Carter’s love life has become a tangled mess on The Bold and the Beautiful. After Daphne walked out on him, Carter got drunk and slept with Steffy. As if that wasn’t bad enough, Daphne’s return has made things worse for Mr. Walton.
Key Takeaways
- Carter was heartbroken when Daphne walked out on their marriage.
- Steffy, who ended her marriage to Finn, sought comfort from Carter.
- A night of drinking led to Carter and Steffy sleeping together.
- Carter’s guilt has increased now that Daphne’s back.
The Morning After For Carter and Steffy
Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor, who’s nominated for a 2026 Daytime Emmy) was in for more heartache when his wife Daphne (Murielle Hilaire) left him. Daphne’s diagnosis made her believe their marriage couldn’t survive if she couldn’t have children.
After Daphne walked out, Carter drowned his sorrows in the Forrester Creations office. He wasn’t alone for long when Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) arrived.
Fresh off of ending her marriage to Finn (Tanner Novlan), Steffy indulged in some alcohol to cope with her pain. As a drunk Steffy and Carter commiserated over their heartbreak, one thing led to another, and they slept together.
The morning after their sexcapade, Carter regretted his actions. His guilt increased when Daphne returned later that day, proclaiming she had made a mistake. Daphne begged Carter for forgiveness, saying she loved him and wanted to save their marriage.
Carter got what he wanted with Daphne coming back. Unfortunately, it comes at the worst possible time.
Carter Breaks Daphne’s Heart
Carter faces a tough dilemma about whether to confess his infidelity to Daphne. On the one hand, he wants to be honest with his wife and hopes she’ll forgive him. But on the other hand, he knows it’ll crush Daphne and may end his marriage for good.
Meanwhile, Steffy wants to forget about their night and never speak of it again. Since she’s trying to reconcile with Finn, she might encourage Carter to keep quiet for all their sakes.
But that’s easier said than done. Carter’s guilt will weigh heavily on him, causing further issues in his marriage. Things could become more complicated if Carter and Steffy’s night leads to something life-changing.
If Steffy becomes pregnant with Carter’s baby, there’s no way they can keep their secret. Carter will have no choice but to confess to Daphne, who’ll be heartbroken by her husband and her friend’s betrayal. But what will shatter Daphne the most is Steffy giving Carter the one thing she couldn’t.
