The Young and the Restless Recap for Thursday, April 10, 2025, brings explosive confrontations and a long-overdue arrest. Sharon and Phyllis finally get justice after trapping the manipulative Martin Laurent. The episode delivers high drama, emotional fallout, and a powerful turning point for several Genoa City favorites.
The Young and the Restless Recap: Martin’s Game Unravels at GCAC
At the Genoa City Athletic Club, Martin continued pretending to be his brother, Alan Laurent. But Ashley wasn’t buying it. She called him out in front of everyone and demanded the truth. Jack nearly lost his temper and lunged at Martin, but Chance stepped in just in time to stop the situation from escalating. Meanwhile, Traci remained in shock but still tried to get Martin to confess his identity.
- Y&R/ Martin keeps up the act
Instead of owning up, Martin stuck to his story and left with Chance, saying he’d prove his innocence. But it was clear his mask was starting to crack. The pressure was on, and the truth was closing in.
At the police station, Martin smugly reminded Chance that he hadn’t been charged yet. He played the victim card again, trying to maintain his cover as Alan. But Chance stood firm. He predicted the fingerprint analysis from the farmhouse would prove Martin’s true identity. Chance didn’t need to push—he knew the real blow was coming.
Sharon and Phyllis Take Control
Sharon and Phyllis found out Martin was in custody and headed straight to the station. The two women teamed up, determined to expose him once and for all. They confronted him together. Both the ladies demanded answers about the twisted experiment and everything they were forced to endure.
- Y&R/ Sharon and Phyllis reach the station
In a memorable moment, Phyllis offered him water. She mocked his paranoia. Martin started to lose control, briefly shouting in frustration before calming down. Still, his ego wouldn’t let him back down. He started defending his actions, claiming Martin was a genius who’d helped Ashley.
Sharon challenged his claims, wondering if he thought he had helped them too. Then she and Phyllis staged a fight, pretending to hate each other more than ever. The staged drama worked like a charm—Martin became visibly unhinged.
Riled up, Martin ranted about Alan being a failure and declared himself the successful brother. He insisted that what he did wasn’t a crime. He really believed that he’d improved Sharon and Phyllis’s lives. But that was all Chance needed to hear.
- Y&R/ Martin loses his calm
Right after his outburst, Chance arrested Martin and slapped handcuffs on him. Sharon and Phyllis got the last word, taunting Martin about becoming a lab rat in prison. The arrest marked the end of Martin’s reign of manipulation.
Back at the GCAC, Traci struggled with guilt over everything that happened. She blamed herself for letting Martin into their lives. But Jack and Ashley offered comfort, assuring her that she wasn’t to blame. Traci needed some time alone, and during that quiet moment, she removed her engagement ring—a painful but symbolic act of closure.
- Y&R/ Traci is heartbroken
Later, Sharon and Phyllis delivered the news of Martin’s arrest to Traci. They explained how his own arrogance led him to confess. Traci found some relief, realizing the ordeal was finally over. While healing will take time, this chapter has ended, giving all three women a chance to move forward.
This The Young and the Restless Recap proves that justice is sweet when it’s earned. Martin’s downfall came not from force, but from his inflated ego. Sharon and Phyllis flipped the script on him—and Traci, despite the pain, is now free from deception. For more The Young and the Restless updates, spoilers, and daily drama recaps, stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily.
