In a jaw-dropping twist that no one saw coming, The Bold and the Beautiful has unleashed another scandal set to explode across Los Angeles: Carter Walton, already caught in a tangled web of romantic loyalties, is now facing a crisis that could destroy everything. After a one-night mistake with Daphne—a new legal intern at Forrester Creations—Carter is stunned to discover that she’s pregnant. But what shakes him even more is the timing: he’s now growing dangerously close to Hope Logan, and this secret could shatter any chance of happiness. In a panic, Carter does the unthinkable—he begs Daphne not to tell Hope the truth.
The storyline begins quietly, almost innocently. Carter and Daphne, under pressure during a late-night legal project involving Forrester contracts, share a vulnerable conversation. Daphne, ambitious but emotionally closed off, opens up about her difficult past. Carter, lonely and emotionally raw after recent heartbreaks, relates in a way he hasn’t with anyone in months. One glass of wine turns into two, a late-night conversation turns into an impulsive kiss, and before either of them can process it, they’ve crossed a line neither expected nor intended.
The next morning, regret hangs heavy in the air. Carter is immediately filled with guilt, especially given his deepening connection with Hope, who has been confiding in him during her rocky path with Liam. Hope, unaware of the night Carter and Daphne shared, begins to lean on Carter more—not just as a friend, but as someone she may be ready to trust her heart with. Carter is torn, but convinces himself that one mistake won’t ruin his chance at real love.
Then Daphne drops the bomb: she’s pregnant.
She tells him in Scene 1, nervously revealing the results of multiple tests. Her face is a mix of fear and defiance. Carter is speechless. In Scene 2, he tries to absorb what she’s saying, convinced there’s been a mistake. But Daphne is certain—and she’s already considering her options. She’s not demanding anything from him, she says. But she will do what she feels is best for the child.
Scene 3 is where Carter’s desperation begins to show. He begs Daphne not to tell anyone—especially not Hope. He paces the office, voice shaking, explaining that he finally has a shot at happiness with someone kind and stable. “Hope is the one person who sees the best in me,” he pleads. “Please, don’t take that away.”
Daphne, hurt and insulted, reminds Carter that she didn’t plan this either. She refuses to be hidden or treated like a mistake. But she also hasn’t decided whether she wants to keep the baby—she’s overwhelmed, and the last thing she wants is to be dragged into Forrester family drama. Carter begs again. He promises financial support. Emotional support. Just not public exposure—not yet.
