Harrison’s Forgotten Past Could Shake Up Genoa City
In recent episodes of The Young and the Restless, young Harrison is becoming increasingly curious about his family roots—and this curiosity might spark a dramatic turn of events for everyone around him.
In the May 29th episode, Harrison surprised great-grandmother Nikki Newman with a thoughtful and heartfelt homemade family tree book. His intention was sweet: to trace his family lineage from himself to Summer, then to Nick, and finally to Nikki. Even Kyle seemed touched by the gesture.
However, what appears to be an innocent project might actually open a door to long-buried truths. For years, fans have assumed that while Harrison refers to Summer as “Mommy,” he still remembers his biological mother, Tara Locke, and the man he once called “Dad,” Ashland Locke.
Though Ashland was not his biological father, Harrison had lived with Tara and Ashland before Kyle and Summer stepped in as his full-time parental figures. The big question now is: does Harrison even remember them?
It’s possible that Harrison has been unknowingly manipulated—or at least shielded—from his past. With Tara’s arrest and Ashland’s dramatic downfall, Kyle and Summer may have crafted a version of the truth that completely excludes Harrison’s early life in New York. Over the years, bedtime stories and curated memories may have replaced any trace of his real parents.
Now, as Harrison grows older and becomes more inquisitive, that carefully constructed version of reality may begin to unravel. He is certainly old enough to read, and if he stumbles upon documents or photos listing his parents as Tara and Ashland instead of Summer and Kyle, it could lead to an emotional reckoning.
Not only would Harrison realize he’s not biologically tied to the Newmans, but he may also begin asking questions—dangerous questions. And if he chooses to voice those concerns publicly, perhaps even during a major family gathering like Nikki’s birthday celebration, the fallout could be explosive.
Imagine the look on Victor Newman’s face if his great-grandson suddenly refuses to play the “Happy Abbott” role and instead starts talking about Tara and Ashland as though remembering a long-lost chapter of his life.
Could this ultimately lead to Harrison wanting to leave Genoa City? Might he seek solace in someone like Claire, who’s also dealt with identity struggles and familial revelations?
One thing’s for sure: this storyline is heating up, and fans should buckle in. Harrison’s search for the truth could end up shaking not just Kyle and Summer’s lives—but the entire Newman and Abbott legacies.
