TL;DR: What if B&B’s Eric Forrester is playing puppet master, pushing Ridge away from Taylor so he can swoop in and claim another son’s ex-wife? With his wandering eye and pattern of betrayal, could Eric be orchestrating the ultimate long-game romance while Donna Logan remains clueless?
The Forrester Family’s Most Twisted Plot Yet
Hold onto your designer hats, B&B fans, because we’ve got a theory so deliciously twisted it would make even Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown) proud. What if Eric Forrester (John McCook) isn’t just offering fatherly advice when he tells Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) to stay away from Taylor Hayes (Rebecca Budig)? What if the Forrester patriarch has his own designs on the good doctor?
Let’s face it – Eric has never met a woman he couldn’t charm, especially if she happened to be involved with one of his sons. The man has a track record longer than B&B‘s list of recasts, and his wandering eye has caused more family drama than a Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) wedding.
Eric Forrester’s History of Heart-Stealing Betrayals
Remember when Eric was supposedly happily married to Quinn Fuller (Rena Sofer)? That didn’t stop him from rekindling his flame with Donna Logan (Jennifer Gareis) faster than you could say “honey bear.” The man literally cheated on his wife with his ex-wife, proving that marriage vows are more like marriage suggestions in Eric’s world.
Now here’s where it gets juicy – Eric has always had a soft spot for Taylor. He’s defended her, supported her, and shown her more understanding than he’s ever shown Brooke. Could all that “fatherly concern” actually be something much more calculating?
The Long Game Master Plan
Think about it: Eric keeps pushing Ridge toward Brooke, insisting that’s where his son’s heart truly lies. But what if this isn’t about Ridge’s happiness at all? What if Eric is playing chess while everyone else is playing checkers, systematically removing Taylor from Ridge’s equation so he can make his own move?
The timing is suspiciously perfect. Taylor’s vulnerable after another heartbreak, Eric has established himself as her confidant, and Donna? Well, she’s probably too busy being grateful for her second chance to notice her husband’s wandering attention.
Donna’s Déjà Vu Disaster
Poor Donna should know better than anyone that leopards don’t change their spots – especially Forrester leopards. She literally stole Eric away from Quinn, so she knows firsthand how easily the man can transfer his affections. The irony would be absolutely delicious if Donna lost Eric the exact same way she won him: to another woman who offered something different.
The Taylor Factor
Taylor has always been different from Eric’s usual type. She’s sophisticated, intelligent, and emotionally unavailable – basically catnip for a man who loves the chase. Plus, there’s the added thrill of potentially stealing another prize from Ridge. Because let’s be honest, Eric has always had a competitive streak when it comes to his eldest son.
Eric could position himself as Taylor’s white knight, the mature, stable presence she needs after years of Ridge’swishy-washy behavior. He’d offer understanding, financial security, and most importantly, no Brooke Logan drama.
The Ultimate B&B Plot Twist
This theory would give B&B the kind of shocking family betrayal that fans live for. Imagine Ridge discovering his father’s true motives, Donna realizing she’s been played, and Taylor finding herself at the center of yet another Forrester family war.
Will Eric prove that age is just a number when it comes to stealing hearts? Can Donna fight off another woman for her man? And most importantly, is Taylor about to become the latest casualty in Eric Forrester’s never-ending quest for romantic conquest?
Only time will tell if this theory proves true, but one thing’s certain – in the world of the Forresters, no relationship is ever truly safe.
