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The Bold and the Beautiful this August 2016:
Monday 1 August 2016
Episode 155 (7118)
Nicole attempts to get Julius to change his mind, but he is adamant that Maya is a bad influence on Nicole. Nicole becomes frustrated when Julius refuses to acknowledge that Maya is a female.
Meanwhile, Maya tells Rick how she hopes to have a relationship with her parents someday. She goes on to recount to Rick some of her past unpleasant experiences with her parents.
Vivienne talks Julius into going to visit Maya. They arrive at the Forrester Mansion and are shocked at what they find there.
Tuesday 2 August 2016
Episode 156 (7119)
In the Forrester Mansion, Julius and Maya argue about why he came to Los Angeles. Maya urges her father not to be angry at Nicole. Maya is shocked when Julius reveals that he had told everyone that Myron died.
Vivienne explains to Maya the difficulties they faced when she was transitioning and Maya in turn explains how painful it was for her to be so misunderstood and not accepted. Julius finally says Maya’s name and extends an unexpected olive branch.
Meanwhile, not knowing that they’ve already seen one another, Rick suggests to Nicole that she tells Maya that her parents are in town. Zende recognizes how strong Nicole is and lets her know that she personally hopes that she will not return home but stay working with him at Forrester Creations.
Wednesday 3 August 2016
Episode 157 (7120)
When Liam hints that he is caught in a dilemma of having to choose between Ivy and Steffy, Bill lets it be known who he thinks Liam’s choice should be. Katie shares her theory about Ivy with Liam. Steffy, Rick, Caroline, Aly, Wyatt and Carter hold a meeting to discuss their California Freedom line.
Aly balks when Ridge announces that he would like to have Maya be the face of the new line because of her story and how she has evoked change around the world. Ridge goes on to explain that they will use more transgender models in their fashion show.
Maya tells Nicole about her interaction with their parents and later gushes to Rick about her father working on accepting her for who she is. Julius is truthful when Vivienne asks why he had a change of heart.
Thursday 4 August 2016
Episode 158 (7121)
Nicole becomes suspicious of her father’s actions. Aly has a discussion with her dead mother, Darla; about her disdain for all that is going on at Forrester Creations. Preparations begin backstage for Forrester Creations’ California Freedom fashion show.
Ridge and Caroline discuss how they have hired transgender models in order to convey their message of acceptance and tolerance. Model “Sonja” arrives for her fittings.
Taking a break on the Sky Lounge, Aly grows more upset as she remembers part of Darla’s accident. Maya expresses her gratitude to Ridge.
Friday 5 August 2016
Episode 159 (7122)
It’s a big day at Forrester Creations, the California Freedom fashion show begins. Maya is excited and nervous because her parents will be in attendance and see her as she truly is for the first time in her life. Vivienne and Julius arrive, overwhelmed by the glitz and glamour, and are introduced to everyone.
Ridge introduces the California Freedom line on stage. Steffy and Maya give a shared speech about the message behind the line, including its ideals of expressivity and freedom.
The show begins and “Sonja” and “Karlie” take the stage along with the other models and Maya. Aly is skulking around, clearly upset about the show.
Monday 8 August 2016
Episode 160 (7123)
The fashion show is still in progress when Ivy spots Liam and Steffy making eyes at each other. Wyatt quietly puts his arm around Ivy to comfort her.
Aly becomes delusional as she watches the show, seeing things completely out of proportion. Steffy notices Aly’s angst and attempts to calm her down but is unsuccessful. Steffy introduces the showstopper and everyone is enthralled as Maya takes the stage.
Ridge and Caroline are introduced as the designers and take a bow. The California Freedom line is a resounding success.
Tuesday 9 August 2016
Episode 161 (7124)
Julius surprises everyone when he gives Maya and Rick his blessing. Aly has her own idea of how to commemorate the success of “California Freedom” after she turns down an invitation to join the rest of the group at an after-party. Ivy makes a startling discovery about a family member.
Wednesday 10 August 2016
Episode 162 (7125)
Ivy lets Liam and Wyatt in on her discovery and consults with them about how to handle the situation. Maya and Nicole anticipate a whole new dynamic within their family now that their father has voiced his acceptance of the engagement. The general mood of the after-party shifts as concern for one of the intended guests begins to grow.
Thursday 11 August 2016
Episode 163 (7126)
Having missed the debut of “California Freedom”, Thorne arrives in town and receives an upsetting update regarding Aly’s recent behavior. Rick takes partial blame for Aly becoming unraveled when he admits he treated her poorly in the past. Ivy finds herself at the right place at the right time.
Friday 12 August 2016
Episode 164 (7127)
Wyatt becomes a sympathetic shoulder for Ivy to lean on as she reveals her concerns to him. Zende becomes Nicole’s biggest supporter when she confesses her hopes and dreams for her future. Nicole takes the first step towards achieving her highly-ambitious goals. Thorne puts a plan in place to get Aly the assistance that she needs.
Monday 15 August 2016
Episode 165 (7128)
Thorne worries that he has somehow let Aly down. Katie plays peacemaker as bitter rivals, Bill and Deacon, come face-to-face for the first time in months. Steffy is unaware that her biggest rival, Ivy, holds a key piece of information. Thomas returns to Los Angeles from Paris with the intention of staying for good.
Tuesday 16 August 2016
Episode 166 (7129)
Steffy is stunned when she realizes her deepest and darkest secret might be revealed. Thomas makes an announcement to Ridge and Caroline about his future career plans. Ridge doesn’t give Thomas quite the response that he was expecting.
