The Bold and the Beautiful Sets Up Steffy Pregnancy Secret Drama

The Bold and the Beautiful will feature new conflicts during the week of October 12 as Steffy Forrester faces a pregnancy secret, Carter Walton manages a disputed surrogacy story, and Zende Forrester considers leaving Forrester Creations for Logan, according to previews from Yahoo, Soap Opera Digest and Soap Opera Magazine.

According to Yahoo, Zende remains uncertain after deciding to change jobs because he feels he has not received the treatment he expected at Forrester. The storyline also includes Dylan defending her actions and tensions between the Forrester and Logan teams.

Soap Opera Digest reported that Zende’s decision creates a dispute involving Ridge, Eric and Dylan. Eric asks his grandson to reconsider leaving, while Electra wants Dylan removed after accusing her of helping Zende approach Hope about a move.

Zende’s possible condition for staying at Forrester becomes a major point in the conflict.

"What I say goes, right?" said Zende Forrester, asking whether Dylan would remain if he stayed.

Soap Opera Digest reported that the week also centers on Carter Walton and Daphne as they continue dealing with the surrogacy storyline involving Steffy. The report said Carter tells Daphne the process succeeded, while Steffy’s pregnancy is connected to her past relationship with Carter.

"My loving, loyal husband," said Daphne, describing Carter Walton as she embraces him at work.

Carter believes the situation can continue without being exposed while Finn returns home and Steffy struggles with whether to reveal the truth. The preview places Finn’s return and Steffy’s uncertainty among the key events of the week.

"This is gonna work out," said Carter Walton, expressing confidence about the situation.

"For all of us," said Carter Walton, continuing his statement about the plan involving Steffy and Daphne.

Soap Opera Digest reported that Finn wants to hear what happened while he was away and that Steffy faces pressure because he opposed the surrogacy idea earlier.

"What I really want to hear is what I missed. You can share anything." said Finn Finnegan, speaking to Steffy after returning home.

Soap Opera Magazine reported that Carter previously told Daphne the implantation and fertilization had happened, while the pregnancy timeline remains a central conflict in the storyline.

"We did it. The implantation and fertilization… It’s finally happened. Steffy is our surrogate." said Carter Walton, explaining the situation to Daphne.

Brooke Logan and Katie Logan also continue their dispute after the Forresters learn Katie is attempting to bring another designer to Logan, according to Soap Opera Digest.

"I’m more certain now than ever that you are out for revenge," said Brooke Logan, accusing Katie of targeting the Forresters.

Soap Opera Magazine reported that Taylor Hayes questions Steffy after noticing changes in her behavior, while Steffy avoids discussing the full situation.

"Is there something going on that I don’t know about?" said Taylor Hayes, asking her daughter about the situation.

The Bold and the Beautiful airs Monday through Friday, with the week’s episodes focusing on the unresolved pregnancy secret, Forrester business tensions and conflicts between the Logan and Forrester families.