Sheila’s back on The Bold and the Beautiful by the Wednesday, June 17 episode! The reformed villain’s return is set to pop Taylor and Deacon’s bubble of bliss. Meanwhile, Steffy will be making an offer that changes the game.

Key Takeaways

• What Sheila has been up to since she and Deacon split.
• Why Steffy is still wary of Taylor’s relationship with Deacon.
• The plates Steffy has been juggling at Forrester.

What Happened Previously on B&B

It’s been months on B&B, but Sheila (Kimberlin Brown) and Deacon’s (Sean Kanan) separation has yet to be finalized by a divorce. He shared during Bikini Bar’s opening night that she hadn’t wanted to sign the papers. Sheila still loves Deacon, and the idea of ending their marriage hasn’t been something she’s been able to accept.

Deacon has given Sheila her space to work through her emotions. They currently have an amicable relationship. He’s aware that she has a mysterious roommate but believes she’s in a good place. Nothing has raised red flags for him or Taylor (Rebecca Budig).

However, Steffy’s (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) concerns haven’t lessened. She still believes they need to be on guard for anything.

Also, Steffy isn’t the biggest fan of her mother’s new romance. She’s accepted Deacon as Taylor’s partner, though she’s not happy about it. There’s just nothing she can do except protect her mom as best she can if Sheila goes from docile to violent.

Other than Taylor’s safety, Steffy has been focused on Forrester. The company is gearing up for the launch of Eric’s (John McCook) couture line. As they prepare to reaffirm his legacy at the business he built, Steffy has been scoping out the competition at Logan. She asked Katie (Heather Tom) point-blank who her new designer is, but didn’t get anywhere. Instead, Hope (Annika Noelle) overheard that Steffy does want to bring Hope for the Future back online.

It’s too late for that since Hope jumped ship with the Forresters, unaware, but Steffy has wondered about her former rival’s leave of absence. It’s a critical time at Forrester, and Hope’s choice to “temporarily” bow out has the co-CEO wondering about Hope’s place at the company.

Tune in Tomorrow

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 – Episode 9801
Sheila’s return leaves Taylor and Deacon on edge.
Steffy’s last-minute offer changes everything.