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rick : well , maybe we should n't head back to the office after all . maybe we should just head upstairs . maya : mm . what 's our excuse ? rick : suddenly came down with the flu ? maya : would never work . rick : why ? maya : pam . she 'd run over here with her famous chicken soup , trying to nurse us back to health . rick : well , just bolt the door , keep her out . maya : she would climb in through the window . rick : then we 'll get a ferocious guard dog . wait . cancel that . pam 's got a way with dogs . maya : does she ? rick : you 've never heard of tiny . he was , like , pam 's beloved doberman . it was like her baby . maya : well , maybe we should have one of those . rick : a dog ? maya : a baby . [ scene_break ] zende : come on , girl . enough rehydrating . it 's time to pump some iron . nicole : [ chuckles ] and mess up my new workout clothes ? which , by the way , you have not commented on them . zende : how are you able to afford new workout clothes on an intern 's salary ? nicole : i budget . 90 % of my income goes towards the essentials . zende : that 's right -- makeup , shoes , handbags . nicole : hey . who needs food anyway ? zende : speaking of which , you 're still letting me cook dinner for you tonight , right ? nicole : you really want to ? zende : absolutely . but there 's only one problem . i do n't really know what you like most . or ... maybe i do . [ scene_break ] steffy : okay . how does this sound ? `` effective immediately , ivy forrester will be rejoining our team , again working alongside quinn fuller on the jewelry line in addition to being the face and the body of the bedroom line . `` ivy : mm - hmm . steffy : what ? are you having second thoughts ? ivy : [ scoffs ] i mean , i 've had all kinds of second thoughts . traipsing around in my underwear -- steffy , i 've said it before . it just -- it does n't feel like me . steffy : okay . if you want to drop out of this , then ... ivy : i 'm not dropping out . i 'm not dropping out . i - if you want me to model lingerie , then i will be modeling lingerie . steffy : okay . that 's great . i like to hear that . ivy : [ sighs ] steffy : so , let 's choose this one . ivy : what is that ? steffy : you 're gon na have to feel free on and off the catwalk and in front of the camera . whatever inhibitions you have , you need to lose them , like , now . so , try it on . actually , in fact , try it on for wyatt . just get comfortable with it , okay ? ivy : [ sighs ] thanks . steffy : all right . see you later . liam : hey . ivy : oh . liam : i heard the good news . welcome back . ivy : thank you . i 'll see you both later . liam : what was that ? steffy : oh , it 's just first - day jitters . she 'll be fine . i think . liam : well , you seem okay with it . ivy being back , i mean . steffy : i 'm not okay , but i 'm making the most of my situation . liam : what does that mean ? steffy , what did you do ? [ scene_break ] wyatt : why are n't you at the office ? i - i thought you would have been there since the crack of dawn . ivy : oh , no . yeah , i was . wyatt : did you make nice with steffy ? ivy : do you , uh -- do you recognize this ? wyatt : um ... [ clears throat ] not really . ivy : okay , interesting . because you will when you see me modeling it on the runway . wyatt : [ chuckles ] wh - what ? ivy : it 's my new job -- modeling the bedroom line . and guess whose brilliant idea that was . [ scene_break ] nicole : do you always kiss your workout partners ? zende : only the cute ones . nicole : how many cute ones have there been ? zende : uh , let 's see . there was brit . nicole : brit . zende : oh , there was samantha . there was vanessa . uh , there was that cutie with the gorgeous blue eyes . what was her name again ? nicole : you are so full of it . zende : [ chuckles ] nicole : if there is one thing you are not , zende forrester , it 's a player . you 're too sweet . and if anyone should know , it 's me . [ scene_break ] maya : what do you think ? rick : a baby ? maya : we 've talked about children , starting a family . rick : i see that look on your face every time you see a mother with a stroller . i love that look . maya : we 're married . we 're happy . rick : happier than i 've ever been in my life . maya : me , too . i want a family , rick . i want a baby with you . [ scene_break ] liam : because i can read you . steffy : what makes you think i 've done something ? liam : because i can read you . come on . out with it . steffy : it 's not a big deal . i just took ivy at her word . liam : about ... ? steffy : she said she 'd do anything to prove herself , so i -- i made her the face of the bedroom line . liam : what ? ! steffy : what do you mean what ? well , i - i 'm too busy at work , not to mention i 'm the president of this company , so -- liam : stop , stop , stop , stop , stop , stop , stop , stop . you -- are you kidding me right now ? you -- you expect ivy to model our lingerie ? [ scene_break ] wyatt : a lingerie model ? ivy : yeah . it was steffy 's brilliant idea , of course . wyatt : wait , you think she did this to you on purpose ? ivy : what else am i supposed to think ? wyatt : [ chuckles ] ivy : she tells her granddad that she and i can work together again , and then , the second he leaves the room , she comes up with this idea . it is classic steffy , and i walked straight into it . wyatt : okay , okay . so , what -- what is your point ? ivy : my point is ... i 'm terrified of doing this , wyatt . i do n't want to be stared at by everyone in my underwear . wyatt : really ? ivy : it 's a nightmare of mine , okay ? i 've actually had nightmares about this . and i do n't want to do it . wyatt : okay , calm -- calm -- ivy : i do n't want to stand up there on a runway in this . and if that 's what it takes for me to be a part of forrester again , then i do n't -- i do n't want to do that . i do n't want to be a part of that . wyatt : this is exactly the reaction steffy wants out of you . okay ? she wants you to react this way . you know , she 's -- she 's pulling your strings , ivy . are you gon na let her do that ? [ scene_break ] nicole : you still at it ? zende : couple more , and i 'm done . time to hit the showers . uh , you want to scrub my back ? nicole : i 'm kind of not dressed for it . zende : well , i mean , that 's kind of the point . you get undressed . nicole : yeah , i take it back . you 're not all that sweet . zende : uh - oh . [ chuckles ] i better redeem myself . nicole : but how ? zende : dinner . tonight . i really want this to be special for us , if you know what i mean . nicole : i might be otherwise occupied . zende : since when ? nicole : since pam texted me that rick and maya did not return from lunch . zende : and you 're worried something 's wrong ? nicole : not really , but i 'm gon na head home anyway . maya and i have n't had a long talk in , like , forever . zende : well ... i hope you only have nice things to say about me . nicole : oh , by the way , i 'm not a picky eater . except for mushrooms . i hate mushrooms . zende : okay . [ scene_break ] rick : you 're really serious about this . maya : i know we have n't been married long , but why wait ? family 's important . rick : absolutely . maya : and i know my family has had its ups and downs , but honestly , that makes me even more excited to start our own family so that we can show our little son or daughter all of the unconditional love and support that we have to give . rick : can i make a confession ? i 've already been looking into adoption . maya : really ? rick : well , it was so great for zende . and there 's so many kids just waiting for a good home . and who knows ? we get the ball rolling , we could be lucky enough to have a child by christmas . maya : that sounds great . and i am a huge proponent of adoption . rick : but ... ? maya : i was hoping the baby could be part you and part me . how do you feel about surrogacy ? [ scene_break ] ivy : wyatt , you do n't understand . what steffy 's asking of me is -- it 's just -- it 's crazy . wyatt : yeah , it 's something you do n't feel comfortable doing . i get it . ivy : no . it 's not about being uncomfortable . it 's like what i just said . this is my worst nightmare coming true . wyatt : but see , that 's just it . it should n't be . ivy : [ groans ] wyatt : ivy , look at you . you are gorgeous . you have no reason to be self- conscious . trust me . ivy : mm - hmm . wyatt : these designs are gon na be flying off the shelves because of you . you 're gon na be every man 's fantasy . you 're mine already . seriously . so ... what do you say ... to giving me a little sneak peek ? ivy : mnh - mnh . wyatt : what ? ivy : no . wyatt : seriously ? ivy : mm - hmm . wyatt : fine . i 'll give you one . ivy : what ? wyatt : yeah . i 'm not shy . ivy : oh , my god . wyatt : i 'm gon na look damn sexy in some pretty lace like this . ivy : [ laughing ] oh , my god . you 're actually being serious . wyatt : i am serious . the only way that i am not gon na put this on is you put it on first . so , what 's it gon na be ? [ scene_break ] liam : this is so not a good idea . steffy : you know , the bedroom line needs a spokesmodel . and now that ivy 's been rehired thanks to my wonderful granddad ... liam : yeah , which is what this is really about , is n't it ? because you would n't have rehired ivy . steffy : the point is she 's here . she 's free . she 's available . why not put her front and center ? i mean , she 's wanted to be the face of forrester , so much so that she blackmailed me for the position . so , not only will she be the face of the bedroom line , she will show off her entire body . what 's the problem here ? liam : you do realize ivy 's not like you , right ? i mean , she 's shy . prancing around in tiny underwear in front of cameras is not exactly her thing . steffy : she 'll get over it . liam : yeah , or she 'll die trying . steffy : [ chuckles ] she 'll be fine . liam : you keep saying that , steffy , but what if she 's not ? steffy : you have nothing to worry about . liam : i know what you 're doing . steffy : what ? liam : you are making ivy 's life a living hell , because you can . steffy : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] rick : surrogacy . maya : i want our child to be part of you , ideally part of both of us . what do you think ? rick : i think that would be great . but it ca n't really happen . maya : maybe it can . i 've been reading online about surrogacy . and obviously our situation is unique , but it -- it might not be impossible . would you be willing ? rick : yeah . first we 'd have to find a suitable surrogate mother , someone we trust , someone who 's comfortable with us , someone we 're comfortable with . maya : i - i might be a step ahead of you . rick : have you already contacted someone ? maya : no , no . i would n't do that without talking to you first . but i do have someone in mind . rick : someone that we know ? maya : someone who would make it possible for our baby to be both avant and forrester , who has the genes and the eggs -- the only person who could really do that for us . rick : uh , you 're talking about ... maya : would you be okay with that ? rick : well , i have n't really -- have n't really thought about it . i think it would be a great answer . maya : i think so , too . [ door opens ] nicole : oh , thank god . pam had me convinced that you two had been taken hostage or kidnapped by aliens or something . rick : well , that 's what we get for playing hooky . [ both chuckle ] nicole : oh , playing hooky , huh ? like i do n't know what that 's really about . maya : [ chuckles ] nicole : should i go ? i mean , i do n't want to interrupt anything . rick : no , you 're fine . in fact , your timing could n't be better . [ scene_break ] liam : hey , i get it . i do . you 're still resentful toward ivy over the video thing . steffy : yeah , i -- yeah , i 'm pissed . my granddad wants us working together , but it 's gon na take some time for her to earn back my trust . liam : by ... modeling lingerie for you ? steffy : if she wants to be a team player , i 'm gon na throw her into the game . liam : okay , which proves that you 're thinking of this like a game . steffy : this is a huge opportunity for ivy . once she gets past her insecurities , who knows where this could lead . liam : you 're having too much fun with this . steffy : it 's lingerie . what 's the big deal ? there 's no reason for ivy to be insecure . that 's why i told her to take some lingerie and wear it for wyatt . if anyone 's gon na talk her off a ledge , it 's her boyfriend . [ scene_break ] wyatt : ivy ? you okay in there ? yeah . there it is . let 's get it . yeah . [ door opens ] ivy : [ chuckles ] wyatt : wow . ivy : [ chuckles ] wyatt : you look ... wow . ivy : thanks . where we you when i was battling all my body issues ? wyatt : trust me . you won that battle . and then some . look at this . ivy : yeah , i -- it 's just -- look , modeling this in front of my boyfriend is one thing , but in front of photographers , on a runway , on television ... do you actually think i can do this ? wyatt : not only can you do this , you are gon na be the sexiest spokesmodel forrester has ever seen . ivy : [ sighs ] wyatt : steffy who ? brooke what ? ivy : [ chuckles ] wyatt : that is nonsense . okay . and i 'm not trying to pressure you . ivy : mm - hmm . wyatt : i promise . ivy : mm - hmm . wyatt : this is totally your , like -- this is your decision . but in my unbiased opinion ... [ chuckles ] hot damn . [ scene_break ] nicole : are you sure i 'm not interrupting something ? maya : actually , you are . nicole : well , then , i will head back to the office . maya : no , no , no , no . you live here , and besides , we wanted to talk to you about something . nicole : okay ... rick : your sister and i were just discussing our future . maya : obviously , we 're very happy together . and if our lives stayed the way they were right now , i would still feel so blessed . nicole : listen , i do n't know what this is about , but i -- maya : it 's about family . it 's about sisters and how close we 've become and ... how much i love you . nicole : i love you , too . maya : and i know i was n't always there for you , but i am now . nicole : me , too . whatever you need . maya : i hope you mean that . rick : nicole , what would you say if maya and i told you that we 're having a baby ? nicole : what ? maya : rick and i want to start a family of our own . nicole : really ? maya : yeah . we 're -- we 're both ready for it , and -- and it 's something that we 've been looking into . nicole : wow . that 's awesome . i mean , you two would be great parents . and with all of the kids that need adopting -- maya : well , yeah . adoption is a way to go . but we 're also thinking about surrogacy so that our little one can be part rick . nicole : a forrester child . maya : and i wanted to tell you first because of how much you mean to me and all of the support that you 've given me and -- and how you 've defended me and nicole : hey . what are little sisters for ? besides , you 're the brave one . if anyone deserves to have their dreams come true , including a baby -- maya : a baby with both of our genes -- rick 's and mine -- so that it can be completely part of our family . nicole : right , i mean , that 's certainly doable for rick . only it 's not really possible for you . rick : that 's what i thought , too , until your sister suggested otherwise . nicole : i do n't understand . maya : a baby that is part avant and part forrester . and since i ca n't do that ... honey , i - i know that you 're young , and you just moved to la , and you 're just starting your life . and i know that this is a huge thing for me to ask . but it would be the best and biggest gift that you could possibly give me . would you be my surrogate ? would you have our baby ?	zende and nicole share kisses at work and he teases her about the other interns he has kissed . maya springs the news on rick that she is ready to start a family and she 'd like a baby . rick thinks that is fine and says he has already been looking into adoption since it worked out so well with zende . she agrees but asks how he would feel abut surrogacy as then it would be part of both of them . ivy assures steffy that she will do whatever she wants . steffy hands her a little almost nothing and tells her to get ready to walk the runway , she will model the bedroom lingerie line . ivy shows it to wyatt and says it was steffy 's idea , classic and she walked straight into it . she is scared of staring at everyone in her underwear . wyatt says this is exactly the reaction steffy wants out of her , pulling her strings . she should not let her do that . she is gorgeous and ivy does not have to be self conscious . whatever she wears will fly off the shelves . he dares her to put the outfit on or he will . liam is shocked that steffy assumed ivy would want to do this or die trying . he knows what she is doing making ivy 's life a living hell just because she can . she 's having too much fun .
sally : this san francisco firm sounds really fancy . liam : yeah , they are , but spencer already paid their retainer . might as well use them to rehab spectra . sally : trust me , i am totally okay with it , especially now that i know that your father started the fire . liam : yeah , i kind of feel like you would have figured that out sooner or later . sally : still , you put a lot on the line to defend me , and i really do n't know how i can thank you enough . by the way , uh , that little kiss on the cheek earlier was totally innocent . liam : oh , yeah . oh -- i know that . i 'm very committed to my wife , and i 'm sure you and i will be friends for a long time , but , uh , i mean , steffy and i will be together forever . bill : liam 's world will come crashing down if he does n't wake up . i will make sure of it . steffy : i know you 're hurting . you lost spencer publications , and you 're worried that you 're gon na lose your real love -- brooke . bill : if i lose brooke , you tell liam i 'm coming , and hell 's coming with me . eric : so your mother still has n't told you what happened between her and bill ? rick : mnh - mnh . she does n't want to talk about it . eric : i really have to wonder what that means for ridge and for everybody else . nicole : bonjour ! eric : hey , nicole ! hi ! rick : maya said you were in town ! nicole : it 's a quick trip . i actually just came from seeing my parents . eric : and zende -- is he with you ? nicole : no , he stayed in paris . rick : i hear he 's doing a great job at international . nicole : he loves it there . we both do . thank you for the opportunity . rick : mm . nicole : so , where is everybody ? eric : quinn hurt her back , so she 's upstairs taking a steam . quinn : [ sighs ] mateo : oh ! quinn : oh ! oh , mateo ! i did n't know you were still here . mateo : my guys could n't fix the steam , so i thought i 'd give it a shot . it may take longer than i thought . quinn : [ sighs ] all right . well , i guess i could take a bath , then . mateo : you all right ? quinn : oh ! i threw my back out . mateo : that can be very painful . number - one complaint amongst my clients . quinn : your clients ? mateo : i 'm also a massage therapist . nicole : is quinn okay ? eric : yeah , she went to see the doctor , but she 's still in a lot of pain . rick : i 'm sure she 'll be fine in a few days . eric : oh , she will . i just want to be sure she gets all the help she needs . sheila : [ sighs ] quinn has an eye for you . i think you could make a move . mateo : no ! mr. forrester would fire me if he found out . sheila : take it . even if you do n't want the job , take it . mateo : thank you . sheila : no , thank you , mateo . and one day , mr . forrester will thank you , as well . quinn : you 're a massage therapist ? mateo : well , on the side . quinn : oh , that 's right ! i forgot . you said you had just gotten your license when we interviewed you . mateo : have you had it looked at ? quinn : uh , yeah . yeah , i went to my doctor . she gave me a muscle relaxant . mateo : yeah , that will only mask the problem . quinn : do n't i know it . hey , would you mind ... ? mateo : i 'm -- i 'm not sure ... quinn : oh , no , no , no . i totally get it , but i do n't want to keep living with this pain . mateo : well , you would n't happen to have a massage table tucked away somewhere , would you ? quinn : uh ... no . i do n't think so , but hey , would this do ? mateo : sure . quinn : [ sighs ] thank you , mateo . you are a godsend . [ exhales sharply ] liam : hey , so , the pilot says we should be landing any minute . sally : and the architects are coming here on the jet . ooh ! how vip ! liam : uh , yeah . well , steffy was n't really thrilled about us being here together , and i kind of want to respect that , so i just figured it would speed up the meeting . sally : i totally get it . strictly professional . i just hope steffy knows how lucky she is to have a husband like you . bill : you can admit it . i 'm sure you 'd like to see your father happy , have his precious logan back . steffy : of course i want my father to be happy . bill : [ sighs ] steffy : but ultimately , it 's brooke 's decision , and i have no idea what she 's gon na do . bill : i had to tell her . i mean , she knew i was responsible for that fire . i would never leave my company under any circumstances . i take a leave of absence . she saw right through that . and all because liam blackmailed me . my own self - righteous boy scout of a son could ruin my life ! well , he better pray it does n't come to that . liam : so , i really love this idea , with the clean lines and the simple materials . i mean , if we can have some kind of outdoor space , that would be great . sally , do you have any -- what are you thinking ? sally : i 'm just excited to have a legit building , so i 'm loving everything that you 're saying . liam : awesome . i might have mentioned this on the phone . we do want to keep this as sustainable and eco - friendly as possible . that should n't be a problem . liam : cool . well , sorry for the change in plans . hey , these things happen . liam : yeah . we understand . liam : i imagine you 're a tad disappointed that spencer tower got canceled . it was going to be quite the project . your father had a very specific vision . liam : ah , yes . tallest skyscraper in l.a. my dad , um ... he can dream a little too big sometimes . well , either way , we 're delighted to work with you on the new project , mr . spencer . liam : well , thank you for being flexible . our pleasure . we 'll draw up the blueprints and send staff to los angeles to properly assess ms . spectra 's building . liam : wonderful ! thank you guys so much for doing this . of course . it was lovely meeting you , ms . spectra . sally : likewise . thank you guys so much . we look forward to working with you . liam : pleasure . pleasure . sally : what ? ! pinch me ! liam : i would say that went pretty well . sally : yeah ! it sure did ! oh , my god , i 'm getting emotional . i ca n't believe all this is happening , and it is all thanks to you . bill : i 've been nothing but great to that kid ! i 've given liam opportunities he could only dream of ! steffy : he knows that , and he 's grateful for everything -- bill : he was a little computer geek ! a nothing ! a nobody ! and he would have nothing if it were n't for me ! including you . how 's he thank me ? with the ultimate betrayal . i mean , he talks a good game about virtue and righteousness . come on ! what a hypocrite ! i do n't even understand how you put up with him . steffy : bill , stop . he 's my husband and i love him . bill : well , he 's got a funny way of showing that he loves you ! flying off with another woman ? sally spectra ? lets her lead him around like he 's on a leash ? that 's how he treats his wife ? well , i 'm sorry , but he does n't respect you . not the way you deserve . nicole : as much as i 'd like to stay and hang out , i 'm going to meet up with maya and lizzy for lunch . rick : well , i 'm heading home , so i 'll drive you . nicole : okay ! eric , as always , it 's great to see you . eric : i 'm so glad i got to see you . give my best to zende , all right ? nicole : i will , and tell quinn i said hi and i hope her back gets better . rick : yeah , dad . take good care of your wife . eric : all right ! mateo : i normally use oil , but uh ... quinn : oh , it 's okay . just go for it . mateo : too hard ? quinn : no , no . you can use more pressure . [ exhales sharply ] honestly , i 'm not really feeling anything . mateo : well , i ca n't get deep into the muscle with a towel in the way . quinn : oh , well , just move it . [ moans ] oh , yeah . that 's it . [ moaning continues ] liam : for you , miss . sally : you are such a pro . liam : what do you mean ? sally : the way that you handled that meeting , i was blown away . you clearly know how to get things done . liam : [ laughs ] sally : i am very lucky to have you on my team . liam : ah , well , like i said before , i 'm happy to help , and it would be wrong if i didn't . sally : i have never had a man treat me the way that you do . that -- that came out totally wrong . i did n't mean it like that ! i ... i would never cross the line . i respect you and steffy . well , okay , maybe not steffy , but i do respect her marriage , and clearly she 's done something right to be married to a man like you . liam : oh . trust me , i am far from perfect . sally : you , my noble friend , are what they call a catch . liam : [ laughing ] okay . sally : a prince among men . but there is only one of you , and you are taken . but if you were n't , i could , you know , maybe see the potential for more . but i would never push it or , you know , do anything to make you feel uncomfortable , so you do not have worry about me trying to seduce you because that is not what i do or who i am . besides , i know that you are completely faithful to steffy , and she would be an utter fool not to be completely faithful to you . steffy : i do n't like that liam flew to san francisco with sally ! i am not happy that he wants to rescue her again ! bill : and he justifies it by hiding behind his `` mr . crusader for truth and justice `` routine . come on ! steffy : [ sighs ] bill : i have had zero for his kind and their hypocrisy my entire life ! they do n't have the first clue what it takes to make the world a better place ! it takes money , it takes leadership ! forget all this kumbaya b.s . you do n't fix the world by doing yoga and eating quinoa . you do n't do a warrior pose . be a warrior ! little liam , he does n't know how to do that . and it will be the demise of our family and my company ! it 's already been the demise of my skyscraper ! my greatest gift to l.a. not to me ! not to myself , contrary to popular belief ! the construction of that building would have employed thousands of people ! i would have spent millions upon millions in construction materials . not to mention all the office space that would have been filled with jobs afterward . but no . thanks to liam -- poof ! it 's all ruined . he just wants to hand money to everybody . well , people do n't want handouts ! they want to feel empowered ! they want to feel valued ! anybody worth their salt wants to earn a living ! it 's about growth and progress . liam thinks he 's helping my employees ? no ! he will be the ruin of them . they will lose their jobs . i will lose mine ! but you know what i better not lose ? my wife . sheila : soon , you 're going to replace quinn 's portrait and her place in eric 's life . quinn : oh ! that 's it , mateo . right there . mateo : you 're so tight . your muscles are rotated . i 'm trying to relax them . quinn : oh , well , whatever it is you 're doing , it feels so good . [ moans ] thank you , mateo . god , you 're really good at this . mateo : well , i 've been told my hands have eyes . they see trouble and release it . quinn : [ moans ] that feels really good . mateo : this does n't feel right . sheila : this does , does n't it ? it 's yours , and there 's a lot more where this came from . take it . quinn : oh , i 'm sure your clients tell you you 're worth every penny . [ moans ] liam : looks like we 're landing soon . sally : that went by way too fast . can you tell the pilot to just keep going down to cabo , and we can grab a margarita or two ? liam : that would be nice . sally : i ca n't believe that you 've been so kind and done this extraordinary thing for me . i 'm excited to see what the future holds for us . liam : yeah . me , too . i mean , i know for me , i have this company to run now , and ... and , uh , a marriage to get back on track . it 's been kind of a long road for steffy and me , and i ... i need to make sure nothing ever comes between us again . steffy : please do n't make the situation any worse . bill : tell that your husband . steffy : i know you two are upset right now . i get it . but you 're gon na get through it . you 're father and son . bill : that 's on him ! i 've been nothing but patient . i 've even tried to forgive him for blackmailing . but if brooke does n't come home , that will the final straw . steffy : liam did n't tell brooke that you had a hand in the fire . it was her decision to leave you . bill : that 's all well and good , but if liam had n't backed me into a corner , none of this would have happened . steffy : [ clears throat ] bill : if my marriage falls apart over this , liam will pay dearly . i will bring down pain on him that i would n't wish on my worst enemy , let alone my son . quinn : somebody got a haircut . you look very handsome . eric : thank you . tobias just left . how was your steam ? quinn : i did n't take one . it 's still not working , but i will tell you that mateo is mr . fix - it . eric : what does that mean ? quinn : well , i 'm not 100 % yet , but he worked on me for quite a while . he even got his elbow into that place in the lower part of my back . [ grunts ] eric : mateo gave you a massage ? quinn : we forgot . he told us he had just gotten his massage therapy license when we interviewed him . eric : yeah . yeah . i forgot that . quinn : yeah . i wanted to give him some cash , but i forgot to ask him how much he charges his clients . eric : quinn , he 's our estate manager . i 'm not exactly certain how i feel about that . quinn : oh , eric , do n't be silly . in fact , you should try it . eric : what ? a mateo massage ? quinn : [ laughing ] yes ! a mateo massage . and , you know what , we should get a massage table ! would n't it be great to have his talents here in this house ? mateo : i was trying to fix the shower . sheila : and that 's when she came to you saying that her back was hurting . mateo : yes , and i tried to help . sheila : and she said yes ? mateo : she seemed to enjoy it . sheila : right there on their marital bed ... mateo : well , there was no other place . sheila : no , no , no ! that 's perfect ! does this mean that you 're considering my proposition ? i really think it would benefit both of us . mateo : i 'm still not sure i can do it . break up a marriage ? although mrs . forrester is a very attractive woman , and any extra money would really help my family . [ sighs ] sheila : then what if i double it ? you wo n't get the rest of that money until i become mrs . forrester again . do we have a deal ? mateo : yes . we do . sheila : you get quinn to cross that line . you get the job done , mr . fix - it , and you will be rewarded . handsomely . very , very handsomely .	on the jet while she designs , sally tells liam that she is totally okay with using these contactors now that she knows his dad started the fire at spectra and is just doing what he can to help her out . she also tells him that the little kiss on the cheek was totally innocent . he says he knows . he is sure they will be friends for a long time but he is very committed to steffy and they will be together forever . he warns her that the contractors will be coming on the plane . he admits steffy was n't exactly thrilled over this trip so he wants to keep it very professional . she says she understands and hopes that steffy knows how lucky she is . bill states to steffy that liam 's world is going to come crashing down if he does n't wake up . he says if he loses brooke then tell liam that he is coming for him and hell is coming with him . he also knows she would like her father happy with brooke too . steffy says of course but it is brooke 's decision and neither of them know what she might do . bill said he had to tell brooke about the fire as she would not believe a leave of absence from his company and she saw right through that . and then only his self - righteous boy scout of a son could ruin his life by blackmailing him . he better pray it does n't come to that . nicole surprises eric and rick by walking on in and said she just came home for a little visit . zende could n't come ; he is very busy designing at international and she thanks them again for this opportunity they gave him . quinn has only a towel wrapped around her and mateo does n't know she is home . she says she is okay but her back is out and she was going to take a steam bath . he says one of his many talents is a massage therapist . she says she got a muscle relaxer from her own doctor but she is still in some pain .would he mind . he asks if she has a massage table he could use . she thinks but says no , not that she knows of but how about the bed , that could do . the contractor meeting goes well and liam says sometimes his father dreams a little too big and he thanks them for working with him now . when they leave , sally tells liam that he needs to pinch her to believe this is all coming true . she is getting emotional and it is all because of him . no man has ever treated her like this before . she apologizes for how that sounds and then adds she respects him and steffy so much .. well maybe not totally steffy but she does respect their marriage . she would never cross that line . he is a prince among men , a noble friend . but there is only one of him and he is taken so she would never go there and he does not have to worry about her feelings . he does not have to feel uncomfortable about her trying to seduce him . that is not who she is or what she does . she says she knows he is totally in love with steffy and she would be a total fool to ever be unfaithful to him . liam grins but laps it up . he tells her that he and steffy have often had a rocky road and he needs to make sure they stay on track now and nothing comes between them .
brooke : you bribed the judge . ridge : i did n't bribe anybody . brooke : you told him to side with katie . ridge : i was protecting a little boy . brooke : you did it to get revenge on bill by taking his son away . ridge : it was a clear - cut case . the judge would have ruled in katie 's favor anyway . brooke : it does n't matter , ridge . you manipulated the entire thing . you ruined their lives ! bill 's relationship with his son is never going to be the same . bill : i ca n't tell you how glad i am you came by to see me . you absolutely made my day . and anytime you want to hang out , i 'm here for you . will : even i want to play that video game ? bill : you mean that game where you kick my butt all the time ? all right , fine , but , uh , you have to finish your homework before we play . will : maybe you can help me with it sometimes . you know how to make math fun . bill : yeah , well , you know , numbers are your dad 's thing . that 's why i 'm so rich . will : `` the more zeroes , the better . `` bill : [ laughing ] oh , that is absolute music to my ears ! you are my boy ! mwah ! katie : oh , my god . bill : all right , back to world dominance . you know what , we covered that . let 's move on to pie charts ! not as fun , not as glamorous , but something you need to know about . wyatt : [ chuckles ] steffy : doing a little shopping ? wyatt : [ chuckles ] that 's funny . that 's funny . steffy : honey , we have all sorts of styles for men . we have boxers , we have briefs . i mean , we have this little number right here . wyatt : oh , i mean , red actually is my color . steffy : oh , i know . you must be looking for sally . wyatt : [ chuckles ] steffy : i think she 's meeting with the models . wyatt : um , actually , yeah , i mean , i was hoping to meet up with her at some point , but , um , uh , there 's something i kind of wanted to say to you first . wyatt : uh , some of these designs are sally 's , right ? steffy : yeah , a lot of them are . she 's doing a great job so far . wyatt : yeah , no , i mean , i can see that . and so are you . steffy : thanks . wyatt : yeah . steffy : i 'm happy with the direction we 're taking the intimates line , emphasizing wearability while still making it sexy . wyatt : [ chuckles ] it 's not just that , though . i mean , the line is incredible , sure , but , uh ... but you -- you kind of impressed me . i mean , i can think of like 10 reasons why you would n't want to give sally a chance , but you did , so ... thank you . steffy : she 's an instrumental part of the team . wyatt : no , um , i was kind of talking about just giving her the opportunity . you did n't have to do that . this is your line , you know ? you -- you did n't have to share creative control , but you did , and , um ... anyway , i just wanted to let you know how much that means to me . bill : see that big red circle with your name in the middle of it ? will : yeah . bill : well , that 's just a couple of days away , and that 's the day i get you all to myself . will : there 's nothing else on that day . bill : right . will : that 's just my name . bill : yeah , that 's because i cleared my schedule . it 's just gon na be the two of us hanging out . we can do whatever you want . will : that 's okay , right , mom ? katie : yeah . absolutely . your dad and i already discussed it . will : awesome . bill : right ? ! totally awesome ! and the highlight of my week , son . you 're my focus . and i do n't want anybody to ever question how much i love you . brooke : bill loves his son . ridge : bill abandoned his son . brooke : i ca n't believe you . now you 're trying to justify what you did . you should have just stayed out of it . ridge : i did what i did to protect a little boy and his mother , and i think , deep down , you know that will is better off with katie and thorne . brooke : that 's not up to you , ridge . that 's for a court to decide ! now you 've taken away any fair shot that bill might have had . ridge : he never had a shot . this was gon na play out this way with or without my help . i know you 're upset with me , i get it . but , please , do n't defend bill . brooke : [ sighs ] ridge . i ca n't believe what you 've done . ( christine ) when you hear the words oral cancer , wyatt : i should , uh , probably let you get back to work . steffy : i 'm glad we ran into each other . i 've been thinking about you a lot lately . wyatt : i knew it was only a matter of time . steffy : what ? wyatt : that you were gon na ask me to model the forrester intimate collection . you know , i would actually do a wonderful job at it . steffy : [ laughs ] wyatt : and i can do this -- why is that funny ? steffy : it 's funny you should mention it , actually ... wyatt : okay , no , i was joking . i am not -- i am not modeling . steffy : i mean , but you are between gigs , right ? wyatt : that is a nice way of saying i 'm unemployed , and i 'm not doing it . steffy : but i imagine you 're still not on the best terms with your father . wyatt : yeah , not exactly . it 's kind of hard not to feel for him , though , you know , he just lost custody of his kid and everything . who knows what 's gon na happen ? steffy : i have an idea i would like to run by you . wyatt : okay . steffy : well , remember when you did such a fabulous job building our social media platform ? wyatt : yes , i 'm amazing , i know . steffy : [ laughs ] i was wondering if you 'd like to come back to work here at forrester . wyatt : wait . really ? steffy : yeah . wyatt : you 're offering me a job ? katie : alison is walking will down . hopefully jeremy 's dad is n't late picking him up . bill : jeremy 's dad . he 's the hockey player , right ? katie : yeah ! wow , i 'm impressed . you remembered . bill : well , you know , sports . he 's a hockey player . katie : right . of course . bill : you know , i 'd actually -- i want to go to some more parent functions , you know , get to know these people . katie : oh . okay , yeah , maybe some school events . maybe i could sign you up for the school play . you can be an usher . bill : everything except that . katie : or the spring fling . you can be in the dunk tank . bill : the dunk tank ? katie : yeah . bill : oh , you would love that , would n't you ? katie : i would love to see you get dunked . bill : [ chuckles ] yeah , well , i do n't blame you . listen , katie , in all seriousness , you just saw us together . i miss will , will misses me . he wanted to see me . that has to count for something . katie : it does . i 'm glad you had a good visit . bill : i do n't want us just to have a good visit , all right ? i want to be in his life , day to day . he wants that , as well . he wants me to help him with his homework . i want to pick himup in carpool , pick him up after school . katie : you have never picked him up . you send your driver . bill : all right , well , yeah , i mean , historically , that 's true , but moving forward , yeah , you bet . i will pick him up . i will get in that carpool lane with all those regular folks . katie : i would pay money . [ giggles ] bill : katie , come on . i mean , i do n't care where it is , i do n't care what i 'm doing . i just want to hang out with will . please . reconsider the custody order that the judge handed down . brooke : how did you sway him ? how did you even get to judge mcmullen ? i want every detail . ridge : i told you , craig and i , we go way back . brooke : so far back that you 're on a first - name basis ? ridge : we went to school together , we were friends . he wanted to go to law school , so i helped him out . brooke : so you made a big return on your investment . ridge : certainly did . brooke : i do n't even know what to say to you right now . ridge : bill spencer does n't deserve to be a father to anybody . brooke : he 's trying . ridge : well , then tell him to keep trying ! tell him to convince the judge and katie -- it 's not like he ca n't see his son . he just has to ask katie first . brooke : what 's best for will is that he has a full - time father . ridge : really ? you can say that to me after what he 's done to me , to steffy , liam , wyatt ? brooke : that 's for a court to decide . ridge : the court has decided . brooke : with your influence . ridge : with or without me , he would have come up with the same ruling . brooke : well , if you 're so sure that the court was gon na rule against bill , then why did you even have to go to the judge in the first place ? ridge : because bill is dirty , and , for once , i wanted to have an upper hand ! so i went to the judge before he did . brooke : oh . okay . so you did exactly what bill would do -- tampering with a judge , committing crimes , manipulating others . ridge : i did what i did to protect an innocent little boy . brooke : i know that you care about will , but what you did was out of retribution ! you wanted payback to bill , so that 's exactly what you did , and i ca n't accept that , ridge ! i wo n't ! ridge : what does that mean ? brooke : the truth has to come out . the day after chemo should n't mean going back to wyatt : you 're offering me a job ? steffy : are you accepting ? wyatt : yes . yeah . sure , yeah , that would be -- that would be awesome . steffy : great . i think so , too . wyatt : i 'm back in social media . steffy : social media manager . wyatt : oh ! steffy : i 'm putting you in charge of making us the most relevant and most- followed fashion house in the world . wyatt : wow . okay , so -- no pressure . steffy : no , no pressure . i have faith in you . wyatt : well , i -- i ... i think that 's awesome . thank you . this is a great surprise . when do you want me to start ? steffy : well , could you start today ? wyatt : what ? steffy : yeah . wyatt : hmm . let me check my schedule . i have to surf with the boys at 1 : 00 , i think i have a foot massage at 3 : 00 . i think i can cancel . maybe i 'll move it to tuesday . yes , i can start today . steffy : i do n't know , are you sure you want to give up your sabbatical ? it seems pretty nice and relaxing . wyatt : i 'm ready . i 'm ready to be a contributor to society once again . so ... thank you . i really do appreciate it . steffy : you 're welcome . i look forward to working with you again . wyatt : me , too . katie : bill , i love that you have recommitted yourself to our son . i 've said all along that this has never been about keeping you away from him . but he needs -- he needs a schedule , he needs consistency , he needs order . bill : i can provide that . i can stick to a schedule . hell , i 'm mr . schedule ! i can do whatever you want . come on , katie . a day here , a day there at your discretion ? that 's not enough for him , and it 's not enough for me . let 's lock something down , something that he can count on . katie : we will . we will , eventually . but for right now , this is how it needs to be . listen , bill , it 's only been a few days . i think it 's too soon to start reconsidering the judge 's order . he made his ruling . let 's just sit with it . bill : [ sighs ] how long we talking about ? katie : i do n't know . we just need to see how everything goes . bill : so i have to live with that . there 's nothing i can do . katie : i 'm sorry . [ door opens , closes ] ridge : `` the truth must come out ? `` brooke : it 's only fair . ridge : the truth is out . everyone knows what a father , or whatever you would call it , that bill is . that 's why craig -- that 's why the judge ruled the way he did . brooke : we do n't know exactly how the judge would have ruled , but on some level , he must have felt pressured by you to give you the outcome that you wanted , ridge . ridge : the outcome i wanted was the one for katie , for thorne , and for will . brooke : you interfered in a man 's life , in bill 's life , and i ca n't accept that ! ridge : how many times has he interfered in our lives , in steffy 's life , in the life of his boys , your life . you said to me you left him because you saw how dangerous he really is . he has n't changed . brooke : stop . we 're not talking about bill right now , we 're talking about you and what you did . you are my husband . i know you better than anybody . and i just ca n't -- i ca n't understand , ridge , how you could do what you did . i mean , this is crazy ! it 's -- it 's a crime ! you could go to prison . ridge : i 'm not going to prison because you 're not gon na tell spencer . you can't . it would ruin it for me , katie , thorne , and will . they have a family now , and spencer -- he can see his kid whenever he wants . leave it alone . okay . [ door opens , closes ] steffy : now that you 're working here , you 'll be spending more time with sally . wyatt : [ chuckles ] okay . you do n't have to worry . i 'm not gon na be a distraction for her . steffy : oh , you will definitely be a distraction . wyatt : what are you talking about ? i know how to be professional in the workplace . steffy : maybe it 'll be a good thing . maybe you 'll spark some inspiration for her new designs . i do n't know . wyatt : i like to think i already have . steffy : okay . wyatt : no , sally came up with a lot of those designs herself . it was all her . steffy : just saying , being in love certainly helps . wyatt : [ chuckles ] that is true , but if she starts designing flannel nightgowns , there might be trouble in paradise , and you might have to re- evaluate . steffy : oh , my god . wyatt : no . i just want to say thank you so much , you know , for both of our opportunities , and sally 's not gon na let you down , and neither will i . steffy : she 's lucky to have you . wyatt : i keep reminding her of that . steffy : okay . that 's cute . wyatt : [ chuckles ] steffy : oh , dad , hey . ridge : hey . got your text . what 's up ? steffy : uh , dad . you remember wyatt ? wyatt : yeah , good to see you , ridge . ridge : what 's up ? steffy : okay , i just wanted to let you know that i 'm rehiring wyatt to be our social media manager . ridge : okay , good . that it ? wyatt : yeah , no , i 'm really looking forward to the opportunity , and ... [ clears throat ] you know , i 'm gon na work on this in the other room . steffy : yeah , yeah , i 'll -- i 'll talk to you later . wyatt : okay . steffy : yeah , okay . i 'll see you . i 'm glad you 're cool with me hiring wyatt . nobody knows social media better , and we just need to keep promoting the line . we just -- we have a lot of momentum going , and ... are you okay ? what 's going on ? ridge : no , it 's good . yeah , i 'm -- yes . steffy : you just seem really distracted . ridge : no , no , no . i 'm here . i 'm listening . steffy : really ? ridge : yes . steffy : because pam told me that you were with brooke . did something happen ? i know that you two were disagreeing about the custody battle . is that what it is ? what is it , dad ? what 's going on ? [ door opens ] bill : ha ! like a bloodhound , i tracked you down . brooke : bill ! what are you doing here ? bill : i got some amazing news . i just got a surprise visit from katie and will . he wanted to see me ! brooke : [ gasps ] well , that 's good ! how did it go ? bill : it went great ! and it was his idea , brooke ! brooke : well , yeah , will adores you . that 's never been up for debate . bill : obviously things have been very strained between us . so it made me feel really good that he wanted to see me . and we got along great . i mean , it was like old times . for will , too . and katie had to see that . brooke : yeah . i 'm glad it went so well . bill : so , alison took will out for a few minutes , and i had a conversation with katie . i asked her if she would reconsider the custody arrangement . brooke : how did it go ? what did she say ? bill : [ sighs ] well , she wants things to stay the way they are for now . she wants to respect the judge 's decision ... but she said we could maybe revisit down the road . i got the impression that would be a long way off . brooke : [ scoffs ] i 'm sorry . bill : i do n't know what i 'm supposed to do . i mean , i am really struggling with this , brooke . i mean , i 'm not the most religious guy in the world . i do n't ask a lot of ethereal questions , but ... [ sighs ] i just can not wrap my head around this . i mean , i have more money and power than i could ever wish for , but ... my older boys , they want nothing to do with me , and my youngest son has been virtually taken away from me . yes , i 've made mistakes . i know i made some mistakes . but that judge had to see how much i love my son , how much he means to me . how could he just take him away , strip me of my parental rights ? i mean , how does that happen ? i just want somebody to tell me how the hell that could happen . brooke : i could tell you exactly why the judge ruled the way he did . . .	brooke continues to harangue ridge for bribing the judge even though he does not call it that . he says he was only protecting a child and the judge would have ruled in katie 's favor anyway . bill has a fun time in his office with will . sally catches wyatt looking among the lines of clothes and she quips that red seems to be his color .. but he must be looking for sally and she is with the models now . she says sally is doing a good job so far . wyatt says her line is incredible and she has impressed him . and he thanks steffy for giving sally the opportunity when she did not have to . bill tells will that he will be his focus all week and there is nothing better than that . katie looks on with a big old smile on her face . she is enjoying this father and son . brooke tells ridge that it is not up to him who gets will and it was wrong and criminal to go to the judge . he begs her to keep that between them . steffy tells wyatt that she has been thinking about him a lot . he quips no he will not model her intimates line . she says if he 'd like to come back to work at forrester and help her in the social media phase . he jumps at the chance . he needs to check over his schedule but yes he can start today .
katie : so what 's the verdict ? dr. davis : your condition has stabled , but there 's a lot of stress on your heart . bill : so no better but no worse . katie : for now , right ? i know my body , and i feel ... i feel weak . i do n't have much time , do i ? feel free to correct me if i 'm wrong . dr. davis : in my experience , it 's best not to give up hope . bill : we 're not giving up . and do n't let your team give up on us . dr. davis : i 'll check back in later . bill : you 're not giving up , katie . katie : i 'm just being realistic . bill : no , you 're being fatalistic , and that 's not allowed . donna and brooke are on their way over here with will . katie : i do n't want to see him , and i 'm not sure i want him to see me like this . bill : you ca n't turn him away , katie . i 'm not letting you check out . you 're gon na come out of this thing whole and healthy . one way or another , we 're gon na get our miracle . flo : why has n't the transplant center called yet ? shauna : well , pacing a hole in the floor is n't gon na make them call any faster . flo : this waiting is driving me insane . i just want to know if i 'm gon na be a match for katie . shauna : the logans would be grateful to you forever . flo : that 's not why i want to do it . shauna : i know , honey . i 'm just saying your loving , crazy , generous gift would be greatly appreciated . katie gets a kidney and lives , and you 're elevated from this horrible person to this wonderful person . and who knows ? maybe your goodness will remind wyatt why he 's loved you most of his life . liam : thank you , sawyer . if you 're looking for your girlfriend -- i mean fiancée . wyatt : yeah . liam : i have n't seen her . wyatt : actually , i had a little time before a meeting across town , so i thought i 'd check up on you . liam : oh ? wyatt : yeah . plus , it 's good to get out of the office , you know ? liam : yeah . wyatt : dad 's had me basically running the company while he 's been at the hospital for katie . liam : the whole thing is -- it 's awful . wyatt : i know . liam : it 's just ... wyatt : and dad 's trying to be strong , but you can tell deep down he 's scared . liam : oh , yeah . wyatt : yeah . oh . and get this . brooke is apparently not a match . liam : what ? are you serious ? wyatt : yeah . so that leaves zero candidates in our family , and i 'm guessing it might take a little longer to find a living donor than katie actually has . liam : oh , man . wyatt : yep . bill : hey , pal . katie : hey . hey . will : hey , mom , how you feeling ? katie : oh , i 'm doing so much better , now that you 're here . brooke : i told you you 're the best medicine . [ bill chuckles ] will : mom , i 've been doing a lot of thinking . katie : yeah ? will : can i talk to your doctors ? katie : uh , why would you want to do that ? will : 'cause i want to be your donor . what ? i can do it . i want to help . katie : honey , that is so , so thoughtful , but you are still growing , and you need both your kidneys so you can grow up and be big and strong like your daddy . it is so amazing that you would offer me that , though . will : well , you just got to hang in there . we 'll find you a donor . katie : okay . come here . come here . shauna : if you could be katie 's kidney donor , so many good things will come of it . game - changing things for the both of you . flo : saving katie 's life is what i care about . [ phone rings ] oh . [ ring ] [ beep ] this is flo . camille : flo , my name is camille , calling from the transplant center . i 'm your independent living donor advocate . are you available to meet ? flo : yeah , of course . when ? camille : right away , if it 's convenient . flo : do you have the test results ? am i a match ? camille : they 're not back yet , but there 's a lot we need to go over , and it 's best to do it in person . flo : of course . i 'll leave right away . thank you , camille . shauna : no results yet ? flo : no , but the , uh , donor advocate person wants me to come in and talk . oh , my god , mom , this is crazy . i could actually -- i -- i could give katie the gift of life . wyatt : it 's weird how some people have to endure more than others . you know ? katie 's already been through a heart transplant . she almost died bringing will into this world , not to mention all the emotional ups and downs that she 's experienced with dad over the years . liam : yeah , no kidding . and then the second -- the second that they 're on solid ground , her kidney fails . it 's just -- wyatt : it 's not fair . as hard as she has fought to have will , she deserves to be with him . he adores his mom . if -- if she does n't make it , i ... i mean , i ca n't even think about that . liam : and then there 's dad . i mean , he would just -- he would never be the same again . wyatt : ohh . liam : unfortunately , katie ca n't survive on sheer will power . she needs a kidney . wyatt : there 's a donor out there that 's a match . we just have to find him . camille : as your advocate , i 'll answer all of your questions and your mom 's , since you wanted her with you , and i 'll make sure you have whatever information you need to understand the benefits and the risks of organ donation . and just so you know , everything we discuss is confidential . flo : okay . great . camille : this is major surgery , flo , not to be ventured into lightly . i have to make sure you understand all the ramifications and that you 're doing it for the right reasons . flo : well , i -- i appreciate your diligence , but there 's nothing that 's gon na make me change my mind about this . giving my aunt katie my kidney is really the least i could do . camille : odd way to put it . flo : yeah . well , um , it 's kind of a long story , but my mom and i are estranged from that side of the family , and i do n't -- i do n't expect this to make them forgive me , but i think it might help me forgive myself a little bit , you know . and besides , my aunt katie is an amazing woman with this full life ahead of her and a little boy who really needs her to stay around . camille : i 'm impressed by your love and commitment . shauna : my daughter 's extraordinary . camille : i can see that . i checked , by the way . the results of your test should be in shortly , so soon we 'll know if you 're a good candidate to donate , and we can go from there . flo : okay . bill : can i get you anything ? katie : no . i 've got everything i need right here . i have been so lucky to be your mom ... guiding you to be the man that you 'll become . oh , i wish ... will : wish what , mom ? katie : everything for you . health and love and ... maybe even -- even kids some day of your own . can you imagine that ? i want you to be confident ... and trust yourself , okay ? and trust in your dreams . i do n't want you to ever stop dreaming . will : dreams . got it . katie : i 'm so proud of you . the person you are . sometimes i ca n't even believe that i had a part in creating such a beautiful human being . you are a light in this world . and i do n't want you to ever forget that . and i love you . i love you so much . and i do n't want you to ever forget that , either . brooke : hi . donna took will to get something to eat , and bill is talking to the doctor , so you got me . [ chuckles ] katie : i 'm glad . feels like deja vu , does n't it ? my life depending on a donated body part . brooke : i really thought i 'd be able to be your donor . katie : i 've had a good life . lots of love . you know ? my sisters and my son and bill . he 's trying to be strong , but i know this is killing him . brooke : well , he does love you . and he does n't know how to do helpless . katie : he 's gon na have to face some hard facts . we all are . brooke : no . katie : yes . i 'm running out of time , and the odds of a miracle donor walking through the door are slim to none . brooke : katie , stop . i 'm not gon na let you talk this way . katie : you have to ... because you have to do something for me . if i 'm not here ... if i ca n't be there for my son , then ... you 'll have to take care of my baby . brooke : oh ... katie : promise me . will you promise me ? brooke : of course . of course . bill : it could take years for a kidney to become available . we do n't have that kind of time . dr. davis : i understand your frustration ... bill : we have to do something . i have money . bend the rules . then point me in the right direction . i 'll bend them myself . but we 're gon na get that kidney . my son is not losing his mother , and i 'm not losing my katie . there has to be someone out there who can save her . [ door opens ] camille : the results are in . shauna : and ? camille : you 're a match , flo . flo : oh , my god . i can be katie 's donor ? shauna : oh , honey , this is fantastic . camille : matching does n't mean you have to go through with the donation . the operation will take a toll -- not a severe one , but your recovery can take several weeks , and there are some risks to donation that you need to think about . so be very sure . flo : i am absolutely sure . how soon can we schedule it ? i know katie does n't have a lot of time . camille : i 'll contact her doctor immediately . flo : oh , and there 's , um , one more thing . i just , um ... i do n't want my aunt or the rest of the family to know that i am the donor , though , so please ... camille : i understand . let me get the wheels in motion . flo : oh , my gosh . shauna : it 's just us now . flo : mm - hmm . shauna : are you really , really sure that you want to do this , honey ? because it is a big deal donating an organ . flo : i 'm absolutely sure , though , mom . to me , it 's just a small sacrifice . there 's not a question in my mind . i -- i want to do anything i can do to save katie . ( avo ) do you push through migraine ? [ phone beeps off ] liam : well , what ? what did dad say ? wyatt : nothing yet . they 're in a holding pattern until a donor is found . or ... liam : and how is she ? wyatt : not great . dad says that he thinks katie 's slipping away . liam : oh , my god . this is -- this is insane . like , we 've all been through so much . it 's just one thing after another . wyatt : i mean , i 'm -- i 'm still not over this whole lie surrounding beth . like -- and thank god you got your daughter back , by the way . liam : well ... wyatt : like , i 'm still upset that flo was even a part of that . liam : yeah , i -- the retributive part of me wants to just see her in jail still , but i -- i recognize that your feelings are a little more complex . wyatt : look , i just -- i thought i knew her , you know ? i ... i was closer to flo than anyone in my entire life . but i -- i was wrong about her . she showed us who she really is , and ... i do n't know if there 's anything she could ever do to make me see her differently . flo : ever since this secret with beth came out and everything blew up in my face , i 've -- i 've had a lot of time to think , and i just -- i keep asking myself , like , what was the point ? like , why was i presented with this incredible life that was n't mine to keep ? and i just -- i do n't know . i think maybe you 're right . maybe i was meant to save katie 's life . shauna : like your dad did . i could n't be more proud of you . but , honey , i was surprised when you said you did n't want anyone to know that you 're the donor . i mean , if the logans knew , you 'd get your family back . is n't that what you want ? flo : sure , yeah . i mean , of course that 's what i want , but i also do n't want to risk them turning me away . the whole point of this is to save katie , not to get redemption for myself . shauna : you go ahead and be anonymous for now . eventually your aunts will know the sacrifice you made . and once they realize that you 're the one that saved katie , the logans will be honored to welcome you back in the family . brooke : what do you think is going on , bill ? bill : she did n't say . donna : so , uh , the doctor wants to meet with all of us ? katie : including will ? bill : yeah . doc , what 's going on ? why did you want to see us ? katie : are you sure you want my son to be here ? dr. davis : i just got a call from the transplant center . i 'm so happy to tell you this . we got a match . bill : what ? will : yes ! he told you . bill : wait a minute . are you sure ? brooke : oh , my god , my sister 's gon na live ? donna : oh , my god , katie . katie : i -- no , i ca n't believe this . & donna : no , i told you . ha ! will : i knew it was good news . bill : well , who do we have to thank ? dr. davis : uh , the donor wishes to remain anonymous . will : you 're gon na be okay , mom . katie : yeah . donna : oh ! bill : [ chuckles ] brooke : so when will she be able to have the surgery ? dr. davis : first thing tomorrow . big day . katie : yeah . dr. davis : i 'll be back a little later to go over the next stage , but get some rest . and congratulations . bill : thanks , doc . katie : am i dreaming ? this is really happening ? will : it 's happening . katie : i just did n't think there was any chance after there was n't a match . bill : we got our miracle . brooke : oh , my . donna : this is the best news ever . ha ha ha ! brooke : i wish we knew who the donor is . i mean , they 're literally saving your life , giving you the future that you want with bill and your precious boy . will : your guardian angel . donna : yeah . [ chuckles ] brooke : well , whoever it is , it does n't matter . they have our undying gratitude forever , and they 'll also have a place in our lives and in our hearts . and in our family . katie : right . yeah . will : wait . family ? is this gon na affect my inheritance ? bill : oh . spoken like a true spencer . [ laughter ]	the doctor tells katie that her heart is under stress . bill says she is no better but no worse and they are not giving up . he tells her one way or the other she is going to come out of this whole . flo tells shauna that waiting for the tests results for her kidney match is beyond painful . shauna says she knows and she knows she is not doing it for herself but to save katie . she can then be elevated from the horrible person she is to a wonderful one that can save katie 's life . will visits and wants to donate his kidney . katie has to explain as wonderful as he is do want to do that he is still growing and needs both of his kidneys . she is so proud of him and wants him to never forget his own dreams . she loves him so much and does not ever want him to forget that . flo gets a call from the transplant center . while the tests are not in , the advocate has more questions and things to go over and in person . liam is working and explains to wyatt that he will be stepping in while bill spends more time at the hospital . wyatt says it is so not fair . katie almost died giving birth to will so he deserves her to be around now . somewhere out there is a match for katie and they must find that person . the lady tells flo everything they discuss is confidential and that they need to know that she is doing this for the right reasons . flo explains that she is estranged from this family but she is hoping it will make them feel better and she can forgive herself if she can do this . katie tells brooke that this feels like deja vu , her waiting on a body part . brooke tells her that bill loves her and he is trying to be strong but they have to face some hard facts . brooke does not want to listen to her say they are running out of time . katie tells brooke that she has to take care of her baby . they hug while brooke promises to do so .
brooke : stephanie , you have to leave . stephanie : look , brooke , this is not about you . brooke : bridget is coming right now . stephanie : fine . brooke : you 're not going to say anything to her . stephanie : yes , i am . who 's going to stop me ? nick : i am . brooke : where 's bridget ? nick : i did n't want her to come in here . i did n't want her to be a part of this , because i 'd like to get this cleared up . brooke : thank god . nick : go on , stephanie , tell me . what were you threatening to tell bridget ? stephanie : just the truth , nick . nick : good . what might that be ? stephanie : it 's about you and brook , here on the boat that night . i know about it . i know all about it . nick : really ? and how do you know , stephanie ? were you outside the window , peeking in ? stephanie : no , nick . i 'm not going to leave here until you agree to tell bridget everything that 's going on between the two of you . nick : well , i 'm all ears . exactly what would i tell her ? stephanie : it 's better if it comes from you . brooke : she wants to give bridget a reason to never trust me ever again . stephanie : she should never have trusted you after deacon . and as for you , one day you find out that you 've lost a baby , and the next day , you throw yourself in her mother 's arms ? nick : who told you that ? brooke : eric . stephanie : why does it matter how i found out ? the important thing , nick , is what are you going to do about that ? nick : the important thing is you realize i 'm not one of your kids . my marriage is my business , not yours . [ scene_break ] bridget : dante , you already have the portrait ? well , when can i see it ? you 're pulling up now ? no , wait , do n't go to the boat . mom and stephanie are there . why do n't you just come across the street and meet me at chuck 's ? okay . okay , bye . hey , chuck . chuck : hello , mrs. marone . bridget : i 've got to get used to hearing that . chuck : you and me both . i never thought i 'd call any woman mrs. marone . that nick 's a lucky guy . bridget : oh , no , i am the lucky one . chuck : i guess it 's only bad luck for me . nick used to be one of my best customers . but i hear he 's trading whiskey and beer nuts for diapers and formula . [ bridget laughs ] bridget : yup , and he could n't be more excited about it , either . chuck : i 'll bet . hey , how 'bout a glass of milk for the mother to be , on the house ? bridget : sounds good . but can i also have a side of fries and hot sauce with it ? [ chuck laughs ] chuck : baby 's definitely got dad 's taste in food . bridget : yeah . thanks , chuck . chuck : mm - hmm . dante : hey . bridget : hey . dante : interesting place . bridget : i 'm glad it 's kind of slow tonight . otherwise , it would be too smoky for me . dante : here you go . bridget : oh , i 'm so excited . dante : thought you might want it as soon as it was done . bridget : ah . dante , it 's gorgeous . dante : glad you like it . tell me again , why did you want to meet me here ? [ scene_break ] eric : i told stephanie about the night that nick and brooke spent together on that boat . jackie : what ? eric : she promised that she would n't say anything ! i wanted her to understand how deeply nick and brooke care for bridget and how far they would be willing to go to protect her . i wanted her to understand their sacrifice . jackie : but she could n't ? eric : jackie , i 'm convinced that nick will , eventually , be able to forget brooke , and that he 'll be able to give bridget the life she deserves . jackie : not if stephanie has anything to do with it . eric : oh , god , she 's doing it again . she 's meddling where she does n't belong , and she 's turning bridget 's life upside - down . jackie : to get back at brooke . eric : did she admit that to you ? jackie : she did n't have to . it is so obvious , it 's just awful that bridget is gon na be the one that gets hurt . [ knock at door ] jonathan : eric , is this a bad time ? eric : no , not at all . in fact , your timing could n't be more perfect . come in . jackie marone , this is my lawyer , jonathan young . jonathan : how do you do ? jackie : hello . eric : jonathan , tell me you 've brought what i 've asked for . jonathan : all you have to do is sign these papers , and by the end of the day , your marriage to stephanie will be over . eric : jonathan , you do n't know how much i appreciate you doing this . jonathan : your marriage is as good as finished . eric : just sign on the dotted line , huh ? jonathan : that 's right . eric : well , do n't just stand there . give me a pen . jackie : no wonder stephanie was in such a foul mood today . eric : jackie , that woman 's moods are no longer a concern of mine , except as to how they affect my children and my grandchildren 's lives . jackie : you know , perhaps now is n't the best time to be poking a stick in the viper 's cage . eric : no , no , this is just a formality , jackie . my marriage to stephanie ended the day she faked her heart attack . jonathan -- jonathan : eric , before you sign , i have to caution you . eric : you should have done that before i remarried stephanie . jonathan : normally , i would advise the couple to discuss a decision of this magnitude for several weeks . at least , try to have a conversation . eric : jonathan , stephanie gave you her power of attorney right after her stroke , did she not ? jonathan : yes , but -- eric : then there 's nothing else to discuss . jonathan : eric , you and stephanie have had your ups and downs over the years . you fight , you make up . eric : not this time , jonathan . it 's gone too far . it 's too late . in fact , stephanie 's need to control everything and everyone in her life has become absolutely chronic . and her vendetta against brooke is threatening to destroy my daughter 's life . so you tell me where i sign this to get this cancer out of my life . [ scene_break ] dante : why would stephanie and your mother be waiting for you or nick 's call ? bridget : i do n't know , and i do n't particularly care to find out . dante : are you and your mother having problems again ? bridget : no , but stephanie would like to think that we are . dante : is it making you suspicious ? bridget : i swear that woman never gives up . dante : good thing , neither do you . bridget : thanks , but i 've had a lot of support . from you , too . thank you so much for this . it 's just -- it 's lovely . dante : i would n't be a very good artist if it was n't . it 's a picture of you , you know ? bridget : that 's really sweet , but to be honest , i think you made just a few improvements . dante : no , i did n't . you never looked so beautiful . 'cause maybe you 've never been so happy . [ bridget laughs ] bridget : so it shows ? dante : i 'm glad i was able to capture it . bridget : aw . you 're so sweet today . things are really good , though . nick and i are coming together , and he brought me all these gifts for the baby . it was -- it was really fun . now , i have an incredible present for him . do you mind ? dante : no , it 's your gift . bridget : `` nick , all my love . bridget . `` [ scene_break ] nick : i love bridget , and that 's all you need to know . stephanie : you know , if either one of you were really watching out for her , i would n't have to do this . nick : well , believe it or not , i think she can look after herself . stephanie : how , when she has no idea what 's going on ? brooke : everything has to be a battle with you . stephanie : only when i think there 's something worth fighting for . brooke : bridget does n't need your protection . nick : she does n't want it , either . stephanie : because she wo n't allow herself to see the truth . nick : i 'll tell you what the truth is , stephanie . she has never been happier and more content in her entire life . those words came out of her mouth tonight . stephanie : and what do you intend to do ? just pretend that what 's going on between the two of you has never happened ? nick : i 'll tell you exactly what i 'm gon na do . i 'm gon na move on with my life , and so is she , and so is bridget . and so are you . you 're gon na forget about what eric told you , and you are gon na turn around and march right off of this boat . stephanie : nick , do you really think that you can just overcome these feelings that you have for brooke ? i guess you do . [ stephanie sighs ] i 've heard that from so many men before . honey , this is not how life works . you can not just clamp down on big , powerful emotions like this . eventually , they start to eat away at you , day after day , night after night , until finally you act on them . you may not want to , but you will . that 's human nature . if you ca n't see that , nick , then you 're not just lying to bridget . you 're lying to yourself . stephanie : i really -- i really thought you were different , nick . nick : you know , stephanie , i do n't give a damn what you think . stephanie : i hope bridget will . brooke : bridget 's just as sick of your accusations as we are . stephanie : i know . i am , too . nick : so you 're disappointed in me , is that what you 're saying ? well , is n't that the -- the pot calling the kettle black . you know , when i first met you , stephanie , i looked at you with respect . i thought you were full of principle and morals . but i see now that you 're just callous and judgmental . stephanie : i do n't care what you think about me , the truth is still the truth . nick : the truth is bridget and i are committed to one another , and you will not say a word to disrupt that . stephanie : it 's a little late to be playing her white knight . nick : well , she does n't need to be saved , for god 's sakes ! she needs to be left alone ! stephanie : if you continue this sham , i 'm sure she 'll find she has plenty of time alone , once you start running off and playing around with her mother . nick : i said stop it ! stephanie : that 's what i 'm trying to do , nick ! if you 'll just face your feelings ! i 'm trying to stop you from hurting her ! i 'm trying to stop her mother from ruining her life again ! nick : do n't say anything to bridget . you will not say anything against me and brooke . stephanie : or what , nick ? nick : keep your mouth shout . you stay away from my wife . brooke : thank god you showed up when you did , without bridget . nick : so what now , though , huh ? we got to run some kind of damage control here , because she 's not gon na stop . [ scene_break ] eric : well , that 's all taken care of . jackie : you 're officially a free man . eric : yes , and i feel like celebrating . jackie : do you want to go to the cafe russe ? eric : no , i was thinking more of a private celebration . jackie : hmm . do you have some champagne stashed ? eric : yeah , but why would i want champagne when i have the most intoxicating woman in all of l.a. all to myself ? jackie : oh , eric , you are a devil . yeah ? eric : i told megan to hold all my calls . jackie : really ? eric : mm - hmm . and i 'm feeling very naughty . [ jackie laughs ] a little cheeky . jackie , jackie , jackie -- have i told you how wonderful you are ? jackie : not in the last five minutes . eric : jackie marone , you are the most wonderful , vivacious , sexy woman in the world , and you make me feel things i have n't felt for a very long time -- excitement , enthusiasm , desire . jackie : oh . oh , is that all ? eric : i have something for you in my pocket . jackie : this one ? eric : mm - hmm . jackie : is that it ? eric : no . jackie : good . eric : jackie , i love you . i want to spend the rest of my life with you . jackie : oh , eric . eric : jackie ? jackie : you were gone quite a long time . eric : yes . i wanted to walk jonathan down to his car and be sure he was all right . jackie : so , um , that 's it ? you were married , and now you 're not . eric : yes , well , you would n't wait to treat a disease that was poisoning your entire family , would you ? jackie : stephanie does n't deserve a man like you . eric : look , one does n't hesitate where stephanie is concerned . i guess i 'm not officially divorced yet until this whole thing 's final . but hopefully , it wo n't take very long . the thing i 'm most concerned about is how it 's going to affect bridget 's situation . jackie : all i know is , the only thing worse than an angry mother lion is a wounded mother lion . eric : well , stephanie is not bridget 's mother . brooke is , and she better leave them the hell alone . [ scene_break ] stephanie : i thought i 'd find you -- bridget : stephanie , i do n't want to talk to you . stephanie : that 's fine . i 'll do all the talking . bridget : no , no , thank you . stephanie : you will , some day . bridget : i 'll thank you right now to turn around and leave . stephanie : i ca n't do that , bridget . bridget : look , whatever it was that you told mom and nick , i -- i do n't want to hear it . stephanie : i know you do n't . i know you do n't , but you have to . so come on , let 's go . bridget : no , wait . stephanie -- stephanie : come on . bridget : let go of me . stephanie : i 'll explain everything to you . go , go . [ scene_break ] chuck : nick , lookin ' for the missus ? nick : yeah , yeah , she 's supposed to be here . chuck : was . right there . nick : what the hell is this ? chuck : i do n't know . she must have forgot it . nick : forgot it ? so she left ? chuck : a minute ago . her drinkin ' buddy showed up , dragged her out . nick : drinkin ' buddy ? chuck : bridget was n't too thrilled about it . but that old silver bird was n't takin ' no for an answer . [ scene_break ] bridget : what 's wrong with you ? you 're acting crazy ! stephanie : i want you to calm down so that we can discuss this in a rational manner . bridget : you practically kidnapped me . stephanie : because i did not want to have a scene like this in a public bar . i wanted you here -- safe , away from your mother and nick . i have something very important to tell you . [ scene_break ] nick : come on , we 've got to move . brooke : what 's going on ? nick : stephanie 's got bridget . brooke : where ? nick : i do n't know where . i went over to chuck 's . stephanie had already been there and taken her away . we 've got to go find her . brooke : no , wait . just call her on the cell phone . stephanie could be telling bridget right now ! [ phone rings ] bridget : hello ? nick : bridget , where are you ? bridget : i 'm at stephanie 's . she 's off on one of her rants again . nick : get out of there . do n't listen to her . stephanie : no -- bridget : stephanie ! stephanie : no more distractions . you 're going to listen to what i have to say . bridget : okay , fine . go ahead , say whatever it is you need to say and get it off your chest . the sooner you do , the sooner i can get out of here . stephanie : believe me , i wish i were not the one that has to say this to you . but you 're just surrounded by people that are lying to you . bridget : and i think i 'm looking at one of them . stephanie : no , i 'm not . and you know what i 'm about to tell you is the truth , because you 've seen it , and you felt it . there was a moment when you did doubt nick 's commitment to you . bridget : sure . yeah , i 'm not gon na deny that , but i was very wrong . stephanie : no . a little desperate maybe , but -- you were desperate to believe that they were going to overcome their feelings for one another . bridget : but stephanie , they did . stephanie : no , they did n't . it 's happened . after you told them that you had the abortion , they saw one another that night , and they felt free -- free to express their love for one another . [ bridget laughs ] bridget : you 're just making this up . stephanie : ask your father . bridget : oh , is that where you got this , from dad ? stephanie : your mother went to see him the next day . she was so happy . she was so happy that she and nick had been able to recognize and accept the reality of the situation . she was thrilled and excited and happy . she could n't keep it to herself . bridget : she was happy ? stephanie : go and talk to your father if you do n't believe me . i 'm sorry , honey . i 'm so sorry . but they failed your test . they betrayed you . your mother 's done it to you all over again .	brooke tells stephanie not to tell bridget anything . nick walks in and stephanie tells him she knows about the night on the boat . nick chases stephanie out . bridget has dante meet her at chuck 's , he brings her the portrait he drew of her . eric 's lawyer brings him the divorce papers . eric signs . jackie daydreams about eric asking him to marry her .
nick : brooke , i 've admitted my mistake . brooke : bridget is pregnant . nick : but not by me . ridge : oh , and that makes everything all right ? he slept with your daughter , brooke . nick : and i 'm asking for your forgiveness . ridge : why are you even listening to this anymore ? nick : we 've both made our mistakes . do n't give up on what we have together . that would be the biggest mistake that you could make . [ scene_break ] phoebe : mom ? i can tell you 're worried about shane . but he 's not gon na tell anybody . i know he 's not . taylor : it is n't shane i 'm worried about , sweetheart . it 's me . i just do n't -- i do n't know how i 'm ever going to be happy with thorne when i 'm carrying this terrible secret inside . i mean , how -- how can i take the place of the woman he loved more than anything in the world , when i 'm the person who killed her ? [ scene_break ] eric : well , there you are . i was wondering if you might want one of these . stephanie : oh , thanks , but no thanks . eric : so , you were down at the pool with donna logan . how did that go ? stephanie : she left of her own volition . eric : well , nick marone is here now . he 's out in the guesthouse with brooke and ridge . stephanie : the plot thickens . eric : you have no idea . stephanie : what do you mean ? eric : you might want to sit down for that . while you were out , bridget came by . she 's pregnant . she actually thought for a while that the father might be nick . but as it turns out , he 's not . stephanie : it 's dante ? eric : yeah . stephanie : felicia . oh , felicia . god almighty , when does this ever end ? [ stephanie sighs ] [ scene_break ] nick : brooke , we 've been through more in our short marriage than most people have been through in a lifetime . ridge : `` short `` being the key word here , as in `` over already . `` nick : my god , forrester ! are you so insecure , you ca n't let me have a moment alone with my wife ? ridge : no , i 'm not insecure at all , nick . i 'm trying to protect her from you . nick : we can get through this . ridge : marone , this marriage was a side trip , a distraction , that 's all . it never should 've happened in the first place . now , it 's over . mostly because you proved yourself to be a pig with no morals . but mostly because brooke realizes now she should 've been with me all along . logan , let 's just get this over with now . just tell him . bridget : i 'm so sorry , mom . can you ever forgive me ? [ scene_break ] thorne : no one can ever take your place . taylor has come to mean so much to me . that 's why i have to believe you 'll understand and that you 'll be happy for me . [ phone rings ] thorne forrester . yes , mr. weldon . i did call . well , good , because i want something very special . and i need it as quickly as you can put it together . phoebe : mom , i just want you to be happy . i mean , of course , i 'd rather you be happy with dad , but -- taylor : well , sweetheart , that is never going to happen for your dad and me . phoebe : i know . i know . and thorne 's a really nice guy . taylor : mm - hmm , he is . phoebe , if he finds out on his own , how do you think he 'll react ? phoebe : i do n't think he 's ever gon na find out . taylor : yes -- yes , yes , he will . phoebe , i 've decided the only way i can live with myself is -- i 'm going to tell him . [ scene_break ] bridget : mom , i hurt you so badly . and if there 's anything that i can do to just try and make this up to you . nick : you know , bridget , you should let your mother and i handle this . it 'd probably be for the best . ridge : the guy just does n't get it . bridget : nick , she really does need to understand what happened that night . ridge : oh , i think she 's got the idea . it 's pretty simple . brooke : no , you know what ? bridget and i do need some time alone . so , if you two could please leave . you slept with my husband . you were very judgmental , and you hated me . so is this some kind of revenge ? bridget : please , mother , just let me explain . brooke : explain ? how is that going to make it better ? ! how , bridget ? ! especially coming from somebody who 's been so judgmental of me . bridget : okay , fine , i 'm a hypocrite , and i know that . but at the time , nick thought his marriage was over . he took off his wedding ring . mom , he was hurt because you left his bedroom and ran to ridge . he called donna . he found out that you and ridge were kissing ! brooke : oh , my god . you are trying to make excuses for what he did . how could you do that ? how could you excuse that , bridget ? [ scene_break ] phoebe : have you thought about this ? taylor : that 's all i think about . phoebe : well , if you tell thorne , he could call the police . taylor : yeah , he could . phoebe : why do you have to do this ? taylor : phoebe -- you know , if i do n't own up to what i did , how can i even function in my life ? how can i even give you guidance as a mother ? how can i go back to work ? how can i counsel patients , telling them to confront their personal issues with honesty , when i 'm a living , walking lie myself ? phoebe : i just do n't want you to go to jail . taylor : i 'm so sorry . honey , i 'm so sorry . i 'm sorry you got caught up in this . i 'm sorry that i let it go on this long . phoebe : i 'm really scared for you to go to jail , but i guess -- i guess the truth is , i 've never been all that comfortable with lying in the first place . i 'm proud of you for wanting to tell the truth . [ phone ringing ] i 'll get it . hello ? thorne : phoebe , hey . it 's uncle thorne . phoebe : hi . here 's my mom . taylor : hello ? thorne : hey , there 's the voice i long to hear . listen , i know this is kind of last minute , but what would you say about coming up to big bear with me ? taylor : sure . when ? thorne : tomorrow . i think like we could use a little time alone . taylor : yeah -- yeah , sure . thorne : okay , i 'll pick you up in the morning . taylor : bye . [ scene_break ] ridge : i do n't remember asking you to stick around , nick . nick : oh , shut up , forrester . ridge : oh , enjoy it while you can . she 's not gon na be your wife much longer . nick : you know , you 're delusional about your past with brooke . you never made the woman happy . ridge : oh , you see a happy woman over there right now , do you ? nick : well , she would be if you 'd leave her alone . ridge : you know , it 's phenomenal the way you keep trying to blame me for what you did . nick : who are you to bring up morals to me , you pig ? ridge : oh , that 's it . get the hell out of here , nick . nick : i 'm waiting here for my wife . ridge : well , wait out in the driveway . [ scene_break ] stephanie : stop this nonsense , please ! you 're acting like children . bridget : my goodness , mother . no , i am not trying to make this your fault . i think there 's plenty of blame to go around for everyone . if you want save your marriage -- brooke : who says i want to ? what you did was bad , but what nick did was ten times worse . you are a beautiful woman . any man would want to be with you . but you are my daughter . you are nick 's wife 's daughter . and he knew how you felt about him , bridget , and he took advantage of that . ridge was right . he just did it because he had a hurt ego . bridget : no , mom , you 're wrong . nick never forced himself on me . i wanted him . i wanted him , because i care about him , and he was hurting . i love him , mom . i love him , and i probably always will . but i know he 's your husband and -- that 's why i 'm here . i 'm ready to get on my knees and beg for your forgiveness , and pray and hope that you will not throw nick out of your life for this . he loves you , mom . and he is the man that you think he is . he 's reliable and secure , and he is everything that you need him to be . brooke : do n't make me laugh . bridget : you know what , mom ? i do n't think you realize the effect that ridge has on you . really , i 'm being serious . it 's pretty obvious to everyone that you two share something powerful . can you imagine how that makes a man feel that 's your husband ? knowing that , you know , his wife ran off with the great love of her life and is kissing and god knows what else -- brooke : that 's all it was , bridget . bridget : well , nick did n't know that , mom ! he had every right to be jealous and angry and everything else he felt . and yeah , he was drowning his pain . but he 's not the bad guy . i was sober . i knew what i was doing . i knew that nick was acting out of pain and not out of love . i should have never let things go as far as they did . and i 'm really sorry for that . if you want to blame someone , just blame me . it 's all right if you want to hate me , but please , god , please , do n't throw nick out of your life over this . i do n't know why people do n't know about this . [ scene_break ] phoebe : hey , i found my old sleeping bag . in case things go really well and you guys decide you want to go camping up by the lake . we can hope , ca n't we ? taylor : phoebe , i seriously doubt he 'll want to go camping after i say what i have to say . i can only hope -- [ taylor sighs ] when i 'm finished , he does n't hate me . ridge : you 're right , mother . this guy is n't worth wasting my energy on . well , marone , you are brooke 's past , and i am her future . adios . nick : i 'll go wait at the pool . stephanie : wait , nick , please . for your own sake , read the handwriting on the wall . nick : brooke 's committed to me , stephanie , and we will work through this . that 's the writing i see on the wall . stephanie : you just wo n't accept reality , will you ? nick : well , i 'm not really interested in your reality . not now , and not ever . [ scene_break ] brooke : what happened with nick happened , and we certainly ca n't just erase it . even though i wish we could . so you 're pregnant , and nick said it 's not his baby , so whose is it ? bridget : it 's dante 's baby . when we were together , we originally -- mom , it 's such a mess . brooke : oh , god , honey . how could i not forgive you ? you 're my daughter . and i love you so much . you 're gon na have a hard time ahead of you . bridget : it 'll be so much worse though if you leave nick because of me . he really does love you . brooke : well , that 's a decision that i 'm gon na have to make . and you 're right , you should n't be a part of it . bridget : i just wanted you to know where he was coming from that night . and you need to know that we 're all to blame . i mean , you and ridge -- definitely me and nick . i love you , mom . i do n't want to hurt you . [ scene_break ] brooke : oh , god . ridge : you married a bastard . tonight , you realized that . but marone has a way of squirming his way back into your life . brooke : yeah . i do n't really know what to think , ridge . ridge : to me , it seems pretty black and white . brooke : he did betray me . ridge : that 's right , he did . that 's why it 's time to put nick behind you and move on . i want us to get back everything that we threw away . but i 'm not gon na get in the middle of something between you and your husband . you have to make a decision . you have to take off that ring , end your marriage . we can have the most incredible future together , brooke . you , me , r.j. and hope . the family we 've always dreamed of . i want that so badly . i want that so badly , brooke , and i know you do , too . but you 're the one that can make it happen -- only you . and you can do it , and you will . you will .	nick admits his mistake . they have both made mistakes . he pleads his case - do n't give up on what they have together . ridge keeps interrupting with wisecracks and nick fires them right back and tells the pig to shut up . ridge urges brooke to just tell him the marriage is over , it never should have happened in the first place , and they can move on . taylor laments to phoebe she is not sure she can ever be happy with thorne while carrying this terrible secret inside . phoebe just wants her mother to be happy . she is afraid of jail time for her , but also is proud that she wants to tell the truth . eric tells stephanie that nick marone is there now with brooke and ridge . he fills her in on bridget 's plight - she 's pregnant . and it 's not nick 's , but dante 's . thorne talks to a photo of darla and thinks she will wish him well with a life with taylor . he plans a special surprise for her . he calls and she agrees to go to big bear with him .
brooke : hope and r.j. are n't here . felicia 's having an all - kids slumber party , so we 're alone . we can talk . ridge : good , 'cause we need to talk about this . for their sake , for our sake , we need to resolve this . brooke : mm - hmm . we need to do what 's best for everybody . that 's what we both want . [ scene_break ] katie : congratulations . thorne : for what ? katie : for getting forrester back . thorne : oh , yeah , that . ( laughs sarcastically ) katie : you do n't sound too happy . thorne : ( sighs ) well , i 'm not so sure i like the terms . katie : what do you mean ? thorne : oh , this is great . thank you . well , we were a family - run fashion house , and that 's what set us apart , but it seems that my father has just jumped into an affair with your sister . katie : oh , no , thorne . i do n't think so . thorne : i saw 'em , katie . katie : uh , listen , brooke is in no condition to be ... thorne : not brooke . donna , my almost - wife . katie : that is disgusting ! [ scene_break ] ashley : hi . you wanted to see me ? eric : sometime before you leave , yeah . ashley : okay , that would be now . so am i being transferred to paris , or is my lab being moved across town somewhere ? eric : ashley , i 'm well aware that all of us being back here at forrester creations might create a kind of a ... an awkward situation for you vis -- vis brooke . ashley : yeah , well , i do n't think we 're gon na need a referee if that 's what you 're worrying about . eric : i want you to be comfortable , that 's all . and i want you to know that my appreciation and my support for you and for your work is unchanged . ashley : thank you . you know what ? i would just love to have a little bit of your personal support , too . i mean , i know that you 're in the `` inevitability `` camp where ridge and brooke are concerned -- that they 're supposed to be together whether that 's what he actually wants or not . eric : all i said was that i had observed a certain pattern over the years . ashley : wait . wait . i 'm not a pattern . i 'm a person . ridge and i are going to be married , and i 'm not going anywhere . can you deal with that ? [ scene_break ] ridge : first , i want to apologize for changing my mind about your counseling session . brooke : i understand . ashley 's feeling threatened . ridge : not threatened . annoyed . brooke : is that a pretty constant thing for her ? ridge : logan , there are a lot of other people in your life that would , uh , be there for you and support you if you 'd just let them , like katie , for instance , or donna or even bridget . brooke : i know . but do you know what a difference it 's made to have the man that i love and trust right there by my side ? ridge , most women who go through this -- they ca n't stand having a man near them , let alone touch them , and i do n't feel that way because of you . ridge : and i very much appreciate that , but there 's a lot more going on between us than just support . brooke : hmm . well , you finally admit it . did you tell ashley ? ridge : no , and there 's no need to , because it 's got ta stop tonight . [ scene_break ] katie : so let me get this straight . donna ca n't get to stephanie through you , so she decides to throw herself at eric ? thorne : thank god , somebody gets it . you know what the creepy thing is , though ? he sounds just like i did . she 's brash . she 's out there , but she really cares about me . katie : does your father , just , like , lose his mind every couple of years ? thorne : i thought he was past that . obviously , he is n't . katie : ( sighs ) wow . thorne , i am really sorry . thorne : it 's not your fault . katie : someone really ought to be able to do something about donna . thorne : ( scoffs ) you know what i do n't get is my father . he and my mother have a fight , and all of a sudden , he has a fling ? what ... katie : well , no offense , i know she 's your mother and you love her , but that 's the one part of this i understand . [ scene_break ] eric : ashley , i have nothing but good wishes for you and ridge , really . ashley : hmm . eric : i mean , he -- you know , he 's very much like me . he sort of needs a strong woman in his life . ashley : oh , wait a second . i 'm nothing like stephanie . i mean , if i have a problem with brooke or anybody else , i 'm not gon na recruit some stranger -- i 'm sorry . eric : so he , uh -- he told you ? ashley : well , i could n't understand why he felt so responsible . he even got involved in brooke 's rape counseling . eric : ashley , look , ridge and i both feel kind of a responsibility here . we both feel that we should have -- we should have seen something coming , you know ? ashley : wait a second . stephanie did what she did , and then she chose not to face the consequences . that does n't mean that you should or that ridge should . what have you heard from her ? eric : a couple of letters , and that 's all . ashley : really ? eric : frankly , i 'm worried . i think everybody is a little bit . ashley : oh , hi . donna : hi . ashley : um , ridge is probably home by now , so thank you for worrying . eric : okay . ashley : it 'll be okay . excuse me . donna : it 's closing time . eric : no , no , no . i never close . i 'm kind of a 24-hour convenience store here , you know ? donna : ( laughs ) so you 're not heading home ? eric : this kind of feels like home here better than anything else . donna : so how did , uh , things go with thorne ? eric : you were n't listening at the door ? i 'm disappointed in you . donna : ( laughs ) look , nobody has ever stood up for me the way you did . i mean , nobody who actually knew me . the thing i did n't expect , and i probably should have , was what a strong stand he took for stephanie . eric : donna , he does n't know what stephanie did . donna : would it matter ? i mean , there -- there 's a selfishness that children have . we think our parents have a duty to stay together . eric : that may be part of it , yeah . donna : which makes me wonder , what 's gon na happen when stephanie walks in your door ? and you know she will . [ scene_break ] ridge : logan , we have a son . we work together . we have a relationship that i will always , always value . it 's just not gon na be the way you want it to be . brooke : are you sure that 's the way it works ? because i think the relationship chooses you , not the other way around . ridge : we need some boundaries here . brooke : and you think i 've been taking advantage . ridge : look , if i 've given you mixed signals , i highly apologize . that was not my intention . brooke : yes , you 've been giving me mixed signals , and i believe that that would mean there 's some mixed feelings . ridge : i know how lucky i am to have you in my life , logan . you will always be a part of me , but i ca n't have it both ways . i 'm in love with somebody else . i 'm marrying someone else . brooke : all right . ( sighs ) ridge : thank you . brooke : ( laughs ) look , i 'm not gon na argue with you , ridge , because i still have faith in us , whatever that may mean in the future . look , before you go , i made you something , sort of a thank - you for knowing what i need , even though i did n't know what i needed , so ... here , wait . hang on . ( laughs ) something i came across in the closet . i was cleaning the closet out for katie , and these old photos were in there -- duplicates . and some of them , we never thought would see the light of day , so ... ( sighs ) open it at your own risk . ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] donna : i do n't know how legally enforceable your agreement with nick is . i mean , if you do n't divorce stephanie , what 's he gon na do , besides huff and puff and blow your door down ? eric : i do n't know what he 's gon na do . i do n't really know what i 'm gon na do until i see stephanie . donna : well , maybe thorne was right . you 've got a lifetime invested in that relationship , even if it never really made you happy . but maybe -- maybe happiness is n't the most important thing . eric : what is ? donna : maybe it 's feeling connected or ... attached , tethered to the world so you do n't blow away like yesterday 's `` times . `` you have that with her , at least . maybe i 'm what thorne says -- after your money , your name , revenge -- things that do n't have much to do with you . eric : are you ? you know , i think highly enough of myself and what i have to offer that if you told me that was the case , it probably would n't make much difference . maybe i 'd appreciate you more . maybe . donna : ( laughs ) eric : is that what you 're doing ? you 're just using me , donna logan ? [ scene_break ] ashley : he 'll be home . [ scene_break ] ridge : i see what you mean . brooke : puerta vista . ridge : those outfits -- boy , the heat must have fried our brains . brooke : ( laughs ) oh , yeah , i 'm sure it did , definitely . oh , and here 's british invasion ridge . love that long hair . ( nelson 's `` just once more `` playing ) brooke : that 's at the villa d'este , lake como . { music playing ] in my heart and here at home but i 'm afraid that they 'll just fade with time photographs are cold and a memory 's hard to hold i never got a chance to say good - bye one more day one more night one more chance to make it right . ridge : i love you , logan . { music playing ] a few more words a few more laughs it does n't seem too much to ask and i know it 's just a dream but i 'd give up everything if you 'd walk through that door just once more ooh - ooh - ooh just once more brooke : i 've loved you all my life , and i will till the day i die . ridge : ( inhales deeply ) i 'll look at these later . brooke : oh , wait . did i do something wrong ? ridge : no , no , no . i just , uh , need to get going . thank you for these . brooke : oh , you do n't have to take it . ridge : no , i want to . i want to look at them later . brooke : okay . keep in touch ? ridge : we 're gon na see each other tomorrow at work , yes ? brooke : oh , right . ( laughs ) tomorrow at work , yeah . ridge : yes . brooke : just like the old days . well , no , no , not like the old days . [ scene_break ] katie : you know , there are days i wonder if i 'm even really a logan . who knows ? maybe i was left on the doorstep . thorne : ( laughs ) i know the feeling . i 've had fantasies that my real family would show up and claim me . then it did -- darla . katie : you 're not in the lost and found , you know ? you 're just waiting , just like the rest of us . thorne : for what ? katie : the right thing -- hoping that you 'll know it when you see it . thorne : this , uh -- thank you . this was very thoughtful of you . katie : well , hey , it might come in handy if you ever get amnesia . thorne : ( laughs ) katie : i 'm nothing if i 'm not practical . anyway , i got ta go . um , i 'll see you around . thorne : okay , see ya around . katie : okay . [ scene_break ] donna : i 'd tell you the truth about myself if i knew what it was . i do n't think about myself as much as other people seem to . i look at myself in the mirror , and i like my hair or i do n't , or if i fill out a dress , and that 's about it . do i mind that you 're rich ? not much . eric : well , that 's very big of you . donna : life goes well with money . but for the things i like to do best , i really only need pantyhose and bourbon . eric : yeah , well , do n't be drinking the cheap stuff , all right ? it 's terrible for your teeth ... donna : ( laughs ) eric : rotten . they 'll fall out . donna : now see , i could ... flatter you to no end and -- and list all your fine qualities , but the fact that you just said that makes me think , now that is a man i want to wake up to . eric : and what about the idea of stephanie having palpitations when she finds out about you and me ? donna : mmm . oh , that 's a huge selling point . eric : yeah ? donna : i mean , for that alone i could throw myself at you unmercifully . eric : mmm . donna : but i imagine the streets are just littered with women who threw themselves at you that you politely sidestepped . i see the way those models look at you . eric : i have n't noticed that lately . donna : ( laughs ) eric : i 've been kind of busy , you know ? i ca n't get what i need from a 19 year old . donna : which would be what exactly ? you ca n't name what you 're looking for , and i ca n't name what keeps me coming back . but i - i do have one thing to say in -- in the interest of full disclosure . eric : okay . what ? i 'm listening . donna : i went into this with my eyes wide open . i thought it 'd be good for you . but i never ever kid myself that i 'd be right for you . but still , somewhere along the way , a line got crossed , and now you have the power to hurt me . i - i 'm not telling you not to . i ... ( sighs ) it 's just information . eric : i 'm not gon na sidestep you . i want to be as good for you as you are for me . [ scene_break ] ashley : hi . ridge : hey . ashley : what time is it ? ridge : late . ashley : how 'd things go with brooke ? ridge : oh , let 's talk in the morning , okay ? { music playing } one more day one more night one more chance to make it right a few more words a few more laughs it does n't seem too much to ask and i know it 's just a dream but i 'd give up everything if you 'd walk through that door just once more ooh- ooh - ooh	brooke tells ridge the kids are at a sleep - over , so they are alone and can talk . he apologizes for changing his mind about being there for her therapy session . brooke understands ; that ashley felt threatened . but she looks askance when he tells her all of that has to stop as of tonight . she agrees he has been sending her mixed signals , and she thinks that means he has mixed feelings . she even springs a photo album of happier times out to give to him . katie brings thorne a doorplate for his office . she thinks it is disgusting when thorne tells her that her sister , donna , is having an affair with his dad . eric promises ashley she will still have a place in the company . he agrees that ridge needs a strong woman in his life . she asks about stephanie , and he replies he 's only had a couple of letters . donna walks in , so ashley leaves . donna asks how things went with thorne ? and what is eric going to do when stephanie walks in his door , and she will ? eric is not sure until he actually sees her .
steffy : ( gasps ) oh , no . [ scene_break ] [ liam remembering ] othello : do n't give up hope . top of the mountain , 3 : 00 . [ scene_break ] liam : are you really meeting me here , hope ? [ scene_break ] steffy : no , no , this is not happening . [ scene_break ] taylor : do you know where your daughter is ? brooke : of course . taylor : you 're aware she 's on her way to aspen ? brooke : well , she 's probably there now -- she and rick . taylor : you condoned it ? brooke : i encouraged it . taylor : why ? why would you do that , brooke ? why would you set her up for disappointment like that ? brooke : wow , such confidence . taylor : ( sighs ) come on , brooke . brooke , steffy has been through so much . she 's been through so much loss . i just want to see this work out for her . brooke : i want to see the same thing for hope . taylor : but it 's over , because liam has moved on . brooke : and why do you say that ? because your daughter is now wearing my daughter 's ring ? taylor : well , i guess that it would mean that that 's not your daughter 's ring anymore . brooke : i believe in hope and liam as much as you believe in steffy and liam . taylor : well , she had her chance , but she blew at okay ? steffy is engaged to liam now , and they 're happy . hope needs to leave them alone . [ scene_break ] justin : the collection 's , like , $ 56,236,000 . we 're looking at a total revenue of about $ 70 million at the end of the year . so if we -- bill , you 're not listening to me . bill : no , i 'm not listening . i 'm too busy worrying about liam and steffy and what the hell is happening in aspen justin : they 're celebrating their engagement . i say no news is good news . bill : you think so , huh ? justin : yes . ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) bill : oliver , what 's happening ? oliver : steffy 's gondola just left the plaza . she 'll be at the top in about 20 minutes . bill : that 's good news . oliver : the bad news is hope logan just bought a ticket for the gondola . that 's why i 'm calling . bill : hope 's going to the top of the mountain ? you 've got ta be kidding me . how did that happen ? oliver : i do n't know , but she wo n't be far behind steffy . bill : well , can you stop her , distract her somehow ? oliver : i do n't know . she looks pretty determined to get up there . bill : steffy will get up there first , right ? she has a head start , right ? oliver : not by much . what do you want me to do , sir ? bill : stay there and stand by . [ scene_break ] hope : hi . okay . thank you . thanks , yeah . okay . i 'm on my way , liam . i 'm on my way . rick : you 're gon na make it on time . hope : oh , rick , i 'm freaking out . rick : i hope liam 's there for you . hope : you -- you said othello gave him the message , right ? rick : yeah , he did . hope : then he 'll be there . he will . i - i will tell liam that this has all just been a big mistake , that -i overreacted , and he never should have proposed to steffy . but we will make it right . i 'm not gon na lose him , rick . i 'm not . [ scene_break ] brooke : it galls me to think that bill is taking steffy 's side , sending them off on a private jet . taylor : he 's supporting his son . brooke : he 's trying to keep hope and liam apart . taylor : that 's your perspective . brooke : and it 's going to be his wife 's perspective , too . taylor : oh , i 'm sure katie is n't going to be thrilled about this at all . brooke : ( scoffs ) for good reason . taylor : well , they 're going to be family , though , they 'll have to find a way to get along . brooke : who says ? bill ? he does n't get to dictate everything -- who liam marries , how our family is supposed to feel . taylor : they 'll find a way to get along , because that 's what in - laws do . brooke : no , they wo n't have to , because steffy and liam are n't getting married . i 'm sorry , taylor , but once liam finds out that hope loves him , he will call it off . taylor : hope gave liam the out he was looking for , okay ? he did n't go and try to track her down and find out why she dumped him . he moved on because he realized that the woman that he really loved had been standing right in front of him all along . and he realized that hope was not ready for marriage . she has issues , brooke . you know that . brooke : given your daughter 's history , the way she pursues unavailable men , i think she 's the one with the issues . she ca n't make commitment . my daughter is a moral , disciplined young lady . and , yes , she has high standards . and liam admires that . once she sees him and is able to explain what happened , he 'll forgive her . he 'll understand . and he will take hope back , because hope is the one that he wants for life . taylor : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] bill : i do n't want hope interfering . steffy has something going on . `` insurance , `` she called it . justin : what does that mean ? bill : i do n't know . but a woman like steffy always has a plan . [ scene_break ] [ hope remembering ] hope : ( sighs ) liam : will you marry me ? hope : yes . ( laughs ) hope : ( chuckles ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) bill : steffy . steffy : bill , i need your help . you have to stop the gondola . bill : what ? steffy : the gondolas at the top of aspen mountain . when i say , `` stop , `` i mean , right that second . bill : i can do a lot of things . i ca n't do that . steffy : uh , you have to . hope is a few cars behind me . she -- she can not get to liam . so call somebody . do whatever you have to do . bill : you 're still in the gondola ? steffy : i 'm almost to the top , but we do n't have that much time . bill , please , she 's trying to ruin this for us . we have to stop her . [ scene_break ] hope : almost there . steffy : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] bill : stopping the gondola -- that 's her plan . justin : how are we supposed to do that and why ? bill : i do n't know . but i have to stop hope from getting to the top of that mountain . justin : you 're in los angeles . they 're in aspen . how could you possibly stop a gondola ? bill : watch me . it 's me . [ scene_break ] oliver : steffy and hope will be at the summit soon . you want me to go up after them ? bill : no , i need you to stop the gondola . oliver : i ca n't stop them . they 've already gotten on . bill : stop the gondola . oliver : that 's impossible . bill : there has to be some kind of emergency mechanism . oliver : i do n't have access to it . bill : well , get access , and you better do it fast , because i 'm gon na call you back in a minute , and when i do , you 're gon na bring that thing to a halt . oliver : mr. spencer , i would really love to help you out , but what you 're asking -- bill : i 'm not asking . make it happen . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] taylor : ooh , well , i did n't know you had a crystal ball , brooke . brooke : you do n't have to see into the future to recognize true love . taylor : ( laughs ) brooke : oh . ( scoffs ) now you 're laughing at me . taylor : oh , no , no , it 's just cute , you know ? how you 're so childlike sometimes . brooke : because i follow my heart ? taylor : uh , no , because you look at life like it 's so simple . everything 's black - and - white . if something breaks , you go get it fixed . you lose a relationship ? you cry a few tears , you say you 're sorry , and you get it back . life is n't that simple , brooke . brooke : hope did n't lose a relationship . it was stolen . taylor : that 's how you want to see it . brooke : that is how it is , taylor . taylor : no , you always make excuses for your children . brooke : i do n't need to . hope did n't do anything wrong . taylor : well , she certainly did n't make liam very happy , did she ? brooke : that is why she 's going to aspen to apologize , and once she does , liam will accept her apology , and they will be on solid ground again . [ scene_break ] steffy : bill , i 'm at the top of the mountain . i just got off . stop it . stop the gondola now . bill : i 'm working on it . give me a minute . steffy : no , we do n't have a minute . hope is right behind me . stop it now ! hope : he 's there . he 's there . [ scene_break ] oliver : mike ? mike : oliver . what are you doing , man ? oliver : did you see ramona go up ? mike : yeah , a few minutes ago . oliver : look , we got ta shut this thing down . i need to load my equipment . we 've got a satellite feed up top . mike : uh , we got people on board . we 'll get 'em off , and then you can load your stuff . oliver : it ca n't wait . it 's a live network feed -- huge stuff . ( cell phone rings ) oliver : excuse me hello , sir . bill : shut it down . oliver : it 's my boss . we got ta do this now . [ scene_break ] hope : oh , liam . steffy : bill , i can see hope 's car . she 's almost here . you have to stop this gondola . bill : now , oliver , now ! oliver : mike , we are live in less than an hour come on , man . come on . mike : all right , `` hollywood . `` load your stuff . hope : ( scoffs ) no . no , no , no . i do n't have time to stop now . steffy : ( laughs ) oh , you did it ! it stopped ! oh , bill , thank you , thank you , thank you . bill : it was a piece of cake . do n't mention it . steffy : okay , keep it stopped for as long as you can , all right ? bill : i 'll do what i can . you 're up to something , are n't you ? steffy : oh , yeah . [ scene_break ] brooke : i did n't want this for our daughters -- fighting for the same man . i implored steffy to stay away from liam . taylor : but you wo n't say the same thing to hope . brooke : hope deserves a chance to fix this . taylor : you 're the only one who seems to think it needs to be fixed . brooke : well , i really believe that hope and liam can be together again . taylor : because that 's the way it always goes for you and ridge ? brooke : look , i know it 's hard for my daughter to look up to me , but there are some things that she does admire , like my faith in ridge and how ridge and i have overcome obstacles . she knows that true love can survive when you 're willing to risk everything for it . taylor : well , i 'm sorry , but hope is not going to have that payoff . brooke : ( sighs ) ( scoffs ) how did this happen ? history repeating itself . ( sighs ) you and i have been competing for the same man for all of our adult lives , and now our daughters are doing the very same thing with liam . hope went to talk to him to explain everything that happened , and now steffy is trying to put a stop to that . and there they are . they just keep on battling . taylor : well , unfortunately , one of them is about to be heartbroken . brooke : yes . and i 'm sorry to say that it 's going to be steffy . so i hope that you 're going to be there to support her . taylor : ( exhales quickly ) [ scene_break ] hope : come on . start . liam : `` do n't give up hope . `` i mean , was he talking about hope ? or was he crazy ? ( sighs ) hope : i 'm here , liam . come on . come on . look over here . liam . hope : ( gasps ) ( sighs ) liam : wow . steffy : marry me .	steffy spots hope in the plaza and it 's a race now to see who gets up the mountain to liam first . liam keeps hearing the voice of `` do n't leave , go to the mountain alone . `` both mothers argue over just who liam belongs to now . brooke is sure when hope explains , liam will take her back . she is the one he really loves . bill ca n't listen to justin spout business and takes a call from a friend who tells him that he has spotted hope and she 's not far behind steffy . bill wants hope distracted . bill tells justin that he is sure steffy will succeed . a woman like her always has plan . both steffy and hope vow to liam that they are on their way . hope calls rick and says she is freaking out , but she is on her way to make it right . she is not going to lose liam now .
singer : stay with me , stay with me , stay with me trip with me , trip with me , trip with me am i -- quinn : wyatt ! where have you been ? ! did n't you get my texts ? ! wyatt : yeah . all six of them . quinn : and you did n't think to call me back . wyatt : i was at the bar ! i saw oliver there ! quinn : i told you it was important . wyatt : which is why i 'm here . look , if this has to do with me and hope , i - i do n't want to hear it -- quinn : hope left big bear . she 's coming home alone . something happened . liam messed up again . wyatt : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] liam : dad . what are you doing here ? bill : keeping an eye on things . i still own 49 % of this company . what are you doing here ? are n't you supposed to be in big bear with hope ? oh , boy . i know that look . what happened this time ? [ scene_break ] hope : bill is n't here , is he ? brooke : no . hope : good . brooke : sweetheart , what happened ? hope : [ sighs ] brooke : the way you sounded on the phone -- did you and liam have an argument ? hope : according to liam , everything 's fine . there 's nothing to worry about . brooke : what is `` nothing to worry about `` ? hope : steffy . it 's happening all over again , mom . [ scene_break ] bill : hope took off because you sent steffy a video ? it 's just pictures of you guys ? or are you getting kind of freaky on it ? liam : what ? no . no ! no , nothing like that ! uh -- [ sighs ] look , i made a video for hope first when she was in mexico , and then she freaked out when she found out i made one for steffy . bill : you told her ? liam : no . somebody sent it to her , and i do n't know who . [ scene_break ] quinn : i was with brooke when hope called . i think she wanted her mother to meet her at home . wyatt : was hope upset ? quinn : judging from her mother 's reaction , very . wyatt : a - and -- and brooke did n't tell you why ? quinn : she did n't have to . you know hope 's history with liam , how many times he 's let her down . i told you he 'd do it again , and he did . [ scene_break ] brooke : liam made videos for both of you . hope : mm - hmm . and mine was really , really beautiful . but he accidentally e - mailed it to steffy . and then he felt really awful about it , so when she asked him to make one for her ... brooke : well , maybe he was just trying to make it up to her . maybe he felt obligated . hope : [ sighs ] but that 's the thing with liam , is that he can not help himself around her , and he -- he 's always been that way . and he says i should n't see it like that . maybe he 's right . i mean , liam is -- liam is a good , caring person , and i love that about him , but ... are you kidding me ? making a video for steffy , his ex - wife , right before he and i are supposed to get married ? brooke : you do n't think steffy 's request was innocent ? hope : i do n't know . i have no idea , but it all feels way too familiar . and i 'm not going to share liam with steffy again . [ scene_break ] liam : i mean , i know where hope is coming from . of course she 's upset . we 're finally about to get married , and he - e - e - re 's steffy ! bill : what do you mean , here 's steffy ? steffy 's in paris . she 's not here . she 's not messing with your relationship with hope . hope 's messing with it , getting all bent out of shape over a video . liam : [ sighs ] bill : she still thinks that you 're hung up on steffy . and maybe she 's onto something . liam : thi -- thi -- no , this is just a big misunderstanding . bill : well , some accidents are accidents , son , and ... some are not . liam : what does that mean ? ! what -- you think i meant to send a video to steffy of me and hope ? why would i do that ? ! bill : same reason steffy asked you to make her a video -- to get your attention , make you think . liam : [ groans ] bill : it 's gut - check time , liam . are you sure you do n't feel a connection to steffy any longer ? do n't -- do n't -- do n't answer that . find out . get on my plane , fly to paris ... see your wife . [ scene_break ] wyatt : hope and liam are about 2 seconds away from getting married ! he 's not gon na do anything to screw that up ! quinn : he has . wyatt : you only heard one side of the conversation ! you do n't know why hope is leaving big bear . quinn : a mother knows when there 's something wrong with their child . wyatt : [ scoffs ] quinn : brooke looked alarmed . and hope ... sounded distraught . wyatt : you make it sound like that 's a good thing . quinn : no ! i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . i - i - i do n't mean for it to sound that way . look . liam has put hope through so much . brooke was telling me about some of the challenges they 've faced , most of them caused by steffy , so -- but if she 's still in the picture , i do n't see -- wyatt : is this -- this is about steffy ? quinn : w - well ... you 've spent more time with liam than i have . do you think he could still be interested in her ? wyatt : i - i mean , he did n't exactly push very hard to get the annulment . quinn : yeah , and you said that that was a problem for hope . wyatt : that 's a huge issue for her ! if hope found out that liam is still involved with her , she 'd be -- quinn : distraught . wyatt : wow . singer : take me away unravel everything i want to feel you breathe inside me stay with me , stay with me , stay with me [ scene_break ] brooke : i could see why you 'd be upset about this . i hope liam could , too . hope : [ sighs ] he told me that it does n't have to change anything , that it 's just a video . but those lyrics and those pictures -- he made the exact same video for me , to let me know that he was thinking about me , so ... how do i know that he 's not also thinking about steffy ? brooke : that 's a question you 're going to have to ask him . hope : he said he did it as a favor , that he thought steffy had a right . what if this video makes her think that she still has a right to him ? i -- you know , i really thought that liam understood what i was feeling and what i was going through , but , clearly , he has no idea . brooke : you 're still wearing your engagement ring . means you did n't do anything too drastic . hope : no . [ sighs ] because i do n't know what to do . i know that i should n't be feeling this way . liam says that he 's not thinking about steffy , but guess what . now i am , and he 's the one who 's put me in this place . and this is a feeling that i said i would never allow myself . [ scene_break ] liam : we 're really back to this again -- me and steffy ? bill : you still love her . you did n't end your marriage . steffy did . and if she did n't leave l.a. , you 'd still be together . liam : yeah , but , dad , we 're not together , and she did leave , and i 've moved on . we 've all moved on , except for you , maybe . but everybody else knows i 'm committed to hope . bill : you 're sure that 's what you want ? liam : what -- what kind of question is that ? bill : it 's the only question you should be asking yourself , because i guarantee you it 's the only question that hope 's going to ask you when she sees you again . and you better make damn sure you 're prepared to give her the right answer . [ scene_break ] quinn : can you think of another reason why hope would run away from liam like that ? wyatt : [ laughs ] i can think of a thousand reasons why she should ! gosh , and i told her not to do it . i told her not to rush into another wedding . but her mind was already made up . she and liam had -- had waited long enough , and she 's 100 % committed to him . how could he do this to her again ? on a day that she had everything to celebrate , he does something to ruin it ! that is unacceptable ! and she needs to know that she does n't have to put up with it ! [ scene_break ] brooke : i wish i knew what to tell you . it 's confusing . i know . loving a man whose feelings are divided -- i never wanted that for you . hope : it 's not what i wanted , either . and liam knows that . i - i -- [ chuckles ] i should n't be walking around with a constant anxiety , wondering -- always wondering where we stand . and i told him i was n't -- [ voice breaking ] i told him that i 'm not gon na do that . brooke : seeing that video reminded you of the worst times of your life , brought back all that fear and that uncertainty . hope : [ sighs ] i hate feeling that . i hated -- i hated having to ask liam those questions and to brace myself for the answers . brooke : but you need to know . hope : [ sighs ] yeah , i do . and i - i do n't want liam to feel like -- like i do n't trust him . brooke : look at all the things steffy did , all the trouble she caused . hope : i know . and is that what this is again ? is it happening again ? liam says no . you know , liam says she has n't changed her mind about the annulment , he has n't changed his mind about the wedding . brooke : well , then , you know , if your plans are n't set in stone yet , i think maybe you should take a little bit more time and just ... feel out your emotions , get answers to your questions . hope : what if it only leads to more questions ? brooke : then you 're gon na have to ask yourself something a little more basic . hope : [ breathes deeply ] brooke : oh , honey . i 'm so proud of you . you are a strong , determined young lady , and that 's wonderful , but a person can only take so much . and you 've put up with a lot . you deserve to be free from this confusion . you deserve to be loved and wanted by a man who wants only you ... a man like ... wyatt ! hope : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] liam : [ chuckles ] you know , you 've given me some lousy advice before , but wow ! bill : hope thinks there 's still a connection between you and steffy . and there 's only one way to find out if she 's right . liam : dad , i 'm not going to paris . you know what that would do to hope ? she 's already straddling the edge . that would push her right over . [ scene_break ] hope : no . no . bringing wyatt into this is a bad idea . brooke : [ sighs ] he cares about you deeply . i 'm not telling you what to do . hope : this -- this is not about wyatt . this is about liam and the video that he made for steffy . brooke : you 're asking yourself what it all means , not because of your relationship , but because of you -- your life , your wellbeing . hope : yes . that is the only thing on my mind right now . brooke : okay . so , you 're not trying to make excuses for liam . you 're not asking to be reassured . you know , you say this all seems very familiar , but it 's not . it 's different , because you 're different . you 're looking at this from a different perspective . ever since you met wyatt , you knew that you had other options . hope : options . brooke : yes . just think about it . think about how you two met . think about how you relate with each other . i know you 're intrigued with him , hope . he 's very handsome . he 's strong , and he 's charismatic . hope : okay , okay ! stop it ! stop ! stop it ! i am confused enough as it is , and bringing wyatt into this is not helping . brooke : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] ( flashback ) wyatt : look what we 've accomplished in one day ! we can do anything together . someday ... i 'm going to give you this diamond . someday ... i will make you my wife . ( present time ) quinn : this was supposed to be a great day for hope . the diamond , the showing -- it brought the two of you together onstage . wyatt : yeah , and then liam took her away . quinn : [ sighs ] something brought her back . wyatt : is this you ? is your magic working ? [ scoffs ] you know , i asked her to postpone the wedding . when we were down in mexico , i just -- i had to say it . i just could n't help myself . and i thought , for a second , maybe . but she just could n't do that to liam . what 's he done to her , mom ? what 's he ever done to her but let her down ? quinn : maybe she 's starting to realize that now . wyatt : well , i hope so ! liam 's had enough chances trying to make that relationship work , but no more ! i 'm through respecting something that i have no respect for ! [ scene_break ] liam : [ sighs ] listen . hope and i are getting married , and i 'm not gon na let this interfere with our plans . bill : need a ride over to brooke 's ? liam : uh , thanks . but , you know , hope asked for some time . i 'm gon na let her stay with her mother tonight , and , uh , we 'll sort this out tomorrow . [ scene_break ] wyatt : hope asked me to back off , and i did ... just to make her happy . but she is n't . and liam blew it . he blew his chances with hope . and our chance starts tomorrow . [ scene_break ] singer : i 've been around the world and i 've seen all kinds of things but every day with you brings a smile i have n't found time is short , but each day with you brings me closer yeah , time is short but each day with you brings me closer to what i feel for you and it 's a sweet , little melody singing in my ear i 'll love you a - a - always [ tablet chimes ] wyatt : a precious jewel , centuries old , and full of mystery -- it lured them from the city of angels to the mountains of mexico . now one diamond will lead them to their destiny . never underestimate the power of the rock .	quinn is in her office looking at the video of liam and steffy when wyatt comes in . she jumps up and starts questioning him if he got her text . he says yeah , all six of them . he was at the bar with oliver so he did not call her back . but he heard it was important and that is why he is here now . but if this is about him and hope then he does n't want to her anything about it . she blurts out that hope left big bear . liam must have messed up again as she left him there alone . wyatt says they are about two seconds away from getting married so liam would not screw up now . she says brooke was alarmed when she got hope 's message as hope sounded distraught . it has something to do with steffy who has always been a big issue in liam and hope 's relationship . wyatt says if liam was still in involved with his ex - wife , hope would definitely be distraught . hope arrives home and makes sure that bill is n't there before she tells brooke about the ordeal . according to liam they do n't have a problem but it 's about steffy . it 's happening all over again . she tells brooke about steffy 's request for the video and this is sounding all too familiar whether it was innocent or not . she vows that she is not going to share liam with steffy again . brooke watches the video and tells hope that she sees why she would be upset with liam for making this video . hope says he made her one to prove how much he loves her . perhaps that is why he made one for steffy too and steffy will think she has the right to want him again . hope says she though liam knew how she felt about steffy by now , but clearly he does n't . she does n't want to feel this way and has said on more than one occasion that she would never allow again . hope says she hates feeling this way . she hates having to ask liam questions when she is afraid of the answers . brooke says hope needs to know . she needs to be freed from this confusion of liam 's divided attention . she deserves to be loved by a man that only wants her .a man .. like wyatt . hope says no ; bringing wyatt into this is not the thing to do . right now the video and liam are the only things on her mind . brooke says she is not telling her what to do but he does care for her deeply . and she is not making excuses for liam either but now she has a different perspective . ever since she met wyatt , she knows she has options . brooke starts singing wyatt 's praises and hope finally says stop . she is confused enough already without adding wyatt to the mix . wyatt tells his mom that on the very day that hope had plenty to celebrate that liam goes and ruins it . that is totally unacceptable . and she does know that she does n't have to put up with him .
