Romance, betrayal, and redemption collide in the latest dramatic chapter of The Bold and the Beautiful, as the Italy fashion trip turns into an emotional and physical battleground for the Forresters and Logans. What was supposed to be a glittering business showcase has now unraveled into a life-altering week for Ridge Forrester, Brooke Logan, Taylor Hayes, and the rest of the B&B cast.

Ridge, once again torn between two women who have defined decades of his life, finds himself facing his deepest truth — in the most unexpected way. After boarding a boat with Brooke en route to Capri, a shocking twist occurs: Brooke is pushed overboard by a masked figure in what appears to be a calculated attempt on her life. As she vanishes into the water, Ridge’s instincts kick in — he leaps in after her, dragging her to safety as Eric and Donna look on in horror from the cliffs.

But it’s not just Brooke who gets pulled from the depths. In those harrowing moments, Ridge is hit with a flood of memories — every vow, every kiss, every betrayal with Brooke. When he sees her lifeless face floating beneath the surface, everything inside him screams one undeniable truth: he still loves her. And he always has.

As Ridge saves Brooke, he also saves himself from the lie he’s been trying to live — that his future is with Taylor. In the aftermath, he makes a quiet but earth-shaking confession to Brooke: she’s his destiny. Taylor, blindsided and humiliated, confronts Ridge in front of the entire Forrester family. Her devastation is palpable. She thought she had finally won Ridge for good, but once again, she’s left picking up the pieces of a dream that never truly belonged to her.

Meanwhile, Steffy watches all of this unravel with growing disgust and emotional fatigue. Instead of fighting Brooke or defending Taylor, Steffy does the unthinkable: she surrenders. She tells Finn that she’s done trying to control Ridge’s heart and accepts that Brooke is, and always will be, the woman he returns to. But in a shocking emotional pivot, Steffy channels her energy toward forgiving someone even more unlikely — Sheila Carter.

After Sheila risked her own life to protect Steffy, something inside the young Forrester shifts. She tells Finn that perhaps it’s time to allow Sheila a place — however small — in their children’s lives. Finn is horrified. Lee is livid. But Steffy is unwavering. If Brooke and Ridge can find their way back after everything, maybe redemption isn’t just a fantasy.

Back in Los Angeles, Bridget Forrester’s presence continues to grow. Her gentle support for Liam, combined with the cracks forming in Finn’s marriage, hint at potential new romances ahead — especially if Steffy’s journey takes her farther from home than anyone expects.

In a world where love is messy, loyalty is tested, and destiny never plays fair — one thing is clear: Italy was just the beginning. What happens next will reshape every family on The Bold and the Beautiful.