B&B: STEFFY AND FINN REUNITE!

After Finn escapes Sheila’s clutches, he jets off to Monte Carlo to reunite with Steffy, whose state of mind is less than optimal.

“She is depressed,” says her portrayer, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood. “Her true love, the father of her baby, her Prince Charming and her happily ever after, is gone. And, he died tragically. I think that, in addition to being utterly sad and grief-stricken, Steffy is also angry and guilt-ridden. There are so many what-ifs.”

Removing herself from familiar surroundings turned out to be healing for Steffy. “Being in Europe has been good for her and the children,” notes Wood. “[There’s] so much trauma to deal with. Being somewhere where there isn’t a constant reminder of their lost love — and Sheila — is good for her. She’s getting the help she needs. Plus, on a personal side, the pandemic halted us from going on our yearly international remotes. I think taping in these beautiful and romantic locations is unique for B&B. It sets us apart and filming on location brings a really wonderful cinematic experience to our fans.”

Of course, Sheila being on the lam still weighs on Steffy’s mind. “It’s a quiet, slow-burning rage,” comments Wood. “Her biggest obstacle is her shattered heart and loss of hope.”