The September 24 episode of  The Young and the Restless brings heightened

tension as Sharon spirals out of control. Her recent erratic behavior

has raised alarms among her friends and family, though no one

could have predicted just how far she would go. Quiet rumors spread that

Sharon had been hiding in Daniel’s home, lurking in the shadows with a sinister plan. In a shocking twist, Sharon has set her sights on poisoning Daniel, his partner Heather, and their daughter Lucy.

Unbeknownst to the family, Sharon’s mental state has deteriorated, and she’s convinced that eliminating Daniel’s family is the only way to right the wrongs she believes they have caused her. As the night progresses, Sharon stealthily pours poison into the family’s water, hoping they’ll unknowingly consume it the next morning. All seems calm as the family continues their evening routine, entirely unaware of the danger lurking in their home. Sharon watches them from the shadows, her mind consumed by anger, jealousy, and a desire for revenge.

Meanwhile, Victoria Newman finds herself caught in a web of familial and romantic turmoil. Exhausted by the pressure from her father, Victor, to return to Newman Enterprises and confront Billy Abbott, Victoria feels cornered. Adding to her stress, her current romantic partner, Cole Howard, has aligned himself with Victor, leaving her torn between family loyalty and her relationship. With emotions running high, Victoria feels increasingly isolated as the weight of her decisions bears down on her.

Back at Daniel’s house, his daughter Lucy, ever perceptive, senses something is amiss. She’s noticed small but unsettling changes in the house—objects out of place, a creeping sense of being watched. One night, unable to sleep, Lucy goes downstairs for a glass of water and hears faint noises. Curious and cautious, she spots a shadow moving in the living room. Her instincts tell her something is wrong, and she rushes back upstairs to wake her parents.

Daniel, startled by Lucy’s insistence that someone is in the house, decides to investigate. He, Heather, and Lucy cautiously explore the house but find no immediate signs of an intruder. Still, Lucy’s sense of unease lingers, and the family is left on edge. The next morning, as Daniel prepares for the day, he reaches for a glass of water. Just before drinking it, Lucy’s warnings echo in his mind. Something about the water seems off, and upon closer inspection, Daniel realizes the water has a strange odor. He decides to investigate further, suspecting something is wrong.

While the family debates what could be causing the strange occurrences, Sharon watches from a distance, growing frustrated as her plan begins to unravel. She had expected the family to be poisoned by now, but her failure only drives her deeper into desperation. Determined to confront Daniel directly, she makes her way back to his house later that night. Daniel, unaware of Sharon’s presence, is shocked when he hears a knock at the door and finds her disheveled and agitated.

Sharon’s mental state becomes increasingly volatile as she accuses Daniel of ruining her life. Despite Daniel’s attempts to reason with her, Sharon is beyond listening, consumed by her desire for revenge. The tension escalates when Heather enters the room, and Sharon’s anger intensifies. With Lucy now awake and witnessing the confrontation, Sharon’s emotions fluctuate between rage and sorrow as she recalls the life she once had.

As the situation grows more dangerous, Heather discreetly calls the police, hoping to de-escalate the confrontation before it’s too late. The authorities arrive just in time, and Sharon, realizing that her plan has failed, surrenders in despair. Her once fierce determination fades, and she is left broken, apologizing to Daniel as the police take her away.

The episode leaves viewers on the edge of their seats, as Sharon’s downward spiral comes to a heartbreaking conclusion, while Victoria’s ongoing struggles with her family and love life add to the emotional turmoil of the day.