Carter’s meltdown has officially reached a breaking point—and now, someone could die.

For weeks, the tension has been rising. Carter, long viewed as just a loyal assistant, has been a ticking time bomb. But on Monday’s explosive episode of The Young and the Restless, that bomb finally goes off. After confessing to taking out Damian, Carter is blindsided to learn that Kane set him up—and worse, Victor Newman and Chance were listening in the entire time.

Feeling utterly trapped, betrayed, and with nowhere to run, Carter makes a chilling move. He grabs Lily Winters and holds her at gunpoint.

What started as a shocking confession quickly spirals into a life-or-death hostage crisis. This confirms what many fans have suspected: Carter isn’t just dangerous—he’s unhinged.

Chance immediately goes into panic mode. He knows Carter isn’t bluffing, and neither does Kane. But Kane’s supposed control over the situation unravels in seconds. His plan to bait Carter backfires horribly, exposing not only Lily to danger but also shattering Kane’s credibility.

Kane had claimed innocence in Damian’s murder. But now, his manipulation of Carter’s confession raises doubts. Did he really set all this up? And if Lily pays the price, can Kane ever redeem himself?

Meanwhile, Amanda races against time. As soon as she hears of the standoff, she calls the police—but will they arrive in time to prevent a tragedy?

Amanda’s own moves are now under pressure. She’s been working behind the scenes to secure an alibi deal with Nick in exchange for control of Chancellor. But this new chaos threatens everything. One wrong step, and Amanda could lose both her influence and the fragile trust she’s built with Nikki and Kane.

Speaking of Nikki—her world is about to collapse. She had planned to step down as Chancellor CEO to protect her son Nick from a murder charge. But that sacrifice may be for nothing. If Nick is seriously hurt—or worse—because of this escalating mess, Nikki may realize too late that she gave up everything for a deal that was never going to hold.

There are whispers that Nikki will be devastated by how badly Nick ends up injured. And concerns raised by Amanda and Lauren about the suspiciously smooth Chancellor paperwork only make matters worse. If Nikki signs away control, she might lose one of Genoa City’s biggest empires—and for absolutely nothing.

The ripples of Carter’s final decision are massive. Whether he turns the gun on Lily or himself, the outcome will leave permanent scars. Kane’s reputation may never recover. Amanda’s legal maneuvering could collapse. Nikki’s power might vanish in a single stroke. And if Carter dies, it won’t just close a chapter—it will open a flood of new questions.