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thomas : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ( door opens ) ridge : hello ? taylor : ridge , what are you doing here ? ridge : hey , i know it 's late . i 'm sorry . ( sighs ) i came to pick up thomas 's laptop . there are some files on there that he should have , uh , transferred before he left . i have to get them . taylor : before he left ? where ? ridge : he did n't tell you ? he 's going to paris . he 's on his way there right now . taylor : he 's going to paris ? why ? ridge : international 's been clamoring to get him over there to do publicity . it 's very last minute . taylor : well , that 's great . i 'm sure he 's -- he 's very thrilled . ridge : yeah . taylor : so did he go by himself ? ridge : no . brooke 's with him . the men 's line 's been , uh , just going through the roof . it 's breaking all the records . it 's really incredible , actually . [ scene_break ] jackie : oh . ( sighs ) ( gasps ) nick : okay , okay . jackie : nicky . nick : yes , yes , yes . jackie : nicky . ( laughs ) nicky , i 'm just ... ( gasps ) oh , i can hardly believe -- nick : you know , really , though , how many times does a guy 's mother redo her wedding vows ? jackie : ( laughs ) aggie , thank you . ( sighs ) nick : you sure about this , lady ? because it 's a big commitment . jackie : we 've already made our commitment . we 're just renewing our vows . nick : well , if that 's the case , what am i doing here ? jackie : oh , do n't you dare leave . nick : all right , mother . it 's not very often i get in my dress whites . so let 's batten down the hatches and see where this takes us . [ scene_break ] taylor : our son is on his way to paris , of all cities , with brooke ? ridge : actually , they wo n't be alone . they 'll be surrounded by so many reporters , they 'll be lucky to get out of the airport . taylor , thomas and brooke have done something at forrester that no one 's really done before . they 've ignited an interest , a world interest , in one collection . taylor : how are they getting there ? ridge : one of our jets . taylor : are they alone on the private jet ? ridge : well , yeah , of course they are . taylor : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] thomas : ( sighs ) it must be the altitude . ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) come on , get a grip . ( sighs ) i better get some sleep . thomas : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nick : aggie , why do n't you join me over here ? we 'll try to get this started somehow before i head back to my boat . jackie : ( laughing ) oh , i just ca n't believe this is happening . i - i ca n't believe you 're here . i mean -- nick : let 's not get too excited , mother . let 's just see how things go . jackie : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ridge : taylor ... ( sighs ) you 've got ta get past this . nothing terrible is gon na happen . if i thought there was even a chance of anything happening , i would n't have allowed this . taylor : i 'm trying to give brooke the benefit of the doubt , especially after everything she 's been doing for stephanie while stephanie 's been going through her illness . but ... brooke has a history of crossing the line . i mean , the thought of our son being on a jet all night with her , a private jet , why would you even want to take that chance ? [ scene_break ] thomas : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) ( sighs ) thomas : ( sighs ) thomas : ( sighs ) ( sniffles ) [ scene_break ] nick : we are all gathered here today , in the presence of all of these witnesses ... to celebrate the renewal of the marriage vows between my mother ... what 's your name ? jackie : nicky . ( chuckles ) nick : my mother and owen . well , you lost your minister , and i 'm a sea captain , so i 'm just gon na have to do this my way . i got ta clear the air about a few things here . now the two of you have represented nothing but the word `` obstacle `` to me , especially when it came to marriage and your life , mother . let 's be honest . there 's been a lot of pain involved here and infidelity and a child with another woman . that would cause most normal women to walk away from this man , or run , for that matter . but you did n't . you stuck it out . you stayed with him , which i thought was a very bad decision . i thought it was about your pride and ego and about the embarrassment that you might face if you stood up and said , `` i have made a terrible mistake here . `` but i was wrong . i was simply passing judgment , a judgment about the rules of marriage and the way it 's supposed to be . and it was n't until today that i realized the hypocrisy of that way of thinking , especially for me , a man who , since day one , has set out to break every rule he 's faced , a man who looks warily upon society 's expectation , a man who will not accommodate to anyone else 's rules . and you know where i got that , mother ? i got it from you , the quintessential rule breaker . and you just do n't know how long i 've wanted to thank you for that . so i stand here humbly saying `` thank you . `` how could i ever live by the creed and expect you not to do the same ? i 'm not gon na pretend i do n't have issues with one owen , because we 're very different , just as a surfer and sailor . but today , and not until today , i can stand here and admit that we have one thing in common . we both love you . jackie : ( inhales sharply ) nick : and i do n't know anyone other than myself who wants your happiness more than owen . but i will always be watching . do n't we have vows to exchange ? jackie : ( laughs ) ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) well , like nicky , i , too , had my doubts . i mean , a wonderful , handsome man like you , a matinee idol , showing me attention , a woman my age ? i was thrilled . i was so terribly , terribly flattered . i accepted your proposal of marriage partly because ... ( laughs ) well , quite frankly , i did n't give a damn . you were just too darn hot for me to turn down . owen : ( laughs ) jackie : ( laughs ) and i figured , at the very least , we 'd have a grand old time for as long as it lasted , and i did n't kid myself into thinking it was going to last very long . but like nicky , i was wrong . your incredible good looks and your sex appeal . ( sighs ) as powerfully intoxicating as all of that was -- oh , excuse me -- is , is , definitely is , it 's all overshadowed by your goodness , owen . i 'm unceasingly touched by the care and the sensitivity and ... just the protection that you show me . but mostly ... mostly , darling , by just the size of your generous , generous heart , i love you , and i never knew the meaning of that word , but i do now . i 'm yours , darling . i 'm yours always and forever . owen : you 're a part of me , jackie . jackie : ( sighs ) owen : i ca n't think of any other way to describe how i feel when i look at you every morning . when i make you happy , i 'm happy . jackie : ( chuckles ) owen : and when i hurt you , i - i hurt myself , and i forever regret it . life has very little meaning apart from you . whether i 'm out on the waves or i 'm -- or in the office , you 're with me . i ca n't imagine this world without you in it . i do n't even like to think about it . i 'm not the most religious dude ... jackie : ( laughs ) owen : but , uh ... there is n't a day that goes by that i do n't thank god for your presence in my life . and i love you , and i 'll never stop loving you . jackie : ( sighs ) nick : okay , that being the case , let 's , uh , look about this large cathedral of ours ... jackie : ( chuckles ) nick : and see if there 's anyone here who has any objection that the two of these people continue as husband and wife . jackie : ( laughs ) nick : okay . no objections . therefore , by the power vested in me by poseidon ... jackie : oh . nick : god of the seas , i hereby declare the two of you and your vows officially continue to ... do your thing . jackie : ( laughs ) nick : owen , you can , um , kiss my mother . owen : with pleasure . jackie : ( sighs ) owen : mm . nick : i 'm rather desperate to kiss , uh , my `` naggy `` aggie . [ scene_break ] ridge : thomas is a responsible young man . taylor : no , he 's a very confused young man . he 's never really been in love , ridge . he has very little experience with women . to tell you the truth , he 's emotionally immature . ridge : doc , i appreciate that you 're a psychiatrist . but i sure think you 're , uh , you 're going overboard with all this . taylor : i 'm trying to tell you that ... thomas does n't really have any discernment when it comes to women and relationships . he ca n't . and i 'm the one to blame for that . this is my fault . i take responsibility for it , because i was gone . ridge : but brooke was there . taylor : that 's exactly right . ridge : taylor , you think that he 's falling in love with brooke ... taylor : look -- ridge : because she was the one that was there raising him ? taylor : men tend to be attracted to women who remind them of their mother . that 's a -- that 's a very well - known fact , and thomas was with brooke at that time , and she was his mother figure when i was gone . i was missing . he needed me . ridge : taylor , you do n't need to feel guilty about all that . taylor : this is not -- no . this is not about guilt , ridge . i 'm telling you that ... our son is with this woman brooke with all of her sexual energy going to one of the most romantic cities in the world . what were you thinking ? ridge : obviously , not what you 're thinking . taylor : well , maybe you should be . i want you to get on the phone , and i want you to call that pilot , and i want you to tell him to turn the plane around and bring them back . [ scene_break ] thomas : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) ( sighs ) brooke : i 've said it before . you are the future of this company . you 're a star . you 're handsome . you 're intelligent . you 're artistic , creative -- everything that ridge is . you are so much like your father . thomas : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] owen : so does the captain have a toast ? nick : a risky request from the groom . jackie : ( chuckles ) nick : but how can i resist ? to you , woman that i would ... walk through hell to protect , and to you , owen , a man i know that would do the same -- the best to both of you . ( glasses clinking ) owen : to my wife , superlatives do n't describe you . and i will never again let you down ... never . jackie : well , i guess that leaves me . to the two men who i cherish most in this world . to my son -- sweetheart , you hold my soul in your hands , and you have made today the most perfect day of my life . thank you . to my husband , who taught me how to live and how to trust and how to love -- to you , owen . ( glasses clink ) jackie : to us , forever beautiful , forever young . [ scene_break ] taylor : ridge , please . please , would you just do it ? just call the pilot . just call the pilot and tell him to bring thomas back home . ridge : thomas would never speak to me again -- you , either , for that matter . taylor : i do n't care . i do n't care . i do n't -- i do n't have any problem with that , if that 's what it takes . ridge : look , brooke would never do anything . taylor : ( sighs ) fine . thank you . thank you for laving all of this on me to pick up the pieces when -- when they come back and something 's happened . ridge : it wo n't happen . brooke is not gon na harm our son . taylor , she treats him like one of her own children . she 'll look after him . she will . taylor : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] brooke : ( mumbles ) ( giggles ) thomas : ( chuckles ) thomas : ( sighs ) thomas : ( sighs ) | on the plane , thomas watches brooke sleep . he has to jerk his head away . he tells himself to get a grip , it must be the altitude . he tries to do some work , but all he can think of is the taboo kiss and the photo taken of them in the dressing room and seeing brooke lie there looking so lovely on the couch . taylor is not happy to hear from ridge that thomas went to paris and took brooke with him . they are a tremendous hit internationally . he tells her that she has to get past this . nothing bad is going to happen . he would not have allowed them to go if he thought that . she still does n't understand why he 'd even want to take that chance . jackie hugs nick for being there in his dress whites to perform the renewal vows . nick gives it his best shot .. most women would have walked out by now on owen but she stuck with him , these new rules of marriage . he ends up thanking her for making him the quintessential rule breaker so how could he expect any less from her ? he wants them to be happy and yes he will always be watching . jackie says she accepted owen 's proposal despite what others thought because she was so flattered at her age . and she did n't give a damn ; he was so darn hot that she could n't turn him down . and she is still touched by the care and sensitivity he has shown her . she loves the size of his generous , generous heart . she never knew the meaning of love until now . she will be his forever and always . he responds that when she is happy , he is happy . and when he hurts her , he is hurt as well . whether he is out on the waves or in the office , she is with him . he ca n't imagine a world without her in it . there is n't a day that goes by that he does n't thank god that she is in his life . he loves her and that will never stop . |
liam : dad ? ! bill : [ grunts ] liam : what the hell ? ! what are you , crazy ? ! no , no , no , no ! oh , my god ! oh , my god ! bill : aah ! liam : i 'm gon na call 911 ! bill : do n't ! i will take care of myself . liam : take care -- you just stabbed yourself ! bill : let me tell you something . [ panting ] the pain that i feel right now is nothing compared to the pain i feel when you say you are done with me . [ panting ] we share a blood bond of father and son . and that meant nothing to my father . i was the bastard son . but it means everything to me . so maybe i 'm -- i 'm overzealous with some of my behavior . what i 'm really guilty of is loving you too much . [ scene_break ] steffy : so , liam is all up to speed now ? hope : fully informed . all of it . all the lies and manipulations . steffy : how was he when he left here ? hope : he was upset . it 's not easy to learn that your father 's betrayed you . steffy : and yet you felt you had to tell him . hope : of course i had to tell him , steffy . liam needed to know what really happened . bill has messed with liam and me so many times . i 'll admit that i was an easy target , but ... not anymore . i know it was taken from me , and i want it back . i want the life i should have had . steffy : believe it or not , hope , i think it 's best everything 's out in the open . no more secrets . what ? you look surprised . you think i ca n't hold my own with liam now that he knows what rick and bill did ? hope : maybe you can . i guess we 'll see . steffy : i guess we will . where is he , by the way ? hope : he went to go confront his father . bill has broken so many promises not to interfere . liam does n't want that in his life anymore . steffy : okay . and you encouraged this ? hope : it was liam 's decision . steffy : regardless , they care a lot about each other , hope . hope : well , bill should have thought of that before he treated us that way . steffy : you got a raw deal . no doubt about it . but whatever happened in the past is over . liam 's moved on . he 's with me now . this is our home , and we are together . you ca n't just walk in here and tear that all up . it wo n't happen . [ scene_break ] liam : okay ! okay , you sick bastard . you got me . i 'm listening . but what are you , out of your mind ? you must be -- are you bleeding ? you 're bleeding . bill : but i did get your attention , did n't i ? liam : you 're damn right you got my attention ! bill : listen , liam ... [ breathes deeply ] we 've got a lot to learn from each other . i do n't want you walking out of my life . liam : dad , f - forget `` walking out of my life . `` you look like you 're gon na keel over right now . your veins are pumping . you have -- you must have a heart attack ! bill : so you do care . liam : yes . yes , i care . but you ca n't -- you ca n't do this . you ca n't stab yourself every time you want to prove a point to me ! bill : calm down ! it 's just my chest muscle . liam : [ sighs ] bill : liam , i made a mistake . i own it . you ca n't throw away our relationship . we 've only had a couple of years . we 've got a long way to go . we 've been good for each other . all i 've ever wanted to do is protect you , son . [ scene_break ] hope : i know you think it 's too late for liam and me , but , steffy , you two would n't even be together if we had n't been lied to and manipulated . steffy : and if you had a little more faith , you would n't let your own brother or bill or anyone pull you and liam apart . he begged you to stay with him and work things out . but you would n't do it . hope : no . steffy , liam and i would be married right now if it were n't for bill and rick 's interference . but you 're right . what 's in the past is in the past . i 'm not looking back . i am concentrating on looking forward and being the best person that i can be , and we 'll see what happens . [ scene_break ] bill : liam , i 'm still your father . liam : yeah , and who 's responsible for bringing us together ? who gave us that gift , huh ? bill : katie . liam : and hope , dad . and how do you repay her for that ? by -- by destroying her life because she 's not living it the way you want her to ? bill : hope has her beliefs , and i have mine . and i believe that steffy is right for you . liam : yeah , okay . yeah , and you 're immune to any point of view that is n't your own . you know what ? it does n't even matter what you think , because this is my life . bill : i screwed up , all right ? i - i admitted that i handled things badly . liam : yeah . really badly . and it sure complicated things . what you did in italy , that affected steffy , too . do n't you care about that ? i made a commitment to her based on events that were manipulated . you know how screwed up that is for everyone ? bill : i j -- i just said that i handled things badly . but come on , liam . that was months ago . i mean , look what 's happened since then . take a look at the balance sheet . compare the good with the bad . your life is better now than it was before italy . you know it is . liam : wow , you sure can rationalize anything . bill : i 'm not rationalizing . i screwed up . but when my plans fell through and you got married , i embraced it . and i welcomed hope into the family . and i was sincere about it . and why ? because i want what 's best for you . liam : ah , damn it , dad . but the thing is , i make my own choices . you do n't make them for me . bill : you 're right . you 're right . liam : thank you . bill : i need to respect our differences . look ... my father was a controlling , manipulative ... i do n't need that face ! i do n't need that . i know i have more of my father in me than i am willing to admit . i got to learn to dial that down . believe me . i 'm hearing it from everyone . especially katie . i need you , son . exactly the way you are . before , i wanted to turn you into me . i do n't anymore . liam : good . 'cause i could never be you . you know that ? i could n't -- i could n't live your life . i could n't treat people the way you do . it 's not in me . and if you ca n't accept that -- bill : i - i - i accept it . you 're your own man , liam . and a fine one . please put the sword back on . liam : do n't ever do anything crazy like that again . i 'm serious . bill : okay . i need you to make me a better man , to bring balance to my life . and will needs you , too . he needs his big brother . liam : well , he 's got me . and so do you . bill : i 'm not gon na tell you what to do . but steffy -- liam : dad . bill : i - i 'm not telling you what to do with your life , liam , but ... do n't go back to hope . liam : really ? bill : okay , okay , okay . i 'm done . come here . [ grunts ] liam : oh . okay . okay . all right . let 's not ... i got to go home , talk to steffy . do n't ... hurt yourself anymore . okay ? bill : liam ? liam : i know . [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] steffy : so , this week , you want liam back . what about next week , when he does n't meet up to one of your high standards ? hope : steffy , i 've admitted to making mistakes . moving in , moving out , expecting too much -- i know that that 's not the way to a healthy relationship . steffy : mm - hmm . but i 've made mistakes , too . that was a long time ago . i 've grown a lot since then . hope : i really do admire your confidence . i do . but things have changed . steffy : oh , i know . you kissed him . he told me . i admit , there is something between you two . but you 've never gotten it right . he 's enjoying his life with me now . do n't waste any more time , hope . get on with your life . [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] phil : you said you wanted something special for your wife . bill : very special . katie deserves it . i have n't exactly been a walk in the park these days . phil : as you can see , we have a wonderful selection . bill : that one . how many carats ? phil : about 23 total . bill : beautiful . phil : it 's a wonderful choice . you wo n't find it at a more affordable price . bill : i 'll take it . phil : as usual , all cash , mr. spencer ? bill : all cash . phil : should i get in touch with your assistant ? bill : no need , phil . i 've got it right here . [ scene_break ] steffy : yeah , dad . sure . okay . yeah , i 'll be there right away . you too . bye . hey ! liam : hi . steffy : are you okay ? hope was here when i got home . she told me that you found out what your dad did in italy . liam : you knew ? steffy : well , i - i kind of ... suspected something . i even called him out on it . liam : why did n't you tell me ? steffy : you and hope ended up getting married anyway . i did not want to ruin your relationship with your father , liam . i 'm sorry . liam : nah , it 's okay . i - i get why you did n't tell me . the only one who should be sorry is my father . you know he promised me ? he promised me no more lies , no more manipulations , like the guy ca n't even help himself . he just wants to protect me so badly in hi -- in his own twisted , messed - up sort of way . and he 'll stop at nothing to do it . and according to him , it comes from a good place , you know . he 's just -- it 's just his way of expressing how much he cares about me . you 're not gon na believe what he did just now . steffy : what ? liam : [ chuckles ] i , uh ... i took my sword necklace off 'cause i was so pissed at him . and you know what he did with it ? steffy : hmm ? liam : stabbed himself in the chest . yeah , my dad took my sword necklace and literally rammed it into his chest . steffy : what ? ! liam : yeah . steffy : that 's insane . liam : i know . steffy : why did he do that ? liam : to show me how much i mean to him . steffy : wait , i - is he all right ? liam : well , he 's o -- he 's okay . i mean , he says he 's fine . but it was very bizarre . and it sure got my attention . steffy : wow . i mean , he can be extreme , but ... liam : yeah , well , i know he cares about me , but this ... what a weird way of showing it . [ scene_break ] hope : [ sighs ] we 'll be together again . [ scene_break ] liam : [ sighs ] steffy : i love malibu , but it is freezing in the winter . liam : oh , yeah . 60 degrees -- we may not survive . steffy : mm . i think my toes have frostbite . liam : you are such a california girl . steffy : [ laughs ] liam : all right . steffy : hope believes ... things have changed . she said that ... you two would be married right now if bill or rick had n't interfered . maybe she 's right . but it does n't erase what you and i share . liam : nothing could do that . steffy : i so do n't want to leave you . liam : [ chuckles ] okay . so do n't . steffy : but i kind of sort of have to go out of town . liam : what ? steffy : i 'm leaving for paris tomorrow morning . liam : whoa ! paris ? why ? steffy : big shopping trip with the girls . [ laughs ] i 'm just kidding . no , no . my , uh , my dad called me a little while ago . he said he wanted me to go see him , but i think it 's important . liam : oh , man . well , it 's your dad . you got to go . you got to be with your dad . steffy : i know it 's not the best time to be leaving . but i wo n't be long . before i go ... i do not need you to tell me that you love me . and i do not need you to say that you 'll miss me . liam : what do you need ? [ chuckles ] singer : trust in me i 'm gon na shake your world change the way you look at things change the way you feel believe me i 'm gon na make you see that everything is different now that you 're with me i 'm gon na make you tremble and then i 'm gon na watch you fall right before you hit the ground i 'll catch you like it 's nothing at all i 'm gon na keep you safe here let yourself dissolve if you 're ever feeling scared , i will always be right there holding you when you tremble | steffy says so liam is all up to speed now and knows everything . hope says of course she had to tell him . he deserved to know . bill had messed with him too many times . he was taken from her and she wants it back ; her life she should have had . steffy says believe it or not , she thinks it 's best for everything out in the open . hope says he has now gone to confront his father . steffy admits hope got a raw deal , but that was in the past and hope ca n't just walk in here and tear that all up and move on . she reminds hope that liam begged her to stay and work things out , but she would n't . hope agrees that the past is in the past , but now she is going to look forward . she is going to be the best person she can be and see what happens . liam screams to his father that he got his attention , but he ca n't stab himself every time he wants to make his point . bill admits he might have been overzealous but the only thing he ever wanted to do was to protect liam . he was the bastard son to his own father , but he does love liam and that bond can not be broken and liam can not walk out of his life . liam says it does n't matter what bill thinks ; this is his life . he made commitments to steffy but based on lies and bill 's manipulations . bill admits that he screwed up , but he was sincere when he welcomed hope into the family . but he 's also aware that liam is better off now with steffy than with hope . bill finally admits that liam is a fine man and he can accept that and stop interfering in his life . he wants liam to put the sword necklace back on .. to help him be a better man and bring soundness back to his life . he wo n't tell him what to do with his life , but .. do n't go back to hope . liam says he will go home and talk to steffy . |
[ birds chirping ] hope : [ clears throat ] quinn : hey ! you 're back . hope : yeah . quinn : i thought for sure you would go with wyatt and pick up those pearls for me . hope : on maui , yeah . um , i was tempted , but no , i - i decided to come back , get some work done . quinn : hmm . hope : have the conversation i did n't want to put off any longer . quinn : okay . i can tell that you 're angry . hope : little bit . quinn : look , i just thought that you had the right to know what was going on with -- hope : quinn , this is all becoming a little too familiar . if you have information that you feel i should know , then i 'd really appreciate it if you came to me and told me . there 's no need for you to send videos from a fake e - mail account or forge letters . if steffy wanted to tell liam about her newfound fertility , then she could have picked up the phone and called him . you had no reason to get involved . quinn : understood . hope : i like working with you , but ... i 'm starting to feel like i ca n't trust you , and that 's a problem . quinn : hope , i 'm sorry . and please do n't let this cloud your feelings for wyatt , because he had absolutely nothing to do with it . hope : i know . quinn : well , other than that , how was the trip ? [ scene_break ] brooke : oh , good . you got my message . bill : what 's going on ? why are we here ? brooke : this is your home . bill : uh , this is my property . it 's katie 's home . and she 's gon na be ticked off . this is n't my `` scheduled appointment time with will . `` brooke : will is out with the nanny . bill : brooke , if you 're trying to get me to sit down with katie -- brooke : katie 's at work . she does n't even know we 're here . it 's just us -- alone . bill : doing what ? brooke : opening your eyes . bill : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] katie : so , send out an e - mail and let everyone know that i 'll be at the meeting and i 'll decide on the cover at that point . adele : okay . sure . katie : thank you very much . ridge : hey . oh , sorry . hi . adele : mr. forrester . katie : hi . [ chuckles ] ridge : do you have time to talk ? katie : um ... adele : hong kong conference call in 45 minutes . katie : okay . then i -- yes , i have time to talk . ridge : i 'm sorry . [ sighs ] [ door closes ] katie : what 's on your mind ? ridge : brooke and bill . katie : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] hope : well , your son really went out of his way to make the trip special . he 's very romantic . quinn : ohh . well , i guess that 's a good thing . hope : mm - hmm . quinn : may i ? hope : oh , oh , sure . yeah , um , it 's a fragment from when they mined for the hope for the future diamond . quinn : oh , it is beautiful . hope : yeah . quinn : i guess my son really is mr . romance . [ both chuckle ] quinn : hey ! liam ! come here . you should check out this beautiful necklace that my son gave hope in hawaii . liam : hope , i needed to talk to you . alone . hope : quinn , will you give us a minute ? quinn : sure . [ scene_break ] brooke : i was n't sure if i got through to you last night , so i thought maybe being here would help you see . bill : the only thing i care to see here is you . brooke : do n't . just listen . bill : go on . say whatever it is you need to say . but being in this house is n't going to make it any more believable . [ scene_break ] ridge : i 'm sorry . i - i do n't want for you to relive this thing over and over again . and i 'm sorry for just coming in here . b - but i - i do n't know who else to talk to . katie : it 's okay . i understand . and i am kind of a brooke - and - bill expert . so , what do you need ? ridge : what do i need ? um ... i 'm not sure . some direction , maybe . katie , i came here from paris , and i knew exactly what i wanted . i wanted to get my family back together . get brooke and my boy and just start over . seemed simple enough , right ? i get here , and ... everything is different . they 're telling me stories and -- and they got explanations , and i do n't buy any of it . and i just ... i just need to understand how they could betray you like that . [ scene_break ] liam : guy starts buying a girl jewelry , it 's getting pretty serious . [ chuckles ] hope : well , wyatt has never exactly hidden his feelings for me . liam : [ chuckles ] yeah . i know . what about your feelings ? i mean , you 've had some time away with him now in a romantic location like hawaii . hope : [ clears throat ] uh , i feel ... like i want to take time for myself . liam : [ sighs ] okay . hope : i 'm excited about my line . i 'm excited about my future . with no weddings on the horizon . liam : so , um ... you and wyatt are ... hope : i - i mean , i - i guess you could say that we 're dating . liam : okay . and you and me ? [ scene_break ] brooke : your family . bill : used to be . brooke : take a look at this . look at that smile . i ca n't believe how much he 's grown . was n't too long ago when we took this picture , and now he 's so different . look at everything that you 're missing , bill . bill : not much i can do about that . brooke : yeah , you can . you can move back here in this house . bill : brooke , it 's impossible . brooke : what were you thinking about when you slipped from that mountain in aspen ? bill : was n't able to concentrate . everything katie took from me . brooke : or maybe deep down , you were feeling like you really do belong here with katie , with will . when you fell from that mountain , you were n't thinking about what she was taking from you . you were thinking about what you were losing -- this family . you can have it all back , and your company , too . bill : you know , i was , um , lying in bed last night . i was thinking about everything you said , reviewing my life . and it was no different than dangling from that rope . a side of a mountain , in bed -- no difference . you 've been my rope , brooke . are you sure you want me to let go ? [ scene_break ] ridge : well , last night , you told me that i should forgive brooke and get back together with her , and ... i - i understand that . but i - i think i just need to know some -- some specifics before -- before i can do that . katie : i 'll answer whatever questions you have . ridge : okay , well ... how did you find out about it ? and -- and what did she have to say for herself when you did ? [ scene_break ] liam : okay , so ... i 'll wait . hope : for me ? liam : mm - hmm . hope : okay , i do n't -- i do n't get it . i do n't understand , because you just told me that it was now or never . liam : i know . i know , right ? and you agreed . hope : [ sighs ] liam : i guess it 's all relative . i mean , at the time , you were telling me you wanted to marry me . i just could n't get you to tell me when . i think patience gets a whole lot easier when the thing you 're waiting for is n't supposed to belong to you already . you 're hurt because seeing steffy was a shock to you . but you are already starting to see through quinn 's games , and you know what that tells me ? it tells me that you 're not far off from seeing through wyatt 's , too . and when you do , i 'll be here . family with me , a marriage -- that 's all waiting for you . [ scene_break ] brooke : you have to let me go . we had our time . but now you need to think about your time with katie . your wedding ... the birth of your son ... those are important memories and moments , and that 's what you need to focus on , not us . you are a father , and maybe you were n't there for liam and wyatt , but you can be there for will . bill : you act like katie wants me back . brooke : she does . bill : she hates me . brooke : she loves you . yes , of course there 's some things that she needs to get past , and it will take some time , but you are the father of her son . of course she 's gon na take you back . bill : this is really what you want ? brooke : yes . i 'm going to finally have my ever after , happily ever after with ridge . and my sister with you . we both have children that we need to raise . why would we want anything else for them but to be raised in a home with two parents ? would you want anything less for yourself ? bill : okay . brooke : what ? bill : okay . i 'll get katie to take me back . [ scene_break ] ridge : a birthday party for brooke ? katie : yeah , i had this idea that i would throw her a big birthday party , and at the same time , we could celebrate the logan women and everything that we mean to each other . ridge : oh , katie . i 'm sorry . katie : it was probably one of the worst nights of my life . taylor said that it would be easier for me to confront this in front of all of my friends and family , but the truth is , she had an axe to grind with brooke , and it did n't matter that i was completely humiliated in the process . ridge : but the affair was over at this point ? katie : physically , yes . emotionally , no . they had convinced themselves that they could n't be together , and i guess they were making some huge sacrifice for my benefit . ridge : so , what about the cameras ? katie : that was the final straw . they said that it was over between them , but of course after everything that happened , i was n't just gon na take their word for it . so i put up cameras around the house , and i sat back , and i watched and waited for the worst . ridge : and ? katie : they did n't cross the line . ridge : but once bill found out about the cameras , he went to brooke . katie : it gave him the excuse that he needed to walk away . maybe it 's better that way . i would n't want him to be with me and fantasizing about her . some women might settle for that . but not me . not from any man . [ scene_break ] hope : you think that this is just another obstacle for us ? liam : i do , yeah . we 've gotten past every other one , and this one really is n't any different . hope : [ sighs ] it is , liam . it is . every other time that we 've been messed with , you know , whether it was because of steffy or your dad , whoever ... after the initial hurt , i was always able to bring myself back to the belief that you were the guy for me . even though you had divided feelings , i felt that somehow my devotion would make them go away . and now that i understand more about my issues with steffy and after spending time with wyatt ... i know more about divided feelings . you need to know that wyatt is not just a roadblock in our relationship . he means a lot more than that . liam : that 's a good thing , because it means that you understand where i was coming from on our wedding day . when steffy walked into that cabin and wanted to share her news with me , i let her . i listened . i gave her a hug . i was very happy for her . she was my wife . there 's always gon na be some kind of connection there , just like there will always be some kind of connection between you and wyatt , probably . but it 's not this , hope . it 's not us . and you know what i 'm talking about . hope : you 're right . i do . it does n't hurt like us . liam : [ chuckling ] yeah . it 's one way to know . but wyatt is n't the guy for you . he 's charming . he brings you jewelry . but if he 's anything like his mother -- and i already know that he is -- i am genuinely worried about your involvement with him . hope : oh , liam . quinn is a mother who wants her son to be happy . i think , yeah , she -- she can go to some extremes , but you -- you are reading way too much into this . liam : [ laughs ] let me ask you something . if i had said the exact same thing when my dad was doing everything in his power to sabotage us , would you have let that slide ? hope : no . liam : they 're not good people , hope . and i 'm gon na prove it . 'cause i 'm not done with us . i know that you 're the only one for me . and you know it , too . [ scene_break ] ridge : you had a bad feeling about him climbing . katie : yeah , i ... it sounds stupid , but ... i had a premonition . and i called brooke , and i begged her not to let him climb , but she said that his mind was made up , and once bill makes his mind up about something ... ridge : yeah , brooke 's the same way . katie : well , i guess that explains the attraction . ridge : here 's what i do n't get . why would you go out of your way and be worried about this guy ? i mean , a woman in your position , it would n't be the worst thing if he took a header off the mountain , right ? am i wrong ? katie : well , he is the father of my child . and if anything ever happened to him , i ... i will always love the man that he was . he made me feel like no one else ever has . he would touch me , and i would feel this ... jolt of electricity . and i could look into his eyes , and i would know exactly what he was thinking . i do n't know if i 'll ever feel that way again . maybe that 's something that only happens once in a lifetime . ridge : i do n't think so . i think you 'll get that back . katie : well , we 'll see . ridge : hey . you 're not the only one with premonitions around here . | quinn is surprised to see hope back at forrester and that she had not stayed in hawaii with wyatt as he searched for some pearls on the island . hope replies she needed to get back to work and also to have a conversation she was not looking forward to . quinn knows that hope must be angry . but hope says it is mainly that she and liam have been manipulated so many times that it is getting old and far too familiar . if quinn has something to say to hope then say it without fake e - mails or notes . hope says she likes working with quinn but is beginning to feel she might not be able to trust her . all quinn asks is that hope not blame wyatt as he knew nothing of her actions . she asks about the trip and hope responds that wyatt had gone out of his way to make it very special . quinn is delighted to know her son was mr . romance . liam comes by to see hope and quinn quickly points out to liam what her son gave hope , a beautiful diamond pendant . he asks to speak to hope alone so quinn smirks at him and leaves . liam deduces with the jewelry and them staying in hawaii things must be getting serious with her and wyatt . she replies that she wanted time for herself and was excited about her line and a future with no wedding in sight . she did admit that she and wyatt are dating now . he wants to know where they stand . she does n't answer so he says he will wait . they fall back into the same old pattern of discussing steffy and her news . liam thought hope should have understood it was manipulation again and he thought hope would see through wyatt eventually . he was afraid wyatt was going to turn out just like his mother and would end up hurting hope . quinn is listening to them behind a door that is ajar . you can almost see the wheels churning in her head . liam continues that wyatt and quinn are not good people and he is going to prove it . and he vows that he was n't done with hope yet and he thought she knew it too . |
liam : do you realize what just happened ? steffy : i think it 's called a kiss . liam : oh , no . no , before the kiss -- what you said ... about us , about ... committing to a life with me . steffy : that 's never wavered . liam : even with wyatt , quinn , and your own grandfather dangling million - dollar checks and cosmetics lines and a mansion on the hill ? steffy : it does n't matter . this is what i want -- loving you ... you loving me for the rest of our lives . [ footsteps approach ] wyatt : [ sighs ] eric okay ? quinn : he is feeling a bit worn out , so he decided to turn in early . wyatt : are you sure that 's all ? quinn : well , obviously , he 's a little disappointed . wyatt : yeah . join the club . quinn : [ sighs ] i know -- steffy turning all of this stuff down . wyatt : i just -- i do n't want her to think that i was -- that we were trying to bribe her , you know ? quinn : of course not ! you want her to love you for you , and she does . wyatt : yeah , just not enough to save our marriage . quinn : honey , i think that 's changing . wyatt : after tonight ? ! come on , mom . quinn : oh , come on . everything we were offering her ? it 's so much to absorb , but i think once she has the time to -- to think about it , she may change her mind . wyatt : when did you become such an optimist ? quinn : oh . you 'd rather have your mother , the screw - up ? is that what you want ? wyatt : no . quinn : okay . see , i 'm working really hard to make sure that woman is gone for good . brooke : ohh . it feels good . ridge : yeah ? how 's the pressure ? brooke : [ chuckles ] from you or from the massage ? you 're trying to bribe me so i wo n't go away . ridge : no . i know how important the trip is to you . brooke : yeah . i miss hope . facetiming and texting is n't cutting it any longer . ooh . ridge : right there ? brooke : yeah . ridge : does she know you 're coming ? brooke : i 'm gon na surprise her . ridge : when are you leaving ? brooke : tomorrow . ridge : really ? so soon ? tomorrow you 're gon na go ? brooke : she needs to see me . ridge : yeah . i think you need to see her . why do n't you bring her home for our wedding ? brooke : [ chuckles ] well , i think you need to make quinn disappear first . that way we can get married , remember ? so , why do n't you work on that little detail while i 'm away ? ridge : yeah . ridge : so , you 're giving me my marching orders ? brooke : i would n't want you squandering your time while i 'm away . ridge : i wo n't . getting rid of quinn is my first priority . brooke : i thought i was your first priority . ridge : you are my first priority , but i 've just -- i 've got to -- i will get this done . i 'll get her out of here . brooke : okay . do n't let it drag out . i want to become mrs. ridge forrester before i 'm too old to walk down the aisle . ridge : oh , stop . you 're never gon na be too old for anything . brooke : [ chuckles ] seriously , though ... ridge : hmm ? brooke : ... really , i do n't want this thing with quinn to go on forever . ridge : i know . it wo n't . i know what i have to do . i 'm already doing it . brooke : do n't you think it 's time you tell me what you are doing ? quinn : steffy still loves you , plus she 's no longer living with liam . wyatt : yeah . that 's because eric asked her not to until the divorce was final , not because she wanted to ! quinn : but the point is she moved out , and that is an important first step . wyatt : mom , can you just stop , please ? ! stop trying to make me feel better -- bolster my spirits . at a certain point , this divorce is gon na be final . and , no , i 'm not saying that i 'm giving up on her . it 's just -- it -- it does n't look hopeful for my wife and me . i mean , hell , she 's probably over there with liam right now . liam : this is driving me crazy . steffy : i know . me , too . i never want to leave . liam : so do n't . just get your stuff from thomas ' tomorrow . steffy : i just moved in there . liam : i know . i should n't have let you . i should have chained you to our bed . steffy : [ chuckles ] that 's not a bad idea . liam : you know , there are , like , a million and one reasons for you to move back in here . steffy : yeah . i 'm pretty sure i know most of them . liam : yeah ? how 'bout this one ? um ... quinn , wyatt , and your grandfather stooping to an all - time low trying to buy you . steffy : liam , look , i know -- liam : i know what they said . they made it sound like it was about advancing your career . here 's what it was really about -- getting you on their side and under the same roof as wyatt . but you said no . you chose me . so , why not send a loud and clear message that they do n't get to interfere in our lives anymore by coming home to me ? quinn : you do n't know that steffy is with liam right now . she may be back at the office . wyatt : [ scoffs ] wishful thinking , mom . quinn : well , why do n't you call her ? wyatt : a - and say what ? we already pulled out all the stops tonight , you know ? we showed her how much we believe in her , and -- quinn : and i know that it touched her deeply . wyatt : yeah , but it still does n't change anything , does it ? quinn : [ sighs ] wyatt : 'cause this divorce is still gon na happen . she made it very clear that she sees a future with liam . quinn : who is a man who 's always let her down . meanwhile , you never have . wyatt : yeah , and i never will , either . and tomorrow i 'm gon na go right back to it , doing everything that i can in my power to get her to believe in herself and see what she can accomplish . and my brother 's probably just gon na get her to shun the spotlight and get her to doubt all that . but you know what ? i ca n't . i just -- as great as steffy is , i just -- i want the whole world to see that . but after tonight , having things not work out the way they 're supposed to ... i need a drink . quinn : [ sighs ] wyatt : [ sighs ] ahh . tequila . you want one ? quinn : no , thanks . [ sighs ] wyatt : [ groans softly ] liam : let quinn and her merry band of manipulators know that you 're on to them , that whatever they 're trying is not gon na work . you 're not going back to wyatt . steffy : i was very clear with them . they know my marriage to wyatt was on borrowed time . liam : yes . but it 's kind of a mixed message , do n't you think ? i mean , on the one hand , you say it 's over , but on the other , you 've now moved out . you 're living on your own , away from me , and that gives wyatt a whole lot of hope . steffy : liam ... i do n't want to be apart from you any more than you do . but look , i -- [ sighs ] i should have been more sensitive to wyatt , you know ? after the marriage was over , i should n't just move in with his brother . liam : you have been nothing but sensitive to wyatt 's feelings . it 's quinn who keeps stirring the pot by encouraging him not to give up and pulling stunts like the three of them did today , and you know they 're only gon na keep at it until -- until what ? you 're -- you 're one of them . i mean , that is the goal . and -- and as long as the clock 's ticking , the pressure 's only gon na mount . ridge : you do n't want to know the cringeworthy details . brooke : you 're a lover , not a fighter , remember ? ridge : yeah , no , i remember . what can i say ? quinn does things to me that no one else ever has . brooke : she really drives you that crazy ? ridge : she 's cost me my relationship with my dad . i ca n't forgive her for that . brooke : she thinks she 's protecting him . ridge : she 's not protecting anybody . she 's a puppet master . she 's playing everyone , only he ca n't see it . we got to do something a little more extreme . brooke : now you 're starting to scare me . ridge : do n't be scared . it 's gon na be okay . brooke : i think you 're the one who needs a massage . every time quinn 's name is mentioned , you get all tense . ridge : [ sighs ] i just got to get rid of her . just got to get her out of my life . uh - huh . brooke : hmm ? ridge : uh - oh . brooke : [ speaks indistinctly ] ridge : really ? brooke : yes . [ both laugh ] ridge : and that is what you 're gon na be missing when you 're gone . brooke : ohh . maybe i should cut my trip short . ridge : or maybe i should come meet you in italy for our honeymoon . brooke : do n't you have to get married before you have a honeymoon ? ridge : no , 'cause we 're not conventional people . brooke : well , maybe we should try . ridge : try to be conventional ? i do n't know if we could pull that off . brooke : [ laughs ] no . [ laughs ] speaking of pulling things off , what about the wedding ? ridge : what about it ? brooke : well , do n't you think we should plan it all out so that when i get home , it 's all organized ? ridge : you really think i can get rid of cruella that quickly ? brooke : well , i would hope you could , especially after everything she did to hope , liam , steffy . besides , you seem very determined ... even if you are being very cryptic about how you 're going to do this . ridge : i will do whatever i have to do to get rid of her -- short of using weapons , of course , 'cause i 'm ... i 'm a lover , not a fighter . brooke : and what a lover you are . ridge : mmm . come here . brooke : mm . quinn : is that helping ? wyatt : does n't hurt . quinn : okay . pour me one . okay . [ clears throat ] wyatt : salud . quinn : [ coughing ] wyatt : that 's the spirit . liam : i mean , we know this is n't gon na stop , right ? it 's just gon na continue to be one incredible offer after another . and , hey , i confess ... there 's a part of me that 's worried . steffy : about what ? liam : worried that by the time the waiting period is over , they will have gotten through to you . steffy : [ gasps ] oh , no . liam : they are offering you fame and fortune and power and prestige and the estate on the hill . the promise that that could be yours -- they 're offering you so much . i - i ca n't compete with that . steffy : hey ... you offer me something no one else does . love me , too , love me , too , love me , too love me , too love me , too , love me , too , love me , too you took my hand with a promise of adventure even on the days when i 'm down , i am sound with us i 'm sure i 'm sure how do i tell you that i 'd walk a thousand miles just to be in your arms and to see that smile ? and i intend to love you until we 've grown old until we 've grown old until we 've grown old i 'm spreading the message in hopes it 'll reach you they tell me the word on the street is you you love me , too you love me , too love me , too , love me , too , love me , too liam : i wish you did n't have to leave . steffy : i know . me , too . it 's torture . everything we 've been through to get back together ... but the day 's coming soon when i wo n't have to . liam : not if quinn can help it . the offers will keep coming till the moment the divorce is finalized , each one more tantalizing than the next . steffy : oh , i do n't think it 's like that for wyatt . i think he 's sincere about saving our marriage . liam : i - i know . i - i do n't doubt that he is . but ... he 's also increasingly desperate , and , trust me , i know what that feels like . it makes him more and more susceptible to do anything quinn might suggest he do to win you back . steffy : well , i 'm sure my grandfather will keep her in check . liam : your grandfather ... has a very hard time saying no to his wife . and now that he and wyatt have this bonding thing going on , he is very , very invested in saving wyatt 's marriage . steffy : [ sighs ] my grandfather 's a romantic , and , yeah , sometimes he can go too far , but just know this -- whatever happens from now until i 'm finally divorced ... is not gon na change anything . this will be my home , and you will be my husband . and i 'm gon na be free . i love you so much . brooke : on second thought , maybe i should just let hope know that i 'm coming instead of just showing up . she might be away on business or traveling for fun , and then the surprise would be on me . what do you think ? ridge ? i 'm asking you what i should do , and you 're texting ? ridge : what -- what you should do about what ? brooke : should i be jealous ? this person you 're texting -- is it business or pleasure ? ridge : it 's definitely not pleasure . it 's quinn . setting up something at the office tomorrow . brooke : oh . something about your plan ? ridge : something about our future -- future of this company , future of this family . that 's what drives me . and i will do whatever i have to do . quinn : i 've never been much of a tequila drinker . maybe it 's time i start . wyatt : want another one ? quinn : no . [ coughs ] no . mnh - mnh ! wyatt : you 've only had one ! quinn : it 's already going to my head , and i told you this is n't really my drink , and besides that , i have n't had a lot to eat today . wyatt : [ scoffs ] all right . quinn : hmm . [ cell phone chimes ] quinn : ugh . wyatt : what ? quinn : text from ridge . he says he wants to meet with me tomorrow . wyatt : why ? quinn : i do n't know . guess i 'll find out then . wyatt : you know , you better be careful , mom . all these one - on - one meetings with ridge -- people might start to talk . ridge : i 'm gon na get quinn out of here the only way i know how . it might be a little dirty . but i 'm gon na get it done ... for us , for the company , and for the family . | steffy tells liam that no matter what quinn , wyatt and her grandfather offered this is where she wants to be not the mansion on the hill . quinn tells wyatt that was a lot for steffy to try and absorb but once she does she thinks she may change her mind . quinn says she is not much of a tequila drinker but allows wyatt to pour her one as he is having a shot . wyatt tells his mom that they offered steffy everything and then some and still she did not sway . he is sure he will go ahead tomorrow and do the same . liam laments to steffy that she did move out of his house but with a mixed message that the divorce is not final yet with wyatt so that gives him hope . that is their goal and they will keep hammering away until they change her mind . and now that the clock is ticking the pressure will only mount . |
[ doorbell rings ] jackie : i have absolutely nothing to say ! you can write whatever you want to sell your bloody papers ! go away ! eric : jackie , it 's eric . let me in . i want to see you . jackie : eric , before you say anything , there 's something that you have to know . what nick did , selling his marone shares to buy forrester creations was just as much a surprise to me as it had to be for you . but of course , that 's not why you 're here , is it . no , you 've come to tell me what you think of me . now that i 've been exposed as a prostitute . eric : jackie , you think i give a damn about something you did to survive 30 years ago ? do n't you know me better than that ? we 've all done things in our past that we 've looked back on with sorrow and regrets . those things do not define who we are today . and you are just this wonderful , beautiful , stunning accomplished woman , whose life has been shattered by something my wife and my sons did to you . which i deeply , deeply regret . jackie : oh , eric . eric : just so you know , when stephanie gets back from palm springs , she and i are going to have it out about this . of course , i wanted my company back , but never -- not like this , not at your expense . jackie : you could be saying such a wonderful things after you just lost your company again -- ohh ! eric : jackie ? jackie , are you all right ? jackie : i 'm fine . i just -- i need my pills . eric : then come sit -- come sit down . jackie : they 're in the study . they 're in my purse in the study . eric : all right . jackie : oh , thank you . eric : i 'll get them . jackie : thank you . thank you . i 'll be fine . thank you . stephanie : oh , i would have stopped by sooner , but i 've been out of town . jackie : hiding out , i heard . stephanie : why would i be hiding ? no , i came by because i just wanted to see the look on your face when you found out that we got our company back . or have n't you heard ? jackie : i think that it 's you that has n't heard . [ scene_break ] hope : katie 's mom was talking about it . it 's true . taylor ran over your mommy . alexandria : take it back . hope : it 's what my friend heard . alexandria : your friend heard wrong . hope : taylor did n't hit aunt darla with her car ? alexandria : no . taylor 's nice . she would n't hurt my mommy . daddy would n't marry her if she did . brooke : i 'm relieved to hear you say that . taylor : i love thorne . i mean , of course he 's my priority . brooke : even though you 're continuing to spend time with nick . taylor : i 've explained that . brooke : you feel you owe him something . taylor : i 've explained that too . brooke : well , i 'm sure that you 're not the first psychiatrist to develop feelings for -- taylor : brooke , whatever you 're insinuating -- brooke : i am not insinuating anything . nick is a very attractive man . you would n't be human if you did n't notice that . taylor : wow , if i did n't know better , i 'd think you studied psychology in school , too . alexandria : i 'm tired of coloring . may i go to my room now ? taylor : you do n't want to have cookies and milk with hope ? alexandria : i 'm not hungry . hope : me either . brooke : sweetheart , is something wrong ? okay , well -- we 've got to go anyway . so , why do n't you say thank you to aunt taylor and ally , okay ? hope : thank you . taylor : you 're welcome . come back and see us soon , okay ? brooke : we 'll show ourselves out . thanks , taylor . taylor : ally , are you okay ? did n't you have fun with hope ? honey , what is it ? alexandria : hope , she said something to me . it was n't very nice . [ scene_break ] jackie : i would n't be so smug , stephanie . things are n't always as they appear . stephanie : that 's true is n't it ? like you , everyone thought you were a lady and you were a prostitute . [ shame on you sounding ] have you no shame ? jackie : what i have is no use for you -- stephanie : it goes both ways . i 'm on my way to the airport i actually just stopped by to gloat . i 'm picking my sister up , she 's going to spend a little time here . i 'm going to go to chicago visit my mother but before i go , we 're going to have one bang up celebration , now that we have the company back . eric : we do n't have the company back . stephanie : eric ? what are you doing here ? eric : how 's your headache ? is it better ? jackie : thank you . stephanie : what did you just say to me ? eric : we do n't have the company back . it 's not ours . and it never will be again probably , because of you . stephanie : what are you talking about ? eric : your little scheme backfired . the only thing it really accomplished was to make her son more livid than he already was . now he 's come back at us with a vengeance . stephanie : what does that mean ? eric : the new owner of forrester creations is not our family -- it 's nick marone . and you have no one to blame but yourself . [ scene_break ] taylor : sweetheart , sometimes friends say things that really hurt our feelings , but they do n't mean to . it 's a -- misunderstanding . you know what that is , right ? alexandria : may i go wash my hands ? taylor : yeah , honey , but -- i 'm surprised to see you home . i thought you 'd be over there for with the big celebration . thorne ? thorne : nick sold all of his marone stock . bought forrester creations before we could make an offer -- payback for what we did to his mother . you were right , taylor . we should 've been more patient , we should have let you bring him around . but instead , we 've created an enemy for life . and there 's no way nick will ever let go of forrester creations . and i knew -- i knew in my gut that it was wrong . to expose what nick confided in you . but it 's just -- i just wanted to get this company back so bad for my father that i did n't think . you know -- i just jumped right in . i realize that sounds like an excuse -- taylor : it sounds like a son who loves his father very much . thorne : it was wrong , taylor . it was hurtful . and not just to nick and jackie but to you -- i betrayed your trust , disappointed you . and for that i am very , very sorry . i know that saying i 'm sorry does n't fix everything but -- taylor : no , it 's okay . i know you got caught up in something . and what 's done is done . it 's in the past . we just have to move forward -- together . thorne : so does that mean you still want to marry me ? taylor : what do you think ? thorne : i think i 'm the luckiest man in the world to have you in my life . and that i will never , ever let anything come between us again . she has astigmatism . [ scene_break ] eric : nick bought back the company before we could . stephanie : but , but -- the board they told -- eric : nick made a better offer . stephanie : well where the hell were you ? eric : the point is -- you could n't let taylor handle this thing . you had to pull another one of your stunts . stephanie : no the point is that nick told me he 'd cut his arm off before he 'd let us own forrester again , for god 's sakes i had to do something . you were becoming more and more depressed everyday . you 'd had your life 's work . your sense of yourself stolen , because of me . i thought i had to do something . eric : you thought you had publicly humiliate jackie ? stephanie : yes ! if necessary . eric : god ! nobody stands up to your moral code do they ? and if they do n't they 're absolutely fair game . i thought you had changed -- i thought you had a real break through but i guess you have n't . i do n't think you 're really capable of change . stephanie : of course i 've changed . but i 'm not going to discuss this in front of her . we can talk about it privately when i come back from chicago . eric : chicago ? stephanie : yes i thought that i could go there but obviously i 've -- pam 's coming for a visit , i 'm going to go see mother . but maybe i should stay -- eric : do n't bother . jackie : what eric means stephanie is -- that he ca n't stand the sight of you right now . and if he needs support , i 'll be here for him . stephanie : oh shut up jackie . of course you 'll support him and hold out your hand for payment . eric : stop it , stephanie , stop it right now ! you 've inflicted enough damage on jackie ! stephanie : on jackie ? what hell 's the matter with you ? what about the damage she and her son have inflicted on s ? our family ! eric : you need to go , now . stephanie : i 'll see you at home . [ scene_break ] brooke : you were awfully quiet on the way home , sweetheart . are you sure you 're all right ? hope : ally 's mad at me . brooke : about what ? honey , you can tell me . what is alexandria so upset with you about ? taylor : nick called just before you got in and he did n't mention anything about any of this . thorne : what did he want ? taylor : well he said you 'd just left , and that he wanted to talk to me . thorne : he asked you to you to come see him ? taylor : yea , i guess he just wanted to explain his side of things . thorne : including why he does n't think you do n't really love me . taylor : well he did n't have any right to say that . if anything , i feel like i do n't deserve to be with you . i do love you , thorne . i want to marry you . i want to make a home with you and with ally and with my children . that is what i want . it really is what i want . [ ally remembering ] hope : taylor killed your mommy . thorne : hey sweetheart . come here and give daddy a hug . come on . hey , is something wrong ? you do n't seem like yourself . taylor : just before you came in , ally and i were about to talk about her problem that happened earlier . i think hope said something that upset her . thorne : honey , what happened ? what did hope say ? sweetheart , you can tell daddy . [ scene_break ] pam : all settled in . steph -- stephanie : i 'm sorry i 'm just a little preoccupied . pamela : yes i noticed on the drive back from the airport . stephanie : i apologize , pammy . ( sighs ) everything backfired . we did n't get the company , and eric is furious with me . all because of that bitch , jackie . pamela : who 's jackie ? stephanie : jackie marone . she 's ... some whore who 's been after him for years , and now she 's being even more brazen about it . pamela : she 's putting moves on eric ? pamela : yes . you think you could help me , pam ? [ scene_break ] jackie : you know , now that the truth is out , it 's surprisingly freeing . eric : freeing ? in what way ? jackie : i was convinced that i would never be able to show my face in public again , i 'd be too ashamed . because of you , i realize that i do n't have to live my life with a paper bag over my head . so what if people whisper behind my back ? right ? my son has forgiven me , and now you have . and that is all that matters . and everybody else , they can go to hell . and that includes your wife . and you can tell her i said so when she gets back from chicago . eric : hmm . jackie : right now mister , you better be forewarned , that i intend to do everything -- and i do mean everything -- in my power to remind you of just how good we were together . [ scene_break ] pam : what exactly do you want me to do ? stephanie : well , keep an eye on her . just -- just keep her away from eric if she shows up here . pam : i will . stephanie : my marriage means everything to me . can you please help me ? just try and ... i need you to keep that whore away from my husband . [ scene_break ] thorne : come on . sweetheart , listen . whatever this is about , you know you can talk to me , right ? and taylor , too , who loves you and she only wants to help , right ? taylor : i was telling ally that sometimes even best friends fight . thorne : yeah . is that what happened ? you and hope got in a little fight ? taylor : it 's okay , ally . it 's not like you 're trying to get hope in trouble . you 're not tattling on her or anything . thorne : are you worried that if you say something , you might get hope in trouble ? ally : hope lied . lying is wrong . thorne : yes , lying is wrong , but -- [ phone ringing ] taylor : hello ? brooke : taylor , hi , this is brooke . i need to tell you something that happened . hope told ally that you -- taylor : well we 're trying to get into that right now . we 're trying to take care of that problem . i 'll call you back in a little bit . thorne : sweetie , what did hope not tell the truth about ? alexandria : mommy 's accident . thorne : you and hope were talking about the accident ? alexandria : i miss mommy . thorne : oh , sweetheart i miss mommy too . very much , there 's not a day goes by that i do n't think about her . taylor : ally , we all miss your mommy so much -- thorne : honey , tell me exactly what hope said that made you so upset ? alexandria : she said taylor killed mommy . but that 's not true , is it ? taylor was n't driving the car that killed mommy . right taylor ? | trying to overcome a very foul mood , jackie welcomes eric into the marone manse where he assures her that her past as a prostitute is of no concern to him . that is not who she is now . while eric is getting jackie 's pills from another room , stephanie comes to gloat about them getting the company back . only the last laugh is on her when she finds out they did n't . eric surprises her by even being at jackie 's and then he ends up berating her . due to her schemes they will never get the company back , and she has no one to blame but herself . she tells him she is going to spend some time with her mother in chicago and that pam is coming here for a while . jackie takes delight in stating that she will support eric in her absence . stephanie and eric part in not so happy terms . |
storm : well , here it is . it 's official . judge adams has formally dismissed the case , all charges dropped . dad is a free man . donna : ( giggles ) brooke : yes ! ( giggles ) storm : ( clapping ) stephen : all right , i - i - i want to say something . this incident has shown me how my past actions have affected all of you and especially you , storm . when i think i put you in the position to be a father to these girls when you were merely a child yourself , i 'm ashamed . donna : daddy , do n't . stephen : no , no , no , honey , i - i want to say this , and i want you all to hear , katie , brooke . now i ca n't go back and solve all the problems that i created , but i can sure as hell take sole responsibility for them . and i can promise you that from this moment forward , i 'm gon na do everything i can to make it right with you , because i 'm so proud . i 'm proud of the courage and the strength that you 've all shown during this . and we 're a family . we 're a loving family , and we can heal . and i want to start . i want to take storm with me when i leave . i want to take him out of the country and make sure that he gets all the care that he deserves . storm : yeah , i , uh ... ( sighs ) i ca n't believe this is happening . ( laughs ) i never thought i 'd be saying this , but i 'm actually grateful to stephanie forrester for letting this go . i 'd , uh , i 'd really like to thank her for this . brooke : stormy , just leave it alone . storm : no , but for what she 's done for our family after what i did to her , you know , although she did owe you a favor , brooke , she did n't owe the rest of us anything . and she did this without asking for anything in return . stephen : son , some things are best left alone . let 's just take this time to heal . katie : i agree . and let 's not talk about stephanie anymore . stephen : yeah . ( cell phone rings ) donna : oh . sounds like me . ( rings ) ( rings ) donna : oh , i 'm just gon na take this outside . ( rings ) ( rings ) donna : hello , stephanie . stephanie : did you end it ? donna : not just yet . it 's not that easy . stephanie : you did n't spend the night with him at the cabin ? donna : no , stephanie , i did n't spend the night with him . but it 's not because eric did n't want to . stephanie : believe me , donna , i will have your brother in prison so fast his head will spin if you do n't hold up your end of the bargain . now you end it with my husband . ( knock on door ) stephanie : bridget . bridget : hi . stephanie : c - come in . bridget : thanks . um -- oh , are you taking a trip ? stephanie : uh , pam called . my mother is ill , and so i 'm -- i 'm going to chicago right away . bridget : oh , my goodness . i 'm so sorry to hear about ann . but stephanie , what -- what about you ? are you okay to be traveling this soon ? stephanie : oh , well , i 'm -- look , i 'm a little stiff and achy , but , honey , i had no choice . pam was insistent that i come up today . bridget : oh , i do n't like this . you ca n't stop physical therapy right now . it 's critical at this stage in recovery . stephanie : well , i 'm -- bridget : no , there 's no excuse , stephanie . i think i - i 'm gon na contact northwestern memorial and have them call you and set up an appointment . bridget : well , thank you , bridget . that 's very sweet . bridget : of course . stephanie : you -- you heard about your grandfather ? bridget : yeah , that 's why i 'm here . um , you told the police that he did n't sh- shoot you . but you were so certain that my grandfather did . what could possibly have changed your mind ? [ scene_break ] nick : morning , beautiful . did you hear the news ? stephen logan has been released from custody . all the charges have been dropped against him . so brooke and the entire logan family must be pretty excited . i guess the question is if he did n't shoot stephanie , who did ? taylor : well , i 'm sure we 'll all find out soon enough . but more importantly , why is it the first thing that comes out of your mouth in the morning the name brooke logan ? like i care ! gah ! you know how that name makes me feel . nick : i 'm sorry . i - i did n't mean anything by it . it 's all over the news . taylor : i know , i know . whatever . it 's just that , you know , i 'm sick of this brooke this , brooke that . i 'm really , really tired of it , and i ca n't even look at the baby anymore without seeing brooke staring back at me . damn it . ( door opens ) jackie : hello . oh , there you are . you wo n't believe what i found . oh , it is the most darling , darling little sweater . nick : mother , next time you come by , you think you might want to knock ? jackie : is everything all right ? taylor , you do n't look well . taylor : no , i 'm fine . i 'm okay . i just have a little too much on my plate . that 's all . sometimes the therapist needs a therapist . jackie : ( laughs ) well , i think i 'll just pop upstairs and gawk at my darling grandson . nick : ( exhales deeply ) listen , what do you say the two of us go over to insomnia and grab a muffin and a cup of coffee ? we got mom here to watch jack . what do you say ? taylor : no . i do n't really feel like it , sweetie , i do n't . i 'm not up to it right now . i have -- i have a file i have to work on . nick : okay . all right . just thought we may do something together , you know , something that 's a little spontaneous , different . taylor : no , i 'm -- i 'm okay . you -- you go work on your , uh , cup of joe , and i 'll sit here , i 'll work on the file . i 'll be good ... ( sniffles ) okay ? it 's good . i 'll see you later . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] bridget : so stephanie , please answer me . what would make you change your mind about my grandfather . stephanie : well , you know , it 's so hard to explain . um , i guess it was , uh -- i guess it must have been a memory in my head that i did n't even know i had . it 's kind of these little flashes , um , and i -- it 's like a photograph that i ca n't quite make out , but enough to understand or at least to realize it was not your grandfather who shot me . bridget : thank you . stephanie : you 're welcome . bridget : you 're telling me you ca n't identify a face , but you 're absolutely certain now it 's not my grandfather ? stephanie : uh - huh . bridget : someone must have set him up . wow . stephanie : i - i guess so . bridget : you know , i 've heard about this , um , type of spontaneous recall after traumatic events . stephanie : mmm . bridget : it 's actually quite common . and in many cases , the memory fully recovers . stephanie : oh , really ? ( chuckles ) that 's interesting . well , maybe it will . stephanie : but can stephanie forrester be trusted to go through with this ? that 's the question . it 's not enough to get storm out of the country . you ca n't hide from something like this . [ scene_break ] donna : daddy , i 'm gon na end things with eric . i just -- i just have to be a little more firm . you know , if it keeps our brother out of jail , then -- then i 'll find a way . stephen : oh , sweetheart , i 'm so proud of you . you are an incredible woman . i do n't want you to ever forget that . i - i ca n't imagine the man who deserves your love . donna : daddy , please , just do n't say that . ( crying ) this is the hardest thing i have ever attempted to do . i love him so much . stephen : i know you do , honey . and what you 're doing inspires me . it makes me want to do everything i can for the good of the family . and what i truly , truly want to do is find your mother , spend some time with her . maybe this can be a new beginning for us . i 've been searching my whole life for what i have right here right now with you . and i 've always had it . i just could n't see it . brooke : we all see it now , dad . and we know this is going to be very difficult on you , but we 're here ... ( exhales deeply ) if you need some help . you can do this . donna : ( sobbing ) okay . katie : you got dad out of jail . now we have to save stormy . donna : ( sniffling ) brooke : it 's going to be your sacrifice . it 's gon na be very difficult . we know that . donna : ( sobbing ) storm : all right , the bags are outside , car 's coming up the driveway . you ready to go , dad ? donna : ( sniffling ) stephen : i 'm as ready as i 'll ever be , i guess . storm : ohh , come here . hey , do n't cry , donna , okay ? hey , it 's not like we 're going away forever . dad and i will work out a few issues , and then we 'll be back . we 'll be a family again , okay ? stephen : hey , wait a minute . we 're a family right now . brooke : ( sighs ) stephen : we 're the logans . katie : ( giggles ) brooke : ( giggles ) that 's right . stephen : and we 're stronger than we 've ever been . [ scene_break ] { donna remembering } donna : ( sniffling ) eric : i 'm not gon na have you talking about yourself like that . donna : but -- but it 's true , eric . i - i mean , how can you be with me knowing that i 'll be with other men ? eric : no , i ca n't . i - i ca n't . you 're right about that . i would n't be able to tolerate that . but i 'm not gon na leave you , not ever . and we 'll get through this . we 'll get help . we will go to sexual addiction counseling , and we 'll go together . okay ? donna : ( sobbing ) donna : ( sighs ) ( doorbell rings ) donna : stephanie . stephanie : i understand that your father and your brother are on their way to europe . now look , there 's no place that your brother can hide that i wo n't find him if you renege on our arrangement . donna : i 'm not reneging on our deal , stephanie . i tried to break up with him last night . eric would n't hear of it . stephanie : ( laughs ) i ca n't imagine that your powers of persuasion are so limited . donna : look , i really tried , stephanie . he 's in love with me . he wo n't just give me up . stephanie : well , he better give you up . what exactly did you tell him ? donna : you know what ? it 's -- it 's none of your business . i told him i have a problem . stephanie : what kind of a problem ? donna : an addiction . stephanie : really ? donna : a sexual addiction , okay ? stephanie : ( laughs ) stephanie : is it the truth ? donna : very funny , stephanie . the truth is it did n't matter to eric . he said we could work through anything together . stephanie : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jackie : da - da - da - da - da . hi . are you feeling better ? taylor : oh , yeah , as a matter of fact , i am . jackie : that 's good . taylor : sometimes the best therapy is just to get out of your own head . jackie : well , jack 's asleep . why do n't you go and join nicky for that cup of joe , as he likes to call it . taylor : i think that might be a good idea . okay . i 'll give that a try . i 'll just , uh , go put on some fresh clothes . jackie : okay . [ scene_break ] brooke : well ... ( sighs ) i guess our fates really are intertwined . i ca n't avoid running into you . nick : this is a pleasant surprise . brooke : yes , it is . nick : i guess congratulations are in order . i heard about your father . brooke : mmm . yeah , i never thought i 'd say this , but i really think stephanie came through for us . nick : oh , that 's frightening to hear . what 's in it for her ? brooke : ( sighs ) it 's been a difficult time for all of us , but you know what ? i am really hopeful . i have great feelings about the future of the logan family . nick : ( laughs ) brooke : ( giggles ) nick : that 's good . would you care to sit down and have a cup of coffee and celebrate these feelings ? brooke : sure . nick : what would you like ? brooke : uh , a soy latte . thank you . nick : soy latte over here , please . woman : sure . nick : thank you . brooke : ohh . thanks . nick : yeah . brooke : so ... ( laughs ) now that you heard all about me , what 's going on with you ? how you doing ? nick : taylor 's been a little weird . brooke : what 's wrong ? nick : you . she ca n't get over the fact that your jack 's birth mother . brooke : oh , my god . we 've been over this and over this . nick : i know . brooke : you know , if -- if i talk to her , maybe she 'll calm down . nick : no , no , brooke , trust me , the best thing for you to do right now is to just stay away . you 're the target of her anger . she just seems to feel you everywhere in her life right now . she even said that she thinks you and bridget conspired somehow to use your egg for her pregnancy . brooke : oh , my god . nick : she 's a strong woman . she 'll get past this . i just suggest that you stay away from us for a while . brooke : is she alone with jack ? nick : she 's his mother . what kind of question is that ? brooke : i do n't know , nick , but we have to consider her state of mind . we have to be careful . nick : ( sighs heavily ) this is all new to me . i 'm learning as i go . brooke : i worry about you . you 're married to a woman who ca n't connect with her son . and you do n't talk to anybody . will you talk to me ? [ scene_break ] donna : eric will never believe that i do n't love him . stephanie : well , it 's your job to convince him of that . donna : how ? stephanie : i do n't know how , donna , and you know , frankly , i do n't give a damn how you do it . i want my husband back . i have to go to chicago , and when i return , it better be finished between the two of you , or your brother will spend the next ten years in prison . do you understand ? [ scene_break ] nick : thank you . how i 'm holding up really does n't matter here . i will do what i 've always done in my life whenever i face a crisis . brooke : well , it matters to me . you should n't have to shoulder this alone . does jackie know that i 'm the biological mother of your son ? nick : no . brooke : well , then you should tell her . she might be able to help . nick : ( sighs heavily ) well , maybe you 're right . i have a son . i love him so much , and i want taylor to love him just the way that i do . but when i see her struggling like this , brooke , when i see her behavior , i - i do n't know what to do . you should hear some of the things she says about -- about jack , about you . i want to do something . i want to fix it . i want to make it right , but i do n't know how . brooke : you should n't have to bear this on your own . nick : ( sighs ) i love her . i do love her . i want her to love my son the same way that i do . brooke : i really hate to say this , but i think taylor 's going to need some professional help . brooke : you never know what she could do . i mean , she might do something terrible . she might snap . and if she does , really , nick , there is no telling what might happen . nick : well , if anything would make her snap , it 'd be seeing the two of us like this . i mean , as much as it feels good to talk to you like this , the truth is , you know , we really -- we really ca n't . believe me , if she were to see it , it would be ugly , very ugly . | stephen prepares to leave and he tells his family that he is going to take storm out of the country and get him help . stephanie calls donna again and badgers her if she has left eric yet ? and if not , do so or her brother will end up in jail faster than her head can spin . stephen is still skeptical if stephanie will carry through with her plans about storm . donna says she needs a little more time , but she is going to leave eric so stephanie will have no reason not to carry on with plan 1 . they rally around her with support . bridget drops in on stephanie and wonders if it is wise that stephanie go to chicago to see her ailing mother . she is shocked and asks why stephanie would change her mind about her grandfather shooting her . |
steffy : ( sighs ) ( thunder crashing ) steffy : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] bill : ( sighs ) one day you 're going to have to make a choice -- your sisters or me . katie : why would you ever force me to make that choice ? bill : i wo n't make you make that choice . your sisters will . katie : i - i - i ca n't do this . bill : katie . nothing good is gon na come from you walking out that door . katie : i ca n't be here . brooke : katie ? katie ? katie : ( inhales sharply ) oh , my god . oh , my god , bill . brooke : it was a long night last night . how about some coffee ? katie : ( sighs ) no , no . i - i 've got to go . i 've got to get home . brooke : well , you might as well stay for breakfast . bill knows where you are . katie : no , i - i - i ca n't . thank you for letting me use your couch . i 've got to go . brooke : katie . ( sighs ) katie . katie : ( sighs ) brooke : look , i know a lot was said last night . but i just hope that you can forgive donna and me . i want us to be able to be the way we were . katie : i - i - i really ca n't talk to you about this right now , brooke . i - i 've got to go home . brooke : ( sighs ) ( door closes ) ridge : katie gone yet ? brooke : ( sighs ) yeah , she went home to bill . ridge : boy , the things that guy said . i 'd liked to have decked him . brooke : i want to be supportive ... ( sighs ) of katie 's marriage . i just worry . bill spencer -- who knows what he 's capable of . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] thomas : good . just the person i wanted to see . steffy : what 's up ? thomas : well , that 's what i 'm wondering . you ran off last night after the whole dare debacle , still were n't home when i went to bed . where did you go ? steffy : i had to see someone . thomas : you care to fill me in ? steffy : ( sighs ) i went to the beach house to see bill . [ scene_break ] ( key turns in lock ) bill : you 're home . katie : i 'm sorry about last night . i 'm sorry i left . bill : i am , too . [ scene_break ] thomas : you went over to bill spencer 's last night ? steffy : yeah . thomas : well , i hope you gave him a piece of your mind . steffy : that is the reason why i went there . thomas : and what did he say ? steffy : he did n't have much to say . thomas : well , did you have a run - in with katie ? i know how you feel about her . you were pretty steamed last night . steffy : katie was n't there . thomas : wait , wait . so let me get this straight . you went over there . katie was n't home . so you were alone with bill ? steffy , what did he do to you ? [ scene_break ] katie : yesterday was one of the worst days of my life , and that 's saying something . ( sighs ) i keep replaying everything over and over in my head . and i know it sounds crazy , but what bothers me the most is the fact that i left . bill : bothers me , too , more than you know . katie : you 're wearing your necklace . bill : i felt like it was time to put it back on . katie : why now ? do n't do this , bill . do n't -- do n't shut me out . it took me a long time to break down those walls . bill : and i let you , katie . i trusted you . you walked out on me when i asked you not to . katie : it was a mistake . i should have stayed and fought it out . if i could take it back , i would . bill : well , you ca n't . what happened , happened . and we ca n't change that , as much as we might like to . katie : i guess this is that hard part of relationships , is n't it ? making mistakes and hurting the one you love and -- and then asking for forgiveness . i ... ( sighs ) i hated what happened last night . i hated being apart from you and being alone , and -- a - and i wanted to come home , but i -- i knew i should n't drive , and i knew you would understand . and i have to believe that we both feel the same way about this , and we will forgive each other , bill , because what we have together is stronger than anything . we will forget what happened here last night , and we will remember our vows and our commitment to each other and , most importantly , how much we love each other . [ scene_break ] ridge : morning , hope . brooke : you just got up ? hope : young people need more sleep . it 's a scientific fact . brooke : mm . mm - hmm . ( chuckles ) ridge : just ca n't get used to those mornings you do n't have classes . hope : just wait till i graduate and have no school . then you 'll never know where to look for me . is breakfast all gone ? brooke : there 's some yogurt and cereal in the kitchen . hope : so what happened with aunt katie ? or should n't i ask ? brooke : well , she was just anxious to get home . hope : are she and mr. spencer getting divorced ? brooke : hope , what an idea ! no . it was just not a very good day for any of us at work yesterday . hope : what does work have to do with sleeping on our couch ? ridge : hazard of being married to the boss . hope : ( scoffs ) okay , i - i do n't understand this . nobody likes mr. spencer . why are you all staying at jobs you hate ? and do n't tell me you do n't . ridge : your mother does n't . brooke : ( sighs ) we love the work . we love the business . and we just want it to be there . look , honey , this is really nothing for you to worry about . hope : hey , i 'm not worried . i 'm not the one sleeping on anyone 's sofa . i just want you to be happy , and you 're not . ridge : look , i wish he had fired me . that way , i would n't be bound to a non- compete clause , and i would no longer be a division of spencer publications . [ scene_break ] katie : i 'm sorry we argued , and i 'm really sorry i left . i just felt like things were getting out of control , and i felt ... disrespected . ( sighs ) i hated the way you were attacking my sisters . bill : the katie i know does n't run away when things get tough . she fights back . katie : i did n't want to fight with you . bill : but like you said , arguments happen , right ? they 're a part of life , part of a marriage . katie : well , i guess i had a little too much of that growing up with my mom and dad . i felt like if i stayed , we would both end up saying things that we would regret . bill : so instead , you took off . katie : i did n't want to leave . and i hated being away from you . i just did n't think that i should drive . i had been drinking wine , and it was raining , and i do n't want to give you a bunch of excuses . i just kept thinking how wrong it was that we were both sleeping alone . [ scene_break ] thomas : straight answer -- what happened with you and spencer last night ? steffy : i told you . i went over there to ream him out . and then when i went there , he was all messed up because katie walked out on him . thomas : you mean , like , walked out for good ? steffy : abandon her meal ticket and her high - powered job ? ( scoffs ) i doubt it . that 's not the logan style . thomas : so spencer was messed up . what does that mean ? steffy : he was drinking . he was intense and brooding , and then the power went out . there was thunder and lightning , and -- thomas : did he come on to you ? steffy : ( sighs ) can i trust you ? thomas : what happened ? steffy : ( sighs ) we kissed . thomas : ( scoffs ) steffy , why do you keep doing this ? steffy : i do n't know , okay ? there -- ( sighs ) there 's just something about him . thomas : if he has the hots for you , which he does , we could take advantage of that . [ scene_break ] hope : if you did get fired , would you start another company or -- or just retire ? ridge : i am not old enough to retire . hope : eh , if you 're rich enough , you do n't have to be old , right ? brooke : ( scoffs ) can we talk about something else ? ridge : no , i 'm not going to start another company , and i 'm not going to retire , either . forrester creations is ours by right , and i 'm gon na get the ownership back for us , or i 'll die trying . hope : go , dad . as long as you do n't actually die . hey , but maybe bill spencer will . brooke : hope , we 're not wishing for that . hope : you ca n't wish someone dead , but , you know , those really mean type - a people have heart attacks all the time . maybe he 'll have one . brooke : hope ! hope : and then aunt katie will move back in , and she 'll buy me an electric car , since you wo n't . brooke : ( scoffs ) stop . ridge : you know , hope 's positive attitude is very infectious . we could learn from it . brooke : well , it would be kind of nice if your other daughter had a positive attitude . hope : why ? wh - what did steffy do ? ridge : oh , she got a little ... ( sighs ) upset last night . brooke : a little ? i was shocked . hope : why ? did she go after mom ? ridge : she was , uh , out of line . hope : and this surprises you ? come on . you know how she idolizes stephanie . i 'm not saying she 's a bad person . i just -- ridge : i 'll have a talk with her , okay ? brooke : ( sighs ) i just love steffy . i 've helped raise her for years . hope : i wonder if there 's something about having a psychiatrist as a mother that makes you think everything you do is right . ridge : now where did that come from ? hope : oh , well -- well , i mean , she 's always been great to me . i - i think she 's sweet . ridge : look , steffy got a little overemotional last night . she 's not the only one , though . brooke : it 's one thing to be emotional . and it 's another thing to be entitled . and we have to be aware when young people want to combine the two . hope : was that directed at me ? ridge : i 'm not even gon na go there . brooke : ( sighs ) it - it 's really all about impulse control . and i - i know i 'm not really the one to talk . but steffy has shown that she 's very , very impulsive . [ scene_break ] steffy : you think i could steal bill from katie ? thomas : no . i 'm talking about the company here , getting forrester back . you 've got an in with `` darth vader . `` steffy : i hate katie in this office , okay ? granddad 's office . and it should be dad 's now . it 's ridiculous . thomas : well , you 've got the means . steffy : do n't think i have n't considered it . thomas : i was sure you had , especially the way spencer 's been coming on to you . steffy : i could possibly pry bill away from katie and get the company back . ( sighs ) but it would hurt dad to know that i was cozying up with him . dad despises him . plus , he 's married . i respect the institution of marriage . i do . but i do n't respect katie . and plus , i do n't even love the guy . he is way too old for me . i need to be with somebody cool and young like me . thomas : you are the coolest . steffy : ( laughs ) do n't say anything to dad , okay ? do n't . no kisses , no nothing . nothing is going to happen with bill and me , all right ? love is -- is something special , something that you ca n't use . i 'm not a logan . i 'm never gon na be one , and i do n't want to be . i 'm not gon na fall for bill . we just got to find a different way to get the company back . [ scene_break ] katie : i never wanted the problems or pressures at work to affect our marriage , and i promise , i will never let that happen again . bill : when you walked out that door , it bothered me more than you know . it took me back to when i was a kid and a father who left before i was born , who could n't be bothered with a son . and when you 've been abandoned like that , a door slamming in your face cuts like a knife . katie : and that 's how you felt -- abandoned all over again . bill : it opened a nerve , katie , one i did n't realize was so raw after all these years . katie : i am so sorry . bill : i was hurt . and when i hurt , i get angry . and when i get angry , my instinct is to hurt back . throw things at me . call me names . anything . just do n't walk out on me . katie : i will never leave you again . i promise you . never again . bill : i overreacted , and i 'm sorry . katie : ( sniffles ) bill : i 'm sorry for everything that happened last night . katie : oh . ( sobs ) i 'm sorry , too . i 'm so sorry . ( sobs ) it was awful . it was just awful being away from you . i did n't sleep all night . well , at least we got our first fight out of the way , right ? ( chuckles ) we are never gon na let anything like that happen again , okay ? we are never going to let anything come between us or our marriage ever again . okay ? i love you . i love you . bill : i love you , too , so much . katie : ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) ( sniffles ) bill : ( sighs ) katie : ( sighs ) ( chuckles ) ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) | bill thinks back to what he told katie that nothing good would come of her walking out the door . he puts his sword necklace back on , here comes the old dollar bill . brooke wakes katie up from the couch where she spent the night . brooke hopes katie will forgive her as she wants them to be the way they all used to be . steffy puts papers on katie 's desk , sees the photo with bill and thinks about the latest kiss . thomas catches steffy and wants to be filled in with what happened when she ran out last night . she tells him that she went to see bill . katie returns home and apologizes to bill for last night . he is sorry too . she says last night was one of the worst days of her life and the part that she feels the worst about was her walking out . she does n't want him to shut her out . it was a mistake and she should have stayed and fought it out . she knew she should n't drive and she hopes he will understand and forgive her . she wants him to remember how much they love each other . he regrets last night too , and he reminds her that he asked her not to walk out on him . she explains that she felt attacked the way he was disrespecting her sister and she did not want to fight with him . |
man : hey , thomas . you 're here . thomas : oh , hi . man : how are you ? thomas : good . man : we can begin . thomas : thank you . man : take your places , please . the press conference is about to begin . [ scene_break ] stephanie : well , umm , so far things are good . [ chuckles ] taylor : that 's wonderful . i 'm so happy . stephanie : it 's going to be a while , of course , before the cancer is officially in remission , but everything seems to be going along pretty well . the doctors are pleased , and i feel good . taylor : well , that is the best news i 've had all week . it 's the only good news , actually . stephanie : you 're upset about tom and brooke being in paris . taylor : are n't you ? [ scene_break ] marcus : hey , what you did out there was awesome . i mean , i honestly did n't know that surfing was gon na be so hard , man . oliver : yeah , i told you , man . you 'll pick it up eventually , though . marcus : you think so ? oliver : no . marcus : ( chuckles ) right . oh . what 's this ? oliver : ( sighs ) i wish she would n't leave her stuff around . marcus : who ? oliver : amber . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] amber : is n't this place amazing , mom ? i mean , it just has such great energy . tawny : yeah , i suppose . amber : you know , it 's run by this woman named dayzee and homeless people . it gives them jobs . uh , stephanie forrester started it . tawny : oh . well , i wish stephanie forrester would give me some of her money before i end up on the street , which is where i 'm gon na be unless you wise up and tell liam that you are pregnant with his baby . amber : it is not liam 's baby , mom . it 's -- tawny : i know . i know . it 's surfer boy oliver 's . but he does n't know , and there 's no reason he has to . amber : ( quietly ) oh , no . tawny : what ? amber : no . liam 's girlfriend hope is here . do n't turn around , though . do n't . i - i do n't want her seeing us . too late . she 's on her way over . do not make a scene , mother . [ scene_break ] marcus : so wait a minute . you and amber ? oliver : no , not me and amber . come on , man . you know she 's been staying above the garage for a while . but now it 's not just amber . her mother is staying here , too . marcus : ( chuckles ) so let me get this straight . this woman steals your designs , and let her stay at your crib ? i 'm not sure about that one , ollie . oliver : i know what it 's like to be down and out , all right ? and amber 's okay . marcus : yeah , i 'll say . oliver : but there 's nothing going on between us , all right ? nothing . not anymore . marcus : but there was ? oliver : one night , all right ? that 's it . but it 's risky , you know ? what -- what if hope found out ? marcus : ( chuckles ) so you 're still holding out for hope , huh ? [ scene_break ] hope : mind if i join you ? amber : pull up a seat . this is my mom . hope : hi . tawny : hello . hope : you know what ? i do n't mean to be rude , mrs. moore , but i really need to talk to your daughter alone . amber : she already knows , hope . hope : she knows ? a - about you and liam the night of the party ? tawny : oh , yeah . i know everything . do you want to know my opinion ? amber : mom , enough . so if you have something to say to me , um , just say it . guess i have it coming . hope : yeah . i guess you do . [ scene_break ] stephanie : it 's just a press junket . they 'll be back before you know it . taylor : it 's what happens before they get back that i 'm worried about . come on , stephanie . stephanie : ( sighs ) taylor : you -- you saw the picture online . stephanie : did your husband take that picture ? because ridge thinks that he did . taylor : we 're not talking about that right now . we 're talking about thomas and brooke being alone in paris . now i know what that means , and so do you . [ scene_break ] man : ( speaking french ) mrs. forrester ? brooke : thank you . i ca n't tell you how thrilled thomas and i are to be here . paris . thomas : it 's a dream come true , is n't it ? brooke : mm - hmm . the architecture , the history -- thomas : the romance . reporters : ( chuckle ) brooke : oh , you picked up on that , did you ? reporters : ( laugh ) thomas : this is our first press conference on the continent , and , uh , we could n't have picked a more perfect place . brooke : we are looking forward to answering all of your questions . thomas : about taboo and , whatever . ( chuckles ) reporters : ( chuckles ) woman : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] marcus : so have you seen much of hope lately ? oliver : only at work . she seems kind of preoccupied , actually . marcus : so you have n't talked to her about it ? oliver : no . why ? marcus : i 'm just saying it seemed like something was going on with her . oliver : go on , man . come on . marcus : huh ? oliver : what ? marcus : i 'm just saying . i saw her at the party . oliver : what party ? marcus : the one that bill spencer threw for his kid . oliver : yeah . marcus : now you 're talking about awkward -- liam was the man that night . hope could n't even get near him , so she bounced . oliver : yeah , she was n't thrilled . yeah . i was kind of gon na bide my time and wait to see what happened . marcus : well , i thought they were gon na be over with , but i heard they got back together . oliver : oh . marcus : sorry , bro , if that was bad news . oliver : i said i was n't gon na give up on hope . yeah , if her and liam are solid , then maybe it 's time . marcus : things can always change , though , ollie . oliver : well , one thing 's got ta change- - amber 's mother . she 's crazy , man . i got ta get her out of here . no wonder why amber 's such a mess . [ scene_break ] hope : why 'd you do it , amber ? amber : do what ? hope : you know what i 'm talking about . liam is my boyfriend . did you really think that you could steal him away from me ? amber : what exactly did liam tell you ? hope : oh , only that you seduced him after he hit his head and got a concussion . and as i recall , you tried the same thing with oliver . did n't really work out , though , huh ? tawny : unh - unh . wait just a minute here . nobody talks to my daughter that way . hope : did she also tell you that she tried to steal our designs ? tawny : well , that 's called the fashion industry , honey . hope : no , that 's called wrong , just like hitting on someone who 's got a girlfriend . tawny : oh , a - are you wearing his ring ? amber : mom , please . hope : no , i 'm not , actually . but thank you for asking . look , it 's not gon na work , amber . liam and i have a good thing . tawny : yeah , not too good from what i hear . hope : now liam tells me he does n't remember anything about that night after he hit his head . tawny : yeah . [ giggles ] yeah , right . hope : i want to hear it from you , amber . please tell me what exactly happened between the two of you that night . [ scene_break ] taylor : with ridge i 'm used to it . but stephanie , i just -- do n't understand why he would turn a blind eye to the taboo campaign . stephanie : you ca n't argue with the fact that it 's brought in results . if his father is n't concerned -- taylor : you know how ridge is when it comes to brooke . she can do no wrong . stephanie : taylor , i asked you something before , and you did n't answer me . did your husband take that picture and put it on the internet ? taylor : are we friends ? can we just talk between you and me right now ? just -- stephanie : of course . taylor : whip took the picture . do n't say anything to anybody . i mean it , stephanie . stephanie : how could your husband do that to you . you 're his wife . taylor : he did n't do it to me . he did it to ridge . stephanie : well , it did n't do anything to ridge . all it did was increase sales and put the two of them back in the spotlight . if you 're upset about tom and brooke , i think you have your husband to thank for that . [ scene_break ] reporter # 1 : your new hairdo looks beautiful today . brooke : merci . reporter # 1 : thomas , how do you feel about working so closely with your father 's wife . thomas : it 's great . we have a [ giggles ] how would you put it , brooke ? brooke : we have a close working relationship . thomas : [ laughs ] yes . that pretty much says it . reporter # 2 : and what about the picture of the two of you in the dressing room . how did that come about ? brooke : your guess is as good as ours . reporter # 2 : was it staged ? thomas : no , no , it was n't staged . reporter # 3 : then you think it was real ? you were unbuttoning brooke , not just thomas : yeah , that 's pretty much what happened . brooke : thomas was just protecting me . thomas : yeah , i do n't want you guys to get the wrong idea . reporter # 1 : of course not . reporter # 3 : pretty much the two of you have a relationship . you have a forrester man , brooke . and now thomas , the most handsome of them all . if you do n't take him , i will . thomas : [ laughs ] [ scene_break ] tawny : so you want to know if my girl and your liam actually did the deed ? [ laughs ] of course , they did . do n't be ridiculous . hope : you know , i 'm actually not talking to you right now . i 'm talking to your lovely daughter . tell me , amber . did the two of you do it ? amber : i do n't want to talk about this . hope : that may be because nothing really happened . tawny : oh , well , little miss rich girl . you go ahead and think that if it makes you feel better . hope : well , maybe your mother is all part of this plan , too . i mean , i 've heard stories about the two of you from rick . this seems like it could be a repeat . tawny : do you know what she 's talking about , because i sure do n't . hope : [ laughs ] i 'm talking about good old - fashioned gold digging . you tried it years ago with rick , it did n't work . he found out the truth about you , but now , you have the chance to go for the big bucks again with liam . am i getting warm , amber ? amber : let 's go , mom . hope : [ laughs ] oh , oh , nothing even happened that night between the two of you , did it ? even if he had been out of it , he never would have given himself to you . do you understand me ? it 's not going to work , amber . we 're in love . it 's over . stay away from him . [ door closes ] hope : you 're never going to have him . [ scene_break ] stephanie : i 'm worried about you . taylor : i 'm worried about you . stephanie : no . you 've got to pay attention to your husband . what rationale could he possibly have had -- i mean -- look at you . look at how upset and stressed you are . and this -- this is because of whip . taylor : no . brooke is responsible . thomas is young . he 's inexperienced . he has no idea he 's playing with fire . brooke does n't care . believe me , she is loving every minute of this . [ scene_break ] [ camera shutters clicking ] reporter # 3 : brooke , the way we say it in paris , you 're a siren . no man can resist you . we 've seen the pictures . the lips touching . the two of you backstage in the same dressing room . thomas , tell me your heart is n't beating a little bit faster when you are holding this beautiful woman -- kissing her . thomas : my heart has been beating fast ever since we started this campaign . reporter # 1 : i think our readers would like to see another kiss . will you do that for us ? will you ? brooke : you do know that that 's taboo ? [ everyone oohs ] man : i 'm sorry , ladies and gentlemen , but we are out of time . brooke and thomas , do you have any final words ? brooke : yes , i would just like to say that this man is as creative and as talented as anybody i know . and yet he is irresistible just like the fashion line that he represents . so keep on watching . you never know where taboo will take you . [ applause ] [ scene_break ] tawny : so that 's the girl you 're competing with for that boy ? amber : mom , will you please stop it ? tawny : she is the most nauseating little princess i have ever seen . i mean , it 's typical forrester . she thinks she 's better than every body else . amber : she 's just fighting for her boyfriend . i would do the same thing . tawny : well , you should do the same . honey , we are out of money . look , young william spencer is the answer to our problems . amber : he 's in love with hope . tawny : yeah , hope is n't carrying his baby , is she ? amber : neither am i . tawny : shhh . just keep that quiet , all right ? honey , you are pretty and you are sexy , but most important is that precious little child you have in your tummy . honey , this baby is our ticket . young william spencer , iv . amber : my baby is not william spencer , iv . oliver jones , ii . or maybe it 's a baby girl . how amazing would that be , mom . i mean , me with this little baby girl . tawny : whatever . boy or girl , this baby is nothing but a problem if you do n't do something . amber : if i go to liam , he and hope are going to want proof . not to mention bill spencer . i mean , he 's definitely not the kind of guy you pull the wool over his eyes . tawny : they want proof , so we 'll give them proof . amber : so what are you going to do , huh ? are you going to lie ? are you going to mess around with medical tests ? tawny : it 's no big deal . people do it all the time . amber : okay , maybe people you know . tawny : honey , listen , listen , just sit down , okay ? [ sighs ] amber : [ sighs ] tawny : just listen , okay ? this sort of thing happens all the time , it does . babies get passed off . it happens . amber : [ sighs ] i ca n't do this , mom . i ca n't . it 's not liam 's baby . it 's oliver 's , but you know what ? i 'm going to tell him . as soon as he comes home , i 'm going to tell oliver . oliver : tell me what ? [ scene_break ] taylor : stephanie , thomas can not handle a woman like brooke logan . stephanie : i think you underestimate your son . i mean , he 's not a little boy . he 's not a fragile little kid . he 's a dynamo . taylor : yes , yes he is when it comes to business and his men 's line . he 's amazing . he 's brilliant . stephanie : he 's very talented , like his father . taylor : but he did n't have the same upbringing as ridge . thomas had his mother ripped away from him at a young age . and then brooke came in and she filled that void . she made him feel safe , and she took away all that pain . do n't you see , those are very confusing feelings for a young man . and thomas has hardly had any experience at all with women . and now he 's alone with her in paris , and they 're promoting this taboo campaign , which by its very nature , will mean that they 'll be tantalizing the media , and brooke will play right into it . how is thomas going to know the difference in that ? he 's not . brooke is just going to be herself being brooke . i do n't know what else to do , stephanie . you 've got to help me . you 've got to help me protect my son . stephanie : [ hugs taylor ] [ scene_break ] brooke : thank you so much for your help . i 'll talk to you in a few days . man : my pleasure . brooke : oh - ho . wow , ridge was right . what is over here ? [ cork pops ] brooke : whoa ! [ laughs ] thomas : [ pouring champagne ] yeah , they love you . how could they not ? brooke : fascinating , is n't it ? the press here , they actually just adore this whole taboo idea . they actually want us to cross the line . thomas : [ laughs ] brooke : they do n't even care if i 'm married to your father or not . i guess that 's what keeps them captivated . thomas : yeah , they 're pretty open - minded over here . brooke : yeah , it 's a lot different in the states , that 's for sure . thomas : [ laughs ] so what do we do , brooke ? do we keep playing the game ? brooke : yeah , i guess so . it seems to be working . but it 's more than just a game , thomas . i really like the fact that i 've been able to work with you on this . i 've been able to spend time with you . it 's been a while . thomas : it 's been special for me , too . i 've gotten to know you so differently . i 've never looked at you that way before . brooke : what way ? thomas : like a woman , i guess . brooke : oh . [ giggles ] thomas : [ giggles ] you 're a legend , brooke . an alluring , captivating who men fall madly in love with , and i can see why . brooke : [ giggles ] well , that 's sweet . coming from you , that means a lot . thank you . today was a success -- a tremendous success . [ laughs ] thomas : [ sighs ] brooke : so cheers to you and me and cheers to taboo . [ glasses clink ] thomas : cheers ! | stephanie tells taylor that she 's had good news about her cancer . taylor says she is glad that somebody is getting good news as she is not happy about brooke and thomas in paris . she says she knows what that can mean and stephanie knows it too . stephanie tells taylor that if she wants to blame anyone , then look to her husband who leaked the picture to the press . marcus hangs out with oliver and they discuss amber .. his one night with her . he is still holding out hope for hope and does n't want her to know . marcus says he though hope and liam would break up after the party , but they did n't . amber and tawny are having coffee at dayzee 's when hope spots them and comes over . amber tells her that if she has something to say , just say it . hope says she knows all about it , how she tried to seduce liam . this was after she tried to hit on oliver too . but she would like to hear from her lips exactly what happened that night . the press conference in paris begins and thomas is coy and says they will answer any question about the taboo line and whatever . as he throws a glance at brooke . |
steffy : good morning . liam : not that good . steffy : mm . liam : you sure you have to go ? steffy : i promised my dad . liam : what 's it about ? steffy : wish i knew . liam : well , is there any way you can call him and find out ? i mean , maybe it 's not that urgent . steffy : i suppose i could . liam : but you do n't think you should . steffy : not because i 'm anxious to leave you here all alone . liam : okay . that 's good to know . your timing sucks , by the way . steffy : oh , how sweet . liam : [ laughs ] steffy : you miss me already . liam : yeah , well , your dad may need you , but i - i - i need you , too . steffy : babe , i programmed the numbers of your favorite take - out places into your cell . liam : man does not live by pizza alone , you know . steffy : there 's also a list of rules . see that you stick to them . liam : what ? ! no house parties ? steffy : i will make it up to you when i get back home . liam : yeah ? which is when , exactly ? steffy : mm ! somebody does n't want me to go . [ chuckles ] liam : i do n't , uh , suppose ... there 's any convincing you to stay . [ scene_break ] rick : hope , i 'm so sorry that i 'm late . i went over to dani and karen 's to check on caroline . hope : how is she ? rick : she 's good . she 's good . her moms are n't letting her lift a finger . hope : well , that 's understandable . she was released from the hospital yesterday . rick : try telling that to caroline , with this fashion showdown happening today ... hope : what , does she think we 're not gon na pull this off ? rick : no , it 's not that . she just does n't get to do her last - minute tweaks . hope : oh , like she needs to . her designs work on so many levels . rick : well , try telling that to a perfectionist . [ chuckles ] so , um , what 's going on here ? hope : oh , uh , you know , everything 's good . models are in hair and makeup , so you should probably ... rick : you know what ? i 'm on it . hope : okay . rick : [ sighs ] you know what ? i know not all is forgiven . and i do n't expect it to be . hope : look , rick ... what you did was ... just as bad as anything that bill pulled in italy . and liam and i -- we 've been messed with so many times . i - i 'm not saying that i 'm blameless here . rick : hope -- hope : no , i mean , if -- if i had listened to liam , if i had trusted him , then he would n't be with steffy . and now they 're closer than they 've ever been . rick : do n't let that stop you . hope : well , i 'm not the naive girl i used to be . i 've learned from this , and i know where i belong , and i know who i want to be with . i 'm just ... you know , i 'm not sure if liam and i can get back to what we used to be before well- meaning people interfered . rick : i know . i want that for you , too . and i 'm sorry . i will never interfere again . i - i 've completely learned my lesson . hope : well , i hope that bill has , too . now we just have steffy in the way . she 's not going anywhere . [ scene_break ] eric : it 's all about the designs , pam . pam : that 's right . no fancy runway this time . donna : no showroom crammed with photographers . thorne : yes . nothing to distract from the task at hand . eric : yeah , today we 're gon na decide between competing visions for the forrester future . marcus : and the collection that showcases that vision best . dayzee : yeah , i do n't envy you , eric , having to choose between thomas and rick . it 's tough . pam : should n't they be here by now ? donna : maybe , uh , thomas threw my nephew out the window again . pam : tom did not push rick . donna : did too ! eric : all right , ladies , that 's enough . now , come on . that 's all in the past . we 're dealing with the future , and that 's the way stephanie would want it . thorne : and she wanted you back where you belong ... as c.e.o . eric : yeah , and i 'm gon na be c.e.o . here for a very long time . thorne : [ chuckles ] eric : but our priority number one today is to name a new president of forrester creations . it 's either gon na be rick or thomas . pam : they both have so much going for them . thorne : but who wants it more ? that 's -- that 's what it comes down to . [ scene_break ] rick : would it help if i apologize again ? how about -- how about the biggest bouquet you 've ever seen of your favorite flowers ? i 'm not gon na give up until we 're cool again . thomas : marcus just texted me . everyone 's wondering where you are . i just told him you forfeited the challenge . hope : [ scoffs ] rick : [ chuckles ] i do n't think so . thomas : just trying to help you save face . hope : hey , we are very confident in our vision . thomas : it 's a shame your star designer 's laid up in bed . rick : caroline 's with us in spirit . but what 's steffy 's excuse ? hope : yeah , she should be here by now . thomas : she 's on her way to the airport . hope : uh , oh . is she going out of town ? thomas : dad needed to see her in paris . look , our designs are young and fresh . i 'm confident we will take the competition by storm , even without my sister . steffy : oh , i would so like to let you twist my arm . liam : do n't get me started . steffy : mm . i promised my dad . i do n't want to break it , you know . it seemed important to him . besides , it 'll be good for me , spending time with him . liam : [ clicks tongue ] all right . all right . i get it . but i do n't have to like it . steffy : [ laughs ] liam : i 'm gon na miss that laugh . steffy : please tell me that 's not all you 'll miss . liam : i will miss everything about you . you fill up the place . steffy : honestly ? liam : what 's going on with you ? steffy : what ? n - nothing . i 'm ... fine . w - what do you mean ? liam : just a feeling . steffy : i just do n't like being away from you . that 's all . liam : no . no , i think something else is going on . and i bet i know what it is . donna : okay . thanks . bye . pam : um ... by the way , donna , i 'm making my famous pot roast for eric tonight . in case you were thinking of dropping by . donna : oh . yeah . sure , pam . yeah . i 'd love to . pam : oh , no . t - that was n't meant as an invitation . donna : oh . yeah . you want him all to yourself . pam : no , no . i 'm just saying that he really misses my sister , and i just want to be there for him . i - i 'm worried about him getting too lonely . and work has been great for him . but when he gets home at night -- donna : okay , okay . i get it . all right , pam ? but you 're not the only person who cares about him . [ scene_break ] eric : you know , son , there 's another man who would make an excellent president of this company . just say the word , the job 's yours . thorne : and i 'd have two guys coming after me with hatchets . thanks , dad , but , uh ... my days of wanting to run this company are behind me . eric : are you sure , thorne ? thorne : [ chuckles ] yeah . i am . but rick and thomas , on the other hand ... they both want to be the man in control , so ... truthfully , i 'm glad i 'm not in your shoes . [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] thomas : i 'd wish you luck , but ... rick : we 're not gon na need it , thomas . thomas : mm . you 're that confident . rick : nothing personal , buddy . i think you 're a hell of a designer . we just do n't see eye to eye on forrester 's future . but when dad does make his decision , we 're all gon na have to pull together . deal ? thomas : let 's get this competition started . rick : you got it . hey , sis , you coming down ? hope : uh , yeah . i just -- there 's something that i have to do first . so do n't wait on me . [ scene_break ] steffy : so , what ? you are the mind reader now ? liam : no . i can just tell when something 's going on with you . so , how long do you think you 'll be gone ? steffy : too long . liam : that would be true even if you said it was a day . steffy : mm . you say all the right things . liam : yeah , well , i mean them . steffy : it 's kind of up to my dad ... how long he 'll need me . i 'm not sure what 's going on . but i do n't want to be away from you any longer than i absolutely have to . my dad knows that . look , i will probably be back before you even miss me . liam : [ chuckles ] steffy : but not before hope can make a move . come on . with me temporarily out of town , i expect her to take full advantage . she believes you two were robbed of a future together , and now she 's fighting back . i get that . but regardless of what happened with your dad and rick ... it does n't change what is . you and i are living together . we 're building a future . liam : hey , you know i 'm loyal to you , all right ? steffy : yeah . i - i do n't want to say do n't talk to hope or see her . i mean , you guys have a lot to discuss and work out . so ... in the meantime , just know i will be back as soon as i can . and also know ... how much i 'm looking forward to coming home and being with you ... picking up our life ... moving into the future ... whatever it holds . liam : all right . let 's get you to the airport . steffy : actually , i , um ... i 'll just take my car . liam : oh . steffy : i have to make a quick stop first . liam : okay . [ scene_break ] marcus : cool . eric : oh , and marcus ? marcus : yeah ? eric : i want a complete press blackout . i do n't want any reporters sneaking in the back way or finding out anything until i 've made my decision , until we 've settled any issues we have . marcus : you got it . eric : [ sighs ] donna : hey . eric : hey . donna : coming here into forrester every day , it 's ... it 's what 's gotten you through , has n't it ? eric : yeah , it has . stephanie knew just what i needed . pam : yep . my sister was a really wise woman . rick : all right , everyone . showtime . eric : well , there you are . about time you got here . thomas : you ready for this , granddad ? eric : yes , i am . i see you both are , too . all right , i want everyone to remember this is a professional challenge . i do n't want the result to impact this family in a negative way at all . you 're both very important to me and to the future of this company . marcus : [ sighs ] hey , guys , um ... not everyone 's here . where 's hope and steffy ? [ scene_break ] [ door opens ] hope : knock - knock ! hello . liam : hi . hope : cinnamon bagels . they 're , uh , still your favorite , right ? i went to the bakery , and they asked about you . are you working ? liam : uh , yeah . sort of . i ... hope : not anymore . so , you , um , talked to your dad , right , about italy ? how 'd it go ? what happened ? liam : um ... it was a strange encounter . [ chuckles ] hope : uh , what does that mean ? liam : well , let 's just say he was very determined to prove how much he loves me ... in his own twisted way . hope : okay , y - you 're not condoning what he did , though , right ? liam : oh , hell no ! no ! i mean , he hurt you . he hurt us . i mean , there 's no excusing that . it 's just ... my dad , you know , as smart as he is with business , when it comes to family , he is just ... his own worst enemy . you know , do n't you ? about paris , steffy . hope : that 's why i 'm here . [ scene_break ] donna : well , i just left a message with brooke . pam : yeah , and i did the same with taylor . eric : all right , well , in the meantime , let 's , uh , let 's reiterate the ground rules . one of you will be named president of forrester creations and one of you will not . and so i want you both to remember that you 're both very important to me and to this company . i also want you to remember that i 'm still c.e.o . and you both answer to me . is that understood ? pam : the , uh , models are ready when you are . eric : good . good luck , gentlemen . the future of forrester creations is in your hands . [ scene_break ] liam : [ laughs ] you do n't waste any time . hope : well , we 've lost too much of it as it is , with people interfering and manipulating . i want our life back , liam . we were robbed . i 'm taking you back . consider yourself warned . liam : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] [ steffy remembering ] steffy : [ sighs ] liam : all right . all right . you put the kid to sleep . i 'll give you that . what does that prove , though ? steffy : that he totally loves me . liam : or he 's totally bored with you . steffy : okay , wise guy . how do you account for his crying when you picked him up ? liam : fear , baby . i 'm his big brother . he 's supposed to be afraid of me . that 's the rule . steffy : hey ! you watch what you say . we 're gon na have one of those one day . liam : yeah ? just one ? steffy : for starters . liam : boy or a girl . steffy : a girl . i can only handle one boy at a time . liam : oh , but you handle him so well . [ scene_break ] steffy : oh . i 'm pregnant . i 'm pregnant . [ laughs ] | liam tells steffy that her timing sucks , but he understands that she needs to go see her father in europe . she says she will make it up to him when she gets home she has his favorite pizza place on speed dial . she teases only no house parties . he quips that man does not live on pizza alone . he also questions her about anything else going on in her life . she seems a little different , but he ca n't put his finger on it ( perhaps something that comes in a blue or pink package ) . hope tells rick that she was not blameless in all of this and she is not sure she and liam can get back to what they once had . rick apologizes again for his part in it ; he 's learned his lesson . thomas joins them and reports that steffy is on her way to paris and they know caroline is still not back to working yet . dayzee tells eric that she does n't envy his choice of making the decision today for who will be the new president of fc , either thomas or rick . eric tells thorne that there is another man who is right for this job ; he can say the word anytime . thorne thanks him but says those days are behind him and he does n't want two guys with a hatchet after him . |
howard : [ snoring ] liam : [ chuckles ] [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] steffy : i do n't -- i do n't think you should be saying this . wyatt : why not ? steffy : wyatt ... the way ivy treated you , it was awful , but i just -- i ... that does n't mean that we can do this , okay ? wyatt : well , maybe it does , steffy . like , maybe the woman i was meant to be with all this time was ... was you . [ scene_break ] rick : wow . zende , these are great . you 're definitely improving . maya : i think someone 's found their calling . rick : yeah . something sure inspired you . maya : so , can we see these on a bigger screen ? zende : sure . i can pull them up on the laptop . remember , guys -- these are still rough . this was all very impromptu , nothing really planned . sasha : yeah , we were just fooling around . rick : well , sometimes that 's all it takes to get what you want . [ scene_break ] howard : hot . liam : uh , my fiancée ? howard : that 's your fiancée ? she 's a babe . what ? i 'm old . i 'm not blind . liam : [ laughs ] no , no . you 're not . she -- she is hot . and a lot more . howard : the whole package . liam : yeah , you could say that . howard : so , what are you messing things up for ? you got to behave yourself . liam : i -- i was . i am ! howard : no , you said you had an argument . maybe i dreamed it . maybe i dozed off when you were yammering on . liam : [ sighs ] not an argument , exactly , but ... yeah , things -- things were n't good when i left . which is why i need to get back home as soon as possible . you know , make sure she knows how i feel . [ scene_break ] wyatt : when you first came back to town , there was a spark there . we both felt it . and i should 've pursued it . i should 've gone after it . but then , you went after liam , and i knew you were just gon na end in heartbreak . and i just -- i went after ivy thinking she actually cared about me . but it should 've been you . it should 've been us all along . steffy : wyatt , we -- we should n't talk about -- wyatt : why not ? you felt it , too , steffy -- the connection that we have . steffy : wyatt , i 'm in love with your brother . [ scene_break ] rick : beautiful . maya : really interesting choices , zende . rick : mm - hmm . maya : modeling can be challenging work , but sasha looks like she 's having the time of her life , and that 's a testament to you . sasha : dude , seriously , where were you when i was getting my senior portraits taken ? [ gasps ] oh , my god . do you remember that guy who took our pictures ? [ both laugh ] sasha : and he convinced me to hold that rose ? nicole : hey , we got what we paid for . [ both laugh ] rick : you know , zende , i know i 've been critical or your work , calling it stiff and too controlled , but these images are nothing like that . you 're using your creativity to bring out sasha 's spirit . and you 're right , you can see it in her eyes -- she 's having the time of her life . maya : mm . rick : sasha walked in here today not knowing she was gon na take any photos , and yet you were still able to capture these images , and they 're fresh , and they 're sexy . zende : that 's all thanks to sasha . i mean , she 's the one who really -- sasha : who what ? goofed around ? 'cause that 's all i did . i mean , i 'm not a model at all -- like , far from it -- but the great thing about zende is that ... well , he makes anybody feel like they can be a model . and look -- these pictures prove it . i 'd say that 's the mark of a great photographer . would n't you ? [ scene_break ] steffy : wyatt , you 're hurting , and -- and so am i , and i know this -- i know this could be easy for us , but i just -- wyatt : easy . easy -- that 's exactly it . easy is good . i am tired of difficult . i 'm tired of giving it my all and not getting anything in return . i mean ... i just -- i want -- i want a relationship to be easy for once . do n't you ? steffy : yeah , yeah , definitely . i 'm hoping my relationship with liam will be ... if we get past this . wyatt : i hope he knows how lucky he is . steffy : uh , i do n't know . wyatt : what ? steffy : i 'm quite the handful . kind of . [ chuckles ] wyatt : a beautiful , smart , strong handful -- and sexy as hell , by the way , so thank you . [ both laugh ] wyatt : look , i know that you 're hopeful that things are gon na change with liam . and i -- i will try my best to be hopeful for you . but i have my doubts . i do n't think things are gon na get easier with liam . because he 's always gon na be the person jumping off bridges and catching flights to sydney , because that 's the type of fool that he is . and deep down ... i think you know that . [ scene_break ] [ bell dings ] flight attendant : excuse me . sir , the captain has put the `` fasten your seat belt `` sign on . howard : uh , why ? are we expecting turbulence ? flight attendant : no , we 're gon na be landing soon . liam : [ sighs ] finally . flight attendant : i have some other magazines in the back , if you want me to grab you some other options ? liam : um -- ha ! no , uh , thanks . i 'm good with this . i 'm actually the editor . flight attendant : of eye on fashion ? liam : uh , yeah . i know that my current state of dress would n't indicate that , but i promise , i have just flown to australia and back . [ chuckles ] well , i 've seen worse , believe me . uh , let me know if you need anything else before we land . howard : i would n't mind another one of those dessert bars , if you have any left over from dinner . flight attendant : i think i have a few . i 'll bring you one . liam : oh , um , margo , make it two . flight attendant : okay . liam : thanks . howard : i 'm onto you now . liam : what ? howard : the trouble with your lady friend . maybe it 's 'cause you 're such a big flirt . liam : i am not . howard : [ chuckles ] you and the stewardess -- excuse me -- flight attendant . liam : that 's -- that -- i 'm not flirt -- that was n't flirting . howard : maybe you do n't think you 're flirting , but you 're flirting . i know your type . liam : what type ? there 's no type . i do n't have a type . howard : i was like you . i love the chase , the pursuit , not so much the settling down . was n't until i had a few ex - wives under my belt that i figured out what i was doing -- always with an eye on two women at the same time . liam : okay . that 's -- how did you -- yeah , that 's ... a little familiar . but not -- not the settling - down part . i mean , steffy 's the one . i know that . howard : yeah , well , make sure she knows it . that way , you stay out of trouble . flight attendant : here you go . two dessert bars . howard : thank you . liam : ah . thank you . flight attendant : enjoy . liam : thanks . howard : this gal of yours , can she cook ? liam : uh , yeah , some things . yeah . why ? howard : if she can make goodies like this , she 's a keeper . liam : [ chuckles ] there 's , uh -- there 's this receptionist at my other job i should introduce you to . i think you 'd get a kick out of her . she brings things like this into work all the time . howard : she married ? liam : no , but she is ... spoken for . although she 's very different . i do n't think you want to add that to your ex - wife list . howard : i like different . different is good . different can be great , especially if different knows how to bake . liam : yeah , but pam , she 's a whole other level of different . like , i could n't even imagine being married to her . howard : maybe you ca n't imagine being married at all . liam : no , i ... i want to be married . not waiting any longer . as soon as i get back to la , i 'm gon na convince steffy that we should walk down the aisle as soon as possible , and after that ... nothing can stop us . i do n't think . [ scene_break ] sasha : well , that went really well . zende : yeah , rick and maya seem to really be on my side . i could actually be doing this . i could actually be a photographer here at forrester . sasha : yeah . [ chuckles ] zende : i mean , do you think they 'll talk to ridge ? nicole : that 's probably where they 're going right now . and thank you for stepping in and helping zende . sasha : oh , yeah , girl , it was no problem . nicole : yeah , i think those are his best pictures yet . sasha : [ chuckles ] for shots of me ? doubtful . you 're just saying that 'cause you 're my friend . nicole : no , no , i mean it . it 's obvious that you two really clicked . i am so proud of you . zende : thank you . nicole : mm - hmm . [ scene_break ] [ bell dings ] liam : that 's not good . howard : she did n't call ? liam : yeah . you do n't have to say it . i -- i know , i know . she 's not happy with me right now . but listen , i 'm gon na go home , i 'm gon na explain to her what happened , i 'm gon na apologize , and then -- then we 're gon na move on . we 're gon na get married . howard : hey , liam , here 's my card . if that dessert lady ever becomes available ... liam : i 'll let you know . howard : okay . now you better hustle . sweep steffy off her feet . hey , good luck . liam : that 's the plan . [ scene_break ] steffy : i do n't think liam understands , and ... maybe i 'm not being clear enough . but i just ... i need to be his first priority , and maybe that 's selfish , i know , but -- wyatt : what ? not at all . what are you talking about ? you should be his first priority . you 're his fiancée . steffy : right ? wyatt : yeah . steffy : if he chooses to go to australia without telling me , after what he said ... wyatt : yeah , and after all the ivy stuff ... steffy : he said he was done . he was done with the accidents that keep happening around me and the way ivy keeps getting hurt and my excuses , but what i heard was so much more . and what i need from him , i ... i just needed him to hold me and need me and be there for me . and i get liam -- i get that he -- he 'll jump off a bridge for someone . i get that . and i respect that . but i expect him to come home once it 's done . wyatt : i agree . i do n't think that 's too much to ask . i mean , after he 's done walking the little old lady across the street or saving the five orphan kids from the burning building ... he should come home to you . he should hold you , and he should let you know exactly how much you mean to him . that 's what i would do . i just ... i do n't understand it . i do n't understand how you put up with it . i do n't know how anyone does . it 's just -- it boggles my mind how i keep coming in second place . he 's ivy 's hero , he 's hope 's hero -- you know , he 's everybody 's hero , and then i 'm the afterthought . i 'm the one that everybody wants to `` settle for , `` so ... steffy : i wish you did n't feel that way . wyatt : yeah , well ... i mean , it seems like we both kind of want the same thing , then , do n't we ? to be someone 's number one ? to come home at the end of the day and look your partner in the eye ... and know immediately how much you mean to them . steffy : i just ... i want someone to be there for me . that 's all . i just ... wyatt : look , we 're both here for each other right now . as much as i ... maybe want us to be more than friends , i will ... always be there for you . whatever you want . steffy : i just need someone to lean on right now . wyatt : i can do that . [ both laugh ] wyatt : come here . steffy : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] sasha : figured you were still here . do you need any help packing anything up ? zende : no , i 'm good . why did you do that ? sasha : do what ? zende : give me all the credit ? i mean , you are the one who brought the shoot to life . i just took the pictures . sasha : well , i could n't let you say that . zende : it 's the truth . sasha : no , the truth is , you need to have more confidence in yourself . i mean , do you want to be a photographer here or not ? zende : yes . sasha : okay . then you ca n't go around telling the people who are in charge that the pictures you took you had nothing to do with . zende : okay . but it does n't bother you at all that no one -- sasha : that -- no , no . rick and maya now know how talented you are . and so does nicole . that 's all that matters . zende : thank you . sasha : you 're welcome . zende : but i 'm still telling rick how instrumental you were . sasha : zende ... zende : no , okay ? i 'm not gon na downplay my role . i promise . but it was a team effort . and maybe , you know , who knows ? i 'm not the only one who could be advancing in their career because of this . maybe this is the start to your modeling career . sasha : okay . that would be awesome . but , seriously , i do n't want you to feel obligated , okay ? i did n't -- i did n't jump in the shoot for me . zende : you hardly know me . come on . sasha : [ chuckles ] well , i know nicole . that 's all i need to know . she 's always had great instincts . and , uh , she 's really lucky to have you . | the old man on the plane is snoring , he did not hear liam pore out his heart . liam says things were not good when he left so that is why it is important that he get back home . steffy sits up in bed and tells wyatt that he should not be saying this . she knows ivy hurt him badly but he says she knows it too , it should have been them . she says no , she is in love with his brother . rick likes zende 's photos and says sometimes that is all it takes is impromptu . he likes the images as sasha is fresh and sexy . she gives all the credit to the great photographer , zende . she watches as nicole kisses zende and tells him how proud she is of him . wyatt tells steffy that he wants something easy , not a relationship where he gets nothing in return . she says they can get past this and that is what she wants from liam . wyatt says he hopes liam knows how lucky he is . he will try his best to be hopeful for her . but he does not think things are gon na be different as that is the kind of fool liam is and deep down he thinks she knows that . |
steffy : [ sniffs ] breakfast tacos ? liam : from your favorite taco truck . steffy : and coffee ? ! ohh ! liam : oh , yeah . well , we had such a good night , i figured you could use a good morning , as well . steffy : thank you ! liam : yeah . steffy : mmm . liam : would have brought you breakfast in bed , but this will have to do . steffy : oh , it 's amazing . thank you . liam : yeah . well , it 's a lot better than it could have been . you did n't wake up under the same roof as wyatt and quinn . wyatt : i 'm not giving up . i still think this campaign could be a huge success -- for us , for steffy , forrester , everything . it just -- i 'm sorry . am i boring you ? quinn : [ yawns ] oh , sorry . i 'm just tired . wyatt : ahh . the tequila . quinn : no , no . i 'm not hung over . i told you i 'm not a tequila drinker . wyatt : you seemed to be enjoying it last night . quinn : [ chuckles sarcastically ] wyatt : yeah , i had a few too many myself , but i needed it . [ groans ] quinn : i 'm disappointed , too . i really thought steffy would come back to you . bill : glad you let me know you were coming by so i could , uh , get this little spread out . katie : well , when will realized that he left edward teddy here last night , he had a meltdown of epic proportions . bill : oh , i can only imagine . katie : [ chuckles ] bill : the good news is he 's loving your new place . katie : yeah , he does . so do i . bill : even though you 're living next door to eric and quinn ? katie : [ chuckles ] bill : you know , i bumped in to that good - looking realtor of yours . hope she got you a good deal on this place . living next door to a lunatic -- i would think that 's really terrific for property values . katie : well , i 'm also living next door to eric , and he is well worth the price of admission . did you send him a thank - you for getting will into westside prep ? bill : yeah . i sent him a bottle of my best scotch . i 'm sure he knows what it was for . katie : well , will seems to have filled you in on everything that 's going on in my life . what about your life ? still pining over brooke ? r.j. : i think it 's a great idea . brooke : so , you do n't mind that i 'm going out of town ? r.j. : well , i 'd rather have dad go to italy with you . ridge : even if i were to go , you know you would n't have the house to yourself , right ? r.j. : i did n't even think about that . i 'm thinking about you . i mean , i 'm sure hope could -- brooke : honey , that 's a sweet idea -- it is -- but i 'm going alone . ridge : and i got to put some things order so when we get back -- when you get back -- we 'll get married . katie : do n't give me that look . i 'm not giving you a hard time . i 'm just curious . so , you 're not giving up ? bill : no . katie : swallowing your pride , even though she hurt you . anyway , you have n't mentioned it , so i 'm assuming you do n't know . brooke is leaving town for a while . r.j. : why wait ? i mean , you guys can have the wedding in italy . i can come , too . brooke : honey , weddings take time to plan . r.j. : yeah , but you 've had those weddings before . i mean , this one would be different . ridge : ahh . listen , i want it to be memorable , too . italy sounds great . i just ca n't get away right now . there 's ... a few things i got -- i got to take care of . it 's -- r.j. : quinn . yeah , i know . ridge : yeah , quinn . i know you 're frustrated . i 'm frustrated , too . but we got to take care of this , for the company , for the family . quinn : we were so close . i really thought we were getting through to steffy . wyatt : yeah , right up until eric asked her to move in . quinn : yeah , but you gave such an amazing pitch . the video , the fragrance , the cosmetics line -- such a good idea . wyatt : thanks . steffy could be huge , you know ? she just -- she 's -- she 's got to realize what she 's capable of and just embrace her potential , you know ? quinn : well , you can help her do that . wyatt : i 'm running out of time here , mom . quinn : i know , but keep working on her . you need to be her champion . she 's gon na realize that you 're the man who really cares about her . wyatt : that 's quite the epiphany . quinn : mm . wyatt : and if she did sign on for this campaign , it could be a good start , but i do n't know . speaking of which , i got this meeting , so i should probably go . quinn : good luck . [ sighs ] steffy : now i 'm ready to get back to work . liam : you 're kicking me out ? steffy : yeah . i have a meeting . liam : you 're c.e.o . tell them to wait . steffy : oh , i 'll see you later . liam : are you coming back to my place ? steffy : oh - ho ! tempting . liam : all right . your grandfather said we ca n't live together . he did not say we ca n't be together anytime we want . steffy : no , he did not say that . wyatt : slipped . liam : just wish i 'd put a tie on the doorknob or something . wyatt : better yet , do n't do that here . katie : all i know is that brooke is going to italy to see hope and she leaves today . bill : any idea for how long ? katie : no . she did n't tell me , but you know brooke . could be for a while . bill : why did you want me to know , katie ? katie : well , i 'm surprised that you did n't already know . but now you do . so , i will see myself out , and you ... can tell my sister `` bon voyage `` for me . liam : so , hear you tried to bribe steffy into moving back in with you . not cool . wyatt : also not what 's happening , but okay . liam : you literally offered her a check , wyatt . wyatt : i offered her a chance to expand her horizons . but i do n't expect you to understand that , since you 're always trying to stifle her success and all . liam : oh , all right . here it comes . come on . wyatt : you know what ? you know what ? you -- you did n't want her to have this c.e.o . job in the first place . liam : [ laughs ] wyatt : you have been hating on her social - media campaign since day one . but i just want you to know those are the rungs on the ladder , my friend . she has a lot of potential , and you 're just holding her back . that 's what you 're doing . liam : i 'm holding her back ? wyatt : yeah . steffy : can i just send you both to your corners ? both : no . steffy : oh . wyatt : i - i was just explaining to our friend here how important your success is ... to me , which brings me to our new product line . liam : come on . she 's an executive , not a spokesperson . wyatt : excuse me ! she is a powerful woman that other women want to emulate . and this product line will allow us to do exactly that -- to grow and use her popularity and having forrester directly benefit from that . steffy : it 's an interesting idea . wyatt : great ! i have a million of them . why do n't we start brainstorming ? steffy : i told you i had that meeting . liam : yeah . [ sighs ] wyatt : hey , can you tell pam that we do n't want to be disturbed , liam , on your way out ? thanks . liam : i will see you later . steffy : okay . let 's get to work . wyatt : you were with him last night , were n't you ? quinn : you 're late . ridge : all right . calm down . you seem very anxious to see me . quinn : you could have called and let me know that you were running behind . ridge : i was at brooke 's [ sighs ] saying goodbye . quinn : goodbye ? what happened ? [ knock on door ] brooke : bill . bill : heard you were going out of town . i had to see you before you left . quinn : did you and brooke have an argument ? ridge : no . she 's going out of town . she 's gon na go see hope in italy . why did you think we 'd be arguing ? quinn : because i -- [ groans ] never mind . nothing . just -- you know what ? do n't mind me today . i 'm not really feeling like myself . [ sighs ] ridge : you 're not feeling like yourself ? you okay ? quinn : uh , yeah , i am . i just -- wyatt introduced me to tequila last night . ridge : was it your first time ? how 'd that go ? quinn : no , it was n't my first time . i 'm just not much of a tequila drinker . ridge : was it better than my dad 's martinis ? quinn : a martini is good for winding down at the end of a long day . tequila is either for having fun or drowning your sorrows . ridge : which one were you doing last night ? quinn : a little bit of both , which is probably why i am so tired today . why do n't we talk about you ? what are you gon na do with yourself while brooke is on her trip ? ridge : well , i 've had this idea bouncing around in my head . and now with brooke gone , i can -- i can focus on it . bill : you were n't trying to sneak away without saying goodbye , were you ? brooke : i 'm not going away for very long . bill : katie said it might be a while . brooke : my sister told you i was leaving ? bill : she thought i 'd want to know . brooke : i 'm going to see hope . bill : anything that gets you away from the dressmaker is fine by me . brooke : i 'm spending time with my daughter . and then when i get home , ridge and i can find some time to get away on our own . bill : i 'm ready to go right now . say the word and i 'll clear my calendar for the next month . brooke : bill ... bill : the stella maris is waiting for us , brooke . and i 'm still waiting for you . steffy : look , i do n't want to talk about last night . i want to talk about the campaign . that 's why you called this meeting , right ? wyatt : yeah . okay . steffy : [ sighs ] wyatt : so [ sighs ] along with your products , you should think about doing some endorsements . look , i do n't want you to think that i was trying to buy your affection or bribe you into living at eric 's . it was just a show of support . so , you do n't want to live at eric 's . that 's fine . but everything else on the table stands . steffy : wyatt , i appreciate everything you 're doing , but ... wyatt : yeah , but my brother does n't . you know , he and i see you very differently . i see -- i see how great you are . i see your potential and your power and how -- how big of a star you could become if you just -- if you tried . but i know that puts you in a tough position , because i know you were with liam last night . and i ca n't pretend that does n't upset me thoroughly . but how can i give up on you , on us ... and just all the incredible things that we can accomplish together ? liam : boy , you just do n't know when to quit , do you ? a cosmetics line , beauty products , her own portrait , and a million - dollar check -- that 's a hell of a bribe , quinn . quinn : ohh . so , you heard . wyatt gave a truly inspired presentation . liam : yes , yes . i 'm sure he did , however ineffective . quinn : you do n't want steffy to succeed , do you ? liam : are you implying she has n't ? quinn : you want her to settle for being c.e.o . and focus on making a life with you . liam : yeah , see , this is the thing -- steffy 's running one of the biggest fashion houses in the world , and you think that 's settling . quinn : because she can do so much more . with wyatt 's help , she could influence opinion and wield power on a global stage . you think we were trying to bribe her ? we were trying to advance her career because we believe in her -- all of us do -- a hell of a lot more than you do , because you 're the one who 's always trying to hold her back . wyatt : maybe it 's crazy , holding out hope for some marriage that is n't over , but , you know , our divorce is n't final yet . steffy : it will be soon . wyatt : when we got married , when we said our vows , i believe we meant every word of them . steffy : yeah , we did . wyatt : and seeing you last night , i just -- it brought everything back for me . steffy : i ca n't live with you , wyatt . wyatt : you 're not living with my brother , either . steffy : at my grandfather 's request . wyatt : well , you would n't have moved out if you did n't think it was the right thing to do . steffy : wyatt , i did n't -- wyatt : we are still married , and you are my wife . and that does n't have to change . it 's not too late , steffy . liam : i could n't hold steffy back if i tried , quinn . there is no woman in the world more amazing than she is . quinn : you just do n't want her working with wyatt . liam : i do n't want her near either one of you . quinn : so , you think she ca n't protect herself , that she needs you to take care of her ? what she needs is support and encouragement . liam : steffy knows how proud of her i am . let 's talk about what 's been happening lately . this c.e.o . position , her moving out , this new steffy product line -- it 's got your dirty little fingerprints all over it because you have n't changed , have you ? you are still trying to push steffy and wyatt together . you know what this is ? i 'll tell you . this is mommy trying to give her son whatever she thinks he deserves . quinn : steffy is still my son 's wife , and , yes , i 'm fighting for their marriage . liam : yes , you are -- the one you tricked them into . ridge : okay . what 's going on here ? quinn : oh , liam 's just going off on me -- again . liam : you think he 's gon na help you ? he feels the same way i do . you scammed him out of his job , and god knows how you got away with it , but you did . well , that 's not gon na continue forever . sooner or later , you 're gon na slip up and you 're gon na expose yourself , and eric 's eyes are gon na be wide open , and he 's gon na be done with you , just like steffy and wyatt . quinn : wait a second . are you saying that steffy is starting to accept me ? liam : oh , my god ! no ! i am saying that , once and for all , you will be out -- out ! -- of our lives . bill : i 'll drive you to the airport . brooke : i already have a car picking me up . bill : cancel it . if you want to go spend time with hope , i think that 's great . as soon as you 're done , call me on the stella maris . tell me the port , and i 'll have her anchored there -- portofino , naples , sardinia . let 's go ! let 's get away from l.a. and all these , uh ... distractions . brooke : i do n't think that 's a good idea . bill : i think it 's a great freakin ' idea -- one of the best ideas i have ever had ! hell of a lot better than my decision to postpone our wedding . brooke : i am engaged to ridge . bill : ridge did n't fight for you . your son poured on the guilt , and forrester took advantage of you and took advantage of it . i put my life on hold for you . i 've never done that for anyone . you know that . but you 're worth it . i love you . and if i gave up on us , i would regret it , and so would you . brooke , you know that you have created this idealized scenario in your head to satisfy your familial guilt . but i am telling you -- i am telling you -- that ridge is not your future . he will hurt you , just like he always does . i could set my watch by it . you need someone who is devoted to you , committed to you . forrester is just an imposter who is only committed to himself . you ca n't count on him . he will do something selfish . he will do something to betray you . liam : so , brooke 's -- brooke 's going out of town ? all right . then now 's the time . we got to expose quinn . i mean , do whatever it is you 're planning on doing , but do it now . we 've got to get rid of her . brooke : ridge is committed to me . bill : ridge is committed to ridge . he has a history of breaking your heart , brooke . but you do n't have to go down that road if you would acknowledge the simple truth that the life you want is with me . [ cell phone chimes ] brooke : my car is here . bill : i 'll walk you out . i love you . and i wo n't give up on that love or our future together . it will happen for us . you will be my wife . | steffy smells breakfast tacos ; sure enough right on cue liam walks in . he says it could have been breakfast in bed but this is the best he could do . bill tells katie that he is glad she told him he could stop by . they both opine they are doing pretty well , her living next to eric and despite his pining over brooke . she does say she is not trying to give him a hard time and he says he is not giving up . rj wants to get a wedding started but brooke says that takes time and ridge says it is just bad timing . he ca n't get away right now . wyatt slips into the office and slams the door , but tells liam that it slipped . liam is n't buying that and makes a smart remark . he and wyatt have words over what the new product line will mean and how important it is to women to hold such an important position . wyatt sits and steffy does tell liam she told him that she had a meeting . wyatt tells liam on his way out to tell pam they do not want to be disturbed . he tells steffy that he does not want her to think he is trying to influence her to move into eric 's . he is just wanting her to realize all her potential . he knows she was with liam last night and that grates at him but it is not his call . |
bill : i just checked on liam and hope . had some food sent down to the cabin . brooke : thank you for doing that . how did they seem ? bill : oh , i do n't know . they 're just taking it easy . ridge : well , that 's good . bill : i think the memorial meant a lot to them . ridge : yeah , i 'm -- i 'm glad we got to do this . bill : thank you , brooke , for putting all this together . and please thank eric again for me for opening his house to all of us . ridge : eric and quinn , they went back to work . just taking care of things at the office today . brooke : hope has a lot of healing to do , both physically and emotionally . my poor daughter . bill : i still ca n't believe it . ridge : this is the worst thing that could happen to somebody . the worst thing . and i just wish there was more we could do . bill : we just have to be there for them . as parents , we have to let them know that we 're grieving right along with them . brooke : they 're being so brave . ridge : and they 'll get through it . brooke : yeah . it 's a long road . it 's not gon na be easy . bill : no . but today was a good start . having friends and family gather together . you did a wonderful thing , brooke . ridge : you did do a wonderful thing . it was important , and it was necessary , and now the three of us need to do something that 's necessary for our family . taylor : you are an excellent doctor . you did everything you could to save hope and liam 's baby . reese : i took an oath . `` do no harm . `` there 's always more that a doctor can do . taylor : i - i ca n't even imagine what you 're going through . reese : this should n't be about me . hope and liam lost their baby . taylor : well , i 'm devastated . all of us are . but i 'm also sad for you . i want to help you . you need to let it out . open up and tell me everything that happened . reese : that 's exactly what i want to do . taylor : it had to be so traumatic , what you went through . i - i 'm sure most of it is a blur . reese : i remember . all of it . every detail . taylor : i know it 's difficult , re - living it , but it will help you move forward . reese : it was a nightmare . that innocent little girl ... i -- i wish there was more that i could have done to help . taylor : hope did not lose her baby because of you . reese : i did everything that i could , taylor . taylor : of course you did . reese : i -- i should have seen the signs . i should have known what was coming . but ... i thought i had it all handled . it all happened so fast . taylor : the delivery ? reese : yes . yeah , the delivery . i - i want to talk to you about everything . taylor : it 's very therapeutic . you 've been through a shocking ordeal . so tell me . tell me what happened . tell me everything that happened that night . ridge : this is about healing . bill : the three of us ? brooke : now 's not the time , ridge . ridge : i think this is exactly the right time . we were thrown into this , all of us , because hope and liam got married . and now they lost their daughter , and we got to try to be on the same page so we can -- we can guide our family through this . ridge : i know . we do n't like each other . there 's -- there 's a lot of history here . bill : well , i think we can all agree on that . what the hell are you getting at , forrester ? ridge : brooke is my wife . until death do us part . and that 's how it 's gon na be . reese : what happened that night , it 's always been my biggest fear since medical school , what every doctor dreads the most . nothing can prepare you for it . you do n't know how you 're gon na react until it happens . taylor : losing a patient 's child . reese : you feel helpless . and it 's my job to help . that 's what i do . i help people . i deliver healthy babies . taylor : unfortunately , not every baby is born healthy . reese : there were signs all over that day . omens . the winds were angry . the power went out . we were short staffed . she came into the clinic in full - on labor . we had to deliver . it should have been routine . no complications . i -- i 'd done this hundreds of times before . then [ sighs ] things started to spiral . the placenta detached from the uterus . it 's very rare . it usually does n't happen . but it happened that night . and that beautiful little girl ... she was n't getting any oxygen in the womb . i tried to get her breathing again , but ... she was already gone . taylor : you 're not to blame . it was beyond your control . reese : that whole situation was totally out of control . taylor : my heart just breaks for hope . but at least she got to hold beth , and -- and see her . i ca n't imagine how heartbreaking it was for her to have to let her go . but i know this is difficult for you to talk about , and that 's why i urge you to continue to seek help to work through this . reese : thank you for listening . i -- i know you really care . taylor : i do . i -- i care a lot . reese : and i care about you , too , taylor . that 's the other reason that i asked you to come . it 's about you . bill : how does this have anything to do with our kids experiencing the worst tragedy of their lives ? brooke : i have to agree with bill , ridge . i ca n't handle another fight , not between the two of you . ridge : i 'm not looking for a fight . i do n't want to fight with you . i 'm trying to get on with him . bill : that 'd be great if it was possible . ridge : but how ? how is it possible ? i do n't know who you are now that you 've taken off your necklace . bill : my priorities have shifted . i 'm more devoted to my boys . i am trying to see the good in people . i 've mellowed a bit . and i 'm , uh -- i 'm less reactive , as you can plainly see . ridge : see , i do n't buy that . i think it 's a ploy . bill : a ploy ? ridge : i think it 's a ploy to woo my wife . tell me i 'm wrong . brooke : oh , my god . okay . can we talk about this some other time ? ridge : no , this is a great time . what this -- yes , a horrible thing happened today . it was awful . but maybe that -- that can kick us into a place where you can take care of your family , and i can take care of mine . bill : are you finished ? i mean , brooke just asked you not to get into this right now . brooke : all right . all right , fine . fine . i - i really did n't want to go here , but now that it 's on the table , i guess i will address it . [ sighs ] i have n't been thrilled with some of ridge 's choices lately . but he is my husband . he 's my soul mate . we share a child together . and our marriage is going to last . ridge : you heard that , right ? this does n't have to be bad . why ca n't this be a defining moment for us ? it 's not about us . it 's about our kids . so let 's -- let 's focus on that . you focus on will . i focus on my kids . and together we can look after our granddaughter . but before all that , you have to respect my marriage , our marriage . what do you say ? brooke : now may not be the best time to have this conversation . i know that you 're suffering over the loss of beth , too . but i have to say that i disagree with ridge . i do think that you 're changing . i think that you 're working on yourself . you 're committed to becoming a better man . but you have to do that for yourself , bill . and for your sons , and for their future . do n't do it for me . now , that 's not to say that i 'm not proud of you , because i am . and i do respect you . and i will always care about you . whether ridge likes it or not . now , you two , you share something very sacred . your son and your daughter , they had a child . you are kelly 's grandfathers . and it would really help if you tried to get along for her sake . we are one big , complicated family . and we 're gon na interact for a very long time . so it 'd be nice if we could do it without tension . bill : i 'm listening . brooke : hope is going to need me . and your son is going to need you . your son 's always going to need you , bill . our children are so important in our lives . we need to think about them , and what matters to them . what can we do for them ? what do they need ? our children have to come first . you do understand that , do n't you ? bill : i understand . i hear you loud and clear . ridge : [ clears throat ] i hope he means it . brooke : i believe he does . ridge : i just do n't trust the guy . brooke : well , maybe you should give him a chance if you really want to make this work , ridge . ridge : [ sighs ] i like what you said about the kids , and i agree . brooke : well , i meant it . i mean , we 're never gon na see beth smile or [ sighs ] never going to hear her laughter . you know , i 'm gon na -- i 'm gon na go check on hope . ridge : hey . we 're gon na get through this . we 'll get through it together . brooke : okay . reese : well ... [ sighs ] you wanted me to be open with you , so this is me ... being vulnerable . i hope it 's not too much . taylor : no , i 'm -- i 'm glad you feel safe being honest with me . reese : honesty . yes . uh ... i asked you here because i need someone to confide in . obviously i 'm going through a tough time . i feel terrible about hope 's loss , and i 'm going to carry the guilt of that with me for the rest of my life . but there 's another reason that i asked you to come here . i know we have n't known each other very long . but i care about you , taylor . and i want to show you just how much . brooke : i love you , sweetheart . i 'm so sorry . hope : how do i do this , mom ? [ gasps ] how do i go on without my baby ? brooke : [ sighs ] hope : liam went out for a bit . brooke : okay . hope : he did n't want to leave me alone , but i insisted . brooke : well , were you able to get some rest ? hope : [ scoffs ] i ca n't sleep . i know you 're worried about me , mom . brooke : yes , i am worried about you . i want you to take it easy . you need to be gentle with yourself . it was a nice gathering . hope : it was . brooke : you know , you have a good community of people around you , honey . your family and your friends . we all want to be there for you , so now is the time to lean on everybody . especially me . hope : i ca n't stop looking at her . [ crying ] i only got to hold her for a minute , and she was already gone . brooke : oh , i 'm sorry , honey . i 'm sorry . [ sighs ] this should n't have happened to you . hope : i just ... i never want to forget the memory of holding her in my hands . you know ? she was my daughter . this beautiful life that liam and i created ... [ sobs ] my precious girl that i carried inside of me . brooke : oh ... hope : and then that was it . she was gone . and i 'll never be able to hold her again . [ sobs ] and this is the only thing i have left of beth . [ sobs ] i just -- i do n't understand why , mom . why ? why did i have to lose her ? brooke : i - i do n't know . i do n't know , sweetheart . hope : [ sobs ] brooke : i -- i 'm sorry . it 's just -- it 's terrible . this should n't have happened to you . i do n't understand . hope : [ sniffles ] [ sighs ] i 'll never believe -- never believe that she was n't meant to be . no one could ever tell me otherwise . but she should be here . i should be holding her now . and ... [ sighs ] mom , i know -- i know that this is going to sound crazy , but part of me feels like she is n't gone . brooke : oh ... hope : she isn't . no . brooke : [ crying ] oh , baby . my baby . i love you . i 'm sorry . i 'm so sorry . taylor : reese , i really -- i appreciate your kind words , and i - i really think you 're just so sweet and sensitive , a - and very attractive , and i - i 'm so flattered . but i 'm just going through so much in my life right now , and i 'm not really ready for a relationship . reese : i understand . but that 's not why i brought you here . taylor : oh . you 're being very mysterious , reese . what 's going on ? reese : i 'll show you , i promise . just -- just stay here a moment . taylor : wait a minute . what a -- what are you doing ? where are you going ? reese : you 'll see . you 'll see . this is it , taylor . this is why i asked you to come . taylor : a baby ? reese : what a beautiful child . you want to hold her ? taylor : reese , why do you have a baby ? where did it come from ? reese , answer me . where did you get this baby ? | bill checks on hope and liam and goes back to talk to brooke and ridge . ridge thanks him for doing this . bill just wishes there was more he could do but as parents they all just need for them to know they will be there for them , all families together . ridge says yes he needs to do something for his family . he says he knows they do not like each other but they have a history too . brooke is his wife , til death do us part and that is the way it is going to be . but he does not know who bill is anyway now that he has taken off his necklace . brooke wants to wait and talk about this later . but ridge says they need to talk . he needs to take care of his family and bill will take care of his . brooke says okay . ridge is her husband and also her soul mate and their marriage is going to last . ridge says great to bill , they should both just concentrate on their own families . brooke speaks up and says she disagrees with ridge . she does believe bill has changed . she respects that and she cares for him and always will . children are important in their lives and they need to come first . bill has a son who was married to ridge 's daughter and that gives them a special bond . ridge says he hopes bill means what he says and brooke says she does and they need to give him that chance . she says she wants to go check on hope . ridge stops her long enough to say they will get through this together . |
bridget : ridge ? ridge : hey . bridget : hi . i hope i 'm not interrupting . ridge : sorry , i 'm just kind of in my own little world here . bridget : i just wanted to see how you were doing . it ca n't be easy being here . ridge : oh , brooke would have wanted me to keep the business going , you know . all the rest of our plans seem to fall apart -- our family , our marriage . this business is really all that 's left . bridget : you 'll be working together when she gets back ? ridge : that 's up to her . bridget : do you think you could ? ridge : see her every day , knowing we ca n't be together ? watching my brother 's baby grow inside of her ? i do n't know . bridget : you still love her ? ridge : more than you can possibly imagine . bridget : you know , ridge , she did n't leave to hurt you . ridge : yeah , she was trying to help me , right ? bridget : no , she -- she does n't want to come between you and the family . and she ca n't live her life in shame anymore . ridge : i 'm really getting tired of being obsessed with the fact that that child should have been mine . bridget : mom wants you to move forward . that 's actually why i 'm here . ridge : is she back ? bridget : no . ridge : did you talk to her ? bridget : um -- we 've been e - mailing . she did n't tell me where she is . ridge : she and hope okay ? bridget : they 're fine . ridge : when is she coming back ? bridget : mom 's not ready yet . and from the sound of it , neither are you . eric : she never should have married him ! thorne : jackie made her decision . eric : i tried to talk her out of it . i tried , thorne . the night that massimo announced their engagement , i got her alone in the car . and then again , the day of their wedding . and she -- she responded to me , thorne . she responded . thorne : she still married him . eric : yeah , well , he 's not gon na make her happy . she 's a -- she 's a free spirit . she values her independence , and he does n't -- he does n't understand that . he wants to control her -- to control her like he controls everything else in his life . thorne : and you 're talking about her like she 's a damsel in distress . eric : well , that 's exactly what she is . she does n't realize the kind of man she married . she -- she married this fantasy of hers , and i -- i know massimo marone . ruthless megalomaniac . thorne : in business . eric : everything is business to him . he revels in his power and his possessions . that 's all jackie is to him -- another one of his possessions . jackie : massimo , what are you doing ? massimo : i 'm trying to kiss and make up . jackie : ah , so that 's the brilliant strategy that you and hudson were working on all morning , hmm ? massimo : well , i thought maybe you need a little time to cool down . jackie : so the two of you hid out in your study ? massimo : perhaps we planned a little surprise for you . jackie : i think we 've had enough surprises for one day . massimo : i agree . jackie : is that an apology ? massimo : you want one ? jackie : after the way you treated me earlier , i think i deserve one . massimo : now ? jackie : for your sake , the sooner the better . massimo : we 're ready . jackie : what 's going on ? massimo : well , why should i tell you how much i appreciate you when i can show you ? bridget : i ca n't imagine how painful this must be for you . ridge : well , i would n't want you to imagine something like that , anyway . bridget : i do n't want this for you , ridge . i mean , you and mom were finally happy , everything was starting to fall into place . ridge : that 's funny . that 's exactly what we want for you . bridget : thank you . ridge : how are things going with oscar ? bridget : i do n't -- i mean , this is n't really a good time to get into all this . ridge : oh , come on . i mean , i would n't ask if i was n't interested . you can tell me . bridget : we 're good . ridge : `` we 're good . we 're good . `` that sounds like a little bit of the excitement of being engaged has worn off here . bridget : no , no , not at all . no , god . every time i look at this ring -- see ? [ bridget giggles ] ridge : real deal , huh ? bridget : yeah , he is . ridge : he better be . he 's engaged to the boss ' daughter . bridget : hmm , yeah . he 's really excited about working with dad . not that he was n't excited about working with you . ridge : it 's okay . he 's an ambitious guy . he 'll do well at forrester . bridget : actually , you know , he really wants to get to know you , too . ridge : well , bring him by the house . it 's not like i 'm gon na be going to any marone shindigs in the near future . bridget : i guess that 's kinda the only thing that concerns me . ridge : what ? bridget : well , you know , he 's a marone . and i 'm a forrester . ridge : so ? bridget : so , there 's a lot of tension between the two families . and i see what that pressure did to you and mom . ridge : how does oscar feel about all of that ? bridget : he 's fine . and i 'm trying to be . you know , i just keep telling myself the engagement is going to bring everyone together . ridge : yeah , well , i do n't really think that 's going to happen . it 's a nice thought , though . keep that . hold onto that . and hold onto oscar . keep going the way you 're going , you know ? taking it slow . i really respect that . and i think , in the end , if you do that , you 're going to get everything you ever wanted . eric : he 's gon na smother her , thorne . he 's gon na lock her up in that house like she 's some precious jewel . thorne : and you want to rescue her from his vulgar clutches , huh ? eric : you would want to , too , if you 'd seen the way he was treating her . the way he 's talking to her , he 's stomping around the house . talking to her like she 's some insolent child . thorne : jackie 's a tough lady . she can handle him . eric : yeah , that remains to be seen . i do n't think she knows what kind of a man he really is , the way he manipulates people , the way he tries to -- [ knock on door ] yeah , come in . oscar : eric , you wanted to see me ? eric : yes , yes . thorne : yeah , oscar , dad and i were just going over the budget for the new line . here . oscar : great . i wanted to talk to you about that . thorne : well , as you can see here , we 're looking at some pretty big numbers . oscar : okay , so how much of that is dedicated to marketing and promotion ? eric : you 'll get what you need . thorne : promotion wo n't be a problem . the first designs are already starting a buzz . oscar : they should be . they 're incredible . yes , they are . and brooke was wrong for pulling them . but she was right about one thing -- when this line is finished , it will be the most expensive we 've ever produced . eric : this is showcase for me , oscar . it 's my chance to show the world that eric forrester is back , better than ever . thorne : and you 've got the guts to put it on the line . no pun intended . oscar : actually , that 's pretty good . we could use it in the campaign . eric : no , this collection can not be seen as any kind of a risk . thorne : even though financially it could be . eric : a bold move now will be seen as a sign of strength , and we 're flexing our muscle . oscar , forrester creations is more than a design house . this is an international fashion empire . we have offices on two continents . annual sales in eight figures . our name is respected all over the world . we do business with -- with diplomats and royalty . i have as much influence and clout as massimo marone . massimo : okay , here , hudson . why do n't you just place it here ? very good . jackie : what 's this ? massimo : jacqueline , darling , you hold a place of importance in my life . now , i want you to have a place of honor in our house . jackie : it 's a portrait . hudson : mister marone commissioned it before the wedding . jackie : oh , darling , it 's lovely . massimo : it 's almost a beautiful as you are . jackie : oh , look , there 's a nameplate . mrs. -- massimo marone . massimo : the one and only . hudson : do you know where you 'd like to hang it ? massimo : how about over the mantle ? hudson : excellent . jackie : darling , no , massimo , i do n't want my face lording it over the living room . i mean , do n't you think that 's a little bit ostentatious ? massimo : well , yes , but so what ? look , i mean , it captures you . your pristine beauty . sophistication , grace . it 's everything that i wan na pamper and protect . jackie : i 'm not a porcelain doll . massimo : you do n't like it ? jackie : no , i absolutely adore it . it 's just that -- `` i 'm sorry `` would have done just as nicely . massimo : jacqueline . this is in no way an apology . it is a tribute to the woman that i love . jackie : oh , darling , i love you , too . with all my heart . you never have to doubt that . and you do n't have to protect me , especially from eric . he 's not a threat to you , massimo . massimo : and he never will be . jackie : then we can put this behind us ? massimo : i 'd like nothing better . jackie : you know what i 'd like ? massimo : beside the portrait ? [ jackie laughs ] jackie : oh , i 'd just love a few hours of your undivided attention . why do n't we go out for lunch , hmm ? massimo : oh , jacqueline , you always get me at the wrong moment . i have a very important meeting today . hudson , will you please call for the car ? hudson : certainly . massimo : and grab your coat , because we have some things to discuss on the drive . jackie : you 're leaving now ? massimo : jacqueline . i 'd rather not , believe me . but it 's an important meeting . i ca n't miss it . i 'll be home for dinner . jackie : okay . thorne : nobody 's doubting your clout , dad . oscar : no , sir . you 've definitely got it . eric : we ca n't be afraid to use it . i 'm gon na put all our resources behind this collection . thorne : we 'll do whatever it takes . oscar : right , total media saturation . tv , radio , every major magazine . eric : no . the majority of the public wo n't be able to afford anything from this collection . i was thinking more v.i.p . invitations to selected clientele . oscar : okay , okay . so definitely no ads . eric : well , some . in the trade publications and high - end magazines , but nothing ostentatious . pushing a line like this requires a subtle approach . oscar : subtle . thorne : yes . understatement is everything . oscar : even with the fashion shows , right ? they could be -- eric : no . that 's where we hit the lights . that 's where we pull out all the stops . we 're gon na show hollywood the biggest comeback the fashion world has ever seen . hudson : so , you are still determined to bring down eric forrester ? massimo : more than ever . hudson : mrs. marone does n't seem to think he 's a threat . massimo : mrs. marone underestimates her so - called `` friend . `` hudson : i 've been researching his company , and i 'm afraid i do n't have any information . the fashion industry is incredibly secretive . massimo : what industry is n't ? hudson : there is nothing coming out of forrester creations . massimo : well , then we 'll just have to find a way to get in , wo n't we , hudson ? because , one way or another , eric forrester 's gon na lose his most valuable possession -- before he tries to steal mine . bridget : guess who ? oscar : mm . hey , gorgeous . bridget : hey . megan told me you were in here . so you better be careful . people might start to talk . oscar marone is making himself awfully comfortable in eric forrester 's office . [ phone rings ] jackie : hello ? eric : jackie , hi . it 's eric . jackie : eric . i 'm glad you called . i wanted to apologize to you for the way that massimo treated you earlier . eric : no . actually , i 'm the one who needs to be apologizing for suggesting that you give up your work with forrester . i was completely out of line . jackie : well , no , actually , i do n't think you were . i do n't think that it is a good idea for us to be working together . eric : jackie , you 're fenmore 's west coast buyer . i mean , if you wo n't carry our line . jackie : i think that lauren will be able to find a replacement for me . eric : but jackie , this is your career . you ca n't let anyone interfere with that . jackie : eric , he 's my husband . eric : well , that does n't give him the right to dictate whom you can see and what kind of work you can do . i 'm sorry . i do n't think -- you 're in a difficult position , i understand . he 's a very possessive man . jackie : eric , you know what ? um , i have to go . i 'm glad you called and i could apologize , but i have to go now . eric : you do n't have to make a decision right now . we can see each other , we can talk about it . jackie : no . i do n't think so . eric : jackie , i 'm worried about you . jackie : that 's really nice of you , but you do n't need to be . i am fine . eric : jackie , if you 'll just listen -- jackie : bye , eric . oscar : i 'm gon na tell you , your dad has got a sixth sense about this stuff . bridget : fashion is his life . oscar : yeah , well , if i 'm lucky , it 's gon na be mine , too . bridget : yeah ? how 's it goin ' ? oscar : i pitched a couple of ideas for the new collection . bridget : mm ? did n't knock him out ? oscar : nah . i 'll do better next time . bridget : you got the best guide in the biz . oscar : your father . i know , he 's amazing . yeah , he 's putting 110 % into this whole collection , everything he 's got . and he says his reputation depends on its success , and he trusts me with the promotion of it . bridget : but no pressure . oscar : exactly . [ bridget laughs ] right on . you know , i 'm excited . yeah , i 'm really excited . i think i can bring something to this company . [ buzzer ] what 's that ? phone . should i get that ? bridget : yeah , the operator put it though . go ahead . oscar : eric forrester 's office . massimo : oscar , it 's massimo . oscar : hey , mass . massimo : you 're in eric forrester 's office . i hope i 'm not interrupting you . oscar : no , no . it 's okay . eric and thorne just left . massimo : mm - hmm . well , i was hoping that you could join my sons and i for dinner . oscar : you and the boys . uh , yeah . uh , dinner , that 's , uh , very flattering . massimo : you are a member of the family now . oscar : right , yeah . so it 's okay if i just , you know , come right from the office ? massimo : absolutely . so how are things going on over there ? oscar : ah , it 's great . it 's great . it 's exciting , you know . eric 's got me workin ' on this comeback collection . massimo : sounds great . oscar : yeah , it 's the beginning of the most extravagant line they ever produced . massimo : well , i 'm sure you 'll be more than helpful . oscar : i hope so . i wan na prove myself . massimo : you will , my boy . you will . oscar : okay . so we 'll see you then . massimo invited me to dinner . bridget : with nick and ridge , i heard . oscar : is that okay ? bridget : yeah . oscar : are you sure ? 'cause you seem a little like you 're maybe not -- bridget : i 'm sorry . no , i 'm sorry . oscar : what ? just -- what ? bridget : okay , it 's just that there 's still a lot of tension between nick and ridge . and if you get dragged into that -- you know ? oscar : it 's not gon na happen . bridget : i just do n't want our family 's problems affecting us . oscar : okay . all right . bridget : okay ? oscar : i promise you that will not happen . what 'd i tell you ? nothing will come between us , all right ? hudson : oscar was in eric 's office ? massimo : he may just be the secret weapon that i 've been looking for , hudson . hudson : you 're sure you 'd want to use him that way ? . massimo : i 'm gon na take eric forrester down any way that i can . | bridget dropped by logan creations to listen to ridge 's continued whining . he 's tired of being obsessed about the fact the baby should have been his . who is n't ? they talked about her engagement to oz . she was worried about the tension between the two families . eric complained to thorne about jackie 's marriage to massimo . he believed massimo looked on his wife as another possession . they met with oz to discuss marketing for the new line . eric called jackie to talk about her work with forrester creations . he said massimo was a possessive man is everyone sensing a theme here ? |
