Bold and the Beautiful Must-Watch Moments December 8: Carter Fights to Understand Eric as Ridge Holds the Line

As December heats up in Los Angeles, The Bold and the Beautiful delivers a simmering, slow-burning confrontation that threatens to reshape the future of Forrester Creations. Monday’s episode—

airing December 8—centers on family loyalties, legacy battles, and the rising emotional storm around Eric Forrester’s place in the company he built from the ground up.

With Ridge refusing to bend and Eric pushing back harder than ever, tensions reach a dangerous boiling point, all while Carter finds himself walking a tightrope between loyalty and empathy.

This is not merely another Forrester family disagreement. It’s a reckoning.

Eric’s Emotions Take Center Stage

Eric Forrester (John McCook) enters the day carrying a whirlwind of emotions—hurt, pride, determination, and a growing sense of betrayal. For months, he has fought his way back from the brink of death, reclaiming his strength and rediscovering his passion for design. Now, instead of being celebrated, he feels pushed aside, boxed into retirement as if time itself is his enemy.

Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye), however, remains immovable. After stepping up during Eric’s decline and now leading the company with renewed focus, Ridge believes the timing is right for his father to step away. What he views as practicality, Eric experiences as dismissal. And the sting of that rejection, especially coming from his son, cuts deeply.

This emotional collision shapes every beat of today’s episode.

As Ridge doubles down on insisting his father retire, Eric’s shock and resentment only intensify. His voice may remain calm, but the fire in his eyes reveals everything—he will not go quietly.

Flashback: How the Battle Began

Before today’s explosive confrontation, Eric made it abundantly clear that he was no longer content being treated like a figurehead. Yes, Forrester Creations honors his name, but Eric wants more than legacy—he wants purpose. His passion for haute couture has reignited, and he refuses to let that flame burn out.

His recent critiques of Ridge’s latest designs only widened the divide between them. After all, this isn’t the first time father and son have locked horns in the fashion arena. Their dramatic fashion showdown months earlier—when everyone believed Eric was dying—was a bittersweet moment of closure. But Eric’s miraculous recovery changed everything.

To Eric, that past battle wasn’t a farewell. It was a rebirth.

To Ridge, it was the end of an era—one he believed Eric had accepted.

Today’s episode proves just how wrong he was.

Brooke and Daphne: Caught in the Crossfire

As father and son stand chest-to-chest, Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) finds herself struggling to mediate a conflict in which neither man is willing to yield. Brooke loves Eric deeply, but her loyalty lies with Ridge—yet even she cannot hide her shock at Ridge’s harsh insistence that Eric retire immediately.

Meanwhile, Daphne (Murielle Hilaire), still new to the Forrester world, is thrust into the tense standoff. Though she remains composed, it is impossible to ignore the discomfort radiating from her and Carter as the confrontation rapidly escalates. Daphne’s presence highlights just how public—and uncomfortable—this private family battle has become.

Steffy Reflects on Eric’s Legacy

Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood), though not at the center of today’s confrontation, looms over the storyline through her strong connection to her grandfather. She’s learned more from Eric than from anyone else in the company. Steffy has taken on increasing responsibility during Eric’s absence, and while she agrees that he deserves peace and freedom, she also knows how much of his soul belongs to the world of fashion.

Her empathy for Eric’s struggle adds another emotional layer to the Forrester family tension—one that could influence future decisions and alliances.

Carter Tries to See the World Through Eric’s Eyes

One of the most compelling arcs in today’s must-watch episode belongs to Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor). As the company’s COO—and someone who respects both Eric and Ridge deeply—Carter stands in an intensely complicated position. He has seen firsthand how much Eric has endured, how fiercely he fought for his life, and how desperately he wants to reclaim his place in the creative world.

But Carter also understands Ridge’s perspective: the company needs stability, direction, and leadership capable of steering its future.

Today, Carter attempts to do the nearly impossible—put himself in Eric’s shoes. His internal conflict speaks to the larger heart of this storyline: how do you tell a man synonymous with Forrester Creations that it is time to step away from the empire he built?

Carter’s compassion adds a crucial human touch to the drama. He doesn’t want to take sides, but he can no longer ignore the emotional devastation Eric is experiencing.

The question now becomes: will Carter voice his concerns to Ridge, or will he remain silent out of loyalty and fear of upsetting the delicate Forrester hierarchy?

Ridge Refuses to Back Down

Despite Eric’s rising anger and visible distress, Ridge remains resolute. His tone is firm, his posture unwavering, and his intentions clear: the company must move forward, and that means Eric must retire.

But Ridge’s refusal is not rooted in cruelty. It stems from fear—fear of losing control, fear of repeating the chaos of Eric’s near-death experience, and fear that his father will push himself past his limits.

Still, his hardline stance risks alienating the man he loves most.

The irony is painful: Ridge believes he’s protecting Eric, while Eric sees it as a betrayal.

What to Expect Next (Monday, December 8, Episode #9668)

As the episode unfolds, Eric’s emotions continue to build, reaching a breaking point that could change everything. Ridge’s firm stance leaves no room for compromise, and the more he pushes, the deeper the wound becomes.

Carter’s attempt to understand Eric—and possibly intervene—could shift the balance. Will he become the voice of reason? Or will his involvement only intensify the Forrester family divide?

One thing is certain: Monday’s episode is a must-watch for anyone invested in the legacy, drama, and emotional fire that define The Bold and the Beautiful.

The future of Forrester Creations hangs in the balance.
Will Eric stand his ground—or will Ridge’s vision for the company override everything?

Stay tuned. Drama like this only happens in L.A.