At Forrester, Brooke urges Ridge to come home where he belongs, assuring him she doesn’t care about the CEO title—she just wants him back. Meanwhile, Zende and Daphne speculate about Ridge’s unexpected return and his private meeting with Brooke, knowing it won’t sit well with Steffy and Taylor.
In the main office, Hope senses Carter’s doubts and presses him to stay strong. He admits he feels like a traitor despite their success. She insists they took over for the good of the company, refusing to let Ridge and Steffy manipulate him into regret. When Carter mentions the need for designers, Hope remains firm—Ridge is welcome back, but only as an employee.
At the Forrester mansion, Steffy wonders if Ridge went to the office. As she receives a text confirming he’s with Brooke, Taylor reassures her she isn’t worried. If Ridge wanted to be with Brooke, he wouldn’t still be living with her.
In the design office, Ridge confronts Brooke, blaming Hope for Thomas leaving, Eric’s distress, and Carter’s betrayal. Brooke defends her daughter, insisting she only wanted support, but Ridge won’t excuse her actions. He demands she make Hope understand that stealing the company was wrong.
Back in the main office, Hope argues that Ridge’s pride shouldn’t matter more than their dignity. She refuses to back down for a man who won’t take accountability. Hope warns Carter that Ridge wants them to fail and urges him not to give up everything they built. She embraces him, but Carter’s face is filled with doubt.
At the hospital, Finn looks at photos of Steffy and Luna, reflecting on his promise to never let Steffy down. Determined, he resolves to tell her the truth—Luna is his daughter.
Back at the mansion, Taylor tells Steffy she now sees Brooke differently—just a person with faults and some good qualities. But Ridge has changed, and his love for her is real. Steffy is happy for them, and they embrace.
In the design office, Ridge tells Brooke that Hope has always wanted more and now she’s terrorizing the company. Brooke insists they can’t keep letting their children’s issues drive them apart. She chose no one else—only him. Ridge gives her a pained look and walks away.
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