The must-watch moments on Thursday, April 2, for The Bold and the Beautiful include Electra learning something about her Aunt Ivy while Brooke presses R.J. for information. Plus, Steffy confronts Deacon.
Key Takeaways
- Steffy confronts Deacon over the truth about Taylor.
- Electra uncovers new information about Ivy.
- Brooke pushes R.J. for answers he may not want to give.
What Happened Previously on B&B
Deacon (Sean Kanan) turned to Taylor (Rebecca Budig) after realizing Sheila (Kimberlin Brown) had deceived him about Luna (Lisa Yamada), leaving him questioning whether she had truly changed. The betrayal hit hard, and as his therapist, Taylor quickly became the person he relied on most.
As Taylor helped him sort through his emotions, their connection began to shift. What started as professional support slowly crossed into something more personal. Both of them knew they were stepping over a line, especially given their therapist-patient relationship, and they tried to keep boundaries in place. Still, the pull between them proved stronger, and they eventually gave in, sharing a kiss despite the risk if Sheila found out.
Things escalated when Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) discovered the truth. She immediately went to Hope (Annika Noelle), urging her to step in before things went any further. But Hope—now married to Liam (Scott Clifton)—refused to get involved. She saw Deacon distancing himself from Sheila as a good thing and didn’t want to interfere. She even brought her brother Deke (Harrison Cone) onto her side.
With no help from Hope, Steffy took matters into her own hands. She confronted Taylor and forced her to choose between Deacon and her family. Taylor tried to prioritize her daughter, but her feelings for Deacon didn’t go away. In the end, Deacon made his own move, misleading Sheila about his plans and choosing to be with Taylor anyway.
Ultimately, Taylor and Deacon slept together, but everything unraveled when Sheila showed up. Misreading the situation, Sheila grabbed a knife, turning things dangerous in an instant. Deacon escaped through a window while Sheila rushed in to “save” Taylor. Although Taylor insisted she was fine, Sheila began noticing clues that made it clear she hadn’t been alone.
Taylor later admitted the truth to Steffy, who was furious over what had happened, while Sheila began testing Deacon, determined to find out where he had really been.
Here’s What to Watch Next
Thursday, April 2, 2026, #9747
Steffy confronts Deacon.
Electra (Laneya Grace) learns something about Ivy (Ashleigh Brewer).
Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) presses R.J. (Brayan Nicoletti) for information.
