Hope Logan finds herself at a painful turning point on The Bold and the Beautiful. After years of being caught in the middle of romantic turmoil, Hope is forced to face one of life’s harshest realities—Liam Spencer, the father of her child and the man who has shared a turbulent history with her, is dying. Diagnosed with an aggressive, inoperable brain condition, Liam has only a short time left. When Hope learns the truth, something in her changes forever. All past grievances and regrets fall away. There’s no room for second thoughts now—Hope makes an unshakable vow: she will stay by Liam’s side until the very end.

In an emotionally charged moment at Forrester Creations, Hope clutches Liam tightly and whispers, “I’m not going anywhere. Whatever time we have left, we spend it together.” What she doesn’t know is that Carter Walton happens to be walking by and overhears her tearful promise. Unaware of Liam’s condition, Carter interprets her words as a total rejection. Stunned and heartbroken, Carter walks away, feeling like any hope of reconciling with Hope has been shattered. The woman he still loved had just given her heart back to another man.

As Carter retreats, Daphne Rose steps in. She has quietly watched Carter from afar for months, patiently waiting for her opportunity. Now, with his defenses down, Daphne offers comfort without conditions. No expectations. No judgments. Just presence. And that might be exactly what Carter needs.

Meanwhile, Liam’s condition continues to deteriorate, but his mind remains sharp, focused on the legacy he leaves behind. He’s determined to ensure peace—not just for himself, but for the people he loves. That means mending the fractured relationship between Hope and Steffy. Tired of the long-standing feud that has colored so much of their past, Liam calls on Dr. John “Finn” Finnegan to take on a delicate mission: to bring the two women together for the sake of their children.

Finn, ever the peacemaker, agrees. He knows this task won’t be easy—it’s more emotional than medical—but he promises Liam he’ll try. Slowly, Finn begins orchestrating casual meet-ups: joint pickups, friendly chats, and neutral coffee spots, all to soften the icy tension between Hope and Steffy.

Back at Forrester, Carter is spiraling. Though he knows he has no real claim to Hope, the sting of her renewed bond with Liam cuts deep. In his moment of weakness, he allows himself to fall into Daphne’s waiting arms. What begins as comfort soon turns into a passionate night. Carter, searching for solace, gives in completely.

But timing is cruel. The very next day, Hope, after a heartfelt conversation with Liam—where he encourages her to consider a future beyond him—decides to visit Carter. She wants to talk, maybe even forgive. But when she walks in and sees him with Daphne, it destroys her. No confrontation. No screaming. Just quiet heartbreak. She leaves in silence, tears streaking her face, her last shred of hope for Carter gone.

Carter tries to explain when he realizes what’s happened, but it’s too late. Hope shuts herself off from him entirely. With Liam’s time slipping away, she refocuses all her energy on him and their daughter. Every moment becomes sacred. They laugh, cry, reminisce, and hold each other through both pain and peace. Hope kisses Liam like she hadn’t in years, determined to make his final days filled with love.

Liam, weakened but lucid, calls on Finn again. This time, he doesn’t ask—he pleads. “Promise me you’ll bring Hope and Steffy together. For the kids. For peace.” Finn promises.

Carter, meanwhile, finds himself emotionally adrift. Daphne, sensing his continued pain, doubles down. She tries to hold his attention with lingering looks and seductive promises, appearing at meetings, lunches, and functions with him. To the outside world, it looks like they’re a couple, but inside, Carter feels nothing but emptiness. Hope is gone, and he knows he helped push her away.

Back at the cabin, Hope and Liam share a stretch of quiet, tender days. Watching old home videos, lying under the stars, and holding onto each other as though time could stop. Hope confesses everything she’s kept inside. Liam, even as his body fails him, beams whenever she smiles. Her presence is his comfort, her love his peace.

When the end comes, it’s gentle. Liam gathers those closest to him—Brooke, Ridge, Steffy, Finn, Hope, and even Carter. In his final moments, he makes one last request: no more bitterness, no more battles. Just love, forgiveness, and unity. He turns to Carter and quietly says, “Take care of her.” Carter is speechless, guilt and gratitude battling within him.

Liam dies peacefully, surrounded by family.

After the funeral, Hope is a shell of herself. She avoids Carter, too wounded to face him. Carter keeps his distance, unsure if there’s a way back. Even Daphne, realizing Carter’s heart isn’t hers to win, steps away. There’s no happily ever after for her here—not now.

Yet Liam’s final wish lingers in the air. A rare, quiet hope for peace—between Hope and Steffy, between past and future. And though the pain is raw, maybe, in time, that peace can become something more.

For now, Hope walks a path of grief and grace, holding onto Liam’s memory and trying to find her way forward in a world without him. And Carter? He waits—unsure, regretful, but still holding a flicker of belief that love might rise again from the ashes.