Liam’s miraculous recovery is the talk of the town, but while his health continues to capture headlines, darker questions loom around Grace’s experimental surgery and Bill’s secret wire transfer. But just as all eyes are on LA’s medical centers, everything shifts to a glamorous yet dangerous business trip to Italy.
Brooke, Ridge, and Eric embark on a journey to Florence under the guise of promoting a fashion collection, but there’s more brewing beneath the surface. Nick Marone joins the group, not just for the fashion, but with the intent of winning Brooke back. Caught in the crossfire between Ridge’s protective nature and Nick’s relentless pursuit, Brooke tries to maintain her composure. But everything changes one fateful evening by the Arno River.
When a sudden mishap sends Brooke slipping down a treacherous stairway, Ridge acts quickly, catching her just in time. As Brooke clings to him, their past flashes before their eyes, reigniting the spark they once had. In a quiet, candlelit moment later, Ridge whispers, “I thought I lost you again.” Brooke, her eyes welling up, isn’t sure whether he’s talking about the fall or the years they spent apart. But in that instant, it becomes clear—something long dormant has been reawakened.
Back in Los Angeles, Taylor is grappling with her own insecurities as Ridge is in Italy with Brooke. Her nerves are on edge, and when she receives an unexpected call, she doesn’t hesitate. The invitation leads her to a quiet restaurant in Topanga Canyon, where she’s met by Dr. Kristoff Delaney, a former colleague from her time in Geneva. Charming and intuitive, Kristoff reveals his true feelings, saying, “I came back to California for one reason, and it wasn’t the ocean.”
Taylor, surprised by her own fluttering heart, confesses, “I didn’t realize how much I missed this. Someone looking at me like I’m not second to Brooke.” The irony of this moment is not lost on her. As Ridge and Brooke rekindle their connection in Italy, Kristoff is right there—waiting for Taylor all along. Could it be that the man who truly sees Taylor’s worth has always been by her side?
Meanwhile, at Forester Creations, Daphne steps up to take over the fragrance line in Taylor’s absence. Hope and Carter struggle to remain professional amidst Hope’s emotional ties to Liam’s recovery, while Steffy, still unsure whether Luna is truly out of their lives for good, keeps a close eye on her son and continues pressing Finn for reassurance. But the real drama lies across the ocean. Will Ridge finally commit to Brooke after saving her life, or will Nick throw one final wrench into their reunion? And will Taylor allow herself to open up to a man who might finally value her for who she truly is?
What do you think, fans? Should Taylor give this new man a chance?
