Thursday’s episode of The Bold and the Beautiful (May 29, 2025) detonated with all the dramatic

force fans have come to expect—and then some. What was meant to be a day of celebration turned into a

whirlwind of confrontation, chaos, and emotional implosion. From Hope and Carter’s controversial engagement to a stunning public collapse, and a near-tragic act of vengeance, this episode was a dramatic masterclass in storytelling.

Hope and Carter: A Love Met With Skepticism

The episode opened on a note of tentative jubilation. Hope Logan’s engagement to Carter Walton sent tremors through the intertwined Logan, Forrester, and Spencer families. While Brooke Logan was nearly euphoric over her daughter’s announcement, planning an extravagant celebration in true Brooke fashion, not everyone shared her enthusiasm.

Brooke sees Carter as a man of strength, loyalty, and integrity—qualities she believes her daughter has long deserved. For Brooke, this engagement symbolizes not only Hope’s fresh start but also her escape from the cycle of emotional turmoil brought on by past entanglements with Liam Spencer and Thomas Forrester.

Yet Ridge Forrester is far from convinced. Although he respects Carter, Ridge quietly voices concern that Hope’s decision is driven more by a desire to heal than genuine love. He declines Brooke’s offer to co-host the engagement party, his distance rooted in both his lingering history with Brooke and his loyalty to Taylor Hayes. Ridge questions Carter’s motivations—wondering whether this is true love or another example of Carter’s notorious impulsiveness when it comes to relationships.

Even Stuffy Forrester, usually quick to criticize the Logans, offers a rare olive branch, expressing sincere well wishes for Hope. However, Ridge remains the holdout, unwilling to support something he views as ill-timed and emotionally reactive.

Young Love on the Edge: Will, Luna, and Electra

Elsewhere in Los Angeles, a different kind of storm is brewing—one wrapped in teenage hormones, secrets, and simmering jealousy. Will Spencer, struggling to balance his public persona with personal integrity, receives a cryptic and provocative text from Luna Nozawa: “I want to be alone with you.”

Will’s conflict is immediate and intense. He’s currently dating Electra Forrester, a fiercely passionate and possessive young woman. He seeks guidance from his mother, Katie Logan, whose calm wisdom serves as a moral anchor in his chaotic world. Katie advises caution and truth, reminding her son that “timing can be as important as honesty.”

Still, Will opts for transparency. He confesses to Electra about the message from Luna—an act that triggers an eruption neither he nor Luna could have predicted.

A Restaurant Brawl and Sheila’s Chilling Return

What begins as awkward tension escalates into a full-on altercation at Il Giardino. Electra, wild with rage and jealousy, confronts Luna in front of a crowd of stunned diners. Her accusation is venomous: “You scare him. You don’t get to manipulate him.”

Luna, initially defensive, insists it was innocent. But Electra won’t be placated. The confrontation turns physical—a shocking moment even by B&B standards. Tables are upended, glasses shatter, and the entire restaurant goes silent as fists fly.

Then, as if summoned by chaos itself, Sheila Carter returns.

With the grace of a predator and the presence of a hurricane, Sheila intervenes. Her icy demand—“Enough!”—cuts through the noise, silencing everyone. Her fury isn’t just for Electra. Turning to Luna, her niece, Sheila’s rebuke is venom-laced and cold: “You think this is strength? You’re embarrassing me. And yourself.”

The veiled threat in her voice is unmistakable. Sheila’s involvement isn’t merely disciplinary—it’s territorial. She’s reestablishing dominance, sending a clear message to Luna, Electra, and anyone else who might think to challenge her reign.

The Engagement Party That Ended in Silence

Despite all the chaos, the engagement party for Hope and Carter presses forward—though the undercurrent of tension is palpable. Rose petals decorate every table, champagne sparkles under soft lights, but a sense of foreboding clings to the room.

Among the guests is Liam Spencer, whose presence raises more than a few eyebrows. Once the love of Hope’s life, Liam is visibly unwell. He’s trying to mask it with charm and composure, but those closest to him—especially Katie and Ridge—notice the signs. His hand trembles. His skin is pale. And his eyes carry the weight of a man harboring a terrible secret.

Midway through the toasts, as Carter raises his glass and Hope beams beside him, Liam collapses.

The room erupts into screams. Hope rushes to his side. Carter calls for help. Katie dials 911. In seconds, the party transforms into a crisis. Liam’s long-hidden medical condition is exposed—possibly terminal, certainly serious. What he tried so hard to hide is now front and center, casting a long, painful shadow over Hope’s newfound happiness.

Luna’s Breakdown: A Gun, A Grudge, A Near-Tragedy

And then, just when it seems the night cannot spiral further, it does.

Luna Nozawa, emotionally unraveled and psychologically unstable, arrives at the party carrying a concealed weapon. Dressed elegantly but with a haunted, hollow stare, she zeroes in on her perceived enemy: Steffy Forrester.

Luna’s pain has calcified into rage. She blames Steffy for her humiliation, for the whispering campaign against her, for the slow erosion of her place in the family. With icy resolve, she approaches, gun in hand.

The moment freezes. Screams pierce the air. Ridge dives forward. Security tackles Luna before she can pull the trigger. The weapon skitters across the floor. No one is harmed—but the psychic scar left behind is deep.

Fallout: Lives Upended, Loyalties Tested

As the dust settles, the aftermath is staggering.

Hope is caught in emotional limbo, torn between Carter’s stability and Liam’s vulnerability. Brooke is furious but undeterred, vowing to support her daughter no matter what. Ridge, shaken by the violence and his own doubts, further distances himself from Brooke.

Will faces an impossible choice—his loyalty to Electra, his friendship with Luna, and the weight of his mother’s cautionary advice. Katie sees the darkness creeping closer to her son’s life, and it terrifies her.

And Luna? She’s detained, broken, and facing criminal charges. But even more chilling is Sheila Carter’s silence as she watches it all unfold. There’s something calculated behind her cold gaze—a storm still brewing.

In Conclusion: Love Is War, and War Is Here

The Bold and the Beautiful continues to prove that in Los Angeles, nothing is ever what it seems. Engagements don’t bring unity—they expose fault lines. Friendships blur into betrayal. And past sins return to haunt with a vengeance.

May 29’s episode was more than just a soap opera installment—it was a declaration: In the world of the beautiful, nothing is ever truly bold without sacrifice.

Stay tuned. The war has only just begun.