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THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Brooke Faces The Wrath Of Everyone After Her Kiss With Bill Is Seen By All
Oh Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang)! How were you going to explain away this one? On Friday’s episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, surrounded by the people she loves, and her arch nemesis Quinn (Rena Sofer), Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Ridge’s (Thorsten Kaye) recommitment soiree’ goes bust, when Ridge and company get an eyeful on Ridge’s iPad during his picture montage of his time with Brooke, only sequestered within it, thanks to Quinn, is the footage of Bill (Don Diamont) and Brooke’s recent kiss!
Now, the fallout begins! As Ridge and Katie (Heather Tom) are besides themselves with hurt and betrayal as it appears that Bill and Brooke once again could not keep their hands and lips off of each other.
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Ridge has had it, and in no uncertain terms, smashes the iPad in defiance of the memories he shared with Brooke , and then after Bill opens his mouth to try to explain how Brooke needed comforting over Thomas (Matt Atkinson), especially since Ridge never believed her about his son, Ridge then hauls off and punches the guy.
Katie can’t believe it either! She thought this was buried once and for all between them, but then she realizes she feels once again gullible to her sister’s seemingly endless attraction to the man she loves, Bill!
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Quinn is loving every minute of this, and meanwhile at Shauna’s, Flo (Katrina Bowden) and Shauna (Denise Richards) are discussing why Shauna is leaving town, which stems from her loving Ridge, and not being able to be with him; even though she knows that Brooke’s world can come tumbling down with that videotape of that kiss with Bill. Might she still have her shot at love with Ridge?
Back at the party, Brooke tries to explain to all and mostly to Ridge and Katie, how the kiss happened, and how it did not mean anything, and that she was in a vulnerable place after Thomas had just left. So, Bill came in to comfort her. But no matter how hard she tried, and through her tears and through her pleas that she loves Ridge and her sister, Ridge is now ready to walk out on Brooke for good, and Katie is disgusted.
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In this episode, B&B stalwart, Katherine Kelly Lang delivered a great performance of a woman who knows she did wrong, tries to explain it away and rationalize what happened; when nothing good could possibly come out of it for her. Open, vulnerable, honest Brooke lays it all on the line, but who is going to easily forgive her for this?
After the episode aired, B&B and CBS Daytime released the promo for next week’s episodes, which show that Ridge does wind up at Shauna’s. (Check it out below) Now, what will happen between them and is Bridge finally over?
In the comment section, let us know what you thought about today’s episode and what happened to Brooke during the party after her secret kiss with Bill was revealed!
When Brooke kissing someone is a big deal…..you know these writers are just completely devoid of ANY ideas whatsoever.
I can’t feel sorry for Brooke or Bill. Or any of this musical chairs group when they cross the line over and over. But if they go down I want Quinn to go down, too. And as for Shauna, she can go back to Las Vegas for all I care.
I disagree with one part of your post. I don’t want Quinn to go anywhere.
Quinn needs to lose Eric for good ; she is evil ! Let Brooke move in with Eric and send Quinn to Vegas with Shauna. Tired of Quinn !!!
Quinn evil? Brooke with malice and for thought destroyed Ridge and Taylor’s marriage. Brooke only wants Ridge when he is with another woman ignoring her.
Is it possible for Brad Bell is write anything new??? Was it really necessary to rehash this storyline?? Geez!!
It is the only story line possible with Brooke. She wants every man that another woman has.
They say that soaps repeat storylines over the years, but man, what a retread this is. It’s as if the writers only know how to write one story – a man caught between two women. They’ve done this story to death with Brooke/Ridge/Taylor and then Hope/Liam/Steffy. Now interlopers like Bill and Shauna are being thrown into the mix, and it’s not interesting to watch whatsoever.
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I don’t understand why Quinn is set on breaking up Ridge and Brooke now, when her best friend has the hots for Ridge, while she was pining after him for months a few years ago. When Shauna was talking about leaving town, I was desperately hoping Flo would agree to go with her. I can’t stand either of them, and I really wish B&B would stop shoehorning them into every story.
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I also never understood why Katie forgave Bill for what he did with Steffy, how he hurt Liam and neglected Will, etc. when just a year ago, she was suing him for full custody and wanted nothing to do with him! The writers never should have broken up Thorne and Katie; they were a much more stable couple and they really did Ingo Rademacher dirty by giving him no material and writing him out a year after his debut.
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As for Brooke and Ridge, this story has been done to death over and over again. They’re always kissing and sleeping with other people, at this point it’s just part of the fabric of their relationship. Apparently, we’re supposed to believe that they’re “endgame” but how many more “life-long commitments” must they make for it to stick? They’ve already had EIGHT weddings! Enough with this insanity!
Jimmy…EIGHT weddings, huh??? I had lost count after the first 3 weddings…lol.
I believe for the week of March 16 it became number one among soap viewers! Go figure!
