Thomas shares the truth about why Douglas didn’t come back to Los Angeles, leaving Ridge emotional and teary

In a shocking twist on CBS’s The Bold and the Beautiful, Thomas Forrester’s much-anticipated return to Los Angeles has ignited a whirlwind of emotions, leaving Ridge Forester grappling with heartbreak over his grandson Douglas’s absence. After more than a year abroad, Thomas returns not only with a fresh perspective but also with life-changing news that has the Forester family buzzing with excitement his fiancée, Paris Buckingham, is pregnant. However, the joy quickly turns to sorrow as Ridge learns that Douglas has chosen to remain in France, enrolled in a prestigious boarding school that Thomas believes offers invaluable opportunities for his son.

As the family gathers to celebrate Thomas’s return, the atmosphere shifts dramatically when Ridge notices Douglas’s conspicuous absence. Expecting to embrace his grandson, Ridge’s face falls as Thomas reveals that Douglas is thriving in his new environment, building friendships and embracing independence. The logical explanation does little to ease Ridge’s heartache, as he longs for the laughter and joy Douglas would bring back home.