She's been off in New York for a while now, but when Caroline (Linsey Godfrey) returns to L.A. on The Bold and the Beautiful she could be revealing a big secret she was trying to keep hidden.

In the Thursday, April 24 episode of the show, Caroline appeared on-screen back in New York, via a phone call with her cousin, Liam (Scott Clifton) back in L.A. Though the two initially talked about the plans to possibly take Rick (Jacob Young) down, the conversation turned to why Caroline was staying in New York so long--and a huge secret appeared to be alluded to.

"Well you sure are missed around here cousin," Liam said to her in the episode.

"Aww you miss me? Cute. miss you too, I'm just spending time with my mommas," Caroline replied.

"Ok, but I thought things were pretty hot and heavy between you and Ridge," Liam said.

"They are," Caroline admitted.

"Then why are you away?" Liam asked.

"You'll know," Caroline said, "Soon enough."

Following the phone call, it appears Caroline may be hiding out in New York for one reason or another--and when she finally does head back to L.A. and Forrester Creations, her secret could be revealed.

As of now, it is unclear what the secret may be, but Caroline could be hiding out because she may be pregnant (with either Rick or Ridge's baby) and she doesn't want to cause problems with a possible pregnancy yet back in L.A.

There could also be an addition to the character that comes from Godfrey's real-life accident (which has been the real reason she's been off-screen). She was hit by a car back in March and broke parts of both her legs, with a slow recovery process. Writers may be working a touch of what happened into a new storyline for Caroline which could involve her coming back in a wheelchair or something else.

The Bold and the Beautiful airs Monday-Friday at 1:30 p.m. on CBS.

Watcdh the scene with Liam here.