The Bold and the Beautiful – 2023-May-24 Recap – The episode begins at the cliff house, where Liam visits his daughter Kelly. The two bond over late-night cookies and take turns howling at the moon.
Kelly expresses her happiness about doing things with both her mommy and daddy. Liam reassures her that they will always be a family, even if they don’t live together. Later, Liam and Steffy reminisce about the day Kelly was born and express their love and pride as parents.
Meanwhile, Brooke shares her concerns with Hope about the possibility of her being attracted to Thomas. Hope assures her mother that Thomas has been nothing but professional and regrets that he overheard the negative things she said about him. She emphasizes the positive changes Thomas has made in his life and asks Brooke not to create problems where none exist.
In another conversation, Taylor asks Thomas to explain why Hope made hurtful comments about him. Thomas explains that Hope said those things to appease Brooke, but he is unsure of what might be causing Brooke’s suspicions. Taylor senses that Brooke is picking up on something that others can’t see. Thomas reaffirms that he has done nothing to make Hope or Brooke uncomfortable.
Later, Taylor confronts Brooke about the conversation she had with Hope regarding Thomas. Brooke apologizes for the situation but questions the sincerity of Taylor’s apology. Taylor reveals that Hope explained to Thomas that she only said those hurtful things to placate Brooke. Taylor wants to uncover the truth and hopes for honesty between them. Brooke admits that she is not completely comfortable with Thomas and Hope working together, as she worries about the impact on Liam and Hope’s marriage.
Back in the design office, Thomas and Hope struggle with a design. Thomas assures Hope that he has moved on from the hurtful comments and forgiven her. They refocus on their work, but Hope realizes she has forgotten to check in with Liam. She informs Liam that she will be working late to meet a deadline, which disappoints him. Liam expresses his concerns about Thomas and how he’s not convinced that Thomas has changed. Steffy recalls seeing Hope and Thomas holding hands and suggests that perhaps Hope has feelings for Thomas, challenging Liam’s assumptions.
Liam grumbles about always worrying about Thomas’s feelings for his wife, and Steffy suggests that Thomas might not be the problem this time. Liam assumes Steffy is implying that he is the problem, but she surprises him by suggesting that Hope might not be the innocent victim in this situation. Steffy bravely states that she believes Hope has feelings for Thomas, leaving Liam shocked and uncertain about their next steps.
As tensions rise and suspicions deepen, viewers eagerly anticipate the resolution of this complicated love triangle on The Bold and the Beautiful. Stay tuned for the next episode of The Bold and the Beautiful as the drama continues to unfold.
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