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The episode begins with Steffy noticing Taylor recording notes about Deacon and interrupting her. Steffy warns Taylor to stop associating with Deacon, but Taylor reflects on the professional progress they have made together. Steffy reminds her of Sheila and points out that they both know Sheila could turn dangerous if she were to lose Deacon.
Taylor admits that she has caught feelings for Deacon but insists she has not acted on them. A panicked Steffy says Deacon is the wrong man and urges Taylor to drop him as a patient because she cannot risk losing her mother to Sheila.
Spoilers for what happens on The Bold and the Beautiful today on January 20, 2026
Hope confronts Deacon
When Sheila flirts with Deacon, he does not encourage her. Sheila questions what is going on between him and Taylor, leaving Deacon shocked, though he calmly responds that he has an appointment with Taylor. Sheila once again expresses appreciation for Taylor, believing she saved her marriage.
Later, Hope arrives to learn more about Deacon’s new romantic situation. Deacon mentions that he told Deke not to share the information with anyone else and admits that things are complicated. Hope encourages her father not to hold back if he truly likes Taylor and tells him she is happy for him.
Deacon expresses his worries
Deacon acknowledges Taylor’s influence on his life and the positive impact she has had on his marriage and personal growth. Although he has feelings for her, he is deeply concerned for her safety if Sheila were to discover the truth.
Meanwhile, Sheila vents her frustrations to Li about how the children do not support her marriage. Li reassures Sheila that if she and Deacon are truly committed, outside opinions should not matter. Sheila once again expresses gratitude toward Taylor for helping her marriage.
Will meets RJ
Will interrupts a conversation between RJ and Electra, expressing his excitement about the “golden boy” being back. They discuss how RJ and Electra have never met before this day. RJ compliments Electra, calling her beautiful and sweet, and reveals that he plans to stay for a while.
Will suggests that the two of them might end up working together and jokes that they should avoid repeating their fathers’ rivalries. RJ agrees. Will leaves after kissing Electra, while RJ watches the moment with clear jealousy.
Electra turns down Will’s dinner plans
Will tells Dylan that he plans to make dinner for Electra. Dylan understands and says he does not want to interfere with their time together. Soon after, Electra receives a call from Ivy asking her to stay late at work. After ending the call, Electra informs Will that she will not be able to come over that night.
While she appreciates his effort and values their connection, she is unsure whether Ivy and the Forresters would approve of her staying overnight. Will reassures her that he understands and ends the call. Dylan later checks in on Will, noticing that he is disappointed.
