The world of The Bold and the Beautiful takes a seismic turn as Hope Logan faces a deeply personal and public crisis that could change her future forever. Alone in the Forester guest house kitchen, Hope’s life is upended by the unmistakable sight of two pink lines on a pregnancy test — she’s pregnant. But the bigger issue? She has no idea whether the father is Liam, her terminally ill ex-husband, or Carter, the man she turned to during her grief.

Hope’s downward spiral began when Liam shared his heartbreaking diagnosis: a brain tumor with little hope for survival. Though their relationship had been marred by ups and downs, Hope never stopped loving him. When Liam opened up to her about his illness, a rush of emotion overcame them, and in a moment of desperation, they made love. It was raw, unplanned, and felt like a painful goodbye.

In the days that followed, Hope sought comfort in Carter. He had been her emotional anchor, supporting her through Liam’s diagnosis. But Carter had his own frustrations — he could feel Hope slipping emotionally, caught between past and present. Still, he welcomed her back into his life and his bed, unaware that their night of passion would only complicate things further.

When the pregnancy test turned positive, Hope was overwhelmed with fear and uncertainty. She realized that without a paternity test, she couldn’t know which man fathered the child. Guilt and anxiety consumed her. She hadn’t told anyone — not even her mother Brooke — and was determined to keep the secret until she knew more. But Los Angeles isn’t a town that keeps secrets for long.

Liam, while deteriorating physically, had become mentally sharper, sensing that something was off with Hope. Meanwhile, Carter noticed her growing emotional distance. Neither man suspected the truth, but both could feel her pulling away.

Hope quietly visited a doctor to confirm the pregnancy and inquire about testing, but she wasn’t ready to face the truth just yet. Unfortunately, others started noticing. Steffy, ever-watchful and fiercely protective of Liam, spotted Hope leaving a Beverly Hills clinic and immediately grew suspicious. Brooke, too, began pressing her daughter for answers, but Hope remained tight-lipped.

Then came the moment Hope feared the most. Liam invited her over to the beach house for a quiet evening. Surrounded by candlelight and memories, he looked at her and said, “There’s something you’re not telling me.” Hope couldn’t hold it in any longer. Tearfully, she admitted she was pregnant — and didn’t know who the father was.

The emotional blow left Liam speechless. When he finally spoke, it was with bitterness and heartbreak. Hope tried to explain that she never meant to hurt him — that her time with Carter was born from pain, not betrayal. But Liam’s heart was already breaking. He walked out without another word, leaving Hope sobbing.

At Forrester Creations, the tension spread like wildfire. Ridge overheard Hope’s medical appointment and confronted Carter, who was stunned to learn the truth. Soon, the whole office buzzed with rumors. Thomas lashed out, accusing Hope of jeopardizing the company’s image. Steffy, furious, accused her of exploiting Liam’s illness and bringing shame upon the family.

Even Bill Spencer joined the storm, cornering Carter with a cutting question: “You planning to raise another man’s kid?” The fallout threatened not just relationships, but reputations, and Hope became a target for everyone’s scorn and judgment.

Then came a letter from Liam, handwritten, with no return address. In it, he wrote, “I’ve scheduled a test. I want to know the truth before I die. I deserve that. And so does the baby.” The weight of that statement hung heavy. Hope knew time was running out.

Now, all eyes are on the paternity test results. One truth could change everything: will Hope’s child tie her forever to a dying man from her past… or to a future she’s not sure she wants with Carter?