ridge : okay . out with it . what 's going on ? thomas : what do you mean ? ridge : i slave all morning over a hot griddle to make my famous harvest nut and grain pancakes , and nobody wants any . thomas : well , i ca n't speak for the rest of us , but i 'm watching my figure . ridge : yeah ? since when ? bridget : since the big winter formal is almost here ? thomas : who told you ? bridget : oh , come on . i went to roxbury , too , back in the dark ages . it 's always been a really big deal . thomas : well , then , what about the dance contest ? did they have that when you were there ? bridget : you planning on struttin ' your stuff ? thomas : caitlin and i are thinking about giving it a whirl , yeah . ridge : you and caitlin ? does this mean -- thomas : it means that amber 's not too big on going to high school dances , so caitlin and i are going as friends . just friends . amber 's still my girl , despite your meddling at the jackie m bash the other night . bridget : by the way , thomas , that 's something i wanted to discuss with you . thomas : what 's that ? bridget : the whole amber involvement . believe me , i know the last thing you want is unsolicited advice , i understand . [ cell phone rings ] thomas : hmm . picture message from amber . what the -- oh , man , is that -- brooke : what 's going on ? thomas : i 'm sorry . i got ta jet . ridge : thomas -- thomas : see ya later , troops . [ cell phone rings ] ridge : somebody remind me again what breakfast with the family was like before cell phones ? bridget : hello ? nick : hey , it 's nick . i 'm over at chuck 's . i want you to come over and join me . bridget : mm , for greasy ribs and fries ? i do n't think so . nick : come on . get out of that house , have a little fun . promise you wo n't be disappointed . bridget : you 're up to something . nick : i 'll see you in a few . she 's on her way . bridget : oh , wow . thanks for breakfast , guys . ridge : you 're going , too ? bridget : um , yeah . got to . bye , kiddo . i 'll see ya later . bye , little one . i love you , mom . brooke : i love you . bridget : bye . ridge : logan , you okay ? you have n't said ten words this morning . tossed and turned all night . is everything all right ? brooke : not according to stephanie . ridge : oh , no . what is she doing now ? brooke : i paid her a visit yesterday to reassure her that i had everything under control with bridget . ridge : she did n't believe you ? brooke : not only did she not believe me , she seemed convinced that you and my daughter were going to give in to temptation before i know what 's happening . [ scene_break ] eric : are you sure about this ? stephanie : i spoke to oscar . he said that bridget broke the engagement quite a while ago . eric : why ? did oscar do something , because if he did -- stephanie : eric , eric , you 're missing the point . eric : which is ? stephanie : she did n't tell anyone about this , including you . and you 're her father . eric : maybe she has high hopes for their relationship . maybe that 's why she 's still wearing oscar 's ring . stephanie : she 's hiding behind that ring , because she does n't want to face her feelings for ridge . eric : oh , for god 's sakes , stephanie ! stephanie : eric , she has not gotten over him . now , i know you do n't want to hear this -- eric : wait , do you honestly believe that bridget would come on to her mother 's husband ? stephanie : eric , i know you love your daughter -- eric : no . you know , no . let 's not even go there . bridget is a moral , decent young woman . stephanie : of course she is ! nobody 's saying that she is n't . but we 're talking about feelings here , emotions . those are hard to control when you 're young . hell , they 're hard to control at any age . if this gets out of hand , eric , it 'll be disastrous . now , we can not let that happen . [ scene_break ] johnny : who knew , huh ? who knew ? nick marone , sea captain turned matchmaker . nick : now listen , this bridget 's a good kid , but she 's run into a few squalls lately . johnny : right , and you think i could help steer her past them . nick : i think you two have a lot in common . just be yourself , maybe you 'll hit it off with her . believe me , you 'll make a sea captain very happy . hopefully make her happy , too . [ scene_break ] eric : now , just what exactly is it that you expect me to do about this ? stephanie : i expect you to face the situation , and not bury your head in the sand . eric : i 'm not ! stephanie , everything is different now . everything has changed . now , ridge is a happily married man , and bridget is a beautiful , mature young lady who will have no trouble finding someone to love . i 'm certain of that . [ scene_break ] nick : makes me a little nervous , that coffee . oh , here she is . hey ! bridget : hi . nick : hey , thanks for coming . bridget : yeah , well , like you gave me a choice ? nick : well , first things first . i want to introduce you to somebody . this is dr. bridget forrester , i 'd like you to meet dr. johnny berlanti . bridget , johnny . johnny , bridget . bridget , johnny . johnny : it 's nice to meet you , bridget . bridget : yeah , it 's nice to meet you , too . only , i 'm not a doctor . johnny : right , you just play one on tv , right ? sorry , it 's a bad joke . you want to join us ? bridget : sure . johnny : great . bridget : thank you . nick : funny guy , you know ? very funny . and fun , fun . actually , he 's suffering from jet lag right now . why do n't you tell her about the jet lag , johnny ? johnny : i 've been in africa couple of months . working with an outreach program , which is actually sponsored by marone industries . nick : he travels around the world , bringing medical aid to underdeveloped countries . it 's very humanitarian . johnny : the long story short is , i 've been tapped to run the program here in the united states , which i 'll be doing from the l.a. offices . nick : impressive , huh ? bridget : your family must be really proud . johnny : ephram and ami . bridget : your parents ? johnny : my irish setters . my only family . bridget : oh . nick : he 's a heck of a guy , is n't he ? cares for people . loves animals . johnny : look , enough about me . i hear your life 's been pretty interesting lately . [ scene_break ] amber : mm , that was fast . did you check out those pictures i sent ? thomas : actually , it was kind of hard to tell . were those laker tickets ? amber : check it out . floor seats to the miami game . thomas : get out ! that means a kobe / shaq match - up . amber : i know . i know . awesome , right ? so , we 're on ? thomas : are you kidding ? i would n't miss this for the -- oh . amber : what ? thomas : the game . it 's the same night as winter formal . amber : really ? well , i did n't realize . thomas : uh , caitlin is all psyched about the dance contest . i do n't really want to -- amber : disappoint her . thomas : i knew you 'd understand . you 're the best . thanks , babe . [ scene_break ] brooke : thanks , catherine . i 'll be up to check on them in a few minutes . ridge : when i get my hands on mother -- what the hell 's she thinking , making a comment to you like that ? brooke : stephanie claims that she 's concerned . and in her own way , maybe she is . but i still think she 's up to her old tricks . ridge : she 's just trying to make you feel insecure , that 's what she 's doing . brooke : i never should 've told her what i saw that night . ridge : what you saw ? brooke : after the jackie m party , when i came downstairs and saw you reassuring bridget . ridge : and that 's all it was . you know that . brooke : unfortunately , stephanie jumped to conclusions , just like i did . she does n't want you anywhere near bridget . ridge : oh , for god 's sakes . logan , i made you a promise . what happened in the past was never gon na happen again . brooke : i know . and i believe you . i do . i know you would n't do anything to jeopardize what we have . but , ridge , you know stephanie . she 's not gon na give up on this . especially when she thinks there might be a chance -- ridge : what , that i 'm going to cross the line ? brooke : i just do n't want her going to my daughter , ridge . she 's been hurt enough already . the last thing she needs is stephanie to dump all that guilt on her . that would be the worst thing possible , especially after everything that bridget is dealing with right now . [ scene_break ] thomas : listen , about the tickets -- amber : you change your mind ? thomas : hey , you know i 'd love to go . it 's just -- i 'm the one who invited caitlin , since you have like , a thing against high school dances . amber : i do n't have a thing against -- but , look , it 's okay , because i could probably just exchange them for another night . what ? thomas : i just realized there 's four of these . amber : oh , yeah . i thought maybe we could bring your dad and brooke along . i mean , i know how much he likes the lakers . plus , after what happened at that jackie m party , you know , with ridge asking me to dance . i really feel like he 's starting to accept me . it 's a lame idea , right ? thomas : no , no , no , no . it 's cool , what you 're trying to do . amber : but ? is it still brooke ? is she still coming down on me ? and that 's putting your dad in a weird spot ? 'cause if that 's what it is -- thomas : no , it 's not brooke . it 's my dad who still has a problem with you . [ scene_break ] ridge : you 're right . bridget 's got enough to deal with without mother getting involved . brooke : which i tried making stephanie understand , but -- ridge : given everything that 's happened , what choice does she have ? brooke : she 's worried about the family . ridge : she 's worried whether i 'll be able to keep my hands off my wife 's daughter . that 's what she 's worried about . brooke : oh , ridge -- ridge : look , we both know what she 's really saying here . brooke : i 'll tell you what i know . i know how much you regret hurting bridget and me . and how you wish that whole thing never happened . ridge : you just should n't have to deal with all of mother 's constant harping . neither should bridget . and you 're not gon na have to , either . because i 'm gon na put a stop it , once and for all . right now . [ scene_break ] bridget : why do i get a funny feeling , um -- nick : what feeling ? bridget : the feeling that your friend knows more about me than i know about him . [ cell phone rings ] nick : yeah ? yeah , yeah . hang on . i got ta take this , okay ? johnny : you want us to -- nick : no , no , no , no . just stay here . i 'll make my move to my `` office . `` yeah , go ahead . johnny : hell of a guy . bridget : yeah , and about as subtle as a ten - ton tanker . johnny : so , lay it on me . bridget : what ? johnny : `` bridget forrester : my life , birth to present . `` bridget : oh , jeez , you really are a glutton for punishment , are n't you ? johnny : all right , let 's just fast forward , then , to the last couple of weeks . you were living in europe , right ? bridget : denmark . i was going to medical school . and i just decided to put that on hold for right now . johnny : what , you 're not going back ? bridget : no , i 'm just taking a break . you know , spending some time with my family seems to -- johnny : be exactly what the doctor ordered . in more ways than one . bridget : yeah . [ scene_break ] stephanie : you have n't heard one thing that i 've said . eric : yes , i have . i have . and want you to drop it , right now . i know my daughter . and she 's not the same little girl she was when she left l.a. she 's grown , and she 's matured , and there 's no way she -- she 's never gon na let this thing happen again . and neither is ridge . stephanie : you sound like brooke . eric : like brooke -- you brought this up to brooke ? my god , what are you thinking , stephanie ? stephanie : of course i brought it up . i 'm concerned . eric : no , stop ! not another word . this is a complete overreaction on your part . and the fact that you would even bring it up is so hurtful and insensitive to both ridge and bridget . and there 's nothing to be gained from it , except to be hurtful to the people we love . i 'll call you later . ridge : mother ? i need to talk with you . [ scene_break ] amber : no . no , i mean , that ca n't be right , because ridge and i , we were getting along so well at that party . thomas : that 's what he wanted you to believe . amber : what he -- um , i do n't understand . thomas : it was a set - up , amber . he wanted to give me some time with caitlin out on the patio . amber : what ? thomas : he 's trying to push caitlin and i together , and he figured if we had some alone time -- look . it does n't matter , okay ? because i 'm on to my dad now , and he knows it . and if he ever tries anything like this again -- i just hate to get your hopes up . amber : i just -- i just thought that he was finally starting to give me a chance , you know ? that he was starting to -- i 'm so stupid . i 'm such an idiot . thomas : hey , do n't turn this back on yourself . you 've done everything possible to show him how much you 've changed . how good you are for me . and you are good for me . if my old man ca n't see it , it 's because he does n't want to see it . it 's totally his loss . amber : why ? why does it have to be this way ? i love your family so much . and being accepted by them , i want that more than anything in the world . because i know how much it would mean to you . to us . but now , i mean , i realize that i was just being played by ridge , and nothing 's changed . not really . and it hurts . it hurts a lot . [ scene_break ] bridget : so , your father steered you toward medicine ? johnny : well , no . he did n't have to steer . i was performing appendectomies at the ripe old age of 8 . they were on the dolls of the girl next door . really small appendixes . bridget : well , that explains why you did n't marry the girl next door . johnny : yeah , i guess you 're right . and somehow , ms. forrester , you have managed to steer this conversation back to me . tactfully , of course . but what really i want is to get to know you . bridget : well , your life is a lot more fascinating than mine , i 'm sure . johnny : look , i doubt that . but either way , let 's find out . bridget : oh , what makes me tick ? johnny : yeah . i 've already got a few ideas , which i 'd like to explore further . say , over dinner ? bridget : um -- johnny : look , unless you think that 's too forward . nick : oh , please . what 's forward about asking a beautiful woman to dinner ? is that forward to you ? bridget : well , your heart 's in the right place . nick : well , maybe your heart should be in a different place . [ scene_break ] stephanie : you must have gotten an earful from brooke . ridge : this is not about brooke . this is about you . and this insanity you 're trying to pawn off as concern . stephanie : and you do n't think bridget living in your house is a threat ? ridge : no , i do n't . and neither does bridget . mother , i love my wife . we have a son together now . do you honestly think i 'm going to give all that up for brooke 's daughter ? i just do n't understand what you 're trying to do here . i 'm happier than i 've been in a long , long time , mother . do n't you want me to be happy ? or is that why you 're trying to ruin this for me ? stephanie : oh , honey , i 'm trying to keep you from ruining it , because you wo n't see the situation for what it is . ridge : oh , for god 's sakes . stephanie : bridget is very alluring for you . do n't deny that . ridge : stop it . stephanie : you have feelings for one another . ridge : oh , mother , stop it ! come on ! stephanie : i 'm not going to stop until you open your eyes up . ridge : my eyes are open . stephanie : i 've heard that before , those exact words . and that 's what concerns me . and you should be concerned . honey , there 's a certain combination of you and certain women , and bridget is one of them . look , she has the same qualities that caroline and taylor had . qualities that you admire and respect . ridge : so , what , now you 're trying to promote this ? stephanie : oh , do n't be silly . you 've opened your heart to so few people in your life . bridget is one of them , and now you 've got her living in your house . ridge : so , you think we 're tempting fate . stephanie : i think you 're bringing everything back up all over again . all of those feelings all over again . now , i know you never meant for anything to happen , and yes , there were extenuating circumstances . ridge : i probably should have realized what was happening , and stopped it before it even started . but i did n't . now i regret that . i regret what happened , mother . i regret bringing all that pain and confusion into brooke and bridget 's life . but i 'm not going to repeat that now ! stephanie : not on purpose , no . but honey , it only takes one moment of vulnerability . temptation . and i 'm not saying that it will happen . what i 'm saying is , why put yourself in harm 's way ? think of your family . think of brooke . i know you 're in love with your wife . i have finally come to accept that . you have a wonderful baby . i want you to protect your family . if i did n't love you , do you think i would be standing here telling you this ? please , face this . think about it . you 've got to get bridget out of the house before something happens that will cost you your whole world . | over a breakfast prepared by ridge , thomas tells them that he and caitlin entered the dance contest at his winter formal . brooke tells ridge that stephanie thinks he and bridget will give in to temptation . ridge tells brooke that he 's going to put a stop to stephanie harping at brooke . stephanie informs eric about bridget and oscar 's broken engagement . she also tells him of her concerns about bridget 's feelings for ridge . eric gives stephanie an earful about her concerns and just when he 's done ridge shows up to do the same thing . nick makes an attempt to fix bridget up with a doctor , and she realizes what he 's up to . amber surprises thomas with floor tickets to a laker game , only it 's the same date as his winter formal , and he tells he ca n't go and disappoint caitlin . thomas also tells amber that ridge still has a problem with her , and his dancing with her at the jackie m. party was a setup to give caitlin and him time alone . amber cries and tells thomas that she loves his family and wants them to accept her more than anything else . |
brooke : go ahead , stephanie . beat me , bully me . i 'm used to it . you 've been attacking me for years . stephanie : i 've only defended myself and my family . brooke : do n't you dare take the higher ground here , after what you did . letting ridge think that he married a saint . stephanie : she is a wonderful woman . brooke : she 's been having an affair with another man that you helped cover up . ridge knows it and i know it . and that 's what you 're scared about . stephanie : the only thing i 'm scared about where ridge is concerned , is that you 'll get your claws in him again . brooke : taylor 's been exposed . the secret is out . stephanie : because she confessed . she told the truth . brooke : years and years too late ! stephanie : oh , please ! brooke , you 've had your chance with him . he 's chosen her . he 's committed to their family . brooke : that used to be my family . stephanie : i did what i thought was right . brooke : you lied . but at least i 've always been honest to ridge . he thinks he had that relationship with taylor , but he does n't . stephanie : he did and he does ! there are no secrets between them . brooke : that 's right . ridge 's eyes are opened now . he 's never going to be manipulated again and neither am i . you do n't intimidate me . you and st. taylor . not anymore . the truth is out . and whatever happens with ridge and taylor , will happen . [ scene_break ] bridget : you know , you did n't have to come all the way out here . felicia : dominick and i wanted to see you . and since you ca n't come to us -- nick : well , she should n't be bedridden too much longer , right ? bridget : dr. caspary says i should be able to carry to term . how are you ? felicia : good days and bad days . a few more bad days every week , but today 's all right . bridget : and dominick ? felicia : we 're spending as much time together as we possibly can . nick : well , we 're glad you dropped by . we got a few surprises for you . [ scene_break ] stephanie : yes , i 'm up here looking for him . never mind , sally , i found him . i have been looking all over for you . i want to talk to you . ridge : honesty , mother . honesty . do you even know what the word means ? because it means a hell of a lot to me . stephanie : yes , ridge , i know what it means . ridge : how could you do this ? first you lie about your heart attack . then i find out my wife had an affair and you 've been keeping it from me for years . stephanie : oh , ridge . what happened happened so long ago . ridge : i do n't give a damn about what happened with james or with hector . i can forgive a kiss , even her one miserable night with james . stephanie : well , good , because forgiveness is the way past all of this . ridge : what i ca n't forgive is the hypocrisy of it all . stephanie : yeah , that 's what taylor said . ridge : and not just hers . if brooke had done what taylor did , you would n't have kept it from me . you 'd be out there throwing a parade right now . stephanie : oh , please . do n't bring her into this . it has nothing to do with brooke . ridge : that 's where you 're wrong ! it has everything to do with brooke . [ scene_break ] [ brooke remembering ] taylor : all right , get the hell out of here , damn it . brooke : all right taylor , i will leave . but you have to give me something first . taylor : what ? brooke : your word . i want you to look me straight in the eye and tell me that you and james never made love , then i 'll go . but can you do it ? can you tell me that nothing went on between you and james up at that cabin ? can you ? taylor : i do n't have to tell you anything . brooke : or maybe you ca n't . taylor : my personal life is my business . brooke : obviously , it 's not your husband 's business -- taylor : what the hell does that mean ? brooke : i want to know what really happened in big bear . taylor : and why does that matter to you ? brooke : because i 'm involved . taylor : with ridge ? brooke : with james . if you and james were romantic , i want to know about it . taylor : what , so you can use it against me ? brooke , you are not moving on with your life . you are still trying to stir up trouble between ridge and me . that 's what this whole thing is about . and boy is it pathetic . brooke : taylor , do n't turn this around . i have no reason to feel guilty , but i 'm more convinced than ever that you do . taylor : whatever it is , i do n't have time for it . brooke : you 're a little preoccupied today ? taylor : i told you i would talk to ridge , and i did . brooke : about hector . taylor : among other things . brooke : did n't go as well as you hoped . taylor : you know what ? i 'm not going to talk to you about my marriage . brooke : went that badly ? taylor : i 'm really trying to deal with something here , if you do n't mind , brooke . brooke : i 've had a lot to deal with too , taylor . i stepped into ridge 's life and i took care of your children . ridge and i had a son together . we built a life together . and then you came back . none of that mattered to you or stephanie . taylor : because ridge made a choice . brooke : do you think he would have made the same choice if he 'd known you slept with james warwick ? [ scene_break ] felicia : what kind of surprises ? seriously , you two have already done so much for us . nick : it 's all part of the package . bridget : you know , if dominick 's going to live here , he 's going to need his own room . felicia : you 've already made up a room for him ? nick : it 's more of a retrofitting , actually . bridget : it 's all nautical . felicia : i 'm sure he 's going to love it . bridget : we loved doing it . nick : and if bridget had n't been so enthusiastic , she would n't be bedridden right now . bridget : it 's nothing . it 's nothing , i just -- i saw a boat that on the top shelf that i thought would be perfect for his room . so i -- i got up on a chair . it was totally my fault . felicia : that 's how you fell ? bridget : you know what , i should 've called for nick . but you know how it is when you 're just used to doing things all by yourself and -- well , you know what i 'm talking about . nick : it 's called stubborn . you forrester women are stubborn . bridget : well , i 'm fine now . in fact , dr. caspary said it would be good for me to move around a little bit . so i 'm going to go show the room . i ca n't wait for you to see it . nick : they 're stubborn , all of them . very , very , stubborn . trust me on this , okay ? trust me . [ scene_break ] taylor : ridge told you ? brooke : you 're surprised . well , so was i. i 'd expect this kind of deception from stephanie , but not from you . you ca n't even look at me , you 're so ashamed . and you should be . putting yourself out there like some kind of role model . and everybody believed it . ridge , me . taylor forrester -- so elegant , so sophisticated , so refined . a psychiatrist , admired and respected . loved by her family . by her children . living a life based on communication , on truth . you made me feel inferior every chance you got . you made me feel like a tramp . like i was n't good enough . you and stephanie . and i had to fight you both for so many years . but it was never enough . i would never be your equal . because you were so perfect . well , you have n't been so perfect , have you , taylor ? have you ? [ scene_break ] stephanie : do n't bring brooke into this just because you 're angry with me . ridge : you 're the one who brought her into this . you and taylor have been ganging up on her for years . stephanie : oh , please . she has told more than her fair share of lies . that woman is not faultless . ridge : but you sure wanted us to believe taylor was . stephanie : that 's what you 're upset about . not the way brooke has been treated . ridge : brooke has been more honest with me than you and taylor combined . i live my life thinking that eric forrester was my father . then i come to find out massimo marone is my father ! . and after taylor came back , i had to make the biggest decision of my life . one that would affect my kids and the two women i cared most about , and you go and turn the whole damn thing into a puppet act . i need honesty and support , mother . and what do you do ? you go and fake your heart attack . stephanie : i have apologized and apologized for that . ridge : only because brooke found you out . you knew that taylor betrayed me , mother . and you go and use her perfect image to pressure me into leaving my wife and kid . stephanie : you made the right decision . ridge : right now , mother , i 'm not so sure . do n't forget to rinse those dishes first . ridge : you let me abandon my son for a woman who cheated on me . stephanie : i did not drag the minister into my hospital room . that was your idea . ridge : oh , mother , i thought you were dying . i thought that 's what you wanted . stephanie : you know what ? if you have to blame this , all of this , on someone , blame it on me then . ridge : oh , yeah . go ahead , fall on your sword now . that makes it all better . stephanie : she wanted to tell you a long time ago . she even wrote you a letter . i kept it . because i knew how much -- i knew how much you needed her in your life . ridge : i do n't need people around me that lie . stephanie : it 's not in her nature to lie , you know that . ridge : that 's more your nature , is n't it ? stephanie : ridge , i 've the best that i could . i have n't always done the right thing , perhaps , but you know why . ridge : do n't say it . stephanie : you belong with taylor . you always have . i know you love her . ridge : love her , mother ? i do n't even know who she is anymore . [ scene_break ] brooke : who do you think you are ? taylor : i never said i was perfect . brooke : no , but stephanie did and you lapped it up . knowing that you could do no wrong . at least , no wrong you would ever have to admit . taylor : i tried to tell ridge about james and me . i wrote him a letter . brooke : a letter he never got . taylor : that 's because stephanie -- no , no , i am not going to make excuses . not even to you . brooke : you ca n't help yourself , can you ? acting like you 're better than me . you ca n't even think about it . because if you did , if you really stopped to think about what living in your shadow has done to me , what i 've lost because of your secrets . taylor : i 'm not going to make excuses , because there is no excuse for what i did . i know i made a terrible mistake not telling ridge about james . i 've admitted that . brooke : i had to pay for your mistakes . because i bought your hype . i bought that pristine image . when ridge chose you over me , i asked myself , `` why did he choose taylor ? `` `` well , because she 's a saint compared to me . `` taylor : that 's right , you have to admit , you have a history , brooke . you 've made mistakes , too . brooke : mistakes that i 've been punished for . mistakes that i faced up to . unlike you . when i think of all the years that i 've felt inferior to you . and it 's all just been smoke and mirrors . well , today , your halo 's been knocked off your head . st. taylor , the little angel , has been brought down to earth . a mere mortal , once again . [ scene_break ] felicia : i 'm stunned . it 's overwhelming . bridget : so you liked it ? felicia : it 's a gorgeous room . yeah , i love it . nick : well , we know dominick liked it , he 's already crashed . felicia : it 's obvious he 's comfortable here . bridget : well , we want him to feel like it 's his home . felicia : he will . it 's obvious how much you two already love him . bridget : we do . nick : we 're ready to step up whenever you need us to . bridget : i 'll be completely back on my feet in a few days , maybe a week . then i can help you out even more . felicia : you have already helped so much . just knowing that dominick 's going to be taken care of . not have to waste time wondering what 's going to be for him in the future . i can just enjoy this time with him . i just wish he were older . so that he 'd remember it . bridget : you know , maybe he can . nick : that 's actually the second part of the surprise . bridget : after watching all of that great footage from christmas , we thought it would be nice if you got a chance to record a tape for dominick . you know , just something really special for him to always remember you by . [ sneezing ] [ coughing ] felicia : a tape for dominick . nick : a tape for dominick . bridget : just some things for him to remember you a little better . like the sound of your voice and the little gestures you make . felicia : i would n't know what to say . nick : maybe you should start with hello . tell him about yourself . felicia : i know where to start . but where would i stop ? there are a billion things i want to say to him . a million things that he needs to know . you ca n't just cram a lifetime of wishes and love and advice into one tape . bridget : we understand . obviously it could be very difficult . felicia : no , impossible . because i 'd want to tell him how to deal with bullies on the playground and how to be a gentleman to the ladies . there 's so many things that he needs to know and i 'm not going to be around to teach him . nick : if he 's anything like his old man , he 's going to learn his lessons pretty quick . bridget : the most important thing for him to know is how much you love him . just talk to him from your heart . felicia : i do n't know . it sounds like a really good idea , i 'm sure it is . i just -- bridget : what would you say to dominick if he was old enough to understand ? nick : i 'm going to turn the camera on . just take your time . say what you feel . picture him at 8-years - old . 14 , 18 . just have a talk with your son . [ scene_break ] ridge : mother , i 'm not dodging my responsibility here . you 're not the only one that put taylor up on a pedestal . i did it , too . stephanie : honey , taylor has made one mistake . one . we ca n't even begin to count the number of scandals that we 've suffered through because of brooke . ridge : will you stop ! i 'm not going to let you do that anymore . stephanie : all right , i 'll never mention her name again . please do n't get sidetracked here . you and taylor love each other . honey , you can make this work . taylor : brooke , i never asked to be this family 's moral compass . brooke : you were n't the compass , taylor . you were true north . the standard that everyone and everything was measured against . taylor : well , you may have felt that way . but i 'm just as capable of making mistakes as everybody else . brooke : did n't stop you from sitting in judgment . in fact , you judged me the harshest . you saw when stephanie belittled me and berated me . and you did n't do anything about it . you did n't step in and tell her to stop . if you had , we might have been friends . i would have liked that , you know . to have one friend in this family who did n't take my words and turn them against me . taylor : brooke , you 've got to understand , when i first came back , all i heard was -- brooke : stephanie told you that i was evil and you believed her . i understand that . because i believed everything that she said about you . i sang your praises to your children . i told them what a good person you were . i told them how lucky they were to have you as a mother . how lucky ridge was to have you as a wife . i never thought i could measure up to you . never thought that i could be half the woman that you were , taylor . but today , all of that has changed . today , i realized that the compass was off . for the first time since i met you , i know that i am good enough . so do n't you dare look down your nose at me again . my days of being intimidated are over . i will never feel inferior to you again . | stephanie makes her way up to ridge 's office to try to fix things . she tells him taylor made one mistake ... go back home to her . ridge say 's he ca n't forgive the hypocrisy . the way they treated brooke after the way they lied and kept secrets from him . nick and bridget show felicia dominick 's new room out at the beach house . nick encourages her to make a video for dominick to watch when he 's older . |
thorne : she is not ready . taylor : we have no choice . thorne : she does n't want to know . that 's why she went to get ready for bed . taylor : she could see the answer in our faces , thorne . thorne : sweetheart ? come over and talk to us , okay ? taylor : come over here , honey . alexandria : phoebe was there and saw it . taylor : yes , phoebe did . alexandria : she would n't lie . she would tell me . you would n't lie . taylor : that 's what i thought , too . but i was afraid , and i did . [ scene_break ] nick : hey . jackie : hi , what 's all that ? nick : i 'm going to try to make money in the fashion world . it 's not like oil , mother . you ca n't charge them by the barrel . jackie : it looks as though you need a beer and a sandwich . nick : i could use it . the last few purchases , this house , forrester creations , you realize i 'm leveraged , right ? completely leveraged . jackie : we have inertia on our side and all those buyers looking to forrester , of course , the publicity . nick : yeah , do n't remind me . jackie : and we 've got the sympathy vote . well , we got the sympathy vote . what if that gets us back forrester 's lead designer ? nick : eric ? good luck . there 's not a man in that family that still has a mind of his own . jackie : you 're not talking about eric , are you ? you mean , thorne . nick : i think taylor 's marrying him out of guilt . jackie : that is the first time i heard you admit that . taylor has become important to you , has n't she ? [ scene_break ] eric : your driver 's early . stephanie : maybe i should n't go . eric : your mother 's expecting you . stephanie : well , pam can call chicago . we have people up there to take care of her . i just do n't like leaving with things the way they are between us . eric : the way things are between us is the best reason i can think of for you to go . [ scene_break ] taylor : and it was really foggy , you know how it gets very foggy down at the beach -- and that was on your birthday , you remember . and i was driving down the road , i was trying to see phoebe 's car . and i could n't see very well . but i did n't know that your mommy was already there . and she was helping phoebe , and i came around the curve . she just suddenly was there , and i did n't have time to stop . then i did something very wrong . i was afraid nobody would believe it was an accident , so i did n't say anything to anybody . thorne : but then she did , okay ? she told me . listen , do you understand what taylor is telling you ? because it 's okay if you do n't , okay ? you can ask us anything -- alexandria : how can you love her ? how can you get married ? when she 's the reason mommy 's dead . thorne : sweetheart , what happened was an accident , okay ? you have accidents all the time . you know , you fall down , you break things -- alexandria : i want to go home . thorne : sweetheart , this is home . alexandria : no . home . i 'll go by myself if you wo n't take me . taylor : it 's okay , ally . why do n't you run upstairs and change your clothes and then daddy will put a bag together for you . alexandria : you ca n't tell me what to do . thorne : ally ? ally -- taylor : no , thorne . please , just give her some space . thorne : taylor -- taylor : no , hector 's not even there right now . he went on vacation with his kids . i do n't think he 's even moved anything in there . give her a couple of days . we owe her that , okay ? thorne : what if nothing changes in a day or two ? [ scene_break ] stephanie : thank you , jason . you promised me you would n't give up on us . eric : you do n't make it easy . stephanie : tell me that you will be here when i get back . eric : we 'll see . stephanie : pammy ? pamela : have a safe trip . stephanie : thank you . pamela : tell mom i miss her . who knows ? in a week , i actually might . stephanie : i doubt it . you wo n't forget to keep an eye on those assets i talked to you about ? pamela : i 'll remember . stephanie : thank you . pamela : okay . stephanie : love you . pamela : love you . stephanie : for what it 's worth , i do love you . [ scene_break ] [ doorbell rings ] nick : hi , sorry i took the liberty of coming by . is this bad timing ? taylor : no , come on in . actually , i thought you were thorne coming back . nick : did something happen ? taylor : what an idiot i was to think i could actually choose the time when to tell alexandria how her mother died . nick : she found out from somebody else ? [ scene_break ] alexandria : why is it so cold ? thorne : i 'll turn the heat on a minute , sweetheart . listen , okay , i 'll be right back . ally ? it does n't have to be tonight , sweetheart , but we are going to need to discuss some things , okay ? honey ? what 's wrong ? alexandria : saying a prayer to mommy -- to forgive me for liking the person who killed her . thorne : hey , are you warm enough now ? alexandria : yes . thorne : yeah , i got some milk and cookies from the store . alexandria : no , thank you . why did you bring that ? thorne : well , honey , this started out being your mother 's . and taylor wanted to do something nice for you with it . listen , you do n't have to wear it , okay ? are you going to be able to sleep ? all right . do you want the light on or off ? alexandria : off . thorne : do you want the door closed or open ? alexandria : closed . thorne : okay , sweetheart . alexandria : i do n't want to be the flower girl . thorne : sweetheart , nobody 's going to make you do anything that you do n't want to do , okay ? all right . good night , baby . i love you . [ scene_break ] taylor : i knew this day would come . i do n't know why i did n't prepare myself for it . nick : i 'm sure that you thought a little time might make a difference . taylor : well , i would have at least liked us to be able have time to come together as a family , maybe bond or something . nick : i 'm an adult in all of this , and i really do n't get it . the accident i understand , but the rest of it -- taylor : thorne and i did n't plan to fall in love . nick : well , you fell into something . i think you 're the one who has to be honest about what it is . can you honestly say what it is ? when you see him , are you overwhelmed with some sort of happiness ? would you call it , magical ? would you call it , passionate ? taylor : i suppose there was a dark cloud looming over us from the beginning . is that what you want me to say ? but it was becoming something that was very happy . and it still can . i mean , i can do this . nick : do what ? taylor : i can -- i can do this and help ally . i can be there for her . nick : taylor , maybe you 're not the one who 's supposed to . taylor : it 's my obligation to . i 'm the only one who can fix this . nick : let me drive you at least . taylor : no , you 're the last person thorne needs to see . i can go and drive to patients if i need to , and ally needs me right now . [ scene_break ] eric : pam , can you even see what you 're doing ? pamela : oh , my eyes are excellent , thanks . why make the electric company rich ? eric : so , that 's how the douglas family amassed their fortune . pamela : i guess . eric : look , i 've seemed to been brooding upstairs when dinner was served , so i 'm going to go out and get something . pamela : there 's a plate for you in the kitchen , heating in the oven , did n't you see it ? eric : in the kitchen ? pamela : yeah . eric : well , that 's a first . you did that , my wife did n't . pamela : we both want you to keep up your strength . after all , you suddenly stuck playing host to an unexpected guest . who always seems to be in the wrong place at the wrong time . eric : look , pam , i 'm sorry . pamela : no , i 'm kidding , eric . but then , i do have a lot of experience sharing living quarters with someone that does n't exactly want me around . eric : i guess maybe you do , do n't you ? pamela : i do . here , i just want to see if this still hangs right . eric : this was supposed to be at my tailor 's . pamela : well , stephanie said that , but you do n't need a tailor to sew on a button -- eric : but one of the buttons was missing -- pamela : i know . and you wanted it to match , so i just replaced them all . eric : hmm . pamela : come on . try it on . four buttons . it looks very nice . eric : thanks . i 'm going to go in the kitchen , and get my dinner . i 'm dressed for it . pamela : you are . eric : thanks , pammy . [ scene_break ] [ doorbell rings ] jackie : whatever it is you want -- stephanie : i want you to keep your sleazy hands off my husband while i 'm out of town . jackie : oh , you have no idea what sleaziness i 've planned . i mean , after all , i have a reputation to uphold . thanks to you . [ scene_break ] thorne : ally ? ally ? honey , we do not lock doors in this house . ally ? ally , you open this door right now ! ally ? ally ? ally ? ally ? ally , you come out . ally ? ally ? ally ! ally ! ally ! [ scene_break ] stephanie : it 's difficult not to . i 'm warning you if i even hear you look in my husband 's direction , i 'll -- jackie : you 'll what ? call me a whore on national television ? you 've got nothing left to threaten me with , stephanie . stephanie : do n't be so sure , missy . you did n't mean anything to him . just a couple of sweaty hours together . jackie : the only reason that eric stayed with you was because of your former stranglehold on forrester creations . well , guess who 's got it now ? my son . my adoring son , who 'll do anything for me . what do you think would seem to eric the simplest way for him to get his foot back in the door ? and that 's assuming he 's the kind of man who would think that way . it would take someone just to make a suggestion , would n't it ? a rather strong suggestion . stephanie : that he leave me and marry you ? you 're delusional . jackie : poll the man in the street . stephanie : i could stand here and tell you what there is between eric and me , how deep it runs , and how much it means . but it is beyond your power to grasp . jackie : you 're so beaten . and you only got yourself to thank for it . and i could thank you almost . almost . stephanie : by the way , i 'm having you watched . [ scene_break ] thorne : she 's four years old . she 's in her nightgown . yes , i 've been up and down the beach calling -- just get as many people over here as you can , fast . okay , thank you . [ cell phone rings ] taylor ? taylor : thorne , i 'm on my way over . thorne : where are you ? taylor : i 'm on the pacific coast highway . it 's foggy as usual . i 'll be there in a little bit . i just ca n't leave things with a ally like this . thorne : she 's not here , taylor . she locked herself in her bedroom , and went out through the window . i do n't know where she is . taylor : what ? i 'll be there as soon as i can . thorne : hurry . oh , my god . the highway -- the pacific coast highway ! [ scene_break ] jackie : eric ? at last , we 're alone . pamela : hello . [ jackie gasps ] pamela : i 'm pamela . you must be jackie . jackie : pamela ? oh , pamela douglas ? pamela : my sister 's told me so much about you . jackie : yup , she 's told the whole world so much about me . where is eric ? pamela : oh , he ca n't be disturbed right now . jackie : what do you mean , he ca n't be disturbed ? pamela : well , he 's occupied . but can i get you something ? i was actually going to make myself some chamomile tea . jackie : `` occupied ? `` pamela : yes . but i got nothing but time on my hands , if you 'd like to get acquainted . jackie : eric will want to see me . pamela : i 'll be sure to tell him that you called . jackie : called ? i 'm here . will you get him ? pamela : it 's awfully late . jackie : please ? would you tell him that i 'm here . pamela : things are so different in california , are n't they ? people are just so much bolder . it 's very exciting for someone like me . jackie : you know , i 'm beginning to see a family resemblance . pamela : you -- stephanie was right . you really are quite a character . jackie : i 'll be back . pamela : i 'm sure you will . and i look forward to it . [ scene_break ] thorne : ally ! ally ! aly ! ally ? ally ! taylor : ally ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! [ alexandria screams ] thorne : no ! | thorne and taylor mull over the idea of ally 's asking them if it was true that she ran over her mommy and killed her . they try to explain and why they did n't tell anyone . she points fingers and asks how can he love her ? how can he marry taylor when she killed mommy ? she wants to go to her home . jackie gets nick to reveal that he thinks taylor is marrying thorne out of guilt . stephanie has last minute regrets about leaving eric as things are between them . he confirms this is probably the best reason and time of all for her to go . she wants him to promise that he will be there when she gets back ; she does love him . he says he will see . she gets pam to promise to keep her eye on those assets ' she told her about . |
brooke : eric , please , tell us , what is your decision ? rick : who 's leaving , dad ? is it stephanie or me ? brooke : honey , he 's not gon na fire his own son . stephanie : you know , he does n't need you to tell him what to do . rick : stephanie , thank you . for the first time , we agree on something . stephanie : huh . rick : if anyone knows what 's best for the company , it 's my father . so who 's leaving forrester creations , dad ? [ scene_break ] marcus : is there something you 're not telling me ? okay , what 's really going on here ? there 's more -- i can feel it . steffy : i 've been really messed up . i 'm just so confused . everything 's just been really weird since phoebe died . marcus : okay , but that 's no reason to be calling off things with us . steffy : it 's more than that . marcus : what ? what -- what more ? steffy : i do n't want to be unfair to you . marcus : unfair to me ? you 've met someone else , have n't you ? is there another guy in your life , or not ? [ scene_break ] madison : i know how you feel . i miss her , too , all the time . ridge : something i can do for you , madison ? madison : well , um , your mother and rick just stormed into your father 's office . there 's -- there 's a lot of yelling going on in there . ridge : any idea what it 's about ? madison : i think so . mrs. forrester wants rick out of the company . [ scene_break ] rick : why are you looking at me like that ? eric : i love you , rick . you know that . rick : of course i know that . eric : well , you did n't always know it , because you manipulated me and you lied to me . immature , unnecessary actions . i did not deserve to be treated that way . rick : no , you did n't deserve to be treated that way . look , i take full responsibility for that . you have every right in the world to be upset , but listen . will all due respect , what does it mean ? eric : it means i may have made a mistake . rick : made a mistake ? what , in making me president ? eric : yes . the position requires leadership . it means forging a team , inspiring everyone else in the company , and what do i get between you and stephanie ? i get some turf war in these offices . gosh , you think this was bad ? can you imagine what they would say about you if you fired one of the founders of this company ? rick : she walked into my office holding that damn magazine , dad -- stephanie : to hold you accountable , because no one else will . rick : all right , can we just cut to the chase here , please ? you 're telling me that stephanie is in , i 'm out -- is that what you 're saying ? [ scene_break ] marcus : that 's it , is n't it -- you met someone ? steffy : i 'm just not ready to make a commitment to you . marcus : but you were up until three weeks ago . steffy : but there 's been a change . marcus : meaning you met someone . steffy : meaning i just ca n't marry you . let 's just leave it at that . marcus : so , we 're just gon na be friends ? steffy : that 's all i can handle for now . marcus : maybe later then ? steffy : i do n't want to be unfair to you . i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . marcus : yeah ? me , too . look , um , i better get going . steffy : okay . you 'll be okay driving down to l.a. ? marcus : yeah . yeah , i 'll be fine . marcus : i still love you , you know ? [ scene_break ] rick : dad , you do n't have to beat around the bush . if you 're gon na fire me , just do it . eric : what i want is for you to acknowledge what you 've done . rick : with all due respect , dad , i 've been doing that ever since phoebe died -- to you , to everybody . stephanie : there 's acknowledgement , and there 's consequences -- neither of which you 've accepted . brooke : he does n't belong in jail , if that 's what you 're saying . stephanie : no , but he does n't belong in the office of the presidency , either . eric : look , the bottom line , rick , is that you 've made some very , very serious mistakes , and i want to know that you have learned from them . rick : i do n't understand what else you want me to do . i 've been beating myself up for a month . eric : i do n't want you to beat yourself up . i expect you to work with stephanie and with ridge . i will not tolerate an ego in this company that is bigger and more important than the bottom line . stephanie : well , you apparently do n't give a damn about that -- the direction that you 're taking this company in . donna : and what about the direction you 're taking it , stephanie ? giving that interview , making us all look like fools . stephanie : nobody has to make you look foolish , donna . you do that all by yourself . eric : all right , let me get this straight . you 're standing by the interview you gave to this -- this magazine , demonizing my son ? demonizing him in front of the world ? stephanie : what about our son ? why does ridge have to put up -- eric : our son is trying to rise above all of this , and i 'm giving him a great deal of credit for that . oh , god ! i have warned you about this time after time after time , and now you 're forcing me to make a choice . stephanie : what exactly are you saying ? eric : i will not be intimidated by you . if you turn this into some kind of an ultimatum , trust me , you will be gone . now you have to work with rick . i will not have the two of you turning this into some kind of a competition . am i clear on this ? rick : so you 're not firing either one of us ? eric : i 'll fire both of you if this does n't stop . stephanie : i 've been around the block too many times to put up with this . he 's a user , just like his mother and her sister . now you 've let those girls wiggle into this family , this company and into your pants . do you remember -- do you remember at all what this company actually stood for ? if you 're betting the future of this company on him , if you 're -- if you think that you can depend on him -- oh , brother , are you in trouble . he 'll bring us down . eric : i stand by you , son . you 'll retain your position as president , but as long as ridge is c.e.o . of this company , you will work effectively with him . rick : understood . thank you . brooke : where are you going ? rick : i have no idea . [ scene_break ] ridge : mother , i do n't want to get involved in your squabbles . i 'm just trying to cope here . stephanie : yes , well , while you 're coping , rick is plotting -- for one thing to try and get me out of this company . ridge : dad will never let that happen . stephanie : you did n't think he 'd make him president , either . listen . your father suffers from guilt . you know , he thinks he abandoned those two kids after the divorce from brooke , and rick plays on that all the time . i 'm telling you , we have to figure a way out -- we have to figure out how we can get him out of this company . because if we do n't , he 's gon na be big trouble . and for the family as well . [ scene_break ] steffy : rick , it 's me . i need to see you . please come to big bear . i hope you get this message soon . [ scene_break ] donna : you were incredible . eric : hmm . i do n't think stephanie would agree . donna : the way you stood up to her , eric . i mean , that was huge -- huge . eric : well , yeah , yeah . i hated it , though . i raised a family with that woman . donna : she 'll always matter to you , but this time she went too far . eric : oh , she did , she did , and she needed to be called out on it . but , god , why does she have to be so negative ? donna : you know , there was a time when she would have gotten away with that . eric : well , not this time . it 's a new day . donna : i love you so much . and i hope that that strength that you found -- i hope i have something to do with it . eric : oh , baby . [ scene_break ] ridge : i do n't want to deal with rick . i do n't even want to hear his name . stephanie : well , unfortunately , that 's not an option . ridge : it is for me , mother . you know what i 've been doing for the last hour ? just thinking about phoebe . stephanie : i 'm sorry , honey . i wish there was something i could say or do that would help you through this . ridge : you can help by just not mentioning his name . brooke : i hope you learned something today , stephanie . stephanie : i - i learned that that son - of - a - bitch son of yours has his father wrapped around his little finger . brooke : well , then you did n't learn a thing , because that 's not what i saw in that office . ridge : look , if you two want to continue your argument , do it somewhere else , please . brooke : would you please give us some privacy ? stephanie : this is so typical of you -- isolate the forrester male from the rest of the family and then work your magic on him . brooke : and what do you do ? you grab the press and you slander this company and its president , and then you rehash the worst tragedy of our lives in public ? is that what drives you , stephanie -- is that it ? stephanie : accountability for people 's actions -- that 's what drives me . brooke : no , no , rick is not even the issue here . you are using him as a weapon to exact your revenge against me for marrying ridge , and donna for marrying eric . stephanie : it 's always you , is n't it ? you , you , you , or donna . the fact that your son killed phoebe -- it does n't even cross your mind anymore , does it ? ridge : will you stop ? it 's my daughter you 're talking about here . she 's not some `` issue `` or some point of contention . look . i 'm gon na say it one more time , if you want to take your argument outside , feel free , right now . [ scene_break ] rick : hey . steffy : rick , you got my message . rick : what message ? steffy : wait , you did n't get it ? but you -- but you 're here . rick : yeah , i know , um , look . i know -- i know i should n't be feeling this way at all , but the thought of you and marcus up here alone -- it was just -- it was driving me crazy . where is he ? steffy : he left . rick : well , did you two ... steffy : nothing happened . steffy : well , something happened , yeah . he asked me to marry him . [ scene_break ] eric : i have so much work to do -- so much work , oh , my god . donna : maybe you should take a break first . eric : it feels like that 's all i 've been doing all day is taking a break . donna : no , no , eric , that was not a break . that was a disaster . eric : oh , well , well , same difference . donna : honey bear . come get your honey . eric : donna , look , i am so -- i am so far behind here . donna : oh , i 've got one of those -- behind . eric : honey , if i do n't get this done ... donna : well , what ? eric : what ? i - i have to do this . donna : i think that you need something extra sweet . eric : d - donna , do n't do that . do n't , do n't , do n't . do n't . honey , you do n't understand . this is , uh -- donna : mmm . eric : do n't do that , either . donna : mmm , mmm , this is so -- so nutritious . eric : yeah ? donna : uh - huh . eric : this is not what i should be doing . donna : oh , yes , yes , yes . it 's what you should be doing here . eric : mm . donna : take some . mmm . eric : oh , it 's very , very nice . mmm . [ scene_break ] brooke : ridge , i 'm sorry . tangling with stephanie -- i should have known better . ridge : it 's been a rough day . brooke : is there anything i can do for you ? ridge : same thing i asked my mother -- just do n't mention your son 's name , okay ? ridge : i 'm really trying not to hate him , brooke . i do much better if i do n't even think about him , but when i do , i think of phoebe . even worse than that , i think of steffy and how he 's used her . and honestly , logan , it just makes me want to lose it . [ scene_break ] rick : so marcus proposed to you ? steffy : it caught me totally off guard . rick : so he just kind of said it , or -- steffy : no , he had the ring and everything . rick : really ? steffy : yeah . he was so sweet about it , so respectful . he just wanted to do it the right way . rick : wow . steffy : he 's such a classy guy . rick : that 's what you deserve , steffy -- a guy that appreciates you . steffy : do you want me to marry him ? rick : it 's not my call . steffy : no , no , no , of course not . rick : look . marcus is a good guy , all right ? he loves you . who would n't ? rick : is that what you want ? 'cause it 's not what i want . steffy : it is n't ? rick : no . rick : do n't marry him . do n't marry him , because i love you . rick : i love you . [ scene_break ] stephanie : where 's ridge ? brooke : he left . stephanie : oh , you wanted to see me ? brooke : i thought we should finish our conversation . you 've had a pretty bad day , have n't you ? stephanie : i 've had worse . brooke : there 's bravado , if i 've ever heard it . stephanie : it is n't over . brooke : well , it is for me . i 've won my prize . stephanie : we 'll see . brooke : keep on dreaming , stephanie . that 's all you have left -- your dreams . stephanie : well , that 's all you had a while ago , is n't it ? a dream that you and ridge would get together , and ... brooke : my dreams are based on love . your dreams are based on hate . stephanie : no , my dreams are based on family and love . you obviously base all of your dreams on sex . and i understand it . i worked it , too , when i was younger . but you know what happens in a marriage sometimes ? issues , problems arise that can not be settled in the bedroom . and that 's what 's happened here . a husband who will always detest your son . brooke : my husband has accepted rick . stephanie : you know , i always thought that you and ridge would self destruct . i was wrong , but you know what i think now ? rick is gon na do it for you . | all want to know eric 's decision . someone is leaving and one is staying . this is n't going to be easy , states eric . they have made it into a turf war . eric does n't want rick to beat himself up , but he wo n't tolerate his ego in the presidency and not to accept consequences . eric wants to make it clear that this will not be a competition and he wo n't tolerate this . he berates stephanie , but she gives it back that if he depends on rick , he will bring the company down . he tells rick that he is still the president , but as long as ridge is the ceo , he will work hand in hand with him . donna praises eric for standing up to stephanie . stephanie immediately goes to ridge and tells him that rick is going to be trouble and they need to get rid of him before the company goes under . brooke joins in and ridge has to shout at both of them to take their issues elsewhere ; he can not cope with it . |
katie : ( sighs ) we 're not quite back to normal yet , are we ? are you still upset with me for leaving you last night ? bill : i just really wish you had n't done that , more than you realize . katie : ( sighs ) look , we had our first fight , and it was a big one . ( chuckles ) but it 's over , and we 've forgiven each other . and i told you before , you will never , ever spend the night alone again ... okay ? i promise . [ scene_break ] thomas : well , i 'm glad you 're not gon na do anything crazy with spencer , because whatever twisted feelings you have for the jerk -- steffy : i do n't have feelings for him . thomas : but you said that -- steffy : i think he 's fascinating . that 's all . i -- it does n't mean i care for him or i like him . i - i do n't . thomas : hey . hey , dad . ridge : seen your granddad ? steffy : no , not yet . brooke : he 'll be here . ridge : we need to present a united front at this meeting . whatever problems we 've had , whatever hurt feelings , things getting in the way , we got ta let go of all that stuff , okay ? we 're all forresters . eric : hear , hear . ridge : bill spencer kicked us around a bit yesterday . eric : ( chuckles ) donna : yes , well , he was n't the only one . ridge : well , that 's not gon na happen again today . he caught us at a disadvantage . look , our plan failed . we have to regroup . rick : how ? bill and katie are on to us . we ca n't fool them again . brooke : let 's not lump them together . thorne : but they are together , are n't they ? donna : they were n't together last night . brooke : they had a fight , a big one , and katie ended up sleeping on our couch . rick : what ? what happened ? brooke : i guess she did n't like some of the things that bill said . donna : yeah , he ca n't be too happy that she sided with us . ridge : look , bill still owns this company . their marriage could go up in smoke , but that does n't change that fact . rick : all right , look , whatever . we have plan `` b , `` right ? do n't we ? [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) sandy : hi . nick : hey . hi . sandy : where 's bridget ? nick : uh , you know , she just ran into a friend down the hall , but she 'll be here soon . what 's up ? sandy : i just , um , i 've been thinking , you know , i - i want to -- i want to make sure we 're on the same page here . i really do n't want bridget to know about me , about the attack , about lt . baker , about the kits , about any of it . nick : i 've heard you . sandy : and you have n't told her ? nick : no . sandy : good . i - i really do n't want her to find out , nick , ever . [ scene_break ] nick : maybe you can help me understand here , because if this is about safety in any way , we can find -- sandy : it 's not about safety , my safety . it 's not about him . this is n't even about me . this is about bridget i 'm thinking about . nick : bridget will understand . nick : no , i know . she 'll understand . she 'll be totally understanding and -- and compassionate and totally devastated . i do n't want you to take this the wrong way , okay , because you have been so great , but you 're a guy . you do n't know . you know , w - when a woman thinks about what could happen ... that kind of violation , it 's ugly . things are going really well -- my pregnancy , our friendship , my job at jackie m. i do n't want that ugliness to taint this experience . nick : do you think it might be wiser , though , if -- sandy : nick ! come on . what do you think she sees when she looks at me ? what does she feel ? i 'm carrying her child . i do n't want anything to taint this experience for her , and i know that you do n't either . ( door opens ) bridget : oh , hi , sandy . sandy : ( laughs ) bridget : hi . sandy : how are you ? bridget : oh , my goodness . is n't this exciting ? [ scene_break ] ridge : if bill were the kind of guy to put his marriage first , katie 's loyalty could be an asset to us . but unfortunately , we 're talking about `` dollar `` bill spencer here . rick : yeah , he 's not really committed to her , is he ? ridge : she asked him to give the company back at christmas . he refused . and that 's when things were good between them . ( door opens ) bill : ah , well , well , gang 's all here . good morning , class . ridge : i thought we were meeting in katie 's office . bill : well , now we 're meeting in this office . we did n't walk in on a planning session for another coup attempt , did we ? come on , people , where are your senses of humor ? well , everyone is obviously a little bit grumpy , so i will , uh , keep this brief . playtime is over . i hope you enjoyed your little game . now it 's time to get back to work . i want to see first sketches on a real collection by the end of the week . eric : so you 're absolutely sure you 're not gon na fire us ? bill : well , what would be the fun in that ? donna : but you ca n't trust us . bill : i do n't have to trust you . i do n't even have to like you . but katie has convinced me it 's in everyone 's best interest to put this unfortunate incident behind us . so that 's what we 're going to do . [ scene_break ] rick : so what are you saying , bill ? you want to move on ? you want to forget it , like it never happened ? katie : as much as i wish that were possible , i would be naive to think that we could just go back to normal . donna : whatever normal means . bill : it means that katie is n't going to punish you for your mutiny . eric : so you 're just gon na hold us hostage ? ridge : what 'd you say to us yesterday ? you own us ? bill : well , that was a heated moment . i may have overreacted . ridge : this is an impossible situation , bill . why do n't you do us all a favor and cut your losses ? bill : quit ? ( laughs ) no . never . that 's not even in my vocabulary . i bought this company to make it a success , to help all of you . you 're the ones who plotted to bring it down . ridge : because we do n't want to work for you . bill : but you do work for me . you signed contracts . i pay you a ridiculous amount of money . and you should all be very grateful . katie : okay , listen , there are no angels in this room . we 've all done things that we should n't have . we can either stay ticked off at each other and this company can come to a screeching halt , or we can forgive and forget and hopefully put forrester creations back on top . eric : that 's your solution for all of this ? forgiveness ? katie : can you think of a better one , eric ? bill : you know what ? i 'm willing to do it . what about all of you ? okay , you want to hate me , hate me , but i will never fire any of you . and this company will never , ever be back in your hands . [ scene_break ] dr. caspary : feeling nauseous ? sandy : no , not yet . should i be ? dr. caspary : no . every pregnancy is different . bridget : i mean , some women go through their entire pregnancy , and they never have any morning sickness at all . nick : you might be one of the lucky ones . sandy : ( giggles ) dr. caspary : what about cramping ? dizziness ? bridget : and , uh , any spotting at all ? sandy : no . i 'm healthy , happy . everything 's good . dr. caspary : let 's see how the baby 's doing , huh ? [ scene_break ] rick : i ca n't believe it . she has got to be kidding me ! ridge : forgive and forget , that 's katie 's solution here . eric : that 's not gon na happen . i mean , we used the same tactics against bill that he used against us . brooke : we need a new plan , one that does n't involve deceiving our sister . [ scene_break ] bill : i hope you were n't expecting a chorus of `` kumbaya . `` katie : from them or from you ? bill : hey , come on . i think i was pretty respectful for me , considering . hey , if you 're gon na want everybody to play nice , uh , you 're gon na need a referee . katie : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] thomas : i saw you and bill looking at each other during the meeting . steffy : ( scoffs ) thomas : you are lucky dad did n't catch it , or katie . steffy : i told you , you do n't have to worry . nothing happened between me and bill last night . it was just a kiss . thomas : ( scoffs ) steffy : that 's all . nothing happened between us . thomas : you keep saying that . you keep saying that , but you run to the guy , and he keeps letting it happen . so i 've got ta ask , are you sure there 's nothing going on between you two ? steffy : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] rick : forrester creations , a division of spencer publications . brooke : you have every right to be frustrated , rick . eric : we all are , son . but our hands are tied . ridge : well , i ca n't accept that . thorne : well , i think we have to , at least for now . rick : thorne 's right , guys . we 're under contract here . we have clients and press that are expecting a new collection . ridge : bill 's got us all exactly where he wants us . [ scene_break ] steffy : ( sighs ) thomas : what do you think is really going on with spencer and katie ? steffy : i think they hit a rough patch , but now they 're solid . thomas : ah , the duplicitous duo . steffy : it 's not exactly we 've been open and above board , thomas . thomas : well , fight fire with fire . steffy : what are you thinking ? thomas : come here . you 're the only one of us who has any pull with spencer . steffy : ( sighs ) well , he thinks i betrayed him . thomas : not so much , though . steffy : he trusted me , gave me a big shot , and i blew it . thomas : do you regret that , sticking with family , trying to pull off the coup with the dare line ? steffy : of course not . i 'll always back my family . thomas : well , spencer still let you into his house while katie was gone ... steffy : yeah . thomas : still kissed you . steffy : katie 's back there now . thomas : i wonder if he told her . steffy : about me ? no , no , probably not . thomas : so you 've got something on him . steffy : thomas , you 're delving into some dangerous water , you know that ? thomas : yeah , but you see , i do n't think dad can go on much longer the way things are . steffy : god , i told you , i have no intention of making another move on bill . i 'm not a logan . it 's not my style . thomas : i 'm not suggesting that . steffy : really ? kind of sounds like it . thomas : look , steff , you and spencer have something . i 'm not sure what exactly , but it 's there , and you ca n't deny it . i 'm just saying do n't close that door . steffy : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] bridget : she said this procedure is gon na be very similar to the one we did before with you . dr. caspary 's gon na sweep the wand over your abdomen , and , um , we 'll get to see the baby , hopefully . there 's not gon na be very much to see because it 's so small right now , but we 'll take some measurements and ... and i will let dr. caspary finish explaining everything . ( laughs ) dr. caspary : ( laughs ) the baby 's developing very rapidly at this point , as you probably can feel ? the fatigue ? sandy : oh , yes , that . dr. caspary : it 's actually a very good sign . now are you taking your folic acid , as i suggested ? sandy : every day . dr. caspary : excellent . ( baby 's heart beating ) dr. caspary : okay , here we are . sandy : is that our baby ? that 's the baby ? bridget : ( whispers ) yeah . ( normal voice ) yeah , that 's our baby . nick : you see that tiny flashing light ? sandy : yeah . what is it ? bridget : it 's the heartbeat . bridget : ( sniffles ) ( mouths words ) sandy : thank you . it 's such a joy to give you guys this life , because life is exactly what you 've given me . [ scene_break ] bill : katie 's not here . i 'm not sure , but i will give her the message that you ... ( door opens ) bill : oh , wait . hang on a second . i think she 's right ... never mind . steffy : impressive . bill : what ? steffy : the way you handled things . bill : well , you know , sometimes it 's wise to move on , put things in the past . steffy : well , i wish you all the best . what , are you surprised ? how many times do i have to tell you ? i 'm cool . bill : i know . [ scene_break ] nick : it 's so small , like a little raisin . bridget : ( chuckles ) our perfect , healthy little raisin . nick : well , you were n't worried , were you ? bridget : oh , yeah , a little . were n't you ? nick : no . bridget : oh , come on , not at all ? nick : bridget , name one bad thing that 's happened to us since we got married . bridget : oh , please , nick , do n't say that . do n't -- no , knock on wood or something . nick : no , no , really . serious . i 'm serious . bridget : i do n't want us -- nick : no , i do n't need to knock on wood . bridget : i 'm serious , too . nick : hey , hey , bridget , i 'm a sailor . i 'm more superstitious about things than anybody . but this , i mean , please . we have been through our pain and our disappointments , and we 've learned from our mistakes . this i see as our reward . and nobody deserves it more than you do . i mean , you should have something good happen to you , having to put up with me the rest of your life . bridget : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] katie : bill really does just want all of us to move on . donna : he and eric just have different ideas about what that means . katie : ( sighs ) he ca n't let everyone go . you are forrester creations . donna : a division of spencer publications . katie : he 'll tone down the rhetoric . i - i - i 'm trying to help . brooke : we know that . we also know how difficult this is for you defending us after what we did . donna : katie , look , if there was any other way ... katie : we do n't have to talk about it . i mean , i - is it that bad working for bill ? you know , i - i wanted this so badly , you know , all of us working together , my two sisters . w - when i took over the c.e.o . position , i - i - i thought that we could make this happen , and i 'm not giving up hope . deceit , betrayal -- those are things that i never , ever want to feel again , not from my sisters ... and not from my husband . donna : oh , um , i 'll let you guys go , okay ? ridge : things with katie are ... brooke : i think we 'll be okay . ridge : we will , too , logan . we 're gon na get this company back . and when that day comes , bill spencer will not touch my family again . [ scene_break ] steffy : so is everything good ? bill : katie and i are fine . steffy : good . i 'm -- i 'm glad to hear that . bill : are you ? steffy : yes , absolutely . and i see you have your -- your necklace back again . bill : yeah . if i 'm , uh , gon na be working in a war zone , i thought i should dress for it . steffy : mmm . `` if i have to fight , i fight . `` what else did you tell me about it ? it 's not just symbolic . it 's who you are . `` never give up . never surrender . `` if you set a goal ... bill : i reach it . steffy : maybe i should get one . i got a tiny sword , and then we could have a sword fight . huh ? en garde . bill : cute . and a little crazy . steffy : that i am . i do some crazy things sometimes . do n't worry . i 'm a big girl . you and katie made it through the storm . ( chuckles ) well , i hope you have a wonderful life together . | katie kisses bill . she says they had their first fight , but it is behind them and they can get over it . they can forgive each other , and he will never have to spend the night alone again . steffy explains to thomas that she does not have feelings for bill . she just finds him fascinating . ridge calls a meeting of the forrester 's . he says bill kicked them around pretty good yesterday . they were at a disadvantage when their plan failed . so now they need to regroup . rick does n't know how they can do that . bill and katie are on to them ; they wo n't be able to fool them again . ridge is not even that encouraged that bill and katie spent the night apart . he tells them bill still owns the company and the marriage could go up in smoke and that would n't change things . rick says they need to fall back on plan b . bill and katie walk in and bill makes a snide remark about the gang being all here , time for class . are they planning another coup attempt ? he says he will be brief . playtime is over and they are to get back to work . he wants to see some real sketches on the new line by the end of the week . he 's not firing them ; they still work for him . he does n't have to like them , but katie has convinced him that it is in everyone 's best interest to put this unfortunate incident behind them and that is what he is going to do . katie is not going to even punish them for their mutiny . ridge tells bill he should just cut his losses and let the company go . bill scoffs that the word quit is not even in his vocabulary . he reminds ridge that he bought the company to make it a success . they are the ones who plotted to bring it down . they work for him ; he pays them a ridiculous amount of money so they should be grateful to him . when the word forgiveness does n't go over very big , bill says okay they can hate him if they want to , but they do work for him and this company will never ever fall back into their hands . |
brooke : oh , my goodness . what is this ? thomas : i 'm sorry . i - i hope you do n't mind dining in . brooke : ( laughs ) thomas : i , uh , i figured a quiet evening was in store ... brooke : ( sighs ) yes . thomas : after the hoopla of the press conference . brooke : ( chuckles ) right . thomas : ( chuckles ) brooke : thank you . thomas : you 're very welcome . let me get this for you . your food , mademoiselle . ( chuckles ) brooke : mmm . thomas : i 'm sorry . brooke : ( sighs ) thomas : ( sighs ) brooke : you know , you did beautifully today , by the way . thomas : thank you . brooke : everybody was very impressed with you , especially that young lady from marseilles who kept asking you if you have free time in your social life , because now you have such a busy schedule . thomas : you think she was coming on to me ? brooke : oh , i think every mademoiselle would come on to you . thomas : ( chuckles ) brooke : the thomas forresters of this world -- they 're a rare breed . thomas : we 're a breed now , huh ? brooke : ( laughs ) ( sighs ) i know i 've said this a million times before , but i 'm gon na say it again . you are so much like your father . thomas : ( scoffs ) brooke : really . i mean , even ridge would do something like this -- the perfectly selected wines , the beautiful flowers , the elegant food . no detail overlooked . thomas : well , the evening is still young . maybe i have a few surprises up my sleeve that even the old man would n't have thought of . here 's to surprises ... and the beautiful women who inspire them . ( glasses clink ) [ scene_break ] thorne : the orders for taboo are pouring in . look . eric : let me see that . oh , wow . at this rate , it could be our biggest collection ever . ridge : i might as well just hand the company over to thomas . he 's obviously got the magic touch . thorne : ( chuckles ) any news on how the press conference went in paris ? i 'm mean , this is thomas ' first time to travel abroad and promote his designs . eric : that would be intimidating enough , but with everybody clamoring to hear the juicy details about his relationship with brooke , it 's just -- ridge : hey , there are no juicy details , all right ? thorne : that you know of yet . ridge , i 'm kidding . it 's all about publicity , right ? ridge : unfortunately , i ca n't convince taylor of that . she thinks i 'm putting our son in harm 's way . crazy , huh ? [ scene_break ] oliver : what 's goin ' on ? what 'd you want to tell me , amber ? amber : ( sighs ) well , i wanted to tell you when i first found out . tawny : a - amber , do n't do this . amber : he has a right to know , mother . oliver : know what ? amber : ( sighs ) oliver : does this have something to do with hope ? tawny : look , let 's just say that things are n't exactly what they seem between the , uh , spoiled little princess and her hottie prince . oliver : meaning ... tawny : mm , they almost broke up . bet you did n't know that . oliver : yeah , i did . marcus was here earlier . he said something was going on . tawny : ( chuckles ) yeah , something is going on . amber : mother . tawny : yeah . amber . amber slept with liam . oliver : what ? tawny : yeah . you heard me , `` mr. tool belt . `` yeah , my daughter and hope 's cutie - patootie boyfriend ... oliver : ( scoffs ) tawny : slid between the sheets the night of his big coming - out party , which means , thanks to my little amber , you are gon na get another shot at getting your old girlfriend back . is n't he , amber ? [ scene_break ] ridge : well , come on , you guys . you ca n't possibly think anything 's going on between thomas and brooke . thorne : ridge , do i need to remind you how many men have fallen under that lady 's spell in this room ? i hate to say it , man , but it looks like there 's a pattern here , whether you want to acknowledge it or not . [ scene_break ] thomas : gosh , i would have been a nervous wreck facing all those international reporters by myself . really , brooke , thank you for taking this trip with me . brooke : you do n't have to thank me . it 's my pleasure . i 'm sure the press picked up on that , along with how deftly you handled their provocative questions . thomas : well , i took my cues from you . i gave them just enough to write about without going too far . of course , that 's what they all wanted . they really wanted us to `` cross the line . `` ( chuckles ) brooke : first it was the infamous kiss on the runway . thomas : right . brooke : and then the provocative photo backstage . thomas : uh - huh . brooke : i mean , they just are so curious . they want to know if it 's for publicity or something more . ( chuckles ) thomas : man , you know , most fashion houses could n't buy the kind of publicity taboo is getting . you are the main attraction , brooke . i 'm just along for the ride . brooke : no , that 's not true . you are making your mark on this trip . really . you 're stepping out of your father 's shadow and into the spotlight . the press , the buyers -- everybody is intrigued by you . they want to know what inspires you , what gets your juices flowing . thomas : they might actually be surprised . i know i am . [ scene_break ] amber : will you please stay out of this ? oliver : wait , is this true ? you and hope 's boyfriend ? amber : well , we did n't -- tawny : ( stammers ) her soon - to - be ex - boyfriend . oliver : all right , well , this does n't add up , okay ? liam is crazy about hope . for him to do something like this to her with a woman he barely knows ... tawny : yeah , well -- well , look . he was hurting , all right ? i mean , his lady love deserted him on the biggest night of his life , and so he was sad , and amber -- oliver : look -- look , no disrespect , but i want to hear it from amber , all right ? i want to know exactly what happened that night . all right ? you followed him home . amber : yeah . oliver : he let you in ? amber : the door was ajar . apparently , he hit his head on something , and he was a little out of it . tawny : yeah , not so out of it that he could n't do the old bump and grind with my daughter more than once . oliver : is that what happened ? are you telling me that -- ? tawny : yeah , that 's what she 's telling you . look , it is one of these things . it just -- it just happened . nobody planned on it . look , she -- she did n't go up there to sleep with him , all right ? although , i could certainly understand it if she did . i mean , he 's a very attract -- look , never mind . look , it 's just -- he was hurting . she was there . end of story . is n't that right , amber ? is n't that right , sweetie ? oliver : ( sighs ) what about hope ? i mean ... ( scoffs ) when she finds out ... amber : she already knows . we were just at dayzee 's , and hope was there . oliver : and ? amber : and what happened did n't break them up . hope forgave liam . tawny : for the moment . but that 's gon na change . i mean , i promise you . something is gon na happen , because now that hope 's eyes have been opened , now that she sees that the one man in the world that she thought would never hurt her actually has , well , then , uh , liam is no longer `` mr . perfect `` in her eyes , which means ... oliver : it could still work out for hope and me ... if she does n't find out about us , our one night . i ca n't risk that happening , amber . even ... if it means ... amber : even if it means ... what ? [ scene_break ] ridge : nothing would ever happen between thomas and brooke . you 're both being a little ridiculous now . eric : do n't get defensive , son . i 'm just saying , you know , brooke has a way of getting under a man 's skin without him even realizing it . ridge : the only reason brooke is in paris right now with thomas is to promote taboo . eric : yeah , taboo -- a name that you gave to the line , and now the press and everybody else thinks that that implies something 's going on between your son and your wife . ridge : hey , we 're just trying to give the public what it wants . eric : well , what about what thomas wants ? have you talked to him about that , son ? do you even know ? [ scene_break ] brooke : i 'm intrigued by what you just said . thomas : what ? brooke : how you have to be inspired as a designer , but you did n't expect to be inspired the way you were . thomas : i do n't think most creative types expect to find it where they do . brooke : oh , so it kind of just sneaks up on them like it did with you ? thomas : sometimes you see something -- a place , an object ... a person the way you 've always seen it . the next , without your understanding , you -- you find yourself ... ( chuckles ) you -- you find yourself experiencing things in a new way that you never expected to , really . it 's ... it 's all very scary and exciting at the same time . brooke : it 's so scary you ca n't turn away ? something or someone has gotten to you , and now you have to figure out a way how to fix that . thomas : you get it ... get me ... ( sighs ) like no one ever has . [ scene_break ] oliver : i do n't want to do this . amber : ( sighs ) oliver : i just do n't have a choice . amber : ( sighs ) oliver -- oliver : if you keep stayin ' here , hope will find out . and then any chance i have with her because of what happened between you and liam will just go up in smoke . i am so sorry , amber . amber : ( sighs ) oliver : it 's ... it 's just too risky , okay ? tawny : see ? that 's why you 're better off without this guy . amber : ( sighs ) mom , just stop it . tawny : no , he was just looking for some kind of reason , some excuse to kick you out of here , because the only person he gives a rat 's rump about is this `` little miss hope for the future . `` oliver : listen to me , lady , all right ? i 've never lied to your daughter . not once . she 's known from day one how i feel about hope . tawny : yeah , well , that did n't stop you from jumping my daughter 's bones , did it ? amber : no ! not another word ! i mean it , mother ! oliver : amber knows what happened that night was a mistake ... amber : ( sighs ) oliver : just like she knows that i still love hope , and i want a future with her . hope is my future . she is everything i need . and we 're gon na have all of it together someday -- marriage , a home , kids ... if i ... if i do n't give up , you know ? or make any unnecessary mistakes . you understand , right ? amber : ( sighs ) yeah . i 'll pack , and i 'll be out of here by tonight . ( sighs ) oliver : i really am sorry . amber : me , too . ( sighs ) for more than you know . [ scene_break ] ridge : one thing i know for sure -- thomas is loving his life right now . eric : his professional life , yeah . what about his personal life ? a young , dynamic kid like my grandson -- bill spencer 's trying to convince everybody in town that it 's his son who 's the most eligible bachelor in l.a . thorne : please . thomas is the most eligible bachelor ... and not unlike his dad was at that age . eric : the difference is that you were dating a lot of different women . thorne : makes you wonder . ridge : makes you wonder what ? thorne : i know this is a sensitive subject , ridge , but ... ( sighs ) have you ever thought thomas might be ... gay ? [ scene_break ] ( car horn honks ) brooke : everything that 's happening ... it 's got ta be a bit overwhelming . not many young designers rise to the top this fast ... thomas : ( sighs ) brooke : and yet here you are . look out there , thomas . there 's notre dame , eiffel tower , the seine . paris at your feet . thomas : whoa . our feet . this is all happening because of you . brooke : no , no . this is because of you . your talent . thomas : ( sighs ) brooke : your unique eye for design . your passion . how can anybody not be drawn in ? thomas : ( sighs ) brooke , this is incredible . you and me in the city of light . ( sighs ) ( beeping ) ( beeping stops ) [ scene_break ] amber : oliver , um , here 's your keys . i 'll just , uh , lock the door behind me when i ... you here ? tawny : well , his -- his car is gone . just as well , if you ask me . amber : i did n't ask you . and in case you have n't noticed , now we are both broke and homeless . tawny : yeah , well , we will figure something out . amber : `` it 's not much , but it should help . take care of yourself . `` unh - unh . no , you do n't . ollie wanted me to have this money . and i know exactly what i 'm gon na do with it . tawny : what ? amber : get as far away from you and your bad advice as this 'll take me . tawny : ( scoffs ) well , what about me ? amber : you know what ? you 'll figure something out , 'cause you always do . tawny : no , a - amber , stop . no , no . running away is n't gon na help anything . amber : i 'm not running away . i 'm not running away . i am going away to clear my head . you heard hope . she thinks i 'm up to some kind of scam , and -- and liam , he has his major doubts , too . and even -- even if i did want to pass this baby off as liam 's , it would be next to impossible . tawny : honey , please . nothing is impossible . i mean , not if we do this together . amber : wait . wait . wait . wait . no `` we . `` we -- there is no `` we . `` i did not ask you to come here and complicate my life . it is my life . it is my baby . and i will take care of this on my own . do you understand me , mother ? i do not need or want your help . [ scene_break ] ridge : ( chuckles ) thomas gay ? thorne : well , he does n't date that much . ridge , maybe girls are not his thing . ridge : or maybe he 's got very specific tastes in women , or he just has n't found the right girl yet . eric : what does taylor think ? ridge : well , among other things , she thinks his lack of experience with women could leave him vulnerable . thorne : to brooke . eric : and you do n't think that 's possible ? ridge : why ? because the two of you do think it 's possible ? thorne : ( sighs ) ridge : come on , guys . stop being ridiculous here . i do n't even know why we 're talkin ' about this still . thomas is focused on one thing , one thing only , and that 's promoting his new line , okay ? he does n't have any time for women right now in his life . as far as his `` relationship `` with brooke , it 's strictly professional . brooke has given him a lot of support over the years , and he 's very appreciative of that . as far as anything else being involved , nothing . no . no way . ( scoffs ) the thought of losing brooke to my son ? please . it 's ridiculous . eric : that 's what i thought . [ scene_break ] brooke : it 's beautiful , is n't it ? thomas : yes . brooke : paris at night . thomas : you really have no idea what this has meant to me . brooke : that 's not true . i can see the glow of success in your eyes thomas : ( chuckles ) brooke : ( chuckles ) thomas : no , i meant you , brooke , this time we 've spent together . this is the most special moment of my life -- being in paris with you , being a success in the fashion industry . ( chuckles ) people on the street , they -- they know who i am . brooke : well , it means a lot to me , too , to be a part of your dream . thomas : it 's because of you this is happening . brooke : do n't give me too much credit . thomas : you trusted me . you played along with the stunt that 's ... become much more than a stunt . ( chuckles ) and now i 'm known all over the world . brooke : you do n't owe me anything , thomas . thomas : yes . yes , i do . brooke , there 's an excitement around you . there 's a thrill i get when -- whenever we 're doing what we do together . on the jet on the -- on the way over her to paris , my heart was beating so loudly . i could hear it in my head . i could n't even realize what was happening to me . i was so pumped . brooke : and you have n't been disappointed . thomas : thank you , brooke . i 'm a success because of your faith and support in me . and while it 's just the two of us , the sounds of paris below , i need you to know exactly what i 'm feeling . my father , my grandfather , my uncle thorne , they 've all fell in love with you , and i can see why . ( sighs ) the whole world loves you , brooke . and i 'm no different . i love you , brooke . | brooke is delighted that thomas is being so attentive that he arranged for a private dinner in her room where it would be quiet away from the press . it 's complete with candles , flowers , fireplace ablaze , fine wine and exquisite food . she tells him the thomas forrester 's of the world are a rare breed and all the mademoiselles will be throwing themselves at him . she says he is so much like his father as this is just what he would have done ; no detail overlooked . thomas says the night is young and he may still have a few surprises yet . and he just took his cue from her . he was provocative but did not go too far . they are curious if it is all publicity or could there be something more he says they can not buy that kind of publicity . she is the main attraction and he is just along for the ride . she builds him up by saying he is finally getting out from behind his father 's shadow and into the spotlight . they want to know all about him and what gets his juices flowing . he comments that they just might be surprised as he knows he is . at the office thorne shows ridge and eric the sales for taboo that are flying out the window . it may be their biggest line ever . he hopes they are handling it well in paris and there are no juicy details . ridge says he ca n't convince taylor of that . she thinks he is putting their son in harm 's way . but it 's utterly ridiculous to think brooke would be part of that . thorne reminds him that many a man has fallen under the lady 's spell right in this very room . there seems to be a pattern whether ridge wants to see it or not . oliver walks into his place and asks amber what was it that she wanted to tell him . tawny speaks up fast and says amber slept with liam and it almost broke him and hope up . so thanks to her now , oliver has another shot at his old girlfriend . tawny does all the talking and she keeps telling oliver that it happened just that way . yes hope knows all about it and it has n't broken them up yet but it will . oliver tells amber that he ca n't risk hope ever finding out about their one night together . that is the only way he will have another chance with her . |
caroline : maya avant . the next forrester matriarch ? maya : i realize it sounds absurd to you . but it does n't to rick . he believes in me . caroline : and i believe in rick and our marriage , and if i did n't , then i 'd -- maya : graciously step aside ? because it would make things a lot easier . caroline : for you . maya : for rick . he 's not looking back , caroline . he knows who he wants . i realize that 's tough for you to hear . caroline : you 're just `` keeping it real . `` maya : and maybe you should , too . rick is a dead end . but there 's another man who really has a lot of feelings for you . [ scene_break ] ridge : pam , what 's the emergency ? carter : overcook your latest batch of lemon bars ? pam : do n't be a jokester , carter . this is really serious . ridge : what did ricky do this time ? pam : how 'd you know it was about rick ? ridge : always about rick these days , is n't it ? pam : well , okay , then . brace yourselves . he and maya have moved in to the main house . ridge : dad 's house ? pam : yes . and not only are they sleeping in your father 's bed , but that little weasel took down steph 's portrait and replaced with a picture of maya . ridge : he did what ? pam : you 've got to do something about this , ridge . you ca n't let rick get away with this . [ scene_break ] aly : here are those reports you wanted . rick : thank you . something else ? aly : i still do n't get it , rick . i am trying very hard , but it just does n't make -- rick : if this is about stephanie 's portrait again -- aly : no , it 's not just that . you and maya moving in to grandpa 's house , taking over his and stephanie 's bedroom , it 's all of it . i mean , you had to know how upsetting it would be . or was that the whole point ? rick : i 've explained to pam , you , and ivy . none of this was meant as an affront . aly : you see why it feels that way , though , right ? rick : stephanie condoned every decision that ridge ever made , including the treatment of my mother . did n't matter how many times he stomped on her heart . she would always give him a free pass . that portrait is a reminder of that , and i do n't need it . aly : okay . i hear you . but i also hear something else . rick : what ? aly : caroline . this is more about sending her a message than it is about stephanie , is n't it ? [ scene_break ] ridge : i 'm not surprised he 'd take the house , but to take that picture down ... pam : well , see , he claimed that steph always played favorites , that you were always the golden one in her eyes and other siblings and him not so much , and apparently , her portrait reminded him of that . i -- [ scoffs ] but then he goes and replaces it with one of his mistress , and he 's still married ? i mean , can you even imagine how caroline 's gon na feel about this ? ridge : yes . so can he . and that 's exactly why he did it . rick : did caroline ask you to come talk to me ? aly : no . look , i care about both of you , and i hate seeing you two so miserable . rick : why would i be miserable ? take a look around . i 've got ultimate power , i 've got all the perks that come with it , and ... more importantly , i 've got a beautiful woman that i can come home to that i know has n't betrayed me . aly : maya 's really that important to you ? rick : despite what everyone thinks , maya has earned her position as the forrester matriarch . she earned it through honesty and loyalty . and trust me -- she deserves every good thing that 's coming her way . [ scene_break ] maya : i do n't mean to pry into your relationship with ridge . it 's your business . caroline : there is no relationship with ridge . i 'm just trying to save my marriage . maya : even if there 's no marriage to save ? caroline : i realize that i broke rick 's trust , and i basically handed you this opportunity , one that you fully intend making the most of . maya : which makes me an opportunist in your eyes . well , the truth is , i 'm just like you . power , wealth , the finer things -- who would n't want that ? but know this , caroline . i would drop it all in a second if rick asked me to . i love him that much . [ scene_break ] carter : yeah , i know that look . you 're thinking , `` how do i keep myself from decking little ricky next time i see him ? `` ridge : i do n't care about little ricky . i 'm concerned about caroline . carter : what this will do to her , you mean . ridge : yes . she 's trying , carter . she 's trying to put her family back together . she 's committed to it . and now if she walks into dad 's house and she sees maya 's picture hanging there where mom 's used to be -- carter : okay , ridge . okay , you know i 'm on your side , right ? caroline 's , too . ridge : what is that ? that 's a `` but , `` is n't it ? carter : katie ended things not because of those few kisses but the feelings behind them . ridge : wait a sec . see , once we realized that this was going a different place , we stopped . carter : yes , you stopped things . you did . but you also said , if things were different that you would -- ridge , all i 'm saying -- ridge : all i 'm saying is that caroline is trying . she 's trying to put her family back together . she wants to have a family with rick , kids with rick . and i 'm gon na respect that . carter : even if you do n't respect rick and never will . ridge : yeah . he 's a head case . but to be fair , i started this whole thing . i asked caroline to help me when i could n't draw , and ... and this is where we ended up . so this is on me . i 'm gon na go talk to him . [ scene_break ] aly : i know i 'm young . and who am i to offer advice , right ? it 's just , i get what it 's like to carry around a lot of anger and pain inside . i did it for years after my mom 's death . blaming taylor , distorting what really happened , because it was easier than dealing with losing someone i loved so much . and i 'm guessing it 's like that with you . and not that you have to lose caroline -- rick : i already did , aly . the moment she let the one man that she knew that i ... regardless , caroline crossed the line , with a huge assist from ridge . now , they can make it seem like it was less than what it was , but if maya had n't exposed them , who knows how long i would 've been played for a fool ? i owe maya for that ... and so much more . [ scene_break ] caroline : wow . that would be really , really touching if i did n't think that you -- maya : i thought of rick as my meal ticket and nothing else ? apparently , you 're forgetting how i met rick . i did n't fall in love with eric forrester , jr. , heir apparent to the family millions . i fell in love with rick , a struggling waiter working at dayzee 's . and it was n't until after i found out who he was that i got scared and backed away . the girl with nothing on the arm of the guy with everything ? yeah , right . but all that 's changed . and the person i have to thank the most ... is you . caroline : we have to get past this -- the anger and the hurt -- i mean yours with me and mine with you . we took vows to stay together , no matter what . rick : were you thinking of those vows when you were kissing ridge ? caroline : i made a mistake . it will never happen again . not that i wo n't make a mistake , because people make mistakes all the time . i will never make one that big , that destructive . i would do anything to take it back . rick : you and i both know that that 's not possible . caroline : but if you could just let me make it up to you , if you could just let me in , if we could have a genuine conversation where we just sat and listened to each other , that you could hear just how sorry i am . god , do n't you miss me at all ? we were so great together . aah ! rick : if you 're here to discuss your latest collection -- ridge : it can wait . this ca n't . caroline : you 're thanking me ? maya : i am . for teaching me that pedigree and proper upbringing do n't necessarily guarantee happiness or even a happy marriage . which is kind of ironic , when i think about where i came from . you see , while you were attending all the right schools in new york and hobnobbing with the rich and famous , i was just trying to survive . i did n't think about happiness or even think i deserved it . yes , i got pregnant , i got in trouble with the law , i did some time , but the only reason that i felt inferior was because i allowed myself to . and you know what ? that 's over , because i have a lot of good qualities . i may not be stephanie forrester or even caroline spencer , for that matter . but i 'm ambitious , i have drive , and i 'm a quick study , too . i will learn to be the grande dame that rick needs me to be -- that this family needs me to be . and that may not come naturally at first ... but give me some time . i will surprise everyone . even you . [ scene_break ] aly : hey , where 's aunt pam ? carter : are you checking on her ? aly : you too ? carter : yeah , she 's pretty upset . aly : so , you know ? carter : rick 's latest -- removing stephanie 's portrait , playing lord of the manor with lady maya ? aly : has ridge heard ? carter : oh , he 's talking to rick right now . he 's determined to put a stop to all this . [ scene_break ] rick : i 'd watch the attitude . i sign your paychecks . ridge : this is n't about business . rick : right . it 's all about mommy 's portrait . no wonder you 're so worked up . ridge : i am worked up because of the way you 're treating caroline . rick : just because i moved in to dad 's house while he 's gone has nothing to do with caroline . ridge : moving maya into that house has everything to do with her . what 're you gon na do ? just stick it to everybody ? is that your deal ? rick : regardless of what you think , i do n't sit around all day , wondering what everybody thinks about me , especially you . ridge : going alone 's overrated . it 's not what it 's cracked up to be . rick : only i 'm not going it alone . i have maya -- you know , the woman who has n't betrayed me with my so - called brother ? ridge : you 're just making it worse . why ? rick : hey , the house on the hill suits us fine . i do n't know what you 're talking about . ridge : what about your wife ? rick : i 'm gon na say it one more time . caroline and i are not gon na be together . i 've been very clear to her . ridge : yes , you 've been painfully clear about it . but caroline still sees you as the rick forrester she married , the one she wants to spend her life with , have children with , a family , grow old with . if you want part of that , then maybe you should stop punishing her and stop punishing yourself . rick : are you done ? because it sounds like a bunch of white noise to me . ridge : rick -- rick : do n't ever put your hand on me . ridge : do n't be a child . just talk to me like a man . rick : like a man ? like you ? a man who had two women in his life , two families , but could never commit to either one ? or maybe you 're talking about your most recent incarnation as a man -- a man who used a married woman to get his gift back . meanwhile , turning on the charm and secretly hoping what happened would happen . ridge : okay . you just heard yourself say that , right ? my fault . i 'm to blame , not her . she 's really sorry . i 'm sorry . oh , and i got to tell you , little less sorry than i used to be , little less sorry every day . what you did to dad and this company -- rick : you mean my dad . ridge : not that again ? we 're doing that ? rick : yeah , i have n't seen the great magnate around . tell me , papa marone still wears that pinky ring ? oh , you would n't know because he 's written you off , too . ridge : no one 's written me off . but you 're gon na know exactly what that feels like if you let your insecurities rule your life . rick : really ? you 're calling me insecure ? the man who 's always wanted to be top dog ? well , let 's go down the list here -- thorne 's wife , dad 's wife , my wife . you 've got no boundaries . 'cause you do n't have any forrester blood running through those veins . you do n't even have a forrester heart . all you are is a bastard marone who takes and keeps on taking . ridge : all right . i 'll say it one more time . caroline loves you , in spite of all the stuff that you 're pulling . so if you want to reconcile , you have to do it now . [ scene_break ] caroline : you think you got it all figured out , do n't you ? maya : i do . and i think you do , too . but you keep hanging on , which does n't make any sense , because if you were so happy with rick , why did you turn to ridge ? caroline : i did n't turn to ridge . maya : you just got caught up in something ? you know what amuses me ? watching all you people with so much class use pretty words to justify questionable actions . oh , and another thing . just because someone 's of a different class than you -- a lower , working class -- does n't mean we do n't have any . caroline : what are you talking about ? maya : i am talking about the way that you treated me -- the putdowns , making me feel like i was n't worthy to breathe the same air as you . well , i 'm here to tell you i am . i will be a good wife . i will be a good partner and lead model and anything else rick needs me to be . i have something to offer the world , caroline . i have something to offer forrester creations and this family . you may not know it , other people may not , but i do . and rick does , too . and that is all that matters . [ scene_break ] carter : you 're worried this wo n't end well , huh ? aly : well , i was with rick earlier . whatever his feelings for caroline , one thing is clear -- his animosity towards ridge has only intensified . i just hope ridge knows what he 's doing . [ scene_break ] rick : what part of `` i want to be with maya , not caroline `` is not getting through to you ? ridge : it 's just us . why ca n't you just admit that you still love her and start the healing process ? rick : because i ca n't admit to something that i ca n't feel . ridge : really ? 'cause these little stunts you keep pulling tell me -- rick : for the last time , the portrait was not a stunt ! it 's not a stunt , ridge ! ridge : no one 's buying it , least of all caroline . you know what you are ? you 're like a little sad boy in the playground . he sees a girl that he likes , so he starts pulling her pigtails to get any kind of a reaction out of her . rick : you know , you 're really starting to test my limits now . ridge : one more thing . just gon na say one more thing . then i 'll leave . maya -- she 's your number one , right ? she 's -- she 's your number - one person . so , have you told her you love her ? no . you have n't . and we both know why . maya is great . she 's loyal , she 's beautiful , sure she 's great in bed . but she 's not caroline . and caroline is the love of your life , and you prove that every time you hurt her for hurting you . she has n't done anything , man . it was all me . but you go after her day after day after day . most women would have given up on you already , but not caroline . she sees something good in you . and she believes in your marriage . rick , that speaks volumes . or it would to any other man . do n't screw this up . take her back before it 's too late . | pam tells ridge and carter to brace themselves .rick has moved into eric 's house and that little weasel has put up maya 's picture after taking down stephanie 's portrait . ridge and pam agree this is all for caroline 's effect . ridge tells carter that he is not worried about rick and what he is doing but he is concerned for caroline . she wants to have a baby and is trying to put her family back together . he is going to respect that even if he does n't like ricky boy . he will go talk to him . aly explains to rick that she is upset not only about the portrait but the whole thing with him moving into the house and she knows it has a lot to do with sending a message to caroline . about the portrait he says ridge was always stephanie 's favorite golden child and he does n't need that looking down on him with disapproval . and maya has earned her place as the matriarch . he says caroline crossed the line with ridge 's help and maya exposed them . he owes her for that and so much more . caroline tells maya that she is just trying to save her marriage . and she knows she just handed maya this opportunity . maya says yes she wants the finer things in life just like caroline does but she would give it up in a minute if rick asked her to . she reminds her how she met rick , not as a forrester but just another guy who hung out at dayzee 's . she says she does not have caroline 's lineage but she will surprise everyone when she learns to be the grand dame in the family . ridge barges in on rick just as he is thinking about caroline and her begging him to work on their marriage and her being so upset when she sees maya 's portrait where stephanie 's was . carter tells aly that ridge is talking to rick now and trying to solve all of this . |
liam : [ gasps ] [ sighs ] [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] steffy : hi . wyatt : hi . steffy : did you hear anything ? wyatt : no . no . i , uh ... i just -- the sun woke me up . i thought i 'd get dressed . but no , i have n't heard anything from liam . steffy : [ sighs ] of course not . yeah . he 's still in australia with ivy . and , well , technically it 's -- it 's tomorrow there , so we 're just living in the past . wyatt : well , coffee 's on if you want some . uh , what 's your day looking like ? steffy : this is pretty much it . wyatt : [ chuckles ] well , i 'll let people know at work not to expect you , then . steffy : yeah . okay . thank you . wyatt : is this weird ? steffy : what ? wyatt : me being here last night and ... steffy : no . no , no . you -- you were sweet and protective . wyatt : [ chuckles ] well , i 'm basically a german shepherd , so , you know ... [ chuckles ] steffy : i did n't -- i did n't need a lover . i needed a friend . and you were a friend . wyatt : let 's just keep that between us . i got a bad reputation that i do n't want people knowing about . like , me being sweet and stuff . you know , it 's weird . yeah . [ scene_break ] quinn : are you saying she resigned ? brooke : no . quinn : well , 'cause that could be the injury talking . i mean , you ca n't really blame her for wanting to keep her distance from steffy . eric : ivy 's gone , quinn . she 's gone back to australia . quinn : i thought she had a concussion . eric : she could n't be talked out of it . liam made sure that she got to the plane all right . i was hoping that you and wyatt would be willing to work with her long - distance . quinn : um , i do n't want my son to ever hear her name again . [ scene_break ] katie : what the -- do you see this ? liam ! what are you doing here ? did you sleep here last night ? bill : and use my shower ? and put my clothes on ? liam : the ones that have been across the international date line and back have n't proved to be very good luck . bill : what are you talking about ? liam : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] quinn : wyatt and i are fine covering the jewelry line by ourselves . i mean , we 're not forrester , but we have done it before . brooke : and very well . quinn : well , am i answering to brooke ? is that -- i mean , is that what 's going on here ? brooke : no , i wo n't even be here . eric : brooke 's making a change , too . she 's accepted an offer from her sister to work at spencer publications , so i 'm gon na make the rounds to announce it later . quinn : wow . well , that 's unexpected . brooke : it 's an experiment , really . katie and bill insisted . quinn : how exciting . it 's , uh , it 's a brand new day . brooke : [ exhales deeply ] [ scene_break ] wyatt : here you go . steffy : thank you . wyatt : yeah . um , so eggs are one of three things that i make well , not to mention reheating pizza , 'cause that 's easy . you just push a button . steffy : you -- you do n't -- you do n't have to worry about me . i 'm taking the day off , remember ? wyatt : yeah . is it supposed to rain today ? steffy : i do n't look at the weather . i do n't -- i do n't know . wyatt : maybe it 's jacket weather . i was just gon na say maybe wear a jacket , but i do n't need to tell you what to do . steffy : i appreciate what you 're doing , looking out for me . i really do . wyatt : i know you 're -- you 're a big girl , and i just -- i do n't know . i do n't like seeing you feeling this way . steffy : yeah , it -- it sucks . my fiancé hopping on a plane with ivy . wyatt : [ scoffs ] steffy : yeah . wyatt : you ever think that maybe the two of them were better for each other than they ever were with us ? i do n't know . call it indecisive or whatever , but they 're always making and unmaking the same decisions every single week , and i ... steffy : hey , i 'm -- i 'm all right . i am . last night was hell , but you really did help me get through it . wyatt : can i be honest with you about something ? steffy : yeah . wyatt : i never thought that i could be so innocent in a bed alone with you , so ... [ both laugh ] steffy : i do n't even know . [ chuckles ] so , um ... are you really gon na go to work ? wyatt : might as well look at some shiny things as i stare off into space . [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] katie : so , wait a second . you went to australia and back since the last time i saw you ? liam : yeah . bill : trying to increase your frequent flyer miles , get elite status 'cause i do n't let you to use my jet all the time ? katie : did wyatt go with you ? liam : no . katie : so you went to australia and it had nothing to do with ivy . is that what you 're telling me ? liam : i 'm -- i 'm telling you ... ivy and wyatt broke up . bill : which caused you to what ? get on the plane with her and make sure she left the country ? liam ? ! what 's going on with you ? something is ! [ scene_break ] quinn : hey , brooke , is it odd making such a big career change at this point in your life ? brooke : yeah . you know , there 's so many things that could go wrong , but i realized it 's important to branch out . and i finally decided i had to just trust myself . quinn : and you 're up to it ? brooke : i think i 've earned it . eric : just promise me that you 're not gon na get so comfortable over there that we never see you over here . brooke : [ chuckles ] that 's a safe promise to make , eric . bye . quinn : bye . [ door opens ] [ scene_break ] bill : so , something happened between you and steffy . liam : [ sighs ] well , i have n't talked to her since i got back . bill : but you 're going to , right ? it 's not like you 're not speaking . liam : yeah , of course i 'm going to . katie : okay , so let 's just start at the beginning . what time did your flight land last night ? liam : i do n't know . late . katie : so late that you did n't feel comfortable driving home to malibu ? is that it ? liam : was n't looking forward to it , no . katie : okay , well , then i guess it makes a little bit more sense as to why you slept here . liam : i 'm sorry about that , guys . i was gon na use the change of clothes i have in my office , but apparently i do n't have an office here anymore . bill : you do n't have to apologize . you can have the shirt off my back any time you need it . and yeah , i have done a little , uh , reshuffling here , moved you to this side of the building . bigger office , better view . not that you 'll notice . you 're never here . liam : yeah , well , that 's gon na change . bill : i 'm not complaining . we got you covered . liam : i 'm stepping away from forrester . katie : okay , something 's going on here . what 's wrong ? liam : no , it 's just -- you know what ? it 's just too many chefs . it 's like -- it 's like being vice president in charge of directing traffic where it 's already going . bill : seems that you 've had enough to do . liam : life is a river . a year goes by , two , three . people do n't want the same thing anymore . that 's -- that happens . bill : all right , i do n't know why you 're waxing on about rivers all of a sudden , but since you are , the river 's about to have a little bend in it . did you get my e - mail about me having named brooke editor of eye on fashion ? liam : yeah , uh , yeah , i did . [ chuckles ] bad timing for me , i guess . no office and no job . bill : what are you talking about ? you have an office and a job . you 're president of spencer . okay , um , you 're not gon na tell me why your brother broke up with ivy ? liam : it 's not my story to tell . bill : and you 're not gon na tell me why you got on a plane with her and flew to sydney ? liam : why do n't we just add it to the list of things i do that you do n't understand . bill : you are gon na tell steffy , though , right ? liam : headed over there now . bill : good . go ! liam : right . bill : [ sniffs ] [ door closes ] bill : what now ? i 'm his dry cleaner ? katie : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] quinn : sure . eric : two , four . quinn : there he is ! wyatt : what ? am i on a time clock now ? quinn : well , somebody got up on the wrong side of the bed . wyatt : not really . what 's -- what 's going on ? quinn : uh , it 's about ivy . eric : my niece has moved home to sydney . wyatt : yeah , i , uh , yeah , i heard about that . eric : i was talking to your mother about maybe hiring some temporary help while you interview replacements . wyatt : the truth is , uh , we could probably get a lot more done ourselves without having to catch someone new up . eric : that 's exactly what your mother said . all right . i 'll leave you to it . quinn : thanks , eric . eric : bye . wyatt : thanks . [ clears throat ] quinn : what is going on ? where have you been ? ! wyatt : what are you talking about ? okay , i had to block your number . you were driving me nuts . quinn : i hate it when you do that . you did n't even listen to any of my messages ? ! wyatt : i did n't need to . `` what about steffy ? where 's steffy ? how 's steffy ? `` quinn : i went to your house last night and you did n't even let me in ! wyatt : okay , creepy . was n't there . i slept somewhere else last night . [ scene_break ] [ door opens ] steffy : what are you doing home ? liam : i need sleep . how did you sleep ? steffy : those are n't the clothes you left in . liam : well , if we 're going right to accusations , i can do that , too . [ scene_break ] katie : they 're having a fight . bill : you 're jumping to conclusions ! that 's not what liam said ! katie : no , i was listening , and let me tell you something . if you flew halfway around the world with one of your ex - girlfriends , say , quinn , we would be having a fight . bill : all right , i would have parachuted out . in fact , i would have jumped without a parachute . katie : oh . hi ! brooke : hi ! alison told me to come in . katie : yeah , yeah , come on in , come on in . brooke : am i interrupting anything ? katie : no , not at all . this is your first day , and we are your welcoming committee . brooke : [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] quinn : why wo n't you tell me ? wyatt : because it 's not important for you to know . quinn : okay , well , you did n't sleep in your car last night . wyatt : maybe i did . you do n't know . quinn : no , because your shirt would be more wrinkled than that . wyatt : fine ! liam 's , all right ? i stayed at liam 's last night . quinn : why ? ! wyatt : because i was there and he was n't . quinn : well , where was steffy ? wyatt : she was there , too . quinn : [ gasps ] well done , my boy ! wyatt : okay , mom , nothing was `` done . `` she could n't be alone , and i did n't want to leave her that way . that 's how i saw it . quinn : were n't you afraid liam was gon na walk in ? wyatt : no , 'cause he was on that flight to australia with ivy . [ scene_break ] [ keys clatter ] steffy : did ivy come back with you ? liam : now , would n't that be pointless , all those hours of travel ? steffy : so -- so what ? are -- are -- are you moving there ? liam : [ scoffs ] no . this is my home . you 're in my home . steffy : what accusations are you talking about ? liam : do n't you think it would be more painless , more honest , if you just told me what you think i 'm entitled to know ? steffy : you just proposed to me ! and then you run off with your ex - girlfriend and somehow i 'm in the wrong here ? liam : yeah . now , how might that be possible ? steffy : how -- how could you do this to me ? how could you do this to wyatt ? liam : to wyatt ? steffy : he said he 's over ivy . but he 's only human . he still has feelings for her . they do n't disappear overnight . liam : unless they do . steffy : okay , whatever ivy told you , i did n't push her down the stairs . liam : i do n't need anyone to tell me that , steffy . but yeah , ivy did . steffy : what are you blaming me for ? i do n't -- liam : for commandeering my life for the past however many years , for making me think that my only shot at happiness was you . steffy : [ gasps ] liam : for marrying me , for leaving me , for losing our child ... and for coming back . steffy : [ gasps ] liam : i 'm not , um , i 'm not coming back to forrester , and i do n't want you here tomorrow , so i 'll be staying at my dad 's or somewhere until you can get all your stuff moved out . steffy : what ? liam : and the ring you can leave anywhere . steffy : [ gasps ] [ scene_break ] brooke : so , am i supposed to look at copy , the layout , or photo shoots ? katie : no , no . we 've got people for all of that . you have people for all of that . you are the ideas person . this is just what constituted an issue of eye on fashion in the past . brooke : my homework . katie : but do n't do it at home . you spend too much time at home . brooke : i 'm good at entertaining myself . katie : you 're not even good at lying about entertaining yourself . it 's not a character flaw . you 're a social person . that 's okay . you 're also incredibly talented and we 're very lucky to have you . hey , bill , you want to chime in here ? bill : well , maybe i just did n't want to jinx our good fortune to have a name so internationally renowned . i 'm just waiting to hear that we 've come to terms on a salary . brooke : oh , well , the only issue justin and i are having actually is about the office with a view . [ both laugh ] katie : she 's kidding . brooke : yeah , i am . katie : ooh , we are gon na have so much fun tormenting him . it 's so easy . [ scene_break ] quinn : fly off to australia with ivy ? do we have any confirmation about this ? because this sounds insane , even for liam . wyatt : i was there when he called steffy and told her . quinn : well , how did she react ? wyatt : how do you think she reacted ? she was pissed ! quinn : ohh ! ah ! then we have proof ! he has no understanding of love or commitment ! i mean , how does a woman gain liam 's devotion ? she -- she has to get a concussion or fall into an electrical panel or fall into a river . wyatt : yeah , or be pushed into one . quinn : my point is , liam is desperate to be needed , and steffy is never gon na be hapless or broken enough to -- to keep his attention . wyatt : she might be this morning . quinn : but he 's not there . should you have left her alone ? wyatt : mom , stop . just stop ! steffy 's like me . she does n't need someone hovering over here . she does n't need anyone to patch her up . all she wants are the people close to her to just be who they say they 're gon na be . quinn : and you can do that . wyatt : yeah . i can . [ scene_break ] steffy : this is not how we do this . liam : no ? you go to paris , i go to australia . steffy : you followed ivy 's ambulance . you said that we were done . that was the last i saw of you , liam . but i waited here because when we hit a rough patch , we -- we talk things out . liam : yeah . i keep trying to make that happen , but it does n't seem to be working . steffy : okay , i do n't -- i do n't get this . w - what is with the attitude ? what are you doing here ? you -- you left with another woman ! are you with her or not ? liam : how much did you let me tell you when i called you from the plane before you hung up on me and turned off your phone ? steffy : what was i supposed to do ? did something happen to ivy ? liam : you mean like a concussion ? steffy : i am not responsible for that . liam : think hard ! can you really say that you have done nothing unforgivable here ? steffy : [ sighs ] liam : [ scoffs ] you know , i used to daydream ... about all the curveballs that life would throw at us and how we 'd beat them . you get transferred to europe , i move with you . i bought language - learning software and never started it , but ... your mom comes back , we invite her to move in . that 's why i always talked about remodeling the black and white bathroom . you know i even looked up preschools , because having two or three kids -- that 's what we always wanted . but people get hurt around you . people are n't safe . i 'm not safe . steffy : liam , you -- you 're not leaving . you 're not -- you 're not leaving . you 're not . liam : goodbye . steffy : what ? liam , what are you doing ? ! liam , this is -- are you kidding ? liam ! lia -- [ sobs ] what ? i do n't -- what ? | something startles liam and he jumps to it , feeling dizzy and shaky but he does remember what he saw last night wyatt and steffy asleep in his bed . wyatt wakes steffy up . he says no word from liam . she is not surprised but says she did not need a lover last night , just a friend and he was that . he helped her get through a frightful night . he ca n't believe he was so innocent with a lovely girl like her in bed . eric tells quinn that brooke is going to work for sp and it is a brand new day and he will announce it this morning . he also tells them that ivy has gone back to australia but he hopes that quinn and wyatt can work with her long distance . quinn nixes on that and hopes her son does not ever have to be in touch with her again . katie and bill find liam in the office , obviously having slept there , took a shower and even put on bill 's clothes since his had been around the world and back . he also tells them that he is stepping away from fc . bill says that is fine but brooke is going to join them as editor . bill does want some details though on why he broke up with ivy , but orders him to go see steffy first and explain to her . |
quinn : a design symposium ? ridge : and you want us to go ? quinn : together ? eric : yes . i know it 's short notice , but they want you to be the guest panel . i think it 's very important for forrester creations to be represented up there . quinn : well , then , maybe ridge should just go alone . eric : no , i want you both to go . ridge : it 's all the way in san francisco . you think i have time to just ... eric : the jet 's ready . take the jet . it 's a one - hour flight . it 's a simple overnight . quinn : uh , eric , i do n't think this is such a good idea . eric : it 's not up for debate . i insist . ridge : this is silly . hey , i 'm not c.e.o . why do n't you send steffy ? or you should go . eric : this will be good for both of you . you need to get to know each other better . you two are family now . you need to start appreciating one another . steffy : i do n't know , it 's a little embarrassing . wyatt : why is it embarrassing ? you -- you 're becoming a huge celebrity on social media . millions of followers . this is only the beginning . i 'm telling you , we 're only starting to build your brand . liam : oh , you hear that , steffy ? you 're a product now . guess we can start boxing her up and shipping her out , right ? wyatt : it 's a term everyone uses in pr , dummy . liam : you are so l.a . wyatt : good ! thank you ! that 's a compliment . i love l.a . thomas : and nobody loves l.a. more than me . which is why i 'm back . steffy : thomas ! what ? thomas : i see some things have changed around here , ms . c.e.o . steffy : thank you . thomas : and some things never change . wyatt : was that a jab ? eric : your accommodations have been booked , the jet 's ready . you need to leave asap . ridge : and you did n't think you should run any of this past me . eric : i appreciate your cooperation on this , ridge . i think , uh -- i think this could be very good for our company . and i honestly think it 'd be very good for our family , too . quinn : eric , why do n't you come with us ? we could make a little mini vacation out of it . eric : the doctor has n't cleared me to fly yet . besides , i think it 'd be good for you to just be alone together . ridge : you know what , dad , you make a good point . you keep saying `` i changed `` and how you love this company , how you love my dad . this is your chance to show the world who you really are . steffy : mmm ! so happy to see you . thomas : me , too . liam : how was new york ? thomas : it was energizing , as always . wyatt : caroline and douglas come back with you ? thomas : no , she wanted to spend some more time with her moms , so she hung back , and i came out on my own to see my sis , check up on her , and apparently new boss , by the way . how did you swing that one ? liam : uh , that 'd be a question for eric and quinn . quinn : we do everything together . i do n't want to go anywhere without you . eric : i 'll miss you every moment you 're gone . quinn : [ sighs ] but who 's gon na make sure that you take your medication in the morning , or bring you your tea ? eric : i 'm gon na be all right . i promise . now , you promise to have some fun up there . i do n't agree with much that ridge says these days , but i do agree with this . this is a chance for you to show the world the kind of woman and designer you really are . liam : san francisco ? with quinn ? ridge : yeah , it 's my dad 's idea . liam : and it 's just the two of you ? ridge : yep . liam : that 's almost too convenient to be true . ridge : he thinks it 'd be a good idea for the two of us to spend some time together . liam : well , if that is n't ironic . ridge : tell me about it . liam : so your plan -- it 's happening . it 's really happening . you 're going through with it . ridge : yes , i am . tonight . liam : uh , i mean , you and quinn are speaking at a design symposium . big audiences . not a lot of alone time . ridge : if i have to improvise , i 'll improvise . liam : what does that mean ? ridge : it means i will do whatever i have to do to get quinn in a compromising situation . liam : well , within reason . ridge : yes , within reason . i 'm not gon na cross the line . liam : oh , well , that 's good , considering , you know , you 're engaged to brooke , and brooke has no idea , and if she did , she 'd be really ticked off ... ridge : thank you very much for reminding of that . i got to think that if quinn is out of our lives ... brooke would understand . liam : okay , but what if quinn does n't buy it ? ridge : there is no good way to say this -- i know women . it 's a blessing and a curse . she will buy it . liam : all right , but last week , you said that she was onto you and she was suspicious . ridge : she likes danger . to her , i 'm dangerous . like a moth to a flame . liam : what are you doing ? who are you calling ? ridge : hi , uh , i 'm checking on a reservation for mr. and mrs. forrester . yes , sir . we 've got two rooms booked for this evening . ridge : two rooms ? no . wow . that 's -- that 's not right . it should be one room . of course , sir . my apologies for the mistake . i 've changed the reservation to one room only , and i 'm including a complimentary breakfast for two . we look forward to seeing you soon . liam : [ laughs ] you -- you just put yourself and quinn in the same hotel room . ridge : and i got a compliment breakfast . all right . i got to go to the airport . [ door closes ] quinn : i really do n't want to go . did i mention i have terrible stage fright ? eric : you did n't have stage fright in the showstopper . everything 's gon na be all right . ridge will be there to take care of you . quinn : [ scoffs ] can we video chat later ? eric : yes , of course , we can . quinn : okay , well , there are salad fixings in the fridge , but you have to ask linda to defrost some chicken . eric : i can do all of that . i 'm gon na be just fine . and you 'll be terrific . you 're gon na be my shining star . quinn : i - i really do n't like being put in this position . i -- what if i mess up ? eric : you 're not gon na mess up . you 're gon na be perfect . i promise you that . quinn : i just do n't want to let you down . eric : you never have , you never will . there 's nothing you could do to disappoint me . quinn : thank you . for always believing in me . eric : i always will . now , let 's get you out of here . come on . quinn : i 'll call you as soon as i land . eric : okay . quinn : eric ? i love you , sweetheart . eric : i love you , too . thomas : and just when you 're getting settled in my loft , i come in and i cramp your style . steffy : hey , it 's fine . i 'm not there that much anyway . thomas : cool , you wo n't mind sleeping on the couch . steffy : uh , first off , i do n't do couches , thank you very much . i 'm not doing that . thomas : [ groans ] wyatt : [ sighs ] where 'd you go ? got a text and you just took off . liam : uh , you know i used to work here , right ? there are still people that value my opinion . wyatt : hey , steff , we should look into getting rid of those people . thomas : oh , boy , i missed you guys . liam : how long you in town ? thomas : you sick of me already ? liam : yeah . thomas : yeah ? i 'm gon na be here for a long time . wyatt : you and caroline still trying to work things out ? thomas : yeah . but you guys should see douglas . he is huge , handsome . he 's crawling around everywhere . it 's awesome ! steffy : oh , i miss my little nephew . thomas : well , they 'll be back eventually , and hopefully , by then , you 'll be moved out of my place . liam : and hopefully moved in with me . wyatt : mm . thomas : where 's dad ? i 've been trying to catch up with him for a while now . liam : yeah , he 's on a flight to san francisco . with quinn . wyatt : i just got a text from my mom . she said she and ridge landed in san francisco a while ago . that 's an odd pairing , do n't you think ? ridge ca n't even stand my mom . liam : uh , well , i guess eric insisted they go together . it was his idea . wyatt : why ? liam : to mend fences ? i do n't know . wyatt : huh . that 'll never happen . liam : yeah , you never what 'll happen . wyatt : i 'm just surprised you did n't go to eric 's with steffy and thomas . liam : what ? no . thomas just got back into town . they went to see their grandfather . why would i go with them ? wyatt : oh , i do n't know , because you do n't seem like you 're letting steffy out of your sight lately . liam : [ groans ] wyatt : you know , you 're always following her around , like a tracking device with your tacos and your soy lattes . i know what you 're doing . liam : wyatt , i bring steffy breakfast , and you 're freaking out . wyatt : you 're trying a little hard , do n't you think ? liam : do you see her complaining ? wyatt : [ scoffs ] you know , are n't you supposed to be working at spencer ? does n't dad ever wonder where you are ? liam : yeah , dad does n't keep me on the leash that he does with some people . apparently , eric 's the one holding the leash , now , is n't he ? wyatt : [ chuckles ] that 's -- you 're hilarious . liam : thank you . wyatt : you know , i 've just been so busy lately , making steffy a star , that i just -- i kind of forgot how irritating you were . liam : listen , if your mom and ridge can survive a trip to san francisco together , i think you and i can do an afternoon . wyatt : i just -- i think it 's weird . ridge and my mom ? i mean , is that really a good idea ? eric : you and caroline share a son . it 'd be nice if you could work things out . thomas : it 's like i said . you know , we 're giving it a shot , but we do n't know what the future holds . eric : well , i 'm pulling for you . you 're both exceptional people . you 're loving parents . you deserve everything life has to offer . i missed you . thomas : i missed you , too . and ms. c.e.o . right here . i missed you guys a lot . eric : she 's doing really well . you 'd be proud of her . thomas : i am proud of her . although , i got to say , i 'm a little disappointed . i feel a little overlooked . eric : your time will come . for now , i need you to keep designing . i 've backed off a little bit . i need you to pick up the slack . thomas : can do . eric : that 's my boy . thomas : well , so , how 's dad dealing with all of this ? steffy running the company and quinn being so involved ? he ca n't be , uh ... eric : he 's not very happy . steffy : that 's putting it mildly . eric : unfortunately , he takes out a lot of his frustrations on my wife . it 's been very hard on quinn . thomas : yeah , why 'd you send them to san francisco together ? steffy : yeah , granddad . quinn and dad -- they bring out the worst in each other . i do n't know if that was the best plan . quinn : [ sighs ] [ clears throat ] ridge : yeah , thank you . that 's better . thank you . cyndy : mr. and mrs. forrester , we 're so grateful that you were able to attend on such short notice . quinn : thank you , cyndy . actually , um , i 'm mrs. forrester , he 's mr. forrester , but we 're not married . i 'm married to his father . ridge : quinn and ridge will do . cyndy : right . of course . i 'm so sorry for any confusion . it wo n't happen tonight . quinn : oh , that 's okay . cyndy : excuse me . quinn : [ exhales sharply ] if you two are all set , we 're about ready to begin . ridge : ready when you are . great , and i have the images you e - mailed over , mr. forrester . let me go find someone to escort you to the green room while we load the audience in . ridge : cool . quinn : okay . [ quietly groans ] ridge : you okay ? quinn : uh , yeah , i 'm just -- i 'm not much a public speaker . you know ? [ clears throat ] am i sweating ? ridge : you look pretty . quinn : thank you . [ sighs ] those are a lot of seats . i hope they 're all fans . you know , i do not know why i 'm like this . i 'm not normally this anxious . ridge : you do n't have to be anxious . nothing bad 's gon na happen unless you want it to happen . you 're in control . liam : what could possibly go wrong in san francisco ? i mean , it 's not as if your mom 's ever done anything to embarrass you or anyone else . wyatt : why did n't eric send steffy and me ? i mean , we 're -- we 're amazing at public appearances . why ridge and my mom ? liam : i just told you . eric is hoping they see each other in a new light . wyatt : must have been awkward . i mean , what would they do alone on a plane together ? play cards ? discuss the weather ? liam : i do n't know , there 's any numbers of things they could , um , do on the plane . luckily , it 's a short flight . wyatt : you know , it 's almost dinnertime . steffy 's probably not gon na be coming back to the office anytime soon , so ... liam : why do you always assume that everything i do is about steffy ? wyatt : because you 're obsessed with my wife ! key words -- my wife . liam : legally . legally . but -- wyatt : but nothing . we are still married . i am her husband . liam : yes , until the divorce goes through . wyatt : if it ever does ! thank you . liam : [ sighs ] thomas : oh , i 'll never get used to this . steffy : neither will i . thomas : any updates ? eric : no , nothing since she texted that they 've arrived . they 're probably onstage by now . steffy : hopefully they do n't embarrass you and go at it in public . thomas : yeah , as long as things do n't get physical . eric : no secret that the two of them do not get along together , but they 're both adults , they 're both professionals . this is business . they 're representing forrester . i 'm sure they 'll behave appropriately . quinn would like nothing better than to get along with your father . i 'm sure , after today , everything 's gon na look different . thomas : you seem hopeful . eric : i am . i know my wife . i trust her . i think that , after today , she can prove to the world who she really is . and after that , she 'll be welcomed with open arms . steffy : [ sighs ] i hope it goes well , but let 's not forget who they are . they 're both strong , passionate people . hopefully , they can resist temptation , the urge to push each other 's buttons . quinn : i started off in downtown los angeles , making jewelry in a warehouse with a lot of help from my son . and it took years , but we built up our little business , and we were doing okay . we even had a few loyal clients . and that 's when forrester creations called . [ laughs ] and i was blown away . i mean , to be designing for such a prestigious company , a company that was created by this extraordinary family , a family that i had been an admirer of for a very long time . i thought this was the pinnacle of my career . but it was n't . it was n't . life just kept giving me gifts and giving me new challenges . i , uh -- i even took over as c.e.o . for a very short time when my husband fell ill , and , um ... even though it was a difficult time , with the help and support of my co- workers and my family , i faced it head - on . i even had a little fun with it . [ chuckles ] ridge : you did . right there . the jewelry pass . yeah . that was fun . and you were wearing my showstopper . there it is . [ laughter ] fun times . cyndy : you were n't a fan ? ridge : no . no . i was n't a fan . i was n't happy about that at all . but since we 're being truthful , the two of us , we , uh -- we do n't really get along . quinn : ridge . ridge : well , it 's true . but here 's the thing about two artists working together . two artists will always have different visions . the tough part is working through it and making one vision that works for both . so , listening to your story tonight , listening to your journey and how you appreciate everything forrester , it makes me realize i owe you an apology . the jewelry pass was a good idea . quinn : uh , ridge , you do n't have to -- ridge : it was a good idea . it was inspired , it was successful , and i did n't see it . and the showstopper was n't designed for you , but ... you were flawless . [ audience murmurs ] ridge : anyway , i 'm sorry . i 'm using a lot of words to say something very , very simple . quinn is a force to be reckoned with . there . quinn : [ chuckles ] thank you . uh , thank you all so much . i was so honored to have been invited to be here with you all today . and as a proud member of the fashion community , i feel welcomed and i feel truly accepted . [ chuckles ] just like everybody in this room , i have worked so hard my whole life , creating and doing what i love to do , and -- and it 's really a dream come true to be representing forrester creations today . and to be sharing the stage with such a brilliant designer as ridge forrester . [ applause ] ridge : [ thinking ] tonight , it all ends for you , quinn . | eric springs it on quinn and ridge . he wants them to go to san francisco , just the two of them since he does not have permission to fly yet . both try to find ways out of it but eric wo n't hear of it . he says the company needs this and so does the family . they need a chance to be together and it 's only one hour away on the jet . ridge tells liam who thinks this is too good to be true . ridge says he will not cross the line but this will work . he is involved , it is a both a blessing and a curse , he knows women . he makes a phone call and makes sure they change the room in sf to one room for a couple and it will include a complimentary breakfast . liam thinks it is a hoot . wyatt and liam are going at it as usual when thomas walks in , back from his long stay in new york . he says caroline stayed behind but he is here to stay for a long while . he glances at the door with steffy 's ceo nameplate on the door and says some things change while others do not looking at wyatt and liam . steffy says she has moved into the loft but it wo n't be that long and she hopes to be back with liam soon . liam spars with wyatt but adds if quinn and ridge can survive a trip to s.f . together then they two of them can do better . eric tells thomas his time will come . right now because he has backed off on designing a little he needs thomas to pick up the pieces and keep designing . |
ridge : look , dad , you probably heard by now , mother 's living at my place , part time . eric : yes , yes , i heard . ridge : okay , so you do n't have to keep checking up on me then . eric : no , that 's not why i asked you over . i wanted to give you a heads - up about something . massimo and i have had a couple of run - ins lately . ridge : about me ? eric : about his wife . now , you mentioned you were gon na have dinner with him there tonight , so -- ridge : so , you want to tell me your side of the story first . eric : it 's about jackie . massimo 's jealousy is totally out of control . ridge : does he have a reason to be jealous ? eric : i 'm not the problem here , ridge . massimo is . ridge : look , dad , i do n't really want to be in the middle of all this . eric : no , and i do n't want you to be either . i just do n't want you to be blindsided with this . ridge : here i thought all i had to worry about was running into nick . eric : you think massimo 's trying to act as peacemaker between the two of you ? ridge : well , he better not . 'cause the last person in the world i wan na see right now is nick . bridget : so , nick and ridge are both going to be at this dinner ? oscar : yeah , that 's what massimo said . bridget : it 's funny ridge did n't mention anything . oscar : well , if anybody can get those two in the same room , it 's massimo . bridget : well , i guess he is kind of a hard man to refuse . oscar : tell me about it . did i happen to mention that he asked me to move in with him ? bridget : no . to the manor house ? oscar : yeah . yeah , i refused . bridget : really ? oscar : being there , that close with him and jackie , uh - huh . bridget : well , it was nice of him to ask . oscar : yeah , i was flattered , but i like my privacy . bridget : mmm . mm - hmm . yeah , i like your privacy , too . oscar : what do you think massimo would do if he caught you sneaking up to my room ? bridget : i think you 're a little too old to be grounded , do n't you ? oscar : tell that to massimo . you 've heard the way he talks to nick and ridge . bridget : yeah , i think it 's cute . oscar : oh , really , you think it 's cute ? well , i think his sons might disagree with you on that . bridget : the question is will they agree with each other on how to handle this situation with mom ? oscar : well , they agreed to dinner . that 's a good start . bridget : i hope so . oscar : come here . bridget : what ? oscar : do n't worry , okay ? if they go at it with each other , i 'm gon na stay out of the line of fire . bridget : i think that 's a very good idea . oscar : i mean , they 're my family , right , and i want to get to know them , but i do n't want to get dragged into their problems . bridget : mm , might be difficult . look at you . you , my fiancé , are very , very handsome . oscar : yeah ? bridget : mm - hmm . oscar : you better wish me luck . bridget : what for ? oscar : ah , it 's just massimo , he 's really gone out of his way to make me feel part of the family . i do n't want to disappoint him . bridget : you wo n't . oscar : look , bridget , it 's just , he 's put a lot of faith in me . i 'm gon na do whatever i can to live up to that . hudson : massimo , i agree . this plan could be very successful . massimo : and it will be . hudson : but it is also risky . using oscar to get information on forrester creations . massimo : he 's the only way we have into that company . hudson : oscar is engaged to eric forrester 's daughter . massimo : which is why eric will not suspect a thing . hudson : what about oscar ? massimo : he is a marone . he 'll understand i am doing what is best for the family . hudson : and you 're not concerned about bridget 's reaction ? you are attacking her father 's company . massimo : any setback that forrester creations suffers only profits logan designs . and let me tell you , hudson , this young lady is no babe in the woods . she understands the nature of business . hudson : this is personal . massimo : i warned eric what would happen . he thinks that he can undermine my relationship with jacqueline . he is interfering with the most important thing in my life , and i 'm going to take the most important thing in his . massimo : hudson , all i need is a little information . hudson : and you think oscar can provide it . massimo : i told you how excited he is about his job . i mean , he ca n't wait to tell me all about it . about eric 's new project , his magnificent new line and he goes on and on and on about all the fascinating things that he is learning at forrester creations . hudson : that 's why you asked him to move in with you . massimo : well , he has access to forrester . i have access to him . hudson : but he turned you down . massimo : we 'll have to change his mind . hudson : you have no qualms about what this might do to bridget ? i know how much she means to you , massimo . massimo : once i have oscar under my roof i can keep an eye on both of them . hudson : but if she found out you and her fiancé were involved in her father 's downfall -- massimo : eric was never a real father to her , hudson . he was absent most of her life . and even when he was there he was useless . he never protected her . all he did was allow his family to be the object of ridicule and scandal . my god , where was he when bridget married deacon sharpe ? of all people ! i never would have allowed that , never ! hudson : you say you want to protect her . massimo : and i will . once bridget is a member of this family i will make sure that she is never hurt or humiliated again . eric : this is a terrific surprise . bridget : well , i was in the neighborhood . eric : if you 're looking for your fiancé , he went home already . bridget : i know , i just sent him off to dinner at massimo 's . eric : you just came in to see me ? bridget : oscar said you guys had a really productive day . eric : you want to know how he 's doing , do n't you ? bridget : i 'm sure he 's doing great . is n't he ? eric : he 's a very intelligent , motivated young man . bridget : he said you were n't really thrilled with some of his ideas . eric : i do n't expect him to learn the fashion business overnight . bridget : i know , he just really wants to prove himself to you , and to massimo . eric : yeah . he 's having dinner over there ? bridget : yeah , some family thing . eric : i guess massimo wants oscar and ridge to get better acquainted . bridget : well , nick will be there , too . eric : massimo invited nick ? bridget : yeah , you sound surprised . eric : i am . i 'm afraid ridge will be surprised , as well . massimo : it 's remarkable , is n't it ? nick : check this out . watch . massimo : what ? nick : look at that . it 's weird , her eyes just follow you everywhere . [ massimo laughs ] jackie : that is my son 's worst nightmare . hello , darling . oscar , i 'm glad you could join us . oscar : well , thanks for having me . nick : yeah , it 's been so much fun looking at your new portrait . can we eat now ? oscar : ridge could n't make it ? nick : ridge ? massimo : he should be here shortly . nick : why is he coming ? massimo : it 's a family dinner . nick : does he know that ? massimo : i 'd like to have my family together . [ doorbell rings ] sweetheart , would you please ? jackie : hello , ridge . ridge : jackie , hey . jackie : good of you to join us . ridge : something smells good . you set me up . massimo : i invited you to dinner . ridge : jackie , i 'm sorry . i 'm sure you prepared a wonderful meal tonight , but i have to go . massimo : you 're leaving ? ridge : yeah . and if you ever want to me to come back here , you 're not gon na pull a stunt like this ever again . bridget : what 's going on ? eric : massimo did n't mention nick when he invited ridge to dinner . bridget : ridge does n't know ? eric : god , i should have known he 'd try to pull some stunt like this . bridget : i thought it was strange when oscar said they would both be there . eric : was he sure ? bridget : that 's what massimo told him . eric : now he 's trying to manipulate his children , too . bridget : maybe he 's just trying to bring them together . eric : no , he 's manipulating . he 's trying to control his children the way he controls everything else in his life . bridget : dad , come on , he ca n't make them get along . eric : no , but he thinks he can . he thinks he can just wave the marone banner and all will be forgiven . he can rally the troops . and he 'll be the head of a fabulous new family , the magnificent marones . bridge : is n't that what everyone wants -- family unity ? you 've always tried to instill that in us . eric : yes , and i hope that 's what you and oscar end up having together . i really do . bridget : we will . but dad , you ca n't forget oscar 's a marone , too . eric : as much as i 'd like to . bridget : what does that mean ? eric : no , honey . oscar 's a terrific young guy . he treats you with respect . he honors your ambitions and your career . i just do n't want to see him poisoned by massimo 's influence . that 's all . bridget : look , i know you guys have never really seen eye to eye , but -- eric : honey , he has undermined almost every important relationship in my life . ridge , stephanie , jackie -- and i just do n't want the same thing to happen with you . bridget : nothing 's going to happen to me or to oscar . eric : i just think the less time oscar spends with massimo the better , for both of you . massimo : you are n't going anywhere . ridge : i did n't agree to this . massimo : you agreed to have dinner with me , and that 's exactly what you 're going to do . we 're going to sit around the table and behave like a family . ridge : i 'm not comfortable with this , massimo . jackie , i apologize . massimo : well , get comfortable , because dinner is ready . jackie : ridge , it 's just an hour or two . i mean , it would mean so much to your father . come on . massimo : ah , very good . please sit down . sit , sit . my father would be so proud to see our family sitting around a table like this , breaking bread , sharing a meal . it 's what he wanted for me , and it 's what i want for you -- the pride , the joy of belonging to a strong family , knowing that when you sit at this table , you are at home . it is your birthright . it 's your legacy . it 's the honor of being a marone . oscar : a la marones . nick : here , here . bridget : look , dad , i know you 've got reason to distrust massimo . eric : more and more every day . bridget : but he 's not a bad man . and he 's certainly not going to take me away from you . eric : he 's an incredibly possessive person . bridget : he loves his family -- maybe a little too much . but you have to remember , this is all new to him . i mean , new family , new marriage . eric : so you think i 'm overreacting . bridget : i think that 's what fathers do -- including massimo . so , he 's a little possessive and overprotective . dad , come on . you of all people should understand that . eric : this is not about him being a father ! i know what massimo marone is all about ! unfortunately , i think i 'm the only person who does . bridget : he 's not going to interfere with my relationship with you or with oscar . eric : bridget , bridget , this is only the tip of the iceberg . the things he 's done to your mother , the way he treats jackie , the threats he 's made toward me . massimo marone is a very dangerous man . oscar : this steak 's great , mrs. m . jackie : well , it should be , oscar . massimo : as a matter of fact , i had it flown in from japan . it 's the finest grade of kobe beef on the market . nick : well , this being the first marone dinner i figured we 'd have pasta . massimo : next time . ridge : next time ? massimo : well , i 'd like to make this a regular think on our schedules . nick : about once a year ? massimo : hmm - mm . twice a month at least . you know , it 's time that you boys started to appreciate the value of family . i realize that growing up you did n't have a strong fatherly influence . well , i intend to provide you that . nick : are you gon na take us all to a baseball game ? massimo : i 'm gon na do everything in my power to see that this family is united . ridge : you say that like we already are . massimo : could be , if you 'd listen to me . you do n't have to agree with all the things that i say , but you will respect them . nick : well , it sounds like your word is law . massimo : dominick , i do n't give advice to hear myself talk , believe me . mm . for instance , your boat . nick : please , do n't try to give me advice about the `` shady marlin . `` massimo : you can not raise a child on the docks , all right ? you have to have the child in a safe environment . listen to me . i hope you understand i 'm not playing favorites here , okay ? but there are certain realities that we have to face . brooke is having a baby with dominick . you have to accept that , son . and maybe the best way is to take yourself out of the situation all together . ridge : oh , please , just stop it . jackie : massimo , please . ridge : that 's your great advice , huh ? your great solution to this -- just walk away ? forget about all the years brooke and i waited to be together ? forget about how much we love each other , huh ? massimo : ridge , if you truly love her then respect her wishes . i believe that brooke has left town to protect this family , to give you and dominick enough time to repair your relationship . ridge : that 's not gon na happen . massimo : it can , and it will . you are my sons , my blood , my family . and i 'm not gon na let anything tear it apart . if you do n't trust each other , fine . then trust me . because i know what is best for my family . and i will not allow it to be threatened from outside or within . god , there is nothing that i value more than your security , your happiness . you are a marone before all else , before love , before business . you 're family . ridge : i respect your feelings . and i appreciate how you feel about family -- because i had one of my own , a wife , children , one on the way -- until this punk ripped it out from under me . my newfound trusted friend stabbed me in the back the first chance he could . now you ask me to forgive , move on ? like hell . brooke and hope have been devastated by this . my own children thought they had a mom for the first time since theirs died . now all that 's been taken away because of this morally depraved jerk . so do n't you ever lecture me about family ! especially not with him sitting right here at the table . nick : i thought you were trying to get past this . ridge : well , you thought wrong . i will never get past this . and i will never consider him my brother . so do n't you ever ask me to do that again , massimo because it 's not going to happen . you understand me ? it will never happen . | ridge explained to eric that stephanie was living at his place part time . eric warned ridge that he and massimo have had a couple of run - ins over jackie . bridget told eric that nick would be at the dinner . eric complained about massimo 's need to control everything . he declared massimo a very dangerous man ( of course the way eric was screaming , it made him look equally dangerous ) . massimo was convinced oz would help him bring eric down . he was determined to change oscar 's mind about living in the mansion . he also vowed to protect bridget from his plans against eric . . |
rick : ( moans ) steffy : no , no . do n't stop . do n't ever stop . rick : ( moans ) [ scene_break ] katie : who knew picking a wedding planner could be so much work ? and they all had really good ideas , especially patrice . although i think six strolling violinists might be a bit much . what do you think ? honey ? nick : hmm ? uh , i think that i love when you 're happy . katie : ( laughs ) nick : and i think you should have exactly what you want and the wedding that you want no matter how grandiose or how much it costs . it 's your day , and i want it to be a day that you 'll remember the rest of your life . katie : well , how could it not be ? i 'm marrying my prince charming . and , yes , i did just say that , because i 'm hopelessly in love . nick : i just do n't want to let you or jack down . katie : you could n't . you never could . katie : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] bridget : ( sighs ) hey , marcus , you 're already back ? marcus : oh , hey , bridget . i 'm sorry about that . i did n't see you there . bridget : no , it 's okay . i just thought you were in big bear with steffy . um , look , i do n't mean to pry , but is everything okay ? 'cause you do n't really seem like yourself . marcus : yeah , probably 'cause i 'm not . look , it 's steffy . she did something i never expected . bridget : really ? um , what did she do ? marcus : turned me down . that 's why i asked her to go to big bear with me in the first place -- to ask her to marry me . bridget : oh . marcus : you know i love that girl so damn much , bridget . i thought that 's what she would want . well , there 's more to steffy than , um , than i ever realized . [ scene_break ] steffy : i did n't think this was possible . steffy : ( sighs ) i just -- i do n't want this moment to end . [ scene_break ] katie : these brides look so happy . ( scoffs ) all right , i know it 's silly . they 're just models projecting an image , but i guess this is what we want to believe that marriage is all about , right ? white lace and promises and happily ever after . that 's what i 've always fantasized about , even when my parents ' marriage was falling apart . but look what happened . things are working out for them . things are working out for me . there 's not a day that goes by that i do n't give thanks for what i have . i will never take you or this life for granted . this is my dream come true . you 're my dream come true . [ scene_break ] bridget : wow , marcus . i am so sorry . i can see how much you 're hurting . marcus : yeah . you know , i just want to give her something wonderful in her life because she 's been through so much . you know , but , hey , i -- i guess i should have realized , you know . i mean , marriage is a big step . but i just thought that it would make -- yeah , look , it does n't matter what i think , right ? it 's not gon na happen . she said no . bridget : i bet she said no because she 's still dealing with everything that 's happened to her . marcus : yeah , well , there 's more to it than that , bridget . bridget : well , what do you mean ? marcus : well , i asked her was there another guy . she did n't deny it . bridget : and where is -- is steffy right now ? marcus : oh , well , she 's up in big bear . she said she wanted to clear her head . bridget : huh . marcus : look , um , i better get back to work . bridget : marcus , i am so sorry . more than you know . [ scene_break ] rick : ( grunts ) oh , man . it is so coming down out there . it 's ridiculous . but we might get snowed in up here . steffy : hmm . rick : what do you think about that ? steffy : snowed in ? rick : mm - hmm . steffy : that would be nice . you and me cut off from the rest of the world . ( laughs ) rick : ( laughs ) i like the sound of that . steffy : mm - hmm . rick : it is so amazing being here with you . i 'm serious . i do n't care what anybody else thinks about us . this feels so right and feels so real . i 've been doing some thinking . i do n't care if i get cut off from the company . hell , i do n't even care if i get cut off from my own family . steffy : ( laughs ) rick : if it means that you and i stay together , i 'd do it in a heartbeat . i mean that . rick : look , you and i are gon na stay here together no matter what , okay ? steffy : mm - hmm . rick : is that selfish ? steffy : no . well , i guess i 'm selfish , too , because i ca n't stop seeing you . but ... rick : hmm ? steffy : we got ta be careful when we go back to l.a . rick : i know . totally . i - i do n't want to think about that at all right now . i just -- i want to be here with you , and i want to think about what kind of wild and crazy things i can do to you . steffy : mm . i 'm almost afraid to ask . rick : you should be . you should be frightened out of your mind because ... rick : you ever seen these things before ? ( laughs ) now i 've heard that you 're a very talented skateboarder . i really hope it translates to the slopes , because i really do n't want to embarrass you . steffy : oh , embarrass me , huh ? we 'll just see about that . rick : ( laughs ) you 're gon na need that . let 's go . steffy : fine . rick : ( sighs ) after you . steffy : all right . great . rick : ( laughs ) ( cell phone rings ) come on , mom ! bridget : voicemail . damn it , rick , answer your phone . you better not be up there in the cabin with steffy . ( sighs ) i pray to god that you 're not with steffy . rick : you 're great with your feet . excellent . you 're so talented . i got ta tell you , i am so impressed . you did awesome out there today . steffy : i had so much fun on the slopes . i just -- it 's what i really needed . ( giggles ) rick : i have an idea . steffy : huh ? rick : how about i go make us some tea and warm us up ? steffy : okay . rick : sound good ? steffy : yeah . rick : mwah . oh , my god ! steffy : what ? rick : ( laughs ) steffy : what ? rick : you should see this . ( grunts ) look what i just found . now i know where my dad got his nickname . steffy : what ? let me see that . rick : look at this . seriously . steffy : oh , my god . `` honey bear `` ? rick : ( laughs ) steffy : oh , my god , this is dis -- okay , put it back . i do n't even want it . i do n't even want it . rick : no , no , no , no . it is kind of gross when you think about it . ( laughs ) steffy : ( laughs ) my god . rick : oh , steffy , i got ta tell you , it feels so good to laugh . steffy : ( giggles ) rick : here , take one . especially with everything that 's been going on back home . come here . i am so lucky to have you in my life , even if nobody can know about it right now . [ scene_break ] nick : ( quietly ) i do n't want to hear any excuses . no , i need to make this thing happen , and if you ca n't do it , i 'll be damn sure to find somebody that will . we clear on that ? good . katie : what 's so interesting ? nick : ( normal voice ) hi . i did n't hear you come in . how 's the main man ? katie : false alarm . nick : is he still sleepin ' ? katie : mm - hmm . nick : good . good . katie : i told you you 're hearing things . nick : ( chuckles ) katie : but maybe you just wanted to get me out of the room . nick : now why would i want to do that ? katie : i do n't know . your shoulders are in knots . you 're so tense . nick : ( sighs ) katie : what 's going on ? what happened ? nick : what makes you think something happened ? ( chuckles ) actually , something has . i have to make a call . katie : right now ? nick : right now . katie : well , maybe nothing 's happened . but maybe something has . ( computer plays startup music ) katie : oh , my god . katie : oh , my god . this ca n't be . ( computer shuts down ) nick : sorry about that . katie : did you make your phone call ? everything okay ? nick : it 's just i am sorry that i left the way i did . katie : yeah . [ scene_break ] rick : are you warm enough ? steffy : ( sighs ) steffy : you know , i was just thinking about phoebe and how we used to sit by the fire and talk for hours about boys and -- and school and what we 'd do with our lives if we ever made it through calculus . ( chuckles ) rick : ( chuckles ) steffy : we even planned our weddings -- what we 'd wear , how we 'd do our hair . ( sighs ) we even planned out our husbands . oh , god . ( chuckles ) rick : ( chuckles ) steffy : she was gon na marry a rock star ... rick : ( chuckles ) of course . steffy : or -- or a world - famous brain surgeon . mm - hmm . rick : oh , i can see that . yeah . what about you ? steffy : i did n't care ... as long as he had piercing blue eyes . ( sighs ) so , um , what were your dreams and hopes ? rick : oh , it 's my turn . steffy : yes . rick : okay . well ... ( sighs ) i wanted to be like my father . i wanted to emulate my father , run a fashion house . i do n't really know what my chances of actually doing that are , seeing as how people are viewing me at the company right now and how stephanie is gunning for me , and it 's just a mess . oh , i do n't wan na -- i 'm sorry . ( laughs ) i 'm such a downer . i do n't want to think about that right now . all i want to do is think about you and how beautiful you are and how much i admire you , the way you handled yourself , the strength that you showed in the face of a horrible tragedy . look , i know that you and phoebe were as close as two people could possibly be , and then one night , one senseless accident ... rick : ( sighs ) i told you this before . you will never know how much it meant to me when you came to me that night and you told me that you did n't blame me . god knows i blame myself . you were a lifeline for me , one that i desperately needed . steffy : i needed one , too . steffy : i needed what i found in you . steffy : no , i - i do n't pretend to understand any of it . i do n't think i ever will or if we 're ever meant to . steffy : but what i do know -- that something so tragic ... became so beautiful , something that needs to be cherished and protected . do i wish we could just say what we felt ? yeah . do i wish we could be honest with our families ? of course . but if this is how it has to be , then this is how it has to be . because without you ... steffy : i love you . i love you . and i do n't know why this has happened , but ... i thank to god it has . because ever since that awful night , i 'm able to feel again . i 'm able to feel love , to know happiness and to feel alive because of you . [ scene_break ] bridget : ( coughs ) bridget : what the hell do you think you 're doing ? what are you thinking , rick ? how many times have we already talked about this ? you and steffy can not be together . it 's absolutely impossible . | steffy tells rick that she does n't want him to stop . they do n't care about the folks in l.a. or that they might get snowed in here at the cabin . they just want to enjoy each other . they wish they could tell their families , but she says she loves him and this is the way it has to be . katie plans her wedding , but finds nick is distracted . she catches him more and more on the computer and making phone calls doing secret stuff that he wo n't discuss . bridget is surprised to see marcus at forrester 's and not up at big bear . he explains that he did n't know steffy as well as he thought . she turned down his proposal . and worse yet , she did n't deny that there was another guy . bridget goes to big bear , hoping her worst fears wo n't be true . she spies the lovebirds kissing passionately before the blazing fire . she uses her key and barges in , berating them for what they are doing . they had discussed it , she tells rick , this is an impossible situation and can not be ! |
brooke : well ... ( sighs ) that 's very nice of you to say , that you love me . thomas : ( scoffs ) i mean it , brooke . you 've been there for me since i was a little boy , when my mom was missing , presumed dead . you 've become a mother to us . and just like when i was younger , here you are . you 're here for me now . and i know i probably never said it before , but i - i - i appreciate everything you 've done for me . when i -- when i think about how my heart was pounding out o my chest on the jet -- just the anticipation of what was gon na happen in paris . ( scoffs ) and all of it 's happening . all because of you , your incredible ability to charm the world . brooke : ( chuckles ) thomas : brooke , i 'm -- i 'm new at this , the fame , the recognition , flying to paris for one day for international meetings . ( scoffs ) but you 've made it easy . thanks to you , people recognize me . th -- they know me all over the world . people on the street , they know who i am . i feel like a rock star . y - you 've -- you 've done this for me , brooke . brooke : ( sighs ) thank you . that makes me feel very , very special . thomas : ( chuckles ) brooke ... brooke : ( clears throat ) thomas : you are very special . you know what ? i see you like fine wine -- aged to perfection ... brooke : oh . thomas : even more beautiful and more humble . i mean , you becoming friends with my grandma -- that -- brooke , that 's awesome . brooke : yes ... ( chuckles ) life is interesting . it takes you to amazing places . thomas : just being able to share this with you , it 's ... ( sighs ) it 's a privilege . i respect you so much . ( sighs ) i will always care for you , brooke . brooke : this has been a trip of a lifetime for you , has n't it ? thomas : ( sighs ) one i 'll never , ever forget . cheers . ( glasses clink ) [ scene_break ] ridge : hey , mother . stephanie : hi , sweetheart . ridge : what are you doing here ? stephanie : oh , i thought i better come in here and make sure you had n't run the company into the ground while i -- by my not being here . ridge : well , it 's good to see you , too . do n't come around much anymore . stephanie : i 'm pretty damn busy down at dayzee 's . you know . she and i are , um , i guess you could say burning the candle at both ends . ridge : it 's all been worth it , right ? stephanie : oh , it 's great . it 's wonderful to see some new creation sort of emerge . you know , one that 's got a real purpose . i think i would say that opening that coffee shop 's one of the nicest experiences of my life . ridge : well , you should be very proud of yourself . doing very meaningful work . but i guess i have no choice but to forgive you for , uh , slacking off around the company . stephanie : oh , i think you 've managed very well without me . ridge : we 're just glad you 're happy and doing so well . but i have to say it , i 'm happy to have you on board . stephanie : on board ? ridge : yeah . this mission , the -- the things that have changed since you , uh , had that adventure downtown , being with all the new friends , sharing the holidays with these new friends you 've introduced to all of us . it 's great . but i 'm mostly happy with your relationship with brooke . mother , your acceptance of brooke means a hell of a lot to me . stephanie : well , i never thought i 'd say this , but ... ( chuckles ) she 's got a good heart . ridge : well , i 've been trying to tell you that for years . stephanie : really ? ridge : mm - hmm . stephanie : i guess i had to find it out for myself . it only took me half a lifetime . ridge : well , that 's something i 've wanted for a very , very long time . stephanie : i know . and i 'm very happy that you and i are not fighting over her anymore . boy , what a waste of time that was . you know what drove me crazy ? i always thought ... i always thought it was just her ... sort of sexuality that attracted men , not that she does n't still have an overabundance of it . but you know , there 's something else . there 's a goodness about her that makes her very attractive as a person . ridge : that 's something i 've known all my life . brooke is a very special woman . and you know what ? it does n't surprise me at all that , uh , just about anyone could be drawn to her . [ scene_break ] thomas : i never thought i 'd be feeling how i 'm feeling right now . being here with you in paris , e - everything that 's -- that 's happening with the -- the taboo line , international success , it 's all because of you . brooke : you 've earned this , thomas . they 're your designs , and they 're extraordinary . thomas : it started off as my concept , but then you came along and added your special touch . now it 's our line . we 're a team . brooke : we make a pretty good team . thomas : ( chuckles ) you know , i had a vision of what my men 's line would -- would be , but ... but then you -- you -- you were there , and changed the whole game . and being around you , soaking up all your knowledge , your expertise ... brooke : you should be very proud of yourself . thomas : i 'm proud of us . i 'm proud of ... everything we 've accomplished together . i mean , so what if we had a little help with publicity ? brooke : ( laughs ) a little ? a lot . thomas : right . brooke : a lot of publicity , but publicity 's good , right ? the taboo line has proven that . thomas : yep . who 'd have thought that my crazy idea to kiss you at the end of the runway of my fashion preview would strike such a chord ? brooke : ( mouthing words ) thomas : and then that -- that photo of us in the dressing room came out . brooke : everybody went wild . thomas : right . brooke : and then we became a huge international hit . thomas : i - i ... ( scoffs ) having this time with you , brooke , it 's been tremendous . it makes me appreciate you just that much more . brooke : i have loved every single minute of working with you . thomas : ( chuckles ) brooke : and i look forward to seeing what the future brings . thomas : me , too . brooke : but we 're not gon na have more success if we do n't get any sleep , so ... thomas : ( chuckles ) right . right . brooke : ( chuckles ) sweet dreams . thomas : good night . [ scene_break ] stephanie : sweetheart , i ... i just want to take a moment and talk to you about taylor . she 's really concerned about brooke and tom in paris . ridge : i know she 's not happy with the two of them being over there alone together . she even wanted me to tell the pilot to turn the jet around and come back here . i think she 's gotten too worked up over all this . stephanie : well , i 'm feeling a little guilty because i just -- i just have n't spent as much time with her as i usually do . ridge : mother , you 've been busy , too . stephanie : yeah , i know , but it 's more than that . it 's ... ( sighs ) she 's resentful of the relationship that i 've established with brooke . i -- and i 've tried to reassure her . i tell her over and over again , `` i love you , taylor . you are my best friend in the world . `` ridge : she knows that . maybe she 's feeling just a bit of distance . stephanie : she 's not about to accept brooke any time soon , believe me . she -- and she actually said , `` do n't let your guard down with her . `` ridge : yeah , well , i 'm a little concerned about whip . he has a big influence over taylor , and i do n't trust the guy . i still think that he 's the one responsible for those pictures of brooke and thomas and he 's the one that 's plastered them all over the damn internet . stephanie : maybe you 're right . maybe she is feeling a bit distant , and she thinks whip 's the only person in her corner . but you know , he does love her . ridge : yeah , but he keeps fanning the flames . he 's -- he 's perpetuating taylor 's paranoia about all this . i know it 's her mother 's prerogative to be worried and all that , but i think she 's just taking it too far . stephanie : yeah . she just does n't -- you know , she ca n't seem to -- to really grasp the idea that tom is a grown young man . he 's got a good head on his shoulders . he 's no dummy . i mean , as charming and as delightful , you know , as brooke can be , he 's not ... ( sighs ) he 's not gon na place himself in some situation that 's untoward . [ scene_break ] brooke : i would just like to say that this man is as creative and as talented as anybody i know . and yes , he is irresistible ... thomas : ( chuckles ) brooke : just like the fashion line that he represents . so keep on watching , because you never know where taboo will take you . ( e - mail alert chimes ) thomas : ( sighs ) ( clears throat ) ( music begins ) thomas : new taboo promotional song . hmm . [ scene_break ] stephanie : there are a lot of people out there . dayzee : i know . business is booming . stephanie : ( chuckles ) that 's what i like to hear . and so does my accountants . dayzee : i bet . and actually , this `` pay what you can `` policy is working out really well . i mean , people from the neighborhood are glad to come in and patronize the business , 'cause you know , the whole giving back , they really like that . everybody else is just really glad to have a place to relax and a cup of coffee . so , yeah . stephanie : well , that 's the idea . dayzee : yep . oh , and your sister , she 's been so great . literally , ten dozen lemon bars a day . stephanie : ( chuckles ) oh , my god . dayzee : yeah . stephanie : that woman lives to bake . dayzee : i can tell . we 're actually having trouble selling them all . stephanie : oh , well , then give them away . i mean , do n't -- do n't let anything go to waste . dayzee : okay . will do . stephanie : how 's everyone else working out ? dayzee : oh , really well . some of them have actually already found places to live . stephanie : oh , wonderful . dayzee : i know . stephanie : what about anthony ? dayzee : good . good . he found a really nice building with a - an elevator . so , yeah . stephanie : that 's great . this place is really humming , and that 's due to you . dayzee : oh , no . i mean , obvious -- stephanie : it 's all your hard work . thank you very much . dayzee : you 're welcome . but i -- it 's clearly working out better than we could have ever dreamed , and people 's lives are being changed . so it 's really 'cause of you . stephanie : oh , get out of here . dayzee : hey ! stephanie : hi , honey . what a nice surprise . eric : i thought i would find you here . stephanie : mwah . [ scene_break ] ( video chat alert chimes ) brooke : hi , honey . ( chuckles ) ridge : hey , logan . glad you 're still up . brooke : yeah , i was just getting ready for bed . ridge : i miss you . brooke : i miss you , too . i have this huge , beautiful hotel room and nobody to share it with . ridge : well , i wish i was there . you 're looking pretty cute in your pjs and your new haircut . brooke : mm . thank you . ( giggles ) ridge : how 's everything going ? brooke : ohh , everything 's great . i mean , today could n't have been better . ridge : good . and thomas , how 's he doing ? brooke : he is on cloud nine . i think he 's in love . ridge : i 'll bet . well , he wanted to be at the center of the international spotlight , and now he is . he 's got ta be loving it . is he still up ? brooke : no , he went to bed . he 's in the next room . but this whole trip is working out perfectly . you would be so proud of him . thomas has been so professional and such a gentleman . ridge : good . sounds like you and thomas had quite a day . brooke : oh , yeah ... ( sighs ) jetting all the way from l.a. to paris and doing an international publicity event and press conference . ( laughs ) ridge : i know . i watched in online . you both handled yourselves beautifully . brooke : thank you . we 've been having a fabulous time . and thomas is so grateful . ridge : for what ? you two are the brains behind taboo . brooke : yeah , but he 's just happy to be in the spotlight , center stage . ridge : well , i felt i owed him that . i 'm glad he 's enjoying it . brooke : yes , he is . oh , you 'll never believe what he said to me tonight . ridge : so should i be worried whatever my son said to you ? brooke : no . nothing like that . but it is something in all these years that we never really talked about . ridge : what 's that ? brooke : when i stepped in to be a mother to the kids when we thought taylor had died . ridge : thomas talked to you about that ? brooke : yeah , about how i was there for him when he was really young and going through some hard times , and how i 'm there for him again , now . ridge : well , i did n't realize he even thought about that still . i guess i should have . brooke : yeah , i know . me either . but your son , ridge , he is such a sweet , sensitive person . and he is so much like you . we really have shared a very magical time here in paris together . and i know that thomas has gone through some rough times . but it really seems like he 's come through them he seems in a good place now . he truly is an exemplary person . ridge : well , i 'm glad he talked to you about it . brooke : i was very moved . ridge : i am one very proud father . brooke : you know what ? morning 's gon na roll around any moment . ridge : well , you better get some sleep then . brooke : okay . i will . ridge : i ca n't wait to see you tomorrow , logan . i love you . brooke : i love you , too . good night . brooke : oh . oh , thomas , i did n't realize -- thomas : i 'm sorry . uh , i did n't mean to scare you . you and dad were talking , so i did n't want to interrupt . brooke : oh , no . no , that 's okay . uh , how long were you standing there ? thomas : i heard what you said . brooke : i meant it . thomas : i just got the new taboo promo song from oliver . thought i 'd play it for ya . brooke : yeah , i 'd love to hear it . thomas : good . [ scene_break ] eric : did you know -- dayzee : so , mister man , did you come here to help us wash some dishes ? eric : i will wash dishes . i 'll mop the floor ... dayzee : ( chuckles ) eric : as long as i can spend time with her . she does n't come by forrester very often anymore . dayzee : i see . i see . we did , um , kind of steal her away , did n't we ? eric : yes , you did . but it 's okay , as long as i get to steal her back once in a while . stephanie : well , wait -- i was at forrester a little while ago . i saw ridge . i saw thorne . i saw everyone . i did n't see you . where were you ? eric : my lunch meeting went long . see what i have to put up with ? dayzee : ( chuckles ) eric : i heard what dayzee was saying , and i agree . you were right to do this . now you have to admit that i was right about something , too . stephanie : uh - oh . what 's that ? eric : brooke logan is no longer the bane of our family 's existence . stephanie : that remains to be seen . [ scene_break ] ( music begins ) man : was it just a passing glance ? that lingered for too long ? or was it just a gentle touch that turned from right to wrong ? i know now so well i 'm under your spell | thomas tells brooke that he loves her . she took care of him as a child and it 's come full circle . it means all the more for her being here now sharing in his success . ridge comes back to the office to find stephanie there . he praises her for dedicating her life now to dayzee 's and helping other people . she comments that it 's fulfilled her more than anything else ever has . and he has taken notice of how she has embraced brooke and is turning over a new leaf where she is concerned . stephanie says she wasted a lot of time in the past fighting with her and accusing her of using her sexuality . now she realizes there is a lot more substance to her and why others are drawn to her . |
