Welcome back, everyone—and just in time for one of the most unsettling Thanksgiving episodes The Bold and the Beautiful has delivered in years. The recap for Wednesday, November 26th centers on Steffy Forrester Finnegan and a declaration at the holiday table that left the entire gathering rattled.

The day begins at the cliff house, where young Kelly helps Steffy and Taylor in the kitchen, proudly wearing the new aprons she picked out. When Finn and Hayes come back inside from a quick ocean swim, they jump straight into helping with the holiday meal. Everything feels warm, calm, and deceptively peaceful.

After having lunch with the Logans earlier in the day, Ridge unexpectedly shows up, saying he wants to spend the evening with his daughter and the rest of the family. Steffy is thrilled by the surprise. Ridge brings flowers for both Steffy and Taylor, sharing a surprisingly gentle moment with his former wife—one that shows Taylor has fully stepped out of the dark cycle she was trapped in for so long. Ridge cracks his usual dad jokes, then ends up taking over the cooking with Finn, much to Steffy and Taylor’s barely hidden apprehension. Still, they let the men handle the kitchen while they relax on the sofa and talk.

When everyone gathers around the table, the mood is heartfelt. Steffy holds back tears as she expresses gratitude for being together after everything they’ve survived. She remarks—almost eerily—that their family is “safer than ever.” A line that feels loaded, unsettling, and possibly hinting that danger is not as far behind them as she hopes.

Meanwhile, across town at Il Giardino, Daphne prepares for her upcoming performance with Mike’s help. She thanks Deacon and Sheila for letting her rehearse in the closed restaurant on Thanksgiving. Carter is also there, sharing some friendly words with Deacon before he and Daphne turn down Deacon’s invitation to stay for dinner—they already have a romantic evening planned. Deacon ends up eating Thanksgiving dinner with Sheila alone. She gushes about how grateful she is to Taylor for “bringing her husband back to her,” and after they break a wishbone together, Deacon secretly makes a wish he refuses to reveal. Sheila doesn’t mind—she says her biggest wish has already been fulfilled. But spoilers suggest that this fragile peace between them may not last much longer.

Back at the Forrester mansion, tradition glitters faintly beneath tension. The house is beautifully decorated, the food is flawless, and yet the emotional atmosphere is anything but serene. Eric’s health scare still lingers heavily over the family. Though he appears strong enough to host dinner, everyone can sense his vulnerability beneath the polished exterior.

Brooke flutters around, adding elegant touches to the table. Ridge attempts small talk, but even his attempts at levity cannot soften the tension simmering beneath the surface. Hope arrives with a pumpkin pie and a delicate smile, acutely aware of how strained things have become with Thomas and sensing shifts she can’t quite prepare for. Ridge greets her warmly, but keeps watching Thomas closely, unsure of his son’s increasingly intense behavior.

Liam arrives next, with Kelly tugging him toward the holiday decorations. Steffy watches them with a measured expression—co-parenting with Liam has been smooth enough, but jealousy between Hope and Thomas has complicated everything around them. Today, Steffy plans to make a statement—one that will define the boundaries of her home and her children’s future.

As everyone sits down at the grand table, the beauty of the setting can’t disguise the unease. Carter offers grace, though even his voice carries hesitation. Eric begins the annual tradition of sharing what each person is thankful for. Normally this ritual softens disagreements, but this year the tension is too deeply rooted.

Zende speaks about strength. Paris talks about fresh starts. Donna and Katie express gratitude for Eric’s improving health. Slowly, the atmosphere loosens—until the circle approaches the center of the tension.

Hope gently gives thanks for her children, for forgiveness, and for finding emotional resilience amid chaos. Thomas watches her with an intensity that makes Brooke and Ridge quietly exchange looks. Liam follows, thanking the family for including him, but when he talks about the importance of honesty, his eyes drift toward Thomas—a silent warning wrapped in polite phrasing.

Then Steffy rises.

With calm poise, she lifts her chin. Her voice is steady but edged with steel.

She says she is grateful for clarity. For strength. And for knowing when to draw boundaries—even when others may find them inconvenient. Confusion flickers across Thomas’s face. Liam stiffens. Hope folds her hands, bracing herself.

Steffy continues, stating plainly that she will no longer tolerate chaos circling her children. No more instability. No more unchecked impulses. No more unresolved emotions dragging the family back into turmoil.

Her tone never rises. But every word lands like a blade—sharp, deliberate, and impossible to ignore.