Deacon has been enjoying his therapy sessions with Taylor a little too much on The Bold and the Beautiful. Taylor warned him about becoming attached to his therapist, which is called transference. However, Taylor thrives on the attention she has been receiving lately. So, who’s to blame for this inappropriate relationship and emotional affair?
Key Takeaways
- Deacon started seeing Taylor after he had marital issues with Sheila.
- He agreed to stay with Sheila.
- Still, Deacon wants to see Taylor because he enjoys their conversations.
- She enjoys Deacon’s good looks and charms.
Why Deacon is to Blame
Deacon (Sean Kanan) stayed married to Sheila (Kimberlin Brown) despite her betrayal. He agreed to work on their marriage after she lied to him about Luna’s (Lisa Yamada) coming back from the dead and ruining The Spencers’ lives.
Yet, Deacon’s still flirting with Taylor (Rebecca Budig) in her office. What was the point of his taking Sheila back if he was developing feelings for Taylor? The truth is that Deacon is afraid of leaving his wife, who could do something deadly and disastrous.
Sheila is currently spiraling, and her husband has no clue. She already has fears about Deacon and Taylor growing closer together. And the worst could happen once the truth comes out. However, Deacon isn’t helping matters by not being upfront with his wife.
Additionally, flirting with one’s therapist is unprofessional. Deacon shouldn’t be worried about Taylor’s love life or if she has anyone to make her feel whole or complete. He should be focused on strengthening his marriage to Sheila.
Deacon is no different from Ridge (Thorsten Kaye). He’s complimenting Taylor while forgiving Sheila and making them think they still have a future together. It’s as if he wants an excuse to cheat on Sheila, especially if she turns on him.
Taylor Is Not Getting Off Scott-free
Of course, Taylor’s not innocent in this situation. She’s aware that her relationship with Deacon is inappropriate. Yet, she allows it to happen. Taylor should end this before it gets worse because once Sheila finds out, she will go after her again.
But Taylor continues to stoke the flame. She wonders how far things will go with Daecon. But it might be too late before they lock lips, especially with Sheila lurking around. Surprisingly, Taylor has an open-door policy with Deacon, but doesn’t extend the same courtesy to Sheila.
Additionally, Taylor hasn’t learned from her past experiences. She has a pattern of going after emotionally unavailable men like Ridge. Taylor chased him even when he was happy and in love with Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang).
Now, she’s doing the same with Deacon. But this time, she’s allowing him to chase her, while simultaneously reminding him that their relationship is inappropriate. All the meanwhile, she continues to have steamy fantasies about him.
Ultimately, Taylor and Deacon are both to blame for creating this emotional affair. They think it’s innocent because they haven’t kissed or slept together. However, it’s much worse, and it could have devastating effects.
