The Bold and the Beautiful Recap, August 1 Episode: Eric Panics After Seeing Nick’s Engagement Ring for Brooke

On the 1st episode of The Bold and the Beautiful in August, a myriad of storylines unfurled in both Italy and Los Angeles. I found myself worrying as I noticed Nick wearing an engagement ring, while Ridge unexpectedly popped up in Brooke’s hotel room. Simultaneously, Finn took it upon himself to question Grace about Liam’s enigmatic surgery. However, her response only served to deepen the mystery further.

Eric sees Nick with a ring and rushes to warn Brooke

In Italy, Eric strolled by the coast and spotted Nick with an engagement ring intended for Brooke, which visibly startled him. Immediately, he rushed back to Brooke’s room and advised her against succumbing to Nick’s manipulation. However, despite Eric’s caution, Brooke chose to rendezvous with Nick after exchanging messages about their planned meeting spot.

Previously, Eric suggested to Ridge that he should consider reconciling with Brooke. He felt that Ridge had been too harsh towards Brooke assuming the CEO position, as she did so to safeguard the company. Eric referred to Brooke as Ridge’s “true love” and encouraged him to stop delaying and make amends.

Ridge arrives as Brooke waits for Nick

With earbuds plugged in, Brooke missed Ridge trying to reach her at her door. Later, as she was anticipating meeting Nick, she reminisced about cheerful memories shared with Ridge in Italy. However, an unexpected turn occurred when Ridge tracked down Brooke before she could meet Nick, establishing a significant encounter between them.

In Los Angeles, Katie visited the Forrester mansion in search of Donna, but encountered Taylor instead. Taylor hinted that Brooke could be returning from Italy with an engagement to Nick. Yet, Katie appeared skeptical, viewing this as mere conjecture rather than a certainty.

Finn presses Grace about Liam’s surgery

In the hospital, Finn shared with Bridget that he was yet to get responses from Grace concerning Liam’s unexpected swift healing. Fortunately, just as things seemed hopeful, Grace showed up at the hospital, allowing Finn the opportunity to intercept her.

In response to queries, Grace admitted that she had been swamped with work, which prevented her from replying promptly. Her responses concerning Liam’s treatment were somewhat unclear, and she avoided providing substantial information about the progress. At the end of their discussion, she requested Finn’s trust and hurried away, leaving both Finn and Bridget feeling uneasy.

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2025-08-02 09:22