In this episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, Ivy Forrester’s passion for

her new jewelry line hits a rough patch as she faces resistance at Forrester Creations.

Determined to see her project succeed, Ivy brings her niece, Electra, to Los Angeles,

where they throw themselves into the creative process, crafting unique and expressive pieces. However, Ivy soon discovers that Steffy isn’t supportive of the launch and refuses to greenlight the collection at Forrester Creations. Realizing that Steffy won’t budge, Ivy decides to turn to Eric, hoping his support could change the direction of her project.

As Ivy gains Eric’s backing, she feels more confident about the future of her jewelry line. However, with Eric not as involved in daily business operations as he once was, Ivy knows she’ll need to secure Ridge’s approval as well. She plans to approach him and make a compelling case for her jewelry venture. The question remains whether Ridge will be open to Ivy and Electra’s vision and allow them to proceed.

Meanwhile, Thomas Forrester makes his long-anticipated return to Los Angeles with Paris by his side. The couple has been away, and Thomas hopes to settle back into a more peaceful life in the city. Their arrival isn’t just for relaxation, however; Thomas has important news for his mother, Taylor. Paris is pregnant, and Thomas is excited to share this life-changing update with his family. Taylor, who had been working abroad during much of Thomas’ relationship with Paris, has yet to hear about the pregnancy due to her own health challenges. When Thomas shares the news with her, Taylor is overjoyed, finding a new sense of purpose to focus on her treatment so that she can be there for her future grandchildren.

In another storyline, Brooke confronts Carter, curious about his involvement in the “Hope for the Future” project. She’s surprised to see Carter so invested in the project’s success, as he typically doesn’t get so involved in company affairs. Brooke suspects that Carter’s motives aren’t entirely professional and guesses that his devotion to the project has more to do with his budding feelings for Hope. Carter, meanwhile, sees this as an opportunity to build a stronger relationship with Hope, hoping that by supporting her career ambitions, he’ll also win her heart.

Brooke, however, has reservations. She worries that Hope may be moving too quickly in trying to form a bond with Carter, especially considering her recent heartbreak over Finn. While Carter is sincere in his affection, Brooke fears that if Hope is simply trying to fill the void left by Finn, this could ultimately lead to more pain for both her and Carter. The question lingers whether Hope is ready to let Carter into her life fully or if her feelings are a way to distract herself from her past.