Wyatt unintentionally learns that Liam is completely unaware of the secret that Steffy is holding close to her. Liam chooses an inappropriate time to put an end to a relationship.
Wednesday 17 August 2016
Episode 167 (7130)
Wyatt tries his best to cheer Ivy up and keep her mind off of her recent heartbreak. Unwilling to accept that Aly is capable of what she’s been accused of Thorne begins to ask questions of those involved in the situation.
Thomas is determined to start at the bottom of the corporate ladder in order to prove his worthiness as a designer. Quinn attempts to lend a hand in regards to a Forrester family issue.
Thursday 18 August 2016
Episode 168 (7131)
Ridge feels the need to step in to defend Steffy in a sensitive situation. Liam expresses remorse for attempting to date Steffy and Ivy at the same time. Thomas teases Caroline about dating his father. Caroline and Ridge make love. Thomas works on a drawing of Caroline.
Friday 19 August 2016
Episode 169 (7132)
Ridge and Quinn work together to match a necklace with a dress. He lets her know that Thomas would like to be a permanent fixture in the Los Angeles office. Later, Quinn finds Deacon and Brooke in the Sky Lounge and is visibly upset that they are spending time together.
Deacon reaffirms his love to Quinn. Brooke questions Thomas’ motives for wanting to return to LA full time. Ridge makes Thomas angry when he dismisses his new designs.
Monday 22 August 2016
Episode 170 (7133)
Thomas and Ridge argue about Thomas’ commitment at work. Ridge tells his son he will get no free rides. Brooke and Caroline discuss Ridge and Thomas. Caroline takes pause when Brooke tells her that Caroline is Ridge’s muse, which gives her more power, and it is a position that Brooke used to have.
Brooke speaks to Caroline about how a mother will always worry about her children. Caroline wonders how Ridge and Thomas’ meeting is going. Eric finds Quinn and Deacon deep in PDA at work and tells them that is a big no-no!
Later, Eric tells Quinn how impressed he is with her work and she sympathizes with him about his situation with his sons, Rick and Ridge.
Tuesday 23 August 2016
Episode 171 (7134)
Ridge finds Thomas with Caroline and questions what he's doing there. Thomas, who is flustered from his fantasy about kissing Caroline, responds that he was just helping her with her ankles. Caroline is proud of Ridge when he apologizes to Thomas.
Caroline and Ridge begin to kiss passionately when she receives news from Rick that their divorce is final. This makes Caroline question her life choices and readdress what she wants from the future.
Brooke and Zende share in their common bond about what it's like having left for a while and to return finding so much change. Brooke hints to Zende that perhaps Ridge and Caroline aren't truly meant for one another.
Wednesday 24 August 2016
Episode 172 (7135)
Caroline shares with Ridge her desire for having a child. Thomas and Brooke have a heart-to-heart conversation about Thomas' relationship with his father and his obvious over-protective stance with Caroline. Thomas remains adamant that he only wants Caroline's happiness when Brooke suggests that he still has feelings for her.
Nicole accepts a challenge and models on the Forrester runway when she thinks no one is watching. Once she realizes that Zende is in the room, he joins her on the catwalk and the two share some fun.
Thursday 25 August 2016
Episode 173 (7136)
Zende notices that Nicole is upset about her father’s behavior at the wedding and their connection grows. Steffy discusses Ivy’s work ethic with Liam and suggests that they should reconsider her employment at Forrester.
Friday 26 August 2016
Episode 174 (7137)
Nicole joins her sister as Maya begins preparing for her wedding day. Bridget makes a surprise appearance for her brother's wedding.
Rick becomes upset with his Aunt Katie when she arrives with Dollar Bill Spencer. Bill makes an uncharacteristically sincere apology to his once rival. Rick accuses Katie of making Bill say he's sorry.
Ultimately, he tells Bill that he'll allow Maya to decide if Bill should be able to stay for the wedding. Maya and Bill share a wonderful moment of acceptance and forgiveness.
Vivienne tells Julius to keep all negative comments to himself before heading upstairs to help her daughter prepare to be married.
Monday 29 August 2016
Episode 175 (7138)
Nick prepares everyone for the beginning of Maya and Rick’s wedding. Unaware that Maya can hear them; Vivienne and Julius have a very candid conversation about their daughter. Upset by what she has heard, Maya runs upstairs in tears while her wedding guests wait.
Nicole comforts her sister. Vivienne becomes angry with Julius for not confronting Bill about what he wrote about Maya. When the procession begins, Maya takes the high road and allows her father to walk her down the aisle.
Tuesday 30 August 2016
Episode 176 (7139)
All eyes are on the bride when Maya stops mid-way down the aisle and confronts her father asking him questions that are difficult for him answer. Ultimately, an emotional Maya forces Julius to share with everyone his true feelings about her and Rick.
Steffy reveals to Thomas the truth about the night that Aly died when he encourages her to move forward.
Wednesday 31 August 2016
Episode 177 (7140)
Steffy expresses her concern about Ivy’s behavior since Aly’s death and suggests that Ivy isn’t upset about losing Liam, but about Steffy’s involvement with Aly. The siblings make a pact to keep Steffy’s secret between them.
Wyatt attempts to distract Ivy from the painful memories of Aly’s death with a kiss. Rick and Maya’s wedding continues.
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