Steffy confronts Thomas over his obsession with Hope, while Ridge fears family secrets will explode soon.

In the upcoming episode of The Bold and the Beautiful airing on October 29, 2025, tensions reach a boiling point as long-buried emotions and dangerous secrets begin to surface. The episode opens with Steffy Forrester pacing nervously inside the Forrester Creations design office. Her expression is a mix of anger and worry as she thinks about the growing tension between her brother, Thomas, and Hope Logan. The chemistry between them has become impossible to ignore, but Steffy knows that Hope’s heart is still tied to Liam. She fears that Thomas’s obsession is returning—and that it might destroy everything their family has rebuilt.

When Thomas walks in, the air immediately thickens with unspoken words. Steffy wastes no time confronting him, demanding to know what his true intentions with Hope are. Thomas insists that he has changed, that his feelings for Hope come from a genuine place and not from obsession. But Steffy, remembering the pain their family endured in the past, isn’t convinced. She warns him that Hope will never fully trust him if he keeps pushing her. Thomas’s calm voice starts to tremble as he insists that Hope loves him too, even if she’s afraid to admit it. His eyes flicker with passion and frustration, and for a moment, Steffy sees the same dangerous fire she thought was long gone.

Meanwhile, across town at the Logan mansion, Hope sits quietly in the living room, staring at a photo of her and Thomas. Her heart is torn between what she feels and what she knows is right. She can’t deny that Thomas has been supportive and loving, but deep inside, she remembers all the times he manipulated her in the past. Brooke enters and immediately senses her daughter’s turmoil. The conversation between mother and daughter quickly turns emotional as Brooke pleads with Hope to protect herself. She reminds Hope that Thomas’s history of obsession nearly tore their family apart, and she can’t bear to see her daughter get hurt again. Hope listens but says nothing, her silence louder than any argument.

Back at Forrester Creations, Ridge enters the office where Steffy and Thomas are still arguing. He tries to calm the situation but soon realizes that things are spiraling out of control. Thomas feels attacked, Steffy feels unheard, and Ridge is caught in the middle, trying to protect both of his children. Ridge urges them to focus on the upcoming fashion showcase rather than their personal drama, but even he can’t deny that the tension between them is starting to affect their work. As the patriarch of the family, Ridge has always tried to keep peace within the Forrester clan, but this time, he senses that something deeper and more dangerous is brewing beneath the surface.

In another part of town, Liam confides in Bill about his lingering feelings for Hope. Though he tells his father that he’s trying to move on, Bill can see right through him. He warns Liam that if he doesn’t fight for Hope now, Thomas will win her heart completely. Bill’s words echo with both wisdom and manipulation; he never misses a chance to influence a situation to his advantage. Liam nods but remains uncertain. He knows Hope deserves happiness, but the idea of losing her forever to Thomas fills him with dread.

As night falls, the emotional intensity of the episode deepens. Hope and Thomas meet at the Forrester showroom, surrounded by unfinished designs and sketches. The lighting is soft, and the music slow, creating a charged, intimate atmosphere. Thomas tells Hope that he understands her hesitation but assures her that his love is real. Hope looks into his eyes, searching for the truth, and admits that