First up—Steffy and Finn. What started as a tender Thanksgiving with Kelly, Hayes, Taylor and the reunited family unit suddenly grew strange when Ridge appeared unannounced at their table with flowers and wine in hand. Taylor remained poised, gently reminding Ridge that she’s standing strong without him these days, suggesting her heart may be wandering toward someone else entirely. The holiday may have been warm, but the undercurrent was unmistakably tense.

But if that dinner was uncomfortable, next week is about to be explosive. An emotional Miss Dylan arrives at the cliff house—Electra and Will at her side—as guilt finally pushes her to confess. She reveals to Finn that she was responsible for the accident that killed Luna. Finn is shattered. Steffy freezes. And with one confession, the room shifts. Finn demands answers, Miss Dylan apologizes through tears, while Steffy appears almost relieved that the culprit is finally known. Electra and Will stand by Miss Dylan, recognizing her anguish—but the legal fallout is uncertain. If Luna’s family refuses to press charges, there may be leniency…unless Sheila decides to intervene and stir the pot.

Meanwhile, another storm brews across town. Thanksgiving brought Carter and Daphne into Sheila and Deacon’s orbit, and once alone, the cracks in Deacon and Sheila’s romance glowed neon bright. Sheila celebrates Taylor for “saving” their relationship—ironically unaware that Deacon’s therapy sessions made him fall hard for his psychologist. Breaking the wishbone only confirmed what he wouldn’t dare say aloud: his heart’s wish points toward Taylor, not Sheila. Expect major movement in this triangle, as Taylor dreams of Deacon, Deacon aches for Taylor, and Sheila remains blissfully unaware—for now.

Over at Forrester Creations, shifting power is about to rip through the company. Katie grows uneasy as Forester brings in an outside PR team after Luna’s death scandal. Bill seizes the opportunity, urging Katie to return to Spencer Publications—work with him, rebuild a future together, possibly even pull Will along with her. Katie’s heart wavers. Love is there—hurt too—and Bill might be pushing faster than she’s ready for. Her decision could reshape the business alliances in Los Angeles. Will she stay with her sisters or rejoin Bill’s empire?

But the biggest earthquake? Ridge versus Eric.

Once again, Ridge pushes his father to retire—urging Eric to step aside, ride off into a peaceful sunset, let the younger generation lead. But Eric erupts. The last time Ridge cornered him like this, it set into motion a chain reaction involving a fashion showdown, a fabricated victory, a terminal diagnosis, and a miraculous cure no one saw coming. Now history threatens to repeat itself, and viewers know that when Ridge challenges Eric, disaster follows.

Chaos. Confession. Romance. War at Forrester.

And this is only the beginning.