B&B Recap June 18: Sheila's Divorce Terms Shock Deacon and Taylor

The June 18, 2026, episode of The Bold and the Beautiful featured Hope wrestling with a career-changing decision while Sheila stunned Deacon and Taylor with unexpected conditions for their long-awaited divorce.

Hope Faces an Impossible Choice

Hope suddenly finds herself torn between Logan and Forrester | Image: CBS

Hope again asked if Steffy was being genuine with her offer to formally bring back Hope for the Future. Steffy assured her that Hope's collection was the next project in Forrester's pipeline, even if Hope found it difficult to believe. Before Hope could fully respond, Brooke walked in, assuming that her daughter was over the moon about her line being resurrected.

This was a gesture that showcased just how much Hope was actually valued at the company. She didn't want to wait for her opportunity to arrive, so she took her ball and ran to Katie. Now she's trapped in an impossible situation where she is forced to choose between the line she fought so hard to bring back and the new future she crafted with her brother at Logan.

Brooke insisted that Hope leave Forrester right away and give Liam the good news. This was certainly going to come as a shock to Liam since he was anxiously awaiting the reveal of his wife as the face of Logan's next collection. Hope was in an impossible position with no way out that wouldn't leave one company devastated.

Logan Fears the Worst

Katie braces for the fallout from Steffy's offer | Image: CBS

Katie worried that Steffy had somehow learned that Hope was the secret face of the next collection. However, Liam felt like he needed to call Hope and get answers straight from the source. Bill talked his son off the ledge and assured him that whatever went down at Forrester would only be worsened by his call.

Paranoia was running rampant through the Logan offices, even if they had nothing to base it on. Katie knew Brooke would inevitably discover that Hope was working at Logan, but this was much sooner than she wished. Now she was simply bracing for the backlash from her big sister.

Hope finally showed up and provided them with an update on her meeting with Steffy. It was worse than her learning she was working with Katie. Instead, Steffy finally came to her senses and resurrected Hope for the Future. Bill and Katie asked for clarification about what Hope was thinking. Was she still committed to Logan and being the face of their next collection?

Electra Gets a New Partner

Electra and Dylan begin a new partnership | Image: CBS

Ridge summoned Electra to the showroom to discuss work, and he wanted to ensure that she wasn't overwhelmed after being left behind by Ivy. Electra was confused about what could aid her in her position, and then Dylan walked in. Her arrival may have confused Electra, but Ridge quickly cleared it up and named Dylan as Electra's new assistant. So long, Daphne!

Ridge reassured Electra that there were no issues with the quality of her work. The jewelry team had always operated as a duo, so now Dylan would become the latest in a long line of talented partners.

Sheila Names Her Price

Sheila wants something big before she'll walk away | Image: CBS

Sheila's arrival at Taylor's office was terrifying for Deacon and Taylor because of the menacing way she showed up unannounced. Seeing them together like that felt like a knife in Sheila's back, and for the first time in a long time, the menacing Sheila of old seemed back in action.

Sheila refused to be ignored any longer. They assumed that she was going to revert back to her monstrous ways, so when she reached into her purse, they were likely expecting a weapon. Instead, it was the long-awaited divorce papers that Deacon had been anxiously awaiting.

Sheila hadn't signed any of the documents yet because she didn't want her marriage to come to an end. Deacon tried to talk her down, but Sheila was ready to get something in return for all of her efforts in their marriage. She wanted something more out of their separation, and she was only going to sign if Deacon agreed to her terms.

Sheila wanted to remain friends with Deacon. She didn't want to lose him completely even if they weren't romantically involved anymore. Sheila also wanted Taylor to advocate on her behalf and find a way to get her into Finn's good graces so she could be granted access to Hayes. Taylor needed to somehow convince Steffy to let Sheila back into their lives, which was no small feat.

Sheila had lived in Los Angeles for years without getting the chance to become close to her son and grandson. Taylor was in a unique position to speak to Steffy on Sheila's behalf and find a way to facilitate a dialogue that would allow her to form a relationship with them.

Sheila reiterated her status as a changed woman, and Taylor agreed to do the best that she could. Sheila didn't think her request was that big of a deal, as she only wanted two days a month to spend with her flesh and blood. It was the only way Sheila would sign the papers, and the only way Deacon and Taylor would finally be done with her.

Should Hope stay loyal to Logan or return to Forrester? And would you agree to Sheila's demands if you were Deacon or Taylor? Sound off in the comments below.