It’s Christmas in Los Angeles, which on The Bold and the Beautiful can only mean one thing: strained family gatherings punctuated by Eric Forrester tickling the ivories. This year, the holiday cheer is particularly thin, with Brooke Logan facing a stocking full of coal thanks to a monumental misunderstanding with Ridge. Seems Ridge, ever the waffler, was this close to rekindling things with Taylor before Brooke’s arrival, throwing a wrench into the perpetually on-again, off-again saga of Bridge.
Brooke, naturally, is devastated by the latest twist in her tumultuous love life. The Logans, ever a united front, rally around their matriarch, with Bridget Forrester even making a special appearance to dispense some much-needed holiday spirit. Meanwhile, Hope Logan and Carter Walton celebrate their first Christmas as a couple, offering a glimmer of stability amidst the familial chaos.
Across town at the Forrester mansion, the atmosphere is a bit less fraught, though the tension is palpable. Ridge finds solace in Taylor’s comforting presence, while Steffy Forrester and Finn Finnegan share a celebratory toast, likely oblivious to the drama brewing elsewhere. Even Pam Douglas returns for the festivities, exchanging gifts with Donna Logan Forrester in a moment of levity. As the episode concludes, Eric’s traditional piano performance attempts to bring the fractured family together, though the underlying discord hangs heavy in the air.
The real kicker? Ridge’s fury stems from Brooke accepting the CEO position, which he sees as a betrayal. So, while the families exchange pleasantries and pretend all is well, the seeds of retaliation are sown, setting the stage for a potentially explosive new year. Will 2025 bring a reconciliation or a full-blown war between the Forresters and Logans? Your guess is as good as mine.
The Bold and the Beautiful airs weekdays at 1:30 PM on CBS.
