Liam Spencer’s world is crumbling beneath him. What began as minor headaches soon escalates into devastating migraines, leading to a harrowing diagnosis: an inoperable glioblastoma, a malignant brain tumor nestled in his right temporal lobe. With surgery ruled out and radiation only a temporary reprieve, Liam is given mere months to live. Faced with this grim future, Liam begins preparing for the inevitable, focusing on securing his daughter Beth’s future.

Liam turns to Carter Walton, a trusted ally and legal powerhouse, to marry Hope Logan. It’s not a romantic decision, but a strategic one—a marriage that ensures Beth’s security after his passing. Hope, hesitant but driven by fierce maternal love, agrees. Their quiet wedding, witnessed by Ridge and Brooke, is marred by Bill Spencer’s anger at being excluded from such a monumental choice. But Liam, already weakened, has no energy left for battles.

With the marriage complete, Liam rewrites his will. Hope becomes Beth’s primary guardian and executor, with Steffy named as backup. Carter ensures the documents are ironclad, built to withstand any familial power struggle. Despite Brooke’s attempts to sway the narrative and pull Beth closer into the Logan circle, Liam’s plans remain intact.

But tragedy strikes sooner than expected. Liam suffers a seizure in front of Beth, and the diagnosis worsens. His tumor has hemorrhaged, accelerating his cognitive decline. The family gathers—Bill, Ridge, Steffy, Brooke—each bringing both love and agendas. Carter now wields legal authority through his marriage to Hope and blocks attempts by Brooke and Bill to undermine Liam’s wishes.

Meanwhile, Liam’s condition deteriorates. He drifts between lucidity and confusion, sometimes failing to recognize his own daughter. The strain begins to crack even Hope’s resolve. An emergency court challenge spearheaded by Justin Barber questions Hope’s guardianship, but Carter defends it with exhaustive evidence and Liam’s recorded testimonies. The judge upholds the will, but mandates regular reviews.

After another devastating hemorrhage, Liam is left paralyzed and unable to speak. Machines now breathe for him. Hope places his old wedding ring on his finger and whispers promises of love and remembrance. Carter shields them from media vultures. Beth gives her father a drawing, telling him she loves him to the rainbow and back. Liam’s body begins its final surrender.

Comfort care is initiated. Bill, broken, reminisces about fishing trips. Brooke, for once silent, offers comfort to Hope. Steffy sings a lullaby. Carter reads the will aloud one last time as Liam’s vitals fade. When the final monitor flatlines, a hush falls across the hospital. Plans unfold with cold precision—funeral, trust activations, press statements. But soon, chaos erupts.

Tabloids leak the will and hint that Carter stands to gain control of Spencer wealth. Accusations fly. Bill grows suspicious. Brooke renews her campaign for control. Steffy considers contesting the alternate guardian clause. Hope, consumed by grief, leans heavily on Carter to hold the line. Legal battles rage. Beth, still innocent, asks each night if her father can hear lullabies in heaven.

Months of court proceedings and emotional strain culminate in a quiet autumn morning. The final lawsuit dissolves. Hope scatters Liam’s ashes from the bluff where he once pointed out dolphins to Beth. Beside her, Carter holds her hand as wind carries Liam’s ashes into the Pacific. Back home, Beth builds a castle from coloring books and trust documents, her laughter echoing Liam’s legacy.

Meanwhile, Taylor Hayes wakes with purpose. Tired of waiting on Ridge Forrester to define their future, she takes control. She commissions a custom engagement ring, arranges a private dinner at Il Giardino, and invites Ridge to meet her. At sunset, surrounded by candlelight and music, Taylor proposes.

Her speech is heartfelt, recounting decades of love, loss, and enduring devotion. She asks Ridge to marry her—not later, but now, in spirit. Ridge is overwhelmed. Memories of Brooke and Taylor flood his mind. As silence stretches, Taylor begins to sense the answer she doesn’t want to hear.

Nick Marone, lurking nearby, captures every moment. When Ridge finally speaks, it is not the yes Taylor hoped for. He speaks of love too deep for ultimatums and a desire to choose freely—a soft refusal. Taylor, devastated, kisses his forehead and walks away, leaving the ring behind.

The aftermath spreads like wildfire. Steffy defends Taylor; Thomas confronts Ridge. Brooke learns of the proposal and prepares for battle. Ridge retreats to solitude, haunted by his indecision. Taylor flies to Aspen, clutching the ring box—a symbol of love unfulfilled.

Brooke finds Ridge at the beach house. They talk late into the night, old feelings stirring. Across the sky, Taylor’s plane ascends, carrying her away from the man she dared to claim. The ring remains behind—a glittering reminder of what could have been.

As July heats up, seismic shifts shake the foundations of the Forrester and Logan families. Ridge must choose between past patterns and new beginnings. Taylor must decide whether to risk her heart again. Brooke stands ready to reclaim her place.

In the wake of love, loss, and legacy, The Bold and the Beautiful promises a summer where every decision changes everything—forever.