rick : what happened ? something must have happened . ridge : dad , we 've been here before . you say you 're ready to retire and you never are . eric : retire ? did i say retire ? i did not . caroline : no , but you said step down . how far down ? because we still need you . you 're the only grownup in the room when no one else can be . eric : i 'm glad you see that , caroline . when i lost stephanie , it was all right if i was chained to this desk , but , uh ... when i saw how giddy my brother is with his lifestyle , hardly any work and lots of play , i thought , `` why should n't i have that for myself ? `` so , i 'm gon na leave one of my sons in charge to lead this company forward with style and energy and innovation , the way i did . caroline : you still have n't said which son . eric : what would be your advice ? katie : caroline is very pretty . bill : that 's like saying jackie robinson was a decent second - baseman . oh , come on ! you got to know who jackie robinson is ! katie : of course i know who jackie robinson is ! your point ? bill : my niece is hot . katie : bill , this is your niece ! why are you talking about her like this ? it 's weird ! and i fail to see what she has to do with second base . bill : you 're worried your boyfriend the dressmaker has gone ' round the bases with her already . katie : [ scoffs ] maya : hey . can you give me a spot ? hello ! would you mind spotting me , please ? carter : no . i 'm busy . maya : carter , you would rather see me crushed to death beneath this bar ? you hate me that much ? carter : oh , my god . maya : thank you . all right . [ sighs ] ivy : so , you two are n't in on this , either ? carter : oh , got to go . my date 's here . maya : what ? ! you 're dating ivy forrester ? ivy : oh , we 're dating ! finally ! thank god you finally admit it . carter : of course , i admit it . and calm down . we 're not dating . i just knew you would salivate at the latest gossip . maya : i 'm cold and heartless in case no one 's mentioned that to you . unless , of course , they have . ivy : uh , look , i had a meeting on the calendar this morning with eric , but i ca n't do that because apparently he 's in some top - level conference that ca n't be disturbed . maya : well , apparently we are n't top - level . ivy : well , technically , carter is . look , is there some kind of crisis going on that i do n't know about ? because from what i can tell , rick , ridge , and caroline are in there with my uncle . maya : well , i may be low - level , but that is no mystery to me . katie : are you planning on finishing puberty anytime soon ? bill : you can mock me all you want , but there are certain things women know and certain things men know . katie : oh , this ought to be good . let me guess . women know when the roast is done , and men know how to build space stations . bill : there are some women that are good at math . katie : oh , my god ! bill : my point is that one thing a man always knows is when a woman is jealous . and i can smell jealousy all over you . katie : you know , i 'd almost believe that you do n't realize how offensive you 're being , but i know you too well . bill : and i know you . and you care about time , attention , time spent together . and all this time that mr. upstanding is spending with my niece , maybe it 's innocent . probably it 's innocent . but it 's time that ridge is n't spending with you . and you 're starting to wonder . caroline : why would i have any advice ? you know your sons better than i do . eric : do i ? how is it i did n't know about this arrangement between you and ridge ? ridge : it 's not an arrangement . we 're working together . rick : oh , i think it 's a little bit more than that . dad , are you sure about this ? eric : it 's been coming for a long time . you both know that . nobody 's being favored . nobody 's being punished . the three of you and brooke and hope are the most crucial ingredients to the current success of this company . strong design is obviously a crucial element . and a strong business leadership is something we can not do without . i 'm gon na talk to some people , and i 'm gon na sort out my own thoughts . you 're not gon na have to wait very long . you 'll have my decision very soon . [ door closes ] katie : please do n't start thinking that i 'm some insecure wreck . bill : i did n't say that . look , i just know that forrester -- he 's kind of an uptight dude , a cold fish . nobody ever knows where they stand with him . katie : that 's not true . bill : really ? why do n't you ask your big sister ? look , uh , i know if , uh , i was engaged to , uh , to ridge , i 'd be lying awake nights , too . katie : [ chuckles ] bill : i can see from your face that that is an odd comparison . katie : i 'm not even gon na touch that one . bill : [ laughs ] katie : and i 'm not lying awake at night , okay ? i 'm not going to talk myself into thinking that there 's something illicit going on . caroline and ridge are working together . she 's helping him . and she 's giving him something that i ca n't right now . ivy : ridge and caroline ? that does n't make any sense . maya : caroline is seriously unbalanced . ivy : what ? ! no , she 's not . she 's extremely talented and she 's hilarious . carter : caroline calmed down a lot since she married rick , whereas you went in the opposite direction . ivy : okay , look , i do n't know about everybody 's entanglements , but what i do know is that eric would n't call a meeting about something as trivial as this . maya : of course he would n't . it 's not about that . allegiances are shifting . ridge is a god to caroline . he holds the key to every dream that she has for herself . and caroline does n't just want to be somebody 's wife . rick : good . i do n't have to track you down . eric : i thought you might have questions . rick : [ sighs ] yeah . is anyone forcing your hand to make this decision ? eric : forcing me ? forcing me to quit , you mean ? like ridge ? no , no . ridge has been focused exclusively on designing . rick : in which we mean caroline designing for him . he must feel his lock as c.e.o . slipping away . i mean , you know how he gets , dad . eric : i know how you both get . rick : i 'm older and wiser since the last time this came up . i 'm a happily married man . that changes a person . i do n't look at you stepping down as an opportunity . i look at it as a loss , a great loss for everyone . do i want to work hard to fill your shoes ? it 's what i was groomed for . it 's what i was born for . i look at it as coming into myself . and caroline and i will be right there to keep the forrester tradition intact . ridge : did you know about this announcement that my dad was making ? caroline : no . how could i ? ridge : i do n't know . i thought maybe you and your husband talked about it . caroline : no , he was just as shocked as we were . ridge : well , maybe he wants us to think that he was shocked . caroline : this is not some scheme between rick and your father . ridge : it 's a little suspicious that this would come up now when i ca n't ... caroline : ridge , there is every reason to believe that someday you 're gon na be able to draw again . ridge : [ sighs ] about earlier ... caroline : no , please , we are not talking about earlier . ridge : we do n't have to talk about it . caroline : i made a fool of myself already . now i know what they mean when they say a schoolgirl 's crush . i - i did n't -- ridge : can i finish ? all i wanted to say was that ... i got a little crush on you , too . eric : ivy , i 'm sorry . ivy : hi . no worries . can i please get your rubber stamp on these designs so that i can authorize a test run ? eric : has rick seen these ? ivy : yeah , he has . he even got a little excited . eric : all right , then i do n't need to see them . i do n't need to second - guess rick 's work . it 's insulting him . ivy : is there something going on ? is there some kind of situation ? eric : actually , yes , there is . and the situation is me . i 've never actually been jealous of my brother , but your father 's last visit made me think . ivy : hmm . eric : what would it be like to live like that ? not have to come into the office every day ? i could lay around a pool somewhere and fly off to bali once in awhile ? ivy : you 're going to retire ? eric : no , no , no . this is not a good word , `` retire . `` it 's a nasty , nasty word . ivy : [ chuckles ] eric : never use it again . c.e.o . emeritus -- that would be good . then i do n't lose the title . and i could have a nice c.e.o . emeritus office of my own instead of the one that we have now that i share with everybody else in the building . ivy : so , who will take over ? eric : well , thorne has lost that particular ambition , and i say good for him . felicia -- brainy and powerful and strong , but not a very good manager , i would n't think . so it 's either rick or ridge . i think rick 's the more settled , actually , and , uh , and he has caroline , of course , and she 's invaluable . ivy : is she ? sorry . that came out totally wrong . [ chuckles ] i - i think caroline is amazing , and i think she 's a breath of fresh air . i just did n't realize that she was as indispensable as your sons . eric : you do n't remember rick when he was young . how could you ? but , uh , he 's a completely different person now that he 's married . and it 's caroline . it 's her love and support that 's made all the difference . maya : so , hear there was a crisis . rick : i would n't exactly call it a crisis . maya : did you swoop in like superman and save the day as always ? rick : [ chuckles ] i call it an opportunity . maya : did they teach you to say that in business school ? rick : no , an actual opportunity , not just a euphemism . just between you and me , my dad is considering stepping down as c.e.o . maya : that 's huge . rick : i 'm second - in - command , so ... maya : what about ridge ? rick : it 's hard to say . he may have to have reduced responsibilities . maya : what does caroline have to say about that ? they 've been working together so closely . rick : well , that 's just for now . it 's just an experiment . caroline and i are a team . not caroline and ridge . maya : you sure about that ? caroline : wait , we can not be talking this way ! ridge : so , what should we do ? ignore it ? caroline : you are ridge forrester . you do n't need me . ridge : apparently i do . caroline : no . that need will go away . ridge : yeah , maybe it will . what about the rest ? caroline : the rest is just ... me being stupid . ridge : when we 're here together , there 's just -- there 's a confidence that i have n't felt . caroline : okay , and ... maybe i 've never felt that confidence before , either , and i ... just tried to impersonate it by being obnoxious . ridge : we 're creating something together , something beautiful , and that 's what this company 's about . it 's about creating beautiful things . and the only time that it was run by someone who was not a designer was a disaster . caroline : rick is a great president . ridge : i 'm not saying he 's not a great president . he 's great . he 's great with numbers . but he 's not great with design , with art , and with fashion . and i thought it was kind of weird that dad asked your opinion on it , but it was n't 'cause it 's a valid question . he 's asking you what you want to do with your life , if you want to be a great designer or just an ornamental wife . whatever you decide , whatever this is , i do n't ... i do n't want that for you . i want you to thrive . caroline : and my husband does n't ? ridge : you tell me . eric : i do n't see a change in leadership affecting your position in this company . ivy : oh , no . i 'm not thinking about that at all , honestly . it 's just life is about to change very dramatically for one of your sons , and i know that you wear your authority very lightly , but it is a big burden . eric : yeah , it is . it 's isolating , actually . and it 's relentless . if i had n't had stephanie with me all those years , i do n't think that i would have made it . i mean , she actually made my ambition hers , as well . and i suspect that rick has a partner like that in caroline . maya : it just seems to me that caroline and ridge have been spending -- rick : look , i know . i know . he 's mentoring her . she 's giving him design help . maya : well , she might be giving him a lot more than that . i walked in on them the other day , and -- rick : okay , stop . we 're trying to build some sort of mutual friendship here . am i right ? maya : yeah . rick : then understand , by bad - mouthing my wife , making me suspect her , that 's -- that 's just not a friendly thing to do . maya : you 're right . i 'm sorry . katie : this may be a lot about nothing , anyway . i mean , things are changing . ridge may not be working with caroline for very much longer . bill : why not ? katie : it does n't matter . he -- the bottom line is , i trust him . bill : no , you do n't . and it 's my fault . you were loving and trusting and excited about life when you married me . and i hurt you . more than once . and i 'll never forgive myself for it . caroline : i - i ca n't do this . ridge : you can do anything you put your mind to . caroline : no . yes , okay , i have had certain thoughts and certain feelings , but then the sun comes up and they go away , and -- and what i 'm left with is the life that i am making with rick . ridge : he 's not worthy of you . caroline : it 's the other way around . ridge : i see greatness in you . and i just want to -- i do n't want to see it disappear behind a good administrator just because he does n't know what an original idea is . caroline : i did n't know you could be so mean and unfair . ridge : i 'm not any of those things . i 'm just being honest with you because i care about you . caroline : i love my husband . ridge : i know you do . caroline : and i just want him to have what makes him happy . ridge : he is happy . he has what makes him happy . he 's got a job he likes . and why would you want to push him in a job that makes him miserable ? just so you can throw your career away ? caroline : you 're asking me to turn my back on every promise that i ever made him . ridge : no . i 'm asking you to be true to yourself . just ... just be true to what 's inside of you , you know . and the first time i grabbed your hand and -- and we drew something together was incredible . caroline : so , what are you saying ? what ? are you gon na leave katie for me ? ridge : [ sighs ] i 'm saying ... caroline : [ gasps ]	everyone is shocked that eric said he will step down . he quickly tells them he said nothing about retiring . but he sees how fun and happy go lucky his brother is , and he 'd like to turn over the company to one of his own sons for a while . caroline asks which one . eric says they have all known this was coming for a while . this is not something they are being punished for . he will sort out his feelings and let them know very soon . bill tells katie than one thing a man can do is smell jealousy . and he can smell jealousy all over her about mr. upstanding spending time with his niece . that is time he is not spending with her and she is beginning to wonder . he says if he was engaged to ridge he 'd be lying awake at nights too . he 's a cold fish . katie says she is not a brat . caroline is helping ridge right now where she ca n't . maya tells ivy that allegiances are shifting . caroline does not just want to be someone 's wife , so the meeting with eric is crucial and the reason they are n't in this meeting . it 's more personal . rick follows eric and asks if anyone is forcing him to step down or forcing his hand . eric says no . rick says he does n't look at this as an opportunity for him but a big loss in losing eric . ridge tells caroline that it is a little suspicious that all of this came up now that he ca n't draw and rick is on his tail . she tells him that need of his for her to help will go away . he says when he is with her there is a confidence that he has not felt before . caroline says rick is great . ridge says yes with numbers but not so much for running the company . and he does not want to keep caroline back and just settle for being the wife .
steffy : wyatt , please just -- please listen to me . wyatt : i just -- i ca n't -- i ca n't even believe that you and your dad are covering up eric giving my mother power of attorney . steffy : everyone believes that my father has power of attorney , and it 's gon na stay that way to protect my grandfather and the company and my family . just tell me you understand that . promise me you 're not gon na say anything to quinn . [ monitors beeping ] [ machine beeps ] ridge : thank you , doc . i really appreciate everything you 've done . dr. andrews : of course . you , uh , have all the medical equipment your father needs , a full - time staff . like being in the hospital , but better because mr. forrester will be in familiar surroundings with family . ridge : it just worries me . he 's unresponsive . dr. andrews : your father suffered major brain trauma . it takes time to heal . ridge : what can we do ? dr. andrews : talk to him . be with him . let him know you 're all here , waiting to welcome him back . ridge : hey . hey , dad . [ sighs ] welcome home . you 're here with the people that love you . we 're gon na make sure you 're okay . we 're gon na bring you back . we 're gon na bring you all the way back . liam : steffy ? steffy , is that you ? liam : steffy ? ivy : steffy 's not the only woman in the world , liam . i can give you everything you need . and much , much more . ridge : all right , thanks again for everything . dr. andrews : if you need anything or have any questions about his home care , do n't hesitate to call . they have my personal number , as well . ridge : thank you . quinn : oh ! hey ! dr. andrews . how is my husband ? ridge : i got this . thanks . dr. andrews : excuse me . quinn : um ... ridge : hi . why are you here ? quinn : i called the hospital . they said that eric has been moved to the house , so i wanted to come and see him . ridge : so you came . good . now you can leave . quinn : no , not until i see my husband ! ridge : he 's not your husband . i have his power of attorney . puts me in charge . and what i want is for you to leave . wyatt : what am i supposed to do , steffy ? forget that i know what i know ? steffy : yes . wyatt : what ? no -- steffy : yes ! wyatt : that is not possible ! look , i know my mother has given you plenty of reason to be concerned , but you -- you are crossing a line here ! you and ridge are stealing eric 's power of attorney , you know that ? he 's making decisions for eric where he has no legal right to do so because my mother has it ! how am i supposed to keep that away from her ? liam : can we talk about this dress ? ivy : look , i wanted you to see that this is all it is . it 's just a dress . it has no real significance because the woman who originally wore it is now married to someone else . i 'm not . i 'm still right here . still loving you the way that i always have . liam : you 've changed . you 're just -- you 're so -- you 're ... assertive . [ chuckles ] ivy : yeah , well , that 's how you get what you want . you ca n't just sit around quietly and hope that the universe is like , `` oh , hey . now it 's your turn . `` liam : ivy ... ivy : liam , you have to end this humiliation . pining after your brother 's wife ? you deserve so much better than that . you deserve a woman who puts you first . liam : you . ivy : this is our time . let 's take it . quinn : well , you do n't waste any time . ridge : well , to be honest , your picture up there was a disgrace . it was my dad 's decision when he was in a bad place . quinn : i do n't care whose portrait is up there . i just want to see eric . you want to punish me ? it 's working . it has been hell being kept away from eric , but you realize you 're punishing him , too . he 's reaching out to me . i can feel him . you may hate me , ridge , but your father loves me . you need to let me see him . it 's what he would want . y - you have to know that somewhere deep inside of you ! ridge : five minutes . wyatt : eric 's gon na get better . steffy : yeah , my dad 's taking him home so he can recover . wyatt : yeah , when he wakes up , the truth is gon na come out . you know that , right ? steffy : yeah , i want him to wake up as soon as possible , but right now , i have to think about that woman making decisions for my grandfather . about the business , about my grandfather 's health . it 's like you of all people should know how dangerous and unpredictable she is . wyatt : uh , was . steffy : was . wyatt : was . she 's better now . steffy : look how far this charade has gotten her ! she moved into my family 's home . she -- she suckered my granddad into marrying her . thank god that is not legal . just imagine if she had power of attorney ! i 'm sorry , but i think we 're doing the right thing ! we need to take control . and you ca n't tell your mom , wyatt . my god . ugh ! wyatt : steffy . [ sighs ] i want to do what you 're asking of me right now . i want to do anything you want . but -- you and ridge , it 's -- what you 're doing is not only wrong , it 's illegal ! steffy : we 're doing what 's best for my grandfather . wyatt : my mother did n't even do anything to deserve being shut out like this ! steffy : she took advantage of a lonely widower . wyatt : that 's not how eric sees it . steffy : i am your wife . you should be on my side . wyatt : how am i supposed to support this ? steffy : i do n't trust quinn with my grandfather 's life ! you of all people should know that ! wyatt : he obviously trusts her to marry her , to give her power of attorney ! steffy : oh , my -- wyatt : come on , steffy ! look at the whole situation here . they 're crazy about each other . instead of standing against her , why ca n't you encourage her access ? if anyone 's gon na help eric get better , it 's the woman that he loves ! quinn : oh , it 's all right . ridge said i could come in . okay . quinn : hey . hey , eric . i 'm here . liam : ivy , i -- i 'm so -- i 'm so flattered a - and honored , truly , i am , that you -- that you would still want to be with me , but ... the reason -- the reason we ended was -- ivy : is steffy ! [ scoffs ] liam , that 's what i 've been trying to tell you . i know that -- liam : she 's still inside me , ivy . that does n't just go away . ivy : yeah , because you wo n't let it go ! you 're in love with a woman who married your brother . liam : yeah , i - i mean , i ca n't argue those facts . but there 's another fact i ca n't change , and that is -- that is that the woman i love is steffy . i - i have n't given up on a future with her , and i do n't think i ever will . and you 're wonderful , you know ? you 're -- you 're smart and gorgeous and you 're funny -- ivy : just -- stop . stop . i 'm just not steffy . steffy : i ca n't believe you are defending your mother after everything she 's done . wyatt : my mother is good for eric . they found happiness together . she 's -- she 's what he needs right now , and you got to stop trying to keep them apart . steffy : i would n't be doing this if i thought she was just a marginally decent human being . have you really forgotten everything she 's done ? wyatt : i wish i could . trust me . steffy : she 's tormented my life ! she 's toxic and she 's dangerous ! and now she 's with my grandfather , and what , in like a few months , my grandfather 's in a coma ? so , yeah , you bet that i 'm gon na do anything to keep them apart . wyatt : proven that . steffy : oh -- i do n't want to fight you . i just want quinn out of our lives . [ scoffs ] i 'm sick and tired of having a guard up and feeling blindsided , and so i 'm gon na do whatever i can to force her out . wyatt : steffy . i love you . you know that . we can be clear on that . and it 's okay to disagree on things . steffy : yeah , but i do n't want to be against you on this . wyatt : i 'm not against you ! i 'm not against you . but what you and ridge are doing right now , negating one of the most important things that eric has ever decided on -- steffy : he was n't thinking clearly . wyatt : that 's for a judge to decide . if it comes to that . not you . and for now , eric 's wishes have to be respected and my mother has to know about it . steffy : so what are -- what ? what are you doing ? wyatt : i have followed your demands before . i ca n't . not on this , okay ? i 'm sorry . steffy : wyatt , what are you doing ? where are you -- where are you going ? wyatt : my mother texted me . she 's going to go and try and see eric at his house . steffy : wyatt , please do n't do this . wyatt , do not do this ! i am your wife ! please do not do this . do n't tell your mom . wyatt ! wyatt , do n't ! wyatt , do n't tell your mom ! [ grunts ] ugh ! [ sighs ] quinn : honey , it 's me . can you give us a second ? sure . quinn : well , i am finally here . it 's been a challenge . ridge and steffy are , um ... ... misguided . they think they 're protecting you by keeping me away . but i -- [ sighs ] i missed you so much . we 've gotten so close that being away from you makes me feel like i 'm missing a piece of myself . so , how are you feeling ? a little bit closer to the surface ? you know you still owe me a honeymoon . i 'm not gon na let you get away without giving me one . [ chuckles ] [ sighs ] eric . i am so lost without you . [ sighs ] we 've gotten so close . i -- i -- i miss us . i miss the way we talk and the way we laugh , and ... i miss that ... naughty twinkle in your eye when you give me `` the look . `` our lives were just getting started , and then this happened . you know what , though ? we 're gon na get through it . and we are gon na come out the other side so much stronger because that is what we do . eric ? [ gasps ] you 're awake ! eric : my ... love . quinn : [ giggles ] yes . yes , yes . quinn : oh , my god . eric ? eric : quinn . quinn : quinn . yes . yes , it 's me . it 's me , sweetie . i 'm here . i 'm always here . eric : do n't ... leave . quinn : no . [ laughing ] no . i am not leaving . i am not going anywhere . i 'm gon na be right here by your side . eric . eric . eric ? ridge : all right , quinn . it 's time . quinn : no . eric -- he was just awake . h - he opened his eyes just -- just a second ago . ridge : what are you doing ? trying to buy more time ? it 's not gon na happen . come on , let 's go . quinn : no , no ! i 'm just telling you what just happened . ridge : and i 'm telling you i do n't believe a word that comes out of your mouth . please . let 's go . quinn : no , i ca n't . i have to be here when he wakes up . ridge : quinn . now . quinn : no ! no ! why are you doing this ? ridge : because someone has to protect my dad from you . quinn : no ! wait ! eric ! ridge : out . quinn : eric ! [ door slams ] liam : well , you 're getting settled back in . steffy : yeah . taking its time . liam : uh , listen , maybe -- maybe i should have chosen another time , but , um ... steffy : why ? what , is something wrong ? liam : yeah , just something i thought you should know . after you left forrester , ivy and i were backstage , and ... and what 's wrong ? steffy : quinn ! i do n't think that woman is ever gon na leave my life or my family 's . quinn : i 'm telling you the truth ! eric opened his eyes ! he looked at me . he told me not to leave ! ridge : wow , you 're amazing to me . you will say anything you have to say to get what you want . let me tell you once again what i want . i want you out of my life , out of my dad 's life . quinn : eric is my husband , and i love him . ridge : you targeted him . look at him now ! look where he is ! you do n't think i want him to be happy ? you do n't think i want him to live his life fully ? to have someone in his life that understands him , that would complete him ? i do ! i want him to have a beautiful woman in his life , and it 's not you . it 's never gon na be you because you -- you take people , you chew them up , and you spit them out , and you 're not gon na do that to my father . quinn : that 's not the truth . you have to believe me ! ridge : all right . there 's gon na be a guard at the gate 24/7 . i filed a restraining order against you because i have the power of attorney . i 'm in charge . so here are your choices . stay away or go to jail . either one 's fine with me . quinn : stop ! stop talking about jail and restraining orders and -- and control . please ! and just listen to me ! he opened his eyes . he said my name . he told me not to leave . does n't that count for something ? what your father wants ? i mean , yes , you 're right , okay ? i was toxic , i was dangerous , all those things that you and steffy said about me , it 's -- fine ! i have changed . i 'm sure you 've changed a couple of times in your life , too . well , your father knows that i have . ridge : it 's funny . everybody 's good at something . you 're good at lying to people . quinn : no . ridge : you convinced my dad . quinn : listen to me , when he wakes up , and you know he will , i 'm gon na tell him how you 've been treating me , and this whole power play 's gon na be over . this is exactly what he did n't like -- being treated like a child , you making choices for him like he 's so feeble he does n't know his own mind ! ridge : i 'm not gon na listen to you anymore . quinn : no , and i 'm not leaving ! ridge : get out ! quinn : no ! wyatt : what 's going on here ? quinn : wyatt . you have to talk to ridge . you have to get through to him . wyatt : what are you talking about ? quinn : eric woke up . he opened his eyes . he -- he said my name . he told me not to leave . he called me his love . ridge : he called you `` his love ? `` quinn : he did . ridge : you 're such a liar . quinn : no , i 'm not ! wyatt : let go of her ! you heard me . take your hands off her . now . and then you can leave . ridge : excuse me ? wyatt : i know . quinn : wh - what do you know ? wyatt : about you , steffy , carter , in my house , having your little conference . i heard it . quinn : what are you talking about ? wyatt : you thought you could get away with it , and you call my mother a liar ? eric did n't give you power of attorney . he gave it to my mother . so you have zero authority here . why do n't you tell my mother the truth ?	steffy tries to get wyatt to keep quiet that quinn is the poa and let her dad keep it to protect eric . wyatt says they are both stealing quinn 's life from her and he can not let steffy do that . steffy says quinn moved into their family home and then talked eric into marrying her . they are only taking control and he can not tell quinn . he says his mother did nothing to be shut out like this . and not only are they doing wrong , it is illegal . the woman who is going to make eric better is the woman he loves . the doctor tells ridge just to sit and talk to his dad . it might be the way to bring him back . he is home now in familiar surroundings so this might help . quinn rushes in and said she just heard so came straight here . she will not leave until she sees her husband . she tells him that ridge may hate her but eric loves her and deep inside ridge knows that . he says she can see him for five minutes . she goes into the bedroom and holds eric 's hand and says she is here . liam thinks he sees steffy in her aspen wedding attire . out of the shadows walks ivy and says she can be what he needs and much much more . he is stunned and wants to talk about the dress . she says that is all it is a dress . but she is real and he deserves a woman who will put him first . he says she has changed . she is so assertive . she retorts that is the only way to get what you want in life . he gently tells her that he is flattered that she still wants him but the reason is steffy . she is inside him . he has not given up on a future with her and he does n't think he ever will . he says ivy is gorgeous but she is not steffy .
bill : you 're a grand prize . you 're a queen . the total package . brains , beauty , warmth , heart . i 've always known that about you . do n't you ever doubt how extraordinary you are . [ cellphone rings ] steffy : hi . bill : has my prodigal son returned ? steffy : he came home last night . bill : really ? steffy : yeah . he did n't spend the night in san francisco . bill : well , he should n't have gone in the first place . especially not with that redhead . steffy : this has to stop . bill : tell that to liam . steffy : bill , what happened the other night , you threatening revenge on liam if brooke leaves you , it needs to stop . bill : he betrayed me . and he does n't appreciate you . not the way you deserve to be appreciated . [ door opens ] steffy : i got to go . liam : hi . steffy : hi . liam : what 's going on ? [ footsteps approach ] eric : you 're moving a lot better . quinn : my back is n't hurting nearly as much . that massage really helped . eric : oh , yes . quinn : mm - hmm . eric : the massage . quinn : mateo is really very good . eric : mateo is really very attractive . and young . sheila : thanks for coming by again . mateo : i ca n't stay long . i got to get to work . sheila : oh , that 's right . mr. estate manager . i bet they do n't pay as well as i do , though , do they ? hey . [ sighs ] you know , you and i , we have a deal . you 're going to use your incredible talents to prove once and for all that quinn is not a devoted , loyal wife to eric . and you 're gon na make your money . and that 's gon na help your family . and i 'm going to become mrs . eric forrester again . and you 're gon na make that happen . and do n't even think about backing out . trust me on that . quinn : you ca n't be serious . mateo ? our estate manager ? eric : yes , and your personal masseur . quinn : ha , ha ! well , he really is very good . but ... that ... really benefits the only man that i have eyes for . eric : yeah ? and how is that ? quinn : well , if my back feels better , then it feels better for all those other activities , hmm ? eric : hmm . quinn : mm . what are you doing ? eric : i 'm texting mateo . i want him to continue working his magic so that you can continue working yours . [ quinn laughs ] mateo : we have a deal , but i do n't know . [ cellphone chimes ] sheila : what do you mean , you do n't know ? mateo : uh - oh . sheila : what ? mateo : from mr . forrester . `` mateo , mrs . forrester said that you gave her a massage . `` see ? i may be getting fired right now . [ cellphone chimes ] sheila : oh , no , i -- i do n't think so . mateo : `` it really helped her back . thank you . on your way in today , please buy a massage table . `` huh ? sheila : [ laughs ] oh , gosh . quinn is going to cheat on eric again . but this time , it 's gon na be with you . justin : then he 's off to san fran with guess who ? bill : sally spectra . i know about that . what else ? justin : kid has a loose wallet . he 's increased daycare . place looks more like a kindergarten than a business . bill : yeah , spending money like he thinks he 's santa claus . justin : all he needs is a sleigh and some reindeer . got to figure out how to stop him somehow . bill : i plan on doing just that . liam : so , are you surprised i came home the same day i left for the meeting with sally ? is that it ? steffy , i cut the trip short because i want you to know i respect your feelings . please do n't doubt my commitment to you . i love you . mateo : and it folds up if you want to use the room for something else . eric : well , i do n't think that 's gon na be necessary . i think what we should do is make this room the official massage room . all right ? quinn : ooh , i like that . eric : mateo , i want to thank you . you 've done wonders for my wife 's condition . mateo : it 's just a back sprain . very common . but you got to take it easy . quinn : well , that 's not really my style . mateo : all right . suit yourself . just sayin ' . quinn : well , i 'm gon na be better in a few days , i think . i just need a couple more treatments . mateo : it still hurts ? quinn : well , i mean , it hurts when i -- when i do that . mateo : hey , do n't -- do n't do that . quinn : do n't ? okay . eric : you see ? the doctor has spoken . no twisting or turning . come on . mateo : we 'll get you fixed . eric : all right . hey , do you want to start right now ? mateo : i just need a few moments to set up the room , and then we will get you on the table . [ knock on door ] [ knocking continues ] sheila : charlie . i do n't remember summoning you . charlie : yeah , well , this one 's on my dime . sheila : and it 's worth about that . what do you want ? charlie : you . out of town . sheila : you should n't use that tone with me . charlie : oh , the queen of threats , huh ? so , did you threaten the owner of that restaurant ? sheila : what are you talking about ? charlie : il giardino . i hear you 're pushing pasta over there . sheila : what about it ? charlie : how 'd you score the job , sheila ? hm ? hm ? i mean , you 're an ex - con . you 're an r.n . ex - con who should still be in the slammer cooking your own last meal . sheila : you know what , you 're starting to get to me , here . charlie : oh , yeah ? well , back at ya times two . and i know why you 're still here . you have n't given up . sheila : on what ? charlie : on getting your mitts on eric . and it 's not gon na happen , sheila . eric and quinn are solid . so accept that and scram . i want you out of los angeles . sheila : [ snickering ] [ laughing ] oh ! oh , my god -- [ laughing ] bill : how many , justin ? how many meetings have they had ? justin : what , sally and liam ? uh ... seems every time i turn around , he 's either over there or she 's in the office . bill : and you think it 's all business . justin : what else ? he sees her as an investment . bill : i think he sees her as a lot more than that . steffy asked liam not to go to san francisco with sally . what does he do ? he ignores her and goes anyway . justin : just to hold sally 's hand while she met with those architects . yeah , you got to wonder why . bill : i don't . all the signs are there . justin : what signs ? wait , wait , wait . so you think liam has something for sally spectra ? with a wife as incredible as steffy ? steffy : still wish you had n't gone to san francisco with sally . liam : yeah . kind of thought we agreed to disagree about that one . steffy : i do n't remember ever making that agreement . liam : [ scoffs ] steffy : but i understand why you went . i did n't approve . i -- i do n't approve . but , hey , it was your call . liam : well ... i mean , i appreciate that . hey , i do n't like when things come between us . but that 's marriage , right ? i mean , you have an issue , you communicate , you listen . steffy : but are you really listening to me ? liam : yes , i am . steffy : not when it comes to your father . liam : steffy , i hardly think what 's going on with my father -- steffy : liam , can you just please , please hear me out this time ? liam : okay . steffy : bill has been exiled from his own company . it 's wrong , and it 's dangerous . you need to be very careful . sheila : [ laughing ] oh , charlie , charlie , charlie . charlie : oh , you think this is funny ? you think i do n't know what 's going on ? huh ? that restaurant you 're working at is almost right next door to forrester creations . sheila : so ? charlie : so eric goes in there a lot . sheila : hmm . that is a coincidence , is n't it ? charlie : hardly . i mean , you 're stalking him like a vulture . and it 's pointless , sheila . i mean , any -- any dreams you have of becoming mrs . eric forrester again are totally stupid . so instead of pushing noodles , why do n't you use your noodle ? you have no chance . zero . mateo : mr. forrester ! i fixed the place up . what do you think ? eric : it 's really wonderful . good job . mateo : i hope mrs . forrester likes it . eric : i 'm sure she will . i want a word with you before you start with mrs . forrester . mateo : uh , yeah . yeah , certainly . eric : you 've become very important to me , and to the property , managing the estate and , uh , my home . mateo : i 'm just grateful for the opportunity . eric : well , i gave it to you because i trust you . mateo : and i appreciate that . eric : trust is very important to me . mateo : to me , too . eric : then you understand . if somebody betrays me , they pay the price . a very steep price . i want you to remember that . do n't cross me , mateo . not ever . mateo : i understand . [ door opens ] quinn : oh ! eric . eric : quinn . mateo and i just had to clarify something . have a good massage . quinn : i will . wow ! this place looks so serene . mateo : you ready ? quinn : i 'm ready if you are . justin : i do n't know . liam and sally spectra ? bill : maybe . justin : seems that he 's doing what he always does . bill : needing to feel loved , worthy . playing the hero . rescuing the damsel in distress . justin : the way he bailed her out . bill : do you have any idea what that insolent son of mine is costing me ? justin : well , now , let 's see ... bill : millions . tens of millions . not to mention the excessive spending on employee benefits . [ sighs ] worst of all , he 's costing me my wife . and i 've lost pretty much damn near everything . brooke ... i am not gon na lose brooke . and if i do , liam better have an army watching his back . justin : hey , do n't let steffy hear you talk like that . bill : she already has . i foresee big problems for her and liam . he 's neglecting her , justin . and you do n't neglect a woman like steffy and hang on to her . liam : i need to be careful with my dad ? steffy : you have to take him seriously . liam : i 'm serious enough to get rid of him and take over the company . how 's that ? steffy : liam , that is what i 'm talking about . liam : i did him a favor , steffy . i kept him out of prison . steffy : you blackmailed him . liam : yes , and if i had n't , he would have done something else . probably something worse , 'cause the man is his own worst enemy . steffy : oh , right now he thinks you 're his worst enemy . he 's powerful , and he 's used to getting his way . liam : yeah , well , his way is the wrong way . steffy : he lost his company . brooke left him . you know that he 's ruthless . liam : steffy , i can handle my father . steffy : i 'm not so sure . he 's suffering over there . he 's angry , and i just see this feud between you two ending in some kind of tragedy . liam : what -- what is this ? what 's going on here ? where is this coming from ? oh . he came to see you again , did n't he ? and he got to you . liam : you 're letting him get to you , steffy . you ca n't let my dad scare you . there 's nothing he can do to me . steffy : he is n't scaring me . liam : well , he 's trying to get you on his side . steffy : his position has some legitimacy . liam : [ huffs ] there 's a woman a spencer . louise . been there 30 years . and i 'm talking to her the other day , and she says it was the first time anyone 's ever called her by her name on the executive floor . can you imagine that ? 30 years being treated like nothing but a number ? steffy : i understand that . you taught your father a lesson . and you 'll see that he 's changed once he 's come back . liam : he 's not coming back . steffy : then what do you expect him to do ? retire ? he 's not gon na do that . liam : i do n't give a damn what he does . he 's got enough money to buy a small country and make himself a dictator . steffy : liam ... your father is gon na come after you . i 'm not sure where . i 'm not sure when , but -- liam : how ? how , steffy ? what 's he gon na do ? i 've got the company , and i 've got you . i 've got you . that 's all that matters to me . justin : i know that look . liam may be your son , but you 're not gon na let him get away with this . what are you gon na do , dollar bill ? sheila : zero chance with eric ? charlie : that 's funny . that 's exactly what i said . sheila : you do n't know me very well , charlie . charlie : but i do know quinn and eric . and nothing 's gon na split them up . sheila : i am gon na get my husband back . and i 'm going to be the best wife to eric . it 's going to happen , charlie . i just need the right touch . mateo : you ready for the full treatment , mrs . forrester ? quinn : i am , mateo . mateo : i , uh , brought some of my special oil . do you mind ? quinn : oh , not at all . i 'm in your hands . [ groans ] oh , yeah . oh , that 's good . ohh , yeah . sheila : $ 200,000 , mateo . that would do a lot for your family . get the job done . quinn : oh , that feels so good . oh , yeah . that 's it . right there . .	bill thinks back to what he told steffy and then he calls her to ask if his prodigal son returned . she says he returned last night so he did not stay in san francisco . and all this animosity has to stop . bill says liam does not respect her and that has to stop also . quinn tells eric that her back feels much better ; the massage by mateo really helped . sheila tells mateo they have a deal . he is going to use his great talent . she is going to be the new ceo of the company and eric 's wife so do not even think about backing out . he will make it happen . he says he still does not know . eric tells quinn that he is going to get mateo to help him too so they will both feel well enough for those other activities .wink , wink . mateo tells sheila he has a call from eric he had better take . he might be fired as they speak . he goes back to the forrester estate and sets up a massage table in a special room that will be just for their treatments . liam tells steffy that she knows he loves her so never doubt that . he did not spend the night in san francisco so all is good . charlie shows up at sheila 's door unannounced and he says that she did not call him but this is on his time . he wants her out of town . she should be in the slammer cooking her own last meal . he knows she still has her mitts on eric and is not going to give up . she laughs out loud . he reminds her that she is working at a restaurant that is practically next door to forrester so she can keep her eye on eric and he even comes into the restaurant a lot . but she can forget all of that as her dream of snagging eric is never going to happen . justin fills bill in on what is happening at the office that is turning more and more into a daycare center . and now bill is saying liam might have a thing for sally even with an incredible wife like steffy .
bill : you know why the judge ruled against me . brooke : yes . bill : you and everybody else -- 'cause i 'm a lousy father . brooke : you 're not a lousy father . bill : well , the judge did n't see it that way , brooke . i mean , why else would he give katie sole custody ? brooke : you bribed the judge ! ridge : i did what i did to protect the little boy and his mother . brooke : that 's not up to you , ridge . that 's for a court to decide . now you 've taken away any fair shot that bill might have had . ridge : he never had a shot . brooke : i ca n't believe what you 've done . [ sighs ] brooke : it was n't because of your parenting . bill : then why ? steffy : you and brooke got into it , did n't you ? you two were just together . and now look at you , dad . something obviously happened . what is it ? wyatt : [ hums quietly ] sally : hmm . you know , i wonder who this could be . wyatt : hmm . sally : maybe it 's one of my hunky models . wyatt : what ? sally : [ gasps ] oh , my gosh ! it 's you ! wyatt : yeah , it better be me ! sally : well , you know , i am surrounded by temptation . wyatt : well , it 's a good thing steffy did something about that , then . sally : she did ? wyatt : oh , yeah . 'cause you just got kissed by forrester 's new social - media manager . sally : mm . well , he is such a good kisser . wyatt : mm - hmm . sally : wait a second . wyatt : hmm ? sally : did you just say steffy hired you ? wyatt : so you better warn all your male models , because ... unh - uh . mnh - mnh . sally : mnh - mnh . wyatt : mnh - mnh . steffy : you and brooke were arguing . ridge : steffy -- steffy : you were , were n't you ? ridge : we 're not arguing , no . steffy : okay , so , you guys had a disagreement . i always know when things are n't right with you two . [ ridge sighs ] is it about the custody ruling ? ridge : that 's still an issue , yes . steffy : why ? it was the judge 's ruling , not yours . you had nothing to do with it . bill : yeah , katie presented a strong case , but , damn it , so did i . even her star witness helped me . brooke : liam . bill : yes , liam . he gave the judge a legitimate reason to rule in my favor . brooke : he had every reason not to . bill : what , ridge 's testimony ? brooke : yes , because of ridge . bill : oh , come on . with our history ? i mean , what judge could n't see that for what it was -- nothing more than bad blood . certainly not a reason to take my son away from me . brooke : it 's not ridge 's testimony that persuaded the judge . bill : then what , brooke ? i mean , yeah , okay , i was an absentee dad for several months . i owned up to it . i swore it would never happen again , and i meant it . and katie knew i meant it . not the judge , no . he was n't buying it , for whatever reason . could i have said or done something to make a difference to that man ? brooke : nothing . there is nothing that you could have said or done that would make a difference to the judge . sally : oh , i am so excited . wyatt : me too . i just -- i got to figure out how not to be distracted by you , like , you know , working right down the hall . sally : mm . fine . then , from this moment forward , we cease and desist . wyatt : [ laughs ] no , that -- good luck with that . sally : i 'm -- wyatt : because , uh , i , on the other hand ... sally : mm - hmm . 'cause you 're so disciplined . wyatt : well , one of us has to be in control . sally : oh , and that 's gon na be you ? wyatt : i promised steffy that i was gon na behave myself . sally : oh , did you ? wyatt : and i have to do that . sally : okay . well , maybe you should have consulted with me before you made that promise , because i ... can not ... [ wyatt groans ] ... guarantee that you 're gon na be able to resist me . wyatt : [ exhales loudly ] i 'm stronger than you think . okay ? i am -- i am solid as a -- i mean , should i let you get back to work ? i 'm gon na -- should i go ? sally : you should lock the door . wyatt : i 'm gon na lock the door . sally : mm - hmm . wyatt : that 's what i 'm gon na do . sally : okay . steffy : i still find it odd that brooke is siding with bill rather than her sister . ridge : can we drop it , please , honey ? steffy : you wo n't drop it . why are you and brooke still fighting over this ? the ruling could have gone either way . she knows that . does n't she ? ridge : let 's not worry about my marital issues , please . steffy : this should n't be an issue . you know , sometimes i just wonder about brooke , the way she 's siding with bill . she knows how you feel about him . i mean , come on . you 're her husband . ridge : yes , and i love her . and she loves me . let 's drop it . steffy : you know what really surprises me ? i thought bill would have pulled one of his patented moves . manipulated the situation . buy off the judge . but he didn't . no , he played it straight , and the judge ruled against him . brooke has no reason to give you grief for that . bill : i was very tempted to play it my way . let 's be honest -- i did look into the judge 's background . but when he came up clean , i listened to justin . i did n't do anything else to try to find a way to put pressure on him . and a lot of good it did me . but i suppose it 's better to lose a fair fight than to win a fixed one . brooke : that 's a new line coming from you . bill : [ chuckles ] yeah . how 'bout that , huh ? dollar bill spencer , letting the chips fall where they may . brooke : you deserved to win . bill : you really believe that ? brooke : in this case , without reservation . bill : even though your husband was dead set against me ? brooke : yes . bill : why ? brooke : i just believed in my heart that , after the judge heard both sides , that he would rule in a very fair and honest way . bill : and now ? brooke : [ sighs ] well , it was n't fair . at all . in fact , it was very unfair , what happened to you . bill : i appreciate that , brooke . brooke : you should be proud of yourself . the way you handled yourself during the hearing . a very honest way , with a lot of integrity . bill : [ sighs ] thank you . ca n't tell you how much it means to me that you stood up for me . you were in my corner . especially when i put you in the middle between me and forrester . wyatt : oh . oh , yeah . this one does not -- you have n't worn this one yet . sally : no , not yet . wyatt : oh , you need to do that . sally : that 's for later . and you were n't supposed to see that yet . wyatt : no , well , i saw it . you have to wear it now . sally : well , on another note . wyatt : mm - hmm . sally : your mom is gon na be thrilled . wyatt : well ... sally : she 's gon na be really excited that you 're working at forrester . wyatt : yeah . sally : have you told your dad ? wyatt : i was kind of waiting on that one . 'cause he 's been dealing with the whole situation . sally : right . yes . the custody hearing . wyatt : yeah . i just -- you know , i do n't want to kick the poor guy while he 's down , you know ? sally : he 'll recover . he always does . wyatt : i do n't know , sally . i mean , this one was kind of rough on him . sally : well , i 'm actually surprised he did n't pull one of his fast ones , you know , like burning down the courthouse before the hearing . wyatt : [ chuckling ] right . i mean , i kind of think those days are behind him . at least , i 'm hoping . sally : well , then he should be happy for you . wyatt : that 's expecting a little too much out of my father . sally : well , i am happy for you . wyatt : yeah ? sally : and more importantly , i am happy for myself . wyatt : uh - huh . sally : because i get to snuggle with you backstage . wyatt : ohh . sally : and , you know , there 's some really nice dressing rooms down there . a lot nicer than this . wyatt : really ? sally : mm - hmm . wyatt : since privacy is so high on your priority list , hm ? sally : uh , it is . i had you lock the door . wyatt : oh , that 's true . that 's true . i see what you did . sally : it is gon na be so great working with you . wyatt : i know . sally : creatively ... wyatt : mm - hmm . sally : ... and personally . wyatt : yeah . sally : intimately . wyatt : oh . sally : mm - hmm . wyatt : mm - hmm ? sally : mm - hmm . ridge : all right . how 's my granddaughter ? steffy : kelly 's fine . ridge : and how is her mother ? steffy : uh , you know , i 'm learning how to function on three hours ' sleep , if that . ridge : i 'm proud of you . the way you balance family and work on your own . steffy : meaning i do n't have a spouse to argue with ? just tell me i do n't have to worry . you and brooke have been so great at keeping your battles from turning into all - out wars . it just feels different this time . she 's , like , latching onto bill in this custody thing . i just do n't get it . do you ? bill : so , visitation by discretion . brooke : katie will give you as much time with your son as you want . i will make sure -- bill : no , not if thorne has anything to say about it . brooke : thorne ? he 's not gon na stop you . he wo n't get in the way . bill : thorne will do everything he can to get in the way of my time with my son . listen , brooke , i - i do n't want you to be in the middle of this . you 've done enough . and i am -- i am so grateful . brooke : [ scoffs ] there 's so much more i could do . bill : [ sighs ] look at you . still in my corner , despite everything . brooke : and i always will be . because you deserve it . bill : my biggest loss . brooke : you have n't lost will . bill : i 'm not talking about will . i 'm talking about you . when i lost you , my life went out of control . brooke : i 'm not as perfect as you think , bill . bill : pretty damn close . when you walked away from me , i , uh -- i spiraled . instead of focusing on what was most important in my life , i , uh -- i pursued steffy , alienated my older boys , ignoring my youngest one . and now here i am . an island . alone . deservingly so . but i guess the positive to come out of it was that i did , uh , some soul searching . brooke : soul searching is good , if it does n't become obsessive . bill : i did have a couple of enlightening moments . brooke : really ? bill : yeah . i mean , that 's the reason i listened to justin and did n't go to the judge and try to get an unfair advantage . i decided the only advantage i needed was , uh -- was me . let the judge see who i really am . not the guy who pursued steffy and ignored his son . not that guy anymore . so i -- i thought i should just show the judge the father that i am now , the man i am today . brooke : well , obviously the judge did n't listen to the truth . 'cause if he had , you and katie would be sharing custody of will . bill : mm - hmm . bringing me to my second realization . katie gave me will . and i will always love her for that . but you 're the one , brooke . the one who understands me . the one who brings out the best in me . and the one that i can always count on to tell me the truth . that 's you , brooke .	brooke talks to bill and he says the judge just did not see it his way and gave custody to katie . she remembers finding the text and ridge admitting he talked to the judge out of chambers . he was not bribing him but just helping a little boy . she tells him that bill never had a chance . she mentions ridge and bill scoffs at that . ridge 's testimony meant nothing . the judge could figure that was just bad blood . she laments that it was not his testimony . bill says okay he was an absentee father but he apologized for that and he meant it and katie even said he could see will anytime . but the judge did not buy it and he does n't think there is anything he could have said to make a difference . she agrees , there was nothing he could have said or done . it really means a lot to him even though it puts her in the middle of him and ridge . she is still in his corner and she replies she always will be . he walks closer and says he is not talking about will now but she was his biggest loss . when he lost her his life went out of control . he started pursuing steffy and alienated his older boys and neglected his youngest . and now he is on an island totally alone and deservingly so . but if there is anything good to come out of it he did a lot of soul searching . and that was why he listened to justin and did not slip around and try to see the judge . he thought the only advantage he had was himself . and he knows brooke is always the one he can count on and the one to tell him the truth . and he is comfortable with her and can say things that he ca n't say to anyone else .
katie : so this is how they 're going to monitor me and give me medicine during the surgery . brooke : it 's pretty awesome , right ? will : and this operation 's going to fix you ? 'cause i was talking to bryce , and he said his mom had surgery , but it came back . bill : ah , that 's a completely different situation , buddy . mommy 's gon na get this new kidney , and she 'll be good as new . will : well , then , what are we waiting for ? can they do the surgery now ? [ laughter ] liam : oh , yeah , no , for sure , i will . all right , bro . talk soon . bye . [ indistinct conversations ] um , beth 's fine . she 's -- she 's enjoying her time with uncle wyatt and sally , and , uh , yeah , i just -- i told 'em i 'd keep 'em posted on katie . hope : well , she seems upbeat , as much as someone can be , i guess . it 's just a miracle that she found a donor . i mean , it just goes to show that after everything that happened , there are still good people in the world . flo : who knew that donating a kidney would require so much paperwork ? shauna : and therapy sessions . camille : well , we have to make sure that you understand all the risks associated with being a living donor and that you 're confident in your decision . flo : i am , and i do understand . and i still wan na do it . camille : and as your independent living donor advocate , it 's my job to answer any questions you have . flo : katie 's not gon na see any of those papers i just signed , right ? i know we 've already talked about this , but i just -- i really wan na make sure that i remain anonymous here . i have no idea how katie and everyone would react if they knew that i was the kidney donor . camille : it is unusual for a directed donation to be anonymous when it 's for a family member . shauna : you know families . camille : you mentioned some tension . shauna : yeah , flo and i , um , we 've done our best to try and really smooth things over . some people are starting to come around . flo : katie needs this kidney now , so ... camille : but you 're not feeling unduly pressured ? flo : no . i have a chance to do something really good here . and no matter what happens , i know that -- that i brought something other than pain into this family . hope : ridge . ridge : hey . how 's katie ? is she in surgery yet ? liam : no , not yet . hope : mom 's in there now if you want to ... ridge : oh , no , no . should be family only . so they found her a kidney . that 's good . liam : yeah . ridge : poor katie . another transplant . i just , um , i wan na be here for her and for brooke , of course . brooke : this is the answer to so many prayers . [ monitor beeping steadily ] bill : keep 'em comin ' . donna : for you and your mysterious donor , whoever it is . [ laughter ] dr. davis : how 's my patient ? ready to do this ? katie : is it time ? dr. davis : we 'll take you down to the o.r . shortly . [ door opens ] katie : hey ... [ monitor beeping steadily ] i just want you to know how much i appreciate everything you 've done for me . [ monitor beeping steadily ] how -- how much you 've taken care of me and bill and ... especially will . i know that this happend very suddenly , and it 's scary . it 's gon na be over soon . i 'm gon na get my new kidney , and then i 'm gon na go home . and i 'm gon na go back to doing what i love the most , and that 's being your mom . i 'm so proud of you . you 've been so brave . but this is gon na be a long day , so i do n't want you waiting around here , okay ? i want you to go do something fun . i 'm sure you and donna can think of something , right ? and then daddy will let you know when it 's okay to come back . the doctors are gon na take really good care of me . and your family 's going to take really good care of you . and i love you so much . will : i love you , mom . donna : oh . katie : the entire time i 'm asleep , i 'm gon na be dreaming of you . and your face is the first face i wan na see when i wake up . and yours , too . i had a heart problem . dr. davis : during your surgery , your anesthesiologist will monitor your heart and your breathing . you 'll be on a ventilator . and we have a cardiac team on standby , just in case . bill : so , doc , how long will katie be in here post - op before she can come home ? dr. davis : it depends on how well the organ functions and how it reacts to the new anti - rejection meds . brooke : so she wo n't have a problem with just one kidney ? katie : actually , i 'll have three . dr. davis : [ chuckles ] yeah , your son thought that was so cool . katie 's kidneys will be left in place -- lowers the risk of antibodies attacking the new kidney , so i put the donor kidney in the anterior of the lower abdomen , connect an artery and a vein from katie to the kidney , and once we attach the bladder , we close her up . brooke : well , yeah . no big deal . katie : yeah . nurse : we 're ready , doctor . dr. davis : all right . we 'll see you down in the o.r . katie : okay . [ door opens ] [ indistinct conversations ] bill : you 'll be back in here before you know it , and i 'll be right here waiting for you . brooke : me , too . katie : thank you . [ monitor beeping steadily ] bill : katie ... yesterday we were waiting three to five years for a transplant , and today you 're going to get your kidney . call it a miracle , fate , whatever you want . all i know is the woman that i love , the mother of my son , is gon na be healthy again . and that donor is a hero to me . shauna : how long until i get to see her ? dr. choi : well , that 'll depend on how quickly the anesthesia wears off . but the nephrectomy wo n't take long . and since i 'm removing your kidney laparoscopically , your recovery should be relatively quick , too . i 'll actually want you up and walking later today . flo : really ? so no one 's gon na be able to know i had surgery when i get released ? dr. choi : everyone 's recovery is different , but you should be able to return to all normal activity in two to four weeks . but no contact sports and not too much lying around , okay ? shauna : well , i guess i wo n't be feeding you grapes and bonbons . flo : yeah , well , thanks , mom . shauna : you 're welcome . dr. choi : you can stay with her until the orderlies take her to the o.r . shauna : thank you so much . [ indistinct conversations ] i do n't want you to be scared . flo : i 'm not . shauna : if you get nervous , i just want you to think about how katie , the rest of the logans , and wyatt are gon na feel when they find out what a selfless thing you did for them . flo : well , for the hundredth time , that 's not why i 'm doing this . i 'm not trying to prove that i 'm a good person or make up for the mistakes i made . i 'm doing this because the mistakes i made are not who i really am . shauna : you 're a logan , and you have goodness and generosity in your blood . you are my brave , beautiful girl . i am so proud of you . and your father would be , too . flo : [ sniffles ] [ indistinct conversations ] hope : i - i ca n't really believe what i 'm hearing . liam : uh ... yeah , i ... i mean , listen , it 's cool that you 're being honest with us . hope : it 's just ... shauna ? ridge : i should have told brooke about it right away . liam : yeah , but nothing happened , right ? ridge : no . liam : so ... ridge : and the only reason i 'm telling you this is because i do n't want you thinking that i left because of some huge thing that happened . it 's -- it 's not . the only reason i 'm not there right now is because i wan na spend some time with my kids . woman over p.a . : dr. davis , telephone , please . dr. davis ... brooke : ridge . liam : hey . how is katie ? brooke : oh , she 's -- she 's doing okay . she just wanted a little time with bill before she went down for surgery . what are you doing here ? ridge : what am i doing ? i ... i was missing my wife . and i knew you had to be here because your sister needs you . that 's what you do , right ? you 're just ... protective and supportive and ... always there for everybody . strongest woman i know . but sometimes , even the strongest people need to be held . [ indistinct conversations ] nurse : ms. fulton ? there 's a snack room around the corner . shauna : oh , i 'm okay . thank you . nurse : your daughter is a very extraordinary young woman . for her to be so selfless , you must be very proud . shauna : i am . one day , i hope the rest of her family will be , too . ridge : i 'm here for you , logan . brooke : thank you . [ indistinct conversations ] liam : dad . hey . has -- has the surgery started yet ? bill : they just took her back . forrester . thanks for coming . ridge : of course . anything you need . [ elevator bell dings ] justin : hey , man . bill : hey . come here , man . i thought you had a meeting . justin : well , i had somewhere more important to be . i thought i could come and stay with you . or i could take will back to the office and hang out for a while . brooke : donna took him to eat something . bill : he got to see katie before they took her away . justin : how 's he handling all of this ? liam : better than i would 've at his age . bill : uh , he 's , you know , trying to stay spencer strong . he just wants his mommy to be okay and come home . brooke : i think that she was actually able to reassure him . she just showed him a lot of love and support . and i know it 's got to be hard for her right now , taking on this new challenge , but all that she showed will was how much she loves him . dr. davis : all right , the guest of honor has arrived . i hope you 're feeling as confident as we are . katie : i just wan na get it over with so i can go back to my life . dr. davis : what do you say we get started ? and when you wake up , you 're gon na have a brand - new , fully functioning kidney thanks to the anonymous donor down the hall . [ monitor beeping steadily ] dr. choi : flo , you 're doing a wonderful thing for your aunt . flo : it 's the least i could do . dr. choi : i 'd love to have you as a secret santa . [ monitor beeping steadily ] let 's begin . flo : i 'm ready . ( vo ) imagine a visibly healthier pet ridge : thank you . [ telephone rings ] [ indistinct conversations ] [ ring ] dr. davis : scalpel . [ ventilator whooshing ] [ monitor beeping steadily ] [ indistinct conversations ] [ monitor beeping steadily ] [ ventilator whooshing ] [ elevator bell dings ] justin : hey , uh , you want me to get you something to eat ? bill : no , i 'm not hungry . justin : how much longer , you think ? bill : too long , justin . i hate this . and i do n't know what 's going on in there . there 's nothing i can do . that 's how crazy this is making me . ca n't even think straight . that 's how worried i am about katie . hell , i do n't even care that forrester 's here . brooke : [ sighs ] i 've missed you . ridge : you have ? i 've missed you , too . brooke : how are things going over at steffy 's ? ridge : i 'm trying to convince her to have thomas move in . i just need to fix my family , you know ? brooke : well , i do respect you for trying to do what you 're doing . and i want you to know that douglas is very happy . he 's loved and cared for . ridge : we should just ... focus on katie . brooke : yeah , no , i ... i am . it 's just , i saw katie and will together , and it reminded me of how parents should be with their child , how they need to be there and give them security and safety and love and , really , just show them that unconditional love . you know ? and that 's what you 're doing with thomas . and that 's what hope and liam are doing with douglas . [ woman over p.a . speaking indistinctly ] i really think that douglas should stay with them . ridge : they have their own kid . brooke : yes , they do , and they love beth very much . and they 're very happy to be a family , but you know what ? douglas is a part of their family now , and they 're all very happy , ridge , and it kills me when i think about what flo and shauna did . but you know what ? i 'm trying to be positive for katie 's sake , and i 'm trying not to think about that . i just know that i will never forgive flo and shauna . shauna : excuse me . do you have an update on my daughter ? nurse : let me call down and see . shauna : thank you . please let flo be okay . help save katie . and please , please let the logans open their hearts to her again . brooke : what did the nurse say ? bill : uh , katie 's still in surgery . apparently , everything 's going well . brooke : oh . bill : no complications . so far , so good . brooke : now that 's good . that 's good to hear . it 's just , the waiting is so hard , you know ? you feel so helpless . when we found out that katie was sick , we logans thought that we would be able to give her what she needs , and then when we found out that none of us were a match , it was devastating . just felt like i failed her . but ... i just -- i should 've had more faith . [ monitor beeping steadily ] even though we could n't help katie , there was someone out there who could -- a brave and generous angel willing to sacrifice part of themselves to make my sister well again and bring katie home to her son . that person is giving this family a gift so precious . how do we ever thank them ? i guess we 'll never know who it is , but today , this wonderful person has become part of us .	bill tells will that his mother has a kidney donor and all is going to work out fine . liam tells hope that beth and douglas are with wyatt and sally filling in as babysitters so he can be with her here at the hospital . a lady checks in on flo to make sure she is comfortable and explains the procedure will be in a few minutes . flo says she feels good in knowing that she is helping someone else have a new life . meanwhile the logan girls are surrounding katie while she tells them she appreciates their support . she tells will that she will get her new kidney and then get back home doing what she loves most and that is to be his mom . they tell each other they love each other and share a big hug . the doctor explains the procedure and it sounds like no big deal . bill tells her yesterday she was waiting three to five years for a transplant and now today a miracle . that donor is a hero to him . another doctor tells flo that everyone is different but she should be up and about later today and then just be careful for two to four weeks . shauna still keeps pushing how wyatt will feel about her when he finds out what she is doing . she has goodness and generosity in her blood . ridge explains to hope and liam why he left home that night that nothing happened with shauna . but he left to spend more time with his kids . brooke sees him for the first time since that next morning . he tells her she is the strongest person he knows and sometimes even those need a big hug . she smiles and they both hug .
ridge : i know what you did to my son . amber : ridge , i -- i did n't -- ridge : you gon na deny it ? amber : leave me alone , okay ? ridge : that 's what i want you to do , amber . leave us alone . he 's just a boy , for god 's sakes . amber : 18 , he is 18 . ridge : he thinks he 's in love with you . he thinks this is real . but he does n't know what you are , does he ? amber : i 'm his friend . ridge : you 're a child molester ! amber : that is not true . ridge : it is true , and you 've taken advantage of him . he does n't know that , but i do . i 'm not going to stand for it . jackie : there , darling . it 's all done . do n't you look handsome . ready for a night on the town . audrey : he knows you 're here and that you 're taking very good care of him . jackie : thank you , audrey . i hope you 're right . audrey : you need to take care of yourself , too . otherwise , you 'll get very worn out , and that does n't do either one of you any good . jackie : believe me , i 'm fine . audrey : okay , is there anything else i can do before i leave ? jackie : no , no , we 're good . the night nurse will be here soon . thanks . do you think she 's right , darling ? [ jackie sighs ] i hope she 's right . i hope you know that i 'm here and how truly , truly sorry i am . [ doorbell rings ] priest : jacqueline . jackie : oh , father , please , come in . priest : how are you doing ? jackie : i 'm holding up . priest : and massimo ? jackie : there has n't been any change . priest : i 'm sure he 's more comfortable here at home than he was in the hospital . i can only imagine how difficult this must be for you . jackie : i do n't think you can . priest : no one would blame you if you had questions . jackie : questions ? priest : about how god could allow something like this to happen to a man who was loved and depended on by so many . jackie : oh , no . i know why this happened , father . it 's why i asked you to come here tonight . i need you to hear my confession . thorne : thomas , you have to understand where your father 's coming from . you know amber 's history . thomas : that should n't make any difference . thorne : has that been your argument ? thomas : you do n't understand , he 's way off base here . you should hear the things he says , the names he calls her . she does n't deserve to be treated like that . thorne : yeah , you 're right . nobody does . thomas : see ? you know , you know how it is when he makes up his mind about somebody . thorne : yeah , he can be brutal . thomas : and it 's impossible to get through to him . you know he slapped amber with a restraining order ? thorne : yeah , i know . she told me . thomas : that 's not right . he 's acting like she 's a criminal . in his mind , she 's just a low - class gold digger and he gets to do whatever he wants to her . thorne : he 's just trying to protect you . thomas : from being happy ? we 're good for each other , thorne . he just does n't want to see it . if you 're not going to help me , i 'll find somebody who will . thorne : calm down . calm down . thomas : i ca n't leave her up there alone with him . thorne : thomas , if you go up there , you 're only going to make things worse . do you understand that ? i 'll tell you what . i 'll go . thomas : really ? thorne : yeah , just give me her address . thomas : great . this is so cool of you . i did n't want to get you involved except that -- thorne : i know , i know . do n't worry . i know how to handle your father , okay ? amber : i did n't molest thomas . he 's not a child . ridge : he 's too young to know what you 're up to . amber : it 's not like i 'm trying to pull something over on him . ridge : yes , you are . you 're doing the same thing you pulled on rick . amber : i i know how this must look to you . but you have to understand -- ridge : you 're a leech , amber . you drained him of the best years of his life . well , not thomas . i 'm not going to let you do it . amber : ridge , this is crazy -- ridge : yes , you are , if you think you can do this twice . amber : um , i i want you to leave right now . ridge : no , amber . 'cause i 'm not through with you . priest : jacqueline , i 'll hear your confession , of course , but in times of crisis , i think it 's more helpful to ask the church for guidance , not absolution . jackie : i did this . i did this to him . priest : jacqueline , he had a stroke . jackie : yes , he did . but it was because of me . my weakness , you see . i cheated on him , father . i was with someone else . um , it was difficult time in my life . i was unhappy and i was lonely , and i was drinking a lot . and i know that there 's absolutely no excuse , because i broke my marriage vows and i broke my husband 's heart . priest : massimo knew ? jackie : yes , we were arguing about it when he collapsed . priest : you did n't mean for this to happen . jackie : oh , no . oh , no , i did n't want to hurt him . after everything he 's done for me . he loved me so much . and i betrayed him . priest : you 're here for him now . jackie : i always will be . priest : and your relationship with the other man ? are you still in contact with him ? jackie : i 'm not going to make the same mistake again . priest : well , i 'm sure that 's your intention , but temptation can be very difficult to fight , and in a situation like this -- jackie : father , i almost killed my husband ! priest : you feel guilty . you want to do penance . jackie : penance -- there 's nothing , nothing i can do to make up for what i 've done . priest : god can forgive the things we ca n't . there 's always a chance for redemption . jackie : not for me . not while my husband is like this . not for me . amber : ridge , please . okay , if you just calm down , we can talk about this . ridge : no more excuses . amber : i 'm not going to give you an excuse . i just want to explain . ridge : i do n't want to hear the disgusting details of how you seduced my son . amber : that 's not how it was . and anyway , brooke and your mom already came down on me for it , okay ? that 's why i left town . ridge : but not so far he could n't follow you . he was here . am i right ? oh , i can see your little wheels turning right now . `` how much does he know ? who told him ? `` amber : brooke told you . ridge : no , actually thomas did . he was trying to prove what a man he was . well , i know that a real man would n't have anything to do with trash like you , amber . that 's why you prey on little boys . amber : you know what ? that 's it ! that is enough ! you back off now , ridge ! i mean it . jackie : i deserve to be punished , father , for what i 've done . look at him . look at him . this powerful , giant of a man reduced to this -- helpless , paralyzed -- because of my selfishness . priest : scripture tells us that we should treat all people with compassion and kindness . we ca n't forget to include ourselves in that group . jackie : i 'm never , ever going to be able to forgive myself . priest : jacqueline , how can you help massimo get better if you ca n't heal your own heart ? jackie : i do n't know . i do n't know what i 'm going to do . i do n't know where i 'm going to find the strength . i just know that i have to . i have to , i have to , i have to , i have to . [ jackie sobbing ] oh , father , thank you . thank you . priest : i have n't officially heard your confession . jackie : i know , but you 've been really wonderful . i just think i needed to talk to someone . priest : well , if you need anything else , you can reach me at the parish . jackie : i know , and i will . deacon . deacon : what 's wrong ? is it massimo ? jackie : no , no . there 's not been any change . the father came by to counsel me actually and -- thank you for coming again , father . priest : and you are ? deacon : oh , i 'm sorry . i 'm deacon sharpe . i 'm the vice president of jackie 's company and a close family friend . her son asked me to come by and keep an eye on things . priest : nice to meet you . deacon : you , too . it was a pleasure . jackie : thank you for coming again , father . thank you . amber : i have had it ! you hear me ? you come into my house , corner me , call me names -- you know , it 's not my fault that your kid thinks you 're full of it ! ridge : you 're messing with his head , amber ! amber : and you are messing with mine ! you 're calling me a child molester ? thomas is 18-years - old . he can do whatever the hell he wants . and there 's not a damn thing you can do about it . hmm , yeah , i 'm sure that ticks you off . but coming after me is not gon na fix your problem . ridge : you are the problem . amber : no , you are . you and this king of the world attitude of yours . ridge : who the hell do you think you are ? ! amber : i thought you had that all figured out . i 'm just some scheming little gold - digger from the desert out to snag your son . yeah , you and the family council already decided . you see what you want to see . and you ignore anything that contradicts that little theory of yours . you know , if i 'm so much of a gold - digger , then why did n't i take rick 's divorce settlement ? why did n't i take a dime from forrester when i left ? ridge : because what you were really after , amber , was a way back in . and now you think you 've found it . amber : if that 's all you think your son has to offer , then you do n't know your son any more than you know me . maybe that 's your real problem . jackie : leave him alone . deacon : it 's almost funny , he looks peaceful when he 's sleeping . jackie : i said leave him alone , deacon . you should n't be here . deacon : you know what , jackie ? that 's the guilt talking , all right ? is that why you invited the priest over , to exorcise your demons ? jackie : i 'm the demon . i 'm the one that did this . deacon : oh , stop . is that what the priest told you ? jackie : i do n't need anyone to tell me what i 've done or how unforgivable it is . deacon : oh , jackie , we did n't mean this to happen to him . come on . it 's not your fault that he 's in that chair . you were trying to tell him the truth . that 's exactly what he wanted . listen , you can spend the rest of your life trying to atone for some crime that you think you committed , or you can live your life . and it 's a good life . you got people that you care about -- you got people that give a damn about you . jackie : i hope you 're not talking about yourself . deacon : you 're damn right i am . 'cause i 'm still in love with you . of course i am . jackie : you stop that ! stop it ! do n't talk about it . not here , not in front of him . deacon : if you want to go somewhere else -- jackie : i do not want to go somewhere else , all right ? i want you to go somewhere else , because you ca n't be here , deacon . you ca n't , not with my husband and me . deacon : jackie , you need me . whether you realize it or not , you do . jackie : no , i do n't . no , i do n't ! i do n't need you . i do n't want you ! i want you to go ! i want you to leave ! leave , deacon ! thomas : amber needs me . i got her into this mess with dad , i have to get her out of it . i 'm coming , amber . ridge : so you know my son better than i do ? amber : i know he 's mature enough to make his own decisions . and i also know that he 's the sweetest kindest , most generous person i have ever met in my life . ridge : oh , and you like that -- you like that in a man , do n't you , amber -- generosity ? amber : you want me to sign a paper ? go ahead , call your lawyer . i am not interested in your money . i am in love with your son . ridge : oh , please ! just save your breath , will ya ? amber : you do n't believe me ? ridge : no , amber , i do n't believe you . amber : how could i not love him ? huh ? how could i not ? with his decency , his integrity , his amazing sense of humor . the way -- the way that he can always bring out the best in people . i mean , do n't you see that in him ? do n't you see taylor in him ? ridge : what did you just say ? amber : i said that he is just like taylor . who was kinder to me than almost anyone i 've ever met in my entire life . she believed in me , like thomas does . she stood up for me , just like thomas does . ridge : you 're gon na use the memory of my dead wife to justify this ? amber : no , i 'm just saying -- ridge : you think this is what taylor would have wanted , for you to have your way with her little boy in the back of some cafe , in some cheap motel ? amber : no , ridge , come on -- ridge : well , i seriously doubt it , amber ! but we 'll never really know that , will we ? because she 's not here , is she ? she ca n't speak for herself . why is that , amber ? why is she dead ? tell me . why is taylor dead ? because she believed in you . she stood up for you . she saved your life -- your miserable , pathetic , little life . she save you from sheila , amber ! and then sheila killed her ! amber : no -- ow ! ridge : taylor would still be here if it was n't for you , amber . yes , she would . do n't you tell me what she would want . she 'd want to be here . she 'd want to be alive . she 'd want to be alive , she 'd want to be a mother to her children ! that 's what she 'd want , amber , so do n't you dare tell me that ! thorne : ridge , let her go ! amber : ridge , come on -- thorne : let her go ! ridge : what are you doing here ? thorne : what the hell is the matter with you ? amber : he was gon na kill me ! ridge : what are you doing here , thorne ? ! what are you doing here ? ! thorne : thomas asked me to come up here , because he was afraid you were going to lose it . and obviously he was right ! ridge : this is none of your concern ! thorne : you 're lucky i showed up ! ridge : you better stay out of my way , thorne . just stay out of my way . thorne : you 're threatening me now ? because that 's the way you handle all your problems , is n't it , ridge ? you bully people , you intimidate 'em ! well , not anymore ! not amber and not me ! now , you 're gon na sit down , you 're gon na shut up , and you 're gon na figure out a way to handle this , ridge ! because i 'm warning you now ! the days of you pushing people around , they 're over !	thomas convinces thorne to go to furnace creek to make sure that amber is okay . he later steals brooke 's car keys from her purse and heads to ambers himself . ridge confronts amber about sleeping with his son and things get out of control . he starts to choke her just as thorne arrives to pull them apart . thorne angrily tells ridge that he will not let ridge push him , amber or anyone around anymore . jackie invites a priest to the mansion . while she tells the priest that she totally blames herself for massimo 's stroke , she does n't see that massimo is crying . later deacon stops by and again tells jackie that he loves her . she gets angry with him for talking like that in front of massimo and asks him to leave .
stephanie : you apologized to nick for not trusting you , and the whole time he 's been lying to you . and to himself . bridget : i do n't believe you . i 'm not going to . stephanie : call your father . he knows . call him ! jackie knows . no one wants to tell you , but i 'm not going to stand by and watch your mother make a fool of you again . bridget , your whole life , i 've never done anything but tell you the truth , no matter how painful it was . bridget , your husband is in love with your mother . [ scene_break ] hector : you were magnificent out there . the way you talked that man down from the ledge . taylor : convincing someone not to jump is psychiatry 101 . the fact that his building was on fire made it a little more difficult . hector : make a helluva team , you and me . taylor : yeah , but how often do you need a shrink at a fire ? hector : you let me worry about the fires . taylor : putting them out ? or getting them started ? hector : keeping them alive . taylor : oh , hector . oh gosh , hector . hector . hector . hector . hector . hector ? hector . hector : taylor -- taylor : are you all right ? hector : yeah . uh , you left a message for me . taylor : yeah . you know , when we talked the other day , i just wanted to make sure i was clear about what i was talking to you about with the conversation about the two of us and -- hector : when you thanked me for that wonderful evening . taylor : right . hector : and for my friendship . taylor : exactly . i just -- hector : and then you went on to say that i was , um -- how did you put it ? oh , yeah , `` an amazing man . `` taylor : yeah . i also said that as long as i 'm wearing this wedding band on my finger that -- hector : i know , i know , i ca n't see you . taylor : you did n't have to come all the way over here . i mean , you could have just called . hector : i know . i just wanted to see that if you still had that ring on your finger . and if you still were as beautiful as i remembered . but you 're not . as beautiful . you 're more beautiful . taylor , i ca n't get you out of my thoughts . [ scene_break ] nick : come on , bridget , pick up the phone . come on . brooke : stephanie wo n't let her . we have to go find her . nick : where do we start looking ? brooke : i do n't know . but if stephanie tells bridget what happened between us that night -- nick : we 've got to check her house . that 's the place we go . brooke : she knows that 's the first place we 're going to look . nick : well , that does n't matter . we check the house . i 'll go to forrester creations . [ scene_break ] stephanie : bridget , i love you and i want to help you through this . honey , you need someone on your side -- bridget : well , i do n't want you on my side ! my mother and nick had feelings for each other , stephanie . had . and they 've promised that they have never and they will never act on those feelings . stephanie : well , they 've betrayed you . that 's what your father told me . bridget : look , i 've already told you , i do n't believe you . stephanie : it 's the truth ! bridget : it 's a lie ! stephanie : no , it 's not . your mother 's done it to you again ! only this time , with the father of your baby . that 's the tragedy . [ scene_break ] taylor : i guess i was n't clear enough , after all . hector : no , you were . i just was n't listening . taylor : hector , you -- you really are a wonderful man . hector : but -- taylor : but i 'm -- i 'm working on repairing my marriage . hector : there 's not enough tape in the world . taylor : look , i just i do n't want you to get the wrong idea about that kiss . i just do n't want you to think there was more to it . you know , i 'm -- i 'm committed to working on my family . and my marriage . i 'm -- i 'm trying to be happy . hector : i want you to be happy . i just do n't think that ridge is the guy that can do that for you . taylor : i just -- i have to be the one to decide that . hector : you are such a giving person . if i thought he was capable of meeting you even halfway -- ridge : hey , doc . you ready ? [ scene_break ] eric : jonathan , how 's the flight ? jonathan : we 'll be landing in santo domingo in an hour . eric : excellent . jonathan : eric -- eric : look , do n't even start , jonathan . jonathan : i 'm your lawyer . i have to ask . eric : yes , i know what i want . and yes , i 've weighed all sides of this decision . jonathan : but quickly . eric : look , i do n't waffle over my decisions , jonathan . you know that . you do have stephanie 's power of attorney ? jonathan : yes . eric : which you can use in the dominican republic to get me a legal divorce . jonathan : yes . eric : then just do it . jonathan : just think it over tonight . do it for me . eric : call me when you get to the hotel . [ scene_break ] nick : have you seen bridget ? eric : no . nick : stephanie 's with her . and she 's going to tell her what happened between me and brooke on the boat . eric : where is brooke ? [ scene_break ] bridget : oh , the whole night -- you just ca n't imagine how perfect it was . brooke : i 'm so happy for you , sweetheart . i feel closer to you than i have in a long time . bridget : i feel closer to you , too , mom . brooke : i tell everybody what a wonderful daughter i have . oh , please god , let me find bridget in time . do n't let stephanie put her through this . [ scene_break ] stephanie : brooke can be a loving and caring mother sometimes . she really can . i 've never understood why she does the things that she does . i do n't know if it 's some desperate need of approval , or a sense of competition with you . i 've seen it so many times , and with every man that 's ever meant anything to me . bridget : see , i think this is more between you and my mother . i do n't need to listen to this . stephanie : no , it is n't ! no ! and you know why ? because you have know for months what 's going on between your mother and nick , and you 've just been in denial about it . i do n't understand how she gets away with all of this . i do n't . i mean , the world is always wrong , and your mother is always right . and the men just go along with it . but it ca n't go on this way . not now . you have to be strong and smart . because you have a child to think about . bridget : the baby . stephanie : do you want to be in a marriage with a man who loves your mother more ? bridget : nick is in love with me . stephanie : i think he feels obligated , and honor - bound , and responsible for the baby . but he is not in love with you . do you know what she told your father ? after they thought that you 'd had the abortion , they felt that nick had no further obligation to you and they pledged their love and their lives to one another . bridget : no . stephanie : yes . yes , honey . he is her destiny . she actually said that to your father . i thought it was a little insensitive . now why do you suppose this is ? why ? why suddenly is the father of your baby her destiny ? do you have any ideas ? bridget : no , stephanie , i do n't . stephanie : i know you love your mother . i know you do . and i know you want to stand by her . and that 's -- that 's very loving and sweet and loyal . but you ca n't do it now , honey . not anymore , you 've got to cut the cord . you have to see your mother for what she really is . a selfish , selfish bitch with a capital b ! [ scene_break ] ridge : our counseling session , remember ? i thought i 'd come over and we can go together . i think it 's halfway . taylor : i thought we were going to meet at the therapist 's office . ridge : yeah , well i started to think -- maybe i 'd just pick up a few extra points for thoughtfulness -- going the extra mile . taylor : that 's not the way it works . ridge : and i wanted to convince you how much i want to get our marriage back on track . hector : i thought you were n't into counseling . ridge : originally i was n't . but you know what i am into ? her . my wife . and i will do anything to convince you how much i love you . anything at all , taylor . if you know what i mean ? taylor : i 'll get my purse . he 's trying , you know ? he really is , he 's trying . hector : if you say so . if he can give you happiness -- that 's all i want for you . [ scene_break ] eric : nick , i 'm going to go down to the beach house . you check out big bear . nick : before we go anywhere or do anything , i want you to come clean with me about this . what came over you ? how could you say anything to stephanie about brooke and me and what we said on my boat ? eric : look , i just -- i wanted stephanie to understand . i made a big mistake . [ phone ringing ] do n't go yet . eric forrester . jonathan : we were disconnected . eric : look , jonathan , i -- i do n't want to discuss this right now . jonathan : i 'm not filing these papers until we talk . i 'm not going to let you do something you 'll later regret . eric : jonathan , if there was any kind of a doubt at all , it 's gone now . i want that divorce . [ scene_break ] [ phone ringing ] nick : hello . brooke : i 'm at stephanie 's house . and her car is here and there are lights on . she 's here -- with bridget . nick : i 'm on my way . brooke : no . no , i want to talk to bridget alone . i 'll call you as soon as i can . nick : that was brooke . stephanie 's got bridget over at the house . so now we just wait , hope bridget stays strong . [ scene_break ] bridget : the things you say about my mother are so ugly and so hateful , i would n't be able to believe them even if they were true . stephanie : the truth sometimes is very difficult to hear , but you have to face it . bridget : she 's my mother . stephanie : and she 's a -- selfish and uncaring mother . the fact that she could take your husband -- the first husband -- away from you is unforgivable . but to do it twice ? after she watched the pain that you went through ? my god , that 's sick . bridget : if this was true , i know dad would have told me himself . stephanie : your father seems to feel that she 's making some grand and noble sacrifice . i 'm not quite sure that i understand that . since when is it a sacrifice to not sleep with your daughter 's husband ? bridget : i need to talk to my mother . stephanie : i think you should , by all means . talk to her , but do not let her fill your head with lies . because you know what i 'm saying is true . you 've seen it yourself . at the hospital -- at your mother 's home -- bridget : just stop . just stop , stop . stephanie : listen to me . leave brooke and nick to each other . trust yourself . trust your own strength . i 'll help you . i 'll help you with the baby until you meet someone wonderful . someone who will love you . love the baby , help raise it with -- with a good sense of morals and ethics . honey , you 'll have a wonderful life . a life filled with truth and decency and love . i know you , bridget . you ca n't live any other way . if you try , it 'll kill you . brooke : bridget -- thank god i found you . i 'm getting you out of here . bridget ? [ scene_break ] taylor : so , you ready to go ? ridge : always . taylor : i 'm talking about the counseling session . ridge : if it 's with you , i 'm ready . taylor : dr. higgins is the best there is . ridge : ca n't wait to meet him . taylor : her . ridge : her ? taylor : dr. mary ann higgins . ridge : oh , well we should be able to wrap this up in one session then . taylor : you think so ? ridge : well , if this dr . mary ann higgins is the expert you say she is , hopefully she 'll see i 'm not such a bad guy . taylor : i never said you were . ridge : maybe she 'd be able to explain to you this understandable phenomenon of a man being in love with two women at the same time . you know , it 's very common . you know that ? taylor : you think you 're going to charm her ? ridge : well , not on purpose . taylor : ridge , you have to be completely honest if counseling is going to work . ridge : and that works both ways , does n't it ? you also will have to be completely honest . taylor : of course . ridge : good . because the only thing i want more than anything in the world is to come back home and be a family again . [ scene_break ] nick : eric , if anything happens to threaten my relationship with bridget -- eric : nick , i 'm sorry . i thought if stephanie saw the sacrifice you were willing to make , that she would understand the commitment that you were willing to make to bridget . nick : oh , please . you 've been around this longer than anybody . you know that that woman would do anything to destroy brooke . eric : if you and brooke had n't shown up at big bear together like that , stephanie would n't have come to me in the first place . nick : that was n't a planned meeting ! it was a chance encounter . let that go . now , brooke and i have been clean about this . we have put our feelings to rest . bridget 's happiness is more important to both of us than anything in the world . it 's stephanie . and you know it . she wants to destroy this marriage . she wants to make sure that bridget hates her mother forever . [ scene_break ] brooke : bridget -- come on . we 're going . bridget : is what stephanie just told me true ? brooke : if she just told you something about me , of course it 's not true . bridget : were you with nick on the boat the night i told you about the abortion ? were you ? brooke : yes . yes , we were together , but nothing happened . we were devastated . we blamed ourselves , bridget . stephanie : your daughter wants the truth , brooke . bridget : did you tell nick you were in love with him ? did you tell him that he was the one that you 'd been searching for ? not ridge ? brooke : bridget -- bridget : did you tell him that he was your destiny ? did you ? as soon as you thought that i had lost nick 's baby , did you two run to each other and declare your love ? am i right , mother ? is this true ? damn it , just answer me , mother ! is it true ? ! stephanie : tell her the truth , will you ? for once in your selfish , pathetic life , think of someone else and just tell her the truth !	stephanie has seemingly convinced bridget that her mother declared her love to nick . nick goes to eric 's office looking for bridget . he wants to know why eric told stephanie . eric 's lawyer questions his decision for a quickie divorce . eric is sure he tells him .
ridge : tighter . squeeze tighter ! brooke : squeezes you any tighter , you 're not going to be able to breathe . you really missed him ? ridge : yeah . think he knows how much ? brooke : oh , yes , he knows . ridge : even with his old man halfway around the world ? brooke : i always tell him how important he is to his daddy . ridge : that 's what makes us love mommy even more , does n't it , sport ? okay . here you go . play with all of these . check this out here . yeah . still , it 's not really the same as being here with him every morning . getting him dressed , making our breakfast together as a family , like we loved doing . and we know who to thank for that , do n't we ? brooke : ridge , if you 're gon na launch in on nick -- ridge : no . no , actually i do n't have to . popeye 's screwed up the best thing in his life all by himself . and the truth is , i did the same thing when i walked out on you , hope and r.j . but now , my love , we have the chance to be that family again , to have the life again . and this time , it will be forever . because the thought of losing you ever again -- god , i want you back so much . brooke : ridge , just -- i just need you to be a little patient with me . i mean , this is a critical time in my life , and the children 's lives . so i -- i need to do what 's best for them . ridge : i completely understand . i meant what i said . i 'll give you the time to figure things out . but i know in my heart , the sooner we 're together again -- okay , all right . i 'm gon na quit while i 'm ahead here . brooke : okay . ridge : hey , come on , sport . let 's you and i mosey on down to forrester and give mommy the time she needs . come here . brooke : you be good for daddy , you hear me ? you be a good boy . give me a kiss . big kiss , okay ? ridge : i love you . i love you so much . do n't ever forget that . what do you think of that , sport , huh ? is that cool ? i think so . yeah , come on . let 's go to forrester . [ scene_break ] jackie : oh , nicky , i know you feel horribly . but you did n't sleep with bridget to hurt your wife . you thought -- nick : it does n't matter what i thought , mother . i ca n't change what happened that night , or what 's happened since . bottom line is i 'm not giving up on this marriage . jackie : where are you going ? nick : she needs space . i understand that . but if i know ridge and that dragon lady mother of his , they 're moving in for the kill . and i 'm not gon na let that happen . [ scene_break ] attorney : stephanie , you do realize how unorthodox this is , having me draw up divorce papers without either party present ? stephanie : yes , i do . but you know , eric did the same thing to me , so -- i just do n't want to take the time to wait for brooke to -- to take the initiative . attorney : why are you in such a rush ? stephanie : i want to see my son happy . i want to see a reconciliation . and the sooner that happens , the sooner i can get control of the company again . attorney : so , this is really all about getting the stock back ? stephanie : well , that 's a small part of it , ben . i really want to see ridge and brooke and their child together . that really is the most important thing for me . [ scene_break ] [ taylor remembering ] alexandria : i love you . phoebe : mom , uncle thorne should be here soon . are you really gon na go through with this ? taylor : i have to . phoebe : because you 've fallen in love with him ? taylor : because i ca n't look in his eyes and deceive him anymore , sweetheart . i hate myself . i hate myself for what i 've done to your life , and all of our lives . [ knock at door ] okay . go ahead . thorne : hey , phoebe . i realize i 'm a little early , but -- well , hello , gorgeous . are you ready to head up the mountain ? phoebe : i love you , mom . taylor : i love you , too , sweetie , so much . thorne : is everything okay ? taylor : it will be very soon . i 'm ready . thorne : all right , let 's go . [ scene_break ] eric : you 're getting way ahead of yourself with this . stephanie : no , i 'm not . she is not going to take nick back after he slept with bridget . ridge : hey , hey , hey , look who 's here ? stephanie : well , hi ! and the big guy is here . ridge : yeah , i picked him up on my way over here . i figured we 'd spend the day together , make up for some lost time . come here , big guy -- stephanie : well , that 's wonderful , honey . was nick -- was nick there when you picked him up ? ridge : he slept elsewhere . stephanie : good . ridge : i ca n't believe how big he 's gotten . we have been missing out on time here . stephanie : not for much longer . ridge : i know that tone . what are you up to ? stephanie : nothing . i just want to see -- - look , i want you and brooke and the baby together again . i want to see you happy . ridge : so do i . but this is brooke 's life and brooke 's decision . do not push her , understand ? stephanie : i do . absolutely . i 'd love to spend the afternoon with you , but i have a hair appointment -- eric : stephanie -- stephanie : love you . love you . and the matter of fact , i love the baby , too . ridge : i 'm wasting my breath here , are n't i , asking her to give brooke some space ? eric : yes , i 'm afraid you are . ridge , her heart 's in the right place . ridge : yeah , yeah , i know . but nick 's is n't . that sob is major trouble . [ scene_break ] nick : that looks like trouble ! hope : nick ! nick : hey ! oh , sugarplum ! i have missed you . hope : you were n't at breakfast . nick : no , i was n't . 'cause i was out getting these . look ! hope : doughnuts ! nick : doughnuts . i figured you 'd just take these to the park with you , huh ? that 's where you 're going ? catherine : yeah , we are . ridge took r.j. to the office , so it 's just us gals . nick : oh . hope : you can come with ! nick : well , i have to talk to mommy . i love you . hope : love you more ! nick : okay . there , take your doughnuts . if you do n't eat 'em all , i 'll have one later . hope : bye , nick ! brooke : catherine , did you forget -- ? nick : we 've spent a night away from each other . today 's a new day . we got to get this figured out . so that 's what we 're gon na do . i know i was wrong to let what happen happen . but we 're still married , brooke , and we have a beautiful family . brooke : you should 've thought about that before you slept with my daughter . nick : which there 's no excuse for . i 've already told you that . but i 'm not gon na share you with ridge . i 'm not gon na share my marriage with him . and for a few moments , bridget gave me the one thing -- the one thing i 've so desperately wanted from you -- to just be the only man in your world . brooke : i know i asked a lot from you -- nick : including my forgiveness for the mistakes that you 've made along the way , and i 've given it to you every time . because when you love somebody the way that i love you , you forgive them when they ask . so , i 'm asking you now , as genuinely as i can , to let me make up for the damage i 've done . and i know trust is n't rebuilt overnight . but i want you to be able to look at me , and not see the man who let you down , but see the man who regained your trust . i 'm never gon na let you down again . [ scene_break ] thorne : do n't worry . i had the caretaker open up and build a fire . taylor : that is n't all you had him do . thorne : yellow roses . they 're your favorite , right ? taylor : i do n't deserve this . thorne : hey , beautiful lady , you deserve this and a lot more . besides , a guy 's got ta set the mood , right ? listen , i know you thought i brought you up here for some time alone , but there 's something else , too . but you 're not gon na get it out of me until i 'm ready . [ taylor sobs ] taylor , taylor ? hey , hey , hey , what 's wrong ? something i said ? is everything okay ? taylor : thorne , you are the kindest . you are the most wonderful man -- it is n't you . it is n't anything you 've done . it 's me . it 's something that i have done . i just -- i just pray you wo n't hate me when i tell you what it is . [ scene_break ] nick : i swear i will do right by you , by us . if you just give me another chance . you 're my wife . this is my family , my home . stephanie : not anymore . not after you sign these papers . nick : brooke 's not signing anything . stephanie : there he goes again , telling you what to do . brooke : stephanie , please , this is between nick and me . stephanie : there is n't any nick and you anymore , not after what he 's done . that 's why i had the divorce attorney draw up the papers for you . one quick signature , and this whole , ugly mess will resolve itself , once and for all . [ scene_break ] thorne : hate you ? i could never hate you . taylor , i love you . taylor : i do n't -- i do n't deserve your love . thorne : honey , come on . nothing 's that bad . taylor : it is . thorne : come on , taylor . i know you , okay ? taylor : no , no , you do n't know me . you do n't know everything . you do n't know this . thorne : what if i said i did ? what if i already know what you 're trying to tell me ? taylor : then you 'd be wrong . thorne : you 've taken a drink , or you 're about to . taylor : no , no , that is n't it . not that i have n't been tempted . thorne : but you 're fighting it . taylor , you 're fighting it . and you 're going to keep on fighting it , because you 're one of the strongest people that i know . taylor : no , thorne . you are the strong one . i mean , you just lost your wife . this was the woman you adored . she was the mother of your child . and you 've pulled it together . you 've somehow been there for ally , and then you 've been there for me . you helped me . thorne : with your help , taylor . ally and i would not be where we are today without you . taylor : i wish i was the woman you believe i am , but i 'm not . i 've done things . things i know i 'm going to regret for the rest of my life . and when -- when i tell you what i know , it 's going to hurt you terribly . and i 'm -- i 'm deeply , deeply sorry . but i owe you the truth . and i do n't care if you end up hating me . [ scene_break ] nick : you have got a hell of a nerve , lady . stephanie : this from the man who sleeps with his wife 's daughter ? brooke : stop it , both of you ! this is the last thing i need right now . stephanie : you 're right . you need a fresh start , and that 's what these divorce papers are all about . nick : this is about a mother who ca n't stay out of her grown son 's life . stephanie : the way your mother stays out of yours ? nick : i do n't see her here fighting my battles for me . stephanie : nick , this is n't a contest . this is about brooke 's future . [ nick laughs ] nick : her future ? right back in the bosom of the forrester family again . stephanie : yes , with a family that loves her and respects her . you will never understand that . nick : oh , i understand . i understand this is a bunch of crap . i ca n't believe you can say it with a straight face . stephanie : brooke knows i mean this . i support you and ridge 100 % . brooke : stephanie , please . please , stop shoving those divorce papers in my face ! this is a decision that involves the rest of my life and my children 's lives . so , i need to make this decision . not you , not nick , not ridge , not anybody . nick : brooke -- brooke : no , i want you both to leave . i mean it . i need to be alone . go ! nick : you do realize you 'll need my signature on those , too . stephanie : mm - hmm . nick : after you . stephanie : i parked out back . nick : i love you , always . [ brooke sighs ] stephanie : you knew i would n't leave . you knew i would n't . not with your future , and r.j. 's and ridge 's future in the balance . honey , i know -- i know you 're concerned about hope , because she adores nick . but she loves ridge , too . sweetheart , this is a chance for you to reclaim your family , to put it all back together again , without any interference from me . listen to your heart , please . you belong with ridge . this marriage with nick , it happened for all the wrong reasons . come back . come back to the man who loves you . please , come back . you know i wo n't take no for an answer .	ridge squeezes r.j. very tightly and bemoans the fact that he ca n't be there every morning to be a daddy to him , but now they have that chance to be that family again . brooke needs him to be a little patient with her .
brooke : ( gasps ) stephanie : i do n't want any trouble . and i know you do n't want any trouble . i just want the scarf . wait . brooke : stephanie ! [ scene_break ] ridge : i 'm sure you 're all wondering why i 've called this meeting , so i 'll get right to it . thorne : should n't we wait for mother ? ridge : oh , i think it 's best to fill you in first before she gets here . i 've made a decision . brooke is coming back to the company . steffy : what ? ! hope : dad , are you serious ? eric : that 's great news . steffy : have you even talked to grandma about this yet ? thomas : he does n't have to , steffy . he 's c.e.o . steffy : oh , i - i 'm sorry . the last time i checked , grandma and i were shareholders . ridge : steffy , i do n't give a damn who owns what . your brother 's right . it 's my call . and it 's final . this is not open for discussion . [ scene_break ] whip : i 'm gon na have to put a press release out sooner or later about all of the wonderful changes going on around here . ( sighs ) jackie , owen , and bridget out . amber 's new line in . how am i supposed to spin that ? aggie : i do n't envy you . that 's a lot of damage to control , mr. p.r . man . whip : look , i - i knew that nick was wanting to move forward , i mean , with amber 's line , but i did n't think that he was gon na scrap the entire team . aggie : it was n't easy for him . you could see it took an emotional toll . you know , i think he -- i think he felt he did n't have a choice . whip : ah . well , i know he 's going through a lot right now . it 's a good thing that he has a shoulder to lean on . aggie : that 's right . he does . he 's got mine . ( laughs ) whip : ( chuckles ) aggie : things are really , really good between nick and me . i 've never been happier . whip : i do n't know . i still think that nick might have overreacted . i mean , throw his own mother out ? i know -- understand that he does n't want owen around , but jackie ? i mean , she 's the na -- the name . she 's the face of the company , and -- and bridget was our lead designer . aggie : whip , come on . something had to change . you -- you 've seen the numbers . the company 's lost a ton of business since the scandal broke . whip : yeah , well , scandal or no , we just lost three of our major assets . ( sighs ) i hope nick knows what he 's doing . [ scene_break ] nick : you ca n't kiss me like that . amber : i know . i know . wow . i just -- i - i love aggie to pieces . i would -- i 'd never want her to know what i just did . nick : no , no . right , right . uh ... amber : i just -- i caught up in the moment . nick : yes . it 's been a bit of a crazy day . we 're all a little exhausted . amber : i probably should have just hugged you , right ? i mean , a hug 's okay , right ? nick : hugs are good . and handshakes are good . amber : right . right . next time . hug or a handshake it is . [ scene_break ] eric : well , i 'm glad the gin and vermouth are still here . ridge : yes , it is . why ? eric : 'cause your mother is going to need a martini when she hears about this . steffy : uh , a little gin is n't gon na make a difference , granddad . grandma 's gon na flip her lid . hope : is it really that terrible that my mom 's coming back to the company ? thorne : for mother , yes . we 're going to need to keep her as far away from brooke as possible , hope . [ scene_break ] stephanie : put down the bottle . i 'll give you money for the scarf . stay right -- give me -- brooke , give me some money , quick . come here . give me some money ! brooke : just forget about it . let 's go . let 's get out of here . this is dangerous . stephanie : god da - m look , she 's gone . brooke : let 's go . stephanie : that 's my scarf . brooke : stop it . stephanie : it 's your fault . [ scene_break ] aggie : nick is doing what 's best for all of us . i have complete confidence in him . whip : well , you 're not exactly impartial , aggie . you are in love with the guy . aggie : yeah , you 're right . i 'm crazy about him . whip : yeah . might even be a little happy that his ex - wife wo n't be around here anymore either . aggie : i 'm not ashamed to admit it . i 'm sorry about the way that everything went down , but ... i think it 'll be kind of nice to have nick all to myself . [ scene_break ] amber : oh , god . i 'm so embarrassed . ( giggles ) nick : no , no , really , just -- let 's just -- do n't worry about it , okay ? just , uh ... amber : you know , you did n't exactly fight me off . nick : i think i was caught just a little off guard . amber : i 'm sorry . oh , i 'm sorry . it 's just -- it 's so hard not to get swept up in everything that 's been happening . you know , i 've -- i 've dreamed for so long to have my own line again someday , and ... nick : we 'll , you 've -- you 've got it now . amber : thank you . thank you , nick . nick : yeah . amber : thank you so much for having enough confidence in me to give me this opportunity . nick : oh , amber , i trust you . you know , i never would have given you this position if i did n't believe in you and -- we -- we need you here , especially now . ( sighs ) life is funny like that , you know ? i mean , before i came here , i - i was having such a rough time . i mean , just -- i was going through some serious tough times . and i thought my career was totally over . and then i show up here surrounded by all my misfits , and all of a sudden my life just totally turns around . it 's -- look , nick , i understand what a big deal this is , you giving me my own line and making me lead designer . i wo n't let you down . just so you know , that , um , that thing that happened before , it wo n't happen again . [ scene_break ] stephanie : ( coughs ) brooke : you did n't say a word to me in the car . stephanie : i 'm so angry about my mother 's scarf . brooke : ( scoffs ) what are you worried about the scarf for ? you could have been killed . stephanie : ( chuckles ) well , maybe i have a death wish . ( coughs ) brooke : that 's not very funny . stephanie : you have no sense of humor . i have come to learn that about you . listen , i 'm going to die , sooner rather than later , so lighten up . brooke : that 's your choice , and i do n't agree with it . stephanie : you 've made that excruciatingly clear . brooke : get your treatment . tell your family , or i will . stephanie : you do , and i 'll take you with me . do you get it ? now get a hold of yourself . god ... you look like death warmed over . brooke : yeah , well , i spent the day with you . ( sighs ) look , let 's just get in there , okay ? stephanie : no . brooke : my god , we 're late as it is . stephanie : we ca n't go in there together . what 's the matter with you ? they 'll think something 's going on . besides , you look , you know , all , i do n't know -- you better go comb your hair and do something , okay ? and wait for another minute before i 'll go in . and -- what ? brooke : you have a -- stephanie : do n't you touch me . and when you get in there , do n't say one word . one word . stephanie : hi . eric : hi . thomas : hey , grandma . thorne : we 've been waiting for you , mom . stephanie : ( chuckles ) well , i 'm here now . steffy : whoa , whoa , what is with the hair ? stephanie : oh ! um , uh , well , it was so gorgeous out , i - i drove with the -- the car windows down . ( chuckles ) eric : stephanie , a martini ? stephanie : oh , wow . o - okay . what 's the occasion ? steffy : preemptive s -- stephanie : am i the only one ? what ? steffy : preemptive strike to try to ease your pain . ridge : i have some news , mother , for you . i already filled everybody else in before you got here . brooke : oh ... ( chuckles ) sorry i 'm late . ridge : hey , logan . actually , you 're just in time . i was gon na tell mother the news . brooke is coming back to the company , effective immediately . stephanie : okay . brooke : ( chuckles ) stephanie : what else is on the agenda ? brooke 's back . so be it . thomas : so you 're okay with that ? stephanie : honey , i 've got more important things to be concerned about right now . ridge : well , okay . i have some good news for you , too , steffy . steffy : for me ? ridge : that p.r . position at international you so coveted , its opening up , and it 's yours if you want it . steffy : are you serious ? ridge : yes , i am . steffy : da -- is -- that means you trust me now . ridge : yes , sweetheart , i do . steffy : are you ki -- dad . oh , my god . thank you . thank you so much . ridge : sleep on it , and just let me know for sure . steffy : okay . stephanie : aah ! steffy : aah ! ( laughs ) stephanie : ( laughs ) oh , honey , this is fabulous . ( whispers ) this is fabulous . steffy : i know . stephanie : ( normal voice ) i have , um , some really great news to tell you . okay . you 've probably wondered why i have n't been in the office the past few days . well , maybe you have n't . ( chuckles ) anyway , i 've got a surprise . i 've been planning a family vacation . i 've rented this extraordinary yacht . eric : ( chuckles ) stephanie : full crew , helicopter , wave runners ... thomas : ( chuckles ) stephanie : everything . you name it . thorne : are you serious ? steffy : ( laughs ) thomas : that 's incredible . stephanie : i know . eric : i knew you were up to something . stephanie : well , i thought i would plan the vacation to end all vacations . steffy : you are all kinds of fun . who are you ? stephanie : ( chuckles ) honey , life is short . you might as well enjoy it while you 're here . ridge : so this is the big secret that you both have been keeping ? brooke : what ? stephanie : what ? ridge : yeah . stephanie : oh ! ( laughs ) ( coughs ) yes . you 're never gon na believe it , but brooke has been helping me plan this . yeah , she 's been very helpful . ( phone vibrates ) brooke : oh , god . i 'm sorry . my phone is buzzing . ridge : what 's this ? brooke : oh , uh , nothing . nothing . ( laughs ) yeah , yeah , i 've been helping , right ? stephanie : mm - hmm . brooke : i - i mean , i 've been trying to help anyway . stephanie : mm - hmm . ridge : mother , i 'm , uh , very glad that you 're not fighting this . you and brooke have to try and get along , because you have many , many years of working together here to look forward to . stephanie : ( chuckles ) uh , honey , i know how important it is for you to have your wife back at the company and for us not to fight . so i 'm not gon na worry about brooke anymore , okay ? i 'm just gon na live my life . thorne : sounds like we all are . thomas : on an amazing yacht , no less . eric : well , i , for one , want to welcome brooke back to the company . thomas : hey , amen to that . brooke : ( chuckles ) thorne : yeah , welcome back , brooke . hope : mom , we really missed you . brooke : oh , thanks , honey . eric : ( chuckles ) ridge : mother , i thought you were gon na go to your grave fighting with brooke . you proved me wrong . welcome home , logan . [ scene_break ] nick : hey . aggie : rough day ? nick : ( chuckles ) a rough day just got better . aggie : oh . that could n't have been easy for you , firing your own mother . nick : well , it had to be done . aggie : you gave her options , nick . you tried to be as fair as you could . nick : ( sighs ) i really hoped she 'd make the wise choice , but , um , she made the choice she had to make . and i did what i had to do . so now we let them go , and we move on with amber 's line . [ scene_break ] amber : hey , whip . whip : amber . have n't had , uh , a chance to talk to you since , uh , the announcement earlier today . amber : ( laughs ) i know . how crazy was that , huh ? whip : yeah , big changes at jackie m. big day . amber : yeah , a lot of changes . whip : mm - hmm . all of 'em seem to benefit you , though . amber : what 's that supposed to mean ? whip : i saw you , um , in nick 's office earlier today . now , um , i know you , amber . i know what you 're capable of . i also know that i 'm responsible for bringing you here . please do n't make me regret that . amber : i do n't like what you 're getting at . whip : look , you 're an employee of this company , okay ? nick is your boss , a boss who has a girlfriend , i might add . amber : i do n't need you to remind me of that . whip : i think i do , 'cause i saw you in his office earlier . you were gettin ' really cozy with him . is that really appropriate ? amber : ( scoffs ) please . since when is anything around here appropriate ? besides , for your information , i was thanking nick for giving me the opportunity of my life . whip : look , i understand that you want to further your career -- amber : damn well i do . whip : but be very careful , amber . you 're the new kid on the block . now my cousin and nick are very much involved . aggie 's had a tough few years . she 's finally found some happiness . and i 'm not gon na let you do anything to jeopardize that . [ scene_break ] aggie : hey , sweetie , do n't be so hard on yourself . you were in a really tough position . nick : ( scoffs ) aggie : and you did the right thing . i want you to know that you have my complete support . nick : thank you . ( chuckles ) you have been so good to me , so understanding through everything i 've been through with bridget and -- and the baby . aggie : i want to be here for you , okay , the way that you were there for me . i never thought that i could ever be in such a great place , and nick , that is all because of you . nick : no , no , no . you did that on your own . no , no , no . aggie : you gave me the strength to do it . my life changed the day that i met you . i 'm happier now than i ever thought -- i never even imagined that this was possible . and that 's all because of you . so whatever happens , we 're in this together , okay ? whatever decisions you make about amber , about your mother , about anything at all , i want you to know that i 'm gon na be right here . i 'm gon na be right by your side . nick : mmm . aggie ; i am . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] thomas : ( grunts ) hope : hey . thomas : hey . hope : ( chuckles ) thomas : coming to join me ? hope : oh , yeah . in this ? ( chuckles ) no , i 'm gon na sit this one out . thanks . thomas : okay . hope : no , i , um , i just wanted to come up here and say thank you again for supporting my mom the way you have been . thomas : ( chuckles ) i - i 'm glad she 's back . grandma and steffy should have never forced brooke out . she 's too valuable to the company . hope : well , thank you . you know , that means a lot . it really does . thorne : is anyone else a little shocked about mother 's good mood these days ? steffy : yeah , i think she 's been acting rather perky . eric : that 's interesting . it 's not a word that i 've ever used to describe your grandmother . steffy : granddad , she put a slide in her living room . eric : ( chuckles ) steffy : i mean , that 's crazy . ridge : mother is changing , no doubt about that . i , for one , could n't be more pleased . thorne : she 's planning a family vacation . she hates vacations . steffy : well , i - i think it 's pretty amazing , you know , pulling her family together . it 's -- it 's great . eric : i think what 's amazing is how she reacted to brooke coming back to the company here . thorne : yeah . what was that all about ? ridge : i do n't know , and i do n't care . as long as my wife and my mother have found a way to cope with each other , that 's great . thorne : ( chuckles ) well , i have to say , i like the new mother . steffy : yeah , she does seem happy these days . ridge : i think mother 's finally found a way to enjoy life after all these years . she 's finally willing to kick back and just live . if mother and brooke can find a way to coexist , would n't that be something ? steffy : yeah . thorne : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] brooke : oh , my god . there you are . i 've been looking all over the place for you . stephanie : ( sighs ) well , i 've been hiding brooke : ( sighs ) i ca n't go along with this any longer . stephanie : you -- look , you do n't have to agree with me , but you 've got to accept it , okay ? brooke : no , i ca n't . i ca n't accept it . i feel like i 'm an accessory to a murder . stephanie : oh , stop being so melodramatic . brooke : ( sighs ) stephanie , you are letting yourself die , and i am watching you do it . stephanie : well , do n't watch . have n't i asked you to leave me alone , and you refuse ? brooke : i - i 'm not . i 'm not gon na leave you alone . i 'm gon na just be all over you until i get you to change your mind . stephanie : no , what you want is for me to do what you think is the right thing for me . there 's a big difference . brooke : no . the right thing for everybody . that would be your family and especially you . brooke : ( sighs ) stephanie : brooke , i hope my family , you know , is sad when i pass over , but why prolong that misery now , okay ? i 'm not going to get better . that 's the simple reality of it . i 'm going to die . i 've accepted that . i 'm okay with that , okay ? but i 'm not okay with -- i am not going to die without my mother 's red scarf .	ridge calls a meeting and informs them that brooke is coming back to fc . it is not open for discussion , it 's a done deal . thorn says they will need to keep stephanie as far away from brooke as possible . stephanie tells the young girl on the beach that she means her no harm . she just wants her scarf back . the girl runs away . stephanie and brooke go back to the office . stephanie says she is going to die sooner rather than later , so lighten up and do n't tell a soul about this . with all a little flustered , ridge makes the announcement to brooke and stephanie that brooke is coming back to the company . whip tells aggie that he understands nick not wanting owen around , but he does n't agree with him throwing out his own mother . they just lost three of their major assets . nick tells amber that she can not kiss him that way . with whip listening outside the door , she apologizes and said she just got caught up in the moment . she realizes what this deal means and she wo n't let him down .
hope : liam ! steffy : on top of this mountain -- what better place ? liam today , right now ... marry me . liam : ( chuckles ) you 're crazy . steffy : no . waiting -- that would be crazy . liam : ( sighs ) steffy : i ca n't think of a more beautiful place to have our wedding . hope : liam ! [ scene_break ] brooke : ( sighs ) why do n't we hear something ? taylor : ( sighs ) brooke : what 's going on in aspen ? taylor : i 'm sure we will . so what makes you think it 's gon na be steffy ? brooke : what ? taylor : who 's disappointed . you know , she and liam went off to -- to have a romantic trip to celebrate their engagement . brooke : ( scoffs ) thanks to bill and the spencer jet . but liam and hope have been engaged for months before that night . taylor : during most of which he was progressively miserable . brooke : that 's you daughter 's version . taylor : no . i - i mean , otherwise , would he have turned to steffy so quickly right after he was set free ? brooke : uh , it 's called rebound . taylor : no , it 's because steffy and liam have a very strong bond , but they also share 's a very strong chemistry . brooke : ( sighs ) i think hope and liam do , too . taylor : hope is repressed okay ? and i 'm sure liam could feel that with the whole hope for the future message . brooke : it 's a message about restraint and self - respect . taylor : look , i do n't have a problem with a message about abstinence , but i really believe that hope is trying to send a message to liam that she is n't really ready to be married . that 's what that was really about . and then liam realized that he had a real relationship with steffy , a real bond -- it 's an adult relationship . brooke : ( scoffs ) taylor : they love each other , brooke , and you need to accept that . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) rick : yeah ? othello : so what 's up ? did your sister hook up with that liam spencer dude or what ? rick : i do n't know . i called her on the gondola . she was halfway up the mountain . othello : well , you know what that means ? it worked . that means liam got the message . it worked , bro . [ scene_break ] justin : dollar bill , you did it -- brought ajax mountain to a standstill . bill : i did have a little help . ( justin chuckles ) bill : now let 's hope that oliver can keep that gondola shut down for a while . justin : how much time does steffy need ? bill : just enough to get liam out of there . [ scene_break ] mike : how come nobody has told me about this ? oliver : i do n't know , man . oh , do n't worry , mike . i got it . mike : ( groans ) man . you know , you tv people . where 's your crew ? oliver : they should be here any minute . mike : this is not all gon na fit on one car . oliver : i guess i 'll have to use two . [ scene_break ] bill : hey . katie : oh . hello , boys . justin : hey . katie : the good whiskey . what are we celebrating ? bill : justin and are throwing a couple back in honor of my son 's engagement . katie : hmm . then you have n't heard . hope 's on her way to aspen . bill : i 've heard . [ scene_break ] liam : steffy , we ca n't just get married . steffy : sure we can . liam , what is marriage , anyway ? liam : ( sighs ) steffy : a commitment between two people who love each other , who share a vision for the future , who believe in each other . is n't that the kind of marriage you want ? i know i do . so let 's be spontaneous . liam , let 's do it . hope : liam ! [ scene_break ] bill : have you heard from brooke yet ? katie : not yet . bill : katie , i know how you feel about your niece and how much you care for her . but i 'm telling you that you and brooke are selling your niece a pipe dream . katie : if we thought it was a pipe dream , we would n't be encouraging it . bill : he 's already engaged to somebody else . katie : oh , please . this engagement is absurd . it 's steffy . bill : careful . she 's going to be your daughter in - law . katie : you -- you -- you think this is funny , that now is the time to make jokes ? bill : well , laugh and the world laughs with you , cry -- et cetera , et cetera . is that what this is really about ? it 's not about your niece at all . katie : oh , it 's about hope , but yes , steffy is definitely a factor . bill : liam is engaged to steffy . he 's made his choice . katie : out of the blue ! bill : so was hope breaking up with liam . but unlike her , he 's not gon na change his mind . katie : not if you can help it , huh ? bill : you think i 'm taking steffy 's side . katie : ( laughs sarcastically ) bill : i 'm not . katie : oh , yes , you are . i do n't know how you can say that . bill : no , i am in support of liam and steffy 's engagement because i 'm in support of my son . [ scene_break ] brooke : does n't disturb you at all how quickly liam and steffy got engaged ? taylor : no . i told you that they had a bond , and i think it 's because he saved her life . brooke : mm - hmm . and she 's been making the moves on him ever since that night . taylor : oh , stop it . steffy was concerned about him because hope does n't understand him , and she obviously does n't appreciate him very much either . brooke : she 's dealing with that . taylor : too late , evidentially . brook i 'm sure when she gets to him and she explains what happened , it will all be so clear to him , and he 'll realize why she overreacted . taylor : ( laughs ) to what ? brooke : disappointment -- something we all have to learn how to live with . [ scene_break ] mike : listen , we ca n't keep this thing shut down . we got ta move . [ scene_break ] liam : uh , who 's that ? steffy : well , we need a minister to marry us . liam : she 's a minister ? steffy : well , no , but it looks like she found a minister . hi . ramona : are we on time ? steffy : not a minute to spare . ramona : excellent . well , i told the reverend what you had in mind . steffy : oh , good . man : glad to be of service . and it 's nice to meet you . steffy : oh , you , too . thank you . oh , um , liam , this is ramona bruland . she 's the tv host for `` keeping up with ramona . `` ramona : and i am the fairy godmother . nice to meet you . liam : nice to meet you , too . reverend . ( sighs ) you 're really serious , are n't you ? steffy : i am . liam : sorry . i - i - i 'm -- i was n't expecting this . i 'm -- i 'm surprised . i mean , i came up here to -- to , uh , i - i ... man : ( laughs ) liam : so we can really do this ? i mean , we can -- we can get -- man : all you have to do is sign the documents at the courthouse . ramona : and i 'm the witness . i have two souvenir rings from the gift shop . liam : whoa . steffy : liam , i - i meant what i said . i want to marry you , liam . you ca n't keep hoping for something that 's never going to happen , believing promises made but are broken again and again . when you proposed to me , you proposed to a woman who would do absolutely anything for you . sometimes you have to go to extremes to get what you want in life . and that 's what i 'm doing . i am doing this for you , because i love you , and i want what 's best for you . you asked me to be your wife . ( chuckles ) and i said yes . so be my husband . marry me . hope : liam ! liam , i 'm over here . liam : let 's do it . steffy : ( sighs ) ( laughs ) okay . liam : okay ? man : let 's take our places . hope : no ! you ca n't do this ! i ca n't ... [ scene_break ] rick : we 're probably gon na have another passenger on the way home . can you add liam spencer to the manifest ? man : yes , sir , absolutely . rick : as soon as i hear from my sister , you can file that flight plan . man : straight back to l.a . rick : as fast as you can . we 'll probably have a very upset woman on our tail . [ scene_break ] katie : if you were so certain that liam had made up his mind , you would n't have sent him away . bill : uh , i sent liam and steffy to aspen so they could have some time alone together . katie : away from hope . bill : away from hope , away from the press , away from anybody else who has an opinion about what my son should do with his life . katie : you did n't tell hope where they were , because you did n't want her tracking them down . bill : no , i did n't , and i still do n't . katie : why ? bill : because they 're away celebrating their engagement . they should have some time alone together . katie : and if hope suddenly shows up , that 's gon na change things , right ? bill : not in the way that you think . liam is not a vengeful person . he gets that from his mother . katie : ( sighs ) bill : look , if hope found liam , he would be forced to hurt her . he would n't want to , but that 's what would happen . now i tried to explain this to hope , but she would n't hear anything i had to say . katie : of course not . if what you say is true , and i do n't think it is , she wants to hear it from liam , not you . bill : no , that 's not what she wants to hear , and brooke has convinced her that 's not even a possibility . katie : bill , this is me you 're talking to , okay ? i know you . you did not arrange this little impromptu vacation to spare hope 's feelings . bill : let me tell you something . liam has been in the spotlight for months , and it was n't of his choosing , yet he 's been smack - dab in the middle of hope 's abstinence campaign . when it gets out that he is engaged to steffy , that spotlight is going to turn into a supernova . katie : ( groans ) bill : hope is america 's sweetheart . the press is going to vilify liam and steffy . katie : yeah . bill : so yeah , i sent them away for a while before they 're gon na have to deal with that . katie : i do n't like this . i loathe steffy . bill : ( sighs ) katie : she lies . she 's manipulative . and she 's the most selfish human being i 've ever come in contact with . bill : you 're gon na have to learn to accept this , katie . katie : oh , no , i 'm not gon na do that . bill : well , it 'll become a problem in our marriage . katie : it is a problem in our marriage . just weeks ago , she was after you . then she goes after your son . she comes between my niece and her fiancé . she 's with liam now , and you think it 's just great . bill : because she 's better suited to liam . katie : no . you 're gon na tell me the truth . if you ca n't have steffy , then you want your son to have her , is that it ? you 're gon na keep her close and keep her in the family -- is that what this is really all about ? because if it is , then -- bill : you gave me an ultimatum . and it made me realize exactly how much i love you and exactly how much our marriage means to me . i ended it with steffy . she is good for my son , not for me . katie : ( sighs ) i 'm sorry , bill . but i will never accept that woman in our family . never . [ scene_break ] man : so ramona did n't really tell me what sort of ceremony that you want . steffy : oh , a quick one . liam : ( laughs ) steffy : you can forget the whole `` dearly beloveds `` and the `` forever hold your peace . `` man : yeah , well , that may be the way that people get married in hollywood . ramona : yeah , we 're way more laid - back here in aspen . steffy : well , then laid - back is perfect for me . man : well , then , liam , steffy , you picked the right place to get married . people come to the top of this mountain to look down on god 's creation in awe and to be filled with a sense of connection and peace ... the same peace and connection that you have found with each other . now not that long ago , ute indians stood on this very spot and offered up blessings for health and happiness . i now offer my blessing . i wish you both a lifetime of well - being and contentment . may your love be as strong as this mountain , but like the mountain , you may experience serenity and coolness other times , fierce winds and -- and thundering storms . but like the mountain , may your marriage endure . hope : liam ! liam , liam , just look over here . man : let the beauty around you inspire you . state your intentions to each other . do you , liam spencer , vow to honor , love , and cherish this woman , forsaking all others ... hope : do n't do this . do n't -- please , baby , do n't do this . man : as long as you both live ? [ scene_break ] taylor : well , i have n't gotten a call . it 's been a while . brooke : she was on her way up the mountain . we 'll hear . taylor : i know you 're confident that this is gon na work out for hope . brooke : i have faith in hope and liam and what they share . taylor : but what you do n't comprehend is that hope and liam are not even on the same page . look , i really respect the fact that hope wants to be conservative . i think that 's great . but for a couple to be abstinent , that has to be something they agree on . it ca n't be imposed on a young man indefinitely , especially when you have an engagement that 's here today , gone tomorrow . brooke : hope knows that she made a mistake breaking off the engagement . that is why she 's going to aspen to find him , to explain how she was feeling . and once she does , i think he 'll understand . they love each other . and hope is a wonderful young woman with lots of values and morals and ethics , and she 's a great role model to all the young women around the world . so do n't tell me she ca n't have that and ca n't have liam , because i wo n't believe it . liam is also a fine young man , and he respects her , and he respects her message that she is trying to put out there . he made a commitment to her , taylor . he 's not going to turn his back . taylor : but you 're forgetting one thing , brooke -- hope broke the engagement . she ended the commitment , and now he 's committed to steffy . and that is the commitment that liam is going to honor . [ scene_break ] ( bianca moon singing `` make you feel my love `` ) when the rain is blowing in your face and the whole world is on your case i could offer you a warm embrace to make you feel my love when the evening shatters and the stars appear and there 's no one there to dry your tears i 'm gon na hold you for a million years to make you feel my love those storms are raging on the rolling sea and on the highway of regret the winds of change are blowing wild and free you ai n't seen nothing like me yet i could make you happy make your dreams come true there 's nothing that i would n't do go to the ends of the earth for you to make you feel my love to make you feel my love	with hope looking on from the gondola but helpless to stop anything , she sees steffy begging liam to marry her there on the top of the mountain . steffy wants to be spontaneous and just do it . sometimes you have to go to extremes to get what you want in life and that is what she is doing . she 's serious and even has a reverend and a witness present . mike tells oliver they ca n't keep this gondola shut down ; they need to move . hope is beating on the gondola and shouting not to do this . katie is not happy with bill 's involvement and tells him that she will never accept that woman in their family . taylor and brooke continue to argue what they hope is the right thing for their daughters . both think their own daughter will win liam in the end . they just wish they could hear from them . the reverend performs the ceremony and liam and steffy exchange rings and kiss .
