Monday, June 30, 2025, on The Bold and the Beautiful, opens with emotional intensity and unresolved consequences from the chaos that has rocked the Forrester and Logan families. Brooke Logan’s past actions—kidnapping Taylor before the wedding—remain the central conflict, and this episode marks the beginning of her reckoning. Inside the police interrogation room, Brooke sits alone, pale and anxious, rehearsing the apology she hopes might lessen her punishment. But the door swings open and in walks Ridge Forrester, no longer the man torn between two women, but someone determined to seek the truth, even if it breaks his heart. He confronts Brooke with raw honesty, demanding to know why she did it. Brooke, through tears, insists she acted out of desperation and love, not malice. “I just wanted a chance to remind you of what we had,” she pleads. But Ridge isn’t moved. He tells her plainly: “You almost destroyed Taylor. You did destroy my trust.”

At the Forrester mansion, Taylor continues recovering from the trauma of the kidnapping. Though her physical wounds are healing, the emotional scars run much deeper. Steffy stays by her mother’s side, encouraging her to speak up about what happened in that isolated cabin. “Don’t protect her, Mom,” Steffy urges. “She doesn’t deserve it.” Taylor, still torn, wonders aloud if part of her always feared Brooke would go this far. She recalls moments during the captivity where she truly believed she might never make it out alive, and expresses concern that Ridge may once again be caught in Brooke’s emotional web. Steffy assures her that this time, things are different. “Dad knows the truth now. He saw what she’s capable of.”

Meanwhile, Hope Logan struggles with heartbreak and guilt. She visits Brooke in jail, hoping for clarity, but instead leaves more conflicted than ever. Brooke begs her daughter to understand, but Hope responds with a painful truth: “You didn’t fight for love. You fought to control it.” Later, Hope finds herself leaning on Liam, who becomes a steady presence during the emotional chaos. Though their relationship has had its ups and downs, Liam shows unwavering support, reminding Hope that she can still choose a better path than the one her mother took. Their quiet scene gives a rare moment of calm in an otherwise stormy episode.

At Forrester Creations, Eric, Donna, and Carter discuss the fallout. Eric is devastated, not just by Brooke’s actions, but by the damage done to the family’s name and reputation. Donna tries to defend her sister, but Carter is firm: “This isn’t just a mistake. This is criminal.” The company must now decide whether to publicly distance themselves from Brooke, whose legacy at Forrester may be permanently tarnished. In a private moment, Eric laments to Donna, “I never thought it would come to this. Brooke’s brilliance, her beauty—it always blinded us to her darker instincts.”

Later in the episode, Ridge returns to the hospital, visibly shaken after his confrontation with Brooke. He kneels beside Taylor and quietly tells her everything Brooke said. “She claimed it was love,” Ridge whispers. “But love doesn’t trap or hurt or silence someone else.” Taylor reaches for his hand and gently says, “We’ve always known who she is. Maybe now you finally see it too.” Ridge nods, the pain of realization etched across his face. “It took almost losing you to open my eyes.”

Thomas arrives soon after, filled with rage and resolve. He tells Ridge and Taylor he’s already spoken to lawyers and is willing to testify on Taylor’s behalf. “She has to be held accountable,” Thomas says. “Not just for what she did to Mom, but for everything she’s done for years. This was the final line crossed.” Ridge seems torn but doesn’t object. He knows justice is necessary, even if it means watching Brooke’s world fall apart.

As the episode moves into its final act, a surprising twist surfaces. Deputy Chief Baker informs Ridge that while Brooke is being charged, new evidence suggests someone else may have helped her plan the kidnapping. A second phone traced to the scene, receipts from a remote property rented in Brooke’s name but paid for in cash by someone unknown—it all points to a possible accomplice. Ridge is stunned. “She didn’t do this alone?” he asks. Baker replies, “We think there’s more to the story. Much more.”

The cliffhanger moment of the episode comes when Ridge returns to Brooke’s cell with this new knowledge. He asks her directly, “Who helped you, Brooke? Who else is involved?” Brooke looks away, silent. But the flash of fear in her eyes says it all—there’s a bigger secret she’s hiding. Someone unexpected was part of the plan, and their identity could shake the Forresters even more.

As the credits roll, the tension couldn’t be higher. Brooke’s fate hangs in the balance. Taylor’s recovery is just beginning. Ridge is finally seeing the woman he’s always defended in a new, painful light. And with a mystery accomplice still in the shadows, the story is far from over.

Coming Up This Week:

• The accomplice’s identity is revealed—someone from Ridge’s past with their own motive.

• Brooke faces a courtroom decision that could change her life forever.

• Steffy and Thomas take bold steps to protect Taylor.

• Ridge must decide whether forgiveness is still possible—or if this really is the end.