A shadow of grief falls heavy over Los Angeles as The Bold and The Beautiful prepares for one of its most emotionally charged episodes yet. In the aftermath of Dr. John “Finn” Finnegan’s tragic death, Steffy Forrester Finnegan makes a devastating choice—one that will reshape not only her life but the future of Forester Creations itself.

Carrying the weight of her unborn child and mourning the loss of the man she loved, Steffy turns her back on the fashion empire she helped define. No longer drawn to the spotlights or accolades, she leaves behind the bustling offices of Forester Creations for the wild, wind-swept cliffs of Scotland. There, in her ancestral family home, she hopes to heal—away from the noise, the pressure, and the legacy she’s not yet ready to reclaim.

But while Steffy seeks solace, chaos erupts in her absence. At Forester Creations, a leadership vacuum sparks intense power struggles. Liam Spencer steps up as Executive Vice President, but he quickly finds himself overwhelmed trying to balance Steffy’s creative legacy with his own vision. Ridge Forrester, still reeling from guilt over approving the humanitarian runway itinerary that led to Finn’s death, grapples with whether to leave it all behind to join his daughter overseas.

Meanwhile, Brooke Logan sees opportunity. Steffy’s departure becomes Brooke’s path to reclaiming power and steering the company in a new, commercially driven direction. Hope Logan, eager to carve out her own legacy, proposes a bold digital expansion. But her initiatives are met with resistance, as the old guard digs in.

And then there’s Thomas Forrester—long overshadowed by Steffy—who seizes his chance to shine. Teaming up with Deacon Sharpe, he launches a streetwear line that blurs the boundaries between couture and casual, aiming to reach a whole new market. Their debut at the Griffith Observatory sparks buzz—but also division. Old alliances fracture, and whispers of betrayal begin to rise.

In the background, danger looms in the form of Sheila Carter. Recently released from psychiatric care, Sheila pretends to be reformed, offering her international connections to help Forester. But her motives are anything but pure. She begins covert meetings with Quinn Fuller, exchanging insider secrets and threatening the company’s most ambitious campaigns.

Even Paris Buckingham, sensing vulnerability in the Forrester dynasty, subtly maneuvers to blend her brand with the Forrester name, hoping to create an aristocratic powerhouse of her own.

As Forester Creations teeters on the brink, Bill Spencer sees his moment to strike. He funds a venture led by Rick Forrester and Zende Dominguez—an immersive virtual fashion showroom that could revolutionize the industry…or dismantle the traditional runway altogether.

Back in Scotland, Steffy holds tight to her child’s future while planning a private farewell to Finn. In a hauntingly beautiful scene, she lays a white rose atop his pyre, whispering prayers carried by the ocean wind. Though she has stepped away from the runway, the fire of legacy still burns within her. Her retreat is not surrender—it’s transformation.

But back in L.A., battle lines harden. Ridge and Brooke form a new alliance—The Royal Alliance—determined to wrest control of Forester Creations from Eric, whose health is rapidly failing. Their ambition? A golden age led by the pair who once ruled the fashion world.

Yet not everyone welcomes this coup. Taylor Hayes, returning to support Steffy’s unborn child, senses the danger in Ridge’s rekindled relationship with Brooke. Digging deep into financial records, Taylor discovers a bombshell: Brooke, through shell companies, secretly purchased a significant stake in Forester Creations, potentially committing insider trading.

With damning documents in hand, Taylor reports Brooke to the SEC. The fallout is immediate. Whispers of subpoenas and audits fill the marble halls of Forester. And just as Ridge prepares to claim Eric’s seat as CEO, a knock at the boardroom door delivers a stunning blow: an official SEC investigation into Brooke Logan.

The board demands answers. Brooke denies wrongdoing, but the paper trail doesn’t lie. In a devastating vote, the board suspends Brooke’s role and offers Ridge the CEO position—on the condition he cut ties with her. A stunned Brooke storms out, her voice echoing down the corridor: “You’ll regret this, Ridge!”

Meanwhile, the younger generation feels the weight of legacy. R.J. Forrester, once content in the shadows of family drama, is thrust into the spotlight. Caught between his mother Brooke’s scandal and his aunt Taylor’s crusade, he receives competing demands: help launch Brooke’s grand design comeback, or contribute to Taylor’s documentary that could define the next era of Forrester values.

As R.J. stands at the center of a creative war, deadlines loom, trust crumbles, and every sketch could tip the balance. His decision—where to lend his talents and loyalty—may determine the next chapter of Forester Creations.

All eyes turn to Paris, where the European collection debuts to great acclaim. The final look? A jacket featuring a thistle wrapped in a double helix—a forgotten sketch from Steffy’s archive, a silent tribute to the woman whose absence is felt in every corner of the company.

The applause is deafening, but beneath it lies a deafening question: In the war for control, who will rise, and who will fall?