Brooke Logan makes a heartfelt attempt to win back Ridge Forrester, convinced their love is destiny. But Ridge stands firm in his decision to remain with Taylor, despite visible signs of emotional conflict. While Ridge is torn between his past with Brooke and his present with Taylor, Brooke remains relentless, begging him to come home. However, Ridge, for once, draws a line, declaring his commitment to Taylor — even if his eyes betray the struggle within.

While Ridge and Brooke battle old feelings, Taylor collapses unexpectedly at work. Steffy, horrified, rushes her mother to the hospital where doctors reveal Taylor is suffering from aggressive leukemia. The diagnosis sends shockwaves through the family, and time becomes the enemy. A bone marrow transplant is her only lifeline.

Steffy, desperate to save her mother, volunteers to donate. But the test results bring a devastating twist — not only is her marrow not a match, but she’s not Taylor’s biological daughter at all. The news shakes Steffy to her very core. Her identity is shattered, her foundation cracked. Who is she, if not Taylor’s daughter?

Despite her personal agony, Steffy continues to fight for Taylor’s life. She turns to Thomas, hoping his bone marrow might save the woman she still sees as her mother. Meanwhile, the truth about Steffy’s parentage spreads, reaching Ridge, who is left shocked and confused. His understanding of his family has been upended, and the past he thought he shared with Taylor now holds dark secrets.

Ridge, heartbroken but resolute, focuses on being there for Taylor. Even though he now questions what else Taylor may have kept from him, he can’t turn away from the woman he loves, especially when her life is at stake. Meanwhile, Steffy is left to wrestle with haunting questions: Why didn’t Taylor tell her the truth? Who is her biological mother? And what does this mean for her future?

As Taylor’s condition starts to improve slightly, Steffy knows she’ll soon demand answers. But for now, the family clings to each other, prioritizing survival over truth. However, with Taylor’s recovery on the horizon, the secrets buried for decades are bound to come out — and they could destroy the family bond they’ve fought so hard to protect.