The Bold and the Beautiful Recap: Deacon Turns the Tables on Taylor in an Emotional Therapy Twist
The October 27 episode of The Bold and the Beautiful delivered a powerful shift in dynamics as Deacon Sharpe took control of his therapy session with Dr. Taylor Hayes — and what began as a professional exchange soon evolved into something far more personal.
Deacon Flips the Script
Still reeling from his painful separation from Sheila Carter, Deacon (Sean Kanan) turned to Taylor (Rebecca Budig) for guidance, as he has in recent weeks. But this time, Deacon decided to reverse their roles.
After Taylor praised his emotional progress and willingness to explore his feelings, Deacon surprised her by asking a simple yet loaded question: “How are you?”
Caught off guard, Taylor hesitated. She admitted that she’s spent so much time focusing on others — her patients, her children, and even Ridge — that she hasn’t stopped to consider her own emotional needs. Deacon’s empathy broke through her professional façade, reminding her that even healers need healing.
Taylor Confronts Her Heartache
When the conversation turned to Ridge (Thorsten Kaye), Taylor’s composure cracked. She confessed how painful it was to once again feel like the second choice, after Ridge returned to Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang).
“I just don’t want to be anyone’s second choice anymore,” Taylor admitted, her voice trembling. The emotional confession marked a breakthrough moment for the psychiatrist, who’s spent years helping others process heartbreak while burying her own.
Deacon, ever the charmer, joked that the two of them were “roadkill” from Ridge and Brooke’s turbulent love story — a moment of levity that led to something deeper.
A Hug That Changes Everything
Moved by Taylor’s vulnerability, Deacon offered her comfort. Their connection grew palpable as they stood up and shared a lingering embrace. For a brief moment, the lines between doctor and patient blurred — and Taylor seemed to see Deacon in a new light.
However, their bond may already be heading toward complication. If Deacon still harbors feelings for Sheila, Taylor could once again find herself entangled in a relationship where she’s not the first choice — something she swore she’d never allow again.
What Comes Next
With Taylor confronting her emotions and Deacon clearly drawn to her, this unexpected pairing could ignite one of B&B’s most intriguing storylines. But as Sheila still looms large in Deacon’s heart — and in Los Angeles — it remains to be seen whether this newfound connection brings healing or heartbreak.