Abby Bans Mariah from Seeing Dominic Forever

Mariah pleads for forgiveness but Abby refuses to allow any further contact.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Young and the Restless spoilers reveal that Abby Winters will ban Mariah Copeland from seeing her son Dominic forever after Mariah's kidnapping ordeal. Mariah, who is out on bail and under Sharon's custody, tries to apologize to Abby but Abby refuses to forgive her and demands that she leave the Chancellor mansion and have no further contact with Dominic.

Why it matters

This dramatic confrontation highlights the deep rift between Abby and Mariah following the traumatic kidnapping incident. It raises questions about whether Mariah will ever be able to make amends and if Abby will ever be able to forgive her for the harm done to Dominic.

The details

Mariah, who was recently arraigned, is out on bail and must wear an ankle monitor while staying in Sharon's custody. She feels terrible about what she's done and walks Christine Blair and Sharon through the whole story, including her hallucinations of the Ian Ward lookalike that led her to check into a Boston clinic. Christine wants to use an insanity defense, believing Mariah needs treatment rather than prison. At the Chancellor mansion, Abby explodes in anger at Mariah's presence, worried about how it might upset Dominic. Mariah pleads for forgiveness but Abby refuses, banning her from any further contact with Dominic.

  • Mariah was recently arraigned and is out on bail.
  • Mariah checked into a Boston clinic after her kidnapping ordeal.

The players

Abby Winters

The mother of Dominic Winters who is furious at Mariah for kidnapping her son and bans her from any further contact.

Mariah Copeland

The woman who kidnapped Dominic Winters, Abby's son, due to trauma and hallucinations, and is now pleading for forgiveness.

Christine Blair Romalotti

Mariah's lawyer who wants to use an insanity defense, believing Mariah needs treatment rather than prison.

Sharon Rosales

Mariah's mother who is providing custody and support for Mariah while she is out on bail.

Dominic Winters

Abby's son who was kidnapped by Mariah.

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What they’re saying

“I had to come offer an apology and I know what I did was wrong. I hope for forgiveness someday.”

— Mariah Copeland

“Get out and don't you ever come near Dominic again!”

— Abby Winters

What’s next

The judge will decide whether Mariah will face prison time or be sent to a mental health facility for treatment.

The takeaway

This confrontation between Abby and Mariah highlights the deep emotional wounds and trust that was broken when Mariah kidnapped Dominic. It remains to be seen if Abby will ever be able to forgive Mariah, raising questions about the possibility of any future reconciliation.