In the turbulent world of Genoa City, where drama is never far away,

Sharon Rosales faces a new and deeply troubling challenge as

she struggles to protect her daughter, Faith Newman. Faith, who recently returned home after a heartbreaking breakup with Moses Winters, is now grappling with the aftermath of the split. Despite his flaws, Moses had a promising future, and the end of their relationship has left Faith feeling lost and vulnerable. In her quest to find meaning and reclaim her independence, Faith begins to embrace rebellion, drawn to the thrill of danger and excitement that she believes will fill the void in her life.

As Faith navigates the complexities of young adulthood, her mother, Sharon, is thrust into a nightmare. Faith, once the light of Sharon’s life, is now seeking out the very things that could destroy her. Reeling from her breakup, Faith’s newfound independence leads her to make choices that alarm Sharon. Sharon, who has battled her own mental health issues, is blindsided when she stumbles upon a series of text messages on Faith’s phone. These messages are from Faith’s new boyfriend, a far cry from the respectable Moses. This new boy is uneducated, jobless, and worst of all, involved in criminal activities. He’s a thief, a young man with no regard for the law or society—a dangerous influence that Sharon never imagined her daughter would fall for.

Panic sets in as Sharon realizes the gravity of the situation. Faith isn’t just involved with a bad boy; she’s entangled with someone who could ruin her life. Sharon knows that if she doesn’t act quickly, Faith could be drawn deeper into a world of crime and despair. But Sharon also understands the delicate nature of Faith’s emotions. Her daughter is in a rebellious phase, and any attempt to control or forbid her actions could backfire disastrously. Sharon is caught in a painful dilemma: she cannot stand by and watch Faith fall into the clutches of a criminal, but she also fears that confronting Faith directly could push her even further away.

The stress of the situation begins to take a toll on Sharon, who is already struggling to maintain her mental stability. She becomes obsessed with the messages she found, replaying the conversations in her mind and desperately searching for a way to reach her daughter without driving her away. But the more she thinks about it, the more desperate she becomes. Sharon’s thoughts turn darker as she imagines the worst possible outcomes—Faith being arrested or, worse, harmed by this boy and his dangerous associates.

Mariah, Sharon’s older daughter, notices the signs of her mother’s growing distress. She understands why Sharon is so worried; Faith is vulnerable, and this new relationship is a ticking time bomb. Mariah wants to help, but she’s unsure how to approach the situation without escalating the tension. She knows that any interference could be seen as betrayal by Faith, who is fiercely protective of her independence.

Driven by her love for Faith and her fear of losing her, Sharon decides to take matters into her own hands. One evening, she follows Faith, determined to see for herself what kind of life her daughter is being drawn into. What she witnesses confirms her worst fears—reckless behavior, the company of dubious characters, and a life spiraling out of control. Sharon feels powerless to stop it.

When Sharon confronts Faith back at home, the conversation quickly turns into a heated argument. Sharon tries to express her concerns, pleading with Faith to see reason, to understand that this boy is not the solution to her problems. But Faith, feeling cornered and misunderstood, lashes out. She accuses Sharon of not trusting her, of trying to control her life, and of treating her like a child. The confrontation is intense, with both mother and daughter saying things they will later regret.

Faith’s anger stems from a deep sense of hurt. She feels that her mother is trying to take away the one thing that makes her feel alive—the one person who has given her a sense of freedom after the suffocating experience of her breakup with Moses. In Faith’s eyes, Sharon’s actions are not those of a concerned mother, but of a tyrant trying to impose her will. This misunderstanding drives a wedge between them, leaving Sharon devastated and Faith more determined than ever to defy her mother.