After several years of living abroad in France, Thomas has been enjoying a quieter life away from the chaos of LA. Having endured years of heartbreak, personal failures, and public scrutiny, he found solace in a fresh start. France offered him not just peace, but a new beginning with Paris Buckingham and his son Douglas. Together, Thomas and Paris created a warm and loving household. Though not married, they built a bond founded on trust, mutual respect, and love. Douglas flourished in this nurturing environment, and their family unit appeared picture-perfect.

But everything begins to change when Paris surprises Thomas with news that she’s expecting. Her pregnancy brings joy and a renewed sense of purpose to Thomas. After all the darkness he’s endured, a new baby offers him hope and redemption. As he imagines a future filled with happiness alongside Paris, Douglas, and their unborn child, one secret continues to haunt him—a lie that could destroy it all.

Burdened by the weight of this long-held secret, Thomas makes a bold decision. He packs his bags, takes Douglas with him, and returns to Los Angeles—not just for a visit, but to come clean about a lie that has festered for nearly ten years. His destination is clear: Ridge Forrester. It’s time to confess.

When Thomas meets Ridge, their reunion begins warmly. Ridge is overjoyed to see his son and grandson. But that warmth quickly evaporates as Thomas drops a truth bomb that stuns Ridge into silence. With raw honesty, Thomas reveals that the DNA test from years ago, which confirmed Thomas as Douglas’s biological father, had been tampered with. And he was the one who did it.

Thomas confesses that at the time, he couldn’t bear the idea that Douglas might not be his. So when Caroline Spencer discovered she was pregnant after a one-night betrayal with Ridge—her then-husband’s son—Thomas took control of the narrative. He altered the paternity test, ensuring it would point to him as Douglas’s father instead of Ridge.

The magnitude of the confession leaves Ridge reeling. He flashes back to the painful past—Caroline’s betrayal, the collapse of their marriage, and his estranged relationship with Thomas. All these years, Ridge believed Douglas was his grandson. Now, he must accept that he is actually the boy’s father—and that he missed out on nearly a decade of fatherhood because of Thomas’s deception.

Ridge’s initial reaction is one of disbelief and devastation. Then comes the fury. He lashes out at Thomas, accusing him of not only robbing him of his son, but of stealing Douglas’s right to know his true parentage. For Ridge, this is more than just another one of Thomas’s manipulations—this is a betrayal that hits deeper than any before.

Amid the tension and heartache, Ridge makes it clear he wants to be a father to Douglas. He insists that Douglas deserves the truth, and Thomas—riddled with guilt—agrees. He’s no longer trying to control the narrative or hide from consequences. He knows he can’t undo the past, but he hopes the truth will bring Douglas a better future.

When Ridge sits down with Douglas to reveal the truth, the moment is raw and emotional. For the young boy, the revelation is disorienting. The man he’s always called “Dad” is no longer his biological father, and the man he thought was his grandfather is actually his real dad. Confusion, pain, and betrayal swirl as Douglas tries to make sense of this new reality.

Ridge, gentle yet honest, assures Douglas that had he known the truth, he would have stepped up from day one. He expresses how deeply he loves him, and that he’s ready to be the father he was always meant to be. Thomas, standing by during this emotional storm, admits his failings and apologizes sincerely to Douglas.

The days following the revelation are difficult. Douglas is distant, his sense of identity shaken. But over time, with the support of both Ridge and Thomas, he begins to heal. He starts spending time with Ridge, getting to know him not just as a figurehead in the family, but as his real father. Stories of Ridge’s  life, his values, and his dreams help bridge the emotional gap. Slowly, Douglas begins to let his guard down.