In the January 20 episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, Steffy visited her mom to make sure her mom wasn’t crossing the line with Deacon. But Taylor defended their relationship. It’s not personal. It’s professional.
Key Takeaways
- Steffy discovers that Taylor is still seeing Deacon.
- Taylor defends their relationship.
- Deacon has made incredible progress.
- Steffy raises concerns about what Sheila might do once she learns of their feelings for one another.
What Happened on B&B
Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) stopped by Taylor’s (Rebecca Budig) office. She listened to Taylor speaking notes into her recorder. She confirmed that she was still seeing Deacon (Sean Kanan). Steffy barged into the office and confronted her mom about still seeing him.
Taylor insisted that their relationship was professional. It’s nothing personal. She’s only helping him with his progress. Their relationship won’t ever turn out romantic. However, Steffy warned that Sheila could go after her again.
Taylor claimed she doesn’t pose an actual threat to Sheila (Kimberlin Brown). Nothing has happened… Yet. Taylor admitted that she did feel something during their sessions. Deacon reminded her that she could still feel that way and that Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) didn’t break her after all.
Why It Matters: Steffy Wants Taylor Safe
To Steffy, Sheila is a monster who tried to kill her and Finn. She also tried to kill Taylor before. By seeing Deacon, Taylor is opening a door to the woman who destroyed their lives.
Steffy is fiercely protective of her children, Hayes and Kelly. She believes that any link to Deacon is a link to Sheila, which could endanger them. It’s traumatizing for Steffy to see her mother have feelings for a man who’s married to a woman who’s a cold-blooded killer.
The Potential Fallout
If Taylor continues her therapy sessions with Deacon, Steffy could likely cut her off. This means that Taylor could lose access to her grandchildren, Kelly (Sophia Paras McKinley) and Hayes (Bryan David Garlick). Steffy will refuse to let them be close to anyone who’s in Sheila’s orbit.
Taylor worked to regain her footing in the family. She returned to Los Angeles to spend more time with them. Now, she’s at risk of losing them because of her ever-growing feelings for deacon.
If Taylor gives in to her feelings for Deacon, it could isolate her from Steffy, Ridge (Thorsten Kaye), and Thomas (Matthew Atkinson), leaving her alone and vulnerable. No one will be in her corner in the event that Sheila goes after her.