bill : ( sighs ) if anyone can reach katie , it 's you , brooke . brooke : how is she doing ? bill : well , i - i told you i have a nurse and the doctor stopping here daily . i mean , we are keeping close tabs on her heart . brooke : and the baby ? bill : ( sighs ) do you think it 's possible that katie thinks i have the nurse coming here because i do n't trust her with will ? brooke : why would she think you do n't trust her ? bill : because maybe she does n't trust me . brooke : you told me there was n't another woman . bill : brooke , katie is the only woman that i want in my life . the problem is , i do n't know that she wants me in hers anymore . brooke : oh , no , i do n't believe that . bill ; she 's pulling away from me , and i do n't know what to do about it . i love her . i love our baby . but she 's not herself . and i need you to help me figure out what 's going on and how to make it better . [ scene_break ] pam : ( sighs ) no , use your own stapler . donna : mine 's broken . pam : well , requisition a new one . donna : after i collate my in -- invoice -- pam : no ! no . donna : for god sake , pam , it 's a stapler , not the crown jewels . pam : i 'll have you know that this was given to me by eric on my first day here . it 's very special . see ? donna : `` welcome to forrester . `` pam : mm - hmm . he engraved that just for me . donna : oh , please . that 's practically on every stapler in the building . pam : ( hiss ) it is not . ( chuckles ) donna : they got a special promotional deal . ( chuckles ) i ca n't believe you actually thought that -- oh , boy . eric : hello , ladies . is our new interim c.e.o . available ? pam : i , um , i did n't see you on thomas 's schedule , eric . ( door opens ) eric : is it me , or did i just get the cold shoulder from pam ? donna : do n't take it personally . i think she 's just adjusting to answering to a new boss . eric : ( sighs ) stephanie : is something wrong ? pam : no . ( scoffs ) what could possibly be wrong ? stephanie : honey , what is it ? pam : oh , nothing . stephanie : ( coughing ) pam : you okay ? steph ? stephanie : ( coughing ) pam : stephanie . eric , come here . eric : sweetheart ? stephanie , what is it ? stephanie : ( coughing ) eric : stephanie ! pam : you all right ? [ scene_break ] ( door opens ) bill : that 's the door to the nursery . brooke : maybe she 's checking on will . bill : i hope so . brooke : you said this has been coming on , but today 's the worst ? bill : yeah , i do n't know what to make of it . this withdrawal is so unlike her . if she would just yell at me or something -- but she wo n't ... or ca n't . brooke : i 'm glad you called me . bill : i need help . brooke : whatever katie 's going through , there is an answer . and i 'm here for you and katie . we 're family . bill : i have n't always treated you that way , or your daughter . brooke : hope does n't hold grudges , and neither do i . you will get through this , i promise . [ scene_break ] ( heartbeat thumping ) ( knock on door ) katie : hey . brooke : hi , honey . katie : what are you doing here ? i -- let me guess . bill called you . i - i - i wish he had n't done that . you have so much on your plate right now . brooke : no , no no , i love to visit you and my little nephew . katie : but that 's not why you 're here . brooke : your husband is very worried about you . katie : he 's worried that i 'll ... brooke : honey , what is it ? you 're not yourself . i can see that you 're very upset . come on , tell me . [ scene_break ] eric : pam , get her some water . get her some water . donna : maybe she should sit down . eric : here , oh , gee . here . here . sit . call 9 - 1 - 1 . [ scene_break ] stephanie : ( coughing ) no . no . pam : steph , you need help . stephanie : no ! i 'm fine . pam : you are not fine . drink that . eric : all right , look . look , we have to call your doctor . stephanie : ( gasping ) ( whispering ) i 'm better . i 'm better . pam : thank god . stephanie : ( normal voice ) i 'm okay . i 'm okay . eric : no , no , no . i think we should let doctor lewis be the judge of that . what 's her number ? stephanie : ( breathing heavily ) eric : stephanie , we 're gon na see your doctor today . pam : come on , steph , please . stephanie : ( sighs ) jeez , you 're just worrywarts . eric : oh , god . donna : what can i do ? eric : uh ... pam : uh , eric , i think maybe i 'll -- i 'll just say behind ... stephanie : hello , this is mrs. forrester . pam : to , uh , keep an eye on things . stephanie : i have to see dr. lewis right now , please . pam : but please , will you let me know if anything happens ? stephanie : thank -- thank you . eric : yeah , of course . of course . stephanie : thank you . thank you . okay , thanks . ( breathing heavily ) eric : all right , good . good . now as soon as you get calmed down , we 'll get in the car , all right ? just try to relax a little bit , and we 'll go . stephanie : ( choking ) eric : all right , all right , all right . just try to take a deep breath . come on . stephanie : ( coughs ) [ scene_break ] { flashback } warden : deacon sharpe , you are no longer an inmate at this facility . bill : what are you waiting for , some of your cell mates to give you a kiss good - bye ? let 's go . move it . { present time } bill : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] katie : ( sighs ) he 's gon na be awake soon . he 'll want to be fed . my milk still has n't come in . brooke : it takes time . do n't worry . the baby will be fine . katie : ( sighs ) the whole time i was pregnant , i just imagined this -- this normal , healthy delivery , and it was n't like that . brooke : honey , you almost died in the delivery room . it must have been frightening . katie : ( sniffles ) maybe bill was right . brooke : you made it through and you delivered this beautiful baby boy . katie : i do n't mean to seem ungrateful . i 'm sure that 's what bill thinks . but i just -- i 'm just not prepared for this . i - i just never expected to -- to go into labor the way i did , and because of bill ... katie : ( sighs ) brooke : because bill what ? katie : ( sighs ) he did something . brooke : what did he do ? katie : you do n't want to know . brooke : yes , i do . katie : brooke , please , i really do n't want to get into it . it just -- could you please just go ? brooke : no . not until you tell me how you 're feeling , what you 're feeling . katie : i do n't -- i do n't know how i 'm feeling . you do n't know how i 'm feeling . i -- i really , really wish bill had never gotten you involved in this . brooke : he thought he was helping . katie : he always thinks he 's helping , even if it 's at the expense of his own family . brooke : what are you talking about ? katie : bill has to control everything and everyone . and if something gets in his way , he just runs it over , even if it means breaking the law . brooke : breaking the law ? katie : bill did something criminal that could land him in jail for a long time . [ scene_break ] dr. lewis : sorry to keep you waiting . i was with a patient . stephanie : hi . dr. lewis . someone who needed to see you more than i do , i 'm sure . eric : yes , my wife insists that i 'm overreacting , uh , telling her she needs to see you today . dr. lewis : tell me what happened . stephanie : it was just a little coughing . i mean , nothing really -- eric : no , no , it was a lot of coughing , and she was -- she was wheezing . she lost -- she could n't catch her breath . stephanie : stop . stop . you 're making it sound worse than it was . dr. lewis : let 's see . your last appointment was three weeks ago . how have you been feeling since ? stephanie : fine . well , i do n't have as a much energy as i usually do , but who the hell does at my age ? look , give me of those great b-12 shots , and i 'll be fine -- just my old self like that all over again . eric : ( chuckles ) god forbid . stephanie : look , dr. lewis , this visit is so unnecessary . dr. lewis : you 're here , anyway . let 's draw some blood just to make sure . stephanie : oh . dr. lewis : i 'll be back . eric : thank you . ( sighs ) ( door opens ) stephanie : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] brooke : hi , this is brooke . please leave me a message , and i will get back to you as soon as possible . pam : what do you think you 're doing ? donna : uh , um , i 'm trying to call brooke . is -- is there a problem ? pam : yeah . i want all lines free for when eric calls . donna : oh . pammy ... she 's gon na be okay . pam : ( sighs ) of course she 's gon na be okay . she has to be . donna : ( sighs ) bill . what -- i - i was expecting katie to answer . bill : she 's upstairs with will . donna : is everything okay ? i mean , uh , are n't you home kind of early ? bill : no , donna , everything is not okay . i 'm worried about my wife . she is n't herself . brooke 's upstairs with her now and hopefully she 's getting through to her , because i 'm certainly not . donna : is this about the whole italy thing -- deacon and that whole mess ? bill : yeah , look ... ( sighs ) donna , i - i know i screwed up , okay ? but if katie could just focus on our baby and our family , i know , in time , everything will be all right . [ scene_break ] katie : bill did something awful , something that could rip our family apart . i just ca n't believe that this is my life , that i 'm married to a man who would jeopardize everything . ( sighs ) i mean , what kind of father does that , especially when he knows that his son 's mother might not ... brooke : finish it . what were you gon na say ? katie : everything just feels so fragile . i do n't want that for will . i - i - i know that bill loves him just the way he loves liam , but that did n't stop him from ... a mother has to be there to protect her child , to support him , and so does a father , and that -- that 's always been bill 's justification for everything -- that he 's just protecting the son that he loves . brooke : okay . well , that 's not going to happen with will , because you wo n't let bill do that . katie : how do you know ? how can i know ? brooke : ( sighs ) i 'm lost . you -- you were talking about bill doing something criminal . so what is that about ? katie , you have to tell me . [ scene_break ] brooke : why do n't we go outside and get some fresh air ? ( sighs ) you 've been cooped up in this house too long . katie : i - i do n't need fresh air . i need ... brooke : what ? katie : i do n't know . brooke : ( sighs ) oh , sweetheart . i do n't know what bill did , but one thing i can tell you -- that man downstairs is very worried about you and he 's completely devoted to you and will and loves you so much . i know he wants this to be a very special time for you . katie : i want that , too . ( sighs ) will deserves that . all newborns do . but as hard as i try , i ... ( sighs ) there 's so many things that i want us to do as a family . but i do n't know if we 're gon na get that chance . and will needs his father . all boys do , especially growing up . liam did n't have that . brooke : you still have n't told me what bill did . i want to know , katie . i want to know now . katie : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] stephanie : i hate needles . i suppose people tell you that all the time . i feel like a pincushion . eric : do n't mind her . stephanie : ( sighs ) eric : she gets a little testy when she does n't get her daily dose of gin and vermouth . stephanie : after all these years , he still ca n't make a decent martini . man : done . stephanie : thank you . man : you might make martini hour after all . stephanie : ( chuckles ) thanks . eric : good . dr. lewis : put a rush on that . eric : thank you . stephanie : you just want to check and see if the tumor markers have changed . i know . ( intercom buzzes ) dr. lewis : lewis . i 'll be right there . i 'm sorry . it 's a patient . help yourself to some coffee . eric : oh , thank you . i 'll get one for you , huh ? stephanie : sure . eric : ( sighs ) stephanie : ( sighs ) eric : ( sighs ) here we are . stephanie : thank you . eric : not a martini , but , uh , it is what it is . ( mugs clink ) stephanie : god , i hate waiting for test results . ( chuckles ) it never gets easier . eric : ( sighs ) yeah , well , nothing about cancer 's ever easy , but you faced it before with courage and with strength , and you 'll do it again . come on . come here . stephanie : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] bill : i really do n't give a damn , alison . when i tell you i do n't want to be disturbed at home , i mean it . brooke : problems at spencer , too ? bill : forget about that . how 's katie ? brooke : she 's in a dark place . bill : i told you that , brooke , that 's why asked you to come over . brooke : but there 's more . bill : what do you mean ? brooke : for her to be feeling the way that she 's feeling .. bill : what did she say ? brooke : probably more than you would want her to . bill : brooke , will you just spit it out and stop being so cryptic ? brooke : what are you holding onto ? why have n't you told me everything ? bill : i do n't know everything . she wo n't talk to me . she hardly looks at me . brooke : and you ca n't imagine why . damn it , bill , talk to me . what is going on ? my sister almost lost her life in that delivery room , but she did n't . she survived , and she came home with a very healthy baby boy . and yet here she is . she ca n't even look at you . she 's withdrawn deep inside of herself . and she 's questioning if she even should have had that child . so what is it ? what are you hiding ? i want to know the truth , and i want to know all of it . otherwise , i can not help her . bill : something i regret . something hurtful and unfair ... to your daughter . brooke : my daughter ? what does hope have to do with this ? damn it , bill , tell me what you did to my daughter !	bill tells brooke that katie is pulling away from him and he does n't know what to do about it . he wishes she would yell at him or something , but she wo n't . he needs brooke 's help to let him know what 's in katie 's head . she says they are family and they will get through this . he is appreciative especially since he has not always treated her or hope that way . brooke says she does not hold grudges and neither does hope . katie wishes that bill had not found the need to call her . brooke tells katie that she knows she is very upset and they need to talk about it . katie is reluctant to talk about any of it , but finally tells her that it 's because of bill . he has to control everything and everyone even if it means to run right over them . he did something criminal that could land him in jail . pam and donna squabble over the stapler at the desk . pam says eric gave it to her on her first day on the job and it 's special . stephanie has a coughing spell and they all rush to her aid . eric wants to call 911 , but stephanie keeps saying she is okay . after they keep insisting they call her doctor , stephanie calls them worry warts but makes the call .
wyatt : would n't have believed it myself if i had n't overheard it . you , steffy , carter , conspiring against what eric actually wanted . tell her , ridge . you do n't have your father 's power of attorney . ridge : now , you more than anyone , knows the repercussions of all of this , right ? quinn : is this true ? wyatt : yeah . you 're in charge . of eric , the company , pretty much everything forrester . no one can keep you from anything . until eric gets on his feet and he 's ready to function , you have total control . quinn : then i - i can stay here ? wyatt : yeah , mom . 'cause you live here . okay ? and if anyone is leaving ... ... it 's ridge . liam : quinn ? what about her ? i thought she was finally out of your life , hence you moving back here with wyatt . steffy : yeah . yeah , something like that . liam : not that i actually believe she 'll ever be out of your life as long as wyatt is in your life , but whatever . steffy : [ scoffs ] liam : steffy , what 's wrong ? steffy : it turns out that my dad does n't have my grandfather 's power of attorney . liam : what ? who does ? steffy : quinn . liam : wait a second . your -- your grandfather gave quinn power of attorney ? steffy : yeah . liam : i - i thought he gave it to your dad . steffy : yeah , that 's what he should have done . but carter told us that my grandfather assigned it to quinn , not my dad . liam : so your dad tried to convince him to bury it . steffy : we both did . we 're trying to protect my grandfather , the company -- i mean , everything . liam : oh , wow . steffy : none of us felt good about it . carter and my dad and i , we were discussing it , and ... wyatt was here and he overheard everything . liam : well , what 'd he say ? steffy : i pleaded with him not to tell his mom . but i do n't think i got through to him . quinn : so i - i do n't have to go ? i -- i can tend to my husband ? ridge : not your husband , quinn . wyatt : a mere technicality , ridge . ridge : this is what you want ? your mother and my father together ? wyatt : i want to be realistic . they 're in love . they care about each other . and i may not have been comfortable with that at first , but i 'm definitely not comfortable with lying and cheating . ridge : 'cause your mother 's never done any of that . wyatt : [ sighs ] ridge : where are you going ? quinn : i 'm going to see eric . ridge : he 's with his nurse right now . wyatt : go ahead . you can go . quinn : no , that 's okay . i can give the nurse a few more minutes . after all , i can see him whenever i want . we 're never gon na be apart again . ridge : you realize what you 've done , right ? wyatt : told the truth ? yeah , i realize that . ridge : my father 's health , his assets -- everything in that woman 's hands . i do n't have to paint you a picture . quinn : i do n't care about eric 's money . i care about eric . ridge : so do i . that 's why i said i had the power of attorney -- to protect him from you . after everything you 've done to him , to this family . quinn : oh , i do n't blame you , ridge . your behavior is understandable under the circumstances and because of your perception of me . i 've rationalized bad behavior in the past . much worse than you . but i have learned from your father that i 'm essentially a really good person -- a good person who 's done some bad things , but that woman no longer exists except in the minds of the people who still want to hate me . ridge : oh , you mean me ? quinn : yeah . ridge : i do n't hate you , honey . i just want you out of here . for my father 's sake . quinn : i 'm not gon na debate this with you , ridge . all your father asked is for his family to show up to his wedding , and you all refused . because of me . the fact that your father loved me was not acceptable to you , and it broke his heart . wyatt : you made a mistake , ridge . and you only made it worse by doing this power of attorney stunt . quinn : you know what ? this is n't about blame , wyatt . eric opened his eyes . and he asked me not to leave , and i wo n't . and i never will again . and there 's not one thing anyone can do to stop me . i 'm gon na go see my husband now . steffy : if quinn has power of attorney , that gives her control of my grandfather 's affairs , which means the company , the house -- everything ! liam : well , he 's had time to think it over . i mean , we can only hope he 'll do the right thing . i mean , listen , if anybody 's seen quinn 's handiwork , it 's wyatt . yeah , i know she 's his mother , but you 're his wife . and quinn is a threat to both you and your grandfather . steffy : not to mention what she 's done to you . liam : yeah , and hope and ivy and god knows who else . i mean , how can you -- how can you not judge that woman by her past , given all the pain that she 's caused ? wyatt 's got to see that , right ? i mean , yeah , sure , of course he 's gon na be sympathetic to his mother , but he also has an obligation to protect you and your family , and he 's not doing that if he tells quinn that eric gave her power of attorney . all it does is ensconce her more in your grandfather 's life . you 're back . quinn : how is he ? resting . quinn : i 'll take care of him . is mr. forrester aware of this ? quinn : ridge is downstairs in the living room . go ask him yourself . i 'm not leaving him . not ever again . hey . i will always be here for you . ridge : yeah , no , it 's fine . thanks for checking . of course . ridge : [ sighs ] oh , wyatt . you should have stayed out of it . wyatt : i tried . but after what you pulled -- ridge : what i pulled ? wyatt : yeah . ridge : trying to keep my dad out of harm 's way , that 's what i pulled . wyatt : that 's your perception . certainly not eric 's . ridge : what 's your perception of quinn ? wyatt : at times , it 's not very different than yours . she 's done crazy better than anyone until recently . ridge : so you 're convinced . wyatt : she 's changed , ridge . ridge : she 's a chameleon . not unlike you . wyatt : i have never seen her like this , and neither have you . ridge : her acting has improved , i give you that . wyatt : so , what , your dad 's too stupid to see that ? ridge : hey ! my father is ill and vulnerable to that woman . wyatt : hey , i did n't buy it at first , either . but anyone can see that those two are in love , and like it or not , they 're married . ridge : not officially . wyatt : you think they give a damn about a marriage license ? they 're husband and wife . there is nothing that anyone can do to change it . ridge : can i ask you something , wyatt ? wyatt : what ? ridge : does steffy know about this ? wyatt : yeah . and i ca n't believe she kept it from me , too . ridge : and i ca n't believe that you effectively ended your marriage to my daughter . wyatt : well , i 'm hoping that 's not the case because i love her , but my mother had the right to know . ridge : oh , wyatt . you do n't know steffy at all , do you ? [ door opens ] steffy : [ sighs ] quinn : i love him ! [ screams ] steffy : honestly , wyatt , i just do n't know how much more i can take . wyatt : my mother . how long have you known that she 's had eric 's power of attorney ? steffy : you have to keep this a secret . liam : you okay ? steffy : wyatt 's probably with his mom by now . liam : unless he changed his mind on the way over . steffy : oh , i do n't know . he was pretty determined when he left here . liam : you could call him . steffy : i said everything i needed to say . liam : [ sighs ] well , if wyatt tells quinn about the power of attorney and the truth comes out ... steffy : liam , i moved out of this house because of quinn , and i moved back in because i thought she was gone , that we had -- that we had control over her , but it turns out that we do n't have control over her . and if wyatt is telling his mom the truth , not only is quinn back in our lives ... ... but we 've given her power . she has control over my father , the company , my grandfather , and -- once again , she has control over my marriage . [ door opens ] steffy : you went to see your mom ? wyatt : yeah . steffy : [ sighs ] wyatt : your dad was trying to kick her out of the house . steffy : not surprised there . wyatt : my mother went up to see eric . apparently he came to briefly . steffy : what ? why did n't anyone text or call me ? wyatt : she said it was only for a few minutes , and he said for -- for her to stay . your dad thinks she 's a liar . steffy : so your mom did n't leave . wyatt : no . why would she ? she has power of attorney . steffy : you told her . wyatt : yeah . 'cause i had to , steffy . being away from her husband was killing her , and i did n't want her to go through that again . she should n't have had to in the first place . steffy : what did my dad do ? wyatt : what could he do ? he does n't have any power . my mom does . so if anyone was leaving , i said it had to be him . steffy : and you 're okay with this -- your mom in charge -- when we do n't even know if my grandfather 's gon na get better . how could you do this ? you know how i feel about your mom . she 's ruined my life , our marriage . wyatt : because the success and failure of our marriage has nothing to do with my mother , and it has everything to do with us -- our strength in our relationship , our love for each other . and i know we can get past this . but do you ? are you gon na stick around and fight for our marriage , or are you just gon na leave ? quinn : i was just thinking about all the wonderful times that we 've had together . [ sighs ] so many wonderful , wonderful memories . it feels like we 've been together for so long , but we 've only just begun , right ? then this . this -- this is just a speed bump 'cause you 're gon na get through this . i 'm gon na make sure of it . and i 'm gon na fight for you . i know about the power of attorney . the faith and the trust that you have placed in me ... it means the world . you 're not gon na regret this decision . i 'm gon na make you proud . i am going to protect you , our marriage , your company , and i 'm not gon na let anyone get in my way . you have given me a new life . changed me into someone i never , ever thought that i could be . you 've protected me , defended me , stood up for me . i 'm gon na do the exact same thing for you . you are safe with me , eric , until you 're ready to come back . eric ? eric ? hey . eric : still ... here . quinn : yes . [ laughs ] yeah , i 'm still here . you 're smiling . what 's that smile ? eric : mon ... monaco . quinn : monaco . [ laughs ] yes . monaco . that 's where you told me that my eyes were the same color as the sea . and then you kissed me . and we both knew that that was gon na be the beginning of something grand . it 's far -- it 's far , far from over . just a setback . your family , the legal system , nothing -- nothing will ever keep us apart . eric : do n't ... leave . quinn : [ sighs ] [ chuckles ] i -- i 'm never , ever leaving you ever again , sweetheart . never .	wyatt stands there and tells ridge and quinn that ridge does not have the power of attorney . he overheard carter tell him that . so until eric gets better and is in control she is poa . so if anyone is leaving it will now be ridge . liam can not believe that quinn will be out of steffy 's life . she says yeah but it turns out that her dad does not have the poa , it is quinn . she says they are trying to protect the company and her grandfather but carter would not go along with that . wyatt tells ridge that he was not in favor of quinn and eric but he sure is not in favor of ridge lying to get to be the poa when eric left it to quinn . she wants to go up and see eric but again ridge says not a good time , the nurse is up there . she says she can wait ; she now has the rest of her life to be with eric any time she wants . she tells ridge his behavior is understandable but she is not that person from the past anymore . wyatt tells ridge he made a mistake and he only made it worse by trying to steal this poa . quinn says she is not leaving and never will and there is not one thing ridge can do to stop her . liam tells steffy that quinn is a threat to steffy and her grandfather , also ivy and almost anyone else . quinn has to get past the nurse but she tells her to go ask ridge as she is not leaving eric ever again . ridge tells wyatt that he should have stayed out of this . wyatt says he tried but his mom has changed . ridge says his dad is sick and vulnerable . wyatt says they do not care that there is not a marriage license . he can not believe that steffy also knew about this and he just hopes this will not change their marriage .
quinn : mm - hmm . oh . oh , yeah . mm . justin : why do n't we get out of here , go grab a bite ? bill : not hungry ! i want my life back , my company , my wife . justin : have you heard from brooke ? any chance she 's , uh , she 's changed her mind ? bill : i 'd change it for her if she 'd let me ! i know she still loves me ! justin : yeah , but she does n't love what you did . bill : i 've apologized for that over and over again ! i mean , i practically begged for her forgiveness . what am i supposed to do ? justin : dollar bill , maybe she needs more time . bill : no , the longer we 're apart , the likelier it is that we 'll stay apart for good . justin : what about forrester ? i know you told him not to exploit the situation . any idea if he 's listened or is he in hot pursuit of brooke ? r.j. : hey . [ snaps fingers ] dad . have you heard anything i 've said ? ridge : yeah , no , i - i -- yeah , i 've heard every word . r.j. : okay , so we agree ? i move to europe with coco . ridge : what ? no , you 're not doing that . what are you talking about ? r.j. : for the past 10 minutes , i 've been trying to sell you the idea to hire more interns to gear up for the holidays . and your mind has been somewhere else . it 's mom . she 's the reason why you 're distracted , right ? did something new happen with you guys ? is mom making it official , divorcing spencer ? ridge : i do n't know . i hope so . brooke : this is really impressive , katie . katie : thanks . i mean , it 's still in its preliminary stages , but i thought about show it to ridge . brooke : you 're gon na drive a lot of interest with this new campaign . katie : i hope so . brooke : so is that what this is about ? katie : what ? what this is about ? i do n't know what you 're talking -- [ laughs ] brooke : this glint in your eye and this constant glow . katie : i do n't know what you 're talking about . brooke : you do . you have that smile on your face , that little smile that you 've had for days . katie : i am sorry . did i not smile before ? brooke : you know what i 'm talking about . just tell me what 's going on . i 'm sure it 's not just about work . is there a man in your life ? katie : [ scoffs ] quinn : [ sighs ] sheila : $ 200,000 , mateo . that would do a lot for your family . get the job done . mateo : feel good ? quinn : mm , yeah . very good . sheila : to think that you saw it when it was just a sketch . it 's really beautiful , is n't it ? charlie : yeah . if you like mugshots . sheila : charlie , make no mistake . my portrait will hang above the mantel in the house of the man i love . eric : wait , you 're still in the dark about why your mother left bill ? rick : i 'm afraid so . and we know what he 's capable of . maya : [ scoffs ] no one more than me . but i do have to say , to be fair , that hearing bill 's vows to brooke on her wedding day , i mean , i 've never heard a man more in love . well , with the exception of one . rick : [ laughing ] yeah , you better believe it . maya : yeah . rick : still , i have to say , if it 's a question of mom staying married to spencer or getting back together with ridge , i have to say i 'm torn . katie : okay , just because i 'm happy and i happen to have a glow , as you say , does n't mean i have a man in my life . brooke : you 're deflecting . i 'm your big sis ! i know you better than anybody . so tell me . who is he , hmm ? katie : [ sighs ] you know what ? if -- if you want to talk about men , how about you go first ? where do things stand with you and bill ? justin : okay , do n't want to go out today . i have a better idea . tomorrow night , pizza , wings , thursday night football . eagles versus panthers , huh ? bill : i appreciate that . and it might be the only thing to get my mind off my world imploding . justin : what are you doing ? bill : it 's been hard enough losing my company . but watching brooke take this ring off her finger , the way she looked at me when she did it , i wo n't give up , justin . i ca n't give up on brooke and me . rick : so , dad , how 's quinn 's back ? maya : yeah , we heard she , uh , hurt it moving furniture . eric : [ chuckling ] no , she did . she was actually in a lot of pain . and she still would be probably if it were n't for mateo 's magic hands . quinn : well , i wish i 'd known you were a certified masseur a few weeks ago . mateo : why 's that ? quinn : oh , we had an unwelcome guest who had me tied up in knots . could have used your expert hands to help me relax . charlie : you know , sheila , eric is a married man these days . i mean , we 're talking `` happy as a clam `` married . you 're just setting yourself up for a whole heap of heartbreak . sheila : eric is the great love of my life . and i know i could be his , as well , if he would just truly see his wife for the amoral person she is . charlie : okay , toots , listen up . i know you were banking on the quinn / ridge merger , but you know what ? that deal is off . and as a matter of fact , the ridgester is spending a lot more time with lady logan now that she and -- and buck and a quarter bill have split . r.j. : dad , i 'm not a kid . you can be straight with me . is the reason why mom married bill in the first place instead of you , is that all behind you ? or is she still worried that you might disappoint her again -- ridge : i 'm not gon na disappoint her again . it 's not gon na happen . your mom needs our undivided devotion . r.j. : and love . ridge : she has that . always will . brooke : short answer -- i 'm not sure where things stand between me and bill . katie : well , i know you do n't like being in limbo . i mean , you 're at your house , you 're separated . i know that 's not where you want to be . i 'm not saying that you need a man in your life to be happy . brooke : no , i know . it 's just not fair to me and to bill and to ridge . so i need to clarify things . katie : are you texting bill ? brooke : yeah . yeah , it 's time . katie : time for what ? to end your marriage or to go back to him ? [ text message sends ] bill : this ring would still be on brooke 's finger if it was n't for that blackmailing son of mine . and i swear , justin , if -- [ cellphone whistles ] it 's brooke . she 's on her way over . justin : guess i 'll be watching football alone tomorrow . bill : my wife is coming back to me . justin : you know , i hope so , bill . why do n't you give her some time -- bill : no , look , i gave her time . i gave her the time she needed to gain some perspective . obviously she 's done that . justin : okay , but that does n't mean that ... all right , may -- maybe you 're right , bill . um , maybe she 's thought it through . she realizes that you 're a chastened man and that you 'll never do anything like what you did to sally spectra again . bill : i gave her my word , and i wo n't go back on it . but if for some reason brooke decides she ca n't get past it and she wants to end things permanently ... i will strike liam so hard . my turncoat son had better hope that brooke and i can find our way back to each other , or he will feel pain like he ca n't even imagine . rick : so , mateo is a certified massage therapist ? eric : yeah , he is . maya : hmm ! i 'll have to keep that in mind the next time my neck gets tight . rick : excuse me ? the only massage therapist you need to be seeing is your husband . maya : hmm , you 're absolutely right . [ chuckles ] eric : actually , i surprised myself a little bit with this . maya : really ? eric : the idea of a young man with his hands rubbing my wife 's half - naked body on a massage table upstairs , in my own house . [ chuckling ] i arranged it myself . not that i do n't trust quinn . maya : quinn has had other massages before . eric : yes , she has . i - i think it 's just because i know the person who 's giving her the massage . i think -- rick : you do n't trust mateo . eric : i spoke to him firmly , but , uh , subtly about how important loyalty is to me . sheila : it 's true . i was really counting on ridge and quinn to rekindle their sordid affair , but remember who we 're talking about here . i can assure you someone else will get their hands on quinn . quinn : oh , yes , yes . oh , no , no , no . do n't stop . mateo : turn over . it 's getting hot in here . quinn : you 're so handsome , mateo . i ca n't believe you do n't have a girlfriend . mateo : i guess i just have n't met the right woman . quinn : your hands are like magic . so strong and soothing . i can go on like this for hours . mateo : i do n't mind . quinn : i 'm all yours . every inch of me . right there , mateo . oh , right there , mateo . katie : uh , if i 'm interrupting , i can come back . ridge : no , you 're not . it 's fine . we 're talking about your sister . r.j. : yeah , uh , dad seems to think mom still has feelings for him . ridge : not exactly what i meant . r.j. : have you spoken to my mom ? has she told you what she 's thinking ? katie : um , yeah , yeah . as a matter of fact , i was just with her , and i think she 's made a decision . bill : i was happy to get your text . i hope it means what i think it does . brooke : you 've been reaching out , wanting to talk . bill : and i understand that you have n't been ready . until now . brooke : i know that being in limbo has n't been fair to either one of us . so i made a decision . quinn : look at me . almost no pain . mateo is really gifted . eric : you really are feeling better , are n't you ? quinn : yes ! no meds , no relaxants . just a few massages . eric : massages from a young , very attractive man . you know , maybe i should have my head examined , allowing a hunk like mateo to be in the same room with my half - naked wife , let alone putting his hands all over your body . quinn : no , no , no , no , no . my dear , sweet husband , you do n't have a thing to worry about . you 're the only man i want and ever will want . eric : is that right ? quinn : it is . it is right . but we do owe mateo a debt of gratitude . because of him , i feel like i can walk , i can hike . i 'm ready for all sorts of activities . eric : really ? quinn : [ chuckles ] sheila : so what 's going on over there ? mateo : i gave mrs . forrester another massage . i think she enjoyed it . sheila : [ chuckling ] of course she did . she ca n't resist temptation . where -- where is she now ? mateo : upstairs with mr . forrester . sheila : poor eric . the sooner i expose this vile woman , the better . mateo : well , it 's gon na take time . it ca n't be rushed . sheila : i 'm well aware . but it will happen . mateo : do n't worry . i know what i 'm doing . r.j. : i 'll see you guys later . katie : [ sighs ] i did n't mean to run r.j. off . ridge : you didn't . so you talked to brooke ? katie : yeah , yeah , about her future . and then she texted bill and said that she wanted to see him . ridge : what do you think she 'll do ? katie : i have no idea what she 's going to do . bill : before you say anything , i need you to know -- you do know that i 've never loved a woman the way that i love you . it took us so long to be together , so many obstacles . but when we finally made it to that altar , i looked at you , and i thought , `` this is it . i found a person who gets me , complications and all , and loves me in spite of all of them . `` wedding vows talk about for better or worse , marriages being tested . well , this is our test , brooke , the biggest test we 'll ever face . because i did n't just let you down . i compromised your trust in me as your husband . and now i 'm left with ... i 'm left with anger at myself , at liam , at the world , because i do n't know how to fix it or if you even want me to . all i know is ... i feel like i 'm losing myself , and i need you . i made a horrible mistake . i lost my head . i lost my -- my judgment . but i swear -- i swear on my own life i will never do anything like that again . and i will be a good role model to r.j . i will be the husband that you can expect and count on . i will regain your trust . let me put this ring back on your finger so we can get on with the rest of our lives . come back to me . be my wife . be my partner . .	mateo continues to give quinn her massage and she thoroughly enjoys it . bill grouses to justin that he 's not hungry or in the mood to go out for food see a football ballgame . he just wants his wife back . he has apologized profusely but she will not answer him . the more time she has the more likely they will stay apart . she took off her ring but he can not give up on her . and if she does not come back to him then his turncoat son will feel the wrath of pain like he can not imagine . rj catches his dad with his mind on brooke and ca n't get an answer out of him if she has made it official that she is leaving spencer . rj wonders if it is because she is still in doubt that ridge will be devoted to her again . ridge says she does have his promise that he will not stray again but he still does not know what she will do . brooke tells katie that she has that glint in her eye and a smile on her face and it is not over her work , so spill if there is a man in her life . charlie sticks around and uncovers sheila 's portrait . she comes back from getting ice and says make no mistake her portrait will hang over that mantle in the forrester house . he replies that eric and quinn are as happy as clams so she is just setting herself up for a heaping of heartbreak . she reminds him again that eric is the love of her life and she can be his again too when he finds out about quinn . she admits she was counting on quinn and ridge to rekindle their affair but she assures charlie that someone else will get their hands on quinn . charlie also reminds there never was nor will be a union of quinn and ridge now that he is heavy after the logan gal again .
bill : you stood up for me . basically believed in me when no one else did . it just reinforced how special you are . i was so lucky to have you by my side . and i was an idiot to let you slip through my fingers . it 's you , brooke . it 's always been you . ridge : there 's no need to look uncomfortable . craig : i do n't think you realize what you 're suggesting . ridge : i 'm suggesting you make sure that boy ends up in the right home . i need your help with this . look at both sides . you compare the evidence . and then you make the right decision . brooke : what you did was out of retribution . you wanted payback to bill , so that 's exactly what you did . and i ca n't accept that , ridge . i won't . ridge : what does that mean ? brooke : the truth has to come out . katie : hey ! there you are . i 've been looking for you . ridge : hey . any particular reason , or you just missed my sparkling personality ? katie : well , of course . yes . but , um , actually , i had something i wanted to say to you , and it 's -- it 's important . brooke : bill ! you ca n't kiss me ! that is unacceptable . bill : i 'd be lying if i said i was sorry . brooke : i 'm married to ridge . you do n't have to like that , but you do have to respect it . bill : well , maybe i should apologize . acting on impulse has n't worked real well for me lately . i 'm just so grateful , brooke . i mean , this whole custody situation has been very hard on me , and you 've been my lifeline . supported me when nobody else would . you believe that i 'm worthy of fathering my own son even though it puts you at odds with your sister . brooke : look , i understand where the kiss came from , but it just ca n't happen again . ever . you should n't have lost joint custody of will . and i 'm supportive of you because you have been wronged . but i 'm not trying to re - ignite anything here . i 'm in love with my husband . bill : i hear you . brooke : okay . well , then , you need to just focus on will . and you need to be there for him , and be the best father that you can be . bill : that 's exactly what i intend to do . brooke : good . [ sighs ] you should go . i do n't want ridge to find you here . bill : this time we spent recently reminded me how good we were together . and how sorry i am about what happened between us . i was my best self with you by my side . [ door opens ] so , this is what we 're thinking of for the new window model . steffy : thank you . [ indistinct conversation ] brooke : [ sighs ] ridge : something important ? that 's intriguing . katie : well , it 's important to me . i just wanted to thank you for everything you did at the custody hearing . you really went above and beyond . and i know it means a lot to thorne , too . ridge : yeah , well , i have n't always been there for thorne , and i saw he needed some support , and , you know what , he 's -- he 's gon na be a great dad to that little boy . he 's gon na be kind and understanding . he 's gon na be everything that bill isn't . katie : i know you believe that . and it came across in your testimony . i could tell that the judge was really listening to you . and i think it had -- had a real impact on his ruling . steffy : you look like a women with a lot on her mind . brooke : oh . [ sighs ] just the usual weight of the world . steffy : i know you , brooke . i mean , i should after all these years . i know when there 's something wrong . brooke : [ sighs ] the custody battle 's been draining on everybody . steffy : no on more than bill . brooke : bill had access to his son taken away from him . never should have happened . steffy : wow . he 's really lucky to have your support . how is that affecting your marriage to my father , by the way ? or do i have to ask ? [ line ringing ] [ cellphone rings ] [ cellphone beeps ] craig : hey . it 's not smart to call or text me anymore . this thing has already come back to bite us . your wife came to see me . ridge : i know that . what i do n't understand is why you would tell her anything . craig : i tried to deny it , tried to get rid of her , but she knew . she saw the text you sent me . she even copied the number and called me right here in chambers . why did n't you delete everything that connected us ? ridge : i did n't think she -- craig : oh , exactly ! you did n't think ! ridge : [ sighs ] the reason i 'm calling you is to tell you that i talked to my wife , assured her that you made your decision based on the facts of the case . craig : i told her the exact same thing . ridge : well , and i 'm gon na make her believe it . craig : you have to keep this quiet . ridge , i can lose everything -- my career , my good name , my freedom . ridge : that 's not gon na happen . i know my wife . she 's not gon na tell anybody . it 's gon na stay between the three of us . she 's not gon na tell anyone . especially not spencer . justin : i rescheduled a few meetings because of the custody hearing , but you 're gon na have to re - calendar or , uh -- or we could sell the company . bill : whatever you think 's best . that 's what i pay you for . justin : seriously ? we 're doing this again ? bill : doing what ? justin : look at you , man ! you 're all distracted . bill : [ sighs ] i 'm just grateful , that 's all . i 've lost a lot . but i have n't lost everything . justin : this is about brooke . bill : what was i thinking back then ? i mean , after all this time , all the ups and downs , she 's still in my corner . i should have fought harder to make her stay . brooke : when the judge ruled in katie 's favor , bill was devastated . steffy : it must have been tough to see a proud , powerful man like bill emotionally brought to his knees . brooke : it made me sad . steffy : unlike my father . he loves seeing bill defeated . explains the tension between you two . hopefully it has n't gotten any more serious . brooke : disagreements happen in a marriage . you know that . steffy : yeah , yeah . you can disagree about what you guys are gon na have for dinner , but ... [ inhales sharply ] you sided with bill . brooke : i sided with will . steffy : that goes without saying . you 're the only person in the family who broke ranks . you were adamantly against katie suing bill for full custody . brooke : yes . i still think it 's a mistake . steffy : bill must really appreciate your support . has he done some , like , grand gesture to thank you ? brooke : why would he do that ? steffy : because he 's bill . and you were married to him . is that why i 'm sensing some distance between you and my father ? even now that custody is decided ? brooke : why are you asking me all these questions ? steffy : because i care about my father . is there something you want to tell me ? brooke : no . no . everything 's fine . steffy : you sure ? brooke : yes . thank you for your concern . steffy : okay . ugh ! justin : shuffling a few regrets ? bill : more than a few . i had the perfect woman . my soul mate . brooke loved me . she was good for me . she made me the best version of myself i 've ever been . and i let her walk away . justin : ah , she 's still in your life , still cares . you can count on her support if you need it . the last few weeks , she 's proven that . bill : but she goes home to the dressmaker . justin : sometimes we do n't always see what we have until it 's gone . bill : [ sighs ] brooke deserved better from me . if i had it to do over again , i -- you know what ? on a happier note -- you 're not gon na believe this . will asked to see me . justin : [ chuckling ] what ? bill : yeah . justin : no kidding . that 's great ! bill : yeah . progress , right ? justin : yeah , i 'll say . quickly , too . well , that can only help your chances down the road . so , uh , how did it go ? bill : beautiful . i mean , it was just like old times . we hung out . we had a ball . there was no eye - rolling , no sighs . justin : [ chuckles ] bet that felt good . bill : it felt great . and katie was here to witness the whole thing . i mean , she saw how we connected . so i asked her if she would reconsider the judge 's ruling . justin : and ? bill : said it was too soon . justin : oh . sorry . bill : yeah , me too . it kills me , justin . i have to ask katie 's permission to see my own kid . justin : yeah , but you got that ace in the hole . maybe brooke will bring katie around . bill : [ sighs ] [ door opens ] katie : hey . heh . so , get this -- out of the blue , will says to me today that he wants to see his dad . and i was like , `` okay . well , let me call bill . hopefully he 's available . it 's short notice . `` but he seemed really excited . brooke : i 'm sure he misses bill . katie : [ sighs ] i know he does . listen , i do n't know why i have to keep saying this , but i 'm not deliberately keeping them apart . brooke , you do n't look like you 're listening to me . i mean , is -- is something going on ? brooke : uh ... look , if -- if i tell you this , you ca n't say anything to anybody . not to donna . not to thorne . nobody can know about this . katie : okay . what is it ? brooke : you know how i have n't been in favor of this custody battle from the very beginning . katie : [ sighs ] yes , i know . you 've been very clear about that . no room for doubt . but it does n't really matter now , because the judge ruled in my favor . brooke : when you hear what i have to say , you 'll realize that you have to reconsider the custody agreement . ridge : [ sighs ] i 'm -- i 'm sorry . i did n't know you were here . i did n't mean to scare you . steffy : no , no . it 's -- it 's o -- it 's okay . it 's okay . ridge : [ sighs ] you look deep in thought . steffy : yeah . yeah , you could say that . you look pretty intense yourself . what is it ? ridge : i 'm , uh ... just looking for my wife . have you seen brooke ? mm - mm , mm , mm , mm built an empire around me what i call my greatest win no one could ever reach me just the way it 's always been and y will never cease it 's a deal i must concede 'cause holding on was the missing piece and this love we have will never cease it 's true i ca n't take my eyes off you and you 'll never need another 's destiny 'cause i just want to give you the best of me it 's true i can never get enough of you ca n't get enough of you brooke : the judge 's ruling was n't fair . bill did n't deserve to lose joint custody . katie : i -- you know , i -- i know you believe that , and the last place i ever wanted to be was in a courtroom , fighting bill over our son . but i -- i had to do what i felt was best for will . i had to protect him . brooke : will does n't need to be protected from his father . katie : okay , i do n't know why we 're rehashing all this . the judge obviously agreed with me . brooke : [ sighs ] not on his own . katie : what could you possibly mean by that ? brooke : okay . what i 'm gon na tell you , you really ca n't say to anybody , because if it gets out , there could be dire consequences . katie : what happened ? just tell me . brooke : i always thought that ridge was a little too involved in this custody battle . katie : i 'm very grateful to him for his help . so is thorne . brooke : right . well , at first , i thought he was doing it for will , too . for his best interest . but it turns out that he just wanted to get revenge on bill for everything that bill has done to him through the years -- dumping him out of that helicopter , involving himself with steffy , with me . katie : i do n't understand . you 're making it sound like it was n't the judge 's decision . that it was up to ridge . brooke : it was . katie : what are you talking about ? brooke : ridge crossed the line . a moral , ethical , legal line . i mean , you think you know somebody so well , and then you 're blindsided by something that you ca n't even predict . katie : brooke , just tell me what happened . brooke : [ sighs ] it turns out that ridge and judge mcmullen are old friends . he paid for him to go through law school . he would n't be on the bench if it were n't for ridge . katie : wait a minute . what -- what are you saying ? brooke : ridge finally collected on the debt . he went to mcmullen and influenced him on the ruling of the case . katie : no . no . brooke : it 's true . ridge got revenge on bill by making sure that he lost custody of his son . ridge : did you hear me ? i wanted to see if you 'd seen brooke ? are you okay ? steffy : not really , dad . ridge : what 's going on ? steffy : i did see brooke . yeah . ridge : and the two of you had an argument , right ? that 's what this is about ? steffy : i mean , we always have n't had the best relationship . i have n't always liked brooke . she 's done some pretty , uh , shady and questionable things . always thinking about herself . ridge : i 'm not sure where you 're going with this . steffy : okay , i want you to know that i meant what i said . i 'm always gon na have your back . i 'm always gon na look out for you . ridge : and i 'm gon na always look out for you . it -- of course , it 's a given . steffy : so , um ... if you needed to tell me something that was really difficult for me to hear , you 'd do it , right ? ridge : yeah . 'cause people that love each other , that 's what they do -- they tell each other things , even if it hurts . steffy : yeah , that 's what i thought . [ sighs ] okay . uh ... after i left you , i - i came back up here , and , um ... i saw brooke , but she was n't alone . ridge : okay . steffy : she was with bill , dad . okay , i thought there would be a bigger reaction . do you -- do you already know ? ridge : know what ? about the two of them . ridge : i - i do n't understand . what -- what do you mean , the two of them ? steffy : [ sighs ] i walked in on them , dad . they were in each other 's arms . they were kissing . i saw it , dad . brooke and bill were kissing .	bill tells brooke that she is so special and always by his side . he is dumb to have let her slip away from him . he kisses her just as steffy opens the door partially and sees them . brooke pulls away and tells bill that is unacceptable . steffy has left and does not see this . bill apologizes and says he is in a bind right now and she was his lifeline . she says she understands but it can not happen again . she is in love with her husband and bill needs to just focus on will and be the best father he can be . when bill leaves steffy sees him and goes to find brooke . they discuss the hearing and steffy says bill is lucky to have her support . but she wonders how that is going to work in dealing with ridge . bill must really appreciate her support . she was the only one who broke rank and stayed with bill . maybe there is something she wants to tell her . brooke thanks her for her concern but walks away . katie tells ridge that she looked at the judge and it seemed he really paid attention to what he said . ridge calls the judge who admonishes him that he should not call him there anymore . the decision has been made so leave it at that . ridge says he knows that his wife paid him a visit but he did not have to admit anything . the judge says he did n't but she had seen the text so he could not get out of that . ridge assures her this is their secret and only the three of them know and he knows his wife will not tell anyone , certainly not bill . justin finds bill distracted but all he says is walking away from brooke was his biggest mistake . he would never do that again . and better news is that will actually asked to see him and katie saw how they re - connected . but it still galls him that he has to ask katie permission to see his own son .
[ monitor beeps ] dr. choi : notify dr . davis ' team that delivery is incoming . [ beep ] [ grunts ] all right . get this kidney next door . good job , everyone . let 's get this patient closed up . dr. davis : all right , team , we 're on . [ phone jangles ] brooke : oh . donna 's bringing will back . bill : well , tell them not to rush . we 're gon na be here a while . brooke : hmm . he wants to be here , even if that means waiting . nurse : just wanted to update you . the transplant is underway . bill : thank you . brooke : and thank the donor , whoever they are . shauna : so they just put flo 's kidney in katie ? camille : that 's the plan . shauna : oh , my god . she did it . she gave up her kidney . i know it 's a good thing . it 's beyond selfless . i just -- i really hope that flo does n't have a reason to regret this . dr. choi : let the mother know i 'll check in with the patient when she 's out of recovery . you can answer any questions they might have then . nice job , flo . you did some good today . camille : flo 's saving a life . be proud . this is an amazing gift . shauna : any word on my daughter ? nurse : flo did great . shauna : ohh . nurse : she 's being moved to recovery . sally : thank god . ohh . a - and any word on the , uh , the recipient ? nurse : it 'll be a while before we know anything . shauna : ohh ... flo 's done her part . camille : yes . shauna : so now it 's up to katie . camille : it 's not my place , but ... i 'm surprised flo still wants to remain anonymous . shauna : uh , flo does n't really have a , uh , traditional relationship with her aunts . it 's very up and down . um , mostly down lately . camille : but she 's saving katie 's life . i 'm thinking that would be a big up . shauna : i 'm thinking you do n't know the logan sisters . brooke : i wish we could thank her in person , or him . the donor . liam : i mean , that 's the thing . you know , we were all willing to see if we 're a match because we know katie . we love her . but for someone to go under the knife for a total stranger , that 's ... hope : it takes a special kind of person . liam : yeah . bill : i 'll always be grateful , in their debt ... giving me my katie back ... giving my son more time with his mother . this is going to work . i know this is going to work . donna : hi . ridge : hey . bill : hey ! hi , buddy . hi . will : hi , dad . bill : hey . will : how 's mom ? bill : mom , uh , she 's doing great . she 's still in surgery . everything 's going well . donna : i told will it could be a while . we probably should see a movie , but , um , neither of us wanted to be anywhere but here . bill : well , good . i 'm glad you are here . and you know that , uh , mommy wants your face to be the first thing she sees when she opens her eyes and wakes up . will : but sometimes people don't . bill : do n't what ? will : wake up . i was reading online . bill : no , no , no . listen , will , whatever you were reading online , those things happen on -- on really , very rare occasions , okay ? your mommy is gon na be good as new . brooke : who 's the strongest person that you know ? will : mom . no offense , dad . bill : none taken . she 's the strongest person i know , too . brooke : your mom 's gon na wake up from this . she 's gon na wake up with a new kidney that 's gon na help her live a very long life . we have to trust that , and to trust doctors , and we have to trust your mom 's strength . okay ? now , i do n't know about you , but i need a candy break . do you know where the vending machines are ? will : dad ? bill : oh , yeah . yeah . but bring me back something , you know , kind of chocolatey . ridge : let me take him . you should stay in case there 's some news . brooke : oh . sure . yeah . ridge : so ... anything with coconut , right ? brooke : you know it . ridge : come on . brooke : hey , how are you ? you okay ? hope : yeah , i 'm fine . i 'm just , um ... look , i am glad that ridge is here for you , for all of us , but ... he told me about spending the night with shauna , and i know this is n't the place to talk about it , mom , but what the hell ... brooke : honey , honey , nothing happened . hope : i know that , but still ... brooke : okay . okay , that was my reaction , too . and , you know , things have n't been easy with ridge and me lately , and this shauna thing really does n't help . but ridge is here , and he 's being supportive , and i 'm lucky to have him in my life . hope : mom , ridge is lucky to have you , too . okay ? i hope shauna understands that . brooke : i do n't care what shauna understands . hope : okay . i 'm ... well , i mean , do you think maybe she helped him that night to score points ? brooke : with me ? hope : it 's a possibility . brooke : shauna or flo , neither one of them could ever score points with me . i have had it with the fultons . i am not gon na forgive them for anything . shauna : flo . flo , baby . flo : mom . shauna : i 'm right here . i 'm right here , honey . flo : um ... shauna : are you okay ? flo : yeah . shauna : you okay ? is she okay ? dr. choi : oh , more than okay . i 'm not seeing anything to be concerned about . shauna : you hear that , flo ? you 're okay . you did it . i am so proud of you . copd makes it hard to breathe . bill : justin , i know you have work to do . you can take off . you 've put in your time . justin : i do n't have to , but i -- i want to . nurse : mr. spencer ? bill : are they done ? nurse : yes , a few minutes ago . donna : oh , thank god . nurse : uh , katie will be in recovery for a while . i 'll let you know as soon as they 're ready to bring her back up here . bill : well , how 's she doing ? nurse : dr. davis will fill you in . bill : what -- but ... dr. choi : well , if you do n't have any more questions , i 'm gon na check in on some other patients . flo : wait . the , um ... the -- the kidneys ... is -- is katie -- is she ... dr. choi : the transplant went very well . you did a remarkable thing today , very courageous . your aunt is lucky to have you in her life . shauna : all of the logans are , honey , if only they knew it . bill : so happy mommy 's in recovery , huh ? you 're gon na see her . nurse : hi , everyone . bill : hey . nurse : thank you for giving us space when we brought katie back from recovery . she was still a little out of it from the anesthesia . but dr . davis says you can see her now . but let 's not overwhelm her all at once . bill : okay . thank you . ready to see mommy ? will : born ready . bill : let 's do it ! liam : i 'm gon na go see ... hope : really ? liam : yeah . will : mom ? mom ! bill : she 's not awake yet , buddy . dr. davis : she 's been in and out . the anesthesia will wear off soon . brooke : how did it go ? dr. davis : smoothly . bill : and what about rejection ? when are we out of the woods ? dr. davis : well , if it was gon na happen , most of the time it would happen in the first six months , but honestly , sometimes , it could be years . keep in mind , an acute rejection , and i 'm talking the complete failure of a donor kidney , does n't happen often . but trust me , we 'll be watching her closely to see how well she responds to the meds . bill : thank you . katie ? will : mom ? katie : mm ... oh , will . bill : welcome back . katie : my boys . i -- i 'm okay ? will : you 're okay . but you knew you would be . you told me , remember ? you promised . bill : good thing mommy always keeps her promises . will : very good . ok everyone ! liam : hey . knock - knock . justin : how are we doing in here ? bill : fantastic . dr. davis : okay , i can appreciate katie has many admirers , but too many ... liam : you do n't have to say it . we 're leaving . justin : we just wanted to see for ourselves . you look gorgeous , katie . liam : all right , we 'll be in the commissary . bill : you know what , buddy ? why do n't we go with them ? and we 'll get you , uh , get you something to eat , okay ? then we 'll come back and spend a lot of time with mommy . will : okay . but if you need me , i can stay here . katie : i 'll always need you . i love you so much . but you should go eat . go with daddy . bill : come on , pal . will : okay . bill : i love you . katie : good . i 'm gon na be here for a while . dr. davis : you have a lovely family . katie : thank you . dr. davis : i can tell they 're gon na take really good care of you during this recovery . brooke : as will her sisters . donna : oh , my goodness , we are going to spoil the heck out of her . dr. davis : that 's good to know . ridge : you better believe it . these logan girls , they look after each other . brooke : mm - hmm . katie : i want to meet the donor . i want to meet the person who ... who gave me my life back . nurse : how 's the pain level ? flo : it 's fine . nurse : you 're good to have another dose , so do n't hesitate to buzz if anything starts hurting , okay ? flo : yeah . thanks . shauna : thank you . i thought you were gone for the day . camille : i was , but i got a call from your aunt 's doctor . something important i need to talk to you about . flo : oh , god , what ? what ? camille : uh , this is the good news . it appears the transplant was a success . shauna : what 's the bad news ? camille : i 'm hoping it isn't . i 'm hoping it can be really positive . katie would like to meet her donor . i told her i 'd at least ask . shauna : honey , you wanted to keep it anonymous , but that was before the surgery . think about everything you 've gone through and the sacrifice you made for a family that wishes you did n't exist . tell them the truth . they want to know who the donor is . show them . donna : do you really think that we might be able to meet the donor ? brooke : dr. davis said she 'd reach out , and that is wonderful , right ? katie : yes . hope : i mean , if you ask me , the donor already feels like a honorary member of the family . katie : well , invite them to thanksgiving . ridge : take it easy . do n't scare them off . thanksgiving . camille : katie , can i come in ? hi . my name 's camille . i 'm an independent living donor advocate . i 've been working with the woman who donated to you . we heard that you 'd like to meet . brooke : oh , my gosh , yes . donna : did she -- did she change her mind ? camille : an orderly is bringing her over now . katie : thank you . oh , thank you . brooke : shauna , what are you doing here ? shauna : uh , excuse me for interrupting . brooke : you ca n't just barge in here like this . we 're in the middle of a private family matter . shauna : actually , i 'm here because ... brooke : i do n't care why you 're here . we 're about to meet katie 's kidney donor . it 's just family , so please just leave . shauna : i wish seeing me did n't upset you so much , but i understand , and i will leave . i certainly do n't want to interfere with something so special . i 'm sure you have a lot to talk about . and you 're right , brooke . this is a family moment , a family that includes flo . no matter what happened , she 's your niece . she 's still a logan . you know , i look at all of you gathered around katie and supporting and caring for her , and this is definitely , you know , something that flo should be a part of . she was very worried about her aunt . hope : please . shauna : it 's true . we both were so concerned , and that 's why flo wanted to do something . ridge : do something ? what are you talking about ? shauna : katie , meet your donor . brooke : ohh . ridge : what ? hope : flo ? brooke : you 're serious ? your daughter ? shauna : storm 's daughter , your niece , saved katie 's life .	flo and katie go through their procedures while all the family and justin wait in the waiting rooms . and brooke thanks the donor whoever they are . she wishes they could thank him or her in person . shauna tells the donor advocate lady that she knows this is selfless and she just hopes flo wo n't regret this . a nurse comes in and says flo is just fine . she does not know about the recipient yet . bill tells justin that he knows this is going to work . he will get his wife back and his son will have his mother . donna brings will by . she says they thought about going to a movie but neither felt like it . bill says good ; his mom wants his to be the first face she sees when she wakes . brooke bends down and tells will that his mother is strong and they have to have faith that she will be here a long time to take care of him . she notices hope is a little down and asks . hope says this is probably not the time but ridge just told them about the night with shauna and while he says nothing happened , what the hell was he thinking . brooke says things are not easy for her and ridge right now but he is being supportive today and she will not deny him that . she also will never forgive shauna or flo no matter what they do now . shauna is there before flo wakes up and holds her hands as flo 's eyes flutter . shauna says she made it through just fine . the doctors tell her that the transplant went fine . she did a great thing today . shauna tells her the logan 's will be happy if only they knew . bill and will rush in to see katie but before she wakes up . the doctor tells bill they will be watching her closely to make sure no rejection . she wakes up and sees will and bill welcomes her back . will says he knew she would be okay as she promised and she always keeps her promises . others poke their noses in just to see for themselves but know katie does not need this many visitors at one time .
ridge : now you want to make me the problem here ? she 's seducing my son . my teenage son . thorne : so that gives you the right to attack her ? ridge : what the hell do you care , thorne ? what are you doing here , anyway ? this does n't concern you . just stay out of it ! thorne : i told you , ridge , you 're not going to bully your way out of this one . now , you need to get it together . do you realize , the more you lose your cool , the more you 're gon na lose your son ? nick : we 're all in agreement on that . excellent presentation . thank you , mr. marone . nick : let me know what crawford says . thanks again . felicia : well , i guess casual day only applies to you . nick : hey , there . felicia : hey . so who were those guys ? nick : i 've never seen 'em before in my life . what 's important is they know who i am . felicia : hmm . and who 's that ? nick : captain of the ship . at least temporarily . felicia : how 's your dad doing ? nick : the doctors say they detect brainwaves , activity , but nobody really knows what that means . felicia : well , you 've spent time with him , what do you think ? nick : i just keep waiting for a reaction . when i talk to him -- something . felicia : well , i 'm sure that he hears you . nick : that 's wishful thinking . felicia : well , you know , maybe it 's true . you know , maybe -- maybe he 's in there fighting for some way to communicate with you . jackie : did you hear what i said ? why are you still here ? deacon : i 'm here , because you 're here . do n't you get it ? i 'm not leaving you alone . jackie : i 'm not alone , deacon , i 'm with my husband . deacon : yeah . i do n't think there 's a lot he can do for you right now . jackie , the guy does n't even recognize you . chances are he never will . jackie : do n't you say that . deacon : i 'm not trying to be a bad guy here , but you got to start facing reality -- jackie : he does know i 'm here ! he knows that i 'm taking care of him . that i love him . that i would do anything , absolutely anything , to make it better . deacon : jackie , maybe he will come back somewhat . jackie , best - case scenario , this is gon na be a rough road . not just for him , but for you , too . and you 're gon na need somebody that can support you , that you can count on -- jackie : do n't . do n't you even pretend that we want the same thing , because we do n't . you do n't want him to get better . because if he got better , he might remember . he might remember what happened . why he had this stroke . and then he 'd want you dead . [ cell phone rings ] thomas : sorry , brooke , you get your car back when i know amber 's okay . god , i hope thorne got there in time . ridge : this is great . this is just great . it 's bad enough you 're in my face at work , now you want to interfere with my family ? thorne : ridge , i 'm just trying to make you see this rationally . ridge : what i see is someone with their nose in where it does n't belong . thorne : your son is worried about amber . ridge : i 'm worried about thomas , thorne ! thorne : and i understand that , ridge . their relationship is inappropriate . and you have every reason to be concerned . but there is a better way to handle this situation . ridge : well , i do n't need any advice from you . thorne : you do n't ? how do you think you look in thomas ' eyes , attacking his girlfriend ? because that 's what she is , ridge . that 's what he told me . now , look , i 'm trying to help you here , man . ridge : i do n't need your help , thorne . thorne : yes , you do , ridge . ridge : no , i do n't -- thorne : yes , you do . you are out of control . and you have lost all sense of perspective . thomas and amber are adults . and we may not like what they 're doing , but the law states -- ridge : the law says that she needs to stay away from him , because i have a restraining order ! amber : yeah , and it 's only valid in l.a . thorne : not even there . amber : what ? thorne : i talked to my lawyer , amber . there 's no way that that paper can stand up if thomas contests it . amber : well , is n't that interesting . ridge : what are you doing here ? thorne : that 's just the facts , ridge . now maybe you think the rules should n't apply to you , the way they did n't at home or at forrester creations -- ridge : oh , okay , i see what you 're doing now . you 're just using my son to get back at me , huh ? thorne : no , ridge , no . ridge : this is none of your business , thorne ! thorne : yes , it is , ridge . amber 's my employee . nick : i 'm not giving up hope . felicia : of course not . nick : nobody wants the old man to get better more than i do . except maybe the marone board of directors . felicia : feeling a little overwhelmed at the helm , captain ? nick : i do n't know how he did it -- run a business this size . he controlled every aspect of it . felicia : well , you do n't have to run the business exactly the way that he did , nick . you can develop your own style . nick : well , it 's not permanent . i 'm just filling in . felicia : is there anything that i can do to help you ? nick : that 's a pretty good start . deacon : massimo is n't the one that i 'm worried about . jackie : no , of course not , because you do n't want him to recover . and i will not have that attitude in my house . deacon : look , you know what , you 're right , i do n't know what 's going to happen to massimo . hell , the doctors do n't know . but you know what i do know ? what 's going to happen to you . jackie , look at yourself , your nerves , they 're raw . jackie : what do you expect ? i 'm trapped in this house with you . oh , deacon , ca n't you see , it would be best for everyone if you left ? deacon : no , i do n't see that . listen to me , i am not going to pressure you . i 'm not going to pressure you in any way , okay ? but nick asked me to keep an eye on you and that 's what i intend on doing . jackie : he asked you to do that , because he thought massimo believed in you . he thought that massimo trusted you . if he knew the truth , he would -- deacon : if he knew the truth , he would throw you and me both out . now , is that what you want ? so i am going to continue supporting you , whether you like it or not . listen , i understand that you 've got some very tough choices to make . and i feel for you . i do . but jackie , please do n't ask me to turn my back on you . 'cause that ai n't gon na happen . ridge : you 've got to be kidding . thorne : no , i 'm not , ridge . amber 's going to be designing for me . and you might as well know , felicia will be , too . ridge : felicia ? so this is about revenge then ? thorne : no , it 's not ridge : you 're determined to polarize the entire family . amber : oh , he did n't even know about thomas and me when he hired me . ridge : yeah , well , not that he does , you 're standing up for her ? you 're driving a wedge between me and my son ! this sick little vendetta of yours has gone too far , thorne you can go against our business , against our parents , that 's gon na be on your conscience . but you go against my kids , and i wo n't be responsible for what i do to you ! amber : hello ? hi , i need help . um , yeah , i 'm in the trailer park on sierra matteo road . yeah . um , please hurry up . i 'm in space 24 . i think it 's getting pretty violent . thorne : you 're losing it , ridge . ridge : no , thorne , i 'm not . i 'm not losing a thing to you , little brother ! nick : would you mind if we talked about something else ? felicia : no problem . nick : the old man 's in my head all the time , you know , but -- i do n't know , talking about it 's -- felicia : believe me , i understand . nick : thanks . you , let 's talk about you . what 's new with you ? felicia : well , i got a new job . nick : a good one ? felicia : could be . at least , i think so . my family might not be happy . nick : why is that ? felicia : well , thorne offered me a job designing for spectra . i mean , it 's a good opportunity . nick : well , it could make christmas dinners a bit dicey . felicia : you might not believe this , but christmas dinners at our house are n't always all sugarplums and good will toward men . nick : i can imagine . felicia : thorne is trying to build something over there . and has some really exciting ideas . nick : well , obviously , hiring you is one of them . felicia : thank you . nick : congratulations . felicia : do n't you worry , though , i 'll still have time to be your private fashion consultant . unless , of course , you 're already up to speed on your mother 's boutiques . nick : oh , the shops ? no , no , no , no . a little bit too much to deal with right now . deacon sharpe is taking care of that . deacon : you know , the rest of your life does n't have to be this way . jackie : this is the life i want . deacon : oh , come on , you do n't mean that . jackie : yes , i do . and please do n't tell me that it is the guilt talking , because of course it is . of course , i feel guilty and so should you . deacon : i do . i do . i 've been thinking . and if you want to stay here and take care of massimo , then i wan na stay here and i want to do it together . and help you out with the business . jackie : i do n't care about the business . in fact , i think i 'm just going to sell it . deacon : you know , i 'm not really sure that 's what he 'd want . jackie : oh . oh , deacon , now you care what he wants ? deacon : why are you doing this ? i do n't get it . i mean , from day one , i 've been the one that 's been there for you . when your husband , when your own son , would n't forgive you , jackie , i was there . what would make you think that i 'd run now ? jackie : because i 'm begging you to , deacon . because it is totally wrong for you to be here . deacon : well , you have n't exactly always known what 's in your best interest now , have you ? jackie : this is not in my best interests . but it 's in yours , is n't it ? oh , yeah . i mean , look , you 're the vice president of a corporation , you 're living in a mansion . your future -- your future is looking very bright indeed . deacon : i really do n't think i deserve this . do you ? jackie : you know i do n't know . i really do n't know , deacon . i do n't know anything anymore . ridge : where did she go ? thorne : ridge , just forget about amber for a minute , okay ? i had a talk with your son . he does n't understand , ridge . he does n't understand that you 're trying to protect him . he just thinks that you 're out of your head here . ridge : you did everything you could to reinforce that , did n't you , thorne ? thorne : you 're the one reinforcing it , ridge , by coming out here and scaring amber half to death . what do you think you 're going to accomplish ? ridge : well , i know what you want to accomplish . hiring amber , taking her side . thorne : i 'm not taking sides . ridge : either you 're a complete idiot or you 're really buying into this little martyr act of hers . or you 're using her and thomas to get to me . either way , thorne , i am never going to forget this . thorne : oh , you 've got to be kidding me . amber : here . police officer : what 's the problem ? thorne : amber , what did you do ? amber : he attacked you ! and that man -- that man forced his way into my house . thorne : officers , this is just a family disagreement . ridge : we are not family ! amber : that man is my boyfriend 's father . ridge : will you stop calling him that ! police officer # 2 : that 's enough , sir ! police officer # 1 : calm down . ridge : stop it . let me go ! thorne : ridge , calm down ! ridge : let me go ! thomas : the restraining order 's no good up here . he ca n't do that . ridge : arrest her , she broke the law . thorne : officers , he 's just a little upset here . ridge : damn right i 'm upset . thomas : amber ? dad ? ridge : i told you to stay home . thomas : what did you do ? amber : i 'm sorry . i had to call the cops . thomas : you called them ? amber : yeah , because ridge , he was so upset and they were yelling and then he attacked thorne and then thomas : hey , it 's okay . i 'm here now . nick : you know , you really ought to be careful getting in the middle of this feud between your brothers . felicia : it 's just a job , nick . nick : okay . i mean , obviously , you know better than anybody , but dealing with that infighting , believe me , that 's not easy . felicia : well , nothing worth doing ever is . nick : now you sound like the old man . felicia : that 's the kind of attitude that 's going to pull him through this . nick : well , you should know . felicia : i did n't have the support system he has , you and your mom . nick : she 's gon na need a support system all her own . felicia : you 've hired nurses , right ? nick : and deacon sharpe , he 's over there with her , too . felicia : well , i do n't think your mom needs to be dealing with business right now . nick : i just want him there to look out for her . i ca n't be there , so i want somebody i can trust to take care of whatever she needs . felicia : well , i just was n't aware you were that close . nick : well , we 're not . but my father obviously had enough confidence in him to make him vice president of jackie m. so , if he 's okay with the old man , he 's okay with me . jackie : i 'm going to find a way to make him go . i will . i know that it 's not right , him being here . deacon : i got your tea . it 's chamomile . jackie : i do n't want it . i do n't want anything from you . deacon : well , that 's not entirely true , is it ? jackie : what is that supposed to mean ? deacon : it just means that i want to be the friend that you need . jackie : i do n't need a friend . i do n't need a friend . what i need is to have my husband back . i need to hear his voice again . i need to go for a walk in the garden with him . to feel his arms around me . and you ca n't make that happen . in fact , you 're making it very difficult being here . you 're hurting his recovery , do n't you see that , deacon ? i mean , if he thinks he 's got nothing to come back for , if he thinks the two of us are -- deacon : are what ? making love behind his back ? jackie : stop it ! stop it ! deacon : tell me you do n't think about it ? 'cause i know that i do . jackie : no , we 're not -- deacon : i think about it all the time . jackie : we 're not having this conversation ! deacon : think about what it was like . what it could be like again ! jackie : stop it ! my life is with massimo ! i 'm staying with massimo ! he 's my life ! my life is not you ! it 's -- it 's not you . deacon : jackie , take it easy . jackie : oh , god . deacon : jackie ? jackie ? oh , god . okay . jackie . thomas : what happened ? amber : i was n't going to let him in . and then he kicked the door in . police officer # 1 : did he assault you ? amber : thorne came just in time . police officer # 2 : do you want to press charges ? amber : um , no . thomas : yeah , well , maybe that 's what he needs ! a night in jail to get his head together . thorne : thomas , things just got a little heated , okay ? now your father 's calmed down . right ? thomas : this is insane . what 's it gon na take to get through to you ? ridge : i just wanted to protect you . thomas : you 're out of control ! you 're scaring me . you really are . the way you 're acting . you 're my father . i want to talk to you . i want to tell you what 's going on in my life . but i ca n't . not when i know this is how you 're going to react . who do i go to ? who do i run to , huh ? you tell me . it 's like i do n't even have a father anymore . ridge : i 'm sorry . i just could n't stand to see this happening to you . not to you . what do i -- what do i tell your mother ? thomas : she knows . all right ? she knows that you love me . and you 're doing the best you can . i know that , too . it 's just -- i ca n't take it anymore . i 'm an adult . i 'm a man now . you 've got to let go . ridge : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry .	ridge and thorne continue to argue and things start to get a little physical . amber gets scared and calls the police . when they arrive , thorne tries to tell them that it is all just a family argument . ridge goes after amber when she calls thomas her boyfriend , and the police grab him and slam him against the wall . ridge continues to fight when thomas joins the group . he immediately goes to amber to comfort her . ridge finally listens as thomas tells him that he wants to be able to tell his father everything , but ca n't because he knows that ridge will freak out like this . ridge finally breaks down and the two of them cry as they hug . nick and felicia discuss her new job and his concern for his father . deacon continues to convince jackie that she needs him in her life . she gets so upset trying to convince him that she wants him out of her life that she ends up collapsing in his arms as massimo watches on .
brooke : i 'm going to tell you everything , bridget . i 'm going to tell you the truth , i will . but not with stephanie here . get out ! bridget : this is n't about stephanie . this is about you and me and what you 've done . brooke : what stephanie said that i did . stephanie : are you going to lie ? are you going to say it did n't happen ? bridget : you already admitted that you and nick were on the `` marlin `` together . brooke : yes . bridget : is that when you told my husband that you were in love with him ? brooke : bridget -- bridget : yes or no ? is that what happened ? damn it , mother , just be honest with me . is that what happened ? is it ? brooke : yes . yes , that is what happened . [ scene_break ] ridge : impressive . taylor : well , dr. higgins is tops in her field . dr. higgins : as your wife is in hers . i 'm a great admirer , doctor . taylor : oh , taylor . dr. higgins : please , let 's have a seat . taylor : well , i -- i do appreciate you working us in on these evening sessions . thank you . ridge : not that we 're going to need another session , really . look , dr. higgins , it all comes down to this . my wife thinks that my heart is divided , and it is . there 's this woman named brooke logan who i 've known for a long , long time . we were married . we share a child , a little son , who i love very much . dr. higgins : and your son 's mother , do you love her ? ridge : yes . and i probably will for the rest of my life . but that 's okay . we all love more than one person , right ? look , the point is , i love both of my families , the one i share with taylor and the one i share with brooke . and that love is not going to change . so my wife is just going to have to get used to that , to deal with that . so anything you can do to help her out , we 'd appreciate it . [ scene_break ] nick : mother ? jackie : nicky , where 's bridget ? nick : stephanie 's got her . [ jackie sighs ] nick : probably told her everything by now . jackie : oh , nick -- nick : i swear to god , if i was there , mother -- jackie : why are n't you ? nick : because brooke wanted to handle this alone . jackie : brooke is with stephanie and bridget ? nick : yes , she is . trying to undo all the damage stephanie has already done . [ scene_break ] brooke : bridget -- bridget : oh , do n't , do n't . brooke : sweetheart , please , let me explain . bridget : no . mother , no . there 's something very wrong with you . you 're sick . you 're sick , and you 're vile . after deacon , you promised me that you would never do this to me again . i went through hell and back because of you . yet somehow , i forgave you . and now you 're doing it to me all over again . i just do n't know why . are you trying to make me insane , or is it that you just -- you just hate me that much ? brooke : no , no , sweetheart . i love you with all my heart . bridget : you love me ? you love me ? this is how you love your daughter ? stephanie : the only person your mother 's ever loved is herself . brooke : oh , shut up , stephanie ! stephanie : there 's no excuse for what you 've done . you know it , i know it , and now , thank god , she does . brooke : the only thing she knows is the lies that you 've filled her head with , because that 's not how it happened ! bridget : it does n't matter how it happened , mother ! it matters that it did happen ! as soon as you thought your grandchild had been aborted , you and nick felt free to run together and celebrate some grand love affair ? brooke : no , sweetheart . we were in pain over what we did to you . we blamed ourselves , and nick was completely destroyed . bridget : so you did n't really love him ? you just told him that to save his life ? brooke : the point is , he thought you did n't love him anymore . you told us you aborted the baby ! bridget : so it 's my fault now ? brooke : no , no . you did what you had to do . you tested us because you needed the truth . and the truth is , in that moment , nick and i had a realization -- bridget : oh , god . i do n't want to listen to this anymore . brooke : honey , i do n't want to hurt you any more than i already have , okay ? i do n't . but when you told us that you aborted the baby , you pushed nick completely out of your life , for good . yes . yes , i love your husband . and i always will . [ scene_break ] dr. higgins : so , taylor , your husband freely admits he loves another woman . taylor : and he does n't see anything wrong with it . dr. higgins : but you do . taylor : i believe there 's a difference between loving someone platonically and desiring them , yes . but for ridge , when it comes to brooke , he -- he has trouble differentiating , and until he 's able to admit that and come to terms with it , we 're obviously going to need your help . ridge : wait . that 's -- that 's it ? that 's all you need to -- [ ridge laughs ] okay , fine . i -- i admit it . i desire brooke . hell , half the men on the planet desire her . is that the breakthrough you 're looking for ? great , we can go home . problem solved . [ scene_break ] jackie : nicky , i know how worried you are . nick : yes , i 'm worried . after what bridget has gone through , mother , do n't you think she 's suffered enough already ? jackie : which is why brooke insisted that she never find out . nick : and she was right . she was right . i did n't think so at first . but i 've seen her make the ultimate sacrifice for her daughter . jackie : you 've both made sacrifices . you gave up the woman you love . nick : for a woman that means the world to both of us . we were determined to make that sacrifice , mother , and we were doing it . i was doing it . i was committed to bridget . i was committed to our child and to our future . i wanted it to work . jackie : if you 're truly honest with yourself , do you think that you could ever really forget brooke ? [ scene_break ] brooke : honey , i know this is hard to hear , but if i have any hopes in salvaging our relationship , i need to be honest . bridget : did you sleep with nick that night ? brooke : no . no , absolutely not . bridget : but you kissed him , did n't you ? answer me , mother . did you kiss my husband ? brooke : yes , honey , and we kissed . bridget : oh , god , help me . brooke : bridget , are you all right ? stephanie : oh , now you 're going to be the loving parent ? brooke : please -- bridget : no . brooke : -- i need to explain . stephanie : no , i think the best thing is for you to leave , brooke . brooke : you saw the attraction , bridget . you did . but what you did n't see is how hard i tried to fight it . bridget : oh , stop , mother . brooke : but when you told me that you did n't have that abortion , i knew that i had to just lock those feelings away . and i did . i locked them up , because i love you so much . and i could n't imagine ever hurting you like that ever again . nick is your husband . he is the father of your little baby , and i respect that . i respect your marriage . and i will not do anything to interfere with that . i am not a threat for you and nick . i promise you , sweetheart . i swear to you , on my life . [ scene_break ] dr. higgins : one moment , mr. forrester . we 're not finished . this desire you have for your ex - wife , i wonder if you fully understand why it 's problematic for taylor . ridge : by problematic , you mean because brooke is blonde and beautiful and knows how to dress it up and take it out ? i mean , even if you told me i could n't desire her , i 'd probably have to go into shock therapy . look , no matter how much i might be attracted to brooke , it does n't mean i 'm going to cheat on my wife , who i happen to love very much . dr. higgins : but then , that 's not the real issue , is it , your love for your wife ? ridge : look , i 've been straight here . i 've told you how i feel and why . does n't a guy get points for being honest here ? besides , all this petty jealousy is just a waste of time . taylor 's just going to have to get over it . i would if the situation were reversed . [ scene_break ] nick : forget , mother ? no . but brooke and i made a decision . we tried to be smart . we talked about our feelings , and we looked into the future . and you know what we saw . bridget is a smart , beautiful , selfless woman who i fell in love with , i 'm having a child with , and i married . i do n't regret a moment of that , mother , and i never will . jackie : nicky , if you 're saying -- nick : i 'm saying that she 's my future , mother . now , that 's the only way . and when she comes back here tonight , if she does , i 'm going to make damn sure that she knows that . [ scene_break ] stephanie : it 's just another empty promise . brooke : i mean every word . nick is committed to you , and to this child . he loves you . he wants a future with you , not with me . if you never believe anything i ever tell you , believe this . i am committed to you . nick is committed to you . and that will never change . stephanie : but that 's not the point . we 're talking about now , at this moment . you 're in love with her husband . she has to live with that for the rest of her life , just like she has to live with what you did with deacon . and now this relationship with this man whom she loves is ruined , again . she ca n't ever go back , brooke . they can never go back , no matter what -- no matter what nick claims about wanting to work on the marriage . brooke : they 'll work through this , stephanie . we 'll work through it . honey , please , just listen to me . i am sorry . i am so sorry for what happened . but we 'll get through this . i love you . and i just want you to be happy . and nick just wants you to be happy . bridget : oh , stop , stop . stop it . brooke : bridget , please . bridget : i do n't want to do n't . you 've done enough damage already ! brooke : bridget , wait . do n't leave . bridget , come back ! bridget ! [ scene_break ] [ car starts up and drives off ] stephanie : you have no one to blame but yourself for this . not that you 're capable of admitting that . brooke : is that what you want , stephanie -- for me to admit , what , how sick and depraved i am ? stephanie : well , honey , if the shoe fits ! brooke : you 're the one who 's sick , evil . you 've manipulated your own children . now you 're trying to manipulate mine , just to get back at me . stephanie : no ! i did this to protect bridget ! brooke : and that 's the ugliest lie of them all , because you did nothing but hurt her . she was happy ! she was married to the man that she loved ! and now she 's in the worst pain that she 's ever been in ! stephanie : and she 's through with you ! brooke : if you 've cost my daughter her marriage , the man that she loves , the father of her child -- if that family falls apart because of you -- i just pray to god you have n't done that . [ scene_break ] [ nick remembering ] brooke : the man that i 'm supposed to be with . that 's you . that 's you . it 's not ridge , it 's you . it 's you , nick . god . bridget : what are you thinking about ? nick : bridget -- how are you ? bridget : how am i ? you do n't really want me to answer that question , do you ? maybe you do . maybe you would like a play - by - play of everything my mother just told me , all of the excuses she had . so this is it ? our little love nest , our home . the place that we conceived our child , nick . it 's also the same place that you and my mother had your little rendezvous . nick : bridget -- bridget : oh , do n't try to deny it . do n't insult me like that . nick : i 'm not . i would n't insult you . bridget : do n't bother filling me in . my mother already did that with all of the details of how you professed your love to each other . you unleashed all that pent - up emotion . nick : bridget , that was a reaction . it was a reaction to something that had just happened . i was angry . i was blaming myself . i thought i had just lost my child , and you told me you did n't want me ! bridget : oh , so it was my fault ? yeah , that 's exactly what my mother just said . nick : no . bridget : so you ran straight into each other 's arms and -- had some comfort and i guess a whole lot more . nick : that 's not the way it was . you know that 's -- bridget : i know what ? i know that you would never betray me for my mother . i thought i knew that . you told me that . obviously , the joke was on me . all of the memories that we shared -- the kiss at big bear and that night that you proposed to me , all of the times that we made love here -- the happiest times of my entire life were with you , nick . i really thought that i had found the one man on earth that would never leave me , that loved me , would always care for me , and i really , really believed that you felt the same way . nick : bridget , i did feel that way . i still do feel that . bridget : oh , please , do n't ! just -- clearly , everything has changed . all of those memories , nick , all of those moments that i held right here in my heart -- am i just such a fool ? do i just believe what i want to believe ? i 'd really -- i 'd really like the truth , nick . i really need you to look me in the eye and just admit it to my face . all of those times that i thought you loved me , you were really just in love with my mother , were n't you ? that 's the truth , is n't it ?	bridget finally believes stephanie ! bridget is extremely bitter and hurt . brooke tries to explain her way out of it but bridget is tired of listening and leaves . ridge makes himself look very pompous as he tells the therapist that he still loves and desires brooke but taylor will need to get over it .
jacqueline : did you talk to brooke ? nick : she was n't listening . jacqueline : oh , honey . nick : she was n't listening to stephanie either . jacqueline : stephanie was there ? oh , of course , she was . fighting her son 's battles as usual ? nick : she had her attorneys draw up divorce papers for brooke to sign . jacqueline : divorce papers ? nick : she threw us both out . she wants some time for herself . jacqueline : yeah , well , stephanie 's not going to give that to her . nick : oh , she will . so will forrester . i 'm gon na make sure of that . [ scene_break ] brooke : i thought i asked you to leave . stephanie : brooke , you 've chosen safety over love , and you 've ended up with neither . brooke : you just want me to choose ridge . stephanie : of course , i do . brooke : after years of doing everything in your power to keep us apart . stephanie : well , we both made mistakes . but now we have a chance to rectify them . you can fix everything ; all you have to do is sign the divorce papers . and then you can do what you really , really in your heart want to do . become mrs. ridge forrester again . [ scene_break ] thorne : taylor , i want a future with you . if you 're going to tell me that you do n't feel the same -- taylor : i do . that 's why this is killing me . what i 've done , and what i have n't told you -- i do n't think you 're ever going to forgive me . it 's about darla . i know how deeply you loved her . i know no one can replace her . thorne : you 're really wondering if i 'm really ready for another woman in my life , huh ? any other woman , taylor , and it would be a different answer . but with you there is no doubt in my mind . our connection was unavoidable , taylor . we were on a collision course long before that first kiss . taylor : you do n't know everything . you do n't know the pain i 've caused . thorne : well , it ca n't compare to the good that you 've done , for me , for ally , i do n't think i could ever thank you enough taylor . but i would like the chance . and that 's why i want you to have this . [ scene_break ] ridge : no , no , no , no . this just is n't working . it 's just not grabbing me . nick : i thought you were the one that does all the grabbing around here , forrester . ridge : girls , that 's all for now . let 's continue this later . what can i do for you , nick ? nick : i 've got a little advice for you . ridge : oh , i always love advice from you , nick . nick : brooke asked for a little space , do n't send mommy over to do your dirty work . ridge : and how would you know that my mother was over at brooke 's ? i guess you were n't giving her too much space either , huh ? nick : i 'm looking out for my wife . ridge : nick , you 're looking out for yourself . but i ca n't really blame you ; after all , you did sleep with her daughter . if i were in your shoes , i 'd be freaking out too . [ scene_break ] brooke : i ca n't believe that you actually brought these divorce papers here to my house . but then again , you brought a gun to my house and told me to shoot myself so -- stephanie : well i 'm just trying to make your life easier . brooke : well you 're not , stephanie . stephanie : but i can , and i will , if you just would listen to what i 'm saying . brooke : i need to make this decision . stephanie : yes , of course you do , but the decision is n't just about you alone . it 's about rj too . he needs his father , and ridge needs him . brooke , he 's -- look , ridge is lost without you . your relationship , your family gave his life structure . the two of you were , as a team at forrester , you were absolutely unstoppable . take it from the woman who spent years trying to stop you . honey , if you come back to ridge , i 'll support you 100 % . [ sarcastic applause ] jacqueline : bravo , stephanie . do you know what ? i 'd ask for an encore , except that we 've all heard it so many times before , have n't we ? stephanie : we 're having a private conversation jacqueline . jacqueline : brooke , asked you to leave . she says that she 'll respect you , support you , she 's already ignoring your wishes . do what she wants , go back to ridge , you 'll just be facing the same problems , the same disappointments all over again . [ scene_break ] taylor : thorne , i ca n't . thorne : let me . taylor : no , this ca n't be happening . thorne : i know it seems sudden . taylor : you 're proposing ? thorne : yeah , it 's what i want . and i hope you want it to . taylor : a family , yes . with you and ally , yes , of course . thorne : you 've given her father a reason to smile again . you 've brought light back into our home , taylor . and this future is possible because of you . and you should be in it , all of it , forever . taylor : i do n't deserve this . thorne : you know , you keep saying that , but i think you do . and darla would think so , too . ally 's birthday , darla came to see you , remember ? taylor : how could i forget ? thorne : she wanted you to know taylor , that you 're appreciated . the way that i know she appreciates what you 've done for ally and me . she respected you more than anyone . you 're exactly the woman that darla would want for me , and for her little girl . i love you , taylor . i love you . say yes . taylor : i ca n't accept the ring . not until you hear what i have to say . thorne : is it about darla ? taylor : it 's about the night of the accident . there 's something you have to know . [ scene_break ] nick : not that it 's any of your business , but bridget 's explained the situation . ridge : what makes you think that brooke 's gon na believe a word that either of you say ? nick : because nothing means more than her relationship with her children . and she trusts bridget . ridge : she used to trust you . her safety net , mr . reliable . but you blew it nick , you let her down . i guess that little squeaky clean white knight image is all you really had going for you , is n't it ? nick : is this where you 're gon na fill me in all about your history with brooke ? ridge : ah , no , no . brooke and i share much more than history nick . we share a son , a son that deserves to be with both of his parents . and like you said , nothing means more to brooke than a relationship with her kids . [ scene_break ] stephanie : well , if we 're going to talk about disappointments , i guess brooke would agree that nick has been the biggest disappointment of all . jacqueline : nicky , made an egregious mistake . stephanie : oh , really ? you think sleeping with her daughter was a mistake ? jacqueline : you 're right , i am concerned , brooke . and you should be too , because every time she makes a promise , it means she wants something from you . stephanie : i think it 's nick that wants something from her daughter . brooke : stop . stephanie : i 'm sorry , that was a low blow . jacqueline : you 're damn right it was . stephanie : we may have had our differences , but i always thought nick was an honest man . that 's why this betrayal is so much more shocking . jacqueline : and why brooke has every right to be hurt , and confused . but if you think i 'm gon na let you use this as an opportunity to manipulate her -- brooke , you and nick you waited too long , you 've worked to hard to just throw it away . stephanie : he threw it away . jacqueline : we 're a family . you built a life . you 're children , they adore him . stephanie : he should have adored their mother . jacqueline : you just renewed your wedding vows , for goodness sake . you know how much nicky loves you . stephanie : brooke ! he renewed his vows with you even though he knew he 'd already been unfaithful . jacqueline : all right , i have had just about enough of you . brooke : no , no , i have had enough of both of you . look , if you want to fight , you go right ahead . but you 're not going to use my life as your battleground . now i 'm gon na say this one more time , and i want you both to listen . this is a choice that i have to make , and nobody 's going to make it for me . see yourselves out . stephanie : satisfied ? jacqueline : and relieved , thanks to you . and showing up here with divorce papers , all that did , was remind brooke of what a manipulating witch you are . and she is not going to subject herself to that again . [ scene_break ] thorne : i do n't want to talk about that night . taylor : we have to . thorne : taylor , i just proposed to you . taylor : i 'm sorry it 's happening this way . thorne : look , whatever 's bothering you , it 's okay . there 's nothing to feel guilty about . taylor : yes , yes there is . if it were n't for -- if it were n't for me , darla would be here today . thorne : do n't say that . taylor : it 's true . when -- when i got the call from phoebe first , she was lost . and then she had a flat tire , and then there was a man and he -- he was frightening her and i , i panicked and i was n't thinking clearly and i -- i got in the car and i rushed out and i was n't thinking -- i was n't thinking clearly -- thorne : because you were worried about phoebe , taylor . taylor : because i should n't have gotten in the car ! because i was drinking ! [ scene_break ] stephanie : you actually believe that brooke 's going to stay with your son ? jacqueline : she 's forgiven ridge for far worse . stephanie : he never slept with her daughter . jacqueline : stephanie , bridget and nicky were married -- stephanie : and they 're divorced ! he 's married to brooke , you think it 's all right for him to sleep with her daughter ? jacqueline : no . stephanie : no ! ridge needs her , nicky does n't . jacqueline : yes he does . stephanie : jacqueline , nick has never -- never felt secure in this relationship with brooke . that 's why he does n't want her working with ridge . he knows , he sees that they 're relationship is inevitable . jacqueline : well if it is so inevitable , why are you here shoving divorce papers in brooke 's face ? and why , if you think she 's going to go back to ridge , do n't you just sit down and wait ? [ cell phone rings ] jacqueline : perhaps that 's ridge , finding out if his mommy has accomplished her mission . stephanie : hello ? phoebe : grandma , can you come to the house ? stephanie : is everything all right ? phoebe : it 's about mom . stephanie : okay , i 'll be right over . jacqueline : you have to go , what a shame . please , do n't let me stop you . stephanie : well , you have n't so far . jacqueline , i want my son to be happy . in order for that to happen , he has to reconcile with brooke . after everything that 's happened , i do n't think there 's anything that you or nick can do to stop that now . phoebe : god , please help uncle thorne to realize it was an accident . we should n't have lied , we should have never tried to cover it up , but my mom would never -- never intentionally hurt darla . please help him to forgive her . [ scene_break ] thorne : taylor , you have dealt with your drinking , you 're sober now . taylor : i was n't that night . thorne : okay , you should n't have been driving the car , okay ? but you were frightened for phoebe taylor , and so was darla . she was n't going to leave her waiting for a tow truck on the side of pch . she would have been there anyway . taylor : i 'm the one that should n't have been there . thorne : well , she 's lucky that you were . taylor : lucky -- thorne : yeah , taylor , lucky . after what phoebe saw , my gosh , she was horrified . taylor : you 'll be horrified , too , when you find out what really happened . thorne : i know what happened . taylor : no , you do n't . thorne : taylor , what 's going on ? taylor : i 'm scared . i 'm so scared . i 'm scared of what you 're gon na think of me . thorne : okay , come on . i want you to sit down -- taylor : no , no . wait , wait , just let me say this . just let me say what i have to sat before i lose my resolve . i 'm so sorry for what i 'm about to say . when phoebe called me that night i panicked . i just panicked , i was n't -- i was n't thinking . i was n't thinking clearly and it was foggy and it was dark , and i was looking for her car , and i could n't see her there . and i -- i came around the curve and i did n't see -- i did n't see . by the time i did it was too late , and there was nothing i could do to stop it . thorne : taylor , darla 's skull was fractured ; there was nothing anybody could do , no one . why ? why are you torturing yourself with this ? taylor : because it was me . it was me , thorne . i was driving the car that hit darla .	nick laments to a waiting jackie that brooke threw him out , she needs some alone time before making her decision , but stephanie had divorce papers drawn up already .
nick : climb in , thomas . right here . thomas : well , thank you for the plane ticket . nick : oh , yeah . yeah , i know your mother wants to spend some time with you before the baby gets here . thomas : oh , yeah , a few more weeks . nick : yeah . thomas : you guys must be excited . nick : well , yeah , we are . hey , i 'd like to get your sister steffy here , too . you think you could help me with that ? thomas : ooh , it would take a lot more than a plane ticket to make that happen . she 's obsessed with school -- has to ace everything . nick : so she 's ambitious , huh ? thomas : yeah , yeah . you -- you know anybody else like that ? nick : ( laughing ) oh , please . i 'll tell you . your mother -- if it was n't for her , we would n't be having this child , you know . she 's , um -- she 's an amazing woman . thomas : well , she feels the same way about you , and she should . i 'm glad she 's got you in her life . nick : well , thank you , thomas . thank you . [ scene_break ] ridge : oh , logan . damn it . yes , it feels right , but it 's not right for either of us . brooke : it could be . ridge : you just said -- brooke : i just said i 'd give you up if i have to , but if i do n't have to -- ridge : brooke , we got ta move on here . brooke : ridge , there 's still something between us . ridge : it does n't mean we have to act on it . ( groans ) brooke : look , i told you i would be the good ex - wife if that 's what you think we need to do to make this family work . but is that what you really want ? do you really care about ashley as much as you care about me ? brooke : i 'll let you think about that . ridge : you 're leaving ? brooke : i have to go to taylor 's baby shower . ridge : she invited you ? brooke : yeah . there 's no reason for her not to invite me . i told you many times before , i 'm not a threat to taylor 's marriage anymore , and she knows that . i 'm no longer in nick 's life . there 's no more ties between us . [ scene_break ] taylor : oh , look at this ! bridget : that is so cute . taylor : is n't it cute ? oh , ow . ow . felt a kick . felicia : ooh , little devil 's ready to party . phoebe : well , i think she wants to open more presents this one is from me . bridget : how cute is this ? taylor : maybe you can help . maybe he should move his knee . felicia : looks like brooke may be a no - show . good news for you . bridget : ahh , okay . here . here . jackie : what are you doing here ? donna : i was invited . jackie : ( scoffs ) this is a baby shower , donna . nobody ordered a stripper . [ scene_break ] rick : hmm . woman : come on , rick . take us to paris with you . rick : i wish i could . i 'm gon na be in meetings the entire time , though . woman : your family 's back at forrester creations . you should celebrate . rick : i know , but you know , i - i have to get international back on track before that happens . ridge : ca n't do that in one trip . might want to consider taking up residence permanently . rick : ( clears throat ) ladies , i apologize . we 're gon na have to continue this at a later time . thank you . you want me to leave l.a. and miss watching you dig your own grave ? i do n't think so . ridge : gee , rick , what could you possibly mean ? rick : you 're engaged to ashley abbott , who happens to be one of the most extraordinary women that i 've ever met . somehow that is n't good enough for you . you want to keep my mom dangling on a string . you do realize that the whole thing is just gon na blow up in your face ? and i want to be here , front row center , enjoying the show . [ scene_break ] thomas : so how exactly is this gon na work ? nick : we 're going to a baby shower . thomas : right . you sure you want to surprise a pregnant lady like that ? nick : i do . all your mother 's been talking about are you kids . thomas : well , babies on the brain . nick : well , that 's true , but you guys are n't babies anymore . you 're adults . so i 'd like to be able to talk to you like an adult . thomas : uh , okay . nick : i know that you had a problem with me at first . thomas : i did . nick : i know that you wanted your parents back together , and i - i understand that . i respect it , but i do want you to know that your mother and i have -- thomas : nick , i talk to my mom a lot . you obviously make her happy . this baby makes her happy . i got no problem with that . just keep doing what you 're doing . nick : thanks for the advice . thomas : anytime . [ scene_break ] taylor : oh , my goodness . phoebe : so cute ! bridget : this is precious . taylor : donna , this is so sweet . thank you . donna : you 're welcome , taylor . phoebe : oh , look ! ashley : that is so cute . bridget : that is so cute -- striped -- it almost looks reversible . jackie : who put her on the guest list ? felicia : uh , you did . she 's your friend . you work together . that was before nicky sold the company back to your father . felicia : what does that have to do with donna ? jackie : oh , more than you want to know . felicia : jackie , i 'm sorry . whatever issue you have with donna , it does n't belong in this house . jackie : oh , you 're so right about that . taylor : i did with my first ball . ( voices speaking indistinctly ) bridget : oh , mom , hi . brooke : hi . bridget : i 'm so glad you made it . taylor : brooke , hi . come on in . sit down . brooke : ( laughs ) sorry i 'm late . taylor : it 's okay . brooke : here , i hope you like it . taylor : okay , thank you . oh , it 's heavy . phoebe : oh , that 's a cute bag . taylor : mm - hmm . bridget : i did n't know . but that is precious . it 's precious . donna : aw . ( jingles toy ) bridget : i know . taylor : wow , a photo album . donna : ( gasps ) taylor : that 's beautiful . brooke : that 's for your pictures -- you and nick and the baby . taylor : thank you . thank you so much , brooke . phoebe : it 's really cute . ashley : so did somebody have a 2-for-1 deal on photo albums ? bridget : oh ! brooke : they 're always appreciated . ashley : no , not always . the one you gave ridge was kind of inappropriate . brooke : huh . i got the feeling he liked it . bridget : it 's precious . taylor : listen , guys . i - i just -- i have to thank you for all these gifts and -- and -- and for being here and sharing this special day with me , because it really is special . i mean , i - i - i 've already got three grown kids . i kind of thought i was done with this , but ... well , the truth is actually , i had kind of given up . i thought i had already lived the happiest days of my life , but , um -- but then along came nick , and i do n't think i 've ever been this happy . i just -- i just feel so happy and content , and i just feel like i have my whole life ahead of me , my future to look forward to . i mean , i 've got a beautiful husband who 's committed to me and -- and this precious little baby that bridget helped make possible . thank you . okay , let 's see what this is . oh , my goodness . no , this is -- oh , my gosh . i 've been wanting one of these . [ scene_break ] rick : ridge , you and my mom are doing your little dance all over again . ridge : we ca n't really avoid each other , rick . we share a son together . rick : yes , i know , and she shares two children with my father . you do n't see her spending the night up at big bear with him , now do you ? ridge : i did n't spend the night . rick : i really do n't care . you can save your explanations for ashley , not that she 's gon na buy your crap , anyway . ridge : i am not pursuing your mother . rick : of course not . it 's cat - and - mouse . it 's too simple for you . see , with my mom , it 's , uh -- it 's chemical . it 's complicated . the thought of you and my mom ending up together makes my skin peel back off my bones , but at least i know if you two end up together , it wo n't last because it never does . ridge : i 'm engaged to ashley . rick : ( laughs ) you think that big , fat ring on her finger is gon na blind her from what 's going on with you and my mom ? you can think again . you know what ? in fact , no , do n't think again . just keep doing exactly what you 're doing . you 're doing a great job . ( laughs ) ridge : you want ashley for yourself , do n't you ? rick : i thought i lost her forever , but that 's not the case . ridge : no , you 're right . you did n't lose her , rick , because you never had her . what you had with ashley was a fling , and that fling hurt my daughter a lot . rick : fair enough . yes , i made some -- some poor choices , some mistakes , but the difference between you and me is that i learn from my mistakes . i do n't repeat them . and if ashley and i do get back together , at least she 's gon na know that i 'm gon na treat her the way she deserves to be treated . ridge : you really got this all figured out , do n't you ? rick : yeah , i do . ashley 's wedding gown . ridge : that 's right . rick : you know , i - i have to admit that this is , um -- it 's very beautiful . it 's some of the best work you 've ever done . it 's a shame that it 's gon na go to waste , or maybe it does n't have to . i can see ashley in this gown walking down the aisle , standing up at the altar , and i will be the one with the best view in the house . [ scene_break ] felicia : i think he 's a new one . taylor : it 's for ashley . ashley : is n't this the cutest thing you 've ever seen ? [ scene_break ] jackie : if you 're looking for eric , he 's not here . donna : are you sure ? have you checked the bathtub ? jackie : does it give you a thrill being in your lover 's house , making small talk with his children ? donna : jealous ? jackie : outraged . i never , ever would have encouraged nicky to sell eric back the company if i knew you two were involved . donna : but you did sell him back the company , and eric could n't be more grateful ... to me . jackie : well , let 's just see how he feels when stephanie gets back . donna : ( scoffs ) it 's over with them . jackie : the sale of forrester creations was contingent upon their divorce . do n't count your chickens , donna , not where stephanie is concerned . [ scene_break ] ashley : so you were very late . did you get held up somewhere ? brooke : unexpected detour . i thought i knew exactly where i was going , and suddenly , i ended up somewhere else . ashley : hmm . well , i am going somewhere else . i 'm off to paris right after the shower . brooke : hmm . you 're not worried to leave ridge all alone ? ashley : well , if i were worried , i would n't be going . [ scene_break ] taylor : thanks . bridget : sure . taylor : is everything okay ? ashley : yeah , i have to go . taylor : did something ... ashley : no , i have a , um -- i have a plane to catch . taylor : mm . ca n't get far enough away from brooke ? ashley : you remember what that 's like , right ? taylor : mm . mm - hmm . ashley : yeah , good luck . taylor : yeah , you , too . ashley : thanks . taylor : have a safe trip . ashley : thanks . bye . taylor : bye . donna : i plan to get out of here early . taylor : hey , girl . hey , baby . phoebe : hey . donna : hey , how are you ? taylor : have you tried this ? phoebe : i have n't tried it . taylor : here , have a bite . bridget : taylor looks so great , does n't she ? brooke : yeah . she 's exactly where she wants to be in her life . taylor : oh , yeah , that is adorable . felicia : brooke , i 'm so glad you could make it . so are you managing to enjoy yourself at all ? brooke : yeah , it feels good to be socializing again . you know , i have n't been getting out much lately . felicia : now that dad 's back in charge of forrester creations , i do n't think any of us are gon na be getting out much . bridget : mm . felicia : ( giggles ) taylor : is n't this the cutest thing you 've ever seen ? phoebe : it 's so cute . taylor : look at this . donna : oh , yeah , that is adorable . brooke : excuse me , everybody . sorry to interrupt . i just wanted to say how proud i am to be a part of this celebration and how proud i am of nick and taylor for not giving up on their dream . i know how much you wanted to have this baby and how much you had to go through to get here . and now i look at you . you 're pregnant and glowing , and i ca n't help but be envious . i would really love to have another child , but of course , i could do without the swollen feet and the aching back and the stretch marks and all of that -- so good luck with that -- not to mention the dirty diapers and the late - night feedings . donna : oh . brooke : but i would n't wish that on two more deserving people . felicia : okay , hear , hear . taylor : thank you . thank you , brooke . and i 'm sure that sounded strange to everybody in this room , because you all know that we have n't been the closest of friends over the years . felicia : ha ha ! says the `` queen of understatement . `` taylor : well , but we 've worked through a lot of our issues , and , uh , the support that brooke 's shown nick and me -- we 've been very grateful for it . and you 're right . i am glowing because this is the happiest i 've ever been , and i 'm not bragging . i - i know better than to do that in a room full of single women here . but i 'm just saying that it 's -- it 's never too late , and it 's just like everybody says . it -- you know , it happens when you least expect it . i mean , i still ca n't believe that i - i 'm having a baby with a man who 's just -- he 's so handsome , and he 's -- he 's strong , and he 's -- he 's sexy . nick : whoa , do n't stop now . taylor : oh ! nick : it sounds so good . taylor : this is a party for girls . nick : i know . i got a present for you , okay ? taylor : what ? nick : hang on . enter . thomas : hey . phoebe : hey . taylor : thomas , thomas , thomas . thomas : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] ridge : getting a little ahead of yourself , are n't ya , rick ? rick : no , not really . it 's not that difficult to predict the inevitable . ridge : do n't try to undermine my relationship with ashley . it would n't be healthy for you . rick : undermine you ? i do n't have to undermine you . you 're doing that yourself . ashley 's on to you . all the time you 've been spending with my mother -- you 're not even trying to hide it . ridge : that 's because there 's nothing to hide , rick . you see , ashley understands a lot of things that you do n't seem to understand . rick : what ? that you 're getting my mom 's hopes up again ? ridge : i 've explained to brooke that , uh , she wants more than i can give her . rick : is she listening to you ? ridge : she 's convinced herself that it could work this time -- a simple happy life with our kids -- no complications . [ scene_break ] brooke : my mother is a big dreamer . you know that , because with you and her , there 's always a complication . thomas : ( laughs ) phoebe : my turn . thomas : it 's good to see you . phoebe : hey , good to see you . jackie : you did n't tell me you were gon na do this . nick : that 's because i wanted it to be a surprise , mother . jackie : you 're sweet . thomas : wow , the pictures did not do it justice . taylor : ( laughs ) phoebe : stop it . she looks beautiful . thomas : it 's great to be here , but it sounds like i interrupted your toasts ? phoebe : well , that just means you have to make one of your own . bridget : good idea . thomas : uh , okay . um ... phoebe : ( laughs ) thomas : to my mom , who 's about to be a mom again . and to my little soon - to - be half brother or sister , you do n't know it yet , but you are one lucky kid . you have an amazing mommy . and your dad -- well , your dad gives terrific gifts , so ... phoebe : ( laughs ) taylor : yes , he does . thomas : to tell you the truth , i 've been kind of worried about mom , being so far away . she would tell me everything was okay , but she would say that even if it was n't . so to be here and see how happy she is , i ca n't tell you -- i just -- i have a really good feeling about this . taylor : well , you should . ( laughs ) nick : your job is to enjoy her , okay ? that goes for you , too . you got two weeks to soak up all her attention , so have at it . phoebe : way to bribe the babysitters . nick : babysitters ? remind me here , what do babysitters do now , huh ? i see these gifts in here . you got stuff that sings to the kid , stuff that rocks the kid , puts the kid to sleep . what do parents do these days ? brooke : you just love them . jackie : ... and each other . nick : oh , okay . well , i have been waiting my whole life for this . and i 'm so grateful . it makes me crazy , you know , pshooo . so i guess i 'm very grateful that i 'm married to a shrink . ( laughter ) taylor : ( laughs ) nick : you know , uh , i 've been told that having a child is one of the great adventures in life , so ... ( heartbeat thudding loudly ) taylor : ow ! ow ! nick : what -- what is it ? what 's the matter ? phoebe : mom ? thomas : you okay ? bridget : what 's going on ? taylor : my water just broke . nick : what ? taylor : oh , my god . nick : what ? taylor : the baby 's coming . it 's too early , honey . it 's too early . ow .	ridge pulls away from brooke on the bed and says it feels right , but it is n't . they have to move on with their lives . brooke says she can give him up if she has to , but if she does n't have to .she slips off to go to taylor 's baby shower . jackie is nasty to donna at the shower , and warns her she wo n't be welcome back in this house again when stephanie gets home . ridge is equally foul to rick by insinuating he should go to paris and stay there . they square off about the ashley - brooke - ridge triangle and rick pulls no punches that he thinks ashley will come back to him . nick manages to bring thomas home so taylor can spend some time with him before the baby ; no such luck with steffie who is deep into her studies abroad . ashley and brooke play cat and mouse with their words about leaving ridge behind while ashley goes to paris .and brooke says she thought she knew where she was going just before the shower but she got sidetracked . brooke gives a speech about taylor and the impending baby , how envious she is , wanting another baby herself . taylor is delighted when nick brings thomas in . everyone seems overjoyed except bridgett with the sour face .
bill : forget about the dvd . forget about my father . i am not using you . tell me you believe me . katie : do you love me , bill ? tell me the truth . [ scene_break ] owen : come on . hold on . there you go . put your head back . put your head back . god , you scared the hell out of me . there you go . just keep breathing . just keep breathing , okay ? steffy : you saved my life . ( breathing heavily ) [ scene_break ] nick : any word from your husband ? i send him on an errand , and he takes the rest of the day off ? jackie : thank you , ladies . lovely , lovely , lovely work . thank you . nick : he 's supposed to be here . jackie : yes , nicky , i know . nick : what 's going on ? jackie : ( scoffs ) please . you do n't wan na hear about my love life . he 's forgiven me . he says he 's forgiven me . but he 's still struggling . i can feel it . nick : struggling with what ? jackie : ( scoffs ) my past , nicky . my past . it bothers him , the fact that i ... ( sighs ) accepted gifts from men , even though it was just to keep a roof over our heads -- it was a long time ago -- it bothers him . nick : he 's young , mother . he has zero life experience . remember me at this age ? he thinks he 's got it all figured out -- where he 's going , what he has to do to get there . he has a plan . but as we both know , life does n't care about our plans -- very confusing , very frustrating . and sometimes we do things that we would n't normally do . he 'll get this figured out eventually . jackie : so be patient . well , in other circumstances , i would agree with you if owen were just working through this with me , but unfortunately , i 'm not the only voice in his ear . nick : stephanie ? jackie : ha . her namesake , steffy . interfering in other people 's marriages seems to be a trait they share . [ scene_break ] owen : there you go . come on . steffy : ( winces ) owen : i got ya . i got ya . i got ya . here you go . there you go . all right . here , put this around you . there you go . there you go . steffy : thank you . thank you . if it were n't for you , i do n't know -- owen : no , no , no , no , steffy , no . listen , you 're okay . that 's all that matters , right ? steffy : i - i do n't even remember going into the water . owen : when you fell , you hit your head , right over there on the side . you were unconscious , and you were sinking to the bottom . steffy : you jumped in and pulled me out ? owen , you really , really saved my life . owen : hey . how 's your head ? steffy : hmm . it hurts . owen : are you still dizzy ? steffy : embarrassed . owen : oh , come on . what are you embarrassed about ? steffy : i promised you a relaxing boat ride . owen : no , what you promised me was an adventure . steffy : ( scoffs ) owen : come on , you took my mind off a lot of things . do n't worry . steffy : well , now we 're back , and you have to go , so ... owen : yeah . well listen , what do you want ? do you want me to -- do you want me to take you home ? do you want me to , what , take you to the doctor ? what do you need ? steffy : no , i called my mom . when you were on deck . she 's coming to pick me up . owen : steffy , come on , i can take you home . it 's not a problem . i 'll give you a ride . steffy : no , no , you have done way more for me than anyone has ever done . owen : well ... steffy : look , um ... thank you . thank you so , so much . [ scene_break ] nick : steffy forrester ? little steffy forrester 's causing a problem in your marriage ? jackie : she 's just much too involved with my husband . that 's all . nick : she 's a kid . jackie : ( scoffs ) she 's not that much younger than he is . nick : well , even if she has a crush on owen , it does n't mean she has to be a threat to your marriage , mother . jackie : ( scoffs ) i just wish that owen could see all of this from my perspective , like you do , like whip does . nick : like whip does . you 've been discussing this with whip ? jackie : well , yes . he 's my friend . nick : i imagine owen could say the same thing about steffy . [ scene_break ] katie : it was your father 's dying wish for you to take over forrester creations , to crush eric into the ground and go after my sisters by any means possible . i mean ... you 've told me over and over again that -- that -- that this is who you are . you 're the bad guy . you ca n't blame me for questioning your motives . you are this close to having forrester creations . you swore you 'd be straight with me . bill : i have been . katie : well , you -- you have n't told me about this . bill : katie , it -- but -- it would have just confused everything . it has confused everything . katie : maybe it 's made things a whole lot clearer . bill : do n't do this , katie . katie : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] owen : jackie ? nick : she left . she got tired of waiting for you . owen : listen , about that , uh -- nick : listen , you take that up with her . boat keys . owen : look , i 'll drop them by your office before i leave , after i find jackie . nick : put 'em on my desk next to bridget 's sketches . owen : god . nick : you did find the sketches on my boat ? owen : yeah , i did , but i -- look , i forgot to bring them . nick : that 's why i sent you out there . owen : look , i know . and i can explain , all right ? i -- nick : good . owe i took the boat out . nick : you took my boat out on the marina ? do you know anything about boats ? owen : no , i do n't , but steffy does , and bridget told her she could take it out anytime she wanted . nick : let me get this straight . you left work , and you went for a joyride on my boat without asking me if it 's okay . what about this seems right to you ? and what 's going on with you and steffy forrester ? [ scene_break ] steffy : hi , mom . taylor : oh , my god . what happened ? what 's going on ? steffy : noth -- no , no , it 's just a bump . it 's nothing . taylor : well , no , it 's obviously serious enough- that you had to call me to come pick you up . steffy : no . i do n't have my car . i came here with owen . taylor : he just left you here ? steffy : no , he had to go to work . taylor : that was n't very thoughtful , steffy . steffy : are you kidding me ? owen knight is my hero . [ scene_break ] owen : listen , there is nothing going on with steffy and me . nick : i have a feeling my mother 's gon na wonder how you wound up on my boat with her . owen : well , then she should be the one asking me . nick : she thinks steffy has a thing for you . i do n't know . maybe you have a thing for her . [ scene_break ] bill : you say you want honesty . but what you really want is more reassurance . katie : can you blame me under the circumstances ? bill : you do n't know me very well , do you ? because if you did , you would know that i would never do anything just because my father asked me to do it . katie : it was his dying wish . bill : and he had an ax to grind . i do n't . katie : taking over forrester 's is n't personal for you ? bill : it would be if i were running it with you . yes , forrester creations would be a - a crown jewel for spencer , and i want it , but not as much as i want you . katie , everything i 've told you is the truth . i have n't used you . i have n't lied to you . i ... bill : i love you . and that is not a word that i use often or easily . and i certainly would n't use it gain advantage in a business deal . you know what ? um , that 's not true . a few months ago , i - i would have . but not now and not with you . you want to know where i stand . you want to know -- you want to know how i feel about you . i 've told you . but sometimes words just do n't cut it . [ scene_break ] owen : look , nick , i love your mother . nick : good , 'cause i think she 's been wondering about that . jackie : ( gasps ) well , there you are . nick : oh , lucky you . you get to spend some quality time with your wife . mother . jackie : ( chuckles ) where were you ? you missed our meeting . owen : listen , i know , and i 'm sorry . jackie : ( chuckles ) nick said he sent you on an errand ? owen : yeah , i - i had to go to the boat . bridget left some sketches there , and i went to go pick them op . jackie : you were gone a long time . owen : look , i know . and listen , jackie , something happened today , something that i want you to know about . jackie : really ? about what ? owen : look , about steffy and me and -- and the boat and -- jackie : you were with steffy ? owen : yes , i - i was with her most of the afternoon , and we were out on nick 's boat . jackie : and , um , you something happened that you want me to know about ? owen : listen , jackie , steffy fell and she hit her head . jackie : is she all right ? owen : yeah , she 's -- she 's fine . jackie : oh , god . good . so what do you want me to know about then ? owen : look , i - i do n't know . i mean , i 'm -- i do n't know . i 'm just still trying to put this whole thing together . i - i mean , she -- she falls into the water , and she -- she hits her head , and- and she 's unconscious , and i dive in , and i - i pulled her out , and she was n't breathing , and -- and i had to give her cpr , and i guess -- i guess i b -- i brought her back . jackie : are you telling me that you saved her life ? owen : i do n't know . i mean , i -- yeah , i guess that i - i did save her life . and it was -- my god , it was -- it was incredible . i mean , i 've -- i do n't know . i 've got this -- this beautiful woman just lying there in my arms , and she 's unresponsive and motionless , and -- and if i do n't do anything , then she 's gon na die . and i was -- i was breathing for her , and i was sitting there begging for her to live . and finally , she -- she takes a breath , and she starts to breathe . jackie : ( laughs ) she started to breathe , that must have been a wonderful moment for you , because i know how much you care about steffy . owen : yeah , i do care about her . jackie : and now you 've saved her life . that 's a very powerful bond between the two of you now . owen : i know what you mean , it 's -- it 's like when something like happens , it -- it -- it gets you thinking . jackie : yeah . it brings everything into perspective . owen : yeah , exactly . jackie : yeah . owen : i mean , i 'm -- i 'm out there , and i 'm on this -- this boat , and the sun is hot , and the water is -- is crystal clear , and it 's -- it 's beautiful . sure it 's -- i mean , it 's paradise cove , and it 's -- it is paradise . and i 've got this -- this beautiful young girl just lying there in my arms , and she 's so vulnerable , and she 's looking up to me , and she 's feeling as if she owes her life to me . jackie : exciting . steffy is very tempting is n't she ? owen : i do n't -- i do n't think it 's like that -- no , i do n't think so . things are beginning to be so much clearer right now , and i 'm seeing things . jackie : yeah . ( sniffles ) yeah . what are you seeing ? owen : it just makes you realize how fragile and -- and fleeting that life can be . i - i mean , my god , i almost lost steffy . i almost lost her . jackie : ( sniffles ) owen : i mean , but what if -- what if i really lost you , the one woman who means everything in the world to me ? that 's what this was about today -- how ridiculous i 've been . i mean , being all hung up on something that happened with you in your past that was so long ago and letting that come between us when god knows how much longer we even have , jackie . i mean , how stupid it is to -- to dwell on something in the past for another minute when all we have now is what is . and what is for me , it is loving you . jackie : oh . owen : it 's loving you . that 's what i learned today on this boat . i do n't want to judge you . i do n't want to doubt you . i do n't want to question what we have ever again . i do n't . so can you forgive me for being such a fool ? and can you love me again ? jackie : ( sighs ) yes . yes . yes . jackie : oh , yes . owen : good . mmm . [ scene_break ] katie : mm . bill : is that enough reassurance for ya ? katie : for now . bill : ( chuckles ) katie : ( giggles ) bill : anytime you need more reassurance , i 'm here . katie : you and me both . bill : does that mean you 're staying ? katie : i 'm sorry . did n't i just make that clear ? bill : you have n't apologized yet . katie : really ? bill : mm - hmm . katie : okay . i 'm -- i 'm sorry i doubted you . but you have to understand how it l -- bill : never again . katie : bill , you have to understand that it -- bill : katie . katie : never again . bill : because i 'll never give you reason to . and if we 're gon na do this , we have to trust each other . katie : since when did you become such an expert at shacking up ? bill : ( laughs ) well , i did some asking around , and it seems to be that , uh , honesty is kind of important in these things . katie : ( laughs ) yeah , i read that somewhere . it 's important to me . bill : obviously . oh ! katie : ( laughs ) bill : you 're gon na regret that . katie : i am ? bill : yeah , you are . katie : ( gasps ) ooh . i love presents . oh , my gosh . they 're gorgeous . they 're beautiful . they 're perfect . bill : just like you . katie : thank you . you keep surprising me . bill : well , you better hang on , sweetheart . you 're riding the `` dollar bill `` express . katie : ( laughs )	nick is upset . he sent jackie 's husband on an errand and owen has the nerve to take the rest of the day off . jackie laments to nick that steffy is kin to her namesake , stephanie , and is interfering with her marriage . she may seem like a kid , but she 's not that much younger than owen for him to notice . owen tells steffy to lay back and rest ; he was scared to death she had hit her head and was really hurt . steffy gushes that he saved her life . nick is non too happy when he hears from owen about the `` joyride `` without asking his permission to take the boat out , and with steffy and on company time . and he did n't even bring back what nick asked for . god only knows what jackie will think when she hears this tale . katie tells bill that he should n't blame her for what she is thinking after she saw bill senior 's video with him asking bill to take the forrester 's down as revenge . he tells her that he loves her and he would never use that word to gain control in a business deal . he kisses her ; action speaks louder than words .
