The June 19 episode of The Bold and the Beautiful was filled with emotional tensions and complicated relationship dynamics. At Forrester Creations, Hope, Steffy, and Carter discussed the possibility of bringing Daphne back from Paris to revive their fragrance line. While Steffy was eager to have Daphne return, Carter appeared hesitant, and Hope expressed concern given Daphne’s past pursuit of Carter and her current engagement to him. Hope admitted privately to Carter that she didn’t fully trust Daphne, worried the reunion might stir up old wounds, though she trusted Carter himself. Carter reassured Hope, suggesting Steffy likely wouldn’t succeed in convincing Daphne to come back and that Daphne would probably remain in Paris.
Meanwhile, Steffy reached out to Daphne in Paris, praising her latest fragrance sample and inviting her to return to Los Angeles. Daphne hesitated and ultimately declined, revealing that she couldn’t come back while still thinking about Carter. This left Daphne reflecting on their shared past, highlighting the unresolved feelings tied to their complicated history.
At the Forrester mansion, Ridge struggled with his emotions after unexpectedly seeing Brooke reunited with Nick Marone. He admitted to Taylor that he was bothered by their reunion, calling Nick a “tool” and expressing long-standing dislike for both Nick and Bill, criticizing their egos. Taylor tried to calm Ridge by reminding him that Brooke has the right to see Nick and even suggested they might rekindle something, which only irritated Ridge more. Despite the tension, Ridge and Taylor ended their talk with a comforting embrace.
Elsewhere, Brooke confided in Katie about Nick’s surprise visit and the kiss they shared. Katie was surprised but thought the timing might be right for Brooke. Brooke revealed Nick told her she deserved better than Ridge, a sentiment she found hard to dismiss. Katie picked up on Ridge’s jealousy after hearing about the kiss and how Ridge had warned Brooke to stay away from Nick, suggesting that Ridge’s feelings for Brooke might run deeper than he admits.
Overall, the episode highlighted the tangled web of past and present relationships, with trust and jealousy playing central roles as characters navigated their complicated emotions.