Capri – a picturesque coastal paradise where Nick Marone dreamed of rekindling his love with Brooke – has now become the backdrop for a tragedy no one saw coming. The romantic boat ride he meticulously planned to propose to Brooke turned into a one-way ticket to disaster. And when the final wave swallowed the yacht, it wasn’t just the boat that disappeared beneath the surface, but also the hope, the love, and the words that never got said.

Nick Marone had stepped back from chasing Brooke before, but he never truly let her go. Life moved on, yet his feelings never faded. When he sensed cracks in Brooke and Ridge’s relationship again, he knew this might be his last chance.

So he designed the perfect plan: a sunset yacht ride, chilled champagne, an engagement ring tucked carefully in his pocket, and a secret route mapped out through Capri’s stunning coastline. But in his desperation to make the moment magical, he ignored the warning signs — the faulty engine, the subtle creaks. His love had clouded his judgment.

Brooke, torn between past and present, was charmed by Nick’s bold gesture. Despite her lingering love for Ridge, she agreed to the trip. For a few moments, it seemed like the old magic was back. The sea was calm, Nick’s gaze was soft, and the words “I never stopped loving you” hung in the air.

But before he could open the ring box, the engine sputtered, and the yacht jerked violently. Panic set in. Within minutes, the dream shattered into chaos. A wave slammed into the boat. Brooke screamed. Nick struggled to send a distress signal. The yacht capsized, tossing them into the cold, dark water.

Back on shore, Ridge—sensing something was wrong—rushed to the scene. He dove into the sea and found Brooke barely conscious. Pulling her to safety, he held her as she cried out, “Nick! Nick’s still out there!” But there was no sign of him. The rescue teams searched, but as hours passed, hope began to fade.

News of the incident spread like wildfire. Donna and Katie were devastated. Eric began to wonder whether the long-standing rivalry between Ridge and Nick had finally gone too far. Meanwhile, Taylor questioned if this tragedy might push Brooke to finally choose – to let Ridge fully into her heart.

Brooke lay in the hospital, her hand clutching Ridge’s. “He was trying to do something beautiful,” she whispered, “and now he might be gone.”

Is this the final chapter for Nick Marone? Or will he defy fate one more time?

A perfect plan. A love rekindled. A tragic turn. Nick Marone – the man who once stole hearts with his charm and passion – is now lost at sea. Will he return against all odds? Or has the ocean claimed him forever?

👉 What do you think? If Nick survives, should Brooke give him one last chance? Or has her heart finally made its choice?