Next week, The Bold and the Beautiful ignites on two fronts — passion in picturesque Italy and devastation back in Los Angeles — as the lives of Brooke, Ridge, Taylor, and Steffy are turned upside down forever. What begins as a glamorous international fashion event soon becomes a crucible for one of the most earth-shattering revelations in the show’s recent history.

In Italy, Forester Creations is pulling out all the stops for a lavish fashion show near the sea. The spotlight is firmly on Brooke Logan, who dazzles in front of the cameras but behind the scenes faces a shocking and near-fatal incident. During a photo shoot on a rocky shoreline, Brooke slips and falls into the water. Without a moment’s hesitation, Ridge rushes to her rescue, diving in and pulling her from the waves in a dramatic scene that stops time. It’s not just about saving a life — it’s a moment soaked in history, love, and a connection that refuses to die.

Back in Los Angeles, Taylor Hayes feels the tremors without even knowing the cause. Something deep in her gut warns her: Ridge and Brooke are reconnecting in a way that spells danger for her future. Despite being newly engaged to Ridge, Taylor’s insecurities take root — especially knowing the emotional ties Italy holds for the longtime lovers. Their past rendezvous in the same country are etched in memory with vows, kisses, and heartbreak. But Taylor’s fears aren’t just about romance this time — they’re about identity, legacy, and a truth she never saw coming.

Enter Dr. James Warwick. His return to Los Angeles catches Taylor completely off guard. A former lover from her complicated past, James isn’t back to reminisce — he’s back to deliver a revelation that shakes the very foundation of Taylor’s world. After years of silence, James confesses something he’s kept hidden for decades: Steffy isn’t Ridge’s biological daughter. She’s his.

James explains that long ago, plagued by doubts and timing discrepancies, he secretly ran a DNA test. The results were conclusive, but he never shared them — not wanting to destroy Taylor’s life or cause confusion during Steffy’s childhood. But now, with Ridge on the verge of reuniting with Brooke, James believes the time has come for the truth to surface.

Taylor is left stunned, shattered, and uncertain of what comes next. Her daughter, her history, her family — all of it is called into question in one breath. And the ripple effects will be enormous. If Steffy learns she’s not a Forrester by blood, how will she cope? What will this do to her relationship with Ridge — the man who raised her, loved her, and believed she was his?

As Brooke recovers from her accident in Italy and Ridge begins to wrestle with long-buried feelings, Los Angeles braces for a storm of epic proportions. Secrets, identity, and bloodlines are about to collide.

Could the truth about Steffy change everything the Forresters thought they knew?