Eric Senses Trouble for Ridge

In Tuesday’s The Bold and the Beautiful, tension builds at Forrester Creations as Eric Forrester (John McCook) grows uneasy about his son Ridge (Thorsten Kaye). Ridge’s casual behavior and quiet meetings with Taylor (Rebecca Budig) don’t go unnoticed.

Eric knows his son is supposed to be fully devoted to Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang), yet something about Ridge’s demeanor feels off. When Ridge tries to explain himself, he carefully avoids mentioning Taylor’s heart condition, making Eric even more suspicious.

Eric’s sharp instincts and protective nature are pushing him toward an emotional confrontation that could expose the truth Ridge is trying so hard to conceal.

Taylor Finally Opens Up to Steffy

Meanwhile, Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) has been sensing that something is deeply wrong with her mother. Taylor’s distance and emotional fragility have been impossible to ignore, but until now, she’s refused to talk about it.

In an emotional breakthrough, Taylor finally tells Steffy the truth — she’s battling a heart condition that’s left her physically and emotionally vulnerable.

The confession devastates Steffy, who immediately feels protective of her mother. But Taylor’s honesty could also set off a chain reaction that reshapes her family’s future. As Steffy learns more about Taylor’s condition — and Ridge’s role in keeping it secret — she may confront her father and demand answers.

Ridge Torn Between Love and Loyalty

Ridge’s situation grows increasingly complicated. While his love for Brooke remains strong, Taylor’s vulnerability is tugging at his heart. He’s caught between his deep compassion for his ex-wife and the life he’s rebuilt with Brooke.

Now, with Eric pressing him for honesty and Taylor’s health at risk, Ridge faces an impossible decision — whether to tell Brooke about Taylor’s condition or continue hiding it. His silence might protect Taylor in the short term, but the truth always surfaces in Los Angeles, and the fallout could be devastating.

If Brooke discovers that Ridge has been keeping secrets, it could reignite their old cycle of mistrust — and push her and Steffy into a tense standoff over Taylor’s wellbeing.

Family Bonds Under Pressure

As the truth unravels, every member of the Forrester family is forced to confront old wounds. Steffy’s instinct to defend her mother could pit her directly against Brooke, while Ridge is trapped between the two women he’s loved most in his life.

Taylor’s honesty brings healing, but it also reopens scars that have never fully closed. Brooke’s response, once she learns the truth, could change everything — not just for Ridge, but for the entire Forrester family dynamic.

An Emotional Storm Ahead

The Bold and the Beautiful promises an episode filled with emotion, confrontation, and heartbreak. With Ridge’s secret hanging in the balance and Taylor’s health on the line, even the strongest relationships could fracture under the weight of truth.

When love, loyalty, and honesty collide, no one in Los Angeles escapes unscathed.