On The Bold and the Beautiful, the Forrester family is headed toward a full-blown civil war, with emotions boiling over and secrets on the verge of eruption. Eric Forrester is no longer content to sit on the sidelines, and he’s throwing down the gauntlet in dramatic fashion. With casualties mounting—both emotional and personal—Eric takes control, determined to steer Ridge Forester back toward what he believes is his true path. But as loyalties are tested and hidden truths threaten to surface, the fallout could leave the Forrester empire in ruins.

Eric’s mission is clear: fix Ridge, no matter the cost. With conviction and a stern resolve, the Forrester patriarch tells Ridge to brace for collateral damage. Despite knowing his actions may come with emotional casualties—including hurt feelings and family fractures—Eric is undeterred. Ridge, caught in a storm of conflicting loyalties, is visibly shaken as Eric insists that the only true future for his son lies with Brooke Logan.

Eric’s recent return to the company isn’t just about reclaiming his status—it’s a power move. He’s making bold decisions both in business and in personal affairs, determined to clean up what he sees as the mess Ridge has created. His efforts crescendo in a fierce confrontation, one where he delivers a devastating truth: Ridge made a colossal mistake walking away from Brooke, and it’s time to make it right.

But Ridge isn’t taking Eric’s interventions lightly. In a passionate outburst, Ridge accuses his father of orchestrating a dramatic stunt—replacing the showstopper gown meant for Taylor with one worn by Brooke. Eric doesn’t deny it. In fact, he admits to engineering the switch, believing it was the only way to show Ridge where his heart truly belongs. His message is clear: Brooke is Ridge’s destiny, and Eric won’t rest until Ridge stops denying it.

The confrontation leaves Ridge torn between two worlds. On one side is Taylor Hayes, steady and supportive, the woman Ridge promised to build a future with. On the other is Brooke Logan, the one who has both thrilled and disappointed him more times than he can count. Despite Ridge’s insistence that he’s committed to Taylor, Eric won’t let up. He believes Ridge is only fooling himself and sacrificing his happiness to avoid more heartbreak.

The situation intensifies when Steffy enters the picture. Fiercely loyal to her mother, Steffy refuses to let Ridge walk away from Taylor without a fight. Her confrontation with Eric is expected to mirror the fire he showed Ridge—more tough love, more brutal honesty. And if that weren’t enough, Eric is preparing for the most difficult conversation of all—with Taylor. Already suspicious that Brooke still has a grip on Ridge’s heart, Taylor’s fears may be realized when Eric suggests she let Ridge go.

Meanwhile, Brooke stands at a crossroads of her own. She’s tired of being Ridge’s fallback. Despite Eric’s efforts to reunite them, Brooke might finally decide to walk away for good. Ridge may soon realize that Brooke isn’t waiting anymore—and that someone else might be stepping into her life. Could it be Nick Marone? The spark between them has never fully died, and if Ridge pushes her away again, Nick may be the one to finally give Brooke the unconditional love she’s been craving.

As the May sweep unfolds, new layers add more chaos. Hope Logan is poised to make a major decision that could shift family alliances, while Steffy faces her own crisis. Liam Spencer, battling a health scare, reappears unexpectedly, possibly moving in with Steffy and Finn to be closer to Kelly. His presence could disrupt the fragile peace between Hope and Finn—and reignite old emotions.

Katie Logan, always in the middle of drama, overhears Daphne’s plan to steal Carter Walton away from Hope and immediately jumps into action. Her interference may expose Daphne’s schemes—but also cause rifts of her own. It’s classic Katie: stirring the pot and enjoying the fallout. 

Meanwhile, Eric’s fashion show stunt continues to ripple through Forrester Creations. Although it dazzled audiences, Ridge feels betrayed that Eric hijacked the show. The couture line, Ridge’s passion project, was flawless on its own. But Eric insisted the spotlight needed to shine on Brooke to cover up Forrester’s internal instability. Ridge didn’t confront Eric publicly at the time, but in private, tensions are sky-high.

Despite the emotional crossfire, Eric presses Ridge with one final plea: “Go back to Brooke. It’s where you belong.” Ridge, however, stands firm, declaring, “I’m committed to someone else.” But history shows that Ridge rarely stays away from Brooke for long. As Ridge battles with his father’s manipulation, he’s also haunted by memories of his time with Brooke—and the undeniable chemistry they share.

And as Ridge tries to silence those feelings, fate may have a different plan.

The war is brewing, and no one is safe from the emotional aftermath. Ridge is stuck between his past with Brooke and his present with Taylor. Eric is determined to restore what he sees as Ridge’s true destiny, while Brooke may finally decide to stop waiting and move on. The Forrester family’s legacy hangs in the balance, as love, loyalty, and ambition collide.

Will Ridge follow his heart or remain shackled by guilt and obligation? Will Brooke embrace a new future, or will Eric’s meddling rekindle their flame? And can Taylor survive another heartbreak?