The latest episode of The Bold and the Beautiful delivered powerful emotions and heartbreaking choices. From Carter’s desperate plea to Hope to the bittersweet daddy-daughter dance with Liam and Beth, fans were left holding their breath.
At Forrester, Carter pushed Hope to make a decision right away. He wanted to marry her that very day, believing their love deserved immediate commitment. But while Carter was determined, Brooke had other concerns. She spoke with Ridge, pointing out that her daughter’s heart seemed to be drifting back to Liam. Ridge, of course, scoffed and rolled his eyes, criticizing Hope’s struggle while ignoring his own history of being torn between women.
Meanwhile, Katie joined Brooke, and while Brooke was excited about Hope for the Future being reinstated, Katie had bigger news — something concerning Steffy. Her calm but firm reaction made it clear that not everyone shared Brooke’s excitement, and that more dramatic developments were on the way.
At Brooke’s house, Liam’s heart melted when Beth came out in her dress for the daddy-daughter dance. He told her she looked beautiful, just like her mother. Beth, still holding on to hope, pressed Liam to convince her mom to come. While Liam promised they’d be loved no matter what, Beth’s wish was clear — she wanted her parents together.
Elsewhere, Deacon’s restaurant Il Giardino was buzzing. Daphne noticed that Deacon had restarted open mic night, something he hadn’t done since Tom’s death. While enjoying the energy, she reached out to Carter, wondering if he’d join her — but she knew he was likely with Hope, trying to sort out his future.
Back at Forrester, Hope’s hesitation became more obvious. She told Carter they needed more planning before rushing into marriage. Carter, refusing to give up, told her to start planning then and there. But a text from Liam made Hope’s heart lean in another direction. Carter quickly realized she wanted to be with Liam and Beth that night.
Though it stung, Carter tried to take the high road. He reminded Hope how much the daddy-daughter dance would mean for Beth. His words, filled with love but edged with pain, pushed Hope closer to the decision she was avoiding. Finally, Carter told her the truth — her daughter wanted her parents back together, and deep down, that’s what she wanted too. With tears in his eyes, Carter removed the engagement ring, kissed her, and said goodbye.
The final moments were touching. Liam decorated for the dance with balloons, cookies, and punch, all for Beth. But her eyes never left the door, waiting for Hope to arrive before sunset. As the music played and Liam danced with his daughter, the tension built. Would Hope show up and give Beth the family reunion she dreamed of? The episode ended on a powerful cliffhanger, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter.
