan is thrown into chaos. Loyalties are tested, trauma resurfaces, and Genoa City is left reeling. Will Jack save his sisters in time, or will Martin’s delusions bring irreversible damage? One thing is clear: life for the Abbotts will never be the same again.