Big drama is brewing on The Bold and the Beautiful, and Ridge Forrester finds himself cornered once again between two powerful forces: Brooke Logan and Taylor Hayes. As May sweeps 2025 heat up, Steffy Forrester steps in, fiercely pressuring her father to stay loyal to Taylor. But Ridge’s heart and mind are in complete turmoil, and outside influences threaten to derail everything.

Things kick off when Steffy and Taylor uncover a shocking betrayal—Brooke, along with her loyal Logan allies, managed to steal the spotlight at a major Forrester Creations fashion event. The “showstopper” gown, originally meant for a true Forrester model, was secretly swapped out by Brooke and her team. This betrayal ignites fury in Steffy, who lashes out at Ridge, reminding him of every promise he made to her and Taylor to never again let Brooke wreck their family.

Meanwhile, Ridge confronts Eric Forrester about his hand in Brooke’s scheme. Though Ridge claims loyalty to Taylor, Eric, ever the Brooke supporter, urges Ridge to “go back where he belongs”—with Brooke. Ridge feels trapped, bombarded by Eric’s insistence and the manipulations of the Logan family. Despite his protests, Ridge can’t deny the deep emotional history he shares with Brooke. However, Steffy isn’t about to let her father fall back into old patterns without a fight.

Steffy delivers a savage guilt trip, dredging up every painful memory of Brooke’s past betrayals and insisting that Taylor has always been the one who stood by Ridge through thick and thin. Steffy’s words weigh heavily on Ridge, as she paints a picture of a family betrayed, reminding him that his loyalty to Taylor isn’t just about romance—it’s about protecting everything they’ve rebuilt. Still, Ridge struggles, knowing that allowing Steffy’s pressure to dictate his heart’s decision isn’t entirely fair.

While Ridge wrestles with his emotions, more chaos unfolds elsewhere. In a surprising twist, Liam Spencer finds himself moving in with Steffy and Finn. After learning devastating medical news—an inoperable brain tumor—Liam chooses to keep his diagnosis a secret from Hope Logan and moves closer to Steffy, hoping to spend precious time with his daughter Kelly. Though Liam claims the move is harmless, Hope grows suspicious, especially when Liam pushes her toward rekindling things with Carter Walton.

Meanwhile, Carter is caught up in a messy situation of his own. Daphne Rose continues to pursue him, despite his lingering feelings for Hope. Katie Logan overhears a suspicious conversation between Daphne and Zende Forrester Dominguez and steps in to warn Carter that Daphne may be part of a larger scheme orchestrated by Steffy. Despite all the chaos, Carter remains hopeful, repeatedly pleading with Hope for a second chance.

But back to Ridge—while Eric and Brooke continue to nudge him toward rekindling his romance with Brooke, Ridge appears more determined than ever to stand by Taylor. For once, it seems Ridge might truly be putting his foot down, making it clear that he won’t be manipulated into abandoning Taylor, no matter how strong Brooke’s pull may be. After all the scheming, Ridge may finally realize that Taylor’s steady support and unconditional love are what he needs most.

Still, Steffy’s fierce intervention leaves lasting scars. Ridge is torn between the weight of family expectations and the undeniable passion he still feels for Brooke. Will Ridge’s stubborn loyalty to Taylor be enough to withstand the Logan pressure? Or is Steffy’s aggressive strategy only driving Ridge closer to the woman she most fears—Brooke?

At the same time, Liam’s health situation grows more complicated. As he grows closer to Finn, the two bond deeply, and Finn becomes desperate to find a cure for Liam. Finn refuses to give up hope, not just for Liam’s sake but for the entire family’s. Finn’s determination could mean life or death for Liam—and bring even more heartache to Hope if she learns the truth too late.

By the end of the week, Ridge faces a massive decision. Will he stay true to Taylor under Steffy’s relentless guilt trips, or will he once again fall into the familiar arms of Brooke? And as Liam’s secret slowly threatens to unravel, will Hope find herself drawn back into a complicated web of past loves and heartbreaking truths?

One thing’s certain: on The Bold and the Beautiful, no decision comes without devastating consequences—and Ridge’s choice will send shockwaves through the Forrester family like never before.