The Bold and the Beautiful recap for May 8, 2025, begins with an emotional storm. Hope is at Brooke’s house when Steffy drops a heartbreaking truth. Liam is dying. Hope refuses to believe it. She insists Liam was just fine. But Steffy doesn’t back down. She begs Hope to listen—for Beth and Kelly’s sake.
Hope tries calling Liam, desperate for reassurance. Steffy stops her and explains everything. She found Liam unconscious at Bill’s house. At the hospital, tests revealed a brain tumor. And the worst part? It’s inoperable. There’s no treatment. There’s no cure.
Liam Tries to Hold It Together
At the cliff house, Liam opens up to Finn. He still can’t believe what’s happening. Time feels short. His priority now is making memories with his daughters. Finn checks him after a dizzy spell. Liam says he feels lightheaded often and sees floaters. Finn confirms these are symptoms caused by the tumor.
He urges Liam to let others in. Especially Hope. But Liam resists. He wants to decide how and when everyone learns the truth. He’s scared of being seen as weak or becoming a burden.
Moreover, later on in the episode, at II Giardino, Liam waits for Bill. He looks through pictures of his daughters and loved ones. His eyes fill with emotion. He’s holding on to every moment—while trying to prepare for what’s coming.
The Bold and the Beautiful Recap: Luna Reaches Her Limit
Luna meets Sheila at II Giardino, still reeling from her identity crisis. She hasn’t heard from Finn and feels rejected. Luna vents that Steffy is keeping her away. But she’s done waiting. She needs to be in her father’s life.
Sheila reminds her that Finn won’t turn on Steffy. But Luna refuses to be shut out. She decides she’s going to see Finn—whether Steffy approves or not.
Later on in the episode, Luna shows up at the cliff house. She made sure Steffy wasn’t home. Finn is shocked but listens. She says she’s been trying to reach him. Her voice cracks. She wants her dad. Luna wants a connection. She hopes it’s not too late.
Hope Breaks Down
Hope is shattered. She can’t understand why Liam kept this from her. Steffy assures her Liam wanted to protect them. He didn’t want to cause pain. But Hope insists he isn’t a burden. He’s Beth’s father. He’s still young. This shouldn’t be happening.
The idea of Beth and Kelly growing up without Liam breaks her. Hope sobs that she felt something was wrong deep down. It all makes sense now. Liam was saying goodbye in his own way.
Back at Brooke’s, Hope thanks Steffy for telling her. Steffy says she begged Liam to open up. He was more worried about them than himself. Hope weeps. She doesn’t know how to tell Beth. Or how to say goodbye. Steffy holds her close. Both mothers cry as they prepare for a future without Liam.
Next on The Bold and the Beautiful: Liam and Bill face painful truths in an emotional father-son reunion. For more The Bold and the Beautiful recap updates, stay with Soap Opera Daily.
