In a dramatic twist that will shake the very foundations of the Forrester dynasty, Ridge Forrester’s life takes a stunning turn following a devastating car crash. What begins as a fight for survival quickly evolves into a revelation that upends everything Ridge thought he knew about his past—and his family.

The accident is brutal—mangled metal, the screech of tires, and the acrid stench of gasoline fill the air. Ridge lies gravely injured, barely clinging to life, as paramedics rush him to the hospital. Time is running out, and Ridge urgently needs a blood transfusion. With no family able to donate in time, the hospital puts out a desperate call for universal donors. A stranger steps forward, and Ridge is saved by a transfusion that, unbeknownst to him, will alter his life forever.

As the hospital runs standard compatibility tests, a technician stumbles upon something shocking: a DNA match that isn’t just compatible—it suggests a direct paternal link. The anonymous donor, it turns out, is Ridge’s biological child. The news reaches Ridge as he recovers in the ICU, groggy and overwhelmed. How could he have a child he never knew existed?

Eric Forrester is just as stunned. Ridge has always been his pride and joy—the heir to the Forrester empire. But now, with this new child entering the picture, Eric is forced to confront questions about Ridge’s past and the very lineage of the family business. He orders a private investigation into Ridge’s early years, desperate to understand how this secret could have remained buried for decades.

As whispers swirl through the halls of Forrester Creations, Brooke Logan is left reeling. She has spent a lifetime loving Ridge, fighting for him, and building a family around him. Now, she’s faced with the existence of a son she never knew Ridge had. Jealousy, fear, and confusion battle within her as she imagines how this revelation will affect their already fragile relationship.

Meanwhile, Steffy and Thomas Forrester are thrown into turmoil. Their positions at the helm of the Forrester brand suddenly feel unstable. Could this new sibling claim a stake in the company? In their legacy? Tensions rise as Katie and Carter begin plotting damage control, knowing that the media won’t stay quiet for long.

Eric’s investigator soon uncovers the truth. When Ridge was just 17, he had a brief romance with a talented sculptor named Marie Saul Duarte during a summer art camp. After their passionate fling ended, Marie disappeared back to Portugal, hiding a secret she would carry alone—she was pregnant with Ridge’s child.

The anonymous donor is identified as Raphael Duarte, a 29-year-old emergency nurse who travels the world on medical missions. He had no idea that the man whose life he saved was his own biological father. When Ridge learns his identity, he moves mountains to meet him. At Eric’s estate, the two men finally come face-to-face. The moment is electric—Ridge sees his own eyes reflected in Raphael’s. Apologies are made, emotions spill over, and decades of absence begin to dissolve into something new: hope.

But just as Ridge begins to bond with his son, another twist rocks the family. Genetic inconsistencies in Ridge’s DNA test prompt Eric to reexamine old rumors—that Ridge might not be his biological son after all. A long-buried diary entry from the late Stephanie Forrester reveals a shocking confession: she had an affair with Massimo Marone around the time Ridge was conceived.

Now Ridge must grapple not only with the discovery of a son he never knew he had, but also the possibility that the man he’s called father his entire life may not be his father at all. The revelation rattles Ridge to his core. How can he claim to be a father when his own identity is suddenly uncertain?

Steffy and Thomas, overhearing the bombshell, spiral into panic. If Ridge isn’t Eric’s biological son, what does that mean for their own standing? Could the Forrester empire fall into the hands of outsiders?

Brooke pleads for unity, insisting that family is more than blood—but the cracks in the foundation are undeniable. The boardroom buzzes with rumors. Rivals like Bill Spencer lurk, ready to exploit any weakness in the Forrester brand.

As Ridge and Raphael cautiously build a connection, Taylor returns to offer guidance and support. Her conversations with Marie Saul, now living quietly in Lisbon, confirm Raphael’s paternity beyond doubt. Marie explains that she kept her pregnancy secret to protect Ridge’s future. She raised Raphael on stories of the man she loved, never imagining that their paths would cross again.

Yet the drama doesn’t stop there. With Stephanie’s diary in hand, Eric calls a private family meeting. Surrounded by portraits of ancestors and symbols of the Forrester legacy, he hands Ridge the diary and urges him to take a definitive DNA test. Ridge agrees, realizing that only the truth will allow them all to move forward.

As the test looms, Ridge stands at a crossroads. He has a newfound son to embrace and possibly a lifelong identity to reconsider. The Forrester name, once his greatest source of pride, now hangs in the balance. But in true Bold and Beautiful fashion, one thing is clear—family, no matter how complicated, always finds a way to redefine itself. The fallout is far from over… and the truth may yet turn their world upside down again.