Eric confessed to Brooke that he and Donna were staying in a guest house while their home was under construction. But his real concern was Brooke’s heartache. Eric admitted he couldn’t understand why Ridge had not returned to her yet. Promising to take action, Eric left with a mission — to get through to Ridge before Taylor locked him into a marriage.
Ridge Torn Between Two Worlds
Meanwhile, Ridge confided in Taylor about Thomas ending his engagement to Paris. Taylor downplayed the breakup, claiming their upcoming wedding would give Thomas something positive to focus on. She revealed her plan: a romantic dinner where she and Ridge would finally pick a wedding date.
Their moment was interrupted by Eric, who immediately challenged their plans. When Taylor insisted he support their engagement, Eric could not hide his dismay. Once Taylor left, Eric unleashed his frustration on Ridge. He told his son in no uncertain terms that marrying Taylor was a mistake.
“You have to do something!” Eric demanded, insisting that Brooke was Ridge’s true love. He reminded Ridge of the fear he felt when he thought Brooke had died in Italy. “You don’t want to lose her,” Eric warned.
Thomas Holds Onto Hope
At the guest house, Thomas reflected on his conversation with Ridge. He told himself how much he believed in his father’s commitment to Taylor. When Taylor arrived, Thomas lit up at the news that she and Ridge would be setting a wedding date that very night.
Although Taylor asked gently about Paris, Thomas brushed it off. He wanted to focus only on the happiness of his parents’ reunion. Thomas proudly declared he had spoken to Ridge about keeping his promise, adding that he couldn’t wait to witness their wedding day.
Brooke and Katie Worry About Thomas
Back at Forrester Creations, Katie and Brooke shared their thoughts on the tangled situation. Katie praised Eric for supporting Brooke and dismissed Ridge’s romance with Taylor as second-best. She believed Ridge truly loved Brooke and should not deny it.
But their conversation turned to Thomas. Brooke admitted she wanted a good relationship with Ridge’s son, yet worried about his influence. Katie was blunt — Thomas’s therapy did not erase the manipulations of his past. She wondered aloud if Thomas could “snap” again, warning Brooke not to let him dictate Ridge’s choices.
Brooke tried to stay calm, but Katie pressed harder. “He’s been home five minutes and already making problems for you,” she mocked. Both women agreed that while Thomas could guilt Ridge all he wanted, he could not erase the truth: Brooke remained the love of Ridge’s life.
Ridge Faces a Choice He Cannot Escape
As the evening closed, Taylor prepared the guest house with candles and wine, lost in flashbacks of romantic memories. Ridge arrived to her warm embrace, but Eric’s words echoed in his mind. While Taylor declared her excitement at becoming his wife, Ridge struggled internally, haunted by his father’s demand to choose Brooke.
The tension is rising fast. With Thomas pushing his parents together, Taylor racing toward a wedding date, and Eric fighting for Brooke, Ridge finds himself at the center of a storm that will only grow more explosive.
