The calm after the storm in The Bold and the Beautiful is about to shatter as an unexpected twist flips everything on its head. With Luna’s danger seemingly behind them and Liam making a miraculous recovery from his brain surgery, it seems like Los Angeles is finally breathing easy. But as we all know, peace never lasts long in this drama-filled world. This week, the spotlight shifts to a love triangle that has lingered for far too long—Brooke, Ridge, and Taylor.

As the Forrester family prepares for a celebratory trip to Italy, meant to honour Eric’s recovery and the upcoming wedding of Ridge and Taylor, fate has other plans. What begins as a picturesque escape to Europe soon spirals into a life-altering moment that could change Ridge’s future forever.

The drama ignites on a peaceful afternoon along the Italian coast. Brooke, glowing and carefree, decides to wander down towards the cliffs near the beach to take some photos for Eric. Unbeknownst to her, the rocks are wet and unstable. Ridge, who’s nearby, is caught up in a conversation with Eric and doesn’t notice until it’s too late. A sudden, gut-wrenching cry echoes through the air as Brooke slips and disappears into the waves below.

Panic sets in as Ridge, with no hesitation, sprints down the rocky path and dives headfirst into the turbulent sea. His determination is unmatched as he swims through the crashing waves, fighting the tide until he reaches her. Brooke is struggling, gasping for breath as the water pulls her under, but Ridge refuses to let go. Together, they fight their way back to shore—battered, soaked, but alive.

As paramedics arrive, Ridge sits by Brooke’s side, trembling with adrenaline. Her hand finds his, and in that quiet moment, everything changes. “I thought I lost you,” Ridge whispers, his voice raw with emotion. Brooke, still shivering, looks up at him and simply replies, “But you didn’t.”

Those words pierce Ridge’s heart like a knife. In that instant, he realizes the painful truth: he was about to marry the wrong woman. Taylor may offer him peace, but Brooke is his fire. She’s the woman he’s saved time and time again, and the one who has always been there when he needed her most.

Later that evening, Taylor is preparing for a quiet dinner with Ridge and Eric, but she’s startled when Ridge arrives alone. His expression is distant, torn, and filled with guilt. “Something happened,” he says quietly, his voice heavy. “With Brooke.” Taylor stiffens, already sensing the inevitable. “You’re calling off the wedding, aren’t you?” she asks, her voice trembling with fury and heartbreak. Ridge can only nod. “I’m sorry.”

Back at the villa, Brooke is resting, unaware that her near-death experience has set off a devastating chain reaction. Eric, ever the voice of reason, senses Ridge’s shift and urges him to be honest—not just with Brooke, but with himself. “You can’t keep bouncing between two women forever,” he warns. “One day, you won’t be able to save her in time.

Those words haunt Ridge as he steps out into the warm Italian night, torn between love and the reality of the consequences. As the news of Ridge’s decision reaches Los Angeles, the fallout is guaranteed to be explosive. Will Taylor leave Italy heartbroken and furious? Can Brooke trust Ridge again after all this time? And how will Steffy react to seeing her mother cast aside once more in favour of the woman she’s never fully accepted?

This love triangle is far from over, and Ridge’s decision promises more twists than anyone can predict. Is he making the right choice by once again choosing Brooke over Taylor? Only time will tell.