The Bold and the Beautiful - Season 26 / Year 2016

Nicole confronts Sasha about her use of the word sister. Sasha tries to back paddle, but Nicole starts to piece everything together. Sasha eventually confirms that they are sisters. As Nicole digests the news, Sasha begs her not to tell Julius that she knows the truth. Surprisingly though, Nicole is extremely supportive of Sasha. Maya invites her parents to join her for lunch while Zende meets with Rick. Zende admits to Rick that Sasha is fun, but Nicole would be the only woman in his life if she hadn't chosen to be Maya's surrogate. Later, Zende finds a shaken Sasha at the photo studio while Nicole confronts Julius.

Sasha confides in Zende about her childhood and confesses her fears about what the immediate future holds. A blindsided Julius gets on the defensive when faced with accusations hurled at him by Nicole. Eventually, Julius confesses that he had an affair with Lucy Thompson, their neighbor, out of which Sasha was born. He tries to explain that this took place when Maya left the family to have her sex change and he and Vivienne couldn't see eye to eye over Myron's decision to physically become a woman. Meanwhile, Vivienne tells Maya and Rick that she feels bad for Sasha who had a tough childhood growing up without a father. When Vivienne returns to the motel, Nicole is there alone. Julius finds Sasha and accuses her of selfishness for telling Nicole. He says that he will never be able to forgive her and most definitely never consider her part of his family despite the blood relation!

Katie spots a newspaper article on Dr. Wolin's death and is stunned to see Ridge in the background of a picture of the accident site. She pays Ridge an unwelcome visit and demands to know if he was involved in the doctor's death. Ridge manages to convince Katie that he wasn't, yet she is more convinced than ever that the doctor was right about one thing: Ridge is not the father of Caroline's baby! Across the hall, Thomas fusses over Douglas while Caroline critiques his design. Julius attempts to compromise with Sasha, who is adamant that she won't be pushed out of town - or his life - any longer. A glum Nicole takes her mother to the Forrester Mansion where Julius announces that Sasha is leaving Los Angeles. While Sasha keeps mum, Nicole increases the pressure on her father to finally come clean...

Nicole forces Julius to reveal the truth. Julius confesses to his wife about his affair with Lucy Thompson and that Sasha is his daughter. Vivienne is stunned that her husband lied to her for all these years. With tears in his eyes, Julius asks his wife for forgiveness, but Vivienne tells him to leave. As the news begins to sink in, both Nicole and Sasha comfort her and the women embrace. Caroline is riddled with guilt once more when Thomas states that he hopes for being as good a father one day as his dad is to Douglas. Bombarded with questions by Katie, Ridge tells her that Douglas is actually not his biological son as they used an anonymous sperm donor. Katie appreciates Ridge's honesty and promises to keep silent. When she later visits Caroline, Katie can't help herself but to let it slip that she knows about Douglas' paternity. A shocked Caroline then stuns Katie as she accidentally mentions that Thomas is the father!

Deacon learns the hard way that Quinn is still hung up on Liam. Quinn is head over heels in love and considers Liam's reaction to not call the police a sign that there is still hope for a relationship. Bill encourages Liam to return to Spencer Publications and is stunned to learn that his son got paid a visit from Quinn. Thomas offers to support Ridge so that he can take a paternity leave and Rick - not without an ulterior motive - also encourages the idea. Caroline regrets her conversation with Katie when she is pressured to confirm that Thomas is Douglas' father. While Thomas finds a shaken Caroline, Katie confronts Ridge about his deception. After he has told her the entire story how Caroline got pregnant, Katie then reminds Ridge that secrets get more dangerous the longer they are kept as such. Not long after, Thomas is in for the shock of his life as his father makes a startling revelation to him...

Thomas processes the news that Douglas is his son. Ridge corrects him, stating that Douglas is his son as Thomas sleeping with Caroline was an event they all wish to forget it ever happened. He pressures Thomas to accept that he and Caroline will raise the child as a family... Katie tries to reassure Caroline who rails at her for interfering. Bill gives Steffy advice regarding her marriage. Wyatt extends an olive branch to Liam in hopes of his brother stepping away from Steffy, but Liam can't just forget about his feelings that easily.

Liam is convinced that Steffy misses their relationship. He implores Steffy to end her marriage, but she feels too much has happened and Wyatt urges his brother to move on. Yet, Liam refuses to give up. Caroline explains to Katie the details of Douglas' conception. Meanwhile, Thomas is speechless that Ridge wants to deny him his own son as he just begins to realize the reason for his strong bond to Douglas. Ridge claims Douglas will have a family he can be proud of and will never know how he was conceived or what Thomas did to his mother. Thomas finally understands why his father's attitude towards him changed last year. Thomas notes that Caroline wasn't Ridge's wife back then as they had just broken up. The realization that Caroline kept the truth from him about his son as well hits Thomas hard. Pam is taking care of baby Douglas when Thomas walks in shortly after. He grabs Douglas, walks to the parking lot and puts him in his car and drives off!

