Finn’s Silence About Hope May Have Consequences on Bold and Beautiful

If you were a fan hoping Finn would update Steffy about Hope’s recent behavior in the dressing room, you might have been disappointed with the episode on Tuesday, July 23 of *The Bold and the Beautiful*. The scene began with Steffy inquiring about Finn’s delay to see her. After a commercial break, Finn bypassed her question entirely, shifting the focus to ask how she was doing instead.

It was unclear whether Steffy noticed Finn’s evasiveness, but it was definitely significant. He also didn’t mention Sheila being let go by the police; Steffy learned this information through a text from Ridge. When confronted, Finn simply mentioned he was torn but didn’t provide further details as Steffy began to panic.

Finn’s silence could have serious consequences. Hope has openly expressed her attraction to him and is positioning herself as his confidante concerning his complicated relationship with his birth mother. In her conversation with Brooke, she hinted that Finn deserves someone better than Steffy, like herself. It’s likely that Hope will continue trying to win Finn over.

This storyline bears similarities to the mannequin plot involving Thomas. Although Hope isn’t hallucinating a doll this time, she is ignoring clear signs that Finn isn’t interested in her. She seems to interpret their interactions in a way that fits her desires, disregarding his discomfort.

Hope’s behavior is notably out of character. On soaps, characters often behave unusually when plots demand it, but Hope’s pursuit of Finn raises several alarm bells. Typically more subtle in her approach, Hope now resorts to using “feminine wiles,” showing a lack of impulse control and some intense expressions. This makes one wonder if the show might explore a theme of obsession or attribute her behavior to a medical condition, similar to Thomas’ blood clot issue during the mannequin storyline.

Finn may not be in physical danger, but emotionally, he could be at risk. He is likely to remain uninterested in Hope, but his silence about her advances could lead to a compromising situation that Steffy might misconstrue. It takes just one misunderstanding to strain their marriage, akin to the mistaken infidelity involving Liam and the mannequin, which resulted in complications for Steffy and uncertainty about her baby’s paternity.

While it’s improbable that the show will revisit the exact same outcome, a potential split between Steffy and Finn could be on the horizon. Not just due to a kiss or similar event, but because of Finn’s silence about Hope’s feelings and their ongoing discussions about Sheila. With tensions already high regarding his birth mother, additional stress from Hope could be the breaking point for Steffy.

This storyline is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Stay tuned to catch all the developments on *The Bold and the Beautiful*.

Source: Hidden Remote