Deacon and Taylor claim to have a deep connection on The Bold and the Beautiful, but does their instalove hold up under the microscope? To recap, they fell into a situationship not long after Deacon hired Taylor as his therapist. It quickly spiraled into inappropriate conversations that had little to do with behavior typical in a therapy session. Now they’re sending longing glances across restaurant tables and talking about needing to be together. But notably, Deacon hasn’t left his wife, Sheila.
Key Takeaways
- Why Deacon and Taylor believe they’re in love
- How that’s questionable given their story
- The verdict: love or lust?
What Deacon and Taylor See in Each Other
Deacon (Sean Kanan) believes Taylor (Rebecca Budig) sees the best in him. He wants to be the man she believes him to be: successful, hard-working, and a dedicated father. He can leave his past behind with her because she only sees who he’s become, not who he used to be. Sheila (Kimberlin Brown—Read her praise for Harrison Cone!) saw the worst in him and accepted it. She had no expectations. She only wanted companionship, and that blossomed into love.
Taylor doesn’t have expectations of Deacon either, but that’s because she sees him as a settled man. He’s risen above his past circumstances and is now someone she respects. Deacon is also paying attention to her not as a mother or a professional, but as a woman with needs and desires. She’s willing to risk access to the family she adores for the way Deacon makes her feel when he speaks to her and touches her.
In their bubble, Deacon and Taylor see themselves as misfits who found each other. They often speak of love and connection, but their relationship lacks depth, which seems intentional. Their story on B&B looks to be about passion, not romance. Deacon hasn’t made a serious move to leave Sheila, and Taylor has made no demands of him.
The Fantasy Is More Seductive Than The Reality
Before Steffy’s ultimatum, all Deacon and Taylor said was that they needed to be delicate in their approach to Sheila. But there’s nothing delicate about divorce or another woman being the catalyst for the end of a marriage. Taylor indulged talk of Deacon taking her on dates they’d pass off as friends catching up. They envisioned their clandestine meetings behind Sheila’s back taking place outside Taylor’s office. They went so far as to express a desire for a life together, but not far enough to develop a plan to achieve that goal.
For two people concerned about how Sheila would react to their affair, Taylor and Deacon aren’t doing a lot to hide their relationship. They’re also not doing much to bring it out into the open. Instead, they’re pining and longing for one another while whispering about Sheila’s determination to make her marriage work. Perhaps because it’s easier to lament an obstacle being in their way instead of doing the work to be together.
That’s why Deacon and Taylor come off as lusty rather than desperately in love. Sheila is a real threat to Taylor’s safety, but the good doc is bold enough to be canoodling with Sheila’s husband at the restaurant where Sheila works, and Taylor’s family frequents. So she’s not that worried about the ultimatum her daughter gave her or her own life. Since that’s the case, the ball is in Deacon and Taylor’s court. If it’s true love, they should do something about getting together. Otherwise, they’re just selling each other a fantasy with an expiration date.
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