In the February 2 episode of The Young and the Restless, the crisis surrounding Dominic took a disturbing turn when Mariah crossed from fear into conviction. As Abby struggled to keep hope alive and quietly reached out to Victor for help, Mariah acted on a belief she could no longer suppress. What unfolded was not a chase or a revelation, but a moment that fundamentally altered how Mariah saw herself, Dominic, and everyone standing in her way.
Key Takeaways
- Mariah tells Dominic she is his mother and begins reshaping his reality.
- Abby asks Victor for help as the search expands beyond Devon and Sharon.
- Devon forces Sharon to confront the truth about Mariah’s state of mind.
What Happened: Mariah Crosses the Line
Mariah (Camryn Grimes) drove through the countryside with Dominic (Ethan Ray Clark) asleep in the back seat, accompanied by the lingering presence of Ian (Ray Wise). His voice reinforced the idea that Dominic was meant to be hers and that she needed to shed her guilt. Even when Ian vanished, his influence did not.
When Dominic woke up missing his parents, Mariah gently but firmly reframed their bond. She reminded him that she carried him, sang to him, and loved him before he was born. Then she said the words that could not be taken back. She told Dominic she was kind of his mommy, too. It was a quiet moment, but it landed with unsettling permanence.
Why It Matters: Abby Calls in Power
Back at the mansion, Abby (Melissa Ordway) clung to Dominic’s stuffed toy and tried to steady herself as fear tried to overwhelm her. She reached out to Victor (Eric Braeden), asking him to come over and help, signaling that this situation had moved beyond what she and Devon could handle alone.
Devon (Bryton James) remained by her side, reminding her that Mariah loved Dominic even as Abby acknowledged the painful truth. Mariah had struggled to let go once before, and Ian had shaped far too much of her past. Abby wanted to believe Dominic was safe, but she also knew the danger was no longer hypothetical.
The Fallout: Sharon Faces Reality
Devon took the next step by bringing the truth to Sharon (Sharon Case) and Nick (Joshua Morrow). He showed them proof that Mariah had taken Dominic and explained how it happened. Sharon was stunned, replaying every missed call and warning sign in her head.
While police and private security were already involved, the emotional damage settled in quickly. Sharon wrestled with guilt and fear as she wondered where Mariah was taking Dominic and how far Ian’s influence had gone. The circle around Mariah was closing, but the consequences of her choice were already rippling through every family connected to Dominic.
