Years of love, heartbreak, and second chances all come to a boiling point this week on The Bold and the Beautiful as Ridge Forrester finds himself torn between the woman he’s about to marry and the woman he’s never truly let go. Brooke Logan, long the center of Ridge’s affections and heartbreaks, is blindsided by the latest twist in his love life—his sudden engagement to Taylor Hayes.

The news devastates Brooke. Even though she’s weathered countless storms, this time it feels final. Ridge is really going through with it—marrying Taylor—and soon. The shock leaves Brooke reeling. Speaking quietly to Katie, she struggles to hide the pain. “He chose her… again,” she murmurs, the heartbreak etched in her voice. For Brooke, it’s not just about Ridge choosing someone else—it’s the closing of a chapter that defined much of her adult life.

But as she’s nursing her shattered heart, someone from the past reemerges—Nick Marone. Always watching from the shadows, Nick has returned just when Brooke needs someone the most. Unlike Ridge, Nick doesn’t bring chaos. Instead, he brings calm, assurance, and a kind of love that isn’t wrapped in confusion. He’s there, steady and dependable, quietly offering support without expecting anything in return.

In the days that follow, Nick becomes a fixture in Brooke’s life. When Ridge’s name comes up, Nick listens. When Brooke’s pain surfaces, he soothes. And slowly, his presence begins to ground her. “You deserve someone who sees you,” he tells her gently. “Not someone who keeps making you doubt yourself.” Those words echo in Brooke’s heart. For once, she’s not the one chasing affection. Someone is chasing her.

And then comes Nick’s bold move.

He invites Brooke to leave everything behind—Los Angeles, the drama, the heartache—and start fresh with him in Italy. It’s not just a trip. It’s a lifeline. “Let’s go,” he says. “No more Ridge. Just you and me—somewhere peaceful. Somewhere beautiful.” Brooke is caught off guard. The timing couldn’t be more perfect—or more tempting. Staying in LA to watch Ridge marry Taylor would be unbearable. But Italy? That promises healing, escape, and maybe a new beginning.

After a long, emotional pause, Brooke accepts.

Word of Brooke’s decision spreads like wildfire, and it doesn’t take long for Ridge to hear that she’s flying off to Europe—with Nick. Though Ridge has just made a commitment to Taylor, the thought of Brooke leaving with another man—especially Nick—sends him into a tailspin. Jealousy and doubt creep in. He’s marrying Taylor, yes. But does that mean he’s ready to let Brooke go forever?

Clearly not.

In a dramatic, last-minute rush, Ridge heads to the airport. He needs to stop her. To say something. To do something before it’s too late. Taylor, blissfully unaware of Ridge’s emotional turmoil, continues to plan their wedding, while Ridge is consumed with a decision he’s no longer sure about.

At the airport, the tension reaches its peak.

Brooke stands at the gate, passport in hand, ready to leave. Nick is just steps away. Her heart is pounding—not because of the trip, but because this step feels like freedom. Then, suddenly, Ridge appears. His face is pale, his eyes desperate. “Don’t go,” he pleads. “Don’t leave with him. He’s not who you think he is.”

Brooke is stunned. This wasn’t part of her plan. Ridge was supposed to move on—with Taylor. He wasn’t supposed to chase her now.

But it’s what Ridge says next that leaves everyone breathless.

“If you leave, I’ll follow,” he says. “I’ll come with you. Just please, don’t walk away from me.”

Tears well in Brooke’s eyes. This moment is everything she’s ever wanted—but also everything she’s fought to survive. Ridge is begging her to stay, even offering to abandon his engagement to Taylor. But Brooke’s not the same woman she once was. This time, she holds the power.

And the question looms: Will she fall back into Ridge’s arms after everything? Or will she choose the man who stood by her, who asked her to start a new chapter without drama or pain?

Back home, Taylor has no clue what’s happening at the airport. She’s preparing for a wedding, unaware that her fiancé is chasing after his ex, ready to throw everything away in the name of unresolved love.

As Brooke stands between two very different futures, fans are left holding their breath.

Will she board the plane with Nick, leaving Ridge—and the chaos—behind? Or will Ridge’s dramatic airport plea pull her back into the storm? One thing’s for sure: the fallout will be explosive.

With a plane waiting, a ring on Taylor’s hand, and Ridge teetering on the edge of betrayal, The Bold and the Beautiful is about to deliver one of its most emotional, shocking storylines in years.

Are you team Ridge or team Nick? Brooke’s next move could change everything.