When Ridge says “yes” to Taylor’s marriage proposal, the world thinks he’s finally chosen his path. But behind his confident smile lies the weight of guilt—not love. Ridge can’t bear to see Taylor hurt again, especially after everything she’s been through. Yet when Brooke learns of the engagement, her heart shatters—again. She’s not willing to be second best anymore, and this time, she plans her own exit—with none other than Nick Marone.
Nick’s offer to Brooke to leave for Italy isn’t just a romantic escape—it’s a lifeline. Tired of the vicious cycle of Ridge’s indecisiveness and Taylor’s insecurities, Brooke agrees to flee Los Angeles for a fresh start. But what neither of them expects is Ridge’s explosive reaction. Suddenly the man who claimed to have moved on is boarding a plane to stop Brooke’s departure.
This isn’t just about lost love. It’s about pride, desperation, and the unraveling of a family built on illusion. Ridge storms out of Forester Creations, announcing to a stunned Thomas that he’s flying to Italy—not for business, but for Brooke. Thomas is left speechless, and Ridge’s bride-to-be, Taylor, is about to discover the bitter truth: her future husband’s heart was never truly hers.
Ridge’s actions are reckless, impulsive, and painfully sincere. The man who claimed he was done with Brooke can’t bear the thought of her finding peace—or love—with another man. Especially not Nick. Driven by a cocktail of jealousy and fear, Ridge is about to risk everything—his reputation, his engagement, his stability—for a chance to stop Brooke before she vanishes from his life for good.
But when Ridge confronts Brooke in Italy, he’s not met with the weeping woman he remembers. Brooke is different. Stronger. Wiser. She’s tired of being the fallback, the “maybe”, the woman Ridge always runs to after he’s tried something else. This trip isn’t about Ridge. It’s about reclaiming herself.
As Ridge pleads with her to return, Brooke must decide: does she go back to the chaos of the past or move forward into the unknown with Nick?
