B&B April 22 Recap: Liam Learns He's Dying — Steffy Breaks Down as Tragedy Strikes

Steffy and Liam.

The Bold and the Beautiful recap for Tuesday, April 22, sees Steffy tell Liam the truth about his prognosis, and his reaction is heartbreaking. Plus, Brooke, Ridge, and Eric take a walk down memory lane.

What Happened on Bold and the Beautiful?

At the cliff house, Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) reeled from Finn’s (Tanner Novlan) confirmation that Liam’s (Scott Clifton) condition was terminal. Despite the grim prognosis, she clung to hope, insisting there had to be something they could do. Finn gently explained that while medicine can do a lot, surgery wasn’t an option in this case. He hated delivering the news but emphasized the importance of honesty.​

Meanwhile, in Kelly’s (Sophia Paras McKinlay) room, Liam struggled to read a bedtime story as his vision blurred. He masked his symptoms by telling Kelly his eyes were tired and instead spun a tale about a brave girl named Kelly who possessed the magic of kindness. The moment was tender, with Liam assuring his daughter that his love would always be with her.​

After tucking Kelly in, Liam returned to the living room, where Steffy praised him for making their daughter feel like a princess. However, she seemed concerned as she broached the topic of his health. Liam asked what was wrong. Steffy, fighting back tears, revealed the devastating truth: doctors had found a tumor in his brain, and it was inoperable. She told him he was dying.​

Liam was stunned and struggled to process the information. He questioned the diagnosis. Steffy confirmed the doctors’ findings. Liam couldn’t accept the reality of his condition.

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Memory Lane

At Forrester Creations, Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) and Eric (John McCook) shared a moment of nostalgia. Brooke had just finished a call about the return of Couture when Eric brought up Ridge (Thorsten Kaye). She admitted that seeing him every day still hurt — she missed him deeply and longed for something to remind him that they belonged together.

Her thoughts turned to a gown she wore in Portofino, and Eric lit up with the same memory. He even pulled out a photo of it. Ridge walked in mid-conversation, assuming Brooke was there for the “showstopper” but told her she’d have to wait.

After she left, Eric asked Ridge about his renewed connection with Taylor (Rebecca Budig). Ridge deflected, but the old photo stirred something in him. He stared at it.