The week ahead on The Bold and the Beautiful is shaping up to be one of the most explosive in months, with storylines weaving through heartbreak, ambition, betrayal, and the long-awaited return of one of Forrester’s fiercest power players. As early spoilers for October 20–24 roll in, fans are gearing up for a whirlwind of confrontations, emotional breakthroughs, and high-stakes fashion drama.

The episode kicks off with Sheila Carter once again trying to force herself into Deacon Sharpe’s life. After Deacon walked out on her—furious over her lies and her involvement in Luna Nozawa’s schemes—Sheila shows up begging for another chance. She pleads with him to return home, insisting she needs her husband beside her. But Deacon is done with her manipulations, especially after Luna stirred up chaos at Il Giardino, a restaurant he poured his heart into building.

Meanwhile, Deacon and Taylor Hayes officially begin therapy sessions, and what starts as healing soon grows into a surprising connection. Their bond deepens so effortlessly that Brooke, Ridge, and Hope begin to pick up on the spark between them. This unexpected emotional shift sends Sheila into a jealous tailspin—especially when she spies Taylor and Deacon hugging during a session at the hospital.

At Forrester Creations, the excitement is building around the search for a fresh designer for Hope’s “Hope for the Future” line. Hope, Ridge, Carter, and Brooke sift through anonymous portfolios, and one submission immediately grabs Hope’s attention—though she doesn’t yet know it belongs to her brother, Deaks. Ridge and Brooke sneak in a bit of romance between work duties, reminding everyone that their newly restored marriage is still in its honeymoon phase.

Elsewhere, Finn confronts his mother Lee about the secrets she’s been keeping, especially those involving Luna. Lee admits she once believed Luna could be saved but now sees her as completely lost. Finn is even more disturbed by the icy reaction from Poppy upon hearing that Luna survived. Instead of relief, Poppy lashes out, calling her daughter names and showing no empathy—confirming the troubling pattern Finn and Lee have suspected for months.

In the midst of all this, Deaks introduces himself to Electra Forrester and reveals he submitted his portfolio. Once Electra realizes he is Hope’s brother, she relaxes and wishes him well. Meanwhile, young Will Spencer is still reeling from the psychological damage Luna caused. Katie worries deeply for her son and considers sending him to Taylor for therapy to help him recover.

As the week unfolds, Hope and Deaks discuss wanting their father to stay far away from Sheila. Brooke also supports the idea of Deacon and Taylor exploring something deeper. And then comes the moment fans have been waiting for—Steffy Forrester’s dramatic return from maternity leave.

Her reappearance sends ripples through the company and the entire Forrester family. Steffy walks back into the building with intensity, purpose, and the unmistakable air of someone ready to take back control. Ridge beams with pride, Taylor senses trouble brewing beneath the surface, and Hope tries to keep her nerves in check as Steffy surveys the state of the company she helped shape.

Unbeknownst to Steffy, Hope has been working on a massive secret: a bold expansion of “Hope for the Future,” pushing into edgier, riskier territory. The collection celebrates independence, renewal, and personal strength—exactly the message Hope wants to send as she steps into her power.

But when Steffy discovers the project, everything ignites.

Steffy sees Hope’s unilateral decision as reckless and disrespectful, a major creative move executed without consulting leadership. To her, it’s a direct challenge. Hope, however, stands firm and refuses to apologize for her ambition. She believes Forrester needs innovation, not restraint.

Their confrontation erupts with years of rivalry resurfacing in seconds. Thomas tries to intervene, torn between the two women he cares about, but neither is willing to back down. Ridge and Brooke walk in just in time to witness the clash intensify, and the energy in the room becomes electric.

Outside the boardroom battle, Finn watches Steffy closely, concerned about the emotional weight she’s carrying—especially with Sheila still hovering in the shadows. Liam, too, sees that Hope is stepping into dangerous waters, unsure whether her boldness will empower her or isolate her.

As news of Hope’s daring new collection leaks to influencers and buyers, social media explodes with excitement. Sales chatter picks up. The press calls it a breakthrough. Hope becomes the center of the fashion world—but success comes with consequences.

Steffy tightens her grip on leadership, pushing for stricter oversight. Hope sees it as an attempt to control her. Their conflict climaxes during a tense board meeting where they argue about budgets, brand identity, and authority in front of the entire executive team.

In the end, the week sets the stage for seismic shifts at Forrester Creations. Alliances will change, relationships will strain, and the balance of power between Hope and Steffy will never be the same again.