Katie freaks out after Brooke slips out from under her bed. Bill and Brooke try to explain, but Katie doesn't want any excuses when it's obvious to her that Brooke was trying to seduce her husband. She pours Bill and Brooke drinks and then runs off with the liquor to lock herself in the bedroom. Outside, Bill and Brooke worry about Katie who tells them to go away, but at the same places the liquor bottle on the floor without opening it. When Julius gloats about how close Nicole and Zende are getting again, Sasha advises him to not get his hopes up for a reunion. Julius voices his doubts about this sudden and extremely convenient pregnancy, but Sasha tells him to shove it. Zende apologizes to Nicole for the reason why he had broken up with her. Excited to reunite with Zende, Nicole senses that there is a bit of hesitation on his part as he breaks it that Sasha is pregnant

Nicole can't believe that, just after she agreed to get back together with Zende, he tells her that Sasha is pregnant with his baby. Sasha offers to help Julius reunite with his family if he backs her up regarding her being pregnant with Zende's baby. Dr. Farrell informs Nicole that she is healthy enough to be released tonight. Sasha stops by under the pretense of checking on her sister, but Nicole sees right through it and wonders whether Sasha is really pregnant by Zende. When asked to support his son's attempt to win back Steffy, Bill remains neutral and encourages Liam to seek therapy to come to terms with his feelings. At the police station, Lt. Baker tells Quinn that Liam's decision is crucial as to whether she will be charged. Wyatt pays his mother a visit and realizes that Quinn only acted out of love for him - and Liam! Wyatt is in disbelief because Quinn is still hoping that Liam will be her savior.

With Liam having to decide Quinn's fate, Wyatt makes a plea to his brother to have mercy on his mother. Having been hired by Liam as a legal consultant, Justin preps Bill for what could be in store for Quinn if she is convicted. When Quinn learns that Liam put Justin on retainer, she believes that her fate has been sealed. Quinn's lawyer, Ed, explains to Liam the ramifications of pressing charges against her. Even Justin admits that legally their case is very weak as Quinn never locked Liam up at the cabin. Quinn makes a plea for Liam's feelings for her, but Liam hushes her and states that what happened between them was based on a lie. Lt. Baker then urges Liam to finally make his decision: Does he want to press charges against Quinn - or not?

Katie assures a concerned Brooke that she and Bill no longer have anything to worry about regarding her drinking. While awaiting word from Liam, Bill and Wyatt differ in their opinions regarding what Quinn deserves for keeping Liam at the cabin. Liam takes the opportunity to unload the suppressed anger and resentment he has for Quinn for losing Steffy: he tells Lt. Baker that he is pressing charges against Quinn! After Justin explains that a trial with an unlikely outcome could make not only Liam, but also Bill, Steffy and Wyatt part of a public spectacle, Liam reconsiders. Wyatt is relieved by this news and Quinn is thrilled as she takes it as a sign that deep down Liam still has feelings for. She promises a puzzled Liam to redeem herself.

Eric, Brooke, Nicole, Vivienne, and Zende fawn over Rick, Maya, and their new baby. The proud parents reveal the child's name: Elizabeth Nicole Forrester. Maya is thrilled for the reunited Nicole and Zende. She finds Sasha's sudden pregnancy highly suspect and tells Nicole that there are means to get clarity... Sasha restates her proposition to Julius to join forces to get back in the good graces of those they love. Following a rather lackluster photo shoot, Sasha is confronted by Maya and Nicole who are presenting her a pregnancy test. Not having spoken about Douglas' paternity in a while, Ridge firmly reiterates to Thomas his role in his son's life. Thomas is shocked when Ridge reveals he wants Thomas to go to Shanghai for the company.

Brooke and Ridge share fond memories of their past together; Katie seeks answers from Liam by expressing to him her concern and insecurities regarding Bill.

Liam and Katie make a pact to look out for each other's romantic interests in the future; Brooke finds herself in the difficult position of having to walk her talk when it comes to Bill.

Thanks to her seatmates, Quinn has a less than glamours flight to Monte Carlo to proclaim her love to Eric. As the Forrester's and the Spencer's meet for a successful summit, Steffy and Wyatt and Liam are put in charge of talking with the press. Eric surprises the media that he is returning to his company as CEO. Liam attempts to have a moment alone with Steffy.

As Quinn leaves for the resort where Eric is staying, he is reminiscing about his time with her until Liam arrives in his room to share his resentment towards Quinn. After talking with Eric on the phone, Quinn intends on surprising him at the beach. Wyatt and Steffy are enjoying some romantic time together as a brooding Liam looks on, remember his time with Steffy. Liam is less than thrilled at discovering Quinn arrived in Monte Carlo.

Rick surprises Maya by pulling some strings to get her to sing the National Anthem at a Dodgers game. Ridge asks Brooke if it's wise to marry Bill in order to gain control of Forrester from him. Steffy is stunned with Eric tells her that he proposed to Quinn.

Eric is devastated when the only family member to show up to his wedding to Quinn is Ivy. Following the ceremony, Ivy goes down to Forrester Creations to give Ridge and the others a piece of her mind.

Eric invites Katie to the mansion to watch the fashion show, while Ridge is less than thrilled with Quinn in charge and is certain the show will fail. As the Forrester clan is happy with how the show it going, personal drama between Maya and Sasha take place backstage, and Ridge tells a surprised Quinn that he's not putting his showstopper in the show following her "jewelry parade". Quinn then stuns everyone by ending the show in Ridge's gown, leaving him furious.