She and Ridge conspired to prevent Thomas from finding out, planning to raise baby Douglas.

But the truth eventually came out and Thomas tried kidnapping the child.

Thomas returned with Douglas (Henry Joseph Samiri) later, after Caroline died from a blood clot.

Henry Joseph Samiri and Matthew Atkinson smiling

Starved for a family and a mother Douglas accepted Hope and Liam’s relationship.

Thomas would continue to make bad choices, further straining his rapport with his son.

This shocking decision has fans going wild all over social media.

Douglas Forrester looking concerned

In response to that, another fanstated, “I agree.

It’s good to see him with a FORRESTER at least.

A blood relative.”

The post was likewise agreed upon with the fanresponse, “Absolutely.

Poor kid is sick of being a pawn between Thomas and Hope.

#sinn is a really family environment that he’s been needing desperately.

Good for him for saying his (piece)!”

Another fan praised Henry Joseph Samiri’ssaying, “The casting for Douglas is actually amazing.

He and Steffy really look like they could be related.”