B&B EXPLOSION: DAPHNE RETURNS TO LOS ANGELES PREGNANT — STEFFY REELS AS THE FATHER’S IDENTITY ROCKS FORRESTER CREATIONS! The drama on The Bold and the Beautiful has officially gone nuclear! Just when tensions at Forrester Creations couldn’t get any higher, the unexpected return of fashion-world firecracker Daphne Rose shattered the calm. But she didn’t come back alone — she returned with a secret that left Steffy Forrester utterly stunned: Daphne is pregnant. And here’s the kicker — there’s only one man who could be the father… and he’s dangerously close to the heart of the Forrester family. Daphne’s Grand Entrance: A Shocking Reveal It was supposed to be a routine staff meeting at Forrester. Steffy had recently brought Daphne back into the fold to revamp the brand’s edgier side — but no one anticipated what came next. The office fell silent when Daphne strutted in wearing a sleek, form-fitting black dress, her figure unmistakably showing signs of pregnancy. All eyes turned. Whispers began. “You’re pregnant?!” Steffy asked, eyes wide, mouth half-open in shock. Daphne, with the poise of a woman ready to set fire to the past, simply nodded. And then, she dropped the real bomb. “There’s only one man who could be the father… and you know him very well, Steffy.” Who’s the Father? Only One Name Fits… According to Daphne, there’s no question about paternity — no uncertainty, no second guesses. The father is none other than Thomas Forrester. Yes — Thomas, Steffy’s brother, Hope’s on-again-off-again love interest, and Forrester’s most tortured designer genius. The two were believed to have shared nothing more than a fiery creative partnership years ago, but clearly, it went deeper. Very few in Los Angeles — not even Ridge or Hope — knew the full story of Thomas and Daphne’s brief but intense connection. And now, months after she left the city under mysterious circumstances, she’s returned not just to reclaim her career… but to bring a child into the Forrester legacy. Steffy’s World Is Shaken For Steffy, the news was more than just a shock — it was a betrayal. She had only recently agreed to bring Daphne back into the fold, hoping to boost Forrester’s influence and reputation. But now, she finds herself caught between family and business, brother and friend, loyalty and scandal. In the emotional aftermath of the meeting, Steffy cornered Thomas privately: “You knew she was pregnant and didn’t tell me?” “I didn’t know, Steffy,” Thomas said, clearly rattled. “We haven’t spoken since she left. I had no idea.” But can Steffy believe him? Or is there more to the story than Thomas is willing to admit? What Does This Mean for Hope? Let’s not forget the Hope factor. Hope Logan has been slowly rebuilding trust with Thomas, even flirting with the possibility of a real relationship. This revelation could obliterate every ounce of progress. Hope, blindsided once again by Thomas’s history with another woman, is left reeling. She doesn’t just feel betrayed — she feels foolish. Just days ago, she defended Thomas to her mother and even shared intimate moments with him. Now, she has to face the reality that Thomas might become a father again — but not with her. “I gave you a chance,” Hope says in an upcoming teaser. “And you gave it to someone else.” Her heartbreak may just push her further away from Thomas — and back into Liam’s orbit. Daphne’s Intentions: Is This About the Baby… or Power? While some might assume Daphne’s return is purely personal, others suspect she has strategic motives. With a child carrying the Forrester name, Daphne suddenly holds more than just a modeling contract — she has influence, legacy, and leverage. She’s reportedly already requested a more permanent role in the Forrester creative team, citing her “deep personal investment in the future of the family.” Steffy, of course, sees right through the move. “You’re not here just to raise a baby. You’re here to build an empire,” Steffy warns her. Is Daphne truly seeking stability for her unborn child, or does she have a deeper plan to insert herself permanently into the Forrester dynasty? Ridge, Brooke, and the Rest React Expect explosive reactions from Ridge and Brooke as the news spreads. Ridge, proud but protective of his children, may be torn between celebrating a new Forrester heir and questioning Thomas’s judgment yet again. Brooke, never one to keep opinions to herself, may see Daphne as yet another opportunist out to entangle the family. Zende and RJ are also expected to take sides, especially as workplace tension grows. Daphne’s presence in L.A. could destabilize more than one relationship — both professional and personal. What’s Next for B&B? The stage is now set for one of the most dramatic arcs in recent B&B memory. Key questions linger: Will Thomas embrace fatherhood again — and what will that mean for his dynamic with Hope? Is Daphne hiding even more secrets? Could Steffy try to push Daphne out to protect the family? And what happens when the baby arrives? In true B&B fashion, nothing is what it seems — and everything is about to unravel. One woman. One unborn child. One powerful family. Daphne Rose didn’t just return to Los Angeles with a baby bump — she returned with a purpose. And if the opening act is this dramatic, fans can bet the next chapters will be explosive, emotional, and unforgettable.