In the February 9 episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, Ridge demanded that Taylor and Deacon end their affair. He caught them in the midst of a passionate kiss. Taylor asked to speak with Ridge alone. That’s when she set the record straight and finally said what had been a long time coming.
Key Takeaways
- Ridge demanded that Deacon and Taylor end things ASAP.
- Taylor pulled her ex-husband aside for a chat.
- She finally put Ridge in his place and established some much-needed boundaries with him.
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What Happened: Taylor Set Ridge Straight
Once again, Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) took things into his own hands. He raced over to Taylor’s (Rebecca Budig) office and demanded that she end her affair with Deacon (Sean Kanan). He didn’t expect to walk in on his ex-wife making out with his archnemesis.
Ridge lost his head and demanded that they end their relationship. The two grew defiant and defended their love. Ridge asked Deacon to prove his love to Taylor by keeping her safe.
Taylor asked to speak with Ridge alone. That’s when she finally told him that he doesn’t get to tell her who to love. Ridge has tried this before, but it’s time for Taylor to live her own life.
Why It Matters: Ridge Thinks He Can Control Taylor
Ridge won’t admit it. But it bothers him when his exes move on with someone else, especially someone he doesn’t like. He argued that it wasn’t about what Taylor wanted; it was about her safety.
Ridge reminded Taylor that her daughter gave her the ultimatum because she loved her. But Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) knew exactly what she was doing by inserting her father, who loves to have control over his exes’ love lives.
The Fallout: Ridge Put Out the Flame
We have seen this before. Ridge lost his mind when Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) briefly rekindled a romance with Nick (Jack Wagner). Now, he doesn’t like that Taylor has fallen in love with Deacon, a man he claims manipulated her.
Ridge walked into Taylor’s office, thinking he still had control. He walked in, realizing that he could finally get through to her. Taylor has finally been chosen. She’s no longer the second choice, even though Deacon is still married to Sheila (Kimberlin Brown).
This fallout mostly affects Taylor and Deacon. She agreed she could no longer see Deacon. Ridge managed to put out the flame, but how long will it last? Will they be able to resist each other?
