Y&R SPOILERS: NICK NEWMAN SHATTERS SHARON’S DREAM OF RECONCILIATION

Nick Newman puts the brakes on Sharon’s not-so-subtle hints about rekindling their romance, even as both admit they’ve thought about it!

Recent events in Genoa City have left Sharon Newman emotionally vulnerable and seeking comfort in familiar places—specifically, in the arms of her ex-husband Nick Newman. In a deeply revealing conversation, Sharon admitted what many fans have suspected all along: she still dreams of reuniting with the father of her children. But despite confessing he’s had similar thoughts, Nick firmly placed their relationship in the friend zone, leaving Sharon heartbroken just as she prepares for a family trip to London.

SHARON OPENS HER HEART ONLY TO FACE REJECTION

The emotional exchange began innocently enough with Sharon arriving with scones and Yorkshire tea—a not-so-subtle bribe to convince Nick to join her and Faith on their upcoming European adventure. When Nick declined, Sharon’s persistence revealed her deeper motives.

“What if I need you to come so you can keep an eye on me?” she asked, making it clear she wanted more than just travel companionship.

The conversation quickly evolved into something far more intimate when Nick directly asked if she ever thinks about them rekindling their relationship. In a moment of raw vulnerability, Sharon admitted the truth—she misses their good days together and, yes, she thinks about them getting back together. When she turned the question back to Nick, he confessed, “Of course I have.”

But just as quickly as he opened that door, Nick slammed it shut. Despite their shared history and mutual forgiveness for past hurts, Nick made it clear he values their friendship too much to risk ruining it with another romantic attempt. The pain in Sharon’s eyes was evident as Nick suggested she take this London trip to heal and spend time with her children.

PHYLLIS’S TRAUMA FURTHER COMPLICATES MATTERS

As if Sharon’s heartbreak wasn’t enough, the situation became even more complex when Summer Newman interrupted their emotional conversation. Concerned about her mother’s erratic behavior following her recent abduction, Summer asked Nick to check on Phyllis—pulling him away from Sharon just as the tension between them reached its peak.

Nick’s obvious concern for his other ex-wife only twisted the knife further for Sharon, who watched as he left with their daughter. Though he promised to think about the London trip before departing, his commitment to supporting Phyllis through her trauma serves as yet another roadblock to any potential reconciliation with Sharon.

TRACI’S ROMANCE RAISES EYEBROWS AND CONCERNS

Meanwhile, at the Genoa City Athletic Club, the Abbott family gathered to celebrate Traci Abbott’s engagement to Alan Laurent. While Traci glowed with happiness, showing off her ring and discussing plans for a Paris wedding, her brother Jack Abbott couldn’t quite hide his concerns about the whirlwind romance.

Traci’s announcement that they’re planning to marry in Paris raised immediate red flags for Jack, who questioned the rushed timeline. Though he agreed to walk his sister down the aisle and assured her he was happy for her, his protective instincts were clearly on high alert.

Those concerns only deepened when Traci revealed that Alan had been receiving strange messages about a clinic—prompting Kyle Abbott to make a startling connection. The clinic mentioned in those messages could be related to the very facility where Sharon and Phyllis were recently held captive.

ALAN’S MYSTERIOUS SOLO TRIP TO PARIS

Just as the family was processing this troubling coincidence, Traci received a call from Alan with news that raised even more questions. He had purchased the last ticket to Paris and was traveling ahead alone, supposedly to prepare a “big surprise” for her arrival.

While Traci interpreted this as a romantic gesture, the timing—coming immediately after discussions of the clinic connection—left Jack, Diane Jenkins, and Kyle visibly concerned. Is Alan truly the romantic partner Traci deserves, or could he be connected to the recent abductions in some way?

As Genoa City residents navigate these complicated emotional and potentially dangerous waters, fans are left wondering: Will Sharon find the strength to move forward without Nick? Is Traci walking into a trap with her mysterious fiancé? And will Phyllis’s trauma bring her and Nick closer together again, further crushing Sharon’s hopes?