Ridge lays his heart on the line after saving Brooke’s life, but her response leaves him shattered. Can he win her back after all the betrayal?

Brooke Logan has never been one to shy away from her heart’s desires, but the bold decision she makes in this Bold and Beautiful twist may change her life forever. The stage is set for a major crossroads when Brooke decides to leave Ridge and sail away into the Italian sunset with Nick. Despite Ridge’s emotional appeals, Brooke is resolute. Her decision to board the yacht with Nick and leave her tumultuous past behind marks a defining moment in her story. Ridge, the man she’s always been destined for, watches helplessly as she walks away, crushed and blindsided.

For Brooke, this decision isn’t just about her relationship with Ridge. It’s about clarity and stability, something Ridge has never been able to offer her. Her frustration is clear. Tired of the indecision and the constant back-and-forth between Ridge and Taylor, Brooke sees Nick’s steady love and commitment as the answer she’s been seeking. What she doesn’t know, however, is that Nick has been planning a surprise proposal. He hopes this romantic getaway will culminate in a life-changing proposal that could solidify their future together.

But as the yacht sails through calm waters, fate has other plans. The weather takes a violent turn, with winds picking up and waves swelling. What was supposed to be a celebratory, romantic trip soon turns into a terrifying fight for survival. Brooke, trying to steady herself on deck, loses her balance and plunges into the sea. Panic erupts as Nick stands frozen in shock, while Ridge, back on shore, receives the distress call. Without hesitation, he dives into the water, desperate to save the woman he has always loved. Against all odds, Ridge finds her, pulls her to safety, and refuses to leave her side until she’s stabilized.

The near-tragedy shakes Ridge to his core. The experience transforms him, and in the aftermath, he realizes something he never fully acknowledged before: Brooke is the love of his life. Not Taylor. Not the past. Not what he thought he wanted. When Brooke regains consciousness, Ridge’s words pour out raw and sincere. “I thought I lost you,” he says. “And I realized I can’t live without you. Come back to me, Logan.”

For a moment, it seems like a classic Brooke and Ridge reunion is inevitable. But then Brooke opens her eyes, and with a clarity that surprises them both, she speaks her truth. “I can’t,” she whispers. “Not this time.”

Ridge is blindsided. Despite saving her life, baring his soul, and risking everything, Brooke stands firm. Her voice is calm but resolute as she tells him, “I don’t doubt your feelings. But I doubt your promises. You always run back to Taylor. And I’m done being the woman you remember only when it’s convenient.” She thanks him for rescuing her but makes it crystal clear—she’s choosing herself now. Not Nick. Not Ridge. Just herself.

The aftermath of this powerful moment shakes the Forrester family to its core. Eric and Donna are stunned by Brooke’s refusal, unable to understand why she would turn her back on Ridge after everything he’s done. Taylor, though unsettled, knows that this does not mean Ridge is hers for the taking. Nick, too, remains uncertain, unsure of whether Brooke will return to him. And Ridge? He’s left broken and alone, watching as the woman he loves walks away—not because she no longer loves him, but because she no longer trusts him.

Was Brooke right to finally reject Ridge after everything? Or should she have given him one more chance, considering the life-risking heroics he just performed to save her? Ridge’s world is in shambles, but Brooke’s journey toward independence and self-trust has only just begun. In the wake of this emotional storm, fans are left wondering if anyone can truly move on from the heartbreak of these two former soulmates.