The Bold and the Beautiful recaps for January 20 – 24 covers a crazy week in Los Angeles. Daphne and Carter struck a deal, Steffy played the game, Li was left with more questions than answers and so, so much more!
What Happened In Los Angeles
Check out the daily summary recap of each episode below.
Monday, January 20, 2025
B&B was pre-empted for the Presidential Inauguration
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
At the hospital, Li (Naomi Matsuda) confronted Poppy (Romy Park), demanding she admit the truth about her relationship with Jack (Ted King). Li suspected her sister had always known that Jack was Luna’s father. Their tense exchange was interrupted when Jack entered the room, and Li wasted no time calling out what she referred to as their “dirty little secret.” Jack appeared confused by the accusations, but Li pressed on, recounting her suspicions and revealing the results of a paternity test that confirmed Luna was his daughter.
Meanwhile, at the cliff house, Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) and Finn (Tanner Novlan) shared a private moment as they discussed her plans to reclaim Forrester Creations from Hope (Annika Noelle) and Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor). Finn supported Steffy’s determination, even if he preferred to remain uninvolved in the details. Steffy reflected on the unexpected positive outcomes of recent events, including her parents’ reunion. She marveled at how her father, Ridge (Thorsten Kaye), had finally recognized Taylor (Rebecca Budig) as the woman who stood by him, unlike Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang).
At Bill’s (Don Diamont) place, Liam (Scott Clifton) confronted his father about his unusual behavior. Bill dismissed Liam’s concerns, insisting he was merely focusing on other aspects of life beyond work. However, Liam wasn’t convinced that something deeper was troubling him. Bill eventually revealed his preoccupation with Luna (Lisa Yamada), though he refrained from providing further details…or that she was now living in the mansion.
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
At the cliff house, Steffy and Finn delved into the lingering effects of Finn’s parents’ divorce. Finn admitted he hadn’t fully processed the split and doubted his parents could reconcile, given the pain his father had caused his mother. Steffy, drawing parallels to her father’s infidelity, suggested there might still be hope, but Finn dismissed the idea. He expressed his deep sympathy for his mother when she discovered Jack’s connection to Sheila. When Steffy asked if Jack could have betrayed Li with other women, Finn admitted he wouldn’t be surprised, though he hoped it wasn’t true.
At Li’s office, tensions ran high as Li confronted Jack and Poppy about Luna’s paternity. Li accused Jack of fathering another love child, this time with her sister. Jack and Poppy adamantly denied the accusations, but Li remained unconvinced. Despite Jack’s insistence that nothing inappropriate had occurred, Li resolved to uncover the truth. She rather forcefully collected blood samples from Jack to conduct a paternity test.
At Bill’s mansion, Liam pressed his father about his uncharacteristic behavior, suggesting it stemmed from the ordeal with Luna. Bill assured Liam he was moving forward, though Liam urged him to visit Luna in prison for closure. After Liam left, Luna emerged from hiding and confessed her guilt and remorse for her past actions. She admitted she no longer recognized herself during that time and took full responsibility for the pain she caused. Bill acknowledged her trauma and noticed a change in her demeanor, but he remained cautious.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
Li remained adamant that a paternity test would reveal the truth, claiming their vehement denials made them appear guilty. Jack tried to leave, but Li urged him to stay and face the results. She accused Poppy of hiding the identity of Luna’s father since her pregnancy, further fueling the conflict. As a timer signaled the test’s completion, Li retrieved the results, determined to uncover the truth.
Meanwhile, at Bill’s mansion, he reinforced strict security, ensuring no one discovered Luna was not in prison. Luna admitted she had once dreamed of having a father like Bill instead of someone like Tom Starr, her alleged biological father. Bill reflected on his own difficult upbringing, noting how chaotic his childhood had been with his mother. Bill reminded Luna that she needed to confront her past rather than romanticize her pain. Luna, however, remained conflicted, wondering about the roots of her ambition and identity.
At Forrester Creations, Hope and Carter celebrated their potential partnership with Daphne Rose (Murielle Hilaire), thrilled at the prospect of working with such a talented individual. Unbeknownst to them, Steffy was orchestrating a plan with Daphne to regain control of the company and break Hope’s hold on Carter. Steffy feigned surprise and admiration when Hope mentioned Daphne’s involvement, secretly confident in her strategy.
Later, during Daphne’s meeting with Carter, her presence captivated him, with her perfume seemingly casting a spell. As Hope left them to finalize the deal, Steffy anticipated her chance to reclaim power, certain that Hope and Carter’s collaboration would falter under her carefully laid plans.
Friday, January 24, 2025
In Li’s office, she remained adamant that the paternity test would expose the truth. Jack felt ambushed and challenged her to reveal the results. When the test confirmed he was NOT Luna’s father, Jack expressed his frustration at Li’s accusations. Overwhelmed with guilt, Li broke down, apologizing to Poppy and Jack for doubting them and accusing her sister of such betrayal. She admitted her years of suspicion had blinded her and promised to repair their relationship, pleading for Poppy’s forgiveness.
At Bill’s house, Luna wrestled with her identity, doubting that Tom Starr was her father. She lamented the lack of a connection with him and speculated her mother, Poppy, might have lied about his paternity. Bill, reflecting on his own troubled relationship with his father, sympathized but cautioned Luna against chasing fantasies. Luna wished she could trust her mother to tell the truth, feeling that knowing her real father might change her life. Bill reassured her that despite her mistakes, she could turn her life around with or without knowing her dad.
At Forrester Creations, Carter and Daphne finalized a collaboration, signing a contract that thrilled Carter and Hope. Hope believed this partnership would transform the company and celebrated with Carter, confident in the project’s potential. Meanwhile, Daphne updated Steffy on the deal, revealing Carter’s enthusiasm about working together. Steffy, secretly plotting to reclaim the company, expressed excitement over their plan to undermine Hope and Carter. As Daphne smiled knowingly, Steffy anticipated the long days ahead and the eventual downfall of Hope and Carter’s partnership.
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