provided & proofread by gisele [ telephone beeps ] katie : uh , excuse me . yes ? uh , he is ? um ... bill 's here . ridge : i 'll leave . katie : yeah , uh , tell him i 'm finishing up something , and then he can come in . ridge : thank you . [ door closes ] bill : i 've made a decision . katie : okay . bill : i want you back . katie : what ? bill : you , will , our family . no lies , no games . i want to love you again , katie . give us a chance . [ scene_break ] quinn : could n't help overhearing . liam : oh ? so , you were spying on hope and me ? quinn : spying ? no . i work here . the door was open , and i heard begging . liam : oh , great . then you heard what you wanted to hear . 'cause hope and i were just discussing our relationship . quinn : why ? you do n't have one anymore . liam : hey , quinn ? quinn : hmm ? liam : stay out of it . quinn : no , liam . you stay out of it . stop interfering with hope and wyatt 's relationship . liam : no . quinn : okay , you know what ? i 'm tired of this . it 's starting to wear on me . you 're done interfering today . it 's over . what is it gon na take for you to realize that ? [ scene_break ] pam : i stocked the fridge with your favorite bottled water . ridge : okay . pam : if you run out of it or if you need anything at all , you just buzz me . between you and me , donna is a little flighty . ridge : thank you , pam . pam : and i 'll call that supplier and find out what the heck happened with those samples . ridge : thank you . pam : okay . and , um , welcome back , ridge . brooke : what are you working on ? ridge : logan . brooke : wow . that is stunning . i see some things never change . i know you 're busy , but there 's something i had to see you about . i have some news . [ scene_break ] liam : see , i 'm not really sure why you think i would give up on the woman i love . maybe you just do n't get it . maybe you 've never experienced this 'cause you 're too fixated on your adult son . quinn : [ scoffs ] liam : but if you think i 'm just gon na walk away , quinn , you must not know me very well . quinn : [ scoffs ] you have wronged hope so many times . how much more are you expecting her to put up with ? liam : oh , god , quinn , come on . it 's you . it 's all you . you orchestrated the whole thing , bringing steffy back , forging the note , getting hope down to the cabin . quinn : i did her a favor . liam : no , you manipulated her and you betrayed her ; and i do n't know if wyatt knows about all that -- maybe he does , maybe he does n't . but he is your son . and this does not bode well for him , and hope already knows what you 've done , and she is not happy about it . quinn : in time , she 's going to realize that i was protecting her . liam : [ scoffs ] protecting her ? quinn : yeah . liam : [ laughs ] the only people that hope needs protection from , quinn , are you and your son . [ scene_break ] brooke : i know you 've been talking to katie and how concerned you 've been . but i was just speaking with bill , and he wants her back . ridge : [ sighs ] brooke : he 's speaking with katie right now . ridge : [ sighs ] so , what is this ? another ploy ? brooke : no . ridge : no ? you 're sure about that ? brooke : yeah . yeah , it 's true . he wants to be home . he wants his family back . ridge : well , i do n't think i buy it , but either way , he does n't deserve her . brooke : well , that 's up to katie . ridge : she 's a smart girl . i hope he does n't hurt her again . [ scene_break ] katie : this all sounds vaguely familiar . oh ! that 's because i 've heard it all before . you came to me , and you said these exact same things , and then you conned me , and then you were gone before breakfast . i realize that i 'm really gullible , but even i learn after a while . bill : obviously you 're right . i did come with an agenda before , a selfish one . katie : [ sighs ] bill : and i 'm here with an agenda today -- to fix us , to put our family back together . katie : what about brooke ? she 's no longer the love of your life ? bill : i started a life with you , katie . and that 's the life i want to live . [ scene_break ] liam : you do n't seem like a very happy , very stable person , quinn . and i think we 're only just beginning to scratch the surface . we have n't even seen the worst of you yet . quinn : [ chuckles ] well , i 'm sure you mean that as a compliment . liam , this time , i encourage you to respect hope 's decision . you almost cost me and wyatt our livelihood , all of our workers ' , but you did n't care , because it was all about your insecurities . liam : well , i guess i was right to be concerned , was n't i , because look what happened . quinn : [ scoffs ] you got sloppy and complacent . and now hope finally is with a man who respects and appreciates her . liam : yeah , you do n't know a thing about me . and come to think of it , i do n't know anything about you and wyatt , either . but i bet you got a lot of secrets . quinn : i will do anything to defend my son . and you do n't want to know how far i 'm willing to go to do it . liam : is this a threat ? is that what you 're doing ? quinn : mnh - mnh . no . no . consider it a ... a friendly warning . next time , it may not be so friendly . liam : you think i 'm gon na let you do any more damage , quinn ? no , i 'm gon na put a stop to it . and i 'm gon na find out what kind of people you and your son really are . [ scene_break ] ridge : she 's incredible . brooke : i 'm glad you 're such an advocate for katie . she needs our support . ridge : she 's been through more than anyone i know , and she survived all of it . brooke : yeah , she is a fighter . ridge : yeah . oh , even when you guys were , uh , climbing the mountain , she was concerned about bill . sort of caring person she is . brooke : hmm . she can be really kind of difficult sometimes . ridge : yeah ? ca n't be easy growing up as your little sister . she 's always been the most decent ... [ sighs ] eh . does n't matter . brooke : what ? of all the logan women ? let 's not talk about bill and katie . bill 's asking her to forgive him . you should be happy . ridge : do you think they 'll get back together ? brooke : i hope so . [ scene_break ] katie : did you really think that it would be this easy ? bill : no . i 've got a lot of work to do , a lot to prove . katie : there is no you and me anymore , bill . bill : we can change that , katie . the divorce is n't finalized yet . katie : [ sighs ] and what about brooke ? i 'm just supposed to believe that your feelings for her have vanished overnight ? bill : [ sighs ] katie : you know what ? do n't bother answering that . i know what 's going on here . you 're beginning to realize that everything i said is true . ridge is back , and now she does n't want you anymore . she wants him . [ scene_break ] pam : you know i like it slow . charlie : you are such a tease . you know , you will kill me eventually . pam : at least , you 'll die smiling . charlie : [ laughs ] pam : come on , charlie . i want this to happen at the same time . charlie : all right . pam : mmm ! charlie : oh ! oh ! just plain wow . you know , pamela , i think that is the most fun i 've ever had . pam : oh , you ai n't seen nothing yet , mister . charlie : [ chuckles ] hey , listen , um , later , you want to play the cowboy and the sexy stable girl ? i 'll be the cowboy . pam : and i 'll be the sexy stable girl ? charlie : yeah . pam : in four - inch stilettos . charlie : yeah , you know i 'm a sucker for stilettos . pam : [ laughs ] charlie : not -- not when those guys wore the stilettos , but , uh ... you know , to this day , the press will just not leave me alone . pam : i know . that diamond heist . but it sure put hope for the future on the map . charlie : really ? pam : and i 'm telling you , that wyatt is some kind of pr genius . charlie : and a hero . pam : tell me the story again . charlie : no . pam : please , charlie ? tell me about my big , bad charlie stopping those big , bad cross - dressing diamond thieves . charlie : okay . one more time . there i was staring down the muzzle of a large- caliber handgun . and those guys had no reason not to pull that trigger . pam : except your scalding - hot coffee . charlie : yeah . you know , you know , it was actually mostly wyatt . pam : now , charlie , come on . charlie : all right . you know , it was probably 80 % wyatt and probably 30 % me . pam : that 's 110 % . charlie : right . and that 's what i gave that day -- 110 % . but in all fairness , it was mostly wyatt . [ scene_break ] katie : ridge is back , and here you are . i do n't think it 's a coincidence . bill : i do n't give a damn about ridge . whether he 's here or whether he 's in paris is of no consequence to me . katie : you really believe that ? bill : katie ... [ sighs ] can we make this about you and me and not a third party ? i want to put us back together . just give it a chance . maybe i do n't deserve it . i 've made a lot of mistakes . i want to try and make up for those mistakes . i 'm committed to you , i 'm committed to will , i 'm committed to putting our family back together . katie : there 's a part of me that would love to take you back . i would love to have our life , our family back together . but i know you 're here because you do n't have any other options . your first choice is off the table . and as much as i would love to give will his parents back together again , i 'm not gon na be a consolation prize for any man , not even the father of my child . bill : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] brooke : bill and katie are reuniting right now , and we have to look at that in a positive way . ridge : oh , i 'm not sure i can do that . brooke : why not ? it 's a good thing , especially for will . ridge : but you 're talking about bill spencer . he treats katie like a second- class citizen , and i 'm not sure i buy it . brooke : only katie knows what 's best for her . and i hope she makes the right decision . ridge : yeah . your friend bill is a power - hungry egomaniac . so what happens when he gets his company back , he gets his son back , he gets katie back ? what 's his next target ? brooke : [ sighs ] i do n't know , but we ca n't think the worst . we have to believe that everything is gon na work out , and i have faith that it will . i made a mistake , and i was lost without you . i know that 's no excuse , but i am getting my priorities straight . i want to be together again . i want our family back . bill and katie are doing that . they 're trying to repair their relationship . i think we should do the same . [ scene_break ] charlie : yes , sirree . wyatt was a big hero that day . liam : yeah , the missing diamond . that 's a fascinating story . you know what ? i 'd actually love to hear , uh , all about it from your perspective , 'cause that 's -- that 's got to be exciting . pam : right . charlie : well , listen , wyatt fuller is the guy i 'd want in my foxhole . pam : oh , can i be in your foxhole ? charlie : have i ever denied you anything ? now , listen , wyatt was amazing . liam : uh , yeah , i - i - i know . big -- big hero . charlie : oh , yeah , listen , he took that thermos right where i conveniently left it and flung that hot java right in their faces . pam : and charlie likes it hot . h - o - t , hot . charlie : yeah . not many people can handle that hot except for maybe y - o - u . and the publicity . pam : forget about it ! charlie : yeah , you ca n't buy that kind of promotion . pam : no . charlie : well , you can , but it 's really , really , really expensive . pam : i 'm telling you , that wyatt fuller -- i mean , a true gentleman , handsome , brave , criminal catcher , knows his way around the ladies . hey , that reminds me of someone else i know . charlie : unbelievable . liam : you know , i had the exact same thought . charlie , you can be honest with me . is that what really happened ? did wyatt really catch those jewel thieves ? [ scene_break ] brooke : you know how i feel . so i just need to know where we stand . ridge : uh , i just do n't want any more drama . is that a possibility ? can we do that ? brooke : yeah . yeah . i promise . i will behave . ridge : what am i gon na do with you ? brooke : [ sighs ] ridge : [ sighs ] just , i need more time . brooke : yeah . [ ridge kisses brooke 's cheek ] brooke : get back to work . too soon to be slacking off . [ scene_break ] bill : i do n't want to talk about ridge and brooke . i want to talk about us . katie : you know , i have spent a lot of time beating myself up over what happened , for letting you back into my home , into my bed . i swore that i would never let anything like that ever happen again , that no matter what anyone said to me , i would treat their words with skepticism . i would protect myself . but i 've realized that if i do that , bill , if i become jaded and cynical ... that i lose myself . 'cause that 's not who i am . that 's not the kind of example i want to set for my son . someday someone is going to say beautiful things to me , and i want to believe every single word . someone is going to love me , bill , and i want to be able to love him back as openly and freely as i ever would have . but that someone is n't you . we have a child , so we will always have a connection . [ sighs ] and i 'm sorry if you 've had another epiphany and you want to come home . because i 'm not your home anymore . now , i really have to get back to work . [ door closes ] katie : [ sighs ] [ cell phone rings ] [ cell phone beeps ] katie : hey . ridge : hey . is he still there ? katie : no . bill just left . ridge : [ sighs ] so , are congratulations in order , or did you take him back ? katie : no . ridge : good for you . i think you made the right decision . katie : me , too . ridge : well , i think you deserve the best , and , uh ... spencer ai n't it . katie : yeah , he 's proven that . ridge : bit of an idiot . katie : thank you for coming by earlier . ridge : okay , well , we 'll get through this together . i 'm here . katie : i like the sound of that . thanks for calling . ridge : bye , katie . [ cell phone beeps ] ridge : [ sighs and draws while thinking of katie ] | ridge is in katie 's office when she gets a phone call that bill is here to see her . ridge ducks out the other door . bill comes right to the point . he says he has made a decision . he wants her back . he wants to love her again . he asks for her to give them a chance . katie is skeptical . ridge is back so naturally bill would come running back to her . he begs her to give them a chance . he vows that he is committed to putting their family back together . she smiles and says part of her would love to have him back with her but she knows he 's here because he is out of other options . the first one is off the table . she adds and she is not going to be a consolation prize for any man , not even the father of her child . some day there will be a man who will love her completely and say beautiful words of love to her and mean them and she will love him back freely . but that man is not bill . she says they have will so they will always have a connection . she 's sorry if he had another epiphany and wants to come home , but she is not home anymore . he turns and leaves . quinn walks in on liam and says she heard begging between him and hope . she does n't believe he has a relationship with hope anymore . they immediately begin sparring and she tells him to stop meddling in hope and wyatt 's relationship . his interference is over as of today . he scoffs that she does n't know him very well if she thinks he is going to back away from hope . he starts in on her bringing steffy back from paris and getting her to the cabin . quinn says she merely did hope a favor and in time she will realize that she was protecting her . liam says he does n't know if wyatt knows about any of this , but hope does and does not like it one bit . and the only people that hope needs protection from is quinn and her son . quinn reminds him that liam almost cost her her livelihood and all those people working for her . but liam would n't care as all he cared about was his insecurities . he says he had a right as look how it all turned out . she walks closer and says he does n't know how far she will go to protect her son .and he probably does n't want to know . she says this is no threat , just a friendly warning but next time it might not be so friendly . liam says that is n't going to stop him . he 's going to find out just what kind of people she and her son are , as he bets they have a lot of secrets . |
ridge : rick , i 'm trying to help you . rick : treat caroline better . take her back . ridge : do it now or you 'll lose her forever . is that what you want ? rick : i think it 's what you want . you 're not worried about caroline . you 're not worried about our marriage . you 're just here to tell me that if i 'm not there for her , you will be . [ scene_break ] caroline : this was a bad idea . ivy : hey . aly : what -- what happened ? caroline : i -- i should n't have called you . it 's stupid . it 's just a ... picture . aly : no , it 's not . ivy : hey , you said you got into it with maya . what happened ? has she left ? caroline : yeah , she had to `` get back to her man . `` this is ridiculous . you do n't become the forrester matriarch by sitting around and just admiring my husband 's terrible taste in art . [ scene_break ] maya : ah , there you are . carter : maya , i 'm staying out of this , okay ? maya : calm down . i just need somebody to talk to . carter : okay . well , get rick to take down the picture , we 'll talk . until then , i 'm -- i 'm switzerland , all right ? i 'm mr . neutral . maya : well , that does n't sound very neutral to me . carter : you definitely do n't want to hear what ridge has to say about it . maya : let me guess . my face is good enough to sell their clothes but not good enough to hang over their fireplace . carter : removing stephanie 's portrait was n't cool , maya . maya : anyone who thinks that does n't understand why rick did it . carter : he 's trying to send a message . maya : yes . to me . not to anybody else . only to me . when eric gets back , he can put up whatever picture he wants , but while we 're living there , rick has the right to do the same . carter : maya , it 's not just a picture , okay ? stephanie 's still incredibly important to this family . maya : especially to ridge , her precious golden boy , who she put before anybody else , let him do whatever he wanted , no matter how horrible or hurtful it was . carter : so ? he replaced it with someone who treats him the same exact way . maya , look , just want you to understand how it looks . maya : to who , carter ? to ridge ? to caroline ? why should i care what those people think ? i knew that the picture would n't sit right . but rick insisted . and i 'm not gon na let anybody make me feel like i do n't deserve to be up there . because rick thinks i do . [ scene_break ] caroline : i came here because rick said that we could talk . ivy : and did you ? caroline : yeah , about that . he wanted me to see it . aly : he wanted to hurt you , caroline . ivy : yeah , because that 's the point of all this . yeah , could he be any more obvious ? ivy : so you see it , too ? caroline : yes . aly : and you 're not upset ? caroline : no , of course i 'm upset . my husband 's moved his mistress into the family estate and hangs up this terrible thing like a gigantic `` under new management `` sign . ivy : yeah , but he 's doing all of this because he 's not over you yet , caroline . caroline : yeah , well , do n't try to tell him that or maya . neither of them want to admit what 's really going on here . the only people that they 're fooling are themselves . [ scene_break ] ridge : you do n't get it , do you ? rick : i trusted caroline . she betrayed me , and she -- ridge : she 's doing everything she can to earn your forgiveness . but , ricky , everyone has a limit . rick : yeah ? how many women have you pushed to theirs . ridge : too many . but caroline 's still willing to take you back . rick : there 's taylor , my mom , katie -- rick : it 's not about me right now . whatever happened , happened . it 's over . caroline and i were professionals , were working together . rick : professionals , huh ? katie did n't see it that way . she left you . i guess she finally came to her senses , realized that you were a bad bet . and i 've got a sneaking hunch that caroline 's figured that out , too . [ scene_break ] maya : if you do n't want to talk about this , i can go . carter : where , maya ? who else in this building will listen to you ? maya : i tried to reach out to caroline today and offer her help . carter : help her with what ? maya : accepting what 's happened -- getting over rick and moving on with her life . he 's done with her , carter . she needs to face that , and that portrait proves it . carter : she saw it ? maya : yes , and freaked out . carter : of course she freaked out . maya : no , no , you ca n't even imagine the things she was saying . the woman is delusional . she thinks that that portrait -- my portrait -- is all about her , that rick put it up to get back at her . carter : he was trying to get a reaction . that 's -- maya : he 's living with me . carter : maya , it 's the classic rebound . maya : no . caroline hurt rick more than anyone else ever has . carter : and you do n't think it 's at all possible that he 's using you to hurt her back ? [ scene_break ] ivy : so , why were you about to run out of here when we turned up ? caroline : i -- i need to get back to work . aly : dealing with this is way more important . caroline : yeah , well , if you have any ideas , i 'd love to hear them . ivy : uh , yeah , i 've got a few ideas of what we could do with that thing . caroline : yeah , well , me too . but i have to face the real thing . because , like it or not , real or not , maya is a part of rick 's life , and as long as she 's influencing him , i 'll never be able to apologize enough . aly : why are you apologizing at all ? caroline : because kissing another man is wrong , aly . aly : and what about rick ? what he 's done is so much worse . caroline : yeah , it is , and -- you know , i think he 's finally starting to see that . aly : really ? ivy : ridge is n't engaged to katie anymore . caroline : i know . aly : ridge being free does n't change anything . caroline : no , i mean ... look , i 'm always gon na be grateful for what he taught me and what we accomplished together , but ... we 're in different places . i mean ... ridge and katie 's relationship is over , and i 'm trying to put my marriage back together . ridge is n't trying to start a family . he 's had that already . he 's done that . and i just -- i have to stay focused . no matter how painful it is , i ca n't just give up my future with rick to chase some impossible dream . [ scene_break ] ridge : what i 'm telling you is a fact . rick : the man who destroyed my relationship is trying to lecture me on how to fix it ? ridge : [ sighs ] rick : well , i do n't need your advice . i know how this goes . i 've heard that song . i 've seen it so many times . turning my mom 's world upside down -- she promised me , `` rick , it 's never gon na happen again , `` that she was over you . ridge : you need to grow up now , ricky . please . nothing i did in my past made you hang maya 's picture in the living room . ricky , moving to dad 's house , make love to her in dad 's bed -- that 's all on you . and what do you keep doing ? you keep punishing caroline . and she lets you do it because she loves you . and she thinks there 's a little part in you that still loves her . she believes that . i know what 's gon na happen . that belief is gon na fade , and she 's gon na find someone else , someone who appreciates her and respects her for who she is . rick : then you better steer clear of her , because you 've never appreciated or respected a single woman in your life . ridge : tell me one more time . tell me that you 're done with your wife ... and i promise , this time , i 'll believe you . [ scene_break ] maya : rick does n't want anything to do with caroline . carter : that 's what he says , but his actions tell me otherwise . maya : he left her , carter . he 's starting his life with me . carter : just like that , though . maya : our relationship goes way back . carter : you threw yourself at him for months . rick did n't bite . he barely blinked . he was happy with caroline . maya : until she played him with ridge , and then rick remembered exactly who she is . everything i said about caroline is true . carter : it 's a good story . i know it 's the one you think you deserve , but what if you 're wrong ? maya : rick came back to me , just like i said he would . carter : has he told you he loves you ? maya : everything rick does is an expression of his love . rick : did he say it ? maya : not yet . do n't give me that look . carter : i 'm not judging . maya : yes , you are . carter : maya , i 'm asking you to be careful . i understand how tempting this is , all your life feeling less than , and here you are . right ? right at rick 's side ... in his bed , living in the forrester mansion . it 's good to be on top . but , maya , you are pulling and putting your faith in a guy who , up until a few weeks ago , did n't have any interest in you . if he ca n't say `` i love you `` -- maya : he will . he just has n't yet . but he will . maybe tonight . carter : you do n't have to prove anything . maya : and we do n't have to hide anymore . there 's no reason for us to hold back . i will say it to rick ... and he will tell me he loves me . of course he will . [ scene_break ] caroline : you 're not rick . ridge : no . believe me , you do n't want to see him right now . caroline : what 'd you do to him ? ridge : nothing . and nothing i said made any difference . caroline : i know the feeling . ridge : i 'm sorry . caroline : what are you working on ? cheer me up . ridge : well , this one needs work . caroline : mm . i like it . ridge : yeah ? caroline : mm - hmm . [ clears throat ] i ... no , i ca n't . ridge : what is it ? caroline : it 's just ... it 's hard right now . but it 's gon na get better . ridge : what happened ? [ scene_break ] maya : welcome home , mr. forrester . rick : [ sighs ] i got your text . maya : well , i 'm glad you could get away . rick : i could n't wait . maya : hard day ? rick : yeah . everybody had a gripe . maya : well , i guess that 's the burden of being c.e.o . and why your dad needed to end every one of his days with these . rick : well , it might be a little bit early , but , then again , what the hell ? maya : [ chuckles ] you know , i had to look up the recipe . i 've never made a martini before . rick : you just decided to give it a try ? maya : well , it 's a forrester tradition -- a way to end the work day and start our private time at home . that seems like something to celebrate . this is all new to me , rick -- the estate , the lifestyle ... loving a man like you . i feel so lucky ... and i hope you feel the same way . [ glasses clink ] [ scene_break ] caroline : and in one breath , maya goes from saying that no one could ever replace your mother to saying that she 's gon na be the new forrester matriarch . ridge : oh , that 's not gon na happen . caroline : she 's living in your parents ' home . ridge : for now . caroline : that picture is -- ridge : held up by one nail . caroline : it 's payback is what it is . ridge : if ricky really felt that way about maya , he would n't have to do all this . caroline : well , that 's why i 'm not giving up . ridge : but if he refuses to see -- caroline : but i think that he is seeing . i think that i 'm -- i 'm starting to get through to him . it 's his pride , you know ? and ... his history with you , getting involved with maya ... this whole thing is such a mess , and ... the longer it goes on , just the worse that it gets . [ scene_break ] carter : it 's a standard vendor contract . i planned to have it ready by the end of the day , but , uh ... got a little behind . ivy : yeah . we did , too . aly : so , we saw caroline . carter : how is she ? right . she saw the picture . ivy : mm - hmm . and she got that message loud and clear . aly : rick is using maya to get back at caroline . ivy : he 's not being very subtle about it , either . aly : yeah , he wo n't admit it , but caroline knows . ivy : and you do , too , do n't you ? carter : unfortunately , maya does n't . ivy : carter , are you actually concerned for maya ? carter : [ stammers ] i 'm concerned for caroline , this has to be painful for her . aly : she 's not giving up , carter . caroline still wants rick back . carter : do you think it will happen ? aly : i -- i do n't know . he is so angry . ivy : if he did n't care , he would n't be . carter : look , i know i criticize maya , questioned her motives , but i 'm starting to think this is for real ... that in her own way , she , she loves rick . just the question is , does he feel the same ? [ scene_break ] rick : well , we 're off to a good start . maya : we certainly are . rick : and now that we 're all settled in , we need to start planning for our future , like how we 're gon na run the business , how we 're gon na establish ourself in the industry ... maya : in your family . rick : that might take a little longer . maya : yeah , especially if caroline and i keep getting into it the way we did today . rick : at the office ? maya : here . after you left . rick : oh , i am so sorry . i should 've asked her to go . i just could n't deal with her anymore . maya : yeah , she was being pretty outrageous . if she was saying the things to you that she was saying to me . caroline thinks that all of this -- moving in here , the portrait , that it 's all about your feelings for her , not your feelings for me . rick : does that surprise you ? she thinks the internet 's gon na crash if she does n't post a selfie every 20 minutes . maya : she thinks you 're doing it to get back at her . rick : i ca n't help it if it hurts her . maya : but that 's ... not why you 're doing it , right ? that 's not the point . rick : i do n't even know what that means , `` the point . `` we 're just trying to live our lives . maya : and it 's been amazing . i have never been happier . i love our life together -- the opportunities we have , the security i feel ... the glamour , the luxury , the excitement -- all of it . i have never denied that , and i never will . but more than all of that , rick ... i love you . a - and i ... i want to know that this means as much to you as it does to me . i want to feel it . i need to hear it . rick : i tell you all the time . maya : you tell me how important i am and how much you appreciate my support , but ... you never said how you feel ... that you love me . rick : maya ... you 're amazing . we 're gon na do incredible things together . where is this coming from ? who put this in your head ? maya : i just need to know . i love you , rick . can you say you love me ? | ridge tells rick that he 's only trying to help him . he needs to take caroline back right now or he will lose her forever . rick says he knows ridge is not concerned about him . he is just serving notice that if rick is not there for caroline he will be . rick keeps throwing the names of ridge 's conquests to him and saying they all came to their senses and he figures caroline will too . carter tells maya that replacing stephanie 's portrait was n't cool . she says it makes sense to her . he just wants her to know how it looks . she does not care how those other people think . and rick thinks she belongs up there so that is good enough for her . carter says this is the classic rebound and that it is possible he is using her to get back at caroline . caroline talks to ivy and aly and shows them the picture and they all agree rick is just trying to hurt her more . and yet what rick is doing is so much worse than what caroline did with a few kisses . caroline says ridge taught her a lot but now they are in different places . she is not going to give up her future with rick to follow some impossible dream with ridge . ridge tells rick that nothing he has done in his past made him hang up that picture of maya or move her into the bedroom . rick still refuses to see or believe what ridge says when he says that if rick does n't take caroline back someone else will , someone who will love and appreciate her . rick holds out his hand to shake and says ridge has never appreciated any woman within his touch . ridge does not shake hands . he tells rick to please say it one more time and this time he will believe him . he is saying he is done with caroline . maya tells carter that her relationship goes back months with rick , and caroline is now out of his life and he came back to her . carter reminds her that he is not judging her but rick has not told her that he loves her . he just wants her to be careful . it 's good to be on top in the forrester mansion but it wo n't last . she says there is no reason to hold back . she will tell rick tonight that she loves him and he will say it back to her . |
katie : so you 've read all the prelim material ? brooke : everything you sent me . katie : the editing format , style sheet ? bill : all of it ? brooke : yes . i 'm up to date on your company , bill . katie : our company . you 're one of us now . and i 'm very excited about that . so is bill . [ scene_break ] maya : here . nicole : i do n't really trust anything in my stomach right now . maya : [ sighs ] i 'm so sorry , honey . nicole : i 'll be fine . really . maya : just comes on , huh ? nicole : at the most inopportune times . maya : like during the photo shoot ? nicole : i so wanted to be there for zende . he really wanted to make a good impression with rick . maya : at least sasha was able to step in . nicole : yeah . she stepped in , all right . [ scene_break ] [ knock on door , door opens ] zende : hey . you wanted to see us ? rick : zende , sasha , come in , come in . i was just looking through your photography . zende : okay . rick : it 's , by far , the best i 've seen . zende : thank you . rick : and you , sasha , your smile , your -- your energy . sasha : thank you , rick . but god , that was all zende . i mean , he brought it out in me . zende : no , wait . rick : [ chuckles ] whatever it is , you have some definite chemistry with the camera . sasha : thank you . rick : it 's hard to believe you have n't done this professionally . sasha : well , i take it you have n't seen my social media accounts . rick : [ laughing ] no , i have n't , not really . sasha : well , let 's just say i 'm not afraid to be in front of the camera . rick : it shows . which has led me to a decision . how would you like to be a print model ? sasha : [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] maya : rick was impressed with zende 's work . nicole : and that makes me happy . maya : does it ? nicole : yes . i just wish it were me in those photos . maya : well , if that 's what you want , nicole , to be a model , you 'll have that opportunity . nicole : yeah , in a year when i lose all of my baby fat . not that i 'm complaining . i love what i 'm doing for you and rick . it 's just ... seeing sasha working with zende . maya : bothers you . nicole : you know how we have always been competitive . maya : yeah , gymnastics , soccer , grades . you did mention that you were always competing . nicole : yeah . even for guys . [ scene_break ] sasha : me ? a model ? rick : i take it you would n't object . sasha : no ! you 'd really give me that chance ? rick : we can give it a shot , as long as this guy is shooting you . zende : wait , you 're okay with me trying out for house photographer ? rick : you 've been doing great as an intern . you definitely have an eye for the camera . what you brought out in sasha is ... zende : yeah , well , about that -- sasha : do n't be so humble , zende . rick : [ chuckles ] sasha : i mean , i was practically cardboard before you started directing me . rick : whatever it is , you definitely have the chemistry with the camera . so i 'll set up another shoot , okay , and we 'll make a decision after that ? sasha : yeah . rick : all right ? sasha : okay . rick : okay . sasha : great . zende : bye . sasha : making decisions . oh , my god ! he loved us ! [ laughs ] [ scene_break ] katie : we are both very happy you 're here . right , babe ? bill : oh , what the hell . another logan in the building ? i 'll live with it . katie : yeah . [ chuckles ] brooke : [ chuckles ] i just want to be a good fit for spencer , eye on fashion . i do n't want to be a disruption . katie : you wo n't be . i 've already notified the staff that you 're joining us . brooke : as long as it works for you and bill . katie : it does . all right , i have to run to forrester . i love you . bill : i love you , too . katie : and i love you . i am so , so happy that you 're here . all right . see you soon . brooke : okay . [ scene_break ] nicole : right . 10 : 00 a.m . thanks for the reminder . doctor 's appointment day after tomorrow . maya : oh , i have it in my calendar . rick and i will be there . now , about this concern of yours . nicole : did i say i was concerned ? maya : you and sasha competing for a certain guy ? nicole : [ sighs ] that was just me and my raging hormones . maya : yeah . sasha 's your best friend . nicole : yeah , my best friend who happens to be very hot , while i 'm going to be turning into a blimp . maya : you can not let that get to your head . zende 's a very special guy , and he knows what he has . nicole : yeah . i feel silly even talking about it . zende has been nothing but supportive , and sasha -- she 's my best friend , like you said . and i trust her . besides , it was only a one - time thing . it 's not like they 're gon na be in that photo studio every day . sorry i even bothered you with it . maya : will you promise me one thing ? nicole : what ? maya : that you will never , ever apologize to me again for sharing how you feel about anything . [ scene_break ] zende : how we doing over there ? sasha : tell me this is really happening . zende : has n't yet . but it 's about to . sasha : look at me . i 'm a model ! [ giggles ] zende : yes , you are . and before we begin , uh , i need to thank you . sasha : for what ? zende : for giving me all the credit for the first shoot . sasha : zende , you deserved it . zende : no , we both know you killed that , okay ? i just happened to be there with the camera . sasha : nope , takes two . and we have it . zende : all right , well , let 's do this ! sasha : okay . zende : let 's go . [ scene_break ] rick : good ! they 're already doing the shoot . that 's fantastic . oh , no , no , no , no . do n't mention it to ridge . i just want to keep this under the radar . yeah , thanks . katie : hi . rick : oh , well , look who it is . my favorite auntie . katie : i do n't want to interrupt . rick : nonsense . how are you ? katie : i 'm good . great . i have n't seen you since hawaii . rick : right . katie : how was it ? rick : it was good . even got along with the in - laws . katie : nice . how 's maya ? rick : uh , she 's as beautiful as ever . she 's keeping me in line . how are things at spencer ? katie : excellent , especially now that brooke is on board . rick : bill 's okay with that ? katie : well , he 'll have to be , although , you know , two logan women working in the same building -- it could be a challenge . [ scene_break ] stephanie : the whore who sleeps not just with their father but with his two sons ! when all you do is run around in your underwear , seducing every man you can get your hands on ! what do they see when they look at you ? a mother in perpetual heat ! brooke : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] sasha : [ sighs ] how do you want me ? zende : let 's just try -- let 's try whatever feels right . sasha : you 're not -- you 're not gon na direct me ? zende : i 'll direct you . just , um , you know , in the beginning , let 's just go with your instincts , like we did last time . sasha : yeah . okay . okay . yeah . zende : okay . sasha : all right . [ camera shutter clicking ] zende : beautiful . wow . [ camera shutter clicking ] sasha : [ gasps ] nicole ! nicole : what 's going on ? sasha : can you believe it ? ! i 'm a model ! [ scene_break ] rick : we 're keeping a close eye on nicole . katie : uh , in other words , you 're spoiling her rotten . rick : well , yeah . absolutely . every chance we get . [ both laugh ] rick : speaking of family , how is my mom settling into the new job ? katie : well , it 's her first day . i hope she 's excited about it . we 're thrilled to have her . rick : i got to say , we were n't so thrilled to lose her . katie : i can imagine . rick : and that 's all you 're gon na say . katie : that 's all i 'm gon na say . her history here is legendary , but there comes a time when you have to move on , and this is brooke 's time . rick : she has n't been very active , and you know mom needs that . katie : yes , i know her very well . inertia brings nothing but trouble . rick : her drinking . katie : let 's just say when brooke is bored , her demons can take over . rick : well , booze and men have always been her achilles heel . katie : i 'd like to see her in a stable relationship . rick : `` stable `` and `` relationship `` are two words that do n't go together when you describe my mother . katie : okay , let 's not be cynical . i think she 's excited about embarking on a new adventure . she 's moving forward , leaving the past behind . rick : i hope so . [ scene_break ] [ door opens ] brooke : tell alison to hold your calls . bill : what 's going on ? brooke : please . i do n't want any interruptions . bill : alison . hold my calls . brooke : you were right . bill : about what ? brooke : about this job . it 's a wonderful opportunity . but it 's also very painful . bill : i do n't know what you 're getting at , brooke . i mean , you just started . brooke : you know exactly what i 'm getting at . sometimes i do n't really know myself . i have often defined who i am in terms with who i 'm with . and i 've done that with you . my stallion . we have gone places , and we have done things that have been truly amazing , like no other experiences i 've ever had . but it was wrong , so i left , and i went to try to find myself , my true self . and then you and katie , you came and offered me this wonderful opportunity , this job . and i just ... i ca n't do it . i - i thought i could , really , but i just -- i ca n't . and we both know why . [ scene_break ] [ music stops ] nicole : you 're a model ? sasha : well , not officially yet , but rick was so positive about the last shoot that we did that he asked us to do another one . zende : yeah . right ? i mean , you want to see what we got ? nicole : maybe a little later . sasha : you know , i think it 's even better than the other stuff that we did . i mean , your directions were so on point . zende : oh , no , cut it out , okay ? you were such a natural . it was so easy . sasha : stop . that 's because of you . you know , zende 's gon na make a real name for himself . rick is actually considering him now . zende : it 's crazy . no , you got to check it out . i mean , you want to see one , right ? come on . nicole : i 'll -- i 'll check them out a little later . sasha : [ sighs ] can you believe this ? me ! i do n't even have a job here yet , and i 'm a print model . zende : if all goes well . i 'm sure it will . sasha : [ squeals ] i 'm so glad i came out here ! i never expected this ! nicole : neither did i. i 'm happy for you . sasha : thank you . thank you . that means so much to me . [ scene_break ] katie : i 'm just tired of seeing brooke floundering , you know ? i mean , she 's not herself . rick : mom wears her moods like she wears clothes . if she 's down , you can tell it the moment she walks in a room . if she 's up , you can tell that , too . katie : i just want her to be who she used to be , you know , the beautiful , dynamic , stunning woman who walks into a room and she owns it , because that 's who she is . listen , i 'm not being naive . a lot of people would accuse me of that , but i 'm not . i do n't have selective amnesia . what happened between brooke and bill happened , and i ca n't change it . no one can . but i almost think that the most tragic consequence of that is that brooke lost herself . i mean , she 's been a shell of herself since then . and at a certain point , you have to choose what 's important in life . i choose my sister . i choose our relationship , because we are bigger than the past . she needs my help . and i 'm gon na be there for her . rick : you need to talk to hope , or maybe bridget . katie : why ? rick : because i want a sister exactly like the one my mom has . katie : ohh . [ chuckles ] rick : you 're incredible , aunt katie . mom 's lucky to have you watching her back . [ scene_break ] brooke : you should n't have come to my house the other day . bill : you needed me . brooke : yes , i did . which is why you should n't have come . bill : you needed the job offer i delivered , and katie knew that , too . brooke : do n't you see ? it was so much more than that . bill : at the time , i did n't realize . brooke : well , you should have ! bill : what do you mean , i should have ? you express those feelings -- i mean , they came out of the blue ! brooke : did they , bill ? really ? bill : i - i have n't ... have n't allowed myself . brooke : i have n't , either . i have n't allowed myself to have these feelings . i have n't allowed myself to even let a glimmer of a memory slip through . bill : that 's what drove you to the bottle ? brooke : almost . but i 've been fighting it . bill : like you 've been fighting your feelings for me . brooke : what choice did i have ? you 're married to katie ! and i was n't gon na go there ! i am not gon na go there ! bill : you did go there , brooke . you kissed me . brooke : [ sighs ] yes , i did . i 'm sorry . i should n't have kissed you . it was wrong . i should n't have had those feelings . i should have kept it all inside . bill : but you did n't . and i 'm glad you did n't . brooke : no , bill . bill : it awakened something in me , brooke . brooke : do n't say that ! bill : well , what am i supposed to do ? pretend those feelings do n't exist ? pretend that i do n't remember everything we shared ? aspen , monte carlo ? i mean , it 's all there . it 's in my heart ... waiting to be released . brooke : we ca n't do this . bill : we are doing it . we ca n't stop it . your confession is out . it 's awoken something in me , brooke . brooke : no . no , bill . no , it has n't ! bill : yes . yes , it has . brooke : [ groans ] stop ! bill ! oh ! [ breathing heavily ] | rick calls zende and sasha in and says it is some of the best photography he has ever seen . he likes sasha 's energy and it has led him to a decision . he asks her if she would like to be a print model . they both definitely have chemistry for the camera . nicole tells maya that she wishes it were her modeling and not waiting for a year for her to lose her baby fat . and these ill feelings come on at the least opportune time . sasha is hot while she is turning into a blimp . but she surmised that sasha is her best friend so it 's not like she and zende will be together every day . she makes a doctor 's appointment and maya tells her she and rick will be there . katie welcomes brooke and says it is their company now , she is happy to have her , so is bill . alone brooke and bill try to pretend all is okay . but he remembers a few kisses and so does she . and a few comments from stephanie about the whore in heat . |
brooke : oh , sorry , honey . i got caught up with something . what 's going on ? what is all of this ? hope : i 'm done , mom . i ca n't do it anymore , so could you help me pack up liam 's things ? brooke : i do n't understand what 's going on . you went over to work things out with liam . so , he did n't wan na compromise ? hope : yeah , maybe -- maybe that 's just it . maybe he does n't want to compromise anymore . brooke : oh , so you and liam got in a fight . hope : no , i broke up with him . brooke : you broke up with him ? because he gave you that ultimatum over thomas ? hope : because i walked in on liam kissing steffy . steffy : you want me to make you something ? you hungry ? i could ... order something . liam : no . thanks . did that just happen ? hope just ran off after -- after ... what , ending things with me ? steffy : hope saw us kissing . i mean , obviously she 's upset . liam : yeah , i know , but it sounded like she 's ... finished with our relationship . is that even possible ? steffy : you and hope will work it out once i explain that i kissed you . liam : i kissed you back . and hope saw . shauna : did somebody rattle your cage ? ridge : i hate it when people do n't listen to me . shauna : well , of course . i mean , you 're always the voice of reason . ridge : thank you . i am that . give me more of that . that 's good . shauna : seriously , & is everything okay ? ridge : i 'm just frustrated , worried . shauna : let me guess . you 're frustrated at brooke and worried about thomas . ridge : no . no , brooke is ... brooke and thomas is doing what he said he would do . he 's working at the company , and he 's being a good dad to his little boy . but steffy , she has so much disappointment coming her way , and ... it 's got ta land somewhere . shauna : something to do with liam ? liam : i ca n't believe hope saw us . what that must 've done to her . thomas : now , listen . i will call your phone when hope 's watching . you know what to do , steff . do it . liam : hey . i hope you do n't feel like i 'm blaming you , because i am absolutely not . i just wish she did n't see it . brooke : you saw liam and steffy kissing ? hope : yeah . it shocked me , too . brooke : oh , honey , i 'm -- i 'm so sorry that you had to see that . but it does n't make any sense . why would he be proposing to you one day and then kissing steffy the next ? i know you went over there to work out the conditions of liam 's proposal . hope : yeah . i thought we would be able to find some middle ground , that we could find a compromise and move forward . but instead , i walked in on the two of them . so i guess that 's that . brooke : [ sighs ] i do n't like what i 'm hearing . hope : yeah , well , i do n't like it either , mom , but it 's what happened . it 's the truth . so liam and i , we 're over . find your rhythm , your happy place . ridge : you know , in a weird way , i know what liam 's going through . i know what it 's like to be stuck between two incredible women . shauna : well , history might be repeating itself . ridge : oh , i do n't want that . i do n't want that for steffy . but it 's not about what i want . it 's about what she wants . and ... she loves liam . shauna : the heart wants what the heart wants . ridge : it 's a little corny , but i get it . shauna : all right . ridge : can i make a phone call ? do you mind ? shauna : take your time . ridge : okay . [ cellphone beeping ] [ line ringing ] thomas : dad , what 's up ? ridge : i have a feeling that your sister 's gon na need you today . thomas : why is that ? ridge : i think hope and liam are gon na -- are gon na be engaged in the next few hours , and i think your sister 's gon na have a tough time with that . thomas : do n't worry . steffy will be fine . i 'm already making sure of it . liam : i think hope turned her phone off . steffy : could be a good thing . she might be taking some time to think without all the voices in her head -- yours , brooke 's . she saw us kissing , and she got upset . but once she steps back a little , she 'll be okay . liam : you do n't think forgiveness is out of the question . steffy : it 's hope we 're talking about . of course she 's gon na forgive you . liam : i mean , after everything we 've been through . all the lies and manipulation that kept our daughter from us . to go from that to finally having our family back , i just -- i just ca n't accept that it 's over . steffy : it should n't be . once again , hope is n't making a fully informed decision . and that needs to stop . hope : [ sighs ] brooke : i know that you 're upset , honey , but i do n't wan na hear all this talk about the end of your relationship . hope : okay , so i should just , what , pretend like i did n't see what i saw ? brooke : one kiss does n't mean they 're back together . maybe they just got caught up in a moment . hope : do you hear yourself , mom ? it sounds like you 're trying to justify that . and i do n't know if that comes from a place of your history with ridge , but i do n't want that . i do n't wan na live that kind of life . i do n't wan na keep waiting for someone to make up his mind about me . i ... walked in and saw him kissing steffy after he spent the night at her house , and -- and then he wants me to , what , go back on a promise i made to a little child ? brooke : it 's not douglas he 's trying to keep you away from . it 's thomas . he does n't want you tied to that psychopath for the rest of your life , and he 's not wrong about that . hope : and that is exactly my point . if thomas really is that unstable , douglas needs me all the more . i love liam . i love him more than anything , and i really was convinced that we would be together forever . brooke : honey , you still can be . hope : how many times have we tried , mom ? and what is the one thing that keeps coming in between us ? it 's not thomas . it 's steffy . it 's liam 's love for her . and it kills me to say this , but ... maybe she really is the one that he 's meant to be with , not me . humira patients ... ridge : so tell me what you do in that little guesthouse all by yourself ? shauna : you 'd be surprised . ridge : i like surprises . shauna : [ laughs ] well ... hmm . i read a lot . ridge : seriously ? shauna : see , i told you you 'd be surprised . ridge : and you read -- you read ... books ? shauna : books . yes . i read books . i am partial to love stories , which i 'm sure you could figure that . ridge : yeah . no , that makes sense . shauna : you know , and it 's not just the romance in those that -- that i like . it 's -- there 's just something ... about love stories and overcoming the odds and fear . you know , i really like that . do you wan na know the best invention ever ? e - readers . my whole library is portable . and then when i get to the juicy stuff in the books , people ca n't see what i 'm reading . ridge : you 're naughty , are n't you ? shauna : but i 'm also really , really nice . ridge : how do you do that ? shauna : what ? ridge : just take all that weight off my shoulders . shauna : you just got ta , you know , keep things in perspective . ridge : why ca n't brooke do that ? why ca n't she keep my son in perspective ? why -- and i 'm doing it again . i 'm sorry . i just keep dumping problems on you . i did n't mean to do that . i 'm sorry . shauna : it 's called friendship . when i told you i would be here for you , i meant it . ridge : well , i hope one day i can return the favor . shauna : oh , do n't you worry . you will . liam : hope 's not making an informed decision ? what does that mean ? thomas do something else i do n't know about ? steffy : let 's just forget about thomas for a moment , okay ? liam : okay . steffy : this is about the three of us -- you , hope , and me . our history . i just -- um ... [ exhales ] like , even when it appears hope and i are getting along , it does n't take long to set things off again . and i guess that 's understandable because we both have a daughter with you , and we have a family that we love and protect . and we do things we do n't normally do . like , we make decisions that we -- oh , god . um ... like , what -- what i 'm trying to say is , uh ... [ cellphone chimes ] liam : are you gon na -- steffy : god . liam : hey , steffy . hey , i know what you 're trying to say , and i think you feel guilty , too , but you shouldn't . this is 100 % on me . steffy : no . liam : and , honestly , i just think it 's crazy that hope walked in at the exact moment we were kissing . no one could have predicted that . hope : i know that this entire situation which has been going on for months has been incredibly difficult for liam because he hates thomas . and i have been making some choices that have brought him deeper into our lives . brooke : but you have n't forgotten all of the horrible things that thomas has done , the ways he 's betrayed you . hope : no . brooke : good . hope : not at all . brooke : don't . do n't stop holding him accountable . hope : i -- i wo n't , mom . i -- i will hold thomas accountable . it 's just -- this is what you and liam do n't seem to understand . it 's -- it 's not about thomas for me . it 's about douglas and my need to protect him . and i understand liam 's frustration . he just wants thomas gone , but then ... where does that leave douglas ? losing yet another mother . and i can not do that to that little boy . brooke : douglas is a precious little boy , and he deserves all the love in the world . but it 's time that his father gives that to him . hope : so , what are you asking me to do ? to just bail on douglas and break his heart ? brooke : are you willing to give up liam and the family that you worked so hard to have -- you , liam , and beth -- all because of thomas ? [ cellphone chimes ] liam : am i , uh , keeping you from work ? steffy : it 's -- it 's okay . liam : not really , but it 's sweet of you to say so . listen . i 'm gon na , uh -- just gon na go outside for a bit , try to make sense of things . steffy : okay . thomas . thomas . thomas : steffy . steffy : thomas . what the hell are you doing ? thomas : you were ready to tell him , were n't you ? steffy : you 've been spying on us . thomas : answer the question . steffy : [ sighs ] yes , i was gon na tell him . i feel awful about initiating that kiss . hope already left . but you knew that . thomas : okay , do n't feel bad about that , all right ? that 's all on me . i 'm the one who told you that hope was coming , and you did a great job . steffy : yeah , i should feel proud of myself for setting hope up . thomas : you should . for fighting for your family . and it 's about time . you do n't owe hope anything . you have just as much right to liam as she does . steffy : [ sighs ] look , it was nice waking up and seeing liam snuggled up to our daughter . yeah . it brought up a lot of memories . and i really hope that kelly has more moments like that with her father . thomas : and you can have it more and more every day . look , i know you 're conflicted , but it 's time to claim the family that you should 've had years ago . look , it 's gon na take some heavy lifting , but i 'll do most of that . you just may have to help from time to time . steffy : [ groans ] thomas : all right ? but look -- hey . together we can build a future for both of our families . and it 's what our families deserve . it 's what kelly and douglas deserve . make it happen with liam , steffy . take your family back . brooke : you and liam love each other . you 're finally so close to having the future you 've always wanted . i mean , there 's got to be some way that you can salvage this . i wanted to save us . but now i know that 's not possible . the conditions that liam made -- asking me to turn my back on douglas , the little boy who gave our daughter back to us -- i ca n't do it . and liam should know that . i 'm not gon na just turn a blind eye and hope for the best like the rest of his family . i am going to continue to protect him and to care for him . i just wish liam had done the same with my heart . it 's been years of this carousel with this back - and - forth , and i just -- i thought we had finally found stability . but then i go over there and i turn the corner , and there -- there he is . liam is in steffy 's arms , kissing her . it was like the ground just dropped out from underneath me . i thought we 'd be engaged . but instead , we 've been torn apart . i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . i need -- i need some air . [ door opens ] steffy : [ sobs ] when we started our story who knew where it would go the chapters moved so quickly you loved me oh , so you told me but something happened and the plot turned cold the pages stopped turning and now we 're all over if i can turn back the hands of time i would change so much more than history tonight if you could grant me a second chance i 'd be the boy that you once knew and i swear that you 'd say `` i do `` | hope , upset , is packing liam 's things in the cabin when brooke drops by . hope tells her what happened at steffy 's house . they discuss it over and over . meanwhile , liam and steffy are still in shock back at her place and discuss what happened . steffy is about to tell liam about thomas ' involvement in their kiss when thomas , who 's been peeking at them through the window , texts her not to blow it . liam goes back out to the beach , so steffy sneaks out the other door to chat with thomas . steffy feels guilty , but thomas urges her to fight for her family . hope also goes outside for some air . at the end , both liam and hope are staring off into space while music plays in the background . |
oscar : so you 've worn that ring your whole life ? nick : yeah , since i was a kid . oscar : you never knew what it meant ? nick : i actually thought it was a good luck charm . oscar : that pretty lucky , being a marone , right ? of course , maybe you feel different now that you know . nick : different ? oh , you mean , honor and blood and family ? oscar : massimo lays it on thick . nick : yeah , he believes . oscar : what about you ? nick : nice to know i have a father . oscar : he expects a lot , too , huh ? nick : he should . and you should learn to respect that . oscar : i do . i hope someday he respects me , too . i think i 'm going to be a valuable member of this family . nick : let me see your hand . you got ta get that ring on there first , hmm ? oscar : i will . nick : good . massimo : that is the kind of dedication that is music to my ears . and i hope you will agree to fill this house with it . oscar : thanks for the offer , massimo . but i 'm really happy at my own place . nick : you might get that ring a little quicker if you move in . [ scene_break ] jackie : are you sure that i ca n't get you a drink ? ridge : i 'll be taking off soon . jackie : i wish you would n't . ridge : this is n't exactly how i planned to spend me evening , jackie . jackie : you ca n't stand being in the same room as my son , can you ? ridge : it 's just going to take a little time . jackie : then take it now . you 're both here . talk to him . ridge : i think that 's all for one evening . [ scene_break ] stephanie : thank you so much , sam . i do n't know how i forgot this . samantha : is ridge home ? stephanie : no , he 's having dinner with massimo . samantha : oh , then they 're getting along again ? stephanie : i 'm sure they 'll spend the evening arguing about brooke . samantha : well , i 'm sure that ridge wo n't stand for that . stephanie : he wakes me up every night in the middle of the night just pacing , pacing , pacing . i can hear him all the time . samantha : stephanie , have you talked with him ? stephanie : of course . it has n't done any good . samantha : maybe this is just something he 's got to go through . stephanie : what he has to go through is the acceptance of the idea that the marriage is over , and he has to move on . samantha : is n't that a little harsh ? stephanie : is n't that why brooke left town ? samantha : but he 's not just going to forget her like that . stephanie : he 's got to get on with his life . samantha : when he thought that brooke was gon na be part of it , they planned their future together . stephanie : i know . he 's lost so much . samantha : it 's true . and brooke has made her decision . stephanie : it 's the right one , i know . i just worry that she would n't have the strength to make it again . you know , she comes back here and she sees him pining away for her -- he has to make his future with someone else . [ scene_break ] massimo : you 're still here . that 's a good sign . ridge , i 'm happy you decided to stay a little longer . it 's so very important to me -- especially tonight with oscar . i mean , his being part of the family , it 's a big night for him . he is a marone , after all . i see a lot of potential in him . he 's young , he 's headstrong , but he made a success of his father 's casino . he donated his club to coma research in macy 's name . he understands duty and responsibility , something i hope i 've instilled in both my sons . ridge : well , let 's hope he 's as dedicated to bridget . massimo : i think a man 's intelligence can be judged by the woman that he chooses to marry . jackie : well , in that case , my husband is a genius . massimo : am i indeed . well , where would we be without the extraordinary women in our lives ? oscar : amen to that . ridge : well , that would be my cue to leave . massimo : why ? ridge : 'cause i 'm not just gon na stand around here while you all congratulate yourselves on what fantastic relationships you have . jackie : ridge , wait . you know , you ca n't blame nicky for all of this . he did n't ask brooke to leave you . she chose to leave you . we all understand how you must be hurting . and no one thinks your love is just going to evaporate . but you 're not helping anyone , especially yourself , by dragging this on . you have to move on . you have to let brooke go , and you have to find your happiness elsewhere . [ scene_break ] samantha : ridge is n't interested in anyone else . stephanie : their relationship is over , sam . samantha : well , that does n't mean he should just jump right into another one . stephanie : why not ? i mean , if he -- if he continues to dwell on this loss , then his confidence , his work , his self - esteem , they 're all going to suffer . i only know one remedy for it . samantha : fix him up ? stephanie : i think he should know that another woman besides brooke loves him . i know how you feel about my son . samantha : well , he does n't feel the same way about me . stephanie : have you told him ? samantha : yes . i 've been very honest with him , and he 's been very honest with me . ridge and i are friends , nothing more . stephanie : well , he 's also lonely . and if he 's going to count just on brooke , he 's going to be lonely for a long time . samantha : well , you know i 'd love to help him . stephanie : good . then i think you should be here when he comes home tonight . sam , he can turn to some stranger , but i would much rather have him find happiness with you . you can sit around your whole life wondering `` what if , `` or you can take some action . good night . [ scene_break ] jackie : i 'm sorry i could n't get through to your brother . nick : i do n't want to talk about him , okay ? i would like to talk about you . jackie : hmm . nick : so , tell me , how 's married life ? nick : is the old man being good to you ? jackie : oh , yes . massimo is -- he 's very attentive . nick : and generous , would n't you say ? hmm ? jackie : yep . except i think he did that more for himself than me . nick : well , first of all , you look fantastic , so do n't tell me you do n't like it . jackie : oh , no , i like it . i love it . it 's -- i do n't know . it just makes me feel like one of his possessions . nick : well , i 'd say you 're his most valuable possession , would n't you ? jackie : not funny . nick : did i touch a nerve ? mother ? jackie : it 's just , life with massimo is going to take a little bit of getting used to , that 's all . nick : well , that did n't sound good . jackie : it 's different . nick : how ? jackie : [ sighs ] well , he can be a bit possessive . nick : he 's waited a long time to be with you , you know ? jackie : and there is nowhere , nicky , that i would rather be . i just wish i could convince him of that . nick : are you guys having problems ? jackie : no . i do n't want it to become one , either . nick : well , if anybody can handle the old man -- jackie : i ca n't handle his jealousy . nick : jealousy ? who 's he got to be jealous of ? jackie : you know , that 's exactly what i keep telling him . eric and i , we 're just friends . nick : hold it , hold it . eric -- forrester ? jackie : every time your father sees him , it ends in the most horrific row . nick : over you ? jackie : it 's absurd , is n't it ? i mean , it 's ridiculous . i am devoted to massimo . i love him it 's -- nick : well , he feels the same way about you , i 'm sure . jackie : i just wish that he had a more subtle way of showing it , that 's all . nick : well , i really would n't say `` subtle `` is his style . jackie : neither is backing down , unfortunately . nick : he 's still bugging you about it , huh ? jackie : oh , no , no . he has n't mentioned it in days . nick : well , that 's good . jackie : yeah . yeah , it could be . or it could mean that he 's up to something . [ scene_break ] oscar : it 's an amazing place you got here . massimo : mm - hmm . well , i think a man needs a special place to relax after a hard day 's work . oscar : yeah . yeah , you know what ? when i get home , i 'm usually pretty pumped up . massimo : so , you enjoying your new job ? oscar : mm . yeah , so far , it 's great . massimo : what 's the best part of it ? oscar : the best part ? everything . the environment , working with eric . massimo : really ? he impresses you ? oscar : yeah , absolutely . hudson : excuse me . mrs. marone would like to know if you 'll be joining them for coffee . massimo : in a moment , hudson . oscar 's just been telling me how much he enjoys working with eric forrester . oh , oscar , have you met my old friend and personal assistant , hudson ? oscar : yeah , how -- how are you ? hudson : i do n't mean to interrupt . massimo : oh , you 're not . you stay . massimo : 'cause i think we both can learn something from oscar 's insights . oscar : i do n't know about that . i do n't know how much fashion and the shipping industry have in common , you know ? massimo : oh , business is business , oscar . and from what i hear , eric is excellent at his . oscar : yeah , he is . massimo : so , is he teaching you a lot ? oscar : i learn , you know , just by listening mostly . massimo : you keep your eyes and ears open . that 's good . oscar : i just want to make a contribution , you know ? massimo : to the fashion show ? oscar : to the company , in general . massimo : i thought that eric had given you a specific project , like marketing his new line . oscar : yeah , yeah , yeah , he did . speaking of which , i really got to get going , 'cause i got an early meeting in the morning , so thank you . hudson , it was great to see you again . hudson : i hope we get to see more of you here . oscar : absolutely , absolutely . massimo : do n't make yourself a stranger , oscar . you 're welcome anytime . oscar : thank you . [ scene_break ] ridge : brooke ? sammy . samantha : welcome home . [ scene_break ] oscar : what is this ? this is my stuff . what the hell is this ? [ pounding on door ] oscar : hey ! eddie : hey , hey , hey , stop that . oscar : stop what ? what 's going on here ? eddie : sorry , kid . you got ta move . oscar : what do you mean , i got ta move , eddie ? this is my apartment . eddie : not anymore . oscar : not anymore ? i -- you ca n't just kick me out , man . eddie : the building 's going condo . oscar : since when ? eddie : since the place got bought . oscar : i paid my rent . eddie : yeah , well , here 's your refund check . the new owner wants this taken care of tonight . oscar : eddie ? eddie , i -- what are you doing ? do n't just walk away from me , man ! what 's going on here ? ! [ scene_break ] hudson : it 's a shame oscar had to rush off . massimo : well , i told you , he is very enthusiastic about his new job . hudson : i thought he 'd want to stay and talk about it . massimo : another time , perhaps . hudson : you ca n't invite him to dinner every night , massimo . massimo : true , true . that would be a little too obvious . but oscar 's gon na learn a man 's place is with his family . hudson : so , what will you do ? massimo : patience , my old friend . hudson : oh , never one of your virtues . massimo : i do n't mind waiting , just so long it does n't take too long . hudson : ah , so you do have something up your sleeve . [ phone rings ] massimo : excuse me . [ clears throat ] hello . oscar : hey , it 's oscar . massimo : mm - hmm . oscar : um , i was kicked out of my apartment . massimo : evicted ? oscar : i do n't know . my stuff 's in the hallway , and there 's a padlock and there 's a padlock . massimo : what happened ? oscar : i do n't know . i just , um , was maybe wondering if that offer was still good . massimo : well , of course , it is . you are welcome to stay as long as you 'd like . hudson : you did n't . massimo : i bought the building . hudson : you turned him out . massimo : hudson , do me a favor . tell claudette to prepare the guestroom , because i believe oscar 's gon na be with us for a while . [ scene_break ] nick : so , you 're saying that the old man 's being hard on eric . jackie : a bit . nick : same way you 're being hard on ridge ? jackie : [ scoffs ] your brother has to face reality . nick : i do n't think he has a choice , mother . brooke 's gone . jackie : ridge has to realize that blaming you is n't going to solve anything . nick : and neither is hitting him over the head with the facts . jackie : look , i do n't mean to be cruel . i know he 's hurting . nick : just -- just give him a break . jackie : that 's exactly what i 'm trying to do , nicky . someone has to stop him dwelling on this . i mean , rehashing what happened , lamenting what did n't . he has to focus on something else . nick : well , he still has the business . jackie : a business that he started with brooke , i do n't think so . he needs something , or someone , completely different . nick : you mean another woman ? jackie : now , that would be perfect . nick : so that 's your solution . jackie : he has to move on . he 's a very attractive man . he 's very successful . i mean , he 'll find someone . nick : think about it , mother . who 's really ever gon na love him as much as brooke ? jackie : well , there has to be somebody . all it 's going to take is for him to have the courage to look . [ scene_break ] samantha : i 've been waiting for you . ridge : you do all this ? samantha : mm - hmm . do you like it ? ridge : it 's a little unexpected . samantha : well , i thought maybe it was time you had a few good surprises . ridge : you mean there 's more ? samantha : oh , yeah . i 'm just getting started . ridge : hmm . i can see that . samantha : and i can see that you have been lonely . i 've been lonely , too . ridge : listen , sammy , i -- samantha : shh . i do n't want your sympathy . and i 'm not here to give you mine . but i do want to give you something . ridge : sammy -- sammy , sammy , sammy . samantha : you feel like your future is out of your control , that it 's been taken from you . you can take it back . you can put it behind you . you can forget and move on -- step by step . until you realize that you are right where you belong . | oz and nick discussed massimo and his view of family . nick encouraged oz to earn the family ring . massimo told ridge about oz and how important he was to the family . oz was evicted by the new owner of his building . he called massimo and asked if he could move into the mansion . jackie asked ridge to stay and talk to nick . ridge declined . jackie told ridge the situation was not entirely nick 's fault . she also said he needed to move on . jackie apologized to nick for not being able to get through to ridge . nick wanted to talk about her marriage . they talked about how she was massimo 's most valuable possession ( yes , the possession `` hints `` continue ) . |
nick : look at us . it does n't seem right , us sitting around feeling miserable . i do n't like it . bridget : well , the same thing happened to both of us . you 're not the first guy that got his heart broken by my mother . it 's been happening since i was a little kid . my own father , for starters . nick : you make her sound kinda black widow . bridget : no . no , mom means well . she 's -- you know , she 's more like a siren from greek mythology . you know , seriously , like some gorgeous creature singing an irresistible song , luring unsuspecting guys closer and closer . then they accidentally end up crashing their ships into the rocks around her and drowning , while she sits there , looking amazing , innocently combing her hair . come on . i mean , it fits , does n't it ? nick : i actually see your mother using a brush . bridget : i think you 're missing the point , nick . nick : i get your point . the difference is i have fixed my ship , and i 've charted a new course , which is exactly what you should be doing . bridget : hey , i 'm trying . nick : well , you got to try harder . 'cause you 're gon na be okay . hmm ? we 're both going to be fine . we 're going to meet people that are perfect for us . we 'll be sitting around one day with kids running all over , laughing at how insane we were . it 'll be the joke of the evening . bridget : sounds like a pretty good evening . just tell me how and when it 's supposed to happen . nick : do n't ask me . i still have a brooke logan shrine in my dresser drawer . bridget : see , you make all these jokes , nick , but you 're still in love with my mother , are n't you ? just tell me . seriously , i think that this is the only way that you 're ever going to get over my mother . [ scene_break ] [ ridge clears throat ] brooke : oh , i definitely approve . ridge : you should . you gave them to me for christmas . i guess i should be thankful they do n't have little candy canes and stuff on them . brooke : you have a lot to be thankful for , mister . ridge : do n't i know it . brooke : at the risk of breaking the mood , how 'd it go with your mother ? ridge : it was probably one of the most frustrating conversations i 've ever had . but you know what ? i 'm glad we had it . brooke : yeah ? ridge : this whole thing with bridget has been eating away at mother probably as much as it has you and me . and i had my doubts about her agenda , but now i 'm feeling like maybe she 's not really trying to stir things up . brooke : she told me the same thing . she said she was on my side now . ridge : well , the last thing i wanted to do was rehash this whole situation with bridget and me , especially with my mother . brooke : you had to convince her that your commitment to your family and to your marriage is too rock - solid to be shaken up by this . ridge : i 'm proud of you , logan . this is n't the kind of situation most moms would be able to deal with . but you 're going to help bridget get through it , and so am i . brooke : just be careful . i know your heart 's in the right place , but it 's going to take bridget some time to get used to the fact that you 're just her stepfather or just her friend . ridge : she 's not going to get any mixed signals from me . you have nothing to worry about , logan . i would never do anything to jeopardize what we have , because it 's just too beautiful . brooke : were you going to show me just how beautiful it is ? ridge : you bet i am . [ doorbell rings ] brooke : oh , no . ridge : no , just let it ring . [ doorbell rings ] brooke : oh , you know , i better get that . it 's going to wake up the baby . ridge : no , no , no . you are way too sexy to even think about going down there to do that . brooke : and what about you , sexy ? ridge : i 'll just have to risk it . [ scene_break ] [ doorbell rings ] [ amber remembers ] ridge : i would never so much as touch bridget again , because i know it would cost me my marriage this time . and i 'll be damned if i 'm gon na let that happen . [ doorbell rings ] amber : okay , ridge . now that i know that you 're only human , maybe i can get through to you about thomas and me . [ scene_break ] nick : take a good look around here . does this look like a shrink 's office ? bridget : i 'm not trying to analyze you , nick . i just want to help . nick : well , it 's a little late , because i have resolved my issues . bridget : well , then i want to learn from you . so just tell me , how did you do it ? nick : you go one day to the next day , and then to the next day . and you do n't make too much out of things . bridget : do you ever dream about her ? you do , do n't you ? nick : i dream about a lot of things . dreams are weird . bridget : but you dream about my mother . just tell me , nick . nick : yeah . bridget : do you have the same dream every time ? nick : i do n't want to talk about this . bridget : will you just tell me if you have the same dream every time ? nick : yeah . bridget : will you tell me the dream ? nick : i 'm on the boat . it 's night . i 'm working on the engine , got part of it laid out on the floor . and i 'm sweaty and greasy , completely focused on what i 'm doing . then i look up , and she 's there . the moon lighting her up from behind . she 's wearing something flowing and white . then she comes in and gives me one of those looks , like she 's been waiting a really long time to see me . she looks deep into my eyes , she says -- brooke : i 'm back , nick . and this time , i 'm staying . nick : and then i wake up . bridget : and you 're all alone . [ scene_break ] ridge : thomas is catching up on some school work . he got a little behind during the christmas break . not enough hitting the books , too much kickin ' it with you amber . amber : well , i 'm sure he 'll catch up . i 'm actually not planning on distracting him tonight . i came to talk to you . ridge : well , call megan and make an appointment . amber : thomas told me that the whole dance thing was just a ploy so he could have some alone time with caitlin . ridge : well , i think the two of them should spend as much time together as possible . they 're very good friends , you know . you know , amber , frankly , i 'm surprised you of all people did n't realize my little scheme . amber : well , maybe i let my guard down , because i really wanted to believe that you were giving me a second chance . and i still want that . you know , i have made a real effort here . i have played by your rules and by stephanie 's rules . ridge : look , my mother has this weird sort of tolerance of you , but that 's her problem . me ? i 've made no deals whatsoever with you , amber . so there we go . amber : um , no . listen , listen . everybody -- everybody wanted thomas and i to cool it , including you . and we have . you know , we have cut the physical aspect way , way back . and we 're fine . you know , we are stronger than ever . we do n't need sex . ridge : oh , really ? you have some other advantage over caitlin we do n't know about ? amber : she and thomas are just friends . she is not a threat to me . in fact , i am really happy that they 're going to the winter formal together . ridge : you are ? amber : mm - hmm . ridge : really ? why is that ? amber : because it 's important to thomas . and i love him . i just wish there was a way i could make you see that . [ scene_break ] bridget : hey . i know that was really difficult for you to tell me . but , you know , it -- it made me realize something about my own situation . actually , something pretty huge . what you and mom had was real . it was a love affair . you guys gave yourselves over to each other completely , you planned a future and a family , and you made love . but what i had with ridge was just -- nick : now wait a minute now . you guys connected together , something that meant a lot to both of you . bridget : no , i know . and i do n't want to minimize that just to make myself feel better , but i also know that if i felt for ridge what you felt for mom , i would n't be able to live in the same house with him . but i 'm doing it . i -- i think that maybe i have a handle on things . i think i 'm a lot closer to putting this behind me than i ever thought was possible . i mean , you have no idea what a relief that is . nick : feeling better ? bridget : yeah . yeah , i am . i 'm feeling a lot better . nick : i 'm glad . nick : nick , you know that day you mentioned that we 're going to be sitting together , laughing about how hung up we were ? i think it 's going to come sooner than i thought . nick : i think you 're right . [ scene_break ] ridge : you ruined rick 's life . if someone does n't stop you , you 'll do the same to my son . amber : okay , i am not the same person who got involved with rick . okay , i am not the same person who hurt your family . i made mistakes . but everybody makes 'em . i mean , even you make them . ridge : yeah ? like , for instance , what ? amber : have n't you ever done something that you regretted , huh ? something that maybe shocked and disappointed the people that you care about ? and did n't they forgive you for that ? ridge : you 'd love to throw my mistakes in my face , would n't you , amber ? call me a hypocrite . tell me that i have no right to judge you . amber : no , ridge , no . i just want you to see that nobody is perfect . and people can learn from their mistakes . and just because someone may have made some bad judgment calls in the past , it does n't mean that they have to repeat them . ridge : let me make something very clear to you , amber -- nothing i have ever done compares to your crimes . amber : you 're never going to believe i have one shred of decency in me , are you ? ridge : if you did , you would have walked away from thomas a long time ago . amber : i am not going to hurt him . in fact , i do n't want to hurt anybody in your family , not even you . i just want to be with thomas . okay , we make each other happy , whether you believe it or not . and , you know , he is 18 . we do n't really need your blessing . ridge : well , actually , amber , if you want any future at all with this family , you do need my blessing . that 's not going to happen , not now , not ever . this family just is n't big enough for both of us , amber . bridget : i 'm sorry . i 'll just -- i 'll leave you two alone . ridge : that 's all right , bridget . amber was just leaving . amber : ridge , come on . do n't do this . listen , ridge , i know you know what it feels like to be in love with someone and have someone stand in the way . ridge : if you 're trying to compare yourself to me , do n't bother . we have nothing in common , amber . amber : except for your son . ridge : not anymore . your relationship with thomas is over . amber : come on . just be reasonable , ridge . ridge : no . this family is through with you , amber . amber : i just want a chance , that 's all . ridge : no more chances . good - bye , and do n't ever come back to this house again . good - bye . [ amber sobs ] [ scene_break ] ridge : i 'm really sorry you had to see that , bridget . it seems every time i turn around now , amber 's in my face , either flaunting her relationship with thomas or trying to get my seal of approval on it . bridget : i guess it was an angst - ridden evening all the way around . ridge : oh , yeah ? where have you been ? bridget : oh , no . [ bridget yawns ] jeez . i 'm fine . i 'm okay . i was just on nick 's boat . ridge : is he still telling you to move out of the house ? being around me is going to cause irreparable psychological damage ? bridget : oh , he was just worried about me . ridge : we all are , kiddo . bridget : no , i know , i know . but , you know , he helped me come to this realization tonight . and it hit me . it was , you know , i 'm not as hung up on you and the memories that we shared in this house as i thought i was , or i would be miserable living here with you . but i 'm not . you know , being here with you and the kids and mom , it 's been wonderful . it made me realize i can handle this , you know , this whole thing with you and me . god , am i making any sense at all ? ridge : absolutely . it makes perfect sense . i do n't mean to minimize what we shared , but it was a long time ago . and i 'm really glad to hear you feel like you 've moved on . bridget : i really do feel that way . and i 've got to thank you for your understanding since i 've moved back home . ridge : no , no , no . it 's not necessary . bridget : no , no , no , it is . it is , because you have been so warm and sensitive and caring . and , you know , you really gave me a sense of , just a perspective on things . you 've been a true friend . you know , i 'm thrilled for this life that you 've built for my mom , and i would never do anything to jeopardize it for either one of you . ridge : i know you would n't , princess . i mean , bridget . bridget . bridget : well , you know , i 'm really working on this . and i know i 'm the only person that 's responsible for my happiness . i 'm getting there . ridge : that 's good to hear . you know what ? your family 's always going to be right there beside you . [ amber remembering ] ridge : i would never so much as touch bridget again . because i know it would cost me my marriage this time . amber : you 're right , ridge . this family is n't big enough . one of us has to go . and it 's gon na be you . | bridget tells nick that he 's not the first guy that 's had his heart broken by brooke . bridget asks him if he 's still in love with her mother . he tells her that he 's moved on one day at a time . when she questions if he dreams about her , he tells her , in detail about the same dream he always has of brooke . in this dream she tells him that she 's back and staying . realizing that what she and ridge had was n't near as intense as nick and brooke 's . bridget is feeling relieved like she can start putting everything behind her . |
bridget : rick , are you gon na answer me ? what the hell do you think you 're doing ? rick : bridget -- bridget : oh , i do n't even want to hear it . obviously , you did n't listen to a word that i said . rick : look , i can explain what 's going -- bridget : no , you ca n't explain anything . how could you possibly -- possibly think that this would be okay ? you and steffy will never be okay . [ scene_break ] jackie : hmm . man : can i help you ? jackie : uh , well , have you got the time ? i mean , it 's a madhouse in here . man : our food is still superb . we 've been a bit slow due to the economy . jackie : oh , the `` e `` word . you do n't have to tell me about that one . um , i 'm gon na take the grilled salmon to go , please . and do n't be stingy . jackie : robin ? robin mcgraw . robin : jackie ? jackie marone ? jackie : oh , my god , it 's been ages . robin : it has been a long time . jackie : well , you are definitely doing something right . i mean , you look more energetic and younger than ever . robin : well , i 'm trying not to let the calendar get the better of me . jackie : well , you 're succeeding admirably . robin : there are a lot of women in this country who really fear getting older . jackie : tell me about it . robin : but look at you -- your style , the way you carry yourself . jackie : ( scoffs ) robin : everything about you says , `` i am a woman in control of my life . `` jackie : yeah . robin : you do n't feel that way ? jackie : no comment . robin : ( scoffs ) you know , every woman owes it to herself to be the happiest and the healthiest she can be . if you felt better about yourself , you 're a better mother , a better wife , a better friend , a better sister . and , you know , it is not selfish to put yourself first . jackie : do i feel a tiny - weeny lecture coming on ? robin : no , no , no , no . but it is a subject i 'm very passionate about . i 'm gon na send you a copy of my new book . there might be something in there that might help you . not that i 'm saying you need it . jackie : ( scoffs ) please . everyone needs a little bit of help now and then . robin : well , that 's exactly why i wrote the book -- just a little reminder to be good to yourself , even in the good times and the bad . jackie : well , you know what ? if your book can do that for me , i 'm just rushing right out , and i 'm gon na buy me a copy . robin : ( chuckles ) i think that 's great . enjoy the book , and enjoy your life . have fun . we only get one life . jackie : ( laughs ) bye , robin . robin : bye . jackie : thank you . bye . jackie : stephanie ? is that you enjoying a rather early happy hour ? stephanie : `` happy `` is not necessarily the word that comes to mind . jackie : hmm . rough day at the office ? stephanie : rough year at the office . and from what i hear , you could probably use a drink , too . would you care to join me ? jackie : not much of a drinker these days , actually . stephanie : oh . it 's on me . jackie : that 's very gracious . stephanie : it 's the least i can do . i hear your business is on the skids . jackie : whatever you 've heard , stephanie ... ( sighs ) things are much , much worse . stephanie : oh . well , then you could use a martini . jackie : ( sighs ) stephanie : excuse me . uh , could we have another one of these , please ? maybe you better make that a double . jackie : oh , what the hell . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] katie : you know , nick , i have been thinking . um , i know we 've been talking about having this big , extravagant wedding , but i - i just do n't think that 's what i want . nick : why ? katie : ( sighs ) i just do n't think we need a big party to prove how in love we are with each other . i mean , you and jack are what makes me happy . why do n't we just elope ? nick : what are you talking about ? where is this coming from ? katie : it 's just -- it 's so extravagant , and i mean , even this house is so huge , you can get lost in it . i was even thinking that maybe we might want to find something cozier , just you and me and jack . nick : katie . nick : did you look in my computer ? katie : ( sighs ) nick : did you look in my computer ? katie : i - i , um , i did , but i -- you -- you were just acting so strange . nick : so you were checking up on me ? katie : i - i felt i had to . i 'm sorry . nick : how do you feel now ? katie : bad . i saw how bad it is . nick : no , it 's actually a bit worse than that . we ca n't pay on the note . i 'm in default , and i 'm not quite sure how much longer i can hold off the banks . [ scene_break ] bridget : my god . i ca n't believe -- i ca n't believe that you came up here after i already explained how dangerous it would be for you to be alone with steffy . and rick , i 'm not just talking about you . i 'm talking about steffy , too . steffy : you told her ? rick : she saw us kissing in my office . bridget : twice . twice now i have caught you guys kissing . you oughta be really , really glad that it was me that walked through that door . do you know how many people have keys to this cabin ? what if mom walked in the door ? or , god forbid , your dad ? ridge ? rick : that 's ridic -- there 's no way in hell that 's going to happen . bridget : oh , really ? rick : yeah , really . bridget : ( chuckles ) i do n't think you 're using your head , rick . i know that there is something going on here , but whatever it is , it 's got ta stop now . steffy : we ca n't help it . it 's already happened . we 're not gon na turn back . rick : look , bridget , it 's complicated , okay ? we 've fallen in love . bridget : then fall out of it . rick : ( sighs ) rick : look , bridget , i know what this is , okay ? i get it . but i have been trying to hide my feelings . steffy , too . bridget : well , try harder , rick . you can fall in love with anyone in the whole world except steffy . steffy : we both know no one can know about this . bridget , i 'm begging you , please do not tell anybody . bridget : oh , i 'm not gon na tell anyone , steffy . of course i wo n't . but it 's just a matter of time before people figure this out . you have got to walk away before things get deeper . i am so sorry . but nothing good will ever come of this . [ scene_break ] jackie : you are a wicked influence , forrester . my company 's in the toilet , so i 've got an excuse to have a drink . what 's yours ? stephanie : ( scoffs ) eric forrester . jackie : ahh . ( chuckles ) stephanie : oh , lord . it seems to me that you and i had a battle or two over him . jackie : yeah , i vaguely remember . stephanie : mmm . but to lose in the end to a blonde bimbo barbie doll ... ( shudders ) jackie : ( chuckles ) you know , i was actually rooting for you to win this one . stephanie : well , thanks . i do n't know who he is anymore . i really do n't . ( sighs ) i do n't think i 've ever been more frustrated with eric at any moment in my life than right now . jackie : it 's typical , though , is n't it , really ? you know , for the man to go for , well , youth rather than ... experience . stephanie : ( laughs ) that was delicately put . jackie : ( chuckles ) stephanie : ( sighs ) you know , it 's not just his poor taste . it 's his poor judgment . he 's backing rick and those logan girls o -- running the company over my children and me , and i do n't think he has any right to do that . jackie : well , it is his company . stephanie : it 's our company . it would n't even be a company if my father had n't given us the money to start it up in the beginning . jackie : sounds to me like he needs to be taught a lesson . [ scene_break ] nick : you know , you do stupid things when you make investments based on emotions . katie : this is not your fault . you had a great business plan . nick : i knew i was getting in over my head . damn it . katie : you could n't have predicted any of this . honey , no one knew that the economy was gon na get this bad . nick : well , if i 'm as smart as you think i am , i 'd have bailed us out a long time ago . katie : and you will . nick : if this was my business , i 'd have moved on . i 'd have dumped it . but it 's not . it 's my mother 's . she loves these boutiques . i invested in it because of her , and it kills me the thought of her losing 'em . ( doorbell rings ) katie : i 'm gon na get that . you have n't lost anything . we 're gon na find some answers . um , mr. williams from the bank is here . nick : send him in . mr. williams : mr. marone . nick : mr. williams , i hear . you must be looking for money . mm . you know , i just saw about $ 50 million laying around here just a bit ago . you would n't have happened to run into it , would you ? i thought it might be back here . mr. williams : you 're running out of time , mr. marone . you 're about to lose jackie m . mr. williams : i 'm sorry . i despise these situations , and with our current economy , we have , uh , too many of them . but we have little choice . your loan has been extended more than once . nick : i just did n't think you 'd foreclose this soon . mr. williams : as your lender , we 're out of options , too , i 'm afraid . nick : my son lives in this house . mr. williams : i can give you 24 hours before we take action . but after that , there 's nothing more that i can do . nick : 24 hours ? ! mr. williams : i 'm sorry . that is the best i can do . i 'll see myself out . nick : i 'm gon na need a little time alone . i want you to take jack over to brooke 's for the night . katie : no , i 'm not leaving you . no way . nick : katie , please ! just go ! [ scene_break ] rick : ( sighs ) bridget : oh , rick , come on . you ca n't possibly be serious . think about this ! rick : bridget , i 'm sorry . i love her . steffy : and i love him . bridget : this is just absolutely impossible . you two will never be able to be together because our families wo n't allow it . it 's just that simple . so whatever you two feel for each other , whatever happened here in the cabin , let it go , and walk away . do you understand ? i 'm so sorry . and i - i ca n't imagine how you 're feeling , but , rick , you know that nothing good will ever come of this . please , listen to me . rick : bridget , i know you 're just trying to help us , but ... bridget : well , are you hearing me ? are you listening ? rick : yeah . yeah , we hear you . steffy : what are we gon na do ? what are we going to do ? rick : steffy ... ( sighs ) hey . steffy : ( sighs ) rick : i am not going to stay away from you . do n't ask me to do that , because i ca n't . [ scene_break ] katie : i dropped jack off at brooke 's . but i 'm not leaving you . nick : when i smoke and drink heavily , i like to be alone . katie : we 'll work this out together . nick : well , you better get your life jacket , honey , 'cause this ship is sinkin ' . katie : that 's all right . i 'm stickin ' with the captain . nick : do n't say i did n't warn ya . katie : i do n't think i 'm making a mistake . nick : stop being so nice about this , will ya ? i do n't think i like nice people . katie : well , i like you . and i 'm staying by your side . oh that looks hearty . it must be ... nick : ( sighs ) you should n't be having to deal with these problems that are mine . i promised you so much more than this . will you just go back to brooke 's , please ? just go to jack and -- katie : i 'm not sleeping at my sister 's , so you can just get over it . you ca n't blame yourself for this . nick : thank god ! who should i blame ? katie : you put together a huge international retail chain . you made a smart , calculated risk . in this economy , retail sales are bad . that 's not your fault , and it does n't make me love you any less . nick : i do n't think you get it . katie : oh , i think i do . nick : i do n't think you understand how serious this is . katie : ( scoffs ) i think i do . i have spent most of my life with very little material wealth . i know exactly how it feels . nick : you may end up with nothing . katie : i do n't care . i love you . i do n't love your money . when two people love each other , they stand by each other . they support each other no matter what . i am with you forever . you have been there for me , and now it 's my turn . i will stand up for you . there 's nothing i would n't do for you , nick . nothing . katie : nothing . ( sobs ) [ scene_break ] rick : bridget has every right to be concerned , but i ca n't stay away from you . steffy : i do n't want you to . rick : hey , we 're connected . i could n't stay away if i tried . steffy : well , then what are we gon na do ? rick : well , um , we 'll continue to keep this a secret and see where it takes us . steffy : ( sighs ) god . i just want to stay -- i want to stay here forever . rick : me , too . steffy : ( sighs ) steffy : ( sighs ) but i better get back to l.a. before they call out a search party for me , right ? rick : yeah , that would be a good idea . rick : come on . nick : i 'm willing to meet any conditions you set to have some additional time . i 'll pay any extra interest over a certain allotment of time , and -- no , no , i kn -- i know . i discussed that . i - i - i understand it 's difficult . right . thank you . nick : ( sighs ) ( e - mail alert rings ) nick : ( sighs ) nick : what the hell is this ? w- '' forrester creations `` ? a forrester design ? oh , my god . | bridget blasts rick over the fact that he and steffy together will never be okay . rick tells her that it is complicated ; they have fallen in love and there is no turning back . she tells him simply to try harder , fall out of love . they both beg her not to tell anyone . bridget says she wo n't , but eventually they will all figure it out . the family will never accept this , so nick and steffy need to leave each other and walk away . nick tells steffy not to ask him to do this as he can not walk away from her . she leaves to go back to l.a. before they send out a search party for her . jackie bumps into robin mcgraw at a restaurant and they renew old acquaintances . robin announces that she has a new book she will send jackie . not that jackie needs it , but every woman owes it to herself to look and feel her best . jackie spies stephanie at the bar although stephanie says it is not necessarily happy hour . they share martinis and commiserate over eric and his indiscretions . stephanie hates to lose to a blonde , bimbo barbie doll . jackie thinks he needs to be taught a lesson . |
ridge : you three have really got me , uh , on the ropes here . steffy : dad , i 'm sorry . taylor : do n't apologize , sweetheart . you 've got a point . i un -- i understand completely . steffy : but do you understand , dad ? ridge : look , i just do n't want you to feel your position here at forrester is being compromised . brooke : ridge , for heaven sakes . hope has an internship . steffy has a very high executive position . there 's really no threat . and i 'm sorry that you feel that way , steffy . steffy : i 'm not trying to be selfish . but here working together is the one place dad and i are completely in sync . it 's our time . and since when did hope have any interest in the business anyway ? brooke : it 's recent . taylor : fueled by you , no doubt . brooke : she did come to me , and i could n't very well say no any more than you could say no to steffy . i just do n't think my daughter should be deprived of some -- hope . ( sighs ) we were just talking about -- hope : it 's okay , mom . i know what 's going on here . steffy 's got issues with me working here , and dad 's caught in the middle of it . that about sum it up ? [ scene_break ] donna : whatever it is , it can not be that bad . okay . ( sighs ) maybe i should shut the door for this . maybe it can be that bad . okay , this is about what brooke and i did , right ? i mean , you -- you still ca n't get past it . katie : no , no . it has nothing to do with that . i - i wished you had n't done it , but i understand your reasons , and i have forgiven you . it 's -- it 's over . no , my problem is with steffy forrester -- what she 's done and what i think she 's still doing . [ scene_break ] owen : wow , you got ta be kidding me . jackie : oh , is n't it the most bizarre thing you 've ever heard ? owen : i wonder if it 's true ? jackie : well , the little birdie that told me swore it was . owen : wow , that is wild . jackie : mm - hmm . owen : so the forresters create this -- this top secret line , and right before they 're about to present it -- jackie : katie and bill discover it is a colossal hoax . owen : were donna and brooke involved ? jackie : oh , yeah , i 'm sure . i mean , they 're supporting their husbands . eric and ridge want that company back in their own hands desperately . owen : so what ? what , they thought that if they create this bogus line they would be able to devalue the company enough to where they could buy it back ? jackie : yeah , i guess that was the plan . owen : ( chuckles ) it 's a pretty bad plan . jackie : ( chuckles ) extremely , since it did n't bloody work . but , oh , my god , the intrigue . darling , it does n't get more delicious than this . [ scene_break ] jackie : so when katie caught on , she and `` dollar bill '' -- owen : `` dollar bill . `` jackie : ( laughs ) they decided to squash the idea before it even saw the light of day . owen : oh , man . god , thing 's got ta be pretty tense over there at forrester creations right now . jackie : oh , yeah . owen : i wonder how steffy 's holding up . jackie : well , i 'm sure her c.e.o . ca n't be too happy . and quite frankly , who could blame her ? ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] donna : unbelievable . the night before your wedding , and she pulls a stunt like that ? katie : yeah . she claims she was so upset by what she 'd done , that she could n't face bill in his office . donna : oh , right . but she could face him up in big bear and kiss him again . katie : mm - hmm . donna : my god . tha -- that 's why you fired her . katie : and then bill intervened . donna : and you hired her back ? katie : oh , she swore she 'd never do anything like that again . but then i walk in here today , and she 's making goo - goo eyes at my husband and stroking his cheek . i 'm not a fool , donna . i know exactly what a girl like steffy forrester is capable of . [ scene_break ] taylor : this has nothing at all to do with you personally , hope . hope : no , i know . it does n't stop me from wishing it were n't personal between you and my mom . brooke : we 're just defending our daughters , honey . hope : yeah , and putting dad in a really tough spot . damned if you do . damned if you do n't , right ? look , i 'm sorry if my being here is causing problems , especially for you , steff . i mean , we 're stepsisters . i was looking forward to seeing you in action . and i know that sounds like i 'm sucking up , but it 's just -- it 's just that i really want this to work . and i think it can if we just try . i mean , who knows ? maybe one day we 'll be the future of forrester creations . you and me , thomas and r.j. all working together . would n't that be sweet ? can you please just try and look at me as a person and not as -- as a logan or as brooke 's daughter , and not as a threat ? because i 'm not . [ scene_break ] hope : i should let you guys talk . steffy : hope , you and me -- the future of forrester creations ? hope : if you want to totally shut out the guys . steffy : yeah , it would serve thomas right for pestering me every day of my life . brooke : does this mean -- steffy : it means i owe it to my dad -- everything he taught me about the industry . it can be tough , but how many chances do you get to work with the most respected , talented designers in the industry ? hope : so i can stay ? you do n't mind ? taylor : are you sure you 're okay with this ? steffy : just promise me we wo n't lose what we share . ridge : not a chance , sweetheart . i love you so much . nothing is ever gon na compromise that . [ scene_break ] owen : come on . they did n't really think they could keep this on the d.l . , did they ? jackie : `` d.l. `` ? owen : `` down low . `` jackie : oh , `` q.t. `` ( chuckles ) owen : ooh , ooh . `` forrester 's new ad campaign ... `` together : `` suspended indefinitely . `` owen : ooh , ooh . ooh , `` inside source reveals that the name of the new campaign is ' dare . ' `` jackie : dare . told you my little birdie knows all . owen : ooh , i wonder if your little birdie knows this . jackie : oh , my god . the video for the dare campaign . someone leaked it . owen : yeah . eric : dare to be different . ridge : dare to be original . rick : spectacular . steffy : raw . eric : explosive . ridge : fierce . eric : do n't just step out . step way out on a limb , on the edge , on a dare . dare to push the limits . rick : safe is so yesterday . together : dare to be extraordinary . steffy : dare to be beautiful . jackie : hmm . owen : `` raw , explosive , fierce . `` they 're not really the words that come to mind when you think about forrester creations , right ? jackie : mm , not really , when they 've always prided themselves about being classy and elegant . ( scoffs ) owen : kind of makes you wonder , does n't it ? jackie : just how dreadful those designs really were . owen : and if forrester missed their only chance to regain control of their company now that they 've been busted . [ scene_break ] steffy : i wish i could get this company back for you . ridge : i know . so do i . but things are as they are right now . for the time being , spencer owns us . steffy : and katie 's not budging from that c.e.o . chair . of course , if something were to change between her and her husband -- ridge : in their marriage , you mean ? i ca n't imagine what that would be . [ scene_break ] katie : steffy told me i would n't regret keeping her on . donna : sis , i have to ask , okay ? um , is it possible that -- look , i know that you love bill . but is it possible that he has done something to encourage this ? katie : steffy came on to him . donna : i 'm -- i 'm just saying -- katie : i know what you 're saying . you 're saying that bill is n't the man i think he is , that naive katie has let herself be fooled again . donna : no . no , he would not be that cruel . not -- not to you anyway . katie , i was at your wedding . i - i heard him pledge his love to you , and he was obviously completely sincere . but for him not to put a stop to this , you -- katie : apparently steffy is very persistent . donna : yes , but it still does n't explain why she 's doing this . katie : it 's obvious . she hates me . she hates our family for taking over this company . she thinks that justifies her actions . donna : but not to you . katie : business is one thing . my marriage is another . bill convinced me to keep her on because he did n't want to rock the boat with ridge . well , after the fiasco with the dare campaign , i 'd say that boat is officially rocked . steffy 's behavior has been inappropriate , to say the least . and it 's going to stop . i 'm gon na put a stop to it . [ scene_break ] jackie : what is it , darling ? owen : i 'm just thinking about what you said about katie feeling betrayed . i 'm sure that steffy was just trying to be loyal to her family . jackie : yeah , and family means everything , does n't it ? owen : well , it does to me . but i think you already know that . jackie : still , a wife likes to be reminded just occasionally . owen : just occasionally ? with a big huge thing of flowers ? a bouquet of flowers and , uh , some candy and maybe a nice bottle of champagne ? jackie : i 'll settle for a kiss . owen : mm , that i can do . jackie : maybe you should check in on steffy . she could probably do with a friend right now , you know ? things are probably very tough for her on a lot of fronts . [ scene_break ] steffy : okay , thank you . brooke : ( sighs ) hope wanted me to thank you again , and i want to thank you , too . i really think it 's gon na be good for everybody , and even for the company . steffy : oh , no , i 'm not doing it for the company . not as long as someone else is running things . brooke : if you mean bill spencer -- taylor : i think she 's speaking a little more broadly , brooke . ridge : okay , play nice , ladies . you were doing so well there for a moment . brooke : all i wanted to say to steffy was i appreciate what she 's doing , even though i do n't really understand some of her behavior lately . taylor : well , i do n't know what it is that 's so difficult for you to understand , brooke . i mean , she 's just expressing her feelings . she 's saying the way she feels . she feels like this place is overrun with logans , all right ? it 's forrester creations , and you work here and -- and now donna , and of course now your sister katie , who also , oddly enough , happens to be occupying the office that should be ridge 's . [ scene_break ] donna : i 'm so sorry , sis . katie : well , me , too , for backing steffy in the first place . donna : no , no . you were being supportive and nurturing , as a c.e.o . should be . katie : i wanted to believe that we could all work together . i still do . donna : but now you 're starting to wonder . katie : we have to try to move forward , and frankly , that would be a lot easier if steffy did n't work here . donna : you really think she 's after bill ? katie : i think that she is resentful and impulsive , and that 's a dangerous combination , but i will deal with her . my marriage is too important . donna : well , if only she was n't ridge 's daughter . hope : hey , guys . am i interrupting ? katie : hey , wow . donna : hey . katie : perfect timing . come on in . donna : how are you ? hope : good . donna : it 's good to see you . hope : hi . katie : we are so happy to have you on board . hope : ( sighs ) donna : so , uh , today 's your first day . hope : mm - hmm . donna : um , has everyone been welcoming ? hope : oh , yeah . well , except for steffy . she had some reservations , but it 's all good now . we worked it out . at least , i think so . ( chuckles ) katie : so you ready to jump right in ? hope : oh , yeah , just point me towards the mail room . katie : actually , i had another idea . you know the dare campaign ? hope : um , i know it did n't work out . katie : which is why we need to come up with a new approach asap . hope : okay . you want me to sit in on some brainstorming sessions , get a feel for how things work ? katie : how about , just for kicks , you come up with an idea of your own . hope : rea -- really ? but i just got here . katie : well , bill is very interested in going after the youth demographic , and since young people like yourself are our hope for the future -- hope : `` hope for the future . `` the future of forrester . katie : mm . hope : it 's catchy . katie : is n't it ? do you have any pictures of yourself that we could build a presentation around ? hope : you want me to create an entire presentation ? katie : oh , do n't worry . i 'll -- i 'll help get you started . in fact , we can sit down right here and , uh , bounce a few ideas around right now . hope : aunt katie , you really think i can do this ? katie : i know you can . in fact , i 'm counting on it . [ scene_break ] brooke : why does it always come down to this ? ( sighs ) the logans being blamed for everything ? taylor : well , no , we have n't blamed you for global warming . no , we have n't done that yet . brooke : you did say that katie stole ridge 's position as c.e.o . taylor : no , i did n't . i did not say that , but i just find it very odd that you -- you 're not bothered by your husband not even being in the position that he should be in . brooke : you know , what bothers me is that some people conveniently forget that katie did n't ask to be put in charge here . steffy : that we know of , anyway . but she was sleeping with the boss at the time . so how can we be sure she did n't parlay that into her current position at the top ? ridge : steffy . steffy : and maybe that did n't happen . given her sister is married to the guy who should have been c.e.o . , the classy thing would have been for her to turn down the position . but , no , she took it for herself , claiming that she was doing it `` for the family , `` like it was some big sacrifice on her part , when the truth really is that -- brooke : it was a sacrifice . it still is . katie continues to stand up for this family , even after we misled her with the dare campaign . taylor : which you obviously still feel guilty about , because you did n't say anything when this whole thing -- brooke : i really did n't like deceiving katie , no . donna did n't either . steffy : ( sighs ) brooke : our sister deserves better . steffy : oh , really ? what about my dad ? what does he deserve ? if the plan had worked -- but it did n't . and katie 's getting more and more comfortable in that office that should be my dad 's . ridge : steffy , sweetheart , this is not really helping here . steffy : why ? because you think i 'm being disrespectful to brooke because i tell it like it is , when katie 's been disrespectful to our entire family ? brooke : ( sighs ) all right , look , you did a good thing today by putting aside your concerns and giving my daughter a chance to work here . and i thank you for that , but i - i do have concerns about this growing rift between you and between my family and me , and , i mean , it 's almost as if -- taylor : it 's almost as if what ? what , brooke ? are you trying to accuse my daughter of something now ? brooke : no . no , i just wish she would understand that there are n't two sides here . there 's just one side , and we 're all on it . i mean , your mother , you , ridge , eric , thorne , donna , me . we all want one thing , and that 's for this man to be in charge . and no , it 's not gon na happen right away . and i know that 's really frustrating . but katie is not the enemy here . she has supported our family . she supported you . and she will continue to support you if you are loyal . [ scene_break ] donna : `` hope for the future . `` it 's catchy . i like it . katie : i think our niece is a natural . donna : only it was your idea . katie : oh , no , it was hope 's concept . donna : oh , that -- that 's not the way i remem -- katie : it was it hope 's idea , donna , okay ? donna : okay . what about steffy ? katie : what about her ? donna : well , do n't you think she 'll have her own ideas about a new campaign ? katie : maybe , but whatever they are -- donna : you 're gon na go with hope 's instead . katie : ( sighs ) you said yourself . it 's a catchy idea . we need something new to combat jackie m. 's eco - friendly adam and eve line . they beat us at `` the catwalk , `` remember ? donna : yes , but hope 's been here less than 24 hours . katie : steffy had the opportunity to be spokesperson for this company , and she turned it down . hope is everything we need . she 's young . she 's beautiful . she 's everything our customers want . look , i only asked her for a few pictures to put together a presentation . let 's see what she comes up with . donna : okay , you know how steffy 's gon na react to this . she 's already not thrilled that -- that hope is here . katie : hope has every right to be at forrester , as much as steffy does . and i have every right to make the decisions that i need to make as c.e.o . it is my prerogative to move this company forward , and if steffy has a problem with that -- donna : you know she will . katie : well , i ca n't help it . actions have consequences . you start playing games with another woman 's husband -- i love this man , donna . i love him more than i ever thought i could love anyone . and steffy does n't respect that . i want her gone . i want her out of this company and out of my life . | brooke tells ridge that hope only has an internship at fc while steffy has a high publicity position . they are not in competition . they should be able to work within the same company despite personal feelings . hope comes in and joins in that she wishes steffy could just look at her as another girl ; not as a logan . they might be running the company someday . steffy comes around and tells hope that she should have a chance to work with the best in the business . she just wants to be assured that she wo n't lose her father in the process . ridge assures her that he loves her and she will never lose him . katie confides to donna that she has forgiven her , and she is not the problem . it is steffy and what she has done and still doing . she saw steffy stroking bill 's cheek in the office . she knows exactly what a girl like her is capable of . bill is completely innocent in this . it is steffy 's doings and katie is going to put a stop to it right now . |
brooke : ( sighs ) well , i look forward to going home . hmm . it looks like you could use this . thomas : ( sighs ) thank you . brooke : ( chuckles ) sneaky . i did n't hear you go out last night . thomas : i did n't . brooke : oh . thomas : yeah . brooke : i thought -- thomas : i could n't sleep . brooke : too excited ? i remember my very first international press event . ( chuckles ) brooke 's bedroom . thomas : yeah ? i bet you were the toast of the town . brooke : ( sighs ) yeah . it 's a good feeling , is n't it ? thomas : yeah , i just wish it would last a little longer . ( sighs ) ( knock on door ) thomas : oh , sorry . man : mrs. forrester , mr. forrester , the bellman is on his way up for your luggage . brooke : thank you , henri . henri : it 's been a pleasure having you here , and we hope to see you again very soon . thomas : oh , thank you . it 's been -- it 's been great . henri : but , monsieur , if there is anything we can do for you next visit to make it really special , just let us know , okay ? brooke : thank you . henri : bye , guys . brooke : merci beaucoup . thomas : thank you . brooke : bye . ( sighs ) i do n't know how we could top this . thomas : i 'll definitely never forget it . [ scene_break ] amber : ( giggles ) whoo - hoo ! whoo ! oh , you have no idea what you do to me . marcus : oh , is that so ? because a second ago , you said i knew exactly what i was doing . amber : ( laughs ) marcus : ( laughs ) amber : i did , did n't i ? marcus : mm - hmm . [ scene_break ] taylor : mm , thank you , lani . leilani : have a good night , doctor . taylor : all right . you , too . nick : hi there . leilani : oh , welcome to dayzee 's . nick : i know you 're closing up . i just wanted to check the place out and see what its all -- taylor : nick . nick : hi . taylor : hey . you have n't seen the place since the big change , huh ? nick : no , no , i have n't . how are you ? taylor : i 'm -- i 'm good . nick : good . good . taylor : lani , this is my husband 's boss , as well as my ex - husband nick marone . leilani : nice to meet you . nick : hi there . how do you do ? leilani : oh , it 's not too late to order . there 's a fresh pot of guatemala coffee . would you ... nick : oh , that sounds perfect . thank you . thank you . taylor : oh , that 's my favorite , actually . leilani : okay . nick : so this what stephanie 's been up to . taylor : mm - hmm . this is her good deed , mm - hmm . nick : uh - huh , and you 're helping her save the world . taylor : well , i come up here , and i help as much as i can , as much as i feel like it , especially as stressed out as i 've been lately about thomas . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] man : hi . welcome aboard . brooke : hey . man : we 're all set up front . thomas : ( sighs ) brooke : great . thomas : it 's hard to believe the trip 's already over . man : ( chuckles ) brooke : it was a quick trip , but i 'm anxious to get home . man : well , a pleasant one , i hope . brooke : mm - hmm . man : i 'll tell you what , as soon as we 're close , i 'll let you know . brooke : great . thanks . man : you bet . thomas : ( sighs ) brooke : trying to freeze time ? thomas : what ? brooke : well , this trip was a major turning point in your life . you should savor it . thomas : yeah , i 'm still trying to wrap my head around it . brooke : it was really magical , but now it is time to go back to reality . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] amber : aw , come on , marcus . you do n't have to leave so soon . mm . marcus : you know , you are something else , amber moore . amber : ( chuckles ) yeah , i 'm , uh , something , all right . ( sighs ) marcus : hey , what 's up ? amber : i 'm pregnant . marcus : what ? you 're pregnant ? amber : whoops . marcus : but how is that ? and , we used -- we used protection , like , every time , always . amber : so you should n't have anything to worry about . marcus : ( sighs ) it 's not mine . i 'm not the -- amber : well , i 'm pretty certain . marcus : but not totally certain . amber : we used protection . marcus : well , yeah . do n't -- do n't you always use protection ? amber : well , yeah . i mean , there was one -- well , maybe , like , a few times . marcus : um ... ( clears throat ) amber : ( sighs ) marcus : listen , amber , um , i know you said this was n't serious or anything like that , and that we can , you know , hang out , and we can make out , and have a good time . we 're friends . amber : with benefits . i know what i said . marcus : right . ( chuckles ) benefits . amber : ( sighs ) marcus : i remember you said oliver asked you to leave . now that 's not why you -- amber : no , no , no . marcus : but you two ... amber : mm - hmm . marcus : so he could be . amber : mm . marcus : does he know ? amber : no . you 're the only person i 've told , uh , besides my mom . i mean , she found out by accident . i mean , she saw the test . she actually told me not to say anything right away , that i should , um , keep my options open . marcus : right . amber : yeah . [ scene_break ] nick : are we all right ? does sh -- she want to close up ? lani here ? you sure ? taylor : yeah . yeah . she 's fine with that . she 's got receipts to do . we can just sneak out whenever we want . nick : so everyone that works here is homeless ? taylor : formerly homeless . nick : uh - huh . so stephanie 's giving out jobs and apartments ? taylor : yes . well , she 's giving all the employees a cash advance so they can get a place to live that 's close and they do n't have to walk . nick : ( chuckles ) advance ? okay . that might be a little risky . taylor : well , you know , i thought that , too , until i got to know some of the people here like lani . she really wants to work . she just needed a place to -- to do it . and stephanie wanted to give her that chance . you know , and i 've found that -- that it 's good for me , too . i - i 've actually enjoyed giving back time and not just money . it really feels really good . nick : yeah . i mean , given everything that 's going on in your life ... sorry . i mean , you 're the one who did bring it up . taylor : ( sighs ) nick : i saw a press release that brooke and thomas are in paris . taylor : uh , well , hopefully , they 're on their way home right now . nick : ( chuckles ) nothing would make you happier , right ? taylor : they should not be working together . i 'm telling you , nick , everybody thinks i 'm overreacting , but i am not . i -- this is just a recipe for disaster . uh , this is just a mom wanting to protect her son . nick : yeah , yeah . i hear you . taylor : i 'm not a fanatic . nick : so , mom , what are you planning on doing about it ? taylor : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] brooke : what are you doin ' over there ? thomas : just starting the coming - home party a little early . brooke : oh , bloody marys ? thomas : yeah , why not ? ( clears throat ) brooke : wow . cheers . thomas : cheers . ( glasses clink ) brooke : ( giggles ) mm . thomas : too strong ? brooke : spicy . thomas : just like you like it . brooke : you 're right . i do . thomas : i feel like we 've gotten to know each other so well with this trip . it 's -- it 's been amazing . brooke : we already knew each other pretty well , thomas . ( chuckles ) thomas : yeah , but it 's different out of -- out of the office , out of l.a. , just the two of us . brooke : ( sighs ) it 's been nice . thomas : it 's changed my life . i mean , what you said about this being a defining moment -- you were right . this trip has brought everything into focus . brooke : it 's called `` broadening your horizons . `` thomas : that 's how it feels -- like everything that seemed impossible before ... maybe it could happen . brooke : i hope it does . i hope all your dreams come true . [ scene_break ] marcus : are you saying you might not have the baby ? you 're thinking of giving it up ? amber : no . marcus : you 're keeping it ? amber : ( stammers ) i do n't know . i do n't -- you know , i do n't -- i - i should n't have even said anything to you . marcus : no , i 'm glad you did . amber : i just -- i just had to tell someone . and it 's just ... it 's kind of been eating me up inside . ( sighs ) you 've always been so sweet to me , and you never judge me . marcus : ( chuckles ) and i 'm not judging you now . amber , i 'm just a friend asking questions . amber : and i do n't have answers . marcus : you do n't have any idea who the father is , do you ? amber : i bet you my last 3 bucks it 's not you . marcus : ( chuckles ) oliver ? amber : possible . marcus : hmm . and what about the other guys ? amber : guy . marcus : my bad . one guy . amber : one night , and he does n't even remember it . marcus : what do you mean ? amber : ( sighs ) um ... supposedly he , like , hit his head or something , and according to him , it never even happened . marcus : hmm . wait a minute . now hope said something the other day about her boyfriend liam getting a concussion . liam ? i thought that hope and him broke up , but i heard they got back together . so whatever happened ... ? amber ... amber moore , what did you do ? [ scene_break ] taylor : you do n't think i 'm crazy ? nick : i think you 're a mother . it 's understandable you 'd have a problem with the taboo line . taylor : well , this has much more to do with knowledge , you know , of just being a mother . nick : i think it has a lot to do with your hundred - year - long issue with brooke . taylor : it has more to do with my son 's issues with brooke . nick : i do n't know . the two of them get along just fine from what i 've seen . taylor : ( sighs ) sometimes my education in clinical psychology can put me at an extreme disadvantage for dealing with certain things . nick : hmm . taylor : um , have you heard of this oedipus complex ? nick : oedipus ? you mean where the kid fell in love with the mother ? it 's a greek tragedy . taylor : yes , yes , but it 's also a real psychological condition . nick : mm - hmm . taylor : and it 's very complicated , but the result of it is the problem . it can poison the family . when the father and the son are vying for the mother 's attention and affection ... nick : mm - hmm . taylor : it can put them at odds . it makes them rivals . nick : okay . ( clears throat ) here 's the difference . brooke is not thomas 's mother . taylor : no , there was a point in thomas 's life when i was gone , and brooke filled that role . nick : okay , okay , taylor , we 're talking about a taboo line . it 's promotion , acting . taylor : that 's the way it starts , okay ? nick : o - okay , listen , even if thomas felt anything , it 's his father 's wife . taylor : well , what 's to stop him ? nick : well , brooke , for one . taylor : did she stop him from kissing her on the stage on the runway in front of the entire world ? did she pull herself from the taboo campaign ? did she tell anyone , `` no , i 'm not going to paris `` ? no , if anything , she 's -- she 's encouraging him at every turn . and look at the rewards he 's getting . he 's getting money , and he 's getting fame . what is that telling him ? what is that teaching him about life ? i 'm telling you , once this door has been opened , the longer this goes on , the more of a chance there is that thomas is going to cross that threshold . [ scene_break ] brooke : you made sure r.j. did all his homework ? i 'll bet . i 'll be there soon , so then you 'll be able to go back to being `` good cop . `` i know . i know . i miss you , too . okay . next time , you , me , paris , alone . ( chuckles ) i love you . see you soon . your father wants to hear about our trip . ( sighs ) he 's really very proud of you , thomas . as soon as we finished that press conference , the calls kept comin ' in . everybody was very impressed . thomas : ( chuckles ) i sort of impressed myself . brooke : well , you knew what to expect , right ? thomas : i feel like i could do anything with you by my side . we 're a pretty good team . brooke : ( chuckles ) thomas : at the press conference , we got into this rhythm . it was like you were inside my head , and you knew exactly what i was thinking , exactly what i wanted to say . brooke : well , i was just following your lead . it was your moment . thomas : well , there 's no one else i would rather have shared it with . you 're the one who convinced my dad to even let me have the men 's line . ( sighs ) i 'm a different person because of what you 've done for me . brooke : mm , i 'm not sure about that . but i have seen a change in you , especially on this trip . thomas : yeah ? brooke : you 've shown a little bit more maturity and ... confidence and ... ( yawns ) oh , gosh , i 'm sorry . you know , those two things are really very , very attractive . thomas : ( chuckles ) brooke : i think the drink kind of hit me . thomas : yeah . brooke : ( laughs ) thomas : i can tell . brooke : i think i need to take a little shut - eye . you do n't mind , right ? i mean , i - i 'd like to keep talking , but i 'm really sleepy . thomas : no , go ahead . get some sleep . brooke : you should lie down , too . ( sighs ) you 're the one who did n't sleep last night . thomas : i got too much to think about . brooke : you 're not gon na lose it , you know . whether it 's in l.a. or paris , that feeling 's going to say with you for a long time . sweet dreams . [ scene_break ] marcus : you and liam ? amber : there 's no me and liam . marcus : but he 's on the list . so he could be the father . amber : but there 's no -- there 's no list . you do n't -- i - i do n't -- i do n't want to talk about liam . marcus : was it that night at the party when this happened ? the party -- you were there . i put you on the list . amber : yeah . ( stammers ) it was a crazy night , okay ? i - i 'm not very proud of my behavior . ( sighs ) i had no idea i 'd end up pregnant . marcus : he does n't know it , does he ? amber : completely oblivious . as far as -- as he 's concerned , we woke up in the same bed together , and we never even slept together . marcus : well , if you 're pregnant , amber , then , um , that would kind of prove it . amber : you know , just for -- forget it . forget it . forget i said anything . forget we even had this conversation , okay , marcus ? you have nothing to worry about . i - it 's not your kid . marcus : oh , amber ... ( sighs ) amber , you 're gon na need somebody to talk to about this , okay ? and from what oliver is tellin ' me , your mom may not be the best solution . amber : ( sighs ) she 's not . she 's not . but i 'm not laying this on you . marcus : well , i wo n't -- i wo n't say anything . look , oliver 's cool and all , but it 's your call . amber : thank you . thank you for everything . marcus : yeah . amber : i 've been feeling really lonely a lot lately . ( sighs ) marcus : well , you 're not gon na be alone much longer . amber : no . no . ( inhales sharply ) i am having a baby . [ scene_break ] taylor : ( sighs ) i 'm telling you , thomas ' life is changing , and it 's just happening a little too rapidly . nick : oh , just relax . you know , he 's -- he 's just a man comin ' into his own . taylor : well , normally , that would be a good thing , but this is happening way too fast . and when that happens , sometimes a person can get very unstable , you know ? and -- and they try to look for somebody that they can lean on to get through it , but think about this . thomas is going through this whole new change in his life about becoming a - a fashion designer like his father , you know ? he 's trying to make his mark in the business , and he 's trying to step out of his father 's shadow . so when he starts to feel insecure , who is he gon na turn to ? the person closest to him -- brooke . and brooke has a history of getting involved with inappropriate men . and i 'm telling you , that is a recipe for disaster . [ scene_break ] brooke : thomas ? what are you doing ? | nick happens to meet up with taylor at dayzee 's . he looks around and thinks it 's amazing that stephanie has done all of this and it 's benefiting the homeless . he brings up what 's on her mind , brooke and thomas in paris and now heading home . she explains the oedipus complex to him . she is afraid thomas will eventually cross that threshold . marcus enjoys a romp in bed with amber and then is glad when she tells him she is pregnant , but it is not his . they always used protection . she explains that it could be oliver 's or liam 's although he does n't even remember their time together . on the jet , thomas tells brooke this trip has been magical and he feels like he has learned much more about her and is closer to her . she coos she hopes all his dreams come true . he remarks they make a pretty good team . he 's a different person over what she has done for him . she gets sleepy and blames it on the drink she just had . she tells thomas sweet dreams ; she is going to lie down a while . when she drifts off , he takes the blanket and pulls it up around her and leans in and gives her a quick kiss . she wakes up and asks what he is doing . |
wyatt : it 's incredible . bill : i used to live here with katie . i just bought it back . wyatt : so , are the two of you gon na live here , or is it you and brooke ? bill : neither one at the moment . wyatt : so , you pick me up from the airport , and you brought me here . why ? bill : it 's yours . wyatt : no . come on . bill : yeah , i think it 's time you got out of that warehouse . wyatt : well , yeah , but this -- i ca n't , no . bill : i did the same thing for liam . wyatt : huh . [ chuckles ] bill : certain perks to being a spencer . wyatt : yeah . i mean , do n't get me wrong . this is killer , and i love it , but ... you kind of got to wonder about the timing . bill : what do you mean ? wyatt : my trip to hawaii , time i spent with hope -- does that have anything to do with this ? bill : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] rick : so , tell me about hawaii . hope : it was -- it was great . rick : great ? hope : mm - hmm . rick : just great ? that 's it ? hope : wh -- i mean , what do you want to know ? rick : i do n't know . maybe wyatt , for starters . hope : [ sighs ] he ... he was the friend that i needed . rick : mm - hmm . anything beyond friendship ? hope : nosy ! you are a nosy , nosy brother ! rick : just a protective big brother . that 's all . hope : [ laughs ] no , no , it did n't go any further . rick : but something is happening . hope : well , we 're close , rick . rick : and getting closer ? so , where do things stand with liam ? [ scene_break ] liam : you see , the way i heard it , charlie , you were the hero . charlie : well , i certainly did my part , but , uh , wyatt saved the day . pam : oh , no , do n't be so modest . you and wyatt worked as a team . those jewel thieves did n't stand a chance . liam : [ laughs ] and wyatt just happened to be there when the whole thing went down . how about that . charlie : and a good thing , too . that -- that kid is quick on his feet . liam : indeed he is . pam : now , liam , i know that wyatt is n't one of your favorites , but you got to admit , i mean , he did save this company a lot of embarrassment . and he scored us a lot of publicity in the meantime . liam : yeah , yeah . a diamond heist will do that . charlie : oh , sure will . i mean , uh , wyatt and i were talking about that . liam : you were -- wh -- when ? charlie : well , the day it happened . i mean , that morning . i mean , imagine that -- i 'm telling wyatt about all these famous diamond heists , when one happens to us that very night . pam : right ? liam : [ chuckles ] imagine that . [ scene_break ] rick : so , have you talked to liam since you 've been back ? hope : yeah , i - i told him that i was dating wyatt . rick : oh . how 'd he take it ? hope : i do n't know . it was kind of hard to tell . rick : he 'll get over it . hope : he blames quinn . i kind of do , too . rick : mom told me about that . hope : i know ! is n't that weird ? i mean , she gets steffy to come back to l.a. , and then she sets it all up so i see her with liam on our wedding day . rick : mm - hmm . you let her have it . hope : i - i mean , i - i told her that i was starting to not trust her . rick : what did she do ? did she try to squirm her way out of it ? hope : no , she -- she did n't . you know , liam thinks she 's dangerous , but i would n't -- i mean , i would n't go that far . but i do think that she has to be watched . [ scene_break ] liam : i mean , that is quite a coincidence , now . you guys are talking about these infamous jewel heists and -- and then one happens right under your noses . charlie : unsuccessfully , thanks to wyatt . liam : yeah , what a big hero . charlie : you have an issue with wyatt . liam : i have my reasons . pam : because of hope ? liam : it 's not just that . i mean , his mother quinn is -- is -- charlie : is a sweetheart . liam : [ sighs ] so it appears . [ scene_break ] bill : i 'm fully aware of the situation between you , liam , and hope . wyatt : and you 're giving me a beach house so i can do some proper courting ? bill : i am giving you the beach house because it 's what you deserve as my son . wyatt : well , thank you . quite a change from the loft , that 's for sure . bill : yeah , the sooner you move out of there , the better . wyatt : i just have to break the news to mom first . bill : well , while you 're at it , how about you break that leash she has around your neck ? wyatt : wow , okay , dad -- bill : i want you on your own , wyatt , away from your mother . wyatt : so there is an ulterior motive here . bill : absolutely . [ scene_break ] [ cell phone beeps ] charlie : uh - oh . there it goes again . liam : what ? what 's that ? pam : he gets alerted every time there 's a news story about the hope for the future diamond heist . charlie : oh , man ! they spelled my name wrong ! pam : you ca n't believe how many people just love this story . charlie : uh - oh . pam : what ? what does it say ? charlie : it looks like those two nitwits they arrested insisted on a lie- detector test . liam : what happened ? charlie : they passed . pam : how is that even possible ? i mean , you and wyatt caught them red - handed . charlie : yeah , well , you know , those things are n't 100 % accurate , and these guys are pros . you know , just another stunt for two incredibly guilty guys to avoid conviction ! do n't get me started ! liam : so , i mean , for them both to pass a polygraph , that 's ... right ? [ scene_break ] employee : ms. fuller , they need you down in the fitting room . quinn : thank you . wyatt : you and mom -- that ever gon na change ? bill : i 'm not gon na bad - mouth your mother , wyatt . wyatt : you just do n't want me around her . bill : she raised an incredible son . how about we just leave it at that ? wyatt : no , let 's not , though . what is your problem with her , anyway ? bill : all right , well , since you 're pushing it , let 's see , where do i start ? how about not only does she not tell you you have a father or tell me that i have a son , she is getting way too involved in your life . wyatt : she 's a mother . that 's what they do . bill : she is orchestrating things without telling you . sending the steffy video to hope , bringing steffy here from paris to ruin liam 's wedding . wyatt : but is n't that sort of a page out of your book , though ? bill : yes , it is . so i speak from experience , do n't i ? except i learned from my mistakes . wyatt : we all learn our lessons , and so will mom . bill : yeah , i 'm -- i 'm not real confident about that , wyatt . look [ sighs ] i know this is hard for you to hear , but she 's not quite right , at least when it comes to you . wyatt : i was her entire life for so long . but that 's not the case anymore . she 's got the forrester contract . she 's busy as hell . she 's even taken an interest in eric forrester , which that ai n't all about business . bill : right . so , are you saying she 's in love ? wyatt : no , i mean , i would n't go that far . bill : no , of course you would n't . if she has taken an interest in eric , there is a reason , and it 's got nothing to do with cupid . wyatt : talk about looking at the glass half empty . bill : wyatt , i ca n't solve your mother 's problems , but i can sure as hell try and keep you from getting sucked into them . now , i 'm not telling you to be disrespectful with your mother . i 'm just telling you to ... keep a healthy distance . wyatt : like all the way out here in malibu ? bill : not a bad option . wyatt : well , mother discussion aside ... not a bad option at all . bill : so , you 'll move in ? wyatt : yeah . i ca n't wait to tell hope . [ scene_break ] hope : [ clears throat ] rick : sounds like you got a handle on things . hope : i am taking control of my life . rick : but you 're still caught between two men . hope : no . i 'm moving on . rick : you 're done with liam ? hope : i will never be done with liam . he certainly is n't done with me . rick : they 're both two really good guys . but after another botched wedding , i 'm starting to lose patience with liam . hope : i know . i know . but you have to remember that that was not exactly liam 's fault . rick : quinn 's . her handiwork . i know . but still , when you look at the baggage , it seems like liam 's got a lot more than wyatt . hope : [ sighs ] wyatt is committed to me . and it 's so nice to look at a man who loves me and not see another woman standing behind him . rick : you may never get that with liam . hope : the thing is , though , liam is so certain that we 'll end up together . rick : and you 're not ? hope : well ... i do n't want that drama . and with wyatt , there is n't any . rick : so enjoy it ! you guys are great together ! not to mention everything he 's done for the company . hope : yeah . i know . ever since that crazy diamond heist , we 've been on a roll . oh , it 's just things are so easy with wyatt . there 's no -- no pressure to get married , and there 's no steffy . rick : so go for it . you deserve it . [ scene_break ] pam : [ sighs ] you , uh , really do n't like that woman , do you ? liam : quinn ? what 's there to like ? pam : oh , now , come on . i mean , she 's done a lot for this company . liam : i 'm not saying she 's not talented . i 'm not . pam : and i suppose we got to say she 's a good mother . i mean , the way she looks after wyatt like a mama lion . [ chuckles ] charlie : boy , was she proud of him after the boutique caper . liam : was she , uh , present when the robbery occurred ? charlie : no , no . they were talking earlier , but , uh , she was gone by then . liam : you -- you know a lot about these , uh , these infamous jewel heists , do n't you ? charlie : well , it 's just a professional interest . pam : oh , come on . charlie could write a book . you should have seen him at the boutique . he was holding court , telling one amazing heist story after another . liam : and you said that -- that wyatt took a special interest in it , too , right ? charlie : well , he 'd never heard those stories before . he was intrigued . pam : who would n't be ? million - dollar diamonds just -- poof -- suddenly disappearing ? charlie : yeah . gets a lot of media coverage . pam : yeah . i mean , look what it did for us . everybody wants a piece of wyatt and hope , the hero and the princess . charlie : i am out of here . people need me . pam : the boutique ? charlie : yeah . pam : do n't forget -- tonight , my place . albanian barbecue tonight . charlie : i am so there . liam : hey , charlie , do you mind if i tag along with you ? i mean , i 've got some more questions about wyatt and the jewel - heist thing . charlie : suit yourself . liam : yeah . pam : okay . [ paper tearing ] quinn : sounds like you were getting an earful . [ scene_break ] wyatt : hey , um ... thank you for this . bill : you 're welcome . quite a change in lifestyle . wyatt : [ laughs ] big time . bill : you can do some quality entertaining here . wyatt : well , there 's only one person i 'm looking forward to entertaining . bill : you 've really fallen for hope , have n't you ? wyatt : hawaii was unreal , just to have hope alone , and so unexpected . bill : she must have been in quite a state . wyatt : upset , disillusioned , everything i did n't want for her . bill : well , you 've been through a lot together . your business success . wyatt : yeah , there 's all that , but ... it feels like more . i bring something out in her , and i know that now . she laughs when we 're together . she 's not gon na find that with anyone else . i do n't doubt that anymore . bill : all right , well , just try and take it slow and easy . wyatt : yeah , i do n't think so . that 's not the spencer way , hmm ? [ cell phone rings ] [ cell phone beeps ] hope : hi . wyatt : hi . just got back . dad picked me up . hope : oh , cool . where are you ? wyatt : i have a surprise for you . hope : do n't you always ? wyatt : meet me , okay ? i 'll text you the address . hope : okay . i 'm on my way . [ cell phone beeps ] rick : was that , uh , wyatt or liam ? hope : that was wyatt . rick : go . go be happy . [ scene_break ] pam : oh , you know liam . i mean , he 's just a little out of sorts these days . quinn : yeah , well , hope 's the one that ought to be out of sorts . pam : well , i ca n't argue with that . quinn : yeah . still , i ... i know i 'm not one of his favorite people . pam : oh . you overheard ? quinn : well , i was passing by . i could n't help it . pam : well , you know , these kids , you just got to let them work it out . quinn : yeah , yeah , i 'm sure they will . i just ... i wish liam and i got along better , that 's all . pam : you do ? quinn : he 's a good boy . he 's a little obsessed with hope , but there 's nothing we can do about that , can we ? pam : well , you know , i just think it 's better not to get involved with these young people and all their dramas . quinn : yes , no , i agree with you 100 % . i just -- i just wish that -- that we could talk , you know , mend our fences . do you happen to know if he 's still in the building ? pam : oh , no , he went to the boutique with charlie . [ telephone rings ] pam : oh , excuse me . forrester creations . um , no . he 's not in the office , but i can take a message for you . [ scene_break ] charlie : [ sighs ] well , it is n't big blue , but it still needs a professional guard . liam : that 's nice . charlie : you know , uh , every time i come in here , i ca n't help but think about it . liam : what ? the attempted robbery ? charlie : should never have happened . liam : well , hey , it did n't happen , thanks to you and wyatt . charlie : still , i ... i could have been more alert . liam : charlie , do you want to tell me exactly how it all went down ? charlie : good question . okay . okay . the diamond was there ... liam : right . charlie : and then the diamond was n't there . liam : uh , but you saw the guys take it , the jewel thieves . charlie : no . did n't even see them in the store . liam : what ? charlie : i mean , they had to be lurking somewhere . liam : wait a minute . i 'm not following you . charlie : okay , look , look , look , look , look . the store was closed . the customers were gone . the clerks were gone . i turned around , the diamond was gone . liam : okay , but , i mean , whoever took the diamond , i mean , they were obviously still hiding in the store somewhere . charlie : oh , yeah , they had to be . liam : but you did n't see them ? charlie : well , not when the diamond was stolen , no . liam : and who -- who else was in the boutique ? charlie : no one . i told you . we were closed . liam : so , you were totally alone ? charlie : yeah . well , no , i mean , you know , there was one another person . liam : okay , who was that person ? charlie : wyatt . it was me and wyatt . [ scene_break ] hope : hi . wyatt : hi . hope : so , what 's the surprise ? and what are we doing here ? wyatt : well ... ah . it 's a nice place , is n't it ? hope : uh - huh . wyatt : dad , uh , picked me up from the airport , brought me here , handed me the keys . hope : this is your new place ? wyatt : yeah . moving on up in the world , right ? hope : um , i 'll say ! wyatt : you like it ? hope : yes ! i love it ! look at you . fresh off the plane from hawaii at your new digs at the beach . wyatt : was something , was n't it ? hawaii . hope : yeah , it was wonderful . wyatt : alone with my beautiful hope . hope : hmm . god , i was a mess when i got on that plane . wyatt : well , i was a mess until you got on that plane , so thank you for that . hope : [ laughs ] we 're even . it really was a great trip . wyatt : yeah . hope : the necklace , the surprise luau that we had , all the flowers , naupaka . see , i remembered . wyatt : the half flower . yeah . hope : that was me . i felt like a half person until you took me to hawaii . i feel like i can still smell the plumeria . wyatt : well , speaking of flowers ... hope : what ? wyatt : hmm ? hope : oh - ho - ho ! they 're beautiful . wyatt : mm - hmm . hope : did your dad get these for you , too ? wyatt : yes , dad got me these . he likes flowers . hope : [ laughs ] wyatt : no ! look . there 's a card . hope : oh ! wyatt : and it says `` hope . `` hope : it sure does . wyatt : [ laughs ] hope : let 's see what it says . `` today i move into my new home hopefully not ... alone . `` wyatt : live with me . | wyatt is rocked . bill picked him up at the airport and brought him to this fabulous beach house . bill tells him that it is his . it 's time to move out of the warehouse and break that leash around his neck from his mom . wyatt loves the place and thinks it is a killer but he 's a little concerned about the timing . bill says absolutely there is an ulterior motive . he wants him away from his mother . he does n't want wyatt to be disrespectful but just keep a healthy distance . wyatt says he will accept the house and he ca n't wait to tell hope . |
brooke : [ breathing heavily ] oh , what are we doing ? bill : following our instincts . brooke : we ca n't . bill : it 's too late . [ scene_break ] rick : bringing mom over to spencer will definitely shake things up . katie : yeah , well , it 's the media business . that 's a good thing . rick : i 'm all for it . katie : you 're not a little upset that we lured her away from forrester ? rick : mom 's expertise has n't been properly utilized over here . it 's a great opportunity for her . katie : i hope she 's excited about it . rick : knowing mom , she 'll make the most out of it . katie : i 'm happy she accepted our offer . i 'm happy for myself , happy for my family . it 's a good thing for all of us . [ scene_break ] sasha : i mean , this is crazy , right ? nicole : [ chuckles ] you 're a print model . sasha : [ chuckles ] well , i mean , rick basically promised me the job , so ... nicole : can he do that ? i mean , he must have been really impressed . he did n't have you audition for steffy or ridge ? zende : no . he just told us to shoot and see how it goes . nicole : so , this is like a trial period ? sasha : oh , no , no . this -- this is our big break . i mean , zende 's photos completely knocked rick out , and these are gon na be even better . nicole : yeah . seems like it . sasha : [ sighs ] you know , i was really starting to wonder what i was even doing in la , but ... well , look at me now . i 've been given this amazing opportunity , and , nic , i have you and zende to thank . i 'm so grateful that i came out here and that i have the both of you in my life . [ scene_break ] sasha : you hear about stories like this . you read about them in magazines , but you never think they 're gon na happen to you . nicole : just your luck . sasha : and with your morning sickness . i mean , think about it . if you had n't gotten sick , who knows ? i might be planning a trip back home right now , instead of working at forrester creations with my bff ! girl , we are gon na rock this place , just like in high school . come on ! deejay , hit it ! zende : we should capture this energy . sasha : come on , nic ! nicole : no thanks . zende : come on . go on . it 's just for fun . nicole : no , i - i just -- i really do n't feel like modeling . zende : okay . [ camera shutter clicking ] [ scene_break ] rick : you know , working together might be an adjustment . katie : we 've done it before . rick : it 's been awhile . katie : yeah , well , we 've been through a lot . we 're wiser . and you know what ? we do n't have to play the same roles anymore . she 's the big sister . i 'm the little sister . we can be open and honest with each other . rick : the last few years have taught mom a lot . and you know what ? i 'm proud of the both of you . katie : we 're close . but i want us to be closer . i want us to be able to share everything . [ scene_break ] brooke : [ sighs ] oh , bill . bill . bill ? bill . did i catch the great dollar bill spencer plotting his next conquest ? [ scene_break ] [ camera shutter clicking ] zende : there you go . [ laughs ] sasha : [ chuckles ] come on , nic ! get in here . remember how we used to pose and work it for your mom 's mirror ? zende : ooh , i would love to see that . nicole : uh , you know , we were kids . this is serious . zende : that 's the beauty of it . it does n't have to be . i mean , my photos did n't impress anyone until sasha got me to loosen up . nicole : i was impressed . zende : yeah , well , i mean , you 'll be blown away by what i can do now , now that i 'm actually having fun with it . sasha : nobody knows more about fun than my best girl nic . nicole : zende 's not getting paid to take photos of me . sasha : he 's not getting paid at all . not yet . come on , you did some modeling when you first started at forrester . nicole : yeah , i tried , and if i was n't modeling material back then , then i 'm definitely not now . unless forrester starts making maternity clothes . hey , i 'll let you two get back to work . zende : you can stay and watch . nicole : no , you two need to focus and be professional . i 'll see you later . sasha : wish me luck . this is so fantastic ! [ scene_break ] katie : i got to get back to spencer . rick : tell mom i say hi , good luck . katie : i will . you know , she did love working with you . being at forrester with her children meant a lot to her . rick : it meant a lot to us , too . she needs a challenge . you 've given her that . katie : well , spencer 's gon na get a lot in return . rick : you do n't have to tell me . honestly , i ca n't believe we 're letting her go . katie : i ca n't believe it , either . you know , with her expertise and her experience , she 's the perfect choice for eye on fashion . rick : given everything that 's happened with you guys personally , it could be complicated . you 're not concerned ? katie : this is the right choice to make at the right time . and if there are questions , we will answer them . it wo n't cause trouble . [ scene_break ] brooke : so , what do you think about this layout ? is everything all right ? bill : yeah . sure . brooke : okay , well , you seem a little distracted . you know , i 've been in the fashion industry a long time , but you had to know that there was gon na be a learning curve . bill : it 's fine . brooke : it 's fine ? you like it ? i mean , you have n't done a fashion show layout like this for the awards season , so i just want to know what your opinion was . i wanted some feedback on my idea . bill . i want to give you what you want . i - i just do n't know what that is . so you have to tell me . if there 's a problem , i want you to tell me that , too . bill : there 's no problem . brooke : [ chuckles ] okay . well , you really have n't said two words to me since i 've been here in this office . bill : it 's good . brooke : [ sighs ] i 'm really sorry . about what happened the other day . i 'm sorry that i kissed you . it was a mistake . it should n't have happened . i 'm sorry that i said all of those things . bill : we do n't have to talk about it , brooke . brooke : i just do n't want it to be awkward . bill : then let 's focus and get back to work . brooke : not until i know that everything 's all right , that what i told you about my feelings is n't making you think about something we agreed to forget . look , i do n't want to do this . i do n't want to be a distraction for you and katie . i love my sister too much . bill : so do i . brooke : and i would hate myself if i stirred anything up . bill : you have n't . brooke : i accepted the job because you made me think it would be okay . telling you how i felt would n't be an issue . bill : it wo n't be . actually , i had n't even thought about it once until you brought it up . but now that you have , i - i want to make something crystal clear . i 'm committed to katie . brooke : i do n't doubt that . but sometimes feelings do come up . but that 's not you . bill : no , it 's not . brooke : good . so ... there 's nothing to be concerned about ? bill : nothing at all . brooke : [ sighs ] i was hoping you would say that . [ scene_break ] [ camera shutter clicks ] zende : come on . there we go . [ laughs ] there we go . [ camera shutter clicking ] zende : come on . give me more . come on . you 're alive . come on . get up . let 's go , let 's go ! sasha : fine ! [ camera shutter clicking ] sasha : no , your turn . zende : no , what are you doing ? back up . sasha : give me the camera . your turn . go . zende : sasha . sasha : zende . go . come on . you got it . there we go ! zende : all right , that 's enough . i 'm done . okay . they do n't pay me to do that stuff . okay . [ scene_break ] nicole : you hired sasha ? you -- you want her to model ? rick : the photos that she took with zende , they were impressive . they work really well together , do n't you think ? nicole : but she has no experience . rick : yeah , but neither did your sister when she first started . nicole : but sasha 's never been interested in modeling . these photos , she was just fooling around and having fun . rick : and zende was able to capture it on his camera . they were exciting , they 're authentic . it 's the best work that i 've seen him do . nicole : yeah , and i 'm thrilled he 's getting the chance . this is what he wants to do . sasha 's honestly just interested in the attention . rick : and she 's gon na get a lot more if those photos make it to print . nicole : so , this might not happen ? rick : well , i would n't tell her to go put money down on an apartment . but i 'd say there 's a good chance that your best friend will be working with you right here at forrester . nicole : that 's what i wanted to talk to you about . rick : this is n't a favor , nicole . sasha 's not getting this opportunity because she 's your best friend . so you -- you do n't have to thank me . nicole : [ chuckles ] i did n't come here to thank you . [ scene_break ] brooke : i do n't know what i was thinking , telling you how i felt . i really could have messed this up . bill : do n't sweat it . brooke : i meant every word . i just wish i did n't say it . bill : well , we 've all done things like that , brooke . do n't beat yourself up . you got to move on . put the past in the past . brooke : [ chuckles ] my past has a way of catching up with me . it always has . i 'm just glad it 's not going to affect my relationship with you and katie . bill : i wo n't let that happen . so just put it out of your mind . your being here is good for business , and it 's good for the family . brooke : i think it 's good for me , too . it 's gon na give me some energy . it 's gon na push me out of my comfort zone . i think i can make an impact here , working with you and with my sister . i 'm really excited about it . and i 'm ready . i 'm ready to learn . and i want to rebuild our friendship . do you think we can do that , bill ? be friends ? [ door opens ] katie : oh ! hi ! brooke : hi ! katie : still hard at work , i see . brooke : i 'm running my ideas by your husband . katie : you 're not wasting any time . brooke : i 'm excited to get to work . katie : this is the right place for you . right here at spencer with your family . this is where you belong . [ scene_break ] [ camera shutter clicking ] zende : there we go . just a few more . sasha : [ chuckles ] i could do this all day . [ camera shutter clicking ] zende : yeah , i think we got it . sasha : are they good ? zende : come see for yourself . sasha : oh , wow ! you are really talented . zende : thanks . we make a good team . sasha : i know . even though , uh , nothing 's happened yet -- i know rick still has to make the final decision -- i do n't want to get ahead of myself . but , you know , i 'm so grateful . i really meant what i said to nic . modeling at forrester , it 's beyond anything i could have ever imagined for myself . but it means even more that you and nicole opened these doors for me . [ scene_break ] rick : nicole , are you upset that i hired sasha ? nicole : i have a few tiny concerns . rick : i told you , this is not a favor . i did n't give her this opportunity because she 's your best friend . nicole : she is my friend . which is why this is so hard . and i did n't come here to stab her in the back . i hate coming to you with this at all . but i have to be honest about my feelings . i do n't feel comfortable with sasha and zende working together . rick : i thought you two were like sisters . nicole : we are . she 's my girl . i love her . you know , she 's beautiful , funny , and exciting to be around . but there 's always been this weird dynamic , like she 's competing with me , trying to prove something . she was always more popular in school and always had the hot guys . rick : what are you asking me , nicole ? to not give sasha the job as a model ? [ scene_break ] brooke : i was just telling bill how glad i am to be here . katie : well , i hope he was making you feel welcome . brooke : we had a good talk . bill : why do n't you pitch your idea ? brooke : i will . but first i would like you to hear something . i already talked to bill and told him how i feel , and now i want you to hear it . when you first offered me the job , i said no . i was n't completely honest with you . i was scared . i mean , i built up this cocoon , you know , around forrester and around my life , and i did that in order to feel safe . but that 's really no way to live , right ? it 's a good way to build up a lot of regrets . and gosh knows i have a lot of those already , so i - i just want to thank you . i really want to thank you for this opportunity and for allowing me to be able to prove myself to you . katie : prove yourself ? you 've -- you do n't need to prove yourself . you are the perfect fit for spencer and for eye on fashion . i mean , you agree with that , right ? bill : absolutely . katie : listen , you are so respected in this industry and admired by readers all over the world . you are going to bring a new energy and excitement to spencer publications . i mean , i can feel it already . look at us . we are three passionate people . if we join that passion together , who knows what we can accomplish . [ cell phone chimes ] katie : oh . [ chuckles ] i have a meeting . see you in a minute . brooke : okay . [ chuckles ] i 'll be here when you get back . katie : good . good . oh ! i 'm glad . brooke : [ chuckles ] katie : see you in a minute . [ door closes ] brooke : she 's right , you know . we could do some amazing things together . if we are all on the same page . bill : we are . brooke : you did n't answer me before . friends ? do you think we can be that ? oh , bill . bill . can we do that ? not just co - exist , but be friends . bill : yeah . co - workers , friends . i want that , too . brooke : okay . [ sighs ] | it was all a fantasy . brooke calls out bill 's name and he snaps to . she cajoles he must have been deep into his next business conquest . she says he looks a little distracted . she needs a little feedback on her first drawings for the fashion magazine . she also apologizes for kissing him much earlier at home . she does not want things between them to be awkward . they agreed to forget but she did n't . she does not want to be a distraction to him or her sister , she loves her too much . he laments he had not thought about it until she brought it up . he wants to make it crystal clear . he is committed to katie . she says good , then there is nothing to be concerned about . sasha gushes on and on about being a model now and it is not just a trial run , rick has okayed it . she models more and even wants nicole to join in . she nixes that , saying she is not feeling that good . sasha expresses it is fortunate for her that nicole had morning sickness as that is what led all of this modeling for sasha . |
taylor : reese , if this is n't your baby , then where did it come from ? reese : i 'm so sorry . i did n't mean to surprise you like this . but , uh , i could n't explain it to you on the phone . taylor : oh , well , now i think you should , because i - i do n't know what this is . reese : nothing to be alarmed about . taylor : reese , i want to know why you have a baby in your apartment . a baby you never mentioned to me before . just tell me , where did this child come from ? hope : i feel like i 'm being crushed by this weight on my heart . how can you miss someone just so , so much when you did n't even meet them yet ? brooke : beth was a part of you . she always will be . hope : i do n't understand how this could happen . [ crying ] how could i lose my baby ? steffy : [ sighs ] [ knock on door ] mom , you have keys ! liam . hi . & liam : can i come in ? steffy : yeah . yeah , of course . is everything all right ? something happened ? liam : hard day . just trying to keep it together . steffy : i 'm so sorry , liam . i know it does n't help , but i am . liam : would it be okay , um ... can i see kelly ? i know -- i know i 'm not -- i ca n't just be showing up here all the time , but , um ... i 'd really love to see kelly . liam : i probably should 've called you , or -- or texted or something . steffy : no , no . it 's okay . liam : hope wanted me to get out of the house . steffy : she 's probably right . liam : yeah , but i did n't want to leave her . and i 've just been ... driving around . steffy : well , i 'm glad you 're here . you want anything ? liam : no . just need to see my daughter . brooke : you should n't be alone right now . hope : liam will be back soon . brooke : you need to find a way to work through this together . hope : we 're trying . brooke : i know that you 're brave , and that you 're strong , but you ca n't isolate yourself , sweetheart . you need to lean on people . and maybe just ... maybe more than just liam . i was thinking [ sighs ] that a support group might not be a bad idea . hope : i understand what you 're trying to say , mom . but right now , all i want to do is hold taylor : answer me , reese . wh -- [ sighs ] what are you doing with a baby ? who are you ? what 's going on ? florence : i -- i did n't want to interrupt , but ... hi . i 'm florence . taylor : fl - florence . florence : dr. buckingham is holding my baby . steffy : she 'll be awake soon . liam : is she feeling any better ? steffy : yeah . yeah , the doctor said it was just a virus . liam : good . listen , i know you got stuff to do . i mean , i - i 'm happy to wait here alone . steffy : no , no . it 's -- it 's fine . but , hey , if you do n't -- you do n't want to talk , i 'm not gon na push . liam : i just ... barely feel anything , you know ? it 's like i 'm ... it 's like i 'm underwater . i keep thinking , `` well , maybe if i -- maybe if i hold kelly , i 'll be able to breathe again . `` which is selfish . steffy : no , it isn't . liam : no , it is selfish , because i get to come here and hold my daughter . what can hope do ? steffy : she 'd understand . liam : it 's like , i 'm trying to be strong for hope . you know , i 'm trying to be the husband that i know she needs me to be , but what can i do , really ? we had one moment with beth . hope -- hope got to hold her daughter in her arms for one moment . it 's just -- it 's crippling . and i know ... there 's not a thing a person in the world can do to take the pain away . i know that . hope : i went for a walk after the memorial . brooke : beautiful day . hope : i know . it 's strange . brooke : what ? hope : the sun was shining . i heard birds in the trees and cars on the road . and to everyone else , it 's just ... a normal day . brooke : you 're still in shock , sweetheart . you need to give yourself time . hope : you know , i thought if i were really quiet , and really paid attention to the clouds and the wind , i might ... feel something . you know how people look for signs in -- in nature , and ... you know , i thought i might find some peace . brooke : yeah . that can be comforting . knowing that beth is looking down on you , loving you . she 's just letting you know that she 's okay . hope : [ sniffles ] except ... i did n't feel anything like that . i did n't feel beth looking down on me at all . brooke : oh , honey . florence : so , dr . buckingham did n't tell you about me ? reese : i was just about to . florence : well , i 'm not from los angeles . i live in vegas , where i 'm a dealer at a big casino . dr. buckingham is just helping me with the baby . taylor : he 's your doctor ? florence : not exactly . he 's , um ... i contacted him through an agency . there are a lot of really great people out there who want to help women like me find homes for their babies . and dr . buckingham is one of them . taylor : [ scoffs ] y - you 're putting your baby up for adoption ? florence : if he can help me find the right home for her , then ... liam : i 'm sorry . i know this is affecting you , too . steffy : nothing like what you 're going through . liam : well , kelly lost her half - sister . and i know you wanted them to be close . steffy : i imagined it the same way you did . liam : i think it could have happened . you know , i know the taylor thing was kind of a problem , but it 's not like we would n't have worked through that . steffy : i 'm sorry we wo n't get that chance . steffy : you and hope would have been amazing parents to beth . liam : you still looking into the adoption thing ? steffy : oh , we do n't have to talk about that . liam : no , it 's okay . i know you -- i know that you wanted kelly to have a sister close to her age so -- so she could share the kind of experiences you had with -- with phoebe . it 's just that adoption is the only way now . steffy : you know , let 's just have this conversation another time . liam : it 's fine . steffy : liam , i do n't want to -- liam : it 's fine . i -- you can tell me this . was it just a - a fantasy , or ... ? steffy : i mean ... yeah , i 've been seriously considering it . i - i met with an agency to talk about what it would entail . but , you know , adoption is a very involved process . it does n't just happen overnight . it takes time . now , after everything , my focus is on -- on you and hope , and kelly and my mom . will i adopt ? i -- [ sighs ] i do n't know . i think it 'd be a wonderful idea for kelly , but , um ... i have no idea when that would happen . brooke : whatever you 're feeling right now is all right . everybody feels grief in different ways . hope : but i did n't feel anything . what , am i -- am i being foolish , just searching for beth 's spirit in the clouds , in the sky , in the trees ? brooke : no , honey . if it helps , what 's the harm ? hope : [ sobs ] but she was n't there . brooke : okay . well , you 'll find her in different places . you 'll find her in your -- in your heart , in your dreams . you said earlier that you felt that she was n't gone . hope : that was different . it was -- it 's hard to explain . this feeling , it 's like ... she was a part of me for almost nine months , and -- and we shared everything . and i -- all i want to know is that my little girl is all right , and i just -- i want to feel ... some sort of connection to her again . brooke : oh , honey . come here . florence : i do n't know what i would have done without dr . buckingham . taylor : he took care of you ? florence : he took care of everything . i was a wreck . i ca n't believe i actually thought my rotten boyfriend would actually stick around . taylor : so the father knows ? florence : yeah . he does n't want anything to do with her or me . reese : [ sighs ] sadly , not an unusual story . florence : i just knew i could n't be a single mother . my life has been pretty messed up recently , and i do n't have any family here , anyone who can help . i was -- i was getting pretty desperate . so , i thought that adoption really just made the most sense , for me and for the baby . i hate to admit it , but , um , i just really need the money . taylor : no , oh , it sounds like a very stressful situation . florence : it really was . but then i met up with the doc , and everything has really been falling into place finally , you know ? i -- i have this little bit of hope . taylor : so that 's why you 're here with dr . buckingham ? florence : yes . reese : this all happened very quickly , and with everything going on , i - i just did n't have the time to bring it up . taylor : bring it up ? reese : after our conversation about your daughter 's situation . taylor : wait a minute . are you -- are you saying that steffy could adopt this baby ? alright , i brought in steffy : there 's daddy . liam : oh ! [ chuckles ] hey , baby girl . oh , wow . look how beautiful you are . you are so pretty . [ sniffles ] daddy loves you so much . i just want to hold her and protect her from everything in the world . [ sighs ] you know you have your whole life ahead of you , right ? daddy 's gon na be there for all of it . [ sobs ] [ sighs ] you never got a chance to meet your sister , but ... i think she 's watching over you now . i think she 's watching over all of us . [ chokes ] and i think she would want us to be grateful , and happy , and to love each other . i love you . i love you so much . [ crying ] hope : it 's not supposed to be like this . brooke : [ sighs ] i know , sweetheart . hope : though i 'm glad you 're here . but i 'm supposed to be holding my baby , not my mother holding me . brooke : well , if this is all i can do for you , i will hold you for as long as you need me to . hope : because that 's what mothers do . comfort their babies . heh ... and that 's what i would have done for beth . i would have consoled her . and i -- i would have kept her safe . brooke : i know . i know you would have . honey , listen to me . you will get through this . hope : how ? brooke : you just have to be gentle with yourself , and you have to be patient . and this pain will subside . oh , i know it 's not gon na be easy . and you will never forget about beth . and , somehow , some way , beth will always know just how much you love her . reese : taylor , you , uh -- you mentioned that steffy was thinking about adoption . i was under the impression that she was serious . taylor : well , she 's made some inquiries . reese : you asked if there was anything that i could do to help . taylor : yeah , i - i thought maybe you would recommend an agency or give me some advice . reese : well , that was my intention . i have a lot of contacts in that area . i 've facilitated a few adoptions . and so , when florence reached out to me on one of those networks , i thought i could help her and steffy . taylor : so ... [ sighs ] this beautiful little baby ... steffy could adopt her ? reese : if all parties agree . taylor : [ scoffs ] florence : she deserves a better life than i could ever give her . reese : look , i know this timing is less than ideal , and your family is going through so much , and steffy may not be ready . but ... when 's the next time that -- that a miraculous opportunity like this may come along , hm ? hey . taylor : i mean , steffy has met with some agencies just to get some information , but this is really the last thing i expected when you asked me to come over here . reese : i know . this whole thing has been mind - boggling to me , too . taylor : i mean , i - i 'll talk to her . i - i do n't know what my daughter will say , but , um , i - i will talk to her . this whole thing has just come out of the blue . reese : well , considering what happened to hope on catalina , not to mention zoe working for forrester , i think it 's best to leave my name out of it when talking to steffy or anybody about the potential adoption . taylor : oh , yeah . understood . reese : thank you . taylor : florence , i -- i do n't know you , but i think it 's such a brave decision you 've made , giving up your little girl so she can have the best possible chance at a good life . it takes a lot of strength to do that . i mean , i - i -- for me , as a mother , i do n't know how you found the courage . i admire it , and your unselfish love you have for this child . she 's so little ! [ chuckles ] reese : and healthy . completely healthy . in the right environment , she 'll thrive . i know it . talk to your daughter . please . taylor : i will . i will . i 'll talk to her as soon as i can . . . . | taylor keeps asking reese if this is not his baby then where did the baby come from . he apologizes and says he could not tell her over the phone . liam shows up at steffy 's . she senses something is wrong . he says it has been a hard day and he knows he should have called first but he would really like to see kelly . instead he left hope with brooke and he has just been riding around . hope cries and brooke tries to comfort her and says just lean on liam and even others . she is thinking going to a support group probably would do her good . steffy invites liam in and is happy for him to see kelly . she only had a virus so she is fine now . he says he knows he is being selfish and he wants to be strong for hope but he came here to see his daughter yet hope does not have that luxury . hope tells brooke that it is weird , the birds are in the trees and cars on the road , for them it is just another regular day . she just wants some peace . she does not feel beth is looking down on her at all . reese is about to answer taylor when a lady walks out of the bedroom and introduces herself as florence and says the baby is hers . but she can not keep her and reese is helping her with adoption if they can find the right home . steffy tells liam that she imagined it just like he did . she wanted beth to be a sister for kelly and she knows he and hope would have been wonderful parents . he says now adoption is the only way for steffy . she says a conversation for another time but she has been thinking about it . it does n't just happen overnight ; it takes time . now she just wants to focus on liam and hope and them getting better . |
[ doorbell rings ] bridget : hey , roomie . so , i heard something about you moving out . stephanie : temporarily . bridget : was it me ? did i do something wrong ? did i leave the light on past my bedtime , or worse ? stephanie : i 've been meaning to talk to you about that . no , i just thought they could use some help over here . i finally got the girls to sleep . you know , it 's just difficult all around . bridget : i know . it 's been so sad for everyone . i heard from my mom . stephanie : she called you ? bridget : no , she e - mailed me . she does n't want anyone to know where she is , but she just wanted to reassure me that she 's okay . stephanie : good . i know it 's hard on her . but i 'm glad that she has hope with her at least . bridget : yeah . she just needs time to be alone . you know , she needs to focus and figure out how to go on with her life from here . stephanie : i guess this was the hardest decision she 's ever made in her life . but believe me , i respect her for doing it . bridget : well , she would appreciate that . i know i do . stephanie : no easy choices . no easy choices at all . but your mother put her own needs aside , and she made the choice that 's best for everyone in the family . she 's really matured , has n't she ? bridget : i know . i know . she needs time to heal . i just -- god , i hope she 's not away too long 'cause i miss her . and i miss ridge . where is he here ? i wan na talk to him . stephanie : oh , well , actually , he 's upstairs . but this is n't a good time . bridget : oh , well , do n't worry about it . i 'm just gon na take a minute . stephanie : no , no , no , do n't go upstairs ! bridget : why not ? stephanie : um , well , he 's not alone . samantha 's up there with him . bridget : okay , well , is she trying to console him ? stephanie : well , actually , i hope she 's trying to do a lot more than that . bridget : what ? ridge : sammy , what 're you doing here ? samantha : i hoped that would be clear . ridge : yeah , it 's very clear . samantha : do you know how i feel about you ? i just wanted to finally express it . ridge : sammy , this is n't gon na work . this is n't gon na work . samantha : you never know until you try . i promise i can make you feel better . ridge : i do n't know , sammy . this just -- this just is n't you . dave : great workout , deacon . deacon : yeah , thanks , man . dave : hey , keep it up . it 's just gon na get better . deacon : okay . see you tomorrow ? dave : all right . deacon : bye . amber : oh , great timing . thanks . who 's that ? deacon : that 's dave . he 's my new therapist . amber : ooh . wait , wait , wait . i thought that was bridget 's job . deacon : it was , until it was n't . amber : she bailed on you . deacon : she did n't bail on me . she , you know , saw i was making progress , thought maybe it was time to bring in a professional . amber : sure she did . deacon : okay , you know what ? i 'm not even gon na do this with you ? did you get the stuff i asked for ? amber : yes , yes . i got every last thing . except , you know , i could n't really decide on a tie , so i just got a whole bunch of them . deacon : oh , wow . this is great . this one 's nice . you like this one ? it 's classy , right ? amber : yeah , that was my favorite one . um , okay , i give . what 's all this about ? deacon : it 's about me . it 's about bridget . it 's about tomorrow night . amber : what am i missing ? deacon : i intend on sweeping her off her feet , and she 's not gon na know what hit her . amber : um , are you forgetting something -- just something small ? just the fact that she 's engaged ? deacon : yeah , well , ozzy has definitely proven to be a bit of an obstacle . but , you know , i got a sneaking suspicion that pretty soon that guy is just gon na be a distant memory . amber : really ? and how are you gon na do that ? deacon : okay , you know what i do n't wan na hear any negativity , not from you , not from anybody else . after tomorrow night , i got a feeling everything is gon na change . bridget 's gon na realize that i 'm the guy she needs . bridget : did you arranged for sam to seduce him ? stephanie : `` facilitate `` is a word that i like better . bridget : oh , my god . what are you doing ? you know how much ridge loves my mother , how much he 's hurting right now . stephanie , they 're both hurting from this situation . there 's no way he 's just gon na be interested in somebody else . stephanie : listen , bridget , he 's a healthy , sexy man . he needs someone else in his life . bridget : he 's not just gon na jump into bed with someone so soon . stephanie , sex does n't cure everything . stephanie : and why not . bridget : oh , my god . okay , look , i understand what you 're trying to do right now , but this is a band - aid . this is n't gon na help him . [ stephanie sighs ] i give up , i give up . samantha : boy , you really know how to wreck a mood . it 's a good thing i 'm not insecure , or i 'd be feeling like a jerk right about now . ridge : sammy , you do n't ever have to feel like a jerk . this is one of the nicest things anyone 's ever done for me . samantha : what , you mean get naked and make a fool of herself in front of you ? ridge : hey , you do n't need to talk about yourself that way . samantha : well , i 'd hoped -- you know how i feel about you . and it seemed like a good idea at the time . ridge : well , you got a smile out of me . samantha : oh , well , that 's me . i 'm always good for a laugh . ridge : that 's more than anyone else has gotten out of me recently . sammy , you are a very beautiful , desirable woman . anyone would be lucky to be with you . samantha : but not you . ridge : i am just so in love with brooke . there 's nothing left inside of me for anyone else . that 's all . samantha : well , maybe seduction was the wrong angle . maybe comfort would have been better -- like , homemade macaroni and cheese . ridge : ooh . just do n't cover yourself in it , okay ? samantha : ooh , kinky . yeah , i 'll remember that . no , but seriously , ridge , one of these days you will be ready for another woman . i just hope you 'll keep me in mind . ridge : i just ca n't really imagine right now ever letting go of brooke . samantha : whatever happens between the two of you , she 's a very lucky woman . just know that i 'll always be there for you . ridge : i know that , thank you . samantha : good . and do n't forget -- `` always in motion is the future . `` ridge : oh geez , your yoda impression is even worse than mine . samantha : very possibly . as is my pamela anderson imitation . if you do n't mind , i think i 'm gon na try and get out of here before i feel even more naked . ridge : sammy , sammy , sammy -- thank you . samantha : you 're very welcome . now get some rest . and i will see you tomorrow at work , completely dressed . ridge : tomorrow , at work . samantha : and ridge -- thanks for the best sex i never had . amber : you 're dreaming . nothing 's changed . deacon : what are you talking about ? everything has changed . do have any idea how much physical therapy , how much electric stimulation i 've done these past couple days ? amber : yeah , a lot ! deacon : well , you know what ? it 's hard . and i 've been doing it for us -- for me and bridget . amber : look , deacon , i do n't wan na rain on your parade , but bridget and ozzy , they 're solid . deacon , i know you love her , and i know you do n't wan na give her up , but sometimes we have to . okay ? i mean , giving up rick , it was the hardest thing i 've ever done in my life . but sometimes you have to , and time marches on , and you move on , and -- i 'm just saying , you focus on the new company , on the future . deacon : you know what ? you 're absolutely right . that 's what i 'm doing . i 'm focusing on the future , mine and bridget 's . and after tomorrow night , i think she 'll be on board . see , i 've got a secret weapon i do n't think she 's gon na be able to resist . thomas : oh . thank you , god . samantha : oh , i 'm sorry . i -- i was looking for the bathroom to change . obviously , i 'm in the wrong room . thomas : no , not really . but i do n't know why you 'd want to change . you look really hot . samantha : thanks . i got ta go . thomas : wait -- what are you doing here , anyway ? samantha : i , uh -- i -- thomas : looking for my dad ? samantha : uh , yeah . thomas : did n't work out , huh ? samantha : not exactly . thomas : too bad . too soon . it was nice of you to try . that 's a forrester you have on , right ? spring catalogue . yup . right here . but it looks much better on you -- much . samantha : you really are your father all over again , are n't you ? thomas : that 's what everybody says . but my life is n't nearly as complicated as his . samantha : well , few people 's are . thomas : and i 'd hate to see a beautiful woman like you , wearing that -- going to waste . samantha : really ? thomas : yeah . i think you need someone who has less on his mind than dad . samantha : or maybe only one thing on his mind . thomas : am i that transparent ? samantha : are you coming on to me ? thomas : why not ? samantha : you 're a kid . thomas : i 'm not as young as you think . samantha : oh , yeah ? well , what would you do if i took you up on it ? stephanie : what are you doing here ? i thought you were -- ridge : you thought i was what ? stephanie : i was hoping you were in bed . ridge : i should 've known it . you sent sam up there , did n't you ? you 're the only one with the guts to send another woman up to my bed . boy , you probably even bought the teddy , too , did n't you ? oh , for god 's sakes . you did . stephanie : well , it 's just a little help from your friends . is that so awful ? [ ridge sighs ] [ crickets chirping ] [ bridget giggling ] bridget : oh , what 's this ? `` a very special surprise for a very special woman . meet me tomorrow night in the private dining room at 8 : 00 . you wo n't be disappointed . `` ozzy , you are such a romantic . amber : so , bridget 's supposed to think she 's having dinner with ozzy . and when she walks in the door -- deacon : she 's gon na find yours truly . amber : and what 's to stop her from turning around and walking right back out . deacon : well , i 'd like to think it 's gon na be me , looking incredibly dashing in my new tuxedo . look , i 'm gon na show her . i 'm gon na prove to her that i 'm who she needs . amber : deacon -- deacon : amber , do n't underestimate me here , okay ? by the time the night 's over , she 's not gon na have any doubts . samantha : i asked you , `` what if i said yes to your offer ? `` thomas : why do n't you try and find out ? figured it was too good to be true . samantha : you 're a great guy , thomas . find someone your own age , and i promise you , they wo n't be able to refuse you . thomas : here . you look cold . samantha : you see , i was right . you are a good kid . thomas : i 'm not just a good kid . samantha : no , you 're not . you are many things . and i 'm sure you 're gon na have a terrific time finding out what all those things are , but right now , i got ta get dressed . thomas : i 'll close my eyes . samantha : not . thomas : i 'll let you out . samantha : thank you . really . thomas : sam ? do n't give up on my dad . he 's in pretty bad shape . he does need someone . samantha : yeah , he does , thomas . it 's just not me . ridge : i do n't know why i should be surprised . stephanie : well , sweetheart , actually -- ridge : mother . sam is a wonderful , wonderful lady . and she 's been a great friend to me . i just have a little bit of a problem seeing her any other way but that , okay ? stephanie : you 're right , dear . it was silly of me . ridge : look , not even you can fix something like this . when brooke left , she took my heart with her , and i do n't think anything 's gon na fill that spot inside of me , okay ? stephanie : i know that 's what you think now . but honey , life goes on . ridge : like it did when you and dad split ? stephanie : i did n't say it would n't hurt . but i 'm still here . and i 'm living my life . ridge : ah , but you 're still hopeful , are n't you ? mm ? at least you get to speak to dad . you get to see him . i do n't have any idea when brooke 's coming back . i 'd just like to speak with her . i like to hear her voice , to feel her presence , to know that she 's okay . my work is suffering . my kids ? they need me , and i have nothing left for them . stephanie : well , that was the whole point of this . you ca n't take care of other people if you do n't take care of yourself . ridge : i just want my wife back . that 's all . this whole thing still seems so bizarre to me . that you can have it all , have everything one day , and the next day , bam ! it 's gone just like that . disappeared . stephanie : i wish i had better answers for you . ridge : well , there are no answers . that 's the point , too . brooke is having my brother 's child . you know something really bizarre ? i found a way to accept that inside of myself , but she could n't . she said something to me before she left . she said someday , we 're gon na be together again . and i believe her . i do believe her , mother . i just want to know when it 's gon na happen . you know , do we have to wait until this child 's fully - grown ? we have to wait until we 're both old and gray ? what 's the deal here ? stephanie : oh , honey . i understand exactly how you feel . believe me , i do . this kind of love does n't just go away . whether you will accept this now or not , you can still find happiness . ridge : how ? stephanie : well , you get out of bed every day . put one foot in front of the other . you smile when you do n't want to smile . and you do that the next day , and the next day , and the next . ridge : yeah , well , i just do n't -- i just ca n't really do that right now . stephanie : yes , you can . you can . and you have your children . just hold on to them , and love them . you still have me . ridge : yeah . stephanie : you 'll always have me . ridge : thank you , mother . thank you . | bridget told stephanie that she received an email from her mom . they discussed how much brooke has matured . stephanie stopped bridget from going up to see ridge she explained he was with samantha . bridget declared , `` sex does n't cure everything . `` ridge confronted stephanie about sending samantha to his room . sam kissed ridge and tried to convince him she could make him feel better . ridge declined the offer . samantha took a wrong turn and ended up in thomas 's room . thomas told samantha not give up on his dad . |
