In a week filled with shocking twists, emotional turmoil, and desperate searches, The Young and the Restless is gearing up for one of its

most gripping storylines yet. Dominic Newman-Abbott-Winters-Chancellor, one of Genoa City’s most beloved and vulnerable characters,

has vanished without a trace — and the fallout is sending shockwaves through every corner of the Newman, Abbott, Winters, and

Chancellor families. What begins as a quiet, peaceful morning quickly spirals into a nightmare that neither Devon nor Abby could have ever imagined.

 

 

The drama erupts when Abby arrives at the Chancellor mansion to find Dominic’s toys scattered across the living room floor but no sign of her son. At first, she assumes that Devon has taken him out for an early walk, but attempts to reach him go straight to voicemail. Moments later, Devon walks through the front door empty-handed — and that’s when the panic truly begins. The realization hits them like a punch: Dominic is missing.

 

 

Both parents immediately slip into full crisis mode. Devon, normally calm under pressure, is visibly shaken. Abby, who has endured more than her fair share of trauma over the years, is pushed to her breaking point as fear consumes her. They tear through the house, calling Dominic’s name, checking every closet, every room, every possible hiding spot — but nothing. Each minute that passes feels like an eternity.

The police are alerted, and Chance — Dominic’s adoptive father and Abby’s estranged husband — rushes to the scene. Although he and Abby have been navigating a complicated and distant relationship, the moment he hears the words Dominic is gone, every trace of resentment vanishes. His instincts as a trained investigator kick in immediately, but the emotional stakes make him far more volatile than usual. Chance begins questioning neighbors, reviewing security footage, and coordinating with the GCPD, but tension flares when he realizes that both Devon and Abby are too distressed to think clearly.

As the investigation unfolds, several unsettling clues emerge. A back door that Abby swears she locked was found slightly ajar. Security footage captures a shadowy figure near the property the night before. And an anonymous text message received by Chance — reading only “He’s safe for now” — sends chills down everyone’s spine. The message raises the terrifying possibility that Dominic wasn’t lost… he was taken.

At the Grand Phoenix, word of the disappearance spreads quickly. Ashley, already wrestling with her own emotional battles, is devastated. She blames herself for not being more involved in Abby’s life recently. Meanwhile, Tucker — always operating with his own agenda — insists on helping but immediately draws suspicion. His history of manipulation makes Abby and Devon wonder whether he knows more than he’s letting on.

Elsewhere, Nate and Elena offer medical insight, explaining how vulnerable Dominic could be without access to proper care. Their involvement adds urgency to the situation, especially since Dominic’s medical history has included life-threatening complications in the past. Every moment without him increases the danger.

Victoria and Nick step in, attempting to support Abby while simultaneously confronting the possibility that the Newmans may have been targeted. Victor, never one to sit idle when his family is under threat, quietly initiates his own investigation — one that may dig up secrets the others aren’t prepared for. Could this kidnapping be connected to an old Newman enemy seeking revenge? Or is someone closer to the family using Dominic as leverage?

Meanwhile, Devon begins spiraling. Guilt gnaws at him as he replays every moment leading up to the disappearance, wondering if he missed a warning sign. Abby, overwhelmed by fear and exhaustion, breaks down, confessing her deepest worry: that she may never see her son again. Their shared grief reignites their emotional bond, hinting that this crisis may push them closer together — or tear them apart depending on what the investigation reveals next.

As the week comes to a close, a chilling development emerges. Police dogs pick up Dominic’s scent leading away from the property… toward a parked vehicle abandoned several blocks away. Inside, a familiar piece of Dominic’s clothing is found. The discovery confirms everyone’s worst fear: someone orchestrated this.

But who? And why?

The search intensifies, the suspects multiply, and the emotional stakes rise to a fever pitch. One thing is certain — the road ahead for Abby, Devon, and the entire Genoa City community will be filled with twists, heartbreak, and revelations no one saw coming.

Stay tuned, because this storyline is just getting started — and the truth behind Dominic’s disappearance may be more explosive than anyone imagines.