In this episode of  The Bold and the Beautiful, Carter and Brooke share a

heart-to-heart, finding common ground in their mutual care for Hope.

Carter opens up about his true feelings for Hope, assuring Brooke that he

intends to treat her with respect and devotion—qualities Brooke feels have been lacking in Hope’s past relationships with Liam and Thomas. Unlike Liam, whom Brooke sees as a serial womanizer, and Thomas, who rushed into a proposal only to leave Hope heartbroken, Carter’s approach is calm and sincere. He expresses to Brooke his intent to support Hope’s choices fully, rather than pressuring her, a promise that gives Brooke confidence in his suitability as a partner for her daughter.

Brooke acknowledges Carter’s good character, recalling his relationships with Quinn and Katie, where he never appeared as anything but genuine and honorable. She believes that Carter could provide the kind of stability and happiness Hope deserves, something Brooke has long wished for her daughter. Carter’s honest and respectful discussion with Brooke convinces her that he’s the right partner for Hope. Brooke even encourages Carter to consider proposing, thinking that marriage could deepen their commitment to one another and bring them both the lasting relationship they need.

Meanwhile, Katie decides to rekindle her romance with Bill, hoping to create a happier home life for their son, Will. Although Katie loves Bill and wants to make things work, her decision stirs anger in Will. Having witnessed Bill’s infidelities from a young age, Will is protective of Katie and deeply concerned about her getting hurt again. Katie’s choice to reunite with Bill comes as a shock to Will, who feels that his mother deserves a more reliable partner and resents not being consulted about the decision. Despite Bill being his father, Will struggles to trust him and wants only peace and happiness for his mom. This complex family dynamic promises to bring even more emotional tension to the story as Katie tries to navigate her love for Bill and the challenges it presents for Will’s happiness.

As the November episodes unfold, expect high stakes, romance, and family struggles, as each character faces pivotal choices in love and loyalty.