In the May 22 episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, Hope’s disappointment exposed her hypocrisy. She accused her mom of not putting her first. Brooke agreed with Ridge’s decision to keep Steffy as co-CEO. For once, Ridge had to consider his own daughter’s needs.
Key Takeaways
- Hope feels hurt and betrayed by her mom.
- Hope blamed her mom for not putting her needs first.
- Ridge had to consider Steffy’s needs in this CEO fight.
Hope Fondly Recalls the Past
Hope (Annika Noelle) was left alone in the showroom after her last conversation with Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood). She demanded a timeline for Hope for the Future, but Steffy couldn’t provide one. She flashed back to HFTF’s fashion show, where Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) blew a kiss.
Brooke entered the room and assured her daughter that she would have to wait a little longer. Hope wasn’t sure how long she could take. Brooke was her one saving grace, but she chose Ridge (Thorsten Kaye).
She faulted Brooke for choosing Ridge. Hope thought her mom would consider her needs. But Ridge had to consider his daughter’s needs as well. This moment exposed Hope’s hypocrisy in this situation.
Have Hope’s Dreams Died?
Hope returned to Spencer Publications, where she ran into Bill (Don Diamont), Katie (Heather Tom), Liam (Scott Clifton), and Donna (Jennifer Gareis). Donna told Hope not to join Logan.
Meanwhile, the rest of them could tell that Hope was crying. She was distraught after her conversation with Brooke and Steffy. They stood by their decision to sideline HFTF. It became clear to Hope that Brooke and Steffy want to keep the peace after this CEO fight.
Hope was left alone to fight her own battle. She had to consider her own needs, but now she doesn’t know which way to go. Bill pulled out a contract for Hope to sign from his desk. Liam assured Hope that he would be with her every step of the way.
Which Fashion House Will Hope Choose?
Hope already has the support she’s looking for. The Spencers rallied around her. Katie told Hope that she loved and admired her. She just needed to take control of her life and future.
Bill called it an unmatched opportunity. Liam told Hope that she would have full creative control. She just had to decide whether she believed in herself. Liam assured Hope that her mom would be proud of her, no matter what happened.
All they needed was one signature to free Hope from Forrester’s oppression. But Hope knew that all hell would break loose. What will Hope do next? Will she finally free herself from Forrester Creations?
