A fateful confrontation in The Bold and the Beautiful sets off a storm that no one in the Forrester family saw coming. Ridge Forrester, finally ready to put the past behind him, plans a new beginning with Taylor Hayes. But not everyone is on board—especially Eric, who clings to the dream of Ridge and Brooke rekindling their iconic romance. When Eric spots Taylor having an overly affectionate dinner with another man, alarm bells go off. His worst fears seem confirmed when he witnesses the man kiss her, sending him spiraling into disbelief.

Eric confronts Taylor after the dinner, enraged and filming the tense encounter. Taylor, aware of how badly things could go if Ridge sees the video, begs him to stop. The situation escalates, and in a desperate move to seize Eric’s phone, Taylor pushes him—unintentionally causing him to fall and hit his head on the pavement. Horrified, Taylor flees, unaware of just how severe the consequences will be.

Back at the hospital, Ridge is wracked with grief and rage. His father lies unconscious in critical condition, and all signs seem to point to Taylor. While there’s no concrete evidence, a blurry image of her leaving the scene only deepens Ridge’s inner turmoil. Taylor insists it was a tragic accident, but Ridge can’t ignore the betrayal, both romantic and familial.

As Ridge grapples with the truth, his world unravels. Is Taylor hiding something more? Did she act in fear or with intent? And most importantly, can Ridge still see a future with the woman who might have caused his father’s suffering? With Eric’s fate hanging in the balance and trust eroding fast, Ridge is faced with a heart-wrenching choice between love and loyalty.