The Bold and the Beautiful’s must-watch moments for Thursday, October 16, include Deke’s sadness about Deacon’s pain and his confession to Hope. Plus, Deke also slips his portfolio in with others at Forrester. Meanwhile, Brooke and Ridge enjoy a passionate kiss.

Key Takeaways

• Deacon continues to process Sheila’s betrayal while Taylor offers emotional support during his recovery.
• Deke struggles with Deacon’s pain and turns to Hope, sharing a heartfelt confession about what’s weighing on him.
• He makes a bold move at Forrester by quietly adding his portfolio to the stack of designer submissions.
• Brooke and Ridge’s romance heats up again as the newlyweds share a passionate kiss.

What Happened Previously on B&B

Sheila (Kimberlin Brown) kept it hidden from everyone that Li (Naomi Matsuda) had secretly saved Luna (Lisa Yamada). Deacon (Sean Kanan) remained unaware of the truth, though as time passed, he grew increasingly suspicious that his wife was keeping something from him.

Eventually, Deacon confronted Sheila and demanded the truth. When she finally confessed, her deception shattered his trust and sent him searching for guidance. He turned to Taylor (Rebecca Budig), who encouraged him to seek professional therapy instead of trying to manage his emotions alone. However, when Luna was re-arrested and the family gathered to process the news, Taylor couldn’t turn her back—she stayed to help Deacon through the emotional fallout.

Meanwhile, Deke (Harrison Cone) made his return to Los Angeles, where he shared a heartfelt reunion with his sister, Hope (Annika Noelle). Despite the warm moment, Deke is carrying a secret of his own—one that could complicate his new start and strain his relationship with Hope once the truth comes out.

Elsewhere, Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) and Taylor’s once-promising engagement unraveled after his heroic act in Italy changed everything. When Ridge saved Brooke’s (Katherine Kelly Lang) life, their passionate connection reignited, and he came to realize that Brooke was, once again, his true destiny.

After returning home, Ridge struggled to come clean to Taylor, but he ultimately did the right thing and ended their engagement. Soon after, he and Brooke tied the knot in a whirlwind ceremony. The newlyweds have been basking in marital bliss—at least as much as possible amid the chaos of Luna’s shocking survival and the emotional aftershocks rippling through their extended family.