The Bold and the Beautiful dives into Luna Nozawa’s (Lisa Yamada) alleged pregnancy with a Spencer heir. Luna seems determined to secure her share of the Spencer fortune, exhibiting a selfishness reminiscent of her mother, Poppy Nozawa (Romy Park). There are even whispers that these two might soon find themselves closer than ever.

The Bold and the Beautiful: Poppy and Luna’s Spencer Scheme

We’re exploring the possibility of Luna enlisting the help of her mother, Poppy, in a scheme to gain access to the Spencer family’s wealth. Currently, Luna is being kept at the Spencer mansion by Bill Spencer (Don Diamont) and Katie Logan (Heather Tom), who are awaiting DNA test results to confirm if Bill Spencer’s son, Will Spencer (Crew Morrow), is indeed the father of Luna’s baby. Luna, envisioning a life of luxury, marriage to Will, and raising a Spencer heir, is living in opulence.

Meanwhile, Poppy harbors her own desires for a life of ease funded by Bill Spencer’s money. Luna possesses what Poppy desires, but she may also require her mother’s assistance for her current plan, as she lacks other allies. Will and his family are eager to see Luna face legal consequences, but the potential Spencer paternity complicates matters. Everyone, including Will, Bill Spencer, and Katie, is anxiously awaiting the paternity test results. Luna, however, is confident, believing the baby is Will’s.

The Bold and the Beautiful: Poppy’s Return & Betrayal

While a flashback revealing Luna’s sperm manipulation is a possibility, the current narrative assumes an unintentional pregnancy. Official spoilers confirm Poppy’s return to B&B, which will undoubtedly shock her. Poppy had previously expressed relief at Luna’s supposed death to her sister, Li Finnegan (Naomi Matsuda) a sentiment that horrified Li. Li’s attempts to help Luna were met with resistance, highlighting Poppy’s deep-seated desire to be rid of her daughter.

It’s suspected that Li kept Poppy in the dark about Luna’s recovery, possibly to test her sister’s trustworthiness. Poppy’s apparent joy at Luna’s “death” likely led Li to distance herself from Poppy, perhaps permanently. However, Poppy will soon discover Li’s deception regarding Luna’s fate. Li has been vocal about Poppy’s failings as a mother, and Poppy is expected to be furious, despite the truth in Li’s accusations.

History of Schemes on B&B

Poppy’s history of self-serving actions is well-documented. She previously attempted to deceive Bill Spencer by claiming Luna was his child, despite knowing Finn Finnegan (Tanner) was the father. Now, Luna is embarking on her own Spencer-related scheme, arguably with more finesse. While Poppy resorted to outright lies, Luna’s plan appears to be rooted in a genuine, albeit manipulated, pregnancy.

Luna desperately needs allies, facing opposition from Katie, Bill, Will, and the extended Spencer, Forrester, and Logan families. She may decide to involve Poppy, offering her a share of the anticipated Spencer fortune on Bold and the Beautiful. Despite their strained relationship, Luna has attempted reconciliation, only to be rejected by Poppy. However, with Luna’s current pregnancy, Poppy might find aligning with her daughter more appealing than facing financial hardship.

The Bold and the Beautiful: A Desperate Alliance

Luna might secure Poppy’s support through financial incentives. Although Luna previously implicated Poppy in the murders of Tom Starr (Clint Howard) and Hollis Hollister (Hollis Chambers) a substantial offer could persuade Poppy to set aside past grievances. Luna’s only other potential ally is Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown) who maintains a fragile truce with both Poppy and Li.

Sheila may offer Luna support, though her capacity might be limited due to her efforts to reconcile with Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan). Poppy, however, has ample time to assist Luna in her schemes against the Spencers. Li has confronted Luna at the Spencer mansion, deeming her more malevolent than Poppy. Luna’s fear of Li’s physical intervention, possibly to harm the fetus, is palpable.

B&B: Troubled Family Reunion

Despite their past animosity, Sheila and Li are not allies. Their brief alignment fractured due to Luna’s machinations. It’s conceivable that Sheila, Poppy, and Luna could form an alliance. Sheila’s support might stem from a desire to connect with her unborn great-grandchild, especially if her relationship with Finn and Hayes Forrester remains strained. If Deacon leaves Sheila, she may focus her affections on Luna.

Poppy might even encourage Luna to move into the Spencer mansion, ostensibly to care for her pregnant daughter, thus allowing both Nozawa women to reside in luxury. It would be ironic if Luna also attempted to bring Sheila into the fold, as all three have previously resided in Bill Spencer’s home. Given their shared status as town pariahs, a union of Sheila, Luna, and Poppy seems plausible. Even if Deacon reconciles with Sheila, he might insist she distance herself from Luna, though Sheila could continue her secret support. Poppy could act as an intermediary, relaying information between Sheila and Luna, particularly after the baby’s birth.

The Bold and the Beautiful: A Mother’s Protection

With reportedly contemplating Luna’s demise before the baby’s arrival, despite Katie and Li’s objections, Poppy might become a crucial bodyguard for Luna. Their shared desire for Spencer wealth could reignite their mother-daughter bond.