Sheila Carter left Il Giardino on Thursday, April 9’s episode of The Bold and the Beautiful with a broken heart. Contrary to the popular opinion that she’d kill Taylor over Deacon, she didn’t hurt anyone. Not a single hair went missing from the not-so-good doctor’s head. Sheila didn’t lash out at her husband either. Rather, she shared her hurt with him and accepted that he wanted to end their marriage. But what Deacon didn’t hear was what she told the empty dining room in the restaurant. Sheila is leaving, but it won’t be forever.
Key Takeaways
- Why Sheila isn’t exiting Deacon’s life permanently.
- What her temporary absence means for Taylor and Deacon.
- How Sheila may go about fighting for her marriage.
Sheila Left Deacon, but She Hasn’t Given Up on Him
If you let Sheila (Kimberlin Brown) tell it, Deacon (Sean Kanan) only strayed because being married to her became too hard. His anger over his wife helping Luna (Lisa Yamada) was the catalyst for the fracture in their relationship. Luna had killed two of his best friends, and Sheila, not telling him that her granddaughter was alive and well, broke his trust in her. Sheila’s been trying to earn it back ever since, but Deacon hasn’t been able to forgive her.
That’s why he sought therapy with Taylor (Rebecca Budig). He wanted to figure out his next steps now that his faith in his marriage was shattered. But instead of focusing on sorting through his feelings, he chose to pursue the attraction between them. Sheila thought Taylor was the glue holding her marriage together, but she was actually tearing it apart. Now that the affair is out in the open, Sheila has a new perspective on what’s been happening in those “therapy sessions.”
She believes Taylor was poisoning Deacon against her. To Sheila, their love is nothing more than Deacon’s way of seeking legitimacy with his family. He was hurt, and he found solace with a woman his kids approve of, but that’s not a deep connection. That’s a band-aid, and it looks like Sheila’s willing to wait it out. She left their apartment, told her husband she’ll send for her things, and shut down Il Giardino for the night. But she whispered to the room that it’s not over for her and Deacon. She’s not just going to bow out gracefully.
Will Taylor and Deacon Have a Reprieve Before the Next Storm?
Taking Sheila’s word at face value, Deacon and Taylor will be getting what they want. Their families know about their romance. They believe Sheila is no longer an obstacle. So now they can be out and open about their love for one another. But it’s not likely that they’ll be able to enjoy each other in bliss on B&B, at least not for more than the hottest of seconds.
Sheila has decided to step back for the time being, but that doesn’t mean they’ll be accepted. The only two people rooting for Taylor and Deacon are Hope (Annika Noelle) and Deke (Harrison Cone). Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) is vehemently against it, and so is Ridge (Thorsten Kaye). Finn (Tanner Novlan) should have a dog in this race since Sheila is his birth mother, but he’s yet to add his two cents to the pile beyond the safety of his family. Li (Naomi Matsuda) may also weigh in, given she’s been privy to Sheila’s marital problems.
It seems that Deacon may learn what it’s like to be in Sheila’s position. He tirelessly defended her, stood by her, and built a life with her despite what everyone told him. It took a toll. Now that’s what Taylor is prepared to do for him. Perhaps it might give him the perspective he needs. He and Taylor have fantasized about a future together, but it was always centered on the idea that it would be smooth sailing. That’s not likely to be the case, no matter how much they declare their love.
Sheila’s Fight for Deacon’s Heart
It’s unclear what Sheila has in her arsenal to fighting for her husband. But it’s possible she’ll let time show him that Taylor is just a passing fancy. Compared to their love story, this new relationship isn’t well-built or stable. Taylor and Deacon’s bond was born from pain over betrayal. They supported one another when they were down, but there’s not much to their romance.
Deacon risked jail time, called in favors, and went against everyone to be with Sheila. He’s yet to prove himself when it comes to Taylor. She’s done all the heavy-lifting, putting her life at risk and her relationship with her daughter in jeopardy to pursue him. With the threat of Sheila behind them, it’s possible that their so-called connection could be found lacking once the day-to-day of being together settles in.
There’s also the practical side of this, too. Sheila ran Il Giardino with Deacon. Their shared life was intertwined with the business. He may find himself having difficulties. It might also make him miss his wife more than he thought he would. It’s true that absence makes the heart grow fonder.
In this case, it could make Deacon see that the life he’s so proud of wasn’t built solely by him; Sheila is a big part of why he flourished. They transformed each other; it wasn’t as one-sided as he’s been telling himself. If that happens, there could be trouble in paradise for him and Taylor, without Sheila having to lift a finger.
