THAT’S OUR MOTHER – Jack and Matt hug each other because Dina is their mother CBS Y&R Spoilers

The photograph, combined with supporting documents and a DNA report, seems convincing enough to crack open old wounds.

Traci is heartbroken at the idea of another child being cast aside, while Ashley’s instincts immediately go into high alert, sensing danger beneath the surface. The Abbott family has survived many scandals, but this one strikes at the very foundation of who they are.

Matt, however, plays the role of the wounded son perfectly. He doesn’t demand power — at first. He speaks of identity, loss, and the need to belong. He allows Jack’s compassion to lead the way, and slowly but surely, Jack lets him into the family circle… and into Jabot.

That decision may prove catastrophic.

Behind the scenes, Matt is not seeking connection — he’s gathering leverage. As he tours the company, meets staff, and listens in on conversations, he quietly maps Jabot’s weaknesses. He studies security, internal politics, confidential files, and power dynamics. Every smile, every polite question, every grateful gesture is part of a larger strategy.

And then the real motive emerges.

Matt makes it clear that he expects recognition — not just emotionally, but legally. If he is Dina’s son, he believes he is entitled to a share of the Abbott inheritance and a seat at the table. That means power, influence, and access to one of Genoa City’s most powerful empires.

The family is now divided. Some feel they owe Matt acknowledgment for Dina’s sins. Others fear that giving him any foothold could destroy everything they’ve built. With Victor Newman always lurking in the background, the timing feels anything but coincidental.

Is Matt truly a lost Abbott, seeking justice for a lifetime of abandonment? Or is this the most dangerous con he has ever pulled?

One thing is certain: the Abbott family will never be the same again — and Matt Clark’s return may be the spark that burns their legacy to the ground.