In perhaps the darkest twist yet in The Bold and the Beautiful, Ridge Forrester is thrust into turmoil after discovering that his own son, Thomas Forrester, is responsible for the death of Paris Buckingham. What seemed like another segment of family tension has exploded into tragedy—and the repercussions may unravel the entire Forrester legacy.

A Tense Return Shadowed by Secrets
Thomas’s return to Los Angeles had seemed like the first step toward healing: reunions, exposed truths, and what appeared to be an attempt at reconciliation. But from the start, his demeanor was off. When Thomas told Ridge they had broken off their engagement, stating simply, “We’re no longer together,” it was delivered with an unnatural calm. No heartbreak. No regret. Just cold, unsettling indifference. Ridge, blind to the signs, chalked it up to pain. But this time, that was just the beginning. (Spoiler context based on usual character arcs.)

Ridge’s Growing Doubt
Though Thomas claimed Paris had hurt him—something about her family’s involvement with Liam and a decision he could no longer stomach—Ridge sensed not sorrow, but evasion. Every time Ridge pressed for details about Paris, Thomas would change the subject, retreat into vague declarations about family, and about protecting his mother, Taylor.

Paris Buckingham, meanwhile, vanished from public view. Phone lines were ignored. Her social media presence dissolved. Her modeling agency had nothing substantial to offer beyond some vague statement about her taking time off. The silence grew thicker. The pieces Ridge gathered did not align with Thomas’s narrative. Something much darker was lurking under these polished lies.

The Flight to Paris: A Father’s Instinct Ignited
Driven by a father’s concern and mounting dread, Ridge flew to Paris under the guise of business. But Ridge wasn’t there for tradeshows or design meetings—he was on a mission. He visited the apartment Thomas and Paris had shared, questioned neighbors, tracked hospital admissions, and combed through local police logs. What he uncovered turned his worst fears into horrifying reality.

Neighbors recalled a violent argument between Thomas and Paris several weeks ago. Then… nothing. No sound of disputes, no laughter, no sign of Paris. Just a vacuum. Thomas, they said, was going in and out—with suitcases and cleaning supplies. Paris remained absent.

The Garden of Horrors: Ridge’s Most Terrible Discovery
Ridge’s investigation led authorities to a remote property Thomas had rented outside Paris. There, in a secluded garden, they found Paris Buckingham’s remains. Buried. Hidden. Dead. The discovery was a tapestry of grief stitched with betrayal.

Evidence pointed to a crime of passion. Thomas’s behavior before and after her disappearance—his emotional coldness, the sudden breakup, and his reentry into the Forrester family’s affairs—now took on a sinister tone. This was no breakup. This was murder.

Ridge’s Agony and the Unthinkable Truth
The moment Ridge saw the body, the full weight of what Thomas had done crashed over him. He wasn’t just dealing with betrayal or wrongdoing—he was facing the truth that his son, the boy he raised, had crossed over into monstrous territory. Thomas, whom he had loved, nurtured, trusted—now stood revealed as a killer.

The distinction between family loyalty and moral duty split open for Ridge. Brooke, Taylor, Steffy, and others would soon be forced to choose sides: the truth, or the facade. Ridge’s priority became clear—protect Brooke (if she was in danger), face Thomas, and try to understand how someone so close could have become so untethered.