Thanksgiving at the cliff house was meant to be wholesome and heartfelt, and for most of the afternoon, that’s exactly how it looked. Steffy, Finn, Kelly, Hayes, Ridge, and Taylor sat around a beautifully set table, sharing stories, laughing, and celebrating the holiday. Ridge sat directly beside Taylor—close, comfortable, and clearly enjoying himself.
To Steffy and Finn, it was natural. To Taylor, it was warm and nostalgic. To Ridge… it felt like home.
But the moment photos began circulating—some from Kelly’s tablet, others from Steffy’s social feed—the peace shattered.
Back at the Logan home, Brooke stood rigidly in her living room with her phone in her hand. Her jaw clenched tighter with every swipe of her screen. Donna and Hope hovered nearby, already sensing the storm building.
Brooke’s voice trembled with restrained anger as she stared at a photo of Ridge smiling toward Taylor while Taylor leaned in, laughing. Donna tried to soothe her, but Brooke cut her off, saying that Ridge hadn’t mentioned he would be spending Thanksgiving with Taylor—much less sitting next to her looking like a united front.
Hope quietly says she’s sure it wasn’t intentional, but Brooke snaps that it was too comfortable to be innocent.
Brooke finally sets her phone down, but the anger doesn’t fade. Instead, it intensifies. She tells Donna and Hope that Ridge had choices—he could have visited Eric, gone to see RJ, or even stopped by Forrester. But he didn’t. He went to Steffy’s… and Taylor happened to be there. Brooke adds that Ridge always seems to fall back into old patterns when Taylor is around.
Meanwhile at the cliff house, the Thanksgiving lunch wraps up. Ridge helps Steffy put away dishes as Taylor chats with Kelly about art projects. No one suspects the fury waiting for Ridge at home.
Later that evening, Ridge returns to Brooke’s house. The moment he steps inside, he senses the tension. Brooke stands with her arms crossed, back straight, eyes unblinking. Ridge greets her softly, but Brooke doesn’t respond.
Brooke tells him she saw the photos. Ridge sighs, explaining that Steffy invited him and Taylor was already there. Brooke disagrees sharply, saying Ridge looked very comfortable beside Taylor—too comfortable for Brooke’s liking. She accuses him of not being transparent, adding that she shouldn’t have to find out through social media where he spends the holiday.
Ridge insists nothing inappropriate happened. He tells her he was there for his daughter and grandchildren. But Brooke shakes her head, saying that whenever Taylor is in the picture, the lines blur. She tells Ridge she doesn’t want to be blindsided again.
Ridge tries to touch her arm, but Brooke steps back. Her voice cracks as she tells him she wants to trust him, but moments like this bring back years of heartbreak.
The scene ends with Ridge quietly apologizing while Brooke looks away, lips trembling with emotion. She doesn’t yell—but her silence speaks louder than any confrontation.
Thanksgiving ended with warm moments at Steffy’s home…
