This week’s slow-burning storyline involves Hope and Liam’s reunion on The Bold and the Beautiful. Hope and Carter ended their engagement, leaving her to reunite with her ex-husband. But we haven’t seen anything come out of that.

Key Takeaways

• Carter and Hope ended their engagement.
• Carter realized that Hope wanted to be with Liam again.
• Lope got back together for their daughter, Beth.
• Carter and Hope are friends again, while Lope hasn’t been seen since.
• Is B&B building up to Steffy’s return?

Just Friends…Again

Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor) and Hope (Annika Noelle) moved on from their relationship. During this week’s show, they revealed that they’re back to being friends, just like they started off.

There was no bitterness or animosity between them. Carter is fine working with Hope as if the past year never happened. The two were in a turbulent relationship that caused them to take over Forrester Creations.

He fought to get back Hope for the Future, and has no desire to go back on his decision. So far, B&B viewers haven’t gotten to see Liam (Scott Clifton) and Hope reunite, or Carter seek consolation from Daphne (Murielle Hilaire), who’s in love with him.

What Happened To Lope?

The last time we saw “Lope” was when Hope left Carter to be with Liam and Beth (Jordyn Lynn Ariza). It was because of Beth, not because of love, that they reconciled. Liam and Hope realized that they’re better together.

Carter could tell that Hope wanted to be with her family. So, he did her the favor of ending their engagement. He removed the engagement ring from her finger, so she was free to be with Liam.

When Hope returned, Liam noticed that she was no longer wearing a ring on that finger. Did B&B dangle a “Lope” reunion after this slow buildup? If so, why? For some reason, their reunion is on a cliffhanger.

Building Up To Steffy’s Return?

Will the “Lope” reunion occur around Steffy’s (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) return on Monday, October 20th? Things are likely to change for Hope once Steffy comes back.

The future of B&B’s Hope and Steffy hangs in the balance. Though they have feuded for years, they agreed to be civil for the sake of their families.

As we all know, nothing stays the same for long in the soap world. Hope and Steffy’s truce could spark new drama. Steffy’s going to have opinions about what’s going on, especially regarding Hope and Carter’s breakup and Carter’s decision to bring back Hope for the Future.

Her head will spin once she finds out that Hope and Liam are getting back together. Though she’s happily married to Finn (Tanner Novlan), she will likely have a say in the matter.