brooke : ( breathing heavily ) oh , my god . taylor ? woman : what 's happening ? do you need help ? brooke : i - i - i do n't know . she was really upset , and she was having trouble breathing , and then she just -- just collapsed . woman : has somebody called 911 ? taylor : oh , my head . ohh . brooke : there she is . taylor : ow . brooke : taylor ? taylor , are you okay ? maybe get some water . woman : of course , yeah . taylor : no , i do n't want any water . brooke : yes . taylor : i want to go home . brooke : no , you 're not gon na go home . an ambulance is on its way . a doctor really needs to check you out . taylor : brooke , stop it . do n't make a big deal out of this . brooke : okay . no ambulance . i 'll take you home . taylor : no , no . i 'm fine . i 'm fine . i 'm a doctor . i know if i 'm okay , all right ? leave me alone . brooke : no . ( sighs heavily ) all right , look , i 'm not gon na let you drive . i 'll still take you , okay ? taylor : ( sighs ) brooke : i 'm gon na take you straight home ... to nick . taylor : ( scoffs ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ridge : yeah , thanks , thorne . i 'll pick the kids up in the morning . oh , nothing really special . just some much - needed time alone . yeah , you , too . and please let us return the favor for you . okay ? talk to you soon . bye . ridge : ah , wine , candles . all i need is brooke . jackie : what are you gon na do , nicky , if taylor ca n't handle it ? [ scene_break ] nick : she will handle it . jackie : you do n't know that . everything that you 're describing to me points to a woman who 's on a very jagged edge . can -- can we be honest ? she has never , ever been very good at handling stress , especially when it comes to brooke . and now you expect her to handle the fact that brooke is the biological mother of her child ? nick : well , that is something you do n't have to concern yourself with , mother . jackie : oh , yes , i do , because my grandson 's well - being is at stake here . if taylor is n't capable of taking care of him , then you need to be prepared to do something about it , because he needs a mother . nick : he has a mother . jackie : but if brooke is out there , and she is just willing -- nick : let it go right there , mother . taylor 's my wife . she is the mother of my son . jackie : there 's only so much a person can take . ( door opens ) nick : wh - what 's going on ? brooke : taylor collapsed . jackie : what ? brooke : she and i were at the insomnia and -- taylor : i 'm fine . it was nothing . nick : what happened exactly ? brooke : taylor and i were talking , and she -- taylor : it -- it was -- it was nothing . we - we were talking . i got a little worked up , and i passed out for a couple of seconds . it -- it was nothing . it was no big deal . jackie : no big deal ? tay -- taylor , we have to get you to the hospital . taylor : no . no , that is not necessary , really . it was just like a mild panic attack . i 've seen them a million times . i know exactly what one is . jackie : okay , well , i am gon na call bridget , and she will come over , and she will call a doctor , and then -- taylor : no , do not call a doctor . do not call the hospital , and positively do not call bridget , okay ? ( sighs ) taylor : well , brooke , thank you for the ride , although i could have gotten myself home . brooke : i was happy to do it . nick : you know , you 've got ta be exhausted . maybe you oughta lay down , get some rest , huh ? taylor : yeah , i will . nick : okay . jackie : come on , i 'll -- i 'll -- i 'll help you . taylor : ( sighs ) brooke : well ... ( sighs ) i guess i better get going . if there 's anything else i could do to help -- taylor : no , i think you 've covered just about all of the bases . thank you . nick : what happened ? brooke : she saw us at the insomnia , and she really flipped out . see , i tried to explain to her as nicely as i could that i was n't chasing after you , but she did n't want to hear it . she got so worked up that she was hyperventilating , and she passed out right in my arms . you know , she 's not emotionally stable right now , and i 'm worried . you should be , too . nick : i appreciate the help . i 'm gon na head upstairs . i 'll -- i 'll see ya . brooke : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] jackie : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) jackie : it must be torment for you , but nothing compared to the torment that taylor must be going through . i mean , carrying brooke 's baby for all those months , giving birth to a child that you share with brooke -- i mean , every time she looks at jack 's face , she sees brooke . jackie : have you thought what might happen to taylor if the torment is too much for her ? i mean , she 's not gon na be able to be a good mother . she 's not gon na be able to be a good wife . you -- your lives are gon na be hell . what 's gon na happen to that poor baby ? jackie : ( exhales deeply ) taylor : ( sniffles ) jackie : it 's going to be all right , you know . you just need to relax . that 's all . taylor : i know . thank you . you must think , uh , i 've lost it . jackie : no . i 'm thinking ... that you are the mother of my grandchild , and i love and support you . taylor : i appreciate that . jackie : but taylor , i am concerned . you 've got ta take care of yourself . i mean , you have an infant . and that baby needs you to be strong . after all , you 're the only mother that he has . taylor : yeah , i know . jackie : and there is no one else who can take care of him and love him as you can . so please , sweetheart , whatever it is that 's got you in this state , try to remember that . ( knock on door ) [ scene_break ] nick : hey . everything okay ? taylor : is brooke gone ? nick : she is . mother , you think you could give us a minute ? jackie : gone . i 'm gone . nick : how you doing ? taylor : nick , i just -- i really -- i need to rest , okay ? i - i just -- i do n't want to talk right now , okay ? nick : all right . i 'll be downstairs if you need anything . okay . taylor : ( sniffles ) taylor : ( sniffles ) ( crying ) [ scene_break ] ridge : there you are . i was just about to , uh , start drinking this wonderful wine without you . brooke : ( laughs ) ridge , what 's all this ? ridge : oh , we 're celebrating . brooke : we are ? ridge : yeah . brooke : what are we celebrating ? ridge : my mother 's recent memory of her shooting , for one . brooke : ah . ridge : your dad 's newfound freedom , for anther . i think that 's cause for celebration , do n't you ? brooke : yes . yes , i think so , too . ridge : i got ta tell you ... ( glasses clink ) ridge : this has been one hell of a relief . i 'm very glad your dad did not shoot my mother , 'cause something like that can definitely put a strain on a relationship . [ scene_break ] jackie : shall i take taylor a cup ? nick : no , no , no , let 's leave her alone for now . jackie : yes , you 're probably right . she seems awfully delicate . nick : mother , i know what 's on your mind . and you know that i do n't want to hear it . jackie : but you 're going to . it is perfectly obvious that taylor is not dealing with this , not well at all . nick : mother . jackie : it is compromising her health . nick : mother ! jackie : it is compromising your son 's health . nick : my son 's health ? jack 's not in any kind of danger . jackie : please . the woman passed out . she collapsed . thank god she was in a public place . thank god she was n't holding jack . i mean , what happens the next time she has one of these panic attacks ? how can you be sure she 's not gon na be alone with your son ? are you really willing to take that chance ? ( sighs ) taylor is struggling right now to keep it together , and i pray for all your sakes that she finds a way . but it should n't be here , and it should n't be when she 's taking care of my grandson . it 's a recipe for disaster -- for you , for everybody , for the baby . nick : i do n't know what you expect me to do . jackie : ( sighs ) god , i do n't know either . all i do know is that you have a little life who obviously is entirely in your care . every decision that you make from now on has to be for him . it 's about him . it 's for him . you 've got to live for him . oh , god , believe me , i know what it 's like to live for a son who depends on you to make all the right choices . it 's a huge responsibility . ( sighs ) and i 'm just so scared right now , nicky , that taylor is n't capable of doing any of that . i wonder if jack does n't need his other mother . hate me for saying this . i wonder if he does n't need brooke . [ scene_break ] ridge : you were later than i thought you 'd be . something going at work ? brooke : no . but something did happen . ridge : what ? what 's wrong ? brooke : uh , it 's taylor and the baby . ridge : oh , come on . are we really gon na talk about nick and his brood right now , let this nice romantic mood go to waste ? brooke : i do n't really want to , but this is serious , ridge . i 'm really concerned about taylor . ridge : what happened ? brooke : she saw nick and me talking at the insomnia , and then when nick left , she confronted me . ridge : oh , brooke , just back up a minute . let 's , um -- brooke : oh , wait , wait , do n't you start . it was just a chance encounter . nick and i were n't meeting there . i mean , you do trust me on that , do n't you ? ridge : of course , i do . brooke : okay . well , that 's the difference between you and taylor , because she flew off the handle . she accused me of following him , and she told me to stay away . ridge : okay , so she told you to stay away . she 's been under a lot of stress lately . i mean , do n't hold -- hold that against her . brooke : no , i - i think it 's a lot more than stress . she 's really losing it . and i 'm really afraid for that little baby . i do n't think she should be in charge of him . ridge : oh , brooke , come on . brooke : ridge , she worked herself up so much that she was hyperventilating , and she even just passed out in my arms . ridge : passed out ? oh , my god . what -- brooke : she was going on and on about my intentions with her son , with her husband . it was awful . i mean , she just worked herself up into a tizzy . she had a meltdown . ridge : is she all right now ? brooke : well , we called the ambulance , and it was on its way , but she did n't want to have anything to do with that . so i drove her home , and she 's okay now . she 's with nick and jackie . still , i 'm just -- i 'm worried . i do n't think she 's ever going to be able to accept me as the biological mother of her son . i 'm not gon na lie to you . i 'm really concerned about this . i spend a lot of time in the kitchen . . ridge : of course , you 're concerned . i am , too . it sounds like taylor needs a lot of help right now . brooke : yes , she does . ridge : and she 'll get it from her husband . look , i do n't exactly trust nick on a lot of issues , but i do know he 's gon na take care of his wife . do n't you agree ? brooke : yes , i do . but the baby is -- ridge : the baby is gon na be very loved and cared for by his family . look , if taylor seems like she 's , uh , going through a very emotional time , which it seems like she is , i still have every confidence that nick 's gon na make sure that that baby is well taken care of . his mother 's gon na help , as well , as well as phoebe . phoebe 's been over there a couple night a week the last while . brooke : oh , that 's true . ridge : look , i more than anyone know how strong taylor is . this has been a very , very unusual , extraordinary time for her . but she is jack 's mother , and she 's gon na love and cherish him just like she does thomas , steffy , phoebe . brooke : you 're right . i know you 're right . ridge : of course , i am . brooke : ( giggles ) ridge : are n't i always ? brooke : well , almost always . ridge : ( laughs ) look , let 's not talk about any of this anymore . look around . i wanted this to be a very romantic night for us . brooke : ( sighs ) ridge : and hope and r.j. are at thorne 's . so ... brooke : so we should take advantage of it . ridge : yes , we should very much take advantage of it . brooke : ( laughs ) ridge : besides , i have something very serious i want to talk to you about . brooke : hmm . what is it ? ridge : making an honest man out of me . brooke : a wedding ? ridge : yeah , we 've been planning one , right ? all this other stuff gets in the way -- my mother getting shot , your dad going to jail . brooke : we 've had to put things on hold for a while . ridge : okay , well , we no longer have to put anything on hold anymore . all we have to do is start our future life together from this moment on . [ scene_break ] jackie : i 'm not trying to be a home wrecker , nicky , i swear . it 's just that i believe that what really bound you to taylor was the fact that she could give you the child that you so desperately wanted . nick : and i love her . jackie : i know you love her . ( sighs heavily ) but the fact is that jack is not her son . he 's brooke 's son . and no matter what the circumstances -- your marriage to taylor , brooke 's relationship with ridge -- the fact is that this child is in this world , in your lives , and you and brooke need to deal with what that means . nick : i do n't want to get into this right now . jackie : we will get into it right now , because a child 's welfare is at stake . i know you love taylor . i know you do n't want to let her down , and that is so righteous . but now 's not the time to be righteous , honey . it 's the time to be selfish . nick : selfish ? mother , you just told me that i have to live for him . jackie : exactly . you need to be selfish for him . he needs you . your ultimate duty is to him . nick : ( sighs ) jackie : taylor 's trapped in a living hell right now . how fair is it to keep her trapped ? i mean , every day she faces the reality that she bore the child of a woman she despises . what kind of life is that for her ? what kind of life is that for your child ? he needs a mother who will love him and care for him unconditionally . and the only woman that can do that is brooke . nick : stop it , mother . stop it . jackie : nicky , brooke is your passion . she is your ultimate partner . i 'm begging you -- i 'm begging you , please , go after her now before she commits to ridge again . if you do n't do this for you , then do it for your son , because he needs her , nicky . he needs her . and deep down , i know you need her , too . | taylor has crumpled on the floor at insomnia . when she comes to , she asks brooke not to make a big deal out of this . brooke wants to call a doctor , but when taylor nixes that , brooke takes her home straight to nick . meanwhile jackie is hounding nick about several what ifs ? about taylor . brooke and taylor walk in and almost set off another scene when jackie suggests they at least call bridget to look at taylor . brooke tells nick that taylor is emotionally unstable right now . she is worried , and he should be too . taylor crawls in bed and dismisses talking further with nick . meddling jackie takes another opportunity to discuss taylor 's delicate condition . is nick willing to take that chance of taylor taking care of his son ? she wonders if he does n't need his own mother , perhaps he needs brooke ? brooke returns home to find ridge pouring wine for their celebration - his mother remembering the shooting and the new - found freedom of her father . |
nick : the forrester logo . nick : who the hell would send me this ? [ scene_break ] ridge : it 's incredible . brooke : classic forrester . it 's amazing . stephanie : oh , eric , it 's great . it 's so beautifully understated . rick : you know , we need to market these like precious works of art . felicia : uh , tough sell in this climate . ridge : not to those who really appreciate the skill and passion of an artist . eric : look , felicia has a point . this collection is not gon na sell itself . a few seasons back , i would have said that it would , but , uh , not today . that 's why we all have to work together here . we have to be sure that we 're all on the same page , everyone working towards the same goal to make this our most successful collection ever . katie : the first thing we have to do is create some buzz . thorne : and exclusive previews . eric : no , no , no . no previews . no leaks . no one sees any of these designs until they hit the runway . i 'm instituting a strict policy of `` no comment `` until then . thorne : so how do you want to create a buzz ? donna : what 's more intriguing than a secret ? stephanie : yeah , well ... ( clears throat ) with this collection , fortunately , we do n't need any gimmicks . rick : the surf line 's doing quite well , stephanie . stephanie : mm - hmm . thanks to pam 's bikini design . ridge : secrecy is n't a gimmick . it 's how we used to run this company . stephanie : mm - hmm . ridge : a few key players at the top . everybody did n't have access to everything . eric : well , that has n't changed . we 've loaded all these designs and patterns into a secure database . only a few people have the code to get in . stephanie : i think what he 's saying is there might be too many cooks in the kitchen . donna : everybody has a job to do , stephanie . ridge : and what 's yours ? besides modeling and then chasing dad around with a bottle of honey ? rick : all right , all right . can we not have any personal jabs in this meeting , please ? thorne : yes , sir , mr. president . eric : all right , that 's enough . look , however you feel about the surf line or my relationship to donna or making rick president , you need to put it aside or get out . if you want to complain or grouse , there 's the door . rick : whoa , whoa . hey . hey . whoa . nobody move . come on . seriously , we all want forrester creations to succeed . this man is -- is putting his faith in us . we would n't be here if it was n't for him , and we want to do right by him . now look . this -- this could be a watershed moment for this company , for this family . if we could all just put our petty differences aside , i believe we can accomplish anything . now that being said , this meeting and everything that 's talked about in here has to be on a need - to - know - only basis . and unfortunately , not everybody in this room falls into that category . katie . katie : me ? i 'm director of p.r . felicia : you 're engaged to the competition . katie : ( sighs ) nick and i leave our work at the office . rick : katie , i 'm sorry . i - it 's your relationship to the press that i 'm worried about . look , if they come to you for comment and you do n't give them one , they 're gon na go elsewhere . of if they think that you 're holding out on them -- katie : they 'll turn on me . okay , fine . i will take myself out of the loop . but not because of nick . he would never do anything to jeopardize my position at the company . [ scene_break ] jackie : wow ! nick : could you at least cough before you come in ? jackie : where did you get this ? this is absolutely stunning . i - i mean , i have never seen clark do anything like this before . nick : clark did n't do it . jackie : what ? oh . ( laughs ) it 's a forrester , is n't it ? i - it 's eric 's . it 's that stripped - down design . nobody does it better . god . if only we had a designer like this , we could just kiss all our troubles good - bye . is it part of their new collection ? nick : i do n't know . jackie : well , it 's definitely new . you know , katie should be more careful about leaving this around the house . nick : it was e - mailed to me last night . sent to my inbox . jackie : really ? from whom ? nick : stormy seas . `` to keep you afloat . `` jackie : an anonymous e - mail ? a forrester design hot off the press ? nick : `` hot , `` as in stolen , mother . jackie : oh , nicky . this is manna from heaven . this is our salvation . [ scene_break ] felicia : so you want everyone to be amped up over this collection ? eric : and you 're not ? felicia : it used to feel like our work . eric : i want it to feel that way again . that 's why i took such a hard line . felicia : get along or get out ? eric : look , honey , i do n't have a lot of time before this collection debuts . if you 're ... ( chuckles ) if you 're not feeling any diplomacy from me , then i 'm sorry . felicia : i 'm your daughter . eric : ( sighs ) look , i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry , honey . i really am . i know how you must feel . felicia : how could you ? because you never bother to ask . when 's the last time you even came down to my office ? eric : i 've been very , very , very busy here , felicia . felicia : i know . with -- with donna and rick and -- and the surf line and this new collection , and you want all of us to cheer you on . well , i can not . you 've sided with rick over mother after everything that woman has done for you . i guess loyalty does n't mean the same thing anymore ... for any of us . [ scene_break ] nick : give me that . jackie : nicky , just imagine what a design like that could do for jackie m. one perfect design . nick : unfortunately , it 's gon na take more than a dress to save us , mother . the bank 's calling our loan . jackie : what ? well , they just want to reconstruct it , right ? nick : no , they want their money , and they want it now . if they do n't get it , they 're gon na take everything we put up as collateral , including this business . jackie : no . no , not my business ! nick : i 'm sorry , mother . i know what it means to you . jackie : do n't be sorry , okay . just -- just fix it . ( e - mail alert rings ) nick : it 's stormy seas . jackie : what ? well , open it . yes , open it . i 'm -- i - it could be a clue . oh . that 's even more beautiful than the first one . nick : i 'm deleting this . jackie : do n't you dare ! nick : i 'm not stealing eric 's designs . jackie : you listen to me . you 're not a sailor anymore , okay ? your code of honor -- it does n't mean anything in the fashion world . absolutely nothing . out here , it is every man for himself . [ scene_break ] rick : hey ! steffy : hi . rick : how are you ? i 'm so happy to see you . steffy : mm . rick : mwah . steffy : you have a bad day ? rick : mm , not anymore . steffy : mm . good . ( knock on door ) rick : whoa . ( clears throat ) steffy : mm . rick : ( laughs nervously ) felicia : you wanted to see me ? rick : uh , yeah , i did . thorne 's fabrics came in at the docks , and , uh , they need to be picked up because the cutters need them today . felicia : oh , and you 're expecting me to go get them ? oh , no , no , no . i 'm not your errand girl . steffy : hey . hey . no , no . i - i 'll go . i 'll go . rick : okay . well , i 'll give you a ride . and , felicia , let 's not have our shipments held up again , please . felicia : so now you 're going ? so what ? so calling me in here was what ? some sort of power play ? come on , steffy , we do n't have to put up with this . steffy : no , no , no . it 's -- it 's fine . i - i can go . seriously . i need to see the docks . hey , i work in shipping , so ... felicia : play dictator with your own family , but leave mine alone . [ scene_break ] steffy : wow . okay . you really ticked her off . rick : i know . i did that on purpose . steffy : oh , okay . rick : i wanted to spend more time with you . steffy : oh . jackie : we ca n't wait on this , nicky . we have to get these designs into production today . nick : and pass them off as our own ? jackie : yes ! if we want to save our company . nick : you do n't think it 's strange that we 're on the verge of financial ruins and these designs just show up ? that someone is throwing us a lifeline right in the nick of time ? well , i 'm not doing anything , mother . not till i find out who sent them and why . [ scene_break ] thorne : dad ? eric : come in , son . come in . thorne : can we have a moment alone , please ? donna : oh , yeah . sure . no -- no problem . eric : ( sighs ) well , i already spoke to your sister . thorne : well , then you know why i 'm here . eric : you 're unhappy . thorne : yes , i am . eric : you play a very important role here , son . thorne : yeah ? what is that role , dad ? the yes - man ? you do n't value my opinion . you do n't even want me around . eric : oh , thorne , that 's -- it 's not true ! thorne : i 'm back in the basement again , dad . in the basement , yet again . who 's in the office next door ? who 's in the office down the hall ? ever since you got together with donna -- eric : now wait . wait . this is n't about donna , is it ? about her family ? thorne : is it me , dad ? is that why i 've been shoved in a corner ? ridge and rick , they 're varsity . i 'm j.v . it 's okay for emergencies ... eric : ( stammering ) thorne : but i 'm just not quite good enough for the `` a `` team ? is that what this is ? eric : look , you know -- you know -- thorne : i know what ? what do i know , dad ? i know what i see ! i see my two half brothers who are constantly being promoted and being rewarded . hell , donna -- her family -- owen even has more face time than me , dad ! eric : i 'm not looking over your shoulder , thorne , because i know that you 're accomplishing your job without that . thorne : or maybe it 's because my job is so i - insignificant , it does n't matter if i do it well . eric : oh , gosh , stop this . thorne : you know -- eric : stop this , please . thorne : you know what ? rick has your name , okay ? i 've accepted that . he has your name . but i have worked at this company for years , for decades . i have earned it , dad . i deserve to be at the top . eric : your contribution has not -- has not been overlooked . it 's very , very important to me . now i 'm depending on you . i 'm depending on you to -- to -- to pull this company together . thorne : ( sighs ) ( scoffs ) to pull it together ? ( scoffs ) god , i - i - i 'd rather rip this place to its studs . and while you 're running it , dad , that 's the way that it 's going . you 're putting your faith in the wrong people . rick is a -- he 's a petulant little brat , dad . and yet you reward him . i do n't know who you are anymore . i do n't even feel like i have a father . [ scene_break ] brooke : stephanie . stephanie : ( sighs ) no , not now , please . brooke : stephanie , wait . look , it really does n't have to be this way -- your family against mine . we have a responsibility , an opportunity . stephanie : you know , i appreciate that eric wants to try and unite everyone . i just do n't -- i just do n't agree with it . brooke : you want what 's best for the company . stephanie : well , now which company would that be ? the new forrester , or the one that i created with eric ? brooke : they 're both the same . stephanie : no , i do n't think they are . i used to walk down these halls , and i was proud of everything i saw . now i walk down the halls , and it 's just filled with logans , and that 's very upsetting to me . it 's upsetting to my children , as well . i do n't know how ridge , you know ... ( sighs ) deals day to day with seeing rick . i just do n't know how he bears it . brooke : he 's coping . stephanie : is he ? i do n't think so . the fact that you ca n't see it tells me that you 're not paying attention . [ scene_break ] steffy : um , should we tell somebody we 're leaving ? rick : no , definitely not . because if nobody knows when we 're leaving , then nobody 's going to know when to expect us back . steffy : oh , then maybe we should go before somebody comes in then . rick : uh , before we go ... [ scene_break ] felicia : ( scoffs ) please do n't make me go back out there . donna is relentless . ridge : have you seen steffy ? felicia : yeah , headed to the parking lot . ridge : she 's going home ? felicia : no , uh , long beach . thorne 's shipment came in . ridge : oh , the fabric for the new backless design , yeah . felicia : waiting on the docks . ridge : maybe i should , uh -- maybe i should go with her , give her a lift . felicia : no , rick 's taking her . first he asked me to go . little jerk . throwing his weight around . ridge : rick ? felicia : yeah , rick 's giving her a ride . rick : ridge ! ridge : what the hell ? rick : ( panting ) ridge : what happened ? rick : ridge , there 's been an accident . ridge : let me get you inside . rick : no , no , no ! it 's phoebe . she 's hurt really bad . ridge : what ? what happened ? rick : no , i got ta show you . come on . we got ta go . ridge : steffy . oh , my god , steffy ! felicia : where are you going ? [ scene_break ] jackie : i really do n't care who 's sending us these designs . nick : well , you should . jackie : why ? i mean , better for us if we do n't know . less liability for us and our mysterious benefactor . nick : you really think the person who 's sending us this is trying to help us ? jackie : ( scoffs ) `` to keep you afloat `` ? what else could it mean ? nick : less liability . more deniability . jackie : what are you thinking ? nick : i 'm thinking that katie knows what the situation is . jackie : oh , katie . oh , my god , of -- of course it 's katie . i mean -- well , i mean , she could n't just give them to you , could she ? do n't you see , nicky ? she wants us to use them . nick : and if we get caught , mother , she goes to jail . and i am not going to put her in that position . [ scene_break ] eric : katie ? katie : hi ! i , um , uh -- i was just returning these . i think under the circumstances , i did n't feel comfortable having them . eric : i do n't question your loyalty at all . katie : uh , no , i - i understand . you know , a - a little secrecy can go a long way to making sure that this collection is a success . not that it would n't be a success without it , 'cause i think it 's -- it 's really beautiful . um , i 've been working up a lot of promos , and the more i talk about it , the more things i find to rave about . i - i really think that it 's gon na set a new standard of elegance for the industry . eric : well , thank you for the compliment . katie : ( chuckles ) eric : and i - i appreciate your , uh , your integrity . [ scene_break ] rick : ( sighs ) ( radio plays loud music ) ridge : steffy ! steffy , stop ! brooke : that 's ridge . woman : it 's high time ( loud music continues playing ) ( tires squeal ) steffy : ( gasps ) look out ! ( brakes squeal ) | nick finds himself with an important forrester creations design in his hands . jackie states that this will be their salvation . nick thinks it will take more than one dress to save them . he confesses that the bank has called in their loan . he receives another on his computer and his first instinct is to delete it , but jackie wo n't allow that . nick thinks it is strange the company is on the way down and yet someone is throwing them a lifeline when they need it the most . the forrester 's meet in eric 's office and he wants to get the buzz out but demands there be no leaks with this collection . everyone needs to keep it on a need to know basis . rick spouts they need to all put their petty differences aside and work together to make this work . the new line wo n't automatically be devoured by the public . rick ticks felicia off , but she wo n't play his errand girl . thorne makes his feelings known to eric . he does n't feel like he has a dad anymore . he overlooks thorne for his two half - brothers and continues to placate the petulant little brat , rick . eric tries to make him understand how important he is to the company , but thorne ca n't hear that . katie returns to eric 's office and looks suspicious as he mentions the collection and the good work she is doing . rick gives steffy a ride to the docks to pick up some valued material . ridge hears about this from felicia and takes off after them . brooke and stephanie are watching for the rooftop lounge as ridge runs out in front of rick 's car . |
ridge : you 're worried about me ? come on , mother . stephanie : well , it 's all over the street about your dare campaign . i - i think i know what you were up to . i 'm sorry it did n't work . ridge : yeah , we took one hell of a chance with that , but we came so close . stephanie : what 's your next idea ? ridge : i do n't really know , but we are gon na get this company back . it 's the only reason i stayed on here , that and my kids . stephanie : and how are they ? ridge : thomas is working his tail off , and steffy , uh ... stephanie : and steffy ? ridge : she 's gon na start a new p.r . campaign ... stephanie : ah . ridge : to replace the dare line . stephanie : mm - hmm . ridge : she really needs this . she 's been going through kind of a rough time lately . [ scene_break ] steffy : and so i present to you ... hollywood glamour -- the after party . katie : interesting . so you want to stick with the same concept . steffy : not exactly , but yes , it 's a -- it 's a version of hollywood glamour , which was very successful for us . brooke : sounds like it could be cost - effective . steffy : and it 'll give us a quick turnaround . katie : which we need , since we wasted so much time and money on the dare line . steffy : well , we already have the hollywood glamour template . let 's -- let 's use it and take it in a whole new direction . the premieres , the toasts -- we 've covered that . it 's time for the after party where the glamour really begins . ( door opens ) hope : hey , guys . sorry i 'm late . katie : oh , that 's okay . come on in , hope . i asked hope to join us . steffy : what 's all that ? hope : oh , just something i threw together . katie : we can talk about that after your presentation . uh , would you like to continue , steffy ? steffy : yeah , right . uh , yeah . ( clears throat ) [ scene_break ] whip : well , hey , coz . uh , bridget and nick are in a meeting , but they should n't be too long . sandy : that 's okay . i did n't come to see them . um , i came to see you . whip : well , well , come in . come in . ( laughs ) what , uh ... what can i do for you ? sandy : you can start by forgiving me . i 've treated you really badly , whip . i 'm really pretty ashamed of myself . whip : well , do n't be . you 've -- you 've been going through something . sandy : yeah , but to take it out on you , of all people -- whip : hey , what good are cousins if you ca n't give them a little grief now and then , right ? sandy : ( laughs ) whip : so ... how are you ? sandy : i 'm good . i 'm better . whip : yeah ? sandy : i 'm much better . whip : good . yeah , you seem to be . i 'm glad . sandy : whip , i want to talk to you about what happened , about why i 've -- i 've been so distant with you . whip : i 've been worried about you , aggie . whip : this has to do with a guy , does n't it ? sandy : yeah . yeah . this definitely has to do with a guy . [ scene_break ] man : um , ex - excuse me . madison : wow . i mean , yes ? man : um , i 'm here to meet with steffy forrester . madison : oh , right . graham darros , right ? graham : yeah . yeah , that 's me . madison : steffy 's in a meeting right now , but she will let me know when she 's ready for you . graham : okay . thanks . madison : hi , taylor . taylor : is steffy in her presentation ? madison : yeah . she was really excited . taylor : oh , i hope it goes well . graham : excuse me . are you a friend of steffy 's ? taylor : i 'm her mother . graham : you 're kidding . what , did you have her when you were 12 ? taylor : who is this guy ? i like him already , and i do n't even know his name . i 'm -- i 'm taylor . graham : taylor , i 'm graham . nice to meet you . [ scene_break ] steffy : and if we hurry , we can introduce the line at the height of hollywood party season . imagine it -- the whole world focused on the oscars , the stars and what they 're wearing as we 're rolling out the after party line . hundreds of millions of people watch the oscars and the after parties , and what are they looking at ? fashion . and i 'll make sure our designs are front and center . donna : it 's very impressive . brooke : you 've turned this around quickly . ( sighs ) nice job . steffy : thank you . katie : yes , really , good work . but i do have one question -- in our last collection , the hollywood glamour line , we had cocktail dresses , so how does this differ from what we 've just done ? [ scene_break ] sandy : it was the -- the night that i had my head shots done at the party after . whip : five years or so ago . yeah , i was there . sandy : and then you left . whip : something happened after i left ? sandy : i was given a drink , um ... tequila , i think . it was drugged . and -- and when i woke up a lot of hours later ... i was really messed up . ( inhales sharply ) whip : who , aggie ? sandy : ( sniffles ) i do n't know . i do n't know . ( laughs ) i went to the hospital , and they took d.n.a . tests , and the police were brought in . whip : just tell me that they caught him , okay ? sandy : ( sniffles ) whip : tell me -- tell me they caught the guy . sandy : no . he 's still out there somewhere . [ scene_break ] stephanie : i think about eric and you and your brother and your sister working so hard to make this company a success , and i 'm really worried that your children are not going to get their due . ridge : my kids have always believed that there 's a legacy here at forrester for them . stephanie : well , there should be , and there would be if it were n't for the logan girls . ridge : all right , please tell me you 're not here to beat up brooke and her sisters . stephanie : i 'm not here to beat up anybody . i 'm here to support you , but you 've got to face the reality . the three of them are running the company . you ca n't deny that . ridge : that 's gon na change . stephanie : oh , really ? before or after they bring the rest of the clan over and take the business over completely ? [ scene_break ] katie : i mean , do you understand what i 'm saying ? as prepared as you are , this seems a little like a retread . steffy : hollywood glamour was a retro look at classic hollywood fashion . but the after party is -- is a piping hot modern collection of dresses designed for the youth market that we 're after . katie : there are rumors circulating everywhere about this daring breakout collection that we suddenly canceled . e - everyone is clamoring to see what we 're gon na do next . i mean , how is it gon na look if we just reload hollywood glamour and pass it off as our brilliant new campaign ? steffy : ( sighs ) brooke : katie has a point . even if it were terrific , people will talk . steffy : they 'll talk about how incredible it is . we 're appealing to a whole new demographic . the print ads , the media -- it 'll all be different . katie : how are you gon na accomplish that ? steffy : i want you to meet someone . madison , could you let in graham ? thank you . graham : taylor . brooke : taylor , what are you doing here ? taylor : well , i was waiting outside for steffy , and he invited me in . brooke : ah . steffy : everyone , i 'd like you to meet graham darros . graham : ( sighs ) brooke : you 're a photographer . donna : and a very good photographer if you 're the same graham darros who did the river reed festival in vancouver . graham : well , thank you . since then , i 've , uh , actually been working a lot in europe , but now that i am back , i would so love to turn your after party campaign into the success i know it can be . katie : how did you hear about it ? graham : well , steffy tracked me down , actually . she sold me on it . i think it 's brilliant . i mean , a fashion house as renowned as forrester just never quite took advantage of the youth market , and i 've been lucky enough to make a career out of promoting that market . anyways , you guys are in your , uh , your meeting . i 'll , uh , i 'll just wait outside for your decision , okay ? ladies . steffy : we ca n't miss with this guy shooting our layouts . everything he touches turns into success . profits , katie -- your husband will love that . katie : great . hope , you 're up . steffy : up for what ? katie : uh , hope has an idea that she would like to pitch for a new collection . hope , the floor is all yours . hope : okay . [ scene_break ] whip : why did n't you tell me ? i would have helped . sandy : i could n't tell you . i could n't -- i could n't even look at you or any man for a long time . whip : i 'm so sorry . sandy : ( sniffles ) whip : okay . i 'm sorry . i ca n't imagine what you must have been feeling . sandy : ( sighs ) whip : ( inhales sharply ) it kills me that i could n't do anything for you . sandy : it 's okay . you know what ? nick has really -- he 's really helping me with this , and the police are on it now . whip : oh , now ? that 's great . ( sighs ) sandy : yeah . they , um , explained to me about budget cuts and , you know , the expense of d.n.a . testing . ( sniffles ) but ... ( sniffles ) i just -- it really got to me , you know , that there 's so many women that are just like me , and they 're waiting for answers , for answers for crimes that should put a guy away for the rest of his life . and i do n't know . i know that the police are gon na turn it around , and they 're gon na process all of those kits , and they 're gon na put those criminals -- whip : aggie , aggie , aggie , listen to me . i need ... sandy : ( sniffles ) whip : ( sighs ) i need for you to talk to me about the party and who was there . [ scene_break ] ridge : look , i refuse to believe that brooke and her sisters want to turn forrester creations into logan creations . brooke is my wife . she wants to see me running this company . stephanie : not sneaking anymore children in , are they ? i mean , we 've got rick ... ( laughs ) and now , for goodness sakes , marcus . ridge : well , marcus is doing a great job . stephanie : uh - huh . ridge : there 's no conspiracy going on here . stephanie : i just do n't want to see taylor 's children passed over . ridge : steffy and thomas are always gon na have a place in this company . who knows ? maybe someday , they 'll be running it . stephanie : i hope so . i see taylor a lot , you know . ridge : well , i imagine you would . you 're living with her . stephanie : she 's doing very well , now that you ask . ridge : i 'm glad . stephanie : of course , on the other hand , i 'm sure she 'd -- well , never mind . ridge : thank you . stephanie : oh , no . i was gon na tell you she 's dating someone . [ scene_break ] hope : well , it 's simple , really , almost too simple . um , a new generation , my generation , going out into the world to make their mark -- college , that first job , so much to live for , so much to dress for . now what kids do n't have -- the only thing they do n't have -- is money , but we still want to look great , you know , dress to kill , be on the forefront of whatever that new fashion trend might be . so where do we spend our money ? well , a chunk of that is on clothes , clothes that not only set us apart , but , yes , make a statement . and what is that statement ? what does my generation stand for ? how does the world view this new fledgling group of young adults ? as hope , hope for the future and , thus , the name of the new line -- clothes that define what we stand for , clothes that give us an identity -- you know , a line so raw , so edgy , so out there . i present to you forrester 's new campaign -- hope for the future . steffy : wait a minute . you 're naming the line after yourself . hope : kind of , but it 's really naming it after a concept , you know , one that defines my generation . steffy : you ca n't be seriously considering this . donna : i think it 's pretty unique . brooke : you have to admit , it is pretty compelling . katie : i love it . hope for the future . hope : oh , well , you 're the one -- katie : we 're going with it . hope : really ? katie : yes , absolutely . steffy : what about hollywood glamour ? katie : well , steffy , what we have here are two really great ideas . one of them is maybe a little stale . the other one is a breath of fresh air , easily marketable . we 'll cancel glamour . steffy : you 're cancelling a successful line . taylor : wait , wait , wait , wait , wait . where 's the hook ? i mean , how can you design an entire line around the word `` hopeful `` ? what -- i mean , what are they gon na be made of , you -- 3-ring binders , paper ? brooke : my husband will come up with the designs , and i 'm sure they 'll be fabulous . katie : and steffy will work closely with hope to market her concept . steffy : is this really a good concept , katie , or is there something more going on here ? [ scene_break ] ridge : whip jones ? stephanie : yeah , they 're seeing quite a bit of each other . it 's nothing serious . i 'm -- i 'm sure he 's not her first preference . ridge : mother , i have way too much going on to worry about taylor 's love life . stephanie : ( laughs ) i bet you do with those three girls undoing all the hard work you and eric have done . ridge : okay , you can stop with that now . stephanie : so you 're going to continue to work here under katie 's shadow ? ridge : i 'm just biding my time . stephanie : are you happy , honey ? ridge : ( sighs ) my kids , uh , that 's what makes me happy -- having steffy and thomas here , watching them develop their talent . steffy came up with a great hollywood glamour line . it was brilliant . now she 's got a sequel to that that i think will be equally as exciting . stephanie : good for her . i got to get back to the office . i have a meeting . ridge : i 'll walk you to your car . come on . stephanie : oh , how nice . thank you very much . sweetheart ... do n't trust anyone . did n't i teach you that a long time ago ? ridge : right . everyone 's out to get me , including my wife . stephanie : yes . ridge : yeah . stephanie : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] sandy : whip , you do n't have to take this on , okay ? whip : yeah -- sandy : now the police are on it , and nick has been a godsend , but listen to me . you do n't say a word about this to bridget -- not a word , okay ? i do n't want her to stress out about this , and i know that she will . whip : ( sighs ) okay . it 's been quite a few years , actually , anyway . ( sighs ) what was that photographer 's name ? um ... was it gordon ? no , graham , right ? sandy : graham . yes , graham . whip : right . sandy : i think he 's actually hit it big since then -- graham darros . [ scene_break ] graham : they took a pass on your after party project ? steffy : yeah . look , i 'm -- i 'm so sorry i wasted your time . graham : no , no . you did n't . i 'm just -- i 'm surprised . it was a winner , steff . steffy : well , maybe they 'll want you to shoot hope . ( sighs ) graham : ( sighs ) well , you -- you 're probably not gon na want to hear this , but she 's a beautiful girl . i 'd probably enjoy it . i just -- ( clicks tongue ) i do n't know . i just feel bad for you . steffy : oh , it is so obvious katie has it out for me . i 'd like to put her in her place . maybe i should . [ scene_break ] taylor : brooke ... ( scoffs ) you have got to talk to your sister . hope has zero experience . brooke : maybe that 's what we need -- a new approach . taylor : no , that -- ( scoffs ) is exactly what steffy is qualified to do . look at the success of the -- of the hollywood glamour line . look how great that was . it only makes common business sense that she would be the one to follow it up . brooke : she 'll have other chances to do that , but this is hope 's moment . taylor : your daughter 's moment , you mean . brooke : the decision 's been made . taylor : well , have you thought about how this is going to affect your marriage ? you know why ridge is here . the only reason he is still here after everything he 's been through -- it 's a miracle he did n't leave a long time ago . the only reason he 's here is because of his daughter . this is her legacy , and when he finds out that his daughter has been passed over for yours , he is not going to be happy . brooke : taylor , it did n't happen that way . taylor : i was there , brooke . that 's exactly what happened . brooke : gosh , you do n't know anything about this business . what hope did today was huge , and ridge will see that . taylor : no , ridge is going to be pushed to his ultimate limit . he will walk , brooke , and it wo n't be just from this company . brooke : oh , i see . ( chuckles ) that 's good . yeah , you would really love that , would n't you ? you 've always had this glimmer of hope that you two would get back together . taylor : okay , fine . fine . you know , do n't say you have n't been warned . brooke : you are so transparent , all this so - called advice that you give , when really , you 're just trying to stir up trouble , and this time you 're using our children . how pathetic . taylor : ooh . w - wow . ridge : what 's going on ? taylor : hmm . you want to tell him ? brooke : yes . yes , i do . taylor : okay . brooke : a decision 's been made about the promotional campaign . ridge : well , we 're gon na be going with the hollywood glamour line , right ? brooke : well , we decided to go with something new , actually . um , it 's -- it 's something different . we 're going in a different direction . ridge : what direction is that ? brooke : mm . it 's called hope -- hope for the future . ridge : steffy 's idea ? brooke : no . it was hope 's , actually . ridge : your daughter , our new intern -- you chose her idea over steffy 's ? brooke : uh , okay , i can see you 're not really happy with this , but you know what ? it 's really a great concept , and if you just give me a chance to tell you about it ... ridge ? ridge : logan , i helped steffy with that presentation . she believes in it , and so do i . but you and your sisters went to your teenaged daughter 's idea instead of steffy 's ? what 's going on here ? this -- this time , i 'm afraid you 've gone too far here . i 've had enough . brooke : ridge , wait . ridge : no . this is it . brooke , i 'm done , finished . brooke : what are you saying ? ridge : i 'm telling you it 's over . | stephanie tells ridge that it is all over the street what he has been up to . she is sorry it did n't work . he tells her that thomas is working his tail off and steffy is presenting her new concept . she tells him she is not there to beat up on the logan girls , but the three of them are running the company . ridge vows that wo n't last much longer . steffy introduces the hollywood glamour line .. the afterparty . she 's a little flustered when hope joins them in the meeting . katie questions steffy . they already had the glamour line complete with cocktail dresses , so this would have to be a lot different . katie reminds steffy that after the failed dare line , the public and reporters will be expecting more than an old redo . steffy introduces a new hot photographer and tells the group that this is ca n't miss . everything he touches turns to gold . sandy tells whip that she is pretty ashamed of herself , for taking her feelings out on him . she 's better now , but she 's like him to know what happened . it was the night of the party after her photo shot . whip left , and something happened . slowly she lays out the facts and they have not caught the guy . he is still out there somewhere . |
steffy : a baby . [ scene_break ] eric : i saw a lot of passion here today . you should both be very , very proud of yourselves . donna : eric , stop being such a diplomat and tell us who won already ? pam : come on , eric . who is the next president of forrester creations ? caroline : did i miss it ? rick : hey ! caroline : hi . rick : oh , my god . how are you feeling ? caroline : much better . thank you . how 'd it go ? rick : great . you 're just in time . eric : overall , both teams did very well . everyone should be proud . made this a difficult decision . the last thing i want is for this to cause a rift in our company . i want everyone to remember we 're all on the same team here . thomas : but only one of us will be president . rick : one of us wo n't . eric : and i 'm still c.e.o . and it 's my job to make certain that the transition goes smoothly . remember , this is a family business . we have to trust each other . we have to depend on each other . that 's critical to our future . [ scene_break ] liam : you know i 'm loyal to you . [ echoing ] i 'm loyal to you . [ scene_break ] eric : you have both made your cases . now it 's time for me to make mine . i want you all to understand why i made this decision . brooke : we trust your judgment , eric . eric : it was very exciting , actually , seeing everything that you brought to the table today . good job , both of you . thomas , you brought a whole new level of refinement to your work . i 've never seen that before . good job . and i 've always been impressed with how you 're willing to push the envelope here , work outside the box . congratulations . rick , you and caroline presented a modern look that incorporated all of the things that forrester is famous for . beautiful fabrics , stunning silhouettes . very well done . innovation and classicism -- both things we need . i believe thomas can bring those to us . i think that his forward thinking and his enthusiasm will drive this company into the future . as co - head designer , your creativity can fuel forrester 's renaissance . but rick will be the one to lead us . congratulations . you 're the new president of forrester creations . brooke : oh , rick ! i 'm so happy for you ! that is great . thomas : rick . eric : i 'm sorry , thomas . you want this company to grow and you want it to change . it 's the president 's job to convince the clientele and the stockholders that change is good for them . rick 's tenure at international gave him the tools to accomplish that . thomas : how can you talk about change and put him in charge ? he does n't want to change anything ! he wants to keep doing things the way we 've been doing it . eric : we 've been doing it right for many , many years , thomas . your father and i ... your father and i were one of the best design teams in the world for many , many years . our collaboration established the brand that 's forrester now . together , you and i can do that , too -- we can do even more than that . thomas : i want to be flattered by that . i know i should be , but ... before she died , my grandma gave her shares to me , so i should n't just be running forrester creations . i should own it . so do n't expect me to be satisfied with some ... co - head designer , 'cause i 'm not . [ scene_break ] liam : wait , wait , wait . no . no , wait . this is -- this is not right . hope : then why does it feel so good ? liam : i know . i -- i know it does , but ... we ca n't do this . hope : oh , i do n't want to hear that . liam : i know . i know you do n't . hope : liam , i am done telling myself that this is impossible or that we ca n't do it , because we can if we want to . liam : hope ... not like this . hope : we should be together . and we would be together . liam : i know , but we 're not . and this is n't fair to steffy . [ scene_break ] steffy : love the one you 're with . liam : i do . steffy : a baby . [ laughs ] [ truck horn honks ] steffy : [ breathing heavily ] [ scene_break ] marcus : president of our dad 's company , huh ? how does it feel ? rick : humbling . marcus : i bet . congratulations , rick . rick : thank you for the support . marcus : you got it . look , i got to go , so i 'll check you guys later , all right ? thorne : congratulations , little brother . rick : thanks , thorne . thorne : listen , do n't let what thomas said get you down , okay ? he 'll come around . rick : i hope so . i need him . thorne : yeah . rick : hell , i need all of you . eric : glad to hear it . rick : i can not run forrester on my own . donna : you can count on us , rick . good job . thorne : see ya , prez . pam : uh , there 's just one thing i want to know . which one of you do i come to about a raise ? both : him . rick : [ laughs ] pam : congratulations , rick . rick : thank you . dad , i , uh ... i do n't know what to say . eric : your presentation said it all . i could n't be more proud . [ scene_break ] taylor : steffy ? thomas : you looking for my sister ? taylor : oh . hey , how did it go ? or do i even have to ask ? thomas : not really . granddad went with his son . taylor : rick ? thomas : that 's whom he 's chosen -- the new heir apparent . taylor : oh , honey , i ... i am so sorry . thomas : i ought to be used to it by now , brooke 's family always coming out on top . taylor : i feel your frustration . thomas : he loved my designs . he knew they were better . taylor : i 'm so sorry , honey . thomas : i got to go . taylor : hang in there , okay ? thomas : yeah . right . [ scene_break ] liam : you understand why we had to stop ? hope : i understand why you thought we had to stop . liam : [ scoffs ] we just -- we just let things get out of control . hope : we gave in to our feelings . liam : i know , and we should n't have . hope : we could n't help it . but that happens when you suddenly know the truth -- everything makes sense and falls into place . liam : it 's not that simple . hope : no , it was n't that simple a few days ago . no , it was n't . what was it you said ? you said we tried . too much has happened . too much got in the way . but , liam , none of that was real . none of it . it was not fate or bad luck . our relationship was not doomed . it was your father and rick . they lied and tricked us . and now that we know the truth , nothing can stand in our way . [ scene_break ] steffy : [ gasps ] mom ! what are you doing here ? taylor : i thought you were on your way to paris . steffy : i missed my flight . taylor : guess you forgot your purse . steffy : yeah , i know . i got to go to the airport . taylor : so why does your father want to see you ? steffy : i do n't know . he did n't say . taylor : are you all right ? steffy : of course , i am . why would n't i be ? look , i 'll call you when i get there , okay ? taylor : do n't you want to know how the fashion challenge went and who eric picked ? or were you too worried about your pregnancy test ? i saw it . it was hanging out of your purse , steffy . why ? are you pregnant ? steffy : mom -- taylor : i want the truth . steffy : you listen to me . you saw nothing , okay ? taylor : why are you upset ? what 's going on ? steffy : a baby , mom ? the timing is all wrong . taylor : well , you do n't always get to choose that . steffy : no one can know . taylor : steffy , liam has to know . steffy : promise me , mom . no one can know . taylor : what is the matter with you ? steffy : can you just treat me like one of your patients ? you tell no one , okay ? taylor : steffy -- steffy : no , mom , i have to catch my flight . taylor : look -- okay , fine ! i 'm not saying any -- oh , my gosh . [ scene_break ] caroline : you did it . [ chuckles ] rick : we did it . caroline : you are president of forrester creations . you 're running this whole company . rick : yeah . side by side with my dad . caroline : it 's your legacy . because you are eric forrester jr . rick : but i still have to prove myself . caroline : and you did that today . rick : every day -- to my vendors and clientele and employees . it 's not just about the next line or the next collection . i have to represent every aspect of this company . caroline : it 's a big responsibility . rick : but i have the training , and i know this business . caroline : you will be great . rick : yeah , but i 'm gon na be busy . a lot of long hours behind the desk . caroline : mm . well , it 's a good thing i work here , too . rick : i hope you do n't mind overtime , ms. spencer . caroline : not at all , mr. president . in fact , i 'm looking forward to it . rick : are you ? [ scene_break ] ( flashback ) taylor : are you pregnant ? steffy : mom -- taylor : i want the truth . steffy : you listen to me . you saw nothing , okay ? taylor : why are you upset ? what 's going on ? steffy : a baby , mom ? ( present time ) taylor : a baby . [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] liam : [ sighs ] how did we get here ? hope : mm . liam : and what do we do ? hope : [ sighs ] well , since i found out the truth -- all of it -- i 've done some soul - searching . it is not in my nature to wreck other people 's lives , and it 's not in yours . you 're a loving , compassionate , caring guy , and i love that about you . they 're such wonderful qualities . but it also makes you vulnerable -- just like i 've been -- a victim . for so long , i have wondered what went wrong , and now we know that it was outside forces . so , now that we know the truth , do you really want to say that we ca n't go back , that we do n't deserve the chance we never got ? i do n't . and i do n't think that you do , either . we were robbed , liam . let 's make it right . liam : oh , man , my head is spinning . hope : that is how it 's supposed to be for us . liam : sure . hope : this is our passion . i know you feel it . it 's burning inside . liam : yes , of course i feel it . yes , it 's burning inside me , but , listen ... hope : hmm . liam : i love you . i always have . and we have been cheated . but i will not do the same damage to steffy that was done to you . and if there is any future for us ... i need time . i need to think about steffy . and i need to show her the respect she deserves . hope : i understand . but ... do n't let it slip away . we deserve this . liam : i just do n't want anybody to be hurt . [ scene_break ] [ jet passing overheard ] ( flashback ) steffy : a baby , mom ? the timing is all wrong . taylor : well , you do n't always get to choose that . ( present time ) steffy : [ sniffles ] man : excuse me , ma'am . are you okay ? steffy : i 'm fine . man : okay . steffy : thank you . please just leave me alone . | steffy is heartbroken as she peers through the window at hope and liam kissing and rollicking on the bed in each other 's arms . they are hot and heavy , but liam pulls away and says they can not do this . this is not fair to steffy . meanwhile steffy has seen enough and drives away . eric tells the group that the last thing that he wants is this to be a rift in the family . this is a family business and they have to trust each other and work together as one . they 've made their cases and now he needs to make his . he congratulates them individually for their stunning , innovative designs . he names thomas as the new co - head designer but rick as the president . he explains to thomas that rick 's experience at international gives him the tools to do this and eric 's and thomas 's designs can lead them into the future . thomas says he can not be happy with being co - head designer and walks out . all of them congratulate rick and he tells eric that he is looking forward to this as he knows he ca n't run forrester alone . |
ridge : say what you want . say it . [ scene_break ] maya : did you ever sleep in this room before ? rick : only one time that i could remember . but it was n't overnight . my dad had let me use the pool . and they were all away , like , on a golf tournament or a tennis tournament or somewhere . so i was all alone , except for the staff , of course . i do n't know . i just wanted to see how my dad slept . when i was a kid ... i used to crawl in bed with my mom and dad , and it was great , you know ? my dad has moved on , and ... you know , i just -- i was curious . i wanted to see how he slept and where he slept now . so i came into the bedroom , and , you know , covers were made , so i crawled in the bed real carefully , and ... laid on my back . i did n't move a muscle , and i just crossed my arms . and i just stared at the ceiling , just ... wishing that i could have my dad back . and the next thing i know , there was this blood - curdling shriek that came out of nowhere . i do n't even know how long i was out for . and there was stephanie . she 'd come home ... and here was brooke 's son , laying in her bed , looking like a corpse . maya : was she awful to you , stephanie ? rick : i do n't know . you just never knew what stephanie you would get , and that 's not the reason i took the picture down . maya : so why , then ? rick : you know , most people are like that -- you never know what side you 're gon na get . most people . but not you . maya : oh . [ chuckles ] we both know i 've made my fair share of mistakes . so do n't love me because i 'm good . love me because i want to be good to you . rick : see , that 's why i want your picture on my wall . maya : i will make the best life for you , rick . i promise . [ scene_break ] aly : okay . so tell me more about this . ivy : [ sighs ] i 'm never gon na get these earring designs done ! aly : oh , i am sure you will . ivy : gosh , what a day . aly : yeah , i feel old enough to retire . ivy : huh . well , do you think they 're on the patio ? aly : oh , i wonder if there 's dinner . ivy : why are we whispering ? aly : i do n't know . i do n't ... feel like breezing in and calling out , `` hey , rick and maya , i 'm home ! `` do you ? ivy : no , but ... on the other hand , it could be better than walking in on something that we do n't want to see . ivy : [ scoffs ] well , i do n't think they 're on the patio . [ scene_break ] maya : i heard a car . rick : yeah ? maybe it 's a delivery . maya : would n't they ring the doorbell ? rick : well , people are always coming and going . if it 's not the maids or the watchmen , it 's aly and ivy ... or anybody else who has a key , for that matter . maya : well -- oh ! -- we did n't have grapes in the bowl on the landing . only kiwis and clementines . rick : clementines . maya : uh - huh . rick : is that like a mandarin or tangerine or ... ? maya : oh . right . rick forrester 's never been to the grocery store . rick : i take offense to that . i 've been one time . maya : okay . well , this is a clementine , but you do n't have to worry about that because i 'll just go for you and get all the food that you need . can i peel you one ? rick : actually , i 've changed my mind . maya : was it something i said ? rick : it 's everything you say . i 've never had anybody talk to me the way you do ... with so much love and so much care . and i 'm sitting here , and i 'm wondering if i 'm even deserving of it . maya : well , people do n't get what they deserve in this life , as far as i can tell . they get what they 're given and what they can take . take me . [ scene_break ] caroline : no , i -- ridge : okay . caroline : i 'm ... i 'm so sorry . ridge : do n't do that . do n't , um ... uh ... caroline : no , it 's -- oh , god -- it 's not you . ridge : i want what you want . just trust that . caroline : it 's ... if we -- [ chuckles ] we ca n't go back . ridge : that 's a given . whatever we do or do n't do , it 's , um ... everything else is lost . katie 's gone ... rick is living with someone else , and -- and ... good behavior 's not gon na bring that back . the only thing that 's left is wanting something we 've never had before . [ scene_break ] aly : [ sighs ] ivy : you know , we really should 've stopped somewhere on the way home and eaten . aly : maybe not . rosario wanted to know whether to serve dinner in the dining room or in here . ivy : oh . how did she know that we 're home ? aly : well , she did n't . she 's cooking for rick and maya . ivy : oh . who are where ? aly : well ... we would n't want rosario 's cooking to go to waste now , would we ? ivy : now you 're talking . aly : i told you i was n't perfect . [ both laugh ] [ scene_break ] maya : you know , my family never thought i 'd amount to anything . they thought every decision i made would be a complete catastrophe . although , to be fair , some of them were . rick : we all have people in our past like that . unfortunately , we 're related to most of them . maya : true that . sometimes ... i just wish they could see i turned out okay . rick : lead model of forrester creations -- i mean , come on . maya : blissfully happy partner of the c.e.o . rick : that 's not what makes you amazing . maya : will we last , rick ? rick : i would say that that 's up to us . but , then again , i do n't think i 'd be honest . unforeseeable things happen . we ca n't see the future . maya : well , then maybe that 's my superpower . because i can . [ scene_break ] caroline : i do n't know if i 'm ready . ridge : for what ? caroline : you -- uh , this . ridge : i - i 'm -- i 'm not pushing you . you can take me or leave me . it 's good . caroline : i have n't been very good at either of those things . i ... i - i do n't -- i do n't like those feelings . ridge : which one ? caroline : this ... out - of - control feeling . i ... ridge : that 's what people live for , is n't it ? caroline : i do n't ... i do n't like feeling like i -- i failed . i - i wanted to stay married . i ... ridge : i know . caroline : 'cause i -- i could 've ... i could 've made it last . ridge : was n't up to you . i mean , i -- i wanted very much to be a better person . so , there you are -- a lot of failure to go around . caroline : there 's nothing wrong with you . ridge : really ? i could n't get past my ex - wife having an affair with her sister 's husband , and now i did the same with my brother 's wife . caroline : we did n't have an affair , though . ridge : no , you 're right . we were just kissing , huh ? we both know it was always more than that . [ scene_break ] rick : mmm . maya : that 's a clementine . [ intercom beeps ] rick : that 's the intercom . what ? who 's calling me ? maya : oh ! rosario . i asked her to make us dinner . i totally forgot . rick : this is rick . ivy : hey . so , uh , aly and i are home , and , um ... hey , are -- are you busy or on another call or ... ? rick : ivy , you dialed this extension . you know exactly where i am . so you were wondering what ? ivy : yes . uh , we were just -- we were just wondering if you were gon na come down for dinner , because if not , then we 'll just , uh -- rick : i 've changed my mind . i 'm not hungry after all . got everything i need here . ivy : okay . well , um , i guess i 'll just -- i 'll see you tomorrow or -- or sometime . rick : yeah , i 'm sure you will . bye . ivy : well , it 's ours , fair and square . aly : so , maya 's with him ? ivy : well , that was definitely the gist of it , yeah . aly : she has basically cemented herself to his wallet . ivy : well , i do n't think it 's his wallet that 's in play right now . aly : how can rick be acting this way ? and how can you be so calm about it ? ivy : i think it must be a really powerful feeling to know that somebody is backing you , no matter what , and that is exactly what maya is doing for rick . aly : okay . that 's true . i have that with oliver . ivy : yeah , i hope i have that one day , too . come on . dinner is getting cold . aly : if you were caroline , would you give up ? ivy : i ca n't say i understand why she has n't . i mean , it 's not like rick is giving her any mixed messages . unless she 's afraid . aly : of what ? ivy : of drowning if she lets go . [ scene_break ] caroline : i -- i need to know something . ridge : ask me . caroline : what do you see when you look at me ? ridge : all right . now i see fear . why is that ? are you afraid of me ? caroline : no . ridge : okay . then what is it ? caroline : is ... that how she looked ? to you ? the other caroline . ridge : my first love . caroline : yeah . ridge : you 're not that . you 're not her . and fear -- there was fear ... but not of each other . just of what was gon na happen . and do you look like her ? yeah , you do . do you remind me of her ? yes , sometimes you do . she was , um ... she -- she was a studied woman , and she was deliberate ... and she was sweet . and you 're not deliberate . you 're not reckless . and you 're not sweet . caroline : [ chuckles ] ridge : but i 'm not living in my past , caroline . i know exactly where i am , and i know exactly who 's standing in front of me . caroline : you do n't think i 'm sweet . ridge : i ... caroline : no , you 're right . i 'm not . and i 'm not reckless . this ... this thing that 's ... leading me to you , if it was ... if it was just wanting you , if it was just ... purely physical , then -- ridge : then we would have done it already . caroline : yeah . ridge : yeah . i 'm not seducing you . caroline : well , maybe i 'm the one . maybe i 'm seducing you . ridge : yeah . caroline : you have to -- ridge : you ca n't do that -- caroline : you have to just let me -- ridge : okay . you lead , i 'll follow , but you ca n't -- in the middle of it , you ca n't . caroline : god . do we have room for this , though ? ridge : in our real lives , you mean ? caroline : yeah . i mean , god , that 's why -- we 're working together , and -- and your family and my family ... ridge : it 's gon na be hugely difficult and a little messy maybe , but it could be fantastico . what do you want , caroline ? what do you want ? caroline : you . time . ridge : take all the time you need . caroline : we can wait ? ridge : yeah . caroline : i - i real -- i want this to last . i do . this part -- the getting to know each other that ... ridge : me too . i just -- you know , i did n't ... i just did n't want you to run . caroline : where would i go ? i - i ca n't just ... close my eyes and jump , but i ... i wo n't run . ridge : what ? caroline : [ chuckles ] i 'm just thinking about tomorrow . trying not to think about tomorrow . ridge : well , then do n't think about tomorrow . let 's just enjoy today . caroline : yeah . 'cause that 's so easy . ridge : it is . if you can filter out what other people think about you , maybe you can filter out ... what you think about yourself . caroline : does anybody actually do that ? ridge : i do n't think so . that did n't sound good . hey . caroline : hmm . ridge : this feels good . caroline : yeah . it feels right . i think that we should pay attention to that . i think that we should ... pay attention to what feels right . ' cause ... an hour ago , this felt impossible , and ... you know , now it just feels ... ridge : it feels like ... what happiness may be , for a minute . caroline : [ chuckles ] yeah , maybe for a minute . you know ... all my life , i was trying to find happiness . and ... what if ... all along , it was trying to find me ? [ scene_break ] rick : i 'll go . maya : oh , no , no , no , no . do n't worry about it . so , uh , just down the back stairs and into the basement , i guess ? rick : uh , no , actually , it 's the wine cellar . it 's more like a vault . maya : oh . how vampiric of you . rick : well , this is california . we have earthquakes . we do n't want to waste our precious wine with the house collapsing on it . maya : okay . uh , and then i 'll pop into the kitchen and get some cheese or whatever ? rick : read my mind . maya : and a bottle opener ? rick : if i know my father , there 's a corkscrew somewhere in this room . maya : okay . be right back . [ door opens , closes ] maya : oh , i forgot to ask ... did something happen ? rick : no . no , no . uh ... i just realized this must have been stephanie 's side of the bed . what did you forget ? maya : what kind of wine do you want ? rick : anything . maya : anything ? rick : anything . just do n't take too long reading the labels . maya : i could take a course . i 'll learn all about wines . rick : i 'll teach you . i lived in france for years . maya : i will learn to be a good hostess , rick . i will . i will never embarrass you . rick : you never have . you never could . maya : i love you . rick : we 're gon na need that corkscrew . maya : okay . [ door closes ] | ridge and caroline kiss passionately . she says if they do this they can not go back . whatever they do or do n't do it will be lost . he is not with katie and rick has moved on . they both want something they have not had before . maya and rick are snuggled in bed and she asks if he has ever slept in here before . he laughs that yes although it was n't even overnight . all were away except the staff and he came in and climbed in the bed to see how it felt to be his dad .until he was startled by a screaming stephanie who had returned and was stunned that brooke 's son was in her bed . maya says she had made mistakes but she wants to be good to him . he says that is why he put her picture on the wall . they hug and kiss when she says she will make the best wife for him . they do joke that he does not know what a small orange , actually a tangerine is , since he 's only been to a grocery store once . ivy and aly walk into the forrester home and wonder if maya and rick are there and are afraid to barge in and find out or see something they do n't want to see . they notice the clothes strewn on the staircase . and they decide not to let the family dinner go to waste and make plans to serve it on the coffee table . maya tells rick that she thought she heard a car . rick says there is always someone coming or going not to mention aly and ivy . maya says wishes her family could see her now . they always thought she 'd never amount to anything . every choice was a catastrophe and it almost was . she asks if they will last and he says it is up to them . he can not predict the future but she more than makes up for it by saying she has a super power and she can . |
brooke : so , we 're agreed ? bill : absolutely . brooke : should we take a pledge ? bill : [ chuckles ] do you think we need to ? brooke : well , it could n't hurt . so , it is hereby agreed and acknowledged by the parties -- that would be us -- to move forward as friends . nothing more . bill : nothing more . [ scene_break ] nicole : you 're shocked that i would even sound like i 'm speaking against sasha , but i 'm not . not really . sasha is like a sister to me . rick : but ? nicole : part of me is saying not to trust her around zende . this competitive thing we have , i 'm afraid she 'll take it too far this time . rick : because zende matters to you . nicole : i love him . rick : what do you want me to do ? do you want me to tell sasha that she ca n't be a print model anymore ? [ scene_break ] sasha : [ laughs ] okay , i 'm pretty sure i just had the best day of my life . zende : you think ? sasha : i mean , who knew taking pictures would be so much fun ? zende : i mean , you 're a natural , so ... sasha : me ? no . you . and whatever i had , you just -- you just brought it out of me . zende : well , we both know that 's not true . but okay . i 'll take it . sasha : yes , it is . look , you made me look good enough to be a model at forrester creations ! [ laughs ] [ sighs ] [ sighs ] you know , this is better than any dream i 've , like , ever had . [ chuckles ] well , mostly because , you know , this is real . and i owe it all to nicole . i do n't know how i 'm ever gon na be able to thank her . [ scene_break ] nicole : i feel terrible asking you this . rick : i need to know exactly what `` this `` is . nicole : i 'd prefer it if sasha were n't a model . rick : i 'm surprised . nicole : look , i feel vulnerable . any other time , i 'd be like , `` okay , bring it on . `` but i 'm pregnant . and sasha definitely is n't . if she were modeling and working with zende all the time , she may take unfair advantage . i know her , and she 's not above it . rick : i did n't realize that you both had a volatile relationship . nicole : being competitive always made sense to us , like a game . but zende 's no game to me . and the playing field 's not level . i do n't have the energy to keep up with her . rick : because you 're carrying our child . do n't worry about sasha . i know how to handle it . nicole : you sure ? because i realize that i do n't have the right to put you on the spot . rick : nicole , stop . maya and i -- we owe you everything . there 's not a thing that you could n't ask me to do that i would n't do for you . [ scene_break ] bill : good friends . brooke : what we had was just a moment in time . bill : yes . a beautiful moment . but things are different now . i 'm married to katie . i 'm an active father with will . i 'm happier than i 've ever been . brooke : and i 'm glad to hear that . i do want to work here , and i 'm excited about all the possibilities . i just do n't want to be a problem for you and katie . bill : well , it was katie 's idea to bring you on board , so that should tell you that she is more than okay with it . and so am i . it 's gon na be fun working with you . not to mention profitable . i have very high expectations . brooke : i 'll do my best to meet them . bill : i know you will . [ door opens ] katie : hey ! bill : hey . katie : what 's going on ? dreaming up things for the future ? so , i 'm about to put out a press release . i want it to be good , so we need to decide on a photo . bill ? bill : um ... you know what ? i am good with whatever you ladies decide . katie : oh , no , no , no , no . i do n't want to hear about it later on if you do n't like the photo . now is the time to vote . um ... these are the ones i could get on short notice , and i kind of like this one . brooke : i do n't know . i think i 'm smiling too big there . i think , uh , this strikes a good balance , right ? katie : okay . let 's go with that one , unless you have any objections , bill . bill : that 's a good one . katie : great . let 's get it out there . brooke : [ sighs ] katie : and introduce the world to the brand new editor of eye on fashion . brooke : [ laughs ] katie : you 're part of team spencer now . brooke : [ chuckles ] [ door closes ] [ scene_break ] veronica : you 're telling me you 're a preacher , too ? carter : [ laughs ] wedding officiant . veronica : ah . but you could be a preacher if you wanted to . carter : well , obviously . veronica : and modest . you 're some kind of a catch , carter . carter : can you do me a favor and spread that around ? veronica : [ chuckles ] nicole : hey , you two . looking good , veronica . carter : hello ! nicole : not to take away from your glorious carterness , but you ... are very fit . veronica : thanks . good to know it 's paying off . nicole : yeah , well , me , on the other hand , i would just continue to get bigger and bigger until i pop . veronica : oh , you do n't have to worry about a little weight gain . zende obviously does n't mind . you won the board for lottery , nicole . zendes do n't come around every day . nicole : i know . i 'm very lucky . and i intend to stay that way . [ scene_break ] sasha : hey , can i ask you a personal question ? zende : sure . sasha : um , being adopted and all , did you ever feel less than ? you know , like you just did n't belong ? zende : not once . sasha : never ? you never once doubted your parents ' love ? zende : there were a lot of things that i was n't sure of . that was n't one of them . sasha : well , that must have been wonderful , having two parents who love and adore you . nicole always had that , too . zende : you did n't ? sasha : single mom . do n't get me wrong . i love her to death . but ... zende : but it does n't make up for the lack of a father . sasha : yeah . zende : what 's his story , anyway ? why was n't he around ? sasha : well , he , um ... rick , hi . rick : hi . sasha : oh , my -- actually , i 'm so glad you 're here . i - i want to say thank you so much for this opportunity . and i swear i wo n't let you down . zende : she means this , too , all right ? we got some really good stuff . uh , i have initial proofs if you want to see . rick : yeah , i was hoping to . zende : okay . all right . all right , so , uh ... yeah , you can just , you know , flip through those . something wrong ? rick : yeah , i , uh ... the composition 's great . seems i 've acted precipitously . i do n't think you modeling for us is gon na work out after all . [ scene_break ] katie : so , this is it . do you think it 'll do ? brooke : absolutely . yes . katie : this is liam 's office , but i work in here sometimes , and we kind of bounce ideas off of each other when we 're not in meetings . brooke : okay , yeah , it sounds good to me . katie : i 'm so happy you 're here . brooke : [ sighs ] i 'm excited , too . katie : your influence on the magazine is just what we need to catapult it into a whole new level . brooke : [ chuckles ] alison : there 's mom . katie : hi ! hi , buddy boy ! what 's up ? has alison been nice to you ? alison : well , i usually make an effort with defenseless children . katie : is that it ? alison : am i dismissed ? katie : unless you have something to add . alison : actually , no . katie : [ sighs ] brooke : a little chill in the air ? katie : yeah , well , alison feels like she is bill 's office wife , which would be fine , but his real wife works here . brooke : ah . katie : personally , i find her very annoying . but you 'll have to form your own opinion . brooke : alison and i have always been good . katie : well , maybe that 's because you did n't work here . she might change your tune . brooke : oh , gosh . he 's got such a growth spurt right here . katie : i know . he 's not my baby anymore . brooke : [ laughs ] katie : you 're a big boy now , huh ? yeah ? no ? you 're not ? maybe he 's my baby . [ laughs ] brooke : so good to see you like this . katie : what ? in mom mode ? brooke : everything mode . your life is working on so many levels . i 'm just glad to see you happy . katie : yeah . well , we are happy . right , bud ? yeah ? [ both laugh ] [ scene_break ] veronica : you and zende have been together how long now ? nicole : a few months . carter : not long at all . in fact , you two were just getting started when this surrogacy thing came up . that tells you what a standup guy zende is . not a lot of men would support their woman through a pregnancy by another man . nicole : hmm . you do n't have to remind me . it 's all i think about . how awesome zende is and how grateful i am for him . and , you know , it 's challenging being pregnant and all , but i am determined not to let that or anything else come between us . [ scene_break ] sasha : i do n't understand . did i do something wrong ? did i offend you in some way ? rick : no . no , nothing like that . sasha : then why is this hap -- zende : wait . hold on . sasha looks hot in these photos . rick : i was impulsive . after seeing these photos , look , there 's a reason why we do test shoots . zende : right . okay , so what 's wrong with them ? rick : you did great . and thank you for assisting zende with the photo shoot . your look , although undeniably beautiful , does n't fit . your energy 's too youthful . exuberant , if you will . maybe if you had a little more experience . we just do n't have time to be training on the job . i 'm sorry . sasha : so am i . but hey , i get it . it 's branding . if i do n't fit the look , i do n't get the job . yeah , this is maya and nicole 's place , not mine . it was a fun fantasy while it lasted , though . rick : i apologize for getting your hopes up . sasha : i 'm just grateful for the opportunity . what do you think ? shortest modeling career in history , or what ? zende : that was ... very weird . sasha : no , it 's okay . really . i had so much fun playing dress - up , getting to work with you . i mean , i wish i could have done more , but it is what it is . zende : it 's just you and me here now . look , i know you were excited about this whole thing , and rick just came and took it away . sasha : look , i 'm just grateful that he gave it to me in the first place . zende : yeah , but you got to be feeling some kind of way about this . sasha : disappointed . a little rejected . but ... hey , i 'm used to it . zende : what does that mean ? sasha : nothing . i 'm -- i 'm just kind of feeling sorry for myself , i guess , which is not allowed . so , actually , i think i 'm gon na go talk to rick and let him know how much i genuinely , genuinely appreciate this opportunity . what 's there to complain about ? i got to step into a world that i never would have gotten a chance to otherwise . and i even got to share it with you . [ scene_break ] veronica : i heard something in your tone earlier when you were talking about zende . carter : like what ? veronica : i was hoping you would tell me . it 's almost as if you disapprove of nicole 's pregnancy . carter : it 's not my place to judge one way or the other . veronica : that goes without saying , but it does n't stop you from having an opinion . carter : honestly , i do n't think it 's fair to zende . his life , his needs , his desires being put on hold so rick and maya can have a baby . and do n't get me started on using that young girl as a surrogate . you know , zende should be having the time of his life right now , not holding nicole 's head through another bout of morning sickness . veronica : i know for a fact there are a lot of women in this building who would love to pick up any slack . does n't look very happy . carter : hey , hey , hey . you all right ? zende : i just watched someone 's dreams get shattered right in front of me , and they tried to play it off like it did n't matter . was n't a pretty sight . [ scene_break ] nicole : hey . rick : hey . come in . come in . i , uh , spoke to sasha . nicole : what 'd you tell her ? rick : i told her it 's not gon na work out . nicole : just like that ? rick : i told her that the photo shoot that she did with zende was just not a fit for us . it 's okay . i was nice . it 's handled . nicole : i feel terrible . rick : if i would have known your guys ' relationship was the way it was , i would never have offered the opportunity in the first place . nicole : how 'd she take it ? rick : she was disappointed . but she was gracious . nicole : that means she was devastated . i am a horrible person . rick : yeah , right , right , yeah . you 're carrying a baby for your sister and me . you 're a terrible person . nicole : i 've never felt this insecure before . rick : you 're going through a lot of changes right now . it could very simply just be hormones . nicole : and hormones are a good excuse to be a lousy best friend ? rick : you 're protecting what 's yours . and there 's nothing wrong with that . nicole : i mean , i - i hated to come to you with this . i love sasha . she 's like a sister to me , and she was so pumped about being a model , but i -- rick : you do n't have to explain it to me . nicole : but i do . if only so that i can understand it myself . i feel awful saying it , but i just do n't trust her with zende . i wish i did . i wish that i could leave them alone in a room together and not worry about sasha being all over zende . but i know her . competing with me is like second nature , and i have to make sure that zende 's not in play . like you said , there 's nothing wrong with protecting what 's mine . [ scene_break ] brooke : i 've got some ideas for the magazine , ways to make it feel more urgent . people find so much information online these days . we need to give them a reason to buy us . katie : see , that 's exactly what i 'm talking about . i mean , we have to keep relevant for our readers , give them something that they ca n't get online . brooke : that 's right . and i need to check out your digital content . you ca n't give away too much too soon . you want to keep the readers interested but not think that they do n't need us . katie : i love working with you . it makes me really happy . brooke : you 're lighting up the room . [ chuckles ] katie : well , life is good , you know ? i mean , i honestly do n't know if i 've ever been happier . bill and i are great . he 's loving and devoted and patient . well , at least at home . [ chuckles ] and will ... he just brings me so much joy . i love my job . you 're here . nothing 's missing . brooke : oh . katie : and i owe so much of that to you . do n't think that i do n't know it . brooke : [ sighs ] you and i have history , and it 's still there . bill , you are a husband . you are a father . and you can not go there again . | brooke suggests to bill that they take a pledge to be friends and nothing more . reluctantly he shakes hands on that . she says she does not want to be a problem for him and katie , so she will do her best . more and more bill finds it unsettling just to stand by brooke in the office . rick asks nicole what does she want him to do tell sasha she can not be a print model anymore ? nicole admits that she feels venerable with sasha around because nicole is going to be pregnant and fat and sasha is not . rick says he knows how to handle this . there is not a thing that nicole , the baby mama , could ask him that he would not do for her . sasha gushes that zende made her look good enough to be a model for fc . this is better than any dream she has ever had . she does not know how she will thank nicole . rick goes to see sasha and she jumps in for the chance to thank him once again . rick looks at the shoots and praises zende but laments to sasha that he does not think she is going to work out for them after all . she might need a little more experience and he does not have time to do that on the job . she is disappointed and tries to smooth it over for having the opportunity . zende tells her it is just the two of them so she can confide in him . she says yeah she is feeling sort of rejected and sorry for herself but it is what it is and she did get to share it with him for a short while so all is good . |
taylor : [ sighs ] she 's such a beautiful child . you 've given me a lot to think about , heh . florence : dr. buckingham has been an angel to take care of her here , but i 'm just -- i 'm just not gon na feel right until i know that she has a real home . taylor : i do n't know if my daughter 's ready . reese : the big things in life do n't ask if you 're ready . taylor : i 'll talk to her . reese : i 'll go put her down . i hope to hear from you soon , taylor . taylor : so , how did you say you found reese ? florence : well , i wanted my baby to be adopted right away , so someone at the agency suggested i look into private adoption , and that 's when i was put in touch with dr . buckingham . taylor : that 's quite a bit of trust you have . florence : you see what kind of man he is . taylor : yeah , but -- florence : look , if -- if i had put her in foster care for months -- or years , even -- while all the interviews and attorneys and red tape was being done , who would take care of her ? how many times would she change hands ? this way , i - i know . i can see it . taylor : oh , florence . you 've had a lot of tough decisions to make . florence : what is your daughter like ? is she like you ? taylor : um ... some people say there 's a resemblance . florence : no , i mean is she , um -- is she kind , professional ? taylor : oh , e - extremely . uh , she 's grounded . very strong - willed . independent . florence : she sounds wonderful . taylor : oh , she is . florence : thank you so much for coming by . i really appreciate it . taylor : yeah . it 's been a revelation . florence : i assume you were listening . how did i do ? reese : you could have said less . florence : well , she had questions . reese : the more you say , the greater the risk of you getting it wrong . florence : did i ? reese : no . i owe you , flo . i knew you could pull it off , and you did . florence : yeah , well , you know me . flo goes with the flow . reese : [ scoffs ] xander : you know , they 're gon na call you for a fitting . zoe : yeah , well , yours is before mine . i 'm getting closer ... closer ... see ? i knew it . and you said you were n't gon na kiss me any more . xander : you kissed me ! zende : i did no such thing . and , plus , that was a test . and when faced with temptation , you fail . xander : i mean , if you 're the temptation , yeah . [ laughs ] mwah ! you know , i like the new us . 2.0 . taking our time . reconnecting . zoe : well , what was wrong with the old us ? apart from my bouts of being possessive -- xander : stop . that was then . uh , plus , i feel like i understand what went wrong in london a little better now . and at the risk of oversimplifying , i think you have a fear of abandonment . zoe : well , that just means that you 've been paying attention . xander : well , letting me in on more about your father explains a lot . florence : seriously ? there 's an app for that ? reese : what am i supposed to do , go to the supermarket and get it myself ? florence : [ scoffs ] i 'm assuming that `` yes `` is the wrong answer . how big of a secret is this little bundle of joy that you 're hiding ? reese : what are you looking for ? florence : my phone . just want to see if work 's trying to add me to the schedule this week . reese : the casino ? florence : i told them i 'd be gone for a few days , but they 've been really weird about me taking time off , so ... reese : tony always said you were his best craps dealer . florence : and you always said that i was your favorite . reese : [ chuckles ] florence : is that why you were always the best tipper ? reese : you said you were gon na make it up to me someday . florence : i think i just did . reese : [ snorts softly ] florence : [ chuckles ] so , am i gon na see more of you now that you 're not in london ? reese : uh , i do n't know how much longer i 'll be here . i 've got some stuff i need to square away . florence : is taylor one of them ? reese : there 's a connection . florence : what 's really going on , reese ? you can tell me . steffy : hi . i was starting to get worried . taylor : oh , you 've worried about me enough for one lifetime . [ sighs ] now it 's my turn . you busy ? steffy : uh , no . just doing some work mail . why ? what 's up ? taylor : uh , something pretty incredible happened today . i met a woman who 's giving up her little girl for adoption . i think you might want to meet her , too . ( cat 1 ) friskies world ... xander : you know , i - i 'm glad you and your dad are trying to reconnect . zoe : it 's been a bit of a process . but yeah . i was even thinking about getting a bigger place so he could come stay with me . just until he sorts himself out . xander : well , that 's big of you . where does he live now ? zoe : well , i do n't know . last night , i gave him a call , and offered to come by with dinner and a movie to watch . but he said no . xander : why ? zoe : well , i think he 's just proud , you know ? probably does n't want me to see him like this . i know he 's still numb over what happened with hope 's baby . considering his past , i hope that 's all it is , and that he 's not in any kind of trouble . reese : [ chuckles ] baby spit up on me . florence : yeah , i would n't know anything about that . reese : fair enough . you know i could n't do this without you . florence : do what , exactly ? reese : find the baby a good home with a loving family . florence : with that taylor -- or her daughter ? reese : they 're good people . florence : oh , no doubt . but taylor looks at you with more than just humanitarian interests in mind . reese : do n't give me a hard time . you do n't know what it 's been like here . florence : you know , maybe we should take a little getaway once your tiny roommate is relocated , right ? maybe we can do san diego , or ... you know , i 've still never been to catalina . reese : no . i 'm not going back there . i worked at a clinic there . and , uh , it did n't end well . i had to make a tough decision . take a big gamble . florence : you 're not exactly sounding like your normal , unsinkable self . reese : [ inhales sharply ] this project i 've taken on , it is not easy . and you came when i called you . no one does that for me . florence : i would n't do it for anyone else . i mean , the drive alone , and taking care of a baby and pretending to be its mom ? reese : [ scoffs ] there 's a little money in it for you once i take care of everything . i 've always been able to trust you . i need your trust now . florence : you know what 's gon na help you find that little baby a home ? a birth certificate . reese : easy enough to draw one up . florence : you -- you can do all that ? i mean , you 're gon na need a social security number and everything . reese : the less you know , the better . florence : okay , i -- i have to just come out and say it . reese , are you in trouble ? steffy : okay , slow down . i 'm missing something . a woman came up to you and asked if you wanted her baby ? taylor : a -- a while back , i - i had told a trusted colleague that my daughter was interested in adopting a baby . i had no idea that it would go anywhere . steffy : have you met the mother ? taylor : well , it 's only fair to treat what she told me as confidential , but she -- she 's very decent and -- and honest , and healthy . and she 's single , a - and she has no family to support her , and the baby 's father is n't around . steffy : is she working with an agency ? taylor : no . i - it would be a private adoption . a - and my colleague has experience doing that , and he 's facilitating it for her . she wants it to go faster so the baby can form proper attachments and bond with her new family . steffy : it 's a girl ? taylor : yes . yes ! and she 's so beautiful . she 's just precious . and a newborn . i did n't commit to anything , i swear . but suddenly , right there in front of me , there it was . the way for you to have the sister for kelly that you wanted for her so badly . reese : trouble ? what for ? florence : you 're in a city you do n't live in with a baby that is n't yours , with no traveling papers to go with her . that 's not exactly an everyday occurrence . reese : so , i try to do something nice for someone , and a -- and all of a sudden , i 'm what , a -- a wanted criminal ? florence : reese , this is me . there 's really not much i would n't do for you . but if this situation is stressing you out , maybe it 's time you just return little baby nameless to whoever you got her from . reese : [ sighs ] if i seem off , it 's because i 'm worried about my daughter . florence : i thought you said zoe was okay ? reese : she 's young . there are some realities she 's a stranger to . i know none of this makes sense right now , but trust me , we are doing something good , flo . [ cellphone rings ] i got to take this . [ cellphone beeps ] i ca n't talk right now . you ca n't do much is my impression . you told my associate a week . reese : i - i -- i 'm -- i 'm almost there . and we 're almost at little zoe 's front door . reese : i - i 've almost got the money . all of it ? reese : just tell your boss i need a few days . [ chuckles ] those are his least favorite words . i 've got my orders . you got yours . [ cellphone beeps ] steffy : and the baby 's healthy ? taylor : mm - hmm . and she 's in a doctor 's care to make sure she stays that way . honey , i - i know this is a lot to process . i 'm still in shock . but i really have to believe that things like this happen for a reason . steffy : up till now , it 's only been an idea . a maybe . when i met with the agency , i just had so many questions about the time line , interviews , home visits . but now that i 'm faced with an actual option , it 's like , can i do it ? am i ready ? i - i do n't know . taylor : another infant . i know . it 's a lot . steffy : [ sighs ] yeah , of course i can do it . i know i could . it 's just ... the timing , mom . then again , liam was here earlier to see kelly , and he brought up adoption . i never would have . he knows that his loss is our loss . that kelly lost her half - sister . taylor : is liam opposed to you adopting ? steffy : liam would n't tell me what to do . did you get a picture of the baby ? taylor : oh , no . i did n't think to at the time . but she 's -- [ sighs ] she 's so beautiful . steffy : all babies are , mom . taylor : sweetheart , i know you sometimes think that i get caught up in wishing for a fairy - tale ending , but i 'm telling you , if this worked out , you could give kelly the sister you wanted for her . tech : at safelite autoglass zoe : uh , question . how would you go about asking your father if he needs to borrow money ? xander : i 'd just ask . zoe : never . he 'd be way too offended . xander : so i guess we 're talking about your father . zoe : how about i just -- i do n't know . let 's just say i give him $ 5,000 , right ? and i do the whole , `` what do i know about money ? `` thing . and if i do n't get it back , then i know what kind of investment it was . you do n't approve . xander : no , you just reminded me of something . zoe : what ? xander : just that wise , generous girl i fell in love with in london . and suddenly i remembered , she 's right here . i 'm looking right at her . and i 'm falling in love with her all over again . florence : hush , little baby , do n't say a word papa 's gon na buy you a thunderbird and if that thunderbird wo n't drive we 'll hot - wire another one on the 405 sorry , sweetie . [ murmuring ] [ cellphone ringing ] taylor : oh . it 's that colleague of mine . steffy : take it . taylor : what do you want me to say ? steffy : say that we 're talking . taylor : [ sighs ] hello , again . reese : hey . i was just checking to see if you got home safely . taylor : yeah , i did . thanks . reese : good , good . um ... you talk to your daughter ? taylor : we 're doing that right now . reese : great . i 'm -- i 'm sure she 'll have questions . but remember -- taylor : yes , no names . reese : thank you . um ... could be awkward , seeing as how my daughter works for yours . taylor : understood . um ... it 's just , th - this was so unexpected . we may need a little more time to make it all come together . reese : i ca n't promise you time . taylor : well , then , maybe this wo n't work . steffy : mom ! reese : i 'm -- i 'm so sorry . look , that came out wrong . just understand that i would never have a child in my apartment unless i thought it was gon na be short term . this little girl is gon na be placed quickly , and there are other families out there wanting to adopt . and florence may reconsider . taylor : well , of course , the mother is welcome to look at other options . reese : seeing her with you today , i just -- i just had this strong feeling that -- that that little girl belongs with you and your daughter . taylor : thank you . i - i 'll get back to you soon . [ line disconnects ] reese : uh -- [ sighs ] steffy : so the mom 's looking at other options ? taylor : uh , maybe . but she did n't come off that way . th - then again , i do n't really know how private adoptions really work . i mean , ma - maybe in a general way . i understand that an agreement is made between the birth mother and the adoptive parents -- or in your case , parent -- and then the baby moves directly into her new home , and she never has to go into foster care . steffy : while adoptions through the state can take a very long time . taylor : and -- and that 's what i do n't want you to have to worry about . you have enough going on . you 're running forrester with your father . you 're maintaining this house . you 're raising one child . and now , maybe , another daughter . [ sighs ] but i do understand why you want to do this . it all goes back to phoebe . i know , for me , as a mother , i will never get over losing her . steffy : yeah , i realize a big part of me is ... because of phoebe . i want kelly to have that . i want her to have that kind of lifelong bond right from the start . taylor : i think that 's a beautiful thing you want . steffy : does this little girl have a name ? taylor : not that i heard . steffy : well , if i -- if i were to adopt her ... i already have a name picked out . taylor : phoebe . honey , maybe i should n't say this , but ... i think when ... if you meet her , you -- you 're absolutely going to fall in love with her . steffy : oh ! why ? [ chuckles , sniffles ] taylor : i do n't -- i do n't know . it 's just -- she 's ... the minute i looked at her , it 's like -- [ sighs ] i want to say perfect . i do n't know what you call it . but ... it 's like she was meant to be kelly 's sister . steffy : [ laughs ] | taylor tells reese this is a beautiful child and has given her a lot to think about . she will talk to her daughter and see if she is ready to adopt . when reese puts the baby down taylor does ask how flo met dr. buckingham . all she says is she knew she was going to give up the baby and an agency directed her to dr. buckingham . alone with him flo asks how did she do . he said fine , he owes her . he needed to pull this off and she did . xander kisses zoe and says he likes the new 2.0 taking their time . he thinks he knows what went wrong in london and he knows now about her abandonment issues . she says she tried to get in touch with her dad but there was no response . she thinks he is still very disturbed about losing hope 's baby . he thinks she is so caring that he is falling in love with her again . reese and flo discuss their past involvement and she mentions being a craps dealer in vegas and he was her favorite customer . he says he has this big project and she came when he called and no one ever does that . there will be a little money in it for her when it is done and the less she knows about this the better . she wonders if he is in trouble . taylor rushes home and says she has something very important to tell steffy . reese has a baby girl to give up for adoption and she thinks steffy might want to meet the mother and daughter too . taylor pours out all these details that she only knows it is a private adoption and will go fast to give this child a good home quickly . |
sally : c.j . , i want you to come over here and sit down for a minute , will you please ? c.j . : mom , look , i 'm really sorry , okay ? i did n't mean to upset you . sally : it 's all right . i know how much you miss your sister . we all do . c.j . : that 's right , we all do , and we have for a long time . but we do n't have to dredge it all up today . sally : c.j . , there is something that i have to talk to you about . it 's about macy . [ knock on door ] darla , not now , please . thorne : darla was n't at her desk . sally : thorne ? thorne : you got a minute ? we need to talk . c.j . : what 's the matter , forrester ? italy get to you , too ? thorne : excuse me ? c.j . : look , my mom already feels bad enough about macy as it is . she does n't need you coming over here and rubbing salt in her wounds . thorne : you guys were talking about macy ? c.j . : what , is this what you had to tell me ? that thorne 's conscience is finally bothering him ? thorne : c.j . , could you give me and your mother a minute , please , alone ? c.j . : no way in hell . sally : it 's all right , son . it 's all right . please . just give us a few minutes . you and i can finish our talk later , okay ? go on . c.j . : mom -- sally : please . it 's all right . thorne : i do n't believe this . you 're were going to tell him ? you were going to tell him that macy 's alive ? macy : this is just -- this is just such a surprise . i do n't know what to say . lorenzo : say yes , cara . say yes and i promise , you will never regret it . not one day of your life . macy : but marriage , lorenzo -- lorenzo : it 's a step i want us to take . but you 're still uncertain . macy : not about you . i know how much you care about me . lorenzo : then it is your feelings you question ? macy : you know my history . i mean , i 've made so many mistakes with the men in my life . look what i 've done to you . i 've dragged you away from your home . from your friends . from everything you know . lorenzo : i would have followed you anywhere , cara . and i still will . even if you say no . but i pray you will not . not just for my sake . but for your own . stephanie : taking the children to school in a limousine ? that 's brooke 's idea of emotional support for you and the children ? ridge : the kids actually enjoyed it . stephanie : mm . yeah , well , that would be her take on how to solve a problem . do n't solve it , just create a distraction . is that what she 's doing for you ? ridge : all right , will you stop ? you 're starting to sound like a broken record here . `` watch out for brooke . watch out for brooke . `` stephanie : and i 'll continue to be a broken record until i get through to you . ridge : mother , what has brooke done to upset you so much , huh ? tell me that . stephanie : i 'm just worried about you and the children . ridge : the children do n't seem to have a problem with brooke . maybe initially they had a little reticence about her , but now they 've actually gotten quite used to her . stephanie : are you listening to yourself ? are you ? this is not what taylor would want . ridge : what taylor would want is for me to be happy , and i am happy . when i 'm with brooke , i 'm happy . stephanie : how serious has this become ? amber : brooke ? brooke : oh , amber ! great ! did you get them ? amber : they 're right here ! brooke : oh , they 're perfect . amber : thanks . i 'm really proud of them . brooke : you should be . they 're absolutely stunning . amber : why do i get the feeling you 're not working on our next ad campaign ? brooke : call it real - world quality testing . amber : mm . going somewhere chilly ? brooke : maybe . amber : right . and maybe you wo n't be testing those sweaters alone ? that 's okay . i 'd ask who the lucky guy is , but i already know . amber : so you 're going away with ridge . brooke : that is the plan . amber : you just got back in town . brooke : there 's fresh snow up in big bear . i thought we 'd go skiing . just for the afternoon . we 're gon na be back in town for dinner with the kids . amber : oh , please , brooke , c 'm on . you and ridge . all alone at the cabin . a nice bottle of wine . roaring fire . nice , comfy , cozy little bear skin rug . brooke : you would jump to that conclusion , would n't you ? amber : c 'm on , you 're telling me have n't thought about it ? you can tell me . brooke : i am sorry to disappoint you , but that 's not the kind of surprise that i have in mind . amber : so this is a surprise ? brooke : ridge thinks he has a meeting at the design mart . amber : you are a naughty , naughty girl . ridge : you 're the one making this serious , mother , not brooke . stephanie : are you interested in starting a relationship with her ? ridge : whatever i 'm interested in with brooke is none of your concern . stephanie : yes , it is . it is my concern . ridge : okay , so what are we talking about here ? what is so wrong with spending time with someone i enjoy ? stephanie : just as long as you do n't enjoy her too much . ridge : you 're unbelievable . stephanie : no , you are , because you 're in complete denial if you really believe that all she wants to be is your friend . ridge : okay , the more you harp on this , the more you force me to have to defend brooke . you 're basically just throwing me into her arms , that 's what you 're doing . stephanie : oh , god . ridge : look , brooke has been nothing but kind and supportive to me and my kids . now , i 'm sorry you do n't trust her , but mother , i 'm perfectly capable of making my own decisions about this . stephanie : of course you are , but these decisions that you make do n't affect just you . they affect children . and i promised taylor . i gave her my word that i would watch out for them . ridge : that 's it . i 've had enough . i do n't want to talk about this anymore with you , so unless you have something relevant to say -- stephanie : all right , have you heard from bridget ? ridge : okay , now you 're gon na tell me that 's brooke 's fault , too ? stephanie : is that why bridget left the house ? ridge : this is getting really tedious . you just come here to torture me -- stephanie : of course i did . i 'm your mother . joan vicksburg is going to be in town this weekend with her family , and i thought maybe you might just be kind enough to show her around los angeles . ridge : thank you , i do n't need anybody to fix me up . stephanie : you need to socialize with someone other than brooke . macy : lorenzo , i appreciate what you 're trying to do , and i 'm touched , truly , but -- adam : macy , please , hear the man out . lorenzo : i realize my timing must seem very off . we 've just arrived in this country , and we 've barely had a chance to get settled . but i 'm not offering you something new , another sudden change to accept . i 'm offering you stability . i 'm offering you something permanent . even if we have to move a dozen times , and a dozen after that , we will always have each other . and wherever we are , wherever we go , we will be home . macy : we have that now . we do n't need to get married . lorenzo : is that what you want ? a traveling companion ? macy : that 's just it , lorenzo . i do n't know . i do n't know what i want . [ brooke yodeling ] ridge : what is that god - awful noise ? [ brooke yodeling ] ridge : logan , i should have known . [ brooke giggling ] brooke : that 's fraulein logan to you . ridge : oh , i 'm sorry . i had you pegged for ellie may . brooke : well , maybe i should 've worn my lederhosen . ridge : actually , i 'd prefer the daisy dukes look . brooke : careful , if your mother heard you talking that way , she would wash your mouth out with soap . ridge : oh , yum . i see you two must have met in the hallway . brooke : no , i did n't see her . what 's up ? what did she want ? ridge : oh , you know , just spreading her usual dose of sunshine and joy everywhere . brooke : yeah , i can see she really cheered you up . maybe i can do better . why do n't you tell darla you 're going to take a mental health day . i have a big surprise for you . ridge : i 'm gon na have to take a rain check on that one , logan . brooke : oh , come on , ridge . what fun is it being a boss when you ca n't even play hooky once in a while ? ridge : i 've got a meeting over at the design mart . brooke : reschedule it . ridge : i ca n't . pete called this morning . he wants to put spectra into the design expo . i 'm sorry . the car 's waiting , and i 've got a meeting with clarke before i leave . brooke : i see how i rate on your priorities . ridge : i 'm sorry . got ta go . i 'll see you later , then . bye , heidi . brooke : you 'll see me sooner than you think . sally : i can not go on lying to c.j . a minute longer . he deserves to know the truth , thorne ! thorne : you ca n't tell him , sally . you gave macy your word . sally : he 's her brother . i 'm sure she will understand . thorne : sally , but would c.j . understand ? he just spent the last two years of his life mourning a woman who is n't really dead . now if you tell him macy 's alive , he is going to want to know where she is . sally : well , maybe that is n't the worst thing that could happen , you know ? i saw how desperately macy wants to come home . i saw it when she visited me in my hotel room ! now , i thought that if i could talk to her , i could convince her it was safe to come back . but now , i think that maybe c.j . is the one person who can do that , who can convince her to come home . lorenzo : you 're confused . macy : yes . adam : well , honey , you 've been under a lot of stress . macy : it 's not just the move , dad . lorenzo : i understand your confusion . macy : no , lorenzo , you do n't . not yet . you do n't know what it 's like to live in a world where no one uses your real name . where no one really even knows you . where you 're not even sure if you know yourself anymore . you 're proposing to a stranger . lorenzo : no , cara . you are not a stranger . not to me . i was there when your father brought you to camogli after the accident . i know your history , and i accept it . i know i ca n't erase your past . i would n't try . your past has made you who you are . a woman i respect . a woman i love . how i feel when you touch me ridge : driver , hey . what are you doing ? you 're heading out of town . you missed the turn . brooke : yes , sir . ridge : logan , what the hell are you doing ? brooke : like you said , sir , i am heading out of town . and so are you . anything i could get megan : these sweaters are really great , amber . amber : thank you . brooke seemed to like them , too . megan : where is she anyway ? stephanie : well , you know , that 's what i 'd like to know . megan : stephanie , i left your message on her desk . stephanie : so she 's not back , i take it . megan : yeah , well , i suppose she just went to lunch or something . stephanie : no , i think she 's up to something , and i think you know what it 's all about . brooke : ooh , whoo ! ridge : man , logan , i ca n't believe you made me miss my meeting . brooke : oh , ridge . that meeting was n't real . i made it up just to get you up here . ridge : what ? brooke : yeah . ridge : logan , look , regardless , i ca n't just come up here and go skiing . i 've got so much work to catch up on here . brooke : ridge , you can make it all up tomorrow . look , i had the caretakers come . they lit the fire . there 's a bottle of wine waiting for you . there 's grapes , crackers , everything . why do n't you just relax ? have a good time ! i 'm gon na get the skis . brooke : whoo ! ridge : you would n't dare . you would n't dare . brooke : now , ridgey - poo . when did i ever turn down a dare ? hmm ? i got you . yes , you did . ridge : you got me . you think you got me . we 'll see who got who now . brooke : okay . okay . i give up . ridge : you do . brooke : i do , i give up . ridge : you little -- yours is coming . yours is coming . you know that , do n't you ? brooke : ooh . sally : macy 's out there somewhere , thorne . she is out there , and she wants to come home . i know it . thorne : i believe that too , sally . okay ? but if c.j . goes after her , it could send her in the other direction . sally : maybe . maybe . but if i could just find out where she is -- thorne : sally , she does not want to be found yet . sally : maybe she does . maybe she does want to be found . maybe she left some kind of a clue for us , back there in camogli . we ca n't let the trail get cold , thorne . we ca n't . because every minute that passes , i can feel her slipping away from me . and it 's like losing her all over again . thorne : i know , i know , i know . i know . sally , i have to believe that she will come back to us . she 'll come back to me . lorenzo : your life has been full of hardship and tragedy . addiction and loss . i know what you 've been through . macy : lorenzo , you deserve a woman who can love you without complications . without reservations . lorenzo : i am in love with you , cara . with all your complications and reservations . macy : you do n't know what you 're saying . lorenzo : no ? you say you do n't know what you want . i think you do n't know because you never had it . you 've had drama . fame , fortune and success . but you have never experienced the peace of a stable family . a man you can count on . children . i can give you all that . and if you want to see your mother again , we 'll find a way to do that , together . i will be there with you . the real you . not the woman you were , but the woman you were meant to be . now , i 'm gon na ask you again . just once more . will you marry me -- macy ? | thorne visits sally , much to cj 's anger . he realizes she was going to tell cj the truth about macy . he does n't think it is a good idea . he thinks he would n't understand and that his pursuit of her might drive macy even farther away . thorne thinks that eventually macy will want to come home to them all . stephanie berates ridge for letting brooke take the kids to school in the limo . she thinks she is creating diversions for ridge and the kids , but becomes alarmed when she sees it might be a little bit more serious . ridge tells her to back off . stephanie tells him that a joan vicksburg would be in town this weekend and wants to set him up to show her around la . brooke plans a getaway for her and ridge to big bear . she made up a fake meeting for him . amber thinks things are more serious than brooke is willing to admit . brooke poses as ridge 's driver and drives him up to big bear . up there , she admits the meeting was a farce and the two eventually begin horsing around on the sofa . lorenzo tells macy he wants to marry all of her , problems and all . she is n't sure what she wants to do and continues to struggle with her decision . |
brooke : answer me ! is something going on between you two ? taylor , you 're committed to thorne . you ca n't do this . [ scene_break ] phoebe : dad . you 've known something been going on for awhile . it 's just not what you think at all . ridge : did i or did i not forbid you from having any contact with shane ? shane : look mr. forrester , i understand -- ridge : just shut up . phoebe : i told you i should talk to him alone . shane : no , no , no , he 's got every right to be angry at me . me , not you . ridge : oh , i 'm going to deal with you . i 'll deal with you all right . phoebe : dad , dad . we 're just trying to explain . after mom 's trial he did n't go home . he 's been staying at the beach house with bridget . ridge : with bridget ? phoebe : he got hurt and she 's been taking care of him . ridge : it 's not bad enough you 're still involved with this creep -- you 've got bridget involved with him now , too ? shane : all right look , i know you love your daughter very , very much . okay , and i know i 'm probably the last guy you 'd like to see be hanging around here right now . but i think if once you hear what i have to say -- please , just hear me out , okay ? [ scene_break ] bridget : oh my goodness , listen to me . dad , here i am going on and on about what a great guy nick is . i do know what he 's done to you . eric : look honey , i 'm your father , i love you . i 'd like to be able to help you . but -- i 'm not sure i 'm the right person for you to be talking to about this . bridget : dad . eric : what about taylor ? bridget : are you saying you think i 'm a little crazy because i 'm hung up on nick ? eric : a little crazy , yeah maybe . look she can be objective , all right . you need to talk to somebody besides me about this . i wish it was me , i 'd like to be the kind of father that you can talk to about anything but -- bridget : dad -- you are the kind of father i can talk to about anything . i get it . this is just a very complicated situation . [ scene_break ] taylor : whatever is or is n't going on between nick and me is really none of your business , brooke . brooke : are you denying it ? taylor : i 'm not denying anything . brooke : believe me , i want to be wrong . i know you , nick and thorne have all been through a hell of a lot this year . i do n't want to see anybody getting hurt . nick : nobody 's going to get hurt . brooke : look , i know taylor 's had a huge impact on your life lately . in therapy . helping you deal with your mother 's past . thanks to her , you 've broken down a lot of emotional walls , and in the process you 've grown closer . but not romantically , nick . no . taylor is committed to thorne . are n't you taylor ? taylor : nick knows i 'm marrying thorne . nick : i think she 's making a mistake . brooke : look i understand after what happened , ally finding out that you hit darla , i mean i could understand why you would have doubts . taylor : i think you 're making too much out of this . brooke : i hope i am . but for some reason i get the feeling that i 'm not . nick , i know it 's hard for you to grow close to people . and taylor 's helped you to do that . and you 've made some sort of connection . maybe you 've even depend on her . but taylor is not what you need . taylor : oh , i guess maybe saying you are ? i seem to recall you 're committed to ridge . i think this would be your cue to go . brooke : can i talk to you please ? do n't get involved with her . look , i know it 's none of my business , i do n't have a right to ask this of you . but do n't please , i ca n't handle it . i ca n't . [ scene_break ] shane : i know you do n't trust me . i 've never given you reason to . i 've made a lot of mistakes in my life . i 'm going through some bad luck right now and i 'm trying to put all that behind me . okay , i 've got a new place , i 've got a new job . ridge : look , i do n't give a damn if you got a new job rescuing kittens or helping old ladies . i want you to stay the hell away from phoebe . shane : you know something , if that were my daughter , that 's exactly the way i 'd feel . if my folks cared about me , half as much about me as you care about her , maybe my life would have turned out a little differently but it did n't . but you know what i see , the way that you connect with your family and that blows me away . my house , i never even felt like i belonged there . ridge : is there a point to this story ? phoebe : dad , let him finish . shane : yes there is . what i 'm trying to say here is that -- your daughter , she 's the best thing that 's ever happened to me . phoebe 's friendship changed my life forever . i did n't even know people like her existed in this world . and now that i do , that 's what i wan na be . respectable . responsible . that 's what this about here . that 's how i feel about your daughter , sir . respect . gratitude . so you do n't have to worry about me . one day , you 'll see i 'm gon na prove who i am . not only to phoebe . but to you too . [ scene_break ] bridget : i feel so ridiculous talking about this . eric : you still have feelings for nick ? bridget : well , i should n't . eric : you want me to talk you out of it , i 'd be glad to try . bridget : just , am i being a romantic fool ? eric : you 're being an optimist , once again . you believe that good things should happen to good people . i 'm just not certain that nick would be good for you . my opinion of nick is not exactly impartial . bridget : well , dad , you know he 's a very private man and he 's been publicly humiliated . and then jackie 's been denigrated in the press . he 's hurt and he 's been reacting to that pain . but it is not who he is . eric : it is not how you remember him . people change , you know ? bridget : yes i know that , we all change . that does n't mean we ca n't find our way back to each other . eric : bridget -- i ca n't tell you what to feel . i just want you to be careful . i 'm not certain that you going back to nick is a very good idea -- it could be a very dangerous proposition . [ scene_break ] brooke : bridget cares about you . and so do i . not taylor , please . taylor : maybe you should go ahead and go , too . nick : i 'm concerned about you . taylor : i appreciate that . but i need to be alone . nick : because of what brooke said ? taylor : no ! it 's because i almost ran over ally . just like i did her mother . nick : but you said that she was all right ? taylor : no , no , she 's not all right . she 's hurt , she 's angry at me , i killed her mother . when i look at this through her eyes , of course she blames me . what can i possibly say , i do n't know how to help her . nick : well maybe you ca n't . you feel bad , you feel guilty , because you killed her mother and you want to make it all better for them . taylor : that 's not why i 'm marrying thorne . i know that 's what you think -- nick : you tore the family apart , taylor . you 're trying to put it back together . do n't you see that ? taylor : i want her to understand that i did n't mean to do it . that 's what i wanted to do -- and if i can help her get that into place . nick : then what ? you marry thorne and live happily ever after ? well , i 'm sorry that 's not the way it works . you want to do right by these two -- you really , truly want to do the best thing for them ? search inside yourself . you know the answer . the answer is not marrying thorne and walking away right now . taylor : i can not talk about this -- i ca n't -- not tonight . nick : you do realize that you helped me when i did n't even know i needed help ? taylor : well . that 's what i do . nick : well . that 's what i do too . i care about you . i want to help you . taylor : you already have . nick : well then , you should know when you see somebody you care about , ready to make the biggest mistake of their lives you ca n't sit back and do nothing . taylor : look , what happened with ally has made me think about a lot of things . but it has n't made me question my commitment to thorne . nick : well , maybe you should . taylor : please nick , stop . nick : we 're supposed to say anything we want to each other right ? that 's the rule . taylor : it 's not what you 're saying . it 's why you 're saying it . maybe brooke is right . maybe the fact that you 've declared war on the forresters . maybe you 're trying to make them pay for what they did to your mother . nick : that 's not what 's going on here . that 's not what 's going on and you know it . [ scene_break ] ridge : i got a call from dad . thorne found ally . brooke : i know . i was at the house when taylor got back . ridge : thorne and ally were with her ? brooke : no . they 're staying at the beach house . ridge : so taylor was n't able to get through to her ? to explain that darla 's death was just an accident . brooke : well she tried to . she went racing over there . but she almost ran over ally on pch . ridge : what ? brooke : do n't worry ally 's fine . ridge : oh my god . that little four - year - old girl out in that road at night ? thorne and taylor must be completely wrecked . right before their wedding , too . do you think they 're going to postpone it ? brooke : they ca n't . ridge : sure be a shame . given everything they been through already . i 'm sure they 'll find a way to get through this . brooke : i hope so . ridge : what , you have doubts ? brooke : concerns . ridge : about ally ? logan , what 's going on ? brooke : nick was over at taylor 's house tonight . ridge : what the hell was he doing there ? brooke : that 's what i 'm not sure of . but he gave me this . ridge : your divorce papers . brooke : signed and ready to file . ridge : he 's been dragging his feet for months . brooke : yeah i know , now , all of a sudden he wants to get it over with . ridge : so what 's the catch ? brooke : i do n't know -- but what if it 's taylor ? [ scene_break ] taylor : i really should n't have to explain this to you but i 've been acting as your psychiatrist and -- i do n't feel very comfortable talking to you about any of this . nick : why do n't you feel comfortable -- taylor : because i 've clearly mishandled this whole situation . i should have set some firmer boundaries with you . but i 'm just starting to feel maybe it be better if you went and found somebody else to talk to . nick : that 's not gon na happen . [ nick 's cell phone rings ] i 'm sorry . hello . bridget : nick . hey , it 's me . nick : bridget . what 's up ? bridget : well i know there 's a lot of tension between you and my family so i thought we should talk . not just about business but -- well , i thought we could see each other . nick : i 'm in the middle of something right now . bridget : it does n't have to be now , one day next week . i could make us dinner or something . nick : that 'd be fine . bridget : great , okay well then -- i 'll just see you soon . nick : bye . taylor : bridget needs to see you ? nick : yes . taylor : then maybe that 's where you need to be tonight . [ scene_break ] ridge : what does taylor have to do with your divorce ? brooke : that 's what i 'm wondering . ridge : you think she encouraged nick to draw up the papers ? brooke : i do n't think she knew anything about it . ridge : then what are you saying ? brooke : nick is dead set against her marrying thorne . he thinks because of what happened to ally tonight that their relationship is doomed . ridge : what is it to him ? brooke : another very good question . ridge : you think it might have something to do with nick 's vendetta against our family ? he could n't derail yours and my relationship so now he 's trying to drive a wedge between thorne and taylor ? brooke : what if it 's more personal than that ? what if nick has feelings for her ? ridge : oh , no , nick and taylor ? no , she 's very committed to my brother . 100 % . brooke : i know . i do n't want to believe it either . but i 'm telling you , ridge , nick signing those divorce papers means something . ridge : it means in a couple of months we can get married . we should be celebrating , sweetheart . brooke : i know , i know . and i just ca n't shake this feeling . i pray that i 'm wrong . for bridget and for thorne . ridge , he will be devastated . [ scene_break ] taylor : well you know , bridget was an important part of your life . according to brooke , she does still has feelings for you . nick : i just find out my mother 's a prostitute , and my shrink tells me i should jump back into a relationship with my ex - wife ? hmm , i can sue you for malpractice , you know that ? taylor : well , you might have to stand in line . i did n't say that you should jump back into the relationship with her . i said maybe bridget is the one who can make you happy -- nick : bridget is not the issue here . and neither is my happiness . we were talking about you . taylor : well , we should n't be . that is n't how a doctor / patient relationship works . unfortunately , those lines have gotten a little bit blurred and now in light of your vendetta with the forresters , i just do n't think it makes sense for me to be seeing you . nick : does n't makes sense for you to be marrying thorne forrester either . [ scene_break ] [ taylor 's phone rings ] taylor : hello ? thorne : hey , it 's me . taylor : thorne . how 's ally ? thorne : well , she woke up awhile ago . so , we talked a little more . i think she 's starting to understand what happened the night of the accident . taylor : i just do n't want you to rush her . if we need to delay the wedding -- thorne : look , if i thought it was necessary , we would . but seriously , i think she 's really getting better . taylor : i 'm relieved to hear that . thorne : i told you there 's nothing we ca n't get through , taylor . i mean , look , we 've proven it over and over , okay ? so do n't worry . we 're going to get through this . i love you . taylor : i love you , too . nick : so you 're not delaying the wedding ? taylor : thorne does n't feel we need to . nick : how do you feel ? taylor : i feel exhausted . i feel like i 'm wiped out . i want you to go home . nick : no you do n't . taylor : i ca n't talk about this . nick : you 're a strong woman . it 's time for you to step up . help yourself the same way that you helped me . you 've got to pull yourself out of this fog and wipe the guilt out of your eyes . look at what you 're doing . be honest with yourself . you want to help thorne and his daughter but it 's out of obligation , and guilt . it does n't have the passion it takes for two people to live the rest of their lives together . do n't do it to them . do n't do it to yourself . it 's not the answer . you ca n't marry him . you ca n't go through with it . | brooke demands an answer , if something is going on between nick and taylor ? taylor tells her it really is none of her business , and she 's making way too much of this . brooke speaks to nick alone and begs him not to get involved with taylor . nick gives taylor more advice , walk away and not marry thorne . that is what would be right and help that family heal more . taylor suddenly does n't feel comfortable discussing her intimate feelings with nick and thinks he should find someone else to talk to . ridge is livid that shane is still in phoebe 's life and now he 's dragged bridget into it as well . he does n't care to hear shane 's excuses . he just wants him to stay away from phoebe . shane states that he cares for phoebe and vows he will prove to ridge that he is worthy of her . brooke shares her doubts about nick and taylor with ridge . both see a catch with the divorce papers and why nick wants it so quickly now . |
brooke : taylor , what happened with jack was a miracle . taylor : no , what happened with jack was a disaster . [ scene_break ] brooke : sweet little boy . i just hope to god that she can love him . ridge : morning . brooke : good morning . ridge : mmm . i thought we were sleeping in . brooke : yeah , i could n't sleep . ridge : something on your mind , logan ? brooke : mm - hmm . ridge : what ? brooke : ( sighs contentedly ) this . [ scene_break ] jackie : nicky , i 'm worried about taylor . nick : you 're a mother . that 's what you do . jackie : ( sighs ) she 's living a nightmare -- raising the child of -- of the woman that she hates most in this world . i mean , no woman , no matter how strong she is , can handle that . nick : she 's hit a rough patch . she 'll get through it . jackie : you 're such a noble man , are n't you ? i mean , you made a commitment to taylor , and you want to stay true to your word . but what about staying true to your heart ? nick : mother , let this rest , please . jackie : i ca n't , nicky , because you are not thinking clearly . you 're not thinking about your son , and you need to , because as his father , it is your duty to protect him . nick : i 've heard enough . jackie : you ca n't deny your feelings for brooke , not to me you ca n't anyway , because i know she is your soul mate , and you know that no one can love jack the way that brooke -- his real mother -- can . nicky ? you go to her . you go to her before she marries ridge and it 's too late . [ scene_break ] ridge : what 's on your mind now , logan ? brooke : nick and taylor 's little boy . ( sighs ) i 'm really worried about him , ridge , and i ca n't get these feelings out of my mind . ridge : it 's out of our hands . brooke : but jack is an innocent victim in all of this . i mean , i ca n't help but think how this is affecting him . ridge : nick and taylor need to just handle things on their own . there 's really nothing you can do to make things better . brooke : yeah , well , what if there is ? i 'm just worried that taylor 's not gon na be able to take care of a little baby in her condition . we need to reach out to her . we need to help her . ridge : i just think we need to stay out of things . just let nick handle it . brooke : well , i ca n't help but feel responsible for her pain . i mean , let 's face it , she would n't be in pain if it were n't for me . i just need to talk to her , ridge . ridge : that 's not a good idea . you mean well , but it 's not a good idea , logan . brooke : i ca n't just sit back and do nothing . [ scene_break ] nick : how 's my little fainter ? taylor : much better . nick : good . you know , i 'm sort of on the possessive side . you 're way too beautiful to go fainting all over town . taylor : ( laughs ) i had a lot of weird dreams last night . nick : really ? taylor : mmm . i think everything 's just been so overwhelming and -- i do n't know . i know i have n't been the easiest to deal with lately . nick : please . i 'm just glad that you 're feeling better . taylor : you 're so amazing . you 've been so supportive . i 'm just sorry i 've made such a mess of things . nick : oh , come on . you have n't made a mess of anything . please . taylor : you 're being sweet . nick : no , i 'm being serious . i mean it . taylor : i know that . that 's why you 're the most wonderful man in the world . ( doorbell rings ) brooke : ohh , jackie , hello . jackie : i know what 's going on , brooke , and we need to talk . we need to talk about jack . brooke : so what 's this all about ? jackie : i know jack is your son . brooke : you know ? jackie : yes . nicky told me . he told me everything . and i know what 's going on with taylor . brooke : she 's having a very difficult time with this . jackie : ohh . that 's an understatement . she ca n't handle it , brooke . she ca n't handle knowing that jack is your biological child . brooke : she 's a wonderful mother , and she raised three amazing kids . she will persevere . jackie : no . no , she wo n't . these circumstances -- they are just too much for her to bear . it 's affecting her relationship with nicky , and it 's affecting her ability to care for jack . and i am scared for him , all right ? brooke : no , nick loves taylor . he will protect her and their son . he 's not gon na let anything happen to them . jackie : well , of course he wo n't if he can prevent it . he loves his son . i know that . and he loves taylor , but ... not like he loves you . oh , brooke , you ca n't deny that there are still feelings between you and nick . brooke : nick and i had our chance . it did n't work out for us . jackie : but you ca n't deny that the feelings are still there , can you ? brooke : ohh , jackie , i 'm with ridge now . jackie : but a bond like you and nicky share -- that ca n't be broken . brooke : ( sighs heavily ) nick is with taylor , and i 'm with ridge . we 've both moved on . jackie : yeah , are you sure about that ? brooke : yes , i am . ( sighs ) jackie : oh , brooke , please . please , i 'm begging you , do n't let this chance just slip away . think of jack . think of all the love that you can give that child . taylor -- she 's doing her best . believe me , she 's doing her best , but it 's just a matter of time before she slips off the edge . brooke : taylor is a strong woman . she will pull through this . jackie : and if she does n't , who 's gon na take the brunt of all of this pain ? it 's going to be jack . it 's gon na be that innocent little boy -- your little boy . brooke : he 's not my little boy . stop saying that . jackie : yes , he is . brooke : he is taylor 's son . jackie : no . brooke : jackie , please ... jackie : no , no . brooke : stop talking like this . jackie : he 's not taylor 's . he 's yours , brooke . he 's your child . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) ashley : hey . ridge : hey , ash . ashley : have you had a chance to look at the new logo paris sent ? ridge : not yet . ashley : okay . well , it needs to be approved by the end of the week . ridge : i 'll take a look at it . ashley : you okay ? you seem kind of down . ridge : ( sighs ) i 'm fine . i 'm just concerned about taylor . she 's had a rough go of it the last while . she ran into brooke at the insomnia yesterday , and the two of them got into it . taylor got so worked up she passed out . ashley : is she all right ? ridge : i do n't think so . ashley : well , having the child of your world 's worst enemy is not the ideal situation . ridge : it 's getting in the way of her ability to care for that child . ashley : i always thought that she was a very loving mother . ridge : oh , she 's a terrific mother . but this is really giving her a run for her money . strong , controlled taylor seems to be a thing of the past now . if only that egg mix - up had n't happened , things would be very different . ashley : well , now 's nick handling it ? ridge : i think it 's taking its toll on him and his marriage . ashley : he loves taylor . at least they have that going for them . ridge : yeah , but this is tough . i do n't know if this is something that nick and taylor can ever recover from . [ scene_break ] taylor : just knowing you love me unconditionally , that 's -- that 's really all i need . nick : ( laughs ) taylor : i know i 'll be able to push through this . nick : i know you will , too . taylor : i just -- i do n't think i 've ever been through anything like this , though . i just -- i - i just want to be the best mother i can be to our son . that 's all i want . nick : i know . taylor : n - ohh . nick : you 're -- you 're doing great . you really are . taylor : but what i want is -- is for everything to be right for -- for you and for me and for jack . i - i just want it the way it should be . i want it to be full of love and stability and ... nick : sweetie , listen . taylor : happiness . that 's all i want . nick : it may take a little bit of time . you might have to give yourself a break . taylor : thank you for being so amazing . nick : ( laughs ) taylor : ( laughs ) you know , that 's what 's gon na get me through this . nick : ( laughs ) taylor : that 's what 's going to get us through this . nick : well , the key word there is `` us . `` you see these things ? taylor : mm - hmm . nick : it 's a partnership , right ? and we will get through this . taylor : you 're my angel . taylor : will you come over here and hold me ? i just want to feel your arms around me . please . just hold me . . taylor : i know i have n't handled any of this very well . and i 'm so ashamed of myself , the way i 've treated you and the baby and -- ( sniffles ) nick : hey , what are you talking about ? we 're fine . taylor : i do n't feel like that . i - i do n't feel like i - i 've been a very good mother and a very good wife . nick : oh , stop it . taylor : i feel like i 'm failing at it . nick : no , you are an incredible mother , and you have been an incredible wife to me . you are strong and capable and intelligent and loving . and most importantly , you 're incredibly sexy . taylor : thank you for believing in me . nick : well , i think you need to believe in you , 'cause if you do that , this 'll all work out . and we 're -- we 're a partnership here , a team , right ? taylor : ( laughs ) nick : do n't forget we got the cutest shortstop in town . taylor : and he 's why i 'm going to get it together . nick : there . taylor : ( sighs ) i 'm the psychiatrist that knows every trick in the book , and yet i ca n't figure out how to help myself . ( laughs ) nick : ( laughs ) taylor : it 's really scary . it 's scary feeling like this . i - i just -- i feel so vulnerable . would you make love to me ? [ scene_break ] jackie : i - i - i 'm just concerned for your well - being . that 's all , brooke . brooke : i appreciate that , jackie , but i 'm fine now . jackie : fine ? fine is n't good enough , is it ? i mean , i know you love ridge , but think of all the pain that -- that he 's put you through over these years . brooke : ridge and i have overcome our problems . we 're happy . jackie : what about the forresters ? have they made peace with you ? you 're just setting yourself up for a lifetime of suffering if you go back into that family again . and stephanie -- god , stephanie -- ( sighs ) i ca n't even imagine half of the evil that that witch has thrown in your way . brooke : yeah , you have no idea . jackie : i would never treat you that way , brooke . i would be honored to love you as my daughter - in - law . brooke : that 's sweet , jackie . thank you . jackie : i love taylor , too . i really do . she 's a wonderful woman . but she ca n't make my son happy , not the way you can . brooke : nick loves taylor . and -- and they 're good together . jackie : yes , that is true . they make a fine pair . but you , brooke -- you are my son 's passion . you are his love . i mean , do n't you remember how good you were together , how happy you were together ? it was just magical . brooke : that 's over now . jackie : the only thing missing , the only thing was a child together . and now you have that child . you have the child that you always dreamed of . brooke : no , jack is our son by blood only . it was a terrible mix - up in the lab . jackie : it was meant to be . and now that little boy needs you , brooke . he needs his real mother . brooke : taylor is his real mother . jackie : she 's not . you are . and only you can give that little boy the love that he deserves . brooke , be his mother . please , be his mother . [ scene_break ] nick : ( exhales deeply ) taylor : i think after the day i had yesterday , i really needed that . ( laughs ) mmm . nick : i think after the day you had yesterday , i really needed that , too . taylor : mmm . nick : ( exhales deeply ) taylor : i do n't know what it is . i have no idea what happens to me . when i see you with brooke , it 's just like , i do n't know , all these emotions just rise up in me , and i - it 's like i become another person . nick : well , do n't you think it 's normal to be a little overwhelmed given the circumstances ? taylor : yeah , but it 's just i want to feel normal again . i want -- i want to stop feeling like this . i want to be me . i want to stop hurting . ( sniffles ) nick : you know , honey , uh , it 's gon na take some time . you just got ta be patient with yourself . we 're gon na get through this . i promise . taylor : okay . nick : okay . taylor : i think it 's time for coffee . nick : coffee . taylor : want any ? nick : i would . do n't be gone too long , huh ? taylor : i 'll be right back . nick : good . [ scene_break ] ashley : as a woman , i can completely understand why brooke is concerned about this child . it 's a natural instinct for a biological mother . try to be patient with her . ridge : i 'm trying . i just wish she would realize this is strictly a biological issue . she donated an egg , and it got mixed up . that child is not a part of her life , or at least he should n't be . ashley : ridge , logic does n't have anything to do with a mother 's love for her child . it 's an emotional thing . ridge : i hope to god marone does n't try to use this situation -- his test - tube baby -- to get back in there with brooke . if he does , he 's gon na have to deal with me . ashley : this is kind of ironic , is n't it ? i mean , really ? you dumped me , because you thought that you and brooke were over the drama . you thought things were gon na be simple this time around and easy . clearly , this has not been a walk in the park . i mean , things are n't going quite so smoothly for the two of you , are they ? ridge : brooke and i are committed to not letting this affect our relationship . ashley : i do n't know what you really want from me . i mean , i 'm your friend . and as your friend , i hope you and brooke can find true happiness . but i have to admit , as you ex - lover , part of me hopes that you do n't . [ scene_break ] nick : hey , i wanted to call and give you an update . brooke : how 's taylor ? nick : uh , you know , she -- she 's doing better . it was a tough day for her yesterday , but she -- she 's finally coming around . brooke : well , i 'm glad that she 's doing better , but i 'm really worried about jack . i mean , he 's all that i can think about . i could n't even sleep last night . nick , i 'm really worried about how this is going to affect him . nick : he 's too young to know what 's going on , you know ? he 's -- he 's asleep in his crib . he 's a champ . brooke : well , it 's all i can do to keep myself from running over there and holding him in my arms . nick : i know it 's hard for ya . but i do have to ask you to do your best to try and stay away . brooke : i am . i 'm trying ( sighs ) but you know , it 's killing me . ( exhales deeply ) i mean , i really do ache for him . nick : i 'm giving jack all the love in the world . and -- and taylor 's getting better by the minute . brooke : yeah , well , what if she does n't ? nick : well , she will . everything 's gon na work out . taylor 's a strong woman . brooke : i really do pray for her . but if she ca n't give jack the love that he needs and be the kind of mother that he needs , then i 'm not gon na just sit back and do nothing , because our little guy is just too important to me . | early morning in the bed with ridge , brooke ca n't sleep and is thinking of her conversation the day before with taylor about jack 's circumstances being a disaster . ridge advises her to stay out of things , just let nick and taylor handle it . but she ca n't just sit back and do nothing , she needs to talk to taylor one more time . nick begs his mother to let this rest , but she ca n't . it 's his duty to be responsible for jack , and she orders him to go to brooke , his real mother , before it is too late . jackie barges into brooke 's and says she knows everything and insists they need to talk about jack . she 's surprised when she does n't find an ally , but rather that brooke defends taylor by saying she will be all right . she is with nick now and brooke is with ridge , they have both moved on . she wo n't admit to any feelings she has for nick . ridge confides a little in ashley at work . he 's not sure nick and taylor 's marriage will survive this . she advises that logic has nothing to do with a mother 's love , it 's emotional . ridge admits this has not been smooth , but he 's not going to let this affect his relationship with brooke . part of ashley ca n't help but hope it will . taylor wakes to a better mood and apologizes to nick for her temperamental ways the last little while and promises to be better . she thanks him for believing in her and asks him to make love with her . |
brooke : that 's ridge . ( loud music playing ) stephanie : what the ... ( tires squeal ) steffy : ( gasps ) look out ! aah ! ( tires squeal ) ridge : phoebe , get out of the car . steffy : phoebe ? rick : ridge ! steffy : dad , i did n't -- dad ! ridge : i mean -- i meant steffy . just get out . just get out . rick : what the hell are you doing ? [ scene_break ] thorne : here are the designs . eric : you scanned them ? thorne : yep . and i gave copies to everyone who needs them . eric : good . okay . just leave them there . i 'll have , uh , i 'll have a few more for you in about an hour . thorne : whatever . eric : thorne ? thorne : ( sighs ) eric : you 're still upset . thorne : does it matter ? eric : of course it matters . thorne : well , not that you 'd do anything about it . eric : well , what would you have me do , thorne ? fire rick the way your mother wants me to ? thorne : well , he can have my job . i 'll take his . eric : you know that 's not possible . thorne : anything 's possible . you own the company . but i 'm not going to beg . i should n't have to . eric : you 're vital to this company , thorne . you always have been . thorne : just not as vital as rick , huh ? [ scene_break ] jackie : oh , they are fabulous . ( exhales deeply ) what a windfall . nick : it 's not a windfall , mother . they 're stolen forrester designs . jackie : excuse me ? we did n't steal them . nick : the person who sent them to us did . katie knows we 're desperate . she has access . jackie : no . i do not believe that katie would do something like this . i mean , it just seems a little rash . nick : it does n't seem that way to me . ( knock on door ) katie : may i come in ? nick : yes ! yes , please . katie : mwah . wow , you guys have made some changes . jackie : yes , we have . we , uh , well , i merged the boutiques with the design house , and so now we 're jackie m. designs . katie : i like it . jackie : hmm . well , i 'll leave you two to talk . nice to see you , katie . katie : nice to see you , too . so , um ... nick : how is my favorite fiancée ? katie : mmm , crazy , crazy busy . nick : mm - hmm . katie : we 're dealing with the fashion show . it 's a week away . but since i heard that you wanted to see me , i rushed right over . should we lock the door ? nick : no . no , i like people watching . katie : oh , i 'm game if you are . ( giggles ) nick : that can wait . katie : okay . nick : we have some things to talk about . [ scene_break ] steffy : dad , what 's going on ? ridge : i just do n't want you riding with him . steffy : we were going to check on a shipment . ridge : i know where you were going , and i just do n't want you riding in the car . brooke : ridge ! stephanie : oh , my god . oh , my god , ridge . stephanie : ridge . brooke : oh , my god . are you all right ? ridge : i 'm okay . i 'm okay . everybody just chill out . stephanie : honey , you 're the one that needs to calm down . ridge : mother , i 'm okay . it 's all right . brooke : no . just take a deep breath and relax . okay . now tell us what happened . ridge : felicia told me they were going to long beach , to the docks to check on an order . stephanie : oh , so you got frightened because she was gon na drive in the car with rick . ridge : i just kept thinking about phoebe in the car . steffy : dad , i 'm fine . ridge : i know , sweetie . i 'm -- i know . i just could n't take a chance . brooke : do n't worry . it 's no problem . we 'll have somebody else go down and check on the order . stephanie : steffy , let 's get your father upstairs . ridge : look , i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry i got so worked up and caused a scene . steffy : it 's okay . it 's okay . come on , let 's go upstairs . [ scene_break ] eric : what i want , thorne , is for all of us to pull together . it 's tough times out there . we have to function as a team . thorne : and i 'm what , the water boy on this team ? because that 's how i 'm feeling . eric : oh , come on . now you 're being unreasonable . thorne : you and donna , rick as president , mom on the outside -- that sure as hell is n't the team that got us our reputation . eric : thorne , we 're gon na be fine . thorne : i guess we 'll see about that , wo n't we ? [ scene_break ] nick : you know the situation here . i 've merged the two companies , but it 's just a band - aid . it 's not enough to keep us solvent . katie : well , i told you i would do anything to help . nick : i know that . you said you would do anything . katie : do you have something in mind ? nick : i was actually curious if you do . katie : if i have something in mind ? nick : yeah . katie : um , i do n't know . i guess i have n't really thought about it . nick : nothing off the top of your head ? katie : no . i - i - i 've been really busy with the forrester collection . nick : how 's that going , the new line you 're showing ? katie : it 's beautiful . i - i think it could be a home run . that 's what we 're hoping . but i do n't want to brag . nick : bragging 's allowed . you 're a loyal employee with a good heart . i hope they appreciate it . katie : i think they do . nick : well , you should get back over there . i 've kept you long enough . katie : okay . i thought you wanted my help . nick : just seeing you is enough . rick : ( groans ) can you believe what just happened out there ? brooke : ( sighs ) you can understand , though , ca n't you ? rick : yes . ridge and his reaction and the car -- i - i get it , mom . but i was just giving steffy a lift to long beach . that 's all . brooke : honey , it 's going to take some time before ridge is comfortable with steffy in anybody 's car , let alone yours . he really does n't want you anywhere near her . and given what happened to phoebe , that 's understandable . rick : it 's just that stephanie is gon na have a field day with this one . [ scene_break ] steffy : dad , you do n't have to worry about me . ridge : i 'm having a rough time , okay ? i ca n't help thinking about phoebe and the accident . steffy : but that 's not what 's gon na happen to me . stephanie : no , it wo n't if you stay away from rick . he 's trouble , and you know that better than any of us . ridge : i ca n't lose you as my sweet girl . i ca n't lose you . but you have to help me with this . the thought of anything happening to you ... please , stay away from rick . [ scene_break ] eric : look , katie , the reason i wanted to see you is that , um , i read about jackie 's difficulty with the business . katie : yeah , they 're under a lot of pressure over there . eric : they are . challenging times out there . i actually have my doubts that her business will survive . katie : oh , i would n't be so sure . nick 's a fighter . eric : yes , he is , is n't he ? and he 's your fiancé . and he 's a direct competitor of ours . katie : i 'm sensing a message in here somewhere . eric : i may have said this before , but , uh , this is a very , very important collection for us . i can not stress how important confidentiality is . it 's paramount for us . katie : of course . i understand . eric : good . then there 's nothing more that needs to be said . thanks for coming in . katie : sure . [ scene_break ] jackie : how was your talk with katie ? nick : she did n't do it . jackie : well , that 's a relief because none of this will impact her . nick : none of what will impact her ? jackie : nicky , we have to take advantage of this . we 've been given a gift that could save our company . nick : it can also ruin us . jackie : well , we 're on the brink of destruction anyway . we have to take the risk . nick : no , mother . no . no . no . we make no move on this until we find out exactly who 's sending them . jackie : why ? nick : because it stinks . it reeks of a trap . and going broke 's a hell of a lot better than going to jail . [ scene_break ] steffy : this can never happen again . look out ! aah ! stephanie : rick ! rick : jeez . stephanie : what is it you did not understand about staying away from ridge 's daughter ? i 'm warning you . rick : oh , ju -- sto -- shut up , okay ? god , you 're always warning me . blah , blah , blah . look , every time you warn me , nothing happens . i 'm still running this company . stephanie : yeah , well , not for long . rick : what , do you got something up your sleeve ? let me see it . bring it on . stephanie : i do n't have to bring it on . you 'll do yourself in . but if you do n't stay away from steffy , i 'm telling you , losing this little office of yours will be the least of your problems . [ scene_break ] brooke : pretty scary day for you . i spoke with rick . he was just trying to be helpful . ridge : logan , please , no excuses . brooke : ( sighs ) i do understand , ridge . and so does rick . he 's not going to go anywhere near steffy . i can promise you that . ridge : he damn well better not . [ scene_break ] steffy : ( voice cracking ) hi . rick : hey . how 's your dad ? steffy : i 've never seen him like this . rick : i know . his face when you were in the car with me was -- steffy : you know , i ca n't even imagine -- i ca n't even imagine what -- ( sighs heavily ) i ca n't even think about that . ( crying ) i ca n't do this . i ca n't do it . it would just -- it would kill my dad if he knew about us , and i ca n't do that to him . steffy : we have to end it . [ scene_break ] brooke : you heard your father . we have to put our differences aside for the company . and that includes steffy and rick . ridge : well , dad has to see this is a very different situation . steffy and rick ca n't be anywhere near each other . i do n't ever want to see that again , or -- i swear to you , logan . rick : hey , hey , look at me . look at me . it 's gon na be okay . everything 's gon na be okay . steffy : i ca n't , rick . i - i ca n't . i ca n't do this to my dad . rick : steffy , i feel for your father , okay ? really , i do . but us not seeing each other , us not loving each other -- it 's not gon na take away the pain . hey , it 's not gon na bring phoebe back . believe me , if it would , i - i would end this in a heartbeat . but it wo n't . that 's why i 'm not gon na stop seeing you . i ca n't stop loving you . in this moment , you and i , all we have is each other . [ scene_break ] jackie : okay , let 's solve this mystery . nick : what 's that ? jackie : this is a list of suspects , or should i say angels ? one of these people is sending us those forrester designs . nick : who 's this ? jackie : owen knight . he 's actually a relative newcomer at forrester , once an enemy of eric , stephanie , the whole clan , actually . he 's a major suspect . nick : felicia ? jackie : the hotheaded resentful daughter . the logans , darling , have taken over her company . nick : donna ? jackie : donna . of course , she is supposedly deliriously happy with eric , but she was once hot and heavy with no less than mr. knight . i mean , they could be working together . anything 's possible . ah ... ( chuckles ) thorne . nick : the forgotten son . jackie : second in line to ridge and now third to rick . thorne : yeah , perfect . rick runs the company . i do all the grunt work . i should have been born a logan . jackie : rick and steffy . both young , both ambitious and both tragically flawed . why not ? nick : because they hate each other . jackie : ( scoffs ) i am not saying that they 're working together . i mean , i 'll grant you that 's extremely unlikely , but there 's a power struggle going on at forrester , darling . who knows where the fallout might be ? [ scene_break ] rick : it 's okay . it 's okay . nick : katie ? there 's no way . jackie : ( scoffs ) nick : i told you . jackie : look , i know you do n't think she 's a suspect , and maybe she is n't , but she does have motivation . nick : and what would that be ? jackie : you . katie : confidentiality is paramount . why would he say that to me ? jackie : ( sighs ) nick : well , that 's a stretch . they just got married . jackie : precisely . they may want the company for themselves . ( chuckles ) i 'm sure after all these years , they feel like they deserve it . the matriarch herself . a founder of the company , rejected by eric . nick : extremely loyal to her children . jackie : all of whom are angry at the logan influence at forrester . i would n't put it past her . [ scene_break ] stephanie : how many times has rick been told by you to stay away from ridge 's daughter ? and yet there he was in the car with steffy . eric : they were running an errand . it was company business . stephanie : oh , please . picking up fabric ? what are y -- he knows what the rules are , and he does n't respect them or anyone . eric : look , i am sorry for ridge 's upset . i really am . i understand . stephanie : oh , really ? you know , this is just so classical . it really is . second marriage , younger family . you know ... ( chuckles ) oh , i ca n't tell you how upsetting this is because you seem to forget who made this company with you . and i 'm warning you , i 'm telling you , if you coddle rick this way , it will end up absolutely disastrously for forrester creations . [ scene_break ] jackie : it 's one of them , nicky . one of these people is sending us those designs . one of these people is our salvation and forrester 's demise . now which one ? nick : maybe we 've seen the last of it . jackie : maybe we have . but for our sake , i hope not . ( e - mail alert rings ) jackie : ( sighs heavily ) ohh . it 's another forrester original . nick : who the hell is sending us this ? it 's untraceable . jackie : it 's our own little bailout package . whoever is sending us these designs -- it 's going to rescue us , nicky . nick : and destroy forrester creations in the process . jackie : but who ? who could possibly be doing this ? | thorne is still upset at his father and feels his accomplishments are n't as noticed or vital as rick 's . katie drops by jackie m 's office to see nick . he questions her as to just how far she would go to help him in his moment of financial need . rick manages to miss ridge by inches as he pulls out of his parking space . ridge insists that `` phoebe `` get out of the car . brooke reminds rick that ridge does not want him anywhere near steffy . ridge tells steffy that he knows he momentarily lost it , but she has to help him and stay away from rick . eric speaks with katie also about jackie m. he re - emphasizes the importance of confidentiality about their own collection here at forrester 's . nick refuses to take advantage of this gift which jackie speaks of until he knows who is sending the e - mails . he does not believe it is katie . |
brooke : you know i 'm right . liam : ( sighs ) brooke : liam ... ( sighs ) you 've got ta stop this . it is n't fair . it is n't fair to you , it is n't fair to steffy , and it 's certainly not fair to hope who paid dearly for loving you . liam : i never meant for hope to get hurt . brooke : yes , but she was hurt , deeply . and it 's a miracle that she never shut you out . liam : ( sighs ) brooke : when you found out what steffy did , how she lied to you -- again , when you were holding hope in your arms just before steffy crashed her a.t.v . , were you going to end your marriage to steffy ? answer me , liam . were you going to end your marriage and reclaim your life with hope ? were you ? liam : yes . [ scene_break ] justin : okay , maybe you ought to catch me up to speed . i 'm a lot more effective at cover when i know what i 'm hiding . bill : drastic measures were required in mexico . justin : ( sighs ) okay . bill : after i got to the hospital , i had a disturbing conversation with liam . he informed me that he had made a decision and was about two seconds away from acting on it . justin : he chose hope . bill : i could n't let that happen . justin : yeah . you know , you 've been pretty clear about not allowing him to end his marriage with steffy . the thing that i do n't get is , why do you care so much ? [ scene_break ] eric : ( chuckles ) oh , wow . ridge : logan around ? eric : i have n't seen her . ridge : she has n't checked in yet ? eric : no , not yet . anything wrong ? ridge : hopefully not . ( sighs ) eric : uh - huh . ridge : what are these ? eric : take a look . ridge : not bad . eric : ( chuckles ) i - i think they 're wonderful . ridge : who 's the designer ? eric : prepare to be surprised . rick . [ scene_break ] amber : ( breathing heavily ) ( inhales sharply , sighs ) rick : could you , uh , find a place to land ? amber : out of the question . how can you be so calm ? rick : it 's a gift . amber : you know , ridge is probably looking at the designs right now as we speak . what -- what if he likes them , but he wo n't admit it ? rick : then i 'll go over his head . amber : ( inhales sharply ) nothing but the glass ceiling , eric . ( sighs but you 're about to change all that with my help , of course . rick : you know , i sure could n't get those designs together without you . amber : oh , well , this is just the beginning . i have decided to make it my new life 's mission to help you get back everything ridge took from you . stick with me , and you 'll be runnin ' this company in no time . [ scene_break ] ridge : interesting . when did rick find time to whip these up ? eric : i did n't ask . ridge : just accepted what he said at face value , huh ? eric : yes . why ? was i supposed to interrogate him about that ? ask him what time of day it was when he got inspired ? look , i 'm just glad to see some -- some designs , any designs , but these especially . look at them . they 're simple , ridge . we put these into production right away , we can get some of the egg off our faces . rick : hey . ( clears throat ) am i interrupting ? eric : no , not at all . in fact , we were just , uh , we were just talking about you . ridge : well , it looks like you 've been busy since you got back from paris . rick : idle minds and all that . what do you think ? ridge : not terrible . okay , not half - bad . rick : wow . try and restrain yourself . ridge : oh , it 's no reflection on you , rick , since its obvious these designs are n't yours . [ scene_break ] brooke : ( sighs ) it -- it 's the right choice . you ca n't continue this farce of a marriage with a woman who continues to manipulate you . liam : yeah , but why do i -- why do i have to keep saying this ? it 's not that simple especially now if steffy -- if steffy shakes something loose in her head , she could die . brooke : no , i ... ( sighs ) know . i am not trying to be insensitive to what happened to steffy . liam : ah ... you 're a little insensitive . brooke : no , i - i want her to be happy and i want her to be healthy and i want her to have a great life , but with a man of her own , not my daughter 's . you need to end this marriage and be with the woman that you really love -- hope . [ scene_break ] justin : bill , uh , i get that you love liam . you know , he 's your son . you want the best for him , but come on . bill : liam may be of age , but he makes rash , sometimes immature decisions . he needs to be kept on track for his future , and that means steffy . justin : so what did you do in mexico to further that goal ? bill : convinced a doctor to switch steffy 's scan with a copy of a scan from a patient less fortunate . justin : so steffy 's fine ? bill : yeah . justin : ( chuckles ) bill : but only a select few know about that , two of which are in this room ... justin : ( sighs ) bill : and that 's how it 's going to stay . justin : i - i get it , i get it . so what 's the party line here ? bill : steffy ca n't be upset , at least not for the next few months . if she gets emotional , it could kill her . justin : ( chuckles ) oh , wow , that 's -- that 's genius . uh , it creates enough time for the latest dustup to blow over while steffy spins her magic , and liam comes out more committed than ever . ( applauds ) bill : that 's the idea . justin : i applaud the simplicity , you know , if that 's the scenario that you 're going for . bill : and what does that mean ? justin : this whole drive to keep steffy close -- i - is that for liam 's benefit or yours ? [ scene_break ] liam : i realize that you may not want to hear this , brooke ... brooke : ( sighs ) liam : but i do actually care about steffy 's well - being . i mean , i want her to get better . brooke : so that you can divorce her . liam : no , i - i want her to get better , period . brooke : oh , come on . liam : look , you -- no , you do n't have to like it . you do n't have to understand it . i 'm just trying to explain to you the reality of the situation . brooke : and what about hope ? liam : you know how i feel about hope . brooke : yes , i do . liam , she 's not going to wait around forever . it 's time for you to stop this madness and just make up for lost time . liam : and -- and just , what ? the hell with steffy ? the hell with her possibly fatal brain injury ? why are we even having this conversation ? i mean , regardless of what she 's done , my wife is a human being and she needs me , or -- or she could die , end of discussion . ( claps hands quickly ) brooke : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] eric : we do n't have any time to waste if we 're gon na save this season . i want to put this line into production right away . ridge : as i said , i 'm convinced these are not rick 's designs . rick : do n't talk about me like i 'm not in the room . you got something to say to me , say it to my face . ridge : i 'm not convinced these are your designs . eric : what are you insinuating , ridge ? what are you accusing rick of ? ridge : something 's off here , dad . rick : your reaction 's probably because i hired a draftsman , okay ? drawing is not my strong suit . i admit it . but these concepts , these designs are mine . ridge : we 're gon na pass . eric : oh , hold on a minute , ridge . ridge : peddle these designs somewhere else , rick . jackie m. might accept it , not forrester . eric : you ca n't turn rick away . ridge : i just did , dad . eric : i 've already approved this line for production . ridge : well , then , we 've got a problem , because you do n't have the authority to do that . ( door closes ) [ scene_break ] steffy : mm , hey . liam : hey , yourself . how 's the old noggin ? steffy : ( groans ) it hurts , but not as much . liam : that 's good . that 's progress . ( chuckles ) steffy : mm . i 'm glad that you 're here . liam : where else would i be ? steffy : we both know , liam . the one thing about being stuck in bed , alone -- you get up close and personal with all your mistakes and regrets . liam : you do n't have to do this right now . steffy : no , but you know , liam , i just ... ( sighs ) i keep going back to that promise i made to you after aspen -- that i would never lie to you again , and i was wrong , all right ? i should have told you that hope was in cabo . liam : uh , yeah , that ... steffy : ( sighs ) liam : ( chuckles ) would have been better , yeah . steffy : look , not to justify anything , but ... will you let me tell you why i did it ? liam : ( sighs ) steffy : i just -- i - i want you to understand , maybe see it from my point of view , you know ? liam : uh , yeah . all right , yeah . i mean , i 'll -- i 'll listen . just do n't -- do n't ... get upset . steffy : okay . well , when -- when we were in cabo , we were at this amazing resort -- a suite to die for , perfect weather , this beautiful beach . liam , it was all so incredible , and then ... ( sighs ) i looked up , and i saw hope , and i panicked . i did n't want her to ruin our trip , because i - i know how much she still means to you . [ scene_break ] katie : oh , hi . brooke : what ... ( gasps ) katie : ( laughs ) what are you doing here ? brooke : i could ask you the same thing . katie : ( sighs ) i was here early , and i had to make a hasty retreat , and i left my phone . brooke : oh , well , i came to talk to liam , and he basically told me to go pound sand . katie : mm . brooke : you 've seen steffy since her accident . how does she seem to you ? symptomatic of anything ? dazed ? confused ? katie : no , she 's quite the trooper , ready to get back to work . brooke : really ? katie : ( clicks lips ) yep . [ scene_break ] amber : oh , yeah , rosey 'll definitely work you if you let her , and no doubt that you will . and rosey , our little rosey , is no fool . she knows her daddy 's a soft touch . yeah . you know what ? i really think it 's so amazing how you love our little girl . rosey really won the lottery when she got you for a dad . yeah , i - i do n't know . i mean , i - i honestly -- i thought it 'd be done by now . okay . okay , see you when i get there . okay , thanks . bye . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] rick : your ego is way out of control . how dare you dismiss dad like that ? he founded this company . ridge : yes , he did , but i 'm c.e.o . of forrester creations . i make the decisions . that 's how we set it up . eric : i want an exception . ridge : careful , dad . your objectivity is n't what it should be . eric : i will stand or fall on this decision . rick 's line goes into production immediately . ridge : all right , so be it . the sales figures will finally and ultimately tell the tale , wo n't they ? well , you 're in the big leagues now , big boy . let 's see if you got what it takes to stay here . [ scene_break ] katie : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) we 're terrible people . brooke : for automatically going to the cynical place where steffy 's concerned ? katie : you know , her condition really is serious . brooke : oh , i know . if she gets upset over so much as a hangnail , she could die . katie : it 's irritating , not to mention convenient . brooke : you want to know the latest ? katie : yeah , of course . brooke : hope and liam were this close to getting back together . liam had had it with steffy 's manipulations , and he was gon na leave her and be with hope . katie : and then steffy crashed . brooke : ( sighs ) and then steffy crashed . [ scene_break ] steffy : being afraid is n't an excuse . liam : i know , but i hate lies . steffy : i was trying to protect us , what we 've built . liam : ( sighs ) steffy : i knew what would happen if you saw hope . i was right . you took one look at her , you realized something was wrong . and your first and only thought was to get to hope and make sure that she was all right , no matter how you had to do it , no matte about your inconvenient wife . liam : okay . all right , steffy . steffy : i saw a future , and i was alone . you were going to -- liam : steffy , you have to ca -- steffy , please calm down . stop . [ scene_break ] amber : ridge dropkicked the designs . rick : of course he did , even after my dad approved it to production . amber : ( sighs ) and you know why , do n't you ? because ridge is so threatened by you -- and he should be -- he knows he 's about to start choking on your dust . no . nope . we 're not leaving it at `` no . `` we 're gon na find another way in . rick : no , i do n't think so . amber : no , no , no , do n't you dare give up , eric forrester jr. we have worked too hard -- rick : he caved . amber : what ? rick : ridge caved . my dad pushed him . we 're in business , baby . amber : ohh ! ( squeals , laughs ) rick : ( laughs ) amber : mm . amber : ( chuckles ) ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] katie : hope and liam have been so close to getting back together . an , steffy should really bottle her timing . brooke : ( sighs ) you think ? katie : well , it 's astonishing , really . i mean , every time they 're close to getting back , something extraordinary happens . brooke : yeah , and there 's steffy front and center . katie : it makes you wonder about this crash . brooke : wait a minute . you think that steffy crashed her a.t.v . on purpose ? katie : well , she 's proven that she 'll do anything to hold on to liam . brooke : yes , yes , that is true . but this time , i think it was fate that kept hope and liam apart , not steffy . katie : and thank god , not bill . [ scene_break ] liam : i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to snap at you . you 're just bringing things up that are gon na drive you insane . steffy : i 'm not upset . i just think we need to clear the air before we can move forward . liam : you are something , you know that ? ( chuckles ) steffy : why ? liam : 'cause you never give up , you never stay down . you may be the most relentlessly optimistic person i 've ever known . ( chuckles ) steffy : ( chuckles ) i do n't get that too often . liam : okay -- steffy : most people think i 'm just a train wreck . liam : see ? that 's what i 'm talking -- right there , right there . i mean , it -- i do n't understand that . i mean , why do you care what other people think ? i mean , you do n't need validation . you 're incredible . i mean , you 're vibrant . you 're full of life . you 're so much damn fun . i know this about you . why do n't you know that about yourself ? steffy : sometimes i do . well , in small moments . that 's , you know , when i 'm the happiest . you know , when we wake up in the morning and we have coffee together and we 're getting ready for our separate workdays , but together , you know , we 're one . we 've made love , and i 'm in your arms , and i 'm feeling so vulnerable and trusting . that 's when i feel all the things you say i am . i want more of that . i want to live in the absolute certainty that my husband loves me because i deserve his love . i want to be better . i want to be a better partner . liam : ( sighs ) steffy : i want to be a better person . but you just -- you ca n't give up on me . liam , do n't -- do n't give up on us . please stay . please stay . do n't -- do n't go . i do n't want you to go . | brooke makes liam admit that for that one brief moment when hope was on the back of his a.t.v . and steffy chasing them , he was about to tell hope that he would end his marriage . brooke says she is going to be sensitive to steffy 's condition , but not at the expense of her daughter . he needs to be with the woman he really loves . liam says their conversation is over . he cares about steffy and her progress depends on him right now , so he ca n't leave her . steffy wakes up and apologizes again for lying to liam and why she did it . the resort was so incredible and then she looked up and saw hope . everything was ruined . ridge is surprised when he learns from eric that the newest designs are from rick . amber sits in rick 's lap and coos to him that if sticks with her , he 'll be running the company soon . ridge tells rick that the designs are not terrible . but it 's obvious the designs are not rick 's . eric wants to put them in production right away . rick says drawing is not his strong suit . he hired someone to draw them , but the designs are his . ridge tells eric that he does n't have the authority to go over him and put the designs in production . as brooke leaves liam 's , she runs into katie and asks how steffy has been . katie says nothing different , she 's a trooper . |