This was set in motion when Brooke went off the rails storming into Eric’s more than once & screaming at him to divorce Quinn! That was so out of character for her to behave that way. Understandably she was upset about Shauna & Ridge & Quinn’s part that but she never should have crossed Quinn to the point she did. Quinn tried more than once to make peace with Brooke then she warned her. Still I think Quinn was wrong (& Shauna should never have been on Brooke’s property or recorded the kiss or showed it to anyone . . .) And I think Brooke should have turned the tables on Ridge & brought up the fact that he left her for months, worried to death about his crazy son (they still don’t know 1/2 of the horrible things he did. Will it ever all come out?) Ridge actually had divorce papers drawn up & signed & then all that carrying on with Shauna? And nobody in that room has clean hands. They should have all excused themselves & left Brooke & Ridge alone. Remember when “Miss Innocent” Katie lived moved in with Bridget & Nick? And there was Steffi so righteous. Remember Steffi & Bill? And Quinn kidnapping Liam & keeping him prisoner & SLEEPING with him for months? Well, I got carried away. Can’t wait til Monday.
I admit I watched this week. Thought it would be good to tune in during this shelter-at-home period and boost the ratings but I am so disappointed. It hurts to see these characters (all past 30, most past 40 and 50! all so worldly and successful!) act like junior high mean girls. And I have watched B&B long enough to know the shock and awe of this revealed Brooke-Bill kiss is so hypocritical. (Don’t get me started on the characters’ surprise and wonder over the idea of a digital picture frame? Where have they been?) I wish Brooke was written to say a broadcast equivalent of F U to everyone condemning her. She kissed a man she once loved. Big deal. There have been too many weddings I cannot care if she and Bill ever were wed. The institution means nothing on this show. That we even had this party for Ridge and Brooke seems stupid. (RJ is smart to never come home! And he is the only child Ridge and Brooke share. What’s that about?) I had hoped when Stephanie died that Eric would marry Brooke and become the solid core of the show. I like the two of them together. Instead Brooke is a punching bag, often for being right. I would love to see her be strong and alone. The long road to recasting Ridge rendered the character unimportant. He does nothing admirable and is hardly a hero to root for. B&B has many ideas it can explore but chooses not to. Brooke was an alcoholic for two minutes! The ballyhooed return of the Spectras lasted a couple months. Overall, women are played badly on B&B. Sure they are in positions of power and leadership yet those Logan sisters are weak and isn’t the slightest bit creepy each has taken turns with many of the same men? It is delightful to see Quinn do something again, but he motivation for protecting her place as Mrs. Eric Forrester seems wrong here.
One of the best episodes, ever, in a long time.
On the Friday, May 15 episode of General Hospital, Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) shared a heartfelt talk on trauma. Dante is so concerned for Rocco (Finn Carr), and how it affects someone for the rest of their life, which is something Elizabeth knows all too well, but got through it.
It all begins when Elizabeth shows up at Dante’s office ready for her date with Ric Lansing (Rick Hearst). How beautiful she looked did not go unnoticed by Dante. When the talked turned to how Dante told Rocco that he knew his son shot Cullum (Andrew Hawkes), he admits he is scared for his child, because he lost his innocence with the emotional baggage he now must carry forever of shooting someone.
Dante notices how Rocco is becoming more and more withdrawn and he wants to know how to help him. Elizabeth bring up how she can absolutely relate to trauma at a young age, just like Rocco. However for Elizabeth, her trauma came in the form of a brutal rape by Tom Baker. Speaking from experience, Elizabeth details that it was her friends and family like Lucky and Bobbie who helped pull her through. She encourages Dante to continue to show up and be there as support for his son.
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SPECIAL DELIVERY
Next, an officer delivers to Dante the evidence from the pier shooting, which Dante plans on destroying. Before she leaves for her date with Ric, Liz reassured Dante he is doing the right thing to protect Rocco and she has done the same. She has left no record of Rocco’s hospital visit the night of the shooting. Liz leaves for her date.
THE WRONG SUSPECT
Then, Cullum storm troops in to Dante’s office demanding the evidence that the PCPD must have collected at the site of his shooting. Dante says that the evidence must be misfiled in the warehouse, but they will find it. However, Cullum realizes Dante is stalling and lying. Before heading to Dante’s office, Cullum paid a visit to Carly (Laura Wright) and saw a photo of Danny with Jason, triggering him to now believe that Danny may have been the person who shot him in the back on the pier!
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DINING WITH RIC
At dinner at Café Cherie, Ric handed Elizabeth the folder with the priceless piece of artwork he’d purchased for her through Ava. Elizabeth loved it and went over to Ric and planted a kiss on him.
Will GH move Elizabeth into a romance with Dante? Do you think Liz and Dante make a cute couple? After today’s episode, it’s clear they very much like and admire one another. If so, what happens to Liz and Ric’s burgeoning repeat romance? Share your thoughts and picks via the comment section below.
