Ridge Forrester has always walked a tightrope between two great loves, but the pressure cooker in Los Angeles is boiling over — and he’s finally making a drastic move. Tired of the constant manipulation, backroom interference, and judgmental whispers from Brooke and her circle, Ridge takes Taylor by the hand and flees to Italy. On paper, it’s a “design retreat,” but in reality, it’s a getaway from the storm — a chance to breathe without Brooke’s lingering presence clouding every decision.

Taylor, though hesitant at first, understands Ridge’s motive. She fears being the wedge in his already fractured relationships — especially after Katie was fired — but Ridge is clear: this isn’t just about running away; it’s about choosing her, without distraction. Florence, Siena, and the Tuscan countryside become the backdrop of a love trying to survive beyond the interference. Ridge isn’t looking for fashion inspiration. He wants peace, clarity, and the simple beauty of life with Taylor — no more justifications, no more ghosts of Logan heartbreaks haunting them.

But peace in The Bold and the Beautiful never lasts long. Back in L.A., Brooke is blindsided by Ridge’s departure. She immediately sees through the design trip excuse. With Katie still bitter from being pushed out, she spills the truth — Ridge left because being around Brooke still stirs something in him. That revelation hits Brooke like a lightning bolt. To her, this isn’t a closed chapter; it’s a love story with a messy, unfinished ending.

Without hesitation, Brooke books a flight to Italy. It’s not just about fighting for Ridge. It’s about confronting a love she refuses to let fade into memory. But when she arrives, she may find more than she bargained for. Ridge and Taylor are not just playing tourist. They’re rebuilding something sacred, something stable. And Taylor, already wary of Brooke’s pattern of intrusion, will not welcome her with open arms.

The stage is set. Italy’s beauty contrasts the chaos that’s about to erupt. Ridge may be rediscovering love with Taylor, but Brooke is about to re-enter the story with the force of history on her side. Will Ridge be swayed by nostalgia, or will he finally commit to a future that doesn’t involve chasing the past? The romantic escape is about to turn into a confrontation under the Tuscan sun — and hearts may shatter across continents.