It’s a heartbreaking twist for fans of The Young and the Restless, especially those who
hoped Traci (Beth Maitland) and Alan (Christopher Cousins) would find lasting happiness together. The March 12 episode initially delivered joy, showing the couple getting engaged — but that joy was short-lived. Long-held suspicions now seem closer to reality: Alan may
not be Alan at all. Instead, he could very well be his sinister twin brother, Martin,
continuing his manipulative schemes under the guise of his more compassionate sibling.
Let’s rewind a bit. Last year, Traci and Alan accompanied Ashley (Eileen Davidson) to Paris, supporting her quest to uncover the root of her dissociative identity disorder. During that journey, the shocking revelation emerged that Alan had a twin brother, Martin. Unlike Alan’s calm, nurturing demeanor, Martin was dangerously unstable. He exploited his resemblance to Alan, deceiving everyone to get close to Ashley. His intentions were far from innocent — he manipulated her and ultimately placed her in a deeply uncomfortable, even traumatizing, position.
Ashley’s memories of Martin’s treachery resurfaced painfully when he reappeared, seemingly out of nowhere, and tried to harm her again. This time, the attack took place at Alan’s home, leaving Ashley in grave danger. Thankfully, Alan and Tucker (Trevor St. John) intervened just in time, preventing a tragedy. In the chaotic scuffle that followed, Alan and Martin fought their way onto the balcony, resulting in both brothers tumbling over the edge. Martin was declared dead at the scene, while Alan survived with only minor injuries.
However, the aftermath raised an unsettling question — one that few in Genoa City seemed willing to ask. Did authorities truly identify the right brother? With identical twins, mistakes are always possible, and the rushed declaration of Martin’s death left room for doubt. Nevertheless, Traci and “Alan” proceeded with their romance, and no one questioned whether the man who survived that night was truly who he claimed to be.
Fast forward to the present day. In the March 12 episode, Traci and “Alan” share a meal with Jack (Peter Bergman) and Diane (Susan Walters) at the Athletic Club. The couple’s bond appears stronger than ever, especially when “Alan” teases the idea of proposing — hinting that he’d only do so if he believed Traci would say yes. When Jack and Diane leave the table, he takes the plunge and officially asks for her hand in marriage. Overjoyed, Traci accepts without hesitation. “Alan” then dashes off to find a ring, seemingly eager to cement their future together.
But what happens next casts a chilling shadow over their engagement. Alone on a park bench, “Alan” pulls out his phone and watches a live video feed — one showing Sharon (Sharon Case) and Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) held captive in a mysterious facility. The disturbing sight, combined with the cruel, psychological torment the women are enduring, suggests that this man isn’t Alan at all. The meticulous, sadistic nature of the scenario points squarely to Martin’s twisted mind.
The big question remains: why would Martin go after Sharon and Phyllis? He has no personal history with either woman and wasn’t present for their most bitter conflicts. The answer may lie in his obsession with human behavior. After hypnotizing Sharon to prove she didn’t murder Heather (Vail Bloom), Martin likely unearthed more about her past — including her complicated ties to Daniel (Michael Graziadei) and his mother, Phyllis. This could have sparked his curiosity about the women’s decades-long animosity.
From there, it’s plausible that Martin decided to orchestrate a warped social experiment, forcing Sharon and Phyllis into a life-or-death situation to see if they could reconcile their past grievances. His goal? To see if intense pressure could transform rivals into allies — perhaps even friends.
As for what’s next, we suspect Nick (Joshua Morrow) and Billy (Jason Thompson) will come to Sharon and Phyllis’s rescue. Despite the horrifying ordeal, it’s unlikely Martin ever intended to kill the women. His true motive seems rooted in psychological manipulation rather than murder. That said, if no concrete evidence ties him to the kidnappings, what’s stopping him from expanding his cruel experiments? If Sharon and Phyllis miraculously emerge from captivity on friendly terms, Martin might see that as a twisted success — prompting him to target other Genoa City residents. Imagine Victor (Eric Braeden) and Jack being his next unwilling participants, forced to navigate their legendary feud in the same sinister setting.
However, there’s one last wild card to consider. What if Martin really is dead? The assumption that the surviving twin is Alan may be entirely wrong. If Alan — the seemingly good, caring brother — is actually the mastermind behind the kidnappings and psychological torture, it redefines everything. In that scenario, the question shifts dramatically: who was truly the evil twin all along?
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