In the January 23 episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, Hope continues to plead her case as to why Taylor and Deacon should be together. Steffy heard her speaking to Taylor, which set her off. Meanwhile, Hope doesn’t realize that she’s pushing Taylor into danger.
Key Takeaways
- Steffy confronted Hope about her conversation with Taylor.
- Hope believes that her father deserves happiness with someone like Taylor.
- Deacon and Taylor make a move, which could put them in danger.
What Happened on B&B?
At the Cliff House, Taylor (Rebecca Budig) told Hope (Annika Noelle) that nothing was going on with her and Deacon (Sean Kanan, who’s at Pasadena Comic Con this weekend). Outside, Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) overheard their conversation and looked angry. Hope told Taylor that she and Deacon would make an amazing couple, and they already have her approval.
But this is not what Steffy wanted. What matters to her is her mother’s safety, while Hope wants her father’s happiness. But what Hope doesn’t realize is that his happiness comes with a cost since he’s still married to Sheila (Kimberlin Brown).
Later, Steffy confronted Hope at the CEO’s office. She wanted to know what she was thinking about matchmaking their parents. Hope explained that Deacon and Taylor would be great together.
She doesn’t understand why their relationship would be so terrible. Steffy argued that she needed to protect her mom from Sheila. She wanted Hope to stop dismissing her feelings about the matter.
Steffy claimed that Hope could easily hire her father a divorce lawyer if she didn’t want him with Sheila. He can go all in on the dating apps that he wants. But her mom is not an option, and she wants Hope to understand that.
MORE: B&B’s Sean Kanan teases Sheila should be concerned if Deacon strikes back.
Why It Matters: Taylor Could End Up in Danger
Hope already spoke to her father about his relationship with Taylor. But he gave her the same canned response that Taylor had given her. They both claim that nothing has happened between them.
But the sparks are already there. And they’re just waiting for the match to strike. At the Cliff House, Deacon and Taylor talk about their respective daughters, who are strong and stubborn.
Deacon admitted that Steffy has a point if Sheila were to find out about them. Taylor insisted there was nothing to find out. Deacon apologized for being drawn to her. It’s something he can’t turn off, like a switch.
Then, he took it one step further by asking Taylor to cancel their therapy appointments so they could meet for lunch instead. Apparently, Hope has gotten to both of their heads because they’re entertaining the idea.
Their meet-cutes aren’t going to end well. Taylor and Deacon can’t date at Il Giardino. So, where are they going to hide? And will Sheila find them?