taylor : a baby , steffy ? [ scene_break ] hope : congratulations ! you 'll make a great president . you 'll make us all proud . rick : well , i hope so . i 'm gon na prove myself ... especially to you . hope : you will , you will . rick : can i get a hug ? hope : yeah . yes , you can . yeah . rick : still have n't quite forgiven me , huh ? hope : well ... rick , you did a lot of damage in my life . i 'll get beyond it . i will . i ca n't promise i 'll forget , though . [ door opens ] brooke : ahh ! congratulations , honey ! i am thrilled for you . rick : thank you . brooke : president of forrester creations . rick : yeah . it was a tough battle . brooke : your father made the right decision . rick : i still have to prove myself . speaking of which , i need to go see dad , so excuse me . brooke : okay , have a good day . rick : all right , you , too . hope : he is a happy man . brooke : yes . yes , he is . your brother worked really hard for this . hope : i know . i know he did . i 'm really -- i 'm glad for him . i 'm glad for this family . brooke : are you still upset with rick ? hope : i know he did n't mean to hurt me . but i think it might take a little time before things are back to normal between us . in the meantime , i am focusing on getting my life back together , and getting back on track with liam . [ scene_break ] [ liam remembering ] liam : what do you expect me to do , hope ? ! i 'm in a committed relationship with her ! hope : um , actually , you made a commitment to me . liam : no , actually , i begged you -- hope : oh , god ! i know ! and i should have ! i 'm sorry ! it does n't matter anymore ! this should be my bedroom ! liam : oh , really ? hope : yes ! you should be my husband ! i love you , and i never stopped loving you ! liam : you know what ? ! i love you , too ! [ present time ] bill : okay if we come in ? liam : yeah . why not ? katie : you know your father . su casa is his casa . hey . liam : so , what 's up ? bill : oh , just , uh ... you know , friendly visit . checking in with number - one son . will 's at home with the sitter . katie : i told him it might be prudent if we knocked . liam : [ laughs ] bill : what do we have to knock for ? steffy 's not here . she has a job . unless she 's in the bedroom . liam : she 's not in the bedroom . bill : if she was in the bedroom , you 'd be in there , too . [ scene_break ] pam : you ready for a little lunch ? eric : no , pam , thanks . not right now . i 'm not hungry yet . pam : now do n't go counting calories on me , eric forrester . eric : pam , you 've really got to stop cooking for me the way you do . every meal does n't have to be gourmet . pam : i like doing things for you . eric : now do n't you go turning me into some rotund old fogey . pam : i think you look great . and you 're never gon na be an old fogey . that 's good . eric : thank you . rick : hello ? pam : oh ! if it is n't the new , young protégé . congratulations again , rick . rick : oh , thank you . eric : i thought you were in the office . you should have called me . i would 've come in . rick : oh , come on . least i could do was drive over here . thanks again , dad . [ both chuckle ] eric : all right . [ scene_break ] liam : so , what brings you guys here ? katie : your father wanted to see his other son . bill : not to worry . we wo n't stay long . liam : that 's okay . we 're good . bill : i 'm glad to hear that . and i 'm glad to see you wearing your necklace . liam : yeah , well , figure better on me than stuck in you . katie : what ? liam : oh . oh , really ? you have not told her about this ? katie : told me what ? liam : um ... he stabbed himself ... with this thing . katie : oh , my -- you did what ? bill : i was trying to make a point -- no pun intended . katie : oh , my god . are you okay ? bill : i 'm -- it 's a little sore , but i 'm -- i am fine . i 'm fine . i deserve some pain after all the trouble i caused for hope and liam , and -- liam : we do n't -- we do n't need to go there . katie : so i presume this means that you 're willing to accept your son and my niece ? bill : what are you talking about ? liam is living with steffy . hope is no longer a consideration . [ scene_break ] brooke : have you seen liam since steffy left town ? hope : yeah , we spent some quality time together . brooke : you talked ? hope : yeah , we did that , too . brooke : [ gasps ] honey , i would be careful . hope : oh , ca -- no , i am done being careful . i 've been careful my whole life , and where has it gotten me ? liam and i are moving forward . brooke : he 's living with steffy . hope : yeah , i know he is . i know . there are some details that need to be worked out . brooke : `` details `` ? hope : mom , liam and i want each other . i am certain of that . and is n't that really all that matters ? [ scene_break ] rick : pam , i just wanted to take this moment to let you know , while dad 's not here , just how much i appreciate the support that you 've been giving him , the way you 've been watching over him since we 've lost stephanie . pam : i would do almost anything for eric . eric : pam , you have to stop with the lemon bars , all right ? i can not pass that jar without grabbing another one . pam : you know what ? i think this is really my cue to go make more . i 'll leave you two to your work . rick : all right . eric : she hovers . rick : is that a complaint ? eric : no . keeps me from being lonely . so , what brings you here ? rick : i just wanted to say thanks again and to let you know that i 'm gon na do everything in my power to prove to you and everyone else that i 'm the right man for this job . [ scene_break ] bill : steffy 's in paris ? liam : yeah . her dad wanted to see her . sounded kind of important . bill : you could have gone with her , you know . liam : no . she did n't ask me to come . besides , i got to work . katie : i do n't think your father 's worried about work . bill : no , i 'm not . hope 's gon na come sniffing around here . liam : yeah . it 's not your concern . i can schedule my own life . katie : well , um , when you see hope , why do n't you tell her give me a call ? liam : yes . katie : come see me and the baby . liam : will do . sure she 's anxious to spend some time with you and the newest spencer . katie : yeah . and his big brother , too . liam : yeah , yeah . [ scene_break ] taylor : well , steffy , i just want to talk about it . what do you mean there 's nothing to discuss ? you 're pregnant . [ scoffs ] no , this is the worst time for you to be away from liam . no , no , no , no , no . i am not saying anything to anybody , no , but i ca n't keep this inside . i ca n't pretend like i do n't know . no , honey , i promise , i promise . your secret is safe with -- hello ? steffy ? [ sighs ] [ phone beeps ] [ scene_break ] brooke : honey , i do n't mean to pry , but i need to know . hope : all you need to know is that i am taking charge of my life , living it on my terms . and , no , we did not make love , even though we both wanted to . brooke : i think we really need to talk about this . hope : why ? trust me -- i know what i 'm doing . you do n't have to worry . brooke : because you 've been hurt by liam more than once . i do n't want to see it happen again . hope : well , technically , i was hurt by rick and othello and bill spencer -- everybody who interfered and lied and said and did everything they could to keep us apart -- but that 's history . i know all about it now . liam knows all about it . we 're back to where we were . we were planning a life together . that 's what we 're gon na do . brooke : and the fact that he 's still very involved with steffy -- hope : liam and steffy are living together , but that 's because i rejected him when i thought he was lying to me . but now the truth is all out in the open , and we 're -- we 're seeing things a lot differently . brooke : he 's ready to break up with her ? hope : well , he needs some time to process everything , which is understandable . but , mom , this is my opportunity . steffy is gone . she 's in paris . i want my life back . i 'm just -- i 'm grateful that they have n't made any life - altering commitments . brooke : honey , how do you know they have n't ? they are living together . hope : with the way we feel about each other , nothing can keep us apart . brooke : [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] taylor : a baby . my first grandchild . liam should know . hope definitely should . [ scene_break ] eric : i want you to understand i did n't make you president of the company because you 're my son . i made that decision based on caroline 's designs and your business skill . the two of you as a team are unbeatable . you really are . rick : you know i live right next door , so , you know , if you need me , just give me a call . eric : you 're worried about me . rick : well , i 'm not -- i 'm not worried , exactly . eric : look , rick , i miss stephanie every day , and that 's the truth . i wo n't lie about that . i fix two martinis every night -- one for her and one for me -- and we sit ... and we talk . and she 's there with me . i feel her . look , it 's not easy , but whenever i 'm feeling down on myself , i hear her voice , and she says , `` no more tears . get on with your life . `` [ chuckles ] so that 's -- that 's what i 'm doing . [ scene_break ] katie : there 's your papa ! bill : hey . katie : there you go . bill : come here , come here . come here . got that hair ? katie : there you go ! got a good grip on that . bill : hey . all right , so tell me -- were you good boy with that babysitter while we were gone ? katie : yes , she said he was an angel . bill : an angel ? an angel ? i do n't want to hear that . i want to hear that you were flirting a little bit . katie : well , he is your son , so i 'm sure there 's plenty of that going on . bill : uh - oh . now we 're both in the doghouse , right ? how we gon na get out ? oh , i have an idea . i 'm gon na have mommy reach in my pocket . katie : i 'm not falling for that . bill : my jacket pocket . katie : yeah ? bill : yeah . other one . katie : ooh . bill : hmm . katie : hmm . what is this ? bill : that 's for you . katie : why ? bill : just because . katie : [ gasps ] oh , my gosh , it 's beautiful . bill : not as beautiful as the woman who 's going to be wearing it . katie : [ laughs ] mmm . [ both laugh ] [ scene_break ] taylor : [ breathes deeply ] [ cell phone ringing ] liam : hold on , hold on , hold on , hold on . [ ringing continues ] liam : coming . oh . hey . taylor ? hello ? taylor ? taylor , taylor , taylor ? that 's weird . [ knock on door ] brooke : hello . i 'm sure you know why i 'm here . liam : hi , brooke . brooke : so , you 've seen hope . liam : yeah . brooke : yeah . she was thrilled to spend some time with you . and i want to be happy for her . can i be ? [ scene_break ] katie : so , you just went out and bought this for little ol ' me ? bill : little ol ' you deserves every beautiful thing i can give you . katie : this would n't be because you did something silly , like , say , stabbing yourself with liam 's sword ? bill : come here , buddy . come here . here we go . why do n't you go in your bouncy ? there you go . katie : i 'm not sure what you were trying to prove , but ... i really wish you would n't go to such extremes . bill : well ... you know what , katie ? sometimes extreme measures are called for . now , do i go overboard sometimes ? okay . but you did n't marry me because i 'm a wallflower . you married me because i 'm a passionate person . passionate about you , about our family , about my business . you , our son , liam ... are what made my life matter most . [ scene_break ] brooke : i owe you an apology , for everything that i knew that happened in italy with deacon and your father 's involvement . liam : [ chuckles ] yeah , do n't get me started . brooke : but now it 's out in the open , and hope is a different person because of it . she 's grown and she 's matured , and she knows what she wants , and she 's willing to put herself out there to get it . liam : yeah . yeah , she made that pretty clear to me . and i 'm guessing you 're here to ask how i feel about that . brooke : i know it ca n't be easy for you . you 're involved with steffy . you care about her . you 're living with her . but now you know why -- it 's because of the lies and the deception . otherwise , you 'd have been with hope . so the truth is out now . you have this incredible opportunity . liam : and you 're suggesting what ? that i just ... rip steffy 's heart out just like that ? brooke : you have another chance with hope . she wants to be with you . it 's not like you 're rushing to the altar with steffy . liam : okay . what about loyalty , integrity ? brooke : you were very loyal to hope until everybody lied to you over and over and over again . hope really thinks that the two of you can be together , even after everything that you 've been through . liam : and what do you think ? brooke : i just want her to be happy . liam : yeah , that simple , huh ? brooke : well , i know it 's not simple for you . you are living with steffy , and that 's going to be difficult because you are loyal and you 're compassionate , you 're considerate . i knew a man like that once . he adored women . he loved women . but there came a time when he had to make a choice . and you seem to be in the same predicament . you 're going to have to make a decision , but you need to know for yourself what makes you happy and what 's gon na work out for you , and not just for now , liam -- for the rest of your life . there are three lives at stake here , and one of them happens to be my daughter . hope really believes that you 're meant to be together . i 'm not so sure . but you have to decide . | hope congratulates rick for being named president of fc . she thinks he will make a great one . he realizes she has not fully forgiven him . she says that he did a lot of damage in her life , but she will eventually get past it although she ca n't promise to forget . brooke comes in and congratulates and hugs rick too . he says eric had a tough decision , but brooke said he made the right one . rick says he still has to prove himself and right now he needs to go see his father . brooke asks hope if she is still mad at rick . she says she knows he did not mean to hurt her , but it might take a little time to get back on track . brooke asks if she has seen liam since steffy left town . hope says yeah they just spent some quality time together , just talking . brooke says good as she should be careful . hope gloats that no she is tired of being careful . she 's done that all of her life and look where it has gotten her . she and liam are now moving forward . brooke points out that liam is living with steffy , but hope says they just need to work out the details there . liam is sitting and thinking about the recent conversation with hope when they both told each other they loved each other . bill and katie walk in . he determines that steffy is not there otherwise they would be in the bedroom together . bill says it is good to see liam still wearing the sword necklace . liam says better on him than stuck in bill . this is the first that katie knows about it . bill quickly says he is still a little sore , but is okay . he admits that he deserves some pain after all he did to liam and hope . katie hopes this means that he now will accept his son and her niece together . bill scoffs and says liam is living with steffy so hope is no longer a consideration . |
brooke : [ sighs ] you ca n't keep showing up here . bill : you insisted i go to katie . thought you 'd want a progress report . brooke : [ sighs ] okay . so , what happened ? did she take you back ? bill : no . turned me down flat . so , what do you suggest , brooke ? where do we go from here ? [ scene_break ] aly : your theory about wyatt is interesting . liam : well , at this point , it 's not even a theory . it 's just a gut - churning intuition that wyatt had something to do with stealing that diamond , if he did n't take it himself . aly : she wo n't believe that without solid proof . liam : that 's why i have to find some , because , aly , if wyatt did this , i mean , if he 's capable of stealing something just to make himself look like a hero , then he 's just as dangerous as his mother . [ scene_break ] hope : you 're staring . wyatt : you 're beautiful . hope : oh . [ chuckles ] wyatt : and here with me in my new home , which could be your home if you change your mind about moving in here . hope : you know what i like about you ? wyatt : what 's that ? hope : you 're consistent . wyatt : a nice change ? hope : i 'm not making comparisons . wyatt : you do n't have to . i know what you 've been through . you do n't have to worry about me . hope : yeah , i 'm starting to believe that . [ scene_break ] quinn : let me take a wild guess . calling liam ? charlie : well , he -- he deserves to know what 's happened here . i mean ... wyatt 's no hero . wyatt 's a thief . quinn : you 're not going to make that call . not to liam or to anyone else . and i 'm going to tell you why . [ scene_break ] aly : if wyatt the jewel thief is a tough sell to me , you can imagine how it 's gon na fly with hope . liam : [ sighs ] can you tell me why this is so hard to believe ? i mean , i knew something was off with wyatt the moment i saw him . he -- he was so immediately entitled to everything -- hope , my dad . this makes perfect sense to me . so -- so educate me . what am i missing ? aly : well , you just said it . wyatt made a play for hope right off the bat . he did n't try to hide it , so naturally , you 're not gon na like him . he was a threat . it was personal . but to most , wyatt 's just this charming guy , talented , funny . liam : whoa , whoa , hey . what side are you on , pal ? aly : i 'm just trying to make you see that your point of view is n't the same as everybody else 's , especially hope 's . wyatt 's only shown her his best . without undeniable evidence , there 's no way you 're gon na make her believe that he stole that diamond . [ scene_break ] quinn : i do n't know if you have kids or not , charlie , but even if you do , a father 's love is -- it 's one thing . but a mother 's -- it 's , well , it 's a different animal . charlie : my sweet mother , rest her soul , always taught me to tell the truth . and the truth here is something you just do n't like . quinn : nobody got hurt , except for the would - be jewel thieves . charlie : what about me ? wyatt put me in danger . and i was really stressed that this happened on my watch . quinn : charlie , you came out of this a hero . charlie : the point is , is that wyatt set me and those jewel thieves up . and then he comes out of it looking like some fearless wonder to hope . it 's not true , it 's not fair , and i 'm not going to let it stand . [ scene_break ] wyatt : this . hope : what ? wyatt : you and me , together . it 's nice . hope : you what ? [ both laugh ] hope : sorry , you 've ... you 've always been this really intriguing combination of safe and unpredictable . you know , like , you keep me off balance , like anything could happen . wyatt : and that 's a good thing ? hope : i like it . wyatt : then it 's a good thing . [ scene_break ] brooke : you have to get katie to take you back . bill : i tried ! brooke : try harder ! bill : she keeps turning me down . brooke : because she does n't trust it . and that 's what we did . we broke her trust . now you have to try harder to make it work . she wants her family , bill . convince her to let you come back home . bill : well , part of me still wants that . but a bigger part still wants you . you used to feel the same way . you saying those feelings have died ? you can just turn it on and off like flipping a switch ? i 'm gon na need some pointers , brooke , because i ca n't do that . [ scene_break ] liam : even if wyatt was smart enough to nab the diamond out of camera range , i know he did it . i 'm gon na find some way to prove it . aly : what are you doing ? liam : i am texting hope . aly : you 're telling her ? liam : i have to . [ scene_break ] quinn : charlie , who pays your salary ? charlie : well , what does that have to do with anything ? quinn : hope for the future , right ? in other words , hope . charlie : so ? quinn : you like working here ? charlie : what 's not to like ? i mean , the forresters are terrific -- wait . quinn : you even got a girlfriend out of the deal . charlie : you leave pam out of this ! quinn : oh , whoa , charlie . no need to get touchy . i 'm just trying to point out the perks that you walked into here . charlie : what are you getting at ? wh -- you gon -- gon na have me fired ? quinn : n -- charlie . come on . you 're hurting my feelings here . wyatt and hope are together now , and they 're happy . now , if you come along , virtual stranger , and start making accusations against wyatt to hope , well ... she may not want you around . charlie : yeah , well -- well maybe it 's wyatt that 's going to be , uh , persona non grata . and i - i think that 's what you 're really afraid of . quinn : wyatt taking the diamond was a prank . it was an innocent ploy on his behalf to generate publicity for hope and her line . now , granted [ chuckles ] was it one of his best thought - out plans ? absolutely not . does he deserve to go to jail for it ? absolutely not . and , charlie , as his mother , i can not let that happen . [ scene_break ] wyatt : how does it feel ? hope : what ? wyatt : to be you . hope : [ laughs ] wyatt : yeah . this inspirational person . hope : [ sighs ] wyatt : young people all over the world just admire you , emulate you . they want to wear what you wear . they -- they look to you for a direction on how to live their lives . i mean , that responsibility got to be hard to handle sometimes . hope : yeah , i mean , it can get dicey . wyatt : huh . hope : when i first decided that i wanted to tie hope for the future in with my principles , nothing had happened to me . you know , i 'd never had my heart broken . i 'd never made any really terrible decisions . and -- and that changed . and , um , i do n't know . it got hard , but i - i think i learned a valuable lesson . wyatt : yeah ? and what 's that ? hope : that we all make mistakes . and we just have to do the best we can not to make the same ones again . wyatt : i ... i hear you . [ chuckles ] i 've done some things that i ca n't say that i 'm proud of . but you make me want to be a better man . you give me something to live up to . and i 'm so just incredibly proud to be with you . i want you to feel the same way about me . [ scene_break ] bill : i know you still love me . brooke : ridge has never been my second choice . he 's always been my first . and if he had n't hurt me so badly , if he came back earlier , you and i never would have happened . being with ridge is what i want . bill : or it 's a conditioned reflex . brooke : [ sighs ] what does that mean ? bill : he 's a bad habit you 've never had any reason to break . brooke : no , no -- bill : but now you do . brooke : you know what ? you 're gon na go home , and you 're gon na reclaim your marriage . you 're gon na reclaim your family . you 're gon na prove to your son what a commitment is all about . you 're gon na stand by your vows . and you 're gon na do whatever you can to convince katie that your marriage is worth saving . bill : and you 're going to the do the same with ridge ? brooke : i 'm gon na do the same with ridge . [ scene_break ] aly : i thought you were gon na wait for proof wyatt actually took the diamond before telling hope . liam : i know , but she 's with him . wyatt has full access , and he 's not trustworthy . aly : but what if you 're wrong ? you 'll look like a jealous ex - boyfriend who 's trying to shoot down the new one . you can make them even closer . liam : aly , i ... okay , yeah , i ... i hear what you 're saying . but i do n't trust them , and that means there 's a clock on this . look , if i 'm gon na be hope 's husband someday ever , then that means i have to protect her . it 's my job to protect her . not later . now . i mean , i - i know my theory about wyatt is a little far - fetched , but if i 'm right , if he 's capable of this kind of deception , then hope needs to get far , far away from him . [ scene_break ] quinn : am i getting through to you , charlie ? charlie : look , i - i respect where you 're coming from . mothers are supposed to protect their children . but sometimes you have to take responsibility . quinn : it was a mistake made with the best of intentions . was it foolish ? okay , it was foolish . but wyatt 's never been in love before . charlie : but you ca n't just go breaking the law in the name of love . quinn : he got caught up in the excitement of an idea . it was a moment . that is never going to happen again . charlie : what about liam ? quinn : hope and liam have had problems for a very long time , having absolutely nothing to do with wyatt . charlie ... i am asking you very nicely ... keep wyatt 's involvement in the jewel heist between us , that way you wo n't have anything to be sorry about later . [ scene_break ] wyatt : i love it when i 'm right . hope : [ laughs ] oh , yeah ? about what ? wyatt : us . that we 're meant to be . hope : really ? wyatt : mm - hmm . hope : always believed that ? wyatt : oh , yeah . yeah . hope : yeah ? wyatt : actually , i had a moment of doubt . um , when you asked me to back off , and , uh , respect your wishes . hope : mm - hmm . wyatt : and i did . it was n't fun for me . just knowing you were gon na marry liam and i could n't do anything about it just killed me . [ clears throat ] but you did n't . and you 're here now . hope : hmm . wyatt : and these past few months , the way my life has changed , living in a warehouse loft to [ chuckling ] this ... hope : yeah . wyatt : ... business is ridiculous . but best of all ... most important ... i have you . [ scene_break ] brooke : katie wants her family back more than she wants to be mad at you . bill : listen , i - i do n't know what more i can say , brooke . brooke : [ sighs ] bill , you 're gon na have to think back and reconnect with those feelings , when you and katie were first in love . bill : yeah . you make that sound so easy . but you 're forgetting that katie has a vote , and she has made it crystal clear that she 's not interested in getting back together . brooke : [ scoffs ] so that 's it ? you 're just gon na accept that ? you have to fight . you have to show katie that she 's worth a little effort . bill : this is hard , you know . brooke : [ sighs ] bill : thinking of you with ridge . brooke : do n't think of me and ridge . think of your life , and i will think of mine . bill : i ca n't do that . not with the feelings i still have for you . brooke : bury them . [ scene_break ] bill : bury my feelings ? that 's your solution ? brooke : you know that horrible plan you came up with when you were dangling off the side of the mountain to deceive both katie and me ? well , that changed everything , bill . i just need my life back . i need katie to look at me with that love and respect in her eyes . i need ridge to trust me again . [ sighs ] this is my family . these are the people that i love . and i am not gon na sacrifice them for anybody . even you . [ sighs ] do n't . do n't . please do n't touch me like that ever again . [ scene_break ] [ cell phone ringing ] charlie : it 's liam . quinn : careful , charlie . [ cell phone beeps ] charlie : hi , uh , liam , uh , i was just gon na call you . liam : yes ! you found something , did n't you ? did -- did the cameras catch wyatt palming the diamond ? i know they did . charlie ? you there ? charlie : yeah , i 'm here . um ... liam : hey , whoa . if you 're hesitating , do n't . i mean , think about pam . right ? if she were jeopardy , what if -- what if she were hooking up with the one kind of guy ? you 'd want her to know , right ? charlie : there 's nothing . liam : nothing ? charlie : sorry , kid . [ cell phone beeps ] singer : time and space is a lonely place [ cell phone beeps ] singer : there 's no sound just a heart that pounds life 's unknown where 's the way back home ? in my mind is a silent cry what you feel quinn : good , charlie . singer : what you know you 're not in control oh - oh - oh - oh - oh if you just let it go there 's a peace you 'll know oh - oh - oh - oh - oh , oh - oh there 's a peace you 'll know oh - oh - oh | brooke opens the door to find bill standing there . he says he saw katie and she turned him down flat . they will have to find another way to go on from here . brooke says they broke katie 's trust so now he is going to have to try harder to make it work . she says katie wants her family so he must convince her to let him come back home . he reminds her that she used to want him so how can she turn it on and off like a switch as he ca n't . she points out that she always wanted ridge . if he had not left her on their honeymoon she and bill would have never happened . bill says ridge was a bad habit that she never had a reason to break before now . she tells him that he is going to go home and convince katie that their marriage is worth saving and she is going to do the same with ridge . she warns bill that he is going to have to fight and show katie that she is worth a little effort . he says it is hard thinking of her and ridge . she says do n't think then . just get katie back and think of her and she will think of ridge . he needs to bury his feelings for brooke . she needs ridge to trust her again . and she needs to see love and respect in katie 's eyes again . she picks up a picture of her and ridge and rj and says this is the family she loves . she is not going to sacrifice them for anyone not even him . he slips around behind her and starts to nuzzle on her neck . she jerks away and says do n't ever touch her like that ever again . aly tells liam that his theory about wyatt is very interesting . liam replies that is not even a theory , just his gut wrenching intuition that wyatt had something to do with taking that diamond . but he needs proof . but if wyatt did take the diamond just to make himself look like a hero then he 's as dangerous as his mother . he starts to call hope but aly says he needs to wait and get proof . if he does n't have proof it will just look like the jealous ex - boyfriend trying to shoot down the new one . he argues that hope is not safe . wyatt has full access to her and he 's not trustworthy . liam needs to protect her now . but he agrees that aly is right ; he needs to wait and get proof . wyatt tells hope that she is beautiful and would be even more beautiful if she changed her mind and moved in with him . she says that is what she likes about him ; he 's consistent . he says yeah she does n't have to worry about him . she 's beginning to believe that . they all make mistakes but they just have to learn from them and not do it again . he says he hears her . he 's certainly done things that he 's not proud of . but she makes him want to be a better man . she kisses him . |
ridge : work with me . hi . are you thinking what i 'm thinking ? caroline : i was up all night . is this crazy ? i mean , can we -- can we let this happen ? what are people gon na think ? what is my uncle gon na think ? ridge : i do n't care about uncle bill or anybody else . oh , and by the way , you 're off the hook . you do n't have a choice . i 'm not letting you go . othello : dude , you 've got that much steam to blow off ? you should roll through the club . i got some ladies you need to meet . carter : yeah ? really ? othello : oh , yeah . maya : oh , ladies , ladies , ladies . hello , othello . othello : maya , how are you ? maya : carter . carter : we 're in the middle of something , maya . othello : we can always make time for a pretty lady . carter : well , what is it , maya ? you look like you 're in an exceptionally good mood . maya : and why might that be , carter ? othello : because she 's the queen of this whole empire . maya : stop . carter : well , mistress of this whole empire would be more accurate . maya : not even your snarky little comments could deflate the high i 'm on today . carter : maya , i want you to be careful . falling head over heels for a guy who 's not even committed -- maya : oh , but he is . and he told me last night , and then later last night , this morning , later this morning , five minutes ago in his office . rick loves me . ivy : so , have you heard from wyatt ? i 'm just wondering if i should e - mail him about these new designs or wait until he gets back . rick : no . but , uh , he should n't be away much longer . ivy : okay . have you heard from hope ? rick : no , i have n't . but hope 's strong . she and wyatt will pull through this . ivy : that 's what i admire most about marriage . you say these vows on a day where you love each other the most , and then you hold on to that feeling , and you remember it when you 're facing your worst . rick : whatever it takes to get them through this horrible time . ivy : you know , that could get you through yours , too . rick : ivy ... ivy : look , i - i - i care about you , rick . and caroline , too . can you honestly look at me and tell me that you do n't love her anymore ? maya : what rick and i have is real . i 'm his lady , and he loves me . othello : [ chuckles ] you know i 've always been team maya . maya : okay . carter : [ chuckles ] maya : what ? carter : nothing . maya : no . what ? carter : it 's just fast , that 's all . i asked if rick said , `` i love you , `` you said he did n't , and then , presto , it happens . maya : so ? carter : so did you say , `` i love you , `` and he responded with `` i love you , too , `` or did you confront him about it ? maya : what difference does it make ? carter : a big one . if he only said it because you brought it up , then how do you know he did n't just say it to not upset you ? maya : rick loves me . we are in love . he moved mountains so that we could be together . how much more proof do you need ? rick : it 's not a conversation i want to have with you . ivy : rick , i 'm just concerned . rick : and there 's nothing to be concerned about . ivy : you are deliberately trying to hurt caroline , and in turn , you 're lashing out at everyone else . rick : come on . do n't be ridiculous . ivy : you devastated pam when you hung that portrait of maya . rick : ivy , we 've already discussed this . ivy : yeah , and -- and before the truth came out , you basically threatened to kick me out of the company if i dared say anything about you kissing maya . rick : okay , that was a little bit extreme . ivy : yeah . rick : but as c.e.o . , i need to know that i have allies . ivy : rick , i knew how much that would devastate caroline , and i did n't say a word . surely i 've earned your trust . rick : [ chuckles ] you have . ivy : okay , well , then trust me . rick , if you 're doing all of this just to get back at caroline because , deep down , you still love her , you have to know that there is only so much a woman can take . caroline : how do we know that this is real ? ridge : real and not just ... fear and pain sparking two artists ? caroline : that it 's not just something that we 're ... conjuring up , you know , to deal with the loss of katie or rick ? ridge : we do n't know . and that 's why we ca n't rush this or -- or even try to define it . caroline : we just ... have to take things slow . ridge : yeah . i do n't want this to end before it ever had a chance to begin . rick : my concern is no longer about ridge and caroline . it 's about running this business . ivy : how could you not be distracted by all this ? rick : [ sighs ] i 've only ever had one dream . ever since i was a kid , i dreamt of making my mark at this empire and making my father proud . ivy : yeah , by tricking him . seems pretty risky . rick : it was , but i believe it 's a decision that will prove successful . i - i could n't be at my best with ridge undermining my every turn . ivy : do you really think that this contract is gon na stop ridge from challenging you ? rick : no . no , i do n't . my father favoritism towards ridge no longer tips the scales . and having absolute control over the company for a year gives me that opportunity to prove what i can do . ridge has tormented me since i was a child . first my mother and now my wife . [ sighs ] look , ivy ... i appreciate your concern . i do . i have a lot of work i got to get done . caroline : i ca n't believe this . ridge : what ? caroline : i ... this is the first time in a very long time that i have n't been completely miserable here . ridge : you 're welcome . caroline : [ chuckles ] and i - i - i feel kind of guilty that i feel so ... relieved , you know ? i mean , no more tears for ... the man that does not want me . ridge : he was an idiot . he lost of sight of who and what you are . caroline : how is this all gon na work ? i mean , us being together and ... working for rick . ridge : can you do me a favor ? caroline : hmm ? ridge : can we not talk about rick right now ? i 'm here . caroline : you sure ? ridge : absolutely . [ cell phone beeps ] ridge : ah , there we go . speak of the devil . he wants to see the designs . othello : my boy rick is not the most subtle -- replacing stephanie 's portrait with a portrait of you ? maya : i know . i know . i was shocked at first , too . and it was a little awkward , but , hey , if my man wants to spoil me -- carter : is that why you came up here ? to flaunt the affections of rick forrester ? maya : that and to let you know you were wrong . you thought rick would never choose me over caroline , that -- that i could never measure up . carter : is that what you heard ? maya : i 'll admit it . i was intimidated by caroline , the hold she had on rick , but not anymore . not ever again . ivy : caroline , i 've brought in some pieces to show you from , uh -- from the latest ... from the latest collection . caroline : what ? ivy : well , it 's -- you 're smiling . caroline : i am , are n't i ? ivy : yes . what 's brought this on ? caroline : um , about those samples . uh , ooh , i ca n't make a decision without ridge , because he and i are a team , and it 's our line , so i ca n't ... make any decisions without ... ridge . ivy : okay , well , i guess we 'll just -- we 'll wait for ridge , then . caroline : yes . we 'll ... wait for ridge . rick : oh , good . you got my text . where are the designs ? well , ridge , i do n't exactly appreciate the silent treatment . ridge : whatever games you played with dad , that 's between the two of you . rick : this has nothing -- ridge : with all due respect , mr. c.e.o . , it 's gon na be a cold day in hell when i take orders from you . maya : i just feel like this place is -- it 's so old - fashioned . it 's , like , almost colonial . you know , they need some new pieces , something to jazz it up a bit . carter : hate to break it to you , but you 're not the c.e.o . maya : no . i 'm the woman behind the c.e.o . , the one he relies on for support . carter : well , he -- he has a whole company he relies on . maya : like your bff ridge ? carter : ridge is committed to forrester . maya : is he committed to his boss ? because rick is an amazing c.e.o . , and i wo n't let anyone disrespect him or our relationship . othello : spoken like the first lady of forrester creations . maya : mm , at least someone knows what 's going on . caroline : these are really beautiful . ivy : thanks . look , um , i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . th - this -- it 's just -- it 's weird . you 're happy . sorry , that came out wrong . caroline : [ laughs ] ivy : no , i 'm -- i 'm happy that you 're happy . it 's just the last time i saw you , you were kind of a wreck , so what 's changed ? caroline : i guess i have . you know ... i gave so much of myself trying to save my marriage that i - i really just lost sight of who i was and -- and how much i have to offer . ivy : hey , good for you . caroline : and then ... someone was able to look inside me and -- and remind me how beautiful and strong i am . ivy : someone ? someone meaning ridge ? oh , my go -- oh , my gosh . so , wh - what , what ? what does this mean ? are you and ridge , like -- caroline : no , we 're taking it slow . we 're taking it very slow . ivy : okay . caroline : but , yeah . ridge and me . rick : i 'm c.e.o . i asked my lead designer for his designs . this is not an unreasonable request . ridge : you know this is n't about business . rick : we have deadlines here , ridge . ridge : uh - huh . rick : yours were due this morning . ridge : you 're standing here with that pompous smile on your face . what are you doing ? you 're supposed to lead this company , but what -- you 're just disrespecting everybody . rick : [ chuckles ] you want to talk about disrespect ? ridge : you moved this woman into my father 's house . you -- you take down my mother 's picture and hang hers up ? what is that ? ! rick : all right , her name is maya . i live in that house , and i can do whatever i please . ridge : you 're disrespecting my mother and my father . rick : he 's not your father , and she , stephanie , is not my mother . you want that portrait , do you ? go get it out of the garage . ridge : no . you know , you -- you -- you 're an arrogant child . that 's what you are . how do you even look at yourself in the mirror in the morning ? maya : how can someone who has caused so much pain be so self - righteous ? rick is your boss now . and if you ca n't leave your personal baggage at the door , then maybe you should go design somewhere else . caroline : so , this whole thing with ridge -- it 's -- it 's new , and -- and delicate , so ... ivy : oh , yeah . my lips are sealed . [ chuckles ] [ knock on door ] nicole : excuse me . could you help me ? i 'm looking for maya avant . ivy : uh , yeah . uh , pam , our receptionist , must be at lunch . did you have an appointment ? nicole : [ chuckles ] i do n't think i need an appointment to see my own sister . i 'm nicole avant , maya 's little sister . othello : how are you cool with all this ? [ chuckles ] your ex talking about the love of her life ? carter : it is what it is , man . i just wish she would dial it back . you know , she acts like rick is some wounded bird who needs to be nursed back to health . othello : you 'd be surprised . i 've known rick for so many years . snowboarding back together in aspen , he was that kid that had everything imaginable . but he actually -- he did n't have it easy . stephanie -- stephanie had such a strong hold over this whole family that rick was just a reminder to her of eric 's relationship with brooke . he 's eric 's blood , but rick has always just felt like the bastard . but now , he finally has someone who he knows has his back thanks to maya . ridge better be careful . maya : i see right through you , ridge forrester . magnificent designer , collector of beautiful women , but that 's not who you really are , is it ? you hurt people . and rick has been on the receiving end of that his entire life . you broke his mother , and now you 've destroyed his marriage , so if you ca n't respect him as a brother , respect him as a boss or get out . find some other place and some other c.e.o . 's wife to help you draw . [ door slams ] carter : whoa , hey ! hey , hey ! ridge : hi . carter : you all right ? ridge : [ sighs ] no , i 'm not all right . carter : hey , ridge . you need to chill , man . what 's going on ? ridge : he 's deceived me , he 's deceived my father , he 's deceived everyone . if he thinks i 'm just gon na fall in line , it 's not gon na happen . maya : you okay ? rick : i 'm fine . maya : you do n't have to hide your feelings from me . not me . not ever . and no one has the right to talk to you like that . i - i 'm sorry if i overstepped my bounds , but -- rick : no , no . thank you . no one has ever done that . no one 's ever done that for me in my entire life . maya : i 'm here for you totally and completely . it 's a brand - new day , rick . eric and stephanie laid the foundation here , but the future is up to you . rick : no . it 's up to us . | revitalized , caroline starts sketching when ridge comes in . he tries to kiss her several times but she pulls back , yet seems happy . they finally do kiss and he says he does not care what her uncle bill will say . she has no choice as he is not going to let her go . she says they need to take things slow . he agrees , he does not want it to end before it begins . ivy asks rick if he has heard from wyatt as she needs to proceed on a few things . then she asks about hope and he says no to both fronts , but it wo n't be long . she starts in again about him and caroline and wants to know if he no longer loves her . he tells her they have had this conversation before . she says there is only so much a woman can take . so if he is just hurting caroline to get back at her , it may backfire . rick says he is not distracted by caroline now ; just the business . he could not be at his best with ridge challenging him at every turn . having total control of the company for a year will prove he can succeed . he appreciates her concern but he has a lot of work he needs to get done . carter is working out and othello joins him but they do n't get into much when maya joins them and is happy to announce that rick told her last night that he loved her . what they have is real . she is his lady . carter laughs as this only came up when she told him , presto just like that . she says rick moved mountains to be with her so what else do they want . |
quinn : i ca n't believe you thought i would fall into bed with you . ridge : i will do whatever i have to to keep you away from my dad . no matter what the cost to me . quinn : what , you 're leaving ? you 're not going anywhere . [ door opens ] wyatt : did , uh -- did my mom call you ? eric : uh , no , i got a text and a photo , though . wyatt : same as me ? from the -- eric : yeah , that everything 's going all right . it was really good on the stage , ridge said some nice things . yeah . wyatt : [ scoffs ] how long you think that 's gon na last ? eric : [ laughs ] we 'll see . wyatt : you know what i just realized ? it 's just you and me tonight . you know what i 'm thinking ... eric : uh , review the security footage ? see if there 's any raccoons outside ? wyatt : you really do that ? eric : [ laughing ] no . wyatt : no , i 'm talking bachelor party , dude ! break out the brews , bring on the women ! eric : no , are n't you forgetting something , though ? wyatt : chips and salsa ? eric : um ... wyatt : hmm ? eric : neither one of us is a bachelor . wyatt : right . [ laughs ] maybe not . sure feels like my marriage is only missing one or two more nails in that coffin . [ clears throat ] liam : come home with me tonight . steffy : liam ... liam : you know you want to . steffy : the decision 's been made , and i know we both hate it ... liam : just for tonight . not a big packing project . just tonight . just tonight . steffy : i ca n't say one thing and do another , okay ? yeah , quinn 's out of town , but wyatt 's still here , and i do n't want to do that to him . liam : well ... you never know . quinn could come home with a whole new attitude . steffy : is it time for quinn to become a brand - new person yet again ? liam : i mean , she 's in san francisco . it 's a magical city . she could fall under its spell . she could think better of coming home at all . steffy : as much as i want to come home with you ... liam : [ sighs ] steffy : until the divorce is final , this is where i 'm sleeping . liam : okay . okay . you know something , you never used to be such a stickler . i 'm just saying . steffy : i 'm -- i 'm thinking about wyatt 's feelings . why are n't you ? liam : you want the long version or the short version ? steffy : [ sighs ] okay , fine . fine . you do n't agree . i 'm just asking you to respect my decision . liam : and i 'm asking you -- are you sure it 's even your decision ? eric : your mother 's convinced that steffy 's gon na change her mind before the waiting period 's over . wyatt : my mother 's been convinced of a great many things over the years . [ knocks on door ] wyatt : you should ask her to show you what she bought to protect us from the collapse of civilization for y2k . eric : [ chuckles ] wyatt : [ clears throat ] katie : hi ! wyatt : hey , our neighbor from next door ! eric : hello ! katie : is it too late to come by ? wyatt : no , no , i just got done with work , and you know eric , he 's a party animal . katie : i 've heard . eric : what is that ? katie : [ laughs ] will was playing down by the property line and he found this , and i figured it might belong to someone in your family . eric : [ laughs ] look , it is ours -- it 's got rf on it ! this has been there for like 35 years ! katie : yeah , used to be ridge 's , i guess . eric : yeah ! oh , wait till ridge and quinn get back from san francisco . katie : i 'm sorry , what ? what was that ? wyatt : the design conference up north . eric : it seems it 's already done wonders for their relationship . katie : [ chuckling ] huh . quinn : you realize that life as you know it is over , right ? because eric is gon na strip you of everything that goes with the forrester name . ridge : no , quinn . you 're so silly . you do n't really believe that , do you ? quinn : oh , ridge . you 're so charming . but you got caught . you 're not gon na charm your way out of this one . katie : so , you thought that by sending ridge and quinn to the design symposium , they would stop , um , hating each other 's guts ? [ laughter ] eric : well , is it really that far - fetched ? katie : uh ... [ laughs ] eric : well , quinn has the ability to unite people . wyatt : yeah , unite 'em all against her , maybe . [ laughing ] come on . katie : oh , did you get a new painting ? wyatt : yeah , uh , turned out to be a little premature , though . katie : uh , can i take a look ? eric : sure . katie : [ gasps ] does she always have to look so beautiful ? wyatt : [ chuckles ] well , eric was thinking of a future day where that portrait would hang where her grandmother 's was . eric : a day when she might live here with her family , with her husband and her children . katie : with liam ? wyatt : i 'm still her husband , katie . eric : i invited her to come live here with us . katie : [ scoffs ] eric : i see you have an opinion about that . wyatt : i want to hear it . you 've known steffy a lot longer than i have , so let 's hear it . katie : well , i just do n't think it 's smart to pressure her into anything . liam : listen , they teamed up and they did a number on you , steffy , dangling the prospect of being eric 's heir apparent , only if -- only if you stay married to wyatt . steffy : no -- liam : that is messed up . steffy : it was n't like that , and i said no . liam : steffy , you ca n't tell me that the idea of you being chosen over your father , over rick , over everyone else , does n't wield some power for you . steffy : liam , why did we have to pick tonight to just rehash all of this ? why ? liam : [ sighs ] i do n't know . partly because i miss you . and partly because i know that these allegiances between eric , wyatt , and quinn can fall apart just as suddenly as they were formed . steffy : what makes you say that ? liam : just a feeling . quinn : you want me to freshen that up for you ? there you go . the whole idea was to get me drunk , right ? i mean , this little cat - and - mouse game you got going -- you realize it 's over , right ? ridge : i think we both know you better than that . quinn : [ scoffs ] that 's -- that 's almost comical , considering how wrong you have me . ridge : do i ? maybe i do . maybe you 're not the scheming black widow that i thought you were . maybe you 're just this insatiable black hole of need . all you needed was for me to flirt with you for a little while , and those big eyes are staring back at me . quinn : okay . come on . come on , rich boy . seduce who you think i am because that was the whole idea , right ? ridge : you know , i do n't think i have it in me . and yes , maybe you 're smarter than i thought you were . quinn : [ scoffs ] ridge : you caught me this time . quinn : `` this time . `` wait . whoa , whoa , whoa . you think there 's gon na be a next time ? ridge : of course there 's gon na be a next time ! because whatever you hate today , you 're gon na love tomorrow . that 's how you roll . quinn : oh , man , see , you -- you remind me of a shrink i once knew . ridge : you had a shrink ? you tried mental health ? why would you stop ? quinn : oh , you know what , see , 'cause the thing is this -- people tell you all the time that you need help . [ laughs ] so you either tell them to go to hell or you give it a try . and i learned a lot . i learned a lot from this guy . but here 's the one thing that , um ... that i took away more than anything else . nobody knows anything about anyone . ridge : i can see that . quinn : yeah , well -- caveat , because that being said , there 's a couple things that i know about you . you are just like everyone else . you do n't want me to have anything . you want me to know my place . you want me to beg . `` love me ! oh , love me ! see how special i am . `` mnh - mnh . no . no , those -- those blinds are drawn . nobody gets to see inside . katie : steffy feels like she 's been injured , and ... rightly so . she 's not ready to forgive and forget . i mean , has she said anything like that ? eric : how have wyatt and i hurt steffy ? wyatt : yeah . katie : [ sighs ] i -- i should n't be talking about this . wyatt : no , no , something you 're saying sounds right , so come on . i want to hear it . katie : okay , well , to be blunt and honest , your mother and your wife pretty much kidnapped liam when he was mentally impaired and fed him this story that was n't true and -- and you would n't be married to steffy if quinn had n't interfered . and i 'm -- i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . i 'm not trying to hurt you . i 'm not . i -- i know how much you love her , and i think that she loves you , too , and that your marriage was real , but -- you ca n't ignore her loss . i 'm sure she feels like a part of her life has been hijacked , and she ca n't just forget about that . it 's not fair . wyatt : there 's enough unfairness to go around . trust me . katie : i know . wyatt : but you 're not wrong about where it started . liam : just thought i felt it vibrate . steffy : expecting a message ? liam : uh , just working on something remotely . steffy : well , should you go , then ? liam : i do n't know . should i ? steffy : eventually . but i do n't want you to move . mmm . [ chuckles ] hey , i want you know that , um ... this -- it wo n't always be between us . liam : what ? steffy : what quinn did and that i was married to your brother . liam : oh . steffy : yeah . liam : yeah , i -- i know . i mean , i suppose it 'll always be a part of us , but ... not between us , no . boy , this thing sure is hanging on , is n't it ? steffy : [ sighs ] yeah . yeah . maybe i 'll just cut this finger off , but then i 'll have to cut this one off , and then it 'll more symmetrical . liam : no , no , no , no . i need all your parts . just have to , um , find a ring big enough to cover up what 's left . quinn : either give me that other key card , or just go to the other suite and go sleep it off . ridge : no . i might miss something . quinn : nothing 's going to happen . ridge : but what if all of a sudden you 're overcome with desire for me ? quinn : oh , god . it 's -- it 's amazing to think that you 're made of the same stuff as your father . ridge : i 'm not . not at all . and this usually only comes up in heated conversation , but ... the stuff i 'm made of is ... an italian blowhard billionaire . only i was n't adopted . i was passed off as the real thing . so i 'm ... what do you call that ? i 'm an imitation forrester . quinn : men think where their dna comes from and where it goes is so ... terribly important . see , i actually -- i knew about the accident of your birth . but it 's easy to forget , since you 've made yourself over into the definition of what a forrester is . [ scoffs ] poor thorne is biologically the real deal , but he ca n't get out from under your shadow . that 's how you got your revenge , is n't it ? i mean , you made them all over in your own image , not the other way around . ridge : now , you grew up without a father , did n't you ? quinn : says who ? ridge : you ca n't have mine . wyatt : and i 'm not saying i 'm a sore loser . katie : well , getting a divorce does n't make you a loser . wyatt : well , it does in the literal sense , if you do n't get what you want . but just asking steffy to move in with us , into her family 's home , and then get shot down like that ? it -- that stung . eric : she did n't say never . wyatt : she basically did , eric . i mean , come on . [ scoffs ] i 've -- i did n't kidnap him ! i felt that our marriage was real . katie : the feelings were real . wyatt : exactly . but luckily i had a true - blue friend to cheer me up -- mr. tequila ! katie : i 've heard that drinking alone is not always a great idea . wyatt : yeah . well , anything you do with your mother 's wholesome , right ? i re- introduced her to mr. tequila . it got her to open up . quinn : [ sighs ] ridge : you want my father . you want our name . you want our money , our position . you want to take my mother 's place . and you want my daughter and her future . quinn : she made vows . ridge : under false pretenses . quinn : my son deserves to be happy . ridge : then let him figure it out ! do n't be such a control freak . you ca n't hand somebody happiness ! the same way you ca n't hand them health . quinn : it 's so easy for the one who has all the money and all the power to call me greedy and a control freak . when have you ever wanted for anything ? you just take whatever you want . whatever you see , snap your fingers and you have it . and then when you 're done with that , your roving eye looks to see what you want a taste of next . is that -- is that what it was gon na be with me ? i mean , once i realized ... `` he 's not so bad . he just needs to be loved . `` ridge : no , it was n't gon na be that . quinn : [ scoffs ] liar . ridge : i was gon na take a picture . nothing crazy . i was gon na send it to my dad , to show him how wrong he is about you . quinn : wow . you do n't care who you hurt . even if it 's you . and , of course ... it had to be sexual . because that 's how men win and women lose . we lose if we love it , we lose if we hate it . we lose if we say yes just a little bit too soon , right ? and what does it matter anyway ? i mean , it 's rarely more pleasurable than a hot shower , and it barely lasts as long . but that 's the only game that men want to play because we always lose . especially if we want ... just a little bit more . like lunch , right ? or cab fare or ... or kindness . because it 's fun for you , right ? it 's fun to hold those little things from us . but you do n't win big until you realize how i hurt and how i do n't want be alone . that 's when you get to sit back and go `` yeah ! i - i got her , i used her for everything she was good for . `` you know exactly what i 'm talking about . you 're ridge forrester . you 're the ultimate womanizer . you get together with women so you can do that , so you can get them into bed and make them a conquest , and then you just get to drop them ! i 've been that woman ! so -- do n't . do n't you sit there in judgment of me ! of who i am , where i 've come from , and what i 've had to endure ! because you -- you can go to hell , ridge forrester , if hell will have you , because i wo n't ! and now ... you can go . | quinn can not believe ridge would ever think she would fall in bed with him . he agrees he would do anything even to harm himself to get her out of his life . she says he is charming but this time he got caught . he wo n't get out of this . katie listens as eric explains that by sending ridge and quinn off together maybe they would quit hating each other 's guts . wyatt says katie has known steffy longer than he has so he wants to hear her opinion of steffy staying with him over liam . liam tells steffy that he understands she wants to wait before living together but he also knows these alliances between quinn , ridge and wyatt can be overturned ever so easily . quinn quips that ridge thought he could seduce her . he says maybe not this time but who knows tomorrow . she says she knows some things about him , like he thinks he is special and wants people like herself to beg him . but those blinds are closed and no one sees inside . katie tells wyatt that she does not want to hurt him , but quinn kidnapped liam while he was impaired and then she was responsible for wyatt marrying steffy . he can not just overlook and forget that . steffy laments to liam that it wo n't always be this way with wyatt and quinn in their lives . |
steffy : adoption has always been an idea of mine , something that i 've -- i 've wanted to explore , that i 'm dreamt about , and now here you are , telling me that this baby needs a family . this baby needs me . taylor : well , you said you wanted a sister for kelly close in age . steffy : [ sighs ] taylor : and we both know how important that kind of relationship is . steffy : i could do it , could n't i ? i could give kelly her very own phoebe . wow . when you said you needed a favor , i did n't expect this . reese : you did a great job , flo . i think taylor bought it . so why exactly did you need me for this , though ? i mean , what 's up with the actual mother ? is she some kind of deadbeat or something ? she would have scared taylor off ? reese : yeah . she would . wyatt : uh , i -- i hope i 'm not interrupting . liam : no , um ... hope is up at the main house right now getting some tlc from her mom and aunt donna . wyatt : that 's -- that 's good . liam : yeah , well , you know the logan women -- they band together in times of ... crisis . wyatt : right . i mean , i -- i hear the same thing about spencer men . [ knocks on door ] bill : alison , which part of `` no interruptions `` do n't you -- will ! what are you doing here ? will : i asked mom to drop me off . her and thorne are running errands . bill : oh , hi ! will : alison said i could hang out with her if you 're too busy . bill : no , what are you talking about ? i 'm never too busy for you . are you kidding me ? i needed a break anyway , so this is perfect . what do you got there ? will : origami . i got a book on how to make , like , a zillion different things . bill : [ chuckles ] will : it 's a pterodactyl . i made it for you . bill : no way ! this is so -- did you make this out of a $ 100 bill ? bill : i am thrilled you enjoy working with cash . that 's a very good sign . now , you know , there 's other things you can do with money . will : like , make it . bill : exactly . will : i folded a bunch for the school fundraiser . different animals . mostly cranes . bill : all out of $ 100s ? will : no , out of dollar bills . and get this -- i sold them for 3 bucks each . profits galore ! bill : oh ! music to my ears . that 's my boy right there . now , fundraisers , they 're fine , but if you ever want to make profit for yourself , sell 'em for $ 5 . wyatt : so , like , i wanted to bring you flowers . i just -- i kind of thought that was a little weird . uh , well , i was trying to pick out a card , and they just -- did n't seem like they covered this subject . and i was gon na bring you bourbon , and i thought that was kind of like dad 's thing . i 'm sorry i came empty - handed . liam : i did n't expect anything . wyatt : i know , i just -- i mean , you just lost your daughter . i wanted to do something for you . liam : you did . you 're here . thank you . wyatt : yeah . are you sure you 're all right ? reese : yeah . i know you say you 're not in trouble , but i -- i do n't know if i 'm buying it . reese : i 'm just looking at a picture of my daughter . do n't want to screw things up for her , too . screw things up how ? reese . this has something to do with the baby , right ? it has to . steffy : i still ca n't believe it . i mean , things like this do n't just happen . maybe you 're right . maybe -- maybe it 's -- taylor : it 's meant to be . yes . steffy : yeah . taylor : it 's -- it 's a miracle , when you think about it . for you and for the memory of phoebe . and kelly to have a sister ... if you do this , honey , you 'll be changing both of those little girls ' lives forever . steffy : i know . bill : which one would you sell first ? will : neither . they 'll both turn a profit . hold on and re - evaluate next quarter . bill : i love that ! you are a smart man . will : learned from the best . bill : you did learn from the best . you know , i was n't having a very good day . you turned that around for me . cheered me right up . will : you cheer me up , too . bill : what do you mean ? you 're feeling down ? will : yeah . girl troubles . bill : oh , no , not girl troubles . all right , what do you got ? lay it on me . will : there 's this girl i like ... bill : mm - hmm . will : but she called me `` money bags . `` bill : she called you `` money bags ? `` well , she paid you the ultimate compliment , will ! will : what ? bill : what kind of society do we live in ? will : capitalist . bill : she understands that . she knows that the man ... will : ... who dies with the most toys wins . bill : oh ! yes ! will : it 's all about the stuff . bill : it is all about the stuff . and the other stuff . will : other stuff ? bill : the people in your life . will : you 're talking about girls . bill : oh , i 'm definitely talking about girls . girls are very important . but i 'm also talking about the friends , the family , the moms and dads , and the children . most important are the children . liam : i mean , our daughter was .. she was growing , she was thriving . we were ready for her . we named her . we had no reason to think that she would n't make it . so why did n't she ? why -- why is n't my daughter alive right now ? wyatt : i mean , i wish i could tell you . liam : i mean , like , you know , i 'm not stupid , i get it , medically . i know that things happen , but ... why -- why us ? why hope ? why beth ? i mean , if there 's some lesson that i 'm supposed to learn here , i - i 'm not ready for it . i do n't want to hear it . i just want my daughter . okay , you obviously do n't want to talk to me about it , but look -- you 've always taken such good care of me . you 've always been the best tipper at the craps table , and i just -- i want to be able to help you out , too , if i can . reese : you have . more than you know . you just keep doing what you 're doing . play mom . you thought i was generous before ? you help me pull this off , and you 'll see what a big tipper i can be . taylor : all right , we need to just take this one step at a time . so , i will call my colleague , and i will get some more information , maybe some medical records , a profile on everything we can find about the biological parents , whatever he has . it 's just so easy to get caught up in this idea of a sister for kelly . i know we -- we need to make the most informed decision that we can here . steffy : there 's someone i need to talk to before i can even consider any of this . liam . taylor : [ sighs ] steffy : i need to make sure he 's okay . i do n't want to be insensitive . if it 's too much , me bringing home a new baby so soon after ... [ sighs ] as much as i want this for kelly , as much as i want to provide a home for this child who needs it ... it can wait . it would have to wait . to most , he 's phil mickelson ... bill : well , how 's it going with your mom ? you adjusting okay ? will : i 'm happy for mom . thorne 's a really nice guy . but you know what they say -- nice guys finish last . bill : you really do listen to me , do n't you ? will : every word . bill : this is great . well , uh ... okay , look , uh , maybe that 's not so great . i mean , you -- you do understand that , uh , a lot of what i say -- well , they 're slight exaggerations . will : i know . bill : you know , money is important , family is more important . will : i wish we still were a family . will we ever be again ? you know , i 'm just trying not to be jealous . reese : jealous ? i saw the way you were looking at that taylor woman . reese : no . mnh - mnh . well , you know , she 's very pretty . reese : oh , is she ? oh . mm - hmm . reese : i could n't tell with you in the room . [ scoffs ] oh , reese . god , how do you do it ? you do it every single time . you get every woman to do exactly what you want them to . i drove all the way out here from vegas to put on this whole show for you , and now you sweet - talked your way into getting taylor to adopt a baby . reese : unh ! unh ! not taylor . her daughter . and i did n't have to sweet - talk anyone . she wanted to adopt , i have a baby that needs adopting . win , win . so , she gets a baby , and then you get ... ? reese : we are doing something good for that child , for taylor , and her daughter . well , i guess it does n't hurt that it 'll help our bank accounts , too , though , right ? reese : as i said , it 's a win - win . win - win . steffy : thanks for coming . liam : yeah , is -- i mean , is everything okay ? is kelly okay ? steffy : yeah , why ? oh , i 'm sorry . liam : i 'm just on edge , you know . i got your text , and immediately i assumed ... steffy : yeah , no , i -- i 'm sorry , it 's -- i understand . liam : [ sighs ] steffy : that 's actually why i want to talk to you -- to understand your loss , understand your pain . and not try to add to it . liam : okay . steffy : okay , so , um ... since we spoke earlier , something 's come up . something i 've been wanting to pursue , but not without your support . liam : what -- steffy : we were talking about my idea , about me wanting to adopt ... liam : yeah , no , i know , you want -- you want kelly to have a sister , someone she can share her childhood with , like you did with phoebe . steffy : yeah . yeah , we thought it was gon na be beth , you know . a little sister over at her daddy 's house . [ sighs ] i know losing beth is n't about me . but i -- i grieve for kelly . she has no idea what she 's gon na miss . unless she does n't have to . liam : if you adopt ? is that what you 're ... ? steffy : an opportunity has come up . liam : what is it ? steffy : out of nowhere , a baby needs a home . and i think i should be the one to give it to her . i 've just met this , this incredible woman . bill : okay , listen , um ... we 're still a family , even though your mom and i are divorced and even though she is with thorne now . will : families spend time together . we do n't , just the three of us . will we ever be like we were ? we looked like a family then . now it just feels fake . bill : fake ? whoa , will . come on . do you know i love you ? will : yeah . bill : well , both of us always will . you connect your mom and me . we will always be a family . there 's nothing fake about that . do you hear me ? do you understand me ? will : yeah . thanks for being my dad . you 've taught me a lot . bill : thanks for being my son . you 've taught me more . [ baby crying ] wow . that was fast . i thought babies were supposed to sleep , like , i do n't know , babies ? i 'll go get her . [ cellphone rings ] reese : taylor . dr. buckingham ? taylor : reese . it 's taylor . reese : hey . taylor : i wanted to let you know that i 've spoken with steffy . reese : and ? taylor : well , she 's in shock , same as me . reese : well , that -- it 's shocking . she wants to adopt , and then -- poof ! a baby appears . taylor : unexpected , to say the least . reese : so , uh , is she interested ? taylor : it feels like it . it 's just that there are some logistical questions we have , though . reese : of course . of course . i 'll explain everything to her , but , in the end , the only question that matters is that when steffy sees that adorable little girl for the first time , how could she not take her home with her ? liam : oh , wow . this -- this is all moving kind of fast , is n't it ? steffy : yeah , yeah , i know , but , i mean , i have been looking into it , reaching out to a few agencies . i just did n't think it was gon na come together like this . but it 's good . it 's good . the closer in age to kelly , the better . liam : kind of like what beth would have been . steffy : i do n't want you or hope to think that i 'm trying to replace beth , if end up bringing this little girl home . liam : no . no . i -- it 's just , um ... look , is there -- is there something about her ? is there something that makes you think she should be the one ? steffy : honestly , i -- i have n't even met her yet . but my mom has a contact who knows the birth mother . i 'm not sure how . we 're still trying to figure out all the information , but ... she says she 's beautiful . all i know is that i have an opportunity right now to give kelly a little sister . but now if you or hope object . that 's why i wanted to talk to you . before i consider meeting her and risk falling in love with her . liam : [ sighs ] wow , um ... well , thank you , um ... yeah , i mean , i -- it 's a little difficult , imagining you ... starting a new life with this baby , and all the while , hope and i have an empty crib at home , but ... but , i mean , i also know that that 's what you 've always wanted for kelly , that you want her to have that -- that relationship in her life , the same one that you had with phoebe , and ... and just because beth is ... just because beth is gone does n't mean she should n't have that , and i do n't want to deprive her of that , either . steffy : so , are you saying ... liam : i 'm -- i 'm okay with it , i am . steffy : you are ? liam : yeah . yeah . steffy : oh , thank you . liam : but only if it 's a good match , okay ? steffy : yeah , no , of course . of course . i still have to meet the birth mom and the baby . um ... would you be willing to meet the baby , too ? liam : what ? me ? steffy : no , i mean , i 'm gon na be the one adopting the child , only me . but this does affect your daughter , and it feels right to involve you . would you feel comfortable before i make my final decision ? liam : [ sighs ] um , yeah . yeah , i think i do want that . um ... i would like to do that for you and kelly . yes . steffy : thank you . i do n't know , liam . my mom -- my mom said something ... she said she felt that kelly and this little girl are meant to be sisters , and i know i 'm getting way ahead of myself , but , honestly , something inside of me is telling me that they 're meant to be sisters , too . | steffy tells taylor that adoption is always an option she wanted to explore and now taylor is telling her there is a brand new baby and she could give kelly her own phoebe . it is a miracle , meant to be as things like this just do not happen . reese tells flo she did a great job . she wonders why he did not use the actual mother unless she was a deadbeat and would scare taylor off . and she still is not sure he is telling her the entire story . wyatt visits liam and gives him a big hug . he says he came empty handed and liam says he did not expect anything ; just him being here . will surprises bill by showing up at his office . he says he never is too busy for him . he 's shocked and delighted that will gives him a present , an airplane made from a $ 100 bill . he says he does it at school with $ 1 's and sells them for $ 3 . bill is proud that will is so smart . he tells him that is all important but other stuff is too , like people - fathers , mothers , children , especially the children . money is important but family is more so . reese tells flo just keep doing what she has been doing being mom and she will see what a great tipper he is . steffy laments to taylor that she needs to talk to liam before she says yes to this . it would be insensitive otherwise so her decision will have to wait . flo tells reese that she saw how he looked at that woman , taylor , and she could be jealous . she thinks he will sweet talk her into adopting the baby . he says there is no sweet talk and both of them are doing something good for that child . |
brooke : do you realize how angry this makes me , eric ? how this makes me feel ? eric : i do . brooke : okay . well , then kick shauna out . eric : brooke , i sympathize . i really do . but shauna is quinn 's dearest friend . brooke : okay , then kick quinn out , too . she 's the puppeteer behind all of this . eric : brooke , i 'm gon na get you a water . brooke : i do n't need water , eric . i need shauna out . you know , more than anybody , what ridge and i have been through to be together . you know the obstacles that we 've had to face -- betrayal , arguments , my struggle with alcohol . eric , we 've always managed to come back together . we 've managed to work things out , and we 're gon na do that again this time . we will reunite . but i need your help , please . i am begging you . send shauna and quinn packing . send them back to vegas , back to the desert where they belong . ridge : i had to tell brooke we kissed 'cause i do n't want to keep secrets from her , not if i want to save my marriage . shauna : well , i hope brooke will appreciate your honesty and that you guys will be able to work things out if that 's what 's gon na make you happy . no matter what happens , i will always be here for you , whatever you want and whatever you need . bill : [ whispering ] will : all right , mom , out with it . what 's this meeting about ? katie : well , since you asked like that , um , it 's about gratitude . i 'm just grateful . that 's why i called you all together . [ knock on door ] oh . bill : come in . sarah : sorry to interrupt . bill : what is it , sarah ? sarah : there 's a guest outside to see you . bill : who ? sarah : she said her name 's florence . bill : i do n't know any florence . tell her to get lost . she 's wyatt -- bill : like i said , tell her to get lost . katie : bill . you can show her in . thank you . hi . thanks for coming . flo : thank you for inviting me . bill : now i know why brooke was n't included , or hope . wyatt : uh , am i late ? flo : wyatt . wyatt : [ chuckles ] flo : you came . wyatt : i just did n't know what you were walking into , so -- katie : gratitude . that 's the only reason why i invited you here today . flo gave up a part of herself so that i could live . and that 's why i 'm asking all of you ... to offer a little forgiveness , forgiveness that she deserves . katie : i hate that flo went along with the lie . it hurt our family terribly . but life is short , and it 's too precious , and i have to acknowledge what she did for me , what she did for us and for our son . will : i do n't know a lot about what happened with beth . the adults do n't exactly tell me everything . but i know you saved my mom , so you get a second chance from me , or even a zillion chances . flo : thank you , will . i said some pretty harsh things to you before i got sick . i said that storm would be ashamed of you . i was wrong . he 'd be so proud of you . i know that . and i 'm proud . i 'm proud to call you a logan . flo is a part of us , and we need to welcome her back into the family . quinn : unbelievable . beyond offensive . shauna : quinn , slow down . what is going on ? quinn : i just overheard brooke talking to eric -- ranting , actually , like a lunatic -- about you and me . shauna : what ? quinn : that horrible woman is trying to destroy us both . eric : brooke , why do n't you sit down for a minute , okay ? i 'll get you that water . brooke : i told you i do n't need it , eric . eric : what do you need ? need a hug ? need a punching bag ? 'cause i can do those things for you , and i will . brooke : eric , you have been my biggest supporter . and you 've always believed in my relationship with ridge . so do n't desert us now , please . not when we need you the most . help me . just help me get rid of shauna and quinn . [ sighs ] shauna : the only reason ridge told her about kissing me is because he wanted to be completely honest with her . he does n't want to get divorced . and if brooke would just stop freaking out over it , maybe she 'd realize that . quinn : rational thoughts is n't one of brooke 's strong suits . come on . the gall of that woman to come into my home and tell my husband who can and ca n't stay there , telling him to end our marriage . [ scoffs ] there is no way in hell i 'm letting brooke get away with this . eric : quinn is my wife . i 'm not gon na divorce her , even if you show up and suddenly tell me i should . now , if ridge is off kissing another woman , sending her off to the desert is not gon na solve your problems . look , i hate to do this , but i have to go to the office . brooke : oh , no . i -- i understand , really . i should probably go there myself . it would help distract me and get me out of this head space . eric : [ chuckles ] okay . brooke : wait . where 's my -- i swear i had my phone right here . eric : i have n't seen it . are you sure you had it ? brooke : yeah . i did . but , you know , i do n't want to hold you up , eric . why do n't you go to the office ? then i 'll look for it , and then , um , i 'll see you over there , okay ? eric : hey . brooke : ohh . eric : i 'm here for you . i always will be . [ door opens ] brooke : [ sighs ] [ door closes ] bill : you 're asking a lot . katie : forgiveness is n't easy . i know that . but it 's necessary . bill : if it 's earned . katie : she gave me a kidney . i owe my life and my future to her . flo : i do n't -- i do n't want to be forgiven for that . i did n't even want you all to know that i was the donor . i -- if you all ever decide to forgive me , i want it to be because you truly understand how much i regret what i did . donna : but can we believe that ? katie : i do . wyatt : why ? katie : we 've been talking a lot since the surgery . flo : almost every day . katie : it 's become clear that flo 's remorse is genuine . the core of who she is , that girl that you grew up with , is sickened by what she 's done , and she 'll probably never forgive herself , which is why we have to do it for her -- donna , bill , wyatt -- you most of all . right here , right now , you -- you can open your heart up to her again . quinn : if you 're looking at phone numbers for moving companies , you can forget it . brooke : excuse me ? quinn : i heard what you said to my husband in my home . brooke : good . you should know how i feel about your friend going after my husband . she should n't be living here . quinn : shauna is not going anywhere . she needs a place to stay . brooke : she could stay with her daughter . she should be taking care of felony flo and not ridge . having her live here is a direct attack on my marriage . quinn : says the woman who 's attacking mine . that 's right . i heard everything you said . you better back off , brooke , because i promise , you do n't want to make an enemy out of me . skin sin # 17 ... flo : wyatt , you do n't have to . none of you have to forgive me . i -- i completely understand why everyone is still angry with me . i 'm just really happy to have you in my life , aunt katie . and your forgiveness alone has just meant so much to me . donna : you have mine , too . i mean , how do i not ? you saved my sister 's life . look at you . flo : [ laughs ] donna : i see storm . justin : you do n't want to say it . you do n't want to forgive . but she gave you back your family , dollar bill . and we both know you can not function without katie . bill : the most important thing to me right now ... is that katie is here and will has his mother . katie is the smartest person i know . so if she feels that you are genuinely remorseful about your behavior , your lies ... i 'll try and believe it . wyatt : dad 's right , you know . katie is the smartest . she 's scary smart . all right , she knew to bring us all here together to face the truth about you , that you 're bigger than one lie . it does n't define you . you 're an extraordinary woman , flo . and we 're all lucky to have you in our lives . eric : i 'm aware that the two of you are friendly . ridge : what did brooke tell you ? eric : that you and shauna have been making out these days , kissing and ... ridge , what are you doing ? ridge : i 'm -- i 'm trying to save my marriage . i told brooke because i want her to know everything . eric : well , i hope that 's the right call . brooke 's really hurting right now . brooke : can you blame me for being upset ? ridge and i are going through a very difficult time right now , and instead of you being supportive , you 're encouraging your friend to go after him . quinn : it 's a huge estate . why would i tell my best friend she ca n't stay here because ridge happens to be on it , too ? brooke : i see right through you . quinn : oh . brooke : little miss matchmaker . you want me out of this family , do n't you ? quinn : i do n't know , brooke . i mean , are you still technically in it ? it always changes from week to week , depending on what forrester man you happen to be married to at the moment , so ... brooke : i know that you are threatened by my history with eric . quinn : ohh . brooke : i know that . and you know how much he cares about me , and that bothers you . quinn : okay . it bothers me that my husband has so much affection for all of his discarded wives . but am i threatened ? no . or should i say i 'm not threatened yet , but i would n't do anything to make me feel threatened , like telling my husband he should leave me . i make eric happy , and i have proven to him that i 'm a good matriarch for this family . brooke : just because you 're married to eric does n't make you the forrester matriarch . if i had my way , you will never be able to call yourself that . you 're not threatened by me now , but you will be , because i want you gone . i want you and shauna out of this house and out of this family for good . flo : should n't you be going to that meeting , too ? wyatt : there 's no meeting . my dad made that up so that we could have some time together . flo : are you serious ? wyatt : yeah . he 's kind of funny like that . flo : well , i appreciate it . wyatt : yeah . flo : and i appreciate you being here , listening to what katie had to say . wyatt : more importantly , hearing what you had to say . i finally heard you this time , flo . i heard your regret and your remorse , and ... i 've -- i 've been a bit lost lately . um ... you know , ever since the ... truth came out , i was searching for a way to just move on with my life without you in it . but i just -- i just found you again , you know ? the plans that i had with you -- the future , the children , the marriage . like , you -- you were always the one that i wanted to have a family with . flo : i wanted that , too . it 's -- it 's the future i always wanted with you , and i -- i -- and i believed in it . i believed in it even when ... even when it seemed like it was impossible to have because i 've never stopped loving you , wyatt , and i never will . wyatt : no . i -- i 've been doing a lot of thinking lately ... and i realized i 've never stopped loving you , either . look , i missed you . i missed coming home to you and -- and kissing you and hugging you and your beautiful smile . flo : god , i had missed you so much . ridge : did she come over to see me ? i should call her . eric : uh , no , no . it was , uh , she wanted to come over and see me . she thinks i can help . ridge : help with what ? eric : to get rid of shauna . ridge : oh , boy . eric : yeah . and that 's not all . she wants me to get rid of quinn as well . brooke : you have proven over and over again that you will do whatever it takes to get whatever you want . you will lie , and you will scheme , and you will manipulate . oh , yeah . you went dormant for a while . you played the good wife , all sweet and innocent , but here you are , getting shauna to go after ridge . well , guess what . it 's not going to work . sure , you can trick a forrester into marrying you , but do n't get your trashy friends to do the same thing . shauna is so beneath ridge , it 's laughable . shauna : do you want to say that to my face ? brooke : gladly . shauna : good . brooke : you do n't deserve ridge , and you know it . have a little dignity and stop throwing yourself at a man who does n't want you . shauna : that 's funny because the way he kisses me says otherwise . quinn : ha ! brooke : oh , my god , that 's disgusting . and it 's disgusting to think that you would prey on somebody going through a very difficult time . shauna : a difficult time brought on by you . i 've been there for him . i listened to him when you wouldn't . helped him see that life does n't always have to be doom and gloom , the way you want it . i mean , what kind of woman would treat her husband this way , lashing out and giving ultimatums ? it 's no wonder he was looking for something better . quinn : what the hell is wrong with you ? brooke : i learned that from the real matriarch of this house . she taught me how to protect my family . she would be really proud of me right now , standing up against the two of you , who do n't belong here . her picture 's going up there , and yours is coming down , and i 'm gon na make sure that it goes in the garbage where it belongs . i want you out of here , quinn . i want you out of here so bad , and i 'm gon na tell eric all about your craziness . aah ! quinn : stephanie taught you how to slap ? bitch , you should have learned that from me . how dare you walk into my home and speak to me and my friend that way ? you are never ever gon na do it again . you have been nothing but poison to this family , and stephanie , who you so admire , she tried to get rid of you for years and years . you think you had trouble with her ? you have no idea . you go up against me , and you are gon na have a battle like you have never seen . brooke : fine . you bring it on . you want a war , quinn ? you 've got one ! | on the phone , ridge tells shauna that he had to tell brooke the truth . she tells him that she 'll always be there for him . at the forrester mansion , brooke asks eric to kick shauna and quinn out of his house . eric listens to brooke , clearly uncomfortable . then he tells her that he 's not going to divorce quinn . he points out that if ridge is kissing shauna , sending her away is n't going to solve their problems . he has to leave for work . brooke says she should go , too , but she ca n't find her phone . quinn listens on the staircase and then rushes out to vent to shauna . brooke finds her phone and is looking at it when quinn returns . she tells brooke off for what she said to eric . they have a terrible argument , each warning the other that she 'd better not make an enemy of the other one . shauna comes in and gets involved in their arguing . brooke slaps shauna when she says , `` no wonder he was looking for something better . `` quinn gets annoyed . the fight escalates , and quinn slaps brooke . she calls her a bitch and warns her again not to start a battle with her . brooke declares that if she wants a war , she 's got on . |
brooke : almost dry ? ridge : still soaked . brooke : oh . well , it serves you right for cheating . ridge : cheating ? brooke : when two people are having a cross - country race , you 're supposed to stay on the same trail . ridge : yeah , says who ? brooke : says the rule of fair play . ridge : i 'm not familiar with it . brooke : no , you would n't be -- especially when you 're so busy getting your butt kicked . ridge : excuse me ? we were neck - and - neck . brooke : oh , is that why you thought you had to take a shortcut ? ridge : that was n't a shortcut . i was just making a strategic maneuver , that 's all . brooke : so your strategy was to fall into the pond . ridge : it looked frozen to me , alright ? brooke : i just would have loved to have seen your face as the ice cracked . but i was too busy crossing the finish line . ridge : you just think you 're so hot , do n't you ? brooke : mm - hmm . do n't you ? ridge : you just wait for the rematch , missy . brooke : too late . we 're gon na have to go home soon . ridge : well then i guess you lucked out , then . brooke : yeah , i guess i did . lorenzo : father benedito , thank you for coming . adam : we very much appreciate your agreeing to do the ceremony here . priest : from what i understand of the circumstances , it seems the wisest choice . lorenzo : would you like to sit down ? priest : are we running late ? lorenzo : i 'm afraid the bride is taking a little bit longer than we expected . adam : knowing my daughter , she just wants everything to be perfect . priest : is there a problem ? macy : no . there 's no problem . i 'm ready . brooke : how we doing brooke : how we doing with the hot chocolate ? ridge : just enough for one last cup . brooke : you have it . ridge : no , this one 's meant to be shared . brooke : oh ? ridge : i put a little peppermint schnapps in there . it 's called a snuggler . brooke : mm , why is that ? ridge : guess we 'll just have to drink it and find out . uh , logan ? brooke : ah ! oh ! oh . oh , dear . they 're a little burned . ridge : a little ? brooke : i can try again . ridge : no , no , no . it 's fine . it 's fine . look , look , look . brooke : ow . ridge : look . they 're still edible . brooke : yeah ? ridge : yeah . brooke : yeah . ridge : you just get all that gooey marshmallow stuff in there . here , try it . brooke : no , get that thing away from me . ridge : just open up . come on . brooke : mm - mm . i will not . mm - mm . ridge : just open up . brooke : mm - mm . [ brooke squeals ] ridge : open up ! well ? brooke : well what ? ridge : mm . payback time . brooke : that 's it . oh yeah ? here , how 's that ? ridge : oh ! brooke : oh , yeah . ridge : you 're dead meat . you 're dead meat . you 're dead meat , i 'm telling you . [ brooke squealing ] sally : i wonder what macy 's doing right now , where she is . thorne : that 's territory i do n't go to . sally : but you wonder about it , do n't you ? you think about it ? think about whether she 's alright , or if she needs help ? thorne : of course i do , but the more that i speculate about it , the more nuts it makes me , and macy just wants us to get on with our lives . sally : well , i 've got a little secret for you , thorne . right at this point in time , i do n't much care what macy wants . thorne : sally , come on . you do n't mean that . sally : yes , i do . i do mean it . i mean , what kind of a child would turn her back on her mother when she knows it 's going to break her heart ? what kind of a child would just walk away when her mother is on her knees begging for her to stay . i do n't know who this is anymore , thorne . i do n't know who you are anymore , macy . you 're no daughter of mine , not anymore ! so go on , macy . live your life . i never want to see you again . clarke : oh , my god -- macy 's alive ? priest : well , shall we take our places ? lorenzo : in a minute , por favor . no second thoughts ? macy : none . lorenzo : but you still look sad . is it your mother ? macy : she should be here . lorenzo : she is . ca n't you feel her ? all a mother wants for her child is for her to be happy , to be loved by someone who respects her and cherishes her , who wants to put his arms around her and keep her safe . for that , i know she 's with us today , giving us her blessing . this is right , macy . priest : macy ? lorenzo ? will you stand here in front of me and join hands , please ? ridge : i got ta hand it to you , logan . bringing me up here is just what i needed to unwind . brooke : yeah . if you get more involved with marone , you 're not gon na have much time for fun then , are you ? ridge : well , do me a favor , will you ? if i ever get too caught up in work , i want you to remind me of this moment right here -- so that i never forget there are more important things in life than the fortune 500 . much more important . brooke : i think , um , that our clothes are pretty much dry by now , and -- oh , i see . oh , my goodness . it 's getting really late . ridge : you 're not talking about going back to reality , i hope . brooke : it has to end sometime . sally : what are you talking about , clarke ? macy alive ? that 's ridiculous . i mean , that 's impossible . i was just -- thorne : she was just getting out some pent - up anger , clarke , about how macy would still be alive if it was n't for me . clarke : then why was she talking about macy in the present tense ? sally : was i ? clarke : yes , in italy you were talking like she was there . sally : well , i told you -- i told you that , clarke . i told you there , i told you it was because i felt so close to her there . and i -- i -- clarke : you what ? thorne : would you back off of her , man ? clarke : thorne , something 's going on here . i can tell , sally . i just want the truth . is she or is she not alive ? sally : god , i 'm sorry , thorne . i just ca n't do this anymore . yes , clarke . she 's alive . macy is alive ! priest : normally here i 'd say a few words about each of you , about your love and the reasons you 've chosen to enter into this marriage . but since we 've only just met , i thought perhaps you might like to do the talking . adam : i do n't know , father . you 're taking an awful chance asking lorenzo to talk about my daughter . we may be here all night . lorenzo : it 's true . there 's always something more to say about macy . something i discovered about her , something i discovered about myself through knowing and loving her . you 've opened my eyes to new worlds and ideas , but most importantly , you taught me the joy of devotion . i was lucky enough to help you in your darkest days , and when you finally came out into the light , i realized so had i . my heart was open in ways it had never been before , and you were right there at the center of it . i promise you will never have another dark day , you will and a place to call home . priest : macy ? macy : you say you were lucky to help me , but i 'm the lucky one . before you , i thought that love was about passion that always led to pain , that there were always disappointments and lies , that there was no such thing as devotion . now i know that tears are from happiness , too , and that peace of mind and heart should always be the rule and never the exception . you rescued me from a life without hope , and i 'll forever be grateful to you . i promise to be the wife that you deserve , and to stand beside you as you stood by me for the rest of my life . brooke : perfect timing . i 'm ready to go . ridge : there 's been a change in plans . brooke : what 's that ? ridge : the car is mostly buried under the snow , and i heard on the radio the roads are all closed going down the mountain . so , you and i are n't going anywhere . brooke : darn . stuck here in this cozy cabin with a nice fire and a bottle of champagne chilling in the refrigerator , and i have nothing to wear . priest : lorenzo , have you come here freely and without reservations to give yourself to macy in marriage ? lorenzo : i have . priest : will you love and honor her for the rest of your life ? lorenzo : i will . priest : do you declare that you know of no lawful impediments that would prevent you from marrying ? lorenzo : i do . priest : macy , have you also come here freely and without reservations to give yourself to lorenzo in marriage ? macy : i have . priest : will you love and honor him for the rest of your life ? macy : i will . priest : do you declare that you know of no lawful impediments that would prevent you from marrying ? macy : i do . sally : bucky . bucky , you 've got to promise me that you wo n't say a word about what you heard to anybody -- especially not to c.j . okay ? i promised macy . clarke : she just took off ? she did n't say good - bye ? sally : not a word . clarke : oh , poor sally . sally : it 's okay . no , no . i can deal with it . it 's kind of comical when you think about it , you know . i mean , for the last two and a half years , i 've been dedicating my life to finding the people who were responsible for macy 's death and making them pay for it . now i find out that she was n't dead at all , that she was living in italy with her father very comfortably , and not giving much thought at all to this family she left behind here . and i find that i 've made a colossal fool of myself . oh , god , i feel like such an incredible fool ! and i want her back . all i want in this world is to get her back . i want my little girl to come home . uh ! lorenzo : i , lorenzo , take you , macy , to be my wife . i promise to be true to you in good times and in bad , in sickness and in health . i will love you and honor you all the days of my life . macy : i , macy , take you , lorenzo , to be my husband . i promise to be true to you in good times and in bad , in sickness and in health . clarke : sal ? thorne : sally , what 's wrong ? macy : i will love you and honor you all the days of my life . priest : may the lord in his goodness strengthen your consent and fill you both with his blessings . what god has joined , men must not divide . amen . [ ave maria playing ] | ridge and brooke toast marshmallows and goof off more . things still pretty light , but unfortunately they get snowed in at big bear so they ca n't get home . fortunately they have a bottle of wine and a fire to get them through the night . sally becomes angry at macy for leaving at her and says she does n't have a daughter anymore . clarke overhears and despite thorne 's attempts , sally finally must reveal that macy is alive . clarke ca n't believe that macy would leave sally hanging like that and not even say goodbye . during an angry rant by sally , she has what appears is a heart attack and falls to the floor . she appears motionless . lorenzo and macy get married and she almost looks happy , but we 'll see . later gators ! |
ridge : hello . brooke : i dozed off ? ridge : mm - hmm . brooke : some romantic i am . ridge : it 's okay . we can make up for it . last night -- brooke : last night ? ridge : mm - hmm . brooke : you mean , i slept all night ? ridge : mmm . brooke : oh ! ridge : you looked so peaceful , i did n't have the heart to wake you . brooke : i 'm sorry . we 'll make up for it today . ridge : yeah . and this time when the bell rings , let 'em wait . brooke : who was it ? ridge : a little nighttime visitor . thomas ' girlfriend . brooke : amber was here ? ridge : she came to see me . brooke : let me guess . she wanted to ream you out for pulling a fast one at the jackie `` m `` party ? ridge : she was n't real happy about that . but i 'm not entirely sure that 's the reason she showed up . brooke : what did she say ? ridge : something about mistakes and forgiveness . she was trying to draw a parallel between her behavior and mine . brooke : now that 's a stretch . ridge : she did n't seem to think so . brooke : you know amber . she 's always irrational when she thinks that somebody 's trying to trick her . so i would n't take it too personally . ridge : well , normally , i would n't . but she had this kind of intensity about her . it made me wonder what kind of crazy stunt she was going to pull next . brooke : thank god she and thomas are n't sleeping together anymore . ridge : this vibe i got from amber -- anyway , can we take a rain check on the rain check from last night ? brooke : you want to talk to thomas ? ridge : i just think he 's got ta keep his eyes open now . in fact , i think we all have to stay alert now . amber : perfect . ready to prints . ridge , you had no right to threaten me . especially after what you 've been up to . look at the way they 're looking at each other . and you 're telling me that 's just friendship ? with any luck , i can stop this before it gets out of hand . [ scene_break ] darla : hey , sal , would you happen to have you the latest sales -- ? ooh ! here . let me help you . amber : oh , no , no , no ! no , no . it 's okay . got it . [ scene_break ] [ swing music playing ] thomas : yeah , lookin ' good . caitlin : you think so ? thomas : yeah , it kinda has that frank sinatra feel to it . caitlin : hey , try this on for size . thomas : oh , yeah . i 'm gon na be the best dressed guy at that dance contest . caitlin : well , it kinda helps having a designer as a partner . thomas : yeah that 's a major bonus . so , where 's your costume ? caitlin : okay . so , i was kinda going for a rita hayworth , ava gardner type look . thomas : yowza . caitlin : put your tongue back in your mouth , and hand me that swatch . thomas : hey . they 're playing our song . caitlin : i 'm really glad we chose it . it 's got a good beat to it . thomas : yeah , it does , does n't it ? all right . let 's get some dance on . thomas : all right , check out this new move . [ scene_break ] darla : amber , you 're not in any kind of trouble , are you ? amber : oh . no , i just had another run - in with ridge . darla : oh , great . amber : you know , why ca n't he see that i 'm not some sort of loser and that i have the same good points and faults as everyone else ? i mean , name one person who has n't done something that they should n't do ? darla : hmm , well , that 's easy . how 'bout ridge ? he 's a saint , you know ? at least , that 's the spin he puts out to the rest of the world . amber : god . i wonder how brooke does it ? i mean , being married to someone who 's always right ? darla : i honestly do n't think she see 's it . amber : yeah , maybe someone should open her eyes . [ darla scoffs ] darla : yeah , right . okay , good luck . amber : she deserves to know how out of control her husband is . darla : you 're serious about this , are n't you ? amber : if i can do something to save that marriage , then i owe it to the forresters to do it . darla : well , save it from what ? amber ? amber , wait . [ scene_break ] [ swing music plays ] caitlin : that was amazing . i mean , that move you just added . it is going to blow everyone away . [ thomas sighs ] samantha : ridge , what are you looking at ? ridge : take a look . thomas : hey . looks like we have our first audience . i hope you sold tickets . ridge : hey , i could have . you guys were that good . hector : good enough at what ? what did we just walk in on ? caitlin : oh , um -- thomas and i were just dancing . hector : really ? i did n't realize that was in your job description . caitlin : dad . thomas : no , he 's right , caitlin . page 22 of the forrester handbook . it gets your creative juices flowing . samantha : oh . absolutely . you should see eric and me on mambo monday . hector : ooh . i 'm just not sure i want to see that . ridge : look , before we start any rumors around here , i think i can clarify all this . the kids are in a dance contest at roxbury academy . caitlin : for the winter formal . it 's a really big deal , so we try and get in some practice on our breaks . hector : hmm . i see . how come you sent it to caitlin and not amber ? thomas : oh , amber 's not really into the whole high school thing . caitlin : yeah . and thomas and i are just going as friends . thomas : but we wo n't be doing anything unless we get back to our day jobs . caitlin : yeah , sorry . i 've got a load of work . hector : it 's no wonder . samantha : well , you do what you have to do . your father just wanted to come by for a few minutes to say hi . caitlin : thanks . hector : we 'll see you tonight . caitlin : okay . ridge : hey , sport , got a minute for me when you finish here ? thomas : yeah . no problem . hector : take care of yourself , honey . caitlin : thanks , dad . samantha : see ya . caitlin : bye . love you . hector : love you . samantha : well , who knew we had the next fred and ginger right under our noses ? hector : well , i wonder if amber knows . ridge : oh , do n't worry about amber . hector : really ? she could put her foot down , ridge . freak out , cause all kinds of grief , and where would that leave caty ? ridge : hopefully , in thomas ' arms . hector : oh , i see . and who cares if caitlin ends up the punching bag in all this , right ? as long as she pulls thomas away from amber . ridge : look , caitlin is not going to get hurt . it 's amber 's world that 's about to unravel . [ scene_break ] brooke : amber , hi . amber : hi . can i come in ? brooke : sure , but thomas already left for the office . amber : oh , i know . and i noticed ridge 's car is n't here either . brooke : right . he 's gone , too . amber : perfect . brooke : why do i get the feeling you did n't just stop by to shoot the breeze ? amber : do n't worry , this is n't a rag on ridge session either . brooke : good . 'cause i 'm afraid you would n't get very far . not that i do n't understand your situation . i 'm still trying to convince stephanie i 'm worthy of her son . amber : yeah , those forresters are pretty protective of their kids , are n't they ? brooke : especially when they 've made up their mind about somebody and it 's really impossible to get them to change . so i hope you 're not here to get me to talk to ridge . amber : oh , no way . uh - uh . i would n't cause trouble for you like that . i mean , actually , i came here to do just the opposite . i came here to help you . brooke : help me ? amber : i think i need to warn you about something . something about ridge . [ scene_break ] caitlin : are they still out there ? thomas : yeah . i 'm pretty sure my dad 's making his case for the two of us to hook up again . caitlin : um , is that really what he wants ? or is it more about keeping you away from amber ? thomas : my dad would be happy if i was with a cockroach over amber . caitlin : okay . well , that answers my question . thomas : no , wait , wait , wait ! let me clarify . yes , my dad would be happy if i was with someone besides amber . but if i ended up with you , he 'd be doing cartwheels . the guy 's crazy about you . how could he not be ? caitlin : i do n't know if this dance contest is such a good idea . thomas : why not ? caitlin : i do n't know , just the idea of us going together . i mean i would n't want to get anyone 's hopes up about us . thomas : well , neither would i , but -- caitlin , you just need to go . if not , then i -- caitlin : you 'd what ? thomas : i 'd lose out on a lot of fun . i mean , this thing comes along once in a lifetime . caitlin : you 're right , it does . thomas : so , it 's settled then . we 're still on ? caitlin : we 're on . thomas : good . [ scene_break ] brooke : what 's this all about , amber ? first , you promise me you 're not going to trash ridge . and now you 're telling me you have to warn me about him ? amber : well , it 's for your sake . and for his . and for the whole family . i mean , this has got to stop . brooke : what does ? amber : have you noticed how ridge has been kind of out there lately ? brooke : `` out there `` ? amber : yeah . on the line , sometimes crossing it . i mean , he 's like a loose cannon . brooke : i know he 's been frustrated about things , but i would n't exactly call him a loose cannon . amber : okay . what about the way he treats his brother ? i mean , dodging the guy just because he 's trying to break out of his brother 's shadow . brooke : now , that may be your interpretation , but there 's a lot more going on between those two than that . besides , thorne has n't exactly been an innocent bystander . amber : okay . well , what about the way he insults darla ? calling one of the sweetest people on the planet a `` dingbat `` ? brooke : amber ! i do n't know why any of this really is your -- amber : and what about eric ? hmm ? almost booting him out of his own company ? brooke : that 's an exaggeration . amber : he was going to replace him as ceo . and anyway you look at it , that 's crossing the line . that 's why you voted against it . you knew ridge had gone too far . and he has . you know , he 's lost perspective on everything . brooke : on everything ? amber : you know what i mean . i mean , he has a problem and you just ca n't ignore it . brooke : okay , amber . look , i thank you for really trying to help here . but i 'm sure ridge can manage his problems without your help . amber : are you sure that 's what he 's been doing ? brooke : yes , i 'm quite sure . amber : how can you be so sure ? brooke : because i 've seen his efforts with eric , and thomas , thorne . amber : well , what about the efforts he 's making when you 're not around ? brooke : what does that mean ? amber : you work . you 're a busy lady . do you ever think about what ridge might be doing when you 're not around ? brooke : all right , amber -- what exactly are you trying to tell me ? amber : i 'm trying to tell you about ridge , okay ? ridge and bridget . [ scene_break ] [ knock on door ] ridge : is this a good time ? thomas : uh , yeah . just finished . caitlin : um -- why do n't i take that down to production for you ? thomas : oh , cool , thanks . lunch today . another dance rehearsal . caitlin : okay . thomas : we can just order in . caitlin : okay . how about baja cantina ? thomas : baja cantina ? caitlin : sure i 'll call . thomas : all right . ridge : you two have a lot in common . thomas : i guess . ridge : it 's too bad she made that mistake with rick . think where you guys would be right now . thomas : well , there 's no point in speculation . you ca n't turn back the clock , right ? ridge : well , that 's not necessarily true . obviously , caitlin still cares a lot about you . thomas : so , just forget about amber ? ridge : i know you think she 's the one . but how can you even make that kind of decision unless you 've -- thomas : sown my wild oats , like you did ? ridge : well , you know , i had a helluva time . thomas : you were legendary . ridge : when i was your age , i tried it all . i was out there . experiencing different cultures , different foods -- thomas : different women . ridge : well , it 's a big world , my friend . and now is your time to explore it -- before life and all its obligations start beating down your door . you know ? do n't let it pass you by . do n't get tied down now . it 's not about where you end up . it 's your journey you take getting there . that 's what counts . your journey 's out there just waiting for you . all you do is hop on and enjoy the ride . enjoy your freedom . thomas : yeah . i get it . do you ever miss it ? ridge : it was great while it lasted . but you know what ? it led me to something much greater . the life i shared with your mother . and now with brooke . i would n't trade it for anything . now i ca n't even imagine what my life would be like without brooke in it . [ scene_break ] brooke : you 're really grasping at straws now . implying that there 's anything to discuss about ridge and bridget . amber : you do n't have to cover with me , brooke . brooke : amber , i 'm losing my patience . amber : look , i do n't mean to dwell on a painful subject here , but i think if we just get what happened with ridge and bridget out on the table , we can -- brooke : all right , this has officially become a waste of time . i 'd like you to leave . amber : i know it 's still an issue , brooke . brooke : and what is happening ? amber : i overheard ridge and stephanie talking about it . brooke : what ? amber : take it easy , okay ? i 'm not gon na spread this around to anyone . i mean , that 's the last thing i want to do . brooke : there 's nothing to spread around . amber : i am not the enemy here . seriously . look , i have watched you fight this amazing battle to win the man you love . you know , what anything anyone threw at you , you fought through that , and you got ridge . you married him . and now you have this incredible family . i mean , do you have any idea what kind of inspiration that is to me ? you have shown me that happy endings are possible . only now , there 's something threatening that -- something that i might be able to help prevent . so , here i am , for you , for your family and for thomas . he loves what you guys have so much . when i think about what an affair between ridge and bridget would do to him -- brooke : there is no affair , amber , and there is n't going to be one . amber : but with the two of them living under the same roof -- brooke : that is irrelevant . what happened between them happened in the past . it 's forgotten . it 's done . amber : i know you said that if ridge made another move on bridget , then your marriage was over . brooke : that 's right . and i trust my husband to honor that . so we really do n't need to have this conversation . amber : but i think we do . brooke : amber -- amber : look , brooke , i would not push this if i did n't think that you needed to know . i mean , i think you need to know what 's going on in your own home . i 'm sorry , brooke . ridge has hurt a lot of people , and i do n't want you to be one of them . he has to be stopped before it 's too late . | ridge tells brooke that amber 's visit the night before makes him wonder what she 'll pull next , and that he plans to warn thomas . thomas admires the costumes caitlin is designing for their dance contest . amber prints the romantic looking photos she took of ridge and bridget , took them to brooke and showed them to her . amber tells brooke that she 's trying to help her and that ridge must be stopped before this goes too far . |
[ taylor remembering ] nick : you want to help thorne and his daughter but it 's out of obligation and guilt . it does n't have the passion it takes for two people together to live the rest of their lives together . [ knock on door ] taylor : oh , ridge , hi . ridge : sounds like you were deep in thought . i 'm not surprised . wedding tomorrow . you 've got to have a million things on your mind . taylor : yeah , well , the wedding 's still a little bit up in the air . ridge : taylor , i 'm so sorry . i had no idea that hope had any knowledge about your involvement with darla 's death . taylor : i just wish she 'd been able to hear it from me . ridge : yeah , how 's she doing ? taylor : she 's a little confused , but i know she 'll come around . and when she does then we 'll have the wedding . ridge : does n't give a lot of time to get everything straightened out , does it ? taylor : well , if we have to we 'll postpone it . but thorne does n't seem to think we 'll need to . ridge : feel the same way ? taylor : we 'll have to see how today goes . ridge : i bet everybody 's over at the house by now . taylor : i know , i really do appreciate the whole family being there to come around ally . this has to be the most difficult thing for a little girl to deal with . ridge : that 's the only reason the wedding would n't happen , right ? well , brooke just had this crazy thought in her heard that there 's something going on with you and nick . i mean , i know it 's ridiculous . you know , it 's probably just her imagination running wild , but you know -- it 's totally out of line and all that stuff . there 's absolutely no truth to it , right ? [ scene_break ] florist : i only brought some of the things today . we 'll be back first thing in the morning with the rest of the flowers . pamela : okay , come whenever you want , we 're all early risers in this house . florist : okay , i 'm gon na go check on what we 'll need on the balcony . pamela : okay , thanks so much . they look great ! eric : pam , it 's going to be beautiful . thank you for putting all this work into this big wedding tomorrow . pamela : it 's my pleasure . though it 's more of stephanie 's forte than mine . eric : yeah , well she 's not here and you are . besides she and your mother have their hands full putting together this abused women shelter in chicago . pamela : they 're going to be here in time for the ceremony tomorrow , right ? felicia : if there is a ceremony tomorrow . eric : i spoke to thorne this morning . he was very enthusiastic . felicia : and he 's bringing ally by ? eric : well , yeah . felicia : what does he want from us ? eric : number one , he wants us to put no pressure at all on ally . felicia : but he wants us to talk to her ? eric : he wants you to see that we 've all forgiven taylor . felicia : does n't mean ally will . thorne : hey , dad . eric : hey ! thorne : sis . eric : hey , hey . wow , ally , look at this place . you see , it 's just like we talked about last night . look at all the flowers . and the chairs . and the pretty altar where dad and taylor are going to get married tomorrow . alexandria : i wan na go home . [ scene_break ] nick : that is not what this interview is about . if you want to discuss the direction of the company , or the new line , fine . otherwise , we have nothing to talk about . bridget : hi . nick : hi . you look beautiful . bridget : thanks . nick : so , what does your family think about you over here fraternizing with the enemy ? bridget : i 'll never think of you like that nick , you know that . although my life would be much simpler if i could . nick , i 'm really sorry of what my family did to your mom about exposing her past -- it was just so incredibly wrong . although looking at you sitting behind my father 's desk does n't seem incredibly right either . nick : excuse me . marone . no , i signed them . yeah . well , as soon as brook 's lawyer sees them i 'm sure she 'll sign them , too . bridget : does that mean that you 're going through with the divorce ? nick : that 's what it means . [ scene_break ] taylor : brooke told you her theory . ridge : yes she did . is that all it is ? taylor : about nick and me ? ridge : i know it sounds -- it sounds so -- taylor : absurd ! ridge : yeah , so tell me brooke 's completely whacked out of her mind . taylor : i 'd rather not state the obvious . god , thorne and i are getting married tomorrow . ridge : doc , i 'm not doubting your love for my brother . it 's just that i think nick would probably do anything to use this situation to his advantage . he 's out to destroy our family any way he can . taylor : i do n't believe that ! ridge : he 's threatened my mother . he 's stolen our company . taylor : nick is not trying to sabotaging this marriage ! i 'm not trying to be short with you . but everybody 's waiting over at the house for us right now , including ally , and nick is the last person we should be talking about . come on ! [ scene_break ] bridget : i talked to mom . she said you were the one dragging your feet on the divorce . nick : i was . bridget : what happened ? nick : i went to talk with taylor -- a lot . therapy , can you believe that ? i never would 've believed talking to her could have solved anything . bridget : but it did ? nick : yeah . it did . you know bridget , i 've sort of been at the helm my whole life wanting to take care of everything , everybody . bridget : and you 've made the people that you care about feel so safe . nick : the truth is i really could n't protect anyone -- especially your mother or my mother from ridge and stephanie . bridget : i 'm sorry . nick : well , do n't be . it 's actually a relief to know that there are some things in the world you just ca n't control . bridget : yeah , like losing my mom . i 'm sure that you 'll always love her in your own way . i do n't know that i thought this would ever really happen . but your moving past her and making it official . jackie : you gave brooke the divorce ? hi , bridget . bridget : hi , jackie . nick : i signed the papers yesterday . jackie : well , that could n't have been easy . nick : well , i guess nothing 's been easy for any of us lately , has it ? [ scene_break ] thorne : ally , what did we talk about last night ? you know taylor did not mean to hurt mommy . alexandria : it 's her fault mommy 's dead . felicia : hey , ally , sweetheart . come here a minute . i want to tell you something if you do n't mind , okay ? let 's get comfy right there . you know what ? i know how you 're feeling . i do . when all this bad stuff happens you want to blame somebody . i know -- aunt felicia 's done it her whole life . we think by having somebody to blame it will make all the bad stuff make sense . but , sweetie , what happened to your mommy will never make sense . it 's not fair she 's gone . but what taylor did was an accident . have n't you done something bad by accident you felt so sorry for ? i know i have . pamela : me , too , ally . i think we all have . eric : grandpa has too . felicia : you know , if you did something bad that hurt somebody by mistake , it would n't make you a bad person . taylor 's not a bad person either . and sweetie , i know you know that . deep down you know that . you know how much she loves you and daddy . taylor : hi , ally . i know you 're probably still upset with me and that 's okay . but , whenever you want to talk to me , whenever you 're ready , we can do that . ally , if seeing all of this wedding stuff makes you angry -- we do n't have to do this , you can say no . and this wedding does n't have to happen . taylor : ally , i ca n't bring your mommy back , honey . i wish i could , but i ca n't . i ca n't replace her . but i do want to help your daddy take care of you . and i want to be a part of your lives . thorne : i would n't have asked taylor to marry me if i did n't think she was good for us . alexandria : you do n't care what she did ? thorne : i miss mommy . i miss her every day . and i 'll never forget the life that we had or how happy we were . but taylor makes me happy , too . alexandria : she makes me sad . thorne : i was sad for awhile . then i forgave taylor and things got better . do you remember when i proposed how much fun it was ? all the fun that we had planning the wedding together . if you forgive taylor , honey , we can be that way again . but taylor 's right . if you do n't want us to get married right now we can wait . we can wait as long as we have to . [ scene_break ] jackie : feels like the end of a beautiful era to me . bridget : well , maybe nick 's sessions with taylor just helped him let go . jackie : yes , she certainly did help him . wish she could do the same for me . bridget : jackie , i 'm so sorry for what stephanie did to you . jackie : thank you . bridget : if she had n't exposed your past like that , i actually think my mom and dad would be running forrester right now . jackie : i hope you 're not here to plead their case . bridget : no . no of course not . i was just here to see nick , i have n't seen him in for awhile . you , actually . how have you been ? headaches ? jackie : oh , they 're off and on . bridget : still ? i 'm so sorry to hear that . jackie : that 's so sweet of you to be concerned . after all your family is going through so much . nicky told me about ally . what a shock ! bridget : yeah , to thorne and taylor as well . like all this the day before the wedding . jackie : are they gon na postpone the wedding ? bridget : no , last i heard it was still on . jackie : really ? that does n't give ally very much time to process what she 's learned . bridget : i think the family just gon na give her all the love and support that they can . jackie : still , i mean , to forge ahead with the wedding at possibly the expense of ally 's well - being ? nick : they should stop and think about why they 're getting married in the first place . jackie : nicky thinks that taylor is marrying thorne out of a misplaced sense of guilt . bridget : so do i actually . i -- do n't get me wrong . i think that they love each other . i just do n't think that 's why they 're getting married . jackie : you think it 's a mistake ? bridget : i was n't going to say anything when i found out about ally . everyone seemed so upset about her . it did n't make sense . but , you know , my opinion of the child as upset as she is , maybe their marriage just is n't meant to be . i really need to just get going . do you mind walking me out ? nick : sure . bridget : it was good to see you , jackie . jackie : you too , bridget . nick : it was great to see bridget -- you all right ? you having one of those headaches again ? jackie : it breaks my heart . your marriage to brooke ending . nick : i do n't want to talk about this . jackie : but you must be devastated . i know how much you love brooke . nick : things change . jackie : maybe that 's why taylor came into your life . to help you find peace . nick : well , if she 'd listen to me , i 'd love to return the favor . jackie : have you talked to her about thorne ? nick : i 've tried . jackie : well , maybe it 's time to do something more than talk . i mean , i 'm not suggesting that you rush into anything with taylor . but , women like her do n't come along very often , nicky . and i know that you have a connection with her . nick : i thought that you wanted me to be connected with brooke ? jackie : taylor understands you . with brooke , you had chemistry . i know that but -- nick : well , she 's special . she 's a beautiful woman . jackie : nicky , you have to do something ! nick : no . no more riding in on white horses . i 've tried that and it does n't have a happy ending . jackie : i am not suggesting that you and go and propose to the woman , but you 've got to stop this wedding . you have to give yourself a chance to explore this . nick : mother , i have expressed my concerns to the woman . now if she wants to go through with this , that 's fine -- it 's her mistake to make . jackie : taylor wants you to do this , nicky . she wants you to do this . you 've got to stop this marriage and if you do n't do it , somebody else does ! [ scene_break ] taylor : it 's okay , ally . if you want to cancel , all you have to do is say so . alexandria : if you do n't get married -- the flowers will die . thorne : we 'll get new ones . alexandria : can i take them home ? taylor : sure , if you want . alexandria : they 'll look pretty on the deck . thorne : you want to go back to the beach house ? felicia : hey sweetie . would you like to pick out your favorite flowers ? pamela : here 's a really pretty almost pink one . thorne : it 's okay . she just needs more time . taylor : she does n't want this , thorne . alexandria : is daddy sad ? eric : he 'll be all right , honey . alexandria : he wants to marry taylor . ridge : only if you 're ready . alexandria : i do n't want him to be sad . here . you need these for the wedding tomorrow . taylor : you do n't want us to wait ? alexandria : i want daddy to be happy . taylor : honey , you know if your daddy and i get married we 'll all three be living together . alexandria : okay . thorne : oh , sweetie . that 's great ! i love you so much , honey . alexandria : i love you , too , daddy . thorne : can you give taylor a hug ? alexandria : okay . can i color now ? thorne : yeah , your crayons are in the den . felicia : all right ! come with me ! let 's go color ! eric : wow . thorne : i know , can you believe that ? eric : she 's a very mature young lady . you should be very proud of her . taylor : she does seem to be coming around . thorne : and tomorrow , you 're going to become mrs. thorne forrester . we 're going to be a family . [ scene_break ] jackie : nicky , you ca n't let taylor go through with this marriage . nick : mother , if taylor and thorne are meant to be married then so be it . i am not going to be the one to come between them . [ scene_break ] thorne : ally ? you doing okay ? alexandria : fine , daddy . thorne : what are you doing ? alexandria : coloring . thorne : yeah , okay . you need anything i 'll be right outside , okay ? | thorne brings ally by so the family can convince her that they have forgiven taylor and they are all for the wedding tomorrow . a mention is made of stephanie being in chicago and helping start an abused woman shelter there , so she might not be back for the wedding . ally still blames taylor and wants to go home . ridge reveals brooke 's theory about nick and taylor to taylor . taylor comes over and explains to ally that if she is still upset , this wedding does n't have to happen . bridget visits nick and is a little shocked that he 's finally going through with his divorce . he 's moving past brooke and making it official . jackie walks in and overhears . she 's concerned for bridget and her family . nick gives his opinion about why taylor and thorne should not marry and bridget agrees with him . |
brooke : ( chuckles ) ridge : you really think this is gon na work , huh ? brooke : ( sighs ) yeah , well , it has a proven success rate . ridge : you should not have gone to see liam . brooke : i had a few questions . ridge : this is not the time to be interfering . steffy should not be upset . brooke : she did n't even know i was at the house . can we just at least have one day we do n't argue about the children ? ridge : i 'm sorry , brooke . today 's not gon na be that day . your son admitted he did n't draw those designs . brooke : maybe not technically , but the ideas and the concepts were his . ridge : he 's working with someone ... brooke : ( sighs ) ridge : and i think i know who it is . brooke : who ? ridge : amber . brooke : ( chuckles ) amber ? [ scene_break ] amber : it is only a matter of time before we take over forrester creations ! ( inhales sharply ) rick : all right , maybe you should dial it back a little . amber : why ? everything is going according to plan ( gasps ) our line is already in production . well , i mean , officially , it 's your line , but we are doing it . we are making it happen , eric ! rick : yeah , yeah , yeah , a - and that 's awesome . but there 's a lot at stake right now , and a lot could go wrong . just you being here is -- is not a good idea . and by the way , i told ridge and my dad that i hired a draftsman . amber : no one 's gon na know it 's me . shh . it 's our little secret . [ scene_break ] amber : for one thing , they 'd never suspect this mysterious draftsman you 're working with to be so hot ... so hot for ... you ( knock on door ) rick : uh , one second . ( whispering ) go over there . amber : ( whispers ) okay . rick : ( clears throat ) ( normal voice ) come in . pam : a ms. tiffany coyne to see you . ( laughs ) rick : rick forrester . thanks for coming . pam : ( laughs ) i - i could n't believe it when i saw your name on the appointment sheet . the tiffany coyne from `` let 's make a deal ? oh , my gosh ! tiffany : oh , i 'm so glad you like the show . pam : like it ? it 's my `` other favorite . `` uh , i 've always wanted to be on that show . i mean , that wayne brady -- what a dreamboat . i could die ! ( laughs ) tiffany : well , you should come to a taping sometime , hmm ? pam : i - i would love that . well , should we set that up now or ... tiffany : um -- pam : oh . i 'm sorry . i should just ... okay . tiffany : ( laughs ) pam : aah ! tiffany : ( chuckles ) rick : ( chuckles ) well , i 'm sorry . i - i did n't realize she was such a fan . tiffany : oh , no worries . i think it 's adorable . rick : i 've been wanting to meet you for a while . i 'm glad our schedules worked out . tiffany : yeah , me , too . rick : why do n't we head over to ridge 's office ? tiffany : sounds good . rick : all right , after you . tiffany : oh , thank you . rick : ( mouthing words ) amber : ( exhales slowly ) [ scene_break ] nick : ( exhales quickly ) ( chuckles ) jackie : ( sighs ) nick : hello , mother . i heard owen was here earlier . jackie : yes . something rather unexpected came up . nick : did he mention the sales figures ? jackie : yes , he did . nick : because they 're good , mother , above and beyond what we projected . we are on a roll ! you know something else ? it feels kind of nice to be riding high . jackie : yeah , it does . i would n't get too comfortable up there , though . nick : come on . why do you always have to rain on my parade ? jackie : because ... i 'm not sure how much longer pam is going to be willing to keep us afloat . [ scene_break ] ridge : i mean logan . i feel like rick is working with amber . brooke : he would never do that . ( knock on door ) pam : knock , knock ! ( laughs ) look who i found ! brooke : oh , tiffany . i 've been looking forward to our meeting . tiffany : so have i. hi , i 'm tiffany . you must be ridge . pam : well , you know who she is , right ? this is the tiffany coyne from `` let 's make a deal . `` you know , the game show where all the contestants wear crazy costumes , try to win prizes from the gorgeous wayne brady . brooke : yes , yes , pam , we 're all familiar with that show . ridge : so it 's good to meet you . what do we owe the pleasure ? brooke : rick came up with a great idea . ridge : yeah , he 's had a lot of those lately . rick : well , we live in l.a. , so we should hire famous models like tiffany for our ad campaigns and our runway shows . so .. that 's what we 're gon na do . [ scene_break ] rick : we have a new line that 's in production . i 'd love it if you 'd be our featured model . pam : ( gasps ) brooke : it would be great to have you on board . pam : let 's make a deal ! ( laughs ) tiffany : ( laughs ) brooke : oh . tiffany : are you kidding ? i would love to . rick : great . i - i 'll show you my designs . tiffany : oh , i ca n't wait to see them . but i have to get back to the studio . we 're taping today . pam : ohh . did -- did i mention to you it 's -- it 's always been my dream to be on that show ? ( laughs ) rick : uh , several times . pam : oh . sorry . tiffany : well , like i said , you should come down for a visit . pam : well , i 'm gon na take you up on that , missy . tiffany : okay . rick : i 'll walk you out . tiffany : all right . it was very nice meeting you . ridge : thanks for coming , tiffany . brooke : we 're looking forward to working with you . pam : say hi to wayne for me ! ( laughs ) i 'm gon na see if maybe she 'll sign my autograph book . brooke : oh . ( door closes ) brooke : ( sighs ) well , tiffany 's very charming . ridge : and beautiful . brooke : she 's gon na look great on the runway . ridge : no doubt . ( sighs ) i just do n't like that rick is operating behind my back . he 's forgetting who 's c.e.o . [ scene_break ] nick : so you really think pam 's ready to give up on our little deal ? jackie : well , she was certainly more enthusiastic about the deal when she thought you were single . nick : ( sighs ) yeah . and now that donna 's in the picture and -- jackie : there is no incentive for pam to keep helping us . nick : it 's not exactly like they 're pals . jackie : ( scoffs ) oh , seriously . i mean , as far as pam is concerned , you could n't have picked anyone worse . there is no one that she dislikes more than donna . nick : i think the feeling 's very mutual . jackie : good job donna does n't know about you two . whoa , if she did ... nick : yeah , it would all blow up in our face . i get it , mother . i - i get it . [ scene_break ] pam : ( clicks lips ) ( clothing rack rattling ) pam : hey , donna . donna : ( chuckles ) hello , pammy . pam : just in the nick of time . donna : mm . pam : got one lemon bar left . donna : oh , no , no , no . i could n't possibly take that last one of yours . ( chuckles ) pam : would you like to know why i have just one lemon bar left ? donna : ( sighs ) is this one of your little stories ? pam : because i gave the rest to tiffany coyne ! donna : mm . mm . pam : yes , i said , `` tiffany coyne `` ... donna : mm . pam : of `` let 's make a deal . `` donna : yeah . pam : she was here , donna . donna : yeah , yeah , yeah , i just , uh , met her on her way out . pam : ( laughs ) do n't you think that we -- we could be sisters , really ? donna : well , maybe if i took my contacts out , yeah . pam : ( sighs ) does she have the best job ever ? donna : yeah , i know . i - i watch the show , too . pam : oh , i would do anything to be on that show , you know , as a contestant . do n't you remember when were on `` the price is right `` ? donna : oh ! pam : oh ! ( laughs ) donna : how could i forget ? right , right , right . you -- you spent weeks making that drew carey sweater . pam : right . ( laughs ) donna : yeah . yeah , and who gets called to `` come on down `` ? wins both showcases . little old me . pam : well , only because i helped you . donna : well , at least i gave you the baking set i won . pam : yeah , which i - i use a lot , by the way . donna : uhh ! pam : you know whenever i 'm making anything from scratch . donna : ( continues scratching ) uhh ! [ scene_break ] ridge : setting up meetings , hiring models without consulting me ... brooke : it was one meeting , ridge . it 's really not a big deal . ridge : it would n't bother me so much except i feel like he 's up to something , and he 's playing the guilt card with you and dad , trying to get you to put his designs into production . brooke : his designs are amazing . we 'd be foolish not to move forward . ridge : they are not his . he admitted he did n't draw those sketches . brooke : and you think it 's amber . ridge : logan , i have a real bad feeling about this . brooke : you really think rick would give her the time of day after everything she put him through ? after what she did to hope ? rick is never going to get involved with amber again . [ scene_break ] amber : ( sighs ) ( door opens ) amber : hmm . cute girl . rick : it was just business . amber : hmm . tiffany , beverly ... you 've got a lot of beautiful women around you . but i am about to make you forget about all of them . [ scene_break ] rick : like i said , it was just business . amber : mm , just business . amber : so was that . rick : mm - hmm . amber : mm . tiffany coyne , huh ? she would make a really good model for the line . rick : ( gasps ) i 'm glad you agree . amber : what did brooke and ridge think ? rick : they loved her , too . i can tell ridge hates what i 'm doing . amber : oh , you mean , making smart business decisions and -- and being a leader ? rick : oh , yeah , yeah , he 's -- he 's the only one who 's allowed to do that . amber : ( mockingly ) oh , yeah , the only one allowed to . ( normal voice ) well , not anymore . it 's time for ridge to step aside and let eric forrester jr. take the wheel because you are taking the first steps towards becoming the new c.e.o . of forrester creations . rick : ( chuckles ) amber : ( laughs ) no one can stop us , no one , eric , not ... even ... ridge . rick : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] brooke : rick told us that he had somebody drawing for him , but it 's not amber . ( knock on door ) donna : oh , hey , am i interrupting ? brooke : perfect timing . ( sighs ) ridge : i 'm gon na let you girls chat . brooke : okay . donna : ( sighs ) hey . sure i 'm not coming at a bad time ? brooke : no , no . what is that ? a rash ? donna : oh , god , yeah . it 's so annoying , you know ? i 've been air - drying my clothes on the `` marlin . `` ( sighs ) that salt in the air must have gotten in my clothes and irritated my skin . brooke : that 's odd . donna : yeah . yeah , i m - m - must be allergic or something . brooke : to salt ? donna : i mean , i do n't know . it ... ( sighs ) you know , all the -- all these weird things have been happening to me lately . you know , a - at christmas , i was at nick 's house , and the santa 's helper was there , and you know , he spilled eggnog all over me , and ... ( sighs ) well , then it snowed , and now i 've got this irritating rash . it 's like ... ( sighs ) last time stuff like this happened , it was -- it was kooky pam . remember that ? ( sighs ) brooke : uh , do you think pam had something to do with this rash ? donna : what ? this ? no . i mean , why would she ? i - i was -- i was going out with eric then . brooke : and now you 're seeing nick . donna : exactly . she has no reason to be jealous . [ scene_break ] pam : ( throaty voice ) hello , lover . nick : sally ? is that you ? pam : ( laughs in normal voice ) no ! silly ! it 's me . ( laughs ) nick : ( laughs ) oh , pam ! you fooled me again ! pam : oh , well . nick : ( laughs ) pam : you know , i just had to see you . i 'm sorry . and you know the drill . nick : ( laughs ) yeah . i 'm so glad you 're here . pam : yeah . nick : uh , mother told me that you 're having some ... pam : ( sighs ) nick : some second thoughts about continuing our arrangement . pam : yeah nick : what 's up , pam ? te - tell me . pam : well a lot 's changed , nick . nick : uh - huh . pam : you know , jackie m. 's doing really well . nick : yeah . pam : but now forrester 's really hurting . and you 've been kissing donna . nick : ( sighs ) i am so , so sorry about that . i really am . i ... all i can say is , please , please tell me how i can make that up to you . pam : well , there actually is a little something that might make me feel just a little bit better . nick : ( laughs ) ( claps hands ) nick : okay . pam : ( laughs ) nick : what is it ? pam : come with me on `` let 's make a deal . `` [ scene_break ] pam : so ... what do you say , nick ? we got a deal ? nick : you want me to go on a game show with you ? pam : yep . nick : as a contestant ? pam : just you and me , baby . nick : well , pam p - people would see us on tv . they -- we ca n't let that happen . pam : we 'll be in costumes , dum - dum . nick : but still , it 's -- it 's -- it 's just way too risky . i 'm -- i 'm sorry to disappoint you , but no , this just -- we ca n't do this . pam : oh , yes , we can , sailor . ( chuckles ) see , while you were getting down with donna , i single - handedly saved this company from the garbage heap . and now i understand you need more designs just to be safe , do n't you ? well , pammy here just is n't so sure that she wants to stick around , you see , because she -- nick : okay . pam : what 'd you say ? nick : okay , i 'll do it . pam : ( gasps ) you will ? nick : mm - hmm . pam : oh , gosh , nick ! oh , thank you so much . you have no idea how much this means to me . nick : uh - huh . pam : this is like a dream come true . ( laughs ) nick : ( chuckles ) pam : oh , wait , except i have to just warn you about one thing . nick : uh - huh . pam : things might get a little flirty between me and wayne brady . so you ca n't get jealous , okay ? ( laughing ) thank you , nick . ( gasps ) oh , thank you , thank you , thank you , thank you . [ scene_break ] brooke : so ... ( sighs ) besides the rash , is everything else okay ? donna : ( sighs ) oh , yeah , yeah . minus the red splotches everywhere , i 'm , you know , i 've never felt better . ( sighs ) brooke : and you have a handsome man checking in on you every day ? donna : yeah . he 's been really cute . look , brooke , i know that , um , you 're still really disappointed in what nick did stealing the designs . ( sighs ) brooke : i just wish we knew who helped him . donna : still a mystery . brooke : do you think he 'll ever confide in you ? donna : i honestly do n't know , brooke . ( sighs ) look , we 're just -- we 're taking things slow . we are . but the more i - i hang out with him , the more i think that he could be a real part of my future . [ scene_break ] rick : i appreciate your cheerleading . i really do . we 've got a lot of work ahead of us if i 'm anywhere close to running this place . amber : ( singsong voice ) but it 's only a matter of time . rick : ( sighs ) look , i 'm gon na say it again -- it 's not safe for you to be here . i - if anyone saw you -- amber : ( normal voice ) no , th - they wo n't . [ scene_break ] brooke : go to the pharmacy and get some anti - itch lotion . donna : yeah , i 'm on my way . ( chuckles ) brooke : okay . well , feel better . donna : okay , thanks . brooke : yeah . donna : i 'll call you later . brooke : bye . [ scene_break ] amber : i do n't want you to worry . i want this to be a wonderful time for you . that 's why i 'm helping you -- to bring something positive into your life , help you fulfill those dreams . i do n't want to bring any more complications into your life . i know what your family thinks of me , especially your mother . rick : mm - hmm . ( door opens abruptly ) brooke : amber ? she 's the one working with you ? ridge was right . rick : what 's it matter , mom ? we 've got the designs . they 're just as good as ridge and dad 's so what if amber 's helping me sketch ? brooke : rick , have you forgotten everything that she 's done to you ? to your sister ? rick : you ca n't say anything to anyone . i 'll tell everyone when the time is right . it 's got ta be our secret . amber : ( sighs ) rick : not a word to ridge . please , mom . | ridge tells brooke that this is not the time to be interfering with liam and steffy 's marriage . steffy needs to feel at ease . amber gushes to rick that his line is already in production ; they are on the way up . he will be running the company soon . and no one has to know that she is the draftsman that polished the designs for him . yet ridge thinks he knows already that it is amber . brooke does n't think he would have anything to do with her again . pam introduces tiffany coyne to rick and then to ridge and brooke . rick wants to use tiffany and other top runway models for his new line . she 's agreeable but has to get back to the studio taping . she invites pam to come by for a taping when she hears what a fan she is of the show and wayne brady . ridge does n't like the fact that rick is going over his head without consulting him to get everything his way . he has a real bad feeling about this . amber tells rick that he has a lot of beautiful women around him , but she 's gon na make him forget all of them she plants a big kiss on him . |
liam : so , you 're just putting this all on me ? brooke : you 're the man in the middle . liam : [ sighs ] apparently . brooke : i ca n't support you and hope if you ca n't get beyond that . hope thinks you will . i 'm not so sure . i 've had experience with this kind of thing . liam : you 're asking a lot of me , brooke . brooke : so , are you saying i 'm asking you for a commitment that you 're not ready to make ? [ scene_break ] bill : come to daddy , my big boy . [ grunts ] i got you . i got you . not too small , is it ? katie : no . it 's just right . bill : daddy did good . katie : so , tell the truth . is this a bribe ? bill : absolutely . what sane woman 's gon na put up with me unless there 's something in it for her ? katie : oh , i think i gave up my claim to sanity the day i married you . bill : oh , you still have a few brain cells left . in fact , you know , you know certain things that i just do n't , all women do , like why is n't his hair coming in faster ? katie : as compared to what ? bill : is it because his head 's too big for his body ? katie : oh , give me that child . come to mama . bill : you know what they say , right ? you know , big head , big , uh -- katie : ahem ! bill : brain . brain . katie : oh , yes , there is something awesome about wearing a necklace like this and holding a baby . bill : where is my single - malt scotch ? katie : oh . it 's taking a little vacation . bill : it 's what ? katie : yeah . [ scene_break ] eric : pam , i thought you 'd gone . pam : oh , well , your dinner 's not ready yet . eric : it smells good . pot roast ? pam : [ chuckling ] yep . i made them for you . eric : y - yeah . so i see . pam : well , i noticed that you 've been making two every night . eric : stephanie would n't trust me to make the martinis , either . pam : did i do wrong ? eric : no . i did . [ scene_break ] brooke : i used to think you were pretty straightforward -- an open book -- but that was when i did n't know you very well . liam : it kind of seems like you still do n't . i mean , y -- you 're coming at me right now with this experience you 've had of life and love and marriage , and it 's not anything like mine . and this -- this role that you and others try to cast me in -- it does n't fit . i mean no offense by this , brooke , but i do n't see that i have a whole lot in common with your husband -- ex - husband . brooke : [ sighs ] okay . that 's fair . liam : brooke ... i 'm not confused . it just seems that way because you have n't walked a mile in my shoes , but i have no trouble making decisions when essential information is n't being withheld from me . what you 're seeing in me is the same ordinary struggle that we all go through -- knowing what i want but then trying to figure out what i can actually have . brooke : i 'm sorry about your struggles , but they cast a wide net , and my daughter gets caught up in them , and you 've hurt her over and over . and now you seem to be poised to do it again . can you honestly tell me that 's not going to happen ? [ scene_break ] eric : pam , i think it 's time for you to go now . pam : i promise -- i will never do that again . eric : no , no , no , no . i 'm not -- i 'm not angry about that -- about the martinis . that 's not it . you 're right . i - i mix them every night . i make two . i make one for myself and one for ... stephanie , and i drink one , and i 've got to stop . i 've got to stop doing that . you can have one if you like . pam : [ sighs ] no . i could n't . eric : i understand . and for probably very similar reasons , i can not accept your kindness anymore . [ scene_break ] bill : unbelievable ! katie : so , i thought will might want to take a little rest since we need to have a chat . bill : what have you done , katie ? bill : who agreed ? what , you and that -- that female posse that you organized ? not me . katie : i thought you said you wanted to ... change . bill : i want to be a better husband and a better father . katie : so , how do you propose we start ? because as lovely as this is , jewelry alone is not gon na cut it . i 'm serious . what kind of changes are you willing to make ? if not this , then what ? bill : how dramatic do you want this to be , katie ? do you want me to shave my head and spend some time in a monastery ? or would doing a few pilates classes be enough ? katie : you find sarcasm such an effective way to go through life . bill : i told you i would try harder , and i will . but i believe that becoming a better person starts from the inside , does n't it ? katie : i have heard promises before . i need to see you doing something differently . bill : so you unilaterally decide to take one of the finest collections of wines and spirits in the world and dump them ? this is a collection that i have painstakingly and lovingly put together . katie : oh , do n't be dramatic . of course i did n't do that . there are places where it is temperature - controlled and you can store your booze . that 's what i did . bill : so it is just a vacation . katie : well , that depends on you , does n't it ? bill : and if i 'm a good boy , maybe i can have a little toddy before i go to bed . katie : you can ridicule me all you want . i can take it . i can even take you drinking . but someone has to stand up for your sons -- both of them . you can not continue to be so tyrannical and manipulative . you keep saying that you 're not gon na try to control everyone 's lives , but that 's what you continue to do . bill : i do that whether i 'm drinking or not drinking . katie : it does n't help . bill : i am not an alcoholic . it 's like giving -- giving penicillin to someone who is n't sick . i 've seen you drunk . in fact , you were drunk the day we met . but you 've never seen me drunk . do i have a drink now and then ? yes . but it relaxes me , lowers my inhibitions , helps me think clearly . katie : i think the last thing you need is fewer inhibitions . i think you should cling to the few that you have for dear life . bill : you know , that 's funny , and i would be amused if i was n't so angry ! why this ? i mean , why not put any other number of demands on me ? because this is a solution to a problem that we 're not having . katie : it 's a problem that you do n't see . listen , i - i do n't think you 're an alcoholic . but when someone drinks , it does one of two things . either they become closer or they become further away . some people drink . they have a glass of wine . it loosens them up for parties . it 's a social thing . they drink too much , they hang all over you . they become too close . with you , it 's something completely opposite . you withdraw . it takes you away from me . it takes you away from your family . and maybe you forget that we 're real people with real needs and real feelings . [ will crying ] katie : listen , i do n't want to say these things to you , but you 've given me no choice . i 'm gon na go take care of our son . [ scene_break ] eric : we have some adjustments to make , pam -- would n't you say ? -- and i 'm not sure we can do them together . pam : i 'm happy to come here and cook breakfast and dinner for you , eric . eric : i do n't need you to do that , pam . i pay somebody to cook for me . pam : yeah , and then who 's gon na do the shopping ? when 's the last time you saw the inside of a supermarket ? eric : we have a fictitious relationship , pam . pam : please do n't call it that . [ sighs ] i only am here to help . eric : you and i are the left - behind halves of a relationship with somebody who 's not there anymore . [ scene_break ] liam : i mean , you -- you get that this is a whole new world for hope and me , right ? we finally have the missing pieces to the puzzle -- pieces that you all tried to keep from us this whole time . brooke : and you have every right to resent me for that , but i would like to ask you what you think that would change . you 're living with your ex - wife . you have a relationship with her . she 's always been there , even before the manipulations and the misunderstandings and the secrets . nobody pushed you towards her . so , what are you gon na say to her ? you can love both of them , but ca n't be with both of them . liam : yeah , do n't i know it ? i do n't want to live a life without both of these amazing women . i mean , there 's steffy -- true blue , you know ? cheers me up , always has my back . whatever i do , whatever i want , she 's okay with it . she never needs me to be more than i am . brooke : sounds like love . liam : but maybe i need me to be more than i am . [ chuckles ] i 'm a rich guy 's son , you know ? i 'll -- i 'll never want for anything in my life . so , what does that mean , that this is it ? nothing left to hope for , nothing left to dream for ? i think about my life , and i realize that there is something sacred in it , you know ? i just ca n't -- i just ca n't grab ahold of it . but when i look at hope , when i just -- when i just feel her ... in the room ... it 's there . but will i ever hurt your daughter again ? i do n't know , brooke . i ca n't see the future . [ cell phone ringing ] brooke : sorry . liam : no . please . brooke : okay . liam : please . i got a sandwich to eat . brooke : bill ? bill : i need to see you . brooke : right now ? bill : yes . now . can you meet me ? [ scene_break ] pam : to me , it 's simple . you 're hurting , and i want to take care of you . stephanie would not let me take care of her . well , this i can do . eric : pam , do n't you see ? i 'm your stand - in for stephanie , and you 're mine . and that lets us carry on pretty much as the way things were . pam : no , i do n't -- i do n't see that . and even if that were true , is that so terrible ? you think it 's better to be all alone , to have no one ? eric : you know , pam , i need some silence . i need some quiet so that i can actually stop filling my days with all these pointless errands and things and -- and useless activities . i - i need to miss my wife . pam : you do . i 've seen how much . eric : no , i do n't . i see her everywhere . i - i hear her voice . i can feel her . she 's in that room every night when i go up to bed . pam , i left her so many times ... and i broke her heart a thousand times , and she would never leave me . and i grew to believe in that . i grew to believe in that the way people believe in gravity and god . [ scene_break ] brooke : it sounds like katie thought extreme measures were called for . bill : so , read me the riot act , do any number of things , other than something this juvenile . i mean -- what ? -- it 's like sending me to bed without dessert . i do n't have a drinking problem . brooke : but maybe there 's a problem when you drink . bill : [ chuckles ] oh , gee , semantics -- how fun . what do you want to play next , charades ? brooke : have you ever said anything you should n't have or done something you wish you did n't ? bill : never . brooke : really ? well , i hope you say that you regret ruining my daughter 's wedding in puglia . bill : that had nothing to do with drinking . and , besides , i 'm here to talk about my problems , not hope 's or the rest of the world 's . brooke : well , at least you 're honest about that . bill : you need to talk to your sister . i mean , i do n't know how the hell it happened , but ... you 're the only person in the world who seems to know i 'm not a total monster when their back is turned . katie does n't trust me anymore . a 25-year - old single malt ? [ chuckles ] god does love me after all . brooke : bill ... bill : what ? are you gon na stop me ? brooke : i 'm not really in the business of body - blocking somebody in order to get them to keep their promises . bill : i did n't make any promises . cheers . brooke : [ sighs ] bill : mmm . oh , that is good . brooke : well ... that derailed the conversation . bill : you know what ? i do n't know why i poured that . i really did n't even want it . you see ? that is what she 's done . katie has made it too important . i mean , now i 'm having a drink to prove a point , that i 'm still a man . how pathetic is that ? brooke : maybe she needs to hear that . bill : you know , i do n't even think it 's the drinking katie objects to . i think it 's who i am . brooke : no . i do n't believe that . bill : well , that 's how it feels , and i do n't like it . brooke : [ sighs ] i 'll talk to her . [ scene_break ] [ bird chirping ] eric : women live longer than men , yeah . i was supposed to go first . what am i gon na do now ? breakfast , lunch , and dinner , and then what ? how long can i go on with breakfast , lunch , and dinner with just me ? pam : you 've got work . you 've got the kids . eric : oh , and i have my office , and i have the cabin at big bear , and i have my club , and i have florida . i have florida with kristen and tony . pam : exactly right . eric : it all looks exactly the same to me . pam : but why ? why ? it does n't have to . eric : my eyes do n't know how not to look for her . pam : i never told you about christmas eve . you 'd already gone to the theater , and we were all just waiting here . i 'd put it off as long as i could , telling them that you were n't coming , 'cause i knew how upset everybody would be . they wanted you , eric -- not me . eric : yeah , i 'm -- i 'm sorry . that was -- that was v - very inconsiderate of me . pam : no , no , not at all . really , it turned out for the best , really . i went outside to get some packages that i had wrapped in the guesthouse to put under the tree , but really because i was beginning to fall apart . i could feel it . and so i thought about that day when steph told me that her cancer had come back . i was not strong . i was crying . and , of course , she ended up taking care of me , as she always does . but what she said -- `` i 'll be looking over your shoulder . i 'll be that little bluebird perched right there ... just for you -- just for you , baby girl . `` well , there i was outside , completely unraveling ... and there it was ... almost close enough that i could touch it , and it was looking right at me -- a little bluebird . now , come on . is n't that amazing ? is n't that some kind of miracle ? maybe a part of her has n't left us at all , eric . maybe she 's not only in that little bluebird , but maybe she 's in everything . maybe ... that 's what dying is . eric : then i want my miracle . i want my miracle , pam . i want my girl back ... with hair down to her shoulders and a crooked smile coming out of the side of her face , like -- like a snake , and -- and shoulders that could carry anything . if i could have her back , i would do it different . i would . pam : you did -- you were -- eric : do n't feel sorry for me . do n't . she 's gone , pam ! she 's gone ! she 's not coming back . [ voice breaking ] she 's dead , pam . she 's dead . [ crying softly ] god . pam : it 's okay . eric : she 's dead . [ sobbing ] pam : it 's okay . come here . okay . | liam tells brooke that she is asking a lot of him and he 's the man in the middle . she says she can not support him and hope unless he makes a firm commitment . he does n't mean to take offense , but he does n't feel that he has anything in common with her ex - husband so she should not try to put him in those shoes . she reminds him that he has hurt her daughter over and over again and she wants to make sure that does n't happen again . he may love both women , but he ca n't be with both of them . he admits that he does n't want to live in a world without both women . steffy is a fun girl and lets him be who he is , no questions asked . but when he looks at hope , she is just there and it fills the room . maybe he needs to be more than he is to be with her . he 's a rich man 's son who does n't have to want for anything , but maybe he should strive for more . pam makes martinis for eric but he 's a little down and suggests that she not do this again . he keeps making the martinis every day and talking to stephanie , but he needs to put that aside . he does n't need pam to stay there and help him . perhaps it is time for her to go . she 's hurt . he says they have the left - behind two halves of a person that they are trying to put together . it is n't going to work . bill misses his malt scotch and katie happily tells him that it is taking a little vacation . he 's miffed and wants to know what gave her permission to do that . she reminds him that they agreed he needed a little help with his anger management . he counters he did not agree to that . that was her and her female posse that ganged up on him . she says they have to start somewhere and a little jewelry is n't going to do it . he gets sarcastic and dramatic and she continues to reprimand him that she did not pour it down the drain but put it away where it is controlled in a good climate . he reminds her that he is not an alcoholic and now she is asking him to be a good boy and he might get a toddy at night . she lectures that she does n't want to say these things to him , but he gives her no choice . all of these people are real people with real needs and feelings that he needs to deal with . bill calls brooke while she is still at liam 's ; he says they need to meet and talk . |
brooke : katie ! katie : hey . um , can i come in ? brooke : yes ! of course ! good morning . katie : i 'm sure you must be wondering why i 'm here . brooke : you 're my sister . you do n't need a reason . katie : thank you for saying that . but actually , i have one . [ scene_break ] rick : thank you . caroline : you going with backless ? ridge : yeah , why not ? caroline : well , you always talk about the conservatism of our couture clients . ridge : women like to feel daring and desired . it never changes . rick : i do n't mind being a captive audience for your design philosophies , plato . [ chuckles ] i mean , ridge . you 're not thinking about poaching caroline from hope for the future , are you ? caroline : oh , no , i was just looking over his shoulder . ridge : unless she wants to be a little more hands - on . is that what you want ? rick : you 're happy with where you 're working , right ? caroline : i am working with rick , and i 'm proud of all of our accomplishments . rick : you know , ridge works with me , too . somehow he easily forgets . speaking of people that work with us , are you the reason my mom has n't been coming around here ? ridge : i do n't think so . you 'd have to ask brooke . rick : you know how long she 's been waiting for you to come home ? ridge : yeah , she 's been waiting a long time . rick : so , what 's the problem ? ridge : [ sighs ] caroline : i 'm not sure if i should loudly change the subject or if i should just quietly leave the room . ridge : you 're part of the family now . sink or swim . i 'm talking to your mom . rick : talking ? that 's it ? it 's always been my assumption that actions speak louder than words . [ door opens ] bill : your receptionists are a joke . `` hi , bill . how you doing ? `` well , good . thanks . how are things going here at forrester creations ? well , i hope i 'm not interrupting the flow of your creative process . ridge : no , you 're not . bill : hmm . so , tell me , when you -- cover your ears . so , when you were a kid , teacher was n't looking , did you ever draw dirty pictures , just between you and me ? caroline : uncle bill ! were you looking for me ? bill : well , i do own part of forrester creations , so , um , just checking on my investment . rick : that 's funny . you always say that . bill : well , even funnier , it 's always true . rick : i know . it 's funny . bill : so , tell me . this guy over here -- is he treating you the way a newlywed husband should be ? caroline : i wake up every morning thinking no one should ever be as happy as i am . bill : good . i 'm glad to hear that . now , as it happens , i was , uh , looking for someone . and i found him . rick : well , you could borrow ridge if you two want to go out for a coffee and croissants . ridge : i 'm kind of comfy here , thank you . bill : yeah , i do n't give a rat 's ass . caroline : rick , um ... can i -- can i show you something ? rick : sure . caroline : okay , well , it 's -- it 's -- its downstairs . okay . come on . rick : [ sighs ] caroline : thank you , ridge . it was good to see you , uncle bill . bill : yeah , you , too , sweetheart . [ door opens ] [ door closes ] bill : i love that girl . speaks her mind . as opposed to her mother , who is a passive - aggressive mess . ridge : what can i do for you , bill ? bill : do you know where you can find the best croissants ? paris . ridge : i agree . bill : good . so , if you hurry , uh , yeah , you can make the last flight there . [ scene_break ] katie : i had a visitor at the office . do you know who it was ? brooke : i 'm sure you get lots of those . katie : it was bill . brooke : oh . well , that could n't have come as too much of a surprise . katie : do you know why he was there ? he said he wanted me back . brooke : i told you that would happen . katie : did you put those words in his mouth ? brooke : you think i have that kind of power ? katie : yes . was he on an errand from you ? brooke : bill does what he wants to do . he does n't take orders from anybody . katie : so , this is the first you 've heard of it ? brooke : [ sighs ] katie : yeah , that 's what i thought . brooke : i 've been really consistent with bill . he knows that i believe that his place is with you and his family . katie : but he does n't believe that , does he ? brooke : katie , if he came to you and told you that he wanted to be with you , then you should listen . katie : who was he trying to convince ? was he making me an offer that he knew i would refuse to score points with you ? [ scene_break ] caroline : you need to relax . rick : i can relax with my clothes on . caroline : well , they 'd get awfully damp . rick : ha ha ha . caroline : will you look at the sacrifice that i 'm making ? rick : i 'm looking . i do n't see any sacrifice . caroline : my hair ! it 's gon na be a disaster the whole rest of the day ! but i am willing to look like a drowned rat for you . rick : you could n't look bad if you wanted to . caroline : what 's that ? i 'm sorry . the steam -- i could n't hear . rick : [ loudly ] i said that you could n't look bad if you wanted to . caroline : i 'm sorry . what ? rick : [ louder ] i said -- caroline : [ laughs ] rick : mm - hmm . caroline : you know , i do n't know why people do n't use the steam room more often . rick : oh , trust me , it 's , uh , it 's seen plenty of action . caroline : did you used to bring what 's - her - name down here ? rick : maya ? no . caroline : no , not her . the other one . rick : which one ? caroline : how many other ones are there ? [ chuckles ] rick : i thought this was supposed to be relaxing . caroline : [ laughs ] [ scene_break ] ridge : so , i find myself wondering . bill : let it out . wonder aloud . ridge : why my place of residence would be any concern of yours . bill : i find myself wondering why you ca n't put down your little pencil and look me in the eye . ridge : [ sighs ] you have n't given up , have you ? bill : well , that is a personality trait of mine . on what ? ridge : on brooke . i 'm not sure what else i would be an obstacle to . bill : no , you 're not an obstacle . you 're a ... a tease , a - a spoiler , a ... [ sniffs ] what is that smell ? oh . that 's your stink of superiority . your condescension rises off you like -- like a fog , and it 's -- its oh - so terribly sad , because , you see everyone around you as defective . so , off you go to paris . i 'm simply suggesting that you speed that process along . ridge : i 'm sorry . you lost me in the middle there . so , brooke is done with you . was a terrible lapse of judgment ? so , really , this has nothing to do with me . it has everything to do with you . she wants you to go back to your wife . you agree with that , right ? bill : you need to leave her alone . ridge : i 'm busy . bill : what is your deal ? is it just a sadistic tendency ? you like to watch brooke beg , you like making girls cry -- that kind of get you off ? ridge : my deal , bill , is i thought i was coming back to a life that i remembered . bill : well , then , why do n't you go for it ? you just told me that she 's done with me , right ? say the word . she 'll shower you with rose petals . ridge : you know what i think ? i think you underestimate how repulsive a person you are , and everything you stand for . and your hands on my wife ... that keeps me up at night . [ scene_break ] brooke : what is wrong with me reminding bill of what he owes you and your child ? katie : nothing . nothing . i should just learn how to trust my instincts , that 's all . brooke : about what ? katie : about now , about bill , about all of this . i knew he was lying . brooke : oh , come on , katie . he knows what he did was wrong . he 's trying to make it right . katie : wrong is not part of bill 's world view , and you know it . let me guess . did he say , `` well , katie wo n't take me back . i went to her . i tried . she 's impossible `` ? brooke : i talked to him , if that 's what you 're asking . katie : and did it proceed from there to `` brooke , you 're the love of my life . katie 's not having it . we ca n't go back `` ? and what did you say ? brooke : i just told him he should n't be here . i - i told him never to come here . katie : did you tell him to try harder , that i would take him back eventually ? brooke , is that really what you want from me ? brooke : i want you to be happy and be with the man that you fell in love with , the man that you married . katie : a man who wants you ! brooke : [ sighs ] okay . i ... i - i just want to do the right thing . katie : i believe you . and the funny thing is ... so do i . [ scene_break ] rick : it 's working . caroline : what is ? rick : you dragging me here against my will . caroline : [ giggles ] you know , i know that you get exasperated on occasion , but ... i really do think that you 're handling it well , ridge being back so suddenly . rick : you like ridge , do n't you ? damn it . every woman likes ridge . caroline : no . everyone likes ridge . rick : i 've got some serious resentments about how he treated my mother . being at his throat all these years has made my mom that much more miserable , so i 'm just -- i 'm just trying to take a step back , you know , and put it behind me , because i know just how much he means to her . [ scene_break ] bill : i do respect to your very sensitive nature . you were n't there . you have no idea how it went down between brooke and me . ridge : well , then , there 's nothing more to say . bill : and why is that ? ridge : because if you think that there 's a set of circumstances that would justify you dumping your sick wife and sleeping with her sister , we 're not on the same planet . bill : let 's just put the brakes on , back that up a little bit . is this the same self - righteous high horse you were riding over a year - and - a - half ago when you dumped your wife on your honeymoon over a text ? now , i went to katie , and i told her that i wanted to try and fix what we had . now , i believe that that 's more than you have done to try and repair your family , is n't it ? ridge : now , that 's a high horse . bill : did you sleep with brooke ? oh , come on , now . you do n't have to be shy . we 're just a couple of guys talking . i mean , i know you were at the house , 'cause i saw you there . yeah , i did n't think so . you want me to think that you did , but it -- it did n't happen . if it had , you would n't be playing this little coy routine . you 'd be gloating . ridge : i forgot how well you know me . bill : and it was n't brooke who said no . i know that , too . it was you . you could n't bear the thought of touching where i had already touched . wow ! [ chuckles ] you would walk away from a woman like that over little , old me . this is a whole - new power that even i did n't know i had . ridge : let 's review . can we do that ? bill : sure . ridge : katie does n't trust you . probably never will . brooke knows what she wants . that does n't include you , either . and now you 're sleeping on your boy 's couch . you 're the poorest rich man i know . bill : or the richest poor man . but , of course , that 's just semantics , is n't it ? listen , go , stay , paris , timbuktu -- i - i really do n't give a damn , because i realize now that it -- it just does n't matter . you know , i 'm not immune to looking down on people , the pleasures of that , but ... [ exhales sharply ] you elevate that to an art form . you 're just too good for this world , are n't you ? the rest of us , we just have dirty hands , and that will not do , not for you . ridge : you know what i think , bill ? i think you should stay away from both of them . bill : [ chuckles ] [ door closes ] [ scene_break ] katie : you really think i should just take bill back , that i should say , `` okay , sure , we can reside in the same house , and you can sleep in your bedroom and i can sleep in mine `` ? and maybe i should . maybe i should swallow that bitter pill for my son . maybe that 's how ridge feels , trying to put the pieces of his life back together with you . brooke : [ sighs ] you loved him , katie . katie : yes , i did . brooke : he used to make you happy . katie : yeah . we were very happy . brooke : you had some quarrels , but for the most part , you loved each other . i mean , why ca n't you find that again ? katie : because he lied to me . and to you . [ scene_break ] caroline : hmm . what i want to know is how the steam is not burning us , yet the boiling water would . rick : what i want to know is when my dad is gon na fix this situation . i mean , ridge sails in out of the blue not needed , no one missed him , perches himself at the top of command in his own mind , as if we were just ... sleeping in our own separate pods waiting for his return . i 'm on this constant collision course with -- with his -- his delusions of grandeur ! [ sighs ] caroline : would it be too much trouble or possibly in bad taste for me to have a moment of crisis ? rick : now ? caroline : do we think that getting married ruined everything ? rick : we do n't . why ? caroline : well , i mean , here we are alone ... hardly dressed at all , and you do n't seem overcome with lust at all . rick : i - i totally am . caroline : oh . okay . rick : the lust thing is great . i - i see it lasting 40 , 50 years . you know , what i really appreciate is all the other things . like this thing , knowing that i needed a timeout . caroline : i think my moment of crisis is okay now . we can go back to yours . rick : mine 's okay , too . [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] katie : i should go . brooke : what -- what did i say ? katie : nothing . you just -- you asked the wrong question . that 's all . brooke : why you could n't love bill again ? katie : yes . it 's not important . brooke : yes , it is . it is important if you could just try to get that feeling back . katie : i would do anything to get that feeling back , but i ca n't just wish and make it so . i 'm not you . you fall in love and out of love so easily , and -- and you 're completely secure with the fact that love will always be there for you , so when a relationship does n't work out , you know that someone else is just around the corner , and you 'll be able to capture that same excitement , that same feeling with him . brooke : is that really fair ? katie : i ca n't love the way you do , brooke . for so long , bill was the only person i could see . i could n't imagine taking a breath without him . he was the love , he was the life that i wanted . brooke : you can have that life still ! bill wants it also ! katie : no ! i ca n't ! i do n't even know who he is anymore ! i keep waiting for the man i fell in love with to show up ! but he 's lost to me ! [ voice breaking ] and ultimately , you 're lost to me , too ! i do n't know if i 'm coming or going ! i am just trying to figure out how to move forward in this life that i do n't recognize ! i 'm just trying [ sniffles ] to make the best of what i have left ! brooke : katie , wait . stop . katie : just do n't . brooke : please . this is not what i wanted for either of us . what do you want ? whatever you want , i 'll do it ! katie : i do n't know what to do , brooke . brooke : [ sighs ] katie : i wish i had an answer for you . i just do n't know . [ door closes ] katie : [ gasps ] [ sniffles ] ridge : hey . katie : [ breathing shakily ] | katie shows up unexpectedly at brooke 's . she tells her that bill visited her at her office and wants her back . brooke tells her she is happy for her . this is what katie wanted . katie seems to feel that bill 's words came straight from brooke . brooke says bill takes orders from no one . katie says she knows he was lying . she ca n't believe brooke would want that for her . brooke argues that she just wants katie to be happy with a man that she loves and married . katie adds `` and wants you . `` ridge sketches and caroline comes in and thinks it is grand . rick asks ridge if he is the reason that his mom is not coming in to work much anymore . ridge answers that he does n't think so but rick needs to ask her . he 's talked to her a few times . rick says he always thought actions speak louder than words . before they finish they are interrupted by bill who opens the door and waltzes in . he says he is a major shareholder so just protecting his interest every now and then . he makes sure that rick is treating caroline right and she says he is . bill then says he actually came to see ridge , so caroline senses they may need some alone time and she spirits rick out of the office . bill tells ridge they make the best croissants in paris and if he hurries he can make the last flight there . ridge says he ca n't help but wonder why his place of residence is any concern of bill 's . and bill says he ca n't help but wonder why ridge ca n't put down that little pencil and look him in the eye . ridge lays the pencil down and looks right at bill and declares that bill has n't given up yet on brooke . bill says that is a personality trait of his for sure . and ridge is not being an obstacle but more like a tease or a spoiler . and then he sniffs the air and turns up his nose and wants to know what that smell is . oh yeah , it 's that stench of ridge 's superiority that comes off of him that everyone around him is defective . so if he 's going back to paris he is just suggesting he speed that process along . ridge says he lost him somewhere in that last statement . ridge says so brooke is done with bill . this conversation has nothing to do with ridge but is all about bill . brooke wants bill to go back to katie . he announces he is busy and jumps up . |
liam : that was nice of them . [ sighs ] do you want some water or some tea ? i know it 's hard to believe , but ... it will get easier . it 's just ... not a lot of time has passed . hope : you think time will help ? a millennium could go by , and i would still grieve our daughter . beth did n't even get to see daylight , and i do n't understand how that can happen , because she was fine inside of me . liam : dr. buckingham even said -- hope : i know what dr . buckingham said . i do n't care about the medical explanation . i don't . it does n't matter now . hope : liam , when i held our daughter in my arms , it just ... it feels so unresolved . it 's like i ... i still feel like she 's here , even though i know she 's gone . liam : i know . um ... so , listen -- so , wyatt called me on my way home , and he and sally were thinking of stopping by . i think it actually might be ... kind of good for us . emma : i ca n't imagine what hope is going through . the pain of losing a child ? wyatt : yeah -- again . emma : `` again `` ? wyatt : yeah , uh , hope -- hope had a miscarriage a few years back when she and i were married . emma : oh , my god . sally : and now , to have another baby delivered stillborn , i mean , it ... it 's almost too cruel . wyatt : it is too cruel . i mean , it 's just awful that she has to go through this agony twice , you know ? as strong as she is ... i do n't know . i 'm worried about her . will : i built the wall to protect villagers . bill : that is very cool . and right here , you can -- whoa . it -- it 's getting late . we got to call your mom about getting you home . will : already ? bill : i know . it bums me out , too . we 'll do it again real soon . in fact , we 'll do it whenever you want . but before we go , i have a very important question for you , and i want you to brutally honest . what 'd you think of my base ? will : i would 've used different color blocks . bill : what are you talking about ? it 's gray concrete . it 's all about power , strength . will : i would 've used green -- money . bill : you 're just the best . [ chuckles ] gon na call your mom , here . [ cellphone rings ] katie : hey , uh , sorry . i was just about to call you . bill : yeah , sorry . just , you know , lost track of time . katie : uh , that 's cool . you know what ? i 'll come get will right now . bill : you do n't have to come over here . i 'll bring him to you . katie : okay , then . i 'll -- i 'll see you soon . thorne : what are you smiling about ? katie : oh , you know , bill 's just really stepping up as a father . it makes me happy . i 'm gon na check on dinner , okay ? thorne : okay . will : dad , can i ask you something ? bill : of course . you can ask me anything . will : liam 's really sad 'cause he and hope lost their baby . bill : yeah . well , we all are . will : what should i do ? bill : what do you mean , `` do `` ? will : liam 's my brother . i want to help . so , do i say that or not even bring it up ? i do n't want to make him feel worse . bill : um , i 'm gon na give you my best advice , all right ? you just keep being the same caring and sensitive brother you 've always been . and be especially nice to hope . now , i do n't want you to worry . liam and hope are going through a hard time right now , but they 're gon na come through it just fine eventually . [ breathes deeply ] i 'm so glad you came to see me . that was easily the best part of my day . donna : thanks again , guys , for letting me intrude on your newly wedded bliss . katie : oh , any time . you can stay as long as you want . thorne : you 're earning your keep by helping out with will , so ... donna : ah . as if that 's a chore . i mean , we have so much fun together . where is will , anyway ? when i got back from brooke 's , you guys were all gone . katie : well , will is spending some time with his father , and we had some errands to run . did you see hope when you were over at brooke 's ? donna : uh , only briefly . she excused herself and took a walk . brooke said that , um , she 's been spending most of her time alone . thorne : sounds about right . katie : it 's so awful . i wish there was something that could make it better . hope : i do n't know , liam . i 'm -- i do n't think i 'm up for visitors . liam : i get it . and i can tell wyatt and sally not to come , if you want , but ... i think that we should allow the people who love us -- who are feeling kind of helpless right now , in light of what we 're going through -- to be supportive . hope : all the support in the world wo n't bring beth back . liam : hey . wyatt : we should probably go before it gets too late , huh ? emma : oh , please tell them how sorry i am . wyatt : we will . and thank you , by the way . sally : for what ? wyatt : you . your smile and your warmth . and just being so solidly by my side through this awful situation . sally : you can count on me . wyatt : uh , i can drive us . we can pick up your car after . sally : i actually have an idea of how to help hope deal with the pain . wyatt : okay . what is it ? sally : you will see . i 'll meet you at the cabin . wyatt : okay . donna : i worry about hope getting withdrawn , thinking there 's something wrong with her . katie : because she 's lost a baby before ? well , we just have to make sure she does n't go down that road . will : hi , mom ! katie : hey , babe ! did you have a good time ? will : yeah . me and dad played games , talked about money , women ... both : women ? will : well , technically , marcia whitaker 's a girl . thorne : oh . who 's marcia whitaker ? bill : well , that 's will 's girlfriend . will : she is not ! bill : what are you talking about ? that 's the impression i got . otherwise , why would you care what she thinks ? katie : well ... will : anyways , dad gave me good advice . donna : [ laughs ] katie : i do n't want to ask . will : it 's just between me and him . katie : well , clearly you did have a good time , so why do n't you run upstairs and get washed up ? we 're about to have dinner . bill : all right , pal , i 'm gon na get going , all right ? okay , i 'll see you soon . will : can dad stay for dinner ? liam : i get wanting to stay in this cabin and never come out again . i mean , believe me , that sounds really good to me , too . but you know we ca n't do that . we have to find a way -- hope : i ca n't act like beth never existed . liam : nobody is asking you to do that . but what i am asking is that you do n't fall so far into despair that nobody can reach you . i mean , we have to let the people that love us in . these are our friends . they 're our family . that 's what they 're for . you may find more comfort in it than you think . [ knock on door ] hi . wyatt : hey . um ... uh , sally should be here in a little bit . um ... just wanted to say thanks for letting us stop by . you know , it 's completely understandable if you just want to be alone . but ... we want you to know that you 're not . i mean , there 's a ton of people who are just waiting to help you if you need them to , me and sally included . and ... whatever you need , you know ? just let us know , okay ? today is the day and it 's gon na be great . hope : i know everyone wants to help . i mean , liam 's been encouraging me to open up , to let people in , to offer their condolences , but ... you know , with all this pain , it just seems pointless . wyatt : that 's why maybe you should share it . hope : i appreciate what you 're trying to do , wyatt , but you know ... you know there 's nothing that anyone can say or do to close the hole in my heart except my baby girl , and she 's ... i 'm sorry . wyatt : no , just do n't do that . please do not apologize for what you 're going through . [ ringtone chimes ] liam : um , it 's your mom . she , um ... she wants me to come up to the main house and bring down some plates . hope : i 'm not hungry . liam : hope , you 're gon na have to eat eventually . [ sniffles ] i meant what i said . what you 're trying to do is very kind ... especially after what we 've been through . wyatt : yeah , i just , uh ... you know , have n't wanted to bring that up . hope : well , it 's true . we lost a child , too . wyatt : and i feel so bad that you 're going through this , like , again . hope : [ sighs ] yeah , it happened so fast . you know , one minute , everything was normal , everything was fine , and then , suddenly , i was in labor . and i -- i never thought in a million years that i would lose her . even under those circumstances , i thought she would be born . wyatt : i 'm so sorry , hope . i -- hope : no , i know . but what did beth do to deserve death with -- without even a taste of life ? i do n't understand , wyatt . why ... does this sweet , innocent little life have to be taken away ? will : is it okay , mom ? can dad stay for dinner ? bill : oh , listen , pal , i really appreciate your inviting me , but i do n't want to , uh , you know , impose on your mom . katie : you know what ? we have plenty of food , if you 'd like to join us . bill : seriously , katie , i do n't want -- katie : no , it 's -- it 's fine . listen , we 'll make it casual . we 'll just , uh , sit around the coffee table here . bill : you have any feelings on the subject ? thorne : hey , it 's dinner . i think we can all survive . will : come on , dad , please ? bill : well , i do n't know . i was gon na go home and have a nice bloody steak and count how much money i made today . but i would much rather stay and have dinner with my favorite guy ! will : awesome ! bill : what do you say to your mom and thorne ? will : thanks for letting dad stay . katie : of course . bill : and i 'm pretty sure i heard your mom tell you to go get washed up , huh ? will : right . back in a sec . bill : yeah . thorne : looks like you and will had a good time . bill : yeah , we had a great time . uh , thanks , to both of you , for letting me join you for dinner . donna : well , how do you say no to a little boy who does n't want his dad to leave ? katie : i love seeing how much he loves you . bill : yeah , i love that kid more than my own life . katie : i have no doubt . the day after chemo should n't mean going back to bill : everything looks wonderful , katie . i have n't forgotten what an incredible cook you are . katie : thanks , bill . donna : pammy would n't agree with that assessment . katie : well , that 's because she makes that assessment based on the fact that you and brooke are a disaster in the kitchen , and i 'm guilty by association . donna : hey ! thorne : yeah , i 'll vouch for katie 's culinary skills . katie : thanks , babe . thorne : you bet . katie : of course , i had to step up my game when will was born . you know , um ... we do n't do this very often , but would you like to say grace ? will : sure . everyone join hands . thorne : okay . donna : okay . will : thank you , god , for this food we 're about to eat , for my family , and having dad here for dinner . and please , god , if you can , keep an eye out for beth . she 's just a baby , and she did n't get to know her parents , so she 's probably feeling lost . if you can , keep an eye out for her . we 'd all be so grateful . amen . katie : amen . bill : amen . katie : well , that was , um ... that was really sweet . bill : super proud of you , pal . katie : me too . thorne : well , i think that 's unanimous . will : i 'm just so sad . hope and liam were gon na have a baby . everyone was so excited . but now beth 's gone . makes me glad we 're all here together . katie : yeah . [ door opens ] wyatt : hey . what ... ? sally : are they here ? wyatt : yeah . h - hope 's -- hope 's in the bedroom , and then , liam went up to the main house and everything , but what are you doing with a dog ? sally : i thought that he could help . i used to volunteer at a rescue in the valley , so i reached out to them . wyatt : oh , um ... sally : animals are healing , and they bring so much joy and unconditional love , which is exactly what hope needs right now . look at his sweet little face . wyatt : i know . come on , now . um , i just ... look , this is an incredibly sweet gesture , but i just -- i do n't know if it 's a good idea to give hope a puppy right now . she 's really raw . sally : okay . but there are studies that show the benefits of just petting a dog . and look at his face . i mean , you can not tell me that he 's not gon na cheer hope up in some way . wyatt : oh , god , he 's so adorable . sally : i know . she in her room ? wyatt : yeah . sally : okay . wyatt : um -- sally : i 'm gon na go . it 'll be okay . wyatt : um ... sal -- uh ... [ knock on door ] sally : hope ? hope : hey , sally . sally : i 'm ... so terribly sorry for your loss . i ca n't even imagine how devastated you must be . which is why i wanted to come by . i wanted to try and do something to ... help . so , i ... i brought you this little guy . animals can be so therapeutic . and he is so sweet ... and affectionate and ... you know , but easygoing and ... you know , just needy enough to maybe distract your thoughts from ... everything that you 're ... hope : i 'm sorry . what is happening ? you ... a dog -- you got me a dog ? sally : yeah . you know , a puppy to -- to love on and to -- hope : you think that a puppy can replace my child ? what is wrong with you ? sally : no , no , no , no ! that is not what i meant -- hope : you do not understand . i lost my daughter . i lost my child , i lost my baby girl , and you think a puppy -- some damn puppy -- can replace my little girl ? nothing can take away the pain of losing my beth ! [ sobbing ] | liam tries but hope is not responding except with disdain that there has been no explanation of why beth did not make it and she feels like she is still here . she ignores the symphathy cards and such they are receiving . he tells her that wyatt called and he and sally will stop by for a few minutes later if she does not mind . liam says he will understand if she does not want to but he thinks all are trying to be supportive and they should let them try . that is what family and friends are there for . he does not want her to fall deeper in despair . she still can not get over it that beth is not here . bill continues to entertain will at the office and is proud of his accomplishments . katie calls and says she is running late so bill says that is okay , he will bring will home on time . he tells will he will give him some advice . continue being good to liam and hope as they need family especially now . donna tells katie and thorne that she tried to see hope but she is spending most of her time alone . sally tells wyatt that she thinks she has a way to perk hope up . she will meet him at the cabin . bill brings will home and he gushes that they spent the day playing business , talking money and women . he asks katie if bill can stay for dinner . hope tells wyatt that she appreciates him coming by but he of all people should know nothing is going to heal this place in her heart right now . he talks to her alone . he says he did not want to bring it up but he has lost a child too . he agrees it is cruel , fine one moment and then in labor and lose the child . beth did not deserve that without a chance at life . she cries she does not understand it . |