In well-played scenes on the Thursday, May 14 episode of General Hospital, Dante (Dominic Zampogna) finally had a talk with his son, Rocco (Finn Carr) informing him that he knows the teen shot Cullum (Andrew Hawkes).
Rocco has dreaded his father finding out, because he is the acting police commissioner of the Port Charles PD and feared his dad will have to arrest him for the crime.
Dante asks Rocco in his own words to recount what happened the night on the pier. He assured his son, he is not going to arrest him and noted there are very extenuating circumstances surrounding the crime.
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FATHER AND SON
Rocco explained how he followed Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) to the pier. Then, how Cullum attacked Britt. Jason (Steve Burton) showed up and fought with Cullum and how the gun came loose.He remembers the other weapon Cullum pulled out to kill Jason and that’s when he shot him.
Next, Dante explained that he was proud of his son for saving Jason and Britt’s lives. He also tells Rocco that he is very concerned in Britt’s involvement in all of this stemming all the way back to the Five Poppies, and feels she is still tied into everything that is happening.
Dante tells Rocco that nobody else can know about this involvement in the shooting. He also touchingly said, that he is his father, he will protect him. However, Rocco is worried that if the truth came out that he shot Cullum, his dad would be in serious trouble for covering up a crime. Dante tells Rocco, he should not worry about that right now, but he needs to stay in Port Charles so he and his mom can keep him safe.
A SHOCKING CALL
Suddenly, as father and son hug it out, Dante gets a call from Justine (Nazneen Contractor), alerting him to the fact that she just met with Cullum and he is looking for the evidence and the file from his shooting. Dante rolls his eyes, knowing things are about to go from bad to worse, and how is he going to keep his son safe from the evil WSB Director?
NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
Dominic Zamprogna always delivers a nice counterbalance to the often histrionics of other characters in Port Charles in his portrayal of Dante Falconeri. So that, when Dante breaks or gets emotional, it counts. Finn Carr has continually shined in the storyline as Rocco continues to teeter on the edge of knowing what he has done and being wracked with guilt. Next up has to be Danny learning his brother is the reason Jason was carted away. Stay tuned!
So, what did you think of the scenes between Dante and Rocco? How on earth will Dante keep Rocco safe? Share your thoughts via the comment section.
Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) has a decision to make after both his wife, Brooke Logan Forrester (Katherine Kelly Lang) and his daughter, Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) stated their case, albeit in different ways, that they should be the rightful Co-CEO of Forrester Creations.
The whole dilemma comes about after Hope (Annika Noelle) instills in her mother to fight to be the Co-CEO after having it up to here with Steffy. Of course, before that, Hope was considering a move to go work for rival fashion house “Logan.” It seems if Brooke was given the Co-CEO seat and Steffy was deposed, Hope might be able to make headway with her line “Hope for the Future” at Forrester again, after Steffy back-burnered it for now.
Now on the Wednesday, May 13 episode, Steffy is stunned that Ridge is considering replacing her with Brooke. Ridge explains to his daughter the shift would not be a reflection on Steffy, but a way to honor his wife. Brooke thinks the two of them running the business harkens back to the good old days of when Stephanie and Eric ran the company.
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PROVING HER WORTH
Steffy’s not having any of this talk, stating, “Don’t you dare pretend that you’re re-creating the magic of what they were, OK?” If Brooke wants to be the matriarch, fine, but not as co-CEO.” Ridge tries to let Steffy down and assures her that one day this will all be hers.
While Steffy admits that Brooke is a major icon of the company, she is the one that has relationships with buyers, designers, social influencers, etc., and it’s because of her that Forrester is on the cutting edge. Ridge recognizes this and is so proud of his daughter, and how she has kept the company relevant. However, Steffy cannot believe after all she has done that he is even considering Brooke’s request. She says if he wants to give Brooke a title, fine. “Give her any other title, but not mine.”
Meanwhile, Brooke and Hope are thinking of what it will be like once Brooke is in the Co-CEO position. Brooke assures her daughter that Ridge will come through for her. Hope has doubts where Steffy is concerned and how she can’t see her going down without fight. Brooke believes the transition will happen today.
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BROOKE ALWAYS COMES FIRST
Back at Forrester, Steffy doesn’t like that Brooke put her father in this impossible situation. The conversation takes a turn and Steffy talks about the repetitive theme in her life, and that is how Brooke was always chosen above his other family with Taylor. Steffy admits that she knows Ridge loves her, but he must love Brooke more.
Standing up to Brooke, Steffy tells Ridge, “You need to stop listening to her, Dad. Choose your daughter over your wife. For once.” Steffy asks her father to show her some respect, not only because she is his daughter, but as his Co-CEO. Her final plead ends with, “Don’t let me down again.” We fade to black.
So, what do you think will happen? Will Ridge keep Steffy as his Co-CEO? If he does, will it send Hope and Brooke to work at Logan, or do you think Brooke becomes Co-CEO and Steffy hightails it out of Forrester? Share your thoughts on Ridge’s upcoming pick via the comment section below.
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