bold and beautiful
LOVE AND LOSS
Brooke comforts a devastated Hope and urges her daughter to accept help during her time of sorrow. Liam shares his feelings of loss with Steffy, and bonds even more with baby Kelly. Later, Liam gives Steffy a significant gift.
HELPING HAND
Taylor is stunned when Reese volunteers to help Steffy in her quest to adopt. Reese introduces Taylor to his friend from Las Vegas, Florence. Flo shares that she has a baby girl to put up for adoption. After Taylor leaves, Reese and Florence’s shady past comes to light. Taylor rushes to Steffy’s to tell her daughter about Flo, and they discuss both Phoebe and Kelly.
BAD DAD
Spending time with Dr. Buckingham gives Xander more insight into Zoe.
The duo wonders if Reese is in some sort of trouble.
Reese confesses to Florence that he is worried about Zoe’s safety, but is vague about the reasons why.
WILL POWER
Will makes Bill proud with his school fundraising effort. The boy then seeks out his dad for advice about girls. Will asks Katie if Bill can stay for dinner.
She says yes. Later, when Katie tells Thorne that she loves him, Will puts her on the spot by asking if she loves Bill, as well.
GRIEF COUNSEL
As Liam and Hope grapple with their loss, Donna, Katie and Thorne plan to look out for Hope.
Wyatt visits Liam to offer his support .... Sally gives Hope a puppy to help her deal with her grief. Hope is offended by Sally’s well-meaning gesture. Wyatt is touched by Sally’s concern .... Hope shares her anguish with Wyatt, and they recall their own lost pregnancy .... Wyatt and Liam fret over Hope’s fragile state of mind.