brooke : do n't you ever hit me again . quinn : you slapped shauna across the face . brooke : she 's moving in on my husband . shauna : i 'm not moving in on anyone , brooke . brooke : really ? ridge told me all about your rendezvous , your little kiss . quinn : what do you expect ? you kicked him out of the house . you signed divorce papers . get over it . brooke : get over it ? he 's still my husband . quinn : not for long . brooke : you 'd both like that very much , would n't you ? quinn : you 're the one telling my husband to leave me . shauna : and to send me back to the desert . brooke : because that 's where you belong , where you both belong . and eric 's gon na wake up one morning , and he 's gon na realize that you 're as crazy as you 've always been , quinn . quinn : you are insufferable . no wonder ridge ca n't put up with you any longer . brooke : you know , this little tag team you have going on here , it 's going to end . i 'm putting a stop to it today . flo : i have missed you so much , wyatt . i have missed every single thing about you . wyatt : i have missed you , too , trust me . flo : i thought you were moving on with your life . wyatt : uh ... flo : i did n't blame you , of course . i mean , you had every right to be disappointed with me . wyatt : okay , i think we 've moved beyond all that . i do n't want to get hung up on it . flo : no , no , you 're -- you 're -- you 're right , right , yeah . wyatt : i mean it , flo . after all the years that we have known each other , i 've -- i 've always imagined a future with you . like , a family , a life , like it -- it was you . it was always you . flo : well , what does that mean ? what about sally ? wyatt : uh ... zoe : something 's just different about these . it 's not like , you know , what you usually design . sally : yeah . well , i 'm trying to make them a little less spectra , a little more forrester . zoe : but why ? you know people like a little edge . sally : yeah . you 'd think so . but , uh , it 's forrester , and you 've got to play by the rules . zoe : well , that 's no fun . sally : well , it 's not really up to me . i 'm just lucky i still have a job . zoe : yeah , you and me both . sally : has thomas said anything to you about the showdown being cancelled ? zoe : no . i mean , is that even a possibility ? 'cause i thought it was still definitely happening -- you know , hope versus steffi . sally : uh , i do n't know . i feel like there 's a chance that steffi 's line might be eliminated . zoe : seriously ? sally : yeah . which means that my job ... might be eliminated , too . flo : sally . you -- you 're engaged . wyatt : uh , yeah . um , yeah , we are . um ... flo : does she know that you 're having second thoughts , or am i just assuming that you are having second thoughts ? wyatt : no . i mean -- i mean yes . i mean , i just -- i have n't had a chance to talk with her about it . um , we have n't really seen much of each other lately , and -- and she 's been working long hours , and , um , look , do n't get me wrong . i mean , sally is an amazing woman . she is -- she is a unique person . i mean , she 's definitely one of the kind , and i really do care a lot about her . i mean , i always will , but i just -- i do n't know . i feel like something has always been off with us . and then something else happened recently , and i think all of it is why i have n't given her an engagement ring . brooke : maybe if you had n't been plotting and scheming to help her lure ridge in . shauna : uh , excuse me . i hardly had to lure him in , believe me . brooke : well , next time , stay the hell away from my husband . eric : whoa , whoa , whoa . wht 's going on here ? brooke : oh , god . ask your precious wife . eric : i can hear you all from outside . quinn : i overheard you guys earlier -- all the horrible things that brooke was saying about me , demanding that you kick shauna to the curb , telling you to end our marriage . brooke : instead of coming to you and talking about it , eric , she decided she would attack me . she knocked me right off my feet . still looking for a dry skin solution ? zoe : what makes you think that the showdown 's not happening ? i mean , nobody 's mentioned it to me . sally : honestly , i should n't have said anything . i really do n't want to start any rumors . zoe : okay , but you 're obviously upset about something , so ... look , i know how hard you 've been working on steffi 's line . sally : i 've just been so stressed out , zoe , like beyond . i just have been designing nonstop . it is all that i 've been doing , and ... zoe : okay , then , you know , what 's the problem ? look , i 've seen your work , and i actually do like what you 've been creating . sally : well , thank you . that 's at least one person . but i just -- i do n't feel like i 'm giving steffi what she wants . zoe : has she said something to you ? sally : [ sighs ] oh , it 's -- it 's ... it 's not just that , zoe . it -- it 's just -- it 's a lot of things . and i 've been so busy that i 've been neglecting my relationship with wyatt . i 've barely even seen him since christmas , and i feel terrible about that . i just ... i ca n't seem to manage all the pressure . i ca n't balance it . it -- it 's just -- it 's too much , and -- and i worship this job . i love working here , but i love wyatt , too , and i do n't want this to affect our relationship . zoe : okay , so do n't let it . sally : i just feel like it might be too late . zoe : look , wyatt , he -- he understands how passionate you are about your career . you know ? and he 's over at spencer doing his own thing . so maybe you just need to put some of that passion into your love life . sally : how am i supposed to do that when i 'm working here 24/7 ? zoe : i do n't know , you know . reach out to him . you know , do something special . show him how much you miss him . flo : sally called you liam ? wyatt : yep . yeah . right in the middle of us talking about our future wedding . flo : yikes . wyatt : yeah . um , i ca n't remember exactly what was being said , but she was talking about something , and then , just out of nowhere , she blurted it out . she accidentally called me by my brother 's name , and it just , mm . flo : kind of like triggered something ? wyatt : more like a punch in the gut . you know , it was a huge red flag for me . flo : yeah . i do remember you saying something about all the women in your life have always ... wyatt : had a thing for liam . yeah . that charming little vegan . [ sighs ] and we 've always , like -- we were n't even talking about him . she had no reason to be thinking about him in the first place , but she must have been . otherwise , she would n't have said his name , right ? flo : i do n't know . wyatt : right . whatever it was . look , i 've been there . i 've done that . i 'm not blaming everything on that moment , but ... i mean , does she want my brother ? does she really want him ? am i overreacting ? am i overthinking this ? i just -- [ chuckles ] -- i mean , they do have a history together . i mean , he 's basically had a history with every woman in l.a . flo : not me . you are the only spencer i have ever been interested in . just saying . eric : is that right ? did you hit brooke ? quinn : you 're damn right i did . eric : quinn ! shauna : in quinn 's defense , it was right after brooke slapped me . eric : you slapped shauna ? what 's going on here ? quinn : blame brooke . this is all her fault . i overheard everything , eric -- her threatening me , calling me a puppeteer , saying that i 'm orchestrating the end of her marriage . brooke : you are . quinn : what ? brooke : you should be supporting ridge and me . instead , you 're in cahoots with this one . and if you ever lay your hands on me again , i swear -- eric : all right , look , look , look , i ca n't believe this . i ca n't believe you let this happen . somebody could have been hurt here . quinn : brooke 's the one who got aggressive with us . she 's out of control . she 's the one who let this escalate . eric : all right . all right . that 's enough . now i do n't want to hear it . this is not the way forresters behave , and i certainly do n't expect it of my wife . zoe : yeah , you know , surprise wyatt . plan something fun . sally : yeah . no . you 're right . i -- i ... that 's a perfect idea . in fact , i -- i think that 's exactly what i 'll do . thank you for the suggestion . zoe : yeah , well , it ca n't hurt , and , you know , i 'm sure he 'll really appreciate it . sally : i will make it worth his while . zoe : [ chuckles ] well , i mean , you two both are engaged , and you 're way too cute to grow apart . you know , maybe y ' all just need a little jump start . sally : things just have been a little rough lately , but i think i can find a way to remind wyatt how much he means to me . [ line rings ] [ ring ] wyatt : um ... it 's sally . [ ring ] [ beep ] uh , hey . sally : hi . i was just thinking about how much i missed you . is there any way that you could come by forrester ? i would love to see my gorgeous fiancé . wyatt : um , i wanted to see you , too , actually . sally : awesome . meet me in the design office ? wyatt : okay . yeah . i 'll be there soon . okay . um , she actually wants me to meet her at forrester . uh , i think it 'll be good . it 'll give me a chance to tell her what 's happened . flo : okay . yeah . wyatt : yeah . flo : good luck . wyatt : [ chuckles ] sally : he is on his way . zoe : oh . okay , well , that happened quick . so what are you gon na do ? sally : i will fill you in later . zoe : oh . mysterious . okay , well , i will take that as my cue . okay , remember , sal , have fun . sally : do n't worry . i will . eric : you know how i feel about violence , especially here in my own home . quinn : i 'm not the only one . eric : no , no . i 'm talking about brooke , too . i do n't approve of her slapping shauna , although i -- i understand she was upset . quinn : you 're not excusing what she did . eric : no . no . but she had just found out that ridge was sharing intimate moments with shauna , and that frankly upsets me a little , too . quinn : what about what she said about me ? brooke : i was just trying to get eric to open his eyes , and i think he sees clearly now . quinn : oh . eric knows exactly who i am . he knows exactly who you are , too . i mean , you can see what she 's doing , right ? i mean , this is n't the first time that brooke has played the victim . she 's snowing you all over again . she 's vilifying me when she 's the one who came in here , attacked me , attacked my friend , and attacked our marriage . eric : i think brooke feels betrayed by the two of you . quinn : oh . are you kidding me ? she was ordering you around , demanding that you -- you throw shauna out . i heard everything , eric , and it hurt me . she should n't have the right to disrespect me like that . but fine . do you want me to apologize to her ? okay . brooke , i am so sorry that your marriage is ending . i 'm so sorry that you refuse to forgive ridge 's son to the point where he 's so disillusioned that he turned to shauna for some comfort and understanding . brooke : she threw herself at him ! shauna : i was n't throwing myself at him . quinn : oh , man . shauna : we spent more time talking about his son and you than anything else . he needed someone to listen to him because his wife wouldn't . quinn : you have the gall to point your fingers at us and accuse us of trying to end your marriage ? you 're doing a pretty good job of that on your own . eric : all right , stop . you 're better than this , quinn . you 're better than this , too . quinn : [ scoffs ] eric : at least i thought you were . quinn : i was fighting to defend our love . i was fighting to defend our marriage . if you can understand why brooke lashed out at shauna , then surely you can understand why i was so upset . brooke had no right to try and turn you against me and tell you to leave me because she was n't getting her way , and that 's exactly what this is about . brooke wants you so desperately to take her side . but i am your wife , eric . you need to defend me . i 'm leah and that 's me long before wyatt : sally ? you in here ? sally : did someone say my name ? wyatt : um ... sally : what do you think ? wyatt : uh , sally , we should probably ... sally : shh . just ... lock the door . do n't worry . i did not wear this to work today . wyatt : i -- sally : i just thought that we deserved a little fun . wyatt : [ chuckles ] sally : i 've just been so busy lately that we have n't really had an opportunity to see each other , and i wanted to surprise you . wyatt : um ... sally : just wanted to show you how much i 've been missing you and only you . there 's no other man that i 'm thinking about , wyatt . i 'm fully and totally all about you . eric : now is anybody going to apologize for what 's happened here today ? quinn : i already did . brooke : i 'm not going to apologize . those two are trying to destroy my relationship . quinn : you 're already in the process of divorce . shauna : ridge wanted one thing from you , brooke -- to forgive thomas . but you ca n't do it . you refuse to compromise . you do n't even give him an inch . brooke : i do n't need to explain myself to you . my marriage is none of your business . quinn : neither is mine . so why do n't you stay out of it and stop trying to ruin me ? eric : eric , do n't you see what 's happening here ? you know me . we were married . we share children together . i know you care about ridge and me , and i care about you , and i 'm worried about you because of her . quinn : ohh . brooke : her dark , devious side came out today , the one that she 's been trying to hide . it 's still there . quinn : [ scoffs ] brooke : she is still dangerous . quinn : and what about how you have divided this family over the years ? are you gon na take any responsibility for that ? 'cause i 'm not gon na keep standing here in my living room and have you assassinate my character . brooke : you want to hit me again , do n't you ? quinn : oh , my god . shauna : stop taunting her , brooke . that 's not fair . brooke : she 's the one who assaulted me . i was ready to leave , and she came storming in here saying that she is the forrester matriarch . well , she is n't , eric . and she does n't deserve that honor . and she should n't be above the fireplace where stephanie has been all these years . so please take that down . i know you want to believe in her . i do . but she 's not who you think she is . she is the quinn that ca n't be trusted . she is a toxic mess . and they see this as an opportunity . the separation that i have from ridge , they think this is a game . but it 's not a game to me . quinn : wow . i -- i think it 's just so funny that all of a sudden you 're interested in saving your marriage when ridge shows some interest in a beautiful woman . shauna : and for the record , i thought things were basically over . brooke : does n't mean you can put your lips all over him . quinn : brooke , you want to be mad at someone ? take a look in the mirror 'cause you did this to yourself . brooke : eric , you 've got to do something here . they are out to destroy my marriage . they will do anything to make that happen , and they 're gon na hurt you , too . so the best thing that you can do is to get them out of here . send them packing , and especially quinn . go on . tell her . tell her she is no longer your wife . | at the forrester mansion , brooke , quinn and shauna are arguing after slapping one another when eric walks in , wondering what all the shouting is about . they continue to point fingers and blame each other for brooke 's and ridge 's marriage breaking up . quinn tells eric that she heard brooke telling him to kick out shauna and to end their marriage . quinn is not too happy when eric seems to be telling her not to behave this way ( and taking brooke 's side a little ) . eric reminds them how much he ca n't stand violence , especially in his own home . quinn and brooke keep arguing . eric mentions that he 's not too happy that ridge and shauna have been kissing , either . quinn and eric argue a bit . shauna claims that she was n't throwing herself at ridge . in fact , she says , they spent most of their time talking about brooke and thomas . quinn gets pissed off and tells eric that he needs to defend her . quinn and shauna blame brooke for her divorce . brooke gives a long speech about quinn and how she 's trying to destroy her marriage , with shauna 's help . she urges eric to tell quinn that she 's no longer his wife . eric looks at her with consternation . |
felicia : where 's kristen ? ridge : thorne did n't want her and tony canceling the africa trip , otherwise they 'd be here . minister : no wedding ever starts on time . eric : yeah , well , you can blame my wife for that . brooke : even stephanie ca n't be blamed for snow in chicago . how long was the takeoff delayed ? ridge : an hour and a half . they should be here any time . felicia : and no fighting when they get here . eric : look , this is thorne and taylor 's day . nobody could be happier for them than i am . [ scene_break ] [ taylor remembering ] nick : you 've got to pull yourself out of this fog and wipe the guilt out of your eyes . look at what you 're doing . be honest with yourself . [ knocking at door ] taylor : it 's open . thorne : hey , i could have sworn i put it by the door last night so i would n't forget it . taylor : oh , do n't worry . i 'll blame stephanie for keeping everybody waiting . nobody has to know i did n't have the dress . thorne : however , you do look good in that robe . taylor : oh , well , i think for eric 's sake , i 'll wear the gown . thorne : you know , i never thought i 'd be this happy again . taylor : i want to make you happy every day . and allie , if she 'll let me . thorne : allie loves you . she 's proven that . now , i 'm going to go so you can finish getting ready , okay ? i 'll see you downstairs . [ scene_break ] phoebe : hey , your flower girl dress looks so pretty . alexandria : thank you . phoebe : what are you doing ? okay , what are you thinking ? are you still mad at me , allie ? look , i did n't lie to you , okay ? i lied to some other people , because -- you know how much you loved your mommy ? well , that 's how much i love mine , and i really did n't want her to go to jail for an accident . and that 's what it was , allie . alexandria : i know . phoebe : well , you forgave my mom . do you think you could forgive me , too ? alexandria : okay . phoebe : thank you . [ scene_break ] jackie : what time is it ? nick : about time for our meeting . jackie : that wedding could already have started . nick : i do n't care , mother . jackie : nicky , you only get one chance . do n't let her slip through your fingers . do something ! [ scene_break ] thorne : sweetheart , look . alexandria : it 's not christmas anymore . thorne : oh , i know , but today is a very special day . and it 's happening because of you . alexandria : it 's gold ! thorne : yes , it is . it 's a heart . here , let 's do this . i want to show you something , too . see , it 's like i said . mommy will always be in your heart . and mine , too , sweetheart . here , turn around ; let me put this on you . felicia : hey . thorne : hey . felicia : mom called . thorne : yeah ? felicia : she said they were stuck on the tarmac for three full hours , and then when they were finally second in line for takeoff , all flights were grounded because of the weather . thorne : you 're kidding me . felicia : no . she said the forecast is n't much better for tomorrow , either . she also said do n't even think of postponing because of her . thorne : well , she 's the boss , huh ? well , i tell you what , your grandmother 's going to miss the prettiest flower girl there ever was . [ scene_break ] jackie : just a minute . will you go ? i 'll handle the meeting . you know what a mistake taylor is making . nick : it 's out of my hands , mother . jackie : brooke is with ridge , and despite what you do n't say , i know this is painful for you . what if taylor is your other chance ? what if you both suddenly wake up tomorrow , and you know it , and it 's too late ? nick : come in ! hey , do n't get too comfortable . some of you may be leaving real soon . you know what tomorrow is ? clarke : friday ? nick : tomorrow the forresters unveil their new design business . i want you all to pay close attention . their failure will define our success . and it 's not going to be on an annual report . their downfall and our business plan are one and the same . so if anyone here has a problem with that , say so now . [ scene_break ] [ knocking at door ] taylor : come in . brooke : can i help ? taylor : define help . brooke : okay . well , you do n't need me to help you look gorgeous , because you do . and i 'm not here to pour molasses in your shoes . taylor : oh , well , that 's one you 've never tried before . brooke : but , since we 're going to be sisters - in - law -- taylor : yes , i know . who 'd have thought ? brooke : i would like to wish you every happiness . taylor : thank you . brooke : if this is what you want . taylor : if you 're here to peddle your theory about nick and me , please , i 'll take the molasses in my shoe . i already know that you gave ridge an earful . brooke : i know , and ridge is satisfied that i 'm mistaken . what i was really talking about was that it 's kind of a strange circumstance . it 's not ideal . everybody 's thinking about darla , and people do n't really want to say so . taylor : do you think i do n't think of darla every single day ? that 's all i 've been doing is searching my conscience to make sure every single choice i 'm making , that i 'm doing the right thing . brooke : thorne thinks you are , and alexandria thinks you are . taylor : well , that 's all i want to do , is make them both happy . [ scene_break ] we only grow the finest beans thorne : ridge , by the way , is everything set for tomorrow ? ridge : oh , wait until you see the showroom . thorne : is the paint even dry ? ridge : felicia has a way of keeping the contractors hopping . thorne : i can imagine . you know what ? i know that dad really needs this -- to be working and back in the public eye . i just wish he would have waited till the honeymoon was over . you know , it seems like it was only yesterday that i was in this exact room getting ready to marry darla . ridge : yeah . now that you mention it , i -- i admit , i still feel really bad about the way i treated darla all those years , when all she was just trying to do was stand up for you . thorne : you know what ? do n't hold onto that , okay ? she knew , ridge , and she loved you . ridge : i hope you do n't think it was brooke or me that said anything to hope about taylor . thorne : no , no . you know , to tell you the truth , i 'm glad it happened . it 's always been a little hazy as to how taylor and i were going to break -- break the news to her , anyway . so , at least now we do n't have anything hanging over our heads . [ scene_break ] eric : alexandria , did this ? pamela : yeah , look -- crayon . i did n't know if i should say anything to anyone . a child has a right to have private feelings too , and if allie obviously does n't want her father to get remarried , i just thought maybe it was something that should stay between them . eric : i think you 're probably right about that . i 'm just gon na lay this aside until they get back from their honeymoon , and then i 'll show it to thorne and let him know that they have a little more work to do . pamela : okay . [ scene_break ] bridget : hey , sweetheart , taylor 's asking to see you . baby doll , i think they 're about to start . alexandria : how long were you sad ? bridget : oh , honey , i 'm not sad . alexandria : when your baby died . bridget : oh , well , i was sad almost all the time , but then , you know , things kind of change . and you think that you 're not sad anymore , and then one day you realize that you really are still very sad because you just miss that person so much . i know that you miss your mom a lot , but i know she misses you too . [ scene_break ] phoebe : i should dye my hair black . taylor : no ! you 're not going goth on me . phoebe : come on , let 's get you dressed . we need to get you in this before the food 's gone . taylor : phoebe , honey , i wanted to talk to you about this . i wanted to know if you would n't mind . i know it would usually be your job , but i wanted to ask allie if she would help me dress just so she could feel like a little bit more like a part of everything . phoebe : yeah , i think it 's a good idea . she 's quiet today . actually , everyone 's kind of walking around depressed about forrester creations . taylor : oh -- well you 'll have to forgive me if my sympathy for the forresters is a little bit limited . it 's not like they 'll ever be wanting for anything . phoebe : why do you always defend him ? taylor : i was n't defending nick , and if you ever think of dying your hair black , i 'll have jorge come over and put some dreads in there . phoebe : okay . [ scene_break ] clarke : this is my shot , the chance i 've been waiting for . whatever your game plan is , i 'm not going to walk away from it . donna : i want my sister to be happy , and she cast her lot with the forresters , but i also know that brooke can take care of herself and if we were throwing them out on the street in rags , well i 'd have a problem with it , but nothing but their pride will be hurt if we win and they lose . i ca n't forget the way they jerked around my parents . storm : amen to that . donna : or the way they chewed me up and spat me out , so , yeah , i guess i 'm in . storm : out in the street in rags is okay with me . jackie : what , you 're not questioning my loyalty ? nick : what about eric ? jackie : do n't you tar him with the same brush . we could do worse than to have him here . clarke : hey ! nick : he 'd have the rest of them through the door in a second . jackie : yeah , i suppose you 're right . nick : if any of you have any misgivings , i 'll know . i suggest you all put your heads together , figure out a way we can diffuse all the attention they 'll get tomorrow . i 'll be back shortly . jackie : nicky ? good luck . nick : mother , i am dropping off the wedding gift as any grateful patient would . actually , taylor is the one that showed me i have spent most of my life wasting my time trying to keep people that i care about from making the mistakes that they would probably go ahead and make anyway , and today i 'm not gon na do that . [ scene_break ] taylor : hi , allie . is everything ready downstairs ? alexandria : i think . taylor : come on in , maybe you can help me . i thought maybe you 'd like to help me dress . usually that 's what the maid of honor does , but phoebe does n't mind . i thought maybe you could help me because you 're a person of honor . alexandria : do n't ! taylor : what ? [ taylor gasps ] sheriff , the mcsweeneys are tearing up the town ! thorne : alexandria did this ? alexandria : i 'm sorry . i should n't have done it . thorne : why did you ? alexandria : i was mad . you can still get married . you have so many nice dresses . thorne : allie , the dress is n't important , you are . alexandria : no , i 'm not . taylor : we ca n't do this . we ca n't do this today . thorne : no , we ca n't . not today . i 'll go tell the others . taylor : just do n't make it sound like it 's her fault . thorne : no , of course not . taylor : i do n't want to go downstairs , okay ? i do n't want to be asked a lot of questions , i just want to go out the back and let the driver take me home , okay ? thorne : okay . you gon na be okay ? taylor : mm - hmm , i 'm okay . thorne : all right . [ scene_break ] thorne : hey , everyone . listen , taylor , alexandra and i want to thank you for your patience . we 're going to postpone the wedding . mom and grandmother really wanted to be here and we just -- we want everything to be perfect , so -- eric : we understand , thorne . pamela : but there 's a certain roast beef that can not be postponed . allie , how would you like to help me in the kitchen ? [ scene_break ] nick : hi . i just came by to sneak a gift in . should n't you be at the -- ? taylor : the wedding did n't happen . nick : why not ? taylor : it 's too soon for allie . nick : she did this ? taylor : god , i thought i was doing the right thing . i thought i was doing the right thing for her , for darla , for thorne -- nick : what about to you ? taylor : i just -- i want to find some peace . i just thought maybe if i could fill this void that i 've left in those people 's lives -- nick : people do n't get married to fill voids . taylor : she 's never going to accept me . nick : i 'm sorry . taylor : i feel like such a fool . [ scene_break ] eric : thorne -- thorne : i 'll be in a minute . eric : no , i want you to see this . your aunt pamela found that in the den . thorne : how could i have misread my daughter so badly ? eric : because you wanted what you wanted and you wanted it so badly . you ca n't blame yourself for that . alexandria : aunt pamela says to carve the -- thorne : do n't worry , taylor did n't see this , okay ? alexandria : i do n't know why i 'm so bad . thorne : look at me -- you are not bad . you hear me ? and i do n't want you to ever say that again . you 're hurt , allie , and we all know what that feels like , okay ? i love you , honey . [ scene_break ] nick : i know that it feels bad . it feels like the end of the world , but there are better things in store for you -- dreams you 've never dreamt , feelings you 've never felt . just trust that it 's gon na be okay . | taylor 's wedding day again she remembers what nick told her . she needs to be honest with herself . the family discuss that kristen could n't cancel her african trip ; the airport is snowed in at chicago so stephanie ca n't come , but the wedding will go on . once again jackie harasses nick to not let this wedding happen , do something ! pamela finds the blacked out photos of taylor , but eric wants to put it aside and not ruin the wedding . brooke offers taylor help in getting ready for her wedding ; she wishes her happiness if this is what she wants . taylor wants to ask ally to help her dress , make her more part of the wedding and phoebe does n't mind . nick has a meeting and he reminds clark , storm , donna and his mother of the forrester 's showing tomorrow . he wants them to put their heads together to think of a way to diffuse this publicity attention . jackie is ecstatic that he 's going to drop off a gift at the wedding ; one more chance to see taylor and perhaps stop the wedding . |
nick : you 're wrong , mother . taylor is the woman that i 'm in love with . she 's my wife . she 's the mother of my child . jackie : oh , stop it , nicky . brooke is the real mother of your son . that has to mean something to you . nick : we have been over this already . nothing has to change . jackie : well , i 'm afraid it does . ( sighs ) look , taylor -- she 's the ideal wife , all right ? she -- she 's loving . she is certainly your intellectual equal , but she is not brooke . something magical happened , and i 'm not gon na let you walk away from it , all right ? from the moment that little boy was born , your fate was sealed . brooke is the mother of your son , and she 's the woman that you 're destined to be with . ( door opens ) brooke : ( breathlessly ) oh , nick , thank god . nick : brooke , wh - what are you doing here ? why are you here with jack ? [ scene_break ] donna : eric , look , please , i - i can explain . i -- jake : uh , excuse me , mr. forrester , what are you doing here ? eric : this is my hotel room , jake . what -- donna , why are you doing that ? why are you doing that ? jake : oh , god , i had no idea . look , um , mr. forrester , i 'm really sorry , but she 's -- she -- ( sighs ) i should never have even come up here . eric : donna ... what the -- my god ! donna : look , i - i never meant for it to go this far . eric : well , h - have you -- have you no self - control at all ? donna : look , one thing led to another . i could n't stop it . i have a problem . i am so sorry . but -- but this is how it is with me , eric , you know ? i ... ( sighs ) i thought i had control of my desires , but i ... i never know when or where the sexual demons inside of me are gon na take over . eric : wh - what ? demons ? you are definitely not the woman i fell in love with . donna : i know . i 'm not , and you deserve someone so much classier than i 'll ever be . eric : how can you do this to me ? after everything we 've gone through to be together , how can you do this to us ? [ scene_break ] brooke : i tried reaching you on your cell phone , and you did n't pick up . nick : well , what is it ? brooke : look , do n't be upset with me , okay ? jack : ( crying ) brooke : i was just concerned about jack . nick : why ? what happened ? hey . brooke : it 's taylor . i think that she 's been drinking again . nick : drinking ? i was just with her this morning . what happened ? brooke : i went there after i spoke with you . i wanted her to know that our lives are gon na be intertwined because of jack . nick : brooke , now i asked you to stay away . i told you that . brooke : i know . i know . i know , and i 'm sorry , but she really needed to know that my peace and happiness was contingent upon her peace and happiness . and she did n't want to hear it . that 's when things got a little heated , and that 's when i smelled the alcohol . jackie : alcohol ? nick : brooke , are you sure ? taylor : excuse me . there you are . mommy was so worried about you . mm . ( sniffles ) um , jackie , could you take him ... jackie : oh , yes . taylor : to the other room for just a minute ? okay , i 'll see you in a minute , sweetie . jack : ( coos ) jackie : come on , baby . taylor : you had no right . who the hell do you think you are ? that is my baby . do you understand ? my baby . [ scene_break ] eric : what was jake doing here ? donna : ( sniffles ) well , you know , this sort of thing is kind of hard to explain . um , i , uh , saw him in the hotel lobby , and we started talking , and there was just this , um , instant chemistry . that 's how it starts . and then i invited him up here , and , uh , well , one thing led to another -- eric : no . no , that 's enough . i do n't want to hear any more . well , this does n't work for me , not one bit . donna : look , i told you , i have issues . eric : yeah , i know you did . why -- wh -- why am i not enough for you , donna ? i mean , you are so much more than i -- for me than -- than i even imagined , donna . it is because i 'm older than you , is n't it ? donna : no . no , it 's not your age . that 's not the problem . i have issues with commitment , being monogamous . i -- the thought of -- of spending the rest of my life with one person , i ... i thought i told you this is h ... this is how it is with me . eric : yeah , yeah , you did tell me that , but i told you something in big bear , and -- and i meant it . i told you that whatever problems there were , that you and i would work through them together . donna : we ca n't . i have a problem , and it 's very serious . look , i - i 'm done disappointing you , and -- and i have made a decision , and -- and you are just gon na have to live with it . good - bye , eric . ( voice cracking ) you know , i really wish things could have turned out a different way , but ... i hope you believe me when i say i will always love you . but this is how it has to be . eric : no . no . no , wait . look at me . you 're not going anywhere . you 're not gon na leave . you 're not gon na leave until you hear what i have to say . [ scene_break ] nick : taylor , do n't do this . taylor : how dare you ? jack is my son . do n't you ever do something like that again . nick : she wants what 's best for jack . taylor : she wants what 's best ? by -- by kidnapping him out of our home ? nick : the boy was n't kidnapped . he 's fine . i think the real question is here , were you drinking ? taylor : oh , is that what you had to rush over here and -- and tell them ? is that what you did ? nick : i think she has a reason to be concerned . answer the question . did you drink ? taylor : ( sighs ) i poured a little bit into my coffee , and i did n't drink it . that 's all i did . i just poured it . i did n't -- i did n't even take a sip , all right ? i was a little tempted , but i controlled myself , and i did n't drink it . i did n't drink it . i was able to stop myself . nick : what if you could n't ? how can you even think of drinking with jack in the house ? taylor : because of her . l - look at what she just did to me . ( sobbing ) it 's her . everything wrong in my life is because of her . . [ scene_break ] eric : go sit . sit down . sit down . look , i 'm not gon na let you -- i 'm not gon na let you run away from me . i 'm the only person in the world who is never gon na turn his back on you . and whatever it is that you 're going through , whatever it is , you and i will get through it together . donna : no . no . no , it 's my problem . only i can fix it . eric : you ca n't fix it by running away . you think it 's just gon na disappear ? and you ... donna : ( sighs ) look , i 'm just so ashamed that you have to be a part of this . eric : yeah . well , i an a part of it , okay ? i 'm not very happy to be a part of it , but i am . you know , in spite of the fact that i 'm a world - famous fashion designer , you know , and , uh , provocative glamour is sort of the order of the day , i 'm a pretty old - fashioned person , you know . and a sexual relationship to me means an intimate relationship between only two people . donna : well , i - i guess that 's just not what i want . eric : what you guess ? you guess it 's not what you want ? donna : look , you deserve to be loved by someone so much better than me . i 'm sorry . i - i 'm just -- i am caught up in something , and -- and i just do n't know how to get myself out , okay ? eric : no , wait . wait , donna . well , just wait . wait . stop . look at me . i think i know what you 're doing here . donna : you do ? eric : you deliberately were trying to sabotage our relationship here . donna : uh , it -- it 's not m - my decision to make . eric : yes , it is . it is , and -- and -- and you 're using this sexual confusion of yours to -- to undermine our relationship , and i just -- but i just do n't know why . donna : look , eric , it has reached a point that it -- it 's -- it 's beyond my control , okay ? my hands are tied . i wish it could be some other way , but i - i 'm sorry . eric : no . no , wait . now listen to me now . i am older than you , and one of the benefits of being older than you means that i 'm wiser than you are . and one of the things that i know , one of the things that i 've learned in my life is that when somebody loves somebody as much as i love you , there is nothing . there is nothing for which they can not be forgiven . there 's nothing you can do or say that i would not forgive you for , and that 's my pledge to you . donna : ( sobbing ) how can you be so forgiving ? eric : because i love you . donna : ( sobbing ) donna : i love you , too , and so much . eric : okay . donna : ( sobbing ) eric : okay . donna : ( sobs ) [ scene_break ] jackie : there you go , sweetheart . oh , bridget . hi . it 's jackie . oh , no , no , i 'm fine . i 'm -- well , actually , no , everything is n't fine . there 's a problem , and i was hoping that you could help me find a solution . i 'm at spectra . oh , you would ? oh , thank you , bridget . and , bridget , please hurry . jackie : oh , my poor little grandson . my heart is breaking for you , do you know that ? you should be with your mommy . you should be with your real mommy . every child deserves to be with their mother . that is so unfair . just because of a mistake with an egg at a stupid laboratory . that is unfair . jackie : it 's unfair to you . it 's unfair to your daddy . you know , you do n't know how much your daddy loves your real mommy , but you 're going to find out . because you need to be a family . you deserve that . you deserve that happiness , and i 'm trying with all my might , i promise you , and i am praying with all my heart for that to happen . [ scene_break ] nick : do n't do that , taylor . do not blame brooke for what 's happened . taylor : what are you talking about ? nick : i do n't want you to pin what happened in this fertility lab -- which was a mistake -- on her . it 's affected all of our lives . taylor : then why is it that i 'm the only one who seems to be having a problem with it ? brooke : taylor , this has been an emotional time for all of us . taylor : would you butt out ? why are you hanging around here ? would you please ask her to leave ? nick : i think you should thank her . taylor : how can you even say that ? nick : because i would hate to think about what would have happened if she was n't there . taylor : nothing happened . i did n't do anything . nick : honey , you 're an alcoholic . you know what drinking does to you . do you really want to bring that type of destructive behavior into our house ? taylor : no , no , of course not . nick : well , then there are no excuses here . taylor : i know , i know , i know . what i did was stupid . it was stupid , it was wrong , and i was just looking for a way to make the pain go away , and i should n't have done that , but i did n't even take a drink -- not one . you 've got to believe me . nick : but you were thinking about drinking while you were alone in the house with jack . taylor : he 's fine . nick : he is now . what if she was n't there ? she was n't stealing the boy . she was stepping in and doing what she thought was right . she was protecting the child . taylor : so now you 're taking her side ? nick : that 's not what i 'm doing at all . taylor : no , i can see what she 's already done . she 's been brainwashing you . she 's been planting seeds that i 'm some kind of malicious mother . brooke : that 's not true . taylor : this is such a damn nightmare . brooke : i was just worried about jack , that 's all . nick : she did the right thing . taylor : oh , stop it ! i do n't want to hear any more of this . god ! brooke did not have a right to walk in and take my baby out of the house , and you 're standing there and then you 're defending her ? i ca n't believe it . i 'm your wife . how could you do that to me ? [ scene_break ] ( rock music playing ) donna : ( thinking ) oh , what a wonderful man you are , eric forrester . how can i ever let you go ? my family is counting on me . ending my relationship with you is the only way stephanie will save my brother from going to jail . oh , eric , what am i going to do ? [ scene_break ] taylor : she has every right to do what she did ? is that really the way you feel ? she just walks in my house and she takes the baby away ? i 'm the mother . she can just do that ? is that okay with you ? brooke : i was just trying to get jack out of harm 's way . taylor : would you listen to yourself ? why would i ever do anything to hurt my own baby ? why would i ever put him in danger ? nick : nobody 's saying that , honey , but if you 're drinking -- taylor : but how many times do i have to tell you this i was n't drinking . i did n't drink anything . i mean , if i 'm a little emotional right now , it 's because of her . it 's always because of her . you are the only threat to the baby , because you want to tear up this family . that 's exactly what it is . you are the problem , and now you wo n't even help me . you wo n't even stand by me . you just -- nick : i 'm standing by jack , is what i 'm doing , because the thought of you drinking in that house with that boy scares the hell out of me , and it should scare the hell out of you , too . taylor : it does scare me . you know what ? this is n't the way my life was supposed to be . i wanted -- just a family -- you , me and the baby to all be in one happy family . that 's all i wanted , but then she ruined it . she killed my dream ! taylor : and now i guess you 're not gon na stand there for me , so i 'll just find a way to deal with it on my own . brooke : i can help you , taylor . taylor : you have got to be kidding me . you know what the reality is here ? i 'm not the one that needs to get control of my emotions . you need to get control of yours . whatever feelings you have for my baby , you need to put a stop to it , and i want you to stay away from my family , and i want you to stay away from my son . you 're the one that needs to get a grip on reality , not me . you just stay away from my family , and everything will be just fine . | jackie continues to share her unsolicited opinions and advice on nick about taylor and that brooke is better for him than his wife . eric tells donna that she is not the woman he fell in love with ; how could she do this to them ? she explains that she met jake in the lobby and one thing led to another .. and her problem took over . eric wonders why he is n't enough for her ? she gives a fare- well speech , she loves him , but it 's over and this is the way it has to be . he ca n't let it go at that until she hears what he has to say . for yet another time , he tells her they will work on this together , no matter what it takes . and he believes she is deliberately sabotaging their relationship . she reveals that she wishes it could be another way , but her hands are tied . one more time , he tells her there is nothing she can say or do that he ca n't forgive . brooke brings jack to nick 's office and fills him in on the events that led up to her taking jack . taylor is not far behind and tells brooke that is her baby , not brooke 's , so who in the hell does she think she is taking him ? nick takes brooke 's side and tells taylor that he thinks brooke has reason for concern . is she drinking ? taylor explains that she did pour it into her cup , but she avoided the temptation and did not drink it . he still thinks it is inexcusable with jack in the house . eric and donna end up in bed . she mulls it over in her head how wonderful he is and what are they going to do ? stephanie is demanding they break up or storm will go to prison . |
brooke : ridge , i ca n't believe i just heard you say that . ridge : well , what do you expect me to say , brooke ? brooke : not that it 's over . i knew you 'd be disappointed about steffy , but still . ridge : look , i just ca n't take this anymore . i ca n't do it . this time , brooke , you just pushed me too far . [ scene_break ] whip : ( sighs ) sandy : i 'm sorry that i could n't be honest with you ... whip : ( whispers ) oh , who cares ? sandy : before , you know ? whip : why are you sorry ? i 'm the one who set you up with that photo shoot . sandy : you were trying to help me . whip : yeah . sandy : i thought that i was gon na get my break in fashion . whip : is there anything i can do now ? sandy : no . whip : well , you seem like you 've gotten some help , you know ? you 're able to you 're able to talk about it a little bit more . sandy : thanks to nick . whip : oh , he took you to the police , right . sandy : he 's done a lot more than that for me . after that night , every time a man came near me , i just turned to stone . but now whip : not so much , huh ? sandy : i 'm ... i do n't know . i 'm i 'm healing . you know , things that used to seem impossible just do n't anymore . whip : like what ? sandy : i do n't know . just maybe having a normal life , finding happiness , maybe even falling in love . ( chuckles ) whip : well , not with nick , if that 's what you 're feeling . sandy : what ? no . what i 'm feeling is gratitude . whip jones , what are you thinking ? whip : ( laughs ) nothing . sandy : what , because i 'm carrying his baby , i must be falling for him ? he is very married and very much in love with his wife . and i am just grateful to be able to give this to them . ( door opens ) sandy : look , do n't worry . i 'm not living out some crazed fantasy . ( indistinct conversation ) nick : you sure about that ? so you guys want to tell me what you 're talking about ? [ scene_break ] katie : do n't let it get to you what steffy and taylor said . hope : is it true ? because if it is , i mean , if giving me this chance is just some vendetta against steffy and the forresters , then i do n't want it . i do n't want anything to do with it . [ scene_break ] brooke : ridge , please , you 're overreacting . i understand you 're upset , but ... ridge : do you understand why ? brooke : you feel that steffy 's been slighted . ridge : her campaign was great , brooke . brooke : yes , it was , but katie liked hope 's idea better . ridge : so all this talk about being on the same team , forgiving and forgetting , loyalty and commitment , we 've just been kidding ourselves , right ? well , it 's not gon na work . brooke : what are you talking about ? are you just giving up ? you ca n't do that , ridge . we 've been through too much . ridge : logan , i wanted to leave when bill first took over . i stayed to protect my children 's legacy . but if thomas and steffy are just gon na be kicked to the sidelines here , what the hell am i doing ? what the hell am i doing here ? if my kids do n't have a significant role in forrester creations , then i just do n't want to be here . [ scene_break ] nick : so you told whip ? whip : well , i wish she would have come to me sooner . sandy : better late than never . whip : yeah , but i understand why . seeing me would have dredged up all those memories . sandy : well , you ca n't solve a problem if you 're afraid to look at it , right ? whip : yeah . yeah , i wish i would have remembered more about that night . nick : well , until we get a d.n.a . hit or some sort of link to another case , these police are at a standstill . whip : yeah , but we 're still gon na have to find the guy . sandy : and i want that . i want that so much . i want to catch him and put him away so he ca n't ever do this to another woman . [ scene_break ] hope : if i wanted to play games , i could be at home in front of my computer right now . that 's not why i 'm here . katie : you do n't want to move up in the company ? you do n't want to help us succeed ? hope : i am an intern . i should be making coffee . katie : they did get to you . hope : look , i did n't see all of steffy 's presentation , but what i saw rocked . katie : yeah , it was polished . it was well put together . hope : but you chose mine ? katie : and you want to know why . i told you . i explained it , but you want to know if i 'm lying . hope : were you ? katie : `` hope for the future `` is a good concept . it 's a message that people need to hear right now . i want the women who buy our clothes to feel like anything is possible . i did not choose this campaign out of spite or revenge . i chose it because i like what it says to our clients . i like what it says about us . but we ca n't do this without you . so are you on board ? hope : okay . let 's do it . katie : good . great . i will tell graham that you 're up for the test shoot . go find madison . she 'll give you something to wear . steffy : you wanted to see me . katie : yeah . we 're gon na do a test shoot with hope . steffy : good luck with that . katie : oh , you 're still head of p.r . this campaign may not be your idea , but you still need to promote it . that 's your job . unless you do n't want it . steffy : you 'd like that , would n't you ? that 's why you 're doing this . you want me to quit . [ scene_break ] ridge : look , i am thrilled that hope is showing so much initiative . steffy brought a polished , integrated marketing proposal to the table . and if katie just rejected it out of hand , then she 's not thinking in the company 's best interest . it sounds to me like she has an agenda , and i 'm not gon na be a part of it . brooke : ( sighs ) it really hurts me , ridge , that you 're reacting this way . you 're like a father to hope . ridge : yes , i am . i love her , and that has n't changed . i do n't want anything to happen to her . i do n't want anybody to ever hurt her . but hope 's first day on the job ? i 'm telling you , logan , it 's just too much . this is not gon na be good for her or the company . brooke : if you had just seen her presentation , i mean , how excited and glowing she was . just take a look at the test shoot , okay ? can you do that ? give it a chance . taylor : ( sighs ) ( pager beeps ) brooke : i have to go . they 're starting the test shoot . we 're not finished talking about this , okay ? taylor : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nick : you were at the party , whip . you remember anything ? anybody say anything to you about wanting you to leave , not wanting a family member of sandy 's there , anything ? whip : no , no , not that i can remember . look , you asked graham if he saw anything . sandy : yeah , but he did n't . he could n't believe it when i told him . he was completely shocked . nick : who 's graham ? sandy : he was the photographer . it was his party . it was his studio . nick : well , would n't he know who was there ? whip : yeah . we should get in touch with him . sandy : yeah , but how ? i mean , he 's probably got a huge entourage around him now . how am i supposed to get through ? nick : an entourage ? why ? is this guy some big deal ? whip : well , no , not back then , but he was just trying to make a name for himself . but , yes , graham darros is a very big deal . [ scene_break ] graham : ( sighs ) you know , i thought i was gon na be out of a job when steffy told me the `` afterparty `` campaign was a no - go . katie : i just wanted something new , fresh . graham : thus `` hope for the future . `` i like it . katie : good . good . i 'm glad . i 'm really excited you 're gon na be shooting with us . graham : me , too . katie : oh , hope , perfect timing . graham : aha , and this is the enchanting young lady we 'll be focusing on . hope : ( laughs ) katie : hope logan , meet graham darros . hope : it 's good to meet you . i 'm so psyched . graham : oh , me , too . we 're gon na have a lot of fun . hope : good . i 'm counting on it . graham : come with me . come on . let 's check out these lights here . katie : ah , perfect timing . we were just gon na start the test shoot . brooke : we need to talk . katie : what 's going on ? brooke : well , that 's what i 'd like to know . you blindsided me with hope 's campaign . katie : i thought you 'd be thrilled . brooke : i was at first . but now i 'm worried . graham : all right , let 's take some pictures , huh ? hope : ( giggles ) graham : ( chuckles ) katie : graham , she 's a beautiful young girl , but i want you to capture her inner beauty . graham : ( sighs ) well , that 's the point . all right , now i just want you to relax and look gorgeous . you 've been doing that your whole life . hope : ( giggles ) graham : you ready ? all right . perfect . now give me a little more profile . all right , eyes right at the camera . nice . nice . beautiful . turn back towards me . okay , nice . chin up a little bit . big smile . okay , that 's a little too big . hope : ( giggles ) graham : that 's perfect . that 's good right there . perfect . love it . i love it . hope : ( giggles ) graham : ( chuckles ) katie : i do n't know why you 're worried . graham : that was it . perfect . perfect . i love that . natural . brooke : this is all just happening so fast . katie : you do n't think she can handle it ? graham : you were born to do this , huh ? brooke : she wants it . i know that . graham : look at that . katie : i think she 's going to be fabulous . our `` hope for the future . `` graham : perfect . beautiful . okay , smile with your eyes for me now . [ scene_break ] taylor : it 's good you took a good strong stand with brooke . ridge : i just do n't want hope caught in the cross fire . taylor : oh , this is about a lot more than hope . steffy : dad , you so have to do something . ridge : sweetheart , i 'm so sorry for all this . steffy : yeah , so am i. i 'm sorry i took this p.r . spot . what 's the point ? all i 'm doing is getting pushed aside . taylor : no , your father knows exactly how you feel . steffy : yeah , it 's bad enough katie killed my campaign . and now she wants me to help hope with hers ? forget it . i 'm not teaching her how to do my job . because that 's what 's happening . ridge : oh , come on . hold on now . steffy : katie hates me , dad . she wants me out . ridge : now why would she hate you ? steffy : because i 'm a forrester . that 's what this is about . it 's an `` in your face `` to all of us . she has her sisters back on her side , and now she 's using hope . it 's all about payback , dad . ridge : i 'm worried about it , too , honey . you have every right to be upset . what katie did to you was unfair . we have to find some way to deal with this , because my children are not gon na be shut out . i 'm not gon na allow it . [ scene_break ] nick : all right , this guy 's a big - time photographer , and i run a fashion house . i think he 'll speak to me , yes ? so wait a minute , what 's the name again ? graham darros ? whip : yeah , yeah . sandy : yeah , but it 's been five years . you guys , he 's not gon na remember that night any more than whip does . whip : yeah , but you said before that he felt terrible back then . he may have remembered something . come on , it 's not gon na hurt to maybe give the guy a call . sandy : okay . nick : here we go . graham darros . ( camera shutter clicks ) graham : beautiful . huh . god , you are so beautiful . all right , chin up a little bit . sandy : um , you know , i do n't want to be a model . i just want a head shot . graham : yeah , but you could be , baby ... ( echoing ) baby , baby , baby ... whip : sandy ? honey , are you okay ? nick : what came up for ya ? you think this graham guy , that he could be the one ? sandy : no . i think it 's just seeing his face and thinking back to that night . but ... ( sniffles ) no , it ca n't be . i just do n't remember . i was drugged . i do n't know . i just do n't -- i do n't know . [ scene_break ] graham : i will see you very soon . hope : you really think so ? graham : of course i do . you know , i was looking forward to shooting all the logan ladies , but focusing all my energy on you , sweetie , all by yourself , it 's gon na be really special . [ scene_break ] katie : you seem agitated . did n't you like the shoot ? brooke : ( sighs ) no , i ... ( sighs ) i thought hope was terrific . she 's a natural confident , youthful everything bill would want in a new collection . katie : but ... brooke : ( sighs ) look , i know you would n't do anything deliberately to harm my daughter , but i know what jealousy can do to a woman and how far a woman might go to protect her marriage . katie : you 're questioning my motives . brooke : i did n't tell ridge anything about what happened between steffy and bill , but he is concerned . he 's concerned that hope might be in over her head . so i have to ask you , do you have an agenda here ? katie : yes , i do . to look out for forrester . you see the models in these magazines . they 're young . they 're beautiful , just like hope . they 're reaching out to a new generation . bill wants to capture the youth market . hook them young , and they will stay with you for the rest of their lives . hope is the key . she is perfect to carry on our tradition . i 'm c.e.o . i made a call . steffy and her family may not like it , but they have to live with it . and i 'm sorry if that causes problems for you and ridge . brooke : ( sighs ) well , i do n't want this to come between us . but unfortunately , taylor is making this a battle about daughter versus daughter . and it 's only going to make a difficult situation even worse . [ scene_break ] taylor : i 'm not trying to belittle hope 's work , but ... ( scoffs ) there was no competition between those two presentations , ridge . katie was clearly biased . and brooke , she does n't see it because she 's biased , too . ridge : maybe she is . but then so are you . any parent would be . taylor : ( sighs ) so where does that leave you ? ridge : ( sighs ) taylor : in the middle , conflicted . you know , you 're feeling badly about having to prove your commitment to brooke and your family again . ridge : hope is my family , too , though . taylor : it just feels all a little too familiar , does n't it ? is n't this what happens every single time the two of you try to make a go out of it ? there ... ( sighs ) there 's always another crisis , and you end up in the middle . except this time it 's worse because it involves your children and their future , ridge . and you heard what she said . she backs katie up . and she 's going to expect you to do the same thing . ( sighs ) and you know what she 'll use , ridge . she 's gon na use hope , and she 's going to use the fact that you 're her stepfather and you need to prove if you really love her or not . this is not about a marketing campaign at all , ridge . nothing . it has more to do with brooke and her loyalty to her family and the logans and how they operate . this is all this is -- loyalty . i do n't think that brooke is trying to hurt you . i think she 's just she 's just doing what she does , you know ? it 's a kind of selfish love . she 's always going to put her family first , herself and then her sisters , and now , of course , it 's her daughter . ( sighs ) you know , what it meant to you , what it 's doing to you , that is n't even a thought in her head . and when she forces you to question whether or not you 're capable of loving hope more than your own daughter , that is gon na break your heart because then you 'll feel guilty . you 're in a no - win situation . there 's nothing you can do . and i 'm sorry -- i 'm sorry that i 'm seeing you go through this again . you just do n't deserve it , ridge . you do n't . i 'm so sorry . | brooke ca n't believe that ridge is saying that it is over . he ca n't take it any more . brooke tells him that he is over - reacting . he tells her that all this talk of being on the same team is not going to work . he laments that if his kids do n't have a significant role at fc then he does n't want to be here either . and hope being there will not be good for the company . brooke begs for him to give her a chance . hope shares with katie that if she is there as some part of a vendetta against the forrester 's , then she wants no part of it . katie explains that she likes the concept , but it will only work with hope . she tells steffy that she is still head of pr so she needs to promote this . steffy gets it she does as they say or she can quit . that is what katie wants is for her to quit . sandy tells whip that she is healing . she used to turn to stone when a man looked at her . he wonders if she is getting too close to nick . she assures him that it is just gratitude . nick wanders in and asks what they are talking about . he 's intrigued when sandy mentions a photographer named graham . he threw the party at his house so he should know who was invited and there . he was an up and coming photographer back then , but really a name now . |
brooke : and when you get bigger -- not too much bigger -- auntie brooke is gon na teach you how to ride one of these . [ laughs ] it 's gon na be so much fun growing up with you . katie : we 'll do all these things together . brooke : of course , we will . katie : growing pains -- they never really stop , do they ? brooke : not even for adults . katie : like my husband . [ scene_break ] rick : thanks . [ clears throat ] so , it 's a go on this end . hope : you pulled this press conference together in a hurry . rick : i owe you . after that lie i told about liam and steffy , it sent you into a tailspin . your line suffered because of it , but we need to get that back on track . we need to get you back on track , and , frankly , this is the first step . pam : here we go . jarrett : thank you . no lemon bars today , pam ? donna : it 's a press conference , jarrett , not high tea at the ritz . [ chuckles ] jarrett : bit snippy , donna . pam : you should see her on a bad day . rick : okay , everyone . if you could please come in . thank you . hi . how are you ? thomas . i 'm really glad you could make it . thomas : yes , i 'm sure you 're thrilled . dayzee : thanks for letting me tag along , rick . rick : you 're family . that means something around here . marcus : forrester . rick : [ clears throat ] excuse me . good afternoon , everyone . [ camera shutters clicking ] rick : as the new president of forrester creations , i wish to welcome you . this is a company of tradition , a house of design , timeless and classic , and that 's not about to change . but following the footsteps of my father , there 's always room for innovation , and it just so happens we have one of our most successful innovators with us today . ladies and gentlemen , please help me welcome your own hope logan . [ applause ] hope : thank you . thank you , rick . thank you . ladies and gentlemen , our newest president of forrester creations , rick forrester . [ applause ] hope : you know , recently someone asked me what i 'm doing and how i 'm doing , and i thought , `` that 's a very interesting question . `` it 's , like , hope for the future suddenly became hope in the past . there was a great line , then scandal and embarrassment . but that is all behind us now . ladies and gentlemen , i am here ... [ door closes ] hope : ... to tell you that we are back . [ applause ] [ scene_break ] katie : oh , thanks . brooke : growing pains ? i 'm not sure that 's exactly how i would describe what bill is going through . katie : [ sighing ] oh . we 're trying out a new lifestyle 'cause of this little guy . brooke : do you really think he has a drinking problem ? katie : that 's not really the issue . i do n't want it to become a problem . brooke : bill is a good man . yes , there 's room for improvement , but forcing him to change ? katie : i just want him to be the best man he can be . brooke : i really think he needs support from his wife . maybe alcohol is n't the problem . it 's the symptom of something else . a man who is n't being accepted for who he is . [ scene_break ] liam : are you here for a reason ? bill : do i need a reason to come see my own son ? liam : all right , well ... as you can see , i 'm busy , but take a seat if you want . [ scene_break ] hope : thank you , thank you . you know , hope for the future began as a dream to provide young women of my generation another choice , not only in fashion , but in lifestyle , as well . everybody makes mistakes , but that is part of how we learn . today , i am here to reintroduce to you a line that has grown and matured . hope for the future will remain committed to the environment , to using recyclable materials , nontoxic dyes . it is a workforce that provides guaranteed health benefits , decent wages , and proper work conditions . as always , i will bring you a style that is timeless , yet trendsetting . signature forrester for a fraction of the price , with a youthful twist and more provocative than ever . you are the future . you are the modern , enlightened consumer who looks beyond the superficial fashion experience and really cares about the world that we live in . you will look beautiful . you will be beautiful . that is my hope . that is my hope for the future . [ applause ] [ scene_break ] katie : you know , i 'm kind of surprised . brooke : by what ? katie : well , that you would defend bill after everything he did to hope . brooke : bill was wrong . it 's bizarre what he did , how he tried to ruin hope 's wedding , how he got deacon out of jail . but it made hope stronger . she went up against the great bill spencer and she beat him , and i 'm proud of her for that . katie : and you 've forgiven him ? brooke : as long as he does n't interfere with hope and liam . we talked about it . he said he would n't . he 's a fine man , katie . he 's not perfect , but who is ? we just have to forgive ... [ sighs ] ... and accept him the way he is . [ scene_break ] hope : our latest collection is being designed as we speak . our design team is very inspired , creating something special , and i will keep you posted as to the show dates . danica , yes . danica : i actually have a question for thomas forrester . very little was actually reported on the results from the fashion challenge , and we know that rick , of course , was chosen to be the president . would you like to elaborate on how that went about ? rick : actually , that was an internal process , danica . thomas : no , i 'll handle it . my granddad made his decision , as you all know , and he chose his son over his grandson , but i do wish rick the best in his tenure as president . jarrett : uh , hope , can we ask a question about liam spencer ? hope : [ laughing ] oh . jarrett : it 's widely known that he 's living with steffy forrester -- hope : i 'm so sorry , jarrett . there will be no questions about my personal life . jarrett : does part of this new hope for the future involve hooking back up with liam ? rick : that 's all for today , folks . thank you for coming by . we look forward to seeing you again soon . [ scene_break ] steffy : but there is a commitment . he does n't know it yet ... but he will . [ scene_break ] liam : she 's impressive , is n't she ? bill : you were impressed . liam : yeah , i was . i think it 's incredible how far she 's come , especially given what she 's been through . bill : you 've been seeing her since steffy left . liam : hope has been around , yes . bill : how much has she been around ? where is this heading ? liam : hey , hey , hey , hey , hey ! you remember the ground rules ? you do n't interfere , let me live my own life , that whole thing . remember ? bill : yeah , yeah . fine , fine . i - i respect you and i wo n't cross the line ... as long as you do n't let hope worm her way ... oh , do n't tell me . liam : look , i 'm trying to figure this whole thing out , and i do n't want or need your input . two amazing girls , one very lucky guy . and everybody just has to back off and trust me , because , uh ... you do n't have a choice . huh ? huh ? come on ! [ laughing ] come on ! [ scene_break ] katie : sounds like you understand my husband pretty well . brooke : i helped him through a rough time . katie : yeah , and i 'm -- i 'm grateful for that . i am . but i do regret pushing the two of you together when i was suffering from postpartum depression . brooke : katie . katie : no , i know it was my fault , and i 'm not insecure or jealous or anything . it 's just that i wish i had been more in touch . i mean , i abandoned my husband and my child and i pushed them toward you . brooke : stop . listen to me . you 're doing terrific . your husband adores you , and you love him . just back off on the demands a little bit . and spend a little more time in the bedroom , if you know what i mean . katie : well , we 've been really tired . brooke : are you saying you have n't been intimate with him since you 've been back ? katie : [ sighs ] brooke : oh , my gosh . okay . that 's it . you 're gon na spend some time in the cabin , in the back , and i 'm gon na prepare this wonderful meal -- candles and music . katie : [ sighs ] listen , i - i - i 'm a mother now , you know ? will is really my first priority . brooke : yes , you are a mother , but you 're also a wife . katie : i think i can handle my own love life , brooke . brooke : i 'm not so sure right now . bill is an extraordinary person . i got to know him in aspen . i really think he 's special . maybe you should take your husband there . romance , memories -- everything that you 're missing . everything that bill is missing . katie : it 's a little far from the baby . brooke : okay , that 's fine . well , then , go to the cabin and have the night of your life . and do n't push him too much . just let him have a drink . katie : [ sighs ] when he drinks , i feel like he 's not present . he 's not in the moment with us . i 'm trying to take a stand here . brooke : okay , but be careful . do not alienate him . i think he needs love and acceptance and support . i know you want him to be the best person that he can be . but you know what he 's missing ? it 's tenderness , intimacy . that is what he needs from his ... wife . [ scene_break ] [ computer beeping ] [ beep ] liam : hey . steffy . steffy : hi . liam : hi . did you get my messages ? steffy : yes . liam : so , you 've been busy with your dad . how 's -- how 's that going ? steffy : i 'll tell you about that when i get back . how are you doing , liam ? liam : uh , you know , i 'm ... hanging in there . miss you . steffy : i watched hope 's press conference . i imagine you did , too . liam : yeah , i did with my -- my dad , actually . um ... listen , about hope . steffy : she 's been there , has n't she ? liam : yeah . you know . she feels like we 've been robbed . steffy : you were . by your dad and her brother . liam : yeah , hope actually says that , uh -- steffy : you know what ? i 'm not interested in what she says or what she does . you 're there and i 'm here . of course she 's gon na make her case . and you 're gon na listen because she 's right . you were lied to . over and over again . you were kept apart by deceit , but you were also kept apart for other reasons . your feelings for me ... and the complications hope brought to your relationship . those two things have n't changed , liam . nothing has . actually , that 's not true . you and i share something that you do n't with hope . liam : i love you , you know . steffy : i know . that is why [ sighs ] i 'm gon na give you this time with hope . i do not like the idea of her coming over to our house , but you need to sort this out and get it out of your system . and when i come back ... i am coming home to you . and we will go on with our lives . liam : hey , steffy . um ... steffy : please , okay ? you just have to listen to me . there is so much at stake here . yes , i should have told you that i suspected bill had something to do with deacon in italy ... but i had my reasons , liam . so , go ahead . go ahead . have your time with hope . but do n't you dare cross a line with her . liam : please do n't get -- do n't get all worked up about this . steffy : things are different now , liam . we share something very special . it needs to be protected . i love you . [ beep ] [ scene_break ] katie : brooke was just telling me that i -- bill : yeah , i , uh ... i heard . thank you , brooke . brooke : i want you and katie to have a wonderful , romantic evening at the cabin . i 'll make the arrangements . katie : [ sighs ] what about will ? bill : we 'll get a nurse to take care of will . he 'll be fine . katie : you really want this ? brooke : yes , he does . and so do you . bill : brooke 's right , katie . we need this . i need this . [ scene_break ] steffy : [ sniffles ] [ sniffles ] [ scene_break ] [ knock on door ] liam : uh ... coming . hope . hope : hi . liam : hey . come on in . hope : thank you . liam : i , uh ... thought you 'd still be busy with reporters . hope : did you watch ? liam : yeah , i watched . you were great . hope : thank you . i feel very empowered . liam : i know . no kidding . you 're a force to be reckoned with . hope : well , i 'm a woman who knows what she wants . liam : [ laughs ] hope : hey , i know i 've said it before , but i 'm gon na say it again . this is our moment , liam . everything that we had was taken away from us , and now we have this chance to grow and reconnect with each other , and there 's absolutely no reason why we should n't take advantage of it . liam : it 's not quite that simple , hope . hope : you know , this is n't about steffy . i know that you two have a relationship ... but so do we . and we never got the chance to explore ours . i mean , there 's no reason why we should n't spend this time together while she 's gone . you 're not married . you 're not engaged . we owe it to ourselves to see what we still have . liam : [ chuckles ] hope : and when she returns ... you can decide . you 're looking at me just like you did when we exchanged our vows . liam : [ laughs ] hope : liam ... there is hope for us , and i refuse -- i -- i refuse to just let it go . | rick pulls a press conference together in a hurry . he wants to get hope back on track . he makes a special mention that he is glad thomas is there . as the new president of fc , he is happy to welcome the press and explain that they are in a mode of new innovations . rick introduces hope and she asks the press to give rick a hand for being the new president . she begins to tell them of the new hope for the future . she claims that the scandal and embarrassment is behind them and now she is looking forward to the future . she will not answer any personal questions about liam that are thrown at her . separately liam and steffy are watching the press conference . bill drops in and liam wonders why he is there at this particular time . bill listens to liam 's compliments to hope , but wants to know if hope is trying to worm her way back to liam . liam tells him that he does not have a choice ; bill has to back off and let liam make his own decisions . steffy murmurs to herself that soon liam will have to make that commitment . he just does n't know it yet . |
[ cell phone rings ] quinn : [ sighs ] hi , sweetheart . eric : hi , honey . hey , i 'm missing my beautiful wife . where are you ? quinn : i just landed . eric : you and ridge . well , i took the private jet . ridge flew back commercial . eric : oh ? quinn : i - i think he had a meeting or something . we were gon na meet up here at forrester and update steffy about the symposium , and then i 'm gon na come home to you . eric : yes , i 'd like to have my own personal update . i 'm dying to know how things went with you and my son . quinn : well , i 'm curious how my husband fared without me . i missed you . i hated being away from you . eric : crazy , huh ? it was only one night . quinn : it was . eric : all right . i 'll see you later . i love you . quinn : i love you , too . ridge : someone 's feeling guilty . wonder why . liam : [ sighs ] steffy : once the divorce is final ... liam : `` once the divorce is final , `` what ? you think things are really just gon na go back to exactly the way they were before you moved out ? why would you think that if quinn is working overtime to break us up so you can be with wyatt ? we got to expose quinn . i mean , do whatever it is you 're planning on doing , but do it now . we got to get rid of her . ridge : i will do whatever i have to do to get quinn in a compromising situation . [ cell phone chimes ] liam : [ sighs ] wyatt : [ clears throat ] i have good news , and i have better news . so which would you like to hear first ? steffy : are you angling for a raise ? wyatt : i do n't know , why do n't you take a look at this and tell me if i deserve one ? steffy : wow . what ? wyatt : yep , and that 's just the good news . the better news is your recent photo shoot , `` a day in the life of forrester 's sexy ceo `` is off the charts . thomas : what 's off the charts ? steffy : uh , apparently i am . thomas : huh . your idea , obviously . wyatt : just giving the public what they want . the `` sexy c.e.o. `` campaign has taken on a life of its own . i 'm sure my mom and ridge got a lot of questions about it at the symposium . speaking of which , mom 's back from san fran . i 'm sure she and ridge have a lot to fill us in on . katie : so , i wo n't stay long . i just wanted to drop this by . it was delivered to my house by mistake . i think it 's from your brother . eric : oh , it is ! good . it 's from john . he 's overseas . he loves writing these big , long epistles about how things are going on his trip . katie : well , that 's nice . not many people write letters anymore . eric : well , there are some people who still enjoy putting pen to paper . katie : um , i 'm gon na go . eric : no , no , no . stay . no , come on , you just got here . keep me company . katie : well , i do n't know if that 's such a good idea without quinn 's permission . i do n't want to live that dangerously . eric : quinn does n't really intimidate you that much , does she ? katie : no . no . i , um ... she does get that look in her eye , though , when she means business . eric : yes , i 've seen that look . it is a little intimidating , is n't it ? the only time i see is when i forget to take my meds or i have n't done my exercises . she wants me to stay healthy . she wants me around for a long time . katie : we all want you around for a long time . so , when are quinn and ridge due back ? i 'm dying to hear about their trip . and i 'm sure you are , too . quinn : [ sighs ] do n't start . ridge : am i wrong ? quinn : i knew i should have gone home instead of coming here first . ridge : everyone 's anxious to see how it went . [ door opens ] steffy : hey , pam said you guys were both in here . ridge : hey . wyatt : welcome back . quinn : oh , thank you , sweetheart . thomas : uh ... dad ! ridge : i recognize the face , but what -- tell me your name again , i 'm sorry . thomas : it 's funny , he 's got jokes . ridge : come here . good to see you , son . thomas : hey . you , too . ridge : welcome back . thomas : thank you . steffy : so , you two survive without killing each other ? wyatt : yes , tell us everything ! how you managed to be on your best behavior for a whole day and night ! wow ! unless that 's just what you want us to believe and , in fact , you have something juicy you 're keeping from us . [ laughter ] eric : well , from everything i 've heard so far , the symposium was a big success . katie : and you 're obviously relieved by that . eric : yes , i am , especially since i practically forced them to do it together . katie : well , your motives were good . eric : yeah , they were , but were my tactics ? i mean , especially knowing the level of animosity between them . katie : well , what is it they say ? `` the bigger the risk , the bigger the reward . `` eric : at least i think the two of them tried to find some common ground . katie : they 're both designers , so they have that in common . eric : well , anyway , i know they 're home now . well , at least quinn is . ridge came on a separate flight . katie : really ? he did n't come home with her ? eric : no , apparently he had some business to attend to . katie : well , i suppose there 's only so much together time they could stand . eric : that 's true . i think that it 's probably too much to wish that they would ever become friends . i want this for quinn . i want this for ridge , too . i want them to discover that there 's something between them they did n't even know was there . because of what happened in san francisco . ridge : quinn and i had a job to do , so we did it . thomas : come on , dad . you make it sound like it was no big deal . steffy : and clearly it was a very big deal . wyatt : yeah , you stood in front of the entire symposium , you praised mom , apologized ... thomas : unless , of course , there 's something you 're keeping from us and you meant none of what you said . ridge : i do n't say what i do n't mean , so ... steffy : okay , so the online rumors are true . you admitted being wrong about the jewelry pass . wyatt : and you thought mom looked stunning in the showstopper . ridge : she did look stunning . what 's the big deal ? quinn : your father was very gracious to me . i 'll always remember the things that he said . steffy : apparently , you said some nice things about him , too . wyatt : yeah , which we can always retract . i can put out a press release . something along the lines of `` i do n't know what got into me , complimenting a man who 's done nothing but ... `` ridge : hey , wyatt , i have an idea . why do n't you take a breath ? your mom impressed everybody up there , let 's leave it at that . thomas : you sang her praises . it just surprised us , that 's all . ridge : i 'm not singing her praises . i 'm just acknowledging her contributions to the company . is that okay with everybody ? what do you want me to say , i still have issues with her ? yeah , i do . but i saw a side of her that i was n't aware of . so , now , if this inquisition is over , we got work to do before she goes home to dad . thank you . quinn : you do n't have to say a word . we both know what is about to happen here . as soon as you leave the office , you 're gon na go to your father and you 're gon na tell him what happened between you and me in san francisco . are n't you ? liam : i think you got to drop what you 're doing so we can talk . hey , we 've been tested , right ? i mean ... i think we 've been tested more than any other couple i can think of . do n't you ? especially lately . you know , you make a choice i do n't really agree with , i tell you why it means so much to me , and then you say that you hear me . at least the words . you hear the words . but i do n't -- i do n't know if you 're registering the passion behind them . i do n't know if you 're really trying on what it means to me and that 's got to change . you should n't have moved out . steffy : okay , liam , just calm down . liam : and you should n't have let your grandfather get to you the way that he did . that 's not fair to you , it 's not fair to me . and it 's not fair to us . steffy : where is this coming from ? liam : my dad -- my dad paid me a visit last night . steffy : he fired you up . liam : actually , he gave me a lecture about patience . steffy : sounds like it went well . liam , you know i hate being apart from you . liam : but my dad also reminded me of something -- that spencers never give up . and , unfortunately , that includes wyatt . listen , i have n't been sleeping lately . quinn is working overtime . she 's pulling all the levers , she 's turning all the dials to make sure that you stay with wyatt . this is a woman who has wrecked our lives , you know that , right ? i mean , she has actually tried to murder me , and she would have , too , if she had n't be physically stopped . and then she kidnapped me , and then she held me hostage , and then she took advantage of me , and that 's not even the worst part . you know what the worst part is ? that she stole months from us that we are never getting back , and she has suffered zero consequence for that . all she had to do , steffy , was say that she 's changed . she did n't have to show it , she did n't have to prove it . she just said over and over and over again , and now you 're closer with her than you ever have been before , and it 's not even true , steffy ! it 's not true , nor is it true that handling my brother with kid gloves is gon na help him accept the inevitable . yeah , people get divorced all the time . it sucks . you survive , you deal with it . wyatt will , too . but you are placating him . and you 're not doing him any favors and you 're sure as hell not doing me any , either . [ door opens ] eric : quinn ? wyatt : no , but i was just with her . mom and ridge confirmed exactly they texted us last night . they were an absolute hit at the symposium . eric : very glad to hear that . wyatt : yeah , i 'm sure you 'd be glad to hear it from her , though . in person . eric : it 's silly , i know . she was only gone for one night , but it feels a lot longer . wyatt : you really love her , do n't you ? eric : just like you love steffy . wyatt : eric , listen , i -- i really am flattered , what you and my mom did the other night , supporting me and my marriage . eric : you know , your mother and i both feel very strongly that you should work on your marriage with steffy . keep it up . wyatt : i know , there 's a huge part of me that wants to , but it 's just -- it 's not that simple . i do n't want to win over steffy by pressuring her . quinn : that 's what this was all about , right ? you wanted me to cross the line . just enough so you would have what you needed to prove to your father that i am who you said i was all along . and now that you have the proof , you 're gon na -- you 're gon na go to your dad and you 're going to tell him . you 're gon na tell him what happened between you and me in san francisco , and ... ... destroy my marriage . it does n't even matter to you . how much i love him . or ... [ sighs ] or that all i 've ever wanted was to be a good and caring wife . it does n't matter . you 've got your proof . or so you think , right ? because , i mean , i -- i could deny it . that would mean lying to my husband . and i 'm not gon na do that . even if it means losing the only man that i have ever loved in my entire life ... so you go ahead , okay ? you go ahead , ridge . you shatter my world and i will be gone . ridge : you 're right about everything you said . i set this whole thing up . just to trap you . but you figured it out . you caught me and i admitted it . but something happened here , and ... i know you better now . i allowed myself to know you better . so whatever it was , it changed things . so , no , i 'm not gon na say anything to my dad . liam : it 's just gone too far , steffy . and , yes , i so appreciate that you chose not to move in with them , i really do . but now is the time for you to tell eric , wyatt , and quinn that you ca n't be bought and you ca n't be bribed . because they 're gon na keep trying , and i do n't want to be this guy anymore , constantly pleading with you and begging you and petitioning you . our relationship has to come before anything or anyone else . wyatt : my mother manipulated the circumstances that led to our marriage . and i know that has been liam 's point all along . and , trust me , i have tried not to acknowledge that , for obvious reasons , but ... i just -- i ca n't pretend any longer . eric : you ca n't leave out the fact that steffy loves you . wyatt : i know , but just -- [ scoffs ] living in this house , trying to get steffy back , the three of us against my brother -- that 's not right , eric . we have unintentionally put steffy right back in the middle of everything , and that 's not fair . and as long as i 'm living here , under this roof , i just ... eric : you did say it was temporary . wyatt : yeah . yeah . eric : does your mother know ? wyatt : no . not yet . i was just gon na kind of pack my bags and quietly move back down to the beach house . eric : the house that you and steffy shared . wyatt : yeah . i mean , there 's a lot of good memories there . i 'm not gon na wallow in them , but ... life moves on , right ? eric : you know you always have a home here . you know that . wyatt : i do . but come on , eric , this is -- this is a forrester house . you and my mom , you 're forresters ... ... and i 'm not . but , look , i -- i just -- i do want to thank you again for all of your support , and most of all , for giving my mother peace . and happiness . you do . you guys have created this beautiful , just -- inspiring relationship . you definitely inspire me , that 's for sure . i know that you guys will never let each other down . and i know that my mom will never let you down . quinn : you 're not going to tell eric ? ridge : you do n't believe me ? quinn : i do n't know , i mean , is this just another part of your trap ? ridge : that 's what you think i 'm doing , setting another trap ? quinn : i do n't know , ridge . you and i have been each other 's worst nightmares for so long . ridge : so how about this -- how about we try to get along ? make an effort . quinn : i would -- i would love that . i -- i really would . i mean ... it 's what eric wants more than anything . ridge : what do you want ? quinn : i was just so sure that you were gon na make a beeline for eric , you were gon na tell him what happened , and then ... i 'd be banished from his life forever , but now you 're saying ... ridge : i 'm saying that we got work to do . and you heard me -- you got to stop controlling people 's lives . quinn : i know , i know . i have a lot of work to do , and i 'm gon na do it . ridge : okay . me , too . 'cause , otherwise ... whatever this breakthrough was in san francisco is meaningless . quinn : no . it wo n't be . i -- because you got to understand in the last few weeks , the flirting and the touching , i -- i am in love with eric . what happened between us in san francisco , i do n't even know how to explain that . ridge : i ca n't explain it , either . quinn : eric can never know . you have to promise me , ridge . please . this is gon na be our secret . ridge : our secret . | quinn reflects back on a few moments with ridge , especially the kiss . eric calls and wants to know if she made it home all right . she says yes , she took an earlier commercial flight while ridge stayed to do more business . she will be home shortly . she hates being away from him if only one night . ridge walks into her office and hears this . he asks why is she feeling so guilty . wyatt walks into steffy 's office and says he has good news and better news , which should be first ? he starts again that her sexy new shots of the ceo is off the charts . thomas walks in and wyatt says he is just giving the public what they want . it is taking a life of its own . katie drops by eric 's with a piece of mail that was left at her place by mistake . eric is happy to see it is from his brother , john . eric convinces her to stay a while and keep him company . she is not sure that is a good thing considering how quinn feels about her stopping by . he says he has seen that look in quinn 's eye but he hopes she is not too intimidating . quinn tells ridge do not start ; she knew she should have gone home first . but before she can say more thomas , wyatt and steffy join in . ridge has not seen thoams in a while and gives him a big hug . wyatt wants to hear all the dirty details of how they survived a whole day and a half together . thomas tells his dad that he makes it sound like it was no big deal quinn had a job and she did it . quinn jumps in and says ridge was very gracious to her and she will always be grateful for what he said . when they all want more details ridge says why do n't they all take a breath and let it go at that . he is not singing her praises but just acknowledging her value to the company and that should be okay with everybody . he says he still has issues with her but she needs to get home to his dad if this inquisition is over , so meeting adjourned . as soon as he closes the door quinn says he does not have to say any more . as soon as he can he will be going to his dad and telling him exactly what happened in san francisco . |
liam : hey . sorry that took so long . brooke says hi , by the way . she wanted me to thank you . wyatt : thank me ? for what ? liam : just for stopping by . you know ? she 's really worried that hope is just gon na wall herself off from everyone . wyatt : mm . is that what you think ? liam : uh ... i think that hope is in the deepest pain of her whole life , and she 's struggling . i mean , we both are . i guess i 'm just hoping that more and more each day , the pain will subside and ... and we 'll be able to see through the grief and heal , but ... until then , you know , i think we all need to take our cues from hope . wyatt : right , meaning do n't push . like sally and i have . liam : what are you talking about ? you guys have n't been pushy . you 're -- you 're good . is sally here ? wyatt : yeah , she 's in there with hope . but , i mean , it 's not just the two of them . uh , sally kind of had an idea . she thought maybe a -- a puppy might help . liam : a puppy ? she -- wyatt : i know , i -- yes . i know . i thought it was a little presumptuous , too . i -- like , i said , `` i do n't know if it 's a great idea , you know , she 's really raw right now , `` and ... i do n't know , maybe i 'm wrong . maybe a cute , little , adorable puppy is exactly what hope needs right now . sally : holy , i am so sorry , okay ? i really thought that a puppy -- hope : stop ! just stop ! i lost my baby ! i lost my little girl ! sally : i know ! hope : no , you do n't ! i lost my little girl , and i never will be able to hold her again , and i 'll never be able to watch her grow up , and you 're standing there with this puppy , as if -- as if it 's gon na replace her , as if -- as if i 'll suddenly fall in love with it and -- and forgot about my little girl ! sally : hope , i -- i never , ever , ever wanted to replace your little girl . hope : because i will never forget beth . sally : of course not . hope , look , i -- i never meant -- hope : i do n't care what you meant to do or what you did n't mean to do . my baby is gone . and you 're trying to give me a dog ! [ sobbing ] will : so , dad , can you do it ? can you ? katie : yeah , can you ? can you ? bill : you put him up to this . i know you did . admit it . katie : i did not . bill : agh ! katie : it 's career day at school , and so he volunteered his father to go and speak . bill : mm . will : you 'd be the coolest dad there . katie : mm - hmm . will : you make money for a living . everyone loves money . bill : mm , that is true . everybody does love money . but , you know what , your mom -- oh , your mom is super cool . i 'm sure all the kids would love to hear about mommy 's job . katie : yeah , i 'm sure they would , but our son volunteered you , so nice try . bill : mm . will : come on , dad . say you 'll be there . thorne : well , you do love to hear yourself talk . donna : [ scoffs ] so true . bill : i ca n't even argue that . [ laughter ] all right , so , uh , which teacher is it ? is she cute ? katie : oh , yeah . yeah . he 's adorable and happily married . bill : agh ! [ sighs ] all right , i 'll still do it . will : yes ! bill : but only if you eat your vegetables . everything 's a negotiation . will : oh , man ! katie : oh , man ! you heard your father . here . where 's your fork ? bill : mmm ! mmm ! oh , yeah . [ laughter ] yummy . nothing like a raw carrot . yeah . will : how old do i have to be before i get my own office ? bill : you mean , at spencer ? will : do i get my own assistant , too ? bill : hmm . let me think about that . uh , all right . alison of emmy ? which one ? will : justin . bill : justin ? what are you talking about ? justin 's my man . he 's -- will : [ chuckles ] bill : you 're pulling my leg , are n't you ? you 're messing with me . katie : aww . yeah . you had me going . donna : [ laughs ] bill : i 'll tell you what -- when i do give you your own office , when the time comes , i 'm stickin ' you right by the bathroom , just for messing with me . katie : ew ! yuck ! will : ew ! katie : you know , um , the fashion business is actually really exciting , too , especially if you 're a big - time designer like thorne . donna : mm , and he gets to work with gorgeous models , too , hmm ? will : really ? donna : mm - hmm . thorne : yes , but none of them are as gorgeous as your mother . katie : aww . you see why i love this guy ? will : you love dad , too , though , right , mom ? sally : hope , please . please , just listen to me for one second , okay ? clearly , i 've blown it . all right ? i just -- i thought -- i do n't know , a puppy -- [ sighs ] you hear about it all the time , the healing impact that animals have , and ... it 's like when i was younger , and ... and my parents dropped my sister and me off at my grams ' . it really hurt , you know ? and we did n't want to be around anyone . we just kept to ourselves in our room until , one day , my grams brought home this sweet little puppy . and coco and i ... we just instantly fell in love with him . and not that a puppy made everything okay , because it did n't , it just -- hope : oh , my god . oh , my god . you still do n't get it , do you ? sally : [ sighs ] hope , i am trying to explain to you why -- hope : no , no , no . i am sorry that your parents abandoned you , and i am so glad that a pet got you and your sister through a really tough time , but our situations are nothing alike ! liam and i created a life . i had beth living and growing inside of me . i felt her every day . and i was so excited to meet her , and when i finally got to meet her , she was gone ! my baby 's gone forever . i will never get to see her or hold her ever again , and no pet , no puppy is going to change that . so if you could just please -- just take the puppy and go ! just leave ! i ca n't look at it anymore ! wyatt : hey ! we were just gon na come in and check -- liam : what happened ? sally : you were right . it was a really stupid idea . wyatt : what ? i never said it was a stupid idea . i said it was really sweet -- oh ! sally : [ sobbing ] it was a stupid idea . wyatt : oh , come on . oh , baby . hope : [ sobbing ] tech : at safelite autoglass bill : we 're having cookies an cream -- whose idea was that ? will : mine ! bill : but you hate cookies and cream . katie : [ laughs ] will : no , it 's my favorite flavor . katie : i think your father is just teasing you . donna : all right . thorne : yeah , let 's dig in ! katie : you need a spoon , my friend . donna : you do n't have to twist my arm ! katie : [ giggles ] will : when i grow up , i 'm gon na own a bunch of ice cream stores . thorne : why , so you can have ice cream all the time ? will : yeah , but mostly so i can make a lot of money . donna : [ laughs ] bill : you know something , buddy , um , i 'll be the first one to tell you that making a lot of money , that ranks right up there with cookies and cream ice cream , and there 's nothing quite like watching your empire grow . but there are more important things in life , like ... ? will : family . bill : yeah . you remember what we talked about in my office . will : i listen to everything you say . bill : [ chuckles ] katie : oh , wow . i wish you listened to everything i say , like when i tell you to go up and clean your room . will : [ chuckles ] bill : mm . will : she gets after thorne , too . it 's funny . bill : oh , really ? what , when he does n't pick up his toys when mommy asks , is that what you mean ? donna : well , i for one am pretty amazed everything thorne does around here . from shuttling you around to helping with the household chores ... thorne : [ chuckles ] donna : i should be so lucky one day to have a husband to help like thorne does . katie : we are lucky . are n't we , will ? will : and i 'm lucky because you and dad are getting along again . we 're like the family we used to be . sally : i never meant to upset her , wyatt . if i had know that she was gon na react that way , i -- wyatt : this is not your fault . sally : yes , it is . it was my idea to get the puppy . you had reservations about it , but did i listen ? wyatt : mm . sally : i mean , no wonder she went off on me the way that she did . liam : she went off at you ? sally : for thinking that a puppy could replace the child that you two lost . wyatt : [ sighs ] liam : oh , she said that ? sally : liam , i was never thinking that it would replace ... i just thought , i do n't know , that if she saw the puppy and she just looked at his adorable little face -- i mean , hope is an animal lover . you both are . so i just was hoping that maybe , in some way , that it could help ease some of her pain . i just really never expected hope to -- wyatt : okay , look , she 's not -- she 's not herself right now , okay ? she 's in pain . she 's grieving . liam : and it 's not hope lashing out at you , sally . it 's not . it 's -- it 's the pain . i mean , she 's trying to find answers where there are no answers . she 's trying to get explanations when there are no explanations . our little girl is gone , and ... wyatt : look . this is -- this is the cruelest thing that could have happened to her , all right ? which is why it hurt so much . she -- she was gon na be an amazing mom , but now , like , she ca n't -- there 's like an emptiness inside of her now , you know ? that -- that ... sally : like a puppy was gon na magically heal ? wyatt : no . [ sighs ] stop . liam : listen . i know your intentions were good . you guys know it , and , deep down , hope knows it . i 'm gon na -- i 'm gon na talk to my wife . hope : a dog . she thought a dog could take beth 's place . i landed . bill : well , they seem to be doing a heck of a good job with that clean - up , but we could jump in and help , you know . katie : well , actually , we do take turns , but thank you . donna : but it is very kind of you to offer . bill : of course . hey , pal . how about a sleepover at dad 's tonight ? will : can i , mom ? please ? thorne : we were gon na to that new skate park in the morning , remember ? will : right . is it okay , maybe -- can we do it another time ? thorne : sure , buddy . of course we can . bill : thank you for including me tonight . will : hope we can do it again soon . bill : mm . me too . i 'd like that a lot . wyatt : is he okay in there ? sally : [ sighs ] yeah . he 's sleeping . wyatt : what about you ? i mean , are you all right ? sally : [ sighs ] i just feel so foolish , wyatt . wyatt : sally ... sally : no , all i wanted to do was help , and somehow i ended up making it worse . i just really hope she can forgive me . wyatt : sally . look at me . there 's nothing to forgive . all right ? you heard liam . we all know your heart was in the right place . and if hope does n't realize that yet , she will , it 's just -- you know , give her some time , okay ? sally : no one deserves what hope is going through right now . her heart is shattered . i just was really hoping that i could help lift some of her pain somehow . wyatt : i know . sally : god ... wyatt : stop . liam : i know you 're hurting . i 'm hurting , too . hope : what is wrong with sally ? i mean , how could anyone be so insensitive ? liam : listen . hope : no ! no ! not if you 're gon na defend her . i know she 's your brother 's girlfriend , but , like ... [ sobbing ] i miss her . i miss her so much . our baby . she 's gone . okay , max ... time to help mrs . tyler will : dad , can i ask you a question ? bill : yeah , of course . will : i know you guys are divorced , but ... do you still love mom ? bill : of course i love your mom . you bet i do . she 's an incredible woman and a wonderful mother to you . will : do you love dad ? katie : yes . i love your father . will : really ? katie : mm - hmm . because he works really hard and he 's very smart and , most importantly , he is a wonderful father to you . bill : oh , well , you know , that 's easy because you 're the best kid in the world . katie : i totally agree . will : and i 'm really happy because we 're spending so much time together . bill : [ chuckles ] yeah . me too . but if you ever get sick of me , you know , i can just -- will : no way ! i like hanging out with you ! mom , too . katie : oh ! will : you 're , like , the greatest mom there is . katie : wow ! thank you . that makes me very happy to hear that . will : i knew it would . dad told me to say that . katie : what ? bill : what ? what ? will : pay up . bill : pay up ? will : that $ 100 you promised me . bill : i did n't promise you any $ 100 . what are you talking about ? katie : hang on a second . are you bribing our child ? bill : no ! will : kidding ! katie : kidding ? oh , my gosh . you are making me crazy . come here , come here , come here . bill : yeah , and get me in trouble . will : dad , too . katie : yeah . dad , too . [ giggles ] do n't tickle me . [ laughs ] bill : mom 's ticklish right here . katie : stop that ! do n't tell him that ! [ laughs ] i think he 's ticklish , too . bill : i 'm not ! liam : hey . i 'm glad you guys did n't leave yet , um ... sally . hope wanted to talk to you again . wyatt : okay , bro , um , look , everyone 's been feeling a lot of things tonight . i -- i think it 's better if we just go and take the puppy with us . hope : please don't . i -- i feel , um , terrible about the things i said to you , and i do n't know why i reacted the way i did . you were just trying to be kind to me , and i -- i went off on you , and i do n't know why i did it . i do n't know why i said those things . you were being a friend . and i -- i need all the support i can get right now , so , um ... i 'm so sorry , sally . um ... can you -- can you please forgive me ? sally : hope . hope , you should not be apologizing for anything right now . you are going through a really terrible time . i should be the one apologizing for being my normal impulsive self . i mean , i should have at least run the idea by liam first , but ... instead , i just came waltzing into your bedroom with a puppy , and i ended up making things worse , so ... can you forgive me ? you have no idea how much i wish i could take away your pain . . . . | liam explains to wyatt that hope is in the deepest pain of her life and is holing herself up in her room from everyone . he just has to take his cue from her and hopes in time it will pass . meanwhile hope is ranting at sally who brought her a puppy that the dog will never replace her dead baby . sally assures her that was the fartherest thing from her mind . she just wanted to cheer her up and have something else to focus on . puppies have healing powers . bill continues quizzing will and will gives it right back to him . he will give in to will if he will eat his veggies yuk , raw carrots . will puts katie on the spot by asking her if she still loves his dad as he likes this like the family used to be . sally comes out of the room and explains to liam and wyatt that she was wrong , the puppy did not ease the pain for hope . liam says she is not lashing out at just sally ; it is the pain talking . their little girl is gone . deep down hope knows all of this and he certainly knows sally 's good intentions . he checks on hope . she 's cuddled up in bed and all she can say is sally tried to replace beth with a dog . she wo n't listen to liam when he wants to defend an insensitive sally . |
ridge : brooke , you still there ? talk to us , logan . tell us where you are . nick : we 're a little concerned about you . brooke : do n't be . i 'm where i need to be right now . ridge : what does that mean , you 're where you need to be ? nick : brooke , please , let us come get you . brooke : no . i am finding peace for the first time in so long . nick : well , that 's -- that 's good . i do n't really know what the hell 's going on here , but do n't forget that you 're alone and you 're pregnant . brooke : do n't worry , everything 's fine . the baby and i are fine and so is hope . she 's being well taken care of . ridge : taken care of by whom ? where the devil are you , logan ? brooke : i 'm home . deacon : god , could i be any more pathetic ? bridget : hey , look , you just tried to do too much . that 's why your legs gave out . deacon , listen to me . you have made incredible progress , and you 're gon na keep making incredible progress , because you 're a fighter and you wo n't accept anything less . but you 're wrong about one thing . everything you 've accomplished , everything you 've achieved , it 's not because of me . it was your strength and determination that got you here . and that 's why i am so proud of you . of the man you 've become . you 're gon na find it . you 're gon na find love , and you 're gon na have a wonderful life . it 's just not gon na be with me . [ opera music playing ] massimo : where is she ? i know where she 'd better not be . eric : jackie ? do n't go . jackie : oh . i did n't -- i did n't think you saw me . eric : are you wishing i had n't ? jackie : well , no . no . it 's just , now i 'm here -- eric : you 're thinking maybe you should n't be ? jackie : oh , please , do n't get the wrong idea , eric . eric : no . you need a friend . nothing more . jackie : i would never cheat on my husband , you know . eric : but -- jackie : but i ca n't have him dictating to me . who i can and i can not see . i just ca n't live like that and if massimo thinks i will , he -- he 's mistaken . massimo : oh , it 's you . oscar : boy . i just moved in , and i 've already worn out my welcome ? massimo : nonsense , nonsense . oscar , my boy , i ca n't tell you how happy i am that you are here . after all , that 's what families for . it 's just -- oscar : you thought i was your wife . massimo : yes . look , how about joining me for a cognac ? oscar : okay . great . i still ca n't get over it . massimo : what ? oscar : you know , just me , ozzy marone , living here in the lap of luxury . you really came through for me . massimo : as you will come through for me , oscar . salute . deacon : i know you care about me . i know you do . you 've shown me in so many ways . bridget : of course i care about you . and i wanted to help you get better . but now that you have , we have to go on with our separate lives . deacon , come on . you 've got to know it would n't have worked out for us . not after everything you put me through . i mean , i 've forgiven you . i have . but i ca n't forget . and neither can my family , especially my father . so you have to give this up . because as much as you might want us to be together , it is not gon na happen . now , or ever . i should go . deacon : please do n't go . please come back . please just come back . eric : jackie , massimo wants to control you the way he controls everything else in his life . that 's who he is . jackie : but what about who i am ? the woman that i was before i became mrs. massimo marone ? eric : you still want to be that independent woman . i get that . i understand that perfectly . jackie : i knew you would . that 's exactly why i value my friendship so much . oh , eric , i do n't want to hurt massimo , i do n't , but i do n't want to lose your friendship , either , it 's -- eric : you wo n't . you never could . jackie : it 's getting ever so late . i -- i should go . eric : jackie -- take care . massimo : oscar , i know that you 're anxious to prove your worthiness of the marone ring , but as long as you 're living under my roof and you are willing to avail yourself of my so - called guidance , i have no doubt you will succeed . oscar : thank you . your faith in me means a lot . massimo : and it 's well placed , believe me . oscar : so -- uh , where is mrs. m tonight ? massimo : i do n't know , actually . oscar : what , are you worried about her ? massimo : she 's my wife , i adore her , how could i not worry ? oscar : okay , listen , i got ta go get ready to see bridget , but let me just leave you with this -- jackie is a smart lady , okay ? she can handle herself in any situation . and besides , anyone who would mess around with massimo marone 's wife would be makin ' a big mistake . massimo : sure would . and he 'd live to regret it . nick : `` home ? are you here in l.a. ? what do you mean by `` home `` ? brooke : i 'm far away . ridge : tell us where , logan . where are you ? brooke : i ca n't . nick : well , why ca n't you ? it does n't make sense . brooke : it does , when you 've caused the kind of pain that i have . ridge : oh , brooke , come on . brooke : ridge , it 's true . all i ever wanted to do was bring happiness into your lives . instead , look what i 've done . i 've hurt the people that i love . ridge : brooke , you 're hurting us more by staying away . brooke : no . you and nick are family . i 've just been a source of conflict in your lives . and i ca n't do that anymore . i do n't wan na be that person . ridge : now you really got me worried . why are you talking this way ? brooke : i 'll talk to you again soon . nick : brooke , brooke , please , do n't hang up -- [ dial tone ] massimo : ah , you 're home . [ jackie gasps ] jackie : oh , massimo . hello , darling . gosh , you scared me . massimo : you 're late . where 've you been ? jackie : i was with nicky . massimo : on his boat ? jackie : no , i was showing him your penthouse . he was a little reticent about putting a sailor up so high in the sky , but just he saw how wonderful it could be for brooke and the baby , we decided on a room -- massimo : where 'd you go after that ? jackie : shopping . i went shopping . and i did grab an early dinner , so i 'm fine , and , actually , i am exhausted , so , if you do n't mind , i think i 'm just going to go to bed . massimo : actually , i would mind . i would mind very much . [ knock on door ] oscar : hola , beautiful . hey , come on , it 's your fiancé . you gon na have me waitin ' out here all night ? bridget , what 's wrong ? hey , hey , hey , hey , hey . talk to me , why are you so upset ? who sent this ? bridget : deacon . actually , i thought it was you , so i went -- oscar : okay . bridget : wait , what are you doing ? oscar : look , i do n't care if the guy 's in a wheelchair , i 'm gon na go find him , have a little friendly conversation , explain to him once and for all that you love me , not him , all right ? bridget : no , no , you do n't have to do that . i was very blunt with him . he has no choice not to accept the way things are . just , i do n't know if i can ever forgive myself for hurting him like i did . oscar : i 'm sorry . nick : well , what do you make of that ? ridge : i do n't know . i do n't know what to make of it . nick : she said she was fine , but what if there 's more to it than that ? wait a minute , forrester , we got the call recorded . let 's play it back and see if there 's anything that can give us a clue as to where she is . ridge : that 's not likely . nick : well , it 's worth a shot . unless you 've got a better suggestion . [ chanting music ] brooke : i 'll talk to you again soon . nick : did you hear those sounds in the background ? ridge : yeah . sounded like chanting . nick : let 's listen again . ridge : or we could just take brooke at her word . nick : you 're not concerned at all ? ridge : of course i 'm concerned , nick . i miss my wife . i hate like hell not knowing where she is . but , on the other hand , she did get in touch . by e - mail , and now by phone . she did assure bridget and us that she was fine . nick : what if she 's not fine ? ridge : look , brooke said she 'd be in touch soon , okay ? until then , as much as we may not like it , i think we have to respect her wishes and just wait . oscar : so , deacon thought if he showed you he could walk again , it 'd win you back , huh ? bridget : god , ozzy , seeing the pain in his eyes -- oscar : yeah . well , i know you . you probably let him down as gently as you could . but you know what ? he 's gon na -- he 's gon na get over this . he 's not gon na find another you , 'cause there is no one like you . but he 's gon na find somebody . i know he 'll move on , he 'll be happy again . you 'll see . bridget : i am so lucky to have you . jackie : you object to my turning in early ? massimo : i thought we could have a little drink , continue our conversation -- jackie : oh . there 's nothing i 'd like better . i just do n't feel up to it , darling . massimo : you 're that tired ? jackie : mm - hmm . a hot bath is what i need , and then straight to bed . are you coming up soon ? massimo : oh , yes . i 've got something to take care of . jackie : okay . massimo : jacqueline ? jackie : mm - hmm ? massimo : are n't you gon na give me a kiss good night ? jackie : ' night . massimo : it 's sea air , all right . you were n't on dominick 's boat . and yet , your coat reeks of sea air . you were at eric 's beach house . damn . what the hell is his hold on you ? i will crush you eric forrester ! i will crush you ! | ridge and nick tried to talk brooke into returning . they taped the conversation . nick wanted to try and figure out where she is hiding . ridge decided to wait for brooke to call again it 's what she wanted . bridget got deacon back into his wheelchair and told him he would find love , but not with her . she told him they had to go on with their separate lives . she has forgiven him , but she can not forget . jackie visited eric at the beach house . they discussed her marriage and their friendship . jackie returned home and told massimo about finding a condo for nick . both massimo 's and eric 's obsession with jackie continues . |
brooke : why are you so angry with me ? taylor : maybe because i had to just tell my children that their parents could n't figure out a way to stay married ? brooke : you think this is something that i wanted ? taylor : i 'm not going to play this charade with you . brooke : how long ago did ridge leave ? maybe it 's not too late . taylor : what , brooke to the rescue ? you 're going to beg him to take me back ? brooke : he 's hurt , taylor . he 's not thinking clearly . taylor : well , i 'm sorry , i am . so go -- go on , go do what you came here to do . but just do n't insult my intelligence by pretending to be here as a friend , and not as a vulture . [ scene_break ] bridget : oh , you might want to turn the light on before you break your leg . nick : what are you doing ? just laying , pretending to be sleeping ? bridget : is there something wrong with a pregnant lady watching her husband undress ? i got ta get my kicks where i can . nick : it 's not a pretty package . besides , i have been poking and stabbing myself all night long in the dark , you know . bridget : i warned you . nick : it 's the generator again . bridget : that boat needs some serious upgrading . nick : you may be saying the same about me before too long . listen , your mother came by . she seriously thinks that ridge and taylor are going to call it quits tonight . [ scene_break ] stephanie : eric ? ridge : it 's me . stephanie : oh -- eric just left . are you drinking ? ridge : no . i need a clear head for this . stephanie : for what , honey ? ridge : i just drove back from big bear . seemed longer than that . from a place where i was married to a woman with three teenage kids , and i broke all their hearts tonight . stephanie : and now you 've come to break mine ? ridge : that 's right . [ scene_break ] brooke : i do n't want your husband , taylor . taylor : excuse me ? you 've made a life out of wanting him . it 's what you do for a living . brooke : ridge is r.j. 's father . that 's all . right now , i 'm concerned about your kids . taylor : well , it 's a little late for that . brooke : they feel like they 've waited their whole lives to get you back , and now just to lose you again -- taylor : i 'm not falling off the face of the earth . they 're not going to lose me . and i 'll see that they 're not going to lose their father , no matter how short a leash you keep on him . brooke : i told you , i do n't want ridge . i love him as a friend , and as r.j. 's father , but that 's all . taylor : it never ceases to amaze me that you actually believe what comes out of your mouth . it wo n't take you a year . it wo n't take a month . if you had n't just missed ridge , it would n't even take an hour . of course you 'll be with ridge . destiny is probably knocking at your door right now , as we speak . so go -- go let him in . [ scene_break ] nick : you cold ? bridget : i just do n't like it when people break up . nick : yeah . bridget : even if i do n't think they should have been together in the first place . nick : well , your mom thinks they can somehow salvage this . bridget : what ? mom wants ridge with taylor ? nick : because of the kids -- she 's thinking of the kids . bridget : god , she loves those kids so much . could you tell what she was thinking about -- nick : forrester ? i do n't really think she was thinking about him . bridget : do you think it would be good for her if she got back together with ridge ? nick : well , i would n't like it . i do n't like the way he treats her . bridget : i do n't think that that would happen again , you know ? she 's so different now . nick : how is she different ? bridget : she respects herself a lot more . and she stands up for herself . she relies a lot more on her own abilities , and a lot less on people that are n't reliable . nick : but i think that was always there , do n't you ? that strength inside of her . bridget : maybe , but i think it took someone really seeing it in her first before she could really see it in herself . you did that for her , you know . and you 've done it for me , too . it 's just something about the way you love . as sorry as i am for taylor and those kids , i think this time might be a real chance for mom and ridge . [ scene_break ] stephanie : you look tired . ridge : it has n't been the easiest of days . stephanie : every marriage has days like that . ridge : it 's over between me and taylor . stephanie : honey , you feel betrayed because of james -- ridge : no , mother . when i lost her to that bullet , i lost who i needed to be -- her husband . but you did n't understand that . if you had , you would 've known that trying to trick me into being that man again just was n't going to work . stephanie : i see . you need to blame someone for this mess , so you want to blame me . ridge : when did you stop being my mother ? stephanie : never . not for a minute . ridge : when did my happiness stop being more important to you than your happiness at my expense ? because that 's what you did in that hospital bed , with all that fake death stuff . stephanie : i have apologized for that . i believed i was doing what was best for everyone . ridge : why do n't you try being my mother now , and letting it go ? i do n't have that many more chances to be happy , mother . stephanie : honey , that 's all i 've ever wanted for you . ridge : i was happy with brooke , you knew that . but you just could n't stand it . you could n't stand it . [ scene_break ] brooke : i understand you 're upset . but i do n't appreciate being called a liar . taylor : i never called you a liar . you 're not that creative . brooke : all right . obviously it was a mistake to come here . taylor : what did you think , iwas going to thank you for your concern ? a psych 101 dropout could read this situation . you paint yourself as the heroine instead of the home wrecker that you are , so that when ridge throws you over his shoulder , you can pretend you never saw it coming . brooke : if i wanted ridge back , i would have had him by now . taylor : that 's more like it . but you do n't like that reputation as the forrester family whore anymore , do you ? so now , when you make a grab for one of our men , you just pretend it 's something else . brooke : you 're calling me a whore ? taylor : like concern for my children , for instance . and you get to go home looking innocent . brooke : was that the beam that fell ? or was it that one ? oh , it must have been that one . it looks newer . and where , exactly , was it ? where you and james , you know , did it ? was it the couch , the floor ? taylor : you would n't have any concept of what happened between james and me . brooke : yeah . and when i sleep with a man , i 'm a whore -- but when you do , it 's a beautiful sacrifice . taylor : you do n't just sleep with a man , you sleep with a gene pool . first the father , then the son , then the brother , then the half - brother -- and then you start through the whole line - up again . you ca n't tell me most normal people would n't find that revolting . psychiatry has n't even come up with a name for your disorder . brooke : well , there 's always been one for yours -- conceited bitch . [ scene_break ] bridget : how vocal are you going to be if mom takes ridge back ? nick : if she takes him back ? i do n't think she 's going to take him back . bridget : well , just -- what if she does ? nick : bridget , this guy walked out on her and her kids without even batting an eye . he tried to keep her on the hook while he was still married to somebody else . now , this guy 's got the ego of a whale and the attention span of a goldfish . bridget : i know . it 's pretty hard to explain why mom and ridge work . it 's like they speak this little - known dialect that nobody else understands , but they get each other perfectly . just do me a favor , and do n't be too hard on her , okay ? if it comes down to that -- nick : you know i 'll always want your mother to be happy , no matter what . [ scene_break ] brooke : i came here for thomas , steffy and phoebe . i could care less what happens to you , but i was a mother to those children . taylor : and i thanked you for that . brooke : and then you kicked me out of my own home , and you looked the other way when stephanie tried to bury me . taylor : after you stole her husband -- again ! this victimization myth ideology of yours is really something . you 're outraged at any obstacle in your quest for unlimited self - gratification . brooke : the way you relate to people -- it 's like you look at everybody as a specimen under a glass case . taylor : you know , you 're right . my clinical training , my personal beliefs , all of that seems to get in the way of my honest gut feeling -- namely , my common sense wisdom that some people are just no damn good . and you 're one of them . brooke : i never knew you had so much ugliness in you . but i guess that 's the secret to your success -- nobody really knows you . taylor : well , everybody knows you . there is n't a thought in your head you do n't utter , not an impulse you do n't act out on -- all the while blaming some cosmic force , your destiny , that you ca n't resist . well , i guess destiny 's got you in a bind this time , does n't it ? who 's it going to be ? is it going to be ridge ? is it going to be nick ? brooke : i 've made a life for myself , and for my children without them or any man . taylor : like a cow pie , your life exists of men buzzing around you like flies . wow , you must really be proud of yourself , being able to congratulate yourself that you have n't slept with your daughter 's husband -- yet ! do you really think it 's normal for any healthy woman to be attracted to her own son - in - law ? and then you come here , and you expect me to believe you 're not interested in ridge ? that this is all for the sake of my children , in whom you have shown absolutely no interest in since the day you packed your little bags and left the house in tears . you want to see me cry ? is that what brought you all the way here , brooke ? i hope i made it worth the trip . [ scene_break ] stephanie : you thought you were happy with brooke -- but look what she 's done to eric . ridge : look what i 've done to her . stephanie : ridge , how many times have you told me -- how many times have you said to me that taylor is the love of your life ? yes , your life with her was violently and cruelly interrupted , and you certainly have every right in this world to be angry -- ridge : mother -- i 'm in love with brooke . i always have been . stephanie : no . you have discovered that your wife is an imperfect and complex human being , just like the rest of us . she 's fallen off of her pedestal . and being with someone safe and simple - minded sounds -- ridge : mother , would you just stop and listen to me ? stephanie : all right . ridge : i 'm asking brooke to marry me , and i think she will . stephanie : ridge , this is not how the world works . you do n't end a marriage one day and then propose to someone the next . ridge : my relationship with brooke was cruelly interrupted -- i think we both know why . stephanie : she is no more free to give herself to you than she was to marry eric . look , this dance that she 's doing with nick , i do n't pretend to understand it . but it is plainly not over . ridge : she never would have turned to nick if i had n't walked away from her . decades , mother -- for decades , brooke and i have been waiting for our moment -- it 's now . stephanie : for god 's sakes , give yourself at least some time to grieve about this . i 'm listening to you , i am . i 'm listening . ridge : i 'm grieving about what this has done to my kids , what this has done to taylor . i 'm grieving about a marriage that never should have been . i 'm grieving because i gave up my happiness in favor of yours . i ca n't change you , mother . i 'm not even going to try . you feel what you want about brooke , but know this -- she is going to be my wife , and you 're going to have to treat her the way a mother treats her son 's wife -- with respect and consideration . do you understand me ? or if hating brooke is more important than my happiness to you , tell me right now . stephanie : ridge , please -- ridge : if you force me to choose between the two of you , mother , i do n't think you 're going to like the result . [ scene_break ] brooke : i used to think you were good . taylor : i 'm really done with caring what you think about me . brooke : i never blamed you for the things that stephanie said and did . i never even blamed you for being the one to benefit from them . i always thought you were too good and too nice to stand up to her . but , no -- you 're the same . you 're just like her . taylor : i think there 's a lot about stephanie to admire . brooke : her lofty moral principles , while sneaking around and lying behind everybody 's back -- her viciousness when you 're found out -- the complete lack of respect when somebody does n't measure up to your standards -- you and stephanie , you felt justified in everything that you did to me . i counted for nothing , my marriage counted for nothing . taylor : well , i may have shortcomings , but at least i have standards . brooke : oh , my god . stephanie said the exact same thing . you 're going to end up old , bitter and alone , just like stephanie . taylor : you know what ? the fact is , the reason i 'm alone is because of you -- you hanging around the fringes of my marriage -- you and your never - ending train of crisis , needing some man to help you sort it out -- you hanging this bait over ridge with little r.j . brooke : you 're the only one to blame for the death of your deathbed marriage . your vows were so fake . as fake as stephanie 's heart attack . but you hung on for dear life , plastering on that perfect smile , pretending to be the perfect little wife . you know what , taylor ? men do n't like perfect . they like assurance , warmth , trust , a little fun . perfect is dead . you were more competition in the grave than you were when you popped out of it . and you wonder why ridge missed me . which , of course , you punished him for , too . taylor : well , then go , brooke . i ca n't make him happy . so go , give him your warmth . give him your comfort . make him forget that you 've given it to every man you 've known . here , you can even save him a trip to the jeweler 's . how easy can i make this for you ? the ring that was mine , the name that was mine , the last laugh on stephanie -- everything that you 've ever wanted , dropped right in your lap . and are you too proud to take it ? i do n't think so . well , congratulations , brooke . go -- go for it ! all those years of flirting , and begging , and wiggling and jiggling -- it 's all finally paid off . so take ridge , and score one for the whores of the world . and for the rest of us -- god help us . | brooke ca n't fathom why taylor is so mad at her . taylor is insulted that brooke is trying to be the rescuer now and pretending to be her friend and not the vulture she really is . nick slips into the beach house , unwittingly waking up bridget and tells her it is probably over between taylor and ridge . ridge lets himself in stephanie 's house and he tells her he broke taylor and all the kid 's hearts tonight and now he is there to break hers as well . taylor refuses to believe brooke does n't want her husband . she 's made a life out of wanting him ; it was what she did for a living ! she mocks her that her destiny is knocking , go let him in . bridget is sympathetic but does n't understand why nick is so adamant that brooke not get back with ridge , if that is the way it plays out . stephanie tries to convince ridge he needs to work this out with taylor . she 's aghast when he tells her it 's too late ; he 's still in love with brooke . they have been waiting decades for their moment and it 's now . brooke is going to be his wife and as such his mother will give her the due respect and consideration . or if hating brooke is more important , then tell him now and if he has to choose between the two of them , she wo n't like the result . taylor and brooke have it out . taylor is full of venom and brooke counters with she used to think taylor was nice , but she never realized that she and stephanie are the exactly alike . they are both going to end up old , bitter and alone . taylor chastises her to go to ridge , give him all her warmth and comfort . she even slaps her wedding ring into brooke 's palm . she 'll make it real easy for her . she claps - all the years of flirting , begging , wiggling and jiggling will finally pay off . take ridge and score one for the whores of the world , and god help the rest of them . |
thorne : just get the shipment to us as soon as you can , trey . we need the fabric right away . donna : look , we have used your agency for years , but if you ca n't get us the models that we need then -- good . good . i 'm glad you see it our way . ridge : okay . stephanie : is this yours , or -- or is it eric 's ? ridge : collaboration . why ? stephanie : well , because it 's , um , it 's elegant and understated and kind of stunning . ( chuckles ) something that some people in this room have no concept of . rick : ( breathing heavily ) i 'm so sorry i 'm late . i was just texting -- felicia : whatever . where 's the new fabric for the next design ? rick : ( sighs ) donna : i 'll buzz steffy and have her bring it up . stephanie : no , do n't do that . she 's busy . uh , marcus can handle that . ridge : ( mouths words ) ridge : all right , claire , let 's see how it moves . [ scene_break ] clarke : jackie , jackie , jackie . you sly little minx . taking a page out of sally 's playbook , stealing these designs , hoping to save jackie m . nick : we did n't `` steal `` anything . jackie : thank you , nadine . thank you . ( chuckles ) clarke : all right . i 'll bite . if they 're not stolen ... jackie : someone at forrester e - mailed nicky those designs anonymously . [ scene_break ] ridge : come on , claire . let 's get this down to cutting . donna : we should check with katie about the announcement for the showing . and i - i want it going out today , especially with what jackie m. is trying to pull . rick : whoa , whoa , whoa . what are you talking about ? felicia : oh , that 's rich . our illustrious president does n't even know what the competition 's up to . thorne : ( scoffs ) donna : apparently , jackie is introducing an original line as a last - ditch effort to save her company . but i do n't know how she plans on doing that with clarke as a designer . [ scene_break ] clarke : good , old sal . she was always rolling the dice . she said , `` bucky , if you want to play in the sandbox with the big boys , you got ta take some chances . `` ( chuckles ) and we did . jackie : of course , we 're going to have to make some teensy - weensy modifications . clarke : of course , just enough to protect us in case the forresters sue . yeah , i 'm familiar with it . jackie : well , that 's good , because there 's no time to waste . clarke , i want you to contact the press . i am going to personally contact the buyers announcing our preview tomorrow . clarke : tomorrow ? nick : mother , you 're jumping the gun on this . jackie : look , i know the obstacles , all right ? but if we do n't do something to stir up interest , to keep the creditors at bay -- clarke ! clarke : okay . okay . nick : mother , i am still not on board with this . jackie : please , will you listen to me ? nick : until i find out who is sending this , going with these sketches is too risky . [ scene_break ] felicia : i 'm sorry . it kills me to say this , but i almost wish the line would fail , if it meant that daddy would finally open his eyes and see how the logans are wrecking this company . thorne : yeah , it sure as hell does n't feel like forrester creations , that 's for sure . i guess that 's why i do n't really care what happens to it . ( cell phone rings ) stephanie : hello ? jackie : mm , stephanie . it 's jackie . uh , i - i know you 're probably in the thick of it , but , um , i was actually wondering if you could meet me for lunch today . well , um , il giardino in , say , uh , 30 minutes ? perfect . see you then . [ scene_break ] owen : wow , is that -- donna : oh ! god . ( sighs ) you scared me half to death . donna : is something wrong ? owen : ( stammers ) the surf line was n't exactly a huge success . and if it was n't for pam 's bikini , which even that 's starting to cool off , i 'm starting to wonder whether or not -- whether or not eric 's gon na want to keep me on here . i mean , has he said anything to you ? donna : no , but i 'm -- i 'm -- ( cell phone rings ) donna : yeah . oh , yeah . i 'll be right there . i 'm sorry , i - i have to go . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) bridget : i was just looking for donna . is she around ? owen : no , i 'm , uh , i 'm sorry . she 's not . but is there anything i can do for you ? bridget : well , i would n't want to interrupt you , you know . owen : trust me . you could n't if you tried . bridget : what 's up with you ? you seem a little frustrated . owen : i do n't know . i 'm just feeling a little insecure about my status here at forrester . bridget : really ? i thought that whole `` pam crocheted bikini `` thing was a hit . owen : yeah , it was . but unfortunately , the rest of the line was n't , which makes yours truly expendable , unless i make something happen for myself . [ scene_break ] jackie : oh ! sorry . ( laughs ) ( sighs ) sorry i 'm late . the traffic was absolutely ghastly . oh , you 've ordered . stephanie : well ... ( laughs ) listen , you 're lucky i 'm here at all . why am i here ? do n't you have something better to do ? i mean , like , um , mounting your `` last gasp `` fashion preview ? jackie : you 've heard about that , have you ? stephanie : yes , everybody has . i think the industry 's , uh , it just smells blood , does n't it ? jackie : well , let me just say one thing . the rumor of our demise has been greatly exaggerated . stephanie : oh . jackie : but i think you already know that , do n't you ? ( wine pouring ) [ scene_break ] nick : so what exactly is it that you think that you know ? ( door closes ) felicia : i know that jackie m. designs is in deep doo - doo . and i also know that you are having a preview hoping to turn things around . nick : are you here to wish us well , or dance on our grave ? felicia : ( chuckles ) actually , i 'm looking for a job as a designer . i figure if the preview is a success and the bucks start rolling in , then you 'll be looking to expand your design team , in which case , i 'm your gal . nick : well , you better not let your old man hear that . felicia : ( chuckles ) my `` old man `` hardly knows i exist these days , at least not at forrester . it 's all about the damn logans . nick : i see . felicia : look , i know that you remember that we had something pretty special for a minute . how about we turn back the clock and see if the sparks are still there ? nick : well , right now , my clock and my sparks are engaged . felicia : but they 're not married . think about it . i 've always had designs on you , mr. marone . felicia : let me know if you 're interested . i definitely am . ( door closes ) nick : ( coughs ) nick : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] rick : ridge ? we need to talk . ridge : i 'm busy . rick : look , we have a major fashion show in the works here , okay ? you and i really need to pull this together . ridge : do n't tell me what i need to do , rick . rick : all right , listen , mr. c.e.o . , there 's something that you should hear , whether you like it or not . [ scene_break ] stephanie : i do n't know what 's worse -- a company going under , or a company that 's been overrun by hoards of logans . jackie : things are truly that bad ? stephanie : i do n't know why i bother . jackie : because you love that company , stephanie . stephanie : i loved the company the way it used to be . now i have to put up with that dumb donna and that stupid rick . ( sighs ) i do n't -- i honestly -- i do n't know why i bother anymore . what ? jackie : i just never thought i 'd see the day when stephanie forrester would turn her back on her own company without a fight . or am i misreading you ? stephanie : well , you 've known me a long time . you know i 'm not going to allow something to happen at the expense of my children or my grandchildren without putting it right . jackie : and have you ... found a way ? yeah , i believe you have . [ scene_break ] owen : my surf line is small potatoes compared to your father 's couture . i mean , if only it had gotten the buzz that his is sure to . bridget : have you seen my dad 's collection ? he usually guards that with his life . owen : no , he still does . only his inner sanctum like donna has access to it . bridget : oh . oh . well , um , you know , you should look on the bright side . owen : well , if there was one . if things keep going the way that i think that they are , i just do n't know how much longer i 'm gon na be welcome here . [ scene_break ] rick : look , ridge , i know you 're not gon na believe me when i say this , but i am profoundly sorry with my part in what happened to phoebe . i would switch places with her in a second if i thought it would bring her back , but she 's gone , ridge , and i understand you 're in a lot of pain here , but i think to myself , what can i do to help you ? what can i do to help you to -- to feel better about this ? but how can i when you wo n't let me ? when you say to yourself that there 's no possibility of you ever forgiving me for what happened ? so i ask you this -- is there the slightest chance , the slightest possibility that you will ever be able to accept me ? [ scene_break ] ( throws down objects ) thorne : excuse me . could you get me another one , please ? make it a double . man : of course , mr. forrester . thorne : thank you . nick : wow . a little early in the day , is n't it ? but maybe not . excuse me . i 'll have what he 's having . thank you . thorne : ( sighs ) nick : should n't you be busy at work over at forrester ? it 's crunch time over there . or do favorite sons ridge and rick -- they probably have everything under control , do n't they ? come on . that does have to be tough , does n't it ? i mean , always being the third wheel . does n't it ever make you want to do something to get even ? man : your drinks , gentlemen . nick : thank you . thorne : thank you . so are you here drowning your sorrows away , too ? i mean , word has it that jackie m. is going belly - up , unless a miracle happens . nick : no , actually . i 'm looking for my mother . i know she had lunch with stephanie . ( laughs ) i just wanted to make sure there was no bloodshed . thorne : mm . ( chuckles ) well , no blood was shed , according to the maître d ' , anyway . nick : well , all right , then . i guess we 've both accomplished our missions . want a ride back ? thorne : ( scoffs ) what is there to go back to ? i mean , i could work my ass off , and it would still be all about rick and ridge in my old man 's eyes . [ scene_break ] owen : all right , enough about me . uh , i 'm starting to sound pitiful . you said you were looking for donna , or maybe was that just an excuse ? bridget : `` an excuse `` ? owen : yeah , well , when you came by my place the other day , i think maybe you might have , um , i do n't know , gotten the wrong idea ? bridget : about ? owen : well , about , uh , about me . bridget : i mean , it was just because i -- i -- the bikini and the candles and then i -- owen : unh , unh , unh , unh , unh , unh . [ scene_break ] ridge : what the hell are you thinking anyway ? rick : ridge , please , just listen to me , okay ? for a second ? ( stammers ) you and my mom are married now , okay ? whether we like it or not , we are family , so can we please just try to get past this ? ridge : i am trying . here at work , i 'm trying . and that 's as far as i 'm gon na go . i do n't trust you . i do n't want you anywhere near my family , not after you cost me my daughter . maybe you are sorry , but every time i see you and steffy together , it terrifies me . i do n't see that changing any time soon , so you might as well get used to it once and for all . [ scene_break ] nick : what are you looking at , mother ? jackie : oh , i was hoping that we had been sent some more designs while i was out , but i guess stephanie has n't had the chance . nick : do you think she 's the one that 's been sending them ? jackie : after our lunch today , i am more convinced than ever ... or actually , was , until you told me about running into thorne and felicia stopping by here . nick : they all have reasons for doing this . one thing they all share in common is that they 're miserable at forrester . jackie : which explains why one of them has gone to such drastic lengths . nick : for whatever reason he or she is doing this , one thing 's for certain . they 're gon na want something in return . ( e - mail alert rings ) jackie : ( gasps ) it 's from `` stormy seas . `` nick : `` more designs are on their way , just in the ' nick ' of time . tomorrow you 'll have your fashion preview , and the collection will be a huge success . jackie m. will be saved , and i will be solely responsible , which i think deserves more than a thank - you , do n't you ? i can do even more extraordinary things for your company , but i 'll need a position there -- not just any position , but a long - term commitment as president of jackie m. designs . i look forward to a future together , nick . all you need to do is accept my one condition . i 'll be in touch . `` jackie : wow . well , you were n't wrong when you said that they would want `` something `` in return , but the presidency ? nick : which makes me think it 's thorne , because he 's been skipped over time and time again at forrester , but wanting `` a future together , `` that makes me think it 's felicia . jackie : ( sighs ) well , so where are the designs ? nick : they 're in a secure link . if i hit `` accept , `` then we agree to the terms , and we get the forrester collection . if i hit `` decline `` ... jackie : ( scoffs ) nicky , why are you hesitating ? if we do n't accept , we only have three designs . that is not enough to save jackie m. please , nicky , this is our only chance . i mean , i love this company . you ca n't let it go under . nicky , please . accept ... now . ( pushes button ) ( beep ) ( beep ) jackie : ( gasps ) oh , my god . ( laughs ) it is the entire forrester collection ! oh , it is magnificent , and it 's ours . nick : i do n't like doing it this way . jackie : oh , nicky . nicky , this deal is going to save jackie m. from financial ruin . it 's gon na save you , too . nick : i feel like we 've made a deal with the devil , mother . someone 's in control of our future now . the question is , who ? | ridge is busy at forrester 's for the new showing preview . they mention jackie is doing an all out last ditch effort to save her company . clarke is ecstatic they have the rip - offs from forrester . nick is still not on board with this and thinks it is too risky until he finds out who sent him the e - mails . bridget drops in to see donna but speaks with owen instead . owen is n't happy how the swimwear line showing went and wonders if eric will even keep him on at the company now . he kisses bridget who responds . jackie hastily invites stephanie to lunch . stephanie grouses that she misses the old company now being run by all the logan 's and stupid rick . felicia offers her services as a designer to nick if he gets the company up and running again . she claims it could even be personal as she always had designs on him . ridge is not receptive , but rick says as they need to talk . rick starts again that he is profoundly sorry for all his part in phoebe 's death , but he realizes that ridge wo n't let him apologize and he will never accept him . nick catches up with thorne nursing a drink and he sits and talks . both seem to be checking up on their mothers at lunch , making sure no blood was shed . |
taylor : i - i do n't know what to do . i wish there was some way i could help and not make this worse . i just -- i do n't know what to do . ridge : i do n't either , doc . it 's heartbreaking seeing our daughter pushed aside after all of her hard work and success in favor of something that was obviously concocted by hope on the fly . taylor : oh , no , it was pretty startling being caught off guard like that . ridge : look , i just ca n't believe that brooke would plan something like this behind my back . taylor : well , you know , i do n't really believe brooke would do that either , ridge . but i have to wonder if -- if katie might not have been . ridge : why do you say that ? taylor : well , because she was the one in charge of the entire meeting , and it was , you know , like she already knew that hope had a presentation , and she had already even decided to go with it from the beginning . ridge : would n't surprise me . katie obviously does n't respect our family , or she would be sitting where she is . but for brooke to blindly become involved in pushing hope 's campaign over steffy 's -- does n't she understand what she 's doing ? does n't she even care ? [ scene_break ] donna : madison , just bring them as soon as they 're in your hands . okay , thank you . so the proofs from your test shoot are gon na be here any minute , hope . hope : ( squeals ) oh , i hope they look good and i do n't look like a total cheese ball . donna : you 're gorgeous , okay ? and graham is a fabulous photographer . i mean , he said you were a natural in front of the camera . hope : oh , maybe he was just being nice . donna : no , he as is good as it gets , and he loved working with you , okay ? hope : okay , i 'm psyched . i 'm a little nervous , though . katie : you still seem on edge . brooke : you know why . ( sighs ) katie : ridge -- he 's not happy that we 're going with `` hope for the future `` . brooke : he feels like his daughter 's being shut out . katie : steffy 's campaign is not right for us . we have to go with something younger and newer , which is why hope is perfect . brooke : i know . i know . i get it . i do . and i 'm really excited for this opportunity for her . it 's just -- i ca n't ignore my husband . he wants what 's best for his daughter . how can i not want what 's best for mine ? [ scene_break ] owen : i could make some dinner reservations . jackie : mm - hmm . owen : we could bundle up , take a nice walk on the beach ... jackie : mm . owen : and gorge ourselves on wine and carbs . jackie : mm . owen : mm . stephanie : ooh la la . jackie : jealous ? stephanie : of course . jackie : ( laughs ) stephanie : ( laughs ) i have news . jackie : oh , really ? stephanie : yes . jackie : do tell . stephanie : forrester is planning a big promotional push . owen : ooh , they 're probably scrambling to try to come up with a way to take the focus off of that disaster dare campaign . stephanie : mm - hmm . jackie : so what 's their strategy ? more of the hollywood glamour line , or -- stephanie : i guess so . i think steffy 's come up with some sort of a sequel . jackie : uh - huh . owen : how 's steffy doing over there with all the infighting and all the chaos ? stephanie : oh , ridge says she 's having a tough time . jackie : i 'm sure she is . i mean , i do n't know what happened at forrester , but i see heads rolling . stephanie : i realized something when i was there , jackie . i was talking to ridge , and it became very apparent to me that he 's staying at that company for the sake of his children and their legacy . owen : well , i 'm glad steffy 's doin ' okay over there . i mean , every time i 've spoken to her , she 's always made it very obvious how much she loves her job . jackie : yeah , and she 's done an excellent job . stephanie : those logan girls are n't stupid , you know . the smartest thing they ever did was to make her head of p.r . because that made ridge happy , and they need him happy . they need him . they need his designs if they 're gon na make that company successful again . [ scene_break ] donna : i wonder what 's taking so long . hope : maybe my proofs were so bad , they broke the printer . brooke : they 're going to be fabulous . madison : here 's what you 're waiting for . donna : oh , good . katie : oh , great . thank you so much . madison : sure . katie : all right , shall i do the honors ? donna : yes . katie : let 's see what we 've got . [ scene_break ] taylor : you 're a loyal father , ridge . you do n't like seeing your daughter pushed aside . ridge : no , i do n't , but it 's much more than that . taylor : i know , ridge . ( door opens ) eric : taylor . taylor : hi . eric : what 's going on ? taylor : i , um , i 'll leave you two alone with ridge and let him explain it . thorne : what 's up , ridge ? ridge : well , katie 's at it again . steffy had a great idea for the next phase of the glamour line , and katie squashed it . eric : why ? thorne : ( sighs ) ridge : apparently , she liked hope 's concept better . thorne : hope ? ridge : well , she happens to be the inspiration for our newest campaign . steffy : hope for the future , brought to you by katie logan and her sisters . the logans strike again . [ scene_break ] steffy : the glamour line is history . it 's done . it 's all about hope 's line from here on out . eric : yeah , but that -- but that does n't make any sense . the glamour line has been a success for us . i mean , w - why would she go with a concept from some inexperienced teenager ? steffy : mm , because hope 's last name is logan ? what other reason does katie need ? she feels that they want to target the youth . and that 's what bill wants , but i do n't buy it . i think it 's another logan conspiracy . thorne : sounds like katie 's using hope . steffy : that 's exactly what she 's doing . eric : what does brooke think about this ? ridge : she 's supportive of hope . thorne : it 's her daughter . she 's proud of her . i could see how she could get swept up in all this . eric : but -- but she has to see that this is a ploy . she has to understand how wrong this is . ridge : no , dad , she does n't . an internship i get . hope deserves that . but to be here one day and now brooke and her sisters are eighty - sixing steffy 's line in favor of hope 's teenybopper idea ? they 're proclaiming it as the next great forrester collection . thorne : ( sighs ) eric : look , ridge , i see how upsetting this is . i get that . but you need to be careful here . do n't let this come between you and brooke . it 's gon na cause a huge strain on your relationship . ridge : i know that , dad . i do n't want it to come to that . [ scene_break ] brooke : ( chuckles ) oh , these are beautiful , sweetheart . hope : oh , you really think so ? brooke : yes . donna : i told you you were a natural . katie : you have real potential . these photos prove it . hope : the pressure 's on now to deliver for real . katie : just be your gorgeous , charming self . have fun with it . hope : i will . i will . i 'm excited . i just wish everyone were as excited as i was . donna : well , steffy will just have to get over herself and give somebody else the spotlight . hope : it 's not just steffy . it 's dad , too . brooke : it 's nothing against you , sweetheart . there 's been a lot of upheaval in this company , a lot of changes , and he feels that steffy 's being shut out a bit . katie : listen , steffy 's glamour line was good . but it 's old news . we have to go in a new direction . bill wants to cater to the youth market , and there 's no one better to represent us than you . [ scene_break ] stephanie : i want you to remember we 've got a conference call with the italian distributor later . jackie : oh , well , we wo n't drink too much . stephanie : please . taylor , what are you doing here ? taylor : um , i need to talk to you , stephanie , in private . stephanie : oh , all right . we can go to my office . owen : no , no , it 's okay . listen , we were just about to leave anyway , so go ahead . it 's all yours . jackie : bye . owen : bye - bye . stephanie : you 're upset . taylor : brooke 's at it again . stephanie : at what ? taylor : she 's brought hope on as an intern at forrester . stephanie : well , she 's in high school , is n't she ? taylor : yeah , it 's -- it 's some kind of work - study program . but guess what ? already , she 's more than an intern . stephanie : ( chuckles ) what did they do , make her chief financial officer ? taylor : oh , no . no , they have n't , not yet , but they came very close . you know what ? they let her come up with the new concept for the new line . it 's called hope for the future . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) brooke : you have some time to talk ? ridge : sure . i was planning to finish my designs for steffy 's afterparty line , but since your sister scrubbed the idea , i have plenty of time on my hands . brooke : oh , ridge . ( sighs ) i really do hate the fact that you 're upset about gope for the future line . ridge : i 'm not angry with hope . i just find it suspect that katie was so gung ho about her idea , if it even was hope 's idea . brooke : i know you 're disappointed that katie did n't choose steffy 's concept . but she really believes that hope 's line is best for the company right now . i saw the proofs from the test shoot . they were fabulous . ridge : so you 're going ahead with the line , then ? brooke : ridge , i 've always been there to support your daughter , and i always will . ( sighs ) this is a great opportunity for hope . please , can you just give her a chance ? [ scene_break ] steffy : ( sighs ) ( knock on door ) hope : hey , steff . steffy : ( sighs ) hope : i , uh , i thought you might want a coffee . double mocha with whipped cream , right ? at least , that 's how you used to like it . steffy : hope , you do n't have to get me a coffee . hope : i 'm an intern . it 's my job . steffy : an intern does n't come up with an idea of a new line on her first day , let alone her first year . so , no , hope , you are not an intern . you 're a logan . big difference . hope : steff , i 'm not here to steal your thunder . we want the same thing -- to get this company back in shape . katie thinks that my idea is what forrester needs right now , okay -- targeting the youth market , a fresh perspective , whatever . look , all i know is that you did a great job with the glamour campaign , and i know you 're gon na do the same with hope for the future . i want to work with you . i want to learn from the best . so what do you say ? can we work together ? steffy : ( sighs ) hope , you are a really , really sweet girl , but you 're incredibly naive . hope : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] stephanie : hope for the future ? taylor : yeah , yeah . brooke and her sisters , they -- they thought it was a brilliant idea . and katie just shot down steffy 's sequel to the hollywood glamour line . it was -- it was amazing . you know that we both thought it was great . stephanie : yes . taylor : a - and they just scrapped it , and -- and they went with hope 's idea . stephanie : those girls are so greedy . i mean , they 're like little mice burrowing into the company . all they want -- more , more , more , more , more . they 're gon na try and drive my children and the grandchildren out one by one . taylor : oh , come on , stephanie , they 're already running the company . eric and ridge have no say at all . they ca n't make any decisions . they do n't have any power . the logans are making all the decisions . stephanie : i can only imagine how ridge must have reacted to this . taylor : he 's very upset . he wants to help steffy , but what can he do ? stephanie : and brooke supported this ? taylor : ( sighs ) well , hope is her daughter . stephanie : yeah , but , i mean , what , is she clueless ? is she trying to deliberately undermine her marriage by choosing her daughter over her husband ? this is just stupid . [ scene_break ] ridge : so you 're asking me to choose your daughter over mine ? brooke : i would never ask that of you . i just wish that you could give hope a chance . ridge : she 's a teenager . she has absolutely no experience . brooke : but she will learn . she 's the demographic that we need to target in order to get ahead of the game . we all agreed that she has unlimited potential . ridge : you all agreed , meaning you and your sisters ? brooke : ridge , i know you have issues with this . but please , do n't make this about the forresters versus the logans . ridge : it 's hard not to see it that way , brooke . i did n't start this war . your sister did the day she sat in dad 's chair and took over as c.e.o . it 's been a battle ever since , day in and day out , defending my family , protecting the honor of this company . katie has absolutely no respect for me or my children . my family built this company , not katie and not the logans . [ scene_break ] brooke : we can work through this , ridge . ridge : i ca n't deal with katie anymore . the way she treats me -- it 's like a hired hand . brooke : ( sighs ) she does n't see you that way . ridge : the forresters are disposable as far as she 's concerned , logan . she 's proved that by firing steffy . brooke : what ? she did n't fire steffy . ridge : well , not directly . brooke : katie did n't go with steffy 's concept because she thought hope 's idea was better for the company at this point . ridge : look , giving the new line to hope is katie 's way of trying to force steffy out of the company . how can you not see that ? brooke : no . no , that 's not what 's happening . and if it were , i would n't allow it . steffy is not going anywhere . katie is just giving hope a fair shot . all i 'm asking is that you do the same . [ scene_break ] hope : i do n't get it , steffy . why ca n't we be cool with each other ? we 're on the same side . steffy : no , that 's where you 're wrong . there 's two sides . always have been . hope : so let 's change that . steffy : impossible . hope : why ? steffy : because you 're a logan , and i 'm a forrester . hope : and that means we 're destined to carry on the rivalry ? steffy : i guess so . hope : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] taylor : oh , may i come in ? ridge : hey . where did you run off to ? taylor : um ... well , i went to , um , talk to your mother . ridge : you told her what 's going on ? taylor : no , it 's okay . it -- it really is . it 's okay . she -- she is honestly worried about you , and she 's very concerned about what this might do to your marriage . ridge : oh , man . i 've got one hell of a dilemma on my hands , doc . taylor : i hate it when i see you go through this . ridge : what the hell is brooke thinking here ? taylor : i do n't know . i just -- i honestly believe she 's trying to look out for her daughter , just like you and i are trying to do with steffy . ridge : yeah , you always were the levelheaded one in the family , i guess . taylor : well , i 'm a trained professional . ridge : we 're doing our best as parents , right ? taylor : oh , our kids are lucky to have concerned and supportive parents like us , just like you have been very lucky to have a mother like stephanie . she may have seemed a little domineering and controlling at times , but she 's always been there for you . you probably have no idea how many times she 's had your back . ridge : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] stephanie : this should be ridge 's office , you know . what a travesty . brooke : ( sighs ) let me guess . taylor went running to you . stephanie : well , she told me about the hope for the future line . brooke : that is confidential information . she had no right to tell you about that . stephanie : i am not here as the competition , okay ? but if you 'd like my business ... ( chuckles ) opinion , i think it was a rather foolish decision betting the rather precarious future of this company on a greenhorn teenager ? brooke : look , i really do n't want to debate this with you , stephanie . stephanie : oh , i 'm sure you do n't . i 'll bet you 've done that plenty with your husband . brooke : what ridge and i discuss is between the two of us . stephanie : oh , come on , brooke , let 's just get straight to it . did you ever really consider how he would react to this ? has n't he suffered enough at spencer 's hands , your sister 's hands ? i mean , the three of you are in the top executive positions in this company . was n't that enough ? did you have to go after steffy , too ? brooke : nobody is going after steffy . stephanie : you almost lost ridge once before , right ? because you chose your son over him . and now you 're going to do it again ? you 're going to choose your daughter over him ? brooke : no , look , there 's plenty of room here for everybody -- ridge 's children , my children . ridge just wants to make his daughter happy . i mean , why is it so wrong for me to want the same for hope ? stephanie : because it 's an offense against your husband . brooke : ( sighs ) we 're not going to let this affect our marriage . stephanie : it already has . brooke : ridge and i are not going to allow these issues with the children to come between us . but i am not going to turn my back on my daughter . stephanie : no good will come of this , brooke . brooke : oh , stephanie , why do you care ? you never did support ridge and me before . stephanie : i love my son , and i support him . and whatever my personal feelings may be , he chose you , because he thinks you make him happy . i have no desire to interfere in your marriage . but i 'm telling you , if you choose your daughter over ridge , it 'll just be one big mess . i do n't want that for him . i do n't want that for you . did you really , really think this through ? sometimes do n't we all have to make a sacrifice for the person that we love ? does n't he deserve your -- your loyalty and your support ? i mean , he loves you . and i know , in your own peculiar way , you love him . so please do n't let this happen . it would be such a tragedy . | ridge tells taylor that he really does n't believe that brooke planned this behind his back . taylor thinks katie had more to do with hope 's campaign than she is admitting . and that she knew beforehand she would be choosing hope 's presentation . brooke tells katie that she 's really excited about her daughter 's chances , but she knows that ridge wants the same for his . stephanie comes back to jackie m 's and tells jackie and owen that she has news . she now realizes that ridge is only staying at fc for the legacy of his children . eric and thorne join ridge , and taylor leaves for him to fill them in on the news . steffy pops in and tells them that the logan 's strike again . the glamour line is done .the dare line is history . eric thinks brooke should be able to see how wrong this is . he warns ridge not to let this come between him and brooke ; not to compromise his marriage . donna , brooke and hope look at the recent shots at the photo shoot and they promise hope that she is the hope of the future and she deserves this . brooke tells ridge that she has always been there for his daughter and she always will . she just hopes that ridge will give hope that same opportunity . |
liam : we need print checks on all these layouts , scott . yes , get jody to go over the colors and then -- yeah , and then call me at the end of the day . okay . all right , good . thanks . i 'm a little busy here , katie . katie : yeah , me , too . liam : really ? 'cause it kind of seems like you have too much time on your hands . katie : i 'm just trying to get to the truth . liam : okay , well , the truth is , my dad had nothing to do with it . katie : ( inhales deeply ) i hope you 're right . liam : ( stammers ) have you seen the m.r.i . ? 'cause i feel like maybe -- we 're got two different doctors saying the same thing . she has a blood clot . i mean , this is a serious condition . you -- you really think my dad caused that ? bill : hey , liam , where 's the -- do n't stop chatting on my account . what 's going on ? anything i should know about ? [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) steffy : you do know this is not what i need . hope : i 'm only here to check up on you , steffy we 're all really worried . steffy : well , as long as i stay calm until the blood clot dissolves , then i should be fine . hope : ( sighs ) i 'm sorry . if seeing me here upsets you , i 'll leave . steffy : no , seeing you pursue my husband , actually -- that 's what upsets me . is that why you 're here ? [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) donna : ( clears throat ) hello ? nick : how are things on the water ? donna : oh ... ( chuckles ) it 's quiet . it 's a little lonely . nick : would you like some company ? donna : oh , i would love some . but you know what ? um , i think i 'm -- i think i 'm getting a cold . ( sneezes ) nick : yeah , well , get some rest . donna : oh , yeah , that 's the plan . i 'm gon na , you know , curl up in bed and catch up on some daytime tv . ( chuckles ) nick : well , that 's a good idea . ( chuckles ) i 'll check in with you later . donna : okay . ( clears throat ) bye - bye . nick : bye . nick : watch tv ? audience : ( cheering ) nick : i ca n't let her do that . ( grunts ) oh ! [ scene_break ] hope : okay , i can see this was a bad idea . um , here , i ju -- i just thought you might want to get up to speed . steffy : come on in . how 's everything going at the office ? hope : ( sighs ) oh , good . we 're , um , we 're still trying to figure out who stole our designs . steffy : any leads ? hope : mnh - mnh . no , not yet . steffy : i just -- i wish i was there , 'cause i could get to the bottom of it , you know ? hope : ( chuckles ) i 'm sure you would . steffy : ( sighs ) do i -- do i look sick to you ? i do n't feel sick . i do n't even have headaches anymore . i just -- i do n't get it . you know , if my condition is so serious , why do n't i have any symptoms ? [ scene_break ] bill : katie ? katie : mm - hmm ? bill : what are you doing in here ? katie : i 'm talking to liam . bill : i can see that . i assume it 's not business - related . katie : well , i do n't know why you would assume that , but you 're right , it 's about steffy . bill : what about her ? katie : well , you do n't find it remarkable that she gets this clean bill of health , and then as soon as liam is going to leave her and end the marriage and go back to hope , suddenly , she develops a blood clot and she ca n't be upset ? bill : so ? katie : so you 're the one who does n't believe in coincidence . liam : katie , the -- the tests prove there 's a problem . my wife is sick . what -- what are you doing ? bill : do n't worry about it , son . go home . be with steffy . liam : well , i - i mean , i do have a lot of work that i -- bill : i got you covered . your wife 's more important . why are you doing this ? you realize you 're not being helpful . katie : helpful to whom ? bill : steffy , liam , their marriage . you 're on a witch hunt , katie . it 's got ta stop . [ scene_break ] ( door opens ) ( door closes ) nick : hello ? donna : oh . nick : ( chuckles ) hi . donna : ( chuckles ) what are you doing here ? i -- no , i do n't want you catching my cold . nick : i do n't get colds . donna : ( groans ) nick : but i know how to get rid of them . donna : you do , do you ? ( sniffles ) nick : i do . get outside on the boat , a little trip around the harbor , sunshine , vitamin d ... donna : oh . nick : cold 's gone . donna : oh , that sounds so good , but you know , do you think we can watch tv first ? cuddle up ? nick : yeah , tv -- nothing like a good movie in the afternoon . donna : actually , i was looking forward to a game show . `` let 's make a deal `` is about to begin , and i love that show . so come on . sit down . [ scene_break ] bill : alison , steffy 's m.r.i. -- where is it ? alison : at my desk . bill : as soon as we 're done here , i want you to get it for me . alison : yes , of course . bill : all right . let 's talk about that deveney kelly acquisition . i 'm , uh , concerned about it . i think we 'll pay . [ scene_break ] jonathan mangum : now here 's wayne brady ! wayne : hey , what 's up , america ? welcome to `` let 's make a deal . `` these folks came to make deals . you came to watch deals . donna : ( chuckles ) oh , my god . look at that . nick : how about a song ? donna : ( coughing ) nick , i ca n't see . nick : huh ? how about the old favorite of yours , `` the influenza virus blues `` ? donna : okay , you 're being silly . come on , move . i love this show . i want to see this . nick : game of cribbage ? donna : shh ! oh , my gosh , look at this crazy couple . wayne : come on down . donna : ( laughs ) wayne : a trip to paris ! pam : ( screaming ) audience : ( cheering ) wayne : so you 're really excited about that . do you like to bake ? pam : do i like to bake ? wayne : yeah . pam : ( laughing ) are you kidding me ? i 'm famous for my lemon bars . in fact , i brought some for you ! donna : lemon bars ? wayne : ohh . ( chuckles ) oh . may i ? pam : i made them just for you . please , have one . wayne : really ? are they -- donna : is that -- wayne : i do n't know . donna : what the ... ( gasps ) oh , my god , she said she loved the show . oh , my god , that 's -- that -- that 's pam ! what the -- is that thorne with her ? wayne : they got zonked . folks , give 'em a big round of applause . audience : ( cheering ) donna : oh ... my god . wayne : they got zonked . but hey , you had a chance to be on tv , and i got a chance to eat some of these squares . donna : it 's you . wayne : thank you so much for being here . you played a great game . more `` let 's make a deal `` right after this . [ scene_break ] hope : ( sighs ) here you go . steffy : oh , thank you . hope : mm - hmm . ( sighs ) steffy : it really cut into our sales , did n't it ? hope : ( sighs ) yeah . i - i mean , we lost most of the spring couture collection . steffy : who could have done this ? it has to be someone that we know . hope : hey , calm down . i mean , i did n't bring this over for you to get upset , okay ? steffy : no , you came here to see liam . hope : steffy , i 'm not pursuing your husband . steffy : but you are making yourself available . what happened in cabo , hope ? hope : ( sighs ) i was there with thomas . you were there with liam . i - i had nothing to do with that . steffy : but when i was in the hospital , unconscious , did you and liam talk ? hope : of course , we talked , steffy . we were worried sick about you . look , um , steffy , you know better than anyone that my relationship with liam is an unresolved issue . steffy : so something did happen in cabo . you want to tell me about that ? ( door opens ) [ scene_break ] katie : ( sighs ) thank you for seeing me on such short notice . doctor : what can i do for you , katie ? katie : i have this m.r.i . i was hoping you could take a look at it . doctor : yours ? katie : no , no , it 's , um , it 's my daughter - in - law 's . she was in an accident on vacation in mexico -- a head injury . doctor : and you want me to look at this , why ? katie : oh , i just thought that we should confirm her condition , you know , that it 's as serious as we all think it is . doctor : oh , okay . let 's take a look . [ scene_break ] donna : you went on `` let 's make a deal `` with pam ? nick : i know it 's a little bizarre . um ... donna : ( coughs ) no , it 's -- it 's -- it 's actually almost funny . but it 's not , because you 're miserable . ( cheers and applause ) donna : what -- why -- why would you do this ? i mean , wh - why would you even associate with that woman ? i mean , you and your mother , you 're nothing like her . and you know everything that she 's done to me in the past . nick : ( sighs ) donna : what 's going on here , nick ? i mean , it 's ... ( sighs ) nick : it 's not what you 're thinking . ( turns tv off ) donna : i - i - i do n't ... ( chuckles ) know what i 'm thinking . i just think it 's kind of strange that you 're hanging out with pam , you know ? i mean , it 's -- it 'd be one thing if she were over at jackie m. , but she 's not . she 's over at forrester . oh , my gosh , that -- that -- that 's it , is n't it ? pam has access , and you -- you were desperate . oh , my god , it was pam . pam ... stole the designs over at forrester . that -- that -- that 's why you let her glob all over you . you 're -- you 're using her , nick ! nick , what -- what the hell is she getting out of this deal ? nick : i do n't ... donna : oh , my god . she 's been hanging on you like a parasite . she -- she 's in love with you , is n't she ? nick : no , no , no , nothing like -- like that , nothing . donna : of course she is . nick , uh , she sees me as the enemy do you -- do you know what she did to me last time i was in this position ? it -- it was one dirty trick after another . wait a minute . oh , my god . santa 's little helper , th - the -- the laundry that made me itch like crazy ? that -- that -- that was pam 's doing , was n't it ? nick : now let 's not let this get out of hand , okay ? donna : how could you- nick : ( sighs ) donna : how could you do this to me ? nick : the company -- it 's going under . i had to do whatever i had to do . donna : how far did you take it , nick ? did you -- did you kiss her ? ohh . ( gags ) ( cries ) god ! god , you -- tell me one good reason why i should n't just go to forrester right now ? you could go to jail , you and pam . ( sighs ) why ? ( crying ) why did you do this ? [ scene_break ] alison : ( sighs ) bill : i 've got these sales figures , these projections are out of this -- alison : i ca n't find it . bill : what ? alison : the m.r.i . i know it was there . bill : well , you must have misplaced it . alison : i do n't misplace things , bill . bill : well , look again . it 's got ta be there . alison : it 's not . i 'm sorry . justin : well , where could it be ? bill : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] katie : so , uh , did you look at the m.r.i . ? doctor : yes . katie : what can you tell me , doctor ? [ scene_break ] liam : hope ? steffy ? steffy : hi . liam : hi . steffy : how are you ? liam : i - i 'm good . how are you -- how are you feeling ? steffy : i am great at the moment . liam : so you two were not arg -- steffy : arguing ? liam : yeah . steffy : no , no , no . actually , hope came by to drop off some things from work . liam : well , you 're not suppose to be working . you know that . hope : oh , do n't -- do n't worry . it 's just some light reading , nothing too demanding . steffy : no , actually , i was just telling hope how well i 've been doing , thanks to my incredible husband . liam : you know , you should get some rest . steffy : no , you know what ? actually , i was thinking that maybe we could just go for a walk on the beach . liam : a w - walk on the beach ? steffy : yeah , i think so . liam : steffy , you 're not even supposed to leave the house , doctor 's orders . i mean -- steffy : what could possibly happen on the beach ? liam : i do n't know . i -- steffy : oh , especially if i have you , all right ? liam : maybe . let me call the doctor later and find out , all right ? steffy : ( tsks ) okay . liam : in the meantime , let 's get you to bed , okay ? please ? steffy : all right . liam : please , please , please ? steffy : hey , um , are you gon na be all right ? liam : mm -- steffy : of course , you are . liam : i will be in to check on you . steffy : okay . i love you . liam : i know . ( sighs ) ( sniffs ) hope : you seem really worried about her . liam : well , i just -- i ca n't let her get upset at all . hope : i - i know , and you wo n't . liam : ( sighs ) hope : and neither will i , okay ? uh , she was asking me about cabo . liam : what did you say ? hope : nothing . nothing . but , um , i ca n't help but wonder if she suspects something . liam : yeah , a lot of that going around lately . hope : what do you mean ? liam : well , i mean , even katie has some suspicions of her own . hope : about what ? liam : steffy 's condition . she thinks it might not even be real . [ scene_break ] donna : i ca n't believe this . nick : there is no `` me and pam . `` donna : you conspired with her to steal forrester designs , and ... in return , you -- you let her touch you . nick : it was n't like that . donna : oh , do n't -- do n't sugar - coat this , nick . i - i know pam , and she demanded a pretty price , and you paid it . nick : okay , i let her kiss me once , maybe twice . donna : ( sighs ) nick : i do n't know . it was nothing . the woman 's lonely . she just wanted a little affection . donna : oh , my god , do you know how disgusting that sounds to me ? nick : i 'm so sorry about this . donna : ( sighs ) nick : i - i feel horrible , and i regret that it 's hurt you so bad , because -- donna : ( sighs ) nick : because you mean so much to me . i love you . donna : ( laughs and cries ) ( cries ) ( laughs ) i have ... fantasized so many nights about you saying those words to me . but this -- this changes everything , nick . my god , you 're just -- you 're not who i thought you were . god , it just breaks my heart . ( voice breaks ) nick : donna . donna ! can [ scene_break ] hope : so my aunt katie does n't think that steffy even has a blood clot ? liam : well , she just -- no , she thinks it 's ... too coincidental . hope : just like aspen ? liam : that does seem to be her point . hope : o - o - okay , okay , but what about the m.r.i . ? liam : i do n't know . uh , she thinks it 's bogus or something . hope : how is that -- how is that possible ? liam : i - i - i do n't know . she 's wrong , hope . i mean , she 's wrong . and in any case , steffy would n't stoop that low . hope : oh , yeah , i mean , i - i 'd like to think that , too , but , liam , after what happened in aspen ... liam : i know , but then -- i -- hope : and then again in cabo -- liam : to fabricate a life - threatening condition ? that 's like ... hope : okay , no , i - i know . i know . ( sighs ) look , liam , there is a lot that i do n't like about steffy . liam : ( chuckles ) hope : but i ca n't fault her for loving you . how could i ? ( sighs ) your wife needs you now , more than ever . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] bill : i have a pretty good hunch where that m.r.i . is . alison : i suspect i do , too . justin : katie ? bill : she 's wo n't let it go . justin : so what are you gon na do ? bill : nothing . alison : well , that will really solve your problem . bill : there is no problem . let her take it to a doctor . let her take it to ten doctors . they 're all going to tell her the same thing -- there 's a clot on steffy 's brain . the m.r.i . shows it . she 's going to die if her husband does n't take care of her . but he will . [ scene_break ] katie : so can you make a diagnosis off that scan ? doctor : how did you end up with this scan , katie ? katie : it was done by very reputable doctor at a hospital in cabo . doctor : y - yes , you -- you told me that but that does n't answer my question . katie : bill was down there with steffy , and he brought back the scan . doctor : and he gave it to you to get another opinion ? katie : no , i took it from his secretary 's desk . doctor : does your husband know you have it ? katie : does it matter ? ( chuckles ) he probably does now . there are things that do n't add up , and i need another set of eyes to look at this . so what is it ? does steffy have a blood clot on her brain ? is it life - threatening ? or are we all being duped ... again ? | bill walks in and catches the hush hush talk between katie and liam . he sends liam home , saying that his wife is more important . then he chastises katie that this has got to stop with her suspicions . steffy shares with hope that she does n't even have headaches anymore and does n't feels like she is sick yet everyone is walking on eggshells around her . liam is stunned when he comes home and finds the both of them there . katie shows another doctor the mri which she found on alison 's desk and wonders if it is as serious as she has been made to believe . the doctor is cautious to confide any information that katie might want and has questions of her own how did katie get the mri . katie says it came directly from her husband who got them from the doctor in cabo . she 'd like to know if there is a blood clot ; is it that serious or are they being duped again . much to nick 's chagrin , donna watches let 's make a deal and figures out it is nick and pam on the show . he wants to know what is going on . she thinks it is kind of strange that he is hanging out with pam . she figures out the association with him using her to get the designs . she 's been through this before with one dirty trick after another . she ca n't believe he would do this to her . he feels horrible and regrets he has hurt her . he loves her . she says she has fantasized about him saying that many times , but this has changed everything . he is not who she thought he was . |
