Monday’s episode of The Bold and the Beautiful (May 5, 2025) marks a turning point that few fans saw coming: a truce between two of the show’s fiercest rivals, Hope Logan and Steffy Forrester. But beneath the surface of smiles and soft words, tensions are brewing — and the alliance might be shakier than it appears.

The episode opens with Hope confronting Steffy at Forrester Creations, clearly still reeling from the news of Liam’s terminal brain tumor. In a move that surprises even herself, Hope thanks Steffy for telling her the truth — even though it went against Liam’s wishes. The two women, bound by their children and shared history with Liam, take their first steps toward reconciliation.

Hope admits she has let her ambition blind her to what truly matters: family. She acknowledges the pain she caused Steffy during the power struggle for control of Forrester, especially when she attempted to oust Steffy from her executive role. Hope’s humility, rare and heartfelt, visibly softens Steffy, who responds with surprising grace. They talk — really talk — for the first time in what feels like years.

By the end of the conversation, the two reach an agreement: they will work together to run Forrester Creations, putting their differences aside for the sake of Beth and Kelly, and perhaps, to honor Liam’s final wishes — whatever they may be.

But not everyone is ready to welcome this sudden peace.

Luna, who has been gaining influence in the company and Finn’s life, sees this new partnership as a threat. Steffy’s growing trust in Hope could undermine Luna’s long-term ambitions, both personally and professionally. In a private conversation with Zende, Luna reveals that she doesn’t believe Hope’s transformation is real. “She’s playing the long game,” Luna warns, “and Steffy’s walking right into it.”

Meanwhile, Ridge Forrester drops a bombshell: he’s leaving Los Angeles indefinitely — and he’s taking Taylor with him. While Ridge claims he needs a break from the chaos, Brooke suspects there’s more to his sudden departure. Is Ridge hiding a serious illness? Or is he simply done with the constant war between his children and the women in his life?

This news sends Brooke into an emotional spiral. She’s already been pushed out of Forrester Creations after the scandal involving the fake board vote, and now she’s watching Ridge drift further away. Brooke tries to reach out to Ridge before his flight, but he avoids her call, leaving her devastated and alone in her mansion.

Elsewhere, Thomas Forrester’s name surfaces once again as rumors swirl that he may return to L.A. and partner with Hope in the design division. This sparks concern not just from Steffy, but also from Carter and RJ. No one has forgotten Thomas’ manipulations, and bringing him back could reopen old wounds — or worse, restart his obsession with Hope.

At Forrester headquarters, Hope and Steffy present a united front, even hosting a joint press meeting to announce a new co-creative direction for the brand. Their synergy looks authentic, but behind the scenes, each is quietly setting boundaries — and watching the other closely.

In the final moments of the episode, Hope receives a call from Liam’s doctor. The look on her face changes from hope to horror. Steffy, noticing her expression, rushes to her side. “What is it?” she asks. Hope turns, tears welling up in her eyes.

“It’s about Liam,” she whispers.

The screen fades to black.

This episode builds a fragile truce between longtime enemies, but it also sows the seeds of future conflict. As alliances shift and secrets bubble beneath the surface, The Bold and the Beautiful reminds us that in this world, peace is often just the calm before the next storm.

Finn secretly helps Luna, Steffy mysteriously disappears The Bld and The Beautiful Spoilers

In The Bold and the Beautiful episode airing May 5, 2025, everything seems to be changing — fast. And at the center of the whirlwind is a decision that could alter the Forrester family forever: Ridge is gone.

Early in the episode, Ridge reveals his plans to step away from Los Angeles, indefinitely. After decades of building the Forrester empire and enduring endless family drama, he’s had enough. What’s shocking, though, is who he chooses to take with him — not Brooke, but Taylor.

Their departure isn’t framed as romantic — not yet. Ridge insists to Eric and Steffy that he’s simply burned out, that he and Taylor both need time away from the fighting. “We’ve given everything to this family,” he says. “Now we need to find ourselves again.”

But Brooke, hearing the news secondhand, is crushed. She confronts Steffy, demanding to know why Ridge didn’t tell her himself. Steffy, cold but composed, tells Brooke that Ridge no longer owes her an explanation. “He chose peace,” Steffy says. “And you never gave him that.”

As Brooke spirals, Carter tries to comfort her — but there’s only so much he can say. She knows she’s lost Ridge. What she doesn’t know is why. There are clues, though: a mysterious envelope Ridge left behind in his office, marked “For Eric.” The contents are unknown, but Eric’s reaction upon reading it — stunned, pale, silent — suggests something serious.

Could Ridge be hiding a terminal diagnosis? Is this a farewell tour disguised as a retreat?

While the Forrester patriarch vanishes into the mist, Hope and Steffy try to keep the company afloat. Despite their shared grief over Liam’s condition, the two women are learning to coexist in a professional capacity. They begin mapping out the next Forrester collection together — and surprisingly, their styles mesh well.

But just when things start to stabilize, news breaks that Thomas Forrester has been spotted back in California. His reappearance — without an invitation — rattles Steffy. Is he planning to reclaim his spot at Forrester Creations? Or is his return connected to Hope?

Luna, watching this from the sidelines, grows increasingly suspicious. She believes Thomas’ return is part of a larger scheme — and she warns Finn that if they’re not careful, history will repeat itself.

The episode ends on an eerie note: Taylor, sitting beside Ridge on a private jet, looks out the window and asks, “Are you sure we’re doing the right thing?” Ridge doesn’t answer. He just stares ahead, lost in thought.

Whatever secrets he’s carrying, Ridge isn’t ready to share them — not yet.