In The Young and the Restless, a chilling storm brews in Genoa City as Traci Abbott steps into the spotlight—and into danger—after revealing three explosive secrets that shatter long-buried illusions. Known as the compassionate heart of the Abbott clan, Traci has always kept her family united. But this time, her pursuit of the truth may cost her everything.

Traci’s world unravels when she uncovers a shocking connection between her fiancé, Alan Lauron, and two recent gas leak attacks targeting Sharon Collins and Phyllis Summers. Traci’s first secret? She reveals that Alan may not be who he claims to be—after overhearing a cryptic late-night phone call referencing a “leak” and suspicious timing. As Sharon is taken hostage and Phyllis ambushed, Traci grows suspicious of Alan’s involvement and begins to gather evidence.

The second secret detonates like a bombshell: Traci exposes that Martin Abbott—believed to be dead—is possibly alive and pulling strings from the shadows. Clues from the coroner’s report never added up, and Jack suspects the body buried wasn’t even Martin’s. Traci’s instincts are confirmed when she receives an anonymous text: “You’re right to suspect Martin. He’s been closer to us than we ever realized.”

But it’s Traci’s third secret that seals her fate. She confronts Alan and finally accuses him of being Martin’s pawn—or worse, his partner. Moments later, Alan vanishes, leaving a haunting message behind: “I’m saving you whether you know it or not.”

As Jack and Ashley race to protect Traci, and Sharon and Phyllis join forces in an unlikely alliance, the true puppet master prepares his next move. Martin is alive. And now, Traci’s truth-telling has made her his number one target. The Abbotts are on the brink of a deadly showdown. Will they stop Martin in time—or will Traci’s secrets be her last words? Stay tuned.