In a shocking turn of events on The Bold and the Beautiful, Hope’s fragile emotional state ignites a devastating chain reaction. After discovering that Carter betrayed both their romantic and professional partnership by handing Forester Creations back to Ridge, Hope turns to her father, Deacon, for comfort. Still trying to rebuild his life after prison, Deacon is enraged by the pain Carter caused his daughter.

His protective instincts override his better judgment, and in a moment of fury, Deacon violently attacks Carter—leaving him hospitalized. This reckless act undoes all the progress Deacon made and lands him back behind bars. Carter, refusing to show mercy or admit fault in betraying Hope, presses charges, revealing a colder side that Hope had never seen before.

Hope is consumed by guilt. She believes her emotional breakdown triggered Deacon’s violent outburst, and her relationship with Carter crumbles under the weight of anger, betrayal, and conflicting loyalties. While Deacon accepts responsibility for his actions in prison, Hope begins a determined crusade to secure his release.

As Carter doubles down on his legal battle, isolating himself from allies, former loyalties fracture. Meanwhile, Hope’s visits to Deacon in prison expose raw, heartbreaking emotions between father and daughter. In this war of justice and personal vengeance, Hope is forced to choose between the man she once loved and the father who would do anything to protect her.