bill : i have an important announcement to make . a actually . well , do n't all jump up and down at once . katie : everything you say you think is important bill : and anybody on my payroll better think so , too . jarrett : are we all fired ? bill : jarrett . jarrett : just me ? ivy : hey . sorry i 'm late . the traffic . i 'm not used to l.a. yet . liam : hey , so , we 're actually of a meeting right now . ivy : oh , no , i know . your dad called me yesterday . bill : from san diego . when i took a break from hobnobbing with all magazine brass . just thought ivy might like to be here when i named liam as president of spencer publications . liam : what ? katie : that 's what . congratulations . justin : nice . [ laughs ] [ birds chirping ] caroline : you wanted to see me ? rick : yeah , that 's right . you know , ridge , he may be head designer , but i 'm gon na be you for progress reports . i 'm gon na need to hear from you daily , and , uh , if i 'm too busy , you can relay the information through maya . caroline : wow . she has so many responsibilities now . rick : yeah , she 's up for it . caroline : i reinforcements . her sister . she was just here . rick : her sister ? caroline : you did n't know ? [ knock on door ] maya : yes ? nicole : seriously ? maya : nicole ? oh . oh , my god . look at you . nicole : look at you . maya : you are so gorgeous ! come in ! come in ! nicole : i 'm not a fashion model . maya : and so grown up ! nicole : uh , puberty will do that . maya : it has n't been that long . nicole : eh , math was never your best subject . maya : hmm ? so , what are you doing in l.a. ? nicole : i live here now . maya : i - i thought you were in evanston nicole : i got accepted to ucla , so i transferred . maya : why did n't you get in touch with me ? nicole : i was n't sure . maya : was n't sure what ? nicole : you do n't see somebody for a long time and wonder if that 's the way they wanted it . rick : maya 's talked about her family . i just figured they were all scattered around the midwest . caroline : yes , well , maybe now m all up and move them into your father 's house . rick : [ chuckles ] no , i 'm sure it 's just a visit . caroline : yes . you live in l.a. , everybody loves to visit . caroline : and when you become newly successful , relatives just appear . rick : that 'll be all . what was she her sister whatever the opposite of shyness is . seems to run in the family . i do n't know . she -- she seemed nice . young . really young . pretty . her name 's nicole . caroline : are you done with me , because you said go , then stay . rick : i had a question . did something happened ? you seem different . caroline : maybe you never knew me very well . [ door closes ] nicole : i would hate to run into that by accident in the dark maya : ha ha ha . it was rick 's idea . nicole : married to who , again ? maya : [ clears throat ] nicole : how to use a search engine . maya : they 're in divorce nicole : i do n't remember reading that . maya : well , they 're very private people , really . nicole : hmm . forgot to tell the internet . were you going somewhere ? maya : yeah , i was heading back to work , but a time clock , so that can wait . my bab .. do you want -- do you even drink coffee yet ? nicole : nobody makes it through college without it . maya : [ sighs ] i did n't know what they told you about me , and i did n't know what you 'd think of me . so if my birthday and christmas cards did n't say much ... that 's why . liam : [ chuckles ] w - w - wait a second . am i -- does this -- getting a new office ? bill : you want a raise or a new office liam : no , i 'm just -- i 'm just asking if the shiny , new title means you ' off somewhere . bill : what are you talking about ? it 's because you 're smart and hard- working ... and the employees like you better than they like me . justin : that 's the truth . alison : was n't i just saying that before we walked in ? jarrett : [ laughs ] [ clears throat ] i think you 're both equally charming . katie : okay , well , this has been fun . thank you for including me . liam . but you said you had two announcements , and i have a nail appointment , so ... bill : well , hang on , because now i 'm -- i 'm dealing with a bit of a conundrum . i 've created a vacuum among my senior executives , and the role of vice president is a crucial one , both administratively and creatively . i need someone who has experience and demonstrated leadership qualities and can think outside the box . so , katie ... what do you say ? if you can stand me , i need you back . liam : whoo ! yes ! all right ! she 's back ! she 's back ! come on ! liam : ah . you see ? should n't my office be filled with , like , balloons or -- or just bigger ? ivy : well , i mean , i could go make a phone call if you like . liam : thank you . ivy : [ chuckles ] hey , i think this is really awesome . congratulations . liam : it 's not gon na change anything . i 'm pretty sure this is just a sneaky ploy to get katie back . she 's kind of like an mvp who 's been on the bench for too long . ivy : yeah , for two people who were divorced , they act really , uh ... liam : married ? ivy : yes . liam : yeah . bill : so , what do you say ? you trying to make me nervous ? katie : i 'll come back under the following conditions . i want no less than 75 % of my former salary . bill : you were c.e.o . then . katie : i was c.e.o . , but i was n't making what you 're making now . and i do n't want to deal with alison -- ever . bill : why do you have to hate on alison ? you just intimidate her , that 's all . but okay . no problem . katie : i want child care reinstated . i 'm not gon na spend all day long here away from my son . bill : yeah , i anticipated that one . i already have a crew working on it . katie : and flex hours . i do n't want him here all day long , either , and i can do a lot from home . bill : hey , you know , uh , speaking of home ... katie : uh - huh . speaking of home ? bill : well , i 'm just saying that i like that house . katie : it 's a nice house . it 's too bad you had to move out . bill : well , actually , i was kicked out . katie : hmm . bill : but , you know , that was then and -- and this is now . listen , i would even settle just for sleeping in my old bed . katie : and there it is -- the quid pro quo . bill : what ? listen , i promise i wo n't snore . you 'll -- you 'll never even know i was there . katie : how about a counteroffer ? i 'll make you dinner . [ knock on door ] justin : i 've got the contract ready if katie is . katie : oh . pretty sure of yourself , are n't you ? bill : well , you know me . katie : i would be crazy to sign anything that he drew up without reading every word first . so ... thank you . justin : you 're welcome . katie : you owe me a manicure , too . [ door closes ] [ door opens ] caroline : i - i think i came in the wrong door , but i 'm in the right place , so ... [ sighs ] bill : something 's wrong . it 's forrester , is n't it ? [ door closes ] rick : pam , i need you to look up some information -- what are you doing ? ! pam : shaming you . you put my sister in the garage ? look , you may have no use for the woman who built this company , then i 'll keep her at my desk . rick : no , you wo n't . pam : i 'm not putting her back in your garage , rick , exposed to the elements ! r rick : there are no elements in the garage , pam ! : : [ scoffs ] rick : all right , you know what ? i 'll have jake and henry from shipping wrap it up , and -- and i 'll make sure they treat it as if it 's the mona lisa . maya : so , as far as home is concerned , i guess i just used to exist , right ? nicole : i kept track of you did n't tell anyone . maybe others did , too . you remember when you went to jail and someone sent you $ 100 ? maya : i thought that was a mistake , and i kept quiet it . that was you ? nicole : i figured you 'd want to get lotions and stuff for your hair , so i hacked the system and turned a 0 into 100 . maya : hacked ? nicole : that means accessing a supposedly secure network by -- maya : yeah , i know what hacking is . nicole : what are you looking for ? maya : i - i - i 'm looking for apiece of paper so that i can write down your address and not lose you again . is that okay ? i - i had to lose everyone and start over again , and now ... now i get to start over again with you . nicole : you do n't know where anything in this gigantic house , do you ? maya : i 'm trying . i guess you got your own system to hack . bill : you and rick were back together . caroline : i thought we were , but that was before you went to san diego and before he got his dad -- bill : are you -- are you telling me this was all an act , that he 's actually shacking up with that grifter ex - con ? caroline : uncle bill , okay . the point of me coming to you was just to make sure that you do n't go ballistic and start blaming ridge . bill : he 's a player and a hypocrite with hair on his hands , and i do n't want him touching my niece . you need to be back with your husband . that 's what you need to do . caroline : well , i wanted to do that , but rick says that it 's over , and he keeps saying it and saying it -- bill : did he now ? maya : so , ucla , huh ? what are you majoring in ? nicole : computer science . maya : is that still a thing ? nicole : uh , it 's about the only thing . maya : and what kind of job does a major like that prepare you for ? nicole : are you really giving me the `` mom and dad `` talk ? coding , scripting , programming , user interface . but what i want to do is design . maya : oh ! nicole : not clothes . maya : so , what kind of future is there for a woman in that field ? i mean , i hear it 's competitive . nicole : what kind of future is there for a lead model ? i mean , you 're already starting to get lines right here . i should go to class . maya : well , i 'm glad you came by . nicole : i missed you a lot . i got mad at you for going your own way but only because i was too little to do the same thing . liam : i know you 're probably thinking i 'm -- i 'm too young to be in a position like this and that i would n't be if it were n't my father 's company , but the truth is , i 've really worked like a dog . and , uh , and this job needs somebody who will work like a dog . ivy : well , i was actually thinking how nice it is when good things happen to good people and that that does n't happen enough . and you 're a good person who deserves good things , and it does n't happen enough for you , either . katie : hi . caroline : hi . uh , uncle bill said to tell alison that he 'll be right back . katie : so , this is really the first time we 've been face to face . caroline : yeah . katie : i 'm glad . i ... i like it when my friends are doing well . caroline : that just makes everything ... katie : you think you ruined my life , but you did n't . nothing could be further from the truth . rick : so , what i 'm trying to do is to help maya locate some of her family members that had left illinois . uh , for instance , she has a sister . i think her name is nicole . pam : no . rick : excuse me ? pam : no , rick . i 'm not doing a deep background check on your girlfriend . you do n't trust her ? i wonder why . [ knock on door ] maya : [ sighs ] what a lovely surprise . bill : no , you got me beat in that category . maya : well , would you like to leave a message ? i 'm the only one home . bill : i 've got a message for you . home ? no . you 're just the resident squatter . ivy : so , should we go find somewhere to celebrate ? [ chuckles ] the work day 's like half over . ivy : [ sighs ] i guess i should go to that job i have . [ chuckles ] liam : we said we 'd go slow , but you have no idea where i want to put my hands right now . ivy : ooh , better not . liam : no , i wo n't . be good . i 'll be good . ivy : but , you know , if we 're gon na play that wandering ha game , i have a feeling i might win . rick : of course i trust maya . who else am i supposed to trust around here ? pam : no , rick . you do n't trust anyone . you do n't even trust yourself . i it was wrong to take that woman into your father and stephanie 's home , into their bed . but you also knew that she wanted it so bad that she 'd push you to it . i 'd love to feel sorry for you , but you spend enough time doing that for all of us . katie : i know you think that you took ridge away from me . but you did n't . we all make our own choices . and i let him go because i realized that i really do n't understand him . he 's an amazing man . and i lost myself in him . and it felt good to be lost for a little while . but he 's an artist . and his work will always be his firs and that makes his wants and his feelings and his needs all - consuming . i wanted to be everything he needed me to be , and i tried . the harder i tried , the more i realized that -- that i wanted to be more than just what he needed me to be and that i had lost what i want and what i need . and i 'd forgotten who i am . do n't do that . do n't ever forget who you are . caroline : thank you . katie : did bill say where he was going ? caroline : i do n't want to think about it . i ... [ sighs ] i told him about rick and maya , so ... katie : hmm . was he in raging bull mode ? caroline : mm - hmm . katie : i used to be so afraid of that side of him . caroline : you seem -- and i hope it 's not strange for me to say this , but you seem so much more comfortable with him now than you were when you were married . katie : i think i 'm more comfortable with myself . and it 's allowing me to take a second look at things . bill : so , is this your big achievement ? redecorating stephanie 's home ? maya : i have asked you to leave . bill : you 're the one on the way out . you are living in this home with my niece 's husband ? does this fulfill some kind of trailer - park fantasy of yours ? maya : i 'll have you know , rick is in love with me . bill : are -- are you -- are you kidding ? i mean , i 'm gon na be sick . look , rick is in love with misery . he 's in love with tormenting himself . that 's just how some people get off . i do n't suppose it 's any more twisted than skydiving , but that 's another story . rick married caroline . he promised to love , cherish , and keep her , et cetera , et cetera . and he is in mental agony as we speak over not fulfilling that promise . so leave him alone . let them work out their `` love you , hate you , ca n't live without you `` scenario . maya : okay , if you need me to get the police to remove you , i will . bill : i 'm terrified . how long do you think it 's gon na be before you 're removed ? are you forgetting that i know all about your ugly past and that i can make it stick to you in a new york minute ? so you have 24 hours to say your little goodbyes . and by this time tomorrow , you are gone . do you understand me ? | nicole , maya 's little sister , shows up at eric 's to see maya . maya barely recognizes her but seems happy to see her . nicole has transferred to ucla but had not gotten in touch because she thought it had been too many years . rick calls caroline into his office and says ridge is head designer but he expects to get daily reports from her . and if he is not available then give it to maya ; she is on top of things . he mentions that caroline looks different now . she snaps that perhaps he never knew her at all . bill calls a meeting while he is back in town and announces he is appointing liam as president of sp . liam ask if he is getting a new office or a raise . he would hate to think he is being shipped off someplace . bill assures him he will be working here . he even asks katie to come back as he needs her too . ivy tells liam for two people divorced they act awfully married . ivy asks liam if they should go celebrate or her return to her job . he says the work day is already half over . but she would hate to know where he 'd like to put his hands right now . she says she might win in that department herself . |
steffy : hey . i did n't think you 'd be here . liam : just packing up my stuff . steffy : liam , can we please talk about this ? liam : i 'll leave my resignation letter for ridge . steffy : liam , stop . you ca n't do this . you 're not resigning . liam : too late . [ scene_break ] quinn : steffy finally sees liam for the weasel that he is . wyatt : okay , can you stop speculating ? you have no idea what she 's thinking . quinn : you said liam ran off with ivy . wyatt : yeah , but can we just -- could we keep the over - analysis to , like , a minimum , please ? we have to finish these pieces , otherwise ridge wo n't think we can handle this line ourselves . quinn : steffy must be furious . wyatt : [ sighs ] quinn : what exactly did she say ? wyatt : i told you ! i have n't talked to her since that night ! quinn : that night you slept together . wyatt : slept together . slept next -- like , next to each oth -- nothing happened ! quinn : and no one 's heard from liam at all ? wyatt : [ sighs ] as far as i know , he 's still down under with my ex - girlfriend . quinn : [ clears throat ] well , these are finished . i ca n't possibly tweak them anymore . why do n't you take them to steffy and see if she approves ? wyatt : wh -- you 're -- you 're being so obvious right now . quinn : what ? wyatt : you 're not even trying to be subtle about it . quinn : wha -- steffy is the vice president . she has to approve our designs . wyatt : mom ! quinn : hmm ? wyatt : stop ! i know exactly what you 're doing ! you 're trying to push steffy and me together . [ scene_break ] zende : thanks for coming over . i 've just been out of it ever since you told me that yesterday . sasha : yeah , i know . me , too . i barely even slept last night . [ sighs ] hey , you did n't say anything to nicole , did you ? zende : no . the more i think about it , it just has to be a misunderstanding . sasha : i wish it was . but look , i heard her talking to rick . zende : you 're sure ? you 're positive she told rick not to give you the modeling gig ? sasha : yes . she thanked him for turning me down and doing what she wanted . i still ca n't -- i ca n't believe this myself . i mean , nicole is my girl . she 's my best friend . zende : she loves you , sasha , okay ? she supports you . she wants what 's best for you . i know it . but why would she do this to you ? it just does n't make any sense . sasha : it 's because she does n't want me near you . she thinks i 'm a threat . nicole 's worried i 'm gon na try something with you , as if i 'd ever even do that to her . zende : i know she was disappointed she was n't able to model for me or help with the shoot . but she never , not once , mentioned having an issue with us working together . sasha : maybe she was afraid to say something . she 's afraid you 'd get upset . but she clearly has a problem with it . zende : it 's just so unlike nicole . she seemed genuinely excited about us collaborating . sasha : hey , i know . i 'm just as shocked as you are . but , zende , i heard the words come out of her mouth . she took the greatest opportunity i 've ever been given , and she threw it all away because all of a sudden she does n't trust me ? zende : does that mean she does n't trust me , either ? sasha : hey , no . do n't take it that way . nicole adores you . she has faith in you and in your relationship . she 's just feeling a little uneasy right now . and i think we both know why . zende : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] steffy : you ca n't quit . you 're vice president of forrester creations . liam : not anymore . steffy : you ca n't just walk away . the company needs you . liam : yeah , something tells me you 're gon na be just fine . steffy : why are you saying that ? liam : i 'm gon na , uh , i 'm gon na need my house key back from you , and you can just send for the rest of your stuff later . steffy : look , liam , i know you 're still upset and you blame me for ivy 's fall , but is -- is this a real reason to leave your job , to end our engagement ? i 'm not letting you leave this office until we work things out . wyatt : what are you doing here ? i thought you were off getting cozy with my ex . okay . why is he doing all this ? steffy : he says he 's resigning from the company . wyatt : what ? why ? steffy : because he 's upset with me . wyatt : seriously ? like , do n't you think you 're overreacting , resigning ? okay , considering what you did the other night , i think steffy 's the one who should be pissed , not you . liam : seriously ? wyatt : yeah . liam : wow . steffy : can you just give us a minute , please ? liam : no , no , no , no . please , please stay . i 'm almost out of here . steffy : n - n - no . we need to have a conversation . liam : i am moving on , steffy . we are no longer a part of each other 's lives , so what exactly is there to talk about ? steffy : liam , do n't do this . you do n't mean it . wyatt : okay , you know what ? maybe -- maybe i should leave here . uh , but for what it 's worth -- liam : save it , wyatt . wyatt : no , you need to hear this . i think you 're making a huge mistake . and i know we 've had our issues , but i have always respected your ability to make a thoughtful decision , your common sense . but what you 're doing right now , like throwing away a woman like steffy ... that 's just plain stupid . [ door opens ] [ door closes ] [ scene_break ] sasha : why do i feel like you still do n't believe me ? zende : because i do n't want to believe that nicole would do something like this . sasha : me neither , but she did . zende : look , i just wish i knew how stressed out she was , that she was so unsure . maybe i was too harsh . i could have been more sensitive . sasha : w -- w -- no . look , you did n't do anything wrong . but neither did i. i know i 'm not perfect , but i 'm not a homewrecker , especially not with someone who 's been like -- like family to me my entire life , someone i 'd do anything for . [ door closes ] nicole : hey . everything okay ? sasha : yeah , um , we were just rehashing what rick said , you know , that the modeling thing is a no - go . nicole : i 'm so sorry , sasha . zende : if you 're so sorry , why did you tell rick not to hire her ? [ scene_break ] wyatt : [ sighs ] quinn : oh ! that was quick . did you find steffy ? wyatt : yep . quinn : what 'd she say ? she like them ? the designs , i mean . wyatt : i did n't get a chance to show her . quinn : why not ? wyatt : because liam was there . [ scene_break ] steffy : wyatt 's right , you know . throwing us away would be stupid . and i know you 're not stupid . that 's why i 'm not letting you walk out of this office , because you 're gon na regret it . this is n't what you want . why are you doing this ? ! liam : that is a question you should be asking yourself right now . steffy : i have ! i 'm trying to figure it out ! i 'm trying to understand where this is coming from ! is it because of ivy ? are you leaving me because of her ? liam : oh , no , do n't do that . do n't blame ivy . not her fault i 'm leaving . steffy : no . it 's mine . i can see it in your eyes . you 're looking at me as if -- as if i betrayed you . [ scene_break ] nicole : what are you talking about ? sasha : i overheard you speaking to rick yesterday , thanking him for not hiring me . zende : so it 's true . you asked rick not to hire sasha ? why would you do that ? this is your best friend . nicole : please do n't hate me . i know what i did was wrong , and i 'm not proud of it . i just ... i have n't been myself lately , and i know it 's no excuse . but i 've been really insecure about everything . zende : about us ? nicole : when i saw you at the photo shoot and how much fun you were having and all of the laughter and the chemistry -- sasha : but , nicole , we were 100 % professional . we were just goofing off so that we could get some decent photos . nicole : and i know . i - i realize that now . zende : baby , if it bothered you , why did n't you say something ? why did n't you talk to me ? sasha : or me . we thought you were cool with this . nicole : it bothered me , and it should n't have . i 'm embarrassed to admit it , but ... i 'm really scared of losing you . [ scene_break ] quinn : what is liam doing here ? i thought he was down under with poison ivy . wyatt : so did i , but i guess he 's back , packing up his things . quinn : wh -- packing ? wyatt : yeah , you take things , you put them in a box . it 's called packing . quinn : is he moving to australia ? wyatt : i do n't know about that . but he 's definitely leaving the company . quinn : [ gasps ] wyatt : he said he 's resigning from his position at forrester . quinn : are you kidding me ? ! that 's huge ! what else did he say ? wyatt : okay , you 're asking me a lot of questions right now , and my brain just ca n't handle it . quinn : well , if you would stop giving me this stupid one - word answers . wyatt : i 'm not giving you one - word answers ! i do n't know anything ! quinn : what exactly did he say ? wyatt : [ sighs ] i 'm -- i 'm just -- i 'm so hesitant to even tell you . i 'm afraid you 're gon na pull a muscle jumping for joy . quinn : no ! come on ! do n't hold out on me ! wyatt : okay . not only is liam leaving the company , but it sounds like he 's distancing himself from steffy . [ scene_break ] steffy : liam , you and i have always managed to get over the rough spots . liam : yeah , not this time . steffy : why is it different this time ? i said that i am sorry . i apologized . i should n't have gone over to ivy 's . liam : yeah , but you basically do whatever you want to do anyway , right ? i mean , you do n't think . you do n't consider the consequences . you certainly do n't care about how it 'll affect other people . steffy : of course i care ! of course i care ! i - i hate that ivy got hurt ! i hate that i disappointed you ! [ voice breaking ] but i 'm upset , too , okay ? you went to australia with ivy ! i called you . i texted you . i got nothing from you ! you did n't call me back ! i waited at home for you ! and then finally -- finally you call me and you say , `` oh , i 'm halfway across the world with her . `` liam : right , and then you hung up on me . i wonder what would have happened if you had actually let me tell you the circumstances . steffy : i felt abandoned ! i felt betrayed ! do you have any idea what that feels like ? liam : yeah , actually , i do . steffy : [ sighs ] can we please just go home ? can we please just talk ? we have so much we have n't said . liam : no , i think i 've said everything i need to say . steffy : [ sighs ] so ... you 're leaving ? where you going ? to be with ivy ? liam : i do n't know , steffy . i do n't know . maybe -- maybe i 'll go back to australia . i just ca n't be around here . steffy : you ca n't be around me . [ scene_break ] nicole : a lot of it has to do with me being pregnant . and i know that does n't justify what i did . and i do n't want anyone feeling sorry for me . but i 've been struggling . really , i ... i mean , my hormones are all over the place . i 've been super emotional , and i 'm way more sensitive than usual . i 'm not me . i do n't know who i am right now . zende : you 've got to open up , nicole . you got to talk about this stuff . okay ? you ca n't keep pushing it down , or you could hurt someone or do something you regret . nicole : i was embarrassed . and no matter how many times you say that this pregnancy has n't made a difference ... our relationship has changed . it just -- it has . and , you , sasha . you 're so beautiful , and you 're funny , and you 've got that charm . but we 've got this history of competing , and how can i not be a little jealous ? sasha : but , nic , you should know i would never do that . nicole : i know . and i should have trusted you , been supportive , and let you both take advantage of this opportunity . look , i 'll talk to rick . i know that it may not seem like it , but i do want you to succeed . i want you to do well in life , because you deserve it . just like maya . and you 'd be a great forrester model , sasha . i am so sorry , and i do n't know what came over me . but i hope you can forgive me . [ scene_break ] quinn : steffy and liam broke up ? ! wyatt : okay , try and stay calm . quinn : for good ? ! wyatt : who knows with those two ? i mean , you know how much they 've been through over the years . quinn : well , what -- what did he say ? wyatt : can we just get back to work , please ? i 'm gon na get back to work . quinn : [ sighs ] that 's right . of course . men can never multitask . wyatt : i can do 10 things at once . it 's just not your business and not mine , either . quinn : fine . you leave me no choice . i 'm just going to find out all on my own . wyatt : great . go for it . quinn : i 'm almost at the door . wyatt : i see . quinn : you 're not gon na stop me ? wyatt : nope ! have at it ! quinn : oh , come on , wyatt ! stop holding out on me ! wyatt : okay , fine ! if i tell you , will you just get back to work , please ? quinn : yes , i promise ! wyatt : okay . and you wo n't do any of your scheming and all those things that you do ? do n't interfere . quinn : i double promise . wyatt : fine . liam said that he was moving on and that they were n't a part of each other 's lives anymore . quinn : [ gasps ] so the engagement 's off ? ohh ! that is so good for steffy . i mean , he has put her through so much over the years , and , you know , she deserves someone so much better . [ scene_break ] steffy : i 'm confused . you seem different . you 're not the same man that i 'm used to waking up to every morning . i do n't ... i do n't know -- i do n't know what to say . i do n't ... i do n't -- i do n't know what to do . but i know you still love me . liam : you know , either way , it does n't matter . steffy : of course it matters . of course it matters ! it means that there 's still hope for us , that we have a chance . you know me , liam . i 'm not a bad person . yes , bad things happened , but those were accidents . liam : not everything 's an accident . steffy : nothing happened that we ca n't survive ! we can do this ! we have overcome so much ! liam , we can get past this . we can do it . liam : i wish you were right . steffy : i believe in us . look at me . i believe in us . i have faith in our strength . and i know nothing can come between us . no one . not -- not even ivy . liam : god , i always wanted to believe that . steffy : it 's true . liam . it 's true . i want to marry you . i want to spend the rest of my life with you . whatever is happening right now , we can overcome it . i just need to know what 's going on , because i do n't -- i do n't understand where any of this is coming from . i know you 're disappointed in me . and i said that i 'm sorry . and that i love you . and despite everything that you 're saying ... i know it 's not over for us . | liam looks at steffy 's photo while packing up his stuff at the office . she says she did not expect this . he is not resigning . he says that statement is too late . wyatt tells quinn they need to finish these pieces so they have zero time to talk about liam running off with ivy . as far as he knows he is still down under . and wyatt admits that he spent the night with steffy but nothing happened . he knows and wants her to stop trying to push him and steffy together . zende tells sasha that there must be some mistake . he can not believe nicole would have said that about sasha . sasha says nicole is her best friend and she can not believe it either , it makes no sense . except that she does not want sasha near zende as she is a threat . she is just as shocked as zende but she heard it right out of nicole 's mouth . sasha says she is not perfect but she is not a home wrecker . she has been with nicole her entire life . nicole walks in before they finish . nicole asks them not to hate her . she has not been herself and when she saw them having so much fun with so much chemistry she could not handle it . she knows they were just having fun and she realizes it now . it should not have bothered her . she tells zende she hates to admit it but she is afraid of losing him . her hormones are all over the place . she is not herself . zende tells her she needs to talk about it . she can not keep pushing her feelings down . she tells sasha that she should have trusted her . she wants her to do well so she will talk to rick again . she hopes sasha can forgive her . they hug . |
quinn : you wo n't say anything to eric ? or tell anyone what happened in san francisco ? ridge : like you said , who 's gon na believe me ? quinn : i know i should be grateful , but you have wanted me out of your father 's life for so long ... i ca n't believe you 'd be willing to keep this secret . liam : everybody 's got a limit , steffy . but i should have reached mine a long time ago . steffy : no , you have been incredibly patient and understanding . liam : well , i tried to be . but now i kind of think that was a mistake . listen , i want all of you or nothing at all . and i am so sick of your grandfather and quinn and wyatt teaming up against me , 'cause you chose me . and that means we should be together . now . not when your grandfather says it 's okay for us to be together . steffy : [ sighs ] eric : so you 're moving out ? wyatt : yeah . i mean , living here with you and my mom has been amazing . but it really was n't the way to get steffy back . and do n't get me wrong , i appreciate everything you 've done for me . especially supporting me and my marriage to steffy , and ... and everything , but i do n't want her to feel like she 's being bribed into being with me . eric : no , no , that was certainly never our intention . wyatt : no , i know that . but i have to look at this from steffy 's point of view . she 's under a lot of pressure . from work , from liam , from everything , and then our pitch only made things worse . and ... i know i had to try . because i love her . and i know that i 'm the right guy for her , but ... if i really am that guy , i should n't have to convince her of that . liam : steffy , our lives have been on hold long enough , and i should have taken a stand a long time ago . tell wyatt you 're done and come home to me . steffy : the divorce is almost final , liam . liam : okay , and then what ? steffy : a - and then the marriage will be over , i 'm gon na move back in with you , and we 'll have our future . liam : this is what i 'm saying . steffy , if you 're working with quinn 's son , right , she 's gon na find ways of putting you two together . that 's why you have to make it absolutely clear , to both of them , that there is no chance you 're getting back with wyatt , and you have to make it clear that you want the divorce finalized immediately . eric : i have to say , i 'm a little surprised by this . wyatt : [ chuckles ] i mean , i think it 's necessary , do n't you ? eric : i respect your decision , but ... wyatt : trust me , it was n't an easy one . i really enjoyed living here . i never thought i 'd say that about living with my mother again , but it was good . [ laughing ] wyatt : i still ca n't believe she 's the same woman who would have done anything to get steffy to marry me . eric : quinn realizes how desperate and reckless she was . wyatt : she 's been like that my entire life , eric . until ... until you . you transformed her , and -- and you opened up my eyes , too . i realized integrity is so important in a relationship . and i also realized ... i want somebody who believes in me as completely as you and my mom believe in each other . quinn : your father will never know what happened between us . the flirting , the steam room , what happened in san francisco last night ... i need to have your word , ridge . promise me . ridge : what we shared ... that kiss ... that 's between us . no one else . quinn : you promise ? ridge : it 's our secret . steffy : i understand what you want . i just do n't know where this is coming from . why ending my marriage is so urgent . liam : because they 're getting to you . steffy : who , liam ? who ? ! my grandfather ? wyatt ? quinn ? they 're not ! liam : they are , and i 'm tired of watching it happen . steffy : [ scoffs ] [ cell phone rings ] steffy : it 's wyatt . hi . wyatt : hey , um ... i need to see you . steffy : it is work - related ? wyatt : no . no , but , uh ... but it 's important . steffy : look , the situation 's already awkward enough . let 's not make this worse , okay ? wyatt : and i appreciate that . but i 'm not taking no for an answer , so ... steffy : okay , are you here at the office , or are you at granddad 's ? wyatt : uh , our place . steffy : the beach . wyatt : yeah . like i said , it 's important , so ... please ? steffy : i 'm on my way . liam : so you 're going . steffy : he says it 's important . liam : yeah ? for who ? steffy : yeah . liam : you 're honoring a marriage that never should have happened . you 're legitimizing everything quinn did to us . steffy : no , i 'm not . i want a future with you . liam : steffy , even in the middle of all of this , you answered that phone because the caller i.d . said `` wyatt . `` and now you 're about to drop everything you 're doing and go see him . i know how much you love your grandfather , i know what the company means to you , but we have waited long enough , and our relationship has to come first . end the marriage . get that god - forsaken tattoo off your finger , or what 's left of it , and then come home . i 'm gon na be at the house tonight . i 'm gon na make us dinner . use this time to go tell wyatt no more , and then i 'll see you tonight . steffy : you know what , i can tell wyatt to just come here and tell me if you 're that worried about it . liam : no , no , no , you should go . you absolutely should go -- tell him it 's over , set him straight , and then come home to me . steffy : i understand you 're upset about my grandfather and the house . i 'm surprised , too , but honestly , you have nothing to worry about , okay ? nothing to worry about . i 'm gon na talk to wyatt and everything 's gon na be fine . promise you . [ door closes ] quinn : you wo n't say anything to eric ? or tell anyone what happened in san francisco ? eric : it 's so nice to have you back . quinn : i 'm so glad to be back . eric : [ chuckles ] i want to hear all about the symposium . about how and ridge made out in san francisco . i want to hear all about it . quinn : [ laughing ] okay . eric : but first , i want to tell you that your son has made a pretty important decision . i do n't want you to be upset by this , but he 's decided to move out . quinn : why ? eric : it 's time for him to move on . quinn : but where is he gon na go ? eric : gon na go back to the beach house . he feels that he 's done his best to try to save his marriage and that he has to accept the fact that it might really be over now . quinn : this is all my fault . steffy shut him out because of me . i did my best to make it up to her , but the damage was done . eric : he does n't blame you . quinn : [ sighs ] i 've made so many mistakes . eric : he knows you 're not the same woman you were then . you should be proud of him . listen , he 's a thoughtful , intelligent young man . he 's gon na be fine . quinn : thank you . thank you for being there for him . and for me . being away from you made me realize how much i love you , how thankful i am to be your wife . i missed you . i hate being away from you . wyatt : thanks again for doing this on such short notice . i really appreciate it . all right . bye . steffy : hey . wyatt : hey . steffy : the place looks nice . wyatt : yeah , i mean , you told me you were coming by . i had to spruce up a little bit . [ sighs ] thank you for coming to see me . steffy : yeah . yeah . you -- you said it was important . wyatt : yeah , uh ... a glass of wine ? i opened up a really good bottle . steffy : no , it 's -- it 's a little too early for that . wyatt : it is never too early . how dare you . for old time 's sake . a toast to better days . steffy : one glass . no toast . wyatt : come on . there 's something i really need to say . it 's been a long time since both of us have been in this house together . how about this ? to all the good times that we shared together here . a toast . to all the laughs we had , the love that we shared , all the jokes we made , every dinner you ruined ... steffy : that was one time . wyatt : one time ? steffy : i forgot to set the timer once . wyatt : what ? okay . steffy : one time , wyatt . wyatt : okay , it was one -- fine . one time . so then , to bad timing ... liam : hey . so , i got your text . did n't sound like good news . so , what -- what happened ? what , she did n't ... ridge : she did n't betray my dad . she did n't cross the line . i thought i knew how she was gon na react , but i had no idea . eric : wyatt is as tough and as resilient as you are . quinn : he 's a better person than i am . eric : he 's gon na be fine . we will see to it . quinn : thank you so much for being so supportive . eric : that 's what i promised , is n't it ? that 's what i vowed , to take care of you , on our wedding day . to be strong and protective of you and to give you everything in this world . quinn : and you have . i have everything i could have ever dreamed of . eric : good . now , i want to hear all about the symposium . did you and ridge lay down your swords , and were you able to get along ? quinn : uh , we were very well - received at the event . eric : yeah , so i heard . he was very complimentary to you , was n't he , up on the stage ? that was a surprise . quinn : yeah , the whole trip was like that . eric : like what ? quinn : not what i expected . eric : that 's exactly what i wanted . i wanted him to be able to spend some time with you and see you as the woman i know you are . now , come on . tell me all about it . quinn : you know what , i 'd rather just focus on being home with my husband . eric : what , you do n't want to talk about it ? quinn : well , i already told you on the phone , the symposium was a big success . i do n't know what more you want me to say . ridge and i are never gon na be best friends . eric : why did you take separate flights home ? did something happen ? did he -- did ridge do something to you ? quinn : no . eric : good . i 'm glad to hear that . look , all i want is for my wife and my son to have a decent relationship . nothing i like better in the world than to know that you were getting closer . steffy : wyatt , i know this is a difficult time for you . we 've had some great memories here . but i 'm not sure dredging them all up is a good idea . you asked me here to talk , so i think we should do that . wyatt : you 're right . it has been difficult for both of us . but i know how we can move on from this , steffy . we have to -- we have to stop listening to the clock that is counting down the end of the days of our marriage and focus on what we 've done together . what we 've learned , what we 've accomplished together as a couple . forget about the divorce and just -- just think about what we mean to each other . eric : i think we should celebrate . i know it 's a little early , but ... the symposium was a big success , and you and ridge were a big hit . quinn : i 'm not really in a martini mood , honey . eric : no , no , not martinis , darling . i have a surprise for you . quinn : tequila ? eric : yes . your new best friend , i 'm told . ridge : you want another ? quinn : yes . i 'm not really in the mood for tequila , either . eric : quinn ? what is it , honey ? is something wrong ? wait , was i wrong to send you and ridge to san francisco , in hopes that you would get closer ? is that what happened ? quinn . i want to know . quinn : i think we 've been too hard on ridge . he 's not the enemy , and -- and neither am i . it 's -- it 's just , it 's so much more complicated than that . and i know you want us to be closer , but i -- i do n't really need my relationship with him to change . i do n't really want to talk about ridge anymore . i 'm here with you . this is exactly where i want to be . i love you . and i love our life together . things are so good now , and i want them to stay that way . i do n't ever want to lose you . liam : hold on a second . you -- you called me . you were in the room with quinn alone . you said it was about to happen . ridge : i know what i said . but nothing did happen . it was a bad plan . liam : it was a bad plan ? it was -- it was the only plan , ridge . we tried everything else . ridge : it 's not gon na -- it 's not gon na work . liam : what does that mean , exactly , like it 's never gon na work ? like you -- you ca n't get to quinn ? you 're just gon na stop trying ? what are you saying ? ridge : that 's what i 'm saying , yes . liam : i mean , okay , steffy and wyatt can get divorced , but she still has to work with wyatt 's mother every day . ridge : all right . i know you 're frustrated , i know you 're losing your patience . but steffy , she has to work this out for herself , and ... i believe she loves you , so just give her some time . you 'll work through it . liam : i mean ... [ sighs ] you were sure it would work . you 're saying nothing happened ? nothing at all ? ridge : no . nothing at all . | quinn says she knows she ought to be grateful but she can not believe ridge will say nothing of what happened in san francisco when he has tried so hard to get rid of her . he quips who would believe him now . wyatt tells eric that if he really is that guy for steffy then he should not have to try so hard to convince her of that . that is why he is moving back out to his place . liam tells steffy that their life has been on hold for too long and he should not have let it go on this long . quinn will always try to get her son back with steffy , so they need her to understand now that is not going to happen . wyatt tells eric he wants somebody to believe in him just like eric believes in his mother . quinn says she needs ridge 's word that he wo n't breathe a word of this . he says the kiss is their secret . steffy wants to know why her divorce is so urgent . who is liam blaming this on , just who ? he says all of them . wyatt calls and wants to see steffy at their place . she tells liam that wyatt says it is important . she tells liam that she wants a future with him . he says he knows she loves her grandfather but their relationship has to come first . get that tattoo off her finger , go see wyatt , set him straight there is no more marriage and then come home to him . eric hugs quinn and says it feels so good to have her back . he wants to hear all about her and ridge and the symposium , but first he wants to tell her that wyatt made a decision to move out , to get his life back . she should be proud of him ; he will be fine . she thanks eric for being there for him and her as well . she hates being away from him . wyatt pours a glass of wine for steffy . she almost declines but say one glass but no toast . he just wants her to remember the good times but to bad timing . she toasts to that . |
ridge : hey , what 're the options back there ? brooke : well , you can have any kind of soup you want -- as long as it 's clam chowder or clam chowder . ridge : do we at least have those little cracker dealies that go along with them ? brooke : yes . `` best if used by march of ' 98 . `` ridge : look , next time you kidnap someone , will you be a little more prepared ? brooke : i did n't know we were going to get snowed in . what 're you doing ? ridge : looking for bridget 's cell phone number . see if she can stay with the kids . brooke : why do n't you just call your mom ? ridge : oh , now there 's an excellent idea . then i wo n't need anybody to look after the kids , because she 'll hire a sled and a bunch of dogs to come after us herself . bridget 's number ? brooke : 310 c.j . : hey , i really appreciate you being on time . thanks a lot , man . i 'll see ya next week . bridget : hey , ceej . c.j . : hello . wow , you look great . bridget : thank you . well , i had to guess what to wear , since you would n't tell me where we 're going for dinner . c.j . : well , you see , it 's got to be a surprise . otherwise , your other boyfriend might track us down . bridget : mark ? c.j . : ah , no , massimo . bridget : that joke will never be funny . c.j . : well , maybe i 'd quit telling it , if you would tell me why he keeps hanging around all the time . bridget : i told you . he 's worried about ridge . you ready to go ? let 's go . c.j . : yep , i am . [ cell phone rings ] is that me , or is that you ? bridget : i think that 's me . yeah . from the cabin . hello ? ridge : hey , princess . bridget : ridge ? ridge : hey , listen , i need a favor . i 'm up at the cabin right now , and i 'm very snowed in -- bridget : and you want me to watch the kids . ridge : i know you got a life of your own , and i know you probably had plans -- bridget : yeah , i do . ridge : this is the first night i 've been away from them since their mom died . bridget : okay . ridge : seriously ? bridget : yeah . i mean , i do n't want them to get scared . ridge : thank you so much . bridget : sure . ridge , what are you doing up at the cabin anyway ? ridge : oh , maybe i should let your mom explain that one . it was her bright idea anyway . bridget : my mom 's up there with you ? ridge : yeah . you want to talk to her ? bridget : no , that 's okay . i should go get the kids anyway . they 're at the after - school program , right ? ridge : yeah . thank you , again . i owe you big time . bridget : yeah , you do . i 'm so sorry . [ c.j . sighs ] c.j . : you know what ? it 's totally cool . i understand family does come first . so , your mom is up at the cabin with ridge ? bridget : yeah . c.j . : things are moving pretty quick there , do n't you think ? bridget : i guess so . i should go . sorry , again . c.j . : hey , hey , hey , not so fast . come here . bridget : i 'll call you . c.j . : you 'd better . macy : oh , dad , i thought you left . adam : not without kissing the bride . your bags are all loaded . lorenzo just went to put some gas in the car . macy : the hotel you booked us into looks beautiful . adam : aw , honey , i wish i could 've given you a better honeymoon -- better wedding . macy : no , it was beautiful . adam : but you wish your mother was here . macy : lorenzo 's my husband now . she does n't even know him . adam : maybe someday . macy : yeah . someday . clarke : sally , you hear me ? okay , this is gon na keep you warm . darla : hey , sal , i need your signature -- oh , my god ! clarke , what happened ? clarke : she just collapsed ! darla : sally , sally -- well , did you call 911 ? clarke : of course i did . darla : well , god , where are they ? ! clarke : they 're on their way ! thorne : in here , this way , this way . they 're here . they 're here . they 're here . paramedic one : step aside . step aside . darla : oh , my god . oh , my god . paramedic one : she 's breathing . darla : oh , my god . paramedic one : weak pulse . get the ekg leads on . was anyone with her ? clarke : yes , he and i were . thorne : we were . clarke : she clutched her chest , and then she collapsed to the ground . thorne : she was in a lot of pain . paramedic two : s.t . elevations in lead two , possible m.i . paramedic one : does she have a history of heart problems ? darla : no , no , nothing , nothing . paramedic two : let 's get her in the unit . paramedic one : all right , we 'll start an i.v . en route . clarke : okay , thorne , you and i will go with the ambulance to the hospital . darla , i need you to call c.j . and to meet us at the hospital . darla : all right , all right . do n't leave her . do n't leave her alone for a minute . do you hear me ? clarke : get a hold of c.j . darla : i will , i will . hang in there , sal . hang in there , sweetheart . [ ambulance sirens ] mark : ah , here she is . paramedic one : female , unconscious . mark : i know the patient . where do we stand ? paramedic : bp 's 90 over 50 , up from 80 over 40 . pulse is 60 . respiration 's 24 . patient showed three millimeter s.t . elevations in lead two . we started an i.v . , gave her ten liters of o2 by nonrebreather and a 500 cc fluid bolus . mark : what 's her level of consciousness ? paramedic : responding only to painful stimuli . mark : sally ? sally , it 's mark maclaine . can you tell me where it hurts ? [ sally mumbles ] mark : all right , get her to icu now ! go , go ! another fluid bolus , we need a portable chest x - ray , a twelve - lead ekg . i want a cbc , cpk , troponin -- get dr . cooper ! clarke : how is she ? mark : she had a heart attack . clarke : is she gon na be okay ? bridget : you guys must be starving , huh ? phoebe : not really . steffy : is daddy hurt ? bridget : no , no , sweetie , i told you . he 's just stuck in the snow . phoebe : all alone ? bridget : no , my mom 's up there with him . thomas : figures . steffy : why 'd he have to go ? thomas : he did n't have to . he wanted to . bridget : your dad did n't want to be away from you guys . i know that for a fact . but , come on , he 's had to work late before , right ? he 's had to go on business trips . what 'd you and your mom do then ? phoebe : she used to make something he did n't like for dinner . bridget : like what ? phoebe : macaroni and cheese . steffy : franks ' n ' beans . bridget : your dad does n't like franks ' n ' beans ? he must be crazy ! i love 'em ! steffy : me , too . bridget : okay , okay . so that 's what were gon na make . but i 'm gon na need your help , because i 'm a really terrible cook . thomas : yeah , we know . bridget : oh , yeah ? thomas : yeah . bridget : yeah , says the grand master chef himself . you think you could do so much better ? thomas : anybody could . bridget : oh , you are getting more and more like your dad every day , you know that ? you just like giving me a hard time . thomas : no , i mean it . you ca n't cook . bridget : come here . come here . yeah , get out of here you little stinkers . brooke : here we are ! ridge : look at this . such service . brooke : yes . well , it 's the least i could do . you 're stranded up here , and it ridge : well , if it was n't for the kids -- brooke : i know . i 'm missing hope , too . but she 's in good hands , and so are yours . ridge : bridget 's being such a sweetheart . brooke : yeah , she is . so can we stop thinking about the kids and worrying about them , 'cause they 're fine . let 's focus on the bright side , okay ? ridge : the bright side ? brooke : i 'm sure if you think real hard , you could come up with something . ridge : i do n't know . you and i , up here all by ourselves , roaring fire , no one to bother us . i 'm -- i 'm drawing a blank . brooke : right . did you know that regular pads are designed to best fit a size six ! adam : you know you made the right decision , do n't you ? macy : do n't ask me that , dad . my head is spinning . adam : i know , honey , i know . everything happened very quickly . macy : i do wish i could 've at least talked to her . adam : i know what she would 've said . macy : do you ? adam : she would have said , `` my baby finally got what she deserves . `` macy : but , dad , she has no idea where i am or how i 'm doing . she 's probably worried sick . doctor : her vitals are stable now . clarke : so macy 's alive ? thorne : yeah . clarke : she 's not coming back ? sally may never see her again ? thorne : we tried to convince her . clarke : no wonder . no wonder . thorne : no one can find out about this . understand ? c.j . : dad ! is mom okay ? clarke : yeah . she 's in there now . we do n't know -- c.j . : what ? clarke : we 're waiting to hear . she had a heart attack . c.j . : were you with her ? clarke : we both were . c.j . : what did you do ? huh ? were you arguing with her ? is that what happened ? clarke : we were talking . c.j . : no , i know , dad . they were talking about macy . what ? it 's bad enough you killed my sister , now you 're after my mother , too ? clarke : take it easy , take it easy . mark -- how is she ? ridge : what are you doing ? brooke : just making up your bed . ridge : so , what , am i sleeping out here tonight ? brooke : well , i would offer to sleep on the sofa , but i know you . you 're too much of a gentleman to let me do that . ridge : a gentleman ? brooke : good night . ridge : you 're going to bed now ? brooke : yeah , i 'm tired . whipping your butt really took it out of me . ridge : yeah , right . whatever . good night . see you in the morning . brooke : are n't you at least gon na give me a kiss good night ? ridge : oh , i 'm far too much of a gentleman to do something like that . brooke : well , lucky for you -- i 'm not too much of a gentleman . sleep tight . do n't let the bedbugs bite . macy : oh , mom -- i wish things could be different . i really do . but we 've both just got to go on the best we can . you 'll be fine . i know you will . mark : sally 's in critical condition . thorne : so it was a heart attack ? mark : i 'll let dr. cooper , our chief cardiologist , explain . dr. cooper : well , we did an arteriogram and discovered significant blockage in two of the main blood vessels . i performed an immediate angioplasty , but we 'll -- c.j . : whoa , which is what ? dr. cooper : well , we inserted a balloon into the blood vessel , and then inflated it to remove the blockage . we also put stents in the affected area to help keep them open . clarke : you think that should solve the problem ? dr. cooper : we hope so . c.j . : you hope so ? mark : sally 's blood pressure has improved , but it 's still borderline low . with this type of procedure , there 's always the risk of reocclusion or complete blockage . in which case , an emergency surgery would have to be performed . so we 're gon na watch her very , very closely . c.j . : are -- are you telling me that she could still die ? mark : we 're going to do everything we can to make sure that does n't happen , okay ? [ phone rings ] brooke : hello . bridget : mom . brooke : oh , honey . is everything okay ? bridget : yeah , everything 's fine . kids are just getting ready for bed , but they wanted to call their dad and say good night . brooke : oh , sure . i 'll get him . let me just throw something on , okay ? phoebe : is that daddy ? is that daddy ? steffy : i want to talk to him . bridget : okay , hold on a sec , all right ? why do n't you sit on the couch ? [ knock on door ] ridge : nice outfit . brooke : shh -- it 's the kids . ridge : hey , gang . bridget : oh , hold on , it 's still just me . i 'm gon na put you on speaker , okay ? go ahead . steffy : hi , dad . ridge : hey , sweetheart . who 's there now ? phoebe : all of us . ridge : oh , yeah ? what you been doin ' ? steffy : we made franks ' n ' beans for dinner . ridge : oh , that 's so sweet . that 's just like mommy would 've done . so you guys are having fun ? phoebe : yeah , but we miss you a lot . ridge : i miss you , too . thomas , are you there ? thomas : yeah . ridge : how you doing , buddy ? thomas : fine . ridge : hey , listen , guys , i 'm sorry about what happened . and i 'm gon na get home as soon as i can , okay ? but in the meantime , i want you guys to be really nice to bridget . steffy : okay , dad . good night . phoebe : okay , daddy . good night , i love you . ridge : night - night . love you , too . thomas : night , dad . ridge : hey , bridget -- bridget : yeah , hold on . i 'm here . ridge : i just wanted to thank you again . bridget : no problem . actually , is my mom there ? could i talk to her for a sec ? ridge : yeah , yeah . hold on . brooke : hi . bridget : hey . look , i know this is none of my business -- brooke : what ? what 's going on ? bridget : i would just hate to see you rush things with ridge . brooke : bridget , i ca n't really talk right now . bridget : i know , i know . but the kids are still really fragile , mom . and so is ridge , whether he knows it or not . so just -- be smart about this , okay ? that 's all . good night . ridge : what was that all about ? brooke : nothing . all right , see you in the morning . ridge : you 're just gon na boot me out of here , huh ? brooke : ridge , we have to be smart about this . ridge : why ? brooke : because . ridge : because why ? you know you do n't want me to go . brooke : no . i do n't want you to go , but it -- that does n't mean -- ridge : but what ? no . brooke : ridge -- ridge : shh . brooke : ridge ? ridge : hmm - mm . hmm - mm . | brooke tries to find something to eat in the cabin , while ridge looks for bridget 's cell phone number so he can call her and get her to take care of the kids . bridget and cj were supposed to go out on a date , but before they can , she gets a call from ridge asking her to baby - sit . bridget is n't thrilled to have to cancel her plans with cj and seems even more disturbed that her mom is up at big bear with ridge , alone . she agrees to watch the kids . brooke makes up the sofa for ridge and states she is going to bed , but not before a kiss . the two share a passionate kiss . before the kids get to bed , bridget calls up to the cabin . she seems a little chagrined that brooke answers the phone . ridge says goodnight to the kids and notes that thomas does n't sound very happy . bridget warns her mom to be smart and take thing slow with the ridge for his and the kids ' sake . brooke attempts to send ridge out of the bedroom , but he persists and the two wind up making out with very little clothing on . |
oscar : mm , wow . this is almost enough to make me a morning person . jackie : well , i hope your accommodations are equally as satisfying . thank you , claudette . oscar : staying in a place like this , you 'll be lucky if you ever get rid of me . jackie : we 're thrilled to have you , oscar . really . massimo : that 's what family is for , oscar . now if we could only dominick to put some roots down here , we can have these little gatherings all the time . jackie : what 's the matter , darling ? i have n't seen you play with your food since fourth grade . nick : forrester and i heard from brooke . jackie : brooke called you ? is she all right ? nick : she made it very clear she does n't want anyone to know where she is . jackie : well , she probably just needs a little more time , that 's all . nick : i do n't know how much longer i can wait . anyway , i do n't want to talk about this . we should be talking about oscar 's party . jackie : hmm ! oscar and bridget 's engagement party . yes . you must be so excited . oscar : yeah -- yeah i am . i mean , eric and stephanie -- they 've really gone above and beyond with this party , with their support , you know . especially eric . jackie : hmm . massimo : i thought this was supposed to be a marone family breakfast , huh ? does eric forrester have to spoil this , too ? [ silverware clanking ] [ scene_break ] amber : you know , if you do n't like the cargo pants you should 've just said something . deacon : last night did n't go as well as i 'd hoped . amber : yeah , that 's a shocker . deacon : it started out great . bridget showed up all decked out . i think she looked more beautiful than i 've ever seen her . amber : well , that 's because she thought she was meeting ozzy . deacon : i showed her my big surprise . i got out of the wheelchair and i walked . oh , yeah , i even danced -- sorta . kinda just held her and we rocked back and forth . but for those couple of minutes that i had her in my arms , it was like all this crap with ozzy , all the pain , just kinda disappeared , you know ? amber : wait , wait , wait . wait , rewind . you walked ? and you danced , and you held each other ? i mean , that 's so awesome . deacon : does n't make a damn bit of difference . she wants nothing to do with me . nothing . [ scene_break ] bridget : judging by your expression , this is gon na be the best forrester collection yet . eric : i ca n't remember when i felt this deeply about something . bridget : same here . daddy , um -- i wanted to thank you so much for throwing this engagement party for me and ozzy . helping us bring the two families together , it means the world to us . eric : yeah , it looks like you feel really good . it looks like you 're in a really good place right now . bridget : everyone should be so lucky . i -- i had dinner with deacon last night . eric : what ? bridget , what -- what would possess you to do something like that ? bridget : i -- i got an invitation to the private dining room , dad . and i -- it was n't -- it was n't signed , so just assumed it was from ozzy . eric : well , it sounds exactly like a stunt deacon would pull . i knew it was just a matter of time before he got back up to his old -- his old tricks . bridget : no , dad , you do n't understand . the evening was unbelievable . eric : bridget , you can not possibly have feelings for this man , after everything he 's done to you . bridget : no , dad , it 's not that . he walked . deacon actually stood up and walked . i mean , it was so incredible . i have never seen a patient recover from this kind of invasive surgery so quickly . and he said he did it all for me . and then i walked out on him . i told him there would never be anything between us again . hurting him like that -- it broke my heart . eric : oh , honey . one of the many things i love about you is your unwavering ability to see the best in people . it 's what makes you so special . but it also makes you very , very vulnerable . bridget , do n't . do n't get sucked in by his obvious attempts to win your affections back . all right ? he 's trouble . he always will be . bridget : at least you 're keeping an open mind . eric : yeah . honey , you and oscar have such a wonderful future ahead of you . that 's what we should be focusing on . bridget : i know , i know . eric : and giving you the best possible party the world has ever seen . come here . [ scene_break ] amber : so bridget left you high and dry , huh ? that 's surprising , you know , since she already promised to spend the rest of her life with another man . look , deacon , bottom line is , you could walk on water and it still would n't bring bridget back into your life . not with your track record . deacon : you know -- do you know how frustrating this is for me ? i busted my ass to change who i am . you know , i 'm a different guy now . no one sees it . amber : yeah , you know what ? it does n't matter . because even if she loves you as much as you say she does , she 'll never admit it as long as eric forbids her to . deacon : well , then i suppose i probably ought to speak to eric . amber : whoa , no , no . no , no , do not go rocking the boat here . deacon , deacon -- we got a great setup here at forrester , okay ? it would be so stupid to just blow it all for something that 's never gon na happen . deacon : you know , amber , there 's some things that are more important than business . you should think about that . [ amber sighs ] [ scene_break ] oscar : you know , i do n't really understand what your problem is with eric . i mean , what 's not to like about him ? besides , mrs. m -- i mean , the two of you are friends , right ? nick : well , look at the time . got to excuse myself . i have back - to - back meetings this morning . thanks a lot for breakfast . oz , i 'm sure you have a busy day , do n't ya ? oscar : yeah , yeah , right . back - to - back meetings . jackie : lovely of you both for coming . thank you . so much for our hospitality . [ massimo sighs ] [ scene_break ] deacon : eric , here , you got to take a look at amber 's new sketch . it 's fantastic . you know , i think between forrester creations and sharpe designs , we 'll have a lock on the industry . eric : listen , deacon , before we say anything else , i want you to understand something . the only reason you 're even in this building is because of bridget . if it was n't for her , you would n't even be here . deacon : i know that . kinda hoping i can change that . [ eric sighs ] eric : i heard about your antics in the private dining room last night . you put on quite a show for my daughter , did n't you ? deacon : i wanted to share my progress with her . eric : well , congratulations on that . deacon : thanks . eric : but do n't you think it 's gon na change the way my daughter feels about you , because it 's not . i 'm making it my number one priority that she never forgets the hell that you put her through . deacon : you know , eric , i can understand why you feel like that . i really can . but you 're a pretty bright guy , and i think you understand how the world works . you understand that things are not always black and white . people do change . i 've changed . [ scene_break ] jackie : massimo , what 's the matter ? massimo : nothing . i 'm dealing with it . jackie : what are you dealing with ? oh , massimo , do n't shut me out . please , tell me what 's bothering you . massimo : all right . where were you last night ? jackie : what ? massimo : you said that you were going shopping . where did you go after you finished shopping ? jackie : i eventually came back here . you know that . massimo : you 're positive that you have n't neglected to tell me something ? because i 'm positive that your coat reeked of sea air last night . jackie : `` sea air `` ? massimo : i asked you if you were gon na go see dominick on his boat , you said that you had n't . so there 's only one explanation . that you went to see him , did n't you ? you went to see forrester at his beach house . jackie : yes , i did . massimo : it makes me sick to see you with him . jackie : you make it sound so tawdry . you know , all we did was talk . that 's all we did . massimo : `` that 's all `` ? you agreed not to see eric . not only did you go see him , but you lied about it . jackie : you 're absolutely right . i should have told you . i should have told you . but it is unfair of you to ask me to forsake my friendship with eric . we work together . we were friends before you and i were married . massimo : how many times do i have to tell you , jacqueline ? he is not your friend . he has feelings for you . jackie : but i 'm your wife , massimo . i 'm your wife . you got to understand that i had a career and friends of my own before i married you . and you 're asking me not to pursue them . in fact , you 're telling that i 've got to give them up . and you 're trying to keep me in this house under lock and key . in fact , you 're making me feel like that . you 're making me feel like my portrait , like i 'm just one of your possessions . i ca n't allow it . [ scene_break ] bridget : can you believe this engagement party tonight ? everybody coming together to celebrate us . oscar : yeah , i know . i just hope the only fireworks going off are up in the sky , you know ? bridget : what do you mean ? oscar : i just got the feeling at breakfast this morning that mo 's not a big fan of your dad 's , that 's for sure . bridget : oh , well , they 've always been competitive . it 's this whole ridge situation , you know ? oscar : it was n't ridge . it 's more about jackie . it just seemed like he was a little jealous of eric 's relationship with her . bridget : what ? no , come on , that 's ridiculous . massimo has nothing to worry about . dad would never do anything illicit . he 's way too honorable for that . oscar : even with an incredible woman like jackie ? [ scene_break ] eric : you know , deacon , you could change into mother teresa right here , and it would n't erase the pain and suffering that you 've caused my daughter . deacon : you know , all i 'm asking for is a chance , eric , from you and from bridget . i get how much she respects your opinion . so whether you like it or not , i intend on trying to get you to respect me . eric : you 're wasting your time . deacon : maybe . you know , it occurs to me there is -- there is one thing that you and i do have in common . eric : well , this should be good . deacon : we both do love your daughter . i 'd do anything for her . anything . eric : then stay away from her . [ scene_break ] jackie : massimo -- massimo , you have no reason to feel threatened . massimo : i have never been in a vulnerable position before . i never allowed myself to be . now , in just one year , i have opened up my heart to ridge , dominick and , more than anyone , you . business is not my problem . hell , i could lose my entire fortune and i 'd claw my way right back to the top . but i do n't think i could survive if i lost your love . jackie : darling , you will never , ever have to face that . i plan on us growing really , really old together . massimo : it 's just that i can not abide his behavior . the way he flirts with you . i mean , it is just disrespectful to you , to me , our marriage . and i will not accept it . jackie : that is just how eric interacts with everyone , massimo . i mean , really , he 's just being a friend . in fact , you know what i think he 's doing ? he is trying to charm me into buying the entire forrester collection . massimo : you know , eric may be your friend , but he wants more than that . i mean , look at you , jacqueline . you 're one of the most beautiful , intelligent women i 've ever known . and if you ca n't tell by now , i adore you . can you blame me for wanting to keep you here to myself ? and you -- for goodness sake . you 've got yachts . you 've got this beautiful house , jets . jackie : yes . what more could a woman need ? massimo : i know , but -- these feelings are consuming me . i do n't know . maybe it 's jealousy . perhaps its even insecurity . well , it 's hard to tell since i 've never experienced it before . but i certainly am not going to live with it now . i even got to thinking i was gon na do something about it . jackie : totally unnecessary . massimo : i care for you more than anything in this world and , jacqueline , sometimes i try too hard to hold onto you . it 's because i -- i love you so darn much . jackie : oh , massimo , i love you every bit as much . and if it 'll make you happier , i will resign my post as fenmore 's rep for forrester creations . massimo : are you sure ? jackie : if it will make you happy , i will . because your happiness -- it means everything to me . [ massimo sighs ] massimo : you make me very happy . thank you , jacqueline . jackie : well , at least we 've got the air cleared . now we can just go to oscar and bridget 's engagement party with nothing , nothing between us . massimo : nothing but love , that is . [ scene_break ] bridget : jackie and my dad have been friends for a while . i 'm sure it 's nothing more than that . oscar : okay . i mean , you 're right . your dad does n't strike me as the kinda guy who would chase after married women . besides , i 'm sure he 's got plenty of hot , single babes just coming by his love shack . [ oscar laughs ] bridget : okay , never use my dad and `` love shack `` in the same sentence again , please . ever . [ both laugh ] seriously . ozzy , you should 've heard him tonight . he was going on about our engagement and the party . he really likes you , honey . oscar : is that so hard to believe ? bridget : well , let me put this in perspective for you . out of the handful of guys i 've dated , dad has liked exactly zero of them , until now . you 're winning him over . oscar : yeah , well , believe you me , that 's no easy feat with you foresters . bridget : oh , yeah , like your family 's such a pushover , huh ? tonight , the foresters and the marones come together as one . the best engagement present of all . [ scene_break ] eric : i told you , we are finished here . massimo : oh , you and i have only just begun . eric : what 'd you do ? steamroll over megan the way you do all the women in your life ? massimo : i talked to jacqueline . she told me how she visited you at the beach house last night . oh , yes , that 's right . there are no secrets between my wife and me . eric : well , good for you . massimo : see , my wife thinks that you are her friend . i know better . you want a lot more than friendship from my wife . eric : you do n't trust her to make that judgment call ? massimo : oh , no . i trust her wholeheartedly . it 's you i do n't trust . now , we are going to go to the engagement party for bridget and oscar . consider yourself warned , eric . stay away from my wife , or suffer the consequences . | massimo and jackie wondered what was troubling nick . he changed the topic to oz and bridget 's engagement party . massimo was irritated by talk of eric . massimo accused his wife of lying about where she went after shopping . he forced her to admit she went to see eric . massimo predictably enough is not happy . deacon told amber his evening did not go as planned she was not shocked . she was , however , very happy that deacon walked and danced . deacon wanted to talk to eric about bridget . amber tried in vain to dissuade him having that talk . eric predictably enough did n't want to hear deacon . |
brooke : ridge ? what are you doing here ? ridge : wanted to see my son . and you . something happened last night when i went to see taylor . brooke : i know . i drove up to big bear to try to find you . stop you from making a huge mistake . i guess i was too late . ridge : we tried , but we just could n't make it work . brooke : try harder . ridge : you ca n't just pick up a marriage after all those years , when you know there 's somewhere else you need to be . we have a child , brooke . we built a family . i know i hurt you . and i have no right to ask . but could you forgive me ? is it possible -- remotely possible -- that you could take me back ? [ scene_break ] [ doorbell rings ] stephanie : taylor ? taylor , are you home ? oh , honey . oh , taylor . i know , ridge -- ridge came to see me . he told me what happened , honey . taylor : it 's over . stephanie : no , it 's not . look , he 's just overreacting to this whole situation . he 's mad at everybody . he threatened to throw me out of his life if i do n't accept brooke , so -- taylor : he 's going back to her . stephanie : no , he 's not . now , come on . come on now . pull yourself together . i mean it . we have a battle to fight here . taylor : no . no , i 'm through fighting . i wo n't do it . [ scene_break ] brooke : you ca n't just give up on your marriage . ridge : my place is here , brooke , with you , r.j. and hope . brooke : you just said you ca n't pick up where you left off and expect everything to be the same . ridge : it 's different with us . brooke : yes , it is different . i 'm different . things have changed . ridge : but they should n't have . i should have ended it with taylor the moment i realized i was manipulated into renewing our vows . brooke : but you did n't . ridge : the kids were so happy to have their family back . after everything that had happened -- everything that happened with taylor -- i made a mistake , brooke . the biggest mistake of my life . i was wrong . i made the wrong choice . i wanted to please everyone and wound up pleasing no one . especially you . brooke , there was a time when i made you happy . brooke , i can do that again . nick : yo . hope : guess what we got ? ridge : well , from the smell -- i 'd say it 's breakfast . brooke : nick took hope down to the pier to get some belgian waffles . hope : want some ? ridge : oh , no thanks , kiddo . your mommy and i have some things we need to talk about . nick : like what ? brooke , what is it the two of you have to talk about ? brooke : ridge , why do n't you take r.j. and hope , and go into the kitchen . catherine can help you put some butter and some syrup on those waffles , okay ? ridge : you and i still need to talk . brooke : i know , i just need a moment with nick , that 's all . ridge : come on , sweetie , let 's go to the kitchen to get something to eat . come on . nick : he 's not wearing his wedding ring . brooke : no . nick : which means he called it off with taylor . brooke : i could n't get there in time . nick : and here he is . here he is . the guy did n't even take a breath , and he jumped from taylor to you . brooke : nobody 's jumping anywhere . nick : i told you this would happen . it 's like some sadistic ping - pong match with the two of you . back and forth . you , taylor . this family , that family . it 's got to stop . you 've got to get him out of this house . brooke : nick , calm down . i 'm handling it . nick : why do n't you let me handle it ? i 'll throw him out of this house right now while those kids are having breakfast . brooke : no , you wo n't . nick : he 's r.j. 's father , there 's nobody that questions that . but that 's not why he 's here , is it ? so tell me -- he asked you to take him back , did n't he ? how long this time , huh ? how long before he changes his mind and breaks your heart again ? and guess what , i 'm not going to let it happen . brooke : nick , wait . hope : look at me ! nick : well , what are you wearing there , sweet pea ? ridge : oh , just a little present from paris . brooke : you look so pretty . i bet i know who would appreciate that hat . jackie . maybe uncle nick could take you to go see her . hope : can we ? now ? nick : well , i 'm going to have a little talk with ridge first outside . brooke : i think you should go now . i 'll handle this . nick : come here , kiddo . thatta girl . ridge : do n't forget this . brooke : all right , honey . have a good time , okay ? hope : okay . [ scene_break ] stephanie : you and ridge are still married . you can work this out . taylor : no . what we had is in the past , stephanie . the perfect life i wanted -- that ended a long time ago . when i was gone , my life stood still . but ridge 's moved on , with brooke . and now , it 's my turn to move on . and i think you should , too . [ scene_break ] [ jackie laughs ] jackie : no , no , no , no , no . please , the pleasure was all mine . bye bye , oscar . nick : oscar ? like my cousin oscar ? jackie : de la renta . nick : oh . jackie : hello , darling . oh , my word . mademoiselle , i love that beret . hope : it itches . nick : of course it itches . it 's a present from ridge . here , take that . jackie : well , you look beautiful in it . better than that sailor 's cap . nick : no , it 's not . look , now that 's my girl . look at that . huh ? jackie : oh , andrea , i 'm glad you 're here . why do n't you take hope into my office . you might find a little surprise in there waiting . nick : go on , go with andrea . there you go . will see you in a little bit . jackie : the beret ? the beret ? come on , sit down . okay , tell me , what 's going on ? nick : i just left brooke 's house . forrester 's over there right now . jackie : he did n't want to visit with hope ? nick : oh , he wants to do more than visit , mother . he split with taylor . jackie : what ? they 're getting divorced ? nick : i do n't know -- divorced , annulled , whatever . it 's over . jackie : poor taylor . nick : do n't you mean `` poor brooke ? `` this guy is going to try to worm his way back into her life . jackie : are you sure ? i mean , i could think of plenty of other reasons that he was over at the house . nick : oh , please , mother . the guy breaks up with his wife one night and the next day , he 's parked right in the middle of her living room ? no , i do n't think so . there 's only one thing on this guy 's mind . [ scene_break ] ridge : am i wrong or did nick just ask me to step outside ? brooke : he 's just looking out for me . he thinks that you 're here to sweep me off my feet . ridge : oh , i would never be accused of trying to do something like that . brooke : ridge , i told you -- we had our chance . it 's over . so why do n't you just do yourself and your family a favor and go home . go back to your wife . [ scene_break ] jackie : sweetheart , you can not allow yourself to get caught up in brooke 's drama , it 's -- nick : she 's gon na get hurt , mother . she 'll get hurt . jackie : and so will your wife . and so will you , if you do n't stay focused . nick : this has nothing to do with me and bridget . jackie : exactly . nick : what about this family , mother ? what about little hope ? i mean , brooke 's a big girl , but what about hope ? if this guy weasels his way back into their lives , all he 's going to do is get her to love him and then disappear again ! jackie : brooke will not allow that to happen . she 's seen it so many times before , she 'll stop him . she wo n't fall for that . nick : well , if she does , he 's going to answer to me . [ scene_break ] ridge : brooke , what happened with taylor -- i was confused . brooke : i 'm not . ridge : i let you down . i know that . brooke : i 've already accepted your apology . ridge : but you deserve so much more than that , brooke . now , i 'm able to give it to you . brooke : ridge , we had a life . we had a family . ridge : we can have all of that again . brooke : you turned your back on us . ridge : all i 'm asking for is a chance to make it up to you . brooke : i gave you a chance . after jackie and i exposed stephanie 's deception . and you decided to stay with taylor . ridge : things are different now . brooke : not for me . you hurt me more than anybody ever has . and i 'm not going to put myself in that position again . so why do n't you go home -- go home to taylor , and just pray that she 'll take you back for the kids ' sake . because i wo n't . [ scene_break ] taylor : the battle is over , stephanie . i am done fighting . stephanie : honey , you have so much to fight for . taylor : i know this is hard for you . i know you 've done so much to get brooke out of your life , but it 's got to stop . i 'll always cherish the time i had with ridge . and the years that we had raising our children together . but it 's over . that time has passed . and i need to move on . and so do you . for ourselves , for our children -- we have to put down our weapons , and take off our armor , and make new lives for ourselves . wonderful lives . lives with new goals , new priorities . we can do that , stephanie . we can do that together . [ scene_break ] dante : your favorite -- i figured you could use some cheering up . taylor : you heard what happened ? dante : yeah , bridget told me that you and ridge have been having some problems . taylor : we ended our marriage . dante : when ? taylor : last night . things just were n't working . no matter how hard we tried . dante : you know , sometimes it 's just not enough . taylor : no . dante : i mean , look -- look at me . i came all the way here from italy to be with bridget . taylor : she and nick -- dante : and i believe it in my heart that i 'm the right man for her . you know , that i can make her happy . but i guess it just was n't meant to be . taylor : ridge and i have just -- we 've already gotten through so many other things in life -- i do n't know . i knew things were n't right . i just thought if i had faith -- dante : hey , listen , that faith is what brought you home . i know how hard you fought to come back home to ridge . it 's like you were obsessed . you had one vision , one goal . and you would have done anything . taylor : i guess just to see him again , and to have been able to hold him . dante : that determination may have saved your life . taylor : with a lot of help from you . and here you are again . dante : i hate seeing you this way . taylor : i 'm all right . i 'll be okay . dante : you know , there 's this italian proverb that says -- [ speaking italian ] `` not everything that was bad will come back and hurt you . `` [ scene_break ] ridge : logan , logan -- brooke : i asked you to leave . ridge : i 'm not going back to taylor . i 'm not going back -- brooke : ridge , please . ridge : now , just listen -- when i walked away from you and our family , that was the most difficult thing i 've ever done . when you left the house , i loved you as much as i ever did . but , manipulated or not , i had an obligation to taylor . so we said vows -- and i had an obligation to uphold them . but more and more , that 's all it seemed to turn into , was an obligation . brooke : you love her , ridge . ridge : yes , and i love seeing her with our kids . brooke : so go back to her . ridge : i ca n't . brooke : she hurt you . she lied , but you can work past that . ridge : maybe . but i ca n't work past my love for you , brooke . it 's still there . it always will be . brooke : it was n't strong enough to keep you from leaving . ridge : i messed up . i made a huge mistake in my life . and i do n't blame you for shutting me out . but this is where i belong , brooke . this is where i belong , if you will just forgive me -- brooke : it 's too late . just go home , ridge . ridge : my home is here with you , and r.j. and hope . brooke : no . that 's never going to happen . ridge : marry me . brooke : what ? ridge : be my wife again , brooke . i know it 's out of the blue , but it is right . brooke : no ! ridge : brooke , we can raise r.j. and hope together . our son will grow up with his father . brooke : ridge , do n't do this ! i ca n't . ridge : yes , we can . i love you , brooke . i love you , and i want you in my life . i want you back in my life . i want you now . brooke : i said do n't . do n't do this to me . please , just leave me alone . | ridge shows up and it playing with r.j. in brooke 's house . she is surprised as he tells her what happened the night before at big bear . she tells him she was there . clearly she is not interested when ridge makes his move to tell her he tried , but his heart belonged somewhere else . he admits he knows he hurt her and he has no right to ask , but can she forgive him and take him back ? she turns a deaf ear and tells him to go back to taylor and pray that she will take him back , because she wo n't . stephanie visits taylor and begs her to fight for ridge . taylor tells her she is through fighting ; she wo n't do it . ridge pleads his case . leaving brooke was the biggest mistake of his life ( he blames stephanie 's manipulations ) . he made the wrong choice but he made her happy once and he knows he could again . they are interrupted by nick and hope . she manages to get nick to take hope to jackie 's boutique and she will handle it with ridge . nick spills all to his mother , how ridge is trying to worm his way back into brooke 's life . she tries to calm him down , not to get caught up in brooke 's drama . he needs only to focus on his wife . stephanie pleads with taylor who says she will treasure her time with ridge , but it 's over . they both need to make new lives for themselves . they embrace and part still friends . dante show up with a red rose . he 's sympathetic ; he knows how hard she fought to come back from the dead to be with ridge . she smiles that he helped her then and here he is again . brooke asks ridge to leave . he confesses again his big mistake , but this is where he belongs . out of the blue , he asks her to marry him . he points out his home is with her , r.j. and hope . he kisses her and she rather weakly tells him do n't do this to her ; just leave her alone . |
stephanie : honey , hi . how nice that you could come by . ridge : well , i just had to leave that office and all that damn tension . ( door closes ) ridge : whew . it 's so pleasant around here . stephanie : yes , it 's peaceful around here . there 's no fighting , no rivalries , because there 's no logans . ridge : this is true . forrester creations has turned into a real , uh , battleground . stephanie : i heard about the hope for future line , honey . i -- that 's a real slap in the face . i 'm sorry . ridge : steffy 's absolutely crushed . stephanie : oh , i 'm sure she is . what about you ? what about your future ? ridge : me ? i 'll just keep fighting to get the company back . what other choice do i have ? stephanie : well , you could come over here and team up with me . we 'd make you a partner at jackie m . [ scene_break ] katie : so why was stephanie snooping around the halls ? brooke : we should put a bell on that lady . ( sighs ) katie : i 'm not thrilled about the competition getting wind of our new campaign . brooke : oh , it 's too late . taylor told stephanie everything . katie : oh , and i 'm sure she filled ridge 's head will all kinds of doubts about you , and for what , for supporting your daughter ? brooke : actually , she came to give me something . katie : the number for a divorce attorney ? brooke : worse -- marital advice . katie : oh , god . brooke : i know . ( laughs ) this time , stephanie was trying to help . but all husbands and wives , they have disagreements . katie : even the newly married ones . ( thunder crashing ) [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) justin : excuse me , bill . bill : come on in , justin . justin : those the papers for the broadhurst deal ? bill : yeah . all done . justin : what 's this ? bill : what ? justin : need your signature here . this is n't like you . you all right ? bill : yeah . i 've , uh ... just been a little bit distracted . justin : oh , it 's the sabotage , that dare campaign . the forresters are getting to you . bill : just one . justin : steffy . [ scene_break ] katie : stephanie was on your side for once ? you should buy a lottery ticket . brooke : as much as she hates me , she loves her son , and she knows that i make him happy . katie : well , i guess even wolves want what 's best for their young . brooke : ( laughs ) normally , she would have come in with guns a - blazing , but this time she just wanted to warn me about upsetting ridge and hurting our marriage . katie : if you back hope over steffy ? brooke : i 'm not just supporting my daughter . i 'm really doing it for the whole family just so we can all get along . katie : you better square things with ridge . brooke : yeah . ( sighs ) stephanie can keep her advice to herself . there 's not room for three in a marriage . [ scene_break ] ( door closes ) stephanie : i know you and steffy so well . i know -- i know both of you . your hearts have been broken . so why not come and work someplace where you 'd really be appreciated ? ridge : i want to help steffy succeed at the company that bears her name . i think it 's her birthright . stephanie : ( sighs ) ridge : unfortunately , i 'm still under contract to spencer , and i do n't think he 's gon na let me go . but i appreciate your offer . ( sighs ) you 've always taken care of me . stephanie : i 'm your mother . it 's what your wife should be doing instead of promoting a member of her family . ridge : okay . okay . no more of that , okay ? stephanie : i went to see brooke . it 's okay . we did n't have any upsets . i just -- i just wanted to talk to her for a moment , and i said , `` are you going to make the same mistake you made with rick ? are you going to choose your daughter over your husband and push steffy out as well ? `` ridge : steffy is one shining star . stephanie : honey , even bill spencer had the brains to figure that out . ridge : i do n't mind saying i really , really hate that guy . i hate his guts , but i have to admit , as far as my daughter 's concerned , he 's been kind of a champion of her at work . he 's washed over her . but i do n't think he 's gon na be too happy when he finds out that her campaign was dumped by his own wife . [ scene_break ] bill : katie is my wife , and i love her . but you know how i am , justin . and when we had our first fight , she walked out . justin : i see . no one walks out on bill spencer . bill : i thought she 'd come back . justin : mm . bill : but instead , steffy showed up at my front door ready to give me hell for insulting her family . young steffy is quite fiery when provoked . justin : she charmed you . bill : she 's tough , funny . her emotions are all over the place , but ... justin : ( sighs ) bill : there 's something about her . justin : this is ridge 's daughter . bill : i know who she is , and i 'm happily married . i made that clear to steffy . justin : please tell me this is all in your mind . bill : i told you there was that kiss or two before i got married . justin : oh , come on . which does n't count , bill . bill : and one since . justin : steffy 's gotten under your skin . bill : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] katie : good . i 'm glad you 're here . steffy : so you pick hope 's campaign 's over mine . did you think it 'd break me , that i 'd quit ? 'cause i am sorry to disappoint you . katie : i picked hope 's campaign because it 's good . your campaign was good as well , but we 've been there , we 've done that , and it 's over . move on . steffy : why do n't you move on ? am i that big of a threat to you ? katie : i 'm just surprised . i mean , i helped you . i - i - i helped you get your start . steffy : and i delivered a knock - out campaign for you . katie : that 's true , and i convinced bill to give you chance with that campaign . and -- and this is how you betray my trust . steffy : so you 're getting back at me through a teenager ? you 're throwing hope in the deep end . katie : then help her the way i helped you . steffy : wow . what more do you want from me , other than my resignation ? katie : i want you to be a team player . if you have a problem with hope , get over it . her ideas are fresh , they 're innovative . her campaign is good , and that 's why i 'm backing it . it 's good for this company . steffy : that 's your decision . just do n't pretend this has anything to do with business . [ scene_break ] justin : i 'm gon na arrange a trip to new york . bill : why ? justin : because i do n't want to be in a 10-mile radius when ridge finds out his daughter has the hots for you . bill : i told you we 're keeping things professional . justin : really ? how 's that going for you ? bill : steffy will continue working here . why should i lose a talented employee ? justin : okay , her glamour campaign was a hit . bill : and her being here helps keep ridge in line . justin : are you sure you can work so closely with her ? bill : nothing will happen . justin : what , are you trying to convince me or yourself ? just remember empires have fallen at the touch of a beautiful young maiden 's lips . [ scene_break ] man : excuse me . stephanie : hi . i think you must want the casting for the models . that 's down the hall , and i understand they 're supplying fig leaves . man : actually , i 'm -- i 'm looking for sandy sommers . stephanie : she just stepped out . man : then i 'll leave a message . stephanie : and who might you be and what do you want ? man : actually , i 'll come back later . stephanie : no , no , no . stay . man : why , you gon na frisk me ? stephanie : ( laughs ) you never know . she did n't tell me she was expecting a visitor . um , how did you get past security ? man : sorry , i got to bounce . sandy : you hold it right there . you 're not going anywhere . [ scene_break ] steffy : bill ? ( sighs ) bill : i was just thinking about you . steffy : hmm . bill : uh , your campaign . steffy : first off , your wife is a shrew . bill : uh , easy , young lady , or i might have to wash your mouth out with soap . steffy : well , i know you have to defend her , but what your wife is doing is wrong . bill : i 'm a little in the dark here . steffy : oh , of course you are . i pitched firing up the hollywood glamour campaign -- not the same , a sequel -- young , hot , sexy . your wife blocked it . katie : great . i 'm so glad to see that you 're wasting bill 's time . i think i can explain . we are canceling the glamour campaign . sorry , sweetheart . it 's nothing personal . i just think it 's time that we moved in a different direction . [ scene_break ] brooke : i hate fighting . ridge : me , too . but i ca n't shove my feelings down anymore . brooke : i know . ( sighs ) i know how this place upsets you now . ridge : it was n't just my family 's company , brooke . brooke : it was your legacy . ridge : when steffy was born , i knew i was holding the future of forrester creations in my arms . and now my talented , beautiful daughter has just been pushed aside . brooke : steffy is still valued here , ridge . ridge : yeah , well , tell that to her . part of me wants to leave . part of me wants to strangle spencer . if i hear one more patronizing speech of katie 's about how the brilliant spencer publications saved us ... well , that 's it . i 've had it . ( glass shatters ) brooke : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] sandy : give me a hug , stranger . man : i heard about your new gig . way to go , sis . stephanie : this is your brother ? sandy : yes . stephanie , this is my little brother oliver . stephanie : well , hello , oliver . nice to meet you . i see the family resemblance . sandy : ( giggles ) thank you for having my back . stephanie : oh . sandy : you look great . oliver : and you ... ( laughs ) i ca n't believe the change . i go away for a few months , and -- and when i come back , you look like your old self -- happy , strong ... pregnant ? sandy : ( laughs ) oliver : when did -- how did you -- i mean , i know how , but who 's the guy ? sandy : oh , he 's married , and i adore his wife . stephanie : ( laughs ) oliver : run -- run that by me again . stephanie : why do n't you have a seat ? i think we have a bottle of scotch somewhere . this is gon na take a long time . sandy : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] ridge : dad ... steffy , thorne , thomas , me -- it 's like we 're all personal punching bags for spencer and your sister . brooke : you 're the ones fighting this change . katie and bill want to make it work . ridge : really ? 'cause it feels like they 're just constantly inventing new ways to humiliate our family , and if you do n't think that 's true ... why is katie trying to force steffy out ? brooke : ( sighs ) they 're having their differences . ridge : yeah , and i 'm just hanging on here by a thread for steffy . brooke : look , i know you want the company back . ridge : i wake up , it 's the first thing on my mind . all day , i 'm running through strategies . at night , i just try to sleep , but it -- it 's still in my head . how do i wrestle control out of spencer 's inept hands ? brooke : you will find a way . ridge : you know , i had a vision when i was kid that one day i 'd run this company with my children and their children beside me , and all of our designs would be inspired by joy , created with integrity . well , i 'll be damned if that dream is gon na be stolen by bill or your sister . [ scene_break ] bill : we 're changing campaigns ? katie : the glamour campaign has been done . it was a success , but now it 's time for us to move on , especially after the dare fiasco . we need to start thinking about our future . bill : i 'm listening . katie : the future 's all about hope . i mean , is n't that what everyone 's talking about these days -- hope , change , innovation , thinking outside the box ? the green movement is a perfect example . steffy : so we copy jackie m . katie : no , not exactly , but it is the wave of the future . we ca n't just ignore it . bill : why change directions in midstream ? katie : you want a younger demographic . the new slogan for the campaign is hope for the future . we do something forward - thinking , global , with a universal appeal . we debut a fresh , young face . bill : cast a new model ... katie : mm - hmm . bill : a young gisele or a heidi . katie : well , see , that 's what perfect . we 've got brooke 's daughter hope . in fact , the campaign was her concept , and i think it 's a good one . bill : then i 'll meet with hope . katie : great . then we 're all set . bill : but i 'm still intrigued by the hollywood glamour line . i 'm not sure i 'm ready to let it go . [ scene_break ] sandy : that 's why i 'm having this baby for the marones . oliver : ( laughs ) sandy : you know , i 'm doing something good with my life now . okay , pick your jaw up off the floor and say something . oliver : wow . uh ... sandy : ( laughs ) stephanie : that works . ( laughs ) you know , this is really a blessing for bridget and -- and nick . your sister 's giving them such a beautiful gift . sandy : that 's funny , 'cause i feel like i 'm the one who 's been given the gift . you know , i mean , here i 'm walking through life just feeling sorry for myself because my life 's taken the wrong direction , and then i meet this couple , and they 're so full of love , and they have so much to give . and i just sort of suddenly realized that maybe by doing something good for someone else , i might start to feel better myself . oliver : looks like it worked . sandy : hmm , hmm , hmm . ( knocks on table ) oliver : just cross your fingers . sandy : and hope for the best ! oliver : ( laughs ) sandy : we used to say that when we were kids . me and oliver were the neighborhood daredevils . oliver : she never met a tree she could n't climb ... stephanie : ah . oliver : or a bully she could n't take . sandy : mm ! i was -- oh , i used to be so fearless , huh ? oliver : i 'm so proud of you for doing this , sis . sandy : ( whispers ) thank you . [ scene_break ] bill : you made excellent points , katie . katie : thanks , babe . bill : but i 'd like to hear steffy 's point of view as well . katie : sure . steffy : okay . who can explain why we connect to something , why the thought of it lingers ? you want it so bad sometimes beyond all reason . bill : go on . steffy : glamour , beauty , passion -- these things excite us . it creates a longing inside of us that 's hard to explain , impossible to ignore . we go green for our conscience , but we go with our passion for our souls . and that 's a powerful draw . bill : so you 're saying our customers wo n't be able to resist ? steffy : something so compelling , it 'll hook you . katie : hope gives us a foundation . it allows us to dream and dream big . with hope , we can look better , we can feel better , we can be better than we 've ever been . and that 's our future . and that 's why i strongly recommend that you back the hope for the future line . that 's my suggestion to you as your c.e.o . steffy : or you could stick with the proven winner and back me . katie : so what 's it gon na be ? who gets your vote ? [ scene_break ] brooke : it 's hard to see that anger in your eyes when you say katie 's name . ridge : it 's even harder working for someone that i just do n't respect . brooke : you know how the stock is . spencer 's got a lock on ownership . ridge : yeah , well , spare me all the reasons why bill got our company by the throat . brooke : i know you just want him to disappear in a puff of smoke , but that 's not going to happen . ridge : logan , i only want one thing . call me old - fashioned , but there 's still such a thing as right and then there 's wrong , and bill spencer should not be running our company , or the logans , for that matter . brooke : ridge , we 're all on the same side . ridge : then why does it feel like we 're drifting apart , logan , on what really matters here ? brooke : i 'm not gon na let anything separate us ever again . ridge : well , the battle lines are drawn , and unfortunately , it 's your daughter against mine . brooke : ridge , love is not divided . our love , this company , our children working together -- that is going to be our future , and we 're going to find a way to achieve that . ridge : well , that 's a beautiful dream , but i 'm afraid that 's all it is . look , i 'm sorry , logan . no matter how much you do the math , it 's still family against family , yours against mine . and i just do n't see any other way to change that . | ridge goes to jackie m 's and tells stephanie that he just had to get out of that office over at fc . steffy is absolutely crushed , and his future is just to get the company back . ridge appreciates her offer to come work at jackie m. , but he 's under contract and bill wo n't let him go . as much as he hates him , bill has championed steffy 's campaign , so he does n't think he will like it very well when he finds out his own wife pushed her aside for hope . katie tells brooke that she is not too thrilled by the competition stomping around in their halls . brooke quips they need to put a bell on stephanie . bill remembers the kiss with steffy , and admits to justin that he has been distracted because of her . justin does n't like it that steffy has gotten under bill 's skin . he states that empires have fallen at the touch of a young maiden 's lips . |
nick : ( sighs ) well , it 's not like those tests are goin ' anywhere . aggie : hey , ho , there . we 're all done lookin ' at the stars . nick : all right . how 'd it go out there ? aggie : nice . he got to see the big dipper and the little dipper . jack : and we want a snack ! aggie : ( laughs ) nick : well , you want a snack ? well , okay . let 's see what we can do about that . i think i have every snack known to mankind . i got -- jack : even popcorn ? nick : even popcorn . look at that . that popcorn . jack : i love camping . aggie : ( chuckles ) camping ? nick : yes . we 're sailors . this is how we camp . right , jack ? [ scene_break ] dr. lewis : judy , i 'm sorry you 're still waiting . dr. rabin will be out of surgery soon , and i know he wanted to talk to you personally . judy : i 'm fine to wait . dr : lewis : okay . you 're early . stephanie : no traffic . dr. lewis : well , i 'm covering for somebody today , so things are a bit backed up . let me see if your c.t . results are in . stephanie : i 'll be here . dr. lewis : you know , stephanie , meet judy . the two of you have quite a bit in common . i 'll be back . stephanie : okay . thank you , dr. lewis . so breast ? lung ? colon ? judy : lung . stephanie : ah . judy : you ? stephanie : lung . [ scene_break ] dayzee : okay , so tonight , i am meeting your biological dad ? marcus : uh - huh , justin , and my mom 's here as well . dayzee : okay . all right . marcus : yeah , well , he was hopin ' i 'd bring you along . he 's been wanting to meet you . dayzee : wanting to meet -- have you been talking about me ? marcus : maybe . dayzee : okay . bill : ah , you must be dayzee . dayzee : yes , thank you . bill : come on in . come on in . marcus , welcome . marcus : mr. spencer , thank you for having us . bill : mm - hmm . marcus : dayzee this is my dad justin . dayzee : oh , wow . justin : dayzee , pleasure . dayzee : nice to meet you . thank you . donna : justin called and invited me himself when he realized i was back from my trip . katie : really ? so you 're here officially as his date ? donna : mm - hmm . mm - hmm . in fact , uh , marcus and i got together and got him a special gift . katie : oh , i 'm sure he 'll love that . donna : i hope so . katie : look . donna : what ? katie : the proud papas . donna : i do n't think either would have ever imagined . katie : no . but they could n't be happier . donna : yeah . ( chuckles ) katie : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] stephanie : so you -- you never smoked either ? judy : no . no . ( scoffs ) stephanie : you know , it 's funny . i 've always assumed that lung cancer was the result of cigarette smoking . judy : it definitely increases your chances . but they are finding a lot of people who do n't smoke get it , people like us . when were you diagnosed ? stephanie : in the fall . how about you ? judy : 2006 . stephanie : how 's it going ? judy : i 'm doin ' okay . you know , research is happening . they 're making a lot of strides with genetic testing . stephanie : that 's what they did for me , uh , my tumor . that 's how they decided what chemo to , uh , to give me . judy : oh , you 're lucky . a lot of people do n't get tested or even have the right mutation . stephanie : yeah , i know . i - i was lucky . people still smoke . that 's what i do n't understand . judy : ( scoffs ) this is what i tell people -- you smoke ? quit . you do n't ? do n't start . and for god 's sake , at the first sign of symptoms , get it checked out . do n't wait . i mean , even a few weeks can make a difference . dr. lewis : stephanie , are you ready ? stephanie : yes , i am . dr. lewis : looks like dr. rabin is finishing up now , judy . he 'll be out shortly to discuss your next step . judy : thank you . good luck . stephanie : good luck to you , too . [ scene_break ] nick : thank you . aggie : so what else do you sailors do when you camp ? jack : watch movies . aggie : uh - huh . what kind of exciting , manly movies do you guys have planned for tonight ? nick : well , guy stuff -- adventures , war movies . aggie : `` the king and i `` ? nick : an occasional musical . aggie : ( laughs ) i had no idea we had the same taste in movies . nick : yul brynner , you know ? he 's my kind of guy . i 'd like jack to be well- rounded , know a lot about different men . aggie : so , okay . you guys enjoy your movie , and are we still on for breakfast tomorrow ? nick : uh , yeah . yeah , let 's not make it too early . i have a feeling we 're gon na be up pretty late here . aggie : judging by the amount of sugar you got yourself , i 'd agree . do you want a little help ? i could put this stuff away . nick : thank you very much . aggie : dr. lewis ? who 's this ? [ scene_break ] bill : dayzee , i 've got ta tell ya , that is a very impressive story , and i want spencer publications to help . dayzee : thank you so much . and please , come to dayzee 's . check it out , see what we 're doing . marcus : yeah , you 'd be impressed . bill : i 'm gon na do that . i 'm gon na come by , and i 'm gon na bring my wallet . justin : oh , indeed . all : ( laugh ) justin : hey . donna : hi . hi . marcus : mom . donna : how are you ? it 's so good to see you . marcus : you , too . oh , mom , this is dayzee . dayzee , this is my mom ... dayzee : it is -- marcus : donna logan . dayzee : oh , it is so nice to meet you . donna : oh , well , same here . i have heard a lot about you . dayzee : oh . marcus : what ? ( chuckles ) i see a pretty woman , and i start talking . donna : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] stephanie : that judy is , um ... ( laughs ) a lovely lady , and boy , does she know her stuff . dr. lewis : yes , she does . stephanie : and i know how lucky i am . dr. lewis : and your luck continues . there are no new tumor or nodules on the lungs . this oral chemo you are on , it seems to be doin ' the job . stephanie : well , that 's great . uh ... okay , what about my so - called brain ? dr. lewis : no growth in size of the six mets . that 's a good sign . this is good news , stephanie . stephanie : ( chuckles ) okay , thank you . thank you very much . dr. lewis : any questions ? stephanie : um ... i still get winded . dr. lewis : that 's normal . are you doing your breathing exercises ? stephanie : yes , i am . dr. lewis : stay at it . stephanie : one more thing , please . my friend nick marone . dr. lewis : uh , your friend ... ( chuckles ) who does n't return phone calls . stephanie : what do you mean ? dr. lewis : you know , i have left him two messages , and he has not called me back . stephanie : well , a man with a spot on his lung -- he probably does n't want to know if he has cancer . [ scene_break ] nick : uh , dr. lewis , yes . she 's at university hospital . she 's gon na call me about some tests i had done . aggie : you had your physical . nick : yeah . i told you i 'd do it . aggie : well , good . i 'm glad that you did it . nick : mm - hmm . aggie : it was n't so bad , i 'm sure . is everything okay ? nick : as far as i know . aggie : oh . good . so what 'd she test for ? nick : oh , you know , stuff . x - rays , they took blood , i do n't know -- whatever they look for . aggie : do you want to call her ? nick : yeah . yeah , i 'll give her a call . i 'm sure if there was a problem , she 'd be calling me , right ? aggie : i 'd hope so . nick : right - o . aggie : i 'm really glad you finally did that . nick : ( sighs ) aggie : it was n't a big deal . easy , right ? nick : mm - hmm . easy as pie . jack : we 're having pie ? nick : we 're gon na have absolutely anything you want . you want pie ? we 're gon na have pie . ( whispering ) i do n't have a pie . aggie : ( mouthing words ) nick : ( clears throat ) [ scene_break ] jack : hit me . nick : you sure ? because you -- you got ta have to assume i have a face card under here , and that i might bust . so ... jack : okay , i 'll stay . nick : busted ! ( chuckles ) way to go , buddy . good decision . aggie : so what 's the minimum at this table ? nick : five jelly beans , baby . aggie : ooh . ( sighs ) that 's way too rich for my blood . looks like you boys are all set . i 'm gon na leave you menfolk be . jack : bye , aggie . aggie : bye , jack . have a great time with your dad , okay ? do n't overdo it . call me if you need backup . nick : eh , we 're old pros at this stuff . aggie : have fun . nick : okay . jack : dad , are you gon na deal ? [ scene_break ] donna : i really like her . justin : yeah . ( chuckles ) donna : i mean , what a change . justin : mm . donna : the last three girls he 's introduced me to were all models . justin : nothin ' wrong with models . donna : ( scoffs ) justin : ( chuckles ) donna : no , of course . but , you know , he never had any connection with any of them . justin : mm . donna : you know , he 's enjoying playing the field , but sooner or later , you want something more ... justin : yeah . donna : and dayzee feels different . justin : i must say i 'm impressed with what she 's been through so far . donna : well , i 'm impressed with what she and stephanie are doing . justin : mm . ( chuckles ) donna : oh , no . oh , no . ( chuckles ) justin : what ? donna : does that mean i 'm impressed with stephanie ? justin : ( laughs ) oh , god . donna : oh , god , how annoying . that 's annoying . ( sighs ) hope : yes . will you hand me that one ? thank you . liam : all right . yes . of course . looks fancy . bill : hope , you having a good time ? hope : uh , yes . thank you . bill : i 'm glad to hear it . look , i still think you 're too young to be in a serious relationship , but -- katie : doling out advice , sweetheart ? bill : uh , no , actually . i was just going to say , and i 'm sure you 've heard this from liam , but i think it 's important that you hear it from me -- my son does n't have to be the world 's most eligible bachelor . katie : ( chuckles ) bill : if he wants to have a girlfriend , so be it . at least he picked a good one . liam : thanks , dad . katie : i think he might be starting to like you . hope : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] stephanie : whoa . blow that someplace else . yuck . nick : stephanie . stephanie : ( scoffs ) nick : good to see you . stephanie : ( gagging ) oh , lord . it stinks down here . why do n't you go up on deck ? nick : make yourself at home . come in . stephanie : ( blows raspberry ) aggie said that , um , your boy was here . nick : he 's down below watching a movie . stephanie : well , i hope the smoke dissipates before he comes back up . nick : ( clears throat ) i get it . you think it stinks . sorry . stephanie : so i guess the cat scan -- everything 's okay , right ? that 's why you 're smoking ? nick : it 's not like i 'm smoking three packs of cigarettes a day . i 'm having a cigar on my boat . it 's what i do . stephanie : oh , and your boy breathes it in . that 's what he does . nick : he 's down below . it 's not like i 'm blowing it in his face . stephanie : i 'm worried about you . nick : do n't be . stephanie : you did n't call the doctor back . nick : ( scoffs ) that 's why you 're here . stephanie : you have a spot on your lung . you 're standing there puffing away on a dirty , old cigar , as though you have n't a care in the world . what is the matter with you ? nick : maybe deep down , i do n't really want to hear what the doctor has to say . stephanie : ah . [ scene_break ] bill : well , justin , another year . justin : somehow they seem to keep coming around faster . bill : yeah , do n't remind me . justin : ( laughs ) donna : ( chuckles ) bill : i 've had the pleasure of celebrating many birthdays with justin , and it 's fair to say that we have raised our share of hell over the years . justin : mm - hmm . remember your 40th in montréal ? bill : for the most part , that 's a blur . how about your 30th in vegas ? justin : do n't even bring up amsterdam . bill : then why are you bringing up -- justin : hey , hey , hey . bill : i told you never to bring up amsterdam , so let 's just move on , shall we ? justin : let 's move . ( laughs ) bill : uh , the point is , we 've had a lot of adventures -- rock climbing ... justin : yeah . bill : uh , hang gliding . justin : parachuting for your 34th . bill : all right , i 'm gon na make a speech now . justin : ( laughs ) bill : from the time you joined my company to becoming my best friend , we studied together , we have travelled together . we have certainly worked together . justin : mm . bill : so i think it 's only appropriate that we are experiencing fatherhood for the first time together . you know , i never imagined that spending time with our families would be more important than chasing adventure around the world , or that we would be in a house with our sons by our sides and ... well , you all might want to sit down for this . justin : oh , boy . ( laughs ) bill : but i 'm liking it . justin : wait a minute . wait a minute . does that mean we 're growing up ? bill : i would n't get carried away , but we might be on our way there . justin : all right . okay . all right . all : ( laugh ) bill : to justin . happy birthday , my friend . justin : thank you , sir . ( glasses clinking ) katie : to justin . donna : to justin . hope : to justin . ( glasses clinking ) justin : and to dollar bill . bill : uh - oh . justin : may we continue toasting our birthdays in nursing homes together . all : ( laugh ) justin : with hot nurses . katie : ( scoffs ) hope : oh . bill : to hot nurses . justin : hot nurses . bill : hot nurses . ( glasses clinking ) justin : thank you . thank you . thank you for always making this a special day for me . it means a lot . bill : you 're welcome , buddy . hope : and here 's to bill for being a very devoted father , whether it 's to the world 's most eligible bachelor or not . liam : ( chuckles ) hope : besides , it 's not bill 's fault it took him so long to find a logan girl . all : ( laugh ) ( glasses clinking ) bill : all right , let 's dig in . marcus : hey , mom . so did -- did you bring it ? donna : oh , yes . um , yeah . oh . justin : what ? donna : i know that you said , um , no gifts . ( laughs ) justin : mm . donna : but , um , marcus and i wanted -- , justin : oh , come on . donna : no , wanted to -- we could n't resist , soon yeah . justin : come on . i 'm too old for gifts . donna : no , no . but this is something that you should have always . justin : uh , okay . donna : ( chuckles ) you 've been ... so forgiving , so understanding . i wish i could ... ( voice breaking ) give you the gift of time , go back to the day that i found out i was pregnant . there were so many decisions to make , you know ? and it was unfair that i excluded you . but i ca n't , ca n't go back . so i 'm hoping that this will give you a - a glimpse of what we both missed over the years . mrs. walton , marcus 's adoptive mother , uh , she thought that he would want these . and , um , so she sent them , and we thought that we would want to share them with you . he really did have a good upbringing , justin . i mean , i 'll never know for sure , but i ... i hope that i made the best decision for all of us . justin : ( sighs ) marcus : dad , do you like it ? donna : justin ? are you all right ? justin : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nick : there . happy now ? stephanie : yes , i am . now just call the doctor . nick : do you treat all the patients that come through the stephanie forrester wing at your hospital like this ? it must be very tiring for the patients . stephanie : no , i only harass you . look , i 'm here to help you get through this , okay ? nick : have you spoken to the doctor ? do i have cancer ? 'cause it sounds like you 've spoken to the doctor . stephanie : as if the doctor would tell me anything . stop it . just call her , please . nick : i have a mother , stephanie . and she lets me smoke . stephanie : well , she lets you do lot of things . nick : ( chuckles ) look , i appreciate this . i know it comes from a loving place , but really , knock it off . i 'd just like to spend this evening focusing on my son . stephanie : why ? nick : what do you mean `` why ? `` stephanie : do you have a premonition that you do n't have a lot of time left to spend with him ? nick : i do n't have cancer . stephanie : well , there 's one way to know for sure there 's a phone . we 'll call dr. lewis . ( gasps ) and look at that . dr. lewis ' card . here you go . here 's the number . ( telephone rings ) dr. lewis : dr. lewis speaking . nick : dr. lewis , it 's nick marone getting back to you . dr. lewis : mr. marone . i was wondering if i 'd hear from you . nick : uh , i 'm gon na put you on speaker , if that 's all right . stephanie forrester 's with me . are you still there ? dr. lewis : i am . nick : um ... well , doctor , i guess you just tell me what you got . do i have cancer ? | at the hospital , stephanie commiserates with another patient that neither of them smoked yet both got lung cancer . their motto if you smoke quit . if you do n't , do n't start and if you find a spot , have it looked at , the sooner the better . aggie brings jack to the shady marlin to join nick . as she is cleaning up , she finds nick 's doctor card and wants to know who dr. lewis is . dr. lewis tells stephanie that there is good news . the oral chemo seems to be keeping everything in check . there are no new tumors . they discuss nick and how he does n't return phone calls . stephanie figures he does n't want to know if he has cancer . nick tells aggie that he had a physical and as far as he knows all is okay . he promises jack that if he wants pie , they will have pie . aggie better get me some pie ! |
doctor : katie , you worry me . you seem very stressed . katie : well , i 'm hoping that 's about to change . ( sighs ) so what 's your diagnosis ? steffy 's condition -- is it as serious as we 've been lead to believe or not ? [ scene_break ] bill : stop looking at me like that . you and i did n't exchange vows . you 're not my wife , and i did n't commit murder . justin : i know , but you deceived steffy and her entire family , letting them believe that she has a blood clot that could cause a stroke or kill her . bill : despite my well - earned reputation , i 'm not some , uh , heartless bastard . the fact is , i did what i did to save a marriage . liam was ready to march into that hospital room and tell steffy he was leaving her for hope . and my son will never reach his full potential if he is with that self - involved little girl . and steffy ? steffy would have been devastated , so you see , my interceding was the best for all concerned . justin : if you say so , bill . bill : i do say so . and if i was the kind of person who left everyone to their own devices , this company would n't be where it is today . now ... as soon as i feel their marriage is on solid footing , we 'll do another m.r.i . the clot will have disappeared , and everyone can dance around the maypole . justin : right . bill : i did what i had to do , justin . liam was gon na be sucked back into a relationship with hope , and that girl was and always will be wrong for him . [ scene_break ] hope : ( sighs ) beverly : that one 's my favorite . you look like a fairy princess . hope : i felt like one . only now i 'm wondering ... ( sighs ) if maybe this was the wrong message . no one 's life is a fairy tale . i do n't have to tell you that . maybe it 's time i stopped being so naive . [ scene_break ] liam : i do n't care who 's wearing it , steve . mumus are not sexy . just call me when you change the color , okay ? hey , whoa . steffy : i ca n't believe i dozed off . liam : rest . rest . you need your rest . come on . steffy : what ? no . no , no , no , no . that 's all i 've been doing . you wo n't let me lift a finger . liam : -i know , because you 're not out of the woods yet , and until you are -- steffy : no , i - i just hate being sidelined- especially everything that 's happening at forrester . liam : ( sighs ) steffy : of course , hope assured me that they 're muddling their way through . liam : is that what she told you ? steffy : you know what i told her ? liam : you told her that as soon as your clot dissolves , she better watch out , because you 're gon na make up for lost time at warp speed ? steffy : yeah . liam : ah . steffy : but she -- she already knows that , just like she needs to know that i need to stay calm until then . and i will ... if she keeps her distance from you . and maybe she finally caught the message , huh ? liam : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] beverly : for what it 's worth , i do n't think you 're naive at all . i mean , you 're beautiful , smart , admired by young women everywhere for what you stand for . they look up to you , hope . i look up to you . hope : you should n't . [ scene_break ] liam : so when you finish your tea , we should , uh , probably get going . i do n't want you to be late for your appointment . steffy : wait , what appointment ? liam : dr. montgomery -- you 're got another m.r.i . scheduled . steffy : today ? liam : yeah . steffy : no , it has n't been that long since my first scan . liam : steffy , i 'm not taking any chances with your health . steffy : i mean that much to you , do i ? liam : well , i 'm your husband , are n't i ? steffy : yes , you are . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) bill : come in . still nothing ? alison : i 'm sorry . i ca n't imagine what happened . i do n't lose things . bill : well , it 's just a missing m.r.i . it 's not the end of the world . justin : look , bill , if katie got a hold of steffy 's m.r.i . and then she goes to the doctor 's with it -- bill : the doctor will confirm there 's a blood clot . that 's what the m.r.i . shows . game over . [ scene_break ] doctor : what the other two doctors have said is right . katie : ( sighs ) doctor : the scan shows a very definite blood clot in the brain . fortunately , for this patient ... invasive surgery is not indicated . the clot should just dissolve on its own . but it is critical that the patient is not upset in any way , or the clot could dislodge and cause a stroke . katie : right . i understand that . doctor : obviously , this comes as a relief . katie : yeah , it does . you have -- you have no idea what 's been going through my head . i mean , i should probably have my head examined . ( laughs ) thank you so much for seeing me . i - i wo n't take up any more of your time . doctor : oh , kate , wait . there 's just one more thing . [ scene_break ] beverly : hope , what 's going on ? you 're usually so ... hope : sure of myself ? sure of the things i believe in ? beverly : you based an entire line -- an entire clothing line on your message and your values , making it okay to stand up for something that really matters , including abstinence , if that 's what a young woman chooses . i mean , you 're making a difference . hope : i only thought i did . now i - i think that i just set myself and anyone who would listen to me up for heartbreak and disappointment . [ scene_break ] justin : katie 's not answering ? bill : yeah , she 's probably tied up somewhere . justin : what ? bill : liam . liam . he was here earlier . he probably saw the folder on alison 's desk , and he took it home with him . justin : okay , so where is he now ? bill : where he should be -- at home with steffy . you know , i 'm gon na take a run over there , grab that m.r.i . , put it away for safe keeping . justin : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] steffy : are you sure this s necessary ? i feel fine . liam : ( scoffs ) steffy : of course , i 'd feel a lot better when dr. montgomery gives me the a - ok . liam : probably a little soon for that . steffy : what , for the blood clot to dissolve , you mean ? liam : you know what ? actually knowing you , you might defy the odds and get lucky , so ... steffy : i already am . [ scene_break ] doctor : this m.r.i . , where was it taken and by whom ? katie : um , well , i told you , my daughter - in - law got into an accident in cabo . she struck her head . uh , they took her to a hospital there , and the -- the doctor took this scan . doctor : this scan ? katie : yes . doctor : and then it was reviewed in detail ? katie : um , yes , i 'm assuming , and -- and then it was also reviewed by dr. montgomery here when steffy got here . doctor : ramon montgomery , your husband 's personal physician here in l.a. and what exactly were dr. montgomery 's findings ? katie : um , well , that she had clot , uh , on her brain and that she did n't need to have an operation , that it was going to dissolve on its own . why are you asking me these questions ? you just concurred with the previous two doctors . doctor : yes , i did . katie : but ... doctor : this is n't your daughter - in - law 's m.r.i . katie : what do you mean , it 's not hers ? doctor : while i was reviewing steffy 's scan , i also checked her hospital medical records . this is a scan taken last year after steffy fell and hit her head on the bathtub . this is the scan from cabo . obviously , these are brain scans of two different people . doctor : katie , can i get you some water ? katie : no , i - i - i 'm fine . doctor : obviously , there 's been a mistake , a mix - up with another patient 's m.r.i . katie : ( sighs ) doctor : your daughter - in - law will need a follow - up as soon as possible and another m.r.i . so we can determine what her condition really is . would you like me to schedule it ? katie : uh , no . no , thanks . i 'll -- i 'll -- i 'll take care of it . ( telephone rings ) doctor : yes ? oh , good , i 'll be right there . i have to see a patient . katie : all right . uh , thank you very much for your time . doctor : are you sure you 're all right ? katie : yeah . doctor : okay . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) bill : hello ? katie : where are you ? bill : cliff house . where are you ? katie : how 's steffy ? bill : she 's doing well as far as i know . she and liam are n't here right now . katie : stay where you are . we need to talk . [ scene_break ] katie : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] hope : i have always tried to live my life in a way that i could be proud of . but when you just keep losing out in the end ... i ca n't be the only one who feels this way . i ca n't be the only one who wonders what has happened to the world . i - i mean , do n't honesty and values mean anything ? or is everyone out for themselves ? i believed hat we were better than that , and that is what i was trying to get across with hope for the future , that we can do better , that we can do better for ourselves , for our bodies , for the planet that we live on , but i just -- i 'm not sure that i believe that anymore . [ scene_break ] dr. montgomery : i thought you should know your son phoned me earlier . bill : about ? dr. montgomery : scheduling a follow - up m.r.i . for is wife . he was pretty insistent . bill : meaning they 're heading over there . dr. montgomery : now i could probably come up with some kind of excuse to postpone . bill : no , no , no . go ahead . run the m.r.i . just make sure when you give them the results , there 's no discernable change from the first one . steffy 's blood clot ... dr. montgomery : has not yet dissolved . woman : excuse me , doctor . mr. and mrs. spencer are here . dr. montgomery : thanks , kathy . bill : do n't let me down , ramón . ( sighs ) bill : hi , baby . how long have you been here ? [ scene_break ] beverly : the way you 're talking -- you 're not thinking of canceling hope for the future ? hope : if i do n't believe in the message anymore ... ( sighs ) what 's the point ? beverly : a lot of girls out there still do believe in your message , myself included ... or does n't someone like me count ? hope : no , i - i 'm not saying that . beverly : then explain it . hope : ( sighs ) beverly : you know , i do n't want to hear you tell me that it 's all been for nothing . hope : i realize the line has had an impact . i know . beverly : no not -- not the line , hope . you . you 've been the voice for every girl out there that still believes that principles and values matter . i mean , you 've helped us realize that feeling good about ourselves comes from making the right choices , not the ... ( scoffs ) easy or popular ones . that 's why we respect you so much , even if you are blonde and gorgeous . hope : ( sighs ) beverly : we also respect you because of how you handle yourself , even when things get really hard , you know , like they are for you right now . hope : ( sighs ) i was so ready to marry liam . and we were so close to making that happen . but then it -- it all just unraveled , and the more i tied to straighten it out , the -- the more complicated things got . so i had to accept what was -- liam 's marriage to steffy , that he was moving on , and -- and i did n't think that i could do that . but thomas did . i mean , that 's -- that 's why he whisked me off to cabo , only we were n't the only ones there . ( laughs ) liam and steffy were there , too . beverly : ( scoffs ) hope : and you know what ? thomas and steffy knew that , and they kept it from us . beverly : yeah . hope : ( sighs ) beverly : they were ... probably just afraid of what would happen if ... you know . hope : i know liam still loves me as much as i love him . but i also know that he loves his wife . ( sighs ) and because of her condition , he 's -- he 's tied to her . my aunt katie thinks that there may be more going on , but i do n't know . i do n't know . i ... all i know is that every day liam is with steffy , the chances of them staying together increases , and i do n't think there 's anything that can change that ... at least , i - i - i do n't see what could . [ scene_break ] dr. montgomery : the headaches ? steffy : they 're pretty much gone . liam : i mean , that 's -- that 's a good sign , right , doc ? steffy : yeah . dr. montgomery : yeah . well , we 'll do the follow - up m.r.i . and see what 's really going on in there , and then we 'll have a better idea of where -- where things stand . [ scene_break ] katie : steffy and liam still are n't home ? bill : nope . katie : and you do n't know where they went ? bill : well , actually , i do . they went to the hospital . katie : really ? why ? bill : liam ordered another m.r.i . for his wife . he wants to make sure steffy makes a full recovery . katie : you must be very proud of him for that . bill : i want this marriage to survive , katie . of course , you know that . katie : yeah , i do . although , until today , do n't realize just how much . you know to know where i 've been ? bill : i was trying to reach you on your cell , but it went to voicemail . katie : you were looking for me . why ? bill : you know why . you saw the folder on alison 's desk , and you just could n't resist , could you ? katie : so how does this work ? i mean , you 're in a hospital in cabo . how did you get the doctor to go along with it ? how much did it cost ? bill : how much did it cost ? i do n't know what you 're talking about , katie . katie : i showed the m.r.i . to my doctor , and she confirmed that there is a blood clot . bill : well , of course she confirmed there 's a blood clot . two other doctors confirmed it . how many confirmations do you need ? katie : what do i need ? the truth . do you even know what that is anymore ? you 've been so busy trying to cover your tracks , but you did n't cover them well enough . the m.r.i . scan that you 're trying to pass off as steffy 's is not hers . bill : for god sake , katie , come on . katie : steffy hit her head on the bathtub last year , and they did an m.r.i . at the hospital . my doctor compared the two of them . guess what ? two different people , two different brains . but you knew that , did n't you ? you manipulated this from the beginning , you and steffy , and i keep asking myself why , but i already know the answer . this is n't so much about keeping hope and liam apart . this is about keeping steffy in the family where you can have her close without raising suspicions . what you 've done to your son , what you 've done to steffy 's family , it 's cruel , and it 's gon na stop tonight . bill : katie . katie ! katie , come on . you 're overreacting . katie : ( sighs ) | bill tells justin to stop looking at him like that . he did not exchange wedding vows with him and he did not commit murder . steffy would be devastated if she knew hope was still in the picture with liam . he did what he had to do to keep liam from being sucked in again by hope . once the marriage is back on track , they will have another mri and the clot will be gone and all can dance around the maypole . he suspects liam picked up the mri off of alison 's desk so he 'll go over and retrieve it . hope mopes while looking over pictures and tells beverly that perhaps she was naive and wrong about promoting her view about abstinence . beverly tells he that she thinks it 's sweet and she looks up to her . young ladies respect her for her hard choices . katie quizzes her doctor about steffy 's mri and is relieved when she says there is a blood clot and it could become dislodged if the patient is upset . but the doctor has more findings ; the current brain scan is not steffy 's ; it is from another person . bill calls dr. montgomery . he informs bill that liam has insisted on another mri and they are on their way . bill says that is okay , just do n't let him down . make sure these results say the same thing ; the blood clot has not dissolved yet so steffy is still in danger . katie finds bill at liam 's and says they must talk . she confronts him and tells him that she wants the truth .if he even knows what that is any more . she showed her doctor the mri and found it is not even steffy 's , so once more bill has manipulated things not to keep liam and hope apart but to be sure that steffy stays close within the family . she charges out ; it 's gon na stop tonight . bill follows her down the driveway trying to persuade her that she is over - reacting . |
steffy : this ca n't be the end of us . we 've come too far . liam : why ? why would you do it ? steffy : i should n't have . you told me over and over to stay away from ivy , but she hurt your brother so terribly , i had to see her one last time . liam : right , right . and you had to help wyatt through his misery . steffy : w - wyatt did n't tell me to go see ivy , if that 's what you 're getting at . no , that -- that was my doing . and i know it was wrong ... one of the many mistakes i made with that woman , but the one mistake i will not make ... is giving up on us . quinn : what did he say , wyatt ? what were liam 's exact words ? wyatt : i already told you ! he said he 's resigning and that he 's very upset with steffy . quinn : yeah , but what were the words that came out of his mouth ? wyatt : would you stop ? ! like , do n't you have anything better to do than trolling for gossip ? i mean , hey , let 's talk about your love life , huh ? did deacon get a job yet ? uh - oh . trouble in hades ? quinn : deacon and i are separated . wyatt : what ? mom ... quinn : oh , come on . it 's no big deal . wyatt : what are you talking about , it 's not a big deal ? you guys seemed fine at thanksgiving . i mean , has it -- has it been that long ? quinn : well , we were putting on a good show for the family 's sake . wyatt : mom ... you do n't ever have to put on a show with me . quinn : i know , but the truth is , it has n't been working for quite a long time . wyatt : are you okay ? quinn : yeah . well ... i mean , i 'm disappointed , but ... whatever . these things happen . wyatt : are you not okay ? quinn : i do n't want you to worry about me . wyatt : how am i not supposed to worry ? quinn : you know what ? here 's the thing . it was doomed from the very beginning . deacon was good in a lot of ways , but ... [ sighs ] well , in the end , he 's not a spencer man , and ... i guess those are the only men who 've ever been able to truly capture my heart . brooke : is there something i should know about ? katie : no , no . just some ... office politics . brooke : okay . katie : how are you , uh , coming along editing the style sheet ? brooke : i 'm gon na need some help at some point . katie : well , bill taught me everything i know , so he can help you . brooke : are you sure ? it 's not too below you ? bill : everything crosses my desk sooner or later . i would be happy to help you . brooke : i heard a rumor . katie : oh . well , do tell . we thrive on those things around here . brooke : that liam may be resigning his position at forrester . bill : who told you that ? brooke : i still have my contacts over there . anyway , is it true ? i mean , i ca n't imagine it would be . liam and steffy make such a great team . besides , they 're engaged . katie : well , you 've been out of the loop for a while . brooke : i have been reclusive . you know that . katie : it is true . liam handed in his resignation . wyatt : was there a fight or -- or an argument or something ? quinn : no , no , no . it was nothing like that . wyatt : an amicable breakup between you and deacon ? quinn : i know . it sounds kind of oxymoronic . wyatt : hey , look , it 's no secret i 've never really been a fan of deacon 's , but i always thought that you were . quinn : yes , well , now that it 's over and done with for good , maybe you 'll believe me when i say deacon is a good man . wyatt : right . anyway , what happened ? did he move out or something ? where 'd he go ? quinn : well ... he went to europe ... i think ... to go and see hope . i do n't want to talk about this anymore , please ! wyatt : okay . it hurts too much -- i get it . quinn : no , it annoys me . it annoys me so much that steffy is alone , liam is gone , and you 're in here chatting with your mommy . wyatt : hey , i 'm the one who wanted to work here ! you 're the one who wanted to talk ! plus , when i left , she was n't alone . quinn : okay . well , then go . go help liam pack . i mean -- i mean , that 's doing something . look , steffy is available , and if you want the girl , go and get the girl . do you want the girl ? wyatt : it 's not that simple , mom ! i got a feeling that it 's -- it 's just -- it 's not done between those two yet . liam : are you sure you have n't already given up on us , steffy ? steffy : no . why would you think that ? okay , look , i ... i know i can be crazy sometimes . liam : not an excuse . steffy : you 're right . but the one thing i can tell you is that i 've learned my lesson . liam : how can you chalk this up to a lesson that you learned ? steffy : um ... you know , ivy 's partly responsible . you 're gon na blame her for what you and -- you 're gon na blame ivy for this ? really ? steffy : whatever you say . ivy drove me to it . liam : yep , okay . i 've heard enough . steffy : you 're still in love with her . liam : excuse me ? steffy : you 're still in love with ivy . that 's the only reason any of this makes sense . you have n't gotten over her . liam : no , steffy . there is one woman i 've never gotten over , and her name is not ivy . brooke : i thought liam loved his job . when did all of this happen ? bill : well , we heard about it after he got back from australia . brooke : he went to australia ? katie : [ chuckles ] bill : to deliver ivy to her homeland . brooke : oh , that 's kind of weird . bill : well , there 's been a lot of weird stuff going on with my son . brooke : well , look who sired him . katie : oh , you 're gon na fit in great around here . bill : anyway , uh , i have n't heard from liam . brooke : so , what 's he been up to ? bill : i guess he 's just taking it easy . that stuff with ivy could n't have been pleasant . katie : for liam or for wyatt . brooke : i suppose wyatt wo n't be too disappointed that liam would be resigning . katie : no , those brothers are very competitive -- when it comes to work and women . wyatt : steffy 's trying to fix this . she loves the guy , and he just keeps blowing her off . quinn : well , did he mention why he 's blowing her off ? wyatt : well , i guess it 's the way she 's been treating ivy or the accidents . i do n't know . quinn : okay . well , then that just proves that liam cares more about ivy than he does about steffy . wyatt : no . he 's just ticked off . he keeps telling her to stay away from ivy , and she wo n't listen . and when she does n't , ivy ends up in the hospital . but i just -- i do n't get it . it does n't make sense . why -- why would he break up with her over that ? that 's just steffy being steffy . quinn : who cares ? wyatt : i care ! i care about steffy . she 's confused and suffering right now . i want to help her . i do n't want to hit on her . quinn : okay . well , then go to her and be there for her as a friend . wyatt : yeah . a friend . quinn : honey , that is where it starts -- friendship , companionship . wyatt : whatever ! they 're probably in a make - up session right now . steffy : i ca n't believe this is happening to us ... over something that is so stupid . liam : `` so stupid `` ? stupid as what ? steffy : my bad behavior , i guess . liam : so that 's how you see it . steffy : it 's the only way to see it . i get that you 're upset . but i -- i do n't understand how you 're this upset . liam : i 'm not upset , steffy . i 'm just ... i 'm just really disappointed . steffy : i know you still love me . liam : that 's not the issue . steffy : well , it should be . because , ultimately , that 's what matters . think about -- think about everything that we 've conquered . we ca n't let this destroy us . liam : what matters ... is trust . it 's always been an issue of trust , and i ca n't trust you , steffy ... steffy : yes , you can . liam : ... and it kills me to say that . steffy : yes , you can ! i - i wo n't let you down again . not in that way , i wo n't . liam : that 's the only way that counts . steffy : i 'm not gon na lose you . if the past means anything to you , and i know it does ... you wo n't leave me over this -- over this lapse in judgment . and it 's not your house . it 's our house . it 's our home , and we share that together . so , um ... i 'm gon na go home . and i 'm gon na wait for you to come home . we can give this another shot . we can fix this . brooke : that must be difficult for you at times , your sons constantly competing . bill : friendly competition builds character . katie : that 's tough talk . he does n't mean it . brooke : admit it , bill -- you do worry about them . bill : i would prefer it if they got along a little better . katie : you got an admission out of him . good for you . brooke : it was troubling for me when they were competing over hope . bill : i remember . katie : how is hope ? brooke : she 's good . i got a call from her yesterday . she 's in monte carlo . katie : nice . how long will she be there ? brooke : oh , a couple of days . she 's with a friend . katie : a boyfriend ? brooke : no , no . i think she 's with one of her girlfriends . anyway , i 'm glad she 's not in the middle of that mess between liam and wyatt anymore . bill : well , nobody 's happier about that than i am . i hope those two are through competing over women . katie : although , i have to say ... bill : what ? katie : there was a time when i thought steffy and wyatt might hook up . wyatt : steffy . you , uh -- you heading out ? steffy : yeah . yeah , i 'm , uh -- i 'm going home . wyatt : so , did you -- you two work things out ? steffy : mnh - mnh , not yet . no . wyatt : look , i -- i 'm sorry , steffy , with everything you 're going through . steffy : no , no , no . i 'm sorry that you had to overhear all that . wyatt : no , come on . that 's my idiot brother . i do n't know what the hell 's gotten into him . steffy : well , he ... he does n't trust me . wyatt : imagine that . he 's the one who goes running off to australia with my ex - girlfriend , and you 're the one who 's untrustworthy . steffy : i just -- i just want to get past all of this . wyatt : i know you do . and you will . steffy : i wish i had your confidence . wyatt : i meant what i said earlier . walking away from you would be the dumbest thing that he ever did . steffy : that 's sweet . wyatt : shucks . talk about overreacting . all you did was you paid ivy a goodbye visit , right ? steffy : uh ... yeah , it was -- it was a little more than that . wyatt : so you pushed her down some stairs . you 've done it before . who cares ? steffy : stop ! wyatt : what ? it 's not a problem . she 's fine . steffy : well , thanks for making me smile , finally . wyatt : well , you know , you can always get that from me . steffy : thank you . wyatt : yeah . so , you 're going to liam 's place ? steffy : i have to believe he and i are gon na work things out . if i have to fight for both of us , liam , i will . and i 'm not -- i 'm not moving out of your house . it 's our home . we share it together . i 'll be waiting for you . all you have to do is show up . one more chance . we will fix this . [ knock on door ] quinn : knock knock . may i bother you a moment ? liam : i do n't work here anymore . quinn : so i 've heard . liam : okay . so if it 's work - related -- quinn : oh , it is n't . i just spoke with wyatt . are you upset with my son ? liam : what do you want , quinn ? quinn : well , i know he walked in on a tense moment between you and steffy , but that 's not really his fault . liam : i just asked you , `` what do you want ? `` quinn : i just want to know if it 's true . are you ending things with steffy ? quinn : are you gon na answer me ? it 's a simple yes or no . are you breaking up with steffy ? liam : oh , you would love that , would n't you , steffy and i calling it quits . quinn : frankly , i 'm surprised she stayed with you for as long as she did . but from what i hear , you 're the one who 's doing the breaking up . liam : wyatt send you here ? quinn : liam , no one sends me anywhere . liam : yeah , well , tell him to stay away . quinn : whoa . where did that come from ? liam : just tell him . quinn : why would you care if you 're the one dumping her ? liam : because right now , i do n't want him anywhere near her . quinn : wyatt 's gon na do whatever wyatt wants to do . liam : i swear , quinn , if i see wyatt with one hand on her ... quinn : i suggest you leave steffy be . i mean , you 've put her through enough . and as for wyatt -- liam : you just keep him away from her ! just keep him away . okay ? quinn : liam , are you okay ? liam ? steffy : i just want to get past this . it never should 've gone this far . wyatt : amen to that . steffy : did he say anything to you , anything at all ? wyatt : no . no , it 's like he 's avoiding me , too . steffy : i do n't -- i do n't get it . after everything we 've been through , how do you just end our relationship , just like that ? wyatt : i know . i mean , all you did was go to her place , and , yeah , there was an accident , but it was n't your fault . steffy : several accidents . wyatt : and none of them were your fault , so ... steffy : you 're a good friend . you know that ? you 're always in my corner . wyatt : telling you off . fixing up your scars and cuts and just putting you right back in the ring . i 'll do it any time . steffy : you know , honestly , when liam was in australia , i do n't know how i would 've gotten through this without you . i was really freaking out . i did n't hear anything from liam , and i just made you stay at the house , and i ... i held you like a teddy bear . wyatt : hey , you would 've done the same thing for me , so ... steffy : yeah , you best believe it . wyatt : i believe it . so , um -- so liam 's gon na be waiting for you at home , then ? steffy : yeah . yeah , i hope so . wyatt : you hope so ? steffy : i did n't really give him a choice . i 'm fighting for both of us . all he has to do is show up . quinn : liam ! liam : oh , seriously ? quinn : where are you going ? liam : not that it 's any of your business but home . i have to talk to steffy about things i should 've said already . quinn : well , are you still gon na work things out ? i mean , how many times are you two gon na break up ? liam : oh , my god . you 're behind this , are n't you ? always pushing wyatt and steffy together . because that is so you , quinn . quinn : i do n't control my son . but i -- i do think they belong together . liam : think about what you 're saying . you 're talking about my fiancée and my b -- and my brother . quinn : liam , are you okay ? liam : i 'm fine , all right ? just -- just go away . and while you 're at it , keep your son away from steffy ... [ dramatic music plays ] quinn : [ echoing ] liam ? liam ... | bill watches the two women in his office , brooke and katie and keeps comparing them . brooke says she needs a little help . katie reminds her that bill taught her everything she knew so he can help her too . brooke informs them that she still has contacts over at fc and she hears that liam may resign his position there . katie says it is true , he has handed in his resignation . quinn tells wyatt that deacon is a good man but they are separated now . he went to europe to be with hope . steffy tells liam that she knows she can be crazy at times but she has learned her lesson . he wonders if she is going to blame ivy for this . he says that is good enough , he 's gone . she accuses him of still being in love with ivy ; he is not over her . he says excuse him but there is only one woman he ever loved and it is not ivy . she says they can not let this destroy them . she is going to go home and wait for him there and hope they can give this another shot . |
brooke : you 've settled too long , eric . i get that you were lost and devastated when stephanie died , but quinn has taken advantage . quinn : did no such thing . brooke : enough of this travesty . you can do so much better than this she- devil . shauna : oh , my god , are you really saying these things ? brooke : open your eyes , eric , please . quinn has taken advantage . she tricked you into marriage . she wanted you to believe that she was oh , such a great person . but she proved that she 's not the second she hit me down to the ground . shauna : only after you slapped me first . brooke : shut up ! stay out of it . shauna : wow . brooke : she 's another one . you are so kind to let her stay in your guesthouse , and how does she repay your hospitality ? by going after ridge , by undermining my marriage , kissing him , with your wife 's blessing , no less . quinn : oh , my god . brooke : they both have to go , eric . they do n't belong here . sally : hmm . that kiss was just the beginning of me showing you how much i missed you . i hope you 've got all night because this could take a while . wyatt : oh , uh , sally , um ... sally : mm . it feels so good being in your arms . wyatt : sally . sally : shh . please do n't talk . i just want to be in this moment with you . katie : i 'm really happy with the way things went today . i know that you 're not all in when it comes to flo , but i appreciate that you allowed us to offer forgiveness without commentary . bill : all right , look , i 'm not the forgiveness police . i 'm just concerned that if you and will , donna , wyatt , you put your faith in flo and it turns out she 's incapable of living up to it , you 're gon na be very disappointed . katie : you really doubt her that much ? bill : uh - huh . flo has said a lot of words since she got busted , but i ca n't forgive what she did . she participated in keeping beth , my granddaughter , from her family for months , katie . [ knock on door ] katie : oh . come in . oh . hi . did you forget something ? flo : i just feel like i did n't get to properly thank you . maybe it 's because i do n't really know how , but , um , your acceptance and your support really does mean everything to me . i think it could actually be changing my life right now . wyatt : uh , let 's , uh , sit for a second . sally : all right . wyatt : um , ahem ... sally : look , we have to do better . personally , i mean . okay ? we 've both been so busy that we have been neglecting this -- sitting alone together at the end of a day ... me half dressed ... or half naked , whichever you prefer . wyatt : [ chuckles ] sally : no , but we -- we need to make us a priority again . look , i know -- i know that you were annoyed about my little slip - up -- me calling you liam -- but i swear to you that is all that it was . any feelings that i had for your brother are fleeting and long gone . you 're the only man who has my heart . wyatt : sally . sally : sorry . i 'm -- i 'm not letting you get a word in . wyatt : no , it 's -- it 's , uh , it 's fine . i just , um ... oh , geez . sally : what ? why do i have a feeling i 'm not gon na like what you 're about to say ? brooke : quinn had the audacity to call herself the real forrester matriarch , as if she could ever , ever compare herself to stephanie . i mean , it would be laughable if it was n't so pathetic . eric , you have to stop defiling your real wife 's memory and put an end to this sad excuse of a marriage . quinn : who do you think you are ? you do n't have any say in my relationship . eric : all right , stop , both of you . both -- you 're both way off base here . brooke , i understand how upsetting it was for you to learn that ridge and shauna were sharing kisses and whatever out in the guesthouse . make no mistake , i was n't very happy about that , either . but what i really was n't happy about is that quinn knocked you to the floor in here . i was appalled by that . quinn : you 're only gon na see what i did ? eric : let me talk to brooke . for you to suggest -- no , for you to demand that i end my marriage -- that 's not gon na happen , brooke . no matter what you say about quinn , i love her . and nothing that happened here today is gon na change that . quinn : thank you , eric . and now that we 've established the lady of the house , do n't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out . flo : for the first time in a long time , i am feeling really optimistic about my life here . what you said really had an effect on wyatt , and i love him so much , and i know he feels the same way about me , and it -- it looks like we might be getting back together . bill : what about sally ? flo : he 's , uh , over there right now telling her that we want to be together . bill : i want wyatt to be happy , and i 've never been a big sally fan . flo : i know you 're also not a very big flo fan , but i intend to change that , once you see just how much i love your son . wyatt : okay . i was at my dad 's earlier , and katie asked the whole family to get together and invited flo to join us . sally : why would she do that ? wyatt : well , uh , after the transplant and , uh , katie 's new lease on life , i think she 's apparently all about forgiveness , and she extended that to flo and asked the rest of us to join her . and just , i do n't know , when i stopped to think about it , i realized that i was already there . sally : great . good for you . good for flo . but i really do n't understand what any of that has to do with us . wyatt : uh ... sally : she coughed up a kidney . good for her . forgive her . but , i mean , that 's -- that 's as far as it went . right ? wyatt : ah , [ muttering ] , i do n't even know how to say this . sally : what ? wyatt : you ... you are a beautiful person . all right ? you are talented . i have loved spending every moment with you , every minute . sally : wait a second . why are you talking in past tense ? wyatt : oh , god , i 'm so sorry . i s ... i still love flo . sally : no . wyatt : i do n't know . i 'm just -- uh ... i j -- i want to try and -- and make it -- make it work with her again . brooke : you have n't earned the right to kick me out of here . quinn : would you like to put that to the test ? eric : all right , all right , stop , both of you . look , i 'm not gon na have you going at each other like this . when am i gon na have some peace in this family ? brooke : eric , get rid of the squatters already -- thomas , quinn , shauna . eric : yeah , well , obviously that 's not gon na happen . but some coexistence could . a little civility and tolerance , maybe . quinn : would you like to what , mix up a round of drinks so that we can all -- oh . that 's right . brooke is an alcoholic , so she ca n't toast to that . brooke : wow . i mean , eric , she proves me right every time she opens her big mouth . she has desperately tried to get us to see that she 's not that dangerous woman that committed all of those awful acts . but i believe that she 's been in there all along . let me tell you something . i will fight with everything i have to protect eric from you , just as i will fight to protect my marriage from this one . quinn : mm - hmm . well , i 'm warning you , brooke . you do n't know the meaning of the word fight until you tangle with me . so back off or suffer the consequences . tired of clean clothes that just do n't smell clean ? sally : you are dumping me for flo . again . wyatt : i -- i am so sorry . sally : you 're sorry ? wyatt : i know that 's not nearly enough . sally : oh , my god . are you freaking kidding me right now ? is this some kind of joke ? wyatt : i -- you have every right to be angry with me . sally : yeah . hell , yeah . i do . and i do n't need your permission . wyatt : look , i never meant to hurt you . you 've got to believe that . sally : okay . fine . then it 's simple . don't . all right ? this really is too much , wyatt , as if things did n't suck enough already . i 've been designing for steffy , living and breathing it for months , and it might all be for nothing . okay ? there 's a very real possibility that the line might get canned . i might get canned . how much , seriously , am i supposed to lose ? wyatt : sally . sally : what ? no . i am not -- i 'm not gon na let you leave . okay ? i did that once , and it was a mistake . you came back to me . you love me . that is what you said . wyatt : i do , but flo and i -- sally : i do n't want to hear her name . okay ? your pride is hurt because i called you liam . i get it . but you will get over it . okay ? we 're engaged . we made a commitment to each other . wyatt : w - where are you going ? sally : i am going to give you some time to get your head on straight . because if you think you 're gon na casually dump me for flo , no . not again . not this time . i 'm not gon na let you leave me that easy . [ door closes ] katie : uh , what 's going on ? your text sounded urgent . brooke : yeah , well , um , ridge and i spoke earlier , and you know we 're still trying to work things out . but he did n't file the divorce papers yet . katie : well , that 's good , right ? brooke : yeah . but he told me something today . shauna 's been kissing my husband . katie : [ scoffs ] brooke : yeah . katie : oh , i do n't understand why ridge would be kissing shauna when clearly he 's still in love with you . i mean , is he trying to make you jealous ? brooke : i would n't put this all on ridge . it 's shauna , too . i mean , she 's living right across the courtyard from him . and he 's there . he 's alone . he 's at loose ends . she saw an opportunity , and she pounced . i mean , she is completely inappropriate , katie , just like her bestie . katie : you think quinn is involved in this ? brooke : oh , god . yes . i am convinced that quinn engineered all of this . quinn : i come bearing gifts . eric : i accept . this does not let you off the hook , though . i 'm angry with you . quinn : i was n't the only one in this fight with brooke . eric : you 're not the one who ended up on the floor . i ca n't believe you did that to her . quinn : okay , first of all , brooke started it when she slapped shauna . and please do n't make excuses for her . she was assassinating my character , attacking our marriage , and demanding that you throw my best friend out of here . brooke 's finally lost her damn mind , and i 'm not gon na let her attack everything that i hold dear without fighting for it . and frankly , you should be encouraging me . eric : what , to fight with brooke all the time ? the two women i care most about in the whole world ? why would i encourage that ? quinn : stop making this out to be all my fault . brooke is the one who came in here screaming and yelling like a loon . eric : then be the bigger person . quinn : ohh . eric : do n't let her get under your skin . and do not -- and this is important -- do not interfere in her marriage . you and shauna need to stay out of ridge and brooke 's life . is that understood ? this is great . katie : you really think quinn is engineering kisses between shauna and ridge ? brooke : shauna and quinn are matching sluts from the desert . katie : wow . brooke : they 've been scheming together for decades over pennies . now look . quinn is living large with eric in his grand mansion . oh , and surprise , surprise . she happened to move in her best friend into eric 's guesthouse , and now shauna is going after ridge . look , i know that you want to forgive flo because of the transplant . but these vegas women , they can not be trusted . you know that quinn hates me , right ? katie : well , i do n't think she 's fond of any of us . brooke : well , you 're lucky she 's not aiming shauna at your relationship . katie : do you really think that 's what she 's doing ? brooke : i 'm positive . that 's why i told eric to kick both of them out of there . katie : quinn and shauna ? quinn is eric 's wife . brooke : well , then she should act like it . she should be loyal to the family , not trying to slide shauna into my rightful position next to ridge . i mean , it 's disgusting . quinn hit me . katie : what ? brooke : yeah , she did . she knocked me to the ground . katie : oh , my god . brooke : i mean , she 's as demented and as crazy as she 's ever been . katie : are you okay ? did she hurt you ? brooke : no , i 'm -- i 'm okay . i just -- i wanted eric to know the kind of woman that he was married to . so i did n't hold back . katie : well , i do n't -- i really do n't know what to say . brooke : ridge and i have been struggling lately . we 've been fighting these obstacles because of everything that 's been going on with thomas . and now quinn and shauna , they want to try to destroy my relationship , too ? no . no , there is no way . i 'm not gon na let that happen . quinn really thinks that she can move shauna in and she will become the next mrs . ridge forrester . there 's no way in hell , katie . quinn and i are at war . this is war . quinn : here you go . shauna : i still ca n't believe brooke slapped me . quinn : ha ! shauna : if she had n't taken me completely by surprise -- quinn : i knocked her down so you did n't have to . can you imagine how fast she would have gone to ridge with that , making you out to be the crazy one ? shauna : she 's got some nerve , i 'll give her that . quinn : that woman coming into my living room saying that stuff about us . she 's lucky all i did was knock her down . see how she fell to her knees like a wuss ? shauna : it was priceless . quinn : the look on your face was priceless . shauna : well , come on . i was n't expecting us to get into a brawl with brooke . quinn : [ laughs ] shauna : definitely felt like the old days . quinn : oh , she has no idea who she 's messing with . shauna : no . but she will find out soon enough . quinn : yeah . the thing is ... eric was really , really upset with this altercation . he was n't lying . shauna : yeah , but ultimately he did stand up for you . quinn : yeah , this time . but brooke is right . she and eric have a very special relationship , and she 's gon na use it . i 'm gon na need to stay on my toes . shauna : well , i mean , you 're right . you have to protect and defend your territory . quinn : i ca n't believe that woman was looking down her nose at us . shauna : i know . please . like brooke did n't come from the wrong side of town ? quinn : really ? like she did n't work her way into this family on her back ? she 's such a hypocrite . shauna : she is . quinn : [ sighs ] i wonder if ridge finally sees her for who she really is , you know ? maybe -- maybe that 's why he 's looking for somebody more authentic and why he 's drawn to you . shauna : maybe . i mean , but brooke 's also been tearing thomas down , knowing it 's just pushing ridge away . i mean , i do n't understand that , alienating the man you 're supposed to love . whatever . i just want to support ridge as much as i can . quinn : and that 's why he prefers your company . [ sighs ] the gall of that woman coming in here , trying to dictate who can stay in this house . you are gon na stay here for as long as you damn well please , and no one 's gon na keep you away from ridge . and i am not going to let that woman mess with my marriage . shauna : i know that tone . what 's going on in that head of yours ? quinn : do n't you worry about a thing . brooke is n't going to mess with us anymore . i guarantee it because i 'm gon na take care of brooke logan once and for all . | at the forrester mansion , brooke continues to insist that eric get rid of quinn and shauna . quinn is indignant that brooke would dare ask her husband to kick her out . eric says that while he 's disappointed that quinn smacked brooke to the ground , he loves his wife and is n't going to get rid of her . later , quinn brings eric a martini and tries to make peace . eric suggests that she be the bigger person and leave brooke alone , and leave her marriage alone , too . quinn visits shauna , still steaming mad at brooke . she declares that she has to get rid of brooke once and for all . at forrester creations , sally has just kissed wyatt in her office , wearing sexy lingerie . she tells him how much she loves him and that they have to do a better job of making time for each other . wyatt tells sally about katie 's asking everyone to forgive flo and how he still loves flo . she ca n't believe that he 's dumping her again for flo . sally rants and raves about how stressful her job is . she insists that they love each other and that he made a commitment . she tells him that she 's not going to let him do this to her again , and then she leaves , to give him time to think . |
bridget : mom -- now you 've taken him up to big bear , away from his kids . please do n't throw yourself at him . brooke : ridge -- i -- ithink we need to -- ridge : do n't say anything . brooke : we should really think about this . ridge : i do n't want to think . i just want to be here in this moment . brooke : no . ridge , we ca n't do this . ridge : logan , look , we 're adults . nobody 's gon na walk in on us . nobody 's gon na leak this to the tabloids . brooke : is that all you 're worried about ? ridge : i 'm not worried about anything . why are you worried ? brooke : maybe because you 're not . look , i want to make love to you more than anything in this world . but i think it 's just too soon . ridge : oh , come on , not this again . brooke : ridge , when it happens , i want it to be something special . and it will be . i just think that you 're still trying to escape . ridge : why ? because of what i said , where i do n't want to think about anything ? brooke : no . no , it has nothing to do with that . it 's just not the right time . ridge : we 're stuck here in a cabin for the whole night . there 's nothing around us but snow and solitude , and you 're saying it 's not the right time ? brooke : i know , i know . i know it sounds crazy . i 'm sorry . i just -- i just do n't think we 're ready . ridge : well , why do n't you let me be the judge of that then ? brooke : because , ridge , it 's not just you . i 'm not ready either . bridget : okay . so , what are we reading tonight ? more sorcerers ? phoebe : no , daddy finished that one already . bridget : oh , okay . so what 's this one about ? steffy : that princess . bridget : a princess ? what happened , thomas ? did you get outvoted ? thomas : no , it 's cool . it 's got pirates in it , too . bridget : oh , pirates ? well , i hope they 're not scary pirates . arr ! arr ! [ laughter ] [ doorbell rings ] oh , i 'll get that . you guys stay here , okay ? massimo : bridget ! bridget : hi , massimo . massimo : wow , what a nice surprise . i had n't expected to find you here . bridget : i 'm just doing tidge a favor . massimo : well , i think you 'll see one day that you 've done yourself one , too . may i come in ? bridget : you know what ? i 'm just about to read the kids a story . kids : mojo ! mojo ! massimo : oh , it 's so good to see you . look at you in all your jammies . so what are you doing ? thomas : we 're reading about pirates . massimo : ah , so my timing is just about perfect . huh ? you loved all those big ships and everything , right ? with all the sails , huh ? thomas : yeah . phoebe : yeah . it was a big ship , and -- thomas : it 's a real good book . it 's got lots of pictures of boats in it . massimo : oh , and i know how you like the boats . they 're wonderful , are n't they ? steffy : and a beautiful princess . thomas : and pirates . massimo : oh , ho , ho , ho ! pirates and princesses . that sounds like a terrific story . phoebe : could you read it with us ? massimo : well , if i 'm not interfering . bridget : you 're not . guys , why do n't you sit down , i 'll be in in a sec , okay ? we both will . massimo : well , it 's obvious the kids are glad to have you back . bridget : well , i 'm not staying . i told you , i 'm just doing ridge a favor until he gets back . massimo : is he still at work ? thomas : no . they 're stuck in the cabin . massimo : who 's stuck in the cabin ? thomas : dad and brooke . massimo : ah -- oh , oh , thomas . i almost forgot . i came by to give you these . thomas : more coins ? massimo : that 's right . i found them in a shop in portofino . there 's one for each of you . here 's one for you . here 's one for you . and there 's one for you . huh ? steffy : wow . they 're so pretty . phoebe : i know . massimo : yes . thomas : let 's go add them to our collection . girls : yeah ! bridget : thomas , you can do that later . massimo : no , no , no , no . go ahead , thomas . it 's fine . i 'm going to have to leave soon , and then bridget can come upstairs and finish reading to you . thomas : cool . thanks , mojo . steffy : thank you . phoebe : thank you . massimo : okay , you 're welcome . thomas : thanks . massimo : is this true ? ridge is spending the night with brooke ? brooke : ridge , look , i 'm not being a prude . ridge : well , not in that outfit you 're not . brooke : i know it seems like i 'm sending you mixed signals . ridge : no , no . absolutely not . you 're being perfectly clear here . brooke : i just want to be honest . ridge : you 're not ready . brooke : we have other responsibilities with our families and our children . ridge : and you do n't think we 're being responsible ? brooke : i just do n't want us to rush into something without thinking . it 's never been about sex with us . i mean , it goes way beyond that . and , right now , things are just a little more complicated . ridge : they do n't have to be . brooke : well , complicated does n't mean wrong or bad . it just means that we ca n't let our emotions get away from us . ridge : is this is the new logan i 've been hearing so much about ? brooke : i promised myself and my children that i would never let my heart run my life again . ridge : mm , good for you . good for you . i think i liked the old logan better . brooke : why you little -- [ laughter ] oops . ridge : okay . good night , logan . good night . brooke : you 're leaving ? ridge : well , i really -- i really would n't want to compromise your principles at this point . i would not want to put them in jeopardy . brooke : well , wait a minute . i just said that we could n't make love . i did n't say that you had to go . and there are other things that we could do . massimo : i ca n't believe it . ridge and brooke are stuck at the cabin ? bridget : they got snowed in . massimo : oh , come on . what were they doing there in the first place ? as if i should even ask ! bridget : they were skiing . massimo : oh , is that what you call it ? bridget : this is all ridiculous . she ca n't control the weather , massimo . massimo : of course not . spending the night is just a bonus . a woman as committed as your mother certainly ca n't wait until dark . bridget : she 's not out to seduce him . massimo : oh , please . she 's probably already succeeded . bridget : no , i talked to her . massimo : oh ? so you were concerned ? bridget : no . look , they went up to the cabin to go skiing . they got snowed in . that 's all . massimo : come on ! bridget : it was an accident . massimo : no . what accident ? what are you talking about accident ? this is the way she operates , bridget -- plausible deniability . no matter how dubious her motives are , she is never at fault . bridget : you 're wrong . massimo : no , bridget . this is wrong . your mother luring ridge up to the cabin , using passion and sex , while you are here watching the children . what about her own child , huh ? what about hope ? see , brooke does n't mind leaving her own child at home while she 's on the top of some mountain romping around like some sex - crazed bunny ! i think that speaks volumes about her priorities , do n't you ? just as you 're here watching the children speaks volumes about you . bridget : i 'm watching the kids because ridge asked me to . massimo : he could have called catherine . bridget : this is their first night without him since taylor died . he just thought they might be more comfortable with me . massimo : yes , because he 's more comfortable knowing they 're with you . bridget : i guess . massimo : he trusts you , bridget . bridget : yes . massimo : which is a hell of a lot more than we can say for your mother . bridget : listen , you think you can do better than my mother ? fine . why do n't you -- why do n't you introduce him to someone else ? why do n't you set him up on a date ? i do n't care . just leave me the hell out of it . massimo : there are very few people like you , bridget . bridget : i 'd thank you for the compliment , massimo , if it were n't so incredibly creepy . massimo : tell me something . what is so wrong that i want the best for my son ? for my grandchildren ? you 're a woman of integrity and honesty , okay ? you could bring to this family things your mother never could , such as dignity and respect . bridget : unfortunately , for you , i have too much dignity and respect to even consider what you 're suggesting . massimo : what am i suggesting here ? i 'm only reacting to what i see . the way the children interact with you . the way ridge relies on you . your connection to the four of them . bridget : do n't . massimo : look , bridget , i 'm not trying to pressure you , okay ? and i do not want you to be uncomfortable . i just want you to think about this . before you pass on anything , just think -- okay -- what a difference you could make in their lives . ridge : talk about sending mixed messages here . now what other things could we possibly do , huh ? other things ? brooke : how about a massage to work out some of that sexual tension , hmm ? ridge : oh , now that 's intriguing . but i do n't know . i do n't want to rush anything . i think maybe i should think about it some . brooke : well , it 's a limited , one - time offer . ridge : well , then it would be highly irresponsible of me to turn it down , would n't it ? logan -- brooke : you know something ? you really should n't tease me , 'cause i was being serious . ridge : oh , who 's teasing who here ? brooke : oh , that 's it . roll over . ridge : why ? brooke : because i want to wipe that smirk right off of your face . ridge : what smirk ? do n't play games with me , logan . brooke : i 'm not playing games with you . 'cause these feelings that we share , these desires -- they 're really very significant . but if we 're going to do this , i just want to wait and make it right . ridge : and what would we be waiting for ? brooke : i do n't know -- our wedding night ? massimo : you must know how much ridge cares about you . bridget : as a sister . god ! why do i have to keep reminding you of that ? you want to keep pushing this , fine , massimo . but i 'm not gon na buy it . massimo : i am simply stating the facts as i see it . you could have an impact on this family . bridget : an impact ? massimo : uh - huh . bridget : what you 're suggesting could blow my family apart . massimo : i 'm sorry . look , i am sorry . i 'm upsetting you . bridget : you know what ? you really are upsetting me . i would like you to leave . massimo : bridget , please , listen to me ? look at me . try to understand , okay ? i would n't even contemplate such a thing if i did n't think so highly of you . see , when i see you with ridge and the children , i know -- i just know how right it could be . no , no , no , no . okay . i 'll go . bridget : thank you . massimo : please tell thomas and the girls i said good night . bridget : i will . massimo : they 're my grandchildren , bridget . they 've been through so much . i just want the best for them . and i know , deep down , you do , too . bridget : oh , god . ridge : our wedding night ? brooke : it was a joke , not an ultimatum . ridge : i do n't know . i think a part of you means it . brooke : well , ideally , yes . i would like to wait until we 've made that kind of commitment . ridge : why ? because then you 'll know that i was ready ? brooke : i always know when you 're ready , ridge . but if we wait and we give ourselves to each other mind , body , and soul , then we know we 've done it right . but if we do n't , then we do n't have anything to regret . ridge : you think we 'll actually get to that point , huh ? brooke : well , we 've done it before . ridge : you 're not answering my question . brooke : all right . let 's just say if we do , you have a lot to look forward to . ridge : oh , really ? brooke : we 're gon na make love like we 've never done before . ridge : keep talkin ' . brooke : i 'm going to lock you up in the bridal suite , and i 'm not gon na let you out for a week . ridge : a week ? boy , that 's a long time . what if i get bored ? brooke : oh , no . no , you 'll never get bored . your satisfaction is guaranteed . and i will fulfill you in every possible way . [ bridget dreaming ] massimo : when i see you with ridge and the children , i know -- i just know how right it could be . ridge : oh , well . well , look who 's home . girls : bridget ! bridget : hello , you guys . oh ! i 'm so sorry i 'm late . ridge : it 's quite all right . it 's quite all right . all right , guys , let 's go get washed up , then go help grandpa in the kitchen . he 's cooking up a wonderful dinner . steffy : i 'll race you to the kitchen ! bridget : i got slammed with an emergency appendectomy right before my shift ended . ridge : oh , no -- how 'd it go ? bridget : well , complete success . ridge : that 's my little miracle worker . bridget : well , i would n't go that far . ridge : if you knew what you 'd done for us -- i never thought i 'd be happy again , and i 'm very happy . so are the kids . bridget : i could n't have asked for anything more incredible than this . ridge : yeah , i guess i am quite a catch , are n't i ? bridget : um , yeah . yeah . i was talking about our life . ridge : oh , yeah , yeah , yeah . that 's incredible , too . bridget : unbelievable is more like it . ridge : that 's true . how would i have known the woman that i 'd been searching for this whole time is right next to me . bridget : i love you . ridge : i love you , too , princess . [ massimo clears throat ] [ massimo speaks in italian ] ridge : that would be `` dinner 's ready . `` come on . bridget : i think so . wait , wait , wait , wait , wait . i want to tell you something . ridge : i hope it 's not that you 're not hungry . bridget : no . ridge : he just cooked a mountain of pasta . bridget : no , i 'm starving . i 've been looking forward to this all day . that is what i wanted to tell you . you know that i love what i do . you know my job is very important to me . and sometimes it does take up a lot of my time . but i want you to know something . no matter what happens at the hospital , no matter how many lives i save , the best part of my day is coming home to you and the kids and the love we share . [ bridget gasps ] bridget : oh , god . oh , no . | bridget cleans up after the kids played monopoly . she hopes her mom is n't seducing ridge . after she begins to read a story to the kids , mass stops by . the kids are thrilled to see him . mass becomes angry when he finds out ridge and brooke are snowed in at big bear . after the kids go upstairs , he tells bridget that brooke is shameless to go after ridge in this way . more talk ensues about bridget being perfect for ridge , though she nixes the idea . she suggests mass set up ridge or brooke with someone else , but to leave her out of it . eventually he leaves , but adds he just wants the best for his grandkids . after putting the kids to bed , bridget dreams about what mass said about her being perfect for ridge . then she dreams about her coming home from work ( duded in a doctor 's coat and glasses ) and being the new `` mom `` of ridge 's family . the two profess their love for each other . mass is in the dream too and makes the whole family dinner . at the end of the dream , bridget says the best part of her day is coming home to him and the kids . the two get closer and closer like they are about to kiss , but suddenly bridget wakes up in a sweat . she panics and says this ca n't be happening . |
ridge : logan , please -- do n't run away from me . you 've got to know how much i value this marriage and you . you ca n't get this upset . please do n't get this upset because of this . nothing happened . [ scene_break ] nick : aw , look at this . poor little sasha -- text messaging me . bridget : that 's one talented orangutan . nick : do you think she figured out i was leading her on a little bit ? bridget : she ? oh , gosh , nick , i hate to be the one to break this to you , but the trainer conned us both . sasha 's a male . nick : really ? bridget : yeah . nick : well , let 's not judge , shall we ? bridget : oh , i 'm cool with it . i do n't know about dad and stephanie . i do know , however , they are a lot less worried about me now . do you want a glass of wine ? nick : sure . so they 've been worried about you ? giving you a hard time type thing ? bridget : oh , not really . it 's just the whole thing about me moving back home . you know , it 's really been on their mind . especially stephanie 's . before you showed up tonight , she was about to give me this huge lecture about my `` delicate emotional state . `` i do think , though , after tonight they realize i 'm a lot less tormented than they were afraid of . nick : absolutely . i do n't think anything spells out `` well - adjusted `` more than fixing someone up with an ape . bridget : i know why you were such a good sport about it , too . you were just showing me how to have fun . nick : well , i think you were due , do n't you ? even if i did have to make out with a monkey . bridget : i wo n't tell the guys at chuck 's bar about that . nick : thank you . that 's very sensitive of you . [ scene_break ] stephanie : hello , amber . amber : ah , stephanie . stephanie : is something wrong , honey ? amber : you know how much this family means to me , right ? and ever since you invited me to move in here , i mean , it 's become even more important to me . and family -- i mean , i mean , everyone , the whole forrester family , i mean -- even ridge , and you know how much he 's had it in for me , but -- i mean , but you also know that i would never do anything to hurt this family . i mean , not intentionally . because i believe in protecting it as much as you do . stephanie : amber , has something happened that you need to talk to me about ? amber : i , i only went over there to make peace with ridge . you know , i thought we could talk to each other as two flawed human beings . but , i mean , he would n't listen to me . no , 'cause ridge , he wo n't admit to doing anything wrong , ever . and no matter how out - of - control he is -- and that 's why i felt like i did n't really have a choice -- stephanie : amber , you know -- please calm down , 'cause you 're just not making much sense here . what 's this ? amber : um -- it 's , it 's nothing . but i 'm -- will you just hear me out ? okay ? [ scene_break ] brooke : ridge , look at that picture . look at the way you and bridget are looking at each other . the expression on your face -- what is going through your mind right there ? ridge : let me explain . brooke : how ? how could that possibly be , except -- ridge : i 'll tell you exactly what 's going on in this picture , brooke . bridget is telling me something wonderful . she 's telling me that she 's stronger , happier , and more hopeful than she 's ever been . that she 's finally moving on with her life . that she 's over me . the look you see on my face is not desire . it 's not yearning . it 's joy . it 's joy that she 's finally moving on with her life . she 's got a grip on her life , that she 's relieved that she can finally see me as a supportive friend . because that 's all i am , brooke . and that 's all i 'm ever gon na be . logan , you -- my heart belongs to you , and no one and nothing can ever change that . [ scene_break ] bridget : just so you know , this is n't my usual style . nick : what 's that ? bridget : you know , just acting on impulse . spur - of - the - moment craziness . nick : believe me , i know . bridget : what do you mean , you know ? nick : well , i know you . i mean , we 've known each other for a while . bridget : but not really well . nick : no , but i know you . i know the type of person you are . you 're conservative and prim and proper . bridget : excuse me ? nick : what ? bridget : i 'm not prim . i 've never been prim . nick : okay . bridget : ever . i 'm just , you know -- i 'm , i 'm cautious and considerate . and i think things through . it 's , you know -- nick : you go by the rules . bridget : yeah . right . because i 've learned the hard way that when you do n't , it 's like -- nick : bad things happen . bridget : yes . they do . at least to me . maybe not for you . you could be different . actually , you 're definitely different . nick : well , how 's that ? bridget : i do n't know . it 's like for some people , the rules just do n't apply . it 's like some sort of peter pan philosophy or something . nick : peter pan ? bridget : yeah , peter -- okay , maybe i could 've come up with a better analogy . nick : well , let 's hope . bridget : look , all i 'm saying is that , i -- i think this has been good for me , you know ? hanging out with you . i 've , you know , i 've learned a lot . i can learn a lot from , you know , just your approach to life . nick : i see . that 's exactly what i 'm talking about . you see that 's a very cautious , safe way of saying , `` i just set a friend of mine up with an ape . `` bridget : what can i say ? you inspire me . nick : so this is the real you coming out then , huh ? bridget : maybe . nick : well , i feel the same way . bridget : really ? nick : absolutely . i feel like i can really -- i do n't know -- be who i am around you . let my guard down , you know ? the only problem with that is sometimes -- i just do n't really know -- who i am . [ making monkey noises ] bridget : what are you doing ? what are you doing ? nick -- okay , i get it . you can stop . okay . nick -- [ bridget screams ] what are you doing ? be careful , you 're going to break something . nick -- [ bridget screams and laughs ] nick : i 'm sorry , am i crushing you ? bridget : um , no , actually i 'm -- i 'm fine . nick : sorry . you know , i should probably get back to the office . i 've got a lot of work to catch up on . bridget : sure . yeah , no , yeah . no problem . nick : so we 'll talk soon ? bridget : yeah . right . why do n't you call me after your flea dip ? nick : you got it . bridget : hey , thanks for going along with everything today , you know -- nick : anytime you get an idea , you can count on me . bridget : you 're giving me a lot of leeway , i hope i do n't abuse your trust . nick : you wo n't . [ scene_break ] stephanie : what are you doing with this photograph ? amber : this does n't bother you ? stephanie : should it ? amber : well , i mean , it looks like something pretty intense is going on there . stephanie : nothing 's going on . they 're just standing there . what 's your point ? amber : my point ? you know -- i mean , you know how bizarre ridge has been acting lately . i mean , forget about the way he feels about thomas and me . but , i mean , what about what he did at forrester creations ? i mean , trying to unseat his father from the company and then just walking away ? i mean , he is hurting all of the people he loves the most and -- and i do n't think you want bridget to be his next victim . in fact , i know you do n't because i overheard you and ridge talking about it . stephanie : oh , did you ? amber : yeah . it was an accident . i heard you talking about what happened between ridge and bridget before , and how worried that you were that it could happen again . stephanie : amber , that was a private conversation . amber : i did n't mean to overhear it . i did n't . just like i did n't mean to see ridge and bridget together , but i did . look , this photo proves that you have every right to be worried because what is on there could possibly ruin your entire family . [ scene_break ] ridge : logan , please listen to me . i 'm sorry for anything that happened between bridget and me in the past . but that 's over and done with . i put it behind me a long time ago , and now bridget 's finally doing the same . brooke : i put it behind me , too . i never thought this would threaten this incredible life that you and i worked so long and hard to build . ridge : it wo n't ! it ca n't ! it ca n't , brooke . nothing is more important to me than you and this family . any attraction that developed when bridget was living with me and the kids , it just does n't exist anymore . it does n't exist . you have to believe me . brooke : it makes sense , what you 're saying about what 's going on in that picture . and i know you regret what happened . and you wish you could just -- all those kisses and feelings that went with them -- you could just put away and not bring up again . i know you want that more than i do . ridge , you 're saying that nothing could ever happen between you and bridget again . and i know that you believe what you 're saying is true . but i think we have to dig deeper here . for everyone 's sake . i need to ask you , way down inside , are you telling yourself the truth ? ridge : how can you even ask me that ? brooke : ridge , you and i have been connected for so long , and now my intuition is telling me that you may not even be aware of it . ridge : aware of what ? brooke : of this . this connection that you have with bridget . look , it 's right here , right here in this picture . ridge : i told you what this was . brooke : there 's more than just happiness and relief there , there is love . ridge : platonic love . of course i care about bridget . [ knock on door ] bridget : what about bridget ? ridge : we 're just in the middle of something here . bridget : oh , yeah , sure . i 'm sorry . i 'll -- i 'll talk to you later . brooke : bridget , wait . i want to show you something . [ scene_break ] amber : hearing you and ridge talk really gave me hope . stephanie : about what ? that you 'd catch him in the act , doing something ? amber : no , no , no . you were talking about making mistakes and growing past them . so , i decided that i was going to go over there and talk to ridge . all i wanted him to do was just admit that he had made a mistake at some point in his life , a big one , and that it 's possible to learn from your mistakes and be forgiven . and that you ca n't hold a person 's past against them when they are trying so hard to change . but , of course , he would n't listen to me . and he was just awful to me . stephanie : you were trying to get back at him . that 's why you took that photograph . amber : i did this to save his marriage . you know , i kept thinking about what you said . even though you 're not crazy about brooke , you do n't want ridge to do something that would destroy his entire family . and , you know , you 're right . so , i thought ridge needed a wake - up call . and so did brooke . stephanie : you did n't show that photograph to brooke ? amber : it was probably a really bad idea . but i did n't know ridge was just going to show up and just blow up the way he did . stephanie : oh , oh -- you 're surprised that he would be angry with you ? what the hell were you thinking ? [ scene_break ] bridget : this is from last night . mom , did you take this picture ? brooke : no , amber did . bridget : how ? she was leaving when i got there . ridge : apparently she was lurking in the window . bridget : why ? brooke : never mind that . just tell me what exactly was going on when this picture was taken . bridget : are you serious ? i was -- i was just telling ridge how much better i 've been feeling . for the first time in a long time , i think i can move forward with my life . mom , i 'd been talking to nick and he made me realize that any feelings that i did have for ridge , they 're in the past and i 'm a lot closer to being healed than i thought i was . brooke : i 'm glad to hear that . bridget : what -- ? what exactly did you think was going on in this picture ? brooke : of course i had my concerns . you admitted to me that your unresolved feelings for ridge were a huge stumbling block for you . ridge : well , i think she 's resolved them . this is a very unusual , uncomfortable situation for all of us . but now that bridget and i have explained our conversation to you , this does n't have to concern you . nothing does , logan . look can we put this behind us ? once and for all , okay ? brooke : no . i do n't think i can do that . [ scene_break ] amber : stephanie , i did not do this to cause any trouble . stephanie : well , how did you think brooke would react when you showed her this ? amber : going to brooke was a -- a bad idea . stephanie : no . amber : okay , it was a terrible , terrible , terrible idea . you handle matters in this family best . i should have just come to you with this . stephanie : no . you should have kept your nose out of this . this does n't concern you . whatever 's happened between ridge and bridget is nobody else 's business . you did n't tell tom about this ? amber : oh , no . i have n't told anyone about it , i swear . stephanie : are you sure you 're not trying to disgrace his father in front of him ? amber : stephanie , that was not my plan . i did this to stop something horrible from happening , just like you do . you know , ever since i moved in here , i have been trying to bring this family together . but if ridge and bridget still have feelings for each other -- and that picture proves that they do -- then it could be devastating for the entire family , including thomas . i mean , do n't you see that i am on your side here ? stephanie : what i see is that you do n't understand this family . and you do n't really care about this family . what you care about is your place in it . and you see ridge as a threat to that because he does n't want you anywhere near tom . so this is your idea of revenge -- creating trouble like this . [ scene_break ] ridge : brooke , what 's wrong ? i thought we resolved this . brooke : no , ridge . i 'm not ready to just let this go . i need to talk to you . to both of you . it 's not that i do n't understand what happened between you . bridget : mom , you do n't have to rehash this . i know how much this hurts you . brooke : honey , it 's all right . there 's something i need to say . bridget , you were there for ridge at a very difficult time in his life . you were there for the children , for thomas and the girls . taylor was gone . i do n't think you even realize how similar you were to her -- your intelligence , your compassion , your talent for medicine . and as brief as it may be , you were there for ridge . you were in his heart and in his home . and i 've accepted that . but it can never happen again . 'cause i just would n't survive it . bridget : mom -- ridge : logan , do n't . i swear to you -- brooke : ridge , please , just let me finish . now my home is my foundation . you two are my home . the two of you are the most important people in the world to me . and i do n't doubt your love and commitment , and i know you have the best intentions . but i just do n't think that 's good enough . i need you to ask yourself , to look down deep inside and really ask yourself if you have any feelings that you might think are inappropriate -- and no matter how residual or minor they may seem to you -- i really need to know if they exist . and i need to know right now . | bridget tells nick that because of him stephanie and eric are much less worried about her . she tells nick that hanging out with him as taught her much about herself . they play and nick pretends he 's a monkey , he ends up on top of her but they quickly part before kissing . amber tells stephanie that she went to see ridge to reason with him , and to get him to admit that he too had made mistakes in his life . stephanie sees the picture that she took of ridge and bridget in an awkward situation , and tells amber that she 's not concerned about the picture because it just depicts ridge and bridget standing there . stephanie ca n't believe that amber took and showed the picture to brooke . |
jackie : ( sighs ) woman : let 's do it . woman : do it now . i like it . jackie : ( sighs ) woman : yeah , i like it , too . woman : do you need some help ? woman : i love this , but it 's a size 10 . it 's is gon na be too big . jackie : nicky , the gowns -- they 're being finished as we speak . it 's terrific , honey , and amazing really , considering what , we 've only had 24 hours to complete the line . oh ! nick : from designs that are n't even ours . this whole thing stinks . jackie : ( sighs ) someone at forrester e - mailed us those designs . think of it as a gift from above . nick : or a gift from below , mother . even if we pull this thing off , we are handing over the presidency of our company to some benedict arnold at forrester , someone we do n't even know . jackie : you know what ? i do n't even care , because whoever he is saving us from complete disaster . nick : or causing us to make a decision we 'll regret the rest of our lives . and there will be a price to pay when eric sees his designs on our runway . katie : hi ! surprise ! nick : surprise ! katie : hi . nick : hey . katie : hi -- mm . mm ! nick : mm . ( whispers ) i love you . i love you . katie : mm . ( laughs ) woman : okay . katie : hi . [ scene_break ] felicia : i think it 's fine , daddy . eric : you ca n't rush a masterpiece . felicia : it 's a dress . eric : stephanie , any thoughts ? stephanie : oh , you want my opinion ? eric : yes , your opinion is very important to me , always has been . stephanie : well , it 's beautiful . eric : good . we 'll send it downstairs for some final alterations and , uh , it 'll be ready for the showing in a couple of days . felicia : do n't you think you 're going a little overboard with this whole secrecy thing ? eric : no . no . absolutely not . there -- there can be no leaks . in fact , how 's that going ? you 're encrypting everything , right ? thorne : it 's taken care of , dad . only those with the access codes can open the file with the designs . eric : all right , then , uh , will you do me a favor ? will you take this downstairs for me , felicia ? felicia : i 'm not your gopher . eric : is there anything i can do to put a smile on that face ? felicia : no . well , you could divorce donna . brooke : oh , my god . this is n't time for infighting . whether you 're a logan or you 're a forrester , we need to pull together ! felicia : easy to say if you 're a logan . eric : look , logan or forrester , this is a team effort . it has to be . this has to be a team . felicia : then take me off the bench , coach . eric : all right , fine . will you take this downstairs for me ? rick : i 'll tell you what , dad . i 'll just do it myself , all right ? eric : yeah . good . thank you . [ scene_break ] ( door closes ) woman : let 's look at it . katie : i know you 're crazy busy , but i just -- i ca n't stop thinking about you . nick : well , do n't worry about me . i 'll -- i 'm fine . katie : now how can i not be worried ? this is a life - changing day . i mean , this is about jackie m. 's future and our future . it 's so important , and i want to be a part of it . nick : well , i appreciate that , honey , but i think i 've got things on track now . like my mother says , `` all is fair in love and war and fashion . `` besides , you work at forrester , so maybe you should n't be here today , okay , dear ? katie : you 're my fiancé , and they understand that . you know , i 've been thinking . i do n't think i should work at forrester anymore . i think i should resign and come here and help you out . nick : well , we can talk about that at home , and i 'll tell you all about my day , but just remember , it 's a crazy business , and crazy things happen , okay ? clarke : all the gowns hot off the sewing machine . nick : not now , clarke . thank you very much . not now . katie : oh , i would -- clarke : oh , hi , katie . katie : hi ! i would love to see what you 've got in there -- nick : sweetie , we 're very busy today if you do n't mind . katie : well , baby , i really want to be here . this is so important , and i want to be here to cheer you on . nick : you ca n't be here right now ! [ scene_break ] woman : absolutely a 6 . jackie : no , go with the big ones . ( laughs ) when in doubt , i 'd go with the big one . clarke : ( clears throat ) we 've got trouble . jackie : katie ? i know . i - i - i saw her come in . clarke : yeah . it 's really dangerous for her to be around here . she ca n't have the slightest idea of what we 're up to . jackie : poor girl . little does she know that she 's walked into a minefield . clarke : which is about to explode with forrester designs . we 've got to get this show on the road . we have to debut that line as ours before anyone at forrester suspects what 's up . [ scene_break ] nick : i 'm sorry . i 'm just a little bit on edge . katie : no , that 's -- that 's okay . i understand . you 're obviously more stressed out than what you 're letting on , and that 's okay . i get it . it 's okay to be worried . i just want you to know i 'm proud of you for the way you 're pulling yourself together and you 're fighting back . it just shows what kind of man you are . nick : just know that what i 'm doing is because of you and my mother and jack -- my family . know that . katie : i know . are you sure you do n't want me to stay and help ? i mean , i can wield a steamer like nobody 's business . nick : no , no , no . no . i appreciate that . katie : okay . i 'll just keep my fingers crossed then . woman : okay . nick : you might want to cross those toes , too . katie : toes are crossed . nick : okay . katie : i love you . i just want what 's best for you , even though you are my competition . good luck , captain . nick : thank you , sailor . katie : ( laughs ) nick : i love you , too . do n't forget that . katie : okay . woman : okay . well , take this one . okay . katie : i 'll see you at home . nick : okay . nick : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] eric : you always know what to say , exactly the right thing to , uh , pull everyone together . brooke : i am a logan and a forrester . eric : yeah , so you are , and you 're the best of both worlds . brooke : you know as well as i do how difficult it is to be in the middle . eric : ( clears throat ) brooke : but if there were ever a time for this company and this family to be united , it would be now . eric : mm - hmm . i have to believe everybody wants the same thing , and that 's for this company to succeed , and i just -- i just wish that my kids were happier . brooke : rick is . i 'm just glad we did n't send him off to europe . eric : so am i . it would have been a big mistake . he 's doing a good job as president , you know ? brooke : mm - hmm , although it 's really difficult for ridge to have him around . eric : well , rick is a constant reminder of phoebe 's death , so there 's still a lot of tension there , but r - ridge has agreed to work with him . and eventually , i think their relationship will heal . [ scene_break ] steffy : oh , i wish it did n't have to be like this -- god -- hiding what we feel for each other . rick : i know . i talked to your dad yesterday . steffy : you did ? rick : mm - hmm . i asked him if there was any chance that he would ever be able to accept me . steffy : well , then what did he say ? rick : he said there was no way in hell that was ever going to happen . ( laughs ) and that he is doing everything in his power to just tolerate my existence . ( laughs ) look , i tried to reach out to him . i do n't want to keep our relationship a secret forever . steffy : yeah , but my dad 's not willing to forgive you . rick : no . i do n't think he ever will . [ scene_break ] brooke : katie , what -- what are you doing ? i thought you went to the jackie m. preview . katie : oh , nick does n't want me there . brooke : why not ? katie : clarke garrison is designing the collection , and i think nick is afraid that the debut is going to be a bomb . he ca n't afford that . you have no idea how much is riding on this . [ scene_break ] clarke : now this would make a great opener . i think we should put it at the top . jackie : yeah . sounds good . clarke : okay . jackie : nicky , where 's katie ? nick : she 's gone . clarke : well , that was a close call . nick : i do n't like doing this to her . clarke : well , there 's no turning back now . she 's gon na find out sooner or later . nick : everybody at forrester is gon na know those designs are theirs . jackie : i -- clarke : well , it 's -- it 's -- it 's showtime . the press will be clamoring for champagne . jackie : make sure there 's plenty flowing . clarke : you got it . jackie : ( sighs ) nicky , i know you 're troubled by this , but we have to do it . we 've worked so hard to build this company , a company we can both be proud of . look , whether or not we pull this off and we manage to save jackie m. or not , we will get through this ... together . nick : ( sighs ) mom , where 's my truck ? steffy : ( sighs ) god , i - i wish ... i wish it did n't have to be like this , that everyone could know how much we love each other . [ scene_break ] steffy : but it ca n't happen . maybe we just need to give up on this . what 's the point ? what 's the point of clinging on to something that can never happen ? rick : do you really -- you really want that ? steffy : you know i do n't . rick : then why even say it ? listen to me , if something is worth fighting for , then we are . there always has to be a way . [ scene_break ] stephanie : this is some of your very best work , eric . there is n't a designer in the business that would n't give their right arm for this collection . eric : i just hope this showing is a - a real triumph for forrester creations . i really do . stephanie : what are you so apprehensive about ? eric : it 's not just the showing . it 's -- it 's -- it 's that , and it 's this attitude that -- that thorne and felicia have been giving me , you know ? stephanie : well , honey , they feel slighted . they feel they 've been overlooked by their father . eric : every one of my children have had complete opportunity here at the company , and they know it . there 's room enough for everyone . stephanie : eric , eric , why do n't you try looking at it from their perspective , hmm ? maybe you could be a little more sensitive ... ( inhales deeply ) as to why they feel what they feel . [ scene_break ] jackie : oh , my . you need some more champagne . did i thank you for coming ? because really , both of you -- do you need more ? a little bit ? you 've got it . i think you 're going to have an absolutely fantastic time . i know you will . just relax . you guys do n't have glasses . i 'm going to get you one . thank you , everybody , for coming . thank you . i need some more champagne , please . thank you very much . please , all , just be seated and have a good time . jarrett : you know , i just hope that they can pull it off , ' cause -- jackie : jarrett , champagne ? jarrett : uh , i try not to drink on the job . jackie : oh , how boring . jarrett : well , yeah . yeah . actually , i - i was wanting to ask about that , because how is it that you 're able to hold a champagne reception and debut a new signature line when economic times are so bad ? rumor has it that jackie m. is struggling to make its loan payments , and the company could go under . jackie : ( laughs ) the new jackie m. signature line is going to turn all that around . jarrett : uh , well , with all due respect , miss marone , if clarke garrison is your designer , we 've all seen over the years what he has to offer , and it 's nothing to -- jackie : ( laughs ) i have every confidence in our season designer . jarrett : well , uh , yeah , but mr. garrison 's good , but if you 're pinning all your hopes on him ... jackie : might i remind you that mr. garrison was schooled by one of fashion 's finest icons -- eric forrester ? and under my direction , he 's blossomed . i guarantee you that these designs will -- jarrett : will be on the level of forrester creations ? jackie : yes . i personally guarantee you that these designs will have the quality and the flair of a forrester original . [ scene_break ] katie : okay , the press releases for the fashion show are at the copiers . i 've got to go over the schedule with eric . wait a second . did i already do that ? oh , my god . i ca n't think . brooke : ( sighs ) katie : what ? brooke : your mind is a million miles away . katie : yeah . is it that obvious ? brooke : i 'm your sister . i know that faraway look . katie : i 'm just worried about nick . you have no idea how much he needs this debut to be a success . brooke : you both do . you have a future with nick now , so you both have a tremendous amount at stake . katie : i know . that 's why i wish i could be there . brooke : i know nick . he 's a very proud person . and you 're right . he 's probably nervous that the show is going to be a failure . but in his heart , he wants you there . katie : you think so ? brooke : yeah . i think you should go be with him . he 'd really appreciate it . katie : really ? okay . okay . brooke : ( laughs ) sure . why not ? katie : all right . thank you for the good advice . brooke : just let me know how it goes , okay ? katie : all right . see you later . brooke : bye . [ scene_break ] ( voices speaking indistinctly ) nick : mother , it is going to get ugly when the forresters see this . jackie : but jackie m. designs will be saved , and that 's all that matters . rick : ( sighs ) steffy , this is such a mess , but we 're gon na find a way through this . i mean , think about it . we never said that this was gon na be easy . steffy : try impossible . rick : steffy , i do not believe in the word `` impossible , `` okay ? steffy : you just said my dad would n't accept us . rick : i did . yeah . that is a humongous problem . steffy : hey , he can never know how we feel about each other . rick : no , i know that , but it ca n't keep us apart . no one , nothing can keep us apart . do you hear me when i say that to you ? do you understand ? steffy : yeah , i hear you . i - i hear you . i want to believe you . rick : but you do n't believe me . you do n't trust me . steffy : no . rick ... i love you . rick : do you ? steffy : yeah . i - i love you . i love you , rick . ( sighs ) but my dad means so much to me . he does . and i ca n't -- i ca n't cause him any more pain . i ca n't . i wo n't . rick : no , i know . l - listen , i understand that . look , i know your dad means the world to you . i 'm very , very sensitive to that . but suppose , just -- just suppose , that we -- we would n't have to deal with him anymore . ( voices speaking indistinctly ) jackie : thank you . good evening , everybody . my , my , what a handsome crowd we 've gathered here today . thank you very much for coming to the debut of the new jackie m. signature line . may i tell you , you 're going to be very surprised and very impressed with our collection , because it 's like nothing that jackie m. has ever done before ? today , you are going to witness fashion history , so be prepared to tell the world that jackie m. is here to stay ! and without further ado , may i present to you the new jackie m. signature line . [ scene_break ] eric : this is perfect . brooke : another forester original . felicia : one - of - a - kind . stephanie : i 'd almost say it 's a work of art . eric : hmm . thorne : it 's a nice job , dad . you 've outdone yourself . eric : i could n't have done it without all of you . brooke : mm . eric : i think it 's terrific . it 's beautiful . forrester creations is back . we 're got another hit on our hands . there 's nothing like this new collection out there on the market , nothing . [ scene_break ] jackie : oh ! ( applause ) jackie : nicky , do you hear that ? do you hear the applause ? they love it . they absolutely love it ! thank you . thank you . jarrett : here to support your fiancé , miss logan ? katie : ah , yes . jarrett : it must be awkward working for the competition . katie : i do n't want to miss the show . excuse me . jarrett : right . katie : that looks familiar . ( applause ) katie : that looks like a forrester original . katie : oh , my god . what is this ? ( applause ) katie : what -- what 's going on here ? they 're forrester originals . | jackie is euphoric about the jackie m showing , but nick thinks it stinks since they are being benedict arnold with stealing designs . there will be hell to pay when eric sees his gowns on their runway . katie pops in , but nick tries to rush her out of the way and finally tells her that she can not be there right now . she says she understands , he 's just under a lot of pressure , she will see him later at home . felicia refuses to be her daddy 's little gopher and brooke has to step in to call for unity between logan 's and forrester 's . ever the optimist , eric says he thinks the relationship will heal . steffy continues to be cozy with rick at the office and wishes it did n't have to be this way that they sneak around . rick says he does n't think her dad will ever forgive him . but if they are worth fighting for , then there will be a way , nothing can keep them apart . she says she loves him too , but her dad means so much to her and she is sensitive to his feelings . stephanie tells eric that he 's the best in the business and anyone would give their right arm to have his designs . she defends her children for the way they are feeling right now . maybe eric could be a little more sensitive toward their feelings . |
brooke : ( sighs ) ridge , please . we ca n't let this come between us . we ca n't let this be about family against family . ridge : brooke , i do n't blame you for what 's happened here . but i do blame your sister and her husband . bill and katie have taken my company , destroyed my father 's dream , marginalized my family . well , i have to do something about it , and i will . look , i realize it 's a lot to ask , but i need your support . i need to know you 're on my side . [ scene_break ] taylor : ( clears throat ) you can learn a lot more about a woman by going through their kitchen cabinets . would you like to go do that ? whip : uh , yes , i 'd like that very much . taylor : alternatively , you can find out what kind of woman she is by tasting how she makes coffee . whip : oh . thank you very much . mmm . taylor : mm - hmm . whip : so is your , uh , your roommate here tonight ? taylor : my roommate ? whip : mm . taylor : oh , very funny . whip : oh , oh , i 'm sorry , your -- your ex - mother - in - law . taylor : no , she 's my best friend . she 's the one person i can count on whenever i need someone to be there for me . whip : she 's not the only one , taylor . taylor : whip , i 've -- i 've really enjoyed getting to know you these last few weeks ... whip : mm - hmm . taylor : and i enjoy our friendship . whip : well , thank you . and thank you for giving me another shot ... at being more than your friend , i hope . taylor : well , we 'll see how things develop over time . whip : okay . so is stephanie out for the night ? taylor : oh , yeah , she loves to work late . whip : yeah ? thomas and steffy ? taylor : yes , uh , `` a '' -type personality runs in the family . whip : good , good , 'cause i 'd like to play a game . taylor : you mean like a -- like a board game ? whip : mm , no , no . with a couch . see , i 'm gon na be the doctor , and you 're gon na be the patient . [ scene_break ] steffy : in my opinion , it 's counterproductive to abandon a successful line in favor of something untested and not even well thought out . katie : we 've gotten all we 're going to get out of `` hollywood glamour . `` it 's old news . we have to move on . hope 's concept is a perfect fit for where this company should be headed . steffy : is this really what you want , bill ? to place the future of forrester creations in the hands of a teenage girl ? [ scene_break ] bill : steffy 's absolutely right . hope is n't a professional . she 's a high school student . logic dictates that we continue to roll with the `` hollywood glamour `` line . it 's a proven winner . and i 'm sure with steffy 's ability , we will have another successful season . steffy : thank you . bill : you 've done well , steffy . you delivered at a time we desperately needed it . steffy : and i will deliver again . bill : i know you will ... promoting `` hope for the future , `` because that 's the line we 're gon na roll out next . [ scene_break ] taylor : ( chuckles ) you want to play doctor with me ? whip : well , it 's not the same game i played in grade school . taylor : this does n't happen to involve a - a - a physical exam , does it ? ( laughs ) whip : well , i 'm open if you 're open . taylor : w - w - why do n't you tell me what your version of playing doctor really is . whip : well , see , i 'm gon na be the shrink -- i 'm sorry -- i 'm gon na be the psychiatrist . you 're gon na be the patient , okay ? so would you like to lay down on the couch ? taylor : i 'm a good sport . whip : good . taylor : i 'm game . whip : okay . taylor : okay . whip : let 's see . all right . ( german accent ) all right now , tell me vhut you are feeling , taylor . taylor : silly . whip : silly ? silly -- what , your life is silly ? your relationships are silly ? vhut do you mean , silly ? taylor : you really want to know what -- what i 'm feeling right now ? whip : ( normal voice ) yes , i do . and just so you know , i will keep it in the strictest of confidence . taylor : well , actually , this is not silly . whip : what is n't ? taylor : ridge and everything that he 's going through right now . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] brooke : of course you have my support . you always have , and you always will . ridge : even if my goal is to defeat your sister and her husband ? i hate putting you in this position . brooke : i love you , ridge . have you forgotten the `` dare `` campaign , how i virtually betrayed my sister by trying to get back the company ? ridge : yes , you did . and i 'm very sorry you had to go through that . brooke : i would do anything for you . ridge : what about this issue between hope and steffy , our children ? they 've come between us before , logan . you keep saying we ca n't let that happen , but how do we prevent it this time ? [ scene_break ] steffy : you 're choosing hope 's line over mine ? bill : i 'm allowing my c.e.o . to run forrester creations the way she sees fit . steffy : your c.e.o . is biased against me . katie : do n't be a child . thank you , baby . oh . i knew i could count on you . [ scene_break ] taylor : steffy means ... ( sighs ) everything to ridge , probably more than anyone else in his life . he loves her so much . whip : yeah . and steffy 's idea was rejected for hope 's , so ... how did ridge react ? taylor : he 's just been through so many disappointments here lately . ( scoffs ) whip : yeah . so is he gon na leave forrester ? taylor : he 's in a contract . he ca n't do that . but i think , more importantly , he 's there because of our children . whip : so he 'll go on fighting . taylor : yes , and it 's heartbreaking to watch because he 's given practically his whole life to that company . ( sighs ) and now here he is scratching and clawing just to get a little respect for his own children . whip : well , waging a war against bill spencer -- i do n't envy him . taylor : ( sighs ) oh , bill spencer is the least of his problems . it 's the sisters , the three logan sisters who are running forrester creations . whip : so , what , he 's going up against katie , donna ? taylor : and his own wife brooke . yeah . especially since it was her daughter who was promoted over ours . whip : wow . well , that ca n't be too healthy for their marriage , can it ? does that encourage you ? seeing as how you 're still in love with ridge ? [ scene_break ] brooke : this is not the same as what we went through with rick . ridge : you 're right . different scenario . your daughter versus my daughter -- a direct competition . brooke : and steffy lost this round , but that does n't mean -- ridge : steffy should n't have lost , brooke . brooke : ( sighs ) okay , look , steffy was given a huge opportunity by bill to be the head of p.r . of this company . she had very little experience , but she came through . and i 'm sure she will have many more experiences . but this is hope 's opportunity . ca n't you just give her this moment ? ridge : you sure make it sound so simple . brooke : it is . ridge : i wonder if katie sees it that way . brooke : katie would never do anything deliberately to hurt steffy . ridge : even if my daughter did something to hurt her ? [ scene_break ] katie : is brooke here yet ? donna : hi . not yet . katie : ( sighs ) i am so looking forward to this dinner . i feel like i want to scream . donna : it 's about what brooke and i did -- katie : no , no , no , it has nothing to do with that . i - i - i understand why you did what you did with the `` dare `` line . i - i know you wanted to get the company back for your husbands . i get it . i - i 've forgiven you . for me , this is about much more than that . i 'm fighting for this company , but i could also be fighting for my marriage . [ scene_break ] steffy : ( sighs ) i left my portfolio in here . bill : i see . steffy : yeah , i got a little emotional , okay ? surprise , surprise , steffy has a soft side . trust me , you wo n't see it again . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] katie : i just wanted to strangle her . i mean , it 's one thing to disagree with me , but to go above my head to my husband ? donna : well , i hope he told her off . katie : ( laughs ) donna : well , he -- he did , did n't he ? katie : you should have seen her pitching the `` glamour `` campaign . i mean , all this talk of passion and this inexplicable draw that ca n't be ignored . and i was like , `` hello , i 'm standing right here . `` donna : ( scoffs ) katie : how obvious can you be ? donna : well , so , w - w - what ? katie : bill sided with me . donna : well , of course . of course he did . katie : you should have seen the look on her face . it was like she actually thought that she was gon na be able to win him over . i mean , it 's unbelievable . the nerve of that girl thinking that she can influence my husband against me . donna : it 's almost like she feels like she has some sort of hold over bill . look , katie , after all that 's happened , i really think that bill should just -- katie : no , no , no , no , no , do n't -- do n't say it . do n't even think it . bill is my husband . he loves me . he 's committed to me . and i am not gon na start feeling insecure . ( sighs ) but she 's not giving up . i mean , she 's not even being subtle . she 's got ta go . [ scene_break ] steffy : what ? are you gon na apologize ? bill : i have nothing to apologize for . steffy : maybe not to me , but your board of directors are gon na have a problem when your team protégé takes a dive . bill : it 's one campaign , steffy . there 'll be others . you 'll have your chance again . steffy : this company can not afford a flop . not a problem if you chose to go with my `` hollywood glamour . `` bill : i 'm sure your dad and granddad will make a big hit out of `` hope for the future , `` just like they did with your line . steffy : my dad may leave the company , contract or no contract . he 's here because of me . bill : daddy 's little girl . steffy : and my stock has fallen considerably . bill : no , it has n't . steffy : do n't fool yourself . katie will get rid of me at her first opportunity . i really just do n't know how you do it . why do n't you give me the company ? look at what i did with the p.r . department . imagine what i could do with the whole enchilada . [ scene_break ] brooke : so you -- you think that katie might have hurt steffy in some way ? ridge : i have no idea . i do n't know what it could be . i just know that katie was steffy 's biggest supporter . then suddenly , the tables just turned . brooke : well , maybe she just believed in hope 's presentation more than steffy 's . that 's probably all it is . there 's no real conspiracy here . ridge : i want to accept that . i really do . brooke : sweetheart , i feel your frustration with all things logan . i just hope it 's not with all the logans . [ scene_break ] taylor : ( sighs ) i 'm tired , whip . and i really have to get up early in the morning . whip : yeah , okay . look , i 'm , uh , i 'm sorry about that . taylor : what ? whip : well , having you talk about ridge . i know that -- know that really wipes you out , does n't it ? taylor : well , i 'm the one that brought it up ... whip : yeah . taylor : because i know that ridge deserves so much more than he 's getting from brooke . whip : yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah , so do you , taylor . you deserve somebody who cares , who really cares ... so badly like it -- nothing else matters . taylor : i had that once . whip : yeah . you can have it again . personally , i happen to know a guy that would love to give that to you . [ scene_break ] ridge : ( sighs ) i just wish for one day i could forget all about this place . brooke : everything ? ridge : well , maybe not everything . it 's just not the same anymore , logan . this place used to be my second home . and now i get sick to my stomach whenever i come through the door . brooke : it wo n't always be that way . ridge : i have to believe that . it 's only a matter of time , though , and a plan i do n't yet have . but somehow -- somehow i 've got ta get this company back from spencer . brooke : mm - hmm . and you will . you will find a way to make that happen . but meanwhile , there is a lot to remember hidden in these walls . a lot of memories to remember , a lot to create . [ scene_break ] bill : ( chuckles ) put you in charge , huh ? steffy : yeah . then you 'd see things happening . bill : like what ? steffy : like huge profits , success , dollar signs , `` dollar `` bill . big , beautiful dollars signs . bill : ( chuckles ) you really know how to get a guy 's blood boiling , do n't you ? steffy : mm . but there 'd be some changes . but change is good , maybe for you . actually , especially for you . bill : really ? steffy : mm - hmm . bill : what kinds of changes ? steffy : make my dad c.e.o . bill : ( laughs ) steffy : put forresters back in charge of forrester . bill : mm - hmm . steffy : and get rid of the logans ... all of them . think about it . bill : oh , i 'll devote a lot of mental energy to that one . steffy : hey , maybe you wo n't . either way , it 's always gon na be a dream to me . [ scene_break ] brooke : we 'll get through this . ridge : i just ca n't put my daughter out of my mind , her dreams . i 'm not gon na let katie and bill force her out . brooke : that 's not my sister 's intention . ridge : look , we do n't see eye to eye as far as katie goes , but i do n't really want to argue with you about it . brooke : no , let 's not . ridge : but i will protect my daughter , logan . i did n't create this war , but i will finish it . i want to restore my family 's dream . [ scene_break ] bill : ( sighs ) steffy : i know you feel something for me , bill . you do n't need forrester creations , not really . but i do . and my family does . it 's a part of our soul . [ scene_break ] brooke : does it have to be a war ? ridge : ( sighs ) ever since her sister 's death , steffy 's been struggling to find a purpose for her life . and it was starting to happen here . but then everything changed . and i want to help my daughter , but working for spencer and your sister , she 's never gon na get the respect she deserves . brooke : ( sighs ) please do n't let this divide us . ridge : logan , i do n't want to hurt you , but i 'm taking this company back starting now , today , by any means necessary . i 'm sorry , logan . but this is war . and it 's a war that i am gon na win . | brooke tells ridge that he ca n't let this be family against family . he repeats that he needs her support ; he needs her on his side . taylor entertains whip in her home and he thanks her for giving him another shot . she explains that stephanie is not just her ex - mother - in - law , but her best friend as well . whip wants to play the shrink now and she mentions the things going on with ridge . he 's clawing and scratching just to get a little respect . it 's the three logan sisters running the company . whip agrees that ca n't be too healthy for his marriage . brooke tells ridge that she would go through anything for him . he hears her say that , but she seems helpless to change anything . it 's a competition now his daughter against her daughter . brooke does n't understand why ridge ca n't give hope her moment . she knows katie would not hurt steffy on purpose . steffy asks bill if this is really what he wants to put the future of fc in the hands of a teen - age girl . he tells her she has done good work in the past and she will again . right now it will be promoting the hope for the future line as that is what they are going with . katie gives steffy a satisfied look . steffy does n't like that he is choosing hope 's line over hers . katie tells here to grow up and stop acting like a child . she praises bill for doing the right thing . with daggers in her eyes , steffy goes back to the office and glares at the large presentation photo of hope . she turns and finds bill standing there looking at her . she tells him she left her portfolio and came back for it . yes , she got emotional , surprise , surprise , steffy has a soft side , but he will not see that again . |
nick : so , what 's the verdict , doc ? dr. lewis : you 're comfortable discussing this with mrs. forrester there , too ? nick : i 've tried to get rid of her , but i ca n't . so , what do you got ? do i have cancer ? [ scene_break ] donna : justin ? marcus : dad , you all right ? justin : excuse me . marcus : i thought i thought he would like it . bill : want me to talk to him ? donna : no , i will . i 'm sorry , justin . i - i did n't realize . it seemed like a good idea . justin : i look at those photos , and everything i missed out on ... how could you have done that ? donna : i 'm sorry . i - i should have never given you that album . justin : i did n't mean the album . it 's a wonderful gift , and one i 'll always treasure . i mean back then . what happened to us ? donna : we were so young , justin . times were different . maybe kids today , they have better resources , but i did n't . my god , if i would have told you , everything would have changed . you had dreams , that scholarship . justin : it did n't amount to much , did it ? it 's like i never even played professional basketball . you should have told me . donna : maybe i thought of myself . mom asked me if i wanted to finish high school , and i said yes . maybe i was being selfish . ( sighs ) i 've ruined your birthday . justin : no , no , no . donna : ( sighs ) justin : look , it just took me by surprise . it got me thinkin ' about everything i missed out on . donna : i 'll make it up to you . justin : ( chuckles ) donna : i 'll spend the rest of my days trying . justin : no , no . i - i do n't need that . i do n't want to dwell . i do n't want to look back . there 's no point . what me and you need to do is we need to focus on what 's ahead , the years to come . donna : `` we `` ? justin : you , me , marcus . donna : like a family ? justin : a family . donna : ( laughs ) my god , i -- i 've been thinking so much about this lately . ( chuckles ) my god , there 's got ta be a reason why marcus came back into my life , why you did . after all these years , we 're -- we 're together again . it 's got ta mean something , right ? ( sighs ) i want -- i want a family , justin . i - i think we could be one . i want to erase all those -- those lost years . i want you . [ scene_break ] dr. lewis : looks like good news . this does n't appear to be cancer . nick : great . thank you , doc . love you . talk to you later . stephanie : wait . wait . wait . wait . lewis , what was the spot on his lung ? nick : ( scoffs ) dr. lewis : scarring from a respiratory infection most likely . but we need to keep an eye on this . let 's schedule you in scan in a few weeks . nick : well , what if that shows something else ? dr. lewis : then we 'll order a biopsy . i do n't want to worry you . things all look fine for now , but we do need to monitor you closely over the next few months . nick : perfect . monitor to your heart 's content , doc . i 'll set an appointment up . love ya . have a great day . you 're the best . mwah . bye . told you everything is gon na be all right . stephanie : what are you doing ? nick : what do you mean , what am i doing ? i 'm celebrating . you heard the lady . stephanie : by smoking a cigar ? it says right here , `` do n't you read these things ? kills you . cancer . nick : i do n't have cancer . stephanie : not yet . now you do n't want to go through what i went through . put down that cigar . [ scene_break ] marcus : yeah , yeah , this is good . liam : no , there 's a picture of you . let me show you this picture . bill : thank you . justin : oh , thank you . bill : which picture is this ? katie : so how did things go with justin ? donna : it could n't be better . mm . both : ( laugh ) justin : was i , uh , dramatic ? i 'm sorry . bill : well , it 's not like you , storming out , throwing plates . justin : oh , i was n't throwing plates . bill : well , you did storm a little . justin : okay , look , i stormed . i was a little emotional . bill : donna calmed you down . justin : yeah , she knows just the trick . bill : yeah , i bet she does . justin : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] stephanie : you 've got to quit smoking . nick : stephanie , try not to take this the wrong way . i have enormous respect for what you 've been through , but really , keep it to yourself . try not to preach to the world . stephanie : please do n't be stupid about this . nick : i 'm not even a smoker . i have a cigar now and then . stephanie : ( laughs ) you were smoking when i walked in here earlier , and you 're standing there dying to light up . nick : you 're right . i am dying to , and i 'm going to , so you may want to scurry on out of here . i appreciate your concern . thank you for having me call the doctor , but actually , tonight , i 'm gon na work on father / son activities , things for jack and me to do together , and one of those does not require us worrying about cancer , okay ? iron lungs , baby . stephanie : iron lungs with a spot on 'em , baby . nick : look , stephanie , i know this is n't a laughing matter , but i have to be realistic here , okay ? now i like my cigars . i enjoy smoking them from time to time , and you know what ? maybe i will get lung cancer , or maybe i would have gotten it anyway , just like you . stephanie : maybe your boy will , too . nick : you think i 'm some kind of fool , that i do n't know what secondhand smoke is ? i have n't been living in a cave , stephanie . i understand the deal . i - i 'm not here to hurt my son . stephanie : well , if you know that , then stop . just put the filthy thing out . nick : no . stephanie : you 're addicted . nick : ( laughs ) stephanie : what is so funny about that ? nick : i mean , come on . addicted to cigars . oh , no . stephanie : wait a minute here . you just pretend to be one of those occasional cigar smokers , but you 're not . you smoke here . you smoke in your car . and when i was with you all at jackie m. 's , you smoked all over the office . that little boy is affected by that . look , honey , i know you 're a great father . that 's not what this is about . you just have to stop exposing him to secondhand smoke like this . jack : dad ? nick : you done watchin ' the movie already ? jack : i thought you were gon na watch it with me . nick : oh , uh , you know what ? we got some company , and i got distracted . i 'm sorry . stephanie : hi , jack . how are you ? jack : hi . can we ride in the dingy now ? nick : is that what you want to do next ? jack : yeah . we got a new dingy . stephanie : whoa , i bet it 's a beaut . do you love sailing with your dad ? nick : sorry , stephanie , but we 're gon na have to say good - bye to you . i promised jack a little cruise . hey , jack , listen . you mind going downstairs , watching that movie ? i 'm gon na say good - bye to stephanie , okay ? okay . nick : that never usually happens . stephanie : well , if you ca n't quit for yourself , maybe you can do it for your child . [ scene_break ] dayzee : ( laughs ) katie : ( chuckles ) dayzee : oh , i needed this . thank you for inviting me . marcus : well , you 're welcome . dayzee : mm . marcus : well , i see you survived mom and dad . dayzee : i did , yay ! marcus : i see . i 'm very impressed . dayzee : ( chuckles ) thank you . marcus : uh - huh . ( chuckles ) dayzee : so i 'm just gon na ask . why did you invite me ? marcus : why ? dayzee : yeah , i -- marcus : i wan -- i wanted the company . dayzee : no , no , no . i 'm sure a guy like you has just a whole black book .. marcus : no . mnh - mnh . dayzee : tucked all over the city , waiting and praying that you 'll pay them a visit . marcus : no , i have no idea what you 're talking about right now . dayzee : yes , you do . look at that smile on your face . marcus : no , i do n't -- look , i have friends , yes , here and there , but that 's it . dayzee : oh , friends , sure . marcus : i 'm se -- no , i 'm serious right now . okay , look , i have friends , all right ? some with more benefits than others . dayzee : benefits ? marcus : yeah . dayzee : okay , let 's just get this straight between you and me . i like you , marcus . i like you a lot . but i have no intention of being anybody 's friend with benefits . i 'm not that kind of girl . marcus : that 's understood . dayzee : okay . marcus : all right . okay . dayzee : good . all right . marcus : but if we were more than friends ? dayzee : well , then some benefits may occur . [ scene_break ] hope : you know who i have n't thought about all evening ? well , until right now . liam : who ? hope : amber . liam : ( scoffs ) why you got ta bring her up ? i 'm trying to have a good time here . hope : no , no . it 's good . it 's good . look , i 'm -- i 'm getting past what happened . liam : you are ? really ? hope : yeah . yeah , and , you know , nights like this really help -- being in your dad 's house , feeling like part of your family . i 'm felling much more in touch with you . you know , it 's like what amber did does n't even matter anymore . liam : it does n't . it really does n't . i mean , it should n't . hope : and being close to you like this , its making me feel more and more like i want to share myself with you . liam : sorry , what ? hope : you heard me . liam : ( chokes ) i mean -- hope : mm - hmm . and soon , i think . liam : ( chuckles ) hope : when that day comes , unlike the very classy amber moore , i wo n't settle for you being unconscious . liam : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] bill : the numbers are n't great . justin : latest issue ? bill : i really thought we 'd sell more . justin : the amber moore cover . bill : yeah . justin : huh . i 'm surprised . people like a good firing story , especially when it 's about somebody like amber . that girl just looks like trouble . excuse me for a sec . [ scene_break ] dayzee : mm . marcus : well , there they go again . dayzee : yes , have you seen the way your mom has been lookin ' at your dad all night ? marcus : yes , i have . let 's just say they 're not going outside to count the stars . dayzee : kids these days . marcus : mm - hmm . ( chuckles ) you know , this is still kind of weird for me . i 've never really seen my mom act like this , not even with eric . dayzee : like what ? marcus : like she 's falling in love . [ scene_break ] donna : i remember that . justin : ( chuckles ) donna : how you feel . justin : i have been waiting to hold you like this ever since you came back into my life . donna : mm . justin : ( chuckles ) i was beginning to think it was n't gon na happen . donna : but you were waiting . even though i was married and there was no reason to think it would change . you -- you waited for me . justin : it 's because i knew . donna : ( chuckles ) how ? justin : at bill and katie 's wedding , at the tree -- our names carved so long ago , and you said that if you .. donna : and now i 'm not . justin : and now you 're not . donna : ( giggles ) justin barber ? justin : mm - hmm . donna : i have a question for you . justin : and what is that , donna logan ? donna : will you go steady with me ? ( laughs ) justin : ( laughs ) oh , i would like that very , very much . donna : really ? justin : mm - hmm . donna : do you still have that letterman jacket ? 'cause you know you 're gon na have to give that to me . justin : ( sighs ) oh , uh , i 'll find it . donna : uh - huh . justin : 'cause it 'll look better on you than me anyway . donna : ( laughs ) really ? [ scene_break ] nick : i 'm usually more careful . stephanie : right . nick , you have to stop for that little boy 's sake . nick : i always go to the other room . stephanie : ( scoffs ) oh , please . this whole boat reeks of that kind of smell . come on . you 're exposing this little boy to secondhand smoke . you ca n't do that . he could develop a - asthma . if he does n't do it now , it 'll -- it could happen later , and we both know where that goes to . i 'm living with it . nick : you 're right . i know you 're right . i - i should never smoke when he 's around . stephanie : no , you should never smoke period . nick : well , that 's not realistic . i like my cigars . i 'm gon na smoke my cigars when i feel like it , when i want to , away from my son . that 's the key -- just do n't smoke around him . who are you calling ? stephanie : i 'm not calling anybody . i 'm going on the internet , because i saw something earlier that i want you to see . nick : please , stephanie . that 's not gon na do any good -- the internet . stephanie : you were there for me when i was down and out emotionally . you set me straight , and i am going to do the same thing for you . nick : ( scoffs ) but i 'm not down . stephanie : no , but you need to be set straight . here . this is what 's on here . `` men who smoke cigars are five times more likely to become , uh , t - to contract lung cancer . `` five times . this is very serious , nick . ( stammers ) listen to this one . `` people who smoke one or two cigars daily double their risk of oral and esophageal cancer . `` double their risk . nick : i - i hear you , stephanie . it 's on the internet , along with alien abductions . stephanie : ( scoffs ) will you stop that and listen to me ? i 'm right . you know i 'm right . do n't you want to be here for this little boy ? do n't you want to watch him grow up , get -- graduate school , get married , have a family ? ( coughs ) just smoking a cigar every single day . is it worth the risk ? it is n't worth the risk . ( gasps ) nick : stephanie ? stephanie : ( exhales ) ( coughs ) nick : hey , hey . sit -- sit down . stephanie : i 'm winded because i 'm talking too much . nick : well -- well , sit down , huh ? stephanie : ( breathing deeply ) nick : you okay ? stephanie : i 'll be okay when you stop those cigars . ( sighs ) ( sighs ) nick : i 've tried . stephanie : now you tell me ? nick : i 've tried and tried , and tried again and again . i 've made promises to myself and promises to other people , .. i ca n't do it . i ca n't quit . stephanie : that 's because you did n't have me before . | nick tells dr. lewis that he tried to get rid of stephanie forrester , but he ca n't . so now he needs to know if he has cancer . she tells him good news . the spot was scarring so everything looks fine for now . nick wants to celebrate right away by lighting up a cigar . stephanie fusses with him that he does n't want to do that . he tells her not to take this the wrong way , but he does n't want to be preached to . she can keep that to herself . he really only hears her when she says his boy might get cancer too . justin is stunned at the photo album of marcus and rushes out . donna follows to talk to him . he says he loved the album and will always treasure it . but he does n't understand what happened way back then . she explained that he had dreams and a scholarship and she did n't want to ruin that with a baby coming into their lives . he agrees that they ca n't look back now , they need to focus on looking ahead and being a family for all of them . she wants to erase all those lost years and be one . |
wyatt : look at that view . imagine that thing hitched to the back of my truck . hope : that is one good - looking trailer . wyatt : yeah ? hope : it is . wyatt : [ laughs ] ah . i mean , think about how much fun we 're gon na have on this trip -- camping and riding waves , and there 's one place in particular that i can not wait to take you . so , what do you say ? just the two of us , totally unplugged , no internet , no tv , just freedom and adventure . hope : that sounds amazing . it does , but i - i mean , i have work to do . wyatt : no , no , no ! do n't worry about work . there 's a break in the schedule right now . and let 's just get away -- away from everything -- from liam and my mom and -- what if i promise that you wo n't miss anything important ? hope : oh , really ? you can do that ? wyatt : yeah . i can . and i will . hope : [ laughs ] wyatt : trust me . you will not regret one minute of this trip . hope : all right . i 'm in . wyatt : seriously ? hope : yes . yeah , let 's do it . wyatt : yes ? hope : yes . wyatt : yeah ! hope : yes ! [ laughs ] oh , she really is beautiful . congratulations . wyatt : right ? thank you . [ scene_break ] charlie : i thought i was the , uh -- the only one who used the old freight elevator . [ chuckles ] so , uh , where are you headed ? quinn : wherever you are . [ elevator whirring ] charlie : making the rounds , you know ? guarding the ol ' perimeter . [ chuckles ] you ca n't be too careful when you got those new emeralds in the house . [ whirring stops ] quinn : enough with the chitchat , charlie . charlie : okay . what are you doing ? quinn : i saw you talking to liam again . charlie : he -- he just keeps asking me if i see anything suspicious on the footage . and i - i tell him no . i tell him i did n't see wyatt take the diamond . quinn : you have a terrible poker face . you need to be more committed to keeping our secret . charlie : i do n't like lying . quinn : start to get more comfortable with it . you gave me your word you would n't tell anyone what you saw , and i expect you to keep it . [ scene_break ] [ both chuckling ] caroline : what has gotten into you today ? you ca n't keep your hands off me . rick : we could always go back downstairs . caroline : mm , naughty husband . no more steam room . my pores have had enough . rick : you 're so beautiful . caroline : and you 're so handsome . rick : we 're officially one of those couples , are n't we ? caroline : mm - hmm . annoyingly perfect and happy ? rick : yeah . caroline : well , it 's not like we can help it . rick : no . it 's just easy , you know ? our relationship , our marriage . caroline : do you want me to start throwing dishes at you or nag you for not taking out the trash ? rick : yes . caroline : yes ? [ laughs ] rick : no . i want my sister to have something like this . she 's -- she 's just been through so much . maybe she 's finally found the right guy . maybe that guy is wyatt . caroline : or maybe it 's liam . well , you know , okay , wyatt is fun and he 's charming , but , i do n't know . liam 's kind of more mature , and he obviously loves hope . i like them both . they 're -- they 're my cousins , so i have to be switzerland here , but ... hope has been through a lot with liam . rick : way more than any woman should have to go through . caroline : but in liam 's defense , that was n't always his fault . i mean , uncle bill did cause a lot of drama . rick : yeah , and steffy , too . caroline : and quinn . rick : she 's a little intense , is n't she ? caroline : uh , please . you can smell brimstone when that woman walks into the room . she 's definitely a little off the rails and unpredictable ... but super talented and dedicated . rick : maybe a little too dedicated where her son is concerned . i just hope she stops interfering in their lives and let those crazy kids figure it out themselves . [ scene_break ] charlie : y - you know , you 're making me late for my rounds . quinn : this is the only place that we can have some privacy . charlie : well , i got to call ray , uh , tell him i 'm gon na be late . got no bars in here at all . there 's nothing . nada . quinn : you never get cell service in a freight elevator . charlie , remember why you got this job in the first place . you and wyatt thwarted a major jewel heist . charlie : yeah , well , that 's what i thought until i saw the footage . you know , hope is a sweet girl . and she 's taken quite a shine to your son . if she only knew what he pulled ... [ scene_break ] hope : [ laughing ] oh , my god . wyatt : right ? hope : liam . hey . liam : um , what 's -- what 's this ? wyatt : that 's my new baby . hope : uh , wyatt just bought a trailer . wyatt : not just any trailer . it 's a vintage aluminum masterpiece . hope and i are going on a trip . liam : you 're what ? wyatt : for a few days . we 're driving up and down the coast . be a nice little getaway for us two . liam : um ... do you have a minute to talk ? hope : uh , yeah . what 's up ? [ cell phone rings ] hope : oh , sorry . hold on . oh . it 's from rick . there was a problem in shipping . i 'm sorry . i have to go downstairs and deal with this . liam : yeah , sure . hope : um , i 'll talk to you later ? liam : yeah . totally . hope : okay . wyatt : we 're hitting the road soon , and i trust that you wo n't try and get in our way . hope and i need this time away together . it 's a big step forward in our relationship . [ scene_break ] quinn : i want your silence on this . and i 'm asking you nicely . charlie : it just does n't feel right -- i mean , lying about it , everybody thinking wyatt 's this big hero , and then gaining all the publicity . quinn : wait , wait , wait , wait , wait . they 're calling you a hero , too , charlie . everybody knows your name , the entire world . everybody wants your photo and your autograph . charlie : that part of it 's kind of fun . and ... pam -- she 's kind of turned on by the story . quinn : nobody has to know the details . if this gets out , wyatt 's reputation will be ruined . my company will be out of business . please think about it -- all the people that you 're gon na affect . [ elevator whirring ] quinn : i know . i know i can count on you to keep it to yourself . [ scene_break ] wyatt : you know , hope can decide for herself . oh , wait . that 's right . she already did . we 're going . i 'm taking her someplace special . you 'd be green with envy . liam : what is it with you and taking hope out of town , by the way ? i mean , first it was mexico , then hawaii , now a camping trip . really ? wyatt : i like adventures , and hope does , too . liam : or maybe you just need to get hope out of l.a. because that 's the only way to get her away from me . wyatt : you , on the other hand , are a snoozefest . so , just enjoy staying home and meditating on a bed of rosemary or whatever you do . liam : is that even a thing ? wyatt : what i 'm trying to say is sometimes you got to spice up the gumbo , man . you got to go that extra mile . you have to ... show a woman that she 's wanted and appreciated . liam : and a trailer is just the trick . wyatt : why not ? liam : [ chuckles ] oh , oh . yeah . bet it 's pretty cozy in there . wyatt : very cozy . liam : mm - hmm . wyatt : pillow and candles and -- liam : tight sleeping quarters . wyatt : safe to say that . there 's definitely only room for two . wait , you 're not inviting yourself along , are you ? liam : no . would n't dream of it . wyatt : good , 'cause we 're going away as a couple . liam : wyatt , i know what you 're doing . wyatt : i just want to spend some time along with hope . liam : [ scoffs ] wyatt : all right ? whatever happens , happens . liam : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] caroline : you know , when it comes to wyatt and liam , i say just let the best man win . rick : the best man for hope . caroline : exactly . hope will figure it out . hope : what am i gon na figure out ? caroline : oh , your man dilemma . hope : oh , that . [ both chuckle ] rick : how is that going ? hope : great . and i 'm just now realizing that i left wyatt and liam alone together in the sky lounge . horrible idea ? caroline : well , i do n't hear any sirens , so i 'm sure they 're still alive . rick : all right . what did shipping say ? hope : uh , they said that they did n't check their inventory , so i 'm just gon na run the swatches over myself . caroline : and i am gon na go check on my cousins and make sure that they both still have all of their teeth . hope : good idea . thank you . rick : wait . caroline : how sweet is your brother ? hope : just the sweetest . you guys are too cute . rick : we need to find you the right guy . hope : [ chuckles ] god . do you happen to have a crystal ball on you ? because i 'm not sure who that is or what i 'm supposed to do . rick : talk to me . hope : all right , well , get this . um , wyatt just bought one of those silver bullet trailers . rick : like an r.v . ? hope : yeah . and we are going to go on a little surfing trip . rick : oh , okay . that sounds fun . hope : yeah , i think it will be . it 's just i 'm not sure that i 'm -- i 'm ready to ... go there . you know , take a trip together ... alone ... camping ... alone together . rick : right , right . i - i get it . yeah , it 's a big deal . hope : it is a big deal for me . it 's just -- i like wyatt . i like him a lot . and -- and i 've gotten really close to him and i trust him and we have a lot of fun together . i just -- i - i do n't know if i 'm ready to take our relationship to the next level . rick : well , then , you should n't go unless ... you 're ready , unless you really care about wyatt . hope : i do care about wyatt . i know i do . he 's -- he 's so kind and attentive . you know , he 's all about me . and there 's no other woman to worry about . there is no steffy . rick : and that was always a problem with liam . hope : yeah . our only problem . rick : i hate to keep saying this , but relationships should n't be that hard . hope : exactly . i know . i know they should n't . rick : does liam know about the trip ? hope : yeah . yeah , he just found out , and i can tell that he does not want me to go . rick : i really would n't want you to go either if i were him . hope : so now i do n't know what to do . i was excited about going , but now i - i - i do n't know if i should . rick : what do you always tell mom and me ? hope : listen to your conscience . rick : exactly . and if you do decide to go , keep in mind the timing could n't be better considering the schedule for hope for the future . hope : [ chuckles ] that 's what wyatt said . rick : you know , i was n't so sure about him at first , but the way that he 's supported you and promoted the line -- maybe he is good for you . hope : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] caroline : you save a $ 100-million diamond from a couple of thieves , and then you go out and buy a trailer ? wyatt : i 've always wanted one . caroline : not a fabulous new sports car . wyatt : i love my truck . caroline : okay . not a yacht or a jet . a used trailer . wyatt : vintage . vintage , not used . that 's vin -- you know what ? you and rick are gon na want to borrow this thing . caroline : you know what ? we did say that we wanted to take a second honeymoon . wyatt : great , 'cause then we 're gon na try it out on a little surfing safari , and then you can borrow it . how about that ? caroline : aww , look at you . saving the day , getting the girl , traveling in style . [ chuckling ] oh , the glamorous life of a hero . [ scene_break ] liam : hey , rick . you seen hope ? rick : liam , come in . uh , you just missed her . she 's dropping something off in santa monica . liam : ah . rick : i take it you 're not too happy about the trip . liam : [ chuckles ] yeah . you heard about that , huh ? rick : well , hope told me about the r.v . liam : yeah , well , it 's parked outside in all of its glory if you want to check it out . you ca n't miss it . rick : i get why you do n't want her to go , but have you thought that maybe it might be good for hope ? liam : honestly , i 'd be all for it if it were n't with wyatt . rick : that 's her decision . liam : i know . but i do n't trust wyatt , and i do n't trust his mother . she 's clearly got a screw lose , and who knows what wyatt 's capable of ? rick : i do n't think he 's a bad guy . liam : see , i - i wish you were right . i really do , but i do n't think you are . and in the meantime , you know , i 'm trying to protect hope . [ cell phone rings ] [ beeps ] hope : hey . uh , i 'm sorry that we did n't get a chance to talk earlier . i had to run an errand . liam : yeah , yeah . it 's fine . no worries . listen , um , can you meet me at my place before you take off with wyatt ? hope : uh , yeah . yeah , sure . i 'll -- i 'll head there right now . liam : great . okay . i 'll see you then . bye . rick : hope 's meeting you at your house ? liam : yeah . i - i have to talk to her before she goes . rick : do n't you mean talk her out of it ? liam : can you blame me ? rick : no . not really . liam : rick , i love your sister . i 'm not giving up on her , and i do n't want her to do something she 's gon na regret . rick : i 've heard it before , liam . but good luck . liam : something tells me i 'm gon na need it . [ scene_break ] [ elevator whirring ] [ whirring stops ] liam : oh , come on . really ? oh . uh , hello ? anybody there ? this is liam spencer . i 'm stuck in the freight elevator . hello ? anybody ? it 's not even ... working . um ... great . [ cell phone rings ] wyatt : [ chuckles ] did she put this on my phone ? hey , mom . quinn : hey , sweetheart . where are you ? wyatt : sky lounge . why ? quinn : because hope is on her way to liam 's . he wanted to see her before you guys left on your trip . you need to go pick her up and get out of town now . wyatt : mom , calm down . it 's all good . hope already agreed to go . quinn : fine , then what are you waiting for ? wyatt : they have n't even hooked the trailer up to my truck yet . quinn : okay . as soon as they do , then you need to get out of town . wyatt : wait , you 're not up to something are you ? quinn : just promise me . wyatt : i promise . fine . okay . yes . just -- you got to stop worrying . hope and i are gon na have the best trip of our lives . quinn : yes , sweetheart . we 'll make sure of that . [ scene_break ] liam : you got to be kidding me . [ grunts ] [ exclaims ] hello ! anybody ! hey ! this is liam spencer ! i 'm stuck in the elevator . hello ! i need some help in here ! anybody ! hello ? ! maybe ... yeah , okay . [ grunts ] okay , okay . [ exclaims ] | wyatt tells hope to imagine the fun they are gon na have in that baby . she says yeah it is one fine looking trailer . and he says no internet , no tv , just adventure . there 's even a break in their work right now so they can get away from liam and quinn . and he promises her she wo n't miss anything important . he promises she wo n't regret one minute of this trip so she finally says yes that she is in . he grabs her and gives her a big hug just as liam comes out and sees them . hope spots liam and says hi . he walks up and asks what is going on . wyatt points below and says that is his new baby . hope adds that it is not just any trailer , it 's a vintage aluminum masterpiece . wyatt says he and hope are going on a trip down the coast . liam asks if he can speak to wyatt . hope says sure . she needs to get back inside anyway . wyatt tells liam that this is a big step forward in their relationship and he trusts that liam wo n't try to get in the way . hope has already said yes to this . he 's taking her someplace special and liam would be green with envy . liam wants to know what it is with him first medico then hawaii and now he 's whisking her out of town again . wyatt says hope likes adventure . liam says it is more like he is just trying to get her out of town away from liam . wyatt says liam is a snoozefest so he can stay home laying on a bed of rosemary or whatever he does . what he is trying to say is that sometimes you have to spice up the gumbo . you have to go that extra mile and show a woman that she is wanted and appreciated . liam scoffs and a trailer is just the trick . bet it 's pretty tight in there . wyatt says yes with candles , pillows , tight sleeping quarters , only room for two . he hopes liam is n't going to invite himself along . he just wants to spend some alone time with hope . whatever happens happens . caroline tells rick that she is going to go check on her cousins to make sure they both have all their teeth . rick questions hope how things are going between her and wyatt and liam . she tells him that wyatt just bought one of those silver bullet 's and they are going on a little trip . it will be fun but she is not quite sure that she is ready to go alone with him on a camping trip . she likes wyatt a lot , they have fun together and she trusts him but she 's just not sure she is ready to go away and take their relationship to the next level . rick says wyatt is a good guy but she should not go unless she really cares about him . he 's kind and attentive . it 's always about her and there is no other woman . there is no steffy . rick says he knows , and a relationship should n't be that hard . she said liam just found out and he definitely looks like he does n't want her to go . she says she was super excited but now she is not sure she should go . rick says he was n't so sure about wyatt in the beginning but the way he has supported hope during the hftf he thinks that he is good for her . charlie is in the freight elevator just as quinn walks up , gets in and closes the door . stammering he says he 's just making his rounds to check on the emeralds . she says enough chit chat . she hits the stop button . she says she has seen him talking to liam again . and he has a terrible poker face and needs to be more committed to keeping their secret . he says he does not like lying . she says he better get comfortable with it because he agreed he would keep her secret and she expects him to keep it . he says hope is a sweet girl and she has taken quite a shine to quinn 's son but would not if she knew what he 'd pulled . she reminds him again that she wants his silence on this . he says it does n't feel right . and everyone is calling wyatt a hero . quinn reminds him that they are giving him hero status too . he admits that is fun and pam likes to tell the story and seeing him in uniform . quinn says no one has to know the details . she begs him to keep the secret . if it gets out , wyatt will be in trouble and she will lose her business . so think of all the people it will affect . she pushes the button again and the elevator starts going . she tells him she knows she can count on him to keep it to himself . |
rick : are you serious right now ? liam : rick , you were out of line , and you know it . rick : you do n't want to take me on . liam : of course i do n't . but if i hear you yelling at them again , i will . rick : this is my company , my employees . i will speak to them however i need to . liam : no , no , no . not them . no , caroline is my cousin . ivy is my girlfriend . and if you disrespect them , rick , you go through me . katie : forgotten how much i like that view . bill : want this office ? i 'll build out a new one . katie : wow . you 're really working hard . bill : whatever it takes to get you back . katie : including bestowing me with a vice presidency ? bill : i 'm not gon na lie . sweetens the pot . but it is good business . you are exceptional in the bedroom -- uh , boardroom . you have vision , you have communication skills , people like you . why should n't spencer publications benefit from all that ? katie : well , i 'm very flattered . bill : just keeping it real , girl . katie : and i guess i 'm looking forward to the future . bill : yes . the future . there 's a new era dawning . my family running my company . you and liam by my side . we 're going to accomplish something unprecedented , and not just in the office . at home , too . katie : i do have one reservation about taking this job . bill : say the word . i 'll fix it . katie : well , it mostly has to do with time . i mean , i 'm used to spending my days with will , and that means a lot to me . bill : i already agreed to flex time and reinstating daycare . katie : yes , but do you really mean it ? because i seem to remember somebody saying something about the female employees taking care of their brats and who have no business being at the office in the first place . bill : what kind of jerk said that ? i did n't say that . katie : i think it was you . bill : well , let 's suppose it was me . i changed my mind . katie : i see . so you were ... bill : oh , come on . you gon na make me say it ? katie : come on . come -- think of it as a character - building exercise . bill : [ growls ] all right . uh ... i was wr ... katie : you 're so close . you 're so close . bill : i was ... wrong . katie : oh , that is the sexiest thing you 've ever said to me . bill : it 's the most painful i 've ever said to you . but i 'm gon na take it a little bit further . the truth is , everything you implemented was good for the company . you made the employees feel cared about and valued . and that manifested itself in their work product . katie : bill spencer lives and learns . who would have thought ? rick : do you really think that this is such a good idea ? barging in my office , ordering me around , pushing me ? liam : hey , i was just at pam 's desk . she told me who was in here . you 're the one who started yelling . rick : this is none of your business ! you do n't work here ! liam : are you kidding me ? do you see these two ? these are my people , rick . what -- what happened here ? caroline : he just started berating us . ivy : i accused him of being disrespectful to caroline , which he was , because he was n't letting her speak about her own line . caroline : and that completely set him off and on to ridge and me again . rick : because it 's a little bit hard when you guys are still carrying on . go ahead . explain it to him . explain how it has never stopped ! caroline : that is not what i said ! rick : you said nothing , which is as good as being guilty . you see , liam , your cousin is n't exactly blameless or innocent . liam : yeah , neither are you . how 's the new roommate , by the way ? so , this is -- this is when he started yelling ? ivy : yeah . and then he threatened to fire me if i dared to stand up in defense of caroline . and then he ended up firing her . liam : yeah , well , you 've been making a habit of that lately -- tossing caroline out . rick : why would i want her around , the faithless liar ? liam : hey . cool it . rick : what ? what ? i ca n't -- i ca n't speak the truth about my wife , my cheater wife ? ! liam : do you understand how hypocritical you sound right now ? ! you are living with maya , rick ! you sleep with her every night ! yeah , i get that you 're in pain . hell , i - i even sympathize . but you do n't get to be a bully just because you 're hurt , just because you can . bill : so , because of you , your influence , i , uh , live and learn , become a better man . that 's why i need you so much . katie : so , let me get this straight . i 'm supposed to take you back to make you a nicer person ? bill : well , that 's one reason . i mean , i 've got more . who makes you laugh the way i do ? hmm ? hmm ? katie : no one . bill : mm - hmm . least of all that , uh , mr. uptight dressmaker . katie : ridge could be very funny . bill : really ? oh , yeah . i mean , he just gets them rolling in the aisles . katie : he has a sense of humor . it just might be a little more subtle than yours . bill : okay , you know , i get that . oh , oh , you mean like -- like that string that you wore on your finger for months , your `` engagement ring `` ? that -- that was a good one . katie : okay . bill : hysterical . katie : all right . enough . you can stop now . bill : when you want a real one , you just let me know . katie : you are relentless . bill : it 's part of my considerable charm . katie : let me know when you need help with your self - esteem . bill : what are you talking about ? i am a humbled man . katie : since when ? bill : since you have n't taken me back yet . but you 're thinking about it , are n't you ? [ clicks tongue ] huh ? katie : how about we just take it one day at a time , okay ? can we do that ? bill : for the moment . katie : good . moving on . i think i would like to make daycare my first priority . bill : okay . sounds good to me . and listen , you know , that 's not just good for the employees . it 's good for us , all of us . will can come here . he 'll have kids his own age to play with while you and i are up here expanding his future empire . katie : best of both worlds . bill : [ sighs ] all worlds . katie : i 'm excited about this . it 's -- it 's gon na be fun working with you and liam . bill : yeah . makes me wish that i had , uh , something to offer caroline , get her away from forrester . katie : i do n't know about that . she is going to be a major designer now of two lines . bill : right , with ridge . katie : i know you do n't like him , but he has taken her career to new levels that she could not do on her own . bill : yeah , katie , and destroyed her life in the process . i mean , caroline should be celebrating her life and her successes . instead , she is drowning in guilt and remorse over a minor indiscretion that was n't her fault in the first place . katie : well , minor indiscretions have consequences . sometimes big ones . bill : and sometimes good ones . like getting you away from forrester . and now here we are . katie : yep . here we are . rick : i 'm not gon na stand here and be lectured by you . who the hell do you think you are ? this is my company . liam : is this how you normally manage your staff ? you -- you just ? you what ? you -- you summon the peons and yell at them , intimidate them , threaten their jobs ? or is that special treatment reserved for my cousin and my girlfriend ? rick : i do n't have to explain anything to you , friend . liam : oh , i wish you would , rick , 'cause you sound pretty damn irrational right now . rick : do you know what your cousin did ? betrayal . betrayal . and so , i 'm supposed to handle her with some sort of special care ? everybody 's so concerned about -- about caroline 's fragile feelings . well , what about mine ? i have to see her every day , working with him every single day ! i did n't create this situation , this -- this untenable situation ! she did that all by herself . and now she has to deal with the fallout . or you could leave . which i think is a better solution for all of us . liam : i already told you , rick . i 'm not unsympathetic . you got hurt . it happens . it sucks . we deal with it . it is not an excuse to treat people like crap . if you just fired her , at least that would be clean , but you ... you 're -- you 're breaking her spirit . i mean , you 're making her life a living hell , rick . you 're manipulating her , you 're lying to her , and you 're rubbing your relationship with maya in her face . ivy : because he still loves her . rick : stay out of this or you can follow her out of here ! liam : whoa , whoa , whoa ! rick : do n't you `` whoa , whoa `` me ! i am c.e.o . ! i can fire whoever i damn well please ! liam : oh , god , you love saying that , do n't you ? ! `` i 'm the c.e.o . of this company ! `` well , why do n't you back it up instead of acting like a pissed off , little child ? ! do you think your father would be proud of you right now ? do you think he 'd be proud that he left the future of forrester creations in your hands ? do you think that you are in any way being fair ? because if i know anything about your history with this company , rick , it 's that you of all people should know what it feels like to be treated unfairly . rick : why am i listening to this ? by the way , you touch me again , you will have a fight on your hands . you two , australia and new york are only a flight away . ivy : [ sighs ] rick : you 're officially on notice . now get out of my office , all of you ! liam : okay , fine . you 're on your little power trip . you 're throwing your weight around . you 're trying to intimidate people . but just remember who you 're talking to , rick . these women are not unprotected . caroline is a spencer , and ivy is my girlfriend , and if you disrespect them again , i 'll be in your face again . except next time , i may bring more than a friendly shove . rick : [ chuckles ] well , are n't you your father 's son . liam : when it comes to protecting the people i love from someone like you , oh , yeah . yeah , i am . bill : so , you do n't want to be referred to as liam 's replacement -- check . you do n't want to deal with alison -- check . daycare -- check . i move back in the house -- check . katie : bill . bill : come on , katie . come on . it 's gon na make will so happy . he 'll have his parents living under the same roof . we 'll be working together . a fully functioning family unit . katie : that would make him happy . that 's true . bill : and it 'll make me happy . and you , too . so why are you stalling ? let 's go back to being happy the way we used to be . katie : you make it sound so simple . this is not easy for me to think about taking a leap of faith with you again . bill : i 'll catch you if you stumble . katie : you 're the reason i trip . listen , i ... i believed in us once when we were together , and ... that did n't turn out so great . bill : because of me . katie : we all made mistakes . bill : no . no , the responsibility stops here . you were n't well . you were dealing with your depression . i did n't fully appreciate that . and that 's my fault . katie : you chose brooke . bill : [ sighs ] i know . katie : you left me for her . bill : and that still stings . i get that . i want to make it up to you , and i will make it up to you if you let me . katie : i 'd like to be able to believe in us again ... to trust you . bill : you can . i promise . the water 's fine . liam : i could n't believe it when i heard rick going off like that . i mean , is this -- is this a thing that happens all the time now ? ivy : uh , yeah . he pops every now and again . caroline : i mean , never really that bad . i mean , he gets angry , but today ... [ sighs ] and we -- we both know why . ivy : yeah , because he loves you . caroline : because i hurt him . liam : what is this about , uh , you and ridge still `` connecting `` ? caroline : so what if we are ? i mean , what 's the big deal , seriously ? i mean , rick 's living with maya . he 's posting her stupid face all over stephanie 's wall . liam : caroline , i 'm not judging . i 'm just trying to gauge rick 's state of mind , i mean , how closely the guy needs to be watched . caroline : [ sighs ] he 's -- he 's just ... liam : hurt ? yeah , i know . i got it , i got it . i 'm kind of done caring , though . i mean , it happens , you deal with it . you do n't dehumanize people . you do n't beat them up with your anger . i mean ... he wo n't get away with doing this to you . either of you . liam : [ scoffs ] starting to think eric made a big mistake making rick c.e.o . ivy : mm - hmm . liam : i mean , if he -- if he knew what was going on here , can we , like -- can we call him or ... ? caroline : mnh - mnh . eric is unreachable . and even if he were ... ivy : eric ca n't fire rick for a year , at least . liam : what ? ivy : mm - hmm . caroline : yeah , when rick was conning me into believing that we still had a marriage to save , he was also working eric , making it seem like he was gon na get what he wanted , which was rick and me running the company . liam : even though he intended to be with maya the entire time ? caroline : mm - hmm . ivy : yeah . unfortunately , before that was made clear to everyone , rick was working on convincing eric to sign over full control of forrester , which is why rick now sits there as king of us all . caroline : i do n't want to lose my job , you guys . i really need it . ivy : yeah . neither do i , which is why we just have to hope for some kind of modicum of peace . liam : oh , what ? by just tiptoeing around rick 's moods all the time ? ivy : well , yeah . i mean , if that 's what it takes . liam : how are you supposed to produce under these conditions ? i mean , that -- that is the definition of a hostile work environment . that 's unacceptable . caroline : rick 's the boss . i mean , there 's not much we can do about it . liam : not much you can do . i 'm gon na keep my eye on the guy . caroline : i - i ca n't be here anymore , you guys . ivy : i know . you must be emotionally exhausted . just get out of here , get some rest . caroline : thank you . and thank you for the fierce backup . liam : yeah , anytime . caroline : you 're a good one . liam : you gon na be okay ? caroline : uh , yeah . i 'm gon na be fine . i 'm gon na -- i 'm gon na do what ivy says . i 'm gon na go home and put on comfy clothes , make some popcorn , put on something i can fall asleep to . liam : yeah . caroline : i 'll see you tomorrow . liam : okay . [ sighs ] ivy : [ groans ] i feel awful for her . liam : i know . kind of a high price to pay for a couple of kisses . ivy : yeah . hmm . liam : but nothing we can do about it right now , so what do you say we shift gears ? ivy : hmm . i might need you to twist my arm a little bit . liam : yeah ? ivy : mm - hmm . liam : hmm ... how about this ? ivy : [ chuckles ] mm - hmm . liam : yeah , that 's -- that 's more like what i had in mind . ivy : hey , you standing up for us in there before , it was a thing of beauty . liam : [ chuckles ] ivy : i really appreciate it . liam : well , get used to it . you still coming over later ? ivy : uh , yes , i am . i 've been looking forward to it all day . liam : i think you wo n't be disappointed . ivy : do i smell a plan ? liam : uh ... ehh , yeah , maybe . something special . ivy : hmm . liam : can you leave now ? ivy : uh , yes ? liam : actually , no . give me a few minutes head start . i think you have , like , jewelry to put away or something . ivy : what are you -- what are you doing ? liam : nothing . it 's just -- it has -- it has to do with my love for you . ivy : oh . liam : but that 's all you 're getting . ivy : that 's very good to know . liam : well , if you do n't know that by now , i 'm not doing the boyfriend thing very well . ivy : hmm . liam : you know i mean it , right ? i meant it in amsterdam . i mean it now . i love you . ivy : yeah , i love you , too . liam : hold that thought all night long . rick : ridge is not gon na get away with this ! he is not gon na hurt my mother again ! you and him ? caroline , him ? rick : [ sighs ] | still with that eerie laugh , rick picks himself up off the floor and glares at liam . he says liam really does not want to take him on . liam points out that caroline is his cousin and ivy his girlfriend and rick can not talk to them like that without going through him first . rick growls that he is the head of this company and he can talk to his employees anyway he wants to . liam does not even work here so he has no say in this . caroline says rick was riding them and ivy adds that rick brought up ridge and he started accusing caroline all over again . rick points to her and says it never stopped . just ask caroline ; she is not exactly blameless . liam asks about his roommate .. so he 's not blameless either . ivy tells him that rick threatened to fire her and then did to caroline . liam says he has a habit of that lately . and he is being so hypercritical since he is sleeping with maya every night . he knows he is in pain but that is no excuse for being a bully . rick fights back with what caroline did and everybody is in her corner and nobody cares about him . liam advises him to back it up and stop acting like a little child . rick just lashes out more and tells ivy and caroline they are on notice and he wants them all out of his office . liam , caroline and ivy go into ridge 's office where they discuss the situation . liam says they need to let eric know as he would not approve of this . caroline says he is unreachable . she and ivy both need their jobs so they will have to figure out a way to deal with all of this . liam kisses ivy and says he will see her tonight as he has something special planned . |
quinn : liam ? liam ! liam , can you hear me ? o ... kay . okay [ scene_break ] steffy : liam could be on his way home right now . i want to be there when he shows up . wyatt : you sure that he will ? steffy : i have n't given up on us . he just needs to come home . and then i 'll know that he 's committed to me . wyatt : yeah , but , i mean , is that enough ? steffy : it 's a good place to start . wyatt : and then what ? he just -- he apologizes again and then you just pick up like nothing happened , that he did n't go off to australia with my ex- girlfriend ? steffy : [ sighs ] wyatt : i mean , come on . i 'm just playing devil 's advocate here . i think the question bears asking . is that really going to work ? just sweep it under the rug , pretend like everything 's okay . i me , what kind of plan is that , steffy ? [ scene_break ] katie : bill , you want to weigh in on this ? bill : i do n't want to micromanage brooke 's editorial decisions . i already said i - i like the `` power of the kiss `` piece . brooke : and i appreciate that , but i 'd like to hear your opinion on this , as well . eye on fashion is an insider 's magazine . we highlight the biggest personalities , the biggest fashion trends , the biggest events . yet when i open the magazine , i do n't see that . i see press conferences , i see models posing , walking on the catwalk . i thought we were all about what is behind the scenes , yet i am not seeing that in these images . katie : you want the magazine to reflect your own perspective on the business . brooke : yes . katie : okay . bill : that 's your prerogative as editor . katie : that 's why we hired you . brooke : i 'm just worried about liam . if he 's coming back here to spencer publications , i do n't want to be the source of tension in your family . bill : i appointed liam president of spencer , and he knows i wanted to make the transition from eye on fashion to bigger pictures . having said that , i do n't even know if he 's gon na come back to spencer . katie : you have n't discussed it with him ? bill : i have n't heard from him . i suppose he 's got his hands full dealing with this steffy situation . brooke : are you sure they 're having problems ? bill : it 's possible . katie : ah . so now you agree with me . brooke : i do n't want to believe that . katie : it is surprising , given how they feel about each other . they 've been torn apart by tragedy and other people , but they always seem to find their way back to each other . bill : i expected to hear from liam after he talked to steffy . i have n't . if past his prologue , when liam goes radio silent , it 's generally not a good thing . [ scene_break ] steffy : i want liam back . then we can deal with the rest of it when he comes home . wyatt : yeah , whatever the rest is . steffy : yeah . wyatt : [ sighs ] so he just gets a pass , then ? no questions asked ? is that it ? steffy : i 'm fighting for the relationship . i just need to know there 's something to fight for . he 's gon na come back , wyatt . wyatt : [ sighs ] yeah , he always does . look , do n't worry . i 'm not gon na try and stop you . even though i still think that he does n't deserve you . i just -- i just want to see you happy . that 's all . steffy : i know you do . and i appreciate that . your support means a lot . wyatt : yeah , well , a woman like you should n't be waiting for anybody , steffy , let alone liam . i just -- i - i hope he knows how lucky he is . [ scene_break ] quinn : [ sighs ] ooh . uh ... [ beep ] [ scene_break ] brooke : i still ca n't believe liam flew all the way to australia and turned around and came right back . bill : commercial . i mean , is he trying to earn elite status with his frequent flyer points ? is n't that what normal people do ? try to become part of the vip club ? katie : there did n't seem to be anything going on at forrester last time i was there . i mean , pam was n't concerned with anything . brooke : not about liam and steffy . and you saw how they were during the holidays . they 've never been closer . bill : this is why i do n't like speculation . it 's just a colossal waste of time . katie : sure makes us a lot of money , though . bill : liam and steffy have a really good thing going . they are committed to each other . and he would be a fool to do anything to damage that relationship . [ scene_break ] [ steffy 's flashback ] liam : problems arise and everything falls apart , but with us , problems arise and we ... steffy : end up here . liam : yeah . steffy : i knew you were gon na say that . [ both chuckle ] liam : because we know what we 've got . steffy : yeah . yeah , we 're willing to fight for it . singer : not a day goes by i do n't think about you remember the good and remember the bad and i 'd do anything not to live without you the harder i try , the sadder i am so i 'll just time fly i 'll just let time fly fly [ scene_break ] quinn : liam ? liam ? hey , we are at my cabin in topanga . can you hear me ? huh ? [ snaps fingers ] [ sighs ] naptime 's over ! [ scene_break ] brooke : i thought we could report on forrester 's collection from behind the scenes , the next one coming up , kind of like what we were talking about . so , we 'll photograph the models from backstage as they 're going down the catwalk , and we 'll capture that moment when they actually step onto the catwalk , so it 'll be really magical . and we 'll get that feeling of the tension building , the excitement , the electricity , the anticipation . and that ... is how i feel every time i 'm with you . energized . alive . i feel like , together , we could do anything . bill : it 's good . go with it . brooke : so you like it ? bill : yeah , uh , take it to your creative team , get their input , and , uh , let me know how that goes . brooke : well , that 's only part of it . bill : you do n't have to walk me through it , brooke . when you 're ready to launch , come back to me . brooke : you were n't kidding when you said you were gon na be hands off . bill : you 're a pro . just ... do your thing . brooke : [ chuckles ] okay , now , i do n't know if that 's supposed to be a compliment or you 're just trying to get rid of me . bill ? is everything all right ? bill : fine . i said i like it . brooke : i know what this is . you 're worried about liam . bill : yeah . i just do n't know what 's going on with him . brooke : i just ca n't believe there 'd be a problem between those two . they seemed like they were in a very stable place in their relationship . bill : well , sometimes stable does n't last . you know , when the weather 's good , it 's easy . you just point at the horizon and keep going . but you find out what you 're made of when the storm blows in . brooke : i think they 've learned to handle that pretty well . bill : some storms are harder to navigate than others . brooke : so you think maybe they 've come across one of those ? bill : i do n't know . i just hope they 're smart enough to ride it out , not make a decision they both might regret . just have to sit tight and wait for it to blow over . [ scene_break ] quinn : [ sighs ] okay . all right . okay . `` concussion ... complications . `` `` loss of consciousness , disorientation , vomiting . `` oh , god , please . i hope not . [ sighs ] okay . `` how to wake the unconscious . `` come on . [ cell phone rings ] quinn : [ sighs ] [ sighs ] [ whimpers ] hello , sweetheart . wyatt : where are you ? i 've looked everywhere . quinn : uh , yeah , i 'm not at the office . wyatt : yeah , i know . we had a meeting to go over the budget for the new collection . quinn : yeah . uh , yeah . i know . i 'm sorry . i - i had to , uh , run out . um ... it was -- uh , uh , something came up . wyatt : will you be back ? i have a little time later . quinn : you know what ? why do n't you run the numbers by yourself and , um , you can bring them to steffy ? wyatt : by myself ? ! quinn : yeah , you 're so good at this part , right ? and you already have this rapport with steffy . wyatt : yeah , well , steffy went home to wait for liam . quinn : she 's gon na give that weas -- she 's gon na give liam another chance ? wyatt : well , if he wants a future with her , all he has to do is show up . quinn : what if he does n't show up ? wyatt : she thinks he will . quinn : well , he 's let her down before . wyatt : i know ! but she 's made it so easy for him . all he has to do is walk through the front door , and he 's forgiven . quinn : that 's always been his problem . he 's never made steffy feel important . wyatt : no , he has n't . quinn : you know , she -- she deserves somebody who -- who puts her first . wyatt : i keep telling her that . quinn : why do n't you go tell her that today ? wyatt : mom , i told you . steffy 's waiting for liam . quinn : yeah , but you do n't want her waiting at that beach house all by herself and he -- he never shows up . i mean , liam may not give a damn about steffy , but you do . wyatt : steffy knows she can call me , mom . quinn : i know that , sweetheart , but maybe she 's not able to call you . you know what it feels like to have a broken heart , right ? i mean , maybe -- maybe you should just go over there and -- and show her that you care . because i can promise you this . liam is not capable of stepping up for her right now . [ scene_break ] steffy : [ sighs ] liam , where are you ? [ scene_break ] quinn : there . okay . come on . come on . just open your eyes . [ scene_break ] steffy : [ sighs ] [ sighs ] [ gasps ] wyatt : no liam yet , huh ? steffy : no , um ... not -- not yet . but i - i appreciate that `` yet . `` you would n't be here if you thought he was coming . wyatt : does n't matter what i think . just what you think . i mean , you think he 's gon na show ? steffy : yeah , wyatt , i do . wyatt : would you like some company while you wait , then ? steffy : that could n't hurt , i guess . [ chuckles ] wyatt : it 's pretty cozy in here ... for a memorial . steffy : can you -- can you not ? can you -- can you not ? like , stop teasing me , please . wyatt : okay , i 'm sorry . if i was your fiancé and i saw candles and wine , i would be thrilled . he 'd be a fool if he did n't appreciate it . steffy : i 'm the one who feels foolish . wyatt : stop that . do n't do that . steffy : [ sighs ] wyatt : there 's no shame in waiting , steffy . if you think he 's worth it , then that 's your call . no one else can judge you for that , not even me . steffy : so then why -- why are you here ? to break the bad news ? wyatt : no . no . i - i have n't even heard from him . i mean ... i take it you have n't heard from him yet , either . steffy : no . no . i ... obviously . i broke down and i ... i sent him a text message . i did n't even get a response . wyatt : [ sighs ] geez . steffy : no , i made this so easy for him . all i said was `` just come home . come home . i 'll be waiting for you . `` that 's all he had to do was just come home . [ sighs ] wyatt : hey , he still might come home , you know ? i mean , he -- steffy : he knows i 'm waiting for him . and you know me . like , i 'm not -- i 'm not that kind of person . i 'm not like -- i 'm not patient . i 'm looking at the clock , looking at my text messages , hoping for him to be here . that 's not -- that 's not me . wyatt : [ sighs ] i know . you just -- you 're doing what you said you would , right ? you 're -- you 're following through . you 're going after the future that you want , and i totally get that . trust me . maybe it 's not gon na turn out the way that you hope . steffy : [ sighs ] wyatt : but it 's not because you did n't fight hard enough . look , the way i say it , steffy , you 're doing everything that you can . but some things you just -- you ca n't do alone , you know ? steffy : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] quinn : i want to help you , but i can not tell how bad this is until you wake up . [ cell phone chimes ] quinn : oh , steffy . [ sighs ] i promise i will get you to a hospital if i have to . i just ... i just need you to stay put just a little while longer . [ sighs ] [ cell phone whooshes ] [ scene_break ] steffy : [ sniffles ] [ sniffles ] [ sobs ] [ scene_break ] quinn : [ sighs ] [ sobs ] | wyatt plays devil 's advocate and wonders if steffy is only delaying the obvious that liam is leaving her and no amount of talking will change that . despite bill saying he does not want to micromanage brooke 's efforts she wants his help . she says if liam comes back here she does not want it to cause problems . bill has not heard from him and is not sure what is going to happen . he just knows there is a problem with steffy . he is sure this is not a good thing . steffy says she just needs to know there is something to fight for so she needs to talk more to liam . wyatt just wants to see her happy and says he will not try any more to stop her . but he says a woman like her should not be fighting for anyone much less liam . he hopes liam knows how lucky he is . quinn manages to get liam in his expensive fancy car and next thing we know she is in her cabin snapping her fingers and trying to wake him up . as brooke talks to bill about her piece he has another fantasy of brooke kissing him . he brushes her off quickly . he assures her everything is all right when she asks . obviously thinking about his feelings for brooke , he says some storms are harder than others to navigate and they have to sit tight and wait for this between liam and steffy to blow over . |
wyatt : you said the rescue had another family lined up , i thought . sally : yeah , thankfully . wyatt : well ... sally : i just ca n't believe i messed everything up . wyatt : everything 's fine . sally : you know that i do n't think a puppy can replace a baby , right ? wyatt : i know that . sally : i just tried to help hope , but instead i made things worse . wyatt : [ sighs ] okay . stop . hope : i know sally was n't being malicious . she was trying to do something sweet . liam : i mean , that 's the thing -- everybody wants to help , they just do n't know what to do . hope : a puppy ? liam : like you said , sweet . hope : [ sighs ] i should n't have reacted like that . liam : oh . hope : it was like it set something off inside of me . it was so painful . it was like it was tearing me apart . liam : yeah , well , hey , this is ... this is the hardest thing that we 've ever had to face . we 're not gon na react to things the way that we normally would for -- for -- hope : for how long ? i 'm scared , liam . and i do n't know if i 'm gon na be able to get past this . what if this is just who we are now ? katie : another night all to ourselves . thorne : [ chuckles ] we seem to be getting a lot of those lately . not that i 'm complaining . katie : hmm . i know you 're disappointed that will wanted to spend the night at bill 's again . thorne : no , he wants to spend time with his father . it 's fine . katie : thank you for understanding . i know that bill 's re - emergence into our lives has not been easy for you . thorne : what matters is will . his well - being . katie : yeah . and he 's been really happy lately . with bill and with you . thorne : yeah , well , it must feel great to have his father 's full attention . katie : it has n't been like that for a while . thorne : right . now he 's the center of bill 's world . i mean , spencer 's done a total 180 . katie : and i love seeing them together . but will wants to spend time with you . i know that . we 're gon na make that happen . thorne : and i 'd like that . but will is not the only one warming up to bill . i mean , admit it . you like this new - and - improved version of spencer , too . sally : i should have listened to you . wyatt : i 'm not always right , okay ? and i know that 's hard to believe , because i 'm incredibly handsome and everything . but a puppy could have been the best thing for them . like , liam and hope , they 're -- they 're animal people , you know ? it 's not the craziest idea you 've ever had . sally : yeah . but it might have been the worst . wyatt : no . no . i 'm not gon na let you do that . i 'm not gon na let you beat yourself up over this , because you were just trying to help . and hope and liam , they understand that . hope : sally was trying to do something kind , you know ? and all i could do was feel this ... pain . this constant , unrelenting pain . liam : it wo n't always be this way . hope : how do you know that ? liam : because i look at the world , and people survive tragedy like this every day . hope : [ inhales deeply ] liam : just like we will . hope : i want to believe that . liam : hey . one step at a time . and you took a big one today . letting wyatt and sally over . hope : maybe ... i should n't have . [ sighs ] liam : hey , hope . we have to let people in . even if it hurts . even if they say or do the wrong thing . you have to promise me we 're not gon na shut out the world . katie : [ sighs ] i think everyone can agree that we all like new bill better than the old bill . thorne : absolutely . the question is , do you think this transformation 's real ? katie : [ sighs ] i do n't know . i mean , i think that he genuinely wants to change . i think that he 's trying . but will it last ? i suppose that 's anyone 's guess . thorne : well , i hope it does , for will 's sake . and for yours . i know how difficult it was for you to be at odds with bill . katie : [ sighs ] thorne : wanting to protect your little boy . i mean , i wanted that , too . but if bill really has changed , and he can be the father that will deserves , then that 's good . that 's good for everyone . when we got married , i promised i would be there for you and will . because i love you both . and that 's never gon na change . katie : [ sighs ] wyatt : i - i do n't want you to do that , okay ? i do n't want you to beat yourself up , because you followed your gut . sally : which is never a good thing . wyatt : that -- no . that 's not true . 'cause you followed your gut when you took a chance on me . sally : actually , i think you have that backwards . you took a chance on me . wyatt : right . sally : yes . wyatt : well , when it comes to you , like , you know , following my gut has never proven me wrong . sally : right . which is exactly why i should have done what you said . wyatt : which is why you should listen to me when i tell you about how damn proud i am of you . and impressed . like , you -- you take chances . you know , you follow your instincts , and you -- your crazy , creative impulse is what makes you a talented person and an artist , and that , i am -- i am super attracted to . there is nothing sexier than a woman who knows her own mind and follows her own path . sally : you 're flattering me . wyatt : no . no , if i wanted to flatter you , i would tell you how hot you look right now . sally : well , that works , too . wyatt : yeah ? sally : mm - hmm . yeah . liam : hey . let 's make a deal . you can lean on me as much as you need , and i will never pretend to understand what you 're going through . hope : [ sniffles ] beth was your baby , too . liam : i did n't carry her inside me for nine months . i did n't feel every kick , every hiccup . you knew beth in a way that i never will . in a way that i 'm not supposed to , really . but that hole in your heart , i feel , too . and maybe nothing is ever gon na fill it . maybe we 're gon na go through the rest of our lives feeling like something is missing . and maybe ... maybe that 's not such a bad thing . maybe we 're not supposed to go back to the way it was before . and i 'm not -- i 'm not saying that we wo n't ever be happy again . hope : [ scoffs ] liam : but ... beth has changed us . forever . and that 's scary . that 's really scary . it 's also beautiful . [ voice breaking ] because she never even took a breath , but she 's still a part of us . and she 's gon na be in everything that we experience . and she 's gon na remind us every day that there 's nothing we ca n't do when we 're together . sally : you make me so happy , i feel guilty . wyatt : oh , no , that 's against the rules . sally : what rules ? wyatt : i did n't give you a copy when you moved in here ? sally : mnh - mnh . wyatt : oh , no , no . this is a -- a 100 % guilt - free zone . sally : like , just this bedroom , or the whole house ? wyatt : no , whole thing . whole thing . especially the kitchen . mm - hmm . sally : well , that explains the empty ice - cream carton i found in the freezer . wyatt : on , no , that was n't empty . i left you , like , a bite or two at least . sally : right . but not out of guilt . wyatt : n -- that was generosity . that 's my favorite flavor . this mint is , like -- it 's all right . sally : it 's fantastic . wyatt : gah ! at least i 'm not selfish in the bedroom , i guess , huh ? sally : oh , yes . thank goodness . [ chuckles ] wyatt : see ? that . that -- i love seeing that all the time . you smiling . hope : you know you can find beauty in anything ? liam : i know it 's kind of hard to see right now . hope : i can see that you 're trying to be so strong for me . [ exhales softly ] liam : i meant what i said , you know . hope : i know . and i believe you . and i love you for it . heh . [ sobs ] i know you 're hurting , too , and you -- you do n't have to hide that pain from me . you know that . liam : hey . this pain will not overwhelm us . because we wo n't let it . because beth would n't want us to . katie : i know how much you love will . and he loves you , too . thorne : oh , i 'm not questioning that . or your relationship with bill . katie : you 're just wondering how this is all gon na work . thorne : i 'm happy for will , and i 'm happy for you and your little family with bill . you know , i 'm just -- actually , i 'm relieved that we 're all getting along . katie : heh . well , will feels that from you . he does . thorne : it 's not just lip service . i mean it . katie : i know . and it 's easy to say those words , but it takes someone really special to actually mean them . thorne : well , i know better than to try to snow a precocious little boy . or you , for that matter . katie : [ chuckles ] still , i know that this is difficult for you . thorne : yeah , well , it 's my baggage . you know , part of me is feeling the loss of my daughter , i think . or maybe it 's how quiet the house is when will 's not here . katie : heh . hope : or what liam and hope are going through . that 's why it can be dangerous sometimes . katie : dangerous ? thorne : opening your heart to someone completely . and you and i both know that love 's a risk . i can tell you this for sure -- i do not regret opening my heart to you and will . and being a part of your beautiful family . katie : [ snorts softly ] - [ narrator ] this is the moisturizer sally : [ giggles ] stop . wyatt : never . never . i want you laughing and smiling every minute . sally : not everyone is happy all the time , wyatt . wyatt : yeah , but we got to appreciate those times when we are happy , you know ? sally : well , you do make me laugh no matter what i am going through . wyatt : [ snorts softly ] sally : remind me how blessed i am . wyatt : hey , i -- i am the blessed one here . sally : well , let 's not forget to tell each other . i mean it . wyatt : okay . sally : can we promise right now to remember how fortunate we are no matter what we 're going through in life ? can we do that ? wyatt : yeah . of course . i mean , it 's gon na be easy for me to remember , because i fall in love with you more and more every day . katie : what are you thinking ? thorne : how much i love you . katie : mm . that 's funny . i was thinking the same thing . thorne : you know , this life we made together is precious to me , katie . i 'll never take it for granted . katie : neither will i . thorne : you know , we ca n't always protect the things we love , so we have to appreciate the moment . i lost my wife and daughter . darla and i thought that we would watch our little girl grow up , that we 'd have many , many years together . but all the promises in the world could n't stop what happened . after years , i finally found another woman i want a future with . and i -- i - i don't ... i do n't -- katie : you do n't have to say it . you 're not gon na lose me . hope : if we 're gon na get through this together , we have to share it , liam . we have to share all of it . liam : we will . hope : even the pain . you do n't have to keep being strong for me . liam : i know . but ... i do n't want you thinking this is all we have ahead of us , because it 's not . our little girl is gone . we did n't get to bring her home . we do n't get to raise her . but ... we still have each other . and we are still building a future . it 's not gon na be the one we imagined with beth . but there will be joy . hope : [ sighs ] liam : there will be happy moments . there will be wonderful surprises . and maybe -- maybe a child . not now . not now . and not even any time soon . but ... we 're gon na be together for the rest of our lives , right ? so it 's possible . hope : i do n't think i can hear that right now . liam : i 'm not disrespecting beth 's memory . hope : [ inhales sharply ] she 's not a memory . liam : i know that . what i 'm trying to tell you -- hope : no , what you 're trying to do is be supportive and encouraging , and let me know that we 're gon na get through this , and that we have things to look forward to ... [ sighs ] [ sobs ] but i can't . it feels like you 're asking me to let her go . liam : i 'm not . hope : and i 'm not ready ! liam : neither am i . hope : i just -- liam : this is gon na take time . hope : it 's -- it 's like ... i still feel her here . and i 've been trying to put it into words , and i 've been trying to [ gasps ] explain it . it ... i 'm her mother , and i know what happened . i held her in my arms , and i said goodbye . and yet when i come home ... [ sobs ] all i want to do is look through that door and see her sleeping peacefully in her crib , and i can't . [ sobbing ] and i ca n't , because she 's not here anymore . our baby , our precious baby , is gone . we 're never gon na be able to see her again . | wyatt tells sally to stop . she meant well when she gave hope the puppy but she says she made it worse . he is not going to let her beat herself up just for wanting to help . there is nothing sexier than a woman who knows her own mind and follows her own path . hope confides in liam that she should not have over- reacted like that . he says it is normal as it is the hardest thing they have ever faced . she says she is scared and afraid she will never get past this . all she can feel is this pain . he says he looks at the world and plenty of people are surviving everyday like they are . she wants to believe that . he says they have to let people in . that pain in her heart he feels too . beth has changed them forever and that is scary . but beth is still part of them and she will know them every day . thorne and katie enjoy some free time from will who is spending the night with bill . he says he loves both her and will and he hopes bill is changing for the better . he knows katie believes he is . wyatt tells sally this is a 100 % guilt free zone . he loves seeing her smiling all the time . |
ridge : hey , princess . it 's time to wake up . bridget : ridge ! ridge : hey . bridget : hi . ridge : boy , the kids must have really worn you out . you did n't even make it up to your room last night you were so tired i guess . bridget : uh , it 's not my -- um , it was n't made up . ridge : well , you did n't have to sleep on the couch . bridget : i just came over to watch the kids . ridge : it was n't too much trouble ? bridget : no , not at all . ridge : i was kinda worried , you know ? the kids first night without me here . but obviously i did n't have to worry 'cause you were with 'em . you guys had a good time , huh ? bridget : yeah . oh , yeah , lots of fun . i 'm sure they 'll tell you all about it when they get up . anyway , i should be going . ridge : so soon , huh ? bridget : well , you 're home now . ridge : look , if you 're still tired , you 're welcome to catch a few more hours up on my bed . bridget : oh ! that 's okay . that 's fine . thanks anyway though . ridge : at least let me fix you some breakfast . i was gon na make some pancakes for the kids . bridget : uh , maybe another time , huh ? ridge : bridget , what 's going on ? you seem so anxious to get out of here . bridget : oh , i told you , i 'm really busy . ridge : princess -- i can tell you 're really uncomfortable . something else is going on here . tell me what it is . bridget : uh , oh ! you know what ? i left my purse upstairs . i 'm just gon na run upstairs and get it and -- and then i have to go . so , um -- sorry . amber : hey , you 're back ! brooke : hi ! how was hope ? amber : ah , she was an angel . she 's down in day care . brooke : yeah , i just saw her . amber : obviously you have n't been home yet . brooke : no . i thought i 'd come in and sign these reports first . amber : you woke up thinking of work ? brooke : marketing needs them by ten . amber : hello ! should n't you be out celebrating ? you just spent the night with ridge ! brooke : well , that was an accident . we got snowed in . [ amber sighs ] amber : yeah . must be nice to have mother nature on your side , huh ? brooke : i guess so . amber : so tell me , how was it ? huh ? how was it ? ! was it as incredible as you hoped it would be ? hmm ? come on ! i know you 've been dreaming about this for so long , so spill . come on ! come on . was it worth the wait ? brooke : it was one of the most romantic nights of my life . [ amber squeals ] amber : ha - ha ! see ? ! see , did n't i tell you ? it was the wine and the fire and two of you just alone together with a nice little blizzard outside . oh ! what a perfect setting to make lo -- brooke : no , we did n't . amber : you did n't ? brooke : no . ridge and i did n't sleep together . [ doorbell rings ] stephanie : i heard you got snowed in at the cabin . ridge : you heard that , huh ? stephanie : yes . well , honey , it 's my cabin . the caretaker called me . he just wanted to make sure you got home all right . ridge : yeah , i just walked in . stephanie : i came over because i thought maybe the children , you know , might be upset that you were n't here last night . and i was gon na take them out for breakfast . ridge : oh , well , they 're still sleeping . stephanie : oh . well , why did n't you call me ? i would have come and gotten them and taken them over to my house . they could 've stayed with me . ridge : they were fine . bridget stayed here . stephanie : oh , all right . so what were you doing at the cabin ? ridge : skiing with brooke . stephanie : you spent the night in the cabin with brooke ? ridge : we intended to be back for dinner last night and we got snowed in . stephanie : you slept with her ? ridge : what ? ! stephanie : i knew it . i knew this was coming . it was just a matter of time . i knew it . ridge : no , mother , not that it 's any of your business . but , no , i did not sleep with brooke last night . and not because i did n't want to . [ amber laughing ] amber : okay , wait a minute . i 'm a little confused . you said nothing happened ? brooke : we did n't cross that line . amber : but you said it was the most romantic night of your life . brooke : it was . amber : but you did n't -- brooke : no , we did n't . amber : then why are you acting so happy ? brooke : because i am . amber : you 're not disappointed ? brooke : no . it was my decision . amber : okay , wait . you mean ridge wanted to and you said no ? brooke : that 's right . amber : okay . now i 'm really confused . brooke : i just thought we should wait . amber : for what ? brooke : it 's a big step , amber . if this relationship goes any further , it 's not just going to have an effect on us . it 's going to have an impact on the whole family . and before i jump in , i just want to know it 's right . amber : and when will that be ? brooke : well , i believe it 's traditional to wait until you 're married . [ amber laughing ] amber : the wedding night ? it 's -- that 's good . that 's -- that 's really good , you know ? [ amber laughing ] you -- you know , keep him waitin ' , playin ' games -- brooke : no , i am not playing games here . i was really serious about this . amber : no , no , no . i 'm not doggin ' you . i think it 's a great idea . brooke : well , it 's all about responsibility and making the right choices for ourselves and for our families . i certainly do n't want ridge if i have to chase after him or try to seduce him . if it 's going to happen for us , it will happen because it 's meant to be . stephanie : i want to make sure i heard you correctly . brooke logan turned down the chance to seduce a forrester man ? ridge : i 'm not gon na discuss this with you . stephanie : she must have given you a reason . ridge : no reason i 'm gon na tell you . stephanie : well , you do n't have to be defensive about it . ridge : mother , i 'm not gon na stand here and discuss my sex life with you . i 'm sorry . stephanie : you just said you did n't have sex . ridge : i do n't want to get into this , okay ? stephanie : she 's playing hard to get . ridge : no , she is n't . stephanie : oh , yes , she is . ridge : actually , she thinks we should wait . stephanie : for what ? ridge : she thinks we should n't rush into anything , huh ? stephanie : oh , my god ! she wants a commitment . ridge : well , you say that like there 's something wrong with it . [ stephanie scoffs ] stephanie : well , that 's the oldest trick in the world . ridge : no , it 's not a trick at all . she made a responsible decision for herself and her family . mother , brooke has changed . and you know what ? she 's learned from her mistakes . stephanie : right . she 's just become more cunning and devious . ridge : this is fascinating ! now you 're suspicious because brooke did n't try to seduce me . stephanie : this is just a ploy . [ ridge laughs ] ridge : i get it . she 's damned if she does and damned if she does n't . stephanie : do i really have to remind you of all the trouble that that woman caused with your marriage ? ridge : see , that 's what i 'm talking about . you 're still livin ' in the past . you have not realized or you will not admit that brooke has changed . stephanie : well , i thought she had until she started making moves on you . ridge : see , i 'm not gon na get into this same old debate with you . i do n't want to do that , mother . stephanie : ridge , this is not what taylor wanted for you and the children . ridge : taylor resolved her issues with brooke a long time ago . stephanie : yeah , because she was a very compassionate woman . but she would not want her in your bed . ridge : okay , that 's it . i 'm gon na go out and get some air because it 's getting rather oppressive in here , okay ? stephanie : i 'm just concerned about you . ridge : will you do me a favor and take care of the kids when bridget leaves ? stephanie : where are you going ? ridge : tell thomas and the girls i 'll be back very soon . stephanie : ridge , i 'm talking to you ! [ stephanie sighs ] bridget : good - bye , phoebe . bye , steffy . i have to go . i do n't know when i 'll be back . it could be a while . i care about you both so much -- and thomas -- and your daddy , too . you 're all so important to me . i do n't want to go . there 's really no place i 'd rather be . but i ca n't stay . i just ca n't . [ bridget sighs ] bridget : i 'll miss you . brooke : oh , ridgie - poo , you forgot something ! stephanie : oh , boy , did he ever . he 's forgotten how cunning and deceptive you really are . but i have n't . brooke : what are you doing here , stephanie ? stephanie : what are you up to ? brooke : i 'm not up to anything . i just brought ridge back his -- stephanie : his what ? brooke : his ski gloves . we went skiing yesterday . stephanie : yes , i heard all about it . brooke : oh ! so then you must have heard how we spent the night together in the cabin . stephanie : yes , and i 'm still trying to figure out how you managed a snow storm . brooke : oh , no . you think i planned that snowstorm ? stephanie : i think that you would do anything to get in bed with him . i mean , he 's such an intelligent fellow . but like all the men in the forrester family , he just refuses to see how manipulative you really are . brooke : i am not being manipulative . stephanie : you slammed the brakes on last night , did n't you ? brooke : yes . and that should make you very happy . stephanie : he was n't ready and you knew it . you 're playing him . i 'm not gon na let you get away with it . [ brooke sighs ] ridge : hey , doc . i 've just been driving around town trying to get my head together here . mother and i had another blowout . so what else is new , huh ? ah , it 's been a crazy time , doc , this last while . guess i just needed someone to talk to . did n't know where else to go . brooke : stephanie , i 've been nothing but considerate and respectful of your son 's feelings . stephanie : you 're taking advantage at a time when he is vulnerable and lonely . brooke : which is why i think we have to take things slow . stephanie : brooke , this is n't gon na go anywhere . you 're just a temporary diversion . brooke : all right . i think you better stop right there before you say something you 're going to regret . stephanie : what i regret is that i thought you were capable of putting the needs of the family over your libido . brooke : this is n't about sex ! stephanie : oh , it is n't ? oh , how many times have i heard you say , `` i 'm so lonely `` ? brooke : i 'm good for ridge , stephanie . and what 's good for ridge is good for the kids . and what about ridge ? what about how lonely he is and how miserable he is ? he 's wallowing in his loss . and i 'm the one who brought a smile to his face and made him think about the future . stephanie : a future with you ? [ brooke sighs ] brooke : i do n't know . i really do n't know what 's gon na happen there . all i can tell you is that i love ridge . i love him more than anything in this world . stephanie : if you really loved him , brooke , you 'd back off . but you want him to make some kind of a commitment . brooke : well , maybe someday he will . stephanie : not with you ! brooke : and why not ? what is so wrong with that ? ! what is so wrong with being mrs. ridge forrester if that 's what your son really wants ? my god , stephanie ! is there anybody out there who is more right for ridge than i am ? ridge : i know you 're watching over me and the kids . i 'm sure you know what happened last night . brooke and i got snowed in up at the cabin . mother thinks brooke 's up to her old tricks . but i do n't get that feeling . i think she 's different . i 'm sure you see that , too . anyway -- i guess i have something i want to share with you . i do n't know if i should feel guilty about this or not . when i walked into that bedroom , i had every intention of making love to her , doc . brooke stopped it . she said i was n't ready . maybe i 'm not . that moment , i just wanted to forget . i want to feel normal again . i want to make a physical connection with somebody . is that so wrong ? i miss you so much , doc . i miss you so much and i probably always will . i got ta move on somehow , do n't i ? got ta find someway to -- to keep going . [ ridge sighs ] mother thinks that you would n't support any kind of relationship with brooke . and i told her that you want me to be happy . brooke does make me laugh . when i 'm with her , i feel like my old self again . and i got ta tell you , it sure takes the sting off this incessant loneliness . [ ridge sighs ] it feels good with brooke . but is it right ? is it what you 'd want for me ? am i going down the right path here , doc ? i got ta know . is there something else ? is there something else i 'm not seeing ? brooke : is there anybody out there who is more right for ridge than i am ? is there ? taylor : bridget , love is too precious to not let yourself feel it . never withhold your love . do n't let old hurts steal it from you , okay ? always love , no matter what the cost . it 's the greatest gift . bridget : is it ridge you 're talking about ? ridge and me ? bridget : no . no , it ca n't be . | alright , ridge comes home to find a sleeping bridget . bridget is nervous around ridge , once she wakes up , especially since he calls her princess , like in her dream . she avoids spending a lot of time with ridge and runs upstairs to get her purse . meanwhile , amber is shocked to hear from brooke that she did n't sleep with ridge , yet had a romantic evening anyway . brooke says she wants to take things slow . stephanie visits ridge while bridget is upstairs . she becomes angry , like mass , when she finds out brooke was up at big bear with him . even after ridge explains how brooke put a stop to the sex , stephanie still feels her intentions are suspect . fed up , ridge storms out in the middle of their argument . |
eric : thorne ? thorne , would you return these calls for me ? thorne : yeah . eric : thanks . thorne : vendors are calling us ? eric : yes . ridge : the hottest new couture house in the country . brooke : look at this , thorne . felicia : somebody left these contact sheets at reception . brooke : oh , those are mine . thank you . felicia : they 're great . lauren : will you look at them over there , they 're like kids . taylor : oh , i know , you should 've seen eric a few weeks ago . brooke : that 's very exciting . felicia : i know , i know . lauren : yeah , i called him . he was so depressed . taylor : well , you would understand what he was going through then . lauren : all too well . taylor : well , i 'm glad you 're both back on your feet . lauren : thanks . eric : i want to see that closer . oh , bridget , phoebe , you 're here . good , good , good . phoebe : you said you had jobs for us ? eric : i think so . maybe , let me see . turn around . let me see . uh - huh . perfect , wonderful . you 're hired . phoebe : to do what ? eric : to model . phoebe : really ? eric : yep . oh , and bridget , i have some designs i want you to approve . it 's a whole new series of designs . all right ? bridget : dad , you know how much i want to help , but i still have a full schedule at the hospital . eric : we 'll work around that , believe me . now first and foremost , forrester originals is a family business . i want everybody involved , including my beautiful daughter . bridget : thanks dad . eric : okay ? all right . so , lauren , what do you think ? lauren : what i think is that i should get out of your hair and let you get back to work . eric : no , no , now that you 're here , you have to stay . thank you for coming . having our distributors here has given us a lot of confidence . for you to be here at this press conference after everything that 's going on in your life , your first trip away from this baby -- lauren : you 're so sweet . and you know , what i saw on that stage gave me a lot of confidence too . but i have one hesitation . and that is how are you going to distinguish yourself from forrester creations ? ridge : our designs will be the ones flying off the racks . eric : i do n't know . lauren has a point , ridge . i mean , forrester , forrester , it could get confusing . ridge : not if the customers are looking for quality , dad . our designs will have it , nick 's wo n't . lauren : hmm . i know jackie and nick , and i 'm really sorry that your families are at war , but jackie earned her reputation in this business , and nick , he cut his teeth running one of the largest companies in the world . they 're not amateurs and they 're not going to go down without a fight . [ scene_break ] jackie : what are you up to ? nick : hello mother . research . jackie : research ? inventory ? receiving schedules ? distribution contracts ? nicky , i can take care of jackie m. you need to be concentrating on forrester creations . nick : i am . now these contracts -- how many design houses does jackie m handle ? jackie : that all depends on how many collections i think i can sell . nick : and you renegotiate every season ? jackie : i have a few long - term contracts with some of the bigger , more reliable houses . nick : so forrester creations ca n't have a contract with everyone who carries our designs ? jackie : oh , no . no . there are five big major distributors that handle the majority of haute couture sales . there 's lauren fenmore , she 's midwest . then harvey golden , northeast . arthur harrison , he 's the west coast . and then there 's st. julienne in europe and chen 's in asia . nick : and they all conduct business basically the same way that you do ? jackie : mm - hm , yeah . just on a bigger scale . nick : well , then , that 's it . we control those companies , we control the entire industry . jackie : you ca n't be serious . i mean , you ca n't buy them all . do you know what that would cost ? nick : mother , you handle the designs , i 'll handle the business . [ scene_break ] eric : now , this is what forrester originals is all about . the best fabrics on the market . the highest quality fabrics . opulent textures , sumptuous detail . look at that . thorne : opulence does n't come cheap , dad . that stuff is pricey . eric : yeah , and it 's perfect . brooke : mm - hmm . well , it better be . eric : look , i want everyone to understand something . this company will make a profit in the end . it may end up being more successful than forrester creations ever was . but i 'm not looking at the bottom line . not yet . what i want to create is something absolutely original . every gown , an original of an absolute work of art . brooke : we 're all backing you up on this , eric . eric : thank you . ridge : look , we dropped a hell of a lot of cash getting this place up and running as quick as we did . let 's not put ourselves too far in the red here . felicia : yeah , well , we ca n't hold back on the first collection either . thorne : we have to separate ourselves from the rest of the pack and we have to do that right out of the gate . ridge : look , i do n't care what lauren says . we could design the whole collection out of denim and burlap and captain bligh still would n't have a prayer . taylor : why do you have to be like that , ridge ? you know , forrester creations was a huge part of all of our lives . why do you want to see it destroyed ? eric : it 's already been destroyed , taylor . it was destroyed the day nick bought the company . taylor : what ? there is n't room for forrester creations and forrester originals ? felicia : no . taylor : well , bridget , brooke , what about you , does n't this bother you ? bridget : nick 's never really been afraid of a fight , taylor . brooke : i guess this is the fight he 's been waiting for . ridge : yeah , you can call it that . nick seems to think he 's going to sell based on the name . what he does n't understand is it 's not the name , it 's the designs . [ scene_break ] nick : it 's not about the designs , mother . it 's about distribution . jackie : but nicky , if just one company holds out , your plan could backfire . with just one or two retailers , forrester originals will seem that much more exclusive . nick : that 's why we 've got to shut them out completely . now help me here . am i missing any other channels ? department stores ? the internet ? jackie : oh , no . forget the internet . when you 're paying that much for a gown , i mean , you want individual attention . these designs , they have to be fitted , they have to be accessorized . nick : so the forresters rely completely on these five big retailers to move their inventory ? jackie : for the most part , yes . nick : what is it ? jackie : it 's lauren fenmore . nick : get to work . jackie : lauren ? lauren : jackie ? how are you ? hi , nick . i 'm so glad to see you looking so well after you fall . i was worried . jackie : well , we marones are nothing if not resilient . lauren : you must be in town because of the debut of forrester originals , right ? lauren : that 's right . jackie : yeah . i 'm sure that eric gave quite a sales pitch to you and the other distributors . lauren : actually , he did n't have to . eric and ridge are one of the few safe bets in this business . jackie : any chance on taking a gamble on forrester creations ? i mean , our cruise line , it garnered some quite exceptional reviews . lauren : oh , i thought your first offering was quite confident . i have to be honest with you , though . i am not sure that forrester creations can succeed without a more dynamic designer . nick : well , i would n't count us out just yet . lauren : oh , i 'm not . not at all . in fact , i was telling the forresters that you and your mother are a very formidable team . not to mention one of the best baby gift givers of all time . thank you . that was amazing . jackie : oh , it was our pleasure . i 'm so happy for you and michael . lauren : thanks . jackie : it must be really hard being away from fen when he 's so young . lauren : yes . i ca n't wait to get home to him . jackie : what about work ? you know , i know how time consuming it is to run your own company . is that something that you want to keep doing ? lauren : you mean , do i want to get out of the business ? that 's a strange question . why would you ask that ? lauren : is this about fen ? jackie : what ? lauren : so you think , now that i 've had a baby , i should give up my career ? jackie : no , no . i was n't suggesting that at all . nick : i do n't think that 's what she was saying , no . jackie : no , i was just wondering what your plans were . that 's all . i mean , beautiful new baby , you want to spend as much time with him as you can . i 'm sure . i know i did n't with nicky when he was young . money was tight . i had to work all the hours i could . lauren : right , well , that was a very difficult circumstance . i mean , today , women have very satisfying lives as mothers and businesswomen . jackie : oh , absolutely , yes . lauren : there 's brooke . taylor hayes . jackie : very accomplished women . and they are wonderful mothers . lauren : in fact , i was just with them at forrester originals . eric 's getting the whole family together . it 's really nice . it 's exciting . nick : well , we hope you 'll be just as excited about what we 're turning out here at forrester creations . lauren : i 'll tell you what , i 'm going to send my buyer to sit in the front row at your next show . jackie : that 's great . lauren , please accept my apology . i mean , i 'm sorry if you took what i said the wrong way . lauren : do n't worry about it . nick : we 're very happy for you , what my mother 's trying to say , correct ? jackie : we are . we really are . lauren : well , thanks , it was really great to see you . jackie : thank you , darling . give my love to michael and the baby . lauren : i will . jackie : safe journey . lauren : thank you . good luck to both of you . nick : thanks . jackie : bye . lauren : bye . jackie : nicky , what were you thinking ? i gave you the perfect opportunity to talk to lauren about selling fenmores . why 'd you stop me ? nick : she 's too close to the forresters . i do n't want any of this leaking back to them . i want them to sink as much capital as they can into this new collection until they find out they got no place to sell it . [ scene_break ] eric : thorne , i think this is perfect . thanks . thanks for doing it . all right ? bridget , phoebe , i 'm going to go down to the production floor . you want to go with me ? phoebe : sure . eric : good . anybody else ? i know they 'd love to see you . felicia : oh , daddy , and i 'd love to see them , but i really have to check on dino . this is great , by the way . eric : well , good . i 'm glad you like it . bridget : dad , i have to get to the hospital , but i love you . eric : okay . how about you ? you want to go ? brooke : yes , of course . ridge ? ridge : i 'm going to stay at the drawing board here . i 'm feeling inspired . brooke : all right . do you want me to bring you something back from the break room ? ridge : no thank you , sweetie . maybe thorne would . you and i have some things to go over . we 'll see you all later . phoebe : bye . [ scene_break ] thorne : what 's up ? ridge : did you ask taylor about the gift that nick dropped by ? thorne : no . ridge : do n't you think you should ? thorne : no , ridge , i do n't . taylor and i are focused on helping ally right now , to get her to accept the fact that we 're getting married . ridge : okay , that 's a priority . but you ca n't ignore the problem . thorne : nick marone is not a threat to my relationship , okay ? no one is coming between us , ridge . we 're solid . [ scene_break ] nick : well , hey there , lady . you want to buy a frock ? taylor : no , i 'm actually looking for you . your receptionist said i could find you here . nick : you sure you 're not interested in buying a forrester design ? i 've just been told they could be collector 's items . taylor : really ? jackie : word of our demise is extremely exaggerated and very premature . nick : we 've been told that our design team is n't dynamic enough . taylor : oh . well , that 's what i wanted to talk to you about . nick : really ? given up psychiatry ? taking up sewing ? taylor : oh , well , no . not that i ca n't do that , but no . i 'm here to give you a little advice . jackie : right , well , i 'll let you two talk . taylor : actually , it 's a little bit more of a heads up . nick : i 'm all ears . taylor : you 've lit a fire under the forresters and they 're determined to crush you , nick . and i hate to say this , but when i 've seen them get like this , they could do it . [ scene_break ] ridge : okay , okay , forget about taylor . what about what lauren said ? i agree with her . nick and jackie are not going to go down easy here . you know , nick 's got a grudge against us . thorne : yeah , but what can he really do ? ridge : that 's a very good question . thorne : come after us for using the forrester name which is ours ? tangle us up in a lawsuit ? or what , try to stop the collection from being put out ? ridge : that would use a lot of energy . it would waste a lot of energy . he should be applying to get a new designer . thorne : i 've been asking around . i do n't think they 're looking for a new designer . ridge : that does n't worry you ? thorne : i think nick should be the one who 's worried . there is no way that forrester creations can go toe to toe with us , with the crap they 're putting out . ridge : well , nick knows that . which means he 's going to go some other route to get back at us here . maybe something personal . maybe something through taylor . look , she 's obviously a friend to him . why else would he go out of his way to get a wedding gift like that ? thorne : because he was her patient . ridge : yeah , with a pathological grudge against his shrink 's family . thorne : look , i do n't like this guy , nor do i trust him any more than you do , okay ? but i do trust taylor . now if he is trying to use his friendship to screw this family over , taylor is going to see right through that , ridge . ridge : i 'm just saying , keep your eyes open here . thorne : no . if you 're so concerned , you keep yours open , ridge , okay ? i 'm not going to insult the woman that i love , the woman that i 'm going to marry , by doubting her loyalty to me or this family . [ scene_break ] taylor : nick , i 'm trying to tell you , i 've never seen the forresters more determined or focused . nick : good . taylor : that does n't concern you in the least ? nick : it 's the fashion business . it 's not like there are lives at stake . taylor : yes there are . what about all those people who work for you that have families ? [ nick laughs ] nick : you mean the six people who did n't defect to forrester originals ? taylor : okay , you can joke all you want , but i know this is important to you . nick : well , it 's not like i 'm going to stress out about it . taylor : is there a reason you 're not ? i 'm not trying to interrogate you , i just -- nick : care ? taylor : yes , i do . nick : well , you must . it 's a big risk sneaking over here to the dark side . taylor : the forresters know what they 're up against , you should know that too . nick : well , maybe they do n't know . maybe they 've got no idea . taylor : or maybe you have a trick up your sleeve or some kind of surprise . nick : well , maybe i 'll surprise the whole world . nick marone takes fashion industry by storm . taylor : you are crazy . nick : well , you ought to know , you 're my shrink . taylor : you do n't even like this business , do you ? nick : oh , come on . what 's not to like ? models ? fancy clothes . beautiful , sexy , rich socialites just like those two over there . taylor : bad . nick : what ? i 'm just coming out of my shell , thanks to you . taylor : oh , god help us all . nick : the forresters wo n't run over me , taylor . and if they think they can , they 're making a big mistake . taylor : i do n't want anyone to make a mistake . nick : well , i appreciate your concern . taylor : it 's genuine . nick : i know that . that 's why i want to tell you this . things are going to start getting ugly very soon , and i do n't want you getting caught in the middle . the forresters , what they did to my mother , i will hold them accountable for that . and i 'm going to hit them like they 've never been hit before . [ scene_break ] ridge : yeah , thanks for the info . you , too . eric : who was that ? ridge : rachel at forrester creations . they 're in full production over there . eric : in full production ? ridge : yeah . eric : nick is a fool . eric : who was that ? ridge : rachel at forrester creations . they 're in full production over there . eric : in full production ? ridge : yeah . eric : nick is a fool . ridge : or does he have a plan ? eric : a plan ? to compete with us ? ridge , fashion is all about the lines on the page . depends on experience and talent . that 's this company . our clientele will follow us . there 's not a damn thing nick marone can do about it . [ scene_break ] nick : the old man can draw all he wants . it does n't matter . taylor : nick , the forresters have been in the fashion industry their entire lives . you 've got to trust me when i tell you they 're perfectly capable of -- nick : no , actually , they 're not . taylor : you really feel like you can compete with them ? nick : i do n't believe i 'll have to . taylor : you realize you 're talking about my fiancé and his family ? nick : well , if you and thorne are meant to survive this , then you will . if not -- taylor : what ? what , nick ? nick : you 're gon na have to make a choice . you know , they 're confident because they have talent and experience on their side . but there 's only going to be one man standing at the end of this . and that , pretty lady , is going to be me . | media is calling forrester originals the hottest couture house in the country . eric snags both phoebe and bridget to model for him . forrester originals is a family business . he wants everyone involved . ridge gloats no one will confuse the two , forrester originals will have quality , nick 's wo n't . eric insists on only using the most opulent fabrics , one of a kind . still lauren fenmore and others tell him that nick will not give up without a fight . he scoffs when he hears nick is in full production . nick questions distribution . if they can control that , they can control the entire fashion industry . jackie warns him that he can not buy all the distributors out . just concentrate on the company , she will take care of the business . jackie speaks with lauren but nick drops the ball and does n't follow through with asking if she wants to sell fenmore 's . she 's too close to eric and he does n't want word leaking back to him . thorne says industry word is that nick is not looking for a new designer , so he must have another tactic to try and beat them . maybe something more personal with taylor . ridge does n't want him to ignore the problem , but little brother disclaims the advise and says their relationship is solid . |
nick : i 'd say i 'm surprised to see you , but i 'm not . brooke : ( laughs ) i guess i am spending a lot of time here lately , and so are you . nick : well , i need my coffee . what 's your excuse ? brooke : ( sighs ) this morning , i need my coffee , too . nick : hmm . dare i ask why ? brooke : hope had a school project that was due today . nick : ah ... brooke : mm - hmm . it was a diorama of the pioneers . nick : mm - hmm . brooke : we had to build a complete log cabin . and r.j. thought it was really cool , so , of course , he had to jump in . nick : ( winces ) brooke : mm - hmm . nick : uh - oh . brooke : it was fun . it was a family affair . those are the kind of memories that you hope last a lifetime . nick : well , i 'm lookin ' forward to it . it is what it 's all about , is n't it ? family . brooke : i really hate to ask , but ... ( sighs ) i ca n't help it . how are taylor and jack ? [ scene_break ] taylor : look here . look , i think we have great - grandma 's urn . it 's pretty cool , huh ? and right here , we have stephanie 's academy award . is n't that awesome ? yeah . ( doorbell rings ) taylor : okay . let 's go see who 's at the door . should we answer it ? all right . jackie : hi . taylor : hi . nick 's not here . jackie : oh , who needs him ? i came for this little guy . taylor : all righty . okay , be my guest . jackie : come on , sweetheart . ( laughs ) oh , my goodness . what 's going on here ? taylor : uh , i was , um , cleaning out jack 's closet to make a little space for him and just came across all this stuff . and you know how one project leads to another ? jackie : oh , yeah . taylor : and before you know it , i 've got a bunch of stuff here and -- jackie : these look like ... massimo 's ties ? taylor : yeah , do you want those ? jackie : oh , god . taylor : uh , donate ? okay , i can see why . jackie : it 's always good to get rid of excess baggage , is n't it ? ( laughs ) and those certainly qualify as excess baggage . taylor : well , the truth is , um , you know , nick and i just got married , and i moved right in . and we never got a chance to decorate , put our own style here ... jackie : mm . taylor : and get our china pattern or any of that . and i - i just -- we wanted to build our own memories and decorate with our own things . and i just thought that it 'd be better if we did n't have leftovers from what he had with ... [ scene_break ] jackie : the leftovers of what he had with brooke ? brooke : nick , i 'm sorry . i should n't have brought up taylor . i just ca n't help but be concerned . nick : please , you do n't have to apologize to me . jack is part of you . you have every right to be concerned . i took a stand with taylor . i told her that i love her , i 'm committed to her and i want a life with her on the condition that she can love our child . brooke : how did she react ? nick : she heard me . brooke : that 's good . i 'm glad to hear that . nick : and i am committed to this . she will be the mother that jack needs . i believe that . brooke : i hope you 're right , for all of our sakes . [ scene_break ] jackie : ( whispers ) see you later . ( normal voice ) well , i 'm gon na leave you to your project . taylor : okay . if i find anything i think is yours , i 'll let you know , and you can see if you want it . jackie : thank you , darling . i wonder if i have left anything of importance in this house . you know , it 's one of life 's greatest pleasures to rediscover something that you thought ... ( poof ) lost it forever . ( laughs ) taylor : i do n't want to give you the wrong impression about what i said earlier , but i just still feel remnants of brooke 's presence in this house , and i - i think if i decorate it where it feels more like my home , then it 'll change some of that . jackie : yeah , of course . i - i understand that . but you must n't forget that nick and brooke -- they -- they never lived in this house together . so if you are feeling brooke 's presence , it 's imaginary . and i know you do n't want to hear this ... ( sighs ) but no amount of organizing , donating silly ties to charity is going to erase brooke from your life . taylor : that is where you 're wrong . i 'm going to get brooke out of my mind , out of this house and out of my life completely . jackie : well , i 'm sure you know best , dear . taylor : oh , okay . i 'll see you later . jackie : bye now . taylor : ( sighs ) okay , back to work . ( object scraping against house ) ( wind howling ) ( object scraping against house ) taylor : oh . taylor : ( gasps ) taylor : ( whispers ) he saved all these . ( scoffs ) why would he save these pictures ? ( knock on door ) ( knock on door ) rick : taylor , hi . taylor : oh . rick : um , do you mind if i come in ? it 's a little windy out here . taylor : oh , of course . rick : thank you . ( laughs ) ( sighs ) jeez . um , i 'm sorry to -- to stop by unannounced like this . i , uh -- i 've had this gift in my car for the longest time , and i was in your neighborhood , so , uh , here . taylor : oh , thanks . rick : i really am happy for -- for you and nick . taylor : well , um , this is nice . i , um -- i 'm gon na open it when -- when nick comes home . rick : oh , yeah . okay , sure . i - i hope you do n't already have one . there is a gift receipt , uh , if you need it . taylor : okay , thanks . rick : you okay ? taylor : mm ... ( sighs ) i - i 'm okay . rick : you sure ? i mean , was it something i said ? taylor : no , it 's not you . it is n't you . rick : is it , um ... is it my mom again ? taylor : ( sighs ) rick : i just figure every time you see me , you -- you see her . taylor : why would you say that ? rick : um , i - i do n't know . i did n't mean anything by it . is that jack ? taylor : oh , yeah . rick : can i -- can i see him ? ( clears throat ) oh , taylor , he 's so cute . ( laughs ) he 's the spitting image of his mother . ( taylor hallucinating brooke ) brooke : mm . ( laughs ) what can i say ? he 's right . taylor : ( gasping ) rick : taylor ? what 's wrong ? oh , my god . taylor ? taylor , are you okay ? taylor : ( panting ) rick : taylor , talk to me . [ scene_break ] nick : listen , i want to thank you . you did the right thing yesterday by bringing jack to me . if she 'd have been drinking around that boy , i ... brooke : well , that 's what worries me . i mean , yesterday , she poured the alcohol . but how do you know that next time , she 's not going to drink it ? nick : well , no one ever knows . i 'll keep an eye out . i am committed to this , brooke . brooke : you are such a wonderful man . taylor is really lucky to have you . nick : you had me once . brooke : i have n't forgotten . [ scene_break ] rick : taylor ? just -- here , sit down . sit down right here . easy . easy . are you okay ? taylor : ( gasping ) i 'll be okay . rick : are you sure ? i could call a doctor right now if you want me to . taylor : ( gasps ) ( breathlessly ) i 'm just , um ... i 've been having these -- these panic attacks recently . ( inhales ) ( exhales ) rick : i 'm sorry . this is just a little strange for me . i mean , you 're -- you 're taylor . you 're supposed to be strong , and you do n't have panic attacks . i 'm just a little confused as to what i 'm supposed to be doing right now . water -- do -- do you -- i can get -- do you want some water ? taylor : yeah . rick : i 'll get you some . taylor : that -- that helps . rick : okay . look , i - i do n't want to impose or anything , taylor , or -- or get involved in anything that really is n't any of my business , but if you need to talk about anything or you have something on your mind you want to get out , you 've been there for me over the years . you 've been there for my family . you 've -- you 've been a rock for us , and i just -- i want to return the favor . so what is it ? you can -- you can tell me anything . taylor : you do n't know , do you ? your mother did n't tell you ? rick : about what ? taylor : ( sighs ) taylor : ( sobs ) ( sighs ) ( sobs ) rick : does it -- does this have to do with -- with jack ? taylor , what is going on with your son ? taylor : ( sobs ) ( sobbing ) rick : oh , my god . [ scene_break ] bridget : hello . are , um , are we holding hands ? brooke : uh , no . we 're just talking . nick : yeah . bridget : oh , right . i wonder if taylor or ridge would have thought it was just a `` conversation `` if they had walked in instead of me . brooke : honey , we ran into each other . it 's really no big deal . bridget : right . nick : we do n't want ridge or taylor or anyone misinterpreting anything . brooke : well , right . nick : okay . well , listen , thanks for your help with taylor , okay ? and your concern . everything 's gon na work out fine and be okay . brooke : okay . nick : bridget . bridget : mm - hmm . mother , my goodness . what is wrong with you ? brooke : ( sighs ) bridget : are you just trying to get yourself in trouble ? you ca n't be sitting here holding hands with him . [ scene_break ] rick : taylor ... ( sighs ) i am so sorry . i mean , i - i ca n't even imagine what -- what this is doing to you . taylor : yeah . it 's a little mind - blowing , is n't it ? ( exhales deeply ) rick : when did you -- when did you find out about this ? taylor : oh ... ( laughs ) right after jack was born . ( scoffs ) he needed a bone marrow transplant , and we needed to find the egg donor that i had chosen . and when she was n't a match -- rick : that 's when my mom had to donate the bone marrow . taylor : ( sniffles ) and i 've got ta tell you , um , i know that jack would n't even be here , and he would n't even be alive right now if it was n't for your mother giving the bone marrow , but ... ( sniffles ) i 'm sorry , i 'm not grateful . rick : i understand . taylor : you do ? rick : yeah , i do . taylor : no , you must hate me that i 'm saying that about your mother . rick : no , taylor , i do n't -- i do n't -- i do n't hate you . look , it 's because brooke is my mother that i understand . you forget that , being brooke 's son , i was there . taylor , just because i was a child , just because i was young , d - does n't mean that i could n't see what -- what it was doing to you . all those times that she was going after ridge over and over again -- i saw it all . i mean , do n't get me wrong , okay ? my mother is the most important person in my life . i love her . but it does n't mean that i love the choices that she 's made , especially when those choices have -- have hurt other people . and more often than not , you were the other person getting hurt . taylor : ( sighs ) rick : now , taylor , i do n't believe that my mother had anything to do with what actually happened in that fertility lab . but i do know that that does n't make you hurt any less . you probably thought you were done with my mother forever , and now you two will be connected always . taylor : i do n't want to talk about this anymore . rick : okay . i 'm sorry . but i do want to say that for whatever it 's worth you can come to me anytime . and if there 's anything that i can do , anything at all , j - just do n't hesitate to call me , okay ? taylor : thanks . rick : ( laughs ) taylor : ( sniffles ) taylor : ( sniffles ) taylor : ( sighs ) it 's true . i ca n't ever escape brooke . how the hell can i ? ( exhales deeply ) taylor : damn brooke ... always there -- opportunistic . ( scoffs ) ( laughs ) you finally get ridge , yeah . you do that . i move on with my life . i get another man , a wonderful man -- nick -- and then you have to come in and go after him . you get away from him . jack : ( giggles ) [ scene_break ] rick : all right , you two , i want you both to be honest with me . brooke : ( scoffs ) rick , what is it ? rick : i just came from seeing taylor . bridget : oh , no . rick : and she told me the truth about jack 's maternity . now tell me is there any possibility , any possibility that what happened in the fertility lab was n't a mistake ? brooke : how could you even ask that ? rick : well , mom , you 've done a lot of crazy things in the name of love . brooke : rick , i had nothing to do with switching those eggs . bridget : come on , rick , do n't you remember how overwhelmed with worry i was when i first thought that there was even a possibility of this happening ? rick : okay , okay . i did n't want to think otherwise , but i had to ask , all right ? bridget : gosh . rick : but look , lack of malicious intent is not gon na bring any more comfort to taylor . look , i 'm really worried about her . she 's freaking out . brooke : what do you mean ? rick : well , she 's depressed , mom . i was there , and -- and she 's -- i do n't know , she 's carrying quite the grudge on her shoulders over you . brooke : nick thinks she 's fine , on the road to recovery , but it does n't sound like she is . and now the little baby is in her care . i 'm not gon na let her self - destruct around him . i 'm not . somehow i have to save little jack . [ scene_break ] nick : hey , what 's going on ? what 's the matter ? taylor , what 's -- what 's the matter ? taylor : ( crying ) it 's brooke . i 've had it . i 've had it with brooke . nick : brooke ? taylor : ( sobbing ) nick : oh , my god . i 'm so sorry -- these pictures . i had no idea i still had these . i 'm sorry . taylor : ( sniffling ) nick : i 'm sorry . taylor : she 's everywhere . she 's everywhere . she 's in this house . she 's -- she 's everywhere i look . she 's -- she 's in my child . she 's in my mind . nick : shh , shh , shh , shh . hey , hey . taylor : ( sniffling ) taylor : ( sighs ) oh , god , make her go away ! make her go away ! no ! ( crying ) make her go away ! she 's driving me insane ! ( sobbing ) | nick bumps into brooke at insomnia again . she 's on her laptop with some project , but they both mention they need their coffee . brooke , of course , mentions taylor and how lucky she is to have nick . bridget walks in on this happy couple discussing old times . she admonishes her mom for just trying to get herself in trouble . nick leaves as he does n't want to give the wrong impression to either ridge of taylor or whoever else would spy them . jackie catches taylor at home alone with jack and boxes and boxes of stuff that taylor is sorting through . she laments how she moved in with nick and they never got a chance to re - decorate or her to pick out her own china pattern , etc . more importantly she feels she needs to rid the presence of brooke 's things in her house . jackie agrees , it is always best to get rid of excess baggage . taylor vows she will get brooke out of her mind , out of this house and out of her life completely . then every picture she comes across is nick and brooke , on their wedding day , with hope and r.j. and wonders why he saved all of these . rick drops by , happened to be in the neighborhood and although it 's been a while , he has a baby gift for jack . he soon realizes taylor is n't herself and it must be because of his mom he reminds taylor of her when she sees him . taylor has a panic attack and rick demands to know what is wrong and if it has to do with jack or his mom ? slowly taylor explains a little of what happened in the fertility lab . he commiserates he loves his mother , but he does n't always love her choices and he sees where taylor would feel this way . he invites her to come to him about this at any time . |
( voices overlapping ) jackie : oh , my -- you 're on . you 're on . go , go , go , go , go , go . go . ( sighs ) katie : i can not believe this . jarrett : truly unbelievable , genius . it 's a triumph for jackie m . katie : where 's nick ? [ scene_break ] steffy : what ? not deal with my dad ? now you 're talking crazy . how could that ever be ? what -- do you want to run away or something ? rick : what ? no , no , not -- that 's my point . i want to be here with you and -- and build a future with you . steffy : well , that 's impossible . everything -- everyone is against us . rick : will you stop saying `` impossible `` ? i told you , i do n't believe in that word . steffy , you just have to trust me , okay ? please , do n't give up on us , okay ? eric : look , as far as i 'm concerned , keeping this collection under wraps was a very good idea . felicia : give donna a gold star . brooke : we should make some calls , 'cause jackie m. is making a huge desperation move today , and we do n't want them eating up all the coverage . eric : it 's going on right now . has anybody heard anything ? felicia : call katie . i 'm sure she has a front - row seat . brooke : she 's supporting nick . thorne : our p.r . rep -- that looks great . brooke : he 's her fiancé , and she happens to be concerned . clarke has n't designed an original line in ages . i mean , it could be a disaster . eric : well , we 've all heard the rumors , and katie 's about to marry into a family on the verge of financial collapse . [ scene_break ] woman : ( speaking inaudibly ) ( voices speaking indistinctly ) katie : nick , nick , i need to talk to you . jackie : excuse me , we 're in the middle of our show . katie : your show ? that 's our show , forrester creations ' . those are eric 's designs ... nick : in here , please . katie : every one of them . you stole them . jackie : we did no such thing . nick : mother , please go back to the show and let me handle this . katie : i 've seen eric 's collection , and now thanks to your mother and clarke , the rest of the world has seen it , too . those are forrester designs , every one of them . clarke : there 's a problem ? katie : bravo , clarke , bravo . sally would have been so proud . jackie : we ca n't do this here . katie : you knew about this ? you did . nick : could i have a minute , please ? thank you . katie : you stole those designs from forrester creations . nick : i did n't steal them . katie : well , then where the hell did they come from ? nick : i do n't know . katie : well , they did n't fall out of the sky , nick . please tell me how our collection ended up being your preview show , and i 'd like the truth , because the man i know , the man i love , would never have done something like this . nick : i got an e - mail , and i opened it . ( sighs ) it was anonymous . katie : someone sent you our designs ? nick : someone who had access . katie : inside forrester . nick : i did n't steal them . it was from somebody pretty high up the food chain . katie : that 's sabotage . someone at forrester 's trying to destroy the company . [ scene_break ] steffy : i believe in you . i believe in what we have together . it 's just that -- rick : it 's just that what ? what -- what 's your hang - up ? steffy : ( sighs ) i just want to have one normal day , you know ? rick : mm - hmm . steffy : just one perfect day , just you and me as a regular couple , not having to sneak around and -- and hide from our families , but that can never happen , and that 's the hang - up . ( sighs ) sometimes love is n't enough . ( scoffs ) we 're not kids anymore , right ? we 're smart enough to know not every fantasy can come true no matter how much you want it to be . rick : do you really expect me to believe that ? steffy , i refuse to let the circumstances in my life control me . it 's not who i am , and that 's not the guy you fell in love with . [ scene_break ] jackie : wonderful . you were wonderful , wonderful . darling , you 're on . quick , quick , quick , go , go . be great , please . be great . ( sighs ) ( cheers and applause ) jackie : oh , god . oh , god , do you hear that ? ( laughs ) oh , they adore it . they adore it . clarke : w - we did it . we 're back . jackie : we 're back . we 're back , but for how long ? nick : we can discuss this as much as you 'd like , but we can not do it here . kat : oh , i 'm not interested in discussing anything . i want it stopped . i want you to go out there and admit what you did . nick : i accepted a gift is what i did . katie : huh . nick : the e - mail said , `` to keep you afloat . `` now it 's very obvious what the sender expected me to do . katie : you think someone is trying to help you , but really , you 're just helping them , especially if the e - mail came from someone inside of forrester . nick : i thought it was you . katie : me ? nick : you knew we were in the red . you said you would do anything to help us , but then i talked to you , and obviously , you had nothing to do with it . katie : but it was n't so obvious , because you thought i was involved , and when the forresters find out what you did , they 're gon na think the same thing . nick : you have nothing to worry about . you 're innocent . katie : the company is on the verge of civil war , stephanie and her children against my family . who do you think they 're gon na blame for this ? nick : i did what i had to do . you were there when the banker came by our home . now i 'm not gon na risk my family losing everything . i 'm not gon na be able to live with that . katie : well , why do n't we rob a liquor store or a bank ? i mean , if we 're gon na be thieves , let 's be thieves . nick : i 'm not a thief , and you know it . katie : i do n't know what i know . i 'm not sure i know you . there 's no justification for this . whatever someone sent you , whatever you did with it -- it was wrong . it -- it 's not going to save jackie m. , and it could tear forrester creations apart . [ scene_break ] eric : trust me , nothing happening at jackie 's showing can have any impact on us at all . brooke : that 's right . we are in a completely different universe . eric : exactly right . send her in , will you ? what clarke can do and what we can do -- there is absolutely no comparison . stephanie : oh ! eric : no comparison at all . brooke : oh , great . stephanie : this is wonderful . eric : look at this . stephanie : how about that ? wonderful . eric : oh , thank you . that 's beautiful . [ scene_break ] jackie : let me see . let me see . clarke : mm . jackie : it 's beautiful . it is beautiful , right . um , uh , courtney -- no , nadine -- no , gorgeous cressin , quick , quick , come here . get the showstopper on . it 's almost time . hurry , hurry , hurry . ( sighs ) did you see where they went ? clarke : nick and katie ? no . jackie : ( sighs ) i hope he managed to calm her down . clarke : and if he did n't ? jackie : well , then she 's on her way back to forrester . clarke : and what should we do ? jackie : get the press out the door and get the checks in the bank . katie : brooke , it 's me . i - i 'm at the jackie m. show . i 've got ta tell eric something . brooke : eric 's right here . what 's going on ? katie : our collection has been hijacked . stephanie : what ? eric : what do you mean ? katie : i 'm sorry , eric . all your designs just debuted on the jackie m. runway . they stole every one of them . eric : stay right there . brooke : ( sighs ) eric : i 'm on my way . [ scene_break ] ( upbeat music playing ) rick : you know what i believe ? i believe that there is not a problem in this world that exists without a solution . you just have to look for it . steffy : mm . so then you 're saying you have a solution for us ? rick : i have . let 's just say that i am a man who can make things happen . ( chuckles ) steffy : oh , really ? rick : mm - hmm . steffy : well , then are n't you my hero ? rick : i have a plan , and it 's gon na change everything . steffy : what are you talking about ? rick : when all is said and done , i promise you that you will know how much i love you and how i would do anything and everything for you and for us . we will be together . i promise you that . rick : do you believe me ? steffy : ( giggles ) rick : do you ? steffy : mm - hmm . rick : good . [ scene_break ] brooke : ( sighs ) we should have stopped him . felicia : if jackie stole my dad 's designs , he has every right to confront her . brooke : we do n't know exactly what happened . stephanie : oh , leave it to you to suggest this whole thing could be some sort of accident . brooke : well , i ca n't believe that nick would allow his mother to do something like that . thorne : oh , nick 's in on it , brooke , you can bet on that . felicia : katie , too . just because she 's the one who sounded the alarm does n't mean she did n't start the fire . brooke : wait , my family had nothing to do with this . stephanie : i thought you just said you have no idea what happened . brooke : i know that it was n't my fault or my family 's fault . stephanie : right . thorne , is there some way someone could have hacked into the computer system ? thorne : are you suggesting that this is my fault ? stephanie : no , honey , i 'm not . i put the blame right where your father is . god , in this business we had for so many years , we used to know every single employee by their first name . now we 're surrounded with nothing but strangers , and so we 've had to implement access codes and all this other stuff . my thought is if this collection has been stolen by jackie , then i would think that ... ( sighs ) she 's probably had help from somebody inside . brooke : maybe somebody in this room . felicia : are you accusing yourself ? i know you 're not pointing the finger at us . brooke : your mother does n't seem too shocked about the news . stephanie : actually , no , i 'm not . i saw jackie twice this week , and ... ( sighs ) she was really desperate . her business is n't gon na survive . she needs a line , and certainly nothing that clarke could ever design . without a really good line , there 's no way that business is gon na survive . [ scene_break ] audience : ( cheering ) man : ( whistles ) jarrett : perfection , absolute perfection . audience : ( cheering ) man : ( speaking inaudibly ) audience : ( cheering ) man : all right ! audience : ( cheering ) eric : what ? it 's -- it 's the whole collection . audience : ( cheering ) man : yeah ! wow . fabulous . audience : ( cheering ) man : yeah ! audience : ( cheering ) can happen in five years . clarke : there we got it . jackie : oh , the bubbly . clarke : opa ! opa ! jackie : i am going first . i 'm sorry . i need this . what a wonderful , wonderful show . everybody , thank you . jarrett : electric -- that 's the only way to describe the mood here at jackie m. designs . the collection is a triumph , each design more impressive than the last , and the showstopper -- oh , the embodiment of elegance , which , of course , is also a phrase that can describe this beautiful woman here ... ( chuckles ) jackie m. 's namesake and fearless leader jackie marone . jackie : oh , you cheeky boy , thank you . jarrett : and , of course , the man of the hour , clarke garrison , the genius behind this astounding collection . clarke : all right , genius , genius -- that 's a little bit stiff . i - i consider myself a visionary . jarrett : ah . ( laughs ) and -- and what gave you the vision for this , uh , marvelous collection ? clarke : well , inspiration is a - a mysterious thing , jarrett . jackie : well -- well , you can see the man 's influences , of course . i mean , all those years working with eric forrester ... clarke : yeah , as -- as a matter of fact , i think you can see a little bit of eric in every one of those designs . jackie : mm . jarrett : oh , yeah , but this is no mere homage . i mean , no . this -- this -- if this collection had previewed at forrester , i would say it was the best work eric had ever done . jackie : ( chuckles ) clarke : ( chuckles ) uh , here , here you go , jarrett . jarrett : oh , thank you . clarke : ( chuckles ) ( cell phone buzzes ) ( indistinct conversations ) clarke : let -- let 's -- let 's go talk about it , shall we ? woman : wonderful . jackie : girls ... ( kissing sound ) you were darling . i mean , everyone . woman : oh . jackie : your thanks is all mine . really , you were brilliant . oh , and your work -- oh , brilliant . thank you . woman : oh . [ scene_break ] eric : you stole my designs . jackie : uh , oh , eric , katie must have called you . i am so sorry . i ca n't imagine what she said . i - i tried to explain that these things can happen , you know , two different designers -- eric : stop -- stop it , jackie . stop it . look , ridge and i have been working on this collection for months , honing every detail , every stitch , and you steal it ? jackie : can you please keep your voice down ? eric : i will not . i want every -- every reporter in this building to know what you 've done . jackie : well , i would consult a lawyer before you do that , because slander is a serious offense . eric : and what about industrial espionage ? does n't that carry a pretty heavy -- heavy penalty , too ? jackie : ( groans ) eric : how did you do this ? all of these designs were encrypted . all -- all the patterns were under lock and key . what did you do , don some kind of a disguise and sneak around forrester ... jackie : ( laughs ) eric : like sally used to do ? you think this is funny ? jackie : me in a costume skulking around forrester creations -- yes , i think that is funny . eric , no one -- no one from jackie m. set foot in your offices , i swear it . eric : how did you get this collection ? jackie : those designs are clarke garrison originals . eric : they are not . clarke garrison has never designed anything this elegant in his entire career . jackie : until now . he 's blossomed . actually , i think he 's come into his own . eric : ( scoffs ) you know , it actually made a lot of sense to me when you took over sally 's business when you bought her building . jackie : ( scoffs ) eric : but i never thought that you would stoop to her level . jackie : yeah , well , sally never put out a collection like this . eric : yes , she did , every time she stole one from us , but it never made her a success . it turned her into a pariah . is that what you want for yourself ? god , jackie , if you were in trouble , why did n't you come to me ? i would have introduced you to bankers . i would have made it so easy . we 're competitors , but we 're not enemies . jackie : yet here you are treating me like one . eric : well , did you think i would n't hold you accountable , that i would come in here , and you would bat your eyelashes and i 'd let you get away with it ? jackie : you know -- eric : that you can profit from my work ? jackie : there used to be a time when you were very susceptible to my charms , but that was before you became mr. honey bear . eric : what ? that can not be what this is about , about my relationship with donna . jackie : no , it 's not . this is business . eric : well , it was never just business with us , not before . you and i are friends . jackie : eric , i stole nothing from you . eric : yes , you did , and i 'm gon na prove it . you watch me . ( door closes ) [ scene_break ] nick : finally , the great mystery is solved . nick : oh , my god . you ? | rick asks steffy not to give up on them . nothing is impossible . she wishes they could just have one normal day so they did n't have to sneak around their families . he declares he will not let that define his life . that is not who he is or the guy she fell in love with . eric asks thorne , brooke and felicia if anyone has heard anything about the jackie m showing . perhaps they should check with katie as she must have a front row seat . katie does know and she tears into nick for stealing the designs . she can not believe someone at forrester would deliberately try to sabotage the company by sending him the designs . he tells her that he even thought it was her . he did n't like doing it , but he was not going to lose his company and his family . she claims this is wrong and he needs to go out there and set it straight . katie calls eric and tells him all his designs have been hi - jacked . jackie m stole every one of them . |
brooke : [ sighs ] okay . okay . [ knock on door ] brooke : oh , good ! you 're here . [ sighs ] bill : wow . appreciate you doing this . brooke : well , you two deserve to have a romantic evening together . katie : [ laughs ] brooke : the food is in the warming grill and just stay as long as you 'd like . katie : okay . brooke : and i will check with the baby nurse , so do n't worry about will , okay ? katie : thank you . brooke : i want you two just focusing on each other . katie : [ chuckles ] [ door closes ] [ scene_break ] [ horn honking ] steffy : [ sighs ] `` small amount . one or two cups . `` beautiful . [ scene_break ] hope : another slice ? liam : are you kidding me ? i 'm stuffed . hope : [ laughs ] liam : you 're right about that new place , though . so good . hope : um , am i ever wrong ? when it comes to pizza . liam : uh - huh . hope : [ laughs ] uh - huh . [ scene_break ] taylor : sorry to just drop in . brooke : is everything okay ? taylor : where 's bill ? i saw his car out front . brooke : he 's out back in the cabin . i arranged a romantic dinner for him ... and his wife . taylor : oh . well , that 's good . although it does n't make me any less concerned about your intentions . [ scene_break ] [ indistinct conversations ] dayzee : [ laughs ] [ laughing ] stop ! marcus : whoo ! [ laughs ] mmm ! leilani : you bringing in that sweet girl of yours in any time soon ? marcus : yes , leilani . of course i am . leilani : you better . marcus : okay . dayzee : [ laughs ] in a real way . marcus : i better ! [ both laugh ] dayzee : how did the drop - off go ? marcus : [ sighs ] you know , i always get a little sad , but ... dayzee : [ scoffs ] you do ? i 'm a wreck whenever it 's amber 's time with rosie . what ? marcus : no , it 's just ... the way you treat my daughter . dayzee : what did you expect me to be ? the evil - stepmother type ? marcus : yeah . dayzee : [ gasps ] marcus : no , i 'm just -- dayzee : watch it ! marcus : i 'm just kidding . dayzee : i know . marcus : absolutely not . [ scene_break ] katie : this seems kind of silly , does n't it ? bill : no . katie : we could do this at home . bill : with will ? it 's not the same . come on . we 're in this cozy little cabin , a fireplace . no diapers , no feeding , no ... no changings . katie : [ laughs ] bill : your sister went to a lot of trouble , katie . let 's put everything aside and enjoy it . katie : i 'd like that . [ scene_break ] brooke : taylor , give it up . is that why you came here ? to harass me ? taylor : well , i 'm trying to help you see that this is part of your problem . you become romantically interested in someone and then you start ingratiating yourself into their lives , you become emotionally invested , and then the next thing you know , you -- you comfort with a kiss and one thing leads to another . brooke : oh , i see . [ laughing ] oh , that 's very funny . thank you . thank you for the warning . taylor : i have another . the real reason i came . and this one 's for your daughter . [ scene_break ] hope : hmm . a quiet evening in front of the fire . no stress . just us . see , this is exactly the way it should have been all along . too many people interfered . we lost so much time . i really want to make up for that . liam : i , um ... spoke to steffy . and she knows how much time we 've been spending with each other . hope : was she mad ? liam : no . she thinks we deserve this time together . [ scene_break ] tony : watch . see how she does that ? marcus : makes everybody feel welcome , whatever they can pay . tony : special lady . marcus : yeah . yeah , she is . dayzee : what is this look you 're giving me ? marcus : i 'm just appreciating you , zee . the way you help people . being there , doing the things that you do best . dayzee : well , thanks to stephanie . [ sighs ] i used to do the best i could helping people on skid row , but i just never imagined having ... resources like this . marcus : come here . dayzee : [ chuckles ] marcus : you do know that you 're keeping stephanie 's legacy alive . [ scene_break ] bill : [ sighs ] [ sighs ] katie : oh , you are going to love this . bill : mmm . smells good . katie : [ chuckles ] bill : any reception out there ? katie : what ? bill : you were n't trying to call the nurse ? katie : okay , i -- i thought about it . i almost did , but i realized that will is in more - than - capable hands . and brooke was right . this is nice . having a lovely dinner with my handsome husband . it 's good to remember how this feels . bill : all right , let 's dig in . you okay ? katie : yeah . are you kidding me ? bill : what ? katie : you 've been drinking . bill : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] taylor : so [ sighs ] steffy is out of town and hope thinks this is the time to make a move on liam . things are very different between liam and steffy now . brooke : different for liam and hope , too . they 're now aware of what really happened . they never would have broken up if they were told the truth . taylor : but they did . and everything has changed . steffy and liam ... [ sighs ] ... are very close . they 're closer than they ever have been . brooke : i do n't see a ring on steffy 's finger . taylor : well , i can guarantee you it 's just a matter of time before that happens . they 've been living together because they put their relationship back together . look ... if i were you , i would advise your daughter to respect their relationship . i am not going to allow hope to destroy my daughter 's happiness . [ scene_break ] hope : so , even steffy understands what was taken from us . liam : well , she gets that we need to figure out how to move forward , but ... that does n't mean she 's giving up . hope : mm . well , you 're not married to her . there is nothing tying you to her . there 's no pressure . no need to rush . we have time . [ scene_break ] bill : i had a drink -- one . a small one . scotch , and really good stuff , too . katie : how can you -- you say that like it does n't matter ? bill : does it ? katie : you know how i feel . bill : katie , i had one little drink before dinner , like people do . i am with my wife , celebrating . katie : so , you 're saying you need to have a drink in order to spend the evening with me ? bill : oh , come on . do n't be ridiculous . katie : why ca n't you do this one thing for me ? [ sighs ] bill : where are you going ? katie : this matters to me , bill , but obviously it does n't matter to you , so i 'm gon na go . i 'm sorry . bill : oh , katie , come on . katie , do n't go . [ door closes ] [ scene_break ] liam : i do n't ... know where we 're going with this . hope : i 'm not asking you to make any promises . just be here with me . [ scene_break ] [ computer beeping ] steffy : mom . taylor : hey . i saw you 're online . sorry . it 's a little early . steffy : yeah . yeah , i could n't sleep . taylor : how are you feeling ? steffy : i 'm fine . taylor : have you told your father ? steffy : no . taylor : liam ? steffy : not yet . i talked to him earlier on , but , uh ... i ca n't . taylor : well , you have to tell him . steffy : why ? so he can do the right thing ? i do n't want him staying with me out of guilt , mom . taylor : sweetheart , i do n't know where this is coming from . i mean , it could be hormones . i do n't know . but if you 're worried about hope , i think you should just come home . steffy : he needs to spend time with her . i told him that . taylor : sweetheart , you 're having his baby . steffy : look , mom . [ sighs ] do you ever wonder ... if dad would have gone to brooke a lot sooner if it were n't for us kids ? i 'm s -- i 'm sorry . taylor : well , no . it 's -- it 's a valid question . i know your father loved me very much . steffy : i know . but he got sucked in by a logan . i 'm not letting that happen to me . i 'm demanding more from my life . i want him to get hope out of his system , and he will . while i 'm here . if not ... well , i 'm not letting him stay with me out of duty . taylor : he wo n't do that . listen , you have to come home and just tell him . steffy : i 'm not ready . taylor : sweetheart , it is n't good for you . you ca n't keep this bottled up inside . steffy : i got to go , mom . [ sighs ] taylor : steffy ? [ beep ] taylor : steffy ! steffy : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] brooke : bill ? i saw katie get in the car . is there something wrong with will ? bill : no . brooke : [ sighs ] what happened ? bill : she left . [ scene_break ] maya : where 's my baby ? [ scene_break ] taylor : [ sighs ] [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] steffy : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] brooke : what came first ? you drinking or katie leaving ? bill : i had one drink before dinner -- a small one . brooke : bill , you knew this was important to her . bill : and it 's important to me to have a little freedom in my life , brooke . i mean , this is ridiculous . it 's in katie 's mind . it 's in my sister 's mind . what am i supposed to do ? enter a 12-step program for a problem i do n't have ? i mean , it 's insane . brooke : nobody is asking you to do that . all katie is saying is just to please lay off the liquor for a while . now , if you do n't have a problem , that should be easy , right ? bill : oh , so now you 're gon na jump on their bandwagon ? brooke : you love katie . you value her opinion . why not on this ? bill : it is less about that and more about me being told how i 'm going to behave . i mean , what 's next ? `` bill , you drive too fast . get rid of the ferrari . no more motorcycle racing . no more heli - skiing . no more mixed martial arts . it 's all too dangerous . `` [ laughs ] i like to have a drink . i handle it responsibly . have you ever heard me slur my words ? unable to walk in a straight line ? any of those things happen , we have something to talk about . otherwise , it 's completely unnecessary . there 's no reason for it . brooke : katie is your reason . she just wants you to be the best person you can be -- the best dad . bill : yeah , i -- [ sighs ] i understand that , brooke . i mean , i know that marriage changes things . fatherhood . you make compromises . you do the give- and - take dance . but , i mean , when is enough enough ? i mean , how far does this go ? brooke : do n't turn this into something it 's not . and [ sighs ] you may not think there 's a problem , but katie does say that you 're very remote and distant and sometimes harsh when you drink . bill : i am not remote or distant . uh , yeah . well , you know what ? i 'm harsh when i do n't drink . brooke : she wants will to grow up in the best home possible . bill : the best home possible , huh ? that coming from the woman that walked out on us ? i did n't mean that . i do n't -- i do n't blame her . i know it was the depression . brooke : maybe she 's doing this to make up for that . bill : by making demands on me ? pressuring me ? how about relaxing more instead ? appreciating the life we have , the enjoyment of being a family ? i mean , the way it was when we were -- | brooke prepares the cabin for a romantic evening for katie and bill . he thanks her for doing this . she says they deserve it and they can stay as long as they want . taylor seems to be happy about this arrangement too , although she is not any less skeptical of brooke 's intentions . brooke tells taylor thanks for the warning , but to knock it off . this is strictly for bill and katie . taylor tells her the real reason that she came , it 's about hope . she warns brooke that she knows hope is going to be coming around making her move on liam with steffy away . but things have gotten much closer for them . they are living together and it will only be a matter of time before he puts a ring on her finger . she wants brooke to advise hope that she will not allow brooke 's daughter to destroy her daughter 's happiness . bill tells katie this is perfect . he loves will but this is necessary in a cozy little cabin with a fire , no diapers or feedings . he tells her that her sister went to a great deal of trouble for all of this so they should just enjoy it . liam and hope laugh over pizza and drinks . he tells her that he spoke with steffy and she is not mad . in fact , she said they deserved and needed to spend this time together . hope reminds him that this is the way it should have been all along . he and steffy are living together , but they are n't married . there is nothing to tie him to her . liam says he does not know where this is leading . hope says she is not asking him for any commitment ; just be with her . they touch and kiss softly . marcus is impressed how well dayzee treats her customers , even those that ca n't pay much ......... and how much she cares about his rosie . he tells dayzee that she is keeping stephanie 's legacy alive by being so generous and caring . |
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