B&B Recap November 9: Ridge Remains Wary of Steffy and Carter's Surrogacy Situation 

Carter and Steffy are breathing a tiny bit easier now on The Bold and the Beautiful. It appears Steffy's parents are accepting of her plan to act as both surrogate and egg donor. The episode that aired on Monday, November 9, 2026, also had Will learning about Bill and Katie's problems, and Dylan meeting Bill!

Grandfather's Daze

Ridge demanded to know from Carter why he was having a baby with his daughter, Steffy. Daphne Rose said it's because Steffy was amazing. Ridge said that he knew exactly why this was happening between his daughter and his best friend.

Carter asked Steffy if she was okay after having fainted. Daphne Rose told Ridge that she could give him the truth. Daphne said that the truth was that Carter and Steffy pulled off a miracle. Daphne said that her diagnosis crushed both her and Carter. She shared that she had walked out on her husband after losing her mind. Taylor said it was understandable. Daphne said that Carter helped her understand the idea of surrogacy. But Daphne added that she didn't want a stranger carrying her child. She added that Steffy then made the impossible come true.

Ridge was glad Daphne Rose was happy, but he wanted to know why it was all kept a secret. Daphne said that it could have been handled better, but it's all out in the open, and they're all in it together. Ridge asked Steffy if she and Carter had joined forces so that they could give something amazing to Daphne.

Steffy told Ridge that yes, she wanted to do this for Daphne. Carter started to speak. He said he hated that Ridge felt betrayed. Carter said that Ridge could fire him if he wanted. He should have gone to Ridge. Carter said he was sorry, but he wasn't focused on Ridge. He was focused on his wife. Carter said that he was surprised to become a father. Carter said that they were all sharing in this and that Ridge and Taylor would be honorary grandparents. Ridge said that they wouldn't be "honorary," but that they'd be real grandparents.

Carter said that Steffy was giving them a miracle. Taylor asked if anyone else knew about this. Finn said that Li did the paternity test and heard the baby's heartbeat. Taylor was surprised that the baby had a heartbeat this early. She still had questions, but she said that she was happy about the baby.

Carter and Daphne Rose thanked Steffy for what she was doing. Then, they left. Ridge marveled that this was truly happening.

Meet the Parent

Will asked Dylan about moving in with him. Dylan's phone rang. She said she had to leave for a job interview, but that it wasn't far. She'd be back soon. Will wished that Katie had given Dylan a job. They kissed goodbye. Dylan left.

Then, Will opened his laptop and returned to work. He heard the door open and thought Dylan had forgotten something, but it was Bill. He needed to talk to his son about his mother. After Bill said that something had happened, Will asked his father what he had done.

Bill told Will that he and Brooke had been having secret meetings, but it wasn't what Will thought. Bill explained that he was trying to mend the rift between Katie and Brooke. Will wished his father had handled it differently. Bill said that he was worried about his Katie.

Bill confirmed to Will that Katie found out by reading text messages between Bill and Brooke. Will said that while he believed Bill, he felt bad for his mother. Will said that his father's job was to make amends with Katie. Will wanted to know that the man standing in front of him was capable of treating his mother with respect. "Fair enough," Bill said.

Then, Dylan came back (from the fastest job interview ever). She told Bill it was an honor to meet him. Bill quipped that he got that a lot. Dylan hoped that Bill hadn't heard a lot about her from Katie.

Dylan told Bill that they didn't have to get into Katie's issues. Will called Katie smothering. Dylan said that she grew up in the Midwest and the South. Bill said that he was looking forward to meeting Dylan's mother, Darcy. Bill said that he wanted to thank Darcy for her loyalty to Spencer Publications.

Bill told Will that family came first, and that he loved his mother and Will more than anything in the world. Then, Bill left. Dylan told Will that his dad was pretty intimidating. Will hugged Dylan. He said he was done talking about parents.

Baby Talk

Back at Forrester Creations, Daphne told Carter that their meeting at Steffy and Finn's went well. Carter said that he was glad that Daphne Rose was happy and said that months from now, she'd be holding the child of her dreams.

Back at Steffy and Finn's, Ridge said that he was still trying to wrap his head around the fact that his best friend and his daughter were having a baby. Ridge told Steffy that he loved her, but he couldn't handle any more secrets. Steffy suggested calling it a day. Taylor said to Steffy that she and Ridge were there for her.

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After Ridge and Taylor left, Finn held Steffy and told her that this day had drained her. Steffy told Finn that she was sorry that she put him through all this. Finn said that they'd have to tell the kids (Kelly and Hayes) what was going on with the baby. Steffy told Finn that he was incredible. Steffy shared with Finn that soon, Daphne and Carter would have their baby, and then, things would go back to normal. Steffy was glad that Finn was with her today. Finn told Steffy that he was grateful that she was in his life.

Do you think Steffy and Carter convinced everyone of their story? How will Bill get Katie to realize that he meant no harm? Whose side will Will take if he has to choose either of his parents? Sound off in the comments section!

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