ridge : have i told you how happy i am to have you back ? brooke : repeatedly . ( giggles ) ridge : are you happy , too ? brooke : i 'm thrilled . ( sighs ) ridge : but there 's one thing that 's bothering you , though , and i think i know what it is . you 're worried about my mother . [ scene_break ] stephanie : lord , i did n't realize that we have n't amended this since r.j. was born . well , i 've got the stock to take care of , too . ( coughs ) dr. lewis : sometimes the symptoms are subtle . could be nothing . could be half a dozen things . brooke : symptoms of what ? dr. lewis : lung cancer . dr. rabin : the technical classification is stage 4 . stephanie : how many stages are there ? dr. rabin : 4 . brooke : you think if you tell anybody and you -- you tell your family that it 's gon na become real . well , it is real . i know because i was there with you at the doctor , remember ? this is why you brought your family here , so just tell them . just do it . [ scene_break ] taylor : do you want to get caught ? somebody could come in here , you know , any minute . whip : when 's your next appointment ? taylor : they could be watching out that window . whip : i do n't care . when 's your next appointment , hmm ? taylor : actually , i do have a break . whip : perfect . come on . taylor : ( laughs ) i ca n't . whip : here you go . come on . taylor : i ca n't . i ca n't . whip : look , the cat - and - mouse thing really works for me , sweetheart , but i think this is a psychological problem you 're having . you 're blocking . let 's loosen you up just a little , tiny bit . come on . taylor : uh , no , we -- we 'll pick this up at home . i promise . i promise . whip : ( whining ) taylor : i promise . mm . i 'll tell you what . whip : what ? taylor : we 'll keep the shades open . whip : okay . ( chuckles ) okay . [ scene_break ] whip : oh , please , do n't make me go back to work . taylor : oh , come on . it ca n't be that bad . whip : oh , really ? taylor : ( chuckles ) whip : nick fired his entire family . jackie m. 's going with amber 's line . she 's the new lead designer . taylor : you do n't think she can handle it ? whip : ( sighs ) she was brought in as backup for bridget . i mean , i think she 's got it all worked out . it 's just a lot of awkward change that we 're dealing with right now . taylor : but that 's your forte ... whip : ( sighs ) taylor : taking a difficult situation and turning it around into a huge triumph . whip : yeah , but for who ? taylor : do you have a problem with this ? do you think there 's something more going on ? whip : ( scoffs ) is n't there always ? ( sighs ) you know , more importantly , look at us . i mean , do you think your assistant knows what 's going on in here ? taylor : i do n't know . i think if you were to open the door right now , she might be blushing . whip : oh , yeah ? listen , if i open the door , she definitely will be . [ scene_break ] stephanie : ( coughs ) i do not need to live forever . brooke : and what about what your family needs ? or does that not even matter ? stephanie : you never needed me as much as you thought . eric : ( sighs ) i did n't ? that was just a bill of goods you sold me ? stephanie : that 's right . that 's right . ( chuckles ) ( sighs ) the kids are okay . the grandkids are okay . you 've got the company back . ( sighs ) and i did n't even help that much this time . ( sighs ) all the stomping and screaming and carrying on ... what good did it do anybody ? ( front door opens ) stephanie : hi . ( coughs ) ( clears throat ) how was the meeting ? eric : well , it 's over , thank god , and now i can finally get into work . do you want to go with me ? stephanie : no , i think you can manage without me . [ scene_break ] brooke : ( scoffs ) why would i be worried about your mother ? ridge : you have to be a little apprehensive your first day back at work . brooke : well , she 's not even here today , is she ? ridge : logan , that would n't mater . you heard what she said yesterday . the war is over . brooke : your mother is a fighter . that 's her nature . she does n't quit . ridge : look , she 's putting less focus on the business and more on herself and the family now . i think that 's great . with the slide and the party and this big vacation she 's planning ... and what 's even better ? she shared it with you . brooke : what do you mean ? ridge : the yacht . that 's the big secret that you 've been keeping for her . brooke : uh , no . it 's -- it 's not ... ( sighs ) about the yacht . ( sighs ) look , i - i know i promised not to say anything and to keep this secret , but i really think it 's something you need to know . [ scene_break ] brooke : i never wanted to keep this secret . i just wanted to give stephanie time to sort things out . ridge : logan , you gave her your word . brooke : ridge , she needs to be honest with the family . do you know where she was yesterday ? where we were ? at santa monica pier . we were riding a roller coaster and eating junk food . ridge : you rode a roller coaster ? brooke : yes , and i only got in to try to stop her and get her out , and then the bar came down , and off we went . and her scarf , it went flying . she lost it . i told her we 'd find it , and she ran off all by herself somewhere . ridge : ( chuckles ) brooke : what ? what is so funny ? ridge : you and mother playing hooky at the santa monica pier . that 's hysterical . brooke : no , no . no , it is not hysterical . you really need to know why she 's acting this way . ridge : not unless she wants to tell me herself . logan , listen to me . brooke : ( sighs ) ridge : mother is confiding in you . and this secret , whatever it is , is probably the reason she 's doing that . brooke : it is . ridge : okay , then just keep the secret , okay ? do n't betray her trust . mother 's finally coming around here for the first time in i do n't know how long . you have got to keep her secret . [ scene_break ] stephanie : ( coughs ) eric : oh , this cough of yours -- there it is . it 's getting worse , you know . here , let me get you some water . stephanie : mnh - mnh , it 's just the santa ana winds , that 's all . uh , no , it 's dust . it 's the time of year . eric : no , no , you should have ... stephanie : ( coughs ) eric : have it looked at . you really should . maybe you need an antibiotic or something . stephanie : i will . i do n't want you to worry your little self about a tickle in my throat , okay ? eric : what 's going on with you ? stephanie : hmm ? eric : i mean , you 've been so upbeat lately -- the whole family 's noticed . stephanie : good . i want them to know that i 'm happy . eric : no , i want to know what 's going on . something up your sleeve ? stephanie : well ... i am upset about something . eric : what ? stephanie : i lost my mother 's scarf . eric : her scarf ? the red one ? stephanie : yeah . eric : oh , for ... stephanie : you know , i got the scarf . pammy got the red w -- i mean , there was n't a lot to divide up . eric : you have no idea where you left it ? stephanie : oh , i know exactly where i left it . it 's wrapped around the neck of a tattooed druggie down at the pier . ( sighs ) eric : the -- the santa monica pier ? you were down there ? stephanie : uh , you know , those people wo n't go and get help . they steal . they threaten . ( stammers ) she got my scarf , and she refused to give it back to me . eric : now wait a minute . why were you down there ? ( knock on door ) stephanie : oh , i was , uh , i was hungry for lobster . stephanie : dr. lewis . dr. lewis : i am glad i caught you at home . i have been leaving messages for over a -- stephanie : you know my husband eric forester ? eric , you remember dr. lewis from the university hospital we do all the charity events for ? dr. lewis : mr. forrester . eric : this is a surprise . i did n't know doctors still made house calls . [ scene_break ] ( door opens ) taylor : what are you doing here ? brooke : uh ... ( sighs ) i really need to talk to you about something . but i need to know that whatever i say wo n't leave this room . so if you 're my doctor , anything i say is confidential , right ? taylor : well , that would be true , yes . doctor - patient confidentiality . brooke : okay , where do i sign ? i need your help . you 're the only person that i can talk to . [ scene_break ] stephanie : ( coughs ) dr. lewis : why did you tell eric i 'm here to discuss another benefit for the hospital ? stephanie : oh , did you want me to tell him that my internist is a stalker ? dr. lewis : my office has left you several messages . we need to schedule your treatment immediately . stephanie : dr. lewis . dr. lewis . i 'm not going to do any sort of treatment . and i apologize . i should have called your office and made that very clear . it 's just i 've been so busy living in the time that i have left that i ... which , if you do n't mind , i 'd like to get back to . dr. lewis : stephanie , your cancer is progressing . without treatment , you will -- stephanie : i 'll die . this way , i 'll just go sooner rather than later . dr. lewis : come into the office . discuss the options . there are new protocols , experimental treatments . stephanie : no , thank you . and i appreciate the fact that you came all the way over here . i really do . your objections will be duly note . i will make sure that there 's absolutely no question but that you wanted to take the very best care of me . dr. lewis : i hope with all my heart that you 'll reconsider . i want what 's best for you and your family . you 're not out of time yet . stephanie : i will be soon . i do n't want to burden my family . the time that i have left with them ... i want it to be filled with joy . i want to have fun . i 'm not unhappy . i 'm at peace with the decision that i 've made . i know as a doctor that 's very difficult for you to accept . try and see it from my point of view , please . dr. lewis : ( sighs ) stephanie : ( coughs ) [ scene_break ] eric : hi . ridge : you get stuck in traffic ? your meeting ended a long time ago . eric : oh , no , no . i stopped by the house . i offered your mother a ride into work . she turned me down . ridge : she 's not coming in at all ? eric : no , she says that we can handle it . ridge , something 's different . something 's changed here . i mean , at first i just chalked it up to her birthday and she being sentimental and , you know , but , uh ... but after yesterday and her -- her reaction , or rather , her lack of reaction to brooke coming back to the company , i -- i thought that something -- something 's really different . i - i think it 's a whole sea change . ridge : i know . i was n't sure it would ever happen , but i think mother has finally turned the corner , and i also believe this could be the start of something very positive for our whole family . [ scene_break ] taylor : okay , go ahead . uh , have a seat . taylor : i 'm sure whatever 's going on is n't as bad as you think it is . brooke : i have this friend ... taylor : okay , this friend . brooke : and she has wanted me to keep this secret for her , and i have . i have . but i - i ca n't really do that anymore . it 's eating me up inside . and i need to talk to somebody about it . taylor : somebody who ca n't tell anyone else . brooke : yes . taylor : well , does she know how painful this is for you ? brooke : i - i 've begged her to let me say something , and i 've done everything i practically can to get her to be honest about it , but she wo n't listen to me . ( sighs ) taylor : well , obviously , this is someone that you care about very much . brooke : ( sighs ) she has cancer . she has stage 4 lung cancer , and it 's spreading to her brain , and she 's refusing treatment . she wo n't return any of the doctor 's phone calls , and she 's forbidden me to say anything at all to her family . they have no idea that she 's dying , and she does n't want anybody to know . taylor : no one except you . brooke : yeah , well , i was ... ( chuckles ) in the wrong place at the wrong time . it was an accident . why does she do this ? she knows that her family could support her and could love her , and i know i ca n't , and i 've tried . she just thinks that i 'm badgering her , and ... ( sighs ) she does n't think i give a damn , and i do . taylor : oh , my god . is it stephanie ? you 're talking about stephanie ? brooke : she 's gon na die if i ca n't get through to her . you have to help me , taylor . [ scene_break ] brooke : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) so what do i do ? taylor : just wait . brooke : no , no . it ca n't wait . we have to do something now . taylor : no , just wait and give me a minute . brooke : it -- it 's not as if there are no options , because there are . stephanie just is -- she does n't want to hear them . taylor : stage 4 lung cancer ? brooke : yes . yes , it 's bad . the doctors even said so . but they did n't say there 's no hope . taylor : when did she find out ? brooke : just before her birthday . taylor : oh , my gosh . the slide . brooke : it 's all part of her bucket list . that 's what she 's been doing instead of getting treatment . she 's been running around riding roller coasters and drinking mimosas . she 's not even fighting this , taylor . she 's already given up . taylor : well , this does n't sound like stephanie . brooke : ( sighs ) there 's something else . ( sighs ) she keeps mentioning something , i mean , little remarks here and there about eric and the kids and the business . it 's almost as if it 's okay for her to die because nobody needs her anymore . taylor : she 's depressed . that 's why she is n't accepting treatment . she is n't fighting because she does n't have any fight left in her . [ scene_break ] ridge : well , mother is definitely having more fun . do you know that she and brooke were down at the santa monica pier yesterday ? eric : brooke was with her ? ridge : yeah , they 're working on some project together . eric : a project ? what project ? ridge : i do n't know . i thought it was the cruise that mother was planning , but apparently , it 's something else . eric : something here ? something here at work ? ridge : i do n't know . brooke wanted to tell me yesterday , but i told her not to . i said , `` look , you and mother are getting along so well for the first time in how long ? `` i just do n't want her to betray mother 's confidence . [ scene_break ] stephanie : brooke , you 're like the plague -- forever with me . brooke : do you feel bad ? stephanie : i 'd feel better if you 'd go . brooke : have you been coughing ? stephanie : did you send dr. lewis over here ? did you think i needed medical assistance ? brooke : dr. lewis was here ? stephanie : yeah , and so was eric , and let me tell you , that was thrilling . it was almost as good as the roller coaster ride . brooke : eric knows ? stephanie : no , and do n't sound so hopeful , because it 's not going to happen . brooke : the truth is gon na come out sooner or later . stephanie : why do you say that ? what have you done ? ( gasps ) you 're like a cat on a hot tin roof . did you tell ridge ? did you tell him ? brooke : ( stammers ) no , i - i did n't tell ridge . i w -- i wanted to , but i did n't . ( sighs ) god , stephanie . ( sighs ) does any of this matter to you ? this is killing me inside . and i - i ca n't do it anymore . stephanie : whoa . i know you . you 've done something . you may not have told ridge , but you told somebody . who did you tell ? taylor : me . brooke told me you have cancer . i 'm so sorry . i 'm so sorry .	stephanie knows she has the stocks to think of too since they have not amended it since r.j. was born . ridge tells brooke that he thinks it is a good thing that stephanie is concentrating more on her family now and not on the company . brooke states to ridge that she has been agreeable in not telling him stephanie 's secret , but now she really feel he needs to know . she tells him about the day they spent at the santa monica pier riding the roller coaster and eating junk food . he thinks it is hysterical and asks her to keep the secret and not to betray her trust . eric keeps hearing stephanie 's cough and tells her that she needs to have it attended to . she tells him about losing her scarf . he 's worried why she was even at the pier in the first place . dr. lewis drops in on them which shakes stephanie a little since eric is there . whip tries to get taylor to loosen up a little bit in the office . he does n't want to go back to work now that amber is the new lead designer . brooke stops by to see taylor . she wants this to be confidential so she will sign up to be a patient if that makes it legal . taylor is the only person she feels she can talk to .
brooke : i want the whole story , whatever it is that you did to hurt my daughter . bill : i regret what i did . it was very poor judgment . brooke : you must be in really deep , 'cause i 've never seen katie this messed up . so let 's hear it . bill : when katie married me , she knew there was n't anything i would n't do to protect my family -- katie , liam , now will . i have a misguided notion that liam needed my help . brooke : with hope ? bill : i saw two kids that were n't at all ready for a marriage - all the drama , the immaturity , on both their parts . hope was moving in and out of the house , and liam was moping around that place -- brooke : stop it ! stop rationalizing . you did something awful to my daughter . what was it ? [ scene_break ] hope : hey . liam : oh , sorry . i did n't -- i did n't think you were home . i was just dropping this off . it 's , uh , some stuff you left at my place . hope : oh , oh , you , um , you did n't have to do that . liam : i -- yeah , well , it was on the way . hope : thank -- thank you . thanks . liam : you heading out ? hope : i was , yeah . liam : cool . hope : uh , but , actually , we should talk . do -- do you have a second ? liam : yeah . yeah . hope : yeah ? okay . cool . liam : let me just ... hope : great . liam : here 's this . hope : okay , thanks . ( sighs ) i just want you to know that i - i spoke to steffy . so i know that you two are back together . [ scene_break ] eric : well how 'd it go ? stephanie : ( sighs ) fine . you know it 's not a good sign that she 's ordered a scan . eric : well ... ( chuckles ) it 's just -- it 's -- it probably does n't mean anything . it 's just standard operating procedure . stephanie : no . she saw something in the blood . eric : no , do n't do that . do n't do that . do n't jump to conclusions . stephanie : okay . [ scene_break ] liam : yeah -- uh , yeah , i was -- i was planning on telling you myself . hope : hey , no , it 's -- it 's -- you know , it 's no big deal . i mean , i - i practically forced it out of steffy , so ... liam : ( chuckles ) you okay ? hope : no . but i will be . i will be . um , have you set a wedding date ? liam : a -- uh , no -- no . no , it 's not like that . we 're not , um , we 're just -- we 're taking it very slow . hope : good . i - i think that 's -- that 's good . liam : yeah . hope : i mean , you need that time to be single , i think . liam : i was ready , you know ? i -- wanted to be your husband . hope : i wanted , just not able . liam : ( sighs ) hope : but you know , now you can go out with steffy and party all night , and there wo n't be any consequences . liam : uh , hope , i do n't -- that 's not -- hope : i 'm sorry . that came out really funny . liam : ( chuckles ) hope : i - i meant for that to be a ... positive . liam : i know you 're hurting . hope : liam , i just want you to be happy . and it seems like you are ... with steffy . [ scene_break ] brooke : ( sighs ) katie said that you could go to jail . bill : yeah . brooke : so what did you do ? bill : deacon . brooke : what ? bill : i could go to jail because i got deacon out of it . i flew him to italy , knowing what seeing him would do to hope . brooke : ( gasps ) what ? you ? you did this ? he stayed away for so many years , and now just because you do n't want my daughter with your son , he 's back . you do n't even know what you 've done , bill . [ scene_break ] dr. lewis : oh , you 're back from the scan . stephanie : yes . uh , did you hear anything ? dr. lewis : i 'm my way down now to pick up the results . eric : and the -- the tumor markers in the blood ? dr. lewis : i 'll have them , too . stephanie : dr. lewis , you ordered the scan for a reason . dr. lewis : covering all bases . try to stay positive . i 'll check in soon . [ scene_break ] brooke : i do n't understand . ( sighs ) you broke deacon out ? katie : he blackmailed the warden . brooke : oh , my god . katie : yeah , bill gets what he wants , no matter what the consequences are . brooke : no wonder katie 's so upset . hope and liam fly halfway around the world to be together , and then you do ... do they even know ? bill : no . best if it stays that way . brooke : for you . bill : you want to tell hope and liam , i 'm not going to stop you . but given their latest attempt at marriage , do n't you think it 's best to leave it done ? brooke : once you 're in jail , maybe they 'll finally have a chance to stay together . katie : i do n't know how i 'm gon na do this . i do n't know how i 'm supposed to raise this baby by myself . and , what happens if you 're in jail and i 'm - bill : all right , s - s - stop . nobody 's going anywhere . you 're getting better every day . you are getting stronger every day . brooke ... you are understandably angry with me . but sending me away is n't going to do anything other than hurt your sister and your nephew . donna was in the same position . brooke : she knows ? bill : yes , she does , and she ran off to tell hope and liam , but instead , she found liam with steffy , going at it . brooke : oh , my god . katie : they were in that cabin on your property . they did n't realize that she had walked in on them . bill : but it 's good she did , because she understood that liam has moved on . does liam love hope ? sure . maybe he always will . but the marriage will never happen , because he is in love with steffy . you are the only one who thinks they may still have a chance . i know this is n't what you want to hear , but hope and liam are done . you have to let it go . [ scene_break ] liam : it 's hard to believe all that 's happened . i mean , after everything we 've been through , how did we not end up together , you know ? hope : well , i think the same could be said for you and steffy . i think that 's kind of the problem when you 're in love with two women , is n't it ? liam : yeah . ( chuckles ) i believe it would have worked out . i really do . i - i mean , if i just did n't go to that club , you know ... hope : but you did . liam : yeah , i did . hope : and i think that 's always , you know , been an issue for us . there 's always that if . you know , if -- if not for going out that night , if not or everything that happened in italy , if not for the pills , if not for amber , if ... ( sighs ) i 'll always love you . we just ca n't be together . it 's so clear . ( inhales ) liam : ( sighs ) hope : ( sighs ) ( sniffles ) um ... uh , maybe you should -- liam : yeah . yeah . yeah . hope : thanks again for ... liam : of course . hope ... hope : i know . ( sobbing ) [ scene_break ] brooke : i could easily go to the police . but what would that do ? i do n't know how i 'm going to able to forgive you , bill . but that is not what 's important here . it 's family . it 's my sister and her newborn . as much as you deserve it , i am not going to be the one responsible for putting you in jail . bill : thank you . will : ( crying ) katie : oh ... brooke : i 'm gon na go get him , sweetie . katie : oh , no . no , you -- you do n't have to . brooke : oh , no , no , i want to . you 're in no condition , physically or emotionally . i know how upset you are with bill , how frustrated and disillusioned . i am , too . honey , you 're gon na have to put that aside . the tension in this room is too much , and the baby 's going to feel it . i 'm going to be angry with bill for a very long time . but you ca n't be . you are not allowed , because you 're a new family now , and you have to be there for your baby , and you have to love him . promise me . he ca n't feel any of this . [ scene_break ] stephanie : honey ... if this does n't turn out the way we want it to -- eric : stephanie , do n't do that . do n't do that . stephanie : no , s -- no , stop . we have to be prepared . eric : ( sighs ) stephanie : oh , god . i just ... eric : what ? what ? stephanie : i just thought about brooke . eric : brooke . stephanie : ( coughs ) she 'll be chasing me all over town ... ( coughs ) wanting me ... ( sighs ) who ever knew after all these years i 'd feel so sorry for her that ridge is gone ? eric : look , i feel sorry for brooke , too , all right , but i just want to focus on you right now . stephanie : no , you 're not listening me . you 're not listening to what i 'm saying . i do n't want to talk about this . i want you to talk about something else , okay ? making martinis , ridge , brooke hope , liam , anybody . just t - talk about something else . ( breathing heavily ) dr. lewis : the blood test indicated elevated tumor markers . the scan confirms the cancer has returned and metastasized . stephanie : it 's spread ? dr. lewis : i 'm sorry . stephanie : i always knew one day . it does n't look good , does it ? dr. lewis : i 'm afraid not . stephanie : right . dr. lewis , could we just have a moment ? dr. lewis : of course . stephanie : thanks . dr. lewis : i 'll be back to answer any questions you have . stephanie : thank you for all your kindnesses . ( sighs ) i do n't want anybody to know about this right now . not for a while yet . eric : you tried that before . stephanie : it 's different this time . it 's different . ( sighs ) well , i 'm not the poster girl ... ( chuckles ) for curing cancer again . ( sighs ) i do n't want to look at all those sad faces . you know , people saying one thing , thinking another . `` come on , you 're a fighter , `` and thinking , `` oh , god , she 's dying . `` i do n't want to deal with that . ( sighs ) i need some time , okay ? eric : all right . i 'll be with you every step of the way . stephanie : i know . eric : we 'll do this together . stephanie : i know . [ scene_break ] will : ( crying ) brooke : i 'm gon na go get your baby . katie : wait , wait . i ... ( sighs ) i do n't know if i can do this . brooke : you have no choice . katie : it 's too much . brooke : you mean bill . katie : he just makes it impossible sometimes . brooke : what he did was awful , yes , but you can get through this , just like you 've overcome many things before . and now you have a good reason . you have a baby . find peace . katie : how ? brooke : honey ... ( sighs ) this is a sacred time in your life , and you really need to enjoy your newborn , for the next couple days , the next few weeks . you got ta focus on being a mother . will can sense what you 're feeling . and when i bring him back down here in this room , i want it to be filled with love and harmony and peace , because that 's what will needs . and do n't you worry about bill . i will take care of him . and he did apologize . bill does love you . and he loves will . but he 's not ... ( chuckles ) the most important person in this house . and neither are you . will is . that 's why you need to dig deep and work together , husband and wife , and be loving , devoted parents . okay ? find forgiveness . do you understand ? will : ( crying ) bill : she 's right , katie . katie : ( sniffles ) i know . but how am i ... brooke : hey , little guy . everything 's okay now . katie : he 's what 's important .	bill admits to brooke that he messed up ; he did something he really regrets . she says it must be very big . she has never seen katie so messed up and demands that he tell her what it is . he starts telling her that katie knew when they married that there was n't anything he would n't do to protect his family . brooke tells him to stop rationalizing what he did ; just tell her what he did . she is astounded when he tells her he got deacon out of jail and flew him to italy as he knew what it would do to hope . she 's furious and says he does n't have a clue what he has done . hope starts to leave the house but finds liam on her doorsteps just leaving a box of her stuff she had left at his house . she invites him in and says they need to talk . she explains that she talked to steffy and now knows they are back together . she wonders if they have set a wedding date . he says no , it 's not like that . they are taking it really slow this time . she apologizes but says now he can go off and party with steffy anytime . she admits that she is hurting , but she just wants him to be happy and now he seems to be with steffy .
wyatt : you know i love you . steffy : of course . it 's never been about that . wyatt : so then , why -- why ca n't it only be about that ? steffy : how can we do that when your mom 's more involved in our lives than ever ? wyatt : [ sighs ] steffy : especially now she knows that my grandfather 's power of attorney is hers and not my dad 's . wyatt : [ sighs ] i had to tell her , steffy . steffy : even if it cost you and me everything ? wyatt : hey , i will fight till my last breath for us , for our marriage . the question is , will you ? or will you walk away ? thomas : [ smooching ] caroline : so did i tell you that our son has started solid foods ? thomas : ooh . solid foods like a t - bone steak , huh ? caroline : you sound like uncle bill . next thing i know , he 's gon na be offering douglas a cigar and brandy after dinner . [ chuckles ] thomas : [ chuckles ] how 's that working out ? staying over there ? caroline : well , it 's only temporary . thomas : uh - huh . caroline : but i think that we 're good company for him . thomas : especially after his own wife and child left him . [ gasps ] hi ! caroline : actually , will gets to see his dad all the time . but , of course , it 's not the same as having both parents living together as a family . do n't you agree ? rick : all right . bye . maya : how 's eric ? rick : he 's starting to feel a little better . maya : well , i 'm sure being home helped . rick : yeah , it was the right call . maya : even if it was quinn 's . rick : yeah , that 's before when she thought that she was his wife , but she 's not , and she does n't get to make that call , not -- not regarding my father , not that ridge has that power of attorney . but enough about quinn . nicole and zende will be here any minute . i know we 've been talking about this for a while . just with everything going on with dad , it 's been -- pfft -- it 's crazy . maya : hey , hey , it 's okay . it 's happening now . nicole : hey , sorry we 're late . zende : so , what did we miss ? maya : bodies break , bodies heal . eric 's is healing . and we 're all hanging on to that . rick : yeah . you see , that 's why i married this beautiful soul . she 's not even just an amazing wife . she 's an amazing mother . maya : yeah . something that i would never have known if it were n't for you , nicole . i know that we have said this many , many times , but i wo n't stop saying it . i could never thank you , both of you , enough for the joy of lizzy in our lives . thomas : every situation 's different , i guess . caroline : that 's true . but if a child could have both parents -- thomas : that 's something douglas is never gon na have to worry about . we 're always gon na be there for him . caroline : of course . but if we could be there for him and be living together as a family , that 's even better , right ? thomas : i think your mommy 's trying to make a point . caroline : i said some things the other day that i think might have thrown you . but now that you 've had a chance to think about them ... i mean , is it really so difficult to imagine what was n't possible before ? and not just imagine it but -- but make it happen . i really want you and me to be a family with douglas . but i need to hear you say you want it , too . [ douglas coos ] [ douglas babbling ] wyatt : i know that you 're upset . but tell me that you 're sticking it out , despite me having to go to my mother . steffy : come on . you had to know that this was gon na happen . my grandfather is at quinn 's mercy again , and my family -- they 're devastated . wyatt : this is n't about your family , steffy ! this is about us ! you and me ! and whether we can -- we can stick it out with everything that 's been thrown at us ! steffy : i 've tried ! we 've both tried ! wyatt : so , what ? are you done trying now ? is that it ? well , i 'm not ! i wo n't stop trying until you tell me that it 's pointless ! does n't that mean anything to you ? steffy : of course it means something to me ! god , i hate where we are right now , but i just -- i honestly -- i ca n't see us moving forward because your mom is such a huge factor ! can you just tell me that -- that your mom is gon na leave town , is gon na leave my granddad , and just tear up those papers ? if you tell me that , then -- then we have a chance . wyatt : and what if i ca n't ? we do n't ? steffy , i got to know right here , right now . sasha : oh . i 'm interrupting . i 'll -- i 'll come back . thomas : no , no , no , it 's okay . dougie boy and i , we 're just catching up . were n't we , big guy ? [ growls ] caroline : yeah , you know what ? um , we should probably get going anyway . i 'm sure you and sasha have work to talk about . and it is almost douglas ' nap time . thomas : oh , come on . we were just about to throw back a couple of brews and watch a game . were n't we ? [ chomping ] sasha : you really are so cute with him . thomas : thank you . caroline : all right . thomas : okay . back to your mommy . caroline : [ gasps ] thomas : hey , you take good care of your mommy , okay ? caroline : oh , yes , he always does . thomas : all right . caroline : oh , yes . think about , um , what i said . thomas : [ clears throat ] yeah . caroline : bye . see you , sasha . sasha : see you . thomas : what ? sasha : nothing . just ... you 're just adorable with him , and you 're a really awesome dad . [ both whispering ] nicole : okay . is it just me or is there something going on here ? rick : what do you mean ? nicole : i do n't know exactly . you invite zende and me out to eat , which is nice , but , um ... you know , never mind . i 'm being -- i do n't know what i 'm being . let 's , um , just forget it . it 's fine . rick : i know you said you wanted to wait till after you ate , but ... why do n't you tell them ? maya : i do n't think i can . zende : tell us what ? nicole : is everything okay ? wyatt : i know you know this , but i have -- i have always tried to respect your wishes and protect you with every chance that i got . do i -- do i wish that my mother had n't have gotten involved with eric ? yeah . do i wish that ridge had n't lied about having power of attorney so that i did n't have to go to my mother ? yes ! but can you just -- just for a second allow that my mother really is different now that she 's been with eric . steffy : she 's not -- she 's not different . she says that she 's changed , but my grandfather almost died because that woman 's in his life . wyatt : god , it was a brain hemorrhage , steffy ! it was a medical condition ! she was n't even in the room when he collapsed ! you and your family were ! [ sighs ] steffy : oh , my god . i ca n't -- i ca n't believe what -- wyatt : that 's not what i -- i did n't -- steffy : yeah , you did . you said it . wyatt : [ sighs ] i just -- i hate that we 're doing this right now ! i hate that this is happening ! like , i hate that my mother is just hanging over my head all the time and our relationship ! we 're newlyweds ! this is supposed to be the happiest time of our lives right now , and instead ever since we exchanged vows , i 've been dealing with ... you -- you just -- you moved back in again . steffy : [ voice breaking ] because i finally completely believed that your mom was out of my life , out of my family 's life ! wyatt : yeah , well , that 's not gon na happen , so ... where do we stand ? this where you want to be ? you want us to be with our -- our home , our life ? thomas : i want to be the kind of father that my grandfather is . my dad , too , but we 're still working on our issues . sasha : ah . you mean between you and caroline . like the night douglas was conceived ? thomas : even now when i - i look back to the events that led up to that night , i was trying to win back her heart . and the fact that anybody would -- would think that i 'm capable of taking advantage of anyone like that , let alone -- let alone caroline , it makes me sick . sasha : well , yeah . i mean , you said you did n't -- you had no signs that she was impaired . you did n't know she 'd been taking pills . thomas : how -- how could i ? how could anyone know that ? she was distraught . she 'd -- she 'd been drinking , and i came over and ... we drank a lot . sasha : yeah , i know . and i also know the kind of guy you are . yeah , you 're a playboy . whatever . but you respect women too much to ever cross the line that way . and that 's what makes this even harder . having to end things between you and me . nicole : it 's not lizzy , right ? she 's okay ? maya : oh , no , no . she 's okay . she 's happy and healthy . rick : growing bigger every day . maya : yeah , in fact , we still marvel at how much joy she 's brought into our lives already . zende : i 'm pretty sure that 's what nicole had in mind when she agreed to be your surrogate . rick : one day lizzy 's gon na know what a loving thing her auntie did for her . maya : you gave us the greatest gift imaginable , honey . we feel so blessed . to ask you for anything else feels ... but we just want to know if it 's an option , you know , now -- now that rick and lizzy and i are a family . nicole : what option ? maya : to give lizzy a little brother or sister . rick : we know it sounds crazy . maya : and we probably do n't even have the right to ask . rick : but you 've brought so much joy to our lives . maya : would you consider doing it again ? steffy : you already know the answer . it 's why i married you . of course i want to be with you . i want to be in this house with you . if i did n't , this would n't be so hard . wyatt : all because of my mother . steffy : your mom is living in my grandfather 's house . and now she has power of attorney . it 's like she has complete control . and you may think this is the right thing telling her , but you have no idea what kind of damage she could do . wyatt : she is n't even thinking about that , steffy . she just wants to be with her husband and help him through this crisis ! steffy : yes , yes ! this is a crisis ! this is a medical crisis for my grandfather ! this is a crisis for the company ! this is a crisis for my family ! i mean , us forresters have never experienced anything like this before . her presence is toxic ! her -- her past is toxic ! she 's dangerous , and you know all of this , and yet you still told her ! and that just tells me that ... that your mom is always gon na be in our lives . look , this -- this is n't easy for me . but i ca n't put up with this any longer . [ birds chirping ] thomas : you 're ending things ? sasha : um ... yeah . you know , i mean , it 's not like there 's much to end . [ chuckles ] you know , we were just hanging out , having a few laughs , enjoying each other . it 's not like we were hot and heavy or anything . [ clears throat ] but , you know , even if we were , i could never get in the way of a father and his child , especially when i know what it 's like to grow up without a dad . yeah , so , um , that 's it . you 'll -- you 'll get back together with caroline and you 'll sort everything out and things will be the way they were meant to be . thomas : hey . what about you ? sasha : i 'll -- i 'll be fine ! [ voice breaking ] yeah , i 'll -- i 'll bounce back . i 'll be okay . like i said , we were just , you know , hanging out . we were n't anything . i mean , yeah , i 'd be lying if i said i did n't think we could have been something special , but ... your son needs you . and you need him . so go . go be a father to your son . make a family for him . maya : i 'm sure this seems like it 's coming out of nowhere , but it -- it really is n't . rick : yeah , we 've been thinking about having another child for a while , giving lizzy a little brother or sister . maya : not that we want you to feel pressure in any way , but you know the joy of having a sibling , someone to play with . rick : yeah . and having them gang up on your parents with your auntie . maya : and that way we know that lizzy will never be alone and that she 'll always have family . and you know the bond between a brother or sister , sisters when they become best friends like we are . so we just want to know how you feel . rick : yeah , we want to know how zende feels about it , too , given everything that happened last time . maya : we know that being our surrogate caused issues in your relationship , i mean , issues that you 've worked through , but if there is any worry at all , tell us , because there are other options that we can pursue . rick : and before we go down that road , we thought we would ask . maya : but if you say no , we 'll never raise it again . rick : we know it 's a lot to ask . as a parent , though , you just want to give your child the best life possible . maya : lizzy 's a miracle , and it 's a miracle that we would n't have had if it were n't for you , nicole . so if there 's any way that you would be willing to give lizzy a little brother or sister ... just think about it ? that 's all we 're asking . wyatt : do n't do that . do n't paint our marriage into a corner . steffy : quinn did that . every time she defied my warnings to stay away from me and my family , she would just come -- come back over and over and over . wyatt : i know that ! that 's why i tried to get her to stop ! because i knew that if i did n't , we would be right here in this exact position , standing here ! steffy , i love you . i just -- i feel like we 're being pulled apart here through no fault of our own . steffy : i know . i know . [ sighs ] we 've had so many incredible experiences . and i 'm always gon na cherish that . but we need to be real . we need -- we need ... god , we need to be honest with ourselves . i mean , i do n't know if we would have been married if it were n't for your mom and her manipulations . wyatt : yeah , okay . yes . it was a manipulation . she manipulated us into getting to the altar , but at the end of the day , it was our feelings for each other that got us through it . you even said yourself . you would n't have said those vows if you did n't love me . steffy : of course , i love you ! i am always , always gon na love you . and maybe we might have wound up together , but we 're never gon na know because of quinn . there 's so many things -- so many things we 're never gon na know because of quinn , and i want to believe things are gon na be different , but i know her , and i know she 's not gon na change . and i know you . and if you 're honest with yourself , you know she 's not gon na change , too . we have held on for so long , and i have honored you and you 've honored me . we 've honored our marriage . i do n't see any other way . i 'm sorry . [ sighs ] wyatt : steffy , do n't . do n't walk out on me . s - steff -- [ door closes ] steffy : [ inhales deeply ]	wyatt is exasperated with steffy . she says now that quinn knows she is the poa and not her dad that she will be more involved in the company and their lives than before . he says he will fight to his last breath for their marriage ; the question is will she or is she ready to walk away ? caroline sits and watches thomas hold and play with douglas . she says it is working out only temporarily of course that she is staying with her uncle bill . he gets to see his son , will , all the time , but it is not like living together as a family . as they talk she keeps steering it back to that she would really like them to be a family with douglas . sasha is about to go in the door when she hears this and ducks back out . caroline tells thomas that she needs to hear him say that he wants that too . wyatt tells steffy that he needs to hear her say that she will stick their marriage out . when she brings it up again about her family he rails at her this is not about her family . it is about the two of them and if they can stick it out with all that has been thrown at them . she says they have tried . he says he will not stop trying until she tells him it is pointless . she says she does not like where it is right now but quinn is such a huge factor that she can not see her leaving town right now . if she does or tears up the papers then they have a chance . he says he has to know right now . nicole and zende join rick and maya at the outdoor restaurant . they have been mulling over asking nicole an important question but eric 's circumstances kept them all busy and they had not gotten together . wyatt laments to steffy that he has always tried to respect her wishes and protect her every chance that he got . and he wishes his mom had not gotten involved with eric or that ridge had n't lied so he was forced to tell his mom . but ca n't steffy just allow that his mom is really different now . steffy says she is not different . her grandfather almost died because of that woman . he barks again that it was a brain hemorrhage , a medical condition and quinn was not even in the room when it happened . eric 's family was ! she takes umbrage to that . he says he does not like this at all . they are newlyweds and should be enjoying themselves and now she has just moved back in and look how divided they are . quinn is still in their lives and probably always will be .
bill : i disappointed you . i went too far . look in my eyes and you 'll see regret . you 'll see conviction that i will never do anything like that again . tell me you see that , brooke . brooke : i do . bill : then put this ring back on your finger and stay married to me . do it . let 's get on with our lives . ridge : so brooke did n't tell you one way or the other ? katie : no , she said that she needed to clarify things , that it was n't fair to you or to bill . and she texted him , said that she wanted to talk to him . ridge : talk to him about what ? about ending the marriage or trying again ? katie : i guess that 's the question , is n't it ? liam : i can have a courier sent to your office , the one on cahuenga ? of course . no problem . bill : i 'm at the end of my rope . it 's enough . i have reached out to liam . i 've asked him to compromise , meet me in the middle . he wo n't do it . and he disrespects you , his wife , this way ? well , he 's gon na pay for this . i will have my revenge . liam : honestly , this is how we should have been doing business all along . bill : liam 's world will come crashing down if he does n't wake up . i will make sure of it . liam : no , anytime , seriously . bill : if i lose brooke , you tell liam i 'm coming . and hell 's coming with me . liam : all right , thanks a lot . you , too . bye . well , look at that . talking to people like they 're human beings instead of minions is actually working . who knew ? are you team minion ? steffy : i 'm team liam . liam : oh , good ! good to know . that 's , uh ... what ? is team liam a depressing place to be ? steffy : i ca n't -- i ca n't help it , okay ? i 'm concerned . liam : about what ? steffy : about your father . liam : oh . steffy : you 're in his office . you 're sitting behind his desk while he 's at home angry and he 's plotting . do n't be naive . you have to be ready . bill will fight back . liam : [ sighs ] ridge : brooke is n't going back to bill , is she ? katie : well , she 's forgiven him before . ridge : i 'm under the impression that this time he went too far . katie : maybe . ridge : well , enough is enough . katie : [ chuckles ] need i remind you that she has forgiven you on multiple occasions . so if you 're keeping score ... ridge : i 'm not . i 'm not keeping score . bill and i both let her down . katie : yeah , you both did . ridge : so you think she 's gon na give him another chance ? katie : bill can be very persuasive , especially if you 're in love with him . bill : this has been very difficult for all concerned . i understand that . i let you down . i let everyone down . if i could go back and change things , i would . but i can't . i can just swear to you that i have learned from this . i needed a wake - up call , and i sure as hell got one . giving up on us is not an option , not with our connection , our passion for each other , our passion for life . giving up will never be an option . we 'll get through this , brooke . we 'll get through it together . katie : listen , i 'm glad that you 're confident , but ... ridge : but what ? katie : i just do n't want to see you get hurt . ridge : i do n't want to see you be negative . katie : i 'm not being negative . i 'm just -- i 'm being realistic . ridge : brooke and bill were never a realistic pair . never . liam : fight back ? well , that 's an interesting choice of words . steffy : he will . liam : i 'm not naive about that , steffy . fighting is how my father thinks . it 's what he does . it changed our relationship permanently when he sucker - punched me , trust me . steffy : a moment of anger does n't have to change things forever . he regrets it . liam : he regrets it , but he 's also at home plotting his revenge . okay , yeah , sure . steffy : okay , because he 's hurting . look , i 'm not excusing his behavior , but ... you did hit him , too . not physically , but you ca n't deny the damage is done . liam : what 's going -- i thought you were team liam . steffy : i am team liam . i 'm just -- i 'm trying to have you see his point of view . liam : you 're my wife . should n't you be trying to see my point of view ? steffy : i am trying . i - i really am . but i got to admit , it 's -- it 's kind of weird seeing you behind your father 's desk knowing that you blackmailed him to get here . liam : yeah , because i 'm righting all of his wrongs . steffy : look , i 'm not on your father 's side . i just -- i want you to see that he has a side . yeah , there 's black and white , but if you both choose to see the gray area , then maybe you 'll be able to fix this instead of this family falling apart . liam : steffy , he had spectra burnt to a crisp . steffy : yes , but -- liam : and his regret is false . he regrets getting caught . that 's what he regrets . he regrets losing control . steffy : and if he loses brooke , he 's gon na blame you for that . liam : i ca n't be worrying about that . steffy : well , you should . because if brooke walks out on him , bill 's vowed to make you pay . liam : [ sighs ] bill : i know that i 'll be making up for what i 've done for a long time to come . but i will make it right with everyone . with liam , even with sally . but , brooke , it starts with you . i need my wife in my corner . brooke : and if i ca n't ? bill : you can . you have to . brooke : people could have died , bill . bill : look , i - i have told you over and over -- brooke : because you just wanted what you wanted . bill : i have apologized again and again ! brooke : yeah , because you got caught . you felt that you were losing something . i was slipping away . liam was . your business was . you did n't feel sorry for sally or the fact that you committed a crime . you 're just feeling sorry for yourself . bill : that 's not true . brooke : look , i -- [ sighs ] i appreciate the time that we 've had together . but as husband and wife -- bill : no , brooke . do n't say it . put the ring back on your finger . put it on now . brooke : because you want me ? bill : of course i want you . you 're my wife . i want us . i want our life together . brooke : right . the same way you wanted your building . bill : [ sighs ] brooke : you did n't care about what i wanted , bill . you did n't care about what anybody wanted . you just cared about what you wanted . and you always get what you want . right , bill ? you take risks . you risk other people 's lives . you risk going to jail . well , i do n't want to take those kinds of risks . i want to feel safe . call it giving up if that 's what you want to do , but i call it growing up . i want to stand up for myself and my life , and i want to do what 's right . bill : w - what 's right is honoring the vows that we said to each other right here in this very room , in this spot ! you promised that you would love me as fiercely and ferociously as i love you ! brooke : and i always will . just not as your wife . bill : then what ? what ? those were just -- just words ? words that sounded good on the day but that meant nothing ? that were just empty ? well , i do n't believe that ! no ! and i 'm not taking it . brooke : yes . take it ! bill : i wo n't do it , brooke ! no ! you 're not leaving . brooke : [ sighs ] bill : this is your home . this is your home . i 'm your husband . you 're coming back to it , and you 're coming back to me . you 're never walking out that door again . ridge : i 'm gon na text brooke . katie : [ laughs ] really ? really ? you 're gon na do that mid - breakup ? ridge : so you agree she 's breaking up ? katie : or mid - reunion ? [ cellphone chimes ] who is that ? ridge : pam . i got a meeting . let me know if you hear something . katie : yeah , sure . of course . ridge . i 'm sorry , i - i do n't mean to be such a downer . i ... i 'm rooting for you . bill : you 're not leaving . brooke : just try to understand . bill : i need you to try and understand . i swear to you , i will never do anything like that again . i will never let you down . brooke : i know that you regret what you did and you think that this is the first and last time that you will ever go this far . bill : it is . brooke : says the man who dumped ridge into the ocean . bill : oh , come on . that 's not fair . you ca n't talk about that like it happened in a vacuum . the guy crashed our wedding . he hits me in the face when i 'm not looking and drags my bride down the beach ? yeah , i was gon na do whatever i had to , to get you back . i mean , that 's a totally different set of circumstances . brooke : no , not really . i mean , if you look closely , that is exactly the same kind of behavior . bill : oh , come on . brooke : yeah , no , you do something , and then you regret it , and then you say you will never , ever do it again . i want to believe you . i do . but this is n't the only incident . okay , wait , maybe you wo n't order somebody to burn down a building or you wo n't throw somebody into the ocean again . but one thing i can guarantee you -- you are going to take what you want whenever you want it and however you want to do it , and that ... that scares me . bill : that 's not fair . brooke : you scare me , bill . bill : tell me what i can do . how do i convince you ? brooke : the fact that you could even hit your son like that . bill : he deserved it ! brooke : [ sighs ] what ? oh , my god . bill : i 'm not saying that it was right . i 'm just saying -- brooke : what if r.j . does something like that to upset you ? bill : what are you talking ab -- he 's your kid . he 's not my son ! look , liam blackmailed me . he betrayed me , and i reacted . brooke : and that is exactly why i can not put this ring on . do n't you understand ? i trusted you . i fought to be with you , and your reactions just do n't make me feel safe , bill . bill : tell me what to do , brooke . i 'll do anything to make you feel safe . just -- just tell me what you want . brooke : you were gon na give me a stable life , and you did n't do it , bill . so if i stay married to you , what does that mean ? i have to explain away your behavior ? i have to forgive you and accept your terrible choices ? i 'm sorry , but i ca n't do that . i have to end this marriage . bill : you do n't want to do that . i can see it in your eyes . you do n't want this . brooke : i will always see the good in you , bill . and i wish this could have lasted forever . but i will always have our memories . [ voice breaking ] you do n't realize how hard this is for me . [ sniffles ] and how much i really loved you . [ door opens ] [ door closes ] steffy : in his eyes , it 's your fault . liam : steffy , this is on him . all of it . i did n't make his decisions for him . he did . i 'm not gon na feel guilty if he loses his wife because of it . look , if he left spectra alone , he 'd be sitting at his desk right now instead of wondering whether his marriage is over . steffy : so you have no sympathy ? liam : should i ? steffy : he lost his company and his marriage . liam : all of which he set in motion . how about he faces some consequences like a big boy ? brooke : i am hoping to see the ring back on my finger . will you marry me ? bill : there 's nothing i want more . i love you , brooke logan . liam : you went too far , dad . bill : you 're going to tell me ... liam : you will take not only a leave of absence but a long , hard look at yourself , as long as it takes ! until then , i 'm c.e.o . brooke : you set the fire ? when do i stand up and say enough is enough ? ! damn it ! god ! bill : do n't do this . brooke , do n't go . brooke ! if i lose brooke , you tell liam i 'm coming . and hell 's coming with me . ridge : katie told me you went to see bill . brooke : it 's over . ridge : oh . brooke : that does n't mean -- ridge : i know it does n't mean that . it does mean that i 'm here for you . that 's enough for right now . that 's enough . i 'm sorry . [ telephone rings ] liam : this is liam . what ? how -- how did that happen ? who let him in ? steffy : what 's wrong ? liam : well , thanks for letting me know . steffy : it 's your dad . liam : yeah , apparently he 's on his way up . steffy : maybe this will be good for you two -- liam : doubtful . steffy : liam , please . come on . liam : do n't look at me . he 's the one showing up where he does n't belong . bill : you satisfied yet ? you could n't just take my company ? you had to take my wife , too ? steffy : oh , no . did brooke leave you ? bill : brooke 's divorcing me . steffy : i 'm so sorry , bill . bill : yeah , so am i . liam : you really surprised that brooke does n't want to stay married to a son- punching arsonist ? bill : you got punched . you deserved it . stop crying and get over it . liam : no , i do n't think so . actions have consequences . bill : truer words have never been spoken , you self - righteous son of a bitch . consequences you ca n't even imagine . steffy : bill , please do n't do this . please don't . bill : you 're everything i despise . liam : oh , you despise the truth ? bill : i despise hypocrisy , an extortionist who hides under the skirt of honesty and integrity and truth and does n't understand that family comes first . steffy : [ gasps ] liam : all right , is this where you hit me ? bill : no , bruises fade away . i 'd prefer long - lasting damage . steffy : oh , bill , you do n't mean that . bill : oh , but i do . i 've lost brooke . all the years i fought to be with her , and now she 's gone . i hold you responsible . i blame you , liam . liam : blame yourself , and then make some changes . bill : there he is . preacher liam ! hallelujah ! today 's sermon -- today 's sermon is about change . well , there are changes coming , all right . changes coming your way . you think burning down a rat - infested , old building was bad ? well , you think again . your life is about to go up in flames .	bill holds out the ring to brooke and says he crossed the line and that will never happen again . they are still married so all she has to do is put the ring back on and they can get on with their lives . steffy tells liam that she is concerned and he should not be naive . he better be ready for bill . katie talks to ridge and he feels brooke might be going back to bill . katie says yes bill can be very persuasive . bill puts the ring back in brooke 's hand . he says this is their chance while he could not change the past but he vows never to do anything like that again . they can fix this together . liam says steffy is not making sense . she says bill regrets what he has done and is mad at liam but he is at home right now planning his revenge . steffy says it is sort of weird to see him behind his dad 's desk knowing he got there because of blackmail . liam says he burned spectra to a crisp and yet bill has no regrets about that . bill tells brooke that he knows he will be making it up to her for all he has done for a long time to come but he will . he needs his wife in his corner . she says people could have died . he says he has apologized for that over and over . she says only because he got caught . he does not care what happens to others but only himself . he never cared what she wanted or what others wanted , just what he wanted even to the point of risking going to jail . she says she wants to do what is right . he will not let her leave . she is never walking out of that door again . she asks him to try to understand . he threw ridge in the ocean once before and he always says he wo n't do it again . but he does and it scares her . and that is exactly why she can not put this ring on again . if she stays with him she has to always forgive him and explain his behavior . she gives the ring back and says she will always have her memories .
ridge : brooke would n't do that . that 's impossible . steffy : dad , i would n't have said anything if i had n't seen it myself . but it happened . the kiss happened . ridge : spencer and logan . bill : so , i 'm thinking a roller coaster on the property for the next time will comes over . i mean , kids his age , they still love roller coasters , right ? justin : [ stammers ] why are you asking me ? my son 's a grown man . i have no clue what kids are into these days . bill : lot of good you are . justin : well , you 're a tad bit overboard , do n't you think ? bill : what are you talking about ? i just want to make sure my son has a great time the next time he comes over . is that a crime ? justin : no . i guess it 's just another testament to how much you love your little boy . bill : it 's too bad the judge could n't see that . i mean , how could he rule in katie 's favor ? i - i still -- i just do n't get it . brooke : it 's true . katie : oh , my god . brooke : ridge got to him . the judge was biased . there was a prior history that ridge used -- katie : oh , my god . no . no , no , no , no , no . this -- this -- this ca n't be happening . brooke : yes , it is . i did n't want to believe it , either . but apparently ridge and judge mcmullen , they 're old friends . they go way back . and the judge owed him a favor . so when ridge found out that his old pal was ruling on your case , he called in that favor . katie : okay . you are seriously telling me that ridge coerced the judge into taking away custody from bill ? quinn : ohh ! wyatt : yeah . quinn : i 'd like to think you 're here to see your dear old mom , but i get the feeling that , um ... [ snapping ] wyatt : sally ? quinn : sally . sally 's a much bigger draw . wyatt : yeah . what can i say ? something about that one . quinn : hmm . wyatt : but you 'll always be my number one , mom . quinn : oh , that 's so sweet . wyatt : yeah . quinn : you 'll always be my favorite son . wyatt : i 'm your only son . quinn : mm - hmm . yeah . wyatt : god help me . anyway , um , i -- i think , uh , i have some news that will make you happy . quinn : oh ? wyatt : oh , yeah . yeah . you 're gon na be seeing a lot more of me around here from now on . 'cause steffy offered me a job , and i said yes . that -- i mean , that 's your cue , mom . like , you jump for joy and scream , [ high - pitched voice ] `` oh , honey , i 'm so happy ! `` wyatt : mo -- mom , you okay ? quinn : yeah . yeah , i just -- i - i do n't -- i do n't necessarily see this as good news . wyatt : what ? ! are you -- are you kidding me right now ? quinn : exactly what position did steffy offer you ? wyatt : forrester social media manager . like , i - i 'm heading the whole -- i thought you would be pleased . quinn : well , obviously i 'm not pleased . wyatt : why ? ! i - i do n't -- i do n't get it . i - i -- i -- quinn : you do n't get it ? wyatt : no ! quinn : you do n't get it ? you do n't -- you do n't -- you do n't get it when your mother is pulling your leg ? wyatt : wha -- i 'm -- quinn : are you kidding me ? ! i do n't see this as good news . i see this as great news ! this is the best news that i 've had all week ! i 'm not gon na , sorry , jump up and down -- now , where -- that ridiculous voice . wyatt : that 's what you sound like . quinn : i do n't sound like that ! i 'm just gon na hug you . i 'm gon na squeeze you . i 'm gon na squeeze ! wyatt : [ strained ] okay , okay . quinn : oh ! i 'm so excited ! justin : i still think brooke is your secret weapon in all of his . bill : how so ? justin : well , from what you 've told me , and from what i 've seen , she 's always held a lot of sway with her little sister . maybe if brooke keeps working on her -- and , true , she was n't able to change katie 's mind before the actual hearing , but she also did n't have much time , either . so who knows ? if she keeps at it ... bill : if that 's your way of urging me not to give up on brooke , do n't worry about it . i 'll never do that . katie : this ca n't possibly be true . brooke : ridge admitted it . katie : he admitted to tampering with the judge ? brooke : yes . katie : brooke , come on ! brooke : i know . i know . my husband committed a crime , and he could go to jail if anybody were to find out . that 's why you ca n't say anything , katie . especially to bill . ridge : [ sighs ] spencer kissing my wife . steffy : i was shocked , too . but i -- i talked to brooke afterwards , and ... ridge : so she knows that you know ? steffy : no . no , i gave her the opportunity to tell me . [ sighs ] maybe i should just stay out of this . ridge : honey , you ca n't keep that to yourself . a man kissing another man 's wife ? if that man is your father ? the other man is bill spencer ? ! [ truck beeping ] quinn : [ squeals ] you know what this means ? wyatt : what ? quinn : this means that i get to see my handsome son every single day ! we can take breaks together . we can take coffee breaks and lunch breaks . i could take five - minute breaks probably every , like , 15 minutes -- wyatt : you know what , i think i 'm gon na rethink this whole job - offer thing from steffy . quinn : no ! wyatt : yeah , yeah . quinn : do n't you dare . you already accepted . and i 'm so pleased ! wyatt : okay . i get it . you 're happy . quinn : yes ! wyatt : yes . but can you just -- can you not be so clingy and embarrass me in front of my colleagues , embarrass me in front of my friends ? quinn : you 're asking me not to embarrass you ? wyatt : yeah . quinn : you know i see that as a dare , right ? you do n't remember the first day of second grade ? [ mockingly ] `` mom , do n't embarrass me ! [ shrieks ] wyatt : oh , oh . okay . okay . okay . stop , please . thank you . [ sighs ] traumatizing . you can do whatever you want . i 'm just happy that you 're happy that i 'm working here again . quinn : i know . and i - i guess there 's a plucky redhead who 's probably a little more excited than i am . wyatt : heh . right . quinn : but i 'm not sure that everybody 's gon na be so pleased . wyatt : what do you -- what do you mean ? quinn : your father ? have you told him ? wyatt : uh ... no . quinn : no ? how do you think he 's gon na take it ? i mean , you choosing forrester over spencer so soon after he lost custody of will ? bill : all right , yeah . the roller coaster might be a bit much . but tickets on the 50-yard line . or , better yet , field passes . use our connection . make that happen . justin : yeah , but that 's just -- bill : no `` but . `` i do n't want to hear any `` buts . `` just do it , justin . i have a limited amount of time to spend with my son , and i want to make the most of it . katie : i can't . i - i -- i can't . this is -- this is just too much . brooke : just promise me this goes no further . it was n't a fair hearing , but it ca n't get out for obvious reasons . katie : okay , i get that . but why are you telling me , then ? brooke : i need you to do what 's right . i want you to take some time and reconsider this custody ruling . and in the meantime , give bill time with his son . give him access to will . the access that the courts took away . i mean , it was n't fair , katie . katie : you really think that bill would still have shared custody if ridge had n't interfered ? you -- you believe in him that much as a father ? brooke : i know he loves his son very much . and he wants to be the best father that he can be . and it really killed him when the court took his rights away . and i know that bothers you as much as it bothers me . and you can fix this . without the court or anybody else . katie : and in the meantime , i protect your husband , as well . brooke : [ sighs ] i do n't know why he did this . yes , he loves will , and he wants the best life for will , and he wants you and thorne to be happy , too . but , really , it was his -- his anger toward bill that drove him to such extremes . katie : you 're defending bill so passionately . it 's obvious you still care about him . steffy : [ sighs ] dad , i know how upsetting this is , but ... brooke and bill , they were married before . ridge : she 's married now . she 's married to me . how can she do that w - with the man that i hate more than anyone in the world ? because of what he 's done to me and what he 's done to you . i thought the worst thing she could do is -- is support him during that custody hearing . but i guess not . she 's making out with him . steffy : so , what are you gon na do ? justin : yeah . all right . thank you . bye - bye . we 're all set . the tickets you wanted for you and will . bill : oh . great . although i guess i have to call katie and clear it with her first . justin : look , dollar bill , i know how much you hate this custody arrangement . & as a father , i would , too . but a little advice from your one and only friend . you love will . will loves you . there 's no need to try to impress him with roller coasters or football tickets . just be in his life , man . bill : that 's what i 'm trying to do , justin . i 'm trying to spend every possible minute with my son . but because of that judge and his damn ruling , i have a limited amount of time to show him that he means more to me than anything in the world . i 'm just trying to do right by my son . brooke : this is not about sides for me . i - i understand why you wanted full custody of will . but i also understand why bill feels it was wrong that the courts took his rights away as a father . katie : the court did n't take his rights away . brooke : you 're right . the court didn't . ridge did . [ sighs ] when he pressured the judge to rule in your favor . that 's why we need to act quickly to make this right . katie : you keep saying `` we , `` but you really mean me . i 'm the one who 's supposed to keep ridge 's ... involvement a secret . i need to go to bill and offer him more time with his son . and -- and reconsider the custody agreement . i mean , brooke , do n't you understand that i agonized over this before filing for sole custody in the first place ? i mean , who knows ? maybe the judge would have ruled in my favor regardless . brooke : i know this decision was n't easy for you -- katie : no , it wasn't . and ridge was wrong to do what he did . absolutely wrong . but it does n't change the fact that bill 's behavior for months , neglecting his son , i still had to do what was in the best interest of my child . brooke : okay . i 'm not saying you have to make a decision about shared custody overnight . but this is really killing bill . maybe the judge would have ruled in your favor anyway . but you know what ? he was compromised . and bill has been living in his own personal hell ever since . he misses will . he needs access to his son . how can you not go to bill knowing what you do now ? quinn : oh ! steffy ! steffy : hi . quinn : there you are . i bet you you are looking for the handsomest , newest hire ... wyatt : mom ! quinn : ... that forrester has to -- oh , what ? wyatt : i thought we talked about this . quinn : not that i 'm being biased or anything like that . wyatt : okay . uh , are n't you supposed to go be meeting up with eric or something ? quinn : yes , i will meet up with eric in a minute . i just -- i wanted to say thank you to steffy , because you made a brilliant choice . wyatt : yeah . all right . quinn : as the c.e.o . -- wyatt : ooh , okay . yep . up , up , up , up . yeah . quinn : i would have made the same choice if i were still c.e.o . wyatt : okay . quinn : but i -- all right . wyatt : say hi to eric . quinn : all right . i will . wyatt : okay . quinn : thank you , steffy . wyatt : okay . yeah . quinn : thank you , steffy ! steffy : yep , you 're welcome . wyatt : thanks , steffy . steffy : you 're welcome . wyatt : sorry about that . that 's -- she -- steffy : i know . it 's fine . wyatt : she gets a little carried away sometimes . uh [ clears throat ] anyway , um ... so , i , uh ... i was thinking about some ideas on how to refocus the social - media brand and everything , you know ? um ... maybe collaborate with some more influencers . [ steffy sighs ] boost our analytics or something . are you ... okay ? steffy : hm ? wyatt : you -- i mean , you seem a little preoccupied . you -- you all right ? [ door opens ] ridge : i know you were with bill . you always pay your insurance on time . wyatt : if it seems like i 'm prying , i -- steffy : no , no . wyatt : i just -- i mean , i kn -- i know you pretty well , and i know when something 's bothering you . i mean , is it kelly ? is she okay ? steffy : oh , kelly 's great . wyatt : okay . steffy : it 's , um ... it 's about brooke . and your father . wyatt : dad ? steffy : yeah . wyatt : aw , geez . okay . so , what 'd he do now ? you got to tell me . steffy : okay , no . you know what , forget i even mentioned it . wyatt : steffy , you can tell me these things . i 'm telling you -- steffy : no , seriously . i want to get back to work . let 's get back to work , wyatt . wyatt : [ stammers ] [ sighs ] katie : hey . bill : katie . will : hi , dad . bill : whoa ! hey , pal ! [ laughing ] wow ! this is a great surprise . [ chuckles ] katie : uh , is it okay ? you 're not too busy ? bill : no , of course not . even if i was too busy , it would n't matter . i 'm so happy you 're here . will : mom said you wanted to see me . bill : well , mom 's right . i did want to see you . i always want to see you . always . brooke : who said i was with bill ? ridge : my daughter . brooke : steffy . ridge : she saw the two of you in here together . brooke : i know what you 're thinking , ridge . ridge : do you ? brooke : you 're thinking you know what happened between bill and me . ridge : i - i -- i do know what happened . brooke : no , you don't . i did n't tell him what you did . ridge : you did n't tell him ... what i did ? brooke : how you influenced the judge . how you injected yourself in the case . making sure that bill lost custody of his son . i know you did that because you care about will . but , more importantly , you did that because you believe bill has hurt the people that you love . ridge : wait . i - i believe that ? is that what you said ? brooke : yes , that 's what i 'm saying . you went too far . playing god like that . you did everything you possibly could to make sure that bill lost his son . you went too far this time , ridge . ridge : you know , i - i had ... a real tough time , you siding with bill during the custody battle . brooke : i 'm not siding with bill , and i have n't sided with bill . i just thought that it would be more complicated to involve the courts and the judge . ridge : [ sighs ] brooke : and you know what ? it is complicated . in more ways than expected . ridge : but it 's more than that , is n't it ? every thought , all your energy , it was all focused on spencer , and i did n't know why . just looking out for him , defending him . this man that i despise , you just decided to put him first , and i did n't understand it . i think i get it now . you 're disillusioned with me because i had a secret . but you have a secret , too , do n't you ? you and spencer ? really ? how could you do that to us ?	steffy tells ridge that the kiss happened . she would not have believed it but she saw it for herself . bill asks justin to name something that will might like when he comes over . justin says why ask him ; his son is grown and he did not raise him either . and with more time brooke might be able to work on katie more and get her to give bill more custody with will . bill says he is never going to give up on brooke now . later justin tells him that it is all set . he has the tickets for him and will . bill grouses fine but now he has to clear it with katie . justin reminds him all will wants is for him to be more in his life . he does not have to bribe him with roller coaster rides or football tickets . wyatt spots steffy and realizes as he rattles on and on that she is not listening to him and something must be bothering her . she says yes it is about brooke . katie is still finding it hard to believe that ridge talked to the judge and the judge went along with what ridge wanted for her to get sole custody . she encourages katie to get closer to bill since the courts took will away but katie can fix it now . ridge wants will to be happy but he hates bill and that is what drove him to such extremes . the judge may have ruled in her favor anyway but with ridge he never had a chance . so katie needs to work now and not wait any longer as bill is going through his own personal hell .
[ deacon remembering ] jackie : i do n't need you ! i do n't want you ! i want you to go ! i want you to leave ! leave , deacon ! deacon : mark , how 's she doing ? mark : she 's better . i gave her an injection . it 's taking effect now . i 'm going to leave these for her . deacon : what is this ? mark : it 's a tranquilizer , to help mrs. marone relax and cope better . now , it 's really , really important that she takes these , okay ? the amount of stress she 's dealing with right now , it 's just overwhelming her . and it 's understandable . in fact , in a lot of situations like this , the grief and the pain can be unbearable -- harder on the spouse than the afflicted . deacon : i 'd definitely say that 's the case here . that 's why nick 's asking me to hang around for a while . mark : i 'm sure she appreciates that . deacon : um -- not so much . mark : do n't tell me you 're reconsidering . brooke : so amber 's moving back to l.a. ? what about the restraining order ? ridge : thomas can challenge that and it would n't hold up . brooke : is that true ? ridge : according to thorne 's lawyer . brooke : thorne ? ridge : yeah . their new champion . brooke : i do n't understand . ridge : oh , it gets better . thorne hired amber . brooke : as a designer ? ridge : yep . what better way to stick it to me , huh ? brooke : are you sure ? maybe she 's just saying that just to get to you . ridge : no , thorne told me himself . brooke : when ? ridge : tonight . at the trailer . in between lecturing me on what a horrible parent i am and coming to amber 's defense . brooke : so where 's thomas ? did he come home with you ? ridge : no . brooke : you left him there with amber ? ridge : what choice did i have , brooke ? other than having him arrested for stealing your car . brooke : oh , no . ridge : he 's 18 . i ca n't keep him away from seeing her , you know , even though i know it 's going to end in disaster . brooke : you 've tried to make him see that . every way you know how . ridge : well , he does n't want to see it or ca n't . because he 's so infatuated . look , eventually , i know another girl is gon na come along and turn his head . and amber 's gon na be history . but until that happens , as much as i hate it and as hard as it is for me , i just have to back off . because you 're right , logan , the more i fight thomas on this , the more i 'm gon na push him towards amber . [ dogs barking ] amber : what 's all this ? thomas : well , i figured you could use a little tlc . amber : so you cooked ? thomas : i -- i improvised . amber : chili ? thomas : hot and spicy . just the way you like it . what 's wrong ? amber : you even have to ask , after what happened earlier ? thomas : oh , it -- it turned out all right . amber : i called the cops on your dad . thomas : you did what you had to do . so did i . amber : by standing up to your father , you mean ? thomas : yeah . i 'm not a little kid anymore . he 's got ta let me lead my own life , make my own choices . do n't worry , they 'll all come around . amber : is that before or after hell freezes over ? thomas : well , i did n't say it would happen overnight . but hey , we 've got all the time in the world , right ? to show them that this is real . and how happy i am because of you -- all because of you . brooke : how did thorne even get involved in this anyway ? and how did he know that you were going to furnace creek ? ridge : i guess thomas told him . thorne came by here . brooke : he did ? ridge : he should 've stayed out of it . he had no right interfering . brooke : well , maybe he was just trying to -- ridge : what ? look like the big hero in thomas ' eyes , while i end up looking like a loser ? brooke : you 're a concerned , caring father . you 're trying to do what 's best for your son . ridge : yeah ? well , i do n't think thomas sees it that way . i feel like i 'm losing him , logan . my son 's slipping away . brooke : oh , sweetheart -- ridge : because of amber . brooke : it 's hard to believe amber when she says that she 's changed . ridge : no , it 's impossible to believe . what ? brooke : nothing 's impossible . i mean -- thomas is a sweet , lovable kid . and if amber sees that and appreciates that and she does n't just using him , then -- ridge : oh , god . she 's gotten to you , too . amber : what ? do i have chili on my chin ? thomas : no , no . it 's just that you 're so beautiful . amber : stop . thomas : no , it 's -- it 's true . amber : okay , do n't stop . thomas : look , i can -- i can say it a thousand times . it still wo n't erase what my father said about you tonight . i 'm so sorry . about -- about my family . what they 've put you through . you 're not the person who they say you are . you 've got so much going for you . and now that you 're working for thorne -- amber : well , we 'll see how that goes . you know , i have n't designed professionally since that whole fiasco with deacon and sally . i do n't know . i mean , what if i 've lost my edge ? thomas : no , what you 've lost is your confidence . all right ? but now that you 're gon na be designing your heart out at spectra . amber : everything will fall into place . thomas : till then , i 'm gon na make sure you never forget how talented you are . and how special you are to me . because you are , amber . you 're the most special person in my life . deacon : believe me , this is n't what i want . mark : but you 're leaving . deacon : she asked me to go . mark : did she give you a reason ? deacon : she thinks she can handle this by herself . mark : well , you see how well she 's handling it . deacon : yeah , i know . i just want to help her . massimo : liar ! deacon : you know , if she 's stuck in this house , helping massimo 24/7 -- mark : that 's not a good idea . all right , she needs your support . do you want me to talk to her ? deacon : that 's nice of you , but i -- i think we can work this out . mark : i hope , for her own sake , she changes her mind . [ beeper beeps ] mark : that 's the hospital . i got ta go . deacon : hey , listen , thanks for coming by . i appreciate it , mark . mark : you 're welcome . deacon : see ya . jackie : massimo -- darling , look -- look what i found . it 's that cd that you like so much . the puccini arias . i bought it for you last christmas . do you remember ? should we listen to it now , darling ? or maybe you 'd just like to sit and talk . deacon : it 's gon na be kind of a one - sided conversation , do n't you think ? jackie : deacon . deacon : i just did n't want to leave without saying good - bye . jackie : good - bye ? you 're leaving ? deacon : jackie , you told me to go . jackie : what ? deacon : right before you passed out . jackie : i did ? deacon : you do n't remember ? jackie : no , i -- i ca n't seem to focus . did we argue ? deacon : i would say it was more difference of opinion . i just think that you need someone around here to help you out with massimo . jackie : yes . that 's what i want . i want for you to come back to me . deacon : so you want me to stay then ? jackie : what ? deacon : it 's all right ? jackie : deacon , i ca n't think about that now . my focus is on my husband . poor , sweet darling . deacon : okay , so i 'm just gon na get settled in then , i guess . amber : it was so amazing watching you tonight . talking to your dad . thomas : yeah . i just wish that he could see the way we are . but he wo n't let himself . amber : he thinks that i seduced you . thomas : see ? right there . i keep telling him that this was my choice , that this is what i want , but he wo n't listen . but hey , at least it 's out in the open now , right ? we do n't have sneak around any more and act like this is something to be ashamed of . because it 's not . amber : well -- you know , your dad may be backing off for now , but -- you know , it 's still not going to be easy . it 's not like he 's given us his blessing or something . thomas : yeah , but -- something else happened that means just as much . my dad admitted he did n't have all the answers . [ thomas sighs ] thomas : i 've got ta believe he 's gon na give us a chance now , amber . and that 's all we need . a chance to show my dad and everyone that you 're the best thing that 's ever happened to me . brooke : no , ridge , it 's not like that . ridge : but you just said -- brooke : what i meant was , thomas is a terrific kid with so many wonderful qualities . now , if amber really care about him , it 's not hard to see why . not that i condone what she 's done or their relationship . ridge : but ? brooke : but i have been where she is right now . ridge : what are you talking about ? brooke : i was from the other side of the tracks , too , remember ? your family did n't exactly welcome me with open arms . ridge : logan , it 's not the same and you know it . brooke : but i listen to us go on and on about amber and sometimes , it 's like i 've heard those same exact words before coming out of stephanie 's mouth about me . ridge : you 're comparing yourself to amber moore after what she did to rick ? brooke : i will never forget what amber did to my son . nor will i ever forgive her for it . despite all of that , i still have a nagging part of me just wondering if . ridge : what , if her feelings are sincere for thomas ? brooke : people do change . ridge : not people like amber , they do n't . no . there 's a pattern here , brooke . she 's repeating it with my son now . i just wish there were some way i could get through to him . jackie : there you go , darling . that 's better . we do n't want you catching cold , do we ? i know , i know . i 'm hovering . it 's just -- deacon : whoa , jackie , you okay ? hey . you okay ? jackie : dr. maclaine gave me something -- supposed to steady my nerves . it seems to have made me unsteady . oh . i 'll be fine , now . i just know i 'll be fine . back to my old self . ridge : i just wish i 'd handled things better tonight . i hate being the angry dad . drawing lines , alienating my own son . brooke : i know . you want your children 's love and respect . and that 's what you have . you have a great relationship with each one of them . ridge : i 'm not so sure thomas is feeling that right now . brooke : no parent is perfect . you just have to do what you feel is right in your heart for your child . and that 's what you 're doing . ridge : do you think thomas knows that ? i mean , really knows it ? brooke : well , if he does n't , he will . you just have to keep letting him know how much you care . how loved he is . ridge : look at us lying here talking about our kids . brooke : well , what else is bed for ? ridge : hmm . i am so glad you asked that . so glad . thomas : i mean it , amber . you 're the best thing that 's ever happened to me . amber : yeah , well , nothing 's ever really happened to you though . i mean , you 're only 18 . thomas : why do you do that ? amber : what ? thomas : you 're trying to make this sound like it 's no big deal . it is a big deal . amber : just , feelings change , you know ? especially when you 're 18 . look , i thought rick and i were going to be together forever . i really did . i really did and so did he . then things changed . you know , and i do n't know if it was that he did n't love me enough , or that i just screwed everything up , or that we were too young . thomas : and you 're scared that it could happen again ? amber : no , i 'm not scared . i mean , i can handle it . thomas : what if this is the real thing ? could you handle that ? amber : only one way to find out , i guess . thomas : and now we can . we do n't have to worry about the restraining order any more . we can see each other wherever we want , whenever we want . we can move back to l.a . together . we can get a place together , and -- amber : whoa . slow down , cowboy . you 're getting a little ahead of yourself . thomas : well , i thought you 'd be all for it . amber : us living together ? thomas : yeah . i know it 's a big decision , and -- you think we should let things settle down a little and give my dad a chance to adjust ? amber : well , i just , i just think -- i just do n't want to hit him with this , you know ? i mean , after everything we 've already laid on him . i just -- i just do n't want to rock the boat , you know ? any more than we already have . thomas : but i 'm not going to let dad call the shots . i 'm my own man now . amber : i know that . and after tonight , so does he . thomas : i just , you know , want him to respect me . and realize that i know what i 'm doing . and i know how i feel about you . amber : god , how did this happen ? thomas : what ? amber : my life had totally bottomed out . you know , i just felt like i 'd screwed up every good thing i 'd ever had . and then -- then you . just out of nowhere . i did n't have to chase you or fight for you . i mean , i tried to push you away , but -- thomas : yeah , i still have the bruises . amber : yeah , but you kept coming back . thomas : are you surprised ? amber : it 's just -- it 's just so different . it 's so different from anything i 've ever had before . and i did n't have to convince you and i did n't have to prove to you that i was worthy . thomas : you do n't have to do anything , amber , except be who you are . be exactly who you are . and there 's no where else in the world i 'd want to be . amber : this is love . this is love .	mark gives jackie a shot and some tranquilizers that make her feel really out of it . she agrees to let deacon stay at the mansion and help her with massimo . ridge and brooke discuss all that happened at the trailer . brooke is starting to identify with amber , much to ridge 's dismay . ridge realizes that he ca n't keep trying to keep thomas and amber apart . he just hopes that thomas will come to his senses soon . thomas and amber spend a quiet evening with a bowl of chili and discuss their plans for the future . thomas wants them to move in together , but amber thinks they should give ridge more time to adjust to the thought of them as a couple . they reaffirm their love for each other , both deciding that they have the real thing ' .
taylor : i want you to leave . brooke : answer me , taylor . taylor : i 'm through talking about this . would you just go ? brooke : who would you rather be with ? ridge or my son ? taylor : ( scoffs ) brooke : or do i already know ? taylor : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] stephanie : i know . ( sighs ) i know . eric : she 's gone . my marriage to donna is over . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] donna : ( sighs ) owen : hey , donna . hey , you all right ? donna : i got your new address at the office . you 're staying at ashley 's here ? owen : yeah , yeah , yeah . i picked up a short - term sublet while ashley 's in europe working at forrester international . hey . donna : ( sighs ) owen : you all right ? you seem upset . donna : it 's -- it 's over . owen : what , eric -- eric ended the marriage ? donna : no . no , i did . [ scene_break ] steffy : ( sighs ) ( scoffs ) this is ridiculous . god , why am i getting so upset ? god , you and mom have n't been together in years . ridge : but you wish we were ? steffy : dumb , is n't it ? ridge : not at all . steffy : ( sighs ) mom says it 's normal . ridge : she would know . steffy : ( whispers ) oh , god . ( normal voice ) and i feel guilty bringing it up right before her wedding , but if i do n't say something now -- god , do n't get me wrong . like , rick is a good guy . he stood by her through everything . but if i do n't say something now , it can be forever . it 's serious , dad . ridge : yeah , very . steffy : ( sighs ) and she wants me to be a part of it . ridge : mm , maid of honor , huh ? steffy : yeah . god , i could n't say no . ( sighs ) i 'll have to be there with a big fat smile on my face . ( sniffles ) but inside it 's gon na hurt . ridge : i 'm sorry . but your mom and me -- it 's just not realistic . she does n't have those feelings for me anymore . [ scene_break ] brooke : you 're still in love with ridge . taylor : you are twisting my words . brooke : `` give me back my husband . `` that 's what you said . taylor : i - i was reacting because you -- you were baiting me . brooke : no , we were talking about rick , my son , the man you 're about to marry . do you think he 's just some kind of consolation prize ? taylor : i 'm not having this discussion with you . brooke : do you love my son ? taylor : of course i do . would you stop it ? stop being ridiculous . brooke : no , taylor , something was revealed here . something that you were hiding , and i 'm not even sure that you 're aware of it . taylor : no . no . what was happening is just before you came here , steffy was in here talking to me about her father , and that 's what was on my mind . brooke : you were n't just talking about him . you told me to give him back to you . you still want a life with ridge . taylor : well , that 's because i had a life with ridge . because we had a beautiful life together . it was a love affair like no other . brooke : better than what you have with rick ? taylor : ( sighs ) different . and stop looking at me like that , okay ? i 'm not pining away for ridge . our marriage ended years ago . i know that . i 've moved on . or did you forget that , too ? that i was married to nick ? brooke : well , that marriage failed . taylor : that 's right . that is my point exactly . ridge had nothing at all to do with that . i let nick go because he could n't let go of you . and why is that ? because you were the wedge , once again . brooke : ( sighs ) taylor : i can see exactly what you 're doing . so just stop it , okay ? you are not coming between rick and me . i 'm not going to let you do it . so just stop . [ scene_break ] eric : you were right . you were right about donna . stephanie : did i say , `` i told you so ? `` eric : no . but you could . stephanie : eric , you gave that relationship your very best , and not that it did n't hurt me , but it did n't really surprise me , because that 's just the kind of man that you are . you 've got a good heart . that 's why i never gave up ... ( sighs ) believing that one day that heart would lead you right back to me . not that it has . eric : yet . stephanie : well , that 's up to you , is n't it ? eric : when did you ever leave anything up to me ? stephanie : ( chuckles ) you always say that . ( sighs ) eric , you 're here . you 're alive . you 're here for the family and me , and that 's all i need right now . [ scene_break ] donna : look , i - i ca n't . i - i should n't be here . owen : look , donna , wait a second . come on , talk to me . please . donna : look , i - i can ' okay ? i ca n't . but i do n't have anyone else to turn to . owen : come on . come on . look at me . look at me . donna : ( sighs ) owen : come on . it 's okay . just talk to me . just -- come on . breathe . donna : ( exhales ) owen : all right , so you ended things with eric ? tell me what happened . donna : i had to . owen : why ? i do n't -- i do n't understand . i mean , last time we spoke , you were all about trying to get him back . donna : pam came to see me . she to -- she told me she 's responsible for everything , for the snake , for my -- owen : no , no , no . pam came -- pam came to the house ? donna : my mother . owen : what happened ? is she in custody ? donna : no . no . owen : but you 're here . you -- you got away ? donna : i made -- made her a deal . owen : what ? you -- you let her escape ? donna , we got ta call the police , all right ? we got ta file a report . donna : no , no ! my god , no ! no , she threatened to hurt everybody i love if i do n't break it off with him , which is why i - i had to do it . i had to make it real . i had to break his heart . that was the only way . owen : i do n't get it . i mean , you -- you were all about trying to get him back , and what ? suddenly you pull a 180 . i mean , what did you tell him ? donna : i told him that what he saw was real . i told him i ... ( sighs ) i broke it off because of you . [ scene_break ] steffy : i do n't mean to lay this on you , dad . ridge : look , you can always come to me about anything , all right ? if there 's something on your mind , i want to know what it is . i want to hear about it before it turns into a big thing . steffy : ( chuckles ) ridge : look , just because we do n't all live under the same roof -- you , phoebe , me , thomas , your mom -- i mean , we 're -- we 're still connected . we will always be family . we will always love each other . [ scene_break ] taylor : this is not about ridge . this is about rick , and you 're trying to create a roadblock to keep us from getting married . brooke : if you still have feelings for your ex , you should n't be marrying anybody . taylor : ( laughs ) oh -- oh , my god . brooke : oh , now that 's funny ? taylor : it is . it 's -- it 's very funny . it 's hilarious coming from you . brooke : now you 're trying to make this about me ? taylor : it is about you -- you and your pathological need to -- to make me unhappy . brooke : taylor , i thought we 'd gotten past all this when you entrusted me with your child . taylor : um , that was a decision that was made for what 's best for jack . brooke : i know you 've had a really difficult time these last few years . you need somebody to blame . taylor : i - i do blame you , brooke . i do . well , not -- not for everything . i mean , i ca n't blame you for the fact that i was presumed dead , and then suddenly there was nothing standing in the -- in the way for you to go after ridge and my children . but what was really interesting was that ridge still chose to be with me , but you could n't accept that part , so then you used r.j. , a little baby , to try to rip my marriage apart . brooke : i was fighting for my family . taylor : what about my family ? look at what you did to my children -- you -- thomas , steffy , phoebe , me , ridge . look at all those lives -- ridge , who was the love of my life . brooke : oh , my god . i ca n't believe this . on the eve of your getting married to my son , you 're calling ridge the love of your life , not rick ? taylor : do you want me to be an old maid and just go ahead and give up on romance and not live my life , be alone forever ? i 'm trying to move on . brooke : you are trying to replace ridge with rick . taylor : well , at least he 'd be the one man you could n't seduce . brooke : so this is revenge ? i thought you were upset with me about jack , because he 's really my child . but this goes much deeper . rick is not your first choice . taylor : you think ridge is ? well , are n't you with him ? i thought the two of you were together . or is there something i do n't know ? you got him . this is what you wanted . is n't that enough ? brooke , i just want to be happy with a man who loves me and only me , all right ? so stop trying to come between us . now get out . leave . now ! brooke : you 're still in love with ridge . we both know it . i just pray that you think long and hard about this before you marry my son . [ scene_break ] eric : thank you . ( sighs ) thanks for understanding . stephanie : would you like some time alone ? eric : yeah . [ scene_break ] owen : so you want me to call marcus for you ? here , drink that . donna : no , no , i - i - i do n't want to be around my family . i mean , they 'll -- they 'll know that something 's wrong . owen : well , you need a place to stay . why do n't you stay here ? donna : with you ? owen : you want eric to believe we 're together , right ? what better way to convince him ? i mean , not only do you have to convince eric , everyone 's got ta believe your story , especially pam , because she 's out there , donna , and she 's watching you , and she 's waiting to see if you really ended your marriage . donna : i mean , you 're right . you 're right . i - i ca n't give her any reason to go after eric or any -- anyone else i love . i -- i mean , i have to protect them . i have to protect my family . owen : hey , you do n't have to do this alone . donna : you always say that . owen : 'cause it 's true . and it always will be . come here . donna : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] brooke : oh , there you are . i 've been calling your cell phone . ridge : i left it on my desk . what 's going on ? brooke : wait , give me a minute . ( sighs ) my head 's really spinning . ridge : you all right ? what happened ? brooke : no , i - i - it 's taylor . ridge : do n't tell me she , uh , changed her mind about jack . brooke : no . no . ridge : is she all right ? kids all right ? brooke : yeah , yeah , yeah . fine . it 's -- it 's about rick . ridge : the wedding . brooke : i thought i could reason with her , tell her how wrong this is . ridge : logan , i do n't believe i 'm saying this , but rick and taylor , they may actually be right for each other . brooke : he has been very supportive of her , and she needed that desperately , but she does n't love him , not the way that he deserves to be loved . ridge : you 've been saying that since they got together . brooke : well , now i know the truth . i mean , she 's been going on and on about rick , about how wonderful he is and how he saved her from all these horrible things , but really he 's just a band - aid on an old wound . ridge : what does that mean ? brooke : ( sighs ) that means that she 's not really in love with rick . he 's her second choice . ridge : second to whom ? brooke : to you . she 's still madly , completely in love with you . i do n't have time to worry ridge : no , taylor 's moved on . we have a family . we have three amazing kids . of course there are gon na be some feelings there . brooke : she called you the love of her life . ridge : oh , logan , that 's just a figure of speech . brooke : no , ridge , i think there 's more to it . she 's still in love with you , and she always will be . ridge : where are you getting this from ? brooke : i went to see taylor today , and she started talking about rick and their upcoming wedding , and i was begging with her and pleading with her to tell me what i could do to stop her from going down that road , and she pretty much blurted out , `` give me back my husband . `` i mean , those were her exact words . she still looks at you as if you 're her husband , and if she feels that way , she has no business marrying rick . you really need to talk to her . ridge : ( sighs ) i 'm -- i 'm floored . i 'm absolutely floored here . i -- brooke : i think you 're the only person she 'll listen to . it 's really not fair to rick to go on believing that taylor is devoted to him . please , ridge . they should n't get married . i 'm not just concerned about my son , but i 'm also concerned about taylor . go to her . you 've got ta talk to her and explain . get her to understand . please . ridge : ( sighs ) ridge : all right . all right . brooke : ( sighs ) thank you . ridge : ( sighs ) taylor : brook told you i want you back . ridge : i 'm glad she did .	stephanie comforts eric when he tells her his marriage is over . he confesses she was right about donna and he appreciates her not saying `` i told you so . `` donna drops in on owen . she feels she has no one else to talk to . she is upset as she tells him that she ended her marriage . she reveals her deal with pam in order to protect eric and those she loves . he 's very concerned and thinks she should have called the police and have pam in custody . he even convinces her in order to really prove her marriage is over to pam and even eric that she should stay with him . brooke demands that taylor answer her . which one does she want the most ridge or rick ? taylor refuses to play that game and let brooke come between her and rick . she asks her to stop and just leave now . brooke leaves with the lingering thought in taylor 's head that she really is still in love with ridge . taylor drags out old pictures of her and ridge in happier times . steffy laments to her dad that she ca n't see this upcoming wedding being one that will last . steffy wishes it was he and taylor getting back together . brooke tells ridge that rick is not taylor 's true love , he still is . he 's floored when brooke asks him to talk to taylor . she 's concerned about both taylor and her son , rick .
nick : when do i have to talk to this reporter ? whip : um , in an hour . nick : are we talking about sales again ? whip : yeah . sorry . you know , they wanted to interview stephanie , but i figured in light of the way she 's been acting , well -- nick : best to go with me right now . whip : exactly . ( sighs ) i was n't confident that in the middle of our -- talking about our rising sales that she would n't start ranting on about how she is jackie m . nick : that was a bit weird . whip : yeah . i mean , stephanie is responsible for the resurgence in this company . there 's no doubt about it . i just wish she would treat us all with a little bit more respect . i mean , we 're a team , after all . nick : a concept that we all seem to get . the question is , why ca n't she ? [ scene_break ] pam : oh , um , stephanie , i -- whip 's been asking about those forms . stephanie : i 'll get it to him when i can . ( sighs ) who 's kidding -- what am i -- this is -- that 's -- this is just a mess . pam : do n't worry about it . i 'll redo it for you . look , our handwriting 's almost the same anyway . so you just dictate to me , and -- and i 'll write . then , later on in the future , you can just say you want them typed , and that way no one will ever know . stephanie : you ? no , thanks . pam : ( sighs ) oh , does this say `` revalue `` or `` revenue `` ? stephanie : why would it say `` third quarter revalue `` ? pam : `` revenue `` it is . ( sighs ) ( whispers ) revenue . stephanie : let 's just stop . pam : ( normal voice ) no way , josé . we are filling out these forms together . stephanie : what 's the use , pam ? i 've had a stroke . i ca n't do this anymore . [ scene_break ] thomas : so you 're not hurt ? steffy : no . a little embarrassed . i was trying to cheer owen up and ended up needing c.p.r . not the joyride i intended . thomas : ( scoffs ) steffy , you 're crazy . i mean , if nick finds out that you took his boat -- steffy : bridget said i could use it whenever i want . besides , mom gave it to him , so i consider it half ours . thomas : and when she finds out you fell overboard , had to be rescued , she 's gon na freak . steffy : she knows , okay ? so you can stop the lecture . i already heard it from her . i was in good hands . owen was n't gon na let anything happen to me . thomas : yeah . sounds like you got a crush . ( sniffles ) steffy : ( sighs ) thomas : oh , steffy . you have a thing for owen ? steffy : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] owen : ( sighs ) jackie : ( sighs ) owen : oh . oh . oops . jackie : hi . owen : oh , i - i thought it was gon na take you longer at work . i was hoping i 'd be able to open up the door and be able to say `` dinner is served `` ... jackie : ( laughs ) owen : and have the candles lit and have the flowers in hand . but dinner is served in about an hour . jackie : ( laughs ) i do n't need candles . i do n't need flowers . i need just you . i am still walking on air after all of those wonderful things you said to me earlier . owen : and i meant it . i meant every word of it , all right ? and everything that happened out there on that boat with steffy , it just -- it brought it all home to me -- how much i love my wife and how important it is to treasure every single moment that we have together . and that 's what tonight 's about . [ scene_break ] pam : i know you do n't want to hear this , but i am just gon na gosh darn say it . steph , you have to tell everybody what 's going on . stephanie : why ? pam : because if they know that you 've had a stroke , then they can understand why you 've been acting kind of strange . stephanie : and then ? pam : and then everyone will support you . you 've said it yourself -- these people at jackie m. are like your new family now . stephanie : i also said , `` i am jackie m. `` could i have been any more arrogant ? pam : ( sighs ) stephanie : i mean , the expression on their faces when i said -- oh , my god . pam : yeah , you -- you went on a little rant , but everybody does . you were feeling incredibly insecure , and you were just trying to cover that . but you see , as soon as we tell everybody why -- stephanie : no . i 'd rather be thought of as a bitch than an invalid . pam : you are so stubborn ! stephanie : no , i 'm not stubborn ! i 'm proud . pam : ( sighs ) stephanie : i 'm proud of what i 've accomplished . and i 'm the one that 's gon na dictate exactly how i leave this business . i 'm not gon na be remembered or thought of as some crotchety -- oh , i do n't know what -- has - been that could n't even hold a pen . pam : steph ... stephanie : ( sighs ) pam : what are you saying exactly ? stephanie : i do n't know what i 'm saying . ( sighs ) i 'm scared , sis . i - i - i - i 'm afraid of what i -- i do n't know what to do next . pam : oh , steph . ( sniffles ) [ scene_break ] steffy : ( scoffs ) do n't be stupid . owen 's married . thomas : yes , he is , and you get that , right ? steffy : i respect his marriage . well , i respect the institution of marriage . i 'm not convinced this one will last . thomas : oh , boy . steffy : hey , do n't get the wrong idea . i enjoy spending time with him . we 're really good friends , and as his friend , i 'm just worried that jackie is n't what 's best for him . that 's all . thomas : cougars are hot right now . steffy : but it 's not the age that bothers me . it 's that they 're two different people . thomas : and you do n't think it 'll last . steffy : oh , well , they love each other , and if it works , more power to them . if jackie makes him happy , that 's all that matters . [ scene_break ] owen : mm . jackie : okay . owen : mm . jackie : let me help you clean up this mess . owen : uh , no . jackie : ( laughs ) owen : you are gon na sit down right here , and i am gon na take care of everything , all right ? jackie : ( sighs ) owen ? owen : hmm ? jackie : about what happened on the boat with -- with steffy , i mean , you -- you saved her life . she 's going to feel ... a lot of emotion for you . in fact , i already think she just had a little bit of a crush on you anyway . owen : it does n't matter , because i 've made it very clear to her that i am madly in love with you . jackie : but she might just reach out to you now , i mean , even more . owen : you 've got nothing -- nothing to worry about -- nada -- except what we 're gon na be doing for the next hour while we wait for this roast to simmer . jackie : ( laughs ) well , i 'm sure we can figure something out . i mean , it 's not too often that one gets to spend time with a - a true real hero . owen : hey , i just did what any person would have done . jackie : unh - unh . no , you did not . you risked your own safety to save a drowning woman , and not everyone would have done that . you 're remarkable , do you know that ? i mean , you 've earned my respect . you have never , ever demanded it . so if i choose to think of you as a hero , i shall do so . i just want you to know how much you mean to me . that 's all . owen : mm . jackie : how much this life we 're building together means to me . you 're my hero , too , you know . owen : ( sighs ) god , i love you . jackie : mm . did you say that we had an hour before dinner ? owen : mm . i 'd say we have just about an hour now . jackie : oh . owen : mm . jackie : i 'm not hungry . owen : mm . jackie : what could we do to stimulate my appetite ? owen : i do n't know . jackie : mm . owen : we 'll find something , i guess . mm . jackie : mm . ( doorbell rings ) owen : are you expecting someone ? jackie : mm , no . owen : no ? jackie : no . owen : no ? jackie : oh ! maybe it 's steffy . maybe she sent flowers . owen : very funny . jackie : well , it 's what i 'd do if someone gave me mouth - to - mouth resuscitation . ( giggles ) andrea : owen ? owen : um , yes . andrea : andrea kessler for the surrogate agency . sorry i 'm late . i could n't find parking . and you must be jacqueline . it is so nice to meet you both . owen : oh , is it , uh ... to -- it is -- it 's today . oh , my god . look , i 'm so sorry . i , uh , jackie , i set this up a couple of weeks ago , and i completely forgot about it . andrea : i - is this not a good time ? should we reschedule ? owen : uh , no . i mean , no , no . now is -- is fine . uh , have -- have a seat . i would n't want to have to reschedule . um , you -- are you okay with this ? jackie : um , we briefly discussed adoption , but surrogacy ? owen : i know . and that may be the route we 'll go -- adoption -- but i figured it does not hurt to just explore all of our options . come on . jackie : ( laughs ) owen : we 're just exploring some options . you with me ? hmm ? jackie : yeah . yeah . owen : all right . ( claps hands ) so , all right , what do we got here ? ( speaking indistinctly ) [ scene_break ] thomas : i 'll stop bugging you about owen if you promise to be careful . steffy : there 's nothing to be careful of . thomas : i do n't want you getting caught up with a guy who is n't available . steffy : we are just friends . thomas : steffy . steffy : it 's true . i just think that they 're in two very different points in their lives . thomas : well ... ( scoffs ) duh . steffy : look , this marriage could be holding him back from what he really wants . he may be missing out on a lot being married to someone much older . [ scene_break ] andrea : and the biggest benefit is someone else gets to do the suffering for nine whole months . no stretch marks for you . jackie : oh . well , that 's -- that 's quite appealing . owen : okay , so how do we go about choosing a surrogate ? andrea : i will leave you with a listing of our current available women . there 's a large number to choose from . rest assured each and every one is heavily screened . please browse through , select a few who stand out , and give me a call to set up some interviews . if there are n't any more questions ? owen : um , no . i mean , i think that we can , uh , well , look this over , and we 'll , uh , we 'll give you a call tomorrow . andrea : great . jackie : well ... ( laughs ) well , maybe -- maybe not that soon . i mean , there 's -- there 's a lot to absorb . owen : well , i mean , i figure it does n't hurt to meet with some of the surrogates . we do n't want to lose a perfectly good one to a random couple , right ? jackie : oh , darling , i - i 'm sure there are plenty of beautiful women just raring to go on this one , right ? andrea : ( laughs ) jackie : we do n't need to rush into anything . w - we 'll be in touch . owen : cool . thank you . um , thank you so much for coming and meeting with us . and i am really , really sorry that we were n't ready for you . andrea : oh , not a problem . we 'll talk soon . owen : thank you very much . andrea : bye - bye . owen : bye - bye . so ... any good ones , hmm ? any mensa members ? any , uh , rocket scientists ? jackie : owen . ( sighs ) owen : look , i know exactly what you 're gon na say . this woman had better be damn beautiful if she 's gon na be carrying your baby , right ? do n't worry . we are gon na make sure that she is just like you . jackie : ( sighs ) owen : beauty , brains and wit . jackie : ( laughs ) you 've all but decided that we 're doing this , have you ? owen : well , i -- i 'm just -- i 'm excited . i mean , are n't you ? jackie : more shocked , i 'd say . i mean , this is pretty unexpected . i - i ... darling , having a child , a - a baby , it has n't been on my radar , i 'm -- not in the slightest . ( timer rings ) jackie : i just ruined dinner , did n't i ? [ scene_break ] pam : you can not let this stroke beat you . you can overcome this , steph . stephanie : i thought i could , but i 'm not so sure . pam : oh , come on . you 're gon na be fine . look , ten years ago , you had that stroke . it put you in a wheelchair . but you fought it , and you 're gon na fight this . this is nothing . it 's just a little setback . stephanie : that was ten years ago . i was a lot younger . it was a lot easier . pam : oh . stephanie : i - i mean , what -- pam : no . you are not gon na use age as an excuse to give up . oh , for pete 's sake . mother 's 20 years older than you . she had a stroke , and she 's healthy as a horse now . stephanie : oh , that 's a great vision of the future . ( laughs ) me playing pinochle in some old lady 's home bossing people around . pam : ( sighs ) oh , yeah . give me a break . you playing cards with a bunch of old ladies ? i do n't think so . when you 're mother 's age , you 're gon na be right here still hard at work at jackie m. bossing people around . stephanie : what , in a job that i - i 'm no longer capable of doing ? come on , pam . pam : ( sighs ) stephanie : i ca n't remember words . you know , i ca n't write . i 'm irritable . i 'm on edge . i 'm angry . i 'm frustrated because ... i do n't want to have happen to me here what -- what the last ten years were like at forrester . you know , i was wandering the hallways looking for a little self - respect . ( sighs ) i 've accomplished something here , and now i 'm starting to feel as though -- i do n't know -- that i 'm insignificant . i do n't want that to happen to me . pam : then do n't let it happen to you , steph . i 'll help you fight it , and so will every single person here . you just have to confide in them . you have to let them know that you 've had this stroke . this is the time to lean on your friends . ( knocking on door ) stephanie : come in . nick : ladies . pam : hi . nick : stephanie , i think we need to have a talk . stephanie : i 'm glad you 're here , nick , whip . i - i wish your mother was , too . um , i -- there 's something that i have sort of been holding back from you , and , well , i - i guess it 's time to just sort of put all the cards on the table . [ scene_break ] stephanie : before you say anything , i was -- i was rude the other day at the last meeting , and , uh , i apologize . nick : well , you might have been a bit arrogant , but we all have our days . whip : ( sighs ) look , stephanie , what 's going on ? we 're -- we 're concerned . it feels like something 's changed in you . stephanie : well , uh , yes , something significant . ( sighs ) um ... i realize i 've been very moody , unpleasant to be around , all of that , and , um , well , i also realized , you know , i - i 've accomplished what i came here to accomplish , and , you know , i think it 's time just to say good - bye . pam : stephanie ! nick : you 're quitting ? stephanie : yes , and thank you for letting me be part of this exceptional company . whip : ( laughs ) what ? sorry . is this a joke ? stephanie : uh , no . no . i - i - i 'm -- i 'm very happy to , you know , to have been able to take the company and make it something that people -- well , that we 've all been able to take the company and make -- make it something that the people in the industry take very seriously now . so i - i just -- i think it 's time to move on . nick : hmm . well , hold on here . this was -- this was never a temporary deal here , stephanie . stephanie : i never meant to mislead you in any way , nick . you know , i was ... ( sighs ) i was just thinking about that day that you found me walking around on the beach , you know , and took me on your boat and gave me that terrible cup of coffee and let me sit there and babble about my life . you saw something , and you -- you -- you knew i needed help , and you knew i needed a little rescue job there . so , um ... well , we 've had it . we 've had a great run here , and , um , and i 've accomplished what i wanted to accomplish , and i , um , i want to focus on other things . nick : you can focus on whatever you want , but you 're not quitting . stephanie : this is n't negotiable . nick : what 's happened ? something 's happened here . why would you want to leave something that we 've built together ? stephanie : nick . nick : we 've started out ... stephanie : please . nick : as enemies . then we became partners . and then we actually became friends . now you can say whatever you want , but that 's what 's happened here . now you are a part of jackie m. you are a part of us , and we are n't gon na let you quit . whip : right . stephanie : well , i appreciate that . and i appreciate that you really feel that i 'm part of your family . honestly , i do , and it 's -- and this has been just an exceptional experience , you know ? but it 's just -- it 's a chapter in my life , and it 's just that -- a chapter in my life that i 'll always remember and cherish . [ scene_break ] owen : what , am i missing something here ? jackie : well , i do n't know . how did we go from `` someday maybe adopting a child `` to `` well , let 's interview surrogates first thing in the morning `` ? owen : come on , jackie . i 'm not completely sold on the idea . it was just hearing andrea talk . it just got me thinking about what it would be like to have a baby that 's part of us . all right ? but that does n't matter . i mean , surrogacy , adoption -- either way , i just would like to be a dad with you as a mom . jackie : ( sighs ) we have n't talked about this in a while . i did n't realize how important it was to you . owen : look , but , jackie , we have talked about this . we talked about having a family . i mean , come on , you 're not surprised , are you , that i want a - a child ? jackie : no . i just did n't realize it was ... ( sighs ) such a done deal in your mind . that 's all . owen : look , it was n't until i experienced the love between the two of us and how great that is . now i think about what it would be like to have a baby , surrounded by that . i mean , how could i want anything more ? jackie : ( sighs ) it 's a lot of work . i mean , you ca n't even imagine . i was much younger than you , and i had nicky , and even then , i had trouble keeping up . i mean , there 's the sleepless nights with the infant and then the wrestling with the toddler and the carpools and the soccer games and the -- the marvelous angsty teenage years , and it goes ... on and ... on and on . i 'm sorry , owen . i 'm truly sorry . i hate to disappoint you . i feel horrible , but i ca n't do it . i 'm just not ready . i can not raise another child .	stephanie admits to pam that she has had a stroke and she ca n't handle certain things anymore .simple things like writing or selecting the right word on documents and reports . pam tells her she simply must tell the others so they will understand why she is having these problems . stephanie is adamant .she is proud not stubborn and when she goes out it wo n't be like this . she does n't want to be put out to pasture playing pinochle in some old folk 's home . whip and nick come in to talk to her , and she admits she has something to share with them too . thomas picks up that steffy has feelings for owen although steffy says she respects his marriage , at least the institution of marriage . she is n't sure that one is for the long run . jackie comes home and finds mr . domestic making her dinner . owen admits being with steffy and her being in trouble on the boat brought it all home to him how much jackie meant to him . jackie confesses she thinks steffy has a little bit of a crush on him and she may reach out to him more now . a lady drops by to discuss surrogacy with owen and jackie . this surprises and almost shocks jackie since it was n't even on her radar about having a baby .
stephanie : i knew i could n't trust you . who else did you tell ? brooke : no one . stephanie : taylor ? taylor : no one . i have n't said anything to anybody . i promised brooke that i would n't , but stephanie , please -- stephanie : no , i 'm not -- i 'm not gon na change my mind . i 'm going to do this my way . now , honey , i love you . you 're like a daughter to me . you know that . please help me keep this secret . taylor : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] liam : now i 'm ready to go see my dad . ( claps ) hope : ( laughs ) well , i 'm glad to be of service . liam : so i ... ( sighs ) i wrote up my first interview with steffy . hope : yeah . liam : e - mailed it to him . hope : he 's gon na love it . liam : i do n't -- i hope so . i mean , this feature i 'm doing on her is huge . it 's a 10-page spread . if i screw this up , i - i 'm going back to the mail room . hope : is , uh , is -- is steffy behaving herself ? liam : ( laughs ) she -- uh , she 's trying not to . hope : ( chuckles ) liam : but i think that 's -- that 's just steffy . she 's not really throwing herself at me . that 's just ... how she is . hope : you think there 's more to her ? i think there is . liam : well , that 's cool of you , considering everything she 's put you through . hope : well , i do n't know . i mean , i guess if i were insecure about it , then i would feel different . but i 'm not . i mean , it 's obvious that she 's looking for something , and i just think it 's too bad that she 's looking in all the wrong places . liam : i got ta go . hope : mm ! liam : wish me luck . hope : all right . good luck . ( giggles ) [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) bill : come in . liam : hey . bill : must have been monotonous . liam : what ? bill : your first interview with steffy . it would seem she did n't model any of her lingerie for you . liam : oh , yes , she did . bill : really ? liam : yeah . bill : and this is what you came up with ? liam : what 's wrong with it ? bill : well , nothing , except for the fact that it 's the equivalent of driving across nebraska -- long and boring . liam : oh . ( sighs ) bill : it reads like a -- like a textbook . you even have a bar graph . liam : yeah . i mean , i wanted to show her sales figures . bill : the only figure i 'm interested in is steffy 's . liam : it 's just a couple of numbers . come on . bill : the wrong numbers . 36 - 24 - 36 - - those are the numbers i 'm talking about , hemingway . liam : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] stephanie : ( coughing ) are we clear ? we 're not going to tell anyone . ( coughs ) taylor : fine . we promise . but please , then , just get medical treatment . stephanie : i do n't want medical treatment . taylor : that 's not an option , stephanie . stephanie : it 's my wish , and i expect you to respect it . now you see what you 've done ? taylor : ( sighs ) stephanie : you 've caused trouble again . ( sighs ) taylor : you 're just depressed . that 's all this is . that 's part of it . i can help you with that if you let me . please , just let me . [ scene_break ] liam : ( sighs ) so i take it you do n't find this informative , interesting , intellectually stimulating ? bill : intellectual is not the kind of stimulation i 'm looking for . you 're doing a piece on steffy forrester , not some college professor . liam : yeah . what do you want , soft porn ? bill : ( sighs ) liam , son , we are in business . the reason we 're in business is to make money . the easiest way to make money -- three letters , three -- s - e - s . liam : oh , jeez . bill : you know what ? i 'm gon na have to get somebody else to finish this piece . liam : whoa . hey . no , no , no . bill : can you give me what i want ? liam : dad -- dad , i 've been writing my whole life . bill : i know . you have been the editor of your college newspaper , but this ai n't college . liam : okay . i just do n't think we should treat her like a sex object . i mean , she 's a successful , dynamic businesswoman . bill : she is a hot piece of tail , that 's what she is . she 's sexy . she 's provocative . look at the line i changed at the bottom of the page . liam : `` with steffy 's perfect body poised right in front of '' -- bill : ( chuckles ) there you go , all right ? see how that rolls off your tongue ? that creates a beautiful visualization for you . can you give me that ? liam : yeah , i 'll try . bill : well , if you can , we 're good . if you ca n't , then that is not good enough . this is your final interview with steffy . you have to give the readers something they can get excited about . do n't squander this opportunity , liam . liam : i wo n't . i wo n't . ( sighs ) ( door opens ) ( door closes ) [ scene_break ] stephanie : i 'm not depressed . i 'm actually having the time of my life . brooke : you are in denial , stephanie . stephanie : i 'm not in denial . i just do n't have time to waste on false hope . and i do understand my prognosis , taylor . taylor : okay . if you know that , then you know if it 's left untreated , you wo n't be going out partying . stephanie : ( sighs ) taylor : you 'll be in pain . you 'll be suffering . you 'll be barely able to breathe . i can already tell you 're sick . i can see it now . i can see you 're getting weaker . stephanie : ( sighs ) taylor : stephanie , please , let me help you , okay ? i can do that . stephanie : you 've been so sweet , such a sweet friend to me all these years . you 've given me so much joy and happiness . you know , the way -- the way you loved ridge , the beautiful grandchildren you gave me ... ( coughs ) excuse me . ( coughs ) ( sighs ) i was very proud to have you as my daughter - in - law . taylor : will you stop this ? okay ? do you really expect me to just sit by and watch someone i love die a slow miserable death ? i ca n't do that . i wo n't do that . stephanie , please . you 're gon na fight this , and i want to be right there by your side . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) steffy : come in . liam : hey . good , you 're ready . i want to -- let 's get started . um , i want some shots of you sitting behind your desk , so what are you wearing under that ? steffy : mm . liam : perfect . very perfect . sit behind your desk . just pretend to work . steffy : in lingerie ? liam : mm - hmm . i want to paint a picture here . i want to make a connection -- beautiful , provocative businesswoman responsible for a highly successful bedroom line . do you have glasses ? steffy : yeah . uh , yeah , i do . i think they are just over here . set -- here they are . liam : ( laughs ) put 'em on . steffy : okay . liam : look at that . i like it ! steffy : ( chuckles ) liam : i like -- bryce , what do you think ? bryce : cool . ( camera shutter clicking ) bryce : no , hot . very hot . ( `` good girl `` playing ) stop being a good girl stop being a good girl if you show what you got then you get what you want want , want , want stop being a good girl when you show what you got then you get what you want stop being a good girl stop being a good girl . [ scene_break ] hope : hey . lookin ' good . oliver : thanks . hope : i 'm sorry . i do n't want to stop you or anything . oliver : i 'm almost done . ( sighs ) hope : you 've been working out a lot lately . oliver : ( chuckles ) it feels good . hope : hmm . oliver : how are things with you and liam ? hope : good . oliver : i hear he 's taking meetings with steffy . hope : yeah . he 's , uh , he 's down there right now . oliver : i bet he has his hands full . she can be pretty persuasive . hope : i -- hey , i can be pretty persuasive myself . oliver : oh , really ? hope : yes , really . ( chuckles ) oliver : you 're killing me -- that smile . hope : sorry . ( chuckles ) oliver : i 'm kidding . hope : i know . oliver : but i 'm not kidding about this -- i want you back . it might be a couple of months . it might be a year . but i usually get what i want ... hope : ( scoffs ) oliver : especially when it 's something as important as you . [ scene_break ] liam : thanks a lot , bryce . uh , you -- you can , uh , put your robe back on . steffy : mm , no thanks . it 's hot in here . liam : yeah , you 're not making it any cooler . steffy : you know , there 's something about you . you 're different today . liam : ( chuckles ) yeah , well , my dad read me the riot act . steffy : mm . he did n't like your first installment ? liam : no . too dry . too informative . steffy : well , you know , maybe he 's right . i mean , what are you really gon na say about this piece ? liam : ( laughs ) steffy , i 'm writing this article about you , not just your bedroom line , and i happen to think that it 's got a whole lot more to it than sex . steffy : well , i 'm not sure that 's what your father 's gon na want . liam : no . no . he wants a turn - on piece wit a lot of heat and a whole lot more skin . steffy : well , maybe we can give him both . [ scene_break ] stephanie : you 've been so sweet to me . but there is n't anything that you can do for me now . brooke : stephanie , that 's nonsense . stephanie : oh . brooke : you have n't even looked into the various treatments . taylor : we have to be aggressive , and i want to make some calls for you . stephanie : no , you wo n't . taylor : you have n't even begun to fight . stephanie : ( coughing ) why wo n't you ... ( coughing ) listen to me ? taylor : ( sighs ) stephanie : why wo n't you hear what i 'm saying ? ( sighs ) i 've had a great run . but all things come to an end , and this is my time . ( coughs ) taylor : who is this in the room ? i have no idea who you are right now . you 're acting like you do n't have any reason to live . stephanie : well , i do n't . taylor : oh , really ? really ? you do n't have a reason to live ? i 'll give you one . me . what about me , stephanie ? i love you . i love you . i 'm not ready to lose my best friend . i 'm not . i 'm -- i 'll never be ready for that . stephanie : ( pats taylor 's knee ) honey , you 'll be fine . a person has to know when to -- to exit gracefully . i mean , why -- why drag on with a life that , yes , has been rich and full , but does n't matter any more ? taylor : no . no . no . no . no . no . stephanie : end of discussion . i -- end of discussion . i - i 've got things to do . brooke : ( scoffs ) where are you going ? stephanie : i 'm going to go and take a ride with the angels . taylor : great . i 'm coming with you . brooke : oh . ( scoffs ) stephanie : oh , god , now i 've got two of them . [ scene_break ] hope : you 're a good guy , oliver . you 'll find another girl . oliver : i already have one . she just does n't realize it yet . hope : ( sighs ) i am with liam now . oliver : so i wait . and i will . you 're worth it . hope : ( sighs ) hope : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] steffy : liam , i want this exclusive to be your big break . but sexy , provocative steffy -- that 's what 's gon na sell , so whatever you write down , that 's got ta be your top note . hide all the serious stuff underneath . look , you promoted the hollywood glamour campaign , the royalty line . i know what the fashion world wants . and -- and i know you can do it , all right ? you are an excellent writer . you know , you just got ta spice it up a little bit , all right ? if you do that , your dad 's really gon na love it . liam : why are you taking me on ? i mean , i feel like i 'm ... your project . steffy : i do n't -- i - i like you . and i think you 're charming and , with the right woman ... liam : ( scoffs ) steffy : i think you could be an incredibly sexy -- liam : steffy . steffy : i know . i know i 'm not that woman . but , you know , actually , maybe i should pack up one of my designs for you . you know , you could take it home to hope , and she can model it for you . liam : ( scoffs ) ( laughs ) okay . steffy : oh , snap ! i forgot ! she 's a good girl , and she wo n't be wearing this anytime soon . ( door opens ) hope : hello ? hey , guys . liam : hey . hope : hey . how 's it going , steffy ? uh , you two putting some great things together ? liam : yeah , i think so . we 're just about to wrap up . steffy : yeah . yeah . the interview 's done . it 's gon na be a great piece . you know , i want that for liam , and i know you do , too . hope : well , i 'm , um , just glad you 're finished . liam : ( chuckles ) steffy : well , i suppose i should get dressed . hope : good idea . steffy : oh , by the way , you know that job my dad offered me at international ? hope : yeah . steffy : i 'm taking it . liam : you 're going to international ? hope : you are ? ! steffy : yeah , for a while , so i am gon na be out of your hair , all right ? liam is all yours . oliver is yours . there is no competition , 'cause i 'm gon na be living it up in paris when i leave tonight . hope : wow , tonight . steffy : yeah . hope : that 's really fast . steffy : yeah . wait . do you have a problem with that ? hope : uh , nope . no . steffy : of course not . uh - huh . you know , liam is a great guy , and if i were still here , i would probably make a play for him . but obviously , he 's committed to you , so ... hope : well , thank you , steffy . liam : ( sighs ) hope : i - i really do -- i hope that you have a wonderful trip . steffy : thank you . oliver : steffy 's giving up ? not me -- i 'm not giving up on hope . [ scene_break ] brooke : what are we doing here , stephanie ? stephanie : i am going to take a ride on this beautiful little funicular . it 's called the angels flight , and it 's something that i 've always wanted to do . taylor : stephanie , this is not something you need to be doing right now . stephanie : ( coughs ) they say that when you exit at the top , you 're a step closer to heaven . ( coughs ) taylor : stop talking like this . you are not giving up . brooke : it 's not like you . you never quit without a fight . stephanie : a step closer to heaven -- i like the sound of that . ( `` angel in the light `` playing ) singer : moon star shining bright ( bell rings ) singer : take me on an angel 's flight set me free rescue me angels in the light wish i may wish i might all that 's past i ca n't rewrite set me free help me see angels in the light did i give stephanie : ( coughing ) singer : did i take did i cause one hear o break if i die before i wake who will care stephanie : ( coughing ) singer : morning star shining bright no time left to make things right set me free stephanie : ( coughing )	stephanie reinforces to taylor that she is not going to change her mind . she wants taylor to help keep her secret . taylor begs her to let her help her and receive treatments . she does not want to see her die a slow , miserable death . they will fight this and she will be right there by her side . liam discusses with hope his ten page spread of the magazine with steffy . he claims she is not really coming on to him personally , that is just the way she is . hope wishes him luck with the rest of the interviews . bill is less than pleased with the interview . he declares that it is as bland as driving across kansas . he needs s - e - x . liam needs to give the readers something they can get excited about ; do n't squander this opportunity . liam takes his photographer along to steffy 's and gets some hot pictures of her behind the desk and then in lingerie to show the contrast of sexy businesswoman .
ridge : we 're the future of forrester . you know that , right ? caroline : i mean , i -- i feel like ... ridge ... ridge : your vote means something . caroline : that 's if your dad even steps down . ridge : he is stepping down . he will . and who -- who do you want to replace him ? rick or me ? caroline : i -- i ca n't ... ridge : you can . you have to . my dad wants to know from you who should head this company into the future . and i got to tell you , after these last few weeks , the way we connect -- and what did you call it ? this ... intimacy that we had . it 's got to be us . [ door closes ] rick : you , too , mom . we 'll have the estimates within the hour . well , you heard the woman . it 's getting late in milan . the sooner you can take care of that , the better . yes , mr. forrester . rick : thank you . eric : hi . brooke ? rick : she 's making progress , but wow , what a mess . eric : well , i think she can handle it , especially with this support team you 're providing here in l.a . rick : you mean the kind of support team that 's gon na lead forrester into the future ? eric : [ chuckles ] yes . rick : ivy , i 'm glad that you 're here . i have some budgetary issues . ivy : oh . yeah , of course . [ ringtone plays ] rick : our current liability 's here . [ indistinct talking ] : would you like me to adjust ? ridge ? ridge : i 'm sorry . what ? are you seeing what you like ? ridge : [ sighs ] yes . yes , i am . it 's not too tight in here , is it ? you tell me . a ridge forrester design always fits just right . ridge : you like it ? eric : beautiful . heidi , turn . let me see . yeah , it 's just perfect . you were right . ridge : when am i not ? eric : yeah . ridge : thank you , heidi . that 's it . oh , dad , dad , dad . i know what you 're thinking . eric : you know what i 'm thinking ? ridge : mm - hmm . i do . after all these years running the family business , eric forrester , businessman and designer . that 's what you want to happen here . you want someone to run this place the same way -- perfect balance of design and business . rick does n't have what it takes . ivy : okay . well , i 'll just explain all this to wyatt . we should be able to make the adjustments . rick : yeah ? ivy : mm . actually , you know what ? of course we 're gon na make this work . what am i talking about ? you 're the boss . rick : oh . ivy : yeah . caroline : hey . am i , uh , interrupting ? rick : oh , no , never , never . caroline : oh . rick : are you all right ? caroline : am i all right ? uh ... what do you mean ? rick : you just seem on edge . caroline : do i ? rick : you -- you 're practically shaking . caroline : i , uh -- i just , um ... had to block someone . rick : block ? caroline : yeah . you know , that photo that i posted this morning , the one with the omelet ? rick : no . caroline : rick , i posted that photo hours ago ! what have you been doing with your life ? rick : [ chuckles ] work . ivy : yeah , yeah , i saw it . caroline : okay , yeah . see ? thank you . it was super - cute , right ? the way i had the apron and the pan ? ivy : yeah , it was really adorable . caroline : thank you . rick : oh . caroline : yeah . so , anyway , um , someone posted a really rude comment , and i ... had to block them . but , you know , i 'm -- i 'm feeling much better about it now , so ... rick : good . caroline : mm - hmm . [ knock on door ] excuse me , mr. forrester . uh , would you mind checking something before i send out that report ? rick : yeah . sure thing . uh , can you give me a minute ? caroline : oh , yeah , go . i 'm fine . rick : you positive ? caroline : yeah , no , i 'm -- i am over it . see ? rick : okay . i want to see that breakfast selfie when i get back . caroline : okay . talking about the omelet ? oh , that was a good one . caroline : yeah . see ? oh , my god . ivy : okay . what is going on ? caroline : nothing . i -- i do n't know . [ sighs ] okay . i -- i have to talk to someone . ivy : okay . well , i 'm all ears . caroline : i mean , i do n't even know if something is going on . i mean ... everything was going great , you know , and designing together was just an absolute dream come true , and now ... ivy : okay . you 're talking about ridge . eric : ridge has issues with rick . rick 's president of this company . and if i decide to name him as my successor , you will respect that decision . ridge : i will . i -- i will -- i will try . i will try to respect your decision ... to offer a job to rick even though he does n't have the ability to complete it . come on , dad . i love you . i love this company and what we 've done with it . i just -- i ca n't see you handing it over to a kid . eric : he 's not a kid , ridge ! you have this image of rick that he 's still some 20-year - old . he 's not . he 's not a kid anymore . he 's a grown - up , he 's married . he 's married to a wonderful , talented designer . ridge : wait , wait , wait . wait . so you 're gon na promote him because of his wife ? eric : i 'm gon na promote him because of his loyalty and his skill and his talent . you know , he stepped up when you left . you left us . you walked out . we had no idea if you were ever coming back . ridge : oh , man . really ? how does that work ? rick goes to paris , and he 's the success story . i go to paris , and i run away . i just left everybody . eric : run away is exactly what you did . you did n't go to paris to work . you went to paris because you were having trouble with brooke . i get it , all right ? i do n't actually fault you for that . you did what you needed to do . but so did rick . rick saw the void that you left , and he filled it . ridge : hey , but that 's fine . that 's just great . now i 'm back . eric : and you ca n't draw . ridge : well , that 's not true . eric : oh , working with caroline does n't count . ridge : i do n't mean that . it 's coming back . eric : it 's coming back ? ridge : yeah . eric : let me see . show me . ridge : it 's coming back . it 's not there yet . it 's just -- it 's -- eric : it 's not there yet . ridge : it 's coming back . i will draw on my own again . do n't make a decision based on this , please . eric : no matter what , you and rick will both be very important at this company . ridge : he ca n't draw ! and i know -- i ca n't , either , right now , but i will . i will again , and ... dad , even if i never pick up a pencil again , i know design . i know what it means to design something . that 's what i 'm doing with caroline now . eric : caroline 's good , is n't she ? ridge : yeah . she is . she -- she 's got a huge future ahead of her . she does . eric : young , talented ... rick 's wife . ridge : come on . eric : look , i look at the two of them , and they remind me of your mother and me in the early years . i have to tell you , that impresses me very much . rick 's my son -- ridge : yeah , and i 'm not . eric : oh , that 's not what i 'm saying . ridge : look , i know mom played a cruel trick on you . do n't make me pay for it . eric : that 's not what i 'm doing . now this is about loyalty , ridge . this is about taking this company into the future . rick can do that . and he can do that with his -- with his wife , this designer , this beautiful caroline right at his side . ridge : caroline 's that important . eric : yes , she is . ridge : i agree . caroline is important . let 's do this . make me c.e.o . and let me mold her , let me make her the designer we both know she can be . come on . let it be me . i ca n't -- i can not answer to rick . i ca n't do it . eric : i put you in charge before . you remember that ? you remember how you treated me and everybody else ? you do n't play well with others , ridge . you only want things to be the way you want them . ridge : well , i 'm different now . eric : well , that does n't mean i 've forgotten . ridge : so we do n't always agree . what does that mean ? you want some -- some lapdog c.e.o . when you 're gone ? is that what you 're looking for ? eric : i 'm not leaving . just want to pass off some of the responsibilities to somebody else , travel a little bit . i 'm not dead . i still own this company . i want a c.e.o . here who 's gon na respect me . now , that 's why this is a difficult call . now , who do i want here as c.e.o . ? do i want somebody who was a tyrant in the past ? ridge : a tyrant ? eric : you wanted me gone . rick did n't do that . rick respected me . ridge : i respect you . we can work together . we can do this . i 'm different . i just told you . eric : there 's something wonderful about having a ... power couple at the helm . ridge : come on . eric : no , no . rick and caroline remind me of your mother and me in the early years . that 's what we need here -- a team . ridge : a team ? eric : yes . ridge : caroline and i are working together . we 're the team . eric : yeah , but the two of you are just collaborating as designers . that 's not what i 'm talking about . i 'm talking about a relationship that 's deeper , something more permanent , something that transcends home and work . working with caroline is just designing . she 's never gon na have the kind of commitment to you that she has with rick . i have n't decided yet . it could go either way . i just want you to understand the reasons ... in case i end up going with rick . i know this is difficult . i 'll make my decision soon . ivy : so what 's going on with ridge ? are you having trouble working with him ? caroline : no , no . it 's been a great collaboration so far , but ... ivy : okay . so then what is it ? caroline : i just -- it 's ... confusing . you know , i ... i have to be careful because ... rick . ivy : yeah , because rick and ridge , they do n't get along . caroline : yeah . yeah , uh ... it 's just ... awkward . you know , 'cause i 'm married to rick , and -- and working with ridge ... ivy : yeah . i ca n't imagine what you must be going through . i mean , i know about the brothers ' whole history , their bad blood . god , you must be kind of trapped in the middle . caroline : yeah . that 's ... exactly how i 'm feeling . [ knock on door ] rick : hey , dad , you have a sec ? eric : sure . come in . rick : i just ran into heidi downstairs . it 's going to be a beautiful gown . eric : yes , it is . ridge and caroline are really coming through . we 're gon na have our collection . rick : yes , we will , thanks to caroline . [ door opens ] caroline : oh . hey , rick , you still want to see that selfie ? ridge . why are you looking at me like that ? ridge : sometimes you remind me so much of her . it 's crazy just thinking ... that after all this time , i 'm ... this close to caroline spencer again . caroline : ridge ... please , i ... this ... i 'm not my aunt . ridge : i know . caroline : i 'm committed to my marriage . ridge : about the kiss ... caroline : it -- it should n't have happened . and it 's never gon na happen again . i love my husband . d- rick : you know , dad , i see the future of forrester creations . your design team . now , you may be stepping down , but you 're gon na be 100 % involved , putting your stamp of approval on every single sketch . and one designer in particular , the best of the bunch , which happens not to be ridge -- caroline ... eric : your beautiful wife . rick : you and stephanie ran this company for years , husband - and - wife team , the envy of every fashion house . eric : yeah . rick : and it 's all come full circle . eric jr. and caroline . i have the support and loyalty of a very strong and talented woman . with caroline by my side , i 'm certain there is n't anything i ca n't do for this company . ridge : why rick ? caroline : what ? ridge : all the men in los angeles , all the men in the world , why ? caroline : stop it . ridge : you know , someone said to me once that it 's a sin not to live life to its potential . caroline : do n't . please . ridge : does he fulfill you ? caroline : of course . ridge : really ? your passion , your desires , and your art . caroline : rick cares about forrester as much as we do . ridge : no , not as much as we do . not the same . he 's not an artist . it 's all about numbers . me , i live life . every day , i try to . we found something incredible between us . do n't know how , i do n't know why , but it happened . do n't deny it . caroline : what -- what do -- what do you mean ? ridge : you know what i mean . do n't deny it . it 's not too late . caroline : for what ? ridge : i know you do n't want to hurt rick . i do n't want to hurt him , either . but this is it -- this is our life . no regrets , okay ? live life . hey . caroline : [ gasps ] ridge : what are you doing ?	caroline pulls away from ridge 's kiss . he says they are the future of fc and she knows that . he needs to know who she wants to run it , him or rick . this intimacy they have , it has to be them . rick tells his dad that brooke is handling things in milan but what a mess . ridge calls his dad to his office and eric likes what he sees on the model . he says rick does not have what it takes but he does . caroline interrupts rick and ivy but he gives caroline a kiss and a hug and asks if all is all right . he says she seems on edge . she stammers that she had to block someone on her internet account with her cute omelet breakfast . later she tells ivy that she has to tell someone . ivy says she is all ears . ridge continues with his dad and eric sees he still has problems with rick running the company . ridge points out that he went to paris just like rick did . eric says no there was a difference . ridge left because of problems with brooke . he did not work at fi , he just ran away . rick has earned his stripes . he is not a 20 year old kid anymore . this is about loyalty and taking this company into the future with his beautiful wife right by his side .
[ knock on door ] quinn : [ gasps ] sweetheart ! what a wonderful surprise ! come on in ! i thought you were the morning shift nurse here to relieve glenda . having the round - the- clock care has been really incredible . it 's been comforting to know that eric is in such good hands . wyatt : how is he ? quinn : well , it 's gon na be a long road to recovery , but he 's making progress every day . i 'm going to make him better . i do n't care if nobody believes me . wyatt : i believe you . you 're good at always getting what you want . quinn : eric had me put that back up after ridge took it down . i know things have been really hard for you lately . wyatt : yeah ? why do you think that is ? quinn : i 'm sorry steffy 's not here with you today . wyatt : yeah , so am i . quinn : i hope she does n't think i would ever prevent her from seeing her grandfather . wyatt : i do n't know what she thinks , mom . 'cause she left me . ridge : hey . what are you wearing ? you , uh , going to bike week or something ? steffy : [ chuckles ] how 's granddad ? ridge : he 's improving , even with quinn living at the house . steffy : tell me you did n't stay here last night . ridge : you know , it turns out this couch is really comfortable . and i got coffee and lemon bars . i may never leave . steffy : you should have come by thomas ' last night . i , uh , i just wanted to come by and tell you that i 'm not working today . ridge : what 's going on ? steffy : practicalities . i 'm packing . ridge : you and wyatt had a fight ? steffy : i guess you can say we gave up the fight . liam : yeah , i 'm actually reviewing the expenditures for the summit myself . i had alison send me all the files . bill : we have an accounting department for that , son . liam : i know that , dad , but check this out . i wrote this algorithm , and i think it 's gon na help us view our spending in like a whole , um ... a whole new way . bill : liam ? liam : yes , um , so i think that we could save like 15 % on what we spend at this year 's summit , uh , for next year without any cutbacks . [ knock on door ] bill : come in ! sounds good , son . emmy , is that what i think it is ? emmy : backdated , signed , and sealed by your friendly city clerk , just like you like them . bill : [ laughs ] you are a lifesaver . i could kiss you . emmy : you sure about that ? nicole : are you early or am i late ? zende : i do n't know . ca n't seem to sleep much anymore . nicole : looking at proofs ? zende : the moment i started taking pictures of people , i started missing shoes . at least they do n't scowl . nicole : kind of like you 're doing now ? zende : i 'm sorry . i have to say this . i can not believe the audacity of maya and rick , asking you to have another baby for them . i still ca n't believe it . maya and rick want another nine months of your life . hell , mine , too . how many times have we heard them say , `` we did n't know what we were asking for . we 're so sorry it was so hard on you both `` ? nicole : i do n't know . i guess they 're just like everybody else . they ca n't help wanting what they ca n't have . zende : [ sighs ] bill : all right , what 's going on , emmy ? did i say something to upset you ? emmy : upset me ? why would i be upset ? just because you owe me a rain check for a drink and dinner at your rooftop restaurant in las vegas and another one so we can drink wine and watch movies in our sweats ? ! bill : and -- and -- and we will , all right ? we -- we will . i 've -- i 've just been ... busy . i 've been really , really busy . emmy : too busy to tell me you 're getting married ? ridge : i 'm so sorry . steffy : yeah , yeah , thanks . i guess there 's always a risk with marriage . ridge : that 's the title of my memoirs . steffy : look , i do n't -- i do n't want to say this , and i hope this is n't it , but ... i really think that was wyatt 's last chance to get away from his mom . ridge : and he did n't take it . steffy : loyalty 's a good quality . i thought he was gon na be loyal to me , but i was no match for years of co - dependency with quinn . quinn : steffy ended your marriage ? she ca n't do that ! wyatt : please do n't think that i 'm here to enlist you for any purpose whatsoever . quinn : wait , wait , wait , wait , wait . she -- because you told me that i had eric 's power of attorney , that 's why she walked out ? wyatt : the breaking point of a long list of problems between us , apparently , all stemming from you . nicole : they asked me to think about it . that 's all . zende : and are you ? nicole : is n't it the least i can do ? i mean , obviously it was n't easy for them to ask . zende : i 'm sorry . it seems pretty easy to me . nicole : they reflected on it , talked about it , maybe even prayed about it . should n't i be willing to do the same ? zende : i got to say , you 're making me pretty worried right now . nicole : i 'm just saying it 's a serious question that deserves a serious answer . zende : i agree . the sooner , the better , otherwise they 'll get their hopes up . nicole : the last thing they want to do is pressure me . i mean , how many times did they say `` no pressure `` ? zende : nicole , even asking is pressure , okay ? they know it . and i think you do , too , right ? emmy : you 're marrying brooke logan ? ! bill : all right , look . i wanted to tell you myself , but i did n't want to upset you , like this . talk is cheap . emmy : uh , talk is n't cheap . talk is everything . talk pays the bills ! and , bill , it 's always the right time to talk alone with you . bill : [ chuckles ] you 're messing with me , are n't you ? emmy : [ squeals ] a little . but come on , bill . if you told me yourself , i would have said , `` congratulations . she 's a very lucky woman . `` and if it goes south , you know where to find me . bill : [ chuckles ] yeah , i do know where to find you . steffy : was i foolish ? ridge : no . do i think you married wyatt too quickly ? yeah , you know how i feel about that . steffy : you think i should have annulled my marriage the moment i found out what quinn did ? ridge : it 's not for me to say . steffy : i was in love with wyatt . ridge : i believe that . steffy : and i honestly think that we would still be together if it was n't for quinn . ridge : if it was n't for quinn , you never would have been together . steffy : my feelings for him are real . ridge : i think they 're real to you . yeah . steffy : okay . yeah , i take that in . but it would n't have happened without my permission . it 's like i just -- i needed a really good reason to believe i was able to give up the life that i wanted . ridge : so now what ? quinn : i 'm so sorry , wyatt . i know i 'm to blame . i do . but you have to understand , i was just following this incredible love that -- that eric and i have for each other , and i - i need to be here . wyatt : and here you are . quinn : no , i need to be the woman that i am when i 'm with eric . wyatt : and i would n't dream of standing in the way of your self - improvement , mom . quinn : i 'm the only one he responds to . he needs an advocate , someone without an agenda . and -- and for that , wyatt , i thank you again for telling me that i had eric 's power of attorney , because it made all the difference . wyatt : it sure did . quinn : [ sighs ] wyatt , you have always stood by me . you 've always defended me , and i will be forever grateful to you for that . i know this is really hard right now . but if steffy wants to go back to liam , then you know what ? let her have him . we 're never gon na go back to the way we were . we never are . eric and i are gon na sign the marriage license . i 'm a forrester now . that means that there 's a whole , new world for us , and you 're gon na see the good in that someday . i 'm sorry that you lost steffy . i know how much you loved her . wyatt : i did . i still do . i told you not to do anything to interfere , and then what did you do ? you fell in love with eric . and my whole life is now turned upside down . my marriage is over . because of you . quinn : [ sighs ] [ seagulls calling ] liam : i 'll be here . i 'll be waiting to pick up our interrupted lives right where we left off . steffy : this is all really complicated . liam : this was our home . we had some good times under this roof . we were happy . and i happen to believe that we will be again , and i think you believe that , too . i know you ca n't -- you ca n't , like , encourage me , but i 'm here to encourage you . we will be together . steffy : ca n't turn back the clock . i know that . i 'm not like quinn . i do n't have this magical power that can change the decisions i wish i made differently . ridge : that 's the same conclusion that i reached with caroline . steffy : maybe it 's , like , grief or shock when i found out that liam did n't leave . it 's like everything just started to unravel . i did n't have the marriage i thought i had . it 's like the tension overshadowed what was good between wyatt and me . ridge : [ sighs ] well , i do n't know . maybe it 's a cliché , but , um , now that you 're not married , maybe you can be friends . steffy : [ sighs ] maybe i 'm like granddad . i do the wrong things for the right reasons . it 's like he says , you know , life is short , and happiness is always the right choice . but quinn ? ridge : quinn is a disaster . but my dad -- he 's got this -- he 's got this ability to always see something good right in front of him . i do n't have that . never did . maybe it skipped a generation . steffy : i have told her over and over and over again to stay away from my family , and she just -- she goes after my grandfather ! she does n't listen to you ! she does n't listen to me ! she does n't listen to anyone ! i thought you had this under control ! i thought you were gon na do something ! i - i - i do n't know how much more i can take . quinn : i had no idea eric was thinking this way . wyatt : did you even think about me at all before you said yes , that your marriage could be the end of mine ? quinn : hey . there you are . oh , i 'm sorry about that , but the nurse was saying that eric 's making really good progress . he looks a lot rosier today . you know , when he would wake up in the hospital , he always had this awful ashen look . but i do n't know . maybe that was just the lighting , so ... have you had breakfast ? wyatt : no , i 'm -- i 'm not hungry . quinn : i am so sorry , honey . i feel so badly for you . after everything you and steffy have been through , to -- to lose her now , it 's just ... wyatt : why -- why do i always end up in the same place ? that 's what i want to know . quinn : honey , today it feels like the hurt is never gon na go away , but you know that 's not true . wyatt : so are you gon na tell me to cheer up , that everything 's gon na be okay ? quinn : no . wyatt : i mean , i could if i was you , right , because nothing ever gets you down , right , mom ? i mean , everybody just -- they hate your guts . they ca n't stand the sight of you . they want you in jail . and it 's just -- it 's so not fair . but i guess i just -- i got to put on a smile and i got to tell everyone that that 's all in the past now and that you 've changed , right ? quinn : because i have changed . wyatt , we 're not gon na let them get the best of us . wyatt : well , maybe for you everything is gon na turn out fine . but not for me , mom . nicole : maya and i were n't raised together , but i know my family . and we fight , we say devastating things to each other , we ask way too much . and we know it 's too much , but it comes from a good place . zende : do maya and rick know they 're asking too much ? nicole : sure they do . but they look at this little girl , and they ask , `` what can we give her ? `` and a brother or sister would be kind of nice . zende : but they ca n't . that 's what you can give . listen , have n't you given them enough ? nicole : maybe . probably . zende : i do n't hear you saying you 'll tell them no . nicole : i know you thought of my pregnancy as a terrible time . but the only really terrible thing was thinking that i lost you . zende : what are you saying ? are you actually considering going through all of this again ? quinn : where you going ? wyatt : you know what 's odd ? everyone told liam to respect my marriage and to stay away . he pretty much did that more or less . but you -- you seemed to accomplish exactly what he wanted anyway . quinn : wyatt . wyatt , wait . stay , okay ? i 'll call your father and i 'll tell him that you 're not coming into work today . wyatt : and then what ? quinn : then we can go see a movie or go have lunch . we 've always been able to make our own fun . have n't we ? [ sighs ] honey , i love you so much , and i want to fix this , but -- but i know i ca n't . but i - i want to help , so please . wyatt : misery does n't love company that much , mom . in fact , as crazy as it sounds , i might be able to give steffy exactly what she wanted after all . quinn : what 's that ? wyatt : to walk away from you and not look back . [ seagulls calling ] [ waves crashing ] liam : hi . steffy : hi . wyatt could n't keep his promise . maybe i was just foolish to ask . liam : the quinn promise ? steffy : yeah . he ca n't say no to his mom , and quinn wo n't listen when he tries . liam : i 'm sorry . steffy : she has everything . she has my grandfather . she has the business . she has my company . but she does n't have me . i 'm free . liam : so you -- [ chuckles ] so you and wyatt are ... ? steffy : we 're over . that 's why i 'm here . liam : [ chuckles ]	wyatt stops by eric 's house and quinn says it is going to be a long way for recovery but she is going to be there every step of the way for eric . she says she wishes steffy had come with him as she would never bar her from seeing her granddad . wyatt says it does n't matter as steffy has left him . and it all stems from quinn and what she has put their lives through . nicole drops in on zende at the office and he tells her that he can not believe the audacity of both maya and rick to ask nicole to give up another nine months and her have another baby for them . and he will be there those entire nine months too . she says they just asked and her listening is the least she can do . it is a serious question and deserves a serious answer . they have said they do not want nicole to feel pressured so she will take her time . bill 's favorite court clerk drops by and he is happy to see her thinking she has the backdated papers signed that ne needs . she chides him first that he never came through the first time . he says he will . she is surprised when he tells her that he is going to marry brooke . she says she is one lucky woman but if that goes south then he knows where he can find her . quinn says she is sorry that wyatt lost steffy but there is a whole other world out there . and maybe when steffy sees how happy she and eric are that she will even change her mind . wyatt does n't feel she will and this is all on quinn .
brooke : i do n't know why i came here . ridge : it 's okay if you don't . brooke : i just did n't want to go home . ridge : i understand that . brooke : there 's so much good in him that other people do n't get to see . ridge : well , i think you bring out the best in him , but ... the way you treat him and the way he treats you , that 's not a measure of his character . brooke : i know . that 's why i ca n't go back . katie : where did you get these grapes ? they are delicious . wyatt : [ laughs ] uh , it 's harvest time , is n't it ? katie : oh , right , well , that must mean you got it from that food truck where you bought the salmon burgers . wyatt : yeah . yeah . look , stick with me , kid . i will show you all the good takeout places in l.a. that are near a freeway exit . katie : [ chuckles ] well , uh , this has been lovely , but i got to get back to work . wyatt : what ? no , you don't . katie : oh , but i do . wyatt : no . katie : are you gon na get all caveman on me and start telling me what to do ? wyatt : i would never do that . katie : where are you going ? wyatt : oh , i was just gon na open the slider , get some fresh air . katie : oh , no , no , no , no . do n't do that . wyatt : why ? katie : well , uh , because i -- i know for a fact that you can see eric 's house from there , which means quinn might see you . wyatt : right . i know that . you do n't really have to go to work right now , do you ? katie : wyatt spencer , are you blackmailing me ? wyatt : no . what ? no ! i am not . eric : i ca n't tell if it 's the wiring or if it 's the actual switch that need to be repaired . now , could you get an electrician in here ? mateo : sure , the three - way switch at the top of the stairs ? eric : yes , that 's right . mateo : i 'll take a look at it myself . eric : no , you have enough to do around the estate , all right ? mateo : no , no , it 's no problem . i 'm pretty well - versed in circuitry . eric : yeah ? quinn : of course you are . i mean , we 're in awe of your ability to fix pretty much anything . mateo : then your back is better , i hope ? quinn : right now , it is almost perfect . eric : yes . thank you for taking such good care of my wife . eric : some people are born with a good sense of direction , and other people are born with a sense of how things work . we got to keep this young man happy ! quinn : how will we know that he is ? eric : he 's not overtly open , is he ? quinn : well , that 's a blessing with some people . eric : we 'll get to know more about him . that 'll come with time . quinn : well , here 's what i know so far . he spoke a little bit about his family . we know that he 's eco - conscious , and he told me he broke up with his girlfriend , so he 's single . eric : young single men have limited topics of conversation . quinn : uh , not you when we first got together . eric : well , i was born fascinating . quinn : [ giggles ] you were . you share that with my son , you know . although , ever since he 's been single , he 's -- he 's a good listener , but he 's not really very talkative . i really wish he would find someone . katie : yeah , i , um ... i think i 'm gon na work from home today . thanks , pam . bye . katie : okay . you happy ? wyatt : mm - hmm . katie : we have some time . wyatt : oh . i like time . i just hope that it 's not borrowed time , considering eric now knows about us . katie : no , i -- he 's not gon na say anything to quinn . i mean , we asked him not to , and he 's pretty good at keeping other people 's secrets . wyatt : but still , i mean , do n't you think we should be prepared ? i mean , like , what if , i do n't know , brooke all of a sudden wanted to join the party and walk in here . katie : uh , i do n't see that happening . i -- i saw her today , and she has the weight of the world on her shoulders . wyatt : look , i do n't think she 's gon na dump dad even if he deserves it because he is nothing if not tenacious . katie : yeah , well , i guess i 've just seen it too many times . it seems like the men in her life end up being a footnote to the story of brooke and ridge . ridge : you want me to take you home ? brooke : that 's all right . i have my car . ridge : just to run interference , i mean . [ door opens ] r.j. : hey . sorry to interrupt . brooke : no , you 're not . r.j. : looks like something 's changed . ridge : your mother has something to discuss with you , but not right now . r.j. : what , you 're not going back to bill spencer 's house , are you ? or are you ? mom , i 'm sorry . i -- brooke : no , it 's okay . it 's just ... i do n't know what the future holds , but i had to end my marriage with bill . eric : not a bad quarter , actually . quinn : how about that really pretty blonde girl ? what 's her name ? eric : who ? quinn : charlotte ! eric : charlotte who ? quinn : charlotte ! charlotte . from -- from the office . is she as nice as she seems ? eric : oh , well , i have n't said more to her than `` good morning `` or `` good night . `` why -- why do you bring her up ? quinn : i do n't know , she just -- she always seems to -- she always seems to perk up a little bit when wyatt stops by the office . eric : yeah , no surprise there . i think ridge has actually had to speak to her about office romances . quinn : but that would n't even be an issue because wyatt does n't work at forrester anymore . i mean , maybe we should encourage her . eric : does parental matchmaking ever work out ? quinn : oh , come on . wyatt is n't even dating anyone . i mean , it 's not good for a young man like that to make his whole life about work . eric : well , he probably has other interests that he just keeps to himself . quinn : yeah . i do n't know , maybe they 're athletic . wyatt : so , what are we gon na do with this windfall day we did n't even plan on having ? katie : i do n't know . gin rummy ? wyatt : that 's funny . that 's funny . katie : [ giggles ] wyatt : we can continue talking about your sister , 'cause i know how that gets you in the mood . katie : oh , yeah . yeah . that 's hot . wyatt : [ laughing ] yeah . katie : actually , i just -- i really do want her to be happy . wyatt : i know . i do . you know , all this talk about destiny is getting me kinda ... mm . katie : yeah ? really ? wyatt : mm - hmm . yeah . i think you were onto something with this game idea . do you know of any physical non - talking games we could play upstairs ? katie : hmm , let me think . wyatt : mm . katie : yeah , 3 or 4 . wyatt : [ gasps ] 3 or 4 ? r.j. : did something happen , mom ? ridge : it 's not the time , son . brooke : i had to make a decision , and i did . r.j. : i tried to like him , mom . i did . i know he made you happy , and he was fun to be around , but to me , he was always like an alien trying to impersonate a human . brooke : [ scoffs ] ridge : all right , i think your mom is aware that we 're not bill spencer fans . that does n't really matter right now . you fall in love with someone , there is n't a list of requirements or a test that you take . it 's ... you just take someone at face value . and then sometimes you do n't see it coming when they fail you . when that does happen , you wonder why you ever trusted them in the first place . i 've failed your mom many times . and i take no pleasure in seeing her going through that again . i once heard bill say that getting even is the thing he 's best at . ridge : all right , let 's change the subject . r.j. : i 'm just saying , i think she would be safer with us . brooke : honey , i 'm all right . i 'm just feeling quiet . some things make you feel better to talk about , and some things not so much . r.j. : i do n't even remember what pam sent me in here for . you know , i 'll just tell her that you guys are in a top - secret meeting . ridge : that 's a good idea . r.j. : okay . yeah . you guys just , uh , stay like this . ridge : that is quite a kid you raised with minimal help from me . brooke : my proudest accomplishment . ridge : he 's here for you . 'cause he loves you . we all love you . ridge : you know when friends do n't see each other for a while , and then they pick up right where they left off ? that 's what we are . you know , we 're here sitting together , and ... you can just lean on me . brings me back to when we were young and strong and in love , and nothing was ever gon na change . brooke : ridge . ridge : i 'm -- mnh - mnh . i 'm not -- i 'm not saying that you 're leaning on me that way . brooke : i can't . ridge : i -- i 'm gon na choose to hear that you said `` not yet . `` i know bill 's not gon na let you go without a fight , i know that . brooke : there 's not gon na be a fight . ridge : what happened ? brooke : [ sighs ] ridge : that bad , huh ? brooke : i just have to get clear about what i can live with . ridge : but it was worse than being thrown out of a helicopter ? because you found a way to live with that . brooke : he told me he 'd changed , and i believed him . ridge : and , you know what , i think he believed it when he said it . 'cause if you 're faced with the possibility of losing the one thing that means more than anything else to you ... you make promises you ca n't keep . i 've done it . brooke : me , too . ridge : i 've got to ask you , though . did he ever raise a hand to you ? brooke : no . never . ridge : well , there 's violence in that man . i had to ask . brooke : well ... he did hit liam hard enough to knock him to the ground . ridge : wow . his own son . i guess i should n't be surprised . that 's spencer . what set him off ? brooke : you know , i 'm not really ready to talk about it . ridge : and i 'm not really asking anything . brooke : okay . ridge : i just want to let you know i 'm here . so you can lean on me . mateo : oh ! hey , let me do that for you . quinn : what ? oh , it 's not heavy . [ laughs ] mateo : well , you were twisting . that 's the worst thing you can do when your erector spinae is acting up . quinn : oh , i 'm assuming you 're talking about back muscles . mateo : plants and muscles do n't respond to their latin names , so ... quinn : [ sighs ] well , do we have a working switch yet ? mateo : not yet . the box is all black on the inside . it needs an upgrade . i think there must have been a short at some point . quinn : well , that does n't sound good . mateo : yeah , you could have had a fire . well , i 'll have it replaced , and i 'll check the others while i 'm at it , okay ? oh , uh , hey , would you mind telling your son mr . spencer and your husband to stay away from it until i get back ? quinn : my husband and ... mateo : mr. spencer , your son . quinn : oh ! oh ! yeah . wyatt ! he used to live here , but he does n't anymore . mateo : well , i saw him visiting . maybe he 's still next door . quinn : next door ? why would you say that ? mateo : i saw him driving through the neighbor 's gate . quinn : katie logan 's ? mateo : well , his car 's kind of hard to miss . i just assumed that he 'd come by here later . quinn : oh , well , maybe he 's dropping off a present for will . how long ago was that ? mateo : couple hours ? quinn : couple of hours ? wyatt : mmm , mmm , mmm . katie : are you in a hurry ? wyatt : no , no , no . yes . yes , actually , i am . yeah . katie : mmm . ridge : you okay ? brooke : yeah . might as well be . ridge : that 's not an answer . brooke : [ scoffs ] it 's all i 've got . ridge : we got to keep an eye on r.j . he has high hopes . you know how he gets . brooke : yeah , i do . ridge : and you know how i get . brooke : i do . ridge : what does that mean ? brooke : when we 're not together , you want to be . and when we are , you 're not sure . ridge : ouch . brooke : i did n't say that to be mean . ridge : i know that . but , you know , people can change , and maybe you want to give me a second chance . 22nd chance . i do n't know what the number is . brooke : ridge ... ridge : i 'm just happy that there 's even a small possibility that i could have logan back in my life . brooke : people think we 've grown apart . ridge : what ? people do n't know anything . we have n't grown apart . can we at least agree on that ? brooke : yeah . even when ... ridge : even when what ? brooke : when you lived overseas and we would talk by phone about your dad and about the kids ... i 'd wake up in the middle of the night and i 'd feel like you were in the house . i 'd get up and i 'd put my robe on and i 'd go check every room , behind every door . because it just seemed like you there to surprise me . you know how much you loved to surprise me . ridge : it 's true . brooke : but the surprise was that you were still gone . ridge : i 've hurt you so much . i 'm sorry . someone like you , as rare and special as you , you should n't even know what heartache feels like . i would like to make it up to you . if you 'll let me . eric : quinn , i want to ask you -- quinn ? [ door opens ] mateo : [ exhales sharply ] eric : mateo , have -- have you seen mrs . forrester ? mateo : i think she might be next door . eric : well , that 's not likely . mateo : at ms . logan 's . eric : the two of them do n't really get along . mateo : well , her son is there , or he was , so it should be fine . katie : [ giggles ] wyatt : mm . oh ! are you secretly an underwear model ? katie : [ giggles ] really ? that 's the line you 're going with ? wyatt : yeah . katie : oh , wow . wyatt : did it work ? katie : yeah , it 's working . wyatt : [ laughing ] yeah . katie : [ giggles ] [ knocks on door ] quinn : katie ? the door was unlocked ! is everything okay ? [ sighs ] wyatt ? you 're not here . [ scoffs ] mateo must have been wrong . [ thumping ] quinn : katie ? is everything all right ? quinn : katie ? katie : [ screams ] quinn : everything okay ? katie : oh , my god ! quinn ! what are you doing here ? quinn : who 's there ? katie : just me . quinn : no , i -- i 'm not talking to you ! katie : get out of my house ! quinn : who 's in that bed with you ? ! katie : really ? is this any of your business ? quinn : i do n't know , katie ! is it ? [ gasps ] no . no ! no ! ! !	brooke runs into ridge at forrester 's and says she just could not go home now . he says she brought out the best in bill but even that was not good enough so he understands . rj walks in and says looks like something has changed . brooke says she does not know what the future will be but she is not going back home to bill . ridge says they were just now discussing it so they will tell rj more later . rj says he will leave them alone for now so they can get back to their discussion . brooke leans her head on ridge 's shoulder . he tells her it is like old times when they were younger and he is going to hang on to those words `` not yet `` . he says he has made promises he could not keep and he is not going to ask her to do that . slowly she tells him about bill knocking his own son to the ground but she is not ready to tell him why . he says he knows he has hurt her in the past and he is sorry . he wants to make up for that .
darla : there 's no sign of him . sally : oh , hit me again , will you , bucky ? and do n't be stingy with the whipped cream this time . i am convalescing . clarke : you 've had enough coffee , do n't you think , sally ? sally : i am not being paid any extra money to think . so just show your appreciation and get me a refill . thank you . clarke : yes . sally : boy , look at the time . it 's way past punching - in time , thorne . darla : guess there was traffic , you know ? thorne : felicia and amber wo n't let us down , sally . thomas : all ready for your first day of school ? amber : you know , you did n't have to pack me a lunch or come down here with me . thomas : oh , are you sorry i did ? amber : no . it 's just thorne does n't like the idea of us being together . thomas : but he 's the one who made this possible by standing up to my dad . look , do n't worry about any of that . just focus on this new job and how great you 're gon na be . thorne : so this is what 's keeping you ? amber : oh , um -- we were just -- thorne : i saw . your private life 's your own business , even if you are on company time . deacon : any sign of jackie ? claudette : no , sir , i 'm sorry . i went to her room and i tried to wake her , but she seemed to be fast asleep , sir . i 'm so sorry . deacon : that 's okay . she 's probably exhausted . claudette : thank you . deacon : okay . thanks , claudette . claudette : i 'll be in the kitchen , sir , in case you need me . jackie : deacon ? jackie : deacon ? deacon : hey . jackie : what are you doing here ? deacon : where else would i be ? jackie : i thought i made it clear -- i wanted you to leave . deacon : well , you said that , but then you said stay . jackie : no , i did n't . deacon : jackie , you do n't remember ? jackie : that did n't happen . i wanted you to leave and i mean it . all of my focus is on my husband right now . deacon : which is why i 'm here , so i can help you with that . jackie : you ca n't . and it 's wrong . deacon : stop , do n't get upset , please ? calm down . you got ta calm down if you wan na help massimo . jackie : as if you care . deacon : i do care . i care about you , which is why i made this fantastic breakfast . look at this . will you just try some of it ? 'cause you got to keep you strength up . and one more thing , i really need you to take one of these , too . jackie : i do n't need one of those . what i need is to be left alone with my husband . good morning , darling . how are you ? is n't it wonderful ? you 've opened your eyes . the doctors , they 're so proud of you . it means that you can get better , darling . i just know you can get better now . [ deacon remembering ] deacon : what is this ? mark : it 's a tranquilizer to help mrs. marone relax and cope better . now it 's really , really important that she takes these , okay ? massimo : no . thorne : look who i found loitering outside . sally : a - ha . ambrosia , my darling , you are late . well , now i see why . come over here , young man . let me welcome you to spectra fashions . thomas : hey , sally . clarke : amber , good to see you made it . darla : yeah , welcome on board , honey . we 're so glad you 're with us . thomas : yeah , you should be . amber 's stuff is off the hook . thorne : you guys did n't happen to see felicia on your way in , did you ? sally : you know what that means ? i think it means that queen stephanie and eric may have gotten to her . ridge : all right , sis . you call thorne up , tell him you 're not taking his offer . felicia : are you hearing this ? ridge : you think they 're going to support you going over to spectra ? felicia : i would think that you would be happy that he 's taking the company legit . he 's not going to be stealing your designs any more . ridge : no , he 's just going to steal our designers . felicia : i have n't worked at forrester for a very long time . eric : you 've always been welcome here , felicia . felicia : i did n't know that . eric : well , of course you were . ridge : well , thorne knew it . luring you over to spectra is just another slap in dad 's face . felicia : thorne does n't think that way , dad . and if he did , i would never have accepted a job from him . eric : why did you ? felicia : because it 's exciting and i admire what he 's trying to do . he 's trying to make his mark in the industry . and if he 's going to be successful , he needs me in a way that you do n't . you have ridge . ridge : what about what you , felicia ? what do you need ? if you really want to make your mark in fashion , spectra 's not the place you want to be . felicia : you know me , bro . i love a challenge . ridge : kiddo , we 've got plenty of challenges here at forrester . felicia : yeah , like getting anything of mine on the runway . that 's not what this is about . i admire what he 's trying to do and i want to be part of it . do you understand that ? stephanie : i do , honey . ridge : well , i do n't . i just do n't see how you can turn your back on the family . felicia : turn my back on my family ? ridge : yes . felicia : thorne is my family . we are all family . please , do n't lose sight of that . i 'm late for work . ridge : you 're just going to let her walk out like that ? eric : it 's her decision to make . stephanie : ridge , at this point in her life , i think thorne has more to offer her . ridge : oh , great . so he can just systematically tear this family apart , and you two are fine with that ? well , i 'm not . jackie : i 'll read to you . you 'd like that , would n't you ? deacon : jackie -- jackie , are you okay ? are you all right ? jackie : yes , i 'm just light - headed , that 's all . i 'll be fine . deacon : when was the last time you had something to eat ? jackie : yesterday sometime . deacon : please , listen -- jackie : it does n't matter . massimo needs me . deacon : i want you to drink this right now . jackie : i do n't need it . i do n't need anything , deacon . i just need you to leave . it is so incredibly disrespectful you being here with my husband . please leave so i take care of him . deacon : jackie , he does n't even know you 're here . [ massimo thinking ] massimo : get your hands off her . deacon : look , whatever you might think about me , if you want to take care of him , you got ta keep your strength up . so would you please just eat something ? it 's still warm . jackie : i do n't have any appetite . deacon : all right , then at least drink this . drink it . come on . that 's it . all of it . it 's good for you . [ massimo thinking ] massimo : no . stop . deacon : feel better ? jackie : yeah , i suppose my blood sugar was a little low . deacon : jackie , i just want to help you . [ massimo thinking ] massimo : that 's not what he wants . deacon : but if my being here is stressing you out , maybe i should get my stuff and go . jackie : yes , i think that would be best . there , darling , alone at last . i 'll read to you now . you loved this one . it 's the roman emperors . do you remember ? very interesting -- `` caligula `` . we saw the movie about that -- yes , we did . we saw that together . `` rome plunged into a state of terror as caligula 's paranoia deepened . no one was safe , not even his most trusted advisers and family members . `` [ massimo thinking ] massimo : you are not safe . not with sharpe . eric : ridge , do n't tell me i 'm okay with this . ridge : you did n't stop her . eric : let it go , all right ? if you and i do our jobs around here , we 're not going to have to worry about spectra . stephanie : your sister 's right . thorne is going to go about this the right way . ridge : oh , the right way -- is that what you call hiring amber moore ? stephanie : she left town . ridge : she 's back thanks to thorne . stephanie : does he know about the restraining order ? ridge : of course he does . he 's giving thomas legal advice now -- telling him he can challenge it in court . stephanie : well , the truth is he 's 18 . they ca n't enforce it , can they ? ridge : thorne is on a power trip here . do n't try to tell me this is business . he 's hired the people that will have the most negative effect on you , me and dad . and he 's deliberately interfering with my relationship with my own son . stephanie : oh , i do n't believe that is your brother 's agenda . ridge : well , i do . i 'm sick of it . i 'm going over there now to talk to him . sally : a - ha . well , it 's very nice of you to honor us with a visit , fifi . felicia : i 'm sorry i 'm late . it wo n't happen again . clarke : we thought that eric and stephanie might have snatched you up for reprogramming . felicia : well , they tried . thorne : mom and dad give you a hard time ? felicia : they were n't really overjoyed , specifically dad , but the winner of the mad as hell sweepstakes is -- thomas : my dad . felicia : smart kid . thorne : let me guess -- ridge offered you a job at forrester . felicia : he did . darla : felicia , what did you say ? felicia : i already had a job . this is exactly where i want to be . thorne : that 's my gal . [ cheers and applause ] thorne : this is the place to be . we 're the dream team . we 're going to beat forrester creations at its own game . [ darla clears throat ] thorne : what ? okay , it 's all right . it 's okay to be a little intimidated . i understand . some of us have been out of the fashion loop for awhile . some of us have some huge legacies to live up to . but although underneath the crushed velvet and the chinese silk , fashion is brutal . and i know that each and every one of us have -- we 've had our setbacks and we 've had our failures . so you 're going to ask me what 's different about today ? well , i 'm going to tell you what 's different about today . today you are part of a team , okay ? you 're part of a team . and while i think each individual in here is great , the sum of all the parts is even greater . now i know that i 'm speaking for everyone in this room when i say , thank you , sally . for giving us a place to thrive , a place to grow . and a place for us to kick some butt . [ cheers ] sally : oh , will you stop with all of that sweet talk ! i 'm going to start blubbering ! it 's going to ruin my makeup . besides , i think we all know that you are the swizzle stick that 's gon na stir that drink . darla : she 's right , honey . you are the stick . and we are all behind you 110 % , are n't we ? [ applause and cheers ] sally : you know something ? this really takes me back . because spectra has always been a family business . and i had a family here once . some great people -- with the fabulous curmudgeon saul who kept us honest , remember ? and my beautiful daughter , macy -- and i did n't think i would ever get that feeling back . but what did i know , huh ? well , i 'll tell you what i know . i know that there has never was -- and there never will be -- a company with more potential , more talent and sheer genius than is right here in this room right now . and it 's back . [ cheers ] [ buzzer ] sally : thank you . uh , excuse me -- you mind ? we 're having a moment here . [ laughter ] sally : thank you . oh , wait a minute , wait a minute , thanks . that was the front desk . ridge forrester has just entered the building . amber : thomas , thomas , he 's not gon na want to find you here . thorne : thomas , i 'm not going to tell you what to do , but you might want to consider -- thomas : yeah . i know , i 'll leave . darla : no , thomas , i have a shortcut -- this way , this way , back here . come on , come on ! sally : ready ? ridge , what a surprise . thorne : we 're in the middle of a meeting . ridge : i need to have a word with you , mr. president . thorne : well , whatever you have to say to me , you can say it in front of my team . bring it on . jackie : `` he ordered random spectators dragged from their seats and forced them to fight the bloodthirsty tigers `` -- that is so gruesome . oh , my -- deacon . [ massimo thinking ] éaiémassimo : he drugged you . jackie : i thought you were packing . deacon : yeah , i 'm finished , i just , um -- wanted to say good - bye -- unless i can change your mind -- jackie : no , it 's best if you -- it 's best if you -- deacon : i think it 's best if i help you . jackie , come on , massimo needs you to stay strong . you ca n't do this yourself . jackie : i know . i know i ca n't , but you should n't -- deacon : whoa , whoa , easy , easy . jackie : you should n't be here . deacon : jackie , listen to me . i 'm your friend . i always have been -- and i always will be . jackie : no . no , deacon , no . [ massimo thinking ] massimo : no , jacqueline , do n't . deacon : feeling better ? jackie : i 'm feeling -- light - headed . deacon : sure you are , yeah . you 've had nothing to eat . no more skipping meals , you hear me ? okay , come on , come on . we 're going to sit down -- let 's go . right here . put your feet up . there you go . jackie , caring for massimo is a full - time job . and you 've got this huge mansion to take care of -- you 've got the new line of boutiques . i can help you do this -- i know that you are going through the most difficult period of your life . you do not have to go through this alone . just let me help you . i care for you so much . i do n't want you to ever doubt that . you need me here -- let me hear you say it . come on , tell me . jackie : i -- need you . deacon : just think about all the great times that we had together . that 's just the beginning . we could have such an amazing life together . i want things to be the way they were . i want you back again . i want you back again . [ massimo thinking ] massimo : my poor jacqueline -- he has us both -- where he wants us . the devil -- he is the devil .	felicia explains to her parents and ridge why she took the job with thorne . ridge works himself into another anger fit , thinking that thorne is trying to destroy the whole family and heads to spectra to confront thorne again . the whole spectra crowd ( sally , clarke , thorne , darla , felicia , amber , and even thomas ) rally around thorne with moral lifting conversation until ridge shows up to confront thorne . they all rush thomas out before ridge enters . a horrified massimo watches on as deacon drugs jackie and once again convinces her that she needs his help in taking care of everything .
ridge : you still love me ? want me ? taylor : i do . ( laughs ) ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] owen : come on . you do n't really need that . donna : oh , yes , yes , owen , i very much need this . owen : what you did today was something so pure and unselfish . you know , you never cease to amaze me . donna : no , what i did today was retreat from the enemy , and it cost me my marriage . owen : but you protected the man that you love . donna : did i ? ( sniffles ) did i ? how do i know that pam 's gon na keep her end of the bargain ? how do i know ? what if she kills him anyway ? huh ? i mean , that will be the final stake in my heart -- to have eric die thinking that i did n't love him . i 'm damned if i do . i 'm damned if i do n't . how am i gon na live like this ? owen : you want me to tell you how ? donna : no , just -- no , do n't . do n't tell me that i 'm just gon na forget about him , because i - i ca n't . owen : i was n't gon na say that . there might be a way to get your husband back . [ scene_break ] rick : you , uh , wanted to see me ? brooke : why do n't you sit down , rick ? i have something to tell you . rick : oh , boy . ( sighs ) sounds pretty heavy . brooke : i went to see taylor today . rick : oh , you did ? this was a productive visit , i hope . brooke : i want you to be happy . i want to support you . rick : okay . i will be happy once i get married . brooke : no , you wo n't . rick : ( laughs ) oh , no . i 'm not gon na do this again with you , mom . i 'm really not . brooke : taylor does n't love you . rick : okay , i 'm done here . have a good day . brooke : she 's still in love with ridge . brooke : it 's true , honey . you 're taylor 's second choice . she told me . [ scene_break ] taylor : ( sighs ) wow . i 'm ... i 'm a little embarrassed , because i ... ( sighs ) i mean , how many years have we been apart ? and i 'm just now realizing that i still have feelings for you . ridge : oh , i do n't think it 's that strange , but you are getting married , so i think we should probably talk about this . taylor : ridge , please , i 'm already humiliated enough . just , you know , you do n't have to discuss this with me . ridge : oh , will you stop with that ? if it helps , you 're not the only one with feelings . taylor : i 'm not ? ridge : taylor , we raised three kids . we have a beautiful family . you think i just stopped caring about you ? taylor : ( sighs ) well , there 's caring and then ... there 's caring . ridge : all right , well , that 's a good place to start . let 's , uh ... what 's your definition of caring ? taylor : you really want to get analytical about this ? ridge : well , i just want to help . taylor : ( sighs ) taylor : you ... were the love of my life . ridge : as you were mine . taylor : and i fought so hard to come back to you and our children , only to find out that everything just fell apart . well , i do n't -- no , that 's not completely true . it did n't just fall apart . it was completely destroyed and ruined by brooke , just like it always has . [ scene_break ] donna : there 's a way to get my husband back ? owen : what if you meet with him secretly where pam ca n't see you , and you tell him everything ? you tell him that pam forced you to end the marriage . donna : i thought about that , okay ? but she 'll kill him if she finds out , and she will find out . plus , there 's the rest of my family . i mean , even if i can protect eric , i still ... ( sighs ) i ca n't protect 'em all . owen : i 'm sorry . i never even should have suggested that . donna : thank you . thank you for trying . i just ... i guess this is just the way it has to be . i mean ... i mean , it 's better that he ends up with stephanie than ends up dead , right ? how am i ever supposed to let him go ? how ? [ scene_break ] rick : what exactly did taylor say to you ? brooke : i asked her what i could do to get her to back away from this marriage . rick : oh , god . you baited her , mom . why do you keep doing that ? brooke : ( sighs ) you want to know what she said ? `` give me back my husband . `` those were her exact words . rick : oh , i see . and that led you to believe that she does n't love me anymore . brooke : it means that she still loves ridge . she wants to be in his life . rick : oh , god . you -- you know what ? i know exactly what happened . here we go . so you can push taylor 's buttons unlike anybody else in this entire world , and you started running your mouth , and you got taylor in the heat of the moment where she started saying things that she did n't mean , leading you to believe that she does n't love me anymore , that she does n't want to marry me . well , that 's not true . brooke : no ! that is not how it happened . rick : why do you keep doing this ? why do you constantly keep stirring things up with people ? i 'm not 18 years old anymore . you ca n't meddle in my life . you got to stop it . brooke : she said something else . ridge is the love of her life . rick : oh , give -- give me a break . brooke : no , i am serious . i am so serious . i would n't lie to you . i swear . she still has n't gotten over ridge . go ask her yourself . she 'll tell you . rick : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] taylor : it 's just hard sometimes not to -- not to think about what might have been . ridge : we 've both been there . then our lives took a lot of very bizarre twists . i thought i lost you . then i had a son with brooke . it was hard on thomas and the girls , but i had that baby . i was just , uh , trying to do the right thing . taylor : i 'm not saying you did anything wrong . our lives were completely turned upside down , but ... ( sighs ) the one thing -- the one thing i find interesting is that you still have n't married brooke . ridge : there 's been a lot going on . taylor : when is there not always a lot going on with you and brooke ? ridge : okay . what are you getting at ? taylor : well , it just seems that if you two were meant to have a life together , why do n't you have one ? it 's kind of perplexed me , you know ? it 's like , why is that ? have you ever thought about that ? [ scene_break ] rick : ( sighs ) taylor 's not in love with ridge , mom . okay ? she may -- she may have feelings for him . of course , she does . but it 's like you and nick and you and dad . brooke : i 'm afraid it goes deeper than that . rick : ( scoffs ) really ? i think you 're just hoping that i 'm gon na have some catastrophic collapse from insecurity and call the whole damn thing off . well , that 's not gon na happen . brooke : that 's not what i 'm hoping , rick . and i 'm hurt that you would even say that . this is n't some kind of game to me . i do n't like seeing my son being used , and i certainly do n't want to see you go through all that heartache . but taylor did say those words , and it shocked me , and quite frankly , i think it shocked her , too . but what was i supposed to do once those words came out of her mouth ? just ignore it ? rick : i am . brooke : this does n't bother you ? knowing that the woman you 're about to marry has unrequited feelings for ridge ? rick : let me tell you something . if taylor has unrequited feelings for ridge , yes , you should be very concerned , but not for me . for ridge . [ scene_break ] ridge : i 've been trying to put together a life with brooke . that was the whole idea behind taking jack and giving him a family . why do n't you tell me why you think brooke and i are n't married yet ? taylor : well , i do n't know . but i could -- i could make a hazard guess . ridge : knock yourself out . taylor : well , i - i 'm thinking that maybe it 's because of jack 's father . ridge : nick ? no , nick and i see , uh , eye to eye on -- on jack . taylor : i 'm not talking about jack . i 'm talking about brooke . ridge : brooke ? taylor : well , i do n't have to tell you that there 's a very intense history there between the two of them . ridge : we talked about that , too . taylor : you did ? ridge : yeah . brooke and nick both , uh , realize that there are lines that should never be crossed . taylor : okay . so how do you know that they will respect that ? ridge : i talked to brooke about it . what ? taylor : it 's just that , you know , you should n't even have to say something like that to the woman that you 're planning to marry . ridge : why not ? we 're all human . get it out in the open . let your expectations be known . taylor : yeah , but she was the one who was always trying to convince you that she knew that you were meant to be together and that you were her destiny and you were the one and -- and then , i do n't know , it 's , like , maybe you just missed your time together . i do n't know . or maybe -- maybe there 's something that 's holding you back . or something that 's holding her back . ridge : or something that 's holding you back , taylor . i do n't exactly see you rushing to the altar either . in fact , i 'd be willing to bet that this wedding you 're doing next week was rick 's idea , not yours . taylor : do you have any idea how painful it was giving you up ? but i did . i did , because you convinced me that brooke could make you happier . are you ? is it everything you thought it would be ? are you happier without me ? or did i make a mistake giving you up ? [ scene_break ] donna : everyone i love , every single person that matters to me -- their lives are at risk because of me , because of my love for eric . ( sighs ) how -- how am i gon na let him go ? owen : look it , i 'll help you , all right ? i 'll be here for you . everything 's gon na be okay . i promise , all right ? donna : you 've been ... ( sighs ) my pillar of strength this -- this whole time . i - i could n't have done this without you . owen : hey , hey , hey , hey . come on . i think you 've -- donna : no . owen : hey , look at me . you 've had enough of that . donna : ( sighs ) i 'm just -- i 'm exhausted . owen : why do n't you go upstairs ? sleep in my bed . come on . i 'll crash on the couch . donna : thank you for everything . donna : i 'm sorry . i ca n't . i 'm devoted to eric . i mean ... ( sighs ) he may be gone , but i -- i 'm gon na love him forever . i 'm sorry . ( sighs ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] brooke : honey , you 're upset . i understand . but do n't make this about ridge and me . rick : all i 'm saying is that if you 're telling me that taylor is secretly madly in love with ridge , then i would really keep any eye out for those two . [ scene_break ] brooke : ridge and i are committed . we 're as happy and secure as ever . but that does n't change the fact that taylor would rather be marrying ridge than you . and you know what ? i am not saying these things to try to make you feel insecure . rick : really ? `` taylor is in love with ridge . `` i mean , mom , hello . they 've been over for years . brooke : that 's what i thought , too . but after what taylor said -- rick : all right , mom , s - stop , please . brooke : she called him the love of her life . rick , i just do n't want to see you settle for a marriage that is less than what you deserve . now at least you know where taylor 's heart is . but you do n't have to worry about ridge and me , as we are completely committed , and we 're happy , and nobody or nothing is going to get in the way of our happiness . [ scene_break ] ridge : the life i have with brooke -- i 'm not gon na compare it with what you and i shared . they 're separate . they 're both very special to me . taylor : what happened to us ? ridge : oh , doc . taylor : i still love it when i hear you say that . i almost forgot . it 's like it sends chills down my spine . i feel ... well , i ca n't tell you that part . ( sniffles ) ridge : you can tell me anything . taylor : it 's just ... ( sighs ) it 's just that i thought our family was -- it was perfect , and i - i 'd imagined that it would be all of us together . us and the children . i just kind of ... that 's what i thought , because it was so wonderful , and i just -- i do n't know . i knew that i would never have that kind of bond with anybody again . ridge : i think about that , too . ( sighs ) it was a very beautiful memory . taylor : i 'm not apologizing for what i said to brooke . i 'm not . you are the love of my life . taylor : ( sniffles ) and i know you 're trying to move on with your life . and that 's what i 'm doing . i 'm trying . i am . but i guess somehow , i 'll always know that i love you . ridge : and i 'll always love you , too ... doc . taylor : ( sighs ) try something else , all right ? you also need to keep your breathing under control , especially if you 're lying . so breathe with me . all right ?	owen tells donna that he understands , she did what she did to protect the man she loved . he thinks there might be a way to get her husband back . exhausted and sipping too much wine , donna takes owen 's advice and intends to sleep in his bed while he crashes on the couch . however , he joins her on the bed and she welcomes his kissing her shoulders and neck before she finally says she loves her husband too much , she can not do this . brooke summons rick and wants to share with him what she discovered with her visit to taylor . he does n't believe it when she says taylor is still in love with ridge , and accuses her of just meddling again in his and taylor 's life . she assures him that taylor and ridge will not reunite as he and brooke are committed to each other . she just does n't want rick to settle for being second best . taylor is embarrassed , but confesses to ridge that she still is in love with him . he wants to help so asks her to define that love . her concern is if ridge is happier with brooke than he was with taylor . she wants to go on with her life , but she knows she will always love ridge . she clings to him and then passionately kisses him .
jackie : you are disappointed . owen : i 'm just -- i 'm confused . i mean , i thought that we felt the same way about this . jackie : i just ca n't do it . i - i ca n't go back . i - i just -- i ca n't raise another child . [ scene_break ] nick : all right , let 's -- let 's all take a deep breath and discuss this . stephanie : no ! it 's not negotiable , nick . i 'm leaving the company . nick : is it maybe 'cause i called you arrogant ? we could -- stephanie : no , no , no . you were absolutely right . i was so rude ... ( chuckles ) and arrogant the other day , and -- and i - i 'm -- i 'm embarrassed by that . whip : well , we forgive you , stephanie . but you do n't have to fire yourself . stephanie : whip , it 's so much more than that . whip : oh , what -- what more could it be ? stephanie , why would you leave a job that gives you so much fulfillment ? stephanie : it 's ... pam : it -- it 's time . stephanie : it 's time . that 's all i wan na say . nick : this does n't make sense . a week ago , you were working through the night . we could n't get you to go home . whip : exactly . stephanie : i ... i guess i was overcompensating . ( chuckles ) nick : overcompensating for what ? stephanie : for something i did n't wan na face . whip : and what 's that ? stephanie : i 'm past my prime . whip : ( chuckles ) oh , boy . nick : you got ta be kidding me . you 're just hitting your stride . whip : the big joke around here is that none of us can keep up with you . stephanie : well , thank you very much . it 's a lovely compliment , but i 've accomplished what i set out to accomplish here , and -- god , i hate good - byes . and -- l - l - let 's just say good luck , okay ? and pam , walk me down to the car , please . and keep pam on , please . she 's a wonderful worker . pam : oh , steph . whip : i 'm gon na miss you , stephanie . whip : you wo n't even take my hand ? pam : no , no , she -- she 's a hugger , whip , not a shaker . hugger . stephanie : ( chuckles ) pam : ( chuckles ) stephanie : thanks , whip , for everything . whip : mm - hmm . stephanie : you know , i just adore all of you . i ho -- i hope you do know that . nick , you threw me a lifeline when i needed it the most , and i will never forget that . pam : ( sighs ) stephanie : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] thomas : yes , i saw her . she and i had a late lunch . taylor : well , i hope you were able to talk some sense into your sister . thomas : mom , i tried , but it 's steffy . nobody tells her what to do . taylor : ( sighs ) she could have been killed on that boat . thomas : right . but she was n't . owen saved her . and now he 's her hero . taylor : well , he 's also married . thomas : which is why i 've got ta believe nothing 's gon na come of this . steffy likes the bad boys , but she is n't gon na let herself go after some married guy . taylor : well , i hope i 've raised her better than that . thomas : of course you have . she 's not a home wrecker , mom . taylor : that 's true , but ... ( sighs ) thomas : what ? taylor : i do n't know . i just get this feeling that steffy is -- is thinking that owen 's marriage is going to fall apart . [ scene_break ] ( indistinct conversations ) steffy : she better be making you happy , owen . [ scene_break ] owen : listen , jackie , you 're not gon na be alone . you 're gon na have me . we 're gon na be able to do this together . it 's gon na be amazing , and it 's gon na be fun and -- jackie : fun ? ( chuckles ) caring for a baby is a lot more than fun . it 's a huge responsibility . owen : i know that . jackie : ( sighs ) owen : but when you have two people who are ready to accept that responsibility , we can- jackie : owen , please . owen . that is just it . i am not ready . i wish i could tell you otherwise , because i hate to disappoint you , but ... i have to be honest . our life is wonderful , and we are just getting started . the very thought of caring for a child i - is ... is ... jackie : i 'm sorry , darling . owen : i ca n't accept this , jackie . i ca n't . jackie : you ca n't accept that i do n't want a baby ? owen : look , i know that we 've been through a lot lately . and that 's probably what you 're worried about . but sunshine , listen to me . we are past that , really . jackie : really ? owen : yes . i mean , this is n't gon na give us any time to even have to think about all of our petty little problems . jackie : ( chuckles ) no , because there 'll be diapers to change and midnight feedings , and i j -- owen : mm - hmm . that is right . listen , it 's gon na be good for us . it 's gon na be really good for us . jackie : i 'm not so sure it 'll be good for me . owen : i 'll do all the heavy lifting . how 's that ? i 'll do all the heavy lifting . if he wakes up in the middle of the night , i will make sure that you do n't even hear him or -- or her . jackie : really ? owen : yeah . jackie : how are you gon na accomplish that ? ( chuckles ) owen : listen to me . the point is ... jackie : ( sighs ) owen : that with me by your side , this is not gon na be nearly as difficult as you think it 's gon na be . jackie : owen , please -- please listen to me . if -- if we were to have a baby , i would n't want you to do all the heavy lifting . i 'd want it to be a shared experience , like everything else in our lives . i 'm just not ready to share that experience . when i think of the next few years , i - i just do n't see a baby in the picture . i see you , and i see me , and i see this , oh , brilliant life -- you and me . please , darling , do n't get your hopes up on this , please . [ scene_break ] whip : wow . i can not believe what i just heard . nick : it 's bizarre , completely bizarre . whip : what do you make of it ? nick : i do n't know . but i am gon na find out . [ scene_break ] taylor : she told you the exact same thing , did n't she ? thomas : as much as i know she 's attracted to owen , she really wants his marriage to work because she knows it 's what he wants . taylor : no , she 's caught right in the middle , and that 's what has me worried . thomas : ( sighs ) i know . but mom , after everything steffy went through with rick , she 's not gon na let herself get all involved with some married man . taylor : well , i would hope not . thomas : okay , look , i told the guys i 'd meet 'em at a club in hollywood . taylor : okay . all right . just leave me here to work . it 's all good . thomas : i 'll call if i 'm gon na be late . taylor : okay . thomas : and hey , do n't worry about steffy . she 's a big girl . pam : oh . stephanie : oh . thomas : oh , grandma . pam : hi , thomas . stephanie : hi , tom . thomas : hey . pam : is your mom around ? thomas : yep , right here . pam : oh , there you are . hi , taylor . taylor : hi . hi . what 's the matter ? stephanie : well , what kind of a greeting is that ? taylor : it 's the kind of greeting you get whenever i sense that something 's going on and you do n't wan na tell me about it . stephanie : ( sighs ) pam : well , you 'd be right . there is . taylor : what ? is it -- is it something physical ? stephanie : no , not this time . i 'm -- i just -- i 'm not going to go back and -- and work at jackie m . taylor : oh , no . wh -- [ scene_break ] ( indistinct conversations ) owen : hey . steffy : hey . want some coffee ? owen : i could use something a lot stronger than coffee . steffy : oh , i hope i did n't get you into trouble . you know , i should never have taken you out on the boat . owen : well , you were on a mission . steffy : yeah , i do n't know what i was thinking . what 's the matter ? owen : nothing . i just , uh ... had a pretty deep talk with my wife . steffy : not about me , i hope . owen : no , no . something else . something i 've always dreamed of . something i realize i may never have . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) jackie : oh , nicky . come in . nick : busy ? jackie : no , i 'm not busy . please . wha -- what is it ? nick : we have a problem ... with stephanie . [ scene_break ] steffy : jackie does n't want to have a child ? owen : when she thinks about her future , she does n't see a baby in it . i can sort of understand . i mean , that is a lot to ask . steffy : but you 've mentioned a couple of times how much you want to be a dad . owen : i just know that i would be a terrific father . steffy : i 'm sure you would be . owen : but i guess i 'm just gon na have to deal with it . i mean , at this point in her life , who can blame her for not wanting to take on such a huge commitment ? steffy : uh , so you 're okay with it ? owen : look , jackie is ... she 's different from me . i knew that going into it , but i love her . and we 're gon na figure this out . steffy : owen , you are a very special man . and jackie is incredibly fortunate to have you . owen : well , i do try to remind her of that as much as i can . [ scene_break ] jackie : ( scoffs ) oh , how could stephanie leave ? i mean , she 's been so happy at the company . nick : we did everything we could to convince her to stay . jackie : she did n't give you an explanation ? nick : she said it 's time to go . jackie : ( sighs ) well , that certainly was n't how she was feeling a week or so ago . she was singing her own praises . it was , frankly , quite annoying . nick : she apologized about that , too . she admitted she was wrong . something 's going on with this old broad , and i can not figure out what it is . jackie : i think maybe we should be worried about her . [ scene_break ] taylor : why ? why , stephanie ? why would you leave a job that you -- you love so much , that means so much to you ? pam : because she 's afraid that everyone at jackie m. will find out about her stroke . taylor : oh , so what ? so what ? they all care about you , stephanie . and god knows they need you . stephanie : not like this . pam : you 're not an invalid , steph . stephanie : please stop , okay ? i 've made my decision . pam : yeah , and it 's the wrong decision , if you ask me . stephanie : pammy , i know you wan na help me . let 's just drop it . taylor : why do n't you just let me , um , have a couple of minutes alone with your sister , okay ? pam : okay . maybe you can talk some sense into her . bye . stephanie : i do n't know why i 'm so hard on her . she loves me , and all she wants to do is be there for me . taylor : i do n't think you have to worry about pam . and i think she -- she understands what you 're going through . stephanie : really ? how could anyone understand who has n't gone through it ? taylor : well , i 've dealt with a lot of stroke patients . stephanie : good . taylor : mm - hmm . stephanie : then you wo n't try and get me to change my mind . taylor : no , i wo n't . stephanie : good . i -- taylor : but i think i know why . i know why you feel the way you do . stephanie : it 's more than just the stroke . taylor : is it ? stephanie : mm - hmm . i have accomplished what i set out to do at jackie 's , and ... ( sighs ) it 's time to move on . taylor : hmm . okay . okay . fine . i just have one question . what is it you have to move on to ? [ scene_break ] nick : it 's not gon na be easy to replace stephanie . jackie : replacing her is n't my concern at the moment . everything she 's done for the company in the last , what , two months , we 're gon na benefit from for years . this is more than a business matter . nick : she 's gotten under your skin , has n't she ? jackie : yours , too . nick : it 's crazy , is n't it , how we 're feeling about her ? jackie : well , my archenemy . nick : you remember when i first wanted to hire her , you thought i was out of my mind . so did i . but , um , everything seems to work out . jackie : oh , it 's more than worked out . i have so come to ... respect her . i mean , she 's become my friend . i 've got a bad feeling about this , nicky . stephanie is not a quitter . there has to be some other reason . nick : mother , she wo n't tell us . if she wo n't tell us ... jackie : well , i 'm not gon na stand by and just let her walk out of our lives . we 've got ta do something . nick : well , i just do n't think it 's gon na do any good to talk to her . jackie : well , no . as -- as a business -- no , it wo n't do any good at all , but -- but as a friend ... nick : you really think you can reach her on that level ? jackie : ( sighs ) we have to convince her , nicky , not to leave us , for her sake , as well as ours . [ scene_break ] stephanie : look , i do n't know what 's next for me , but i do n't want to be a burden . taylor : is anyone treating you like you 're a burden ? stephanie : no , because they do n't know what 's happened , and i want to keep it that way . taylor : which means you 're isolating yourself . but no , that 's -- that 's -- that 's a very normal reaction . it 's just that you -- you 've got ta fight it . stephanie : i do n't want pity . do you understand ? i could n't live with that . ( sighs ) taylor : listen to me , stephanie . you are going to recover , but you will recover much faster if you have the support of all the people who love you . and there are so many people that love you . stephanie : thank you . i appreciate that . i love you , too . but this is my problem , and i have to deal with it . taylor : how ? how are you gon na deal with it ? stephanie : i do n't know . i have n't thought that through , taylor . taylor : you know what ? i ... i think your sister pam -- i think she 's exactly right . you 're -- you 're running from this stroke . you 're not facing it head - on . and that is not like you , stephanie . i - i know that it 's not in your personality to ask for help . but that 's what you need to do . you need to reach out right now and ask for some help . ri -- but ... ( scoffs ) you 're doing the opposite right now , stephanie . stephanie : taylor , taylor , taylor , taylor , taylor . look , i was doing so well , okay ? i ... i poured my heart and soul into jackie m. and i thought that that was enough to sustain me , you know , for the loss that i felt after eric and being forced out of the company and all of that . but you know , when i look back now , and ... ( sighs ) i think about all the energy and the love and all the work that i poured into my family , into building that company . i mean , it 's like such a waste . i ... ( sighs ) taylor : you found another purpose for your life in your work with jackie m . stephanie : i 'm just tired of fighting . i feel like i 've been struggling my whole -- god -- my whole life . stephanie : how self - indulgent is that ? here 's the truth . i 'm old . i 'm tired . i want to bow out gracefully on my own terms . taylor : stop it . stop it , stephanie . it 's not like you to just give up . and this is not the right time to try to do that right now . do those words sound familiar to you ? that 's what you said to me ... just a few months ago after i lost my daughter . taylor : and then i lost ridge . and i thought everything was falling apart around me , and i did n't want to go on . but you told me not to give up . and i 'm not gon na give up on you either . stephanie : i 'm tired , taylor . stephanie : i ca n't . ( sighs ) taylor : yes , you can . taylor : stephanie ... ( sniffles ) let me be your strength . i want to be here for you . i want to do that . you 've -- you 've been there for me . you 've helped me through so many things in my life . and now it 's my turn . you made me strong enough to do that . i wan na do it . please do n't push the people away from you who love you . i love you . please do n't push me away . stephanie : oh , honey . taylor : ( sniffles )	nick and whip ca n't change stephanie 's mind . she insists it is time to move on . she tells nick that he was a lifeline when she needed it to the most and she will never forget that . thomas tells taylor that he listened to steffy , but he ca n't tell her what to do . taylor reminds him that owen is a married man , but perhaps she thinks his marriage is going to fall apart . owen is more than disappointed that jackie does not want to take on the responsibilities of a baby . he ca n't accept her decision . he 's willing to help and it wo n't be as difficult as she thinks it will be . owen ends up finding steffy at the rooftop lounge . she senses his mood and he admits he just had a deep talk with his wife . stephanie tells taylor that she is not going back to jackie m. nick drops in on jackie and tells her they have troubles with stephanie .
stephanie : such a funny thing , is n't it , you know , when you think about it ? life -- i mean , we 're born . we live this physical existence , and then ... and then you die and what have we done in between ? you worry and you fret over nothing . why ca n't we just make up our minds to be happy and help ease other people 's lives ? brooke : but you have . stephanie : but i made a lot of trouble for you , and i 'm sorry . brooke : ( chuckles ) stephanie : ( coughs ) i am . brooke : oh , stephanie , please , let me take you to the hospital . i think you 're getting worse . stephanie : is that her ? is that the kid that took my scarf ? i think it is . i 'm gon na get my scarf . brooke : what ? [ scene_break ] taylor : i know stephanie is your patient , and i refuse to believe that she 's as far gone as her mother was when she came to see you . dr. lewis : and you know , if she were my patient , i could n't discuss her with you . taylor : she 's already told me that she has lung cancer , stage four . and i know she 's refusing treatment . she does n't want anyone to know because she does n't want anyone to tell her that she should fight . could you please just talk to me about her condition , about lung cancer and what that means , what can and ca n't be done ? anything . i ... ( sighs ) maybe i can help her . maybe i can convince her to get treatment . dr. lewis , you do n't want to lose her either , do you ? [ scene_break ] stephanie : that 's her down there , i 'm telling you . i bet you she 's gon na se my scarf . brooke : we do n't know that . stephanie : she probably sells a lot of stolen things , cds , stuff like that . my scarf . my scarf ! hey ! i just want the scarf . brooke : stephanie ! stephanie : brooke , give me some money , quick . come here . give me some money . brooke : stephanie , no ! let 's get out of here . stephanie , i know it was your mother 's , but still ... stephanie : it 's mine . do n't you understand ? she gave it to me . i gave it back , but that 's another story . [ scene_break ] stephanie : how far could she have gotten ? ( coughs ) brooke : ( sighs ) okay , look . if you really want to look for her , we 'll do it in the car , all right ? stephanie : huh ? the car ? brooke : yes . stephanie : oh . uh , okay . all right . brooke : you know what i 'm gon na do ? i 'm gon na sit you down right here . come on , let 's go . stephanie : ( coughs ) brooke : we 're gon na sit here , and you are going to wait right here for me while i go get the car . do not move . stephanie : where would i go ? brooke : i mean it . i 'll be right back . stephanie : ( coughs ) woman : hey ! hey ! stephanie : ( coughs ) [ scene_break ] pam : is the pharmacy on this floor ? man : down the hall , and hang a left . pam : to the left . thank you . dr. lewis : are these the scan and x - ray ? man : for mrs. stephanie forrester . dr. lewis : thank you . taylor : ( sniffles ) it 's worse than i thought . dr. lewis : it 's true . the statistics are n't good . taylor : refusing treatment might actually be a rational choice . ( sniffles ) dr. lewis : if our statistics were worth a damn , and i 'm not convinced that they are . ( sighs ) the mets are small and well - defined . taylor : what did the oncologist say ? dr. lewis : he wants to do a genetic workup , but she wo n't come in . taylor : she wo n't listen to you ? she wo n't ask any questions ? dr. lewis : not really . just her daughter - in - law . taylor : what are the chances of her having a 5-year survival rate ? dr. lewis : less than 5 % . ( door closes ) pam : my sister is dying ? [ scene_break ] woman : hey . do n't i know you ? stephanie : no . woman : you live down here . stephanie : no , i - i do n't know you . woman : no , i remember you . i never forget a face . stephanie : will you help me ? will you please help me ? i 'm out of gas , and i 'll pay you money . i can give you money if you help me . woman : she has money . she 's got money . stephanie : no , no , no , no . no , no , no , no , no , that 's not what i ... man : yeah , lady . open the door , and give us the money , and we 'll help you out . stephanie : my god , she ca n't still be down there after all those years . [ scene_break ] brooke : ( scoffs ) stephanie ? oh , great . man : ( speaking indistinctly ) brooke : excuse me . sir ? man : i 'm sorry . brooke : ( sighs ) man : la la you grab me more than my heart can stand i like , i like it brooke : excuse me . man : i like it , girl brooke : oh . man : you make me feel like a brand - new man i like it . thank you kindly . brooke : ( sighs ) man : what can i do for you ? brooke : did you see a woman , an older woman ? she has short white hair , and she was wearing a gray jacket . man : yeah , right over there . brooke : yeah , yeah , she was sitting right over there . did you see where she went ? man : sorry , no . brooke : are those yours ? man : yep . not studio - recorded , but not bad . brooke : i saw somebody else selling these . man : mm - hmm . ah , for less , you mean ? brooke : a young woman , maybe 20 years old . man : you know , i got a lot of friends . i got a whole lot of friends i got more than one . ai n't it about time for lunch ? [ scene_break ] ( tires squeal ) dayzee : really ? i 'm not invisible . stephanie : ( coughs ) ( coughs ) gotcha ! dayzee : ( gasps ) [ scene_break ] pam : i do n't understand . taylor : pam , i think she 's clinically depressed , and she just does n't know it . pam : but she 's not depressed , taylor . she 's happier than she 's ever been in her life . did n't you see her at her birthday party , going down that slide ? and then she invited the whole family on a yacht trip together . pam : that 's because ... she thinks she 's running out of time . is she , doctor ? dr. lewis : it 's pointless to speculate about the odds without seeing how she 'll respond to treatment . pam : okay . well , how soon are we gon na know that ? taylor : stephanie decided she does n't want treatment . pam : what ? ! before she even knows whether it would do her any good ? dr. lewis : see , part of the problem is your sister was n't sick when she was diagnosed . and being treated means being sick . taylor : she 's starting to feel sick now . pam : ( sighs ) taylor : and she still does n't want to change her mind . taylor : ( sniffles ) pam : i guess she thinks none of us is worth living for . ( scoffs ) and neither is she . [ scene_break ] brooke : damn it , where are you ? stephanie : do n't worry about me . i 'll get myself home . brooke : stephanie ... ( phone disconnects ) brooke : ( scoffs ) man : sounds like your missing person 's found ? brooke : no , no , she wo n't tell me where she is . man : well , we all want to go a little missing every now and then . have a nice day , ma'am . brooke : wait , excuse me she 's really ill . man : i 'm sorry , ma'am . the law ca n't help you out with that . brooke : ( sighs ) man : how many times do i have to tell you you ca n't sell to the public without a vendor 's license ? man : i was n't selling anything , officer . man : all right , you 've been in this spot long enough , do n't you think ? brooke : officer , he 's not bothering anybody . brooke : ( sighs ) man : i feel for that guy . brooke : unbelievable . man : he 's supposed to be doing something about me , and the world can not figure out what . you still want to know about that friend of mine ? brooke : yes . man : let 's go . [ scene_break ] dayzee : you really are crazy , are n't you ? stephanie : so this is where you sleep , huh ? dayzee : for now . stephanie : until the morning , and they , uh , hustle you out of here . ( chuckles ) i know how this works . and i know you . you 're one of those people that thinks that she 's entitled to whatever her little sticky fingers brushes onto to keep , right ? ( coughs ) dayzee : whoa , whoa , you know , you do n't look so hot . you should probably sit down before you fall down . stephanie : i 'm fine . i 'm fine . ( coughs ) dayzee : yeah , well , the ambulance does n't come around here if it can help it , so , you know , take a seat . stephanie : ( coughs ) ( coughs ) ( coughs ) you 're not so tough without your broken bottle , are ya ? dayzee : well , i 'll tell you what . you call for backup , and so will i , and we 'll see who gets it first . stephanie : ooh . dayzee : oh . do n't go passing out on me . that 's all i need . you want some ? stephanie : i do n't need a drink . dayzee : it 's just water . okay , if you want to have a heat stroke . stephanie : ( sighs ) ohh . dayzee : whoa . you okay ? stephanie : i just need a minute . [ scene_break ] pam : if the tumor are in stephanie 's brain , could n't they be affecting the way that she 's thinking about everything ? dr. lewis : i feel her decision to refuse treatment is more emotional than cognitive . you know her better than i do , of course . taylor : well , she -- she really has n't discussed it with either one of us . but i think she feels used up . i think this diagnosis came at a time in her life when she feels like her work is finished . she 's raised her children . she 's made the company successful . and she does n't need it anymore . pam : but life is n't just a project that you take on a - and then decide to call it a day . taylor : but to stephanie , usefulness is everything . dr. lewis : she 's lived an extraordinary life . she 's done things , seen things , been places many of us only dream about . and now that she thinks she 's facing death , she feels it 's her duty to handle it in the same unflinching , extraordinary way . pam : ( chuckles ) god . she wants to be in control , even of this . ohh ! she 's so like mother . dr. lewis : nobody 's in control of dying . your mother had the two of you to watch out for her . taylor : and the only person stephanie is letting in is brooke . [ scene_break ] man : sorry . you get into a habit of eating fast . brooke : yeah , before somebody tells you to move on , huh ? man : mm - hmm . brooke : all right , i 'll get you seconds , but right now i really want to find the girl that is selling your cds . man : why ? brooke : because my friend is with her , or looking for her . man : sorry . we do n't rat each other out . brooke : no , no , i am not the police . man : you want something . brooke : yes , i am afraid . she is my friend . man : do n't be afraid . brooke : she 's ill . she is very , very ill . man : listen , nothing 's gon na happen to your lady in the gray jacket , not if she 's where i think she is . [ scene_break ] stephanie : so you steal things and sell 'em , huh ? dayzee : well , i was doing really good until today . stephanie : what do they call you ? dayzee : none of your business . and i do n't steal . stephanie : why do you live here then ? dayzee : it 's none of your business either . stephanie : drugs . dayzee : you know , you better watch your mouth . i 've been really nice . and the police , they do n't come around here after dark . stephanie : you 're a punk kid . you think the world owes you a living . well , i certainly am not gon na interfere with your high finance here . i just want the scarf . do you understand ? dayzee : you threw it away . stephanie : it blew away . dayzee : ( chuckles ) you know , i would n't be alive if not for the stuff people throw away . stephanie : it blew off while i was on a roller coaster . okay . i lost it . you found it . i 'll tell you what . i 'll give you a reward . would that be all right ? here , i have something , actually . hold on . that 's worth 20 , maybe 25 times what that scarf is worth . the diamonds are real . dayzee : yeah , and so are the handcuffs they 'll put on me when i try and pawn them . no , thank you . stephanie : you 're messing with the wrong person . i am not afraid of you . do you understand that ? and i do n't give a good you know what about your hard- luck story . you have never in your little life ever met anybody with less to lose than me . i just want the scarf . why ca n't ... ( coughs ) you comprehend that ? woman : stop it . stop taking my stuff . you 're always taking my stuff . stop taking it ! leave me alone . you always got ta try to take something from me . you stop it ! stop . give me my stuff back . stephanie : ( gasps ) oh , my god .	taylor talks to dr. lewis about stephanie . she refuses to believe things are as hopeless as they seem . perhaps she can help . they receive a new set of x - rays and pam happens to be lurking in the hallway and opens the door and overhears . she comes in and asks if her sister is dying . stephanie spots the girl with her mother 's scarf . once again stephanie tells brooke that she is determined to get it back . the girl spots them and runs away . stephanie follows and is dazed at what she sees happening on the streets , the way the homeless are living , sleeping on the sidewalks and ravishing the trashcans . after walking around and having memories of years before when she had other health problems and did this , she slips up on dayzee .
eric : it 's -- it 's nothing big . stephanie : i can see that . eric : but if there was ever a reason to celebrate , this is it . stephanie : eric , dr . lewis did not use the word `` celebrate . `` she said `` undetectable . `` eric : ( sighs ) well , why is n't that enough ? stephanie : ( sighs ) eric : last year at this time , we did n't know you would still be alive . come on . open it . brooke : i thought you must be on the phone when you did n't come back to the table . ridge : i did n't get to it in time -- one missed call . brooke : who was it ? ridge : steffy . brooke : and if you had answered , what would you have said ? bill : well , it came as a big surprise to us , too . katie : ( scoffs ) taylor : it 's -- sweetheart , is just that , you know , marriage is not something you do on an impulse . steffy : okay , mom , i - i know it seems that way , but it was just the opposite of an impulse . we both wanted a committed , adult relationship , and we knew it once we saw it , so of course we had to say yes . cheers . ( glasses clink ) taylor : there were n't even any pictures . steffy : mm , actually , there was this woman ramona . she was our witness , and she took a couple of photos , but i have some in my cell phone . hold on . ( sighs ) oh , wait , that 's the call log . taylor : oh , wait , wait , wait . you called your father ? steffy : uh , yeah , but , um , i - i hung up before e answered . taylor : steffy , you have to tell him . steffy : no , i - i know . but just -- everything just feels so wonderful right now , and i just have a feeling it wo n't once i do . ridge : i do n't think we can be too quick to judge here . hope did break up with liam . brooke : because steffy was all over him . hope was blindsided . she did n't even have a chance to recover . steffy was playing keep - away with liam until she had a chance to make him legally hers . ( cell phone rings ) brooke : ( sighs ) is that her again ? ( ring ) ridge : hey . i 'm glad you called back . steffy : hey , um , i - i do n't know if you heard my news . ridge : yeah , actually , i did . sounds like you 've been busy . steffy : um , bill and katie , they kind of put together this surprise reception , and , um , mom 's here . and i would really love it if you were here . look , i - i know this must be hard for you , especially if hope 's hurting , but , um , i am still your daughter . brooke : ( quietly ) what does she want ? steffy : dad ? dad ? eric : do n't you want to look ? stephanie : ( sighs ) stephanie : ( sighs eric : i designed it for the intimates line . stephanie : it 's lovely . eric : i thought you might want to have something that , uh , would feel good on your skin . stephanie : did i give you tat impression ? eric : the way cancer 's ravaged your body , i thought , uh , you 'd want to like the way you look in something again . stephanie : i do n't mind the way i look . do you ? eric : why do n't you go try it on ? stephanie : no , not now . eric : well , will you wear it tonight ? stephanie : i do n't know . eric : you do n't like it ? stephanie : well , you like it enough for the both of us . i do n't -- i do n't think -- i do n't feel like wearing it . sweetie i think you need a little extra fiber in your diet eric : i think i 'll have another drink . stephanie : well , you do n't have to worry about driving home . eric : no , damn it . look , i 'm not gon na drink myself to sleep here . i 've done nothing wrong . i gave you a gift , a gift that any other woman would have appreciated . she would -- should be happy with it . stephanie : any other woman ? you mean donna or brooke ? eric : oh , god . stephanie : ( sighs ) stephanie : i tell you what . the next doctor 's visit that we come back from where they have not suggested that i will be dead by the end of the year , that will be your cue for ... for seduction . eric : seduction ? why should i have to seduce my wife , or my partner in life , or whatever it is that you and i are these days ? what 's the message here , that it 's somehow inappropriate to treat you like a woman because you 're sick , or -- or correction -- were sick ? stephanie : it was just one appointment , one test result . eric : no , the message said that the tests detected no further malignancies in -- in your brain or your -- your chest or anywhere else , and yet , you are using your cancer still as some kind of invisible shield . stephanie : no , i 'm not . eric : yeah , you are . you 're using it to keep us in separate beds . you have the energy and the compassion to feed the homeless , but you leave me here starving for affection and love . i think this whole business with dayzee 's is just some excuse . stephanie : well , sometimes it is , because i ca n't figure out any other way to stop you . eric : to stop what ? stephanie : stop you from wanting to touch me , wanting me to touch you . brooke : steffy and liam are back from aspen . brooke : ( sighs ) hope , i love you . i respect you as a woman , and your morals and your values , the way you 've chosen to give your life , but you 're not a little girl anymore , and i ca n't tell you what to do . but there is such a thing as being too proud and too independent . please , please do n't let steffy get away with what she 's done . you need to go to liam and talk to him , explain everything . tell him how you 're feeling . it is never too late . eric : the thought of touching me is repellant to you ? stephanie : no , no , it 's not . it 's just that you always want more . it 's kind of like living with the bill collector . eric : no , no , no , it 's -- it 's about -- it 's about human needs , about touch and affection and love . you know , there are all these studies about people who live with pets , that they live happier , longer lives , because animals are warm and they -- and they -- their touch -- and they 're alive , and they can touch you back . stephanie : okay , i 'll get you a puppy . will that suffice ? eric : stop it . stop it . stephanie : all right , then let 's be honest . with you , it always gets down to sex . eric : down to sex ? what is this with you ? that sex with you is down ? it 's dirty ? it 's -- it 's -- stephanie : no , it 's not . it 's just that it 's cost me so much . how many women have i lost you to because you wanted to be in bed with them more than you wanted to be with me ? eric : no , not more , stephanie . not more . never more . look , i have an inborn need like anybody else for just normal human affection , and you find that repellant . well , i 'm not going to -- you ca n't shame me out of that . i look back , and it 's clear to me that i -- that i created forrester . i created my whole career based -- based on desire . i was able to envision other women 's bodies and actually touch them in my imagination without turning my back on my marriage or y family . stephanie : except that you did . eric : when the need became too strong , and when i was too weak to resist . eric : you knew all these things , i think . stephanie : yes , i knew you . i knew you and loved you and accepted you for all of that . i do n't know . i - i mean , i do n't know if it has something to do with the abuse from my father from my childhood . at this point in the day , the reasons are hardly -- they hardly matter . eric : ( sighs ) stephanie : it 's lovely . it 's beautiful . you 're so gifted ... still . eric : wo n't you wear it ? stephanie : ( sighs ) stephanie : eric , i love you . and all the wild , mad , wonderful , joyful passion that we have shared in our married life is seared into my brain . it 'll be there until my dying day . stephanie : that chapter in our lives is over . it 's finished . liam : mr. forrester , come in . bill : ridge , you made it . now the party can start . we 're in - laws again . give me a hug . ridge : i just thought there 'd be another bride , wedding invitations . bill : ah , come on . do n't be a buzzkill . have some champagne . relax . ridge : no , thanks , bill . steffy : dad , you came . thank you . taylor : i 'm sure you 're as shocked about this as i am . liam : ridge , i 'm sorry . i got ta say this . i 'm sorry about what happened between hope and me . and , look , you 're gon na have to ask her why that is . but what i did n't realize was that what i had wanted all along was still waiting for me . in fact , it was standing right in front of me even . there she was -- your daughter . and this time i decided not to take any chances , not to postpone a future that i could n't be sure of . ridge : what i 'd really like is to speak with my daughter . steffy : yeah , um , we 'll just be outside . come on . brooke : you have to confront steffy . hope : mom , i - it 's pointless now . i love you , okay ? but you are the kind of person who does n't get tired of -- of fighting unwinnable battles , but for me , enough is enough . brooke : love is not a battle . it 's a connection between the person that you love -- no lies , no barriers , no holding back . you gave up on liam too soon -- you said so yourself -- because you saw them kissing in a car the same night as the bachelor party . but you did n't confront either one of them . hope : yeah , because it 's too painful to talk about . brooke : i know , and you said that you regretted that . he did n't even know that you were there ready to move in with him that night . he did n't even know that you were in aspen looking for him . i mean , it 's all well and good that you can sit there and tell me and your father that you take responsibility for everything that went wrong . but the real job is n't done until you tell liam . hope : you 're right . i know you 're right . i have to see liam . eric : i do n't think i 'm asking too much . stephanie : it 's not about too much . it 's whether i have it to give . eric : do n't you think it 's a little too early for you to accept that your life is over ? i 'm not ready to accept that . stephanie : well , what about just aging gracefully ? i mean , come on , eric . there are things that you give up as the years go on . is n't it kind of childish , you know , to have this death - like grip on that part of your life that you 've outgrown ? eric : oh , i think i should be the judge of what i 've outgrown or not . desire has n't left me . wanting to hear the woman i love breathing next to me in the dark -- that has n't left me . i 'm not talking about some wall - to - wall fantasy here . i 'm talking about a normal relationship . stephanie : well , what 's normal at our age ? ( sighs ) do you think that i do n't want intimacy ? it 's just a different kind . i need -- i want understanding and companionship . if i ... i need to know that if i ack and -- and -- and -- and old and afraid , that it 's okay . you want someone -- you want a partner that accepts you . i want a partner that accepts me . eric : that sounds like fairness when you say that , but what it really means that you get what you want , and i do n't . i go without . what if i 'm not willing to go without ? ( engine stops ) brooke : is there a back way ? hope : yeah , the patio . brooke : okay , what you need to do is go in there and bypass bill and steffy and get to liam right away . hope : you want me to sneak in ? ( sighs ) it -- it feels wrong just even being here now . look , if they are having a reception -- brooke : honey , liam was waiting for you on top of a mountain in aspen . hope : how do you know that ? i mean , he could have ... he could have been there for steffy , and i only thought that he was there for me . brooke : the same time , same place that you were gon na meet him ? believe me . he was not expecting to get married . he was expecting to see you , and steffy knew that . somehow , she stopped that gondola and you were stranded up there while she convinced liam to marry her . hope : ( sighs ) brooke : it 's time for you to set the record straight . you are ten times the woman that steffy is , and deep down , liam knows that . go in there . go tell him how much you love him . go get him back . ridge : why did it have to be the boy that hope was gon na marry ? steffy : i do n't know . he saved my life . she changed her mind . i realize that does n't account for it . but ... i started wanting to do things for him . i wanted to be there for him . i mean , hope never was , so ... it was easy . i knew that i loved him , but i just ... i - i never , ever thought he could actually love me back . but then he told me he did , and it was like everything i felt , it finally made sense . my life finally made sense to me . steffy : ( sighs ) dad , i thought you hated me . ridge : sweetheart , that would never , ever happen . steffy : i know brooke does . ridge : this whole thing happened so quickly . it 's only natural people are gon na have questions . they 're gon na wonder . ( sighs ) i can see how much this means to you . steffy : yeah . ridge : how can i not acknowledge that beautiful glow in your eyes ? steffy : ( laughs ) thank you . thank you so much , dad . i love you so much . ridge : and i love you , too . do n't ever doubt that . steffy : i wo n't . i promise . i promise you , i wo n't . ridge : i better get in there and ... steffy : ( sighs ) ridge : try and be civil . steffy : yeah . ( laughs ) um , okay . i - i 'm just gon na hang out here for a little bit . ridge : okay . steffy : okay . ( sniffles ) what are you doing here ?	brooke and ridge have differing opinions about steffy getting married and taking hope 's man right out from under her . reluctantly , steffy calls ridge to ask him if he has heard her news .. and to inform him that bill and katie have thrown a quick reception together .. taylor is there and she 'd like him to come too . brooke tells hope that liam and steffy are back from aspen . she ca n't tell her what to do , but please do not let steffy get away with what she has done . go to liam and tell him how she still really feels . she made her decision too quickly to give liam back his ring . stephanie and eric argue over the gift that he gave her of a sexy black teddy . it makes her think repulsive thoughts of him wanting other women more than he wants her ; she wants no part of it or him touching her . she loves him , but that chapter of their lives is over . eric declares that she is getting her way and not him . maybe he ca n't do without it . ridge shows up at the reception and liam tries to make apologies for choosing one daughter over the one ridge thought he was choosing . ridge wants to talk to his daughter alone . he does n't hate her , but surely she can see how others will question her . brooke drives hope to the reception and suggests that she sneak in the back way and avoid steffy and bill and get straight to liam and set the record straight . go get him back . as steffy turns around , there is hope .
[ birds chirping ] wyatt : no one but you . there will never be another in my life . no steffy . no one but you . liam : where is she , brooke ? look , i need to see hope . you know where she is . can you just tell me ? brooke : why , liam ? why would you do something like that ? liam : it does n't -- that does n't even matter now . brooke : you took the time to make a video for steffy . that was n't an impulse or a thoughtless act . of course it matters . liam : no , it really does n't . that video was a final goodbye to steffy . that 's the whole point . it 's ... brooke : you knew how hope would feel about it . or did you not even think about that ? liam : i honestly had no idea that hope would react the way that she did . but hope is my future . steffy 's my past . and i can help hope understand that . now , just where is she ? katie : i 've taken responsibility for my mistakes in our marriage . and now i 'm taking responsibility for this company , which needs leadership . bill : you 're looking at its leader . katie : not anymore . bill : katie , if that board meeting was an example of your leadership -- katie : that board meeting was an example of you being a bully . and i 'm not gon na allow that in my boardroom by you or anyone else . that 's why i asked you to leave . bill : it was a little more than a friendly request . katie : maybe i 'm taking a page from your book . you were treating me with zero respect , bill . i 'm not gon na take that from anyone . you gave me no choice . when did this happen ? when did you start treating me with such disrespect ? i mean , is this what i have to look forward to ? bill : i do n't disrespect you , katie . katie : well , unfortunately , your words belie your actions . how did it come to this ? bill : you 're gon na bring this company down , katie . and whether you believe it or not , i care about you . i do n't want to see you go through that . katie : i know you have no faith in me . bill : faith only goes so far , katie . you do n't have the experience . katie : that 's not entirely true . and the things that i do n't know i learn quickly . bill : do you ? katie : well , i guess i did n't learn quickly enough to hold on to you . bill : well , that 's another matter . katie : i do want you here . i do need you . bill : i know you do . but it wo n't work . your style is , uh ... well , it 's different than mine . i ca n't do it . you , on the other hand , would fit right in to my style . katie : no . no , the company is mine . and i 'm going to run it . and i 'm gon na prove you wrong . bill : all right , then , you 're on your own . good luck , katie . you 're gon na need a lot of it . [ door closes ] liam : whoa , you know , hope is making way too much out of this video , and now you are , too , brooke . brooke : that video i 'm sure had an impact on steffy . do you know what that means ? have you even thought about that ? liam : what it means , brooke , is that steffy now knows , as we all should , that my marriage to her actually meant something . brooke : she should n't need a personal tribute to know that , liam . liam : are you kidding me ? after everything that steffy 's been through ? losing the baby , the pain , the suffering , the loss , the guilt ? you 're wrong , brooke . steffy needed to be free of all that . she needed to know that i cared , that our marriage was n't some terrible disaster . and this video accomplished that . now , hope and i can work this out , 'cause she 's still got my engagement ring on her finger . wyatt : i 'll get you another one . one without all the baggage attached to it . it is so right . think of all we 've been through . you are about to start a new life , this time with someone who loves only you . katie : [ sighs ] thank you so much for bringing him up here in all of this stuff . this is just the medicine i needed . yes , it is . danielle : well , your first daycare center is a huge hit . every parent at this company adores you . oh ! katie : [ chuckles ] well , too bad they were n't in the board meeting . will : [ cooing ] danielle : bill was a pain , was n't he ? katie : [ scoffs ] yeah , that 's putting it mildly . danielle : i saw him leave . is everything okay ? katie : hmm . danielle : come on . this is me you 're talking to . it could n't have been easy for you , but you held your own . i 'm really proud of you . katie : i do n't know . danielle : you have the respect of this organization . katie : well , that 's about all i have these days , except for this little guy . yes . my boy . i just never dreamed that this would be his life , you know ? i mean , shared visitation , broken home ... lonely nights . i asked bill how it came to this . but i know who 's to blame . brooke : i do n't doubt your sincerity , liam , but my only concern right now is hope . liam : yeah , mine , too . that 's why i need to see her . brooke : so , what do you think you can possibly say that will fix this ? i think the best thing to do is just step back and give her some space , let her make decisions . liam : decisions about what ? brooke : about who she 's going to spend the rest of her life with . liam : no , no , no , no ! that decision has already been made . we 're getting married . nothing has changed . oh , terrific . bill : that 's a nice greeting . did you talk to hope ? liam : not yet , but i 'm going to . bill : what are you hanging around here for ? liam : a certain someone wo n't tell me where she is . bill : ah . i see . brooke : hope is disillusioned . bill : more than she ought to be , as far as i 'm concerned . brooke : given her history with steffy , i do n't think so . liam : uh , you know , for the record , i agree with both of you . i mean , given how i feel about hope , this is not some major catastrophe . we will get through this . and on the other hand , i do know how she feels . brooke : do you , liam ? truly ? liam : hope wants to know that i 'm hers and only hers , and i am . and i 'm not gon na stand here and debate this with both of you , so please , brooke , just tell me where she is . brooke : she 's in the cabin . liam : thank you . brooke : but , liam , wait . there 's something you need to know . wyatt : i 'm here . i will always be here for you . tell me that you know that . hope : [ exhales deeply ] wyatt : you 're gon na be okay . hope : i am okay . wyatt : of course you are . how could you not be ? liam : what is it , brooke ? brooke : [ sighs ] hope is n't alone . liam : what ? brooke : hope is with wyatt . liam : [ laughs ] of course ! of course . no surprise there . he 's the one who sent her the video , after all . bill : wait , wait , wait . what ? what ? how could he ? he did n't have access to it . liam : how else do you think it got in her inbox ? brooke : liam , i think you better cool down . liam : yeah , i 'll show you cool . brooke : bill . [ door slams ] bill : let him go . they 'll be fine . brooke : `` they 'll be fine `` ? bill : it 'll be good for them . brooke : they 're your sons . bill : yeah . do n't i know it . and they 're in love with the same woman . it 's not really something you talk to your old man about . they 'll be fine . bottom line is , hope needs to choose . and the best way to do that is to have them both in her face . brooke : i suppose . bill : well , i guess that girl has something going for her , right ? i mean , she is your daughter . brooke : oh ! i almost forgot . how did the board meeting go ? bill : well , it was , uh , cut short . brooke : what ? bill : katie asked me to leave . katie : i guess this is my life now -- raising this one and running this company in the perpetual shadow of the great bill spencer . danielle : well , you were n't in his shadow today . if anything , he was in yours . brooke : katie removed you from the board meeting ? can she do that ? bill : well , first she said i could leave anytime i chose , then she cleared the room . said i was being disruptive . brooke : were you ? bill : no ! well , i mean , if being disruptive is giving my opinion about what it takes to keep the company solvent , okay , yeah , i guess i was being disruptive . brooke : oh , bill . bill : she wants to sell the yacht , brooke , and the aspen retreat . and you know what she wants to do with all the money she thinks she 's gon na save ? brooke : [ sighs ] bill : she wants to spend 10 times as much on frivolous nonsense for the employees . brooke : i 'm sorry . bill : i 'm not . listen , katie can run that company into the ground as far as i 'm concerned . i 'm out , and i 'm through . you know what ? i do n't want to talk about katie , and i do n't want to talk about the company . i want to refocus . brooke : okay . bill : yeah . brooke : so , what did you have in mind ? bill : well , i want to do something different with you . can you handle different ? brooke : [ chuckles ] i can handle anything you throw at me , stallion . bill : can you ? brooke : mm - hmm . bill : all right , well ... i 'm gon na make you prove that . brooke : mmm . hope : i have to stop . wyatt : have to or want to ? hope : [ exhales deeply ] i have to talk to him . wyatt : [ sighs ] you know what he 's going to say . you 've heard it how many times ? far too many . far too many . hope : [ breathing heavily ] brooke : let 's see . what do you have in store for me ? another hot - air balloon ride ? or maybe ... you know , surprises are n't perishable . this could wait till tomorrow . bill : no , no , no , no . unh - unh . not this one . not this one . brooke : are you sure ? bill : yeah , i 'm positive . listen , it 's been a tough day , but enough with that . let 's focus on this event . brooke : oh , it 's an event . bill : yeah , it 's something i 'm passionate about , but i have n't been able to sink my teeth into it because i have n't had time . brooke : teeth ? bill : well , maybe feet . brooke : hmm . feet . bill : yeah , i want to share it with you . brooke : [ chuckles ] okay . no hints ? bill : hints . hints . uh , it is ... uplifting . brooke : uplifting . uplifting . bill : do n't even try . you 'll never guess in a million years . i made a stop on the way home . you 're gon na need to close your eyes . brooke : [ laughing ] what ? bill : close them . brooke : o - okay . bill : close them . nope , now you 're peeking . now you 're opening them . no peeking . brooke : [ laughs ] bill : come here . hands . hands on the eyes . here . brooke : okay , i 'm closing them . bill : here you go . pillow . pillow . i do n't trust you . pillow better not move , all right ? brooke : bill , hurry . bill : i 'm gon na be right back . brooke : [ laughs ] do n't leave me like this forever ! hurry . bill : put the pillow back ! danielle : we 're all behind you , you know -- me and karen and the company . you 're surrounded by support . katie : i know , and i appreciate that . it 's just ... danielle : it 's just what ? katie : well , he did n't even ask about will . i mean , it 's like he 's not really involved . will : [ coos ] danielle : well , you know , he did kind of have his hands full . katie : i was tough on him , was n't i ? danielle : you had to be . he was out of control . katie : he was fighting for his life -- his company . danielle : his ego has been bruised . katie , what has he done to yours ? katie : he has brooke and liam and wyatt . i 'm sure they 're all over at brooke 's house partying . danielle : and you 're here raising his youngest son . do n't go feeling so sorry for him . katie : i 'm not . it 's just that i look at will , and ... i know how much i 've lost . will : [ coos ] [ door closes ] bill : all right , put it down . brooke : [ sighs ] bill : open your eyes . brooke : wow . [ chuckles ] what is all that ? bill : this is your new hobby . our hobby . what do you think ? brooke : uh ... [ chuckles ] liam : you can leave now , wyatt . wyatt : hmm . afraid not , tough guy . liam : or i could come over there and force you to leave . hope : okay , all right . this is not how this is gon na go down , guys . liam : okay , well , then would you tell him to leave ? hope , where 's your ring ? hope : i took it off . liam : you 're not doing this again . wyatt : she already has . liam : you stay out of it ! this ca n't be happening . hope : you did something unforgivable , liam . you reached out to steffy . liam : i did not reach out to steffy . she asked me for something , and i gave it to her . hope : of course , you did . a video . a video to tell her how much she meant to you . liam : yeah . and she meant a lot . you know that . i would n't have married her if she did n't . but that 's over now . and the whole point of the video was to say goodbye . wyatt : well , you know , if i was steffy , and i saw that video , i would n't think that it was to say goodbye . liam : oh ! so you have seen it ? thank you ! wyatt : actually , no . i did n't . hope told me all about it . liam : yeah , well , i asked steffy about it , and she 's not the one who sent -- do you see what he 's doing to us ? wyatt : i did n't send it . liam : oh , look , he 's trying to manipulate you . hope : he did not send the video , liam ! he did n't send it . but it does n't matter who did , because i needed to see it ! we could get through anything -- anything , liam -- but not this . not you reconnecting with steffy . not again ! liam : hope , there is no steffy in my life . and i 'm not going to accept this . that ring belongs on your finger , and we deserve to be married . no more exceptions . no more waiting . i 'm not gon na let him or anyone get between us !	hope takes the ring that wyatt just took off of her finger and slips it in her pocket . she looks up at wyatt and he leans down and kisses her . he tells her there is only her . there will never be anyone else in his life .. no steffy .. just her . liam pleads with brooke that she must know where hope is so just please tell him . brooke points out to him that he took the time to make the video for steffy . that was not on impulse ; that took time and planning . he says it really was n't . the whole point was that it was the final goodbye to steffy . brooke replies that he knew it would hurt hope so she does n't see why he did it . he counters with that hope is his future and steffy is his past , so if brooke will just tell him where hope is they can work this out . he says that hope is making way too much of this video and now so is brooke . she says he had to know that it would have a major impact on steffy . liam says but at least she knows now that their marriage meant something . brooke retorts that she did n't need her own personal tribute to know that . liam chastises her by saying she is wrong . look at all the terrible things that steffy went through with the loss of the baby and all so she needed this video to prove that their marriage was real and that he did care for her . once again he begs brooke to tell him where hope is . after all , she still has his engagement ring on her finger . hope holds up the ring and wyatt tells her that he will get her another .. one that does n't have a lot of baggage attached to it . this feels so right . he says this time she is starting a new life with someone who loves only her . bill and katie continue their little debate on who should be running the company . she says she takes full responsibility of the company with new leadership . he mocks that if the board meeting was any indication of her leadership , then she says he was treating her with zero respect and bullying her and she is not going to take that from him anymore . he tells her she does not have the experience and despite what she thinks , he does still care about her and does n't want to see her and the company go thru what is probably gon na happen . she says she does want him there . she needs him . he says there is n't any way that would work . her method of working is different than hers . he says he 'd have to run the company . she says then it is hers to run . he says good luck and she is going to need a lot of it . dani brings little will in to see katie . she tells hr that she held her own today at the meeting and she is very proud of her . katie says that seems to be her life now , will and running the company but at least she is no longer in the perpetual shadow of the great bill spencer . and she realizes now just how much she has lost . brooke tells liam that she thinks he really just needs to step back and leave hope alone for a bit and let her make some decisions . liam does n't think she needs to make any decisions . brooke says yes she does ; like who she is going to spend the rest of her life with . liam is incensed and says no . that has been settled . it is with him .
ridge : hey . what are you doing ? why are you running out of there like that ? caroline : i - i needed a moment . ridge : you got something on your mind ? caroline : yeah , i mean , you could say that . ridge : so , what are you thinking about ? you thinking about us ? caroline : there is no us , okay ? i am married -- very happily married . ridge : okay , shh . then why are you so flustered every time you 're around me ? do n't fight it . we 're a team . it 's what we are . i 'm not gon na let that go . [ scene_break ] aly : hey . hope , you -- you got a minute ? hope : yeah , yeah , sure . aly : i have n't really had the chance to talk to you lately . hope : i know . i 've , uh , had a lot going on . aly : yeah , about that -- look , i know you 're married and everything , but i thought once you found out that you were manipulated by wyatt 's mother that you 'd go back to liam , and i 'm just a little surprised that you did n't . hope : um ... i could n't do that . aly : hope , ivy and i have become really close . i mean , she 's great . and if liam ca n't be with you , then i 'd like to see him with her . and i know it 's none of my business , but if there is even the slightest chance , you better do something and do it now before liam falls in love with ivy . [ scene_break ] liam : [ laughs ] no , no . i 'm sorry . there 's no chance . ivy : why not ? liam : because i 'm not taking my shirt off and pumping iron . ivy : hey , no . i did n't say anything about taking your shirt off . although now that you mention it ... liam : yeah , no , i think i 'm gon na sit this one out . thank you . thank you . [ sighs ] honestly , i 'm just really happy to get away from the office for a minute , hang out with you . ivy : yeah , well , this is a nice place to come to get some fresh air , stay away from the drama . have i mentioned to you that there is a lot of that around here ? liam : it 's forrester creations . man , it 's part of the charm . ivy : yeah , well , it takes a little getting used to . liam : is your , uh -- is your dad still in town ? i really enjoyed meeting him . ivy : mnh - mnh . he went back to australia . liam : ah . lunch with the prime minister ? ivy : actually , i think he 's snorkeling in the great barrier reef . liam : yeah , that makes sense . [ chuckles ] i had a good talk with him . ivy : yeah , he , uh -- he said that . it 's nice to hear . [ scene_break ] caroline : [ sighs ] is the air - conditioning not working in here ? it 's hot . ridge : it feels good to me . caroline : will you quit looking at me like that ? ! ridge : like what ? caroline : with those eyes . it just -- [ sighs ] it 's confusing . ridge : we 're building something extraordinary , something very special , and to give up on it -- that 's not an option . caroline : it is the only option . ridge : what we have here , whatever this is , comes along once in a lifetime . caroline : no . i ca n't , okay ? i am not going to risk my marriage to rick to be a team with you . i ca n't . [ scene_break ] liam : so , did i mention your dad dosed off on me , mid - conversation ? fell asleep , like , snoring -- totally dead to the world . ivy : oh , my gosh . i 'm so sorry . liam : no . it was n't -- i - i may have been talking his ear off . ivy : mm , he was probably jet lagged , as well . liam : or ... eric 's martinis . ivy : you know what ? they can take some of the blame . liam : [ laughs ] ivy : [ chuckles ] liam : i had a really good time that night . i think i -- i think i came away from that party feeling better than i have in a really long time . [ scene_break ] aly : i just do n't want you missing the chance to get your life back with liam . hope : that 's not going to happen . aly : hope , ivy 's developing real feelings for him . i mean , i know it 's early and everything , but i think he 's interested in her , too . hope : okay . i 'm sorry . i do n't know why you 're telling me this . aly : because there 's still time for you to change your mind . hope : no . no , there 's not . aly : why not ? hope , why are you with wyatt when you are in love with liam ? it does n't make any sense . hope ... is this yours ? hope : yep . i 'm pregnant . [ scene_break ] ivy : what ? liam : i 'm concerned . my cousin caroline has n't posted a photo in over an hour . ivy : oh . [ chuckles ] well , that should n't be too much of a surprise . she 's been pretty busy designing . liam : yeah , is n't that a good thing ? ivy : well , yeah , you 'd think so , but i saw her earlier , and she seemed kind of frazzled . liam : yeah , i mean , well , caroline 's always been kind of ... ivy : [ laughs ] yeah . yeah , well , she 's been collaborating with ridge , so ... liam : ah ! well , there you go . uh , have you -- have you spent much time with ridge ? he 's , like , super - intense , hyper into his work . i 'm sure that 's why she 's stressed out . ivy : huh . you know , i did n't realize there was so much animosity between the brothers . liam : oh , yeah . like , huge rivalry there . they 're about as close as wyatt and me . [ chuckles ] speaking of which , have you seen wyatt around here lately ? ivy : nope . i have n't , not recently . liam : [ sighs ] i am bracing myself for the big announcement . i know any minute now the whole world 's gon na know hope is pregnant with his baby . [ scene_break ] aly : so , does liam know you 're pregnant ? hope : yeah . he was one of the first people i told . aly : wow . so , he 's known for a while ... even at the dinner party . he did n't let on . hope : well , i do n't know why he would . he 's not gon na go around telling people . he knows that 's my job . aly : so , when did you find out ? hope : um ... right after i found out about quinn pushing ivy into the seine . aly : wait , you -- you took a pregnancy test that same day ? hope : yeah . i , i , you know , had a feeling all day , so i just wanted to be sure . aly : wow . this is all starting to make sense now -- why you 're still with wyatt . hope : what are you talking about ? aly : you 're only with him because of the baby . hope : that 's not true . aly : you were gon na go back to liam , and then you found out that you were pregnant , and that changed everything . [ scene_break ] caroline : look , i enjoy working with you , ridge . it 's ... incredibly inspiring . it 's an absolute dream come true , but it has to end . ridge : well , it ca n't . you ca n't quit halfway through a race . caroline : see , i 'm afraid to even be on this road . i do n't know where it 's going . ridge : it 's going all the way to the top . caroline : would you quit doing that ? would you quit pretending like this is all business ? we kissed . each other . okay ? that is so not okay . i am -- i am incredibly disappointed in myself . you know what ? maybe this is just a phase -- a passing . ridge : a passing , what ? caroline : i - i do n't know . it does n't make any sense . ridge : then stop over - thinking it . caroline : i - i ca n't . you know , you 're mentoring me , and ... giving me all this attention . ridge : well , maybe rick should give you more attention . caroline : no . he is wonderful to me . i have a husband that i love . and i 'm having these feelings that i should not be having , and i just need to be happy with what i have . ridge : why ? caroline : rick is a wonderful man . he 's gon na be c.e.o . of forrester one day , and you -- you are engaged to katie . so maybe we 're just confusing our passion for work for passion for each other . ridge : is that what we 're doing ? caroline : wh - why are you asking me so many questions ? ridge , we need to stop talking this way , and we need to not feel this way . you -- you need to keep your hands to yourself . and i need to keep my lips to myself , and that is just how it has to be . [ scene_break ] ivy : you know , i have n't read any rumors about hope being pregnant yet . liam : i think only a few people know . ivy : well , they 've done a very good job of keeping that a secret . liam : [ chuckles ] wyatt 's probably planning some giant publicity stunt to break the news . `` look what the hope for the future diamond 's done now ! it created a human ! `` ivy : [ chuckles ] you know what ? i 'm glad that you can joke about this , because there is absolutely nothing funny about what you 're going through right now . liam : what 's the other option ? just miserable all the time ? i got to move on , you know ? i got to live . i got to have some fun . in fact , i do have a plan . ivy : oh . do you ? that 's good . liam : mm . and you 're included . ivy : i am ? liam : yes . ivy : when ? liam : tonight . ivy : ooh , what have you got in mind ? liam : i 'll ... explain it to you when you show up at my house . ivy : is that my only clue ? liam : there 's food involved . ivy : ooh . interesting . liam : interesting ? ivy : hmm . liam : so , are you in ? ivy : well , gee , i do n't know . i 'm gon na have to check my calendar . liam : oh , come on ! ivy : [ laughs ] would you look at that ? i 'm free . i 'm totally free . liam : [ laughs ] ivy : all right . well , i guess i 'll be seeing you at your place tonight . [ scene_break ] aly : you want to be with liam . hope : [ scoffs ] i 'm in love with wyatt . aly : [ chuckles ] hope , i am not saying that you 're not in love with wyatt . i know you are . and this baby is such a precious gift , but what you and liam share -- hope : is in the past . aly : look , hope , i just -- i want you to know that i understand . i know why you had to change your mind -- because of the pregnancy . hope : i never said that . aly : but i 'm right . are n't i ? does liam know that you were planning to go back to him ? hope : [ sighs ] look , aly , i am carrying wyatt 's child . we are going to be parents , and i 'm really sorry that you 're disappointed that it did n't work out for liam and me , but it 's time that we look past that , okay ? aly : look , i do n't care about me , and i 'm not trying to attack you . i just -- i feel awful for you and liam . you were cheated out of a life together . hope : but now i have a life with wyatt . please stop telling me that i 'm in love with liam . stop telling me that he 's the one i want to be with , because now you have me thinking about him , and i do n't understand why you 're bringing it up . all it does is make me sad . so let 's not talk about it . [ scene_break ] ridge : and what would i do without you ? you 're my right hand . caroline : i 've seen you trying to draw . it 's slowly coming back to you . ridge : it 's not there yet . caroline : yes , but it will be soon , and then you wo n't need me at all . ridge : but i do need you . caroline : what about katie ? she 's your fiancée . you go home to her every night . and need i say it again , i am married to rick . ridge : you married the wrong man . i 'm sorry . caroline : you know , i 'm just gon na pretend that you did n't say that . ridge : he 's not on your level and never will be . caroline : ear muffs . ridge : you like what 's going on here or you would n't be jumping out of your skin . the possibilities are endless . be my partner and run this company with me . caroline : there . you said it again . it 's always about the company , about making sure that you get c.e.o . you 're using me , are n't you ? you want me to side with you over my own husband so that you can be top dog around here . [ scene_break ] hope : [ sighs ] liam : uh , no . it 's fine . i 'm sure aly 's in here . thanks . [ scene_break ] caroline : i know when i 'm being used , ridge . i 'm not stupid . ridge : no , you 're not stupid . you 're right . i 'm doing all this because i want something from you , and you do n't feel anything . caroline : rick and i -- ridge : it 's not about rick . it 's not about him or his place in this company . everyone 's replaceable . caroline : see , no . you 're wrong . he has contributed so much to forrester . he 's great at what he does . ridge : he does n't know what it takes to run this company . he does n't know the passion it takes . and he does n't know how to fulfill you . he does n't . not his fault , he just ca n't . and you can do better . caroline : with who ? you ? you 're only saying this stuff to me because you want me to tell eric that we are the future of forrester . ridge : yes . i want to be c.e.o . , and i want to run this company with you . caroline : see , and that 's what i 'm afraid of . because i want that , too . and you know that . and that 's why you 're trying to take advantage of me . god , you know what ? talk about cold and unfeeling and -- and calculating . i mean , how dare you ? how dare you just sit here and lie to -- ridge : i do n't lie . [ scene_break ] aly : [ clears throat ] ivy : hey . where have you been ? aly : talking to hope . it all makes sense now . ivy : what does ? aly : why she 's still with wyatt . she 's , um , pregnant with his child . [ scene_break ] hope : uh , aly was just here . liam : yeah , she wanted an early coffee . [ clears throat ] hope : yeah , okay . she knows . [ chuckles ] liam : that you 're ... hope : yeah . liam : yeah . hope : yeah . uh , she also said that you 've been spending a lot of time with ivy . i hear you met her father . liam : i did . yeah . hope : so , are you two , like ... are you dating ? liam : i do n't know what to say . i do n't -- i wish things were different . hope : i just want you to be happy . you know , it 's not easy for me either . liam : oh , no . i know that . i know . hope : well , we almost made it . liam : hey . [ chuckles ] hope : almost got our life back . god ! what happened to us ?	caroline rushes away from ridge . he follows and she says she needed a moment . he says he is flattered that she is flustered every time she is around him and he will let it go . she asks him to stop looking at her like that with those eyes . it is getting hot in here . she is not going to risk her marriage to rick by being a team with ridge . she just ca n't . ridge is mentoring her and giving her all this attention but she has a husband that she loves . she needs to be happy with what she has . so maybe they are confusing their passion for work for passion with each other . he needs to keep his hands to himself and she will keep her lips to herself . that is just the way it has to be . aly seeks out hope and says she has not had much time to talk to her . she thought for sure she would go back to liam once she knew the truth . she says she and ivy have become close and if hope is n't going to be with liam then she 'd like ivy to be . so hope needs to stake her claim now if she intends to . she still has time to change her mind . hope says no , there is no chance . she is not going to change her mind . she confirms that she is pregnant . she had a feeling all day so just went ahead and took the test . aly understands now . hope was going back to liam but knowing she was pregnant changed everything . ivy and liam have lunch at the commons on the rooftop . he says he is enjoying getting out of his office and being with her , but no way is he going to take off his shirt and pump iron . he asks if her father is still here or gone back to australia . she says he has , probably having lunch with the prime minister . he tells her that he had a really good time at her party that night , the best one he has had in a really long time . she confides in him that caroline should be happy while collaborating with ridge but she seems a little frazzled . liam asks if she has seen wyatt lately . he is sure that he will be making the big announcement about the baby soon . he probably will even have a gigantic press conference and say look what the diamond did . liam says he has a plan and she needs to come to his house tonight and he will explain it all to her . he 's mysterious but she says ok . hope tells aly that she is in love with wyatt , there is no going back to liam . aly says she understands but she knows she was right that hope intended to go back to liam . hope says she is married to wyatt and she is expecting his child . she is sorry that this hurts aly , but tells her to quit saying she is in love with liam as it makes her sad , so do not bring it up again .
rick : thomas is gone ? since when ? ridge : the jet took him to paris the other day . rick : for what ? maya : i - i thought he was staying in los angeles . ridge : change of plans . rick : does steffy know about this ? ridge : [ groans ] rick : oh . so , this was all your doing , ridge . i mean , what the hell ? we need thomas here . ridge : i need him in paris . [ scene_break ] maya : well , what about the line ? caroline : thomas can work with us from paris . rick : why ? do you realize how much of a hassle that 's gon na be ? ridge : as much of a hassle as having someone run international from here . caroline and i are designing together . i 'm her partner , not thomas . [ scene_break ] carter : come on , man . let 's go . this is a warm - up set . let 's do it . come on . one more rep . one more rep . one more rep , dude ! zende : [ groans ] i 'm beat , man . i 'm done . carter : that 's what you get for skipping breakfast -- all these late nights with nicole . zende : it 's definitely worth it . i love spending time with her . carter : you two are going strong , huh ? zende : i like her -- maybe even more than that . carter : good for you , man . i 'm glad to hear it . zende : yeah . be interesting to see what ends up happening . carter : what 's to worry about ? seems like it 's all good to me . zende : i 'm not supposed to say anything . carter : well , uh , look at it like attorney - client privilege . zende : all right . maya asked nicole for a ... favor -- pretty big one . carter : what kind of favor ? zende : she asked nicole to be her surrogate . [ scene_break ] maya : i know that this is a huge thing for me to ask , but it would be the best and biggest gift that you could possibly give me . would you be my surrogate ? would you have our baby ? brooke : oh ! hi ! i did n't know anybody was in here . nicole : oh , brooke , hi . um , i was just dropping off some prints . brooke : you okay ? nicole : just a lot of things on my mind . brooke : i do n't mean to pry , but if you need anybody to talk to , i 'm here . nicole : you know what ? actually , there is something -- a decision i need to make -- and it has to do with my sister and your son . [ scene_break ] rick : i 'm not ceo anymore . it 's not my call . but shipping thomas to paris -- huge mistake . ridge : it had to be done . maya : but his designs have been so impressive lately . and what about what you created with california -- ridge : he 's still designing . am i not making myself clear ? i 'm sorry . rick : but why do you have to ship him to paris ? ridge : because paris is the center of the universe for the fashion industry . you know that , do n't you ? we need someone on the ground ... and anticipating trends -- it 's important . rick : yeah , but , ridge , i -- ridge : i made a decision . it 's the right decision . i do n't want to talk about it anymore . [ scene_break ] carter : she what ? zende : maya asked nicole to give rick and her a child . carter : just like that ? zende : i mean , i 'm sure it 's been on their minds . and since maya ca n't get pregnant herself ... carter : what , her sister 's the next best thing ? zende : half avant , half forrester . carter : [ sighs ] what did nicole say ? is she gon na do it ? zende : has n't ruled it out . carter : really ? zende : guess it shows how much she loves her sister , to even consider it , you know ? carter : okay . yeah . yeah . it 's cool that nicole 's considering it . if you ask my opinion , man , there is no way she should say yes . [ scene_break ] brooke : but maya and rick have never been happier . please do n't tell me there 's something wrong . nicole : oh , no . no , no . it 's nothing bad . it has to do with rick and maya wanting to start a family . brooke : yeah . i know that they 've wanted to have children for quite some time . in fact , rick is researching adoption . nicole : [ chuckles ] yeah . i - i assumed they 'd go that route , too . brooke : but they 're not ? nicole : maya wants to use a surrogate . brooke : okay . well , that 's -- that 's another way to go about it . it 's quite common these days . nicole : yes , but ... she has someone particular in mind . she wants me to be their surrogate . [ scene_break ] rick : are you sure that pam is n't having us tailed ? maya : [ chuckles ] rick : i could swear there was a suspicious car following us down robertson , and the guy driving -- dead ringer for charlie . i mean , he had a mustache , but he looked just like him . maya : you know , pam has been a little protective of us lately , but i think maybe your imagination 's getting the best of you . rick : well , if only you knew what it was doing right now . maya : ohh . i bet i could take a wild guess . rick : you still have n't ... maya : [ laughs ] rick : ... told me why we 're home . spend some alone time with your hubby ? maya : i would love that . rick : then what are we waiting for ? maya : [ chuckles ] well , i think we might want to wait until our visitor leaves . rick : visitor ? maya : yes . i invited a fertility specialist over . you know that i 've been looking online about surrogacy , but i think we need a little more information . so , i pulled some strings , and i called a highly regarded specialist , and she agreed to see us . rick : i think that 's fantastic ! i ca n't wait to meet her . should we ask nicole to come by ? maya : no . no , no , no , no . no . i do n't want to pressure her at all . she 's still deciding if she 's gon na agree to do it . i want us to be parents , rick . but more than anything , i want to make sure we 're going about this the right way . [ scene_break ] brooke : maya wants you to be the surrogate ? nicole : that way their child can be both a forrester and an avant , since maya ca n't have her own . brooke : obviously , rick is aware of this , right ? nicole : yes . they discussed it before she asked me . i take it you do n't support the idea . brooke : no . no . it 's not that . it 's just [ sighs ] i - i 'm a little surprised . that 's all . this is the first time i 'm hearing of this . what about you ? how do you feel about it ? nicole : i am still trying to figure that out . brooke : they 're not pressuring you , are they ? nicole : no , no , no . not at all . it 's just ... a lot to think about . brooke : yeah . yeah , it certainly is . and you 're young . and you and zende have been getting closer . i think it 's kind of odd that maya put you in this position . nicole : well , i love my sister , and i would do anything for her . brooke : no , i know . i - i understand that . it 's just that ... you 'd be getting pregnant , and it would be rick 's baby ... and then you would give birth to this child , a child that would be biologically yours . it 's -- it 's a lot to ask . nicole : but it would make maya so happy . it 'd be the ultimate gift i could give to them . rick and maya have done so much for me , and i want to help them . i want to do this for them . but it 's a lot to go through , and -- and i do n't want to lose zende . [ scene_break ] zende : if nicole says yes , agrees to be maya 's surrogate , there 's no doubt that it 's going to impact our relationship . carter : how could it not ? nicole 's life would change forever . zende : she would n't be the mother . it would be rick and maya 's child . carter : yeah , in theory , but we 're not talking about just carrying a baby around for nine months or giving birth . what about the hormones , the mixed emotions ? think that 'll be easy on nicole , on you ? zende : no . carter : you guys are getting hot and heavy , right ? you 're taking it to the next level ? okay . well , i hate to be the one to bring this up , but can you imagine nicole having another man 's baby -- your uncle 's baby ? zende : great . i had n't even thought about that . carter : you need to be realistic about this . zende : i know . i 'm crazy about her . i want to get close to her , not pull away . but i 'm afraid if she does this ... i just do n't want anything to come between us . [ scene_break ] caroline : i 'm worried about you . ridge : i 'm fine . i 'm just tired of rick asking stupid questions . that 's all . caroline : well , he is head of international , so i -- you know , and maya 's the lead model . i think it 's okay that they asked where thomas went so abruptly . ridge : i do n't want to talk about thomas . i want to talk about you . how are you feeling ? okay ? caroline : i 'm fine . i think that we have to talk about thomas -- ridge : i just said i do n't want to hear his name , please . caroline : look , i understand you have every right to be as upset as you are . ridge : yeah . what he did was unforgivable . caroline : i 'm not disagreeing with you . but he 's your son . and i know that in spite of everything that happened , i - i know that you still love him . ridge : i could n't -- i could n't stand looking at him . that 's why i sent him to paris . caroline : for how long ? i mean -- ridge : i have n't decided . caroline : you 're his father . you have to start thinking about maybe eventually forgiving him . ridge : i ca n't . i ca n't forgive him . [ scene_break ] maya : rick and i have n't had much privacy over the last few months , and we really appreciate you making the house call . dr. march : fertility is a very private , personal matter , and i often make exceptions for my higher - profile clients . rick : this is all so new . we just recently started looking at the options . dr. march : but you mentioned you 're considering surrogacy . rick : yes . maya : yeah . um , obviously , i 'm sure you know a little bit about my medical history . obviously , i ca n't get pregnant or carry a child . but we would like it if the baby had rick 's genes . dr. march : well , there are a few ways to make that happen . one is to use an egg donor . it 's usually anonymous , so it 's discreet , and rick would still be the biological father . maya : that 's a great possibility . we 're hoping that maybe the baby could have some of my genes , too . rick : it would mean a lot to both of us if ... maya could have some biological bond with our child . maya : yeah . and we realize it 's an enormous request and a huge commitment to ask a woman to carry someone else 's child . so , that 's why we want all the details about surrogacy , particularly because the woman we asked is my sister . [ scene_break ] brooke : you 're worried about losing zende ? nicole : i really like him . and we 've only recently started becoming more serious . brooke : so , you do n't think he 'd be supportive ? nicole : i think zende and i have a lot of potential for the first time in my life , and i want to see where it goes . i do n't want it to end . brooke : why would it have to end ? nicole : think about it . nine months is a really long time . brooke : yeah , that 's true . but this would be your decision , your choice only . and if zende does n't admire you now , which i know he does , he 's only going to admire you even more once he finds out how generous you are , how kind , how compassionate , how much you want to do for your sister . why would n't he want to be with a wonderful woman like you ? nicole : i 'm not sure guys think like that -- especially guys my age . brooke : zende 's an outstanding person . he 's very mature for his age . and he has a very kind , very ... open heart . so ... he might just surprise you . nicole : i 'd like to think so , but ... if i get pregnant with rick and maya 's baby , i do n't know if zende will be able to look at me or touch me in the same way . [ scene_break ] zende : you 're right . i have to be real about this . carter : if you do n't speak up now , it 'll cause problems down the line . besides , nicole wants you to be honest with her . she does n't need you telling her what you think she wants to hear . that does n't do anybody any good . zende : i hate being selfish . i - i hate thinking about how i 'd be affected . but if nicole were to say yes , be pregnant with their baby , i do n't see how this could n't change things for us . [ scene_break ] ridge : just the thought of him taking advantage of you , i ... caroline : look , i 'm not excusing anybody 's behavior here , but if you could just consider the circumstances -- ridge : the circumstances ? what are the circumstances ? we broke up . you went to a hotel to be alone ... drank wine , took pills , and next thing you know , he -- and i did that . i put you in that position . caroline : god ! will you please stop ? ! do n't do that ! ridge : you were vulnerable , and that 's not something i should have done . caroline : yeah , but thomas did n't know that . ridge : of course , he knew . what do you mean , he did n't know ? he took advantage of you . he betrayed you , and he betrayed me , and i ca n't forgive that . how can i ? the only good thing that came out of any of that is -- is the baby , our baby . and i 'll try not to screw it up this time . caroline : oh , please do n't say that . you are a wonderful father . ridge : no , i 'm not . never was . i was never there . i was always working or ... in and out of marriages , chasing women . it 's over now . i found you . i 'm committed to you and to this kid . we 're gon na do this right . it 's my last shot . we 're gon na raise this kid as our own . caroline : [ voice breaking ] i want that more than anything . but can we do that ? i mean , can we really keep that a secret forever ? ridge : yes , we can . we will . we have to . listen , you promised when we got married that everything that you are is now part of me . that includes our kid . it 's my baby , not thomas ' . it 's mine . that 's how i 'm gon na see it . [ scene_break ] dr. march : a traditional surrogacy , which is the scenario you 've just described , is not as common anymore . it 's not unheard of , but there are definite concerns with it when it involves a family member . maya : my main concern right now is that my sister is n't feeling pressured and that we 're not putting her in a position that 's uncomfortable or dangerous . rick : yeah . we do n't want nicole to feel obligated to do this for us . we want her to feel confident that this is completely her decision . dr. march : well , it is quite an undertaking for the birth mother -- well , for everyone involved . maya : i can only imagine . dr. march : surrogacy can be a very emotional journey . it 's a beautiful , rewarding experience , but it does have its own complications . maya : before i talk to nicole again , i want to know more . i 've been looking online . i 've joined forums and message boards , but i really need your professional input , dr. march . i want to know the risks and the success rates . i do n't want to ask anything of my sister without knowing all the facts . [ scene_break ] nicole : as much as i 'd like to do that all day ... zende : yeah . we should probably talk , huh ? nicole : or not . zende : i 've been thinking about ... this -- about you having rick and maya 's baby . nicole : me , too . zende : as i see it , there 's really only one answer . nicole : that 's exactly what i was thinking . zende : really ? nicole : yes ! oh , my god ! i am so happy that we are on the same page . zende : [ chuckles ] me , too , especially something this important . nicole : babe , i was so nervous . i did n't know what you 'd say or how you 'd feel . but i am happy to know that you support my decision to do it . zende : not to do it . nicole : wait . did you just say that ... zende : you 'll do it ? nicole : yeah . i thought that 's what you thought , too . zende : no . i thought you decided to say no . are you sure ? nicole ... come on . you ca n't do this . [ scene_break ] caroline : uh , are those the new prints ? brooke : yes , actually . nicole was dropping them off , and i thought i 'd bring them over for you to see . caroline : thanks . [ clears throat ] brooke : so , is thomas coming to work today ? i have n't seen him yet . ridge : i sent him to paris . brooke : paris ? ! i did n't see that on the schedule . ridge : it was last - minute . had him leave right away . brooke : short trip or ... ? ridge : do n't know yet . brooke : okay . let me know what you think of the prints . caroline : okay . ridge : she did n't hear anything . caroline : i hope not . but , ridge , people are gon na -- ridge : no , no , no . no one 's gon na know anything . we 're not gon na tell anyone until after your first trimester , and then we 'll move your due date by a couple of weeks . everything 's gon na be fine . and no one knows about the vasectomy , other than brooke . caroline : wait . what ? ridge : i confided in her when she wanted to know why i would n't give you a baby . caroline : she knows about the vasectomy ? ridge : and then i told her i 'd have it reversed . caroline : [ sighs ] okay . um ... that 's fine . okay . sh - she 'll just assume that that 's what happened -- that you had it reversed -- and it 's gon na be fine . ridge : and ... i also told her what my doctor told me about my condition . caroline : then she 's gon na figure it out . she 's gon na know that this is n't your baby .	rick questions ridge 's decision about sending thomas to paris . ridge says it is now just he and caroline on the design team . he made the right decision and does not want to discuss it further . although he was asked not to divulge it , zende tells carter that he feels closer and closer to nicole yet he does not know what will happen in future . he confides that maya has asked nicole to be their surrogate . carter does not think that is a good idea . he needs to be realistic about this . brooke drops off some prints and speaks to nicole . she tells brooke that maya has asked her to be a surrogate . that way the baby can be both a forrester and an avant . brooke says yes but she would be carrying rick 's baby and that would be a lot to ask and then give it up . nicole says she knows but it would be the ultimate gift she could give her sister . yet she does not want to lose zende . brooke says zende is very kind with a big heart so he might surprise nicole in how he feels . caroline tells ridge that she is worried about him . he mutters that he is fine , just tired of rick 's stupid questions about thomas . he does not even want to hear his name spoken around here . she understands and says she is not disagreeing with him but says he is his son . he says again thomas took advantage of her and he can not even think of forgiving him . he says no , he was never there for his children in and out of marriages , chasing various women . now he has found caroline and he is committed to her and this kid . this is his last shot and they are going to raise this kid as their own . caroline wants that more than anything but can they keep this secret forever . ridge says they can and will . it is his baby , not thomas 's . that is how he sees it .
[ seagulls calling ] liam : i just -- i -- [ chuckles ] i want to make sure that i heard you right . it 's over ? you and wyatt ? steffy : i 'm gon na start the separation process . i know it 's gon na take time , but ... i 'm getting a divorce . maybe get everything annulled . i - i do n't -- liam : you certainly have grounds . steffy : yeah . either way , it 's happening . i got to think about myself . i got to -- i got to think about my family . so yeah . that means wyatt and i are over . thomas : what 's this about ? brooke : you have news ? ridge : yeah . and it 's not very good . rick : what did you do now ? ridge : i do what was right -- protecting the company and the family . thomas : using your power of attorney , you mean , for granddad ? brooke : quinn 's not trying to challenge that , is she ? rick : she should n't . she would n't have a legal leg to stand on . right ? carter : i 'd say she does . ridge : considering she is the one that holds the power of attorney . rick : seriously ? thomas : since when ? ridge : since dad signed the paperwork . brooke : replacing you ? ridge : [ sighs ] no , not replacing me . i never had it . i lied . quinn has the power . dad is in trouble . we 're all in trouble . zende : would you go through that again ? give up another nine months of your life to rick and maya ? they already have their biological child . half forrester , half avant . asking you to be their surrogate again , that 's too much , nicole . come on . you see that , right ? you ca n't actually be considering saying yes . nicole : i do n't know how to answer that . be a surrogate , give another nine months of my life to rick and maya ? yes , it 's too much . but am i considering it ? yes . do n't i have to ? zende : no . nicole : she 's my sister . zende : that does n't mean you have to give over your body to her ! they want to give lizzy a little brother or sister . great . they should . but there are other ways that they can go about getting her a sibling . nicole : i 'm sure they 'll consider adoption if i turn them down , or another surrogate . zende : are you really saying `` if `` ? nicole , you already gave them the ultimate gift . they ca n't ask for it again . rick : quinn has power of attorney ? ! thomas : how -- how is that even possible ? brooke : why would you lie about that ? ridge : i did n't mean to lie about it . i did n't think i was . i thought i had it . carter had the paperwork . we gave it to dad to sign . carter : he signed , all right , after writing in quinn 's name instead . rick : you know what this is ? this is a disaster . ridge : i assumed i had it . that 's why i started acting on it . carter : when i found out , i had to break the news . brooke : to ridge and quinn both ? ridge : well , i did n't exactly want quinn to know about it , so ... thomas : oh , dad . ridge : but then wyatt found out , and he ran to his mommy and brought her the news . liam : okay , so you see it now , right ? where wyatt 's loyalty really lies ? steffy : he 's with quinn . as much as he promised , as much as he tried to side with me , it just -- it was n't gon na happen . and it hurts , but i ca n't blame him . she 's his mom . i just wish he went along with it . if he just made quinn believe that my dad had power of attorney , but he had to tell her , so now it 's like it cements quinn into the business , with my grandfather , everything . so , yeah . yeah , liam . you were right . you were right all along . [ seagulls calling ] nicole : if you never ask for things in life , the answer is always no . that 's probably what rick and maya are thinking . zende : some things should n't be asked . nicole : well , they were n't pressuring me at all . i mean , you were there . they were so understanding , almost apologetic . zende : because they know it 's ridiculous to come to you with this . and i 'm sure your parents would say the same thing . nicole : maybe . zende : definitely . nicole : they love lizzy and being grandparents . zende : they are grateful to you for bringing her into the world , but that does n't mean they want you to put yourself through it again . enough is enough , all right ? you have to turn them down . tell me you agree . nicole : [ sighs ] i do . you 're right . i ... i will tell them that i ca n't do it . brooke : were you thinking about keeping this lie going forever ? ridge : as long as i possibly could . rick : i do n't understand . what were you thinking ? ridge : you do n't understand what ? what -- what do n't you understand ? that i tried to protect dad and the company ? rick : no , i understand that you wanted power of attorney ! but to lie about it ? i mean , how did you think you were n't gon na get caught ? ! how did you think you were n't gon na make things a thousand times worse when dad woke up and found out that you had power of attorney and not quinn ? ! ridge : i do n't know ! i do n't know , ricky . and it does n't matter . i would have found a way to smooth it over , and quinn would have been gone by then . thomas : this is just gon na make granddad trust quinn even more . ridge : i know that ! but i 'd already thrown her out of the house . i 'd thrown her out of the company , and i thought it was just easier to keep the lie going . do you know what i think ? you , you , and you would have done exactly the same , because quinn making decisions for this company , for this family , is unacceptable ! and i was n't gon na have her take advantage of dad one day longer . thomas : i get it . rick : yeah , i do , too . stupid lie would have never worked . but i get it . brooke : okay . so now what ? quinn is in charge . ridge : ugh ! brooke : she 's making decisions for eric . carter : it appears it 's what he wanted , yes . ridge : and just because wyatt overheard me talking to steffy . thomas : hold on . steffy knew about this ? ridge : yes . brooke : and steffy kept it from wyatt ? ridge : she tried to keep it from him . as she should have , because we would n't be here . got to tell you , wyatt 's gon na regret this decision for the rest of his life . steffy : you were right . the way wyatt and i got together . quinn 's manipulations . it 's , like , how could we last ? it 's like i wanted my marriage to work , and i know you know how much commitment means to me . liam : i - i know . and i also know how stubborn you are . steffy : but there 's -- liam : steffy , if that marriage had any chance of survival , you would have found it . steffy : but there 's no coming back from this . i need quinn out of my life , and that means i need wyatt out of my life . look , if he just went along with it , she would have been out of the company , my grandfather would have been safe , we would have been fine . but he had to tell her . so i 'm moving on . zende : it 's good to hear you say that . i was n't exactly worried , but the way you were sounding was kind of ... nicole : well , it 's a little exciting , is n't it ? the idea of giving lizzy a sibling . i mean , i know i 'm not her mother , but i did give birth to her . and if this is really happening , there 's just part of me that ca n't help wanting to be the one to do it . and it 's not out of obligation or because rick and maya are asking me . it 's out of ... i do n't know . something maternal . it does something to me inside , thinking of giving lizzy a sibling , thinking about being the one to make it happen . it 's hard to explain . zende : i get that . i - i do . i 'm sure that 's why maya and rick asked you . nicole : well , their hearts are in the right place . they want to do what 's best for their daughter . zende : totally understandable . also understandable -- you have to do what 's best for you . thomas : oh , poor steffy . ridge : i hate to say it , but i , um ... brooke : is it over ? ridge : this was the last straw . thomas : she warned him countless times . quinn was not allowed to be a part of their lives . rick : and we had a chance to get rid of her . quinn thought you had power of attorney . hell , we all did . brooke : [ sighs ] she was almost out ! ridge : it was close . she was out of the office . i got her out of the house , filed a restraining order against her . thomas : and wyatt ruined this ? ridge : wyatt ? you know , i think he tried to keep his mom out of it , but ... mothers and sons , you know -- that 's a tough bond . but steffy ca n't live her life like that . she should n't . thomas : so that means ... steffy can finally go back to liam . liam : steffy , look . when you say that you 're ready to move on , i want you to know i am , too . and whatever that looks like to you , whatever pace you need . steffy : you always knew . you never gave up . even when you came back , you tried telling me . liam : okay , do n't do that . we do n't need the guilt . you were n't wrong to fight for your marriage . steffy : yeah , but my marriage was just based off of quinn 's manipulations . she used you , and she made all of us her victims . liam : yeah , until we stood up to her , which is exactly what you 're doing right now . all of -- all of her lies , all of her manipulating , we could put that behind us . that could be a memory . steffy : no . not for my grandfather . liam : no , not yet , but your grandfather 's a different situation . i mean , he -- he made that choice with his eyes wide open . quinn did n't kidnap him . she did n't trick him like she did you and me . steffy , quinn made you think that i did n't care about you . steffy : i know . and i never should have believed it . i should have known . but the one thing i do know now and i will always know is that your feelings for me will never waver . liam : i mean , even when i had no memory to speak of , i still knew you . steffy : you knew someone needed you . you knew i was out here . i mean , even when you came back , you saw the -- you saw this tattoo , and you still cared about me . you still defended me . so now it 's my turn . and you 're gon na see . i believe in us , too . nicole : you do n't think it 's selfish ? zende : it 's extremely selfish . i do n't know what they were thinking asking you to do this again . nicole : not rick and maya . me . turning them down . zende : no . it 's not selfish at all . you already gave them lizzy , an incredible thing to do . how could they possibly want anything more ? nicole : well , the idea of it is very intriguing . i mean , would the baby look like lizzy ? maybe they would have a son this time and even out the family . zende : well , you know how they can guarantee a son . adoption . nicole : true . zende : besides , you ca n't put all your attention on growing another baby . nicole : i ca n't ? zende : no . listen , all your attention needs to be on your boyfriend . nicole : oh , yeah , he is kinda needy . zende : right ? nicole : he takes up all my time . zende : yeah , see ? how would you even find the time to fit a pregnancy in ? nicole : [ chuckles ] ridge : if there was ever a chance for steffy and liam , i 'd say this is it . brooke : he never lost faith , even after she married wyatt . rick : well , there were circumstances -- quinn keeping him away . ridge : that woman should be in prison after what she did to liam . keeping him hostage ? what is that ? she 's dangerous , and now she 's taking care of my dad in his house . thomas : she controls our finances , the company . us . rick : stephanie 's rolling over in her grave . thomas : there 's one good thing that comes from this , and it sucks that wyatt has to get hurt . but steffy and liam , it 's hard to deny that they belong together . brooke : the way her marriage to wyatt started , it never would have worked out . thomas : it 's just another obstacle . a big one , but ... steffy and liam always seem to find their way back to each other . ridge : and they will this time , too . and maybe my daughter will finally be happy . she tried with wyatt . she tried , but the happiness that she wanted ... the happiness that a father wants for his kid , she 's only gon na find that with liam . liam : hey . hey , steffy , listen to me . listen . you have nothing to prove . i know exactly how you feel . steffy : how ? after all i put you through . liam : because your eyes show me . steffy : [ voice breaking ] i want you back . our life . it 's ... it 's clear to me now . i need you . liam : you have no idea how good it feels to hear that . steffy : about time , huh ? liam : no , it does n't matter . it does n't matter how long it took . i would have waited . i do n't give up on you . not after everything we 've been through , after all the obstacles we 've had to overcome , after years -- literally years -- of waiting for this moment . and yeah , you had your doubts . and even when you were trying to make it work with my brother , i knew . i knew that we would end up here . and now guess what ? i get to say i was right . we made it , steffy . we made it .	steffy repeats to liam that she knows it will take time but she is starting the separation process and she and wyatt are over . and with quinn now cemented in as poa all will go the way she planned . she says liam was right all along . ridge tells rick , thomas , carter and brooke that he lied and they are all in trouble as now quinn legally has the poa . rick says this is a disaster . ridge says he assumed his dad had given him the poa and acted on that . zende asks nicole if she really would put herself through that with another nine months of being a surrogate . she says yes she knows it is too much to ask but she is considering it . he says great but there are other ways to get a little brother or sister other than her as surrogate . she has given the ultimate gift and she can not do that again . some things should not be asked . even her own parents who love being grandparents to lizzy would say this is too much . she agrees and says she will find the way to tell maya and rick . but she really liked this maternal feeling she was having . zende says in the end she has to do what is right for her .
brooke : this ca n't be true . this must be a sick joke . shauna : we knew you 'd be shocked . hope : yeah , i do n't think that begins to describe it . donna : how does this even happen ? brooke : flo is katie 's kidney donor ? flo ? sally : uh , where does hope keep the extra diapers ? wyatt : what ? if you went through all the extra diapers in the nursery , i mean , we got problems on our hands . sally : ah . your uncle thinks he 's so funny . oh , no . wyatt : [ laughs ] sally : no , i wanted to restock them before hope and liam got home , you know , just so they did n't have to do it whenever they got back . wyatt : well , then let 's just , let 's look at the list . sally : what list ? wyatt : the list that hope gave us with all the instructions . i mean , i 'm sure it tells us where all the extra diapers are , right ? it 's just i got ta ... got ta find the list . uh - oh . sal ... do you -- do you know where the list is ? sally : i did n't know there was a list . wyatt : did you put it somewhere ? douglas : here . wyatt : the list ! [ laughs ] where did you find it ? douglas : you put it on the fridge so you would n't forget where it was . wyatt : that 's exactly what i did . thank you . uh , diapers now . where are the diapers ? douglas : right here . wyatt : that 's -- yeah . that 's exactly where they are . [ clears throat ] sally : yeah , i could use one of him around our house . wyatt : yeah . sally : wyatt is always losing something . wyatt : [ laughs ] especially disagreements with her . sally : ha . ha ha ha ha . wyatt : ha ha ha ha ha ha . ha ha ha ha ha ha ha . right ? sally : well , according to this , it is time for beth 's nap . wyatt : sure does n't seem very sleepy . maybe we could fudge on the nap time ? douglas : mnh - mnh . wyatt : or not . douglas : hope says naps are important . sally : and hope is right . they are . douglas : liam usually rocks her in his arms . she likes that a lot . wyatt : well , that 's exactly what we 're gon na do , right ? sally : you know , douglas , wyatt and i have n't looked after a lot of babies , and it can be kind of intimidating even with babies as sweet as beth . but with you here , it has been easy - peasy . douglas : i like beth a lot . i 'm glad she 's back with her real family . wyatt : yeah , and we are , too , bud , and it 's all 'cause of you . you know , you told the truth , and you were so brave , and everyone is gon na be so grateful to you , and because of you , beth is right back where she belongs . douglas : with her mommy hope . ridge : all right , shauna . start explaining . shauna : my daughter and i were deeply worried about katie , and so flo , you know , she wanted to help in some way , so she -- brooke : so she secretly donates her kidney to my sister , hoping what ? hope : hoping that all will be forgiven , that we 'll just conveniently forget what flo did ? camille : everyone , please . flo and katie have just been through major surgery . they need rest . brooke : yes . you should n't have come . shauna : and what , you 'd prefer that katie never know ? i mean , because it seems to me that -- flo : [ speaks indistinctly ] shauna : no , it 's okay , honey . i 'm trying to explain . dr. davis : how 's our patient ? both patients . shauna : uh , my daughter 's doing really well , considering . brooke : katie 's doing well , too , are n't you , katie ? dr. davis : so i see you 've met your donor . i 'm sure you and your family are so grateful for what she did . i mean , what a wonderful sacrifice this young woman made on your behalf , and i just wan na say thank you personally for donating your kidney . you really came through for her . i wish there were more people like you . organ donation is so critically important and -- camille : doctor , can i , uh , speak to the two of you outside for a moment ? dr. davis : sure . shauna : look , i realize this is shocking for everyone . but you heard the doctor . should n't we just be grateful to flo that she gave this amazing gift to katie ? i mean , is n't that what 's most important ? [ birds chirping ] wyatt : douglas and beth okay ? sally : mm , beth is in dreamland , and douglas is reading about knights and dragons . wyatt : nice . sally : any word from the hospital ? wyatt : yeah , i mean , the transplant 's over . katie came through like a champ . but there 's no complications and everything 's gon na be fine , you know ? sally : okay , so ... cautious optimism . jeez , what a relief , huh ? wyatt : yeah , for everyone who 's ever loved katie , and -- and especially for will . i mean , if all goes well , he wo n't lose his mom like douglas did . sally : douglas really does deserve a model . wyatt : talk about strong and resilient at such a young age , too . like , he helped put an end to all the lies surrounding beth . sally : yeah , lies perpetrated by flo . wyatt : well , sally -- sally : look , i get that she was n't the mastermind behind all of it , but she had plenty of opportunities to come clean , to tell hope that her baby was still alive and breathing and ... wyatt : i know . sally : ... living with steffy . wyatt : i know . sally : look , i get that she was gon na lose a lot and possibly everything . she just stayed silent . wyatt : till the lies got to be too much , but that 's not ... that 's not the girl i fell in love with in high school , you know ? that was the girl who was honest even to a fault . sally : yeah , you loved her a lot . it would n't hurt so much if you didn't . she loved you , too . she still does . and i am also positive that she is not going to give up on trying to get you back . wyatt : [ scoffs ] [ monitor beeping steadily ] flo : it makes me so happy to see that you 're okay . hope : i do n't understand any of this . how is it possible that flo became aunt katie 's donor and we were n't told ? brooke : we should have been told . shauna : flo did n't want anyone to know until after the surgery . hope : yeah , well , she 's really good at keeping secrets . shauna : katie needed a kidney . and flo -- she was determined to help . she was afraid if you knew she was the donor , that you would n't allow it , and looking at all of your reactions , she was right . you would have done anything you could to block it from happening . flo did what was in her heart . she gave a piece of herself so someone she cares for could live . how anyone can find anything wrong in that ... katie : why ? flo : i did it ... i did it because i had to , because i wanted to . katie , you are my -- my family and -- shauna : honey , you do n't have to right now . you 're very weak still . flo : it 's okay , mom . i wan na say this now . i know that i hurt you . i know that i hurt hope . and you 're all family . i know that you all hate me . but i 'm also very aware that my dad would be ... very disappointed in me . [ monitor beeping steadily ] i never met him . i never got to know him except through all of you . and there are a couple things that are really clear . he was a great person , and he would 've sacrificed anything to save his family . so why ? i did it for you , katie . i did it for will . [ voice breaking ] and i did it for everyone who loves you like i do . so ... i also did it for my father . because i want him to be able to see a part of himself in me . and i want him to be proud of me . ancestry provided me the opportunity sally : why are we still talking about flo ? 'cause if i remember correctly , you and i are engaged . wyatt : this is very true . but i - i do need to put a ring on this finger so that the whole world knows about it . i just do n't want you doubting my commitment . i do n't want you wondering if i 'm thinking about flo . sally : you 're not ? ever ? i mean , she was your first love . wyatt : what -- what about your first love ? sally : he did n't feel the same way about me as i did about him . that was not true for you and flo . she loved you , and you loved her back . wyatt : okay , we were kids . sally : and now you 're not . okay ? it did n't stop you from picking right back up where you left off the second she turned up in l.a . wyatt : yeah , but a lot has happened since then . i now know of the side to flo that she kept hidden , or at least a side she did n't even know she had until she got pulled into buckingham 's scheme . sally : yeah , okay , well , this much i know . despite whatever is going on between you two at the moment , she still wants you . wyatt : okay , look , ther -- there is nothing that i can think of that flo can do to get me to see her differently . donna : sis ... do n't misunderstand . i 'm not forgiving flo for what she did to hope . but ... i think we need to at least ... thank her for ... giving katie her kidney . i mean , we could have lost a sister . will could have lost a mother . i - i ca n't just ignore that . brooke : thank you . but it does n't erase what you did . hope : i agree with my mother . of course we 're grateful that aunt katie is all right , but it does n't absolve flo . brooke : you think that you 're just wiping the slate clean . there is no forgetting what you did to my daughter and to beth . you kept a mother and daughter apart for months . you saw her grieve over the loss of her daughter , and you knew that beth was alive , and you did n't say a word , not one word . so you giving a kidney does n't really matter . i mean , yes , of course , we 're glad that katie is alive and doing well , but it does n't change the way we feel , does n't change the way i feel , does n't change the way hope feels about what you did . and it definitely does n't mean that you 're back in the logan family , because you 're not a logan , and you never will be . katie : what you did to our family ... so much hurt ... so many lives ... i wo n't ask anyone to accept you or forgive you . [ voice breaking ] but i 'm so grateful for you . [ crying ] your father gave his life for me , and because of you , that gift has n't been wasted . because of you , i opened up my eyes , and i could see my beautiful boy smiling down at me . because of you ... he 's got his mother back . and i 've got my life back . and your father would be proud of you . humira patients , you inspire us . [ birds chirping ] wyatt : all 's quiet in the nursery . sally : good , 'cause this whole baby thing is making my head spin . wyatt : [ chuckles ] well , you better get a second wind , miss spectra , because there are some things on this list , half of which we did n't do yet . sally : i do n't even know what half these things are , i 'm gon na be honest . wyatt : i do n't know , either , but we got ta figure it out if we ever want kids one day . sally : uh , i think we need to tie the knot first . wyatt : oh , yeah , i forgot about that . sally : mm - hmm . wyatt : yeah . sally : yeah . i 'm ready when you are , snookums . wyatt : i 'm sorry . what ? `` snookums `` ? sally : i do n't have a pet name for you , and i was trying one out . wyatt : `` snookums . `` sally : i bet flo had a pet name for you . wyatt : well , if she did , it sure was n't `` snookums . `` sally : sorry . i did n't mean to bring her up again . i just -- wyatt : it 's fine . okay ? forget about it . i just -- i just want you to know you do n't have anything to worry about , okay ? [ indistinct conversations ] dr. davis : everything okay ? ridge : yeah , everything 's fine . we 're just emotional . donna : a lot emotional . dr. davis : understandable . well , both patients need to rest . can you take ms . fulton back to her room , please ? katie : thank you . i 'll never be able to thank you enough . shauna : i 'll be right there , honey . ridge : i 'm getting coffee . you want coffee ? [ indistinct conversations ] shauna : katie , thank you so much for saying that to her , for thanking her for her sacrifice . i 'm so grateful , and we 're very pleased that you 're gon na be okay . donna : hey . can i get you anything ? katie : just stay until bill and liam and will get back . hope : we 're not gon na go anywhere . brooke : i 'm gon na go get will . shauna : are you sure my daughter is n't in too much pain ? because i just worry that -- nurse : everyone 's taking very good care of her . shauna : thank you . [ indistinct conversations ] brooke . i just wan na tell you how thrilled i am that katie 's doing so well . hopefully the transplant will help her get her life back and her future . that 's what flo and i are praying for . brooke : what else are you praying for , shauna ? shauna : excuse me ? brooke : are you also praying that despite what i said in that hospital room , that hope and i might change the way we feel about flo after what she did for katie ? i mean , that was your little speech , right ? you wanted the logans to know that we were indebted to you . shauna : no , that 's not -- brooke : good , good , because we 're not . i do believe that flo was ... sincere when she talked about why she had the surgery . you know , she did it for katie and for the family , especially for storm . shauna : flo loves the logans , and the minute that she found out that katie was in renal failure -- brooke : do n't you dare paint her out to be a saint , because she 's not , not after what she did to my daughter . she can just slither on back to where she came from . no matter how many organs she donates , she is not back in the family . do you understand me ? and you ... you are as guilty as she is , so i am putting you on notice , too . stay away from me , stay away from my sisters , and stay away from my husband .	brooke says this must be a sick joke . flo could not be the donor . sally and wyatt babysit beth and douglas . wyatt loses the list of instructions but douglas comes to the rescue . wyatt says maybe this one time beth can skip her nap . douglas says no , hope says they are very important . he likes beth a lot and glad she is back with her real family . ridge tells shauna to start explaining . the doctor tells them that this is a wonderful sacrifice and she wishes there were more people like flo who would donate . flo tells katie that it makes her happy to see her okay . brooke says they should have been told . shauna said they were afraid they would say no if they knew it was flo and seeing their faces now she would have been right . flo says she is family and she had to do this . she knows she hurt hope and they all hate her and are very disappointed in her . and she never got to know her father except through them . she knows he would have sacrificed anything for his family . she did this for everyone who loves katie .. and she did it for her father . she wants to see part of him in her and know that he would be proud of her . sally asks wyatt why they are still talking about flo . she seems to remember they are engaged even though she knows flo will not give up trying to get him back . wyatt says he does know another side of flo now that she apparently kept hidden . there is not a thing he can think of now that would make him see her differently now . he needs to put a ring on sally 's finger . donna tells the others that because katie is alive and well she can not feel vindictive toward flo . brooke finally says thanks but it certainly does not erase what flo originally did to hurt her daughter . hope joins into that she is grateful that katie is alive thanks to flo but it does not absolve her . katie joins in last with tears in her eyes that thanks to flo she was able to open her eyes and see her son again . she will always be grateful for that .
thorne : whatever this is about , could you make it quick ? we 're in the middle of a meeting . ridge : so i see . plotting forrester 's demise , are we ? thorne : no , you 're doing such a great job with that , planning it on your own , ridge , we figured we 'll just leave that up to you . jackie : deacon . deacon : jackie , what are you doing ? jackie : me , i 'm looking for a cup of tea that i had that i ca n't find , because nothing is ever where i put it in this house anymore . deacon : have we taken our medication today ? jackie : no , i have n't . deacon : you know , the doctor said that you 've got to -- jackie : look , i know what the doctor said , all right ? he means well , and so do you , but i do n't need tranquilizers . what i need is for people to quit moving things . it 's claudette . i know it 's claudette . she does n't like me , she never has . i just do n't understand -- deacon : spot tea . jackie : you must think that i 'm losing my mind . deacon : no . no , i think you 're under a tremendous amount of stress . which is why i 'm here . i just want to help you . which reminds me , the doctor said you 've got to take these pills , jackie . and -- [ jackie sighs ] deacon : hey , no complaining . one way or the other , you 're taking one of these . now be a good little patient , take it . there . jackie : thank you . deacon : you 're welcome nick : oh , stephanie . stephanie : hello , nick . nick : come in . hi , i just got in myself . stephanie : oh , mass . nick : yeah . stephanie : hi , mass . it 's me , it 's stephanie . nick : there 's just not much progress . we 're trying to stay positive . stephanie : how 's your mother doing ? nick : overwhelmed . stephanie : i 'm sure . nick : she 's upstairs resting . stephanie : how are you doing , nick ? nick : i 'm okay . trying to cover for him at the office . he 's big shoes to fill . stephanie : i 'm sure it 's exactly what he would want you to do . nick : i 'd rather be here . which is tough on my mom . stephanie : of course . well , you do have 24-hour nursing help , do n't you ? deacon : hey , stephi . stephanie : deacon ? what in the world are you doing here ? massimo : if anyone can see through him , stephanie , it 's you . you 've got to help me . thorne : forrester 's headed in the wrong direction . as a result of your planning and your strategies . so if it takes a hit , it 's on your head , ridge , not mine . ridge : oh , i see . so you 're saying , 'cause you stole our entire collection , that 's part of my strategy ? what about you , sis , is that your point of view , too ? forrester 's just a disaster waiting to happen ? felicia : i do n't have an opinion about that . that 's not why i signed up here . ridge : no ? is it because you believe in what your thieving brother is trying to do ? felicia : yes . ridge : oh , interesting . what about who he 's trying to do it with ? like amber , here ? what does that say about your president ? this is the kind of person he 's trying to rely on . felicia : it says that he 's willing to give people second chances . ridge : which is great , if you 're running a charity . but if you 're running a business like forrester , you get the best of the best . you let them do what they do best . felicia , you do n't belong here . i know you 're a rebel . i know you 're a bit of a bleeding heart . you feel for these people , but this is not you . come home . i 'm asking you now , come home where you belong . come on . thorne : here 's the thing , ridge , just because you ca n't access someone 's talent , does n't mean that they do n't have any . and just because you ca n't see past your own spotlight does n't mean you 're the only one with talent . now , if felicia wants to spend her time and talent applauding your designs , telling you how inspirational they are -- then you 're right , she does belong at forrester . but if she wants to see what she can do and how far she can go , then she 's right where she ought to be . felicia : thorne told me something the other day . he said that his goal here is not about revenge , it 's about success . and i think that he understands that for a lot of people , including me , there 's a lot more about success than just winning . ridge : well , that 's good . that 's good you do n't really care about winning , because you 're not going to win anything here , felicia . not respect , certainly not anybody 's business . thorne : well , we may surprise you , ridge . because there 's an awful lot of talent in this room . now , i know you do n't see it . and dad did n't see it . he decided that we , all of us , were the runner - ups . the also - rans . so he treated us that way . he gave us less time , less energy and less attention . he decided you were the star . so he invested everything he had in you and you became a star . now , i know you 're proud of what you accomplished , and you should be , ridge . but do n't kid yourself because you had a huge head start , while we 've had to come from behind . but you know what , bro ? we 're gaining on you . nick : deacon 's actually staying at the house right now helping us out . stephanie : really ? i had no idea you had medical training . deacon : oh , yeah , yeah , i was a candy striper for years . nick : my father has a lot of faith in deacon . you know he made him vice president of my mother 's company . stephanie : of her company ? nick : practically part of the family . massimo : no , stephanie , you 're right , trust your instincts . stephanie : where 's your son these days ? deacon : he 's spending some time with his grandparents . i guess it probably seems weird for you to see me here , but the marone family has been really very -- very good to me . and i just feel like this is where i should be right now . massimo : see through him , stephanie . you know him so well . nick : well , we appreciate it . i got ta get back to the office . and i 'm going to check on my mother . stephanie : of course . nick : would you do me a favor and maybe spend a little time with her ? stephanie : that 's why i came over . if there 's anything i can do for you , nick . nick : thanks . deacon : i 'll see you , nick . stephanie : i 'm here , mass . massimo : help me , stephanie , help me . he 's trying to take over my home . get him out of here . [ knock on door ] nick : how you doing , mom ? jackie : hi , honey . i 'm -- i 'm fine . nick : you sure ? jackie : yeah , i 'm just really tired , that 's all . nick : yeah . well , that 's understandable . you 're dealing with a lot here . jackie : i 'm letting him down . nick : letting who down ? jackie : your father . i mean , i can just barely function anymore . nick : no , you 're not letting him down . he just needs to know that you 're here and that you love him . we 've got everybody to take care of everything else . we got nurses , claudette , deacon . hmm ? come on . you 're not letting anybody down . stephanie : mass , i 'm so sorry this has happened to you . and i just -- i wish there was something i could do . i do n't know if you can hear me . but do you remember when -- i think we were 7 or 8 , i 'm not sure and we were at your house and we were playing your favorite game , cowboys and indians . you always liked that . and you always wanted me to play the indian , because when you shot me , you liked the way i played dead . anyway , we were back there in the orchard and -- there were a couple of kids with us -- i ca n't remember who they were . you were chasing me , of course , and i jumped up on the old picnic table and i tumbled right over and i broke my arm . and i was there and i was crying , it hurt so bad . you came running up to me , and you came -- knelt right down beside me and you said , `` do n't worry , steph , do n't worry , i 'll take care of you . i 'll take care of you . `` you always did . when we were kids . when we were in high school . when we were in college . god , we go back so far . we share so much , do n't we ? we share a wonderful son . he could use a little fatherly advice from you right now . between thorne and thomas -- you turned out to be a good father . a good friend to him . i do n't think i 've told you that often enough . what 's the prognosis ? what did the doctors say ? deacon : i do n't think they really know , stephanie . sorry . massimo : i hear you , stephanie . i understand perfectly . stephanie : you know i had that stroke . and the doctors were not very encouraging with me , at first , either . the body takes a while to heal . you 've got to have faith . you 've got to . you 've got to be positive . it 's going to be hard and long , but you 're strong . you 're one of the strongest people i know in this world . and you 're not alone . you 've got a great support system . you 've got your wonderful wife . you 've got nick . you 've got ridge . and you 've got deacon , for what he 's worth . massimo : no . no , not him . he wants jacqueline . he wants my life ! thorne : you ask yourself something , ridge . would you be in the same place today in your life and in your career , if you were born last and felicia was born first ? or if dad found out that you were massimo 's son ? ridge : why , you begrudge me in my place in the family ? you begrudge me in my success ? thorne : no , but i question it . 'cause is it really the result of innate , natural - born genius , that we were all brought up to believe ? or does this have more to do with the fact that you were given every single advantage since the day you were born ? and i wonder too , about the people who grew up in foster homes , trailer parks , who did n't get the same nurturing that you got . what if they finally got it ? what if somebody finally gave them the encouragement and support that they needed ? would they produce the same results ? i think so . and i 'm going to prove it . ridge : you know , thorne , it sounds like you 're not running a business here . you 're running a support group for underachievers . clarke : you know , ridge ? thorne is not the only one that believes in this rag- tag group . ridge : oh , yeah , who else ? clarke : well , you do , obviously . otherwise , why would you be here , treating us as a threat ? ridge : clarke , that 's exactly what it is . that 's exactly what it is . i mean , i 'm petrified of the knock - off queen here and her henchman . and , of course , the newest , stellar recruit , the creative genius behind sharpe designs . felicia : that 's cruel , ridge . where the hell do you get off ? jackie : deacon -- deacon should n't be here . nick : i think we need all the help we can get right now , mother . come on , you 're just -- you 're just tired . jackie : yes , i am . i 'm very tired . nick : wo n't do you lay back , get some rest , okay ? stephanie : keep fighting . i love you . massimo : please do n't go , stephanie . stephanie : did you blink ? he just blinked . deacon : he does that sometimes . it 's kind of like an involuntary muscle spasm thing . stephanie : how 's your mother doing ? nick : she 's pretty wiped out . is she on anything ? deacon : yeah , mark prescribed some tranquilizers for her . nick : tranquilizers ? well , that explains it . i got to get back to the office . stephanie : i 'm going to stay for a few more moments . i promise i wo n't tire your father out . deacon : we got everything under control . nick : thanks . deacon : okay . massimo : no , son , do n't go ! stephanie : is that a tear ? mass ? mass ? can you hear me ? can you hear me ? felicia : let me ask you something , ridge . if a bunch of people that you do n't want at forrester try to make a go of it on their own , what 's it to you ? why do you have to try and tear them down ? ridge : i 'll tell you . because this is killing mother and dad , that 's why . to see their own daughter , their own son , the people they built their company for , team up against them . why do you want to tear them down ? felicia : that is not what this is about . ridge : it is for thorne . this is revenge , pure and simple . is it worth it ? tell me , is it really worth it ? when all you 're gon na do is lose your whole investment . you 're gon na lose your career . you 're gon na lose the last shred of credibility you might have left . thorne : i 'm not out to hurt mom and dad . and i do n't think that 's the real reason you 're upset . but you 're right about one thing , this is n't a practical business decision . it 's a leap of faith . the same kind that grandpa douglas took all those years ago when invested in dad 's dream . ridge : what ? ! you 're gon na compare these people to our grandfather ? thorne : our determination and spirit to beat the odds , yes . you want to try and belittle us , make us feel second - rate , like you 've always done with the competition . try to make them feel like they were no competition at all , that 's not going to work any more . not here , anyway . every word out of your mouth just makes us more determined , ridge . now , if you want to stay around here and add fuel to the fire , you be my guest , but i strongly suggest you get your butt back to work , because it 's gon na take everything you 've got to compete with us . felicia : you are a brave man , boss . clarke : never seen anybody talk to ridge like that . amber : oh , well , it 's long overdue . sally : well , i say amen to that , honey . and i 'll tell you something else , i think we 're gon na pull off a major victory here . i feel it . i feel it in my bones . thorne : i feel it in my bones , too . darla : hey , we just had our first victory . our greatest victory . after all these years , you stood up to ridge , with confidence and with pride . you know something , thorne ? he is never gon na be able to bully you again . you did it , my baby . you did it .	thorne stands up to ridge at spectra and tells him that he will not let ridge bully or intimidate anyone that is now working for spectra . he sends ridge back to work ' with the warning that spectra will be a very big success . the whole spectra crowd cheer thorne on after ridge leaves . stephanie pays a visit to massimo and notices a tear run down his cheek .
nick : she ca n't be in labor , can she ? bridget : yes she can . her water broke . she can definitely be in labor . thomas : bridget , i got your bag . jackie : i need to speak to dr. caron . one of her patients has just gone into labor . donna : oh , should we boil water or something ? bridget : nick , how long has it been ? nick ! how long as it been since her last contraction ? taylor : i 'm having one right now . we 've got ta go to the hospital . i mean it , right now . go , go ! bridget : okay , you 're really close to having this baby . come on , honey . jackie : dr. caron will meet us at the hospital . phoebe : should we call an ambulance ? nick : no , no . no , let 's just get her to the hospital . thomas , i want you to drive . bridget , you 're going with us . if someone has to deliver this kid on the freeway , it 's not gon na be me . come on , take it easy . here we go , nice and easy . taylor : our baby , honey . we 're having our baby . [ scene_break ] ridge : forrester creations has always been our baby , jarrett . now the original label and boutique will be absorbed into this company . jarrett : so that 's it . the deal 's done . you 're back . ridge : in a big way . jarrett : i have to call my editor . the new issues goes to press tomorrow . we 've got to scrap the cover , get a photographer over here . this is the lead story . ridge : uh , my dad was here earlier . i 'm not sure if he 's here now . jarrett : uh , your father ? no , no , no , no , no , you and brooke . that 's the money shot . fashion 's supercouple . back where they belong . [ scene_break ] eric : donna ? what the hell is going on ? jackie marone practically ran me over in the driveway there . donna : taylor went into labor . eric : what ? she 's not due for weeks now . donna : well , her water broke . eric : well , uh , are she and the baby gon na be all right ? donna : i hope so . [ scene_break ] ridge : brooke and i do take a pretty picture , but my dad 's the story . jarrett : your father is an amazing designer . one of the most talented i 've ever seen . it rocked the industry when he lost control of forrester creations . ridge : well , then they should be thrilled he got it back . jarrett : yes , and a picture of you and brooke on the cover will guarantee his story gets the attention it deserves . unless you 're afraid that a picture like that might cause problems at home . how does your new fiancee feel about your working with brooke ? ridge : all right , jarrett . you 'll get your picture . have your editor contact the publicity department . jarrett : we 'll , uh , we 'll need it today . ridge : no problem . brooke : oh . hello , jarrett . jarrett : brooke , uh , i 'm glad you 're here . if you , have a minute ... brooke : no , i 'm afraid i do n't . i really need to speak to ridge . it 's urgent . ridge : jarrett was just on his way out . jarrett : oh , okay . but , um , it would only just take a minute -- ridge : thank you . thank you so much . just have him contact us . what 's up ? ridge : brooke : taylor . she 's having the baby . now ? brooke : bridget and nick just took her to the hospital . [ scene_break ] [ sirens ] nick : all right . it 's okay . taylor : thomas , i need you to go back to the house and get some clothes . i need a nightgown ... thomas : okay . nick : dr. caron . thank god you 're here . dr. caron : oh , sounds like somebody ca n't wait to meet his parents . bridget : the contractions are only a few minutes apart , doctor . nick : she 's due like a few weeks from now , right ? dr. caron : oh , at 37 weeks , the baby 's full term . i do n't expect any problems . taylor : no , my water broke . we 're having the baby right now . dr. caron : well , let 's get you in a room , and we 'll see where we are . taylor : taylor : thomas . thomas , wait for your sister . thomas : yeah . phoebe : nick , what 's going on ? nick : uh , your mother 's havin ' the baby . jackie : oh , dear god . nick : yeah , would you have a word with him for me , mother ? thanks . phoebe : she 'll be okay , right ? [ scene_break ] eric : good , okay . okay , thank you , thomas . i 'm very relieved to hear that . listen , keep me in the loop about this , all right ? i 'd really appreciate it . thanks . donna : so , taylor and the baby okay ? eric : they 're being admitted right now but the doctor says they should be okay . donna : that 's good news . eric : yeah , very . she may be hooked up with nick now , but she was my daughter - in - law for a long time . donna : you do n't -- you do n't have to explain . eric : well , i mean , we 're not as close as we used to be , but i still care what happens to her . donna : and that 's what makes you such an extraordinary man . i mean , you have your issues with nick , but you would never let it poison your relationship with someone you love . [ sighs ] wish more people were like that . eric : why ? donna : thorne has told my little sister that i 've been seeing you , and katie really let me have it . eric : ah , donna . i 'm sorry . donna : so people are finding out about us . how do you feel about that ? [ scene_break ] phoebe : what are we supposed to do , just sit here and wait ? thomas : mom said we should go back to the house and get some clothes and stuff . phoebe : no . no , not until we know everything 's okay . jackie : well , the - the - the doctor seemed very confident . so - so did your mother . phoebe : maybe she just did n't want us to worry . thomas : no , no , no , bridget would have said something . jackie : yes . yes , y - your brother 's right , phoebe . i mean , look , taylor and nicky , they were excited . and we should be , tpo . i know i am . your mother , she has beautiful children , but this is nicky 's first . you do n't know how long he 's waited to be a father , and today it 's finally gon na happen . phoebe : i just wish i knew what was going on . [ scene_break ] brooke : it 's early , but not too early . ridge : still , with taylor 's history ... brooke : well , she 's had three perfectly healthy children . ridge : not without complications , she has n't . she almost died giving birth to steffy and phoebe . brooke : but that 's because she was sick . there were n't any problems with the babies . and hopefully , there 's not going to be a problem with this one , either . ridge : you 're really concerned . is that why you rushed over here ? brooke : yes , i am . i 'm - i 'm worried . when i think back to what happened when he and bridget lost nicole . it was very painful . for them . and he really wants this child . i just pray to god that there 's nothing wrong with this delivery . [ scene_break ] [ taylor screaming in pain ] dr. caron : ten centimeters dilated . the baby 's plus two . bridget : already ? dr. caron : this little angel 's in a hurry . taylor : oh . oh . nick : breathe , honey . just breathe ! breathe , just breathe . keep breathing . bridget : ten plus one . taylor : ow ! ow ! nick : what 's going on ? why is she in so much pain like this ? bridget : she 's doing fine . taylor , you 're doing fine . she 's almost there . taylor : i 'm going to take this thing off my face . dr. caron : no , i know it 's uncomfortable , but i want to give the baby as much oxygen as possible . he might be a little bit underweight , so let 's give him as much help as we can , okay ? nick : doc , you said this early delivery would n't be a problem . you said -- dr. caron : i do n't expect any complications . but since we do n't know why taylor went into labor , i 'm gon na have neonatal standing by , just in case . taylor : oh , it 's another one . ow ! ow ! dr. caron : okay , nurse . i 'm gon na examine dr. marone one more time , and then let 's get her ready to push . [ machine beeps loudly ] nick : what 's that ? what is that ? bridget : doctor , the heart rate 's dropping . nick : what does that mean ? dr. caron : the baby might be in distress . nurse , let 's turn her on her side , and if that does n't work , alert neonatal . nurse : okay , okay , all right . nick : 1 , 2 , 3 ... bridget : the heart rate 's dropping , doctor . dr. caron : okay , go . call them . taylor : oh ! my baby ! what - what 's wrong ? nurse : neonatal to pediatrics . dr. caron : you know what ? taylor , i want you to scooch on down here . it 's time to push . dad , give her a hand . taylor : oh ! nick : come on , baby . get up . dr. caron : dr. forrester , i want you to prepare an emergency c - section , just in case . taylor : oh , no ! no , no c - section . no ! dr. caron : you give me one good hard push and that might not be necessary , okay ? are you ready ? nick : grab my arm . now , do it ! come on ! [ taylor screams ] dr. caron : okay , that 's right . that 's the way . you can do it . [ scene_break ] eric : thorne left my office before i was able to talk to him about that . donna : you were gon na ask him to be quiet ? eric : yes , i was , actually . look , no matter what stephanie 's sins are , she and i are married , and we 've been married for a long time . she deserves to hear about this from me . donna : well , i ca n't imagine katie telling anyone . brooke , maybe , but ... eric : no . no . oh , god , now look . what you and i have is wonderful . you - you make me very happy . i am not at all ashamed of how i feel about you . not at all . but i am still married , if only on paper , and it complicates things . when other people find out about this , they 're gon na have , uh , strong opinions , and there might be some anger out there , and they 're gon na want to interfere . is it wrong to want to keep you to myself for a little bit longer ? donna : no . not when you put it like that . felicia : oh my god ! [ scene_break ] thomas : you guys want a soda or something ? we 'll probably be here a while . jackie : no phoebe : no , i 'm okay , thanks . bridget : dr. caron needs an or prepped , stat . jackie : bridget , what 's happening ? bridget : uh , the baby is under a little bit of distress , and the heart rate - it 's dropped , so we 're gon na have to deliver immediately . phoebe : what , mom 's gon na have to have surgery ? bridget : if the baby 's stats do n't improve , dr. caron may have to do an emergency c - section . phoebe : that 's not dangerous , right ? bridget : we do n't have enough information right now , phoebe , but i will come back as soon as i do . jackie : bridget , tell nicky and taylor we 're praying for them . bridget : okay , i will . i have to go . [ scene_break ] brooke : i - i feel like we should have heard something . from thomas , or phoebe ... ridge : you want to go to the hospital ? brooke : no , it 's not my place . ridge : bridget was with them , you could call her . brooke : ridge , i hope you understand . my concern for nick -- ridge : i know , nobody wants anything to happen to their baby . brooke : and i 'm sure they both will be fine . but- but i think i should call bridget . bridget : hello ? brooke : hi , honey . um , ridge and i were here , and we were just wondering -- bridget : i ca n't talk right now , mom . i'ge got ta go . brooke : wh- is there a problem ? bridget : it 's the baby 's heartbeat . taylor 's got ta deliver . i 've really got ta go . ridge : what ? brooke : there 's something wrong with the baby . his heartbeat . taylor needs to deliver immediately . [ scene_break ] carl : hey , bridget . i hear dr. marone 's in labor . bridget : uh , not now , carl . carl : do you want me to call the lab and set up the rh antigen test ? you 'll need it to know who the mother is . bridget : i said -- i said not now , carl . please stay out of it . [ scene_break ] ridge : logan , it 's gon na be all right . brooke : we do n't know that yet . ridge : no , but taylor and nick - that baby has fighters for parents . brooke : i just ca n't believe this is happening all over again . nick wants a child so much , and i was sure this time it was gon na work out . ridge : it 's amazing the , uh , sympathetic feeling you have for this child . after everything you and taylor have been through , for you to have this kind of a bond with her baby ... brooke : it 's thomas and the girls ' little brother or sister . how could i not love it like it were my own ? [ scene_break ] [ taylor screaming ] nick : my arm 's bleedin , ' but you 're doin ' great . dr. caron : okay , baby 's at plus three now , taylor . give it- give me all you got next time , okay ? bridget : or 's been prepped and neonatal 's on their way . nurse : another contraction 's coming . taylor : oh ! nick : what about that heartbeat ? dr. caron : hey , let 's just focus on getting this baby outta here . that 's the best thing you can do for your child right now . taylor : oh ! oh ! dr. caron : okay , good , good , good . keep on pushing . keep going . keep going . that 's right . bridget : keep going , taylor . nick : come on baby . do it ! do it ! come on ! taylor : ow ! nick : you can do it . come on , you can do it . [ scene_break ] felicia : daddy , what the hell are you doing ? what the- donna ? donna ? what is this ? what i just saw the two of you doing . oh my god ! eric : all right , calm down , please . you calm down . let 's just talk about this . felicia : but i do n't want to calm down . i want it to stop . donna : : felicia -- felicia : you do n't get to say a thing . donna : : i should go . felicia : no , no , no , no . no , we 're gon na settle this right now . daddy , i know that mother upset you . you probably had another one of your fights . it was probably her fault . but -- this is not the way to make her pay for it . eric : i 'm not punishing your mother . felicia : oh , yeah ? slurpin ' all over donna logan ? whatever she did , she does n't deserve this . donna : : maybe she does . felicia : are you having an affair ? is that what this is ? eric : this is not a conversation i want to have right now . felicia : no , as i just heard it 's not a conversation you want to have with anybody . and i do n't blame you . sneakin ' around with your son 's leftovers ? real classy , dad . eric : all right , look , if you can not show some respect here -- felicia : me ? what about you ? mother is off trying to pull her life together , and you are having - sex , i guess - with her sworn enemy . my god .. you and mom have spent too much time together to treat her like this . whatever the problem is , you can get past it . do n't throw a lifetime away on donna logan . [ scene_break ] ridge : just left a message for phoebe . brooke : you should call thomas , too . ridge : no , i do n't want to worry him or steffy until we know what 's going on . brooke : he 's at the hospital . ridge : thomas is ? brooke : yes , nick flew him in to surprise taylor , and he was at the house when all this happened . ridge : god , if anything happens to that baby ... brooke : i know . i just keep thinking about nick and everything that he 's been through . ridge : i may not like the guy , but i know how much he wants to be a dad . brooke : hope and r.j. , rick and bridget , thomas and the girls - we are so blessed . ridge : yeah . kids and family , that 's what really counts , right ? brooke : that 's right , and we have a very healthy , wonderful baby boy . and i just hope that nick and taylor can have that , too . it 's just got ta work out for them , ridget . it just has to . [ scene_break ] taylor : oh ! dr. caron : push , push , push ... nick : come on , you can do this . come on , you can do this ! dr. caron : that 's it . the baby 's crowning . here we go ! nurse : doctor . it 's below 100 . dr. caron : okay , okay . we 're gon na alert the or . let 's get a gurney in here . nick : no , no , no , no . we 're almost there . come on ! we 're almost there ! bridget : we have to go dr. caron : okay , you follow us to the or . she 'll get you some scrubs . taylor : ow ! ow ! nick : here we go . dr. caron : that 's it ! that 's it ! keep going . one more [ a lot of talking at once ] nick : that a girl . bridget : oh , my god ! dr. caron : one more , one more . nick : that 's it . taylor : oh ! dr. caron : good , good , good . nick : there we go . bridget : oh my god ! taylor , you did it ! nick : you did it , you did it ! [ baby crying ] taylor : is the baby okay ? dr. caron : he 's beautiful . nick : he ? bridget : it 's a boy . [ taylor laughs . ] nick : it 's a boy . it 's a boy . we have a son . taylor : yes . nick : we have a son . taylor : oh . oh . he 's perfect . nick : we have a little boy . we have a perfect little son . taylor : thank you . [ scene_break ] bridget : i 've got good news , everybody . it 's a very healthy baby boy . everybody 's fine . [ everyone sighs or laughs with relief . ] jackie : oh , thank god . [ scene_break ] nick : did you tell 'em ? bridget : yeah , they are thrilled , especially your mom . nick : she 's finally got her grandchild . taylor : he said he knew all along it was gon na be a boy . nick : pretty cute for a bald guy . taylor : he is n't bald , he 's got blond fuzz right there . nick : it 's a son . we have a son . he 's a beautiful , perfect little boy .	all huddle around and wonder if they should boil water , taylor is in labor . nick helps her and asks thomas to drive to the hospital . nick holds her hand , and bridget and the doctor guide her through the delivery . eric is relieved to hear she will be alright . he confesses to donna that he still thinks of taylor like a daughter - in - law . he 's accosted by felicia who sees her dad profess his love for donna . he does n't want to tell the family just yet and have to share his news . jarrett is delighted to hear ridge is back at forrester 's and insists on a money shot of him and brooke for a new magazine cover .
rick : good morning , sleepyhead . wake up and smell the coffee . taylor : ( sighs ) rick : ( laughs ) hi . that must have been some dream you had . taylor : mm . why do you say that ? rick : oh , because you had the most beautiful smile on your face when i woke up this morning . taylor : ( laughs ) ( sniffles ) what time did you get in last night ? rick : late . taylor : mm . rick : very late , actually . i mean , i got in . you were zonked out . taylor : i 'm sorry . i -- ( sighs ) rick : no , no . do n't even worry about it . taylor : i was so exhausted . rick : now listen to me . nights are overrated , especially when i can have mornings like this and waking up to the most beautiful fiancée in the world . [ scene_break ] ( birds chirping ) ridge : ( sighs ) brooke : ( inhales deeply ) ( sighs ) mmm . brooke : mmm . good morning . ridge : right back at ya . ( sighs ) brooke : mmm . you know , it 's times like these that i can understand why taylor feels the way she does about you . ridge : i had no idea . brooke : last night you said she was humiliated . ridge : i tried to get her to not feel that way , but ... ( sighs ) brooke : how did she respond ? ridge : she got kind of emotional . brooke : but she did n't deny it , right , what she said ? how she still loves you ? you 're the love of her life ? ridge : no , she did n't deny it at all , but i think she 's still gon na marry rick . brooke : ( sighs ) it 's just not fair . i mean , he 's her second choice . it 's wrong . rick deserves so much better . ridge : it 's obvious you did n't really get through to rick either . brooke : i tried . i told him he should talk to taylor . i just hope he does . ridge : hmm . i feel for taylor . i really do . uh , everything she 's been through . ( sighs ) today could be especially difficult . brooke : speaking of today ... ( sighs ) what do you think about having jack 's birthday here instead of over at nick 's ? ridge : because of katie ? brooke : well , she did lose her child . it 's got to be really difficult for her celebrating jack 's first birthday . ridge : hey , sounds like a good idea to me . i was n't really looking forward to hanging out at nick 's place anyway . brooke : all right . i 'll clear it with nick . [ scene_break ] katie : okay . ( cell phone rings ) ( rings ) ( rings ) nick : hello , brooke . brooke : hi . say , how would you feel about having jack 's party at our house instead of yours ? nick : ca n't . brooke : why not ? nick : uh , because katie is into this , and the whole house is decorated . brooke : do n't you think that 'd be a little rough on her ? nick : uh , actually , the opposite . it seems to be bringing her a bit of comfort . i do appreciate the thought , but the party has to be here , so i guess i 'll be seeing you in a little while , yes ? brooke : yeah . sure . i 'll see you soon . ( laughs ) well ... ridge : yeah ? brooke : nick says that they 're gon na have the party there . katie 's already decorated the house . ridge : are you sure that 's good for katie ? brooke : he said that she was really excited , so i guess we 'll just have it at our place next year . and we 'll make the best of it , right ? ridge : yeah . look , i 'm all about giving that little boy the best life we can , okay ? i just want to do it as far away from nick as possible . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nick : well , the place looks great . katie : feels like a party , huh ? nick : yeah . katie : ( laughs ) nick : how are you holding up ? katie : good . nick : yeah ? katie : yeah . nick : mm - hmm . katie : i 'm having fun . who was that on the phone ? nick : funny you should ask . that was brooke , and she wanted to have the party at her place . katie : oh , after all this ? i do n't think so . nick : and she 's just concerned . katie : i hope you told her that this is therapeutic , because it is . really , i mean it . nick : i know . katie : ( sighs ) i 'm just so grateful that we have jack . i do n't think i would have been able to get through this without him . nick : yeah . you really love that little boy , do n't you ? katie : yeah , i do . just like a son . mmm . katie : oh , my gosh ! it 's an art set . wow . jackie : well , it is a little advanced for him . katie : look at all that stuff ! jackie : i do know that , but after all , he is a marone . katie : that 's very true . thank you , grandma . shall we go into the kitchen and see if we can spread all this stuff out and make a mess ? you want to try ? let 's go see . all right . ( groans ) nick : make sure to make a mess . it 's no fun without a mess . katie : let 's make a mess . yay . ( laughs ) jackie : oh , my . ( sighs ) what a precious child . we are so blessed to have him in our lives . nick : yes , we are . jackie : ( laughs ) and katie , i mean , my word . she seems to be doing so well . nick : jack 's the reason for that . she loves being around that baby . jackie : how do brooke and ridge feel about it ? nick : how do you think ? jackie : ( sighs ) let me guess . brooke is sensitive to her sister , and ridge resents you , as usual . nick : that 's an understatement . jackie : you know , i 'm really surprised he allowed you to have jack 's birthday party here at the house . nick : mother , i 'm not gon na let him tell me what i can and ca n't do with my son . he 's lucky he even got an invitation . [ scene_break ] ridge : okay , take your time . i 'll be here . i 'll see you in a bit . brooke : who was that ? ridge : mother . brooke : `` take your time . i 'll be here `` ? ridge : dad wants to see the quarterly , so she 's coming by to pick them up . brooke : oh . so i guess i 'm going to the party by myself . ridge : i 'll be there soon enough . brooke : ( sighs ) i 'm sure you 'd rather not even go . ridge : look , the guy gives me the willies , okay ? brooke : he 's a co - parent , and we all have to get along . ridge : ( groans ) brooke : mmm . ridge : for jack 's sake , okay , as long as marone keeps his distance from you . brooke : ( laughs ) do n't be too long . ridge : okay . [ scene_break ] rick : oh , this day is starting out so much better than yesterday ended . ( sighs ) taylor : why ? what happened ? rick : oh , i went to see my mom . you would not believe what she was saying about you and ridge . taylor : what did she say ? rick : she told me that you told her that ridge was the love of your life . i mean ... ( laughs ) taylor : well , um , actually , i did say that . rick : what ? taylor : honey , it has nothing to do with you and me . rick : i did -- why would you say something like that ? taylor : i have never had anything so special with someone like this . i - i feel like we have so much intimacy , and i - i feel so safe and ... rick : ( sighs ) taylor : secure with you , and -- and you 're so handsome , and you 're so sexy . rick : oh , no . no , no , no . taylor : but what -- what you were saying is true . ridge and i do have a past together . we 've have children . we 've had a family . we share -- we 've shared a lot . and -- and someday you and i will share just as much . rick : and then what ? then i will be the love of your life ? taylor : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ridge : the numbers are n't great , but i 'm sure dad can use that as motivation . how 's he doing , by the way ? stephanie : oh , he 's still upset about the breakup with donna . ridge : he 'll get over it . stephanie : of course he will . he 's got me . but i have to admit , i 'm -- i 'm vexed , very vexed as to why she suddenly threw in the towel . ridge : i 'm just glad she 's gone . stephanie : me , too . after all , he 's the love of my life . what ? ridge : taylor said the same thing about me . stephanie : when ? ridge : yesterday . first to brooke and then to me . stephanie : well , i guess i should n't be surprised . i mean , you had a wonderful marriage , wonderful children ... ( sighs ) and her life has gone straight to hell since you left her . ridge : mother , she still intends to marry rick . stephanie : hmm . and what if you were available ? [ scene_break ] taylor : rick , please say something . rick : what do you want me to say ? taylor : what i shared with ridge in no way diminishes what i have with you . rick : ( sighs ) i 'm not questioning your love for me , taylor . i 'm just finding it difficult to ignore what you said about ridge . taylor : ridge is my past . people move on . rick : and have you done that ? taylor : yes . yes , i have . of course i have . but it 's not like i can say that -- that i 've forgotten ridge any more than you can say you 've forgotten amber . i mean ... ( sighs ) rick : wow . taylor : okay , okay . wait . where -- where are you going ? rick : to the office . i have a conference call with the european department heads . what are you doing ? taylor : um , i 'm just going to , uh , jack 's birthday party today . rick : we talked about this . that 's not a good idea if you go there . taylor : i just want to go and acknowledge my son 's first birthday , that 's all . rick : taylor , this could be a major setback for you . taylor : no . no . rick : again , we talked about this . taylor : it wo n't be . i promise . rick : fine . fine . but , uh , remember , you have to meet me at il giardino because we have to make final decisions about the wedding . taylor : oh , yeah . okay . rick : okay . taylor : i ca n't wait . sweetheart , listen . i do n't -- i do n't want you to doubt my love for you at all . that part of my life with ridge , it 's -- it 's over . it 's in my past . my future is with you . rick : have a good day . [ scene_break ] brooke : i missed you so much last night , you know that ? i 'm gon na give you a kiss for every month of your first year . jack : ( babbles ) brooke : every month for the first year . katie : okay . all right . it 's time to get dressed , get ready for your party . brooke : oh , i can do that . katie : oh , no , no , no . i 've got everything laid out upstairs . come here . oh , my goodness . so big . all right . jackie : i would like to help you . katie : oh , that 's okay . i can handle it . jackie : well , i know you can handle it . but grandma would like to help . katie : okay . follow me . yes , let 's go get dressed . nick : so the dressmaker bailed . brooke : no , he 'll be here . ( sighs ) and you better be nice . nick : well , that 's me . mr. nice . brooke : you know , this is n't very easy for him . it 's not very easy for me either . nick : you 're still upset , are n't you , about what happened with me and bridget ? you have every right to feel the way you feel . brooke : ( sighs ) we 're not gon na do this on jack 's birthday . nick : well , who would have imagined a year ago we 'd be sharing our son 's first birthday like this ? ( chuckles ) it 's pretty amazing . so what 's say we work real hard at letting the past be the past ? mistakes we made -- put them behind us ? brooke : i hope we can . [ scene_break ] ridge : there 's hope for taylor , mother . she 's taken steps to bring some order back into her life . stephanie : what steps ? ridge : jack , for example . she 's agreed to let brooke raise him . stephanie : what ? ridge : yeah . took a lot of soul searching , but she finally realized that jack would be much better off if brooke was his mother . stephanie : so you and brooke are n't getting married ? ridge : oh , i did n't say that ! we 're actually gon na be a family . all five of us . stephanie : you mean you 've agreed to raising nick 's child ? ridge : brooke wants to do this . she wants to do it a lot . stephanie : ( chuckles ) what a wonderful little photograph -- the three of you . do i really have to tell you that something like this is n't going to work ? ridge : yes , raising jack will have its challenges . we made it legal precisely for that reason . stephanie : how could you even think that you could trust this bum after what he 's done to bridget ? why do n't you just let nick and brooke raise that baby ? ridge : oh , what are you suggesting ? that i break up with brooke ? stephanie : well , sometimes things happen for a good reason . would n't you prefer to be with taylor ? ( telephone rings ) ridge : hey , logan . brooke : ridge , what 's keeping you ? ridge : i 'm just finishing up with mother here . i 'll see you soon . nick : brooke , it 's your turn . our son is getting impatient . brooke : be right there . see you soon . ridge : okay . bye . stephanie : i am not bashing brooke . i 'm just saying that life with taylor would be a lot less complicated , and you might just think about that . [ scene_break ] nick : do n't wake him up . brooke : okay . there . nick : good catch , jack . katie : there you go . you made it ! ( laughs ) oh , my gosh . is taylor coming ? jackie : it might be best if she does n't . brooke : it might be too difficult for her . nick : she 's gon na be here . it 's jack 's first birthday . katie : i know what we need to do now . we need to take some pictures . i think it 's picture time . oof , my gosh . you 're so big . ( laughs ) can you get a picture of me and jack ? nick : mm - hmm , yes . come on . make me look good here . katie : oh , here we go . nick : let 's get a nice smile for your aunt katie . you ready ? katie : okay , smile . smile for your daddy . nick : you ready ? ready ? here we go . one , two -- oh ! i caught you . good . katie : there you go . good . nick : got another one in you ? here we go . that 's it . [ scene_break ] taylor : i was just in the middle of finishing wrapping this birthday gift for jack , so i do n't have much time . stephanie : i understand you 're gon na let brooke raise the baby . taylor : well , you know what i was going through , stephanie . it was very difficult for me to make that decision , but i did it for jack . stephanie : i realize , but this creates quite a problem for ridge . taylor : i know he and nick do n't really see eye to eye , but they 're gon na have to find a way to co - parent . stephanie : but it 's not just that , you know ? it -- it puts nick and brooke in close proximity , and , you know , well , suppose that , uh , little spark reignites between the two of them . taylor : stephanie . ( clears throat ) stephanie : you still have feelings for ridge . you 've already admitted it . taylor : he 's committed to brooke . stephanie : but that 's almost an impossible situation now with nick in the picture . think about it . think about it . you and ridge -- you know , you could be back together . taylor : stephanie . stephanie : ( chuckles ) this may be the last chance that you have to put your family back together again , taylor . i do n't think you should pass up this opportunity . [ scene_break ] nick : right there . that 's it . brooke : oh . nick : did you get it ? brooke : oh , i was moving . jackie : no , i 'd like one with jack looking at the camera . darling , get nice and close ... brooke : look . look . jackie : and , jack , look at grandma . brooke : look at grandma . see ? jackie : nicky , can you get him to look at the camera , sweetheart ? are you serious ? that 's a terrible face . nick : mother , will you just take the picture ? brooke : here . i 'll hold him . jackie : this is n't just a picture , darling . i 'm trying to capture a family memory , one that brooke and you will remember forever . now please smile . oh , sweet little family . got it . that is so perfect . nick : good boy . brooke : you got it ? jackie : i did . one more . brooke : okay . jackie : get nice and snug . ridge : logan , may i speak to you , please ? nick : hey , forrester . nice of you to show up . ridge : i 'd just like to speak to brooke alone , please . katie : i 'll take jack . nick : uhh , why do n't we grab those other sandwiches out of the kitchen , ladies ? jackie : good idea . brooke : ridge , what is it ? you seem upset . ridge : i am kind of upset , brooke . i come in here , and what do i find , you know ? nick hanging all over you , and you seem to be enjoying it . brooke : ( scoffs ) we were just taking a picture for jack . it 's his birthday . ridge : okay , fine . sing `` happy birthday . `` blow out the candle . cut the cake , and we 're out of here . brooke : honey , you 're overreacting . ridge : am i ? i warned you about this , brooke . look , i - i - i am committed to making that little boy 's life as secure and safe as possible . that means sharing him with nick . i 'm willing to do that . i am not willing to share you with marone . i ca n't do that , brooke . i wo n't .	taylor dreams of ridge , but is awakened by rick who remarks that she had the most beautiful look on her face , must have been a good dream . ridge is awake , but also is having the same daydream . he shares with brooke that taylor felt humiliated the night before , but he still feels she will marry rick . citing less stress on katie , brooke wants to have jack 's first birthday party at her house . but when she calls nick , katie has already gone all out and decorated the house . since stephanie is stopping by ridge 's , brooke goes to the party alone . stephanie calls eric the love of her life , to which ridge laments this is exactly what taylor said to him just yesterday . stephanie wonders what might happen if ridge were still available ? she 's shocked when she hears that taylor gave up jack , yet ridge is marrying brooke anyway and all will be one big happy family this wo n't work ! she leaves him with one last thought life with taylor might be a little less complicated . rick finds it hard to accept what taylor said about ridge being the love of her life . she assures him ridge is in her past and that rick is her future . stephanie leaves ridge 's and goes straight to taylor , also putting the seed of doubt in her mind that perhaps this is the last opportunity she has to reunite her family and get back with ridge . he is going to co - parent with brooke and that relationship could ignite again . ridge shows up at the party and wants to speak with brooke alone . she thinks he is over - reacting because he saw her and nick cozying up for a birthday picture with jack . he says he wo n't share her with marone .
taylor : you know , i - i think this is a great idea to just go away , have a little alone time , do a little thinking . it 's good . stephanie : oh , god , i 'm so tired of thinking . ( chuckles ) taylor : well , you know what ? i make an excellent beachside masseuse . stephanie : taylor , you 've been wonderful , darling , but -- taylor : no , i 'm not kidding . i 'll make a couple of phone calls . i 'll -- i 'll do a little rescheduling . no big deal . stephanie : no , no , wait . before you go any further , let 's -- i 'm not going away on vacation , and i 'm not going some place to think . i 've made a decision . i 'm going to move out . [ scene_break ] nick : we should fire pam . bridget : honey , what for ? nick : 'cause this coffee 's undrinkable . jackie : ( sighs ) i came in early to talk some sense into stephanie . nick : do you call this early ? jackie : and her office is already cleared out . bridget : oh . she must have sent someone in last night to get everything . nick : have you thought of calling her ? jackie : well , of course i have . i 've called . i 've e - mailed . i 've -- i 've just -- bridget : well , it seems to me that she ca n't be all that sure about her decision to quit or she would n't be so determined not to discuss it . jackie : well , it just so happens that determined is my best event . nick : ( slurps ) [ scene_break ] ridge : okay , look . here 's a tiny walk - up in the troisime for 850,000 euros . what 's that , a million - two ? donna : what 's a million - two ? brooke : what we could maybe get for one of international 's flats in paris . donna : is that how we 're gon na start every day ? trying to raise enough funds to keep the vulture away another month ? brooke : it 's maddening . i agree . donna : how much do you think he would take to give us our sister back ? you guys know something i do n't ? ridge : brooke discovered who was behind the , uh , fake corporation that bought the beach house . donna : no . no , not even bill spencer would do something like that . brooke : he 's already moved in . donna : does eric know ? ridge : not yet . donna : well ... ( sighs ) if there 's one good thing that can come out of this , it 's that bill spencer has shown his true colors . and now there 's no way katie can say he 's just misunderstood . brooke : actually , katie 's moved in there with him . [ scene_break ] bill : there 's my shirt . katie : yeah , you know . i - i thought it looked better on me . bill : well , i would have to agree . katie : ( giggles ) bill : mm . katie : mm . bill : you okay ? katie : yeah . i think i 'm just gon na hang out here and , you know , get this place in shape . bill : you know what i 'm asking . we had that little issue last night . is it resolved ? katie : yeah , we 're good . bill : good . i 'm gon na get dressed . katie : okay . katie : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] taylor : oh , my gosh . since when does disagreeing with you mean a parting of ways ? stephanie : i 'm -- i 'm not moving out in a huff . taylor : well , stephanie , i did n't say it was a prerequisite for you to work at jackie m. in order to live here . stephanie : no , darling . no . but i 'm not gon na be the live - in grandma , either , you know , looking for her rocking chair and knitting needles . if i -- if i 'm gon na have a new life , then i better get on with it , do n't you think ? ( doorbell rings ) stephanie : will you get the door ? that 's probably the driver . a - ask him to wait a second , okay ? because i 've got baggage upstairs . jackie : yeah , we 've all got baggage at our age . mine 's about being left without being told why . [ scene_break ] katie : breakfast is served . ( giggles ) bill : i , um ... well , i do n't generally eat breakfast . katie : you do now . bill : i know . you know , it 's all that propaganda -- the most important meal of the day and all that stuff . katie : and actually , the most important meal of the day is any meal that i just cooked . bill : ah . katie : i never asked you how you like your eggs . bill : i never said i liked eggs . katie : does n't everybody like eggs ? bill : like this , then . katie : good answer . that 's good . bill : ( chuckles ) katie : so , bill , um ... bill : mm - hmm . katie : i hate to bring up a sore subject , but do you hate the forresters the way your father did ? bill : my father was in love with stephanie . i 'm not . katie : thank god . ( laughs ) but do you blame eric for divorcing her and all those things your father said ? you 're not gon na answer me , are you ? bill : about not liking the forresters ? i do n't think about like . people just are . you know , i might not like eggs , but that 's not gon na change the fact that they 're sitting here on my plate now , is it ? katie : you really do n't like eggs ? bill : best omelet i ever had . katie : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] donna : you ca n't tell me that you 're okay with this . brooke : what can we do ? donna : look , she has gone off the deep end . ridge : look , i can only put out one fire at a time . i need to get enough money in here to make that bank note every three months or spencer gets his way and we 're done . donna : ( sighs ) brooke : okay , but maybe not this way . ridge : how then ? brooke : by designing . donna : that 's right . you and eric need to focus on what you do best . ridge : yeah , no pressure , right ? brooke : ridge , of course there 's gon na be pressure . but you let us worry about bill spencer . you know , in the long - term , the only way we 're gon na pull ourselves out of this slump is by selling forrester designs . [ scene_break ] stephanie : jackie . i ju -- uh , well , i 'm sorry . i just do n't have time to talk right now . jackie : oh , really ? well , when can you ? because you have n't returned my phone calls . you have n't returned my e - mails . stephanie : my driver will be here any moment . taylor : you know , i 'll ask him to wait . jackie : do n't bother . i paid him . i sent him away . stephanie : ( scoffs ) jackie : what ? you would have done exactly the same thing if somebody that you had come to rely upon was trying to give you the slip . look , what the hell is going on ? taylor : yeah , do n't let her dodge you . jackie : ( sighs ) you resigned behind my back . stephanie : well , you know , if your attendance at the office was a little more regular -- jackie : oh , please . i mean , what is your hurry ? doctor giving you ten days to live ? stephanie : no . i just feel i 've accomplished everything i can at jackie m . jackie : oh , that is total hogwash . you were just getting started . you said so yourself . stephanie : well , i was wrong . i think what you really need now is someone with fresh , new ideas . ( sighs ) jackie : it was nicky , was n't it ? stephanie : no . jackie : yes . stephanie : no . no . jackie : he said something that set you off . stephanie : no . i ca n't believe i 'm actually gon na say this . he 's smart , and he 's easy to get to work with . jackie : well , i know it 's not the money and ... ( sighs ) stephanie : why wo n't you just listen to what i 'm telling you ? jackie : because i know you , remember ? ( gasps ) it 's the credit . stephanie : jackie -- jackie : you feel underappreciated . yes , that has always been an old wound . look , what do you want ? a new title ? you can make up your own . i really do n't mind . stephanie : why wo n't you listen to me ? jackie : because i know you , remember ? okay . i would be open to changing the label . stephanie : what label ? jackie : jackie m. i mean , it was massimo 's anyway . i 've reinvented myself a dozen times since then . i could , um , live with j and s designs . mm , something like that . stephanie : j and s ? jackie : mm - hmm . stephanie : you 'd do that for me ? jackie : do n't leave . [ scene_break ] jackie : oh , my . we made an amazing team . nobody would have believed it . stephanie : it 'd be madness to change that label now . jackie : then come back and stop me . stephanie : you do n't need me . jackie : oh , i 'll be the judge of that . stephanie : look , there 's just a lot of things in life that i want to do that -- that i need to do . jackie : well , then take a leave of absence . i do n't know . go to patagonia and pitch a tent . do whatever you have to do . but get it out of your system and come back . stephanie : it 's not a realistic option . jackie : ( sighs ) is it me ? i mean , do you still find me too -- what 'd you call me -- uh , trashy ? stephanie : ( chuckles ) well , you work hard enough at it . no , i get it . 89 % of it is an act . jackie : 99 % . women never like me , you know ? never had any women friends . amazing to think that in my worst enemy i should finally find the one person that does get me , someone , who like me , has experienced all the tricks that life ... ( chuckles ) and men ... ( clicks tongue ) can play , and refuse to get small and afraid . stephanie : maybe it 's me that 's afraid . jackie : i do n't buy that . stephanie : jackie , we are at different points in our lives , okay ? you 're still at the top of your game . my gosh , you 've never looked more beautiful . and on -- and -- and you 've got that wonderful , handsome , sexy , young husband . jackie : you want a sexy husband ? i 'll find you one . stephanie : ( chuckles ) jackie : owen 's got a twin , remember ? stephanie : sometimes life just makes the decision for you . it closes the door behind you whether you 're ready or not . [ scene_break ] bill : mm . katie : ( giggles ) i think you 're gon na have to miss that first meeting , 'cause i 'm not gon na let you go . bill : drivin ' you wild with desire , am i ? katie : i was wild to begin with . bill : yeah . well , that 's for sure . katie : ( chuckles ) bill : i did n't really answer your question before , did i ? i am not out to punish the forresters for my father 's broken heart , okay ? katie : you know , i had another thought . why wait for them to default on their loan ? why do n't you invest ? buy a share of the company . you probably could get controlling interest or close to it just by paying off their debt , and that way , you do n't antagonize them any more than you have to . bill : rule number one in business -- make more money than you spend . eric is over - leveraged in a down market . his last - century business model ai n't working . now if he wants to spend all his own money , he wants to blow it , that 's his business , but i 'm not giving him mine . [ kiss ] bill : i 'll see you later . katie : okay . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] donna : say we succeed . and why not ? i believe in us , too . what happens to katie then ? ridge : spencer will toss her aside like yesterday 's trash . brooke : yep . ( sighs ) she is in way too deep . we need to help her . we need to go over there . we need to go over there and save our sister . donna : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] bill sr . : when dr. rivette told me how long i had to live , i felt nothing . he could have been telling me the weather conditions . but when i found out what forrester had done to stephanie -- humiliated her publically , ousted her from the company that she and eric founded together and built together , and when he replaced her in his bed for some corporate chorus girl -- that , it broke my heart . my son , i am offering you my name , my wealth , my power , whatever grievances against me you may have , on one condition : avenge stephanie forrester . she would n't let me love her when i was alive . when i 'm gone , help her understand what i could have done for her if she 'd let me . grind that fool into the dirt . take him down and everyone that has demeaned and disrespected her : brooke logan and her sister . take eric 's business away from him and cast him out and see to it that they lose everythign that is dear to them , by any means you can . this is the last thing i ask of you . brooke : wow , i guess there 's really nothing more to say . katie : so you 're spying on me now ? brooke : i know that you 're upset . i 'm sure that was n't easy for you to hear , but it 's better to hear the truth now than later . katie : ok , you 're jumping to conclusions . donna : oh , katie , there 's not a lot of jumping to do here , is there ? katie : bill does n't want revenge . that was his father talking , not bill . brooke : what are you talking about ? he 's doing exactly what his father asked him to do . katie : no , he 's not . donna : you 're in shock , ok ? denial is natural . katie : i 'm not in shock . i asked bill about this last night . i asked him point blank , `` am i any means necessary ? `` donna : and he denied it . oh , katie , do n't you see how obvious this is ? do n't you realize what he 's doing to you , to us ? katie : i know exactly what he 's doing to me , and i believe him . i believe when he says it means nothing to him . i believe him when he says he loves him , because i love him , and we 're going to be together . you 're my sisters , and i love you , too . please do n't make me choose . [ scene_break ] jackie : i am not buying this explanation , this non - explanation . stephanie : i have nothing else to say . jackie : is it fair not to give somebody notice ? you ca n't do that . you ca n't say , `` oh , i 'm leaving , `` and then just go . give us another month . i wo n't ask for anything more . then if you want to ... stephanie : i ca n't . jackie : a week ? stephanie : i need to go , jackie . let me go . you 're going to be fine . we have relaunched your company brilliantly . it will be better than ever . jackie : no , it 's never going to be better than it is now . stephanie : i am going upstairs to get the rest of my luggage and call for another driver . taylor : she cares , jackie . you , nick , everybody there . you guys are basically responsible for saving her sanity . she loved working for jackie m . jackie : you know , i thought it was going to be something simple , that she had taken umbrage , and i do n't know , something that she felt overlooked , but she does n't seem angry at all . no . she just seems sad . taylor : well , it 's more um , afraid , and quite frankly , i 'm afraid for her myself . jackie : afraid ? of what ? taylor : the uncertainty . i ... ( sigh ) i really ... i ca n't say anymore . jackie : oh , my god . she 's ill . i made a joke . i said , `` have they given you six weeks to live ? `` you should have seen her face . taylor : you know , i 'm not at liberty to discuss this . i ca n't . jackie : you ca n't possibly be her doctor ? taylor : no , i 'm not . jackie : so tell me . i mean , you know , i 'm her friend . she ca n't turn to her family . tell me , taylor . what it it ? tell me it 's not a tumor , please . taylor : um ... she 's been having problems . jackie : what ? taylor : with her vision , with her memory . she had a stroke . jackie : [ gasps ] taylor : and she still has a great deal of weakness in her right arm . jackie : right . suddenly , it makes sense now . taylor : well , she had a stroke a few years ago , and it was actually worse than this one , but now she 's aware of the chances of another reoccurrence . jackie : right . and she feels like it 's the beginning of the end . taylor : well , she just does n't want anybody to look at her differently . she does n't want anybody to see her any different than the powerhouse that she 's always been . i just ... i do n't think it 's in her personality to ask for help , you know . she always likes to be in control . she even said to me if she had to be disabled and die a slow death , she 'd rather be hit by a train . she just ... she does n't want to feel vulnerable . [ stephanie listens from the top of the stairs ]	brooke and ridge start their work day by figuring out just what they can sell to come up with the millions they need for bank debt . brooke has to give the bad news to donna that bill spencer has already taken over the beach house . katie is there and making the house homey . brooke and donna agree they need to go over there and save their sister as bill will toss her aside as soon as he gets what he wants which is forrester creations . stephanie informs taylor that she is not just taking a vacation , but moving on . it 's time for her to find a place of her own . jackie is upset to find that stephanie has already packed up and moved out of the office . she shows up at taylor 's front door before stephanie leaves . jackie offers stephanie a new title , more credit , whatever it takes to keep her .
stephanie : ( gasps ) oh , my god . [ scene_break ] brooke : she 's not answering . man : maybe she 's ignoring you . brooke : no , she could be sick . she could be passed out somewhere . man : if she 's with dayzee , she 's all right . brooke : dayzee ? that 's the girl ? that 's the girl that stole my friend 's scarf ? man : is that what you think ? i 'm outta here . brooke : oh , oh , oh , wait a minute , please . no insult intended , really . i -- look , i ca n't find her without you . stop . help me , please ! [ scene_break ] tanya : ( cries ) dayzee : what are you doing ? give her to me . stephanie : well , i had no idea . who knew there was a baby here ? dayzee : i would n't expect you to . you already assumed you knew everything else about me . [ scene_break ] pam : taylor , we are gon na go find her . i have got to talk to her . taylor : brooke is with her right now . pam : brooke of all people ? taylor : well , she 's trying to help her to get treatment . pam : see ? that 's what i do n't understand . stephanie has everything that she could possibly want . she 's got the kind of life that most people dream about . and she 's a fighter , taylor . she has always been a fighter , and she is damn well gon na fight this cancer ! [ scene_break ] tanya : ( fusses ) stephanie : boy or girl ? dayzee : girl . stephanie : how old ? dayzee : 5 months . stephanie : and who watches her while you 're out stealing ? dayzee : i 've got it covered . are you gon na go or what ? stephanie : this is no place for a baby . dayzee : thank you . i realize that . we 're waiting for an s.r.o . single room occupancy . stephanie : oh , how long do you plan on waiting ? till she 's in kindergarten ? dayzee : that 's the way things work . you get on a list , and you wait your turn . stephanie : has this baby been seen by a doctor ? dayzee : a while back . she 's fine . stephanie : oh , you 're a doctor now . is she nursing all right ? dayzee : ( scoffs ) first you want to have me arrested . now you want to , what , save somebody ? stephanie : hey . dayzee : she 's got formula , and they said something about rice cereal , but strained potatoes were the only thing the food bank had . stephanie : what , is she not taking the breast anymore ? dayzee : ( scoffs ) she 's not mine . stephanie : what ? ! dayzee : she belongs to a friend of mine . she 's not stolen . i -- stephanie : how do i know that ? dayzee : oh , gosh . i 'm taking care of her . my friend 's in a program and ca n't have her . stephanie : they wo n't let the baby go with her into rehab ? dayzee : no , and it 's killing her . i mean , she wants to , but they do n't allow babies . besides , it 'll be fine . i 'm gon na take her with me once i get my studio , which will hopefully be soon . stephanie : so what are you gon na do ? just sort of hang around here taking care of somebody else 's child ? dayzee : we all pitch in . stephanie : oh . dayzee : we 'll be just fine . wo n't we ? [ scene_break ] brooke : sir , let me explain . man : do not call me sir . my name is anthony . brooke : anthony , i 'm afraid my friend could die . anthony : you keep saying that . brooke : she went chasing after this dayzee person for her scarf , of all things , and i have n't seen her since . she has stage four lung cancer . anthony : look , number one ... brooke : ( sighs ) anthony : i refuse to let anyone talk trash about dayzee . brooke : okay . okay . i 'm sorry . i did n't mean anything by it . really . i - i do n't even know her . anthony : no , you do n't . and number two , your friend sounds crazy . brooke : yeah . ( scoffs ) she is . anthony : well , you 're in luck 'cause crazy people are my specialty . follow me . [ scene_break ] dr. lewis : you know how she is when she makes her mind up . pam : what is wrong with stephanie ? how could she not feel needed ? come on , taylor . you are a psychiatrist . ca n't you do anything to get through to her ? taylor : i have tried . i have , but i ca n't . pam : well , try again . taylor : she wo n't listen . [ scene_break ] brooke : your leg -- you okay ? anthony : oh , this thing is startin ' to bug me again . ( sighs ) brooke : were you in an accident ? anthony : no . ( groans ) brooke : are you a veteran ? anthony : no . they would n't take me because of this foot . ( scoffs ) something that happened when i was a kid . my dad started drinkin ' , and started feelin ' trapped , and one day , he just got up and left . brooke : he just left you alone ? anthony : yeah . yeah . i was cryin ' , 'cause i wanted to go , too . you know how kids are . so he nailed my foot to the floor so i could n't follow him . i do n't remember who came or how long or any of that . i never have walked quite right . but i get around . brooke : anthony , that is the most horrific story i 've ever heard . anthony : really ? wish i could say that . [ scene_break ] stephanie : oh . dayzee : dang , you look pale . stephanie : i 'm a little lightheaded . i guess i better get something to eat . dayzee : strained sweet potatoes ? stephanie : i 'm not gon na take food out of a baby 's mouth . dayzee : well , somebody will be cooking something soon . so long as you 're out of here before dark -- that 's when the drug dealers come . they like jewelry . they have guns . stephanie : do i look scared to you ? i know all about the drug dealers . i know they do n't live here . that i can bet money on . dayzee : that 's right , 'cause real criminals live in apartments and fancy houses like you . stephanie : you 're a smartass kid . i never really liked this scarf anyway . dayzee : well , it 's nice . i mean , it kept the flies and the sun off tanya . stephanie : take it . dayzee : what ? oh , no , not for all your pearls and diamonds . stephanie : what , am i sitting here channeling my mother ? i say one thing . you say another . dayzee : ( chuckles ) stephanie : ( sighs ) ( chuckles ) she sent me this scarf when my husband and i went to a party at the white house . dayzee : you met obama ? stephanie : reagan . and i sent it back to her with a nasty note , and that was the last communication we had for 30 years . dayzee : you were never close ? stephanie : you could say that . i do n't know why the hell i saved it . i do n't know why she saved it . maybe you do that sort of thing -- hang onto things , you know , because ... it reminds you of ... ( sighs ) hurtful moments , and sometimes that 's all you have . dayzee : i do n't want to be reminded of the hurtful moments , only the good things , like what i have right now i 'm my arm 's reach . woman : get dayzee . dayzee ! dayzee : sorry . woman : oh , dayzee ! oh , dayzee ! oh , dayzee , thank you . thank you . [ scene_break ] anthony : i like my life the way it is . brooke : do you ? anthony : mostly . this comes as a shock ? brooke : well , where do you sleep ? is it healthy ? is it safe ? anthony : safety is in not having anything that anybody wants . i bet you got all sorts of alarm systems everywhere you go . brooke : i suppose i do . anthony : i do n't like owning stuff . ( sighs ) i tried it once , and it did n't agree with me . brooke : well , i never thought of being homeless that way . anthony : l.a. is my home . you know , if i 'm gon na be labeled for what i do n't have , then call me `` chore - less . `` call me `` bill - less , `` `` tax - less , `` `` ulcer- less , `` `` paycheck - less , `` `` bathroom - less , `` `` toothbrush - less , `` `` chair - less . `` you know , there are days that i would give my good kidney just for a chair . it 's a hustle the whole livelong day bein ' me . brooke : what keeps you going ? anthony : you 'd be surprised . i bet i know more people who would give me their last dime than you do . brooke : ( chuckles ) yeah , you 're probably right . anthony : you and this stephanie , you go way back ? brooke : oh . ( sighs ) well , we 've been enemies . we 've hated each other most of our lives . anthony : ( laughs ) well , that 's got to be a solid foundation for something . brooke : ( sighs ) you know , we 've really got ta find this girl that has your cds . i ca n't wait anymore . anthony : how much do you trust me ? and how much can i trust you ? brooke : why ? anthony : look , i want you to put this on . ( grunts ) and hide that purse . you 're gon na need it where we 're going . brooke : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] stephanie : what drugs do you do ? dayzee : i do n't do drugs . stephanie : i know this place , and i know these people . believe that . dayzee : ( sighs ) there 's not much i find hard to believe . stephanie : let me buy that baby a crib . she needs help , and so do you . dayzee : everybody needs help . and i must need you for something that i do n't know of . or else why would you be here ? stephanie : i need to be like you -- young again , with a beautiful baby . dayzee : you know ... ( chuckles ) i used to be wanting to be somebody else , too . i - i invented this whole other girl . she was so ... pretty and so good . her mom would never run out on her . and her mom would always come home . stephanie : but she left ? dayzee : she tried . she tried really hard . ( sighs ) she would get cleaned up , and she would go to rehab and go to the court and get me out , and we 'd be together , and it would be really good for awhile ... till it was n't . stephanie : ( coughs ) if you have dreams , you know , you can achieve anything you want in this world . dayzee : yeah , well , that 's what i 'm doing . stephanie : then why are you staying here ? dayzee : what kind of question is that ? you take what you 're given . some of us are given the white house . some of us are given this . i mean , if you look at it from above , it 's all the same , but , i mean , you take what you 're given , and you make the most of it . stephanie : and if you ca n't bear what you 're given ? dayzee : well , then , mama , you need to get a new set of glasses . stephanie : glasses ? dayzee : what do you see when you look out there ? dayzee : 'cause i see people who lost everything they loved , and they 're scratching in the dirt to get it back . i see people who are so down that they ca n't go anywhere but up . i see recovery . dayzee : was that you ? stephanie : glasses . ( chuckles ) glasses . i made a promise to a wonderful woman a long time ago , and i ... i really meant to keep it . dayzee : then what 's stopping you ? stephanie : life . and i 'm not well . dayzee : you 're just hungry . i 'll find you something . stephanie : no . stage four lung cancer . dayzee : ( scoffs ) dayzee : well , you do n't need a baby . ( laughs ) stephanie : ( chuckles ) ( coughs ) dayzee : what you need is to get your cancer treated . stephanie : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] brooke : where are we ? anthony : central city east , otherwise known as skid row . brooke : what makes you think stephanie would be here ? anthony : it 's kind of like a human lost and found , where dayzee works her magic . stephanie : `` after the verb ' to love , ' ' to help ' is the most beautiful verb in the world . `` stephanie : `` if you ca n't feed 100 people , then just feed one . mother teresa . `` stephanie : ( thinking ) what a phenomenal young woman . so much to be done . this is my town . i live 20 minutes away , yet is seems a thousand miles away . i promised i 'd make a difference . instead , when i see them , i turn away . ( `` lean on me `` playing ) singer : lean on me when you 're not strong and i 'll be your friend . i 'll help you carry on . stephanie : ( thinking ) what have i done with my life ? what is my burden compared to theirs ? singer : somebody to lean on . brooke : stephanie ! ( gasps ) stephanie : ( chuckles ) oh , honey . everything 's all right now . it 's all right . honestly . brooke : i 'm gon na get you home , okay ? stephanie : no . brooke : come on . stephanie : no , no . you 're right . i 'll go to the doctor . she knows what i need . okay ? singer : lean on me when you 're not strong . brooke : okay . singer : and i 'll be your friend . i 'll help you carry on . stephanie : brooke , this is my friend dayzee , and this my friend brooke . okay ? brooke : yeah . stephanie : i love you . brooke : i love you . let 's go . ( sobs ) singer : lean on me when you 're not strong and i 'll be your friend . i 'll help you carry on . brooke : oh , stephanie , your scarf ! stephanie : that 's all right . somebody else needs it . singer : till i 'm gon na need somebody to lean on for it wo n't be long we all need somebody to lean on .	stephanie is shocked to find the baby beneath her mother 's scarf . she picks her up and dayzee suddenly appears again and wants stephanie to hand the baby to her . stephanie tells her this is no place for a baby while she is out stealing . dayzee explains that it is not even her baby , but she is taking care of it for someone else who is in rehab . they make do . brooke begs the singing man on the street , anthony , to help her find dayzee as her friend is probably with or looking for her . he forbids anybody to talk trash about dayzee . he says crazy people are his specialty so he will lead her to stephanie . brooke hears his story about his lost childhood and how his father nailed his foot to the floor to keep him from following when he left . pam cries to taylor that she needs to try again to get stephanie to accept treatment .
liam : never should 've happened this way . hope : we were so close ... so many times . liam : [ chuckling ] liam : yeah , and we just ... let it slip away . hope : why ? liam : because ... we were manipulated time after time after time . hope : no , the truth is ... we let it happen . liam : hey , listen . i did n't want this to happen , and i know you did n't , either . hope : god ... how did it get this way ? [ scene_break ] wyatt : is that my beautiful pregnant wife ? quinn : guess again . wyatt : mom , what are you -- what are you doing here ? quinn : what ? no , `` mom , it 's so great to see you `` ? wyatt : you know the rules . quinn : what ? rules ? what , has this come down to she sets the rules ? wyatt : `` she `` happens to be my wife , so ... quinn : but you are obviously not your father 's son . this is your home . be a man . you set the rules . wyatt : i have . and you 're not supposed to be here . [ scene_break ] aly : i guess the secret 's out . ivy : that hope is pregnant ? no , i do n't think that 's common knowledge yet . aly : do n't worry . i wo n't be spreading the news . ivy : it does answer one very big question , though , does n't it ? aly : the reason hope stayed with wyatt despite his mother 's nasty tricks ? ivy : mm - hmm . aly : yep . now we know why . ivy : poor liam . aly : those two have been through so much . ivy : you have to ask yourself , though . aly : what ? ivy : well , were they ever really meant to be together ? it seems like the whole world was conspiring against them . aly : yeah , and they made it through all that , until the devil , quinn , shows up . ivy : this is n't quinn 's fault , aly . hope and wyatt made that baby themselves . that 's why they 're together . [ scene_break ] quinn : you are gon na keep your own mother from seeing her grandchild ? wyatt : ah , no , no , no . no , you did that very much on your own . you threatened my wife . quinn : i did no such thing . wyatt : oh , please ! i 'm not that little boy that you lied to about dad . that does n't fly with me anymore . quinn : [ sighs ] i think this just got a little bit out of hand . wyatt : [ laughs ] quinn : how did you expect me to react when she told me to get out the minute i walked in the door ? wyatt , you have to talk to your wife . you have to get through to her . i will not be an exiled grandmother . [ scene_break ] hope : how did it get this way ? oh , that 's a stupid question . liam : how are you feeling , by the way ? hope : i feel terrible . liam : no . [ chuckles ] i mean -- i mean , in general , the baby . hope : oh . um ... fine . you know , how i 'm supposed to be feeling , i guess . liam : i mean , what about ... like nausea and morning sickness and cravings and things like that ? 'cause i was -- i was reading this study in this medical journal recently , and it did say that ... what ? hope , i 'm -- i 'm allowed to do some reading . hope : why ? aly : could it really be over for those two ? ivy : well , it never was a sure thing . aly : i know . but now it opens the door for you and liam . ivy : oh , no , i would n't exactly put it like that . aly : now , come on , ivy . i 've seen the two of you together . at the dinner party the other night , you two spent a lot of time together . ivy : yeah , until my dad came along and decided to figure out if liam 's intentions were pure . aly : and how did that go ? ivy : well , you know what ? i took your advice , and i went and listened . aly : oh , really ? ivy : yes . aly : mm . ivy : and ... it was wonderful . i , um -- i heard liam telling my dad that he thought i was sophisticated . aly : mm . [ giggles ] ivy : and , um -- and talented and funny and bright , and he said that he would have been a wreck without me and that the only reason he could only offer me friendship right now was because of the whole hope situation . aly : anything else ? ivy : yes . he said that he thinks the tides might be changing for us . [ both giggle ] ivy : i know . i could n't really believe it , either . aly : ivy , i -- i 'm so happy for you . ivy : honestly ? you 're good with liam and me ? if it happens ? because i know how you feel about liam and hope . aly : look , i just want what 's best for both of them , and you , too . if they ca n't be together , then i say go for it . [ scene_break ] quinn : honey , you have to take a stand . wyatt : do you know how close i came to losing her because of you ? let 's see . there was paris . then you tried to kill my brother and ridge and whatever . quinn : come on . i 've atoned for all of that . wyatt : atoned ? quinn : with heartfelt apologies and -- and tons of therapy and promises never , never , never to do it again . wyatt : that 's right . all these apologies and promises . and over and over again , you broke them . quinn : [ scoffs ] that was before . i 'm about to be a grandmother now . wyatt : and that is precisely what scares hope and me to death . take up crochet , make the baby a blanket , act like a grandmother , and maybe -- just maybe -- things will change for you . quinn : you 're really afraid of this woman , are n't you . wyatt : afraid ? i love this woman . and i 'm gon na protect her , no matter what . and if she finds you threatening so that you ca n't be around , so be it . god . do n't you see it ? i 'm trying to make this work here , mom . i have a family now -- a family ! i never had that . and you did your best , but i need more than what you gave me . i want my son or my daughter to have a father and a happy home . that is my priority right now . and i know i 'm your priority , but you 've got to accept that ... you 're not mine anymore . [ scene_break ] liam : [ sighs ] but so far so good with the pregnancy , right ? i mean , have you been to a doctor ? hope : liam , i love you so much for caring . but i 'm fine . liam : what about your new mother - in - law ? hope : um ... wyatt and i have talked about her at length , and i 've made it very clear to him that she is not allowed to be anywhere near me or the baby . liam : you know she 's not gon na accept that . hope : i really do n't care if she accepts it or not . that 's what 's going to happen . liam : and wyatt 's on board with this ? hope : yeah . liam : okay . okay . hope : liam , this is n't your problem . liam : i know . but you ca n't ask me not to worry . she 's , uh -- she 's probably gon na be circling your house like a vulture , so you guys should probably invest in a new security system . i mean that . hope : okay . thanks -- thanks for the tip . liam : yeah . hope : trust me -- this is my first child . i am going to protect it like a mother lion . liam : i know you will . hope : yeah . liam : but you should n't have to be dealing with all this crap . i mean , wyatt will love you and protect you , i 'm sure . i mean , how could he not ? but ... you guys are always gon na be looking over your shoulder . and if you do n't , i will , hope , because i , more than anyone , know what she 's capable of . i know what she 's done to me . [ scene_break ] quinn : i do n't expect to be your priority , wyatt . wyatt : good . then we 're on the same page . quinn : i 'm surprised you would even question it . wyatt : question it ? you live for me . you need something more than that . quinn : i need for you to be happy and fulfilled . i am not some controlling bitch of a parent . wyatt : okay . quinn : wyatt , i am so tired of defending myself . yes , i have mistakes , and i am bound to make more before i take my last breath . all i want is to be a part of my own family . is that too much for your mother to ask ? wyatt : no , but this is new to me , and it 's new to hope , all right ? we -- we need to be sensitive to each other 's needs . quinn : are you afraid of losing her ? wyatt : of course not . quinn : because liam is no longer a concern . i assure you that . wyatt : liam is not an issue for me any more ! you are an issue for me ! hope and i are having a baby in a few months . nothing else matters . whatever hope wants , hope gets . and for now , she does n't want you a part of her life . [ scene_break ] aly : liam was so sweet . saying all that about you to your dad . this is good . so , what happens next ? ivy : well , he invited me over for dinner tonight . aly : this is very good . you know , liam needs someone like you . ivy : yeah , for support . a soft landing . that 's what he told me dad , so i ca n't really see anything else beyond that . aly : you and liam are gon na be great together . ivy : well , when and if he gets over hope , i believe you might be right . [ scene_break ] liam : promise me you 'll give me a call if quinn becomes an issue . hope : she wo n't . i wo n't let that happen , and neither will wyatt . liam : just a phone call , hope . that 's all i 'm asking . [ ringtone plays ] liam : i ... have somewhere to be . hope : work ? liam : no . hope : oh . [ liam clears throat ] hope : oh . ivy ? liam : yeah . um ... she 's -- she 's comin ' over . we 're gon na barbecue . hope : cool . liam : she 's my friend , hope . hope : she 'd like to be more . i think you would , too . it 's -- it 's just ... liam : what ? hope : nothing . nothing . i 'm just jealous . uh , but i 'm gon na go home now ... to my husband . got a lot of baby books to read . liam : hey , you never answered my question . about calling me if quinn becomes an issue . hope : she wo n't . she really wo n't . i 'm ... so focused on this baby . i just want to be the best mother that i can be . liam : you will be . i always knew you would be . okay . beat it . [ scene_break ] hope : hi . wyatt : hi ! uh ... you 're -- you 're home early . hope : surprise , surprise . wyatt : yeah . hope : how was your day ? wyatt : good . uh , look -- hope : actually , i want to say something . i need to apologize to you . wyatt : for what ? hope : well , i know that my position regarding your mother is very difficult for you , and i 'm -- i 'm sorry . but do you understand -- wyatt : i -- i do . i do . but you know what ? there 's something i got to tell you . hope : what ? quinn : oh , hope . i am so glad you came home before i left . wyatt : mom stopped by unexpectedly . quinn : but now that i 'm here -- hope : i have nothing to say to you . quinn : okay . well , maybe then you 'll listen , unless i 'm no longer allowed to speak . hope : what do you want ? quinn : to be invited back into your home . hope : you are not invited back into my home . you know where i stand on that . quinn : yes , you have made that abundantly clear . hope : great . then there 's nothing to discuss . quinn : can you blame me for not wanting to be purged from the only family i have in this world ? hope : i am not accountable for that . you are . quinn : yeah , but i have apologized for that . hope : your apologies mean nothing . quinn : okay . then , um ... then forget about the apologies . i 'm just asking , from the bottom of your heart , to please forgive me . hope : no . there is a price to pay for your behavior , and that price is expulsion -- from this house , from my family . i am not going to put my child 's life at risk , and with you around , that is a definite possibility . quinn : i am going to be a grandmother . so is your mother . could you imagine the pain that she would feel if you were to tell her that she could never be a part of your baby 's life ? you could n't live with that , but you 're -- you 're asking your husband to ? despite my many faults , wyatt loves me . do you think it 's gon na be easy for him to be the kind of father that he has always dreamed of being , knowing that his mother is in anguish , day after day , because she can never see his son or his daughter ? i want to improve . i 'm trying to improve . but i need help . i mean , shutting me out is n't the way to do it . we 're family . a child is coming . babies are supposed to bring everyone together . i am -- i 'm asking you again -- please , look into your heart and forgive me . [ scene_break ] liam : hey , welcome . ivy : hey , thanks . ooh ! something smells good . someone knows their way around a barbecue . liam : yeah , when it comes to cooking , that 's about all i know . ivy : liam , this is beautiful . liam : yeah , place cleans up nice . ivy : i am really impressed . liam : [ chuckles ] how are you ? ivy : uh , yeah . [ chuckles ] i 'm great . i 'm really happy to be here . liam : this is not gon na be the feast that you prepared -- the australian feast . ivy : no , that was for the guy who saved my life . liam : [ laughs ] well , this is for the girl who saved mine . ivy : oh , come on . i did n't really do anything . liam : you showed me i still have one . ivy : well , it was my pleasure . liam : wine . ivy : so ... you did n't mind meeting my dad ? i mean , it was kind of crazy that he just surprised us like that . liam : i -- i know . no , i really enjoyed it . he 's quite a guy . ivy : yeah . he did n't give you too much of a grilling ? liam : [ chuckles ] honestly ? i almost did all the talking . i just -- i kept on chatting his ear off , mostly about -- about you . until i heard the snoring . ivy : yeah , i 'm surprised that did n't keep him up . [ chuckles ] liam : you 've done a lot for me , ivy . you know that . ivy : well , i have n't pulled you out of a river yet . liam : you pulled me out of a slump . closest thing . ivy : have i ? liam : getting there . ivy : oh . anything you need liam , i 'm -- i 'm ... i 'm here for you . liam : i know . i know , and i really appreciate it . ivy : so , what are we drinking to ? liam : [ clears throat ] um ... new beginnings ? ivy : new beginnings . i like that . liam : you do , huh ? ivy : yeah , very much . [ glasses clink ]	hope and liam look at each other and wonder how it all came to this . they were so close but let it slip away . he says once again they were manipulated by others , but hope says yes but the truth is in some way they let it happen to them . he is concerned for her and asks how she is feeling .. any morning sickness , or how she feels about quinn being still in the picture . hope says she and wyatt have discussed it and she does n't care if quinn accepts it or not but she is not to be close to hope or the baby . he asks if she has been to a doctor but she manages to avoid that question . he says he knows wyatt will protect her but she really should check on getting a new security system . quinn will be circling the house like a vulture . hope is to call him if he can help in any way with quinn . she thanks him but says this is not his problem . she is going to be the best mother she can be , like a mama lion . he gets a text and must go to ivy . hope says sure he must go . he says ivy is just a friend . hope says but she wants to be more . hope is jealous of them . she tells liam that she is going home to her husband and has some baby books to read . wyatt comes home to find quinn there . he tells her she is not supposed to be here . hope sets the rules and quinn is not welcome there any more . quinn explains how terrible it is to be forbidden to come there and later to see her own grandchild . he needs to be a man and he needs to set the rules . he tells her she did all of this on her own . she claims she has apologized and made atonement . she admits to making some mistakes and she probably will again but she intends to be the best grandmother ever . she tells him that he has to talk to his wife and get through to her . she will not be an exiled grandmother . he says that is what scares him and hope to death . she makes all these apologizes and promises and then breaks all of them . she needs to take up crochet and knit a blanket and then maybe things will change for her . he laments that he loves this woman and he is going to protect her no matter what . if hope finds quinn threatening and does n't want her around then so be it . he says she did the best she could when he was growing up but he wants more than that for his son or daughter . he knows he is her priority but she is going to have to accept it , she is not his anymore . liam is no longer an issue . quinn is the issue . whatever hope wants , hope gets and she does not want quinn to be a part of her life .
[ keyboard clacking ] ridge : hi . brooke : [ singsongy ] hi . ridge : did you check in at the hospital at all ? brooke : bill and will practically camped out in katie 's hospital room the last few days , so i 'm gon na go over there in a bit . ridge : now you have to admit , past mistakes aside , flo really stepped up . brooke : they released her from the hospital . she should have gone back to prison instead of back to her apartment . ridge : i saw you laying into shauna . what was that all about ? brooke : ridge , i just do n't want them creeping back into our lives . ridge : creeping back in ? [ sighs ] flo saved your sister 's life . she gave her a kidney . so to me , it looks like they 're trying . and what about you ? no understanding ? no forgiveness ? brooke : forgiveness ? no , after what she did to my daughter , i ca n't even believe that you 're asking me that . flo : mom , we are really gon na have to figure out a new way to go . these walks are getting are getting so boring . going the same way every time . shauna : i know , but dr . choi said you have to keep walking since you 've been released . how are you feeling ? flo : little better . still kinda hurts . shauna : well , i 'm not surprised . you did have your kidney taken out . flo : to save katie 's life . that 's worth it . i 'm not complaining . shauna : oh , you never do . that 's my girl . flo : mom , i 'm not 5 . shauna : i know , but you 'll always be my baby , and i 'm just -- i am so impressed by you and your selflessness . flo : i was just happy i was a match . shauna : you 'd think certain people would be grateful . i mean , you literally saved katie 's life , and hope and brooke still turned down their privileged noses . i mean , it makes me crazy . wyatt : hey , you sounded urgent on the phone . is everything all right ? where 's hope ? liam : uh , she 's okay . she 's at the park with beth and douglas . um ... listen , there 's something you need to know about katie . wyatt : oh , no . what , what ? is she all right ? liam : no , she 's okay . she 's good . she 's recovering nicely so far . wyatt : okay , yeah , that 's what i thought . but what -- what is up with you ? liam : well , it 's the transplant . um ... there 's more to it than you know . so the family elected me , of all people , to tell you this , but , uh , and i tried to do it sooner . i just could n't find a good moment . wyatt : dude , what are you saying ? like , the family elected you to tell me something ? sounds big . liam : yeah , uh , yeah , it 's kinda big . wyatt : okay . so tell me . liam : so you know how katie 's organ donor wanted to remain anonymous ? wyatt : yeah . liam : well , we know who it is now . wyatt : that 's -- that 's good , right ? that 's good . did you get to meet the person ? liam : flo . katie 's organ donor is flo . wyatt : flo . flo : mom , please do not let hope and brooke get you all fired up . brooke : i ca n't help it . it makes me nuts that after this enormous sacrifice you made that they continue to treat you like something they found on the red bottom of their expensive pair of shoes . flo : did you really expect something different ? shauna : yes . i mean , you saved katie 's life , and brooke could barely spit out a thank you ? flo : it does n't matter . it really doesn't . you and i both know that i did n't do this to get back in with my family . shauna : i know that , but it kills me that brooke continues to take such a hard line with you like she 's never made a mistake in her life before ? flo : mom , i think we just need to come to terms with the fact that the forresters and the logans are never going to forgive us . shauna : maybe one will . flo : who ? shauna : ridge . i think he 's feeling a little sympathetic towards us . flo : and what makes you think that ? shauna : i have my reasons . brooke : i am very grateful that flo saved katie 's life , but that does n't change the fact that she was a big part in keeping beth away from hope all those months , and i can not forgive her for that . there 's no way i 'm gon na welcome flo and her shady mother back into our family . and then there 's the drunken night , ridge , that you had with shauna , and i know nothing happened , but i do n't understand why you tried to defend them . ridge : so what sacrifice is worth your forgiveness ? obviously a kidney is n't enough . [ door opens ] [ door closes ] brooke : thomas . what are you doing here ? thomas : i work here ? brooke : no , you don't . you gave up your place at forrester creations when you decided to betray my daughter . wyatt : wow . i mean , everyone must have been stunned when they saw flo wheeled in . i mean , i 've stunned with you just telling me the story . liam : exactly , so can you imagine what was going through their heads ? wyatt : is flo all right ? is she okay ? liam : she 's good . she 's okay . i think ? i mean , she was released a few days ago . wyatt : okay , um , this is -- it 's just kinda sad , do n't you think ? like , she donates a kidney to katie to save her life , basically , and then she 's still rejected by this family . liam : yeah , she did help kidnap my daughter and lie about it for months and let us all think beth was dead , so there 's that . wyatt : yeah , i know , i know . liam : listen , obviously , katie 's very grateful because she gets to live and be a mother to will , but not everybody else there was so forgiving , including me , honestly , but your feelings are gon na be more complicated . i get that . there 's -- there 's a piece of you that will always love flo . i know that . flo : mom , do we need to have a serious talk ? shauna : about what ? flo : you know what . about ridge . you ca n't keep getting swept up in this . it 's like a fantasy that 's never gon na happen . shauna : but i have to admit i can not stop thinking about that kiss . flo : the -- the kiss that he has no recollection of because he was passed out ? that one ? shauna : well , we do n't know that . i mean , he might remember subconsciously . maybe that 's why his attitude 's softening towards us . flo : even if he is softening , it does n't change anything . mom , he is still married to brooke . she is still the love of his life , even if they are going through hard times . i just -- i just -- i do n't want you to set yourself up for rejection . shauna : do you have any idea how obnoxious brooke has been lately , and not just with us ? i mean , she has a target on thomas . i 'm not sure how much more tension that marriage can take . thomas : brooke , i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to upset you . i was just dropping off designs for dad . brooke : we do n't want your designs , thomas . you do n't work here . ridge : hold on a second . it 's a family business , and this is my son . brooke : we 're talking about my daughter . he did n't get to waltz back in here and reclaim his place at forrester creations after the hell he put hope through . i 'm not gon na reward him for stealing a baby . ridge : he did n't steal a baby . that was buckingham . brooke : ridge , when are you gon na stand up for me ? tell your son to leave , please . ridge : when -- when are you gon na figure out that he did n't commit a crime ? he kept a secret , and it was awful , and he knows it was awful . we 're trying to fix it . at the end of the day , he 's family . we got ta try to understand each other and to heal . brooke : oh , so all these good feelings that you 're talking about , i 'm supposed to also feel that way about flo and shauna ? is that what you 're getting at ? thomas : okay , look , guys , guys , guys , i hate to see you two arguing , especially knowing it 's about me . look , brooke 's right . what i did was wrong , and i feel terrible about it . in my own screwed up way , all i was trying to do was give douglas back a family that he lost when caroline died . look , i miss my boy so much . brooke : well , douglas has a family with hope and liam . he 's much better off with them . ridge : that 's not your call , honey . thomas : you know , um , you have every right to be upset . okay ? i 'm disappointed in myself , but you have to give me a chance to make things right . brooke : no , absolutely not . you stood by and you watched another woman -- your sister raise my daughter 's baby as her own , and then all of the horrible things that you did to douglas ? i will never forgive you , thomas . ridge : what happened ? what happened to you ? what happened to that beautiful , compassionate woman i fell in love with ? you know that people make mistakes , and you forgive them . you made mistakes , and people forgave you . i never kept a baby away from a grieving mother who thought her child was dead . ridge : he knows he made a mistake . he just -- he just said that . and he 's getting better . he 's working on it , and you would see that if you could step out of this big cloud of anger you 're sitting in . brooke : ridge , i understand that you need to see the best in your son , but this whole thomas redemption thing is really difficult for me because he lied and he manipulated , so how am i ever gon na trust him again ? ridge : you know it 's difficult for me . this is my son . so what are you suggesting ? brooke : i 'm suggesting that he goes to a mental facility to get the help that he needs . ridge : he is getting help , but he also needs his family , and i 'm not gon na send him away . brooke : you know how much this hurts me , that you 'll stand there and you 'll defend him and flo and shauna ... ridge : ah . brooke : ... before you defend my daughter ? my daughter is the one that got hurt , ridge . so what do you want me to do ? you want me to invite all of these people back into our family after what they did ? ridge : none of those people just saved your -- your sister 's life . brooke : okay -- ridge : you barely thanked her her for it . brooke : i 'm leaving . ridge : where are you going ? brooke : i 'm going to see katie before i say something i regret . [ door opens and slams ] ridge : [ groans ] thomas : i 'm so sorry that you 're having to deal with this , and it 's because of me . i mean , she 's so upset with me . i do n't know if she 'll ever forgive me , and it puts you in the position of having to choose between your wife and your son ? ridge : we 're gon na figure it out . we always do . and you got ta keep working on yourself and fix your relationship with your son . and brooke -- she 'll -- she 'll come around eventually . thomas : but you -- you said something before . um ... katie 's alive because of -- ridge : oh ! i 'm sorry . with everything going on , um ... katie 's donor is flo . shauna : there . that should feel better . flo : thank you , mom . shauna : oh , are you kidding me ? taking care of you 's my specialty . flo : [ chuckles ] [ knock on door ] shauna : uh ... wyatt : [ clears throat ] shauna : ah , look who 's here . wyatt : hi . uh ... shauna : hi . [ chuckles ] wyatt : sorry to drop by unannounced . shauna : do n't apologize . i mean , it 's , uh , it 's wonderful to see you , right , honey ? wyatt : liam just told me . so you 're ... katie 's donor . how are you doing ? shauna : i 'm gon na step out for a bit . wyatt : okay . shauna : it 's great to see you , wyatt , and do n't be a stranger . wyatt : all right . uh ... flo : hey . wyatt : hi . flo : do you like my new look ? i like to call it `` post - hospital chic . `` wyatt : [ chuckles ] flo : [ chuckles ] wyatt : you know what you look like ? flo : what ? wyatt : you look like you just saved someone 's life . an official message from medicare . wyatt : i mean , to say that i was shocked when i found out what you did , i just -- how are you doing ? are you gon na be okay ? flo : yeah . yeah . i 'm fine . i 'm gon na be fine . thank you . you know , it 's really crazy that we only need one of these things . wyatt : yeah . [ chuckles ] flo : when i found out i was a match , i really had no choice . katie 's my aunt , and i love her . i was n't gon na ... i was n't gon na just let her die . wyatt : i mean , it sounds like you 're shrugging this off like it 's no big deal , but this is a very big deal , flo . flo : i know . i know . but you know , it 's -- it 's kinda the least i could do . plus , i do n't know . the whole thing kinda just felt like fate , you know ? i mean , katie has my dad 's heart and i know that this is -- sounds a little crazy , but i ... i kinda feel like the universe put me in this place where i was ... i was given the power to save her life , too . and my dad and i are now united in katie forever . and there 's something about that that just -- it gives me a lot of peace . and i just really hope i made him proud . wyatt : i 'm sure you did . i mean , you made me proud , too . thomas : so flo literally saved katie 's life . ridge : yeah . no one wanted to say it out loud , but katie was slipping away . we were losing her ... and this miracle happened . thomas : flo ... ironically enough . ridge : yeah . what do i do with brooke ? what is that ? how does she not see that this is buckingham ? he did all that . and yes , you and flo and shauna and xander and zoe , you did nothing to be proud of . you made some horrible decisions . you 're making amends , and i see that . [ knock on door ] come on in . shauna . shauna : i know it 's probably not the smartest thing for me to be here . thomas : because of brooke ? yeah , well , join the club . shauna : you know , i -- i really need to thank you for being so supportive and understanding of flo . thomas : you know , i just found out that flo is actually katie 's donor . that 's -- that 's incredible . shauna : i think so , too . thomas : my dad was just saying how much of a miracle she is and how amazing it is that she saved katie 's life , and i do n't know how anyone could n't see that . um , hey , look , i dropped off the designs . let me know if you wan na proceed or not . shauna : thomas was actually very nice about flo . who would have thought ? ridge : well , he 's not a hopeless case . shauna : no , no , i did n't mean that . i was just comparing him to brooke . i would have -- i was just disappointed that she did n't show flo more gratitude about the katie situation . but maybe i 'm stupid for expecting anything more . ridge : my wife has very strong feelings about anyone that was involved in the kidnapping . shauna : i understand . ridge : and i 'm disappointed in the way she 's handling it . shauna : it 's taking a toll on you , huh ? i 'm sure the night we spent together does n't help the situation , and i really wish brooke did n't find out . and i want you to know i did n't say a word to her . i told you i would n't , and i didn't . ridge : i 'm aware . shauna : okay . ridge : what ? shauna : well , there 's something else . i told myself i would n't tell you , but standing here right with you , it just does n't seem right . ridge : what ? shauna : that night , danny and i put you to bed . you were down for the count . you had asked me to stay with you . and so i laid next to you . you 're ridge forrester . i have admired you for so many years from afar , and ... oh , laying next to you , i could n't stop looking at you . ridge : you saw me drooling on myself . shauna : oh , you were beautiful , but that 's what inspired me to do what i did . i know i probably should n't have , and it 's probably wrong , but i do n't even care . i do n't regret it . it was probably one of the most amazing moments of my life . do n't be mad , okay ? ridge : i 'm gon na hate myself for asking this , but ... what did you do ? shauna : i leaned in ever so gently , and i kissed you . you kissed me back . it was magical , electric , unlike any other kiss i 've felt . it was a kiss i 'll never forget .	brooke is on the computer at her office when ridge comes in and kisses her on the head . he asks about katie and she says both will and bill have almost camped out in her room the last few days but she will check in later . he says with past mistakes aside , flo really stepped up and he thinks she should get their forgiveness . brooke disagrees and says she should have gone back home or even to prison . it changes nothing of how wrong she has been in the past . ridge asks what do they have to do if a kidney is not enough . shauna gets flo settled in and says the logan 's are driving her crazy for not accepting this gift . she is so proud of her little baby . flo says it is okay , she has come to terms they will never forgive her . shauna gets in the last dig that she is not sure how that marriage of ridge and brooke is going to weather this tension . liam calls wyatt over to the cabin and slowly explains he has news about katie . no , she is fine but there is news about the organ donor . wyatt is stunned to hear it is flo . he wants to know if flo is okay and liam says yes , she was released a few days ago . not everyone was forgiving but he knows wyatt 's feeling were a bit deeper so liam knew he would want to know . thomas walks in and brooke asks why he is here . he says he works here and she says no he does not . he can not do what he did to her daughter and expect just to waltz back in and go back to work . ridge shakes his head and says this is his son and this is a family business so he does have a right to be here . he is not a criminal . he did some bad things . he kept a secret but he did not steal a baby . that was buckingham . thomas is trying to right his mistakes and they need to stick together and heal . brooke says not after all that he has done to hope and even to douglas . she will never forgive thomas . thomas stops her and says he only came by to give his dad some designs . he does not want them fighting about him . ridge asks brooke where is that compassionate woman he married . he tells brooke that everyone makes mistakes . she even has made mistakes and people forgave her . she says yes but she never stole a baby . and yet ridge wants her to forgive thomas and now shauna and flo , that is too much . he says he does not understand what she wants him to do . she says for starters thomas needs to go get mental help . ridge says he is getting that and with family they can overcome this so he is not sending him away . he belongs here . brooke grabs her phone and purse and says she is going to see katie before she says something she will regret .
orbach : take her into lt . baker 's office . police officer : no problem . this way , please . lt . baker : i know the arresting officer read you your rights , but do you have any questions ? taylor : no . lt . baker : take those off of her . taylor : when do i make a statement ? lt . baker : whenever your attorney arrives . taylor : i do n't need one . lt . baker : yes , dr. hayes , you do . taylor : well , whoever the court appoints then . lt baker : you can afford legal representation . taylor : listen , i 'm beat . i do n't want to talk anybody tonight . it 's not going to make any difference anyway , is it ? [ scene_break ] ridge : okay , this one is from steffy and this one is from me . not your birthday gift . you have to wait for your birthday for that one . i was kind of hoping you were n't still angry at me . phoebe : no , daddy , i was never mad at you . okay ? i know you and mom tried . ridge : that 's more like it . i was getting worried about my little girl . i wrote to you , i sent postcards , e - mails , called you , i did n't hear back from you at all . phoebe : i 'm sorry . just -- i was lying to so many people , i did n't want to have to lie to you , too . it 's over now . ridge : phoebe , are you in some kind of trouble ? phoebe : it 's not me . it 's mom . ridge : i thought the drinking stopped . phoebe : it did , the night darla died . that changed everything . ridge : yeah , for all of us . phoebe : no . dad , mom was the one who hit her . [ scene_break ] catherine : thorne ? thorne : yeah , i thought i 'd be out all night , too . no . catherine : is everything okay ? thorne : you 'll hear about it in the morning , i expect . i 'll put her to bed . sorry about the change of plans . catherine : no , it 's fine . i did n't even bring my bag in . just call me if you need me . thorne : okay . thanks . thorne : you loved her , too , did n't you ? come here , sweetie . hey . whoa . [ knocking at door ] thorne : let me put her down . i 'll be right back . thorne : i take it you know . how could she lie , mother , for so long , and so well , that i found myself -- i mean , you 're closer to taylor than i am . you must have been just as shocked . stephanie : oh , i was , yes , at first . but you know , the irony of all of this , honey , is that you 're the one that has given her the strength that allowed her to do what she did tonight . thorne : are we even talking about the same thing ? stephanie : taylor wanted you to know that she was responsible for darla 's death . i did n't . [ scene_break ] ridge : you 're not making any sense here . suddenly , you get it into your head that your mother was driving the car that hit darla ? phoebe : dad , no , it was n't sudden . i always knew . i just -- i could n't let her go to jail , you know ? she had already been arrested once for drinking and driving . i mean , have n't you noticed ? she has n't been driving recently . she ca n't . ridge : my god , she was drinking that night -- phoebe : a little bit . ridge : thomas and i saw the bottle , right here . phoebe : and then hector took us to jail to meet with this woman who was there for the same reason . ridge : hector ramirez ? phoebe : yeah , he did n't want mom to say anything either . ridge : wait a minute . you 're saying your mother let this happen ? phoebe : no , no , no , it was n't her fault , dad . ridge : wait , she let you go on with this story , tried to get you and hector to cover it up ? phoebe : no , it was n't like that . we did n't give her much choice . ridge : why did n't you tell me about this before now ? phoebe : how could i ? you were the reason she -- ridge : i was the reason she was drinking ? phoebe : no one blames you . mom does n't blame you . it 's just , after you left , she kind of fell apart . ridge : oh , my god . i knew she was in trouble . i did n't do anything . phoebe : dad , what could you have done ? i mean , your presence just made her worse . i just -- i did n't know how to fix it . you know , she was crying all the time . she never slept . i mean , it got a little better after grandma found out , but -- ridge : what ? phoebe : yeah , she made mom promise not to tell . she thought it would better for thorne that way . but he knows now . mom told him tonight . [ scene_break ] lt baker : state your name for the record , please . taylor : taylor hayes . lt . baker : you 're aware that you have the right to legal counsel before making this or any other statement ? taylor : yes . lt baker : could you speak up , please ? taylor : i understand . lt . baker : and it 's your decision , influenced by no one else , to waive those rights , fully aware that anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law ? taylor : yes . i just want to tell what happened . lt baker : about the death of darla forrester . is that correct ? taylor : yes . lt . baker : please continue . taylor : telling thorne was the hardest thing i 've ever had to do in my life . this should be relatively easy . darla came by my house that night and asked my daughter and me to come to her little girl 's birthday party . and i did n't want to go . because i was already feeling estranged from the family , and i also did n't want anyone to see that i -- i was n't going to be driving my car . because i had a suspended license . because of my dui , which you already know about . and i knew my drinking was already out of control . and so , i had emptied all of the liquor out of the house , except for one bottle of wine . and i had a couple of glasses of it . i do n't know , i might have added some more wine to the second glass . i do n't really remember . and then i got a call from phoebe . and i was worried because she should have had already been at the party . but she was lost , and so i helped her with directions . and then she called me again because she was stranded on the coast highway . she had had a flat tire , and while we were talking , there was a man , a homeless person , who approached her , and she was frightened . and i was scared to death . and so , i got in my car . i mean , i knew that i had a suspended license , but i did n't know what else to do , because she 's my daughter and i was n't going to leave her in the dark . and i did n't know that phoebe had also called darla . and darla came and she was changing the tire . and i could n't see , and it was really dark and it was foggy and i was coming around the last curve . and i do n't know -- all of a sudden , i just -- i did n't realize she was going to be there . darla just seemed to come out of nowhere . i do n't know . i guess she was changing the tire , and she fell back into the road , and then i hit her . lt . baker : and when the police arrived on the scene ? taylor : well , i was scared to death . i followed the ambulance . lt . baker : and when i saw you at the hospital ? taylor : i said nothing . lt . baker : why ? if you 're saying that your car struck darla by accident -- taylor : no , i did n't say that . it felt like an accident , but i 'll never know for sure , because i was drinking . [ scene_break ] thorne : you knew ? you knew ? who the hell else knew , mother , huh ? what about the mailman ? stephanie : honey , i was just trying -- i was trying to protect you . thorne : trying to protect me ? you make me look like a fool , mother . i 'm being duped by the people that i trusted the most . stephanie : well , that 's exactly how i felt when i found out . please , just let me have a chance to explain what happened . i found out the night that hector 's house burnt down . i was with you , remember ? phoebe called and she said that taylor was on her way over to see you . she told me that she wanted to tell you . and hector intercepted her . she was desperate to tell you and he was desperate to keep her from telling you . honey , by the time i got to the ramirez house , half the ceiling had collapsed . i did n't -- i was so relieved that they were alive and then she told me . and i was so angry . god , i wanted to leave the two of them there to burn . thorne : oh , but instead , you thought that the decent thing to do was to encourage me to fall in love with the woman who killed my wife ! [ scene_break ] police officer : over there , please . left hand . first finger . orbach : the transcriptionist is working on her confession now . they said it could n't be done , but you did it . lt baker : what 's that ? orbach : cracked the case when everybody thought it was cold . lt . baker : pay attention . she confessed . i did n't have any proof . [ scene_break ] ridge : now i get it . the way your mother was at the funeral -- she took hector in , her attachment for thorne -- it was a lot of guilt ! phoebe : no , no , no , no , dad . it was n't like that . maybe it started out that way , but -- but i think they really fell in love . i mean , that 's one of the saddest things about tonight . ridge : well , we 'll see how thorne takes this , wo n't we ? whether he just goes the police straight away . phoebe : well , she did n't wait to find out . she called lt . baker directly . it 'll be in the papers , on the news -- there 'll be a trial , and she 'll go to jail now . you know , none of this would have happened if i had just stayed in england with steffy and was n't selfish and spoiled and just stayed home . ridge : now , listen to me . this was not your fault . you did nothing wrong . you did nothing wrong . phoebe : dad , i lied more than anyone . ridge : you 're not even legally an adult here . it was not fair to put you in this position . you were afraid , and so was your mother . what i ca n't for the life of me understand is what the hell my mother was thinking of . [ scene_break ] stephanie : well , when you put it that way , it seems rather callous , i know . but honey , please remember , i saw what was happening between you and taylor . thorne : but you kept me in the dark , mother . stephanie : because i wanted to spare you this . this very moment of having your heart broken all over again . thorne : well , that 's not the point ! stephanie : yes , it is the point for me , though , sweetheart . justice is n't justice if it does some irreparable harm that ca n't be undone . thorne : but you did the harm , mother . i did n't know who i was falling for . and you let it happen ! stephanie : because -- look , she made a mistake , but she is still the same wonderful , decent human being who loves you . thorne : she made a mistake ? stephanie : yes , she -- all right , she made a terrible mistake . she should not have gone along with what hector suggested . she should have told the truth . and i should n't have gone along , but by the time i found out , the damage had already been done . and so , i thought to myself , well , what good is it ? i mean , to have another family destroyed , to have your happiness , alexandria 's happiness destroyed for something that was nobody 's fault ! thorne : she got in that car when she had been drinking , mother -- stephanie : yes , she did . and she should n't have ! she was driving without a license . i know that . blame her , go ahead . but my god , honey , there 's plenty of fault to go around . [ scene_break ] ridge : i hate that you 've been carrying this around for so long . it 's no wonder you ended up in the hospital . phoebe : i thought it was over that night , that mom had told everyone and that the next time i saw her , she would be in jail . but now that it 's actually happened , i ca n't -- i ca n't believe that it 's hopeless . you know , but i ca n't -- i ca n't say anything . nobody 's going to believe me because i lied so many times , but it was an accident , dad . ridge : yeah , but if she had been drinking -- phoebe : no , it would n't have made a difference . it was so foggy , you could n't see ten feet in front of you . darla lost her balance and fell back into the road . anyone -- anyone coming around that corner , at that time , would have hit her . is there anything you can do ? [ scene_break ] lt . baker : you 're free to make any changes , corrections , any additions -- taylor : nope , that 's what i said . lt . baker : once you sign this , it 's evidence . taylor : i know . i just want to get this done . lt . baker : witness it . taylor : what are the charges going to be ? lt . baker : well , that 's up to the district attorney . taylor : with what i just told you , what do you think they 're gon na be ? lt . baker : well , driving with a suspended license , obstruction of justice , certainly -- the big one 's going to be vehicular manslaughter , with or without gross negligence . that 's not really up to me to decide . i 'm sorry , taylor , but it looks like you 're going to be going away for awhile . [ scene_break ] thorne : how dare you bring darla into this ? like she just , what , jumped in front of taylor 's car ? stephanie : you remember how foggy it was that night . thorne : she was drunk , mother ! stephanie : now , you know better than that . you saw her . thorne : well , i was driving the same road , i did n't hit anyone . stephanie : well , thank god you did n't . nobody was changing a tire on that narrow strip , nobody fell in front of your car . thorne : no , i 'm not going to listen to this -- stephanie : please , this is how phoebe describes that it happened ! thorne : of course it ! stephanie : honey , please listen to me . you know darla . you knew exactly the kind of person -- she 'd take a risk . she 'd want to help phoebe . she would n't even think about herself . she would just do it . thorne : you make it sound like she wanted to die ! like she wanted to leave ally and me ! stephanie : no ! oh , my god , no ! i 'm not saying that . neither is taylor . i 'm just trying to get you to understand , honey . it was a -- it was a chain reaction of events . one piling on another , until this terrible tragedy happened , that nothing could stop . thorne : fine . but it does n't explain the lies . stephanie : no , you 're right . it does n't . she should n't have lied . i know that . she should n't have listened to hector or phoebe or me . she should n't have . she wanted to tell you the truth , and that 's what she did tonight , thorne . she came to you ! she told you because that 's the kind of person that she is . she loves you . thorne : i thought my sweet wife was looking down and had blessings for the feelings that i had for the woman who killed her . stephanie : oh , please , honey . darla is n't going to blame you for those feelings . she loved you . darla loved you . she would only want the best for you , only good things for you and for the baby . thorne : it feels like i 'm losing her all over again . stephanie : i know . i know . thorne : i just want her back , mother . i just want her back . stephanie : oh , baby boy , i 'm sorry . i 'm so sorry . i 'm so sorry .	taylor is brought to headquarters in cuffs and makes her statement to lt . baker and it 's signed and witnessed . ridge and phoebe have a heart to heart and she reveals to him that it was taylor that hit darla and is there anything he can do to help her ? thorne is shocked and livid that stephanie already knew about taylor and kept it from him . more importantly she even encouraged him to fall in love with taylor , the woman who killed his wife ! she puts her spin on it that she was doing it to protect him . it would n't bring darla back and it would n't change anything , and taylor was still the wonderful human being who genuinely loved him . yes , taylor made a huge mistake but he can play god as there is plenty of guilt to go around . he feels he is loosing darla all over again . stephanie cradles his head and comforts him .
dr. caron : hanging in there ? taylor : barely . i - i want that little sweetie back over here where he belongs . bridget : it 'll just be a minute . we 're just drawing a little bit of blood . bridget : it 's strictly routine . dr. caron : we always do a newborn screen . and plus , your baby 's a little bit underweight because he was in such a hurry to get here , so i think i want to do a more thorough examination when they 're done . nurse : all done here . dr. caron : okay . bridget : do you want to take him now ? dr. caron : sure . taylor : no , wait . no , please . just -- can we have just five -- - five minutes ? nick : five minutes , please ? dr. caron : well , his apgars are solid , so i guess i can hold off a little bit . taylor : ( sighs contentedly ) baby : ( coos ) nurse : here you go . taylor : ohh . ohh , come here , precious . ooh . nick : precious -- i like that name . bridget : you know , actually , i , um -- i can take those to the lab . i 'm going there right now . nurse : mm . all yours , dr. forrester . bridget : thanks . baby : ( coos ) nick : i 'm gon na go outside to mom and your kids -- give 'em an update , okay ? taylor : okay . hurry back . nick : yeah . baby : ( grunts ) [ scene_break ] nick : now this blood 's going where it needs to go ? bridget : yes . i 'm taking it to the fertility lab right now myself , and my mom 's dna is already in the computer . nick : so you run the same test on this blood that you ran on your mother 's ? bridget : compare the markers to my mother 's , and if they do n't match , then we know the egg came from the anonymous donor . [ scene_break ] eric : all right , felicia , you 've made your feelings known on the subject . you do n't approve of donna and me . so noted . felicia : you can try to dismiss me , but you know what ? mother will be back , so look out . donna : she 's the one who 'd better watch it if she 's brazen enough to show her face here again . felicia : all right , you know what ? i need to know now . what did mother do that -- that -- to deserve this kind of treatment ? i mean , you keep saying something about some terrible sin . what ? donna : terrible ? t - try vicious . vile . almost inhuman . felicia : thank you for your totally unbiased assessment . eric : i guarantee , felicia , once i tell you , you 'll be sorry i did . felicia : try me . eric : all right . i did n't tell thorne when i saw him because he 's not aware of what happened to brooke . felicia : this is about brooke ? about some tiff she had with brooke ? she 's crossed the line several times before . donna : no , this goes beyond anything stephanie has ever done to my sister ... way beyond . felicia : fine ! spit it out . what has mother done now that 's so damn unforgivable ? eric : your mother was involved in brooke 's rape . [ scene_break ] jackie : nicky ? nicky , congratulations ! nick : what are you doing ? coffee at this time ? are you crazy ? jackie : well , why not ? now that we now he 's here , and he 's safe , and he 's healthy , and ... he is , is n't he ? nick : like a small horse . phoebe : but -- but he 's really okay ? i mean , being premature and everything ? thomas : it was only three weeks . nick : all is good . all is good . jackie : ten little fingers and ten little toes ? nick : no , mother , he was born with a hook . argh ! jackie : will you stop teasing ? i want to see him . when can we see him ? when can we see taylor ? nick : well , how does now sound to you ? come on . come on . jackie : come on , guys . [ scene_break ] bridget : what are you doing here , carl ? carl : the baby 's blood ? you 're gon na run the test ? bridget : please , leave . now , carl . now ! i want to do this alone . carl : forget it , bridget . bridget : do n't you have work to do ? carl : i clocked out early . hey , i 've been waiting months to find out if those eggs came from your mother . i 'm not going anywhere . [ scene_break ] felicia : involved with -- what ? h - how ? eric : andy johnson , honey . andy johnson . your mother met with him . she called him . she encouraged him to -- to go after brooke . felicia : to rape brooke ? no ! no way , daddy ! eric : that 's what it led to because of stephanie 's scheming and her total disregard for brooke 's personal safety . donna : this guy could have been jack the ripper for all stephanie cared , as long as it -- it took her away from ridge and kept her from getting her kids back . felicia : whoa . whoa . whoa . time - out . this is n't making any sense . mother told me that she heard somewhere that brooke had some secret admirer . i was at café russe , and i saw brooke . they were there . they were having dinner together . it was in the paper the next day . so i called mother , and i told her , `` yeah , you 're right . brooke 's on a date with this guy . `` donna : a date ? it was n't a date . this guy had been stalking her , thanks to stephanie pushing him , telling him my sister was alone and vulnerable . eric : felicia , he followed her home from the restaurant . now ridge got ahold of this guy 's cell phone , and it showed that he got a - a call from this house minutes before the attack . donna : with stephanie egging him on , no doubt . she even told him where to find the key -- under the flowerpot ... felicia : no . donna : by the door . felicia : no , my mother could n't -- donna : yes , she did ! stephanie was trying to hurt my sister like never before , and she succeeded . if it were n't for your mother , my sister would have never been raped . [ scene_break ] jackie : oh , my sweet , sweet , little grandson . do you know how long i 've waited to meet you ? baby : ( grunts ) jackie : ( whispers ) i think i 've just fallen madly in love . ( normal voice ) oh . oh . taylor : oh , he 's a charmer . jackie : ( high - pitched voice ) you know what ? you 've got your daddy 's chin . baby : ( fusses ) jackie : yes , you do ! you 've got his chin . thomas : i 've , uh -- i 've talked to dad and brooke . everyone 's kind of worried . baby : ( crying ) jackie : shh . shh . shh . shh . phoebe : yeah , it was scary when his heart rate dropped like that . nick : thomas , do you think you could get on the horn and pass the good news along ? taylor : yeah , everything 's okay . do that . it would help us out a lot . thomas : yeah , no problem . jackie : do i have to give him back now ? taylor : yes . jackie : i think i do . taylor : mm - hmm . mm - hmm . jackie : he wants his mom . nick : i think so , grandma . jackie : i like that . there 's your mama . nick : there you go . baby : ( cries ) nick : shh . taylor : oh , sugar . oh , god , i knew i would be so happy when this day came , but i just -- i never imagined . phoebe : i 've never seen you look so beautiful . taylor : thank you , sweetheart . oh , could you , um , go back where we had the shower and get some of the baby clothes ? jackie : consider it done . i 'm on my way . the nursery will be perfect . everything will be done . nick : thanks , mom -- big help . jackie : come on , kids , we 've got ta get busy . phoebe : bye . thomas : see you . jackie : ( whispers ) love you . love you . dr. caron : no more visitors , please . nick : why not ? taylor : that 's okay . i 'm not tired . dr. caron : i just got some of the lab results back . i 'm afraid there 's a problem , a serious problem . baby : ( fusses ) [ scene_break ] carl : so now it 's all up to the computer , right ? bridget : my , god ! would you just stop hovering ? do n't you think i 'm nervous enough ? if you want to be useful , can you go out into the hall and make sure that no one comes in here ? carl : bridget , bridget , you 're a wreck . bridget : of course , i 'm a wreck . do you blame me ? do you know how many lives could be affected depending on how these test results turn out ? carl : precisely my point . that 's why we do n't need any more mistakes . bridget : there 's not gon na be any more mistakes . the computer 's gon na analyze it and rule out mom as the mother of nick and taylor 's child . carl : or rule her in . carl : hey , brother , do you mind ? man : sorry , dude . carry on . carl : whew ! bridget : my god ! if you do that again , i 'm gon na deck you ! carl : hey , i got rid of him , did n't i ? . [ scene_break ] felicia : i hate that brooke was raped . it makes me sick , okay ? but my mother was not responsible . she did n't even know that andy was violent , okay ? donna : because she did n't even bother to check . i mean , stephanie told this total stranger everything she could think of about brooke . the court took her kids away . she was alone in that house ... all of her personal , private business , the best way to get to her , how to push her buttons . did you ever wonder why brooke never called the police ? because andy blackmailed her with information stephanie gave him . eric : felicia , the bottom line is this . stephanie left town without talking to brooke , much less apologizing . she just wrote a letter and took off . she did n't have the decency , much less the guts , to face brooke . and to me , that 's inexcusable . the fact that stephanie handled it the way she did -- that speaks volumes . [ scene_break ] nick : s.c.i.d . ? dr. caron : severe combined immunodeficiency . taylor : the `` boy in the bubble `` syndrome ? dr. caron : that 's right . to put it simply , your son was born with almost no immune system . nick : so he -- he ca n't be around people , or ... dr. caron : not now , no . babies born with it are highly susceptible to infections . that 's usually how it 's diagnosed -- after the baby 's already gravely ill with meningitis or pneumonia . baby : ( fussing ) nick : gravely ill ? dr. caron : it 's often fatal . i 'm sorry . baby : ( crying ) nick : oh . well , how did this happen ? dr. caron : it 's a genetic disorder . it -- it -- it sometimes happens when both parents have a certain recessive gene . uh , but one of the lab techs noticed that the baby had an alarmingly low white blood cell count . so we did some follow - up tests to confirm the diagnosis . we 're lucky , in a way , because we 've caught it before he 's had a chance to come down with anything . that 'll make it much easier to treat . nick : so it -- it can be treated ? dr. caron : yes , with a bone marrow transplant . now the most effective treatment we have is what we call a half - match transplant from one of the parents . using a half - match , we do n't have to worry about graft - host disease , and the baby does n't have to take as many medicines . taylor : ( voice breaking ) i ca n't be a donor because i 'm not the biological mother . nick : you can use me . i 'm the father . dr. caron : we will . we 'll have to screen you , though -- make sure there 's no viruses , no kind of infection . that could be fatal to the baby . taylor : ( normal voice ) well , what -- what is the success rate of that ? dr. caron : well , an early half - match transplant within the first three months of life -- almost 80 % . nick : well , i do n't want to wait . i do n't want to take any chances with this boy 's life . i want to do this transplant now , as soon as possible . taylor : no , we have to do everything we can to save him . please , we do n't want to wait . [ scene_break ] carl : staring at the screen wo n't make the results come any faster or change them . bridget : that 's why i wanted to be left alone , 'cause my stomach 's in knots . for this to happen to taylor , of all people ... she and mom -- ( voice breaks ) i ca n't even think about it . carl : i 'm sure you have , though -- played out all the scenarios in your head . so what happens , bridget , if it turns out the eggs were your mother 's ? [ scene_break ] nick : so ... ( clears throat ) what if my marrow 's no good ? dr. caron : well , i 'm gon na contact the egg donor , see if she 'll cooperate . taylor : whatever it takes -- anything , please . dr. caron : oh , but she was anonymous , so maybe legally , it -- nick : no , there 's a provision in the contract . we can contact the donor if there 's any issue with the child 's health . dr. caron : oh , good . that 'll make it easier . nick : listen , doc , um ... ( clears throat ) make sure you make it clear ... ( voice breaking ) how much we love this little boy and how much we need her help . dr. caron : i 'll get right on it . but right now , i 'm afraid this little guy has got ta stay in a sterile environment . taylor : i ca n't . i ca n't . ( sobbing ) i ca n't . please , no , do n't make me . i do n't want to be away from him . please , please , do n't make me . nick : shh . shh . shh . shh . now listen , our little boy 's in trouble , so we got ta do what we got ta do . taylor : i do n't want him to go . nick : ( whispers ) i know . ( normal voice ) hey , it 's okay . baby : ( grunting ) taylor : ( sobbing ) baby : ( fusses ) dr. caron : okay . taylor : ( sobbing ) oh , god ! nick : ( whispers ) it 's all right . taylor : ( sobbing ) [ scene_break ] donna : so before you stand up for your mother , you should at least know the facts . felicia : do n't you tell me i ca n't stand up for my mother ! i will stand up for my mother , because whatever my mother may have done , it does n't justify your behavior . se -- seducing my brother for revenge , and now my father ? eric : that 's not what 's happening here , felicia . look , donna helped me get the company back . we owe her . felicia : oh , i do n't owe her a thing . my mother will be back . and when she 's back , all of this will be explained , and she and my father will work things out . so you stay the hell away from my father . you stay the hell away from my house because if i catch you here again -- donna : yeah , what ? what are you gon na do , felicia ? felicia : trust me , cupcake , it wo n't be pretty . you do not want to mess with me . donna : ( sighs ) eric : ( whispers ) it 's okay . ( door slams ) [ scene_break ] dr. caron : all right , we 'll test the father immediately . he 's very anxious to be the donor if everything works out . man : what about the egg donor ? woman : i 've got the file right here . legal - verified -- we have permission to make contact . dr. caron : ann lloyd . she lives in riverside . woman : is there a daytime number ? dr. caron : yeah -- her cell . let 's do this . let 's call her . man : i 'll arrange for mr. marone 's testing . [ scene_break ] taylor : ( sobbing ) why ? i just ca n't believe this is happening . i do n't want to lose him . nick : um , honey , i 'm gon na get tested . i 'm the kid 's father . it 's gon na be okay . taylor : yeah , but what -- what if -- nick : shh . shh . shh . shh . now listen . listen . we 're gon na take this one step at a time , and right now we 're doing our best , okay ? taylor : but -- but what if the egg donor mother does n't want to -- does n't want to help us ? what if she wo n't ? nick : we are gon na do everything we can . we are gon na do our best for our son . now you hold on to that . you hold on to that . [ scene_break ] woman : i do n't believe i know a dr. caron . have we met ? dr. caron : well , i 'm hoping we will shortly . woman : oh ? dr. caron : ms. lloyd , i understand that you donated some eggs last spring for an ivf procedure . ms. lloyd : i thought that information was confidential . dr. caron : oh , well , normally , it would be , but you also signed an agreement with the birth parents saying that you could be contacted `` by any concerned parties in any and all matters that may affect child 's health or well - being . `` ms. lloyd : that 's still a ways off , is n't it ? dr. caron : well , no , actually . the child was born . he was a little bit early -- a beautiful boy . ms. lloyd : is he sick ? is that why you 're calling ? dr. caron : the child has a significant genetic defect . ms. lloyd : what kind of defect ? dr. caron : an immunological disorder . if he gets an infection , his body has no way of fighting it off . ms. lloyd : sounds serious . dr. caron : it is . it 's very serious . he needs a bone marrow transplant . without it , he 'd be forced to live in sterile isolation . any infection could kill him . now our very best chance of treatment is a half - match transplant from one of the parents . the father 's being tested right now , but if that does n't work out , you would be the best donor . will you help us ? [ scene_break ] bridget : nick is a man who had everything ... except a child . and now taylor 's given him his heart 's desire -- this baby . they are so happy together . now they could have everything , the perfect family , if there is n't this huge complication . oh , please , god . these dna results -- please , ( voice cracking ) do n't let 'em be my mom 's . ( normal voice ) i ca n't even think about how many lives would be affected . ( computer beeps ) carl : bridget , the analysis -- it 's complete . bridget : oh , my god . i ca n't look . i ca n't even look at the screen . just t - tell me , carl , please . just -- what does it say ?	eric tells felicia he 's well aware of her so - noted displeasure about donna . she wonders what her mother did so badly to deserve this ? he has to tell her stephanie had a hand in brooke 's rape . eric grumbles about the way that stephanie handled the aftermath too , not even having the guts to face brooke . while taylor holds the baby , bridget gives nick the high sign that she needs to see him . she wants to go run the test for the baby 's donor . grandma jackie holds the baby while phoebe and thomas happily look on . carl horns in and insists on being there for the testing ; he 's been waiting for months to find these results . the doctor tells the parents the baby is gravely ill with scid ( an auto - immune deficiency ) , but they caught it in time to treat it with a bone marrow treatment . they will test nick and the donor mother also as candidates .
ridge : logan , i made it very clear our involvement with nick is only in relation to parenting jack . brooke : i agree . i - i do n't know why you 're so upset . ridge : 'cause of what i saw when i walked in here . the three of you were looking like a cozy little family . brooke : ridge , we were posing for a picture . that 's what you do at birthday parties . ridge : generally , people just say , `` cheese , `` and move on with it , brooke . but the way you two were looking at each other , there 's -- there 's more to it . logan , i want this to work . i really do . and it will work . i realize we 're in the beginning stages of ironing out all the details and such , but i guess i have to say it again . i will share a child with nick . i will not share you . [ scene_break ] rick : i really appreciate you meeting me here , ms. mayhue . woman : oh , please . call me vivian . it 's my pleasure . let 's sit . we are thrilled that you 've decided to have your wedding here at il giardino . now , uh , let 's take a look at the menu , sample some cakes . is n't your fiancée coming ? rick : um , yes . uh , she 'll be here perhaps a - a little late , but , uh , she would n't miss this for the world . vivian : should we wait ? rick : um , no . no , we can , uh -- we can start looking at the appetizers if you want . vivian : wonderful . ( giggles ) okay . well , i 'm sure you 're already familiar with the regular menu , but did you know that we 've just recently added sautéed artichoke hearts ? oh , and our stuffed mushrooms right there . they 're to die for . we bring in the salt from the mediterranean sea . we use pine nuts , balsamic drizzle ... [ scene_break ] stephanie : ridge is never going to be happy , you know , with -- with brooke raising that baby and -- and -- and -- and nick involved . taylor : he 's committed to brooke , so i think he will try . stephanie : we both know that he ca n't do this . please . nick is an ass . he will never listen to ridge , you know , about anything regarding parenting . you turn that baby over to brooke , and that will end the relationship with ridge . let me be absolutely honest with you . it 's a moment that i have waited for . i hope you will not let this opportunity pass . taylor : you are absolutely right . that 's exactly perfect wording -- the moment you 've been waiting for , not me . boy , this is just like old times -- you coaxing me to get between ridge and brooke . i 'll tell you , but , stephanie , at what cost to me ? i - i am not doing that . i am not going to get involved only to get my hopes up to be ... disappointed again . stephanie : i know how much he hurt you when he left . but i 've never stopped believing that you are the only woman for ridge . taylor : ( sniffles ) oh , i 've missed you so much . stephanie : i 've missed you , too . rick 's too young for you . taylor : rick 's age is irrelevant . he has been there for me when nobody else has been able to , and he 's been caring , and he 's been supportive . how could i not love him ? stephanie : as much as you love ridge ? taylor : rick and i could be very happy together . but i do miss my family . and i miss being with ridge . [ scene_break ] brooke : you wo n't `` share me `` ? i 'm not a toy that you brought to the park , ridge . i 'm my own person , and i 'm jack 's mother , and there 's times when i 'm going to have to interact with nick , like at this birthday party . now i understand your expectations , and i need you to understand mine . i need to be able to take a picture with the father of my child without you freaking out . i mean , i - i ca n't even believe that we had to shoo everybody away to have this conversation . ridge : well , it 's kind of a sensitive issue for me , logan . i backed your decision to be a mother to jack because i love you . i did n't mean to embarrass you . and i certainly do n't begrudge you taking a birthday picture with your son . ( sighs ) i 'm just asking you to be a little more aware of me . that 's all i 'm asking . yes , you are your own person . and i do n't own you . but the way you were looking at nick , the love that was in your eye -- should n't that belong to me ? if i do n't own that , brooke , why are we getting married ? [ scene_break ] rick : ( sighs ) vivian : oh , my goodness . your fiancée is n't here yet ? you poor thing , making all these decisions by yourself . rick : um , yeah . she -- she had a - a commitment that she had . she felt she could n't miss it , but she will definitely be here . vivian : well , we have n't discussed alcohol yet . would you like an open bar ? a cash bar ? rick : ( laughs nervously ) uh , you know what , ms. mayhue ? um , i -- vivian : vivian . please . rick : vivian . yes . of course . um , why do n't you make me a meal based on the decisions that we 've made thus far ? vivian : of course . you want to see how all of the tastes come together ? rick : uh , yeah . exactly . vivian : a meal for two ? rick : yes . because my fiancée is -- is gon na be joining me . vivian : oh . right . well , if she does n't come , i 'd be more than happy to join you . rick : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] taylor : i will always love ridge , but the two of us have moved on with other people . stephanie : how happy would it make your children ? taylor : my children are full grown . they do n't need their parents together to be happy . stephanie : do n't you think you deserve the man that you want ? taylor : rick loves me . stephanie : why are you settling for rick ? i know that he has seen you through rough times and ... ( sighs ) he 's a valiant young man , honestly , but he 's not ridge . taylor : ( sighs ) stephanie : do n't you think it 's time for you to go after what 's yours ? ( car horn honks ) taylor : oh , that 's my taxi . um , my car is in the shop . i 've got ta go to the party . um , i 'm sorry . stephanie : ( sighs ) stephanie : madison ? yes , it 's stephanie . um , do you know where rick is ? do you -- i mean , do you have his calendar handy that you could tell me ? yeah , i 'll hold . thank you . [ scene_break ] ridge : logan , i just want to be the only man in your heart . that 's all i 'm asking . brooke : you are . i promise . brooke : ( sighs ) look , maybe -- maybe i got too comfortable . and i assumed you always knew the way i feel about you , but i wo n't do that anymore . but because of jack , i just need to be able to be around nick and not worry if i 'm smiling too much or touching him the wrong way . ridge : you do n't see it , do you ? the way you two connect . brooke : no , i - i do n't , but i -- ( sighs ) i heard your concern , and i promise that i am going to be sensitive to your insecurities , so let 's just drop it . ridge : i 'm not just being insecure here . i 'm just telling you what i saw , and what i wo n't accept from now on . brooke : oh , i see . so now i have to edit my behavior because of your irrational requests ? is that it ? ridge : i just do n't want to be the outsider , watching you relate with your new precious family , and that 's what 's -- that 's what it 's feeling like to me , brooke , and i ca n't put up with it . it 's got ta stop . [ scene_break ] taylor : excuse me . what 's going on ? brooke : taylor . taylor : ( sighs ) it 's jack 's birthday party , and the two of you are arguing ? what -- where 's jack ? he 's taking a nap . he 's fine . taylor : look , if there 's an issue between the two of you , i hope you get it worked out , because i did n't give jack to you so that you could have more negativity brought into his life . brooke : no , he 's not gon na be affected . ridge and i just are n't seeing eye to eye on something . that 's all . taylor : yeah , i heard that . i heard that . so what ? um , do you have a problem with -- with jack being in the family now ? what ? ridge : no , i have a problem with the way brooke is relating to his dad . brooke : oh , my god . this really is n't the time . ridge : i walked in on brooke and nick taking a cozy little family picture with jack , and just the way she was looking at him was just a bit too much , and i had to speak up . taylor : ( sighs ) brooke , i gave you jack so that you could be his mother and bring stability into his life , not have you waffling his whole childhood between ridge and nick . brooke : oh , for god sakes , taylor . this is just so new to us . we 're trying to figure out how to relate as parents . taylor : ridge , did n't you and nick have this worked out ? brooke : they did . taylor : ( sighs ) you know , it does n't look like this is okay . i 'm -- i 'm thinking i made a terrible mistake . brooke : no , he 's fine . really . taylor : well , it does n't look like it 's fine , okay , brooke ? ridge : you 're getting all upset . you 're getting all upset here . let 's just go out and get some air , all right ? taylor : i did n't even get to see jack . ridge : he 's upstairs sleeping . come on . i need to get away from all this myself . come on . let 's go . brooke : are you coming back ? ridge : i do n't know . nick : everything all right ? jackie : do n't mind me . just passing through . nick : you 're leaving ? jackie : i have to , i 'm afraid . wish i could stay , but i ca n't . give my grandson another birthday kiss for me , would you , darling ? another one for you , too . bye . brooke , always a pleasure . nick : come on . he did n't get that bent out of shape over a picture . brooke : could you please just try to be a little more sensitive when we 're together ? nick : what did i do ? brooke : i do n't know . but we both did it . ( sighs ) look , never mind . ( sighs ) i just need to be a little more careful when i 'm around you . nick : where 'd forrester go anyway ? brooke : he left ... with taylor . [ scene_break ] vivian : oh , thank you . rick : thank you . vivian : do you know when she 'll be arriving ? rick : uh , she 's not answering her cell phone . stephanie : hello , rick . rick : stephanie . um , i 'll tell you what . i 'll let you know when -- when she shows up , okay ? vivian : okay . stephanie : hello . vivian : hello . in the meantime , please thing about tablecloths . rick : okay . vivian : yeah , i know you mentioned magenta , but i was thinking maybe something a little flashier . rick : so what brings you here ? lunch ? stephanie : no . i came to see you . rick : okay . stephanie : i do n't think taylor 's going to go through with your marriage . rick : ( laughs ) oh , my god . really ? stephanie : i did n't come here to hurt your feelings , all right ? i just felt you should know what taylor is thinking . rick : look , i know why you 're here , stephanie . you were hoping to break the news to me that ridge is still the love of taylor 's life . stephanie : ( sighs ) rick : taylor and i had a talk about the ridiculous conversation she had with my mom . i 'm all clued in , and the wedding is still on . stephanie : i wish you would take what i 'm saying seriously , because i just spoke to taylor . i believe she wants to get together again with ridge . [ scene_break ] taylor : hmm . i really did n't think , uh , your office would be the place that you 'd bring me to get some air . ridge : well , i just have to find these papers , and then we can get going . taylor : no , i - i just need a little space . i 'm glad , um ... i just got a little wound up . thanks . ridge : for the ride ? taylor : no , i - i mean for getting me out of there . ( sighs ) brooke gets me so riled up sometimes . damn it . you know , i - i -- i 'm thinking i 'm making the right decision for jack , and then somehow she starts me second - guessing myself . ridge : taylor , i want to apologize . it was not my intention to , uh ... ( sighs ) mess up things at jack 's birthday for you . taylor : i do n't blame you . i think brooke should have been a little more sensitive to you . i - i do n't know . i guess i 'm one to talk . ridge : what does that mean ? taylor : well , i was so concerned about doing what was best for jack that i did n't really -- i did n't stop to think about how it might impact you . ridge : raising nick 's son ? taylor : i should have talked to you about it first . i 'm sorry . ridge : no , it 's all right . taylor : well , no . you and i both know what it 's like to be on the perimeter of nick and brooke , and it is n't fun , and i - i - i just did n't have the intention of putting you there . ridge : well , you did n't really . i mean , i 've pretty much been doing it to myself . but thank you for saying something . i wish you 'd come to me , taylor . this whole past year , all the difficulties you were going through , and your inability to talk to anyone about any of it . taylor : i was so ashamed . i - i did n't want to talk to anybody about it . ridge : you can talk to me about anything . you got that ? you will always be important to me , doc . there is n't anything i would n't do for you . - who wants pot roast ? - well , is n't this nice ? [ scene_break ] rick : taylor will always be very fond of her memories with ridge . look , they -- they were together a very long time . they share children together . but i 'm not threatened by that . she 's in love with me now . she wants to marry me . stephanie : you have been very good for her . there 's no denying it . and she does love you in her own way . but she 's been lost ever since they broke up . i do n't think she 's capable of being with another man . rick , you came along . you wanted to rescue her . it felt good to be taken care of . but the truth is , you 've -- you 've just enabled her , as a couple of other people have , to forget for a while that she 's still in love with ridge . rick : i think you 're -- you 're -- you 're romanticizing her feelings for ridge just -- just a tad , stephanie . look , i know ridge is your favorite , but i think you 're overlooking the fact that he 's not exactly been very kind to the women he 's been with in the past . look , he was my stepfather for -- for some time when i was a kid growing up , and he did n't exactly treat my mom very well , and he 's certainly not worthy of taylor . taylor and i are getting married here next week . now if you would excuse me , i have some cake to sample . [ scene_break ] taylor : i wish i - i had come to you . i was just going through so much this past year , and i really wish i had had somebody who -- ridge : who really understood you ? taylor : well , i 've had -- i 've had rick . he 's been really great . and , uh , he 's been there for me in a way that i do n't know if anybody else could have . if it were n't for him , i think i might have -- well , i 'm pretty sure i would have been drinking again . i might have been dead , or at least dead inside . ridge : ( sighs ) so the wedding 's next week , huh ? taylor : it is . and -- and what about you guys ? ridge : well , not next week , but soon . taylor : for the record , i think -- i think you did the right thing saying all that to brooke . ridge : i suppose i should be a little more understanding with nick and brooke when it involves their son 's birthday . ( sighs ) i just kind of figured we 'd be settled into a peaceful , happy life raising our families together now , but everything 's so complicated . and now having jack into the mix , it kind of makes me question everything . taylor : so he is a problem for you ? ridge : no , i - i - i did n't really mean it like that . taylor : yes . yes . yes , you did . and that 's my fault . i 'm -- i 'm so sorry . do you really think you 'll be able to do this ? do you think you can raise nick 's child ? do you think you can be a stepfather to this baby ? ridge : well , i know it 's gon na be complicated . that 's for sure . taylor : listen to me , ridge . if -- if this is going to affect you like this , if you 're going to be plagued by all these negative feelings about nick , then i - i just think you should get out before it 's too late . i mean it , ridge . do n't do it . do n't . ridge : do n't do my wedding ? taylor : if you do , you 're going to be miserable . you 're never going to be happy . do n't . please , ridge , just do n't do it . do n't marry brooke . brooke : how dare you ? this confirms everything that i was saying . you 're not interested in rick . i am sorry that you 're still in love with ridge and you ca n't seem to move on with your life , but just mind your own business , taylor . ridge and i are going to be married . we have a family . so just stay away from us . do you hear me ? stay the hell away .	ridge lays it out to logan that usually people take birthday pictures and move on . she and nick spent too much time looking at each other . he will share brooke with jack , but not with nick . she does n't feel like she is a toy that can be shared in the playground . she is appalled they are even having this conversation . he only wants her to look at him that way , not nick , otherwise why are they getting married ? he does n't want to be the outsider and she does n't want to monitor her every move . stephanie tells taylor that if nick turns that baby over to brooke and ridge , that is the end of their relationship . and she still believes that taylor is the only woman for ridge . taylor walks into the party in the midst of a heated discussion . she tells them she did not give jack up just to have him in this war between brook , nick and ridge . she leaves and ridge follows . rick spends time with the wedding consultant . without taylor there , it 's obvious that the lady is coming on to him . stephanie finds rick 's schedule and shows up as he is having lunch . she says she did n't come there to hurt his feelings , but she does n't think taylor will go through with the wedding . she just spoke with taylor and she is sure she wants to get back with ridge . taylor felt good with rick taking care of her , but she 's still in love with ridge . rick still wo n't buy it and dismisses her . he has to sample some wedding cake . taylor thanks ridge for getting her out of there . he 's sorry that he messed up things for taylor at jack 's party . and he assures her that she is still important to him and she can talk to him about anything . she questions if he can really be a father to nick 's baby , and if not , then he should get out now . do n't marry brooke . brooke is walking in and hears this . she charges to taylor and tells her to butt out . her suspicions are confirmed . taylor is not interested in marrying rick , she is still in love with ridge . she warns taylor that she is sorry about that and that taylor ca n't move on , but she better stay the hell away from ridge .
brooke : katie , we do n't want to make you choose between bill and us . donna : oh , katie . how can there even be a choice ? this man is hurting your family . katie : you have n't heard a word i 've said . you just ca n't believe that bill would actually want to have a future with me . brooke : that 's what he wants you to think . donna : that dvd is a call to war . katie : by his father , not by bill . come on , i would never let anything come between us . i 'm loyal to you . donna : and a man like bill spencer could never divide us if we stood united . brooke : but his father 's wishes are starting to come true . we 're being pulled apart . donna : he is not just trying to steal our company . he is trying to steal you , too . [ scene_break ] nick : ( sighs ) bridget : you know , maybe stephanie was just having a bad day . when goes home and thinks about it , she 'll come back to work . nick : `` bad day `` ? how do i explain that to our distributors ? whip : yeah , we can put a positive spin on her leaving , but without stephanie ... owen : then we 're kind of up a creek . jackie : guys , i 've got news . i know what stephanie resigned . ( sighs ) she had a stroke . bridget : oh , no . pam : she told you ? jackie : she did n't say a word . she would n't . taylor did . nick : pam ? why would n't you tell us about this ? pam : have you met my sister , nick ? she is a very proud woman . whip : nick , stephanie 's greatest fear is being vulnerable , okay ? she would n't want to appear weak in front of all of us . bridget : ( sighs ) i knew something was wrong . i knew it . she seemed confused a lot . she kept dropping that coffee cup . nick : she also -- her behavior , lateness- it all makes sense now . jackie : it was just a minor stroke , but stephanie would just rather leave than have any of us pity her . owen : i know . and she probably felt that she did n't have any more to contribute . nick : well , i think it 's up to us to convince her otherwise then . jackie : is that a gleam in your eye ? do you have a plan ? nick : whip , you tell those sewers to expect a rush order . everybody else clear their schedules . we 're gon na go see stephanie . jackie : to say what , exactly ? nick : well , you can leave that to me . [ scene_break ] taylor : i do n't want you going by yourself . stephanie : why ? taylor : because . because i do n't want you going by yourself . because i love you . i -- look , i -- you 're not gon na be burden on me . i - i do n't care if you ignore me 24/7 . i do n't care if you ca n't remember my damn name . i am not going to let you go by yourself . [ scene_break ] ridge : you 'll get your payment on time , michael . tell your loan officers that we sold some property . you 'll get the full quarter 's payment -- $ 25 million . good - bye . ridge : what are you doing here ? bill : just checkin ' in on my investment . ridge : this company will never be yours . bill : oh , never is a long , long time , ridge . boy , it must be tough , uh , gettin ' those creative juices flowing with the bank breathing down your neck . ridge : at least i know how to be creative , bill . you only know how to destroy . bill : well , i 'm not the one who ran a successful fashion house into the ground . you might want to consider that before you judge me , because frankly , i 'm your only hope . [ scene_break ] katie : bill would never do anything to come between us because he knows how much you mean to me . donna : every day you drift further away . katie : that 's the way you see it , because i wo n't let him go when you want me to . you 're convinced that he wants forrester creations because of some twisted vendetta of his father 's , but he does n't . he wants forrester to survive . he wants to help . brooke : i think you really believe that . katie : i do believe it . i believe in him . donna : katie , he has been trying to get to forrester and -- and every turn , he has been blocked . brooke : that 's right . but now he 's found his way in through you , fueling this notion that you 're like cinderella and we 're your evil blonde sisters ... katie : ( sighs ) brooke : that cast you aside . donna : he 's turning you against us . brooke : we 're like the enemy now . katie : no ! y - you 're not the enemy . you never could be , because i love you , and i respect you , and i 'm just asking you to do the same for me . donna : oh , katie , many men will love you . but they will come , and they will go . we 'll always be your sisters . we 're gon na always have your back . brooke : we used to read you stories when you were little . and you were always scared of the big , bad wolf . well , now you 're living with him . katie : ( sighs ) brooke : yes , he talks sweet , and he promises you things like this beach house , the moon , the stars . but , katie , underneath all that , he 's really the big , bad wolf . please . i 'm begging you . please , do n't let him tear us apart . [ scene_break ] ridge : this company 's faced troubles before . we 've always come out on top . bill : now there 's stiff competition , mountains of debt . ridge : if you were so confident , you would n't be using katie . you would n't be pitting her against her own sisters . bill : katie has gotten to me , ridge , you know , the way brooke got to you . ca n't we try and get along ? we might all be family one day . ridge : i do n't think that 's ever gon na happen , bill , because you do n't give a damn about anyone but yourself . and sooner or later , katie 's gon na realize that . [ scene_break ] katie : do n't you think that i 've had doubts ? questioned his sincerity ? i 've confronted him . i 've demanded answers . brooke : and he says all the right things . katie : yes , he does . and he means them . donna : does he ? i -- look at his actions . brooke : katie , we hear what we want to hear . that 's human nature . donna : look , can a man who -- who truly loves you put you in this position in conflict with your -- your own sisters ? katie : it 's only that way because you make it that way . i - if this were about revenge , do you think that he 'd be wasting his time with me ? do you think that he would be hoping to keep everyone on at forrester creations ? no . he would do everything in his power to bring eric and ridge down . i - if this were about revenge , he would throw us all out of the company , replace everyone with his own people , and we 'd be out on the streets , me included . that 's what his father wanted him to do . but that 's not what bill wants . bill wants to save the company . i do n't know why you ca n't see that . please . i care so deeply for this man . if you want to help me , you 'll give him a chance . [ scene_break ] taylor : why wo n't you let me just help ? stephanie : because i 'm an adult . because i have managed to live my life on my own . i even raised a family . i 'm a survivor , taylor . taylor : that 's exactly my point . those are all the things you accomplished , you know , just as much over at jackie m . ( car approaches ) stephanie : yes , in spite of all those crazy people over there . taylor : ( sighs ) stephanie : oh , god , i hope that 's the car . taylor : okay , wait , wait , wait , wait , wait , wait . stephanie : `` wait . wait . `` ( car doors shutting ) taylor : this is why i need to go help you get settled . stephanie : no . no , it is n't . taylor : yes , this is what -- bridget : ready ? okay . pam : ( blowing in megaphone ) nick : ( grunting ) all : ( chanting ) s - t - e - p - h - a - n - i - e ! s - t - e - p - h - a - n - i - e ! s - t - e - p - h - a - n - i - e ! bridget : whoo ! nick : yes ! stephanie : if this is your new line , you 'd better rethink it . nick : there 's a new team in town , have n't you heard ? owen : whoo ! nick : go long , owen . go long ! whip : go , go , go , go . ( whistle blows ) bridget : go , owen ! whoo ! taylor : hey , hey , do n't play ball in the house ! all : ( groan ) taylor : oh , my god . you break it , you buy it . nick : we need a little practice in some areas . jackie : oh , but does n't he look adorable ? does n't he ? nick : mother , focus . jackie : okay , sorry , sorry ! bridget : come on . come cheer with us . ready ? okay ? all : s - t - e - p - h - a - n - i - e ! stephanie : this is no way to run a business . all : s - t - e - p - h - a - n - i - e ! owen : we are the number - one fans of an unbeatable team , stephanie . jackie : one that has got guts and spirit ! owen : yes , and a champion with a heart ! nick : a team that 's been down before . a team that backs each other up . whip : yeah ! nick : a team that stands at the last count . bridget : whoo ! pam : yeah , we love our team ! nick : come on ! come on ! bridget : we never give up on it ! whip : that 's why we 're here . whoo - hoo ! bridget : whoo ! whoo ! whoo ! whip : whoo - hoo ! bridget : because we have a dream team ! nick : dream team 's missing our fearless leader , and we want her back . and how do we spell that leader 's name ? all : s - t - e - p - h - a - n - i - e ! s - t - e - p - h - a - n - i - e ! bridget : whoo ! all : s - t - e - p - h - a - n - i - e ! whip : we love you ! all : s - t - e - p - h - a - n - i - e ! whip : in the house ! all : s - t - e - p - h - a - n - i - e ! [ scene_break ] ridge : bill , you want a fight , you got it . but why do n't you leave katie out of it ? bill : because i genuinely care for her . hell , you married the same woman three , four -- well , several times , right ? so you should know better than anyone that when you really click with somebody , you ca n't just walk away . ridge : boy , you just have to win at any cost , do n't you , even if it means hurting an innocent woman ? bill : katie 's important to me . and whether you believe it or not , i 'm trying to save your sinking ship . i 'm practically giving you a blank check . ridge : oh , with one hand . but there 's a knife in the other one , bill . it wants to stab us in the back , because you will not be happy until we 're ruined . bill : all right , i am tired of trying to help you help yourself . if you 're having trouble raising those millions , give me a call . i 'll give you a fair price for the forrester mansion . could be a nice second home for katie and me . [ scene_break ] brooke : katie , you believe that bill loves you . and for your sake , we 'd love to believe that , too . but he is a man with an agenda . katie : you only think that because of his father 's dvd . donna : no . no , that 's only the final proof . katie , when ... ( sighs ) when bill first came to town , he -- he did the same thing to me that he 's doing to you . look , he tried to -- he tried to lure me into his life . and my being married only made the conquest sweeter . it -- he was so persistent . he did n't want me , katie . he just wanted to destroy eric using any means possible . brooke : he 's doing exactly what his father told him to do . katie : i do n't care what happened back then . bill 's changed since he 's come to town . it -- it hurts me . it hurts that there 's nothing i can say to convince you . you just refuse to believe that he actually wants a future with me . brooke : i 'm sorry , katie . but bill knows that our biggest vulnerability is n't this business . it 's you , our sweet sister . [ scene_break ] taylor : i do n't think they 're gon na let you throw the towel in on this game . pam : everybody , uh , knows about the stroke , steph . stephanie : yes , pam . pam : it was n't me . stephanie : and knowing that , now you have to understand . i ca n't -- look , this is a fabulous , wonderful team . but i ca n't even -- i ca n't use a pen much less carry the ball for you . whip : okay , look . listen , you could n't take my hand when you resigned last time , so i 'm gon na take yours . stephanie : no , don -- whip : with this handshake , we pledge to help you recover . pam : yes . whip : we 're gon na do whatever it takes . bridget : and you know that i will help you with rehabilitation . we all will . we want to support you every way we can . owen : look , you do n't have to battle this alone , stephanie , not with us by your side . pam : they all may be crazy ... whip : mm - hmm . pam : but they 're crazy about you ! jackie : it 's true . you 're one of us , stephanie , forever . owen : and we never let a team member go without a fight . nick : you heard enough ? 'cause we got more outfits and more cheers . all : ( laugh ) stephanie : no , no , no , no . do n't do anything . no , no , no . you just do n't seem to understand . i - i - i ca n't do this physically . i 'm falling apart . jackie : but we were falling apart , stephanie . but what did you do ? you came in . you grabbed our company , and you fixed it . you were there for us 110 % . now let us be there for you 110 % . stephanie : it 's just made me so angry that this whole thing has happened . whip : that 's because you 've been struggling on your own . bridget : let us help you . we want to fill your heart with hope . we want to make you smile . let us do this . owen : come on . lean on our shoulders the way that we leaned on yours . our shoulders are very strong . bridget : ( chuckles ) whip : we wo n't let you down . pam : look , let them all be your reason to fight , steph . stephanie : why are you pushing me like this , jackie ? jackie : you matter to us . all we want is to see you healthy and -- and back to being that bossy ... pam : ( laughs ) jackie : stubborn , glorious self . nicky , please . stephanie : ( sighs ) nick : are we jackie m. ? yes , we are . but we 're a lot more than that . we 're family . and this family just seems incomplete without you . and how do we spell that name ? stephanie : oh , no . all : s - t - e - p - h - a - n - i - e ! whoo ! s - t - e - p - h - a - n - i - e ! whip : oh , ho ! all : s - t - e - p - h - a - n - i - e ! whoo ! s - t - e - p - h - a - n - i - e ! [ scene_break ] katie : how can i convince you that bill is not a monster ? brooke : i have a great idea . just tell him to back away from forrester , and if he does , that means he loves you . katie : ( scoffs ) god . donna : we do n't want his money . we -- we want our sister back . brooke : katie , please . do n't fall for this man . bill : i think it 's a little late for that . i 'm guessing you 're not the welcome wagon . katie : they were just looking out for me . they love me , and i love them , and they just want what 's best for me . brooke : we heard your father on the dvd . we know what 's going on here . this is all about revenge . well , katie is not a part of your vendetta . and you 've used her long enough . she 's coming home with us where she belongs . tell him , katie . tell him his hold on you is over . [ scene_break ] whip : so does this mean you 're coming back ? i mean , it 'd be a shame to break up the team . owen : mm - hmm . stephanie : look , this -- ( sighs ) you know , i did at one time , have a wonderful , full life . it 's true ... ( laughs ) you know , until my ex - husband forced me out of the business ... bridget : ( sighs ) stephanie : made me feel inadequate , unwanted , unneeded , and it 's true . i shut down , and you came along , gave me a second chance . my old enemy extended a hand . nick : and you cursed me . she cursed me , you know . stephanie : yes , i did . nick : she cursed me . you cursed me . all : ooh ! bridget : shocker . stephanie : i did . and you -- i did , but you -- you did n't turn away . you took me in and i - i admit , i thought that that first day with -- your mother would laugh us out of the office , but she did n't shut the door in my face . jackie : i did sleep with my eyes open for the first week , though . ( voices overlapping ) nick : yep , that 's what she did . stephanie : smart . you taught me a lot about forgiveness , jackie , and i appreciate that . jackie : well , it 's not fair to hold the past against somebody , is it ? it 's about the present . it 's about the here and the now . nick : exactly . jackie : and right now , our focus is on you . nick : you . whip : you . bridget : you . pam : and , steph , you know , it 's great that you 're a proud person , but do n't let your pride stand in the way of this . bridget : aw . stephanie : honey , i am supposed to be the older sister with all the advice . look , let 's be realistic . this is all wonderful and charming , okay ? the recovery 's going to take months . you do n't have time for that . bridget : what ? nick : get over it . that 's life . we 'll be there for you . owen : yes . bridget : are you kidding me ? you know , if you drop that coffee cup again , one of us is gon na pick it up . ( voices overlapping ) bridget : if you 're weak one day , w - we 're gon na pick up your slack . owen : we will . that 's right . whip : exactly . if you lose your grip , your words , your momentum , anything like that , we 're gon na all be here to pick up the pieces . bridget : we 're all here for you . whip : so , um , should we reserve your parking space , or can i have it ? jackie : ( laughs ) owen : ( chuckles ) nick : i 'd take it , but i already have the best one . jackie : that 's true . bridget : oh , he does . it 's so annoying . pam : ( laughs ) stephanie : i know . ( sighs ) i do n't know how this has come about . i fall into this bucket of you - know - what , and i come up smelling like a rose here . honestly , this is just extraordinary . this whole motley group of people somehow works in this extraordinary experiment , and i appreciate your kindness , your generosity . honestly , it 's -- you 've been wonderful to me . uh , you know that this stroke -- i can see that you understand this stroke has just knocked me right on my you - know - what . and you 've come over here today and picked me up and put me right back on my feet , so ... pam : mm - hmm . stephanie : oh , i do n't know . i mean , you want me to be the leader of the pack ? who the hell am i to say no ? bridget : ( gasps ) whoo ! whip : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . owen : shh , shh , shh , shh . nick : stephanie , as the , uh , coach of this team , i would love to welcome you back with open arms , but , um ... you 're gon na have to do the cheer with us . owen : mm - hmm . stephanie : oh , no . pam : yes . yes . stephanie : oh , no , no , no , no . all : s - t - e- ... stephanie : a cheerleader i 'm not . no . all : p - h - a - n - i - e . stephanie : no , no , no , no . all : s - t- e- p - h - a - n - i - e ! stephanie : ( coughs ) nick : come on . i know . pam : come on , steph . you can do it . all : s - t - e - p - h - a - n - i - e ! nick : come on , now . you got it . come on . whip : one more . stephanie and all : s - t - e - p - h - a - n - i - e ! ( cheering ) pam : stephanie ! bridget : yay !	katie tells donna and brooke that she is loyal to them ; she would never let bill come between her family . they are not listening to her . bill is not out to hurt them , but to help keep forrester afloat . she loves this man ; she begs them to give him a chance . jackie explains to all at the office that stephanie had a minor stroke and does not want to appear weak so she quit instead . nick has a plan . they all show up at taylor 's with team spirit . dressed as the coach , referee , team clown mascot , cheerleaders , nick , whip , owen , pam , jackie and bridget all do their best to rah , rah , rah team stephanie .they miss their leader . ridge tells the banker they will get their money on time . bill drops in to check on his investment . ridge tells him again that the company will never be his . if bill wants a fight , he 's got it , but leave katie out of it . ridge accuses him of wanting to win at any cost , no matter if it hurts an innocent woman . bill says if he does n't want his help with all those millions then he will leave .
man : in more celebrity news , liam spencer and steffy forrester have stunned the fashion world by picking up where they left off . the two have been seen canoodling all over town in a nonstop round of partying hearty . the union must be taking . the usually dour spencer heir ca n't stop cheesing . steffy : ( laughs ) i love that picture . taylor : well , if a picture is worth a thousands words , i do n't think i 've ever seen liam that happy . steffy : he is . we both are . all i can say is ... wow . [ scene_break ] hope : ridge is n't coming home , that 's what you 're saying ? brooke : stephanie thinks he 'll be back eventually . rick : that would explain why he appointed an interim ceo . mom , where is he ? brooke : he 's spending some time with rj at boarding school . and after that , i have no idea . hope : this is unbelievable . mom , how are you even handling this ? brooke : not too well , actually . but i only have myself to blame . i should n't have lied . ( sighs ) rick : lied ? lied about what ? brooke : deacon . hope : dad ? brooke : he kept texting me , telling me that he was moving back to l.a. and for some reason , he thought that you needed him back in your life . and of course , i did n't want that . so i was texting him back , and i had no idea that ridge was looking at my phone . he asked me if i had any contact at all with deacon , and i said no . hope : s - so you and ridge are n't together because of deacon ? brooke : we 're not together because i lied . but yes , it did have to do with deacon . hope : ( sighs ) rick : why did n't you tell him the truth ? i 'm sure ridge would understand . you were just trying to protect hope . brooke : ( sighs ) i do n't know . i do n't know . it -- it was really stupid . i just -- i did n't want deacon there . i did n't want him there on our honeymoon . rick : still , i do n't understand how ridge could just leave you over something like this . hope : no . brooke : if it was the first lie , maybe he would n't have , but i 've ... ( sighs ) i 've lied over and over and over , and i do remember him telling me that if i ever lied again , that would be it . and now he 's gone . [ scene_break ] taylor : so you and liam are back together ? steffy : totally . taylor : i am beyond thrilled for you , sweetheart . you 've been through so much . you 've been so patient and understanding . you deserve to be happy . steffy : well , there were times when i almost gave up . but i 'm glad i did n't . i love liam so much , mom . liam like this -- taylor : ( chuckles ) liam : ( clears throat ) liam 's like what ? steffy : ( gasps , giggles ) a wonderful surprise . liam : i thought i 'd stop by for some inspiration . steffy : mmm . liam : hi , taylor . taylor : hello , liam . steffy : what can i do ? liam : nothing . you already did it . fa - kink . i just wanted to se your beautiful smile . steffy : oh , sweet , sweet . well , keep it up , and you might get a little reward in the near future . liam : cha , that 's what i 'm counting on . ( chuckles ) how 's the , uh , how 's that beach house , taylor ? settling in ? taylor : oh , i - i love living back at the beach . i love it . so how are katie and bill ? enjoying the house ? liam : perfect fit , far as i know . steffy : a lot of that going around . liam : huh . [ scene_break ] ( heart beating ) bill : i finally got will back to sleep . katie : good . bill : want to take a look a him ? katie : i 'm sure he 's fine . bill : did you get any rest ? katie : no , not much . bill : maybe you should come back in our bed , katie . katie : i ca n't right now . bill : you should n't isolate yourself . katie : please- please , do n't pressure me . bill : i 'm not . i 'm not pressuring you . i just thought we were going to try and come together as a family . katie : i know i should have helped you with will , but he -- he -- he does n't want me . bill : katie , that 's not true . katie : he -- he wo n't nurse . it 's better if you take care of him . bill : he needs us both . katie : ( sniffles ) did i make a mistake ? was will a mistake ? maybe i should n't have had him . [ scene_break ] bill : hey . brooke : hi . bill : look who 's here , katie . brooke : hi , honey . katie : hi . brooke : how are you feeling ? katie : tired . brooke : did you stay up late with will ? katie : no , i - i did n't . bill took care of him . i did n't want to go in there . brooke : why ? katie : i do n't want to hold him . brooke : what do you men ? katie : he squirms when i hold him , and i 'm afraid i 'm gon na drop him and hurt him . bill : dr. caspary thinks it may be postpartum depression . brooke : do you think she 's right ? katie : ( sighs ) how would i know ? i 've never had baby before . i talked bill into this , and maybe i should n't have done that . brooke : honey , why would you say something like that ? katie : because i 'm a failure as a mother . i ca n't do the one thing , the most basic , natural thing that will needs . i ca n't do it . bill : katie 's milk is n't coming in . katie : it 's a sign . my body 's telling me i 'm not fit to be a mother . [ scene_break ] liam : hey , taylor , i 'm -- i 'm actually glad you 're here . i 've been meaning to call you to thank you . taylor : for what ? liam : our little talk . it was good advice . taylor : i 'm glad it helped . steffy : and on that note , mom has to ... go to a meeting or shopping or something with some patients . liam : ( chuckles ) taylor : very subtle , steffy . steffy : hugs and bye , mom . hugs and bye . liam : ( chuckles ) taylor : well , let it never be said that i ca n't take a hint . okay , well , have fun you two crazy kids . steffy : ( laughs ) liam : thank you . steffy : there . we are all alone now . what are you gon na do about it ? liam : i do n't know . but while i 'm thinking ... [ scene_break ] rick : hey . where 's mom ? hope : uh , she went to see aunt katie . rick : that 's good . hope : mm - hmm . rick : taking care of her sister will keep her distracted from obsessing over ridge . hope : god , i just -- can not wrap my head around those two not being together . rick : ( sighs ) it must be something in the air . how are you holding up ? hope : you mean holding on . by my fingernails . rick : he 's not worth it , sis . no man is . hope : i saw him . rick : yeah ? and ? hope : you 'd think that a love as strong as ours would have been enough to keep us together . and maybe it -- it would have been if we had been left alone to stumble through everything together , but ... we were n't . every time we turned around , someone or something got in the way . rick : maybe that 's your answer right there . if you and liam were really meant to be together , outside forces would n't be able to touch you . hope : i should have fought harder to stay together . i guess i 'll just -- i 'll always wonder . rick : wonder about what ? hope : ( sighs ) i 'm not a quitter , rick . so why am i now ? why did i give up on liam ? rick : tell me you did n't mean that ? look , the breakup is still fresh . hope : ( sighs ) rick : it 's gon na get easier hope : look , rick , i - i know that you do n't think liam is good , but you 're wrong . liam was the best thing that ever happened to me , and the only reason we 're not married right now ... you know , one thing that i just could n't live with no matter how much i loved him -- making out with steffy the night before we were supposed to get married . ( rick has a flashback ) othello : steffy and liam did n't make out that night . it 's a lie , rick . we lied . she needs to know the truth . ( present time ) hope : that 's something that i just could n't live with . rick : yeah , i honestly believed that thomas was great fallback for you . i just forgot what a jerk he can be . and i was -- i was so mad at liam . hope : rick , are you trying to tell me something ? [ scene_break ] steffy : so what do you want to do this weekend ? liam : anything with you . steffy : ooh , that could be dangerous . liam : ( chuckles ) asking for trouble , am i ? steffy : you do n't know the half of it . liam : no , i think i do . trouble like your secret cabin ? steffy : i do n't call that trouble . liam : let 's go back there . steffy : oh , you liked that place ? liam : yeah , i liked that place . steffy : you liked the furniture ? liam : was there furniture ? i do n't -- i - i did n't even notice . i liked the fire . steffy : yeah . yeah , the fireplace . liam : not that fire . [ scene_break ] katie : what -- what was i thinking ? getting pregnant . i mean , that poor little boy . i - i - i ca n't even feed him . bill : katie , your body 's been traumatized . brooke : it 's not a reflection on you as a mother . katie : i was so excited to be a mom and to have a son . i just thought it would be natural and instinctive , and -- and now he 's here , and he 's so tiny , and he 's so needy and i - i just feel so empty and disconnected . you must be so disappointed in me . bill : no , katie . never . brooke : maybe you 'll feel better if you go to the nursery for a while . just be there with will , and you 'll see that he 's a normal , healthy baby . you 've done him no harm . bill : that 's a good idea . katie : i 'm afraid to hold him . brooke : just sit there with him . listen to him breathe . bill : that might calm you down , katie . katie : okay , i 'll go . bill : you need some help ? katie : no , i - i can manage . brooke : ( sighs ) bill : i do n't know what to do . you know , the mood swings , it 's -- wh -- what helps one second makes things worse the next . brooke : maybe it 's time to call taylor . i know you 're not a big fan of therapy -- bill : no , no , no , no , no , no , i - i do n't need any convincing . i 'm gon na call taylor right now . brooke : were you able to reach taylor ? bill : yeah . she 's on her way . brooke : good . ( sighs ) now we 'll have some solutions on what to do with katie . bill : listen , brooke , this is n't really a great time for any surprise attacks . so if you told hope about what i did , as far as bringing deacon to italy is concerned , i would appreciate knowing about it . brooke : no , i did n't . bill : i 'm only asking because , obviously , hope will run and tell liam , liam will be furious , and i want to be prepared . brooke : i 'd like to blow you out of the water for what you did to my daughter 's happiness , but i 'm starting to agree with you . not your tactics , because they were deplorable , but i do think that hope and liam are too young to get married , and he is way too connected to steffy to make a lifetime commitment to my daughter . besides , we certainly do n't need a blow - up in the family . we need to all rally around for katie . bill : thank you . you know , i - i 'm not a person who asks for help , but i 'm asking . i can handle really anything , but this is bigger than me . brooke : you 're not alone , bill . i will be here for you and for katie , day or night , whatever you need . we will get katie through this . i promise . bill : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] rick : to hear you say that you and liam are n't married because he made out with steffy that night , it -- hope : well , that 's exactly why i broke things off . i mean , we both know what happened between those two at the club that night . and they both continue to lie to my face about it . i mean , othello told us what happened , and -- and -- and he would have no reason to lie . rick : you really are better off . hope : keep telling me that . maybe one day i 'll believe it . [ scene_break ] liam : that cabin . steffy : ( chuckles ) pretty hot , huh ? liam : fyi , i - i 'm still picking splinters out of my back , and my knees , and behind my ears . what did you do to me ? steffy : ohh . do you need help with that ? liam : you are not the girl i first met . steffy : because of you . you hold me accountable . you would n't put up with my games . you let me know if i was going to have you , then i had to be on the up- and - up . liam : ( chuckles ) took the high road , did you ? steffy : you did n't think i would do it , huh ? liam : no , you are every bit the lady . steffy : and that is because of you . liam : god , i 'm lucky . steffy : ( giggles ) liam : and i look around , i see all these guys , and i think , why me ? steffy : love is funny . you know , when it hits you , you just lose control , and it has its way with you . liam : yeah , it does . steffy : i just feel like there 's no reason to feel insecure or clingy . liam : there 's not . steffy : i feel like we 're in this for the long haul , mister . liam : oh , yeah ? steffy : yeah , the whole bit . liam : ( chuckles ) steffy : kids , a hybrid suv . liam : and a dog , big dog . you got ta have a dog . steffy : yeah . i 'm gon na be an awesome soccer mom . liam : ( chuckles ) steffy : ( chuckles ) and you could be -- be a coach . you know , if you can handle it . liam : oh , yeah , sure , why not ? and one day , you will be the world 's sexiest bike - riding granny . steffy : ( laughs ) oh , my god . liam : ( laughs ) steffy : well , hold on tight , splinters . it 's gon na be one hell of a ride . liam : i love you . steffy : i love you .	rick and hope are shocked when brooke explains to them that ridge stayed in europe and is not coming home just yet from the honeymoon . she eventually has to tell them it was because of deacon . she lied to ridge about getting text from him . katie wallows in self pity and ca n't nurse will so she lets bill take over and does n't even want to see will . brooke stops by and bill explains it might be post partum depression . katie sobs that she ca n't even do the most basic thing for her child . perhaps he was a mistake . hope confides in rick that she is not a quitter , so she is wondering now why she gave up so easily on liam and did n't fight harder . she could accept a lot but she could n't take that he 'd made out with steffy the night before their cancelled wedding . rick has a moment of guilt .
[ indistinct conversations ] eric : nice . rick : we 're not even open , and they 're already lining up . eric : good . you talk to wyatt ? hope : yes . uh , he 's on his way with the diamond . eric : under tight security , i assume ? hope : mm - hmm . and they 're gon na come through the back so they can avoid all the crowd . rick : and the press . eric : oh , speaking of that , thea andrews wants an exclusive with you before the big reveal . you want to do that ? hope : mm - hmm . yeah . eric : hope ? are you okay ? hope : [ sighs ] wedding 's off . eric : did you know this ? rick : [ clears throat ] caroline spoke to liam , and he told her about the video . eric : video ? what video ? hope : uh , uh , liam made a tribute video for steffy commemorating their marriage . eric : he made a ... what -- days before ... [ sighs ] what is this really about , sweetheart ? rick : and what i want to know is who would e - mail this video to you . wait , on second thought , i do n't even need to guess . obviously it 's steffy . quinn : thank you . okay . ohh . here . hold that . wyatt : mm - hmm . quinn : [ sighs ] check out the display . wyatt : mm . quinn : no plexi . i want people to have an intimate experience . but , charlie , no touching . charlie : yes , ma'am . i 'll watch it like a goat . wyatt : do n't you mean like a hawk ? charlie : goats actually have a phenomenal sense of vision . little - known factoid . wyatt : do you have any idea how valuable this piece is ? charlie : yes , i do . and you could have spent millions on security . but this being a temporary display , why waste the dough , huh ? especially when my team can guarantee forrester creations 100 % security . wyatt : right . yeah . quinn : so , what do you think , hmm ? wyatt : sweet . quinn : okay . charlie : now you see it , now you do n't . [ chuckles ] wyatt : wow . [ scoffs ] quinn : what do you think that 's about ? wyatt : she 's probably telling them about the video . quinn : video ? wyatt : i told you about it . the loving , glowing tribute video that liam made for steffy on the eve of his marriage with hope . i mean , who does that , you know ? and then it got e - mailed to her somehow , and it ... [ exhales deeply ] wow . [ scoffs ] you would n't happen to know anything about that , now , would you ? you did n't send the ... you did . you sent the video to hope ? quinn : shh . just ... wyatt : mom ! eric : i 'm so sorry this is happening to you now . caroline : you guys believe this crowd ? could we have asked for a better turnout ? [ cell phone rings ] caroline : oh ! scusi . caroline spencer . eric : look , if you 're not up for this , you know ... rick : we can handle things here . hope : i 'm okay . caroline : okay , so , i need you and you for a moment , please . right this way . come on , troops ! let 's go ! rick : [ clears throat ] maya : [ sighs ] [ rhythmic knock on door ] maya : who is it ? dayzee : it 's your soon - to - be sister - in - law ! open up ! maya : hello . dayzee : hi . maya : what brings you by ? dayzee : i wanted to come and check on you . anthony said you were up here . i wanted to see how you were doing . maya : yeah . i am sorry that it is such a mess . dayzee : do n't worry . you 've been making wedding plans . when is the big day ? maya : um , i do n't know . carter wants it to be soon , though . dayzee : okay . and what about you ? is that what you want ? maya : i want to not feel what i 'm feeling right now . i mean , do n't get me wrong . carter is a great guy . i mean , he 's everything that i have ever wanted , but ... i ca n't stop thinking about rick . i miss him , dayzee . i - i miss rick . i - i miss everything at forrester creations . i left my job there . i left everything . i mean , seriously , do i need my head examined ? i should be at that boutique right now . i should be a part of hope for the future . dayzee : and a part of rick 's future , too ? is that what you 're saying , maya ? are you having second thoughts ? rick : okay , ladies , any questions , concerns ? today is a day like no other in the history of this boutique . not to worry , mr. forrester . we wo n't let you down . rick : thank you . caroline : and neither will i . not that that diamond over there is n't luck enough . rick : [ chuckles ] this line is a hit because of you . you 're a true artist . your designs are -- they 're wow . and i 'm president of this company with a very bright future because of you . do n't think i 'll ever forget that . caroline : mm . rick : [ chuckles ] caroline : sweet . wyatt : mom ! quinn : we should go make sure that the -- wyatt : did you send the video ? quinn : are you mad ? wyatt : i -- quinn : i just could n't stand by , sweetheart . and hope deserved to know . wyatt : yes , she did ! and , i mean , i 'm not really mad about it . the engagement 's off . thank you for that . but do n't ever do anything like that again , okay ? quinn : okay , i -- hope : what are we never doing again ? wyatt : hey , hope . i mean , we just -- we were talking about getting the diamond ready . quinn : mm - hmm . yes . wyatt : public debut . quinn : but i will do that . you -- you just -- you stay here with hope . wyatt : mm - hmm . that 's not -- [ scoffs ] so , miss hope for the future . hope : mm - hmm . wyatt : we got a monster day ahead of us . hope : mm - hmm . wyatt : you ready for it ? maya : when i think about how much has changed since coming back to l.a ... i mean , i was just out of jail , desperately looking for my daughter , and finding out she was killed . and then you were so kind to me . you gave me a job and a place to stay . and then i met rick . dayzee : [ chuckles ] you thought he was a waiter . maya : i thought he was the sweetest , most amazing guy i had ever met . until ... dayzee : you found out he was a forrester . maya : i had so much trouble with it at first . and then we fell in love . dayzee : what about carter ? he 's got a lot going for him , too . maya : but i do n't know if i feel for him ... dayzee : what you did -- do feel for rick ? maya : i do n't know if it 's the mystique , the allure of forrester creations , or just the way rick looks at me , but ... the way he 's probably looking at caroline right now . [ indistinct conversations ] eric : well , she 's amazing , is n't she ? rick : preaching to the choir , dad . eric : [ chuckles ] i am , are n't i ? so , this means you 're completely over maya , right ? have you talked to her ? do you know how she 's doing ? rick : caroline and i ran into her and carter the other day at lunch . apparently they 're getting married any day now . at least according to her fiancé . eric : wow , so you 're both moving on . hope : who 's moving on ? rick : dad and i were just discussing maya , but that does n't matter . i 'm more concerned about you . are you okay ? hope : i 'm -- yeah . i -- you know , it 's difficult for me to imagine my life without liam in it , and maybe this is temporary . maybe not . i do n't -- i do n't ... quinn : hey . um , the crowd outside is getting a little restless , so ... rick : all right . i 'll make this short and sweet . eric : okay . rick : everyone , can i have your attention , please ? look , i just want to thank everyone for getting us to this point , from the rebranding to the fashion show and now the -- the diamond presentation . and our beautiful line . we have traction . we have internet buzz . we have an amazing designer . and after today , i believe that hope for the future is poised to be one of our most successful lines ever . [ applause ] rick : all right , so let 's open those doors , and let 's get those cash registers filled ! eric : yes . rick : yeah ? [ indistinct talking ] eric : hello , everyone . welcome . rick : come on in . please . [ indistinct talking continues ] rick : okay , everyone . feel free to -- to gather in . close in a little bit . thank you , everyone . i 'm rick forrester , president of forrester creations . you all know my father , eric forrester , my beautiful , inspiring sister , hope logan . [ camera shutters click ] rick : caroline spencer , who is our über - talented designer . she 's responsible for the current , uh , collection for hope for the future . also with us today is quinn fuller and her son , wyatt , owners of quinn artisan jewelers . their breathtaking , unique accessories -- they wowed us at the re - launch . but what you may not know is that quinn , wyatt , and hope are the driving force in bringing this extremely rare , phenomenally beautiful diamond to public view for the very first time . [ applause ] rick : so , without further ado ... hope : all right . ladies and gentlemen , the hope for the future diamond . [ crowd gasps ] [ applause ] [ camera shutters clicking ] [ applause ] thea : so , is it for sale ? eric : uh , no , thea . it is not for sale . hope : uh , it is on loan from renowned diamond collector ricardo montemayor . thea : i 'm surprised that something so rare is n't behind glass . quinn : well , we wanted people to experience the diamond 's unique beauty . wyatt : which is incredible . i mean , we 're talking 40 carats of virtually no inclusions . quinn : and it has an unknown element that makes it cool to the touch . eric : not that anyone here is gon na feel that . it 's under 24-hour guard . hope : yeah , so do n't get any ideas , thea . thea : actually , i was wondering if that gorgeous rock had given your brother any ideas . so , how about it , rick ? in the market for a diamond for that special lady in your life ? [ crowd murmuring ] dayzee : seeing rick yesterday must have obviously been hard . maya : harder than i ever imagined . dayzee : okay . so , what are you gon na do ? maya : i do n't know . dayzee : well , have you ever thought about going to rick and telling him all of this ? maya : do i have the right ? i 'm the one who walked away from him . and besides , he 's happy with caroline . dayzee : he seems to be . but there 's only one way to really know for sure . [ indistinct talking ] thea : your brother is being very evasive . hope : oh , really ? about what ? thea : the possibility of two forrester weddings coming up . you and liam , rick and the lovely caroline . i mean , i know he has n't actually proposed yet , but i ca n't imagine he wo n't . they are perfect for each other . almost as perfect as you and liam . you 're not wearing your -- does that mean ... ? hope : oh . that just means that i have learned not to mix my personal life with hope for the future . it 's just a personal decision i made . i do n't think we really need to get into it . but i would be very happy to answer any more questions you have about the hope for the future diamond . thea : [ chuckles ] eric : i think thea 's giving your sister a hard time . rick : you mean the way that she was giving me earlier ? eric : [ laughing ] yes . you know the press . they like to sniff out a good story . rick : mm . eric : as far as i 'm concerned , though , the story here is you and caroline . you both made it possible for forrester to be young and , uh , young and hot again . rick : [ chuckles ] eric : i 'm so proud of you , son . rick : thank you , dad . [ indistinct conversations ] wyatt : wow . how about that turnout , huh ? rick : yeah . can you believe these sales that we 're racking up ? wyatt : gon na be a hell of a day for the forresters and the fullers . rick : agreed . wyatt : mm - hmm . rick : and the day 's still young . uh , by the way , you have something for me ? wyatt : mm - hmm . absolutely . [ clears throat ] [ chuckles ] quinn : could this have gone any better ? eric : i should have procured a lucky diamond years ago . quinn : oh , no . this has nothing to do with luck . it 's all about talent and timing . eric : and beauty . [ glasses clink ] [ camera shutters click ] caroline : that would n't have been liam , would it ? is there any chance that you guys are gon na patch things up ? please say that you 're gon na patch things up . hope : oh . [ chuckles ] rick : uh , you . you are coming with me . caroline : where are we going ? rick : you 'll see . come on . hope : bye . miss logan ? i do n't mean to be presumptuous , but would it be possible to take a picture of you wearing the diamond ? hope : oh , sure . yeah . wyatt : it 's not only possible , but i would love to do the honors . mm - hmm . the only thing missing is a smile . oh , come on ! what is that ? look , we are a hit , beautiful . ah . there it is . hope : [ chuckles ] [ camera shutters clicking ] [ indistinct conversations ] eric : maya . hello . maya : oh , hi , mr. forrester . i hope it 's okay that i 'm here . eric : [ chuckles ] of course . you 're welcome to be here . hi . we , uh , we miss you at forrester . maya : i miss you all , too . is , uh , is rick around ? eric : no , no , he just left . he and caroline just left . maya : will he be back ? eric : i 'm sure he will . maya : okay . i 'll wait . eric : okay . rick : i had the driver park in back . i did n't want you knowing what i was up to . caroline : what are you up to ? hmm . champagne . all right , rick forrester . enough with the mystery . where are we going ? rick : do n't worry your head about it . the driver knows . caroline : you 're not gon na tell me ? rick : i 'll tell you this much . it 'll be a ride you 'll never forget . wyatt : hey . hope : hi . wyatt : [ chuckles ] hope : i 'm sorry i 've been so quiet . i ... everything is just a little unreal to me right now . i mean , my -- my wedding plans to liam are -- are off . wyatt : [ scoffs ] hope : tell me the truth . am i overreacting ? wyatt : no . you deserve a man who can make a decision , give you his word , and stick to it . hope : a man like you ? wyatt : [ chuckles ] i will prove myself to you , hope . yeah . and the success that you 're seeing , our collaboration , it 's only the beginning . i will win you over . and this sadness that you 're feeling because of my brother will only be a distant memory . hope for the future -- you 're looking at it . .	the public is lined up around rodeo drive waiting for the grand reveal . eric notices hope is less than enthused and is shocked when she holds up her hand and says the wedding is off . he asks rick is he knows anything abut it . rick answers that caroline told him about the video that liam sent steffy . he thinks is it obvious that steffy was the one who sent it to hope . wyatt and quinn walk in with charlie , the security guard , who unlocks the case and hands the diamond necklace to quinn . she puts it on display and teases him about no touching . he quips that he will guard it like a goat .. they are better than hawks . he guarantees the forrester 's 100 % security . wyatt sees hope in a heated discussion with eric and tells quinn they are probably discussing the video .you know the one liam sent steffy for her wedding tribute . he ca n't imagine how anyone could do that . or who would e - mail it to hope . by the look on quinn 's face and her avoiding looking at him , wyatt guesses that it was quinn . he 's appalled when she ca n't deny it . he 's not mad at her as hope needed to know and the engagement is off , but he makes her promise not to ever do anything like that again . hope walks over and he calls her miss hope for the future . they have a monstrous day ahead of them and he hopes she is ready for it . caroline grabs hope and eric and ushers them away . dayzee drops in on maya and asks about the big day . maya says they still have n't set the date . she confides in dayzee that carter is everything in a man she wants and she should be happy , but she ca n't stop thinking about rick . dayzee wonders if maya is having second thoughts . maya relives how things have changed so much since she moved back to la . she was fresh out of jail and looked up dayzee and found out her daughter was dead . dayzee had been so kind and gave her a job and a place to stay and then she met rick and fell in love . dayzee reminds her that carter has a lot going for him too . maya is just not sure it is the same as what she had with rick .
steffy : what did i just walk in on ? it looks like you 're about to explode . does this have something to do with thomas ? ridge : why would you assume that ? steffy : i do n't know . because maybe he got shipped back to paris . and i have no idea why . what 's going on between my father and my brother ? [ scene_break ] maya : i do n't want to jump too far ahead . but the thought of being able to have a child together , it 's incredible . rick : we need nicole . and there 's no guarantee . and if she says no , i mean , we ca n't make her feel guilty , even a little bit . maya : agreed . we have to control our reactions and never forget how much we 're asking of my sister . rick : yeah , we 're asking a year of a life that 's just starting . maya : the emotional , physical realities of carrying someone else 's child . i 'm really glad that we talked to that doctor because now that we have solid information , i feel more comfortable asking nicole to ... carry our child , rick . [ chuckles ] yours and mine . rick : i know . [ scene_break ] nicole : i like what you said earlier , about wanting me all to yourself . zende : what man in his right mind would want to share you ? besides , we 're brand - new . nicole : hmm . i 've known you for a while now . zende : yeah , but we just started kissing like that . nicole : like what ? zende : forgot already ? nicole : bad memory . sorry . zende : okay . guess i will have to remind you , then . [ scene_break ] maya : if you have any reservations going forward , you got to speak up . all three of us have to be 100 % committed . rick : have a baby with you ? maya : yeah . rick : oh , you can count me all the way in . [ both chuckle ] rick : you know , when my mother first found out that you were a trans - woman , her biggest concern was that we were n't able to have children together . maya : well , with my sister 's help , we 're pretty darn close . and we could n't ask for a more perfect surrogate . rick : here 's to hoping that nicole feels the same way . [ scene_break ] zende : i know this is a big decision , and i 'm probably sounding selfish . nicole : yeah . but it 's about me , so it 's okay . zende : i just want to be honest with you . nicole : i need that . there 's nothing worse than having to guess where someone 's coming from , and i 'm not good at it . zende : neither am i . so , that 's a ground rule , all right ? honesty first . nicole : cosign . zende : look , i do n't -- i do n't want it to seem like i 'm bossing you around . you carrying maya and rick 's baby is totally your decision , no one else 's . nicole : you get to have an opinion , too , because it affects you , as well . zende : i just know how much you love maya and what it would mean for you to give her a baby that she ca n't have . nicole : it would be the greatest gift ever . it would change her life , after the way she 's changed mine . zende : but taking you right out of yours now . you have to look at it from your perspective , too , not just maya 's . this is a huge sacrifice . i get it . time goes fast . but a year is a year . there 's no way you carrying rick and maya 's baby would n't affect our relationship . [ scene_break ] ridge : nothing 's going on . i just needed thomas in paris . that 's all . steffy : for what ? caroline : california freedom had great momentum coming out , and now we just have to keep it up , so having thomas in paris is an excellent way to jump on european trends . steffy : oh . and you two decided this ? ridge : i decided that . steffy : i 'm president of this company . you did n't think either one of those things warranted a heads up ? ridge : i should have said something . i did n't . it 's done now . i 'm sorry . steffy : i still do n't understand why . ridge : i just told you why . steffy : well , i 'm not buying it . i know you . and i know you 're holding something back . so just tell me . what is going on between you and thomas ? [ scene_break ] rick : i 'm glad that you set that up with the doctor . maya : it seems like it might be intense for nicole -- the tests , evaluations , paperwork , schedules , exams , not to mention the fact that fertilization might not take right away . rick : she has to know everything going into it so she can make a fully informed decision , because eventually in the process , there 's no going back . maya : i want the absolute best for nicole -- the best doctors , medical facilities . rick : that goes without saying . we 'll make that happen . after all , that 's our baby in there . maya : i am so excited if this works out . rick : yeah , me too . but let 's not set ourselves up for disappointment . nicole has n't agreed to anything yet . maya : yeah . [ scene_break ] nicole : i hear you . it 's ... if i get pregnant with rick and maya 's baby , it 'll definitely cramp our style . zende : for a long time . nicole : but how do i say no ? zende : just like that . you say , `` i 'd like to help , guys . i 'm sorry , but it 's too much . `` nicole : but my sister will never be able to have a baby with her dna if i do n't step up . zende : i love that about you , how you 're so eager to help . you know , most women would n't even consider it . nicole : maya 's changed my life . and maybe i 'm meant to return the favor . zende : not this way . and if you decide that you do n't want to carry or even donate your eggs , maya and rick can still adopt . and they can still have a strong family foundation . i know this . nicole : and i 'm sure they would . but if there 's a possibility of maya having a child with her own genes ... zende : your life will stop . nicole : and we will , too ? is that what you 're saying ? zende : it wo n't be the same . how could it be ? [ cell phone chimes ] zende : it 's carter . he needs to see me . listen , you have to do what feels right . they 're not pressuring you . neither am i . we have a great future ahead of us , nicole . do anything we want , go anywhere we want , make amazing memories . i just hope you make us the priority . [ door opens ] [ door closes ] [ scene_break ] steffy : i 'm not backing off until you tell me why thomas got shipped back to paris . ridge : i just told you . steffy : what you and caroline said made absolutely no sense . caroline : why ? why does n't it make any sense that we need eyes in europe ? steffy : we have eyes . thorne is in paris . hope is in italy . i thought you and thomas were partners . ridge : this is the partnership right here . steffy : okay . so you 're really that mad that thomas punched you ? ridge : he was out of line . steffy : and he apologized . ridge : apologizing sometimes is just not enough . steffy : that 's why you sent him away ? ridge : [ sighs ] did i enjoy my son punching me ? no , i did not . but he 's in paris because that is where i need him right now . steffy : how can he work on california freedom and be part of the design team if you two are here and he 's on another continent ? it 's not fair to him . you know what ? i think this is rejection , and he does n't deserve that . ridge : you 're always so protective of your brother . steffy : he 's proven his loyalty . ridge : yes , he has . he 's proven how loyal he is . steffy : wait . why are you taking thomas out of the mix ? i thought you were so invested in his success . caroline : he can still be successful . this is an international design house , and sometimes staff is just needed elsewhere . steffy : he 's not staff ! he 's family ! and he 's good at his job ! he 's learning from you ! he is taking what you 're giving ! ridge : yeah , taking and giving . that 's the point , is n't it ? sometimes the son takes things and then the father takes something . steffy : okay , i do n't even -- i do n't get it . i do n't get it . ridge : you do n't get it ? steffy : no . ridge : it means he 's staying in paris . steffy : dad , i really wish you 'd reconsider . ridge : i wo n't . subject closed . this here -- this campaign 's not gon na work . i think we , uh , moved too fast on this . we got to try and find another angle . let you know when we have one . steffy : why does it feel like you 've banished my brother ? ridge : it 's not about feelings . it 's about business . he needs to be in paris right now . steffy : okay , if you have a problem with thomas , then use me . i can buffer . caroline : just let it go , steffy . ridge made his decision . [ door opens ] [ door closes ] [ scene_break ] maya : the last thing that i want to do is pressure my sister or make her feel like she has to fulfill my needs . rick : i do n't want that , either . maya : i 'm asking so much . maybe it 's too much , rick . rick : you have to ask in order to get . maya : [ chuckles ] that is a forrester mind - set . rick : what ? maya : it is . it is ! we were taught to be grateful and not greedy . we already have pretty much everything . rick : this is definitely the best time in my life . maya : the only thing that would make it better is a baby . and we could adopt , and it would be wonderful . rick : mm - hmm . maya : but , oh , rick , if we could have a child that has both of our genes ... but nicole would be the one making the sacrifice . rick : and the call . maya : yeah . and the call . [ door opens ] nicole : sorry . did n't mean to interrupt . maya : do n't tell me you 're still apologizing for walking in your own home . rick : you do n't still feel like a guest here ? because if that 's the case , i have failed you miserably . nicole : i do n't . got a minute ? maya : of course . rick : i 'm gon na -- just gon na get out of your guys ' hair . [ chuckles ] maya : do you want something to drink ? nicole : no , no , i - i 'm good . i know that you 've been waiting to hear from me , and i asked for some time . maya : no pressure . i want you to take all the time you need . this is an enormous decision . nicole : [ chuckles ] biggest i 've ever made . maya : `` made `` ? are you saying you have an answer about being our surrogate ? nicole : yes . i do . [ scene_break ] caroline : you have to breathe sometimes . you know that ? got to breathe or else you 're gon na implode . ridge : steffy can be relentless , ca n't she ? caroline : she is your daughter . but you 're good so far . thomas hitting you is more than a valid enough reason . ridge : that 's only gon na hold water for so long . [ cell phone rings ] ridge : [ sighs ] thomas . thomas : hey . how 's it going , dad ? ridge : okay . thomas : i , uh , i sort of expected to hear from you by now . ridge : yeah , i was getting to that . thomas : okay , um , well , i wanted you to know i got to paris safe . and , look , dad , i do n't understand why i 'm here . ridge : you 're where you need to be . thomas : yeah , you -- you keep saying that , but if this is about the punch , i 'm -- i 'm sorry about that . ridge : ca n't talk . caroline : what 'd he want ? ridge : he wanted answers . why he 's in paris , why i 'm angry with him . but he ca n't have them . no one can . hey . this is our secret . this is our baby . and no one , especially thomas , can ever know the truth . caroline : it is the truth . it 's our truth . it 's our baby . ridge : it 's gon na be hard , you know . you might be tempted to tell somebody . caroline : no . i want a family with you . and i 'll do anything . we 're in this together , and i 'm gon na do whatever it takes . [ scene_break ] nicole : i have a lot to say . first , i love you so much , maya . and i never want to let you down or disappoint you . but i have to think about my life , too . maya : i understand . nicole : and zende -- he 's a big part of it . and i really like him . maya : i know you do . nicole : and he feels the same about me . and we both want to take this ride and see where it goes , and if i 'm pregnant ... maya : i do n't want you to sacrifice your happiness for me . nicole : and i 'm not sure . maybe that 's what i 'd be doing , and i had to face that , accept it . which led me to the only decision that i can make . you are so awesome . what you 've been through ... i admire you so much . your strength and your courage . you inspire me . and now you 're married to rick , and you 're gon na have this kick - ass life together . maya : [ chuckles ] nicole : and you 'd be great parents . except ... that 's the one thing you ca n't do . maya : hey . you are the best little sister ever . and i love you so much . and you deserve the most glorious life , full of love and adventure and fun , and i want all of that for you . and i do n't want to be the reason that you do n't have that . okay ? so i meant what i said . there is no pressure intended . i had to ask . but if this is too much of a sacrifice for you , nicole , i get it . nicole : i know . and you 've told me that . thank you . maya , you 've given me the world . i mean , look at the way that i live , where i work , the people that i know , including zende . and that 's all because of you . your generosity . but most importantly , i have my sister who turned out to be my very best friend . the bigger sacrifice would be missing out on this incredible opportunity to give you something that no one else can . maya : nicole ... what are you saying ? nicole : i 'd be honored to be your surrogate . maya : [ voice breaking ] you would ? nicole : [ voice breaking ] yes . maya : what about zende ? nicole : we 'll work it out . but nothing is more important than me doing this for you . maya : listen , you need to know that rick and i spoke to a fertilization specialist to get more information . nicole : okay . maya : and there are other ways that we can go about doing this . we can harvest your egg , and we can get someone else to carry the baby . nicole : i know . but i know that you and rick would rather me carry your baby . maya : no , honey , no . only if it 's okay with you . there is no pressure . nicole : we 've spent so much time apart . and now look how close we are . just ... imagine the connection . i want to do this . be your surrogate . i want to carry your baby . maya : [ chuckles ] [ sighs ]	maya tells rick that if he has any reservations he needs to say so now . all three of them need to be on the same page . at the end there will be no going back . but nicole has not agreed to anything yet so they do not need to set themselves up for disappointment . zende kisses nicole and says he wants to be honest with her . she says she is not good at guessing so please speak his mind . he has an opinion and this will affect him as well . this will be a decision that can change all of their lives , it is a huge sacrifice . she says maya has changed her life so she does not know how she can even say no . zende reminds her that he is adopted so there are other options . but she has to do what she feels is right . they have a great future between them and he just hopes that she will make them the priority . ridge tries to answer steffy 's accusations of why he sent thomas to paris . she is president yet he did not give her a heads - up and she is not buying this excuse from him . he is holding something back . what they are telling him makes no sense . thomas 's apology was not enough so he is now banished to another continent . ridge tells her she is too protective of her brother . she reminds him that thomas is more than staff , he is family . ridge ends by saying the subject is closed ; thomas is staying in paris . caroline tells her to accept ridge 's decision .
brooke : ridge , i love you . do n't let this come between us . ridge : it already has come between us . brooke : no , this was about will . ridge : this was about my wife being drawn in by this vindictive idiot . brooke : [ sighs ] it was nothing like that . ridge : you had secret meetings with bill . you 're supporting him . brooke : okay , so i made a bad mistake , one that i knew you would n't like . but i did n't want to fight about it . i did n't want to argue with you . so , please ... please tell me you 're not gon na let this ruin our marriage . bill : we 'll make sure will gets the vip treatment . i mean , i want him in the locker room meeting gurley , meeting goff , autographed ball , jersey , the whole bit . ah , yes , well , he is right in front of me . taking will to the game this weekend . wyatt : nice . yeah , that sounds like a good time . bill : yeah , it 's gon na be cool . wyatt : uh , good , well , i 'm glad that i caught you in a great mood because there 's , uh , there 's some news . bill : what do you got ? wyatt : uh , i think it 's time for me to get back to work ... bill : [ laughs ] great ! wyatt : ... at forrester creations . hope : wyatt 's back ? that 's great news ! steffy : yeah , it is . hope : well , it should , um , really help with forrester 's social media campaigns . i 'm sure sally 's thrilled . bill , maybe not so much . steffy : yeah , bill should stay the hell out of it . hope : did i say something wrong ? look , steffy , i know that things have been tense between us , but i still want to believe that we 're on the same team here . steffy : hope , it 's not about you . it 's about your mother . bill : you 're going back to forrester ? wyatt : well , yeah , they needed a social media manager , so -- bill : you would rather work in middle management at that freaking dress farm than here alongside your dad building this empire . you could have come back , wyatt . we talked about it . wyatt : i know you think that sounds like a compliment or an olive branch or something , but considering how things ended here , i 'm not anxious to come rushing back . bill : you 're a spencer . this is your family business . wyatt : i know that , dad , but right now , forrester feels like the right fit for me . and steffy -- she gave me an offer that , uh , i just -- i mean , i could n't refuse . hope : so you have an issue with my mom ? steffy : okay , i should n't have said anything . hope : no , why -- why did you ? look , if there 's something going on with my mom , i would like to know about it . brooke : steffy saw bill kiss me . now , i am not denying it , and i am not excusing it . but it was on his initiative , not mine ! i 'm sorry , ridge . i am . i know that 's not good enough , but i 'm sorry for disappointing you , and i 'm sorry for not being completely open and honest with you . but i did n't turn to bill ! i did n't ! that 's not what was happening . ridge : yeah , it does n't matter . any other man , i think maybe i could have seen past it , but bill -- bill spencer , really ? you want to risk everything that we have for him ? so a tree falls on your brand new car and totals it . hope : why do n't you just answer the question ? steffy : i do n't want to argue about this , hope . hope : no , i mean , i do n't want to , either . steffy : right , so let 's drop it . hope : you 're obviously upset with my mother for some reason . i mean , you 're upset enough that you do n't even want to talk about it . steffy : if we 're gon na get along , we ca n't get involved in our parents ' problems . hope : so it has to do with my mother and ridge . is he thinking of dropping my line ? is that why you do n't want to tell me ? steffy : what ? no . it 's not about you . it 's brooke . all she talks about is that my father and her are destined to be together , but how many times has she walked away from him ? hope : i see . so they 're having problems ? steffy : you do n't want to know . hope : you ca n't blame my mom , steffy , for supporting me or my marriage or my line or being proud of her history with ridge . steffy : [ scoffs ] hope : look , i know she can come off strong , but she 's acting out of love . i mean , she means well . she 's just following her heart . steffy : are you serious ? stop ! stop defending her . you think that 's romantic , that she follows her heart ? it 's sick . i walked in on your mom in my office . she was with bill . they were kissing . bill : stay on the bottom rung of the ladder . i 'm not gon na argue about it . wyatt : okay , fine ! are you accepting my decision or not ? bill : i think it 's ridiculous , but yeah , i accept it . what ? wyatt : you 're -- you 're accepting my decision ? bill : mm - hmm . wyatt : you 're letting me live my own life . what -- what is going on here ? bill : i 'm trying to be a better father , wyatt . now that i have the chance . wyatt : earlier you said you were taking will to the game . suddenly , katie 's fine with this ? bill : katie 's no longer enforcing the custody agreement . wyatt : what ? bill : she 's letting me see will whenever i want . i mean , there are certain stipulations , but yeah . wyatt : dad , that 's great ! bill : mm - hmm . wyatt : like , you must be -- well , yeah , you 're upbeat and everything . but what -- what happened ? what made her change her mind ? bill : well , it 's not what , wyatt . it 's who . it was brooke . it was all brooke . brooke : i do n't blame you for being hurt . but my heart belongs to you , ridge . and it always will . i just met with bill to talk about the case , that 's all . ridge : that 's all , huh ? brooke : yeah , i did n't lie to you about where i was . ridge : you did n't have to lie to me because i did n't ask you . i did n't think i had to . i did n't think you were with my worst enemy , plotting against your sister . brooke : nobody was plotting anything , and bill was n't trying to pursue me . he was desperately trying to hang onto his son . ridge : he was trying to rope you in so you would help him because he knew it would case a problem with us . brooke : no , it does n't have to . i was n't supporting bill to oppose you . i was doing what i thought was right . ridge : and you thought keeping secrets from me was the right thing to do ? brooke : we kept secrets from each other . look , i should have said something , i know that . i should have said something the minute i first met with bill . i should have cut off contact with him the first time he tried to kiss me . i know how much you hate him . but i did n't think about what i 'd be risking . i was thinking about what was right for will . i grew up in a family without a father , and i ask myself over and over -- was it me ? was it my fault ? and i do n't want will growing up like that , nor feeling that way . so , yes , maybe that clouded my judgment . and bill and katie , they were n't communicating , so i thought i could step in and bridge that gap . and i knew ... [ sighs ] i knew you would n't be happy about it , but never in a million years did i ever think it would cause this kind of rift between us . don't . do n't let this divide us . i love you . please , tell me you can forgive me . please . hope : no . my mom would n't kiss bill . steffy : what , you think i 'm lying ? hope : i mean , you obviously saw something , and it might have looked like they were kissing , but it -- it probably wasn't . steffy : yeah , it was . hope : this does n't make any sense . my mom loves your dad . and they have been as strong and committed as they have ever been . i mean , look how they dealt with their differing points of view with my marriage and the tension at work with my line , and even katie and will ! i mean , it was n't easy , but they got through it , and they 're fine now . and , besides , my mom knows how ridge feels about bill . i mean , there 's nobody he hates more . steffy : hope , i 'm telling the truth . why do you think i 'm so angry with brooke ? i saw it with my own eyes . brooke was in bill 's arms . they were kissing . hope : my mother and ... bill spencer ? bill : i 'm grateful to katie . i mean , it was her decision . wyatt : so never mind what the judge says , you get full access -- bill : it never should have gone to the judge in the first place . brooke and i agreed on that from the beginning . she was in my corner from the start , wyatt . wyatt : huh . bill : brooke went to see katie , tried to talk her out of the custody hearing . obviously she was n't successful . and when the judge ruled against me , i thought i was dead in the water . wyatt : right . bill : but brooke did n't give up . she went to see katie again , and i do n't know what she said , but something clicked . wyatt : something she said made her change her mind . bill : brooke never doubted my love for will or my importance in his life . wyatt : yeah . it 's just funny . i did n't realize you two were that close again . i mean , hope and i always joked that no one ever really gets over her mother . is that what this is ? brooke : ridge . look at me . we can get through this . our commitment is stronger than any mistake we 've ever made . we 've proven that to each other over and over again . please tell me that you believe that . you know i do n't love bill . you know that . you 're the only man i have ever loved , the only man i will always love . okay , what steffy saw was wrong . she saw bill kiss me , but i did n't do that . bill did . it was his mistake . i was not disloyal . and why would i be ? i would n't do that to myself , i would n't do that to you . i would n't do that to our marriage or our family ! i did n't tell you about communicating with bill because i did n't want to have this kind of tension between us . i mean , yes , we 've had arguments here and there . i mean , we were fighting about our daughters here in the office , but we worked through that , ridge . we got past it . and we 've been happy , for the most part . i just need to know how precious you are to me . and when i said my vows to you , i meant them . these are the only arms that i want to have around me . and the only lips i ever want to kiss me . and you said in your vows that i was your shining star . well , i am . i am your shining star . please . please , do n't turn away from me now . hope : i do n't understand . why would bill do that ? steffy : you 're upset with bill ? hope : no , i 'm just trying to figure out how this could happen . steffy : your mom let it happ . hope : no . you 're wrong . my mom and ridge are happy . my mom does n't want bill . steffy : she testified for him at the custody hearing ! hope : [ scoffs ] well , you know , like you , she was concerned about will , what a court battle would do to him , how it would effect him . believe me , there is nothing going on with my mom and bill . steffy : okay , well , my father thinks that bill is trying to ignite something . hope : what ? steffy : yeah . my father spoke against him at the custody hearing , so bill -- hope : no , ridge knows about the kiss . steffy : yeah , of course he does . i told him . hope : and how did he react ? steffy : he 's furious , and he has every right to be . brooke knows how my father feels about bill . i just do n't know if he 's gon na get past it this time . bill : i 'll always care about brooke , wyatt . i mean , she went to the mat for me . wyatt : right , but i thought her testimony was subpoenaed . bill : that was a legal formality . brooke wanted to testify . she -- look , none of that matters . i mean , it 's what she did behind the scenes . talking to katie . i mean , she did n't have to do that , but she did it anyway , even at the risk of upsetting katie and that poser . wyatt : so , i 'm guessing ridge did n't know how in the middle of it she was . bill : no . brooke and i talked about it . we thought it was best not to say anything , given how much he despises me . wyatt : mm . so , when you mean `` behind the scenes , `` you mean behind ridge 's back , correct ? bill : well , what choice did she have , wyatt ? i mean , if she told ridge , who knows how he 'd react ? ridge : i have n't forgotten what we mean to each other or what it took to get here . but secrets , logan ... secrets are gon na derail us . brooke : i know . i 'm sorry . ridge : i 'm sorry , too . because after all this time , there 's still things we do n't share with each other , there 's still things we ca n't talk about . brooke : i guess if i talked about them , we could be avoiding all of this , right ? the judge , bill ... i mean , we both just really wanted to do the right thing and do what was best for will . ridge : it was what 's best for will , yes . but it was about his father , too , because you know how i feel about him . spencer has done things to me , to my family , to you ... to steffy . he destroyed her life . look what he did , what he did to his own sons . i tried to stop him , but you ca n't stop someone like that . because he just keeps getting lower . there 's no bottom to his madness . i know you regret what happened . i 've done things that i regret . made mistakes that could have destroyed us . but you forgave me . i do n't doubt the love you have for me , and do n't ever doubt the love i have for you . you are my light . you 're my shining star . and i do n't -- it scares me so much to think that someone could take that away from me . because i would never find my way home . do n't ever let anyone take that light away . promise me . brooke : okay . ridge : we ca n't ever -- ever let that happen again . you understand that , right ? do n't let him anywhere near you . brooke : i won't . ridge : i just do n't think i 'd have the strength to forgive this . okay ? brooke : okay .	brooke tells ridge that she loves him and she wants him to tell her this will not ruin their marriage . she did not tell him about seeing bill because she did not want to fight about it . steffy is cool toward hope but when questioned steffy says no , it is her mother . she says they can not get involved with their parent 's problems . brooke keeps saying she and ridge are destiny but look how many times she has walked away from him . steffy says they are sick . she walked in on her and bill and they were kissing . hope does not believe it . brooke would not do that . and she knows how much ridge hates bill and would never chance that . brooke says again that she is sorry and she did not turn to bill ; that is not happening . he says if any other man he could look past it , but spencer ! she says she did not let bill keep kissing her and she stepped away . but she made a mistake of not telling ridge . she wishes he could see why she did what she did . she does not love bill and ridge is the only man she will ever love . she would not do that to him , to herself or their family . they have screwed up before but got past it and they are happier now for it . she said her vows to him and meant them . she begs him please to do not turn away from her now .
ridge : you said nothing happened that night . shauna : i did n't want you freaked out . you 're freaked out . ridge : i 'm not freaked out at all . i just -- this kiss , what -- what , uh -- shauna : it was all my doing . i mean , you were passed out drunk . i 'm sorry , i could n't help it . ridge : okay , but this , um , this kiss , what -- what kind of a kiss we talking about here ? shauna : a nice one . ridge : oh , god . shauna : i know , you were just laying there and you looked so sweet . ridge : i was ... [ sighs ] but i did n't kiss you back , because i was out , right ? shauna : you were pretty out of it . ridge : yeah . shauna : but you did kiss me back . ridge : oh ... shauna : i have another confession . i felt something . it made me want to kiss you again . brooke : ooh ! katie : [ chuckles ] brooke : oh , how you feeling ? katie : oh , i 'm feeling so much better knowing that i 'm gon na get out of here at some point . bill : no one 's more excited than will . katie : yeah . diane took him to get him a snack . brooke : i still ca n't get over the fact that your donor is flo . wyatt : it still blows me away that -- that you gave up a kidney for katie . flo : oh , well , you would have done the same thing . wyatt : no , what you did , that 's -- that 's another level . like , that 's the pinnacle o - of compassion and -- and -- and generosity . i -- i am -- i am in total awe of you and -- and i 'm just -- i 'm incredibly thankful . flo : you do n't have to thank me , wyatt . wyatt : yes , i do . flo , you gave my little brother his mom back . flo : well , katie is also my aunt , and i love her . i love that whole family . but i did n't just do it for them , i -- i also did it for my dad . wyatt : what you did for katie ... you -- you gave her her life back . you gave a part of yourself to -- to save her . flo : i was really happy that i could do it , but she 's not out of the woods yet . she has to make sure that she 's , you know , gon na heal correctly and she responds to the anti - rejection medicine and all of that , but , from what they 've told me she 's doing really well . wyatt : yeah , she is . i -- i mean , we owe it all to you , flo . flo : you know i did n't -- i did n't do this to try to get back in with hope and brooke , right ? i mean , if that was my intention , then it definitely did n't work . wyatt : i -- i know you didn't . flo : i did it because it -- it felt right . felt like the right thing to do . pam : thomas . thomas : pam , i , um ... pam : caught ya . thomas : i ... [ chuckles ] pam : you think you can just get away with anything , do n't you ? think you can hoodwink everybody , pull the wool over anybody 's eyes . well , i 'm not just anybody , thomas . i 'm on to you . you thought you could just sneak in here , steal lemon bars off my desk without asking . that 's not the way it works around here , young man . i 'm your aunt pam . you need to ask . thomas : you 're right . i 'm -- i 'm -- i 'm so sorry . pam : okay , well , look . you 're here anyway , so ... have a lemon bar . thomas : [ chuckles ] thank you . pam : you 're welcome . thomas : you know , um ... pam : oh ... thomas : i ran into quinn , and -- and she actually said that she needed you . sounded urgent . pam : let her come find me , then . look , i 've been up and down , up and down all day . i 'm not going anywhere looking for quinn . shauna : it was just one sweet , tender kiss between two very attractive adults . ridge : but i do n't have to remind you that i 'm married , right ? shauna : no , brooke does that for you . ridge : hmm . shauna : and i want you to know you have nothing to worry about . brooke will never know about our kiss . it 'll be our little secret . katie : i understand why you both feel the way you do about flo , i gt it . but i was going to die , and instead , i got to wake up from surgery and see my beautiful boy with a giant smile on his face , so ... i ca n't feel anything but gratitude . brooke : honey , we can all be grateful without forgetting what she 's done . nurse : knock , knock . katie : hey ! bill : hey , buddy . will : hey , mom . katie : hi , you . bill : thanks for showing him around today . nurse : my pleasure . see you later , bud . will : see you . [ all chuckling ] katie : did you get something good to eat ? will : yep . big juicy burger . bill : ah , that 's my boy . brooke : i see you also found the vending machine . will : i brought you some candy . katie : oh ! what did you bring me ? oh , gummy bears . my favorite . will : for when you feel better . katie : i 'm already feeling better . bill : mommy 's doing great . will : so when can you come home ? katie : soon , i hope . i will be home with you and daddy before you know it . will : i 'm so happy you 're feeling better , mom . katie : me , too . will : i love you so much . katie : oh , i love you , too , my boy . flo : of course i would like to be welcomed back into the family , but ... all -- all that really matters is that katie is okay . that 's all i really care about . wyatt : well , maybe they 'll come around eventually . flo : [ scoffs ] i do n't expect that to happen . wyatt : well , what you did ? the gesture that you made ? you ca n't fake that . i ca n't think of anything more meaningful than saving someone 's life . if that 's not atonement , i do n't know what to tell you . flo : well , i do n't regret it for a second . which is a good thing , because i hear there 's a pretty crappy exchange policy on this . wyatt : yeah , i -- i heard that . [ both chuckle ] look , i ca n't imagine that hope and brooke are not gon na see you differently . because i do . shauna : i have another confession . ridge : oh , boy . shauna : i told flo about the kiss . but do n't worry , she wo n't say anything to anyone . you have my word . i ca n't image how brooke would react to that . ridge : are you sure any of this happened ? because i do n't remember it . shauna : i remember it like it was five minutes ago . i 'll keep the memory alive for both of us . ridge : [ chuckles ] shauna : oh , it 's nice to see you smile . you 've had such a heaviness over you since , you know , brooke hates your son and do n't get the support from your wife -- ridge : you know what ? let 's , uh -- let 's not talk about my wife , please . shauna : oh , good . i do n't want to talk about her , either . how 's katie ? ridge : katie 's good . she 's recovering because of your daughter . it 's a great thing she did . shauna : thank you . she 's an incredible woman , and i wish you could get to know the real her and see her kindness and humor and tenacity . maybe when the time is right , you could give her another chance ? and convince steffy to give her another chance , too ? please ? pretty please ? ridge : are you begging me right now ? shauna : i will if i have to . but do n't make me go go on my knees . i have an old showgirl injury , & and it would n't be pretty . ridge : showgirl . shauna : yes . you surprised ? ridge : i 'm -- i 'm not surprised at all . i -- [ cellphone chimes ] i 'm gon na carry that image with me for the rest of the day . shauna : good . ridge : uh ... i 'm gon na have to go . and you should probably leave , too . shauna : i will wait a few minutes , we should n't go out together . i would n't want to cause an international scandal . ridge : mm - hmm . pam : oh , ridge , great . i need you to sign these two things really right away . ridge : you get a haircut ? pam : i did , actually . [ door opens ] thomas : you kissed him ? you kissed my father ? katie : mmm . will : does it feel weird ? katie : my kidney ? [ chuckles ] i do n't know . it 's a little sore , but now that i know it 's in there doing its job , makes me feel amazing . will : and the doctor says you 're gon na be okay ? katie : yeah . i think you 're gon na be stuck with me for a long time . will : good . i was worried . bill : and we got lucky , getting a donor kidney so quickly . will : you 're always talking about angels , how -- how -- how uncle storm 's an angel . katie : yeah , he is . will : you said there are n't just angels in heaven . there are some angels here on earth . katie : that 's true . there are . will : like the person who donated you their kidney . she 's an angel . katie : in a lot of ways , she is . will : i want to thank her . thank the angel that saved my mom 's life . wyatt : i mean , it 's just really amazing what you 've put yourself through for katie . flo : well , i wanted to do it , and i know my dad would 've wanted me to do it , too . it 's funny . i never met him , but i feel so close to him , especially now . wyatt : [ chuckles ] makes sense . i mean , you both ... literally have parts of you in katie that are keeping her alive -- a heart , a kidney . i mean , who knows ? it 's just -- it 's crazy . flo : [ laughing ] i know . it 's -- it 's cool . it 's a little weird , but it 's very cool . wyatt : and look , as far as my dad goes , i -- i know he would n't say it , but trust me , deep down he really appreciates what you did for katie . flo : [ mouths word ] wish i could say the same about your brother and hope . does n't change what i did to them . wyatt : yeah , he -- he 's not quite over it yet , but i 'll -- i 'll work on him . flo : i 'm sure you 're not over it either . not like i would expect you to be . i do n't have my hopes up anything 's gon na change between us , you know . wyatt : [ scoffs ] flo : especially now that you and sally are engaged . wyatt : how did -- how did you hear about that ? flo : well , sally came in to bikini one night and , yeah . wyatt : i did n't -- i did n't put a ring on her finger . how -- did you just figure it out ? flo : no , i -- i did n't have to figure it out . she just told me . it 's almost like she could n't wait to tell me . wyatt : i 'm sorry that you had to find out that way . seriously , given our history and everything that we have been through , i wanted to be the one to tell you . i 'm sorry . i felt like i owed you that . [ birds chirping ] [ knock on door ] ridge : hi . brooke : hi . so ... you got my text . thanks for coming . ridge : yeah , um ... of course . um ... things got a little heated in the office , huh ? brooke : yeah . that why i wanted to see you . i mean , it -- i know you 're staying at steffy 's so i hope meeting here is n't too awkward . ridge : no , it 's not awkward at all . this is ... where we used to live and we will live again , right ? this is our home and i 'm just ... at steffy 's for a little while just trying to ... figure out what 's best for our family , you know ? brooke : oh , yeah , well , i hope that happens . ridge : me , too . brooke : i miss you , ridge . ridge : i miss you so much . brooke : it 's not the same here without you . ridge : i hate not being here . but like you said , right now that 's what 's best , so ... brooke : well ... i mean ... we have n't been getting along lately , and ... i know you wanted to be there to help thomas and steffy . ridge : i 'm trying to rebuild our relationship , you know , and i 've got to ... help thomas get back on track . i ca n't do that here , so i got ta do it somewhere . shauna : i do n't know what you 're talking about . i was just about to leave . thomas : before we have a chance to talk about that kiss ? the kiss you shared with my dad the night he got drunk ? shauna : were you eavesdropping ? thomas : oh , that was n't my intention , but i 'm sure glad i did . i mean , that 's one of the best things i 've heard in ... i do n't know , a long time . [ sighs ] you did n't just kiss my dad , though . you -- you 're falling for him , are n't you ? they say life is all about making choices . bill : all right , better get this big guy home here . katie : all right . bill : [ groans ] katie : you can do your homework with daddy , okay ? will : i wish you could come home with us . katie : oh , man , so do i . but i 'll be home soon . this will have been all worth it . i know it 's been hard for you to see me in here , but you 've been so brave . i 'm so proud of you . bill : me , too . katie : and i am so lucky to have had the best , world 's greatest guys . will : we 'll be by your side all the time . katie : i know . i have a long road to recovery , but knowing that i 'll be with the two of you , that makes it all better . bill : love you . katie : i love you , too . flo : thank you . wyatt : yeah . flo : i should congratulate you on your engagement . wyatt : i -- you -- trust me , you do n't have to . flo : well , wyatt , you know , i 've -- i 've always just really wanted you to be happy , and if she really makes you happy , then i think that 's great . but i would be lying if i did n't say i wish your happiness could be with me . i am always going to love you , wyatt . brooke : i know i 've taken a firm stand where thomas is concerned . ridge : yes , you have . you banned him from the house , from the family , the company . brooke : okay , but hope does n't want him anywhere near her or her daughter . you have to understand that . and there is another issue -- how you spent the night with shauna that night . and i know -- i know nothing happened , but i do n't like the way you lied about it . you did n't tell me anything . i do n't want that to ever happen again . i 'm sure there 's a way we can work it out so we can move past all of that . ridge : what about my son ? you can barely look at him . brooke : [ sighs ] i still do n't trust thomas . i 'm just being honest . but i 'm -- i 'm sure we can figure something out there . we 'll -- we 'll make sure that that does n't come between us too , okay ? shauna : nothing went on between ridge and me . thomas : nothing but a kiss , apparently , and look , you can downplay it all you want , but i know you 're interested in him , and i do n't care , okay ? i just want brooke out . and she keeps standing in my way and your way and in flo 's way . shauna : flo wants to be embraced by the logans again . can you imagine if i make a play for your father ? brooke would hate us forever . i ca n't do that to my daughter . thomas : look , shauna , you 're underestimating me . my dad and i , we 're mending our relationship . i mean , he 's standing up for me , even to brooke . look , i 've been designing like crazy and the designs are excellent . my father even thinks so . shauna : okay , what does that have to do with anything ? thomas : it 's only a matter of time . shauna : until what ? thomas : until a changing of the guard . out with the logans trying to run things and in with the forresters running this company the way the forresters were meant to run it . that 's an opportunity for you and for flo . but none of that changes if brooke is still in the picture , if she 's still in my dad 's life , which is something i 'm guessing we both do n't want . shauna : thomas , this is ridiculous . you 're blowing this kiss out of proportion . thomas : am i ? i mean , i can tell my -- my dad 's into you , too . shauna : really ? thomas : look , if you can get brooke out of here , once and for all , out of all of our lives , i will be forever grateful . no more letting brooke and the logans take whatever they want . now that dad is finally out of that house ... well , it 's time to strike . it 's time for payback .	thomas is spying through a door left ajar and sees and hears shauna telling ridge how much their kiss that he knew nothing about meant to her . she admits she felt something that made her want to kiss him again . brooke visits katie in the hospital . katie says it felt so good to wake up and see will 's smiling face so she can not feel anything but gratitude toward flo now . brooke says that is okay as long as they do not forget what she originally did . wyatt admires flo for going to that extra level in donating her kidney to katie . she says she wanted to do it for katie and also for her dad . she did not do it to get back in the good graces of hope and brooke . he says in time he can not imagine them not forgiving her and seeing her in a different light as he does now . sally comes up in conversation and flo says she knows they are engaged . he is surprised as after all they have been through he thought he owed her to be the one to tell her when he puts a ring on sally 's finger . pam catches thomas at the door and he closes it quickly . she says he can not hoodwink her . she is on to him . as he wiggles she says she knows he came in to grab one of her lemon bars , but family or not , he has to ask . he tries to get rid of her by saying quinn was asking for her . pam says things are always up and down around here but she is back at her desk now and she is not about to leave . shauna keeps on about the kiss and even tells ridge that she told flo but she is sworn to secrecy so brooke will never hear about this from them . she is sure she would not like it . ridge does not want to talk about brooke . he gets a call on his cell and says he has to go take this . she says she will allow him to go first so they wo n't be seen together . no sooner than ridge leaves , pam catches him for something and they walk toward the elevator . thomas has been watching again and he sees the coast is clear and walks in on shauna who is pilfering around the office . he smiles that he heard that she kissed his dad . will visits katie with his dad . he says she always said that uncle thorne was an angle in heaven but now it looks like there are angels right here on earth with the lady who donated the kidney . katie says yes in many ways she is .
bridget : carl , carl , just tell me . is the egg my mother 's ? is my mom the mother of taylor 's baby ? just tell me . damn it , carl ! just say something . yes , or no ? carl : i 'm not the doctor . you look and see for yourself . nick : honey , the woman donated her eggs . if -- if she 's that charitable so that a couple she does n't even know can have a child , i do n't know why she would n't do this . taylor : ( scoffs ) donating bone marrow is no picnic . nick : it may turn out we do n't even need her . now they 're testing me . they 're running it right now . chances are , i 'll be the donor . no problem . ( door opens ) man : i do n't mean to interrupt . nick : you got word from the lab ? man : that 's why i 'm here . nick : did i get a green light ? man : mr. marone , uh , i 'm afraid we ca n't use your marrow . taylor : why not ? nick : i 'm one of the parents . should n't i be some sort of a match , a half- match , whatever you want to call it ? man : unfortunately , your blood work reveals that you have cmv -- cytomegalovirus . it 's something many people carry without even realizing it . it 's not active . it 's not dangerous to you , but to a newborn with no immune system ... i 'm so sorry to give you this news . taylor : so the -- the egg donor is our only hope ? ( sobbing ) what if she does n't want to ? i have n't even gotten to hold the baby . nick : sweetie -- taylor : i want to go see the baby ! he could die . he could die , nick . taylor : no , i do n't want to talk to you ! nick : hey . hey . hey . sit down . shh . okay . taylor : i want to see to see dr. caron . i do n't want him in here ! i want to see dr. caron ! there 's something else they can do . there 's something else they can do . nick : calm down . [ scene_break ] dr. caron : the baby 's had to be put in isolation since any risk of infection could be deadly . the parents are heartsick . they 're scared to death . ms. lloyd : you 're saying only the people who actually share his dna can donate bone marrow ? dr. caron : well , that 's our strongest and best option . he 'll have the best chance of developing his own immune system without the risk of -- ms. lloyd : you were saying ? dr. caron : okay , so the father is not going to be able to donate . ms. lloyd : so that leaves me ? dr. caron : would you be willing to at least come in and see if you 'd be a suitable donor ? ms. lloyd : of course . dr. caron : thank you , ms. lloyd . you have no idea how important this is to the baby 's parents . ms. lloyd : i just hope i can help . dr. caron : okay , the father has given instructions for you to be airlifted via helicopter , if necessary . we 're at university hospital in los angeles . ms. lloyd : really ? so am i. i - i work here . dr. caron : in the hospital ? ms. lloyd : i 'm getting a master 's in psychology . i 'm doing my internship on the psych ward . dr. caron : that 's wonderful . ms. lloyd : i 'll be right there . dr. caron : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] taylor : what if she does n't want to help us ? what if she does n't care if our baby is sick ? nick : calm down . nurse : just lie back , mrs. marone , please . shh . taylor : no , she 's already done her part . nick : shh . okay , calm down . taylor : what if she 's moved ? what if we ca n't find her ? nick : i will get all of the answers we need , okay ? woman : are you mr. marone ? nick : yes . woman : dr. caron sent me . nick : did you get ahold of the donor ? woman : yes . she 's agreed to help . nick : did you hear that ? taylor : thank god ! nick : is she local ? woman : dr. caron 's on the phone with her now . she 's -- nick : okay , will you please fill my wife in on the details ? thank you . i 'll be back . taylor : you 're leaving ? nick : i just to make sure everything runs smoothly . will you look after her ? thank you . taylor : nick . nick ... nick : the quickest way to the fertility lab ? man : down this hall . you take the elevator to the eighth floor . nick : thank you . [ scene_break ] ( glasses clink ) woman : perfect . wait , can you angle that light down , jesse , a little bit ? perfect . ridge : whoa ! woman : great . woman : oh , that 's nice . do that . woman : okay , let 's ditch the bubbly . ridge : i can do it . woman : and let 's get a little more intimate . you guys , turn toward each other . ridge , move in a little closer . give me some eye contact . perfect . i like that . okay . great . great . great . for -- yeah . you know , just forget i 'm here . pretend you guys really like each other . brooke : that 's a tall order . ridge : come on , logan . do it for the team . brooke : mm . if i must . ( camera shutter clicking ) woman : yeah , you guys are on fire today , making it easy for me . that 's great . if i did n't know better , i 'd think you two were -- well , i mean , i know you 're engaged to ashley abbott and all . ridge : all right . stop while you 're ahead . bri : excellent advice . that 's a wrap , folks . brooke : yeah ? well , that was easy . ridge : okay , good . bri : good thing , 'cause jarrett needed these photos yesterday . brooke : oh . when do you go to press ? bri : day before yesterday . ridge : seriously ? bri : you want serious ? ridge : mm - hmm . bri : this edition of `` eye on fashion `` is going to fly off the shelves -- fashion 's first couple reunited at last . ridge : at forrester creations , no less . bri : whatever you say . all i know is the camera does n't lie . take a look at this . ( camera shutter clicks ) [ scene_break ] nick : do you have the results ? bridget : i , um ... nick : yes , or no ? bridget : yes , nick , i do . nick : and ... bridget , whose eggs were used ? who is the biological mother of my son ? is it the donor , or brooke ? taylor : so the donor 's an intern ? here ? dr. caron : yeah . she 's on her way to the lab now so they can verify that she can be a donor . taylor : well , can i talk to her ? i would really like to meet her . i - i just want to thank her . dr. caron : that might not be possible , taylor . you all agreed to confidentiality . she might want to remain anonymous . taylor : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] brooke : oh , wait ! please , do n't . i 'm enjoying those . and yes , before you ask , i bought new fire extinguishers for the whole house . ridge : whew ! you just think of everything . brooke : ( giggles ) sometimes . what ? ridge : nothing . i 'd better get going . brooke : champagne 's no good the next day . it would be a crime to pour this down the sink . ridge : oh , you 're so practical . brooke : ( laughs ) no , that would be katie . i just hate to waste good bubbly . besides , what 's the rush ? ashley 's in paris and r.j. 's gon na be home soon from soccer practice , and he 'd be thrilled to see that you 're here . actually , he 'd be more thrilled if you moved back home with us . ridge : logan ... brooke : i know . i know . you 're committed elsewhere , but you would n't be if i had n't turned to another man . you and i share so much , ridge , including a beautiful little boy , and that 's something i 'll never have with nick . [ scene_break ] nick : i need an answer , bridget . is your mother the donor , or not ? bridget : i 'm so sorry , nick . the egg came from my mother . bridget : the test i ran just confirmed it . nick : there 's no chance of a mistake ? none ? nick : how did this happen ? what am i gon na tell taylor ? bridget : nick , please , listen to me . taylor just had a baby . she 's in no condition to try to wrap her mind around this . nick : yeah . ( sighs ) well , now that we know the truth , we need to get your mother over here as soon as possible . bridget : my mother ? why now ? no , nick . nick : my son has scids , and he needs a bone marrow transplant immediately , or he could die . bridget : oh , god . nick : i need your mother now . [ scene_break ] ridge : not gon na take no for an answer , i see . brooke : well , you did n't bolt the second i walked out the room here . ridge : so you just take that to mean ... brooke : you 're thirsty . ridge : damn , she 's onto me . brooke : ( laughs ) when you know somebody as well as i know you -- mm - hmm . ( glasses clink ) ridge : we do go back , do n't we ? brooke : a little . ridge : ( laughs ) here we are dressed to the nines , talking small talk , of all things . but ... brooke : oh , that is one of my least - favorite words -- but . ridge : logan , you know , you ca n't go back . you know that . you ca n't change what 's happened . brooke : ( sighs ) if i could have one do - over , it would be that day i flew back from sydney and ran straight into nick 's arms . you ca n't forgive me for that one impulsive mistake , can you ? and i know what you 're gon na say -- that it was n't a mistake . it just proves how hung up on nick i am . but i 'm not . nick is not a part of my life anymore . there is nothing between us , ridge . i do n't share a son with him . i share a son with you . and it 's the last child i 'm ever going to have . ( sighs ) i just think if we do n't work things out , r.j. 's gon na grow up in a home without both of his parents , and i do n't want that for him . now i know i 've done a lot of things wrong . i know that . but in my heart , i feel like this is my last chance to do what 's right for r.j . [ scene_break ] nick : bridget , wait , wait . before you call your mother , you should know that caron got ahold of the woman that we thought donated the egg , and she agreed to help . bridget : well , only it wo n't help . she 's not the biological mother . he needs marrow harvested from one of his parents . i 'll track down dr . caron , and i 'll call mom on the way . nick : hurry , will ya ? [ scene_break ] brooke : i 'm not trying to pressure you , ridge . i just look at my life differently now ever since ... brooke : it was a turning point . it made me really look at the things that were important to me -- the way you 've supported me , the way you 've loved me . it 's clarified what really matters . and what really matters -- i want to be your logan again . and i know you want the same thing . ridge : ( laughs ) brooke : you do . you do want the same thing . i can see it in your eyes . ridge : ( sighs ) brooke : oh , ridge , i love you . i love you , and i always will . ( cell phone rings ) ( rings ) ridge : it could be the kids -- gettin ' home kind of late . ( rings ) brooke : okay . ( exhales deeply ) hello ? bridget : oh , mom , i 'm so glad that you 're there . brooke : bridget , what 's going on ? bridget : i 'm -- i 'm at the hospital . i need you to come down here right away alone . brooke : why ? what 's this about ? bridget : i 'll explain when you get here . just meet on the fourth floor . and please , mom , i - i need you . it 's nothing to worry about , but i need you right away . brooke : okay , yes , yes . i 'm on my way . ( sighs ) got ta get to the hospital . something 's going on with bridget . she needs me . ridge : when thomas called , he said everything was fine . brooke : i do n't think it has anything to do with taylor or the baby . s - s- something else is going on . it sounded urgent . ridge : you want me to drive you ? brooke : no , no , that 's okay . you stay here ... ( sighs ) and do n't you dare leave . i 'll be back as soon as i can . [ scene_break ] caron : all right , let 's get the prep tray over to the mayo table . woman : we should have ms. lloyd 's test results any time now . caron : okay , good . has she been prepped on the procedure ? moss : oh , she 's been a real trooper , especially considering what a shock this had to be . caron : ( scoffs ) bridget : have you already done the transplant ? caron : no , we 're just finishing the preparations . bridget : stop . trust me , you do not want to do this . caron : ( exasperated sigh ) excuse us a second . what is this about , bridget ? why are you barging in like this ? bridget : the person you 're about to operate on is not the biological mother . caron : ohh , this is n't more about your theory of an egg mix - up , is it ? bridget : i just ran an rh antigen test after the baby was born , to be on the safe side . it was my mother 's egg that was fertilized by accident . she 's the baby 's mother . caron : ( sighs ) bridget : if you 're gon na take bone marrow from anyone to try to treat this child , it has to be from her . i 've already called her . she 's on her way to the hospital . when she gets here and i explain the situation , i know she 'll help . she just -- she has to . [ scene_break ] taylor : can i at least see the baby ? nurse : he 's in isolation now being prepped for the transplant . taylor : where is my husband ? he 's been gone a long time . he should be back here by now . or is there something going on i do n't know about ? nurse : mrs. marone ... taylor : is there something you 're not telling me ? nurse : you 're exhausted . taylor : no ! answer my question . i do n't need this . nurse : you know everything i know . that 's a promise . taylor : no . nurse : these procedures take time . we wo n't have answers for hours yet . everything that can be done for your child is being done . taylor : ( sighs ) nurse : why do n't i ask the doctor if there 's something she can give you to help you relax a bit ? taylor : ( sighs ) woman : dr. travis , you have a visitor in the main lobby . ( phone rings ) ( elevator bell dings ) brooke : hi , excuse me , have you seen bridget ? woman : bridget forrester ? brooke : you do n't -- you do n't know where she is ? oh , just -- hi . nick : hi . brooke : bridget called me . doctor : coming through . brooke : she said it was important . it is your baby ? nick : over here . we 're meeting her over here . come here . brooke : ( sighs ) nick , please tell me , is it your child ? i - i - i mean , i know there was a rough delivery , but has there been a complication ? nick : uh , yeah . something 's happened . there 's something about my boy -- something you need to know . bridget : hey . i was able to stop things . they were still running some tests . but i apprised dr. caron of the situation , and her team is standing by . brooke : ( scoffs ) will one of you please tell me what 's going on here ? bridget : oh . ( sighs ) nick 's baby was born with a genetic defect . it 's called scids -- severe combined immunodeficiency syndrome . brooke : immunodeficiency ? bridget : um , yeah , it 's -- it 's where the baby is born with virtually no immune system . and if he , um , gets a cold or a little bug , he could die . brooke : oh , my god . i 'm so sorry . ( sighs ) is there anything that -- that can be done ? is -- is there a cure ? bridget : we can treat it with a bone marrow transplant . it has to be from one of the biological parents . brooke : well , that 's good news , right ? nick : it 's very good news . brooke : okay . ( laughs nervously ) i 'm kind of confused . should n't you be with the donor mother right now ? what does this have to do with me ? nick : it has everything to do with you , brooke , everything .	bridget looks at the monitor and sees for herself is the baby her mother 's ? meanwhile , nick is stated not to be a possible match , so that means only the donor mother . taylor goes hysterical and has to be restrained . nick demands bridget tell him who is the donor mother ? no mistake , it 's brooke . he needs brooke now to help his son and wants to get her over here as soon as possible . ridge and brooke pose for romantic photos for the newest edition of a fashion magazine . she reminds him what they share in r.j. , something she will never share with nick . she makes her plea that she feels this is her last chance to do what 's right with r.j. she confesses how much she loves him and always will . something about those words , ridge leans forward and they kiss .
brooke : are you gon na stand here and listen to this ? ridge : logan , just calm down . brooke : she 's telling you not to marry me . taylor : brooke , you are taking this out of context . brooke : and what kind of context might that be ? taylor : all right , would you let me explain ? brooke : you do n't need to explain , taylor . i know what i heard . taylor : ( sighs ) ridge , could i just have a minute with brooke alone ? ridge : no , no way . brooke : oh , by all means , give us some privacy . ( phone buzzes ) ridge : ridge . what -- well , ca n't this wait ? okay . dad wants to see me in his office . why do n't we all go over there ? it 's his first day back . brooke : taylor and i have some things we need to discuss . taylor : okay . that 's fine . it 's fine . just go ahead and go . ridge : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] eric : hmm . eric : ( sighs ) how could you do this to us ? our marriage may be over , but i will never be over you . ( waves crashing ) pam : it 's all in your hands then , donna . you see , whatever happens is on your head . just stay away from eric , and nobody gets hurt . ( waves crashing ) eric : hmm . stephanie : well , this is a sight for sore eyes . felicia : hmm . thorne : hey , dad . felicia : welcome back , daddy . thorne : ( chuckles ) eric : hey . felicia : this must feel so good . eric : yeah . feels like a whole new life . thorne : well , that 's exactly what it is , and no donna . eric : can we agree not to mention donna 's name ? thorne : i 'm sorry , dad . i should have realized that it 's a sensitive topic . eric : yeah . ridge : well , there he is , no worse for wear . thorne : ( chuckles ) ridge : good to have you back , dad . eric : thank you , ridge . stephanie : hi , honey . i have an appointment , so you 'll have to excuse me . do n't overtax him . felicia : nah , he 's in good hands , mom . thorne : we can handle it . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] brooke : i thought i could trust you . we had an understanding . you gave me jack to raise and to love , and now you 're trying to steal away my fiancé ? taylor : i 'm not trying to steal anybody , brooke . when i handed over jack to you , i - i had no idea it would cause these problems with you and ridge . brooke : there are no problems . taylor : come on . i was there . i heard the whole thing when you two were arguing . i heard all of it , at jack 's birthday party , no less . brooke : well , that is none of your concern . ridge and i will work it out . taylor : well , okay . i wonder if that 's even possible . brooke : why would you even say something like that ? i know why . because you do n't want ridge and me to work it out . that 's probably why you gave me jack in the first place , hoping that he would cause problems between us . so that was your plan all along , was n't it , taylor ? taylor : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] owen : hey , how about a walk on the beach ? donna : ( scoffs ) where pam can see me ? owen : look , donna , come on . donna : no , no , no . she 's out there , owen . she 's watching . i - i 'm living in a fishbowl . owen : look , you ca n't continue living your life like this . if pam is out there , i 'll go out there , and i 'll find her , and i 'll put an end to this . donna : no , no , we ca n't start looking for her , okay ? she 'll know it , and she 'll do something . owen : i do n't care . i 'm not afraid of her . donna : listen to me . she has hurt the people i love , and she 'll do it again , only this time , it -- it will be my sister or my -- my niece or eric again . ( knock on door ) owen : just -- donna : do n't answer . it could be pam . owen : the back door 's right there , and it 's open , all right ? just -- just relax . stephanie . [ scene_break ] stephanie : owen , uh ... ( sighs ) donna here ? of course , she is . hello , donna . donna : what are you doing here ? stephanie : well , i 'd like to talk to you ... alone . owen : look , stephanie , i do n't think that 's a good idea . donna : no , it 's -- it 's fine , okay ? i 'll -- i 'll be fine . it 's fine . donna : what the hell do you want ? stephanie : well , i 'd like the truth . i mean , is this marriage over , or is this just a game that you 're playing ? [ scene_break ] thorne : so what 's up , dad ? what did you want to tell us ? eric : ( sighs ) i look at the three of you , i feel so blessed . felicia : ah , we 're the ones who are blessed just to have you back . ridge : it 's a good day , dad ... thorne : ( chuckles ) ridge : one we never thought might come again . eric : well , you 're seeing it . that 's what i wanted to talk to you about . i 'm gon na put all my energies back into this company right now . ridge : but you are gon na start slow , right ? eric : no , no , i 'm not . you know , this company was my passion for decades , and i feel like i 've lost that , but i 'm gon na get it back now . [ scene_break ] stephanie : why this sudden decision to end the marriage ? donna : ( scoffs ) what , you 're complaining ? you have him , stephanie . what more do you want from me ? stephanie : what i have is a man who is as equally confused by your behavior as i am . what is going on ? donna : i gave him up for his own good . stephanie : because you realize that he belongs with me , or that the marriage was a mistake in the first place , or that you never loved him in the first place ? donna : no . stephanie , i loved him . [ scene_break ] taylor : do n't you dare accuse me of using my son to cause problems for you and ridge . no , i gave you my baby so that he could have a nice stable family home . if anybody 's using the baby , it 's you , so you can stay close to nick . just admit it . you know you 're in love with him . brooke : you would love for me to say that . taylor : no , what i 'd love is for you to be honest for a change . brooke : you want honesty ? ridge and i are in love , and we 're getting married . and do n't try to talk him out of it . taylor : then great . then act like you 're getting married . act like mrs. ridge forrester . support your fiancé instead of henpecking him . gosh , brooke . you know , if you -- if you keep acting like this , you really will blow it . brooke : and you 'll be waiting in the wings , is that it ? taylor , you did something really wonderful ... ( sighs ) when you gave up jack , and i am going to love him , and i am going to raise him , and i am gon na be the best mother that i can be , but i do n't want you to tell me how to do it , and i do n't want you to tell me how to deal with nick , 'cause nick is a part of jack 's life , and ridge and i are going to deal with that . so just stay out of it , 'cause it 's really none of your business . taylor : this is none of my business ? i carried that baby in my body for nine months . i gave him life . do n't you ever tell me this is none of my business . [ scene_break ] stephanie : i do n't know how you can tell me that you love him and then just walk away like this . donna : are you finished ? stephanie : all right , donna . good luck with owen . he seems like a nice enough fellow . you 'd better get some counseling . donna : good - bye , stephanie . stephanie : good - bye , donna . ( sighs ) i hope i never see you again . ( door slams ) [ scene_break ] taylor : let me make something perfectly clear , brooke . i 'm going to be very involved in that child 's life for the next 18 years . just because i said you could be raising him does n't mean that i do n't care about him or want to know about his well - being . i am going to be watching him very closely . brooke : is that a threat ? taylor : what , you do n't think it 's normal that i would want to know how my child is brooke : the same way you would love and care about ridge ? ridge : well , looks like i got here just in time . brooke : oh , yeah . ( sighs ) taylor is resorting to form , making threats . taylor : i 'm trying to protect jack . brooke : and protect you , ridge . why do n't you just come out and say it ? you want my fiancé . ridge : logan , will you stop ? may i speak to taylor alone , please ? brooke : why , so she could convince you not to marry me and then get you to run back to her ? we all know that 's what she wants . taylor : i 'm out of here , okay ? ridge : no , no , no , you 're not . no , you 're not . brooke , please . brooke : okay . i 'll see you later . mm . [ scene_break ] donna : i do n't know how much longer i can take this . i mean , for all we know , pam was watching stephanie and me the whole time . owen : look , you , eric and your family are never gon na be safe , donna . do n't you see that ? that 's why we have to go out there , and we have to find her . donna : will you stop ... owen : we got ta do something . donna : saying that ? my god , i ca n't risk it . i ca n't . ( sighs ) you know , and i - i ca n't talk about this anymore , because my head is going to explode , okay ? i just -- i - i need to get some air . owen : i do n't want you going out there alone . donna : i will be right outside the door , okay ? i have my phone . i 'll be fine . [ scene_break ] owen : hey , it 's owen . i need to see you . it 's about eric and donna . there 's something i think that you need to know . ( seagulls calling ) ( waves crashing ) ( cell phone rings ) donna : oh , god , pam . hello ? eric : donna , it 's eric . donna : hi . eric : i 'm calling to find out if you 'd done anything about our divorce yet . donna : no . no , i - i have not . eric : well , it 's about time we did , do n't you think ? donna : yes , yes , of course . eric : i asked my attorney to meet me here at the office this afternoon . i think it would be helpful if you came this afternoon , as well , with your attorney . donna ? donna : yeah . yeah , we 'll be there . ( sighs ) look , i - i have to go . i 'm sorry . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] stephanie : what is so mysterious that you ca n't -- owen : hey , shh ! donna did n't tell you the whole story . stephanie : what 's the story ? owen : she did n't leave eric for me . i wish it were true , but it 's not . what she did , she did for eric . stephanie : and why would donna do that ? owen : because your sister 's blackmailing her . somebody in her family if she did n't end the marriage . stephanie : why should i believe you ? owen : why would i lie about something like this ? she 's gon na go after eric again , stephanie , and she thinks that she is doing this for you . that 's why donna ended the marriage . [ scene_break ] donna : ( sighs ) ( cell phone rings ) donna : hello ? pam : i am not happy . do n't bother lookin ' around , donna . i can see you , but you ca n't see me . donna : look , if -- if this is about stephanie , i -- she just wanted to make sure it was over , okay ? and i - i told her it was , okay , pam ? because it i - it is . i have n't even seen eric . pam : i 'm not talking about that , you nitwit . she 's back . stephanie is back . donna : what ? pam : she 's in the house right now . what is happening ? donna : no , no , she -- she 's gone . pam : she slipped back in not one minute ago . i want to know why , donna . donna : i - i do n't -- i do n't know . i do n't know why , okay ? but i 'll handle it . pam : you 'd better right now . ( groans ) [ scene_break ] owen : come on , you must know how donna feels about eric . she begged and pleaded for him to take her back for weeks . why would she do a 180 like this ? it 's because of your crazy sister . look , we need your help to find her . you 're the only person that ... donna : stephanie . owen : she 's gon na listen to . donna : what are you doing here ? i asked you to leave . now go . go , get in your car and go home . owen : look , donna , it 's okay . i told her about pam . she knows what she 's trying to do . donna : no . no , how could you ? she 'll kill someone . owen : that 's exactly the reason why we need to end this . donna : no , no , it 's not gon na end . it 's not gon na -- she just called me . she 's watching us . she 'll kill eric . owen , how -- how could you do this ? stephanie : is this the truth ? donna : ( sighs ) stephanie : is this the truth ? donna : of course it 's the truth . my god , do n't you get it ? your sister 's crazy . why do you think i broke it off with eric ? my -- ( sighs ) i love him . i 'll always love him . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] taylor : i am so sorry . i am so sorry . this is exactly what i was talking about . i 'm trying to put jack first , make him my priority , and then you get caught in the middle . ridge : i understand . taylor : do you ? ( sighs ) i wonder if anybody really understands what i 've been through this year . ridge : doc , i was married to you . we raised three kids . i know what kind of mother you are . taylor : well , then you would also know how painful it was for me to give up my son . ridge : i was in awe of your ability to do that . taylor : ( sighs ) of all the accomplishments i 've ever done in my life , i think being a mother has been the most rewarding and the most fulfilling one . ridge : yeah , well , our -- our kids are a testament to that , that 's for sure . taylor : ( scoffs ) i was so devastated when jack could n't bond with me . it 's like it shattered the very foundation of everything i even believed about myself . ridge : no , taylor . it was the ultimate proof of everything you believe about yourself . what you did was something only a mother who is willing to make the supreme sacrifice for her child would have done . regardless of how painful it was , you should be very proud of what you did for jack . taylor : you do understand . ( sighs ) i guess that 's why you 're the love of my life . ( sniffles ) ridge : you do n't have to worry about jack . taylor : no , i -- ridge : i 'm not gon na let you down , i promise . taylor : i know that . i know that you do n't want to do that . i know that . it 's just that when i try to look at all the options here , i - i do n't know . there 's really only one that -- that i can think of that sounds right , and it is n't living with you and brooke . ridge : what are you saying , that you want to get him back ? taylor : i 'm not saying that either . ridge : well , then what is it ? taylor : you know , this whole idea of three people raising the baby -- it just does n't -- it does n't seem right to me . it still puts jack right in the middle of all the turmoil with you and nick and brooke , and that is n't good for him . i do n't want that for him . i -- ( sighs ) the only thing i can think of as what would be best for him is for him to be raised by his parents -- brooke and nick . when -- when you think about how this baby was conceived -- i mean , it 's almost like it was meant to be . ridge : taylor , um , if brooke is meant to be with nick , where does that leave me ? taylor : maybe you should be with me .	brooke knows what she heard and does n't want taylor to explain . ridge is called by his father on his first day back on the job . reluctantly he leaves the ladies alone . brooke accuses taylor of giving her jack so that it would cause problems with ridge . that was her scheme all along . taylor can wait in the wings all she wants , but brooke says she is marrying ridge so get used to it . taylor tells brooke that she carried that baby for nine months in her body , so never tell her this is none of her business . ridge returns , has to play referee and then asks to speak to taylor alone . he tells her that regarding jack he is not going to let her down . still not liking jack being pulled between three parents , taylor suggests that perhaps it best that nick and brooke make a life with jack . ridge asks where does that leave him ? she gladly offers perhaps it could be with her .. she kisses him . felicia , thorne and stephanie welcome eric back to his office . they want him to start slow , but he 's not . he has to put his passion back into the business . donna continues to hide and be afraid of what pam might do . instead stephanie shows up and wants to know what is going on . is the marriage over or is this some sort of game ? donna dismisses her and returns to talk to owen . with donna outside , owen calls someone and says he has news about eric and donna that this person needs to know . when stephanie returns , he tells her that pam is blackmailing donna and she will go after eric again . eric calls donna and suggests that his attorney will be in the office soon and he 'd like her to be there to talk about the divorce . spying on donna , pam calls and warns her that stephanie is back in her house ; donna had better keep her mouth shut . stephanie is appalled to learn of all of this about her sister .
pam : admit it , you missed me . that 's why you 're back in the old office . stephanie : oh , i thought i was 'cause tom asked you to come in and help out . pam : well , whatever the reason , i 'm really glad you 're here . donna : we 're happy to have you back . eric : thank you , ladies . stephanie : ( chuckles ) donna : so , uh , okay , we 'll let you get back to work . eric : all right . pam : ( sighs ) donna : pammy ... pam : hmm ? donna : do n't linger . it 's weird . pam : well , okay . but remember my old extension ? 3 - 3 . it 's also my favorite number . ( chuckles ) donna : or is it the year you were born ? ( chuckles ) pam : ha ha . donna : game on . pam : donna , i can walk by myself . donna : okay , just -- i know . pam : it 's so rude to do in front of the boss . donna : you 're the one who 's inappropriate . eric : you got ta love these two . stephanie : ( coughs , chuckles ) yes . ( coughs ) eric : you all right ? stephanie : i 'm fine . ( sighs ) oh , my god . they 'll bet a -- a great distraction for you when you come back full - time . eric : i do n't want a distraction . i just want to spend every -- every waking moment with you . stephanie : well , we have time . eric : not enough . stephanie : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ( heartbeat thumping ) bill : thanks for coming , taylor . taylor : uh , well , i - i wanted to come by and , uh , check on how you guys were settling in anyway , so -- i wish it was under better circumstance . how is she doing ? bill : she is having a very difficult time bonding with the baby . i do n't know what to do . brooke : we thought it would be a good idea to give you a call . taylor : i 'm glad you did . katie : hey , taylor . taylor : hi . it 's good to see you , katie . how are you doing ? katie : i have been better . ( sighs ) taylor : yeah , it 's a lot of adjustments , a lot of changes -- new house , new baby . bill : moving so soon probably was n't the best idea . katie : it 's not the house , bill . it 's me . ( heartbeat thumping ) katie : ( sighs ) bill : katie had a very difficult labor and delivery . katie : my heart stopped . i flatlined . taylor : that had to be very scary . bill : it was . i thought we lost her . but katie fought her way back . and our son will , he 's a strong , healthy baby . brooke : our little miracle . taylor : ( sighs ) that is a very traumatic ordeal to go through , and it 's gon na take some time for you to recover physically and emotionally . brooke : talk to her , honey . she will help you . i love you . katie : i love you , too . brooke : just call me if you need anything , all right ? and i 'll be here . katie : thanks . brooke : okay , thank you , taylor , for being willing to help my sister . taylor : it 's no problem . katie : listen , thank you for coming , but , um , i can save us all a lot of time and trouble . i just -- i do n't think i 'm cut out for this . i 'm just -- i 'm not a good mother . bill : katie , come on . that 's not true . katie : no , it -- it is . i - i love our son , but i ca n't -- i -- i just do n't know why it 's so hard for me to -- for me to relate to him . ( sniffles ) ( sniffles ) we saw last night this commercial with the parents and the cute little baby triplets ... taylor : katie , what you 're feeling , a - a lot of new mothers go through . katie : everyone keeps saying that , but -- but something is wrong . i ca n't bond with my child . taylor : ( sighs ) bill : dr. caspary said that katie and will are doing just fine physically ... katie : ( sighs ) bill : but that katie might be suffering from postpartum depression . taylor : that 's possible . katie : i just feel worthless . i - i still ca n't breast - feed . i ca n't nourish my child . that 's -- that 's the most natural thing that a m -- a mother can do , and i ca n't do it . i can barely even hold him because i think of all these scenarios that could go wrong , and play them over and over again in my head like a crazy person . it -- i feel like i 'm losing my mind . ( sniffles ) taylor : well , for some women , i -- you know , being a new mother is -- is a huge adjustment . katie : ( sniffles ) i hate feeling like this . i - i love my son . i love our family . and i do n't know why this is happening . i do n't understand what kind of mother ca n't bond with her own child . bill : katie , will knows how much you love him . i know how much you love him . you 're just going through a hard time right now . but we 're going to get through it as a family . katie : ( sighs ) bill : i 'll leave you two alone . katie : will you check on the baby ? bill : of course i will . katie , look at me . i love you ... always . katie : i 'll get through this . bill : damn right you 'll get through it . katie : ( sniffles ) [ scene_break ] rick : that 's gorgeous . woman : caroline spencer 's designs ? rick : yes , ann , does she have incredible taste and style . woman : heard you two are dating . rick : like i said , great taste . ( chuckles ) woman : no arguments there . rick : now , you 're gon na get me in trouble . do me a favor . have alterations pull those shoulders out a 1/2 an inch , all right , and i 'm gon na talk to caroline about finding this fabric in more colors . brooke : hi , honey . rick : oh , hey , mom . thank you , ladies . that 's all for now . did you hear dad 's here ? yeah , thomas called him in for backup . brooke : yeah , yeah . i 'm glad he could step in and help . rick : me , too . nobody knows this company like dad . but what an amateur move for thomas . it just goes to show you how totally unprepared he is to run this company . [ scene_break ] eric : i think we should tell the family that the cancer 's back and it 's inoperable . the children would want to know . stephanie : honey , we 've -- we 've already agreed we 'll tell everyone . i just do n't want to do it right away . i want to do it in my own way . eric : fair enough , but there 's something that i want to do , too . stephanie : what ? eric : i 've been thinking about this . it would mean a lot to me and to everyone who loves you . it would get everybody together and celebrate your life ... while you 're still here . stephanie : you want to give me a going - away party ? eric : a celebration of you , everything you 've accomplished in your life . stephanie : oh , no . no . no , no , no , no . look . you know what ? it 'll just get too sad and melancholy ... ( coughs ) and broo -- brooke 'll be , you know , crying all the time . eric : no , no , i 'm not gon na let that happen . it 's just not gon na happen . look , it 's gon na be all your favorite people . you 're gon na love it . stephanie : i could invite anybody i wanted ? eric : absolutely . stephanie : well , it 's certainly an original way of doing it . ( chuckles ) eric : so are you in ? stephanie : ( chuckles ) sure . what the hell ? why not ? eric : ( chuckles ) great . here . we need to get started . stephanie : ( coughs ) eric : get started on the guest list right away . stephanie : ( clears throat ) do you -- eric : this is n't gon na be tough for you , is it ? stephanie : no . i 'm fine , honey . eric : ( chuckles ) all right . come on . stephanie : uh , let 's see . uh , well , the usual suspects . eric : mm - hmm . sure . ( chuckles ) what , you 're inviting them ? stephanie : why not ? i 'll never see 'em again ( chuckles ) . eric : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] rick : i should have been made interim c.e.o . , not thomas . brooke : i agree . so does your father . rick : but thomas must know it , too . he 's in way over his head . brooke : i think i 'm partly to blame . rick : why would you say that ? brooke : because ridge is upset with me . and you 're paying the price . rick : no , no , no . mom , do n't . do n't go there . it 's no secret that ridge has never been a big fan of mine . that 's why he did n't choose me . how are you holding up ? brooke : oh , you know ... ( sighs ) just trying to stay busy , get through the day . rick : ridge loves you . he 's not gon na want to spend the rest of his life without you . brooke : ( sighs ) we 've been through so many obstacles . i 'm just not going to believe this is the end . rick : hey . i love you so much , mom . brooke : i love you , too . thank you . [ scene_break ] taylor : bill , uh , he seems supportive . katie : yeah , he , um , he 's in a much better place than when he saw you last . after i got home from the hospital , i was angry with him for some of the things that he had done , but it -- none of that really matters anymore , because i just want to focus on my child . i - i want to be the mother that he deserves . i just -- have to change this ... because i am -- i am so ashamed of myself . i mean , it should be simple , right ? i -- connecting with your child , i - i - i -- being loving toward your own child , it should be easy . i should just be able to reach out and -- and hold him , but it 's not that simple . i - i - i barely want to touch him . taylor : you know , if this is postpartum depression , it 's an illness . it is n't a choice you 're making . okay ? your body 's going through a lot of adjustments right now . you -- you just had a baby . your hormones , they -- they leveled off . they dropped . and -- and then your blood pressure changed . and -- and you 've got this huge responsibility of this new baby looking at you , and you 're probably not getting enough sleep . katie : i just feel like there 's more to it than that . taylor : i think you 're right , katie . there 's a lot more going on than you realize . katie : i just do n't know what is wrong with me . why ca n't i be a good mother ? taylor : you 're not doing anything wrong . katie : i 'm doing everything wrong . taylor : no , you 're protecting your son . katie : from what ? taylor : from yourself . katie : what do you mean ? taylor : you 're afraid that you 're going to abandon him . you 're afraid that you 're going to die . so you 're not allowing him to get attached to you . katie : ( sighs ) taylor : you 've been through ... ( sighs ) probably the most two intense emotions that you can go through in life , in one day . you know , you -- you had a heart attack at a time that was already stressful . you -- you were facing the fear of possibly dying when your baby was being born . so maybe you 're thinking that , you know , if i failed my baby once , i might do that again . katie : maybe . taylor : ( sighs ) it 's like survival mode . it 's subconscious . you 're not trying to deliberately push your baby away . katie : i 'm scared i wo n't be around . taylor : well , how could you not feel like you do n't trust yourself ? your body let you down before at a time when your baby needed you most . but you know what ? you pulled through it . and you virtually willed yourself to survive so that he could be born . this is the love of a mother . okay ? you need to be proud of yourself . katie : do you think so ? taylor : you fought to live so your baby could be born . you need to give yourself a little more credit . katie : i am scared . i do n't want will to grow up without me . but i do n't want to be afraid . i ... i want to be a good mother to him . i want to be able to love him and nurture him . i want it to be the way i thought it would be . [ scene_break ] eric : all right . here you go . stephanie : oh , my god , it is n't even 12 : 00 . eric : ( chuckles ) you asked for it . ( clears throat ) stephanie : oh , yeah , i did , did n't i ? eric : yeah . stephanie : what the hell ? ( chuckles ) eric : ( sighs ) here we are . ( glasses clink ) stephanie : ( sighs ) eric : ( chuckles ) oh , i see you 've , uh , you 've invited my ex - wives . stephanie : well , i had to include brooke , and ... it would be rude not to include donna , so ... eric : yes , it would . it would . well , that 's gon na be a very interesting gathering . stephanie : yeah . i think i 'm getting to like the idea of this party more and more . eric : ( chuckles ) what is this ? is this a trip down memory lane for you ? stephanie : well , i thought i 'd better , before my brain congeals and i ca n't remember anything . eric : ( chuckles ) mmm . stephanie : you know , it 's , uh , it 's kind of an odd thing . eric : what ? stephanie : well , when you know you 're going to die , and -- and i know , we all think -- we all know we 're gon na die someday , but when you 're facing it with such certainty , it 's -- a kind of strange thing happens . eric : like what ? stephanie : well , i think the world starts to look a little different somehow . and i 'm not sure exactly what it is . i - i think -- i think you start to sort of become ... in tune with , you know , your surroundings , with the world , the beauty around it , all of that sort of stuff and ... i woke up this morning , and i was laying there , and ... and all of a sudden , i had these sort of snapshots in my mind , pictures of our whole life , pictures of when we would take the kids camping -- you know , yosemite . eric : yeah . stephanie : and then i started thinking about the girls , and i remembered brushing their hair every night , 100 strokes each , and listening to those sweet little stories that they would -- silly stories that they always tell me . and then just , you know , having a martini with you . how many thousands of times have we gone through that ritual ? and you would n't think that it would be different in any way , but ... somehow this -- this particular martini is exquisitely delicious because there 's a certain ... certainty attached to it . it may be one of the last martinis that you ever make for me . eric : no , no , no . do n't say that . stephanie : i 'm sorry if i 've ever taken you for grantee . eric : i 've had you by my side all these years . not a damn thing i 'd change . nothing . except i would like to have a little more time . that 's what i want . more time with you . stephanie : ( sighs ) eric : what the hell am i gon na do ? stephanie : you 'll be okay . eric : you 're my best friend . you 've been right beside me through the whole journey . you 've been a witness to everything i 've done in my life . and i 've been witness to everything you 've done in your life , and do n't you forget it . i do n't want it to be over . stephanie : i know . i know .	with donna looking on , pam practically falls all over herself when welcoming eric back to the office . donna pulls pam back to her desk and teases her about the year she was born . eric tells stephanie that he does n't need them as a distraction . he only wants to focus on stephanie . they have time , but not enough . bill thanks taylor for stopping by . katie is having problems bonding with the baby and he and brooke do n't know what else to do . brooke thanks taylor for being willing to help her sister . katie tells taylor that it 's not moving into a hew house , not even bill , it is just her . taylor explains that being a new mother is a huge adjustment for some women . katie says she hates feeling like this . she loves her family , she loves her son but she does n't understand why a mother can not bond with her son . she tells taylor that bill has been very supportive . when she came home from the hospital she was very mad at him for some things he had done , but all of that is not important now . yet she is barely able to touch her son . taylor points out that postpartum depression , if this is what it is , is an illness , not a choice . and katie is not doing anything wrong . it 's lack of sleep and hormones changing . she 's afraid she is going to die and abandon her son so she does n't want him to get too attached to her . taylor reminds katie that she fought hard to live , even willed herself back to give birth . that is the love of a real mother . katie admits that she does n't want to be afraid . she wants to be a good mother , to love and nurture . she wants things to be like she thought they would .
caroline : well , if that does n't convince you to tell me where you 're taking me ... rick : okay . i 'll give you a hint . it 's someplace familiar . caroline : mm - hmm ? rick : and it 's a place that 's very important to us . caroline : paris ! rick : even better . [ scene_break ] [ camera shutter clicks ] [ indistinct conversations ] hope : hey . maya : hi . hope : hi . so , rick should be back soon . i - i 'm not sure where he and caroline went . maya : okay . is it cool if i hang out ? hope : absolutely . do you want some champagne ? maya : no , no . i 'm okay . thank you . hope : i 'm really glad to see you here today . i know i 've said that before , but ... maya : thanks . i miss you guys , too . more than i realized . hope : you were such a big part of hope for the future . the fashion show was not the same without you . woman 1 : hope , sorry to interrupt , but we 're still waiting on that shipment . hope : oh ! uh , okay . i 'll -- i 'll call thorne . will you find out where it is ? uh , i 'm so sorry . maya : no . no , no , no . go do your thing . hope : okay . do n't go anywhere . maya : okay . hope : okay . maya : [ sighs ] woman 2 : um , you 're maya avant , right ? maya : yes . woman 2 : would you mind signing this ? maya : sure . woman 3 : will you sign mine , too ? maya : absolutely . oh , may i borrow your pen ? here you are . woman 3 : oh , thank you . maya : my pleasure . woman 2 : will you be modeling for hope for the future again ? we miss you . maya : i miss being a part of forrester creations , too . [ scene_break ] [ indistinct conversations ] hope : hey . hi . hey . so , we 're running out of inventory . wyatt : that 's a good thing , right ? hope : it 's amazing ! yes ! the promotion , this diamond -- it 's -- the success is huge already ! has anyone ever told you that you are a genius ? wyatt : uh , you , just now . hope : well , it 's true . wyatt : [ laughs ] wait , wait , wait . shh , shh . shh . you know , if you listen , you can actually hear the cash registers going off in tokyo right now . hope : [ gasps ] that far ? wyatt : yes . [ laughs ] i mean , it 's a beautiful sound . hope : sales are important . they really are . but honestly , this is more important to me on a personal level . wyatt : i was just thinking the same thing . dayzee : hey , guys . wyatt : hey . hope : hi ! dayzee : not too shabby , right ? wyatt : you should have seen it an hour ago . the line was down to wilshire . dayzee : that explains why i could n't find any parking . wyatt : [ chuckles ] hope : mm - hmm . dayzee : hello , gorgeous . hope : [ chuckling ] oh , this old thing ? dayzee : [ chuckles ] hope : i am so glad that you 're here . seriously . i know how busy you 've been since marcus left for south africa . dayzee : mnh . no . it 's fine . and i just talked to him , and , you know , i had to represent the family . i told him i 'd send him pictures and keep him posted . wyatt : hmm . oh , speaking of pictures , we should probably go do that photo - op thing with the shanghai crew . hope : oh , yeah . yeah . dayzee : okay . go , go , go , go , go ! we are going to guard the diamond . hope : [ laughing ] okay . all right . i trust you . dayzee : [ laughs ] so ? where is he ? maya : he left with caroline before i got here , so i 'm waiting until he gets back . is that pathetic ? dayzee : no . it is not pathetic . this is his event . where is he ? maya : i do n't know . i ca n't imagine what could possibly be more important than this . [ scene_break ] caroline : a place that i like more than paris . does such a place even exist ? [ chuckles ] aah ! i am so stumped ! rick : [ chuckles ] caroline : please give me a little hint . please . [ gasps ] oh ! is it milan ? rick : no . caroline : [ sighs ] okay . i 'm gon na go in a completely opposite direction . is it the maldives ? what ... this is not the way to l.a.x . and we 're still in beverly hills . rick : finally , you 're starting to get warmer . caroline : the suspense is killing me ! rick : [ chuckles ] derek , take us directly to forrester creations . caroline : forrester ? what are you up to ? [ scene_break ] [ indistinct conversations ] woman 4 : that looks stunning on you . woman 1 : those boxes just arrived . hope : oh , great ! great . okay , can you make sure that they get unpacked and steamed right away ? and can you please make sure that everyone has enough champagne ? woman 1 : certainly . hope : thank you so much . [ sighs ] wyatt : [ clears throat ] i 'd say it 's a success . congrats . hope : thank you . but you deserve just as much credit as i do . this was a team effort . wyatt : stop . stop it . hope : seriously , you -- you do know that hope for the future was in serious trouble before i met you , right ? i mean , my options were either let it go , watch it fade away , or take a chance , revamp the line . and now look where we are ! wyatt : well , it 's good to take chances in life . you never know unless you give it a shot . [ scene_break ] marcus : come on ! show me ! dayzee : no , i am not cutting in line to show you the diamond . i 'll text you a picture . marcus : that 's my zee . dayzee : [ chuckles ] marcus : always being honest . you see , baby , that 's one of the reasons why i married you . dayzee : oh ? marcus : well , that and also -- dayzee : stop . i 'm in public . so , how 's south africa ? it 's good ? marcus : absolutely . yes , it 's going very , very well . i mean , cape town here is amazing . speaking of that ... dayzee : yeah ? marcus : ... check it out . dayzee : ooh ! marcus : you see , that 's what i get to wake up to pretty much every morning . dayzee : it 's so pretty . marcus : and that right there , that 's table mountain . dayzee : aww , it 's beautiful . okay , well , i 'm gon na have to go , but i love you . all right . [ smooches ] bye . maya : hey . rick and caroline are still not back . i - i do n't know where they could possibly be that 's more important than this . i do n't get it . and i ca n't text him . i - i have to talk to him in person . dayzee : my gosh . have you even though about what you 're gon na say ? you 're engaged to carter . and whatever you tell rick , you could risk losing carter . but then again , i mean , if you feel this strongly , you -- you have to tell rick . maya : it 's just so strange being here . i mean , this is where i found out that rick was a forrester . dayzee : yep . and was n't one of my waiters . maya : it bothered me so much then , but now ... this family is so special . dayzee : yeah . we are . [ scene_break ] caroline : okay . forrester creations , here we come . it 's my favorite place in the whole world . except for paris . rick : i think you 'll be pleased . caroline : you have a big project for us , do n't you ? rick : yes , we have -- we have a very big project . caroline : i have some really great ideas for spring . rick : ah , spring would be good . but then again , summer would be good , too . caroline : summer ? rick : mm - hmm . caroline : i 've never heard of a summer line before . i mean , resort wear , yeah , but -- rick : before your -- your beautiful brain goes into overdrive , i have to tell you something . [ sighs ] you 're the most complex , confusing woman that i 've ever known . caroline : really ? rick : mm - hmm . caroline : aww . rick : and i 've , unfortunately , known a lot of complex , confusing women in my life . but i ... i adore you . and you have frustrated me . caroline : [ chuckles ] you 've been a very patient man . you 're sweet . rick : i 'd be a fool not to love you . caroline : did you just say ... rick : i said i love you . caroline : [ exhales sharply ] do you realize how long it 's been since you 've said that to me ? rick : i feel it and mean it more now than ever . [ both laugh ] caroline : oh . this is the same spot that i pulled up to when i first arrived in l.a . [ scene_break ] [ camera shutter clicks ] [ indistinct conversations ] wyatt : i think it 's time for a toast . mm - hmm . to our obscenely successful day and to our dear friend , the hope for the future diamond . may she sparkle for all eternity . hope : cheers . [ glasses clink ] hope : mm - hmm . wyatt : rock and roll . hope : [ chuckles ] this has been quite a journey . wyatt : yeah . and it 's only just the beginning . hope : how are we ever gon na top mexico ? wyatt : our quest for the elusive diamond ? hope : it has brought us some serious luck . i mean , publicity from all over the world . wyatt : yeah , and what i predict to be a completely sold - out line . hope : all because of one stone and the mysterious power behind it . wyatt : and to think i get to experience all of this with you . you know , if these people were n't here ... i would kiss you right now . but ... i 'll wait . because you just broke off your engagement with liam , and it 's been tough . but you 're gon na get through it . and i 'm gon na be right here when you do . [ scene_break ] maya : i just ca n't help but think i have made a huge mistake breaking up with rick and leaving forrester . dayzee : are you sure you 're not idealizing the situation ? you and rick had a lot of issues . maya : one . we had one issue . caroline . she continued to try to put herself in between us . if it had n't ... i - i should n't even be thinking about this . dayzee : no , no , no . this is good . you need to process this . you have to be honest with yourself , maya . maya : i am supposed to be marrying carter ! we 're in the middle of planning a wedding ! dayzee : which you might have to put on hold ! maya : carter is so excited about marrying me ! i mean , he 's a devoted , kind , loving man , and i care a lot about him ! dayzee : but is that enough ? maya : i thought it was . but i 'm not sure i 'll ever get over rick . [ scene_break ] rick : they say that your first instincts are always right . i remember the first time that i saw you getting out of that limo . i was mesmerized . i remember it so well . caroline : it 's cute that you remember that . rick : okay . i 'm gon na get out of the car now . caroline : okay , yeah . me , too . let 's get to work . rick : no , no , no . wait , wait , wait , wait . um ... count to 10 and then come out . caroline : why ? rick : just do it . just trust me . caroline : okay . rick : okay ? caroline : [ gasps ] can i do it in italian ? rick : you can do it in any language you 'd like . caroline : okay . rick : [ chuckles ] okay . caroline : all right . rick : all right . [ car door closes ] caroline : [ sighs ] uno ... due ... tre ... rick : okay ! you can come out now ! caroline : i have n't finished counting yet ! i 'm only at otto ! rick : it 's fine ! just -- just come on out ! walk the same way you did when i first met you ! caroline : really ? okay . [ scene_break ] [ indistinct conversations ] hope : now , we do have this coming in in more sizes . woman 6 : if you come with me , i 'll take down your information . hope : [ sighs ] woman 7 : hope , would you mind signing this for my daughter ? hope : oh , absolutely . what is your daughter 's name ? woman 7 : penny . hope : oh , penny . well , tell , uh , penny that she needs to come in after school sometime . woman 7 : i will . thanks for being such a great role model for my daughter . hope : thank you for saying that . wyatt : [ clears throat ] hey . hope : hey . oh , let me guess . you want my autograph , too . all right . take your shirt off . i 'll sign . wyatt : oh , sure . okay . um [ chuckles ] i just saw that maya was here . hope : yeah , she 's waiting for rick . wyatt : that 's what i was afraid of . hope : why ? what 's wrong ? wyatt : about your brother , um ... i do n't think he 's coming back today . hope : do you know something that i do n't ? [ scene_break ] maya : rick and caroline are a fling . she is convenient and easy . there 's no way he really has feelings for her . dayzee : you 're probably right . there 's no way you 're gon na know that unless you talk to him . maya : [ sighs ] i - i have to fix this . i ca n't marry carter while i feel this way about rick . i just do n't want to hurt him . dayzee : well , that part is going to be unavoidable , okay ? carter is going to be hurt . but it 's better that he find out now than six years from now when you guys are married . and the same goes for rick . you just got to put it all out there , maya . put it all on the table . maya : and that 's what i 'm gon na do . before rick gets any closer to caroline . dayzee : okay . good luck . i got to go pick up rosie . maya : give her a kiss for me ? dayzee : i will . maya : and keep your phone on ? dayzee : [ chuckles ] i will do that . maya : thank you . thank you so much for listening to me . dayzee : of course . anytime . maya : okay . hope : hey ! maya : hey . have you heard from your brother ? hope : um ... maya , i do n't think he 's coming back today . [ scene_break ] caroline : [ sniffles ] oh , my god , rick . [ sniffles ] rick : from the very first moment that i saw you , i knew i was gon na be in trouble . caroline : [ chuckles ] rick : you have taken me on some wild rides . and i 've jumped off a few times , but i always came back . because with you is where i want to be . you never gave up on us , and you were always right . spencer - forrester is an unbeatable team till the end . marry me , caroline . say that you 'll be my wife . caroline : [ sobbing ] yes ! of course ! i would be honored to be your wife . [ chuckles ]	hope tells maya that she is really glad she is here today . she has been missed and the show is not the same without her . she is not sure when rick will return but maya can wait . maya 's even asked for her autograph by a couple of fans . hope tells wyatt that he is a genius . they are running out of merchandise . everything is flying off the shelves . wyatt quips that if she listens closely enough that she can hear the cash registers going off in tokyo . rick whisks caroline off to a place unknown while she tries to guess maybe paris . finally he tells the driver to take them to forrester creations . they pull up to the same spot she drove up to when she came to l.a . he tells her that she is the most complex , complicated woman and he has known a few in his life . but he adores her and it 's very easy to say now that he loves her . he says he remembers that first day when he met her . he was mesmerized . she thinks that is cute that he remembered . he says he is going to get out of the car now but wants her to remain and count to ten and then join him . she is intrigued but does as he says . she does n't even count to ten and rick is ready and calls for her to come to him . he bends down on one knee and opens a box with a ring with a green stone as big as a quarter . for once that mouth is silent ; she can not say a word . dayzee stops in for a few minutes at the showing and asks maya where rick is and has she spoken to him . maya says he left with caroline so she is waiting for him now to return . she ca n't imagine what could be more important than this event .
hope : ooh ! you made me breakfast ? wyatt : mm - hmm . well , i read online that expectant mothers get an extra 300 calories a day , so i made french toast , pancakes , waffles , fruit , le jus d'orange , huh ? hope : wow ! wyatt : yeah ! so , what strikes wyatt jr. 's mom 's fancy , huh ? hope : wyatt jr. ? wyatt : yeah ! hope : what if we have a girl ? what are we gon na name her then ? and do n't even suggest naming her after your mother . wyatt : i mean , wyatta . hope : like , seriously , though , my feelings have not changed . i do n't want your mom anywhere near me or our child . wyatt : okay . let 's eat . hope : okay . wyatt : huh ? hope : yes . wyatt : [ chuckles ] deacon : careful . it 's high - octane . quinn : thanks . not just for the coffee . i 'd be pulling my hair out over the way hope 's been treating me if it had n't been for you . deacon : gosh , quinn . i mean , if i did n't know better , i might think that 's your way of saying maybe i 'm good for you . quinn : well , i never thought i 'd fall for another man , but who knows ? play your cards right , mr. sharpe . katie : you tossed and turned all night . i suppose i do n't have to ask why . ridge : dad 's deciding who 's gon na be the c.e.o . of the company -- rick , the number cruncher , or me . katie : the über - talented fashion designer . ridge : and he says he 's impartial , but i got to tell you , i look at him , and the way he sees caroline and rick , it 's almost like they 're this proverbial dream team , the way that he was with mom . katie : okay . well ... what would stephanie tell you to do ? rid : she would tell me not to sit back ... and to make happen what i want to happen . and that 's what i 'm gon na do . caroline : they 're insatiable . ivy : who -- your followers ? caroline : they just -- they want to know everything . what am i cooking rick for breakfast ? which shoes am i wearing ? ivy : well , just refer them to your blog . i mean , you 're still doing that , are n't you ? caroline : excuse me . why are you being so perky ? ivy : hello ! i 've just been telling you about my romantic evening with your cousin . have you been listening ? caroline : yeah , yeah , yeah . am cooked you dinner , and then you two were all kissy - face . blah , ah . ivy : what is going on with you today ? you stressed about these designs ? is it ridge ? is that why you 're in this mood ? hope : mm ! it 's a text from my mom ... wyatt : oh . hope : ... wanting to know how me and the baby are doing . wyatt : wh - what about the expectant father ? how am i doing , huh ? hope : i 'm going to tell her that you 've never been happier -- ever . wyatt : uh - huh . hope : that 's -- that 's not an overstatement , right ? wyatt : well , let 's see . the woman of my dreams is now my wife , a baby we both want on the way . i 'd say `` never been happier 's , `` eh ... pretty spot - on . [ both chuckle ] wyatt : of course , uh ... it would be better if , you know ... hope : if there was n't this tension between your mother and me ? wyatt : yeah . hope : she brought this on herself . like it or not , she has to live with these consequences . deacon : there 's something you ought to know , if you have n't already figured it out . when i play , i play to win . quinn : well , that 's something that we have in common . normally , i would never ask anyone to go to bat for me . deacon : but i 'm not just anyone . i also happen to be hope 's old man . quinn : exactly . and she listens to you the way wyatt listens to me . fix things so we can come together as a family -- you , me , my son , your daughter . that 's not too much to ask , is it ? caroline : mood ? who 's in a mood ? i 'm -- i 'm not in a mood . ivy : uh , okay . if you say so . it 's just -- it 's just the last time we spoke , i was under the impression that you were juggling two men . well , you know , you 've been designing with ridge , you 're married to rick -- two men who have a history of not getting along with each other -- and now you 're stuck in the middle . caroline : unfortunately ... it 's a little more complicated now . ivy : yeah , because eric is trying to choose between the two of them . caroline : no . because ... ridge and i kissed . katie : so , are you going to tell me ? ridge : tell you what ? katie : whatever it is you 're planning on doing to tip things in your favor with eric . ridge : i need caroline on my side . katie : well , that could be difficult , considering she 's married to rick and she 's loyal to him . ridge : not as loyal as you may think . wyatt : it wo n't be easy to keep mom away , especially once the baby 's here . wyatt : what are we gon na get -- a restraining order on her or something ? hope : no . i mean , i do n't want to do that , but when it comes to our child ... i just hope that she does n't do something that makes us get to that point . deacon : were you really serious about what you said -- you know , about the four of us being a family ? quinn : well ... it sounds a little crazy at the moment , i 'll admit , but look at us . i mean ... things have progressed a lot faster than we could have anticipated , right ? unless , of course , i 'm just a stand - in until brooke gets back . deacon : no . i mean , come on . there 's about as much chance of happening ... quinn : as us being upstanding citizens , no longer living on the edge ? i do n't know about you , but ... i 'm sick of being the town pariah . deacon : what is going on behind those beautiful blue eyes of yours ? quinn : mm . why do n't we ditch this place -- get a nice little house on a quiet street in the valley ? deacon : in the valley ? quinn : yeah , in the valley . and to all of our neighbors , we 're gon na be that sweet couple who 's always holding hands , but behind closed doors , i 'm gon na tie you up and i 'm gon na spank you when you 're naughty . tempted ? deacon : oh , hell , yeah , i 'm tempted . play house with a dominatrix ? yeah . but it ai n't that easy . quinn : [ sighs ] because of hope ? deacon : look , i get you want me to promote you to my daughter , but , i mean , for you and i to -- i mean , with hope feeling the way she does about you -- quinn : yeah , well , the only way to change hope 's mind is to show her that i am changing , that i 'm not the horrible woman that she 's conjured up in her mind . come on . all i want is what everyone else has -- a home , a boyfriend . deacon : okay , i 'm sorry . what was that word ? quinn : i said , `` a boyfriend . `` i said , `` a boyfriend . `` deacon : wow . a boyfriend ? quinn : yes . deacon : and a little grandkid to bounce on that sexy knee of yours . quinn : well , i already have the grandkid . whether or not i get to see the grandkid -- that 's up to you . caroline : i am a horrible person . i know that i am a horrible person . i should have a scarlet letter branded into the middle of my forehead and be stoned in the town square ! rick is a wonderful husband , and for me to betray him this way ... ivy : okay , hold on . it was just one kiss , right ? more than one ? caroline : god , i know i should stop ! it 's just ridge and i are working together , and i 'm not even sure if he 's just using me to get the c.e.o . position or -- ivy : or if he feels what you were feeling . caroline : no . no . we should not be having any feelings whatsoever . he is my mentor . he 's a man that i admire professionally . it 's just that ... there 's ... something ... about ridge . ivy : something that you feel when you kiss him that you have n't felt before ? ridge : [ sighs ] how do i even start this ? i 'm trying to win caroline over . katie : okay . how ? ridge : well , she 's got a little crush on me . katie : really ? she does ? ridge : and , like i said before , i want her on my side , so ... katie : so , what does that mean , exactly ? ridge : you know what it means . you know how much this c.e.o . thing means to me , and she can help me get it . katie : you think she 's gon na stab her husband in the back ? she loves him . she 's married to him . she 's as devoted to him as i am to you . unless you know something i do n't . this , um -- this little crush of caroline 's ... ridge : what about it ? katie : have you done anything to encourage it ? deacon : and what if i say i wo n't do it ? quinn : you would willingly forego the chance to explore whatever this is that 's happening between us ? deacon : what is happening between us ? i mean , should i be scared ? quinn : what 's so scary about a house in the valley with a girlfriend who rocks your world ? deacon : losing my relationship with my daughter . i 'm not gon na risk that . quinn : of course not . we 're not bad people , deacon . sometimes i get carried away , do things that i would n't normally do if i had somebody in my life that i cared about . deacon : okay . if i do go out on a limb for you with my daughter , you are gon na have to make me a little promise . as a matter of fact , you 're gon na have to swear to me -- you 're gon na have to say , `` deacon , i swear to you that i am not a murderer . `` quinn : stop it . deacon : [ laughs evilly ] quinn : i already told you that i had nothing to do with ricardo 's death . so , do we have a deal , or do you need a little bit more convincing ? deacon : i 'm gon na go with more convincing . wyatt : you are glowing . hope : i am ? wyatt : yeah . it 's that special first - trimester , mother - to - be glow . hope : oh . someone 's been reading , huh ? wyatt : are you kidding me ? i already got down all the stages , you know -- what happens when , including the first ultrasound , huh ? [ cell phone rings ] hope : hey , dad . deacon : so , how 's the beautiful mother - to - be ? hope : happy . what 's up ? deacon : you gon na be there for a bit ? hope : i do n't know . why ? deacon : well , there 's somebody very special that , uh , i 'd like to bring by , if that 's okay . hope : yeah . yeah , sure . deacon : all right . be right over . hope : okay . wyatt : what 's going on ? hope : i do n't know . my dad just called , and he 's bringing a woman over . deacon : okay . let 's , uh -- let 's do this . looks like it 's time my daughter meets the woman in my life . caroline : it should n't have happened . it has to stop . ivy : even if that means not working with ridge anymore ? ridge : no , i 'm -- i 'm not encouraging it . these things just happen . katie : to you . ridge : [ sighs ] or ... maybe this marriage is not as magical as rick makes it out to be . katie : are those caroline 's words or your words ? ridge : come on . i 'm starting to draw again . it 's coming back . but it 's not here yet , and i 'm just afraid it 's gon na be too late . katie : because eric is going to appoint a new c.e.o . very soon . ridge : and that 's why i need caroline in my corner . dad wants his dream team . katie : all right , fine . i understand that . but the way you 're going about this -- ridge , you 're -- you 're using someone . that 's what bill does . that 's not what you do . you do n't use people . ridge : no , i 'm not using caroline . this is the opportunity of a lifetime . katie : you are rationalizing , and you know it . ridge : here 's what i know/ this position -- this top position -- at forrester belongs to me , and i can not , i will not , answer to rick . i ca n't do it . katie : i do n't think you 're considering the consequences of your actions on everyone . ridge : what does that mean ? katie : you 're encouraging caroline 's feelings for you . i think that 's -- ridge : stop . stop . this has nothing to do with us . katie : [ chuckles ] ridge : look at me . i love you . and i 'm committed to you . katie : you have to stop this . you 're using her feelings , and you have to put an end to it before someone gets hurt . caroline : if that 's how it has to be , then that is how it has to be . ivy : wow . you would really give up designing with ridge ? caroline : i crossed a line that i should not have crossed . but that 's where it 's going to end , 'cause rick is too important to me . ivy : and what -- ridge is n't ? katie : you know , putting a stop to this now does n't necessarily mean that eric wo n't choose you . ridge : it 's gon na lessen my chances . katie : i do n't believe that . and even if that was true , would you really want to be c.e.o . that way -- i mean , using caroline 's feelings for you , possibly damaging her marriage ? i know that there is no love lost between you and rick , but you are still family . you 're still brothers . and you both love forrester creations . this is n't right . you know it . tell caroline whatever you have to , but do n't let this go on for another day longer . i know you . you would n't be able to live with yourself if you did . ridge : and that 's why i love you . katie : yeah . [ both chuckle ] katie : i have n't seen very much of you lately . i miss you . i miss us . caroline : what is it ? what 's wrong ? hope : hi ! deacon : mm . wow . you look fantastic . you must be doing something right , kid , 'cause she looks fantastic , does n't she ? wyatt : yeah . she 's got that expectant - motherhood glow . hope : well , you look pretty fantastic yourself . deacon : hey , would you guys mind if we just sat down for a minute ? hope : oh , come on ! where is she ? ! deacon : she 's out there . hope : okay . well , is it someone that we know ? deacon : yeah . uh , listen -- before we get into this , i want to say something . you guys are newly married . i want to impart a little wisdom . sometimes in life , things happen quickly , unexpectedly . this is definitely one of those things . um , she 's become very important to me . i really want you to accept her , okay ? quinn : can i come in now ? wyatt : mom ? deacon : uh , okay . hope : no . no . deacon : hope , listen to me . hope : no , no , no ! are you serious right now ? ! deacon : i know this is a shock . believe me -- it 's a shock to me , too , still . but listen -- i just want us to get along . i want us to try and be a family . hope : a family ? what are you talking about , dad ? ! how can you think that , after everything she 's done ? ! deacon : listen to me ! you are the most compassionate person that i know , okay ? you 've forgiven me for everything that i 've done . ca n't you please just -- just try and -- hope : absolutely not . no . this woman is a manipulator , dad . she uses people , and now she 's using you . quinn : look , look . if we could all just -- hope : no ! do n't ! i 've heard it . i have heard all of this before -- the apologies , the plea to be a doting grandmother , please . no ! you will say or do anything because you are so desperate , and now you 're making a play for my father . dad ... if this is the woman that you want to spend your life with ... then you 're out , too .	wyatt surprises hope with a pregnant girl 's breakfast complete with more calories she is allowed with pancakes , waffles , fruit , orange juice , the whole enchilada . he says things are fine but the tension with quinn is getting worse and he 'd like that to lessen . she says but quinn brought that on herself and she will have to live with it . caroline is paying no attention to ivy telling her about her night with liam . ivy asks why she is in this mood ; is it ridge ? caroline denies that she is in a mood . ivy points out there is ridge and rick , two men she is close to and now she is caught in the middle with them vying for president of the company . caroline confides it is more than that . she and ridge kissed . she groans that she is a terrible person . she should be in the town square with a big old scarlet letter on her forehead . and it was more than one kiss . ivy asks if she feels something that she has n't felt before . quinn tells deacon that she has not fallen for a man in a long time , but he can sure sway her if he will help with hope . she says she is sick of being the town pariah . she proposes they ditch this place and get a nice little place in the valley with neighbors complete with the white picket fence . he says it wo n't be easy to play house with a dominatrix .and the way that hope feels about quinn . all she wants is what everybody else has , a house and a boyfriend .
ridge : you seem far away . brooke : just thinking about a lot of things -- eric and quinn , eric 's health , and now this . i ca n't believe that you tried to steal eric 's power of attorney from quinn ! ridge : i did n't try to steal it . i tried to appropriate it for the good of the family . you think this is better ? brooke : no ! ridge : quinn holding all the power ? no , it 's not better , is it ? brooke : of course not . no . but did you really think you were gon na get away with it ? ridge : no , not long - term -- just ... long enough to protect the family and to protect my dad . desperate times , desperate measures , like ... letting you marry bill spencer so i can get the shares of the company . bill : you look good , katie . katie : thank you . and thanks again for use of the spencer jet . bill : my pleasure . will enjoyed himself ? katie : yeah . you know , he travels really well ... though i 'm surprised . i thought i would come back to this huge announcement . you set land - speed records divorcing me so you could marry brooke , and yet here you are , not married . nicole : she 's such a good baby . rick : yeah . it amazes me how easy she is . lizzy is one happy little girl . nicole : oh , that 'll change once she figures out she can get daddy to do anything she wants . rick : oh , you 're telling me that auntie nicole wo n't be spoiling her rotten ? nicole : [ laughs ] rick : i tell you , this little girl , she just -- she just fills me up . and you 're right -- maya and i would do anything for you ... no matter how outrageous ... even asking you ... to be our surrogate to give her a little brother or sister . [ camera shutter clicking ] zende : uh ... give me more eyes , all right ? you know , look over your shoulder and then right to the lens , okay ? okay . uh , let 's take a break . sasha : [ sniffles ] no , no . i 'm -- i 'm good . [ sniffles ] i 'm so good . zende : i know you too well , sasha . what 's going on ? sasha : um ... hmm . me and thomas , whatever it was -- uh , well , um , it 's over . zende : what happened with you and thomas ? sasha : um , well , caroline 's back . zende : oh . sasha : yeah . and , you know , now they actually have a shot at giving douglas a real family . i do n't -- i do n't want to get in the way of that . zende : wow . that 's really big of you . sasha : the needs of a child have to come first . and if my life has taught me anything , it 's that . nicole : i ca n't imagine my life without maya . so i know that it 'd be a great thing to give to lizzy -- a brother or sister that would be her very own best friend ... someone that she can count on . but i 'm the only one who can do it the way you want -- a full - blood sibling . it 's a lot to ask . [ lizzy fussing ] rick : we know . katie : so , i hear r.j. 's back in town . bill : that he is . katie : i bet he 's superexcited to have yet another new stepdaddy . no ? no , he 's not ? bill : let 's just say r.j. 's having a little trouble accepting the way things are between brooke and me . katie : ohh . `` dollar bill `` foiled by a teenager . bill : cute . we 're still getting married . katie : yeah , sure . bill : brooke just wants to give r.j. a little time to adjust . katie : okay , if that 's what she 's telling you . in the meantime , r.j. and ridge and brooke are spending time together -- one happy little family . ridge : when you look at the alternative , which , sadly , is what we 're stuck with now , with quinn in control , i had no choice but to lie . and i 'd do it again . brooke : i know . you were doing it for the family and for the company . but what happens when eric finds out ? ridge : i do n't know . hopefully he 'll understand why i did it . and i know he 's gon na be disappointed all over again , but i do n't think it 's gon na be a permanent rift between us . brooke : you wo n't let it . ridge : love the confidence . brooke : because i believe in you . i always have . and i know you 've been under a lot of stress lately . ridge : it shows , huh ? brooke : only to somebody who knows you as well as i do . ridge : no one does . oh , boy . r.j. : maybe you guys should get a room . brooke : r.j. ! ridge : maybe you should learn how to knock . r.j. : busted . katie : who knew that r.j. would wield so much power ? he blows back into town , he spends time with brooke and ridge , and you are completely shut out . bill : temporary obstacle . brooke and i are on track . katie : and yet she postponed the wedding . bill : postponed , not canceled . she just needs some time to bring that son of -- son of hers around . katie : unless ridge and brooke decide to put their family back together for r.j . r.j. : i think it 's awesome the way you two are still into each other . brooke : [ chuckles ] i do n't know what you think you saw , r.j . r.j. : my parents in each other 's little worlds . i mean , the way you block out everything but each other ? i did n't understand it when i was a kid . i even kind of resented it . but i like it now . i - i think it 's cool . hey , um ... let 's take a family selfie . brooke : yeah , let 's do it ! r.j. : we really do n't have enough of these . brooke : no , that 's right . r.j. : smile , parents . brooke : hi ! ridge : that way . there you go . brooke : [ laughs ] [ camera shutter clicks ] brooke : oh , it 's so fun having you home , sweetie . r.j. : feels good . brooke : yeah . ridge : feels right . [ cell phone chimes ] brooke : oh . i 've got to go . bye . love you . r.j. : love you . brooke : call me . let me know if there 's any updates on eric . ridge : of course . r.j. : [ scoffs ] ridge : what ? r.j. : that was spencer , was n't it ? ridge : fair to say , sure . r.j. : how could you just let her go to him like that ? zende : i 'm sorry . it seemed like you and thomas were a good match . sasha : yeah . um [ clears throat ] but it 's okay , 'cause , you know , we 're still good friends . and it 's not like it got , you know , very far . we dated , i guess -- you know , shared some sweet kisses -- but it 's better that it ends this way now , you know , with just mild disappointment , rather than full - on heartbreak . zende : so , it 's self - preservation ? sasha : no . it 's actually more like i want to preserve the possibility for douglas to have a real family . i mean , two loving parents -- that makes all the difference in the world . he deserves that . zende : i know a couple of those . in fact , they love it so much , they want to do it again . sasha : hey . what 's going on ? zende : maya and rick -- they want nicole to be their surrogate again . sasha : wait . what ? ! rick : you know , i think about my sister bridget -- how close we were ... all the shared experiences and secret languages . i ca n't imagine my life without her . it was really nice to see her when she came to visit dad . nicole : i know maya and i are making up for lost time , but nothing compares to the closeness of a sibling . rick : you know , when maya and i got married , i did n't know what to expect . but i knew i was all - in , no matter what . and i would have never dreamed in a million years we would have so much because of you . we made an outrageous request . and , amazingly , you agreed to it . you carried our child . you gave us this miracle . and now an even more outrageous request -- we 're asking you again . look , if you do n't feel up to it , we totally understand . but the joy that you brought in our life with lizzy -- [ sighs ] i can only imagine what it would feel like to be able to give her a biological brother or sister . sasha : so , maya and rick actually had the nerve to look nic in the eye and ask her to do it again ? zende : pretty much . they say no pressure , but ... sasha : i can not believe that . zende : yeah . my reaction , too . sasha : well , yeah . no kidding . i mean , you guys barely survived the first time , and for them to go and ask her to do it again ? another year of her life ? and -- and what about you , how hard it was for you the first time ? i mean , is anybody thinking about that ? zende : i do n't know . nicole , i hope . sasha : sure . i mean , okay , yeah , she bounced back the first time -- i 'll give her that . to do it once is selfless and saintly , sure , absolutely . but twice ? oh , come on . that 's just weird . zende , she has to tell them no . there 's no way she can disrespect you like that . nicole : what do you think , lizzy ? you want a little brother or sister ? rick : please , auntie nicole ? nicole : [ chuckles ] rick : [ chuckles ] nicole : subtle . rick : thanks . i know it 's too much to ask . i mean , you 've already blessed us beyond belief . i mean ... have you ever seen something so precious , so perfect ? and we made her -- the three of us . and if you could find it in your heart to do it again , we would be so grateful . we would -- we would be the best parents . nicole : i would never worry about that . i know that lizzy 's lucky to have you and maya . rick : and you . no one made a greater sacrifice than you bringing her into this world . we know that there 's plenty of great options out there , but -- but once you brought this beautiful angel to us ... we had to ask you first if -- if you would bless us with another ... and make us the luckiest family of four . nicole : [ chuckles ] four is a pretty good number . rick : [ chuckles ] i think lizzy thinks so , too . nicole : [ chuckles ] is that right , baby girl ? you agree ? r.j. : you 're just gon na let her go to spencer 's ? ridge : no one lets your mother do anything . r.j. : i 'm not saying bar the door , but come on . what about that famous forrester charm you guys always talk about ? why did n't you work it ? ridge : [ sighs ] r.j. : i just do n't get it . why are n't you fighting for her ? ridge : because , r.j. , your mother 's a grown woman . she makes her own decisions . and i 've got my own thing i need to worry about . we got the company , quinn . r.j. : yeah , but you guys could do that together . i mean , ridge and brooke , brooke and ridge , the way it 's been all my life . there 's still something between you , dad . you 're a designer , right ? then design your life . put our family back together . you know what ? just answer me one question . out of all the women you loved , who did you love more than mom ? ridge : no one . brooke : hi . bill : [ chuckles ] hey . brooke : ohh . bill : come here . mmm . brooke : mmm . both : mmm . brooke : wow . you really know how to say hello . bill : well , that 's how much i missed you . brooke : i missed you , too . there 's just so much going on . bill : yeah . how 's -- how 's eric ? any progress ? brooke : oh , he 's , uh -- he woke up , and he 's home . bill : good . brooke : he 's in and out , but bridget said he 's made a huge improvement , even though there 's a long road ahead . she 's with him now before she catches her flight . bill : glad to hear . brooke : so , there 's all that . i 'm worried about eric 's health and this thing with quinn . bill : what thing ? something new ? brooke : it turns out eric gave her power of attorney . bill : what ? ! not ridge ? brooke : no . ridge -- his word -- appropriated it to protect his family , and then wyatt found out , and he went to tell his mom . bill : well , i do n't agree with ridge on much , but in this particular situation , i would have done the same thing . brooke : and then there 's r.j . bill : yeah . i want to talk to you about that and delaying our wedding because of your son . since when did we start letting our kids tell us what to do ? we have to move on with our lives ... and everybody else just has to deal with it . r.j. : so , you admit mom 's number 1 ? ridge : i admit there 's no one like her , yes . r.j. : well , then why would you let her be with a guy like spencer , a tacky , soulless egomaniac ? ridge : [ chuckling ] ooh . very nice . i could n't have said it better myself . r.j. : he 'll treat mom exactly like he treated aunt katie . and what about quinn , huh ? who do we have to thank for introducing us to that crazy ? he 's a nightmare , dad , and i ca n't do this alone . ridge : do n't sell yourself short . they 'd be married already if you had n't objected . r.j. : do you think he 's gon na wait ? we need to take action , work together . we can get mom back before it 's too late . she deserves better . she deserves you . brooke : i love you and want to marry you . bill : then let 's do it ! brooke : but it 's a little more complicated than just you and me now . bill : [ groans ] brooke : there 's r.j. , and he needs a little more time . bill : he 's had it . giving r.j. more time is n't going to change anything . better he figures out how to deal with the inevitable , because that 's what we are , brooke . brooke : [ chuckles ] bill : we 're going to be together . brooke : yes , yes , but you have to understand , r.j. comes home from boarding school , and he 's hoping to reunite his family , and then he gets hit with us . bill : we were leaving . we -- the jet was ready to go . if we had taken off a half - hour earlier , we would n't even be having this conversation . brooke : but we did n't , and he came home . bill : it 's a bad idea , brooke -- setting this precedent , letting your teenage boy dictate to you . brooke : [ sighs ] that 's not what he 's doing . bill : i 've been patient and understanding , but it 's -- it 's enough . i mean , enough time given , enough time delayed . i 'm letting a teenager control my life . now , all right , he wants his parents together , and i 'm sure that will would want the same . but it just does n't always work out that way . i want you -- i need you -- to be my wife . no more waiting . we 're getting married as soon as possible . r.j. : sometimes adults do n't see what 's clear to kids . you and mom love each other . we can have our family back , dad . nothing 's more important . do n't let mom go again .	brooke can not believe that ridge tried to steal the poa from quinn . he says it was not stealing . desperate times call for desperate measures and he did it for the good of the company and his dad . he tells her it is time for her to have that wedding with bill . rj comes in as brooke puts her hands on ridge 's shoulders and he says maybe they ought to get a room . ridge says maybe he should knock first . rj says he likes it and insists on them taking a family selfie . zende and sasha takes a break when she does not seem to be sparkling as usual . he asks what is wrong . she fills him in that caroline is back and she and thomas have a chance to be a real family and she does not want to get in the way of that . nicole holds lizzy and explains to rick that what he and maya have asked is very difficult but she knows he would like a real blood relative sibling for lizzy . katie visits bill and they have a good relationship . she hints that brooke and ridge might put their family back for rj . sasha tells zende that she and thomas dated but did not get that far so all of this is okay . douglas deserves a family with two loving parents . he becomes down too and says now rick wants nicole to be a surrogate again . rick tells nicole that he never thought in a million years he could be this happy . he knows he has made outrageous requests and he no right to ask nicole that again but it would mean so much . sasha can not believe that rick had the nerve to look nicole in the eye and ask her to do that again . and now they would be asking zende to go through that again too twice that is too much . nicole has to say no and not disrespect him that way .
mateo : everything will be okay . quinn : [ sighs ] i do n't see how . my son is being corrupted by katie logan , and when i dare express my concern , my husband gets mad and he walks out . mateo : it 'll blow over . i 'm sure no man could stay mad at you for long . quinn : [ sighs ] mateo : are you okay ? quinn : it 's my back . mateo : you must have aggravated the sprain . quinn : [ groans ] things got a little ... physical with katie . mateo : well , let 's put you back on the table before the muscles tighten up . quinn : what was i supposed to do ? i had to get that woman off of my son , and then to add insult to injury , i find out that my husband knew and he did n't tell me . eric : oh , god , katie . my wife did this ? katie : she burst into my house , found me and wyatt together , and ... attacked me . charlie : i do n't eat anything i ca n't pronounce . pam : [ whispering ] oh , my god , charlie ! charlie . look over there . charlie : what ? where ? pam : follow my eyeballs . over there . sheila carter is working here ! i should have listened to you and not come here . now our lunch is ruined . sheila : charlie , right ? pam . i know you both look , uh , a bit surprised , but it is true . i 'm waitressing here at my favorite restaurant . `` my name is sheila , and i 'll be your server . `` pam : cute . and your favorite restaurant just happens to be as close to forrester creations as possible ? sheila : that 's just a happy coincidence . i 'm trying really hard to jump - start a new life . pam : i 'm calling malarkey on your `` happy coincidence . `` you just happened to find a job here , practically five steps from forrester creations ? sheila : i know , it 's ... it 's true , though . charlie : yeah . of all the restaurants in los angeles ... sheila : you know , i 'm sorry , charlie . does my presence here bother you ? charlie : no . no , no , no , no . i 'm just -- i 'm just saying , i mean , you could have waitressed anywhere . sheila : well , i got a job here , and i really do like it here . so i 'm -- i 'm not gon na quit . so can i get you anything ? [ cellphone chimes ] charlie : oh , come on . not now . pam : what ? charlie : pammy , i got to go . pam : oh ! charlie : i got to put out a minor forrester fire . pam : you want me to get you takeout ? charlie : yeah . sheila : you know what , do n't worry , i 'll keep pammy company . charlie : uh , are you okay with this ? i mean , you can come back with me , you know . pam : i 'm fine , charlie . i 'm fine . i 'm a big girl . [ laughs ] so , i guess you 're gon na be taking my order ? sheila : well , you know , first , there are just a couple things i 'd like to say . pam : okay . i ca n't imagine what . sheila : you have reservations about me . pam : [ scoffs ] yeah ! based on the past . sheila : okay , but what did you just say ? the past . now , i did some terrible things , pam , but i 'm not that person anymore . you know , rehabilitation , it truly does work , and i am the best self right now than i have ever been . ask eric . he 'll vouch for that . that much , at least . which brings me to what you and i do have in common . we both want what 's best for eric . katie : okay , i know that you have invested a lot in the new and improved quinn , but that woman is as unstable as she has ever been . eric : i admit , she 's been pretty intense these days . katie : you think ? she came into my house , clearly uninvited , burst into my bedroom , and went berserk ! eric : all right , katie . tell me exactly what happened . katie : i 'll tell you what happened . you married a crazy person ! that 's what happened ! quinn : i ca n't unsee what i saw . my son in bed with that ... cougar . oh , i do n't like katie . i do n't trust her . and everyone knows that , including my husband and my son . especially them . and eric knew all along -- [ sighs ] how could he do that ? mateo : did you ask ? quinn : he said that wyatt wanted to tell me himself . mateo : sounds reasonable . quinn : it does ? mateo : yeah . you 're just too wound up to see it . let go , mrs . forrester . quinn : [ exhales sharply ] mateo : focus on your breath . come on . in ... ... and out . quinn : [ exhales sharply ] mateo : in ... ... and out . there you go . relax . stop thinking . give yourself over to me . katie : wyatt and i were together in the privacy of my own bedroom . we were ... spending some time together , which is probably why we did n't hear quinn come in , because she certainly was n't invited ! and then suddenly , i hear her voice from the doorway ! eric : and that 's when she saw you and wyatt together . katie : she screamed like someone was being murdered . and then she ordered wyatt out of the bed , which obviously he could n't do , and then she ordered me out of the bed , and yanked me by my arm . i mean , out of my own bed ! and then she threatened me . she said i could never even lay eyes on wyatt again . eric : i ca n't believe this . i knew it would upset her to find out about this , but this -- this is too much . katie : listen , it 's way too much , okay ? you have forgiven her for everything that she 's done , all of the terrible things she has done . you have been her champion . you have invested in this image of her , that she 's changed , but she has not changed . she was violent before , and she 's violent now . she gave sheila a concussion in your home , and she attacked me in my home ! i mean , really -- is this the woman that you want to spend the rest of your life with ? pam : i have to give you credit . you have been shooting pretty straight since you came back . i mean , at least from the little i 've heard from eric . sheila : so eric 's been talking about me . pam : no -- [ scoffs ] i would n't say that . sheila : he knows that i 've changed . pam : well , you know eric . he wants to think the best about everybody , until you give him reason not to . sheila : i 'm not gon na do that . you know , it means so much to me that eric is okay with my presence here in l.a. , and you know , i love l.a. l.a. is my home . and so are the forresters . including you . we go back so far . we have so much history . albeit , not all of it was good . we 're still connected . you know , everyone who knew loved and feared stephanie . pam : [ sighs ] i miss her so much . [ sighs ] sheila : i know . and we had our differences , but quinn ? this deranged , crazy , blight on stephanie 's memory ? i mean , do you honestly believe your sister would approve ? she is a bad mark on eric 's reputation , on the whole family , and you know that , pam . your stephanie 's sister . people listen to you . this is about eric 's happiness . do you honestly believe stephanie would approve of quinn ? quinn : [ groans ] it hurts . mateo : breathe through it . quinn : [ inhales sharply ] mateo : better ? quinn : yeah . [ moans ] i so needed this . mateo : well ... you 're very tense . quinn : i 'm scared . eric was so angry . do you think i overreacted ? mateo : no . i understand a mother 's instinct of wanting to protect her son . quinn : it feels really good to be understood . mateo : well , i 'm here for you , mrs . forrester . whatever you need . eric : look , i -- i have to admit that quinn 's behavior lately ... distresses me . katie : yeah ! it should ! eric , she attacked me in my bedroom ! i mean , my bedroom ! i mean , there 's zero justification for this . i realize that she is your wife and you love her , but she is completely out of control , and i have serious doubts about her mental stability . i mean , is this really how you want to live your life ? just running after quinn doing damage control and cleaning up her messes ? i mean , what happens when she does something that you ca n't fix ? when she seriously hurts someone . or worse ! eric , i care about you . i do . i do n't want to see you get hurt because you ... fell for a nutcase . there 's got to be someone else out there for you . sheila : come on , pam . it 's just us girls . be honest . pam : [ sighs ] do i think that quinn is the best partner for eric ? no . but neither are you , sheila . sheila : me ? pam : yeah , i mean , come on . just us girls , you got to admit it . you want him back . that 's why you 're hanging around . sheila : no . no . i -- i told you -- i just want his happiness , regardless of how he gets there . i do n't think quinn is the one to do that . on the short term , maybe , but she 's gon na hurt him again , pam . you mark my words . pam : eric does n't want to hear one word against her . he disowned the family when we tried to tell him that marrying her was a mistake . sheila : yeah , but you know what , i think it 'd be hard for the forrester family to really accept anybody after stephanie . pam : it is so nice to hear somebody give my sister the respect she deserves . sometimes , it feels like she 's just gone . from everybody . sheila : you know that 's not true , pam . it 's just ... you know , life goes on . pam : yeah , well , part of me wishes that it did n't , and part of me is , like , screaming inside -- `` where 's my sister ? ! `` [ sighs ] sheila : look , i 'm sorry . you had a difficult loss . pam : thank you for noticing . sheila : i have so enjoyed this girl time , but i 've got to tell you , i 've got to get your order in . they 're probably screaming in the kitchen . if -- if you ever want to pick up where we left off , you know where to find me . i 'm not going anywhere . quinn : mmm . [ exhales deeply ] why does that feel so good ? mateo : certain nerves , muscles , blood vessels are being stimulated . it induces relaxation . quinn : mmm . you certainly know your stuff , mateo . mateo : as long as you 're pleased . quinn : you worked wonders on me . really . i 'm having a very hard time clearing my mind , focusing on my breath . eric and i rarely disagree , let alone fight . maybe ... you know , maybe i did overreact , seeing wyatt and katie together . mateo : you said you did n't trust her . quinn : mnh - mnh . not a bit . mateo : you were looking out for your family . i get that . your fire . determination . you 're a passionate person . i am , too . mateo : how do you feel ? quinn : so much better . your hands are a national treasure . they know exactly where to go and how much pressure to apply . mateo : well , massage is a dialogue . your body directs the conversation . quinn : huh . [ knocks on door ] eric : quinn , i want to talk to you . quinn : eric ! eric : what 's going on with you ? i ca n't believe you ! i just came from katie ! you attacked her ? what 's wrong with you ? ! quinn : eric , i -- eric : i want to talk to my wife alone . katie thinks you 're out of control , and i ca n't deny that . i mean , first , it was sheila . not once , but twice , in this house there were violent altercations , one of them ending in a concussion , and now today , you go to katie 's house , you attack her in her own home , you yank out of her own bed ? she has marks on her arm from what you did to her today ! i ca n't keep defending you ! i 'm so disappointed ! i 'm so disappointed in you ! sheila : tell me you 're not making this up . mateo : no , it 's all true . mr. and mrs . forrester got into a huge argument . sheila : quinn went after katie logan ? not to look a gift horse in the mouth , but why on earth would she do that ? mateo : you 're not gon na believe it , but mrs . forrester found her son in bed with katie . sheila : [ laughs ] yes ! god , i knew it . this is wonderful ! quinn must have imploded ! mateo : yeah , she dragged her out of bed . sheila : oh , this is so gloriously dumb ! she has to know how eric feels about his precious little katie , little miss logan that can do no wrong . and yet , quinn still attacks her ? after doing the same to me ? this escalating pattern of violence ... ooh . not good , quinn . mateo : well , she must have dragged ms . logan pretty hard . she threw out her back . sheila : [ laughs ] sheila , table 23 is waiting for their check . sheila : okay . you took care of the situation , right ? mateo : well , i did my job . i gave her a massage . sheila : excellent . mateo : [ sighs ] it hardly felt like a chore . mrs. forrester 's an attractive woman . sheila : yeah , well , i would n't go so far as to say that , but what about eric ? mateo : well , mr . forrester came in looking for her . he had just come back from ms . logan 's . i 've never seen him more angry . he laid into her right then and there . i stood by the door trying to see if i could hear , but i did n't want to risk him storming out and catching me . i would have been fired . sheila : no , we -- we have you perfectly positioned , mateo . we do n't want anything like that to happen . good work . mateo : i better go in case mrs . forrester needs me . sheila : [ chuckles ] you keep me posted . we will be together again , eric . together at last .	eric is almost in disbelief when katie shows him her arm where quinn attacked her after coming into her home uninvited . quinn tells mateo she is okay , just a little physical pain but more emotional as she has to get katie away from her son . pam and charlie have lunch at il guardino and she is surprised to see sheila there as their server . so convenient , pam says , right next door almost to forrester . charlie gets a call that he must go and sheila says she can send takeout for him and keep pam company in the meantime . when she sits down sheila says she knows pam has reservations about her , things that she did in the past but she is the best she has ever been . she can even ask eric . they both have that in common . they both want what is best for eric . katie tells eric his wife is clearly as unhinged as she has ever been . he has married a crazy person . she and wyatt were upstairs spending some private time and quinn came bounding in when she clearly was not invited and proceeded to scold them and ordered her out of her own bed . eric has done everything for quinn and she promised she had changed but she has not . there has to be someone else out for him . sheila tells pam that she loves eric and she considers this her home now . she can not believe stephanie would approve of quinn . quinn has put a blight on stephanie 's memory . quinn gets another treatment from mateo and starts talking about the cougar after her son . he works his magic with his fingers and tells her to just relax and think as she slowly breathes in and out . mateo tells her that he is there for her no matter what she needs .
hope : so it 's true ? brooke : hope , honey ... hope : [ sighs ] brooke : [ sighs ] listen . it sounds worse than it is . hope : yeah , kissing bill spencer ? i 'd say that sounds pretty bad . bill : all right . what 's that called again ? will : dividend . bill : very good . a dividend is a -- is a payout on your investment . will : i 'm just a kid , dad . i do n't have any investments . bill : well , i bet you do if you think about it . you -- what 's that -- what 's that friend of yours at school , uh ... clover ? well , you invest a lot of time in her , right , at recess ? so what do you get back ? will : sometimes she gives me half of her sandwich . bill : okay , well , that 's not bad . but i 'm really talking about friendship , camaraderie . this is very important in business , okay ? you want to nurture relationships . do n't forget that . now , let 's talk about this investment a little bit and see if it 's a sound one . what kind of sandwich does she share with you ? because if it 's , like , cow tongue -- will : ew ! gross ! bill : i know ! it 's totally gross . will : [ sighs ] i love spending more time with you , dad . bill : yeah , me too , pal . spending time with you is going to be my number - one priority . thorne : you 're letting will spend more time with bill ? katie : yeah . you know , i mean , he really wants to , and -- and bill 's ... stepping up . he 's making a genuine effort . thorne : what about the custody agreement ? katie : i just do n't think that 's the best way to handle things right now . thorne : oh . what does that mean , exactly ? katie : i 'm gon na give bill as much access to his son as he wants . eric : this is delicious . quinn : mmm . you really are becoming a gourmet chef , there , charlie . charlie : oh , no , no . it 's all pammy . i 'm just a second - rate onion chopper . quinn : oh . charlie : [ chuckles ] quinn : well , it 's impressive . pam : it 's really not all that hard , quinn . see , there 's this magic room called a kitchen , and in it , there 's a refrigerator , and then there 's a stove , and inside the stove is an oven . [ chuckles ] quinn : an oven . charlie : oh , yeah , yeah , yeah . it 's about -- about this big , and it gets hot , and you bake stuff in it . quinn : all right , well , i may not spend a lot of time in my kitchen , but it 's nice that i feel so at home in my living room . pam : it 's nice for a replacement piece , but [ scoffs ] i got to admit , i mean , i 'm partial to the original work of art . eric : stephanie 's portrait was lovely up there above the fireplace for many , many years . but now quinn 's is up there , and it 's beautiful . pam : and speaking of seconds [ laughs ] does anybody want more food ? we have so much in the kitchen . eric : no , thank you , pam . thank you . pam : well , i 'm leaving all the leftovers for you , eric , because charlie and i do n't want you to go hungry . quinn : well . this has been ... something . pam : [ chuckles ] yeah . quinn : yeah . i was n't quite sure about the four of us having lunch together , but it 's been a , uh , [ sniffs ] surprise . [ eric chuckles ] charlie : more water ? pam : charlie ! charlie : oh , i 've got it ! pam : what are you doing ? charlie : oh , i 'm sorry . i 'm so sorry . i -- eric : it 's all right . charlie : i 'm s -- quinn : it 's okay . it 's okay . eric : do n't get those wet . charlie : i got it , i got it , i got it . pam : what 's gotten into you today ? charlie : [ scoffs ] you know , just clumsy . will : why do you always wear that necklace ? bill : oh . um ... well , this is n't just any necklace . it 's a spencer sword necklace . will : you never take it off . bill : nope . i never take it off . i wear it proudly . it represents everything your dad believes in . you never give up , never surrender . it symbolizes strength and courage , protection , loyalty to the family . will : my brothers used to have one , too . bill : they still do . they just do n't wear theirs every day . but i had one made for each of them . and someday , when you 're old enough , i 'm gon na have one made for you , as well . and when you wear it , it 'll be a reminder to be a warrior just like your dad . grrr ! will : grrr ! bill : oh ! you 're scaring me ! perfect ! [ chuckles ] thorne : katie , you fought so hard for sole custody . why the sudden change of heart ? katie : there 's no change of heart . i wanted bill to be more present in our son 's life , and -- and he 's doing that . i mean , for god 's sake , he 's will 's father . thorne : yeah , i know that , but -- wait a minute . did he threaten you ? katie : no . no , nothing like that . thorne : then why do i get the feeling you 're not telling me something ? katie : [ sighs ] i 'm gon na share something with you , but -- but you have to promise -- you have to swear to me not to say anything to anyone . thorne : fine . katie : it 's about ridge . brooke : bill kissed me . it was on his initiative . hope : and why would he think it 's okay to do that ? brooke : he was so happy that i was supporting him through the custody case that he got swept up . but it will never happen again . believe me . i have no interest in bill . ridge : of course she doesn't . she 's with me . brooke : mm . [ giggles ] quinn : i should head back . eric : no , why do n't you work from here ? or , better yet , why do n't you just spend the afternoon with your husband ? i could pull a few strings at the office . quinn : i like the way you think . eric : yeah . this was sweet . the two of them fixing lunch for us . quinn : [ inhales deeply ] i hope they 're not in the kitchen making another course , 'cause i 'm stuffed . eric : well , i think there 's probably a lemon bar or two in our near future . quinn : oh , god , no . please say no . eric : [ chuckles ] quinn : no . [ sighs ] eric : they 're a cute couple . they really are . i 'm so happy for pam . she finally found somebody . quinn : mm . they 're a quirky duo . and as odd as charlie is , he seemed a bit more jumpy today . pam : careful , careful , careful , careful . i 'm just gon na let it cool here for a while -- you know , before i cut into it and stuff . charlie : [ sighs ] pam : charlie [ chuckles ] what are you doing ? charlie : well , i - i - i -- i put a little something together , and i wanted to show it to you . pam : what is it ? charlie : look . it 's , uh , pam and charlie 's greatest hits . pam : that is so adorable ! charlie : thanks . yeah . pam : [ laughs , squeals ] charlie : here , look at this . pam : oh , there you are ! charlie : there it is . pam : i love it ! charlie : graham - cracker crust . sea salt . and , uh , european - style butter . pam : who are you ? mother hated cranberries . if she knew that i was replacing the raisins in her stuffing recipe , she -- charlie : do it ! pam : okay . [ gasps ] charlie : nice release . pam : [ sighs ] [ cheers and applause ] pam : oh ! pam : so sweet of you to make this . i love it . charlie : and , um ... i love you ... [ chuckles , sniffles ] ... my little lemon bar . thorne : what about ridge ? katie : i - i mean it . you really ca n't say anything to anyone . i mean , brooke made me promise -- thorne : katie , i 'm not gon na say anything .. just tell me what happened . katie : [ sighs ] apparently ... ridge influenced the judge to rule in my favor . thorne : wow . h - how did he do that ? katie : apparently he and -- and the judge go way back . he paid for his law school or something . and when he found out that judge mcmullen was hearing our case he went to him and asked for a favor . thorne : sounds more like he gave the judge an ultimatum . katie : basically , yes . [ sighs ] listen , thorne , ridge could get in a lot of trouble for this . i mean , he could go to prison , not to mention what would happen if bill found out . brooke swore me to secrecy , but ... you 're my husband now , and -- and you 're will 's stepfather , so ... i do n't want to keep secrets from you . but i hope you understand that i am -- i am going to give bill full access to our son . i - i 'm just shocked . i ca n't believe ridge would do something like this . thorne : well , i ca n't believe he had it in him . good for him . ridge : so you heard what bill did ? hope : stefy told me , and mom just explained how it happened . ridge : just another example of him taking advantage . brooke : ridge . why do you get so upset when we talk about bill . you get so angry . why give him that power ? ridge : ca n't stand the guy . brooke : okay . i know . i understand that . i do . but you 're my husband , and i love you . and you know that . hm ? i have to run to a lunch meeting right now , but when i get home later , i will remind you just how much i adore you . bill : all right . time to get you back to your mom 's . you 're still gon na have a little homework to do when you get there . will : i had fun today , dad . bill : [ chuckles ] yeah , me too , pal . that half - day really worked out well for us . i 'm so happy i got a chance to hang out with you . there 's a few people i have to thank for that . so , uh , guess what we 're driving home today ? will : the blue convertible ? bill : the blue convertible . will : awesome . bill : [ chuckles ] totally awesome . just give me a second . hey , i 'm , uh , gon na drive my son home . but i want you to do something for me . track down brooke . andrew wanted nothing to do with his volcano demonstration . pam : [ chuckles ] [ china rattles ] [ oven beeps ] oh ! yeah . there we go . yay . all right . time to get these puppies all sliced and served . charlie : yeah . [ sighs ] pam : they smell yummy , do n't they ? charlie : y - yeah . [ pam laughs ] yeah . oh , uh , pammy , look . there 's a lump in your lemon bars . they 've never bubbled up like that before . pam : oh , well -- it 's probably fine , though , right ? charlie : uh , no , no . that 's -- that 's a - a really big bubble . i mean , just look . pam : i guess maybe i 'll just cut this little slice out . charlie : no , what are you gon na do with that ? pam : [ chuckling ] i 'm gon na throw it in the garbage . charlie : no , no , no , pammy . i - i -- i do n't think you should do that . pam : why ? i mean , i 'm not gon na eat it , so i 'm not gon na serve it to eric . charlie : yeah , b - but , you know , we ca n't let it go to waste . pam : well , fine then . [ laughing ] you eat it . charlie : [ muffled ] oh ! pam : [ chuckling ] [ muffled mumbling ] what , charlie ? what ? charlie : [ chuckles ] pam : [ gasps ] katie : `` good for him `` ? are you serious ? thorne : he did us a favor . katie : i never asked him to get involved . i mean , he went way over our heads . he committed a crime . thorne : katie , come on . he did it for us . he did it for will . katie : right , and now i have to live with that . we did not win fair and square . the custody agreement is not legitimate . i mean , this could really come back to bite us . thorne : no one 's gon na find out , first of all . katie : [ sighs ] you do n't know that . thorne : the judge had all the facts , right ? he had the evidence , the testimony . there 's no way any judge would have ruled against you . we both know that . katie : we don't . i -- [ sighs ] anyway , it just -- it feels ... dirty . this is something that bill would do . we do n't do these things . thorne : right . it 's exactly what bill would have done if he knew he could sway the judge . katie : that does n't make it right . thorne : you did n't do anything wrong . i did n't do anything wrong . ridge chose to put himself into that position . maybe he did the wrong thing , but for the right reasons . you should n't feel guilty about that . ridge : your mom and i are fine . hope : well , i 'm glad to hear that . and , you know , for what it 's worth , ridge , i know that my mom does n't have feelings for bill . ridge : yeah , bill . i know how pushy he is . how devious he is . hope : yeah , well . thank you . for being understanding with her . ridge : we 're good . as long as she stays away from spencer . brooke : i 'm meeting with one other company tomorrow . but i have to say , i 'm pretty impressed with your proposal . wonderful . it was good to see you , brooke . bill : hey . mind if i join you ? brooke : yes , i do mind . in fact , i was just about ready to leave . bill : please , brooke , let me sit down for just a minute . brooke : [ sighs ] bill : there 's something very important you need to hear . eric : you know , sally 's really good . these designs are terrific . and they pair really nicely with your collection , which is inspired , as usual . quinn : ha , you 're just saying that . eric : oh , no , i 'm not just saying that . i do n't give out design compliments unless i mean it . quinn : thank you . hmm . eric : how many hours before martini time ? quinn : uh , too many . especially if charlie and pam are still in the kitchen . eric : yeah . [ sighs ] they 'll be out any minute . quinn : they 've been in there a long time . i hope everything 's okay . pam : what is that in your mouth ? charlie : it 's an engagement ring . it 's , uh ... it 's for you . pam : [ gasps ] it 's -- it 's beautiful ! charlie : heh . thanks . pam : is that why you 've been nervous all day ? charlie : you noticed ? pam : [ laughs ] you -- you are just the sweetest man on earth . charlie : i wanted to make it memorable , you know . you know what they say -- go big or go home . [ chuckles ] so , pammy , will you go big with me ? [ sighs ] will you let me be your knight in shining armor ? pam : charlie ... what are you asking me ? charlie : pamela ann douglas , i love you . i 'll love you today , tomorrow , and forever . [ sniffles , sighs ] will you ... do me the honor of being my wife ? pam : yes ! charlie : [ gasps ] pam : [ crying ] yes ! charlie : whew ! pam : i 'll marry you , charlie . i will marry you . thorne : so , katie 's letting spencer see will whenever he wants . she 's not sticking to the agreement the judge handed down . ridge : that 's a shame . it was the best decision . the less time spencer spends with that boy , the better . thorne : yeah . well , i agree . i mean , it 's the only decision the judge could have made , you know , no matter how he arrived at that conclusion . you do n't seem surprised . ridge : well , spencer manipulates people . especially people he 's been married to . thorne : i know what you did . ridge : what are you talking about ? thorne : i know what you did . ridge : [ sighs ] thorne : and i want to thank you for it . bill : i 'll be brief . brooke : bill , we should n't even be talking . ridge knows that we 've been meeting . he knows that you kissed me . and believe me , he 's not happy about it . bill : and i apologize for that . i told you from the beginning of this custody fight that i did n't want to create problems for you , and i meant that . but , brooke , you went to the mat for me , and i ca n't thank you enough . katie is allowing me to see will whenever i want . all right ? i 've got my son back . yeah . i just came from spending the afternoon with him . and it was amazing . brooke : okay . well , that 's great . i 'm happy for you . but you should be thanking katie . bill : oh -- oh , listen , i am grateful to katie . but i know damn well none of this would have happened without your help . you turned her around . you never doubted me . you never doubted my love for will . and more than that , you were willing to risk fighting for us . brooke : well , you never deserved to lose will . bill : thank you for standing up for us when it could have created problems for you . it 's a testament to your strength and your integrity . you 're a hell of a woman , brooke . i 'm lucky to have you in my life . i was an idiot for ever letting you slip through my fingers . ridge : we need to stop spencer . he 's done . whatever it takes . i want him out of our lives .	hope confronts brooke and says she knows it sounds worse than it really is . bill did kiss her in gratitude but she pulled away and made sure he will not do it again . bill spends more time with will and tries to explain making investments even if they are talking about a sandwich . then he tells will that someday when he is old enough he will have his own power sword necklace . thorne asks katie about will and is not quite in line with her letting bill see will anytime he wants to . he questions her and she says she has not changed her mind but bill is making the effort so she is encouraging that . and then she wants to tell him something but makes him promise not to tell . apparently ridge encouraged the judge to rule in her favor , he owed him a favor . ridge could get in a lot of trouble even go to prison so they need to keep this a secret . but for that she is going to give bill full access to their son . thorne looks at it that the judge knew all the facts and would have judged her way anyway . she says this sounds like something bill would do but that does not make it right . thorne says ridge did the wrong thing but for the right reasons .
nick : married ? to eric ? brooke : yes . nick : what the hell is going on here ? my mother thinks eric is going to propose to her . brooke : no . eric is married to me . [ scene_break ] jackie : you dear , dear , sweet man . you just could n't wait , could you ? you just could n't wait to wear the wedding band . there 's not a minister on the way , is there ? [ jackie gasps ] i have to change ! no , