On the next gripping episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, emotions run high and hearts are shattered as Hope Logan finds herself at the center of a painful love triangle. Spoilers for Friday, May 16th, reveal a wave of betrayal, heartbreak, and emotional confrontations that will leave fans reeling.

Carter Walton’s world is about to implode. After unintentionally eavesdropping on a private conversation between Hope and Liam, Carter is blindsided by what he hears. The door, as is often the case in soapland, is carelessly left ajar—granting him front-row access to a heart-crushing truth. He listens as Liam urges Hope to embrace a future with him, making it clear he wants to share his remaining days by her side. But what devastates Carter the most is when Hope echoes Liam’s sentiment and expresses her desire to spend every precious moment with her former husband.

Carter’s confusion and heartbreak are compounded by the fact that he doesn’t know the full story—Liam is secretly battling a terminal brain tumor. Hope’s decision is rooted not in romantic rejection but in compassion, loyalty, and grief. Still, Carter can’t help but interpret it as a complete betrayal, believing that Liam has, once again, come between him and Hope.

Liam, aware of his rapidly declining health, is desperate to ensure the happiness and stability of those he loves before it’s too late. He has already accepted that John “Finn” Finnegan will care for Steffy and their daughter, Kelly. But what about Beth and Hope? In Liam’s mind, Carter is the perfect man to take on that role. Unfortunately, his good intentions are lost on Carter, who doesn’t stay long enough to hear Liam’s heartbreaking confession about his illness.

Hurt and disoriented, Carter turns to someone who’s been waiting patiently in the wings—Daphne Rose. Daphne has been trying to prove to Carter that Hope is unpredictable and emotionally unavailable, and this latest incident only strengthens her argument. When Carter shows up at her door with tears in his eyes, Daphne seizes the moment. She comforts him, not just with words, but with open arms. Will Carter allow himself to fall into her embrace and start a new chapter, or will his heart remain tethered to Hope despite everything?

Meanwhile, Hope begins to realize the consequences of her decision. When she goes looking for Carter, will she walk in on him and Daphne in a compromising situation? It’s a possibility that could shatter her emotionally—especially since she still deeply cares for Carter, even if her present loyalty lies with Liam.

Adding fuel to the fire is Brooke Logan, who’s been encouraging Carter not to give up on Hope. Completely unaware of Liam’s health crisis, Brooke’s advice only adds to the emotional chaos. She genuinely believes Hope’s love for Carter is real and enduring, telling him, “Hope loves you.” Sadly, Brooke’s well-intentioned guidance sets Carter up for a devastating fall.

As if that weren’t enough, Steffy Forrester is once again stirring up tension in her own corner of the world. She’s demanding that Luna vacate their home immediately, disregarding the fact that Finn—who co-owns the house—is Luna’s biological father. Steffy’s controlling behavior is beginning to alienate even those closest to her. While she may justify her actions as being in the family’s best interest, it’s hard to ignore that Steffy’s motives might also be rooted in jealousy and a desire to control the narrative. Will Finn finally stand up to her and reclaim his role in Luna’s life?

Over on the Spencer side of things, another ticking time bomb is about to detonate. Before Liam dies, Bill Spencer might be forced to come clean about a long-held secret. Rumors swirl that Bill may have manipulated the paternity test years ago, making it appear that Liam—not Bill—was the father of Steffy’s daughter, Kelly. The potential for this confession to upend lives is massive. Bill’s obsession with protecting Liam and keeping his family intact could have come at the cost of the truth. Will he confess before it’s too late?

And let’s not forget Taylor Hayes, who is dealing with her own emotional whirlwind. Learning both that Liam is dying and that Steffy took it upon herself to break the news to Hope, Taylor finds herself torn between motherly loyalty and emotional shock. While she understands Steffy’s intentions, she also sees how this revelation could unravel everything.

In the middle of this tangled web, Hope Logan stands at a critical crossroads. Her heart is with Liam in his final days, but her soul still yearns for the future she envisioned with Carter. Will she be too late to mend what’s been broken?

This Friday’s episode promises to be an emotional roller coaster filled with shocking reveals, misplaced trust, and passionate choices. As the consequences of Hope’s loyalty to Liam ripple outward, multiple lives are thrown into chaos—and Carter may be lost to her forever.

Don’t miss a minute of the drama on The Bold and the Beautiful, airing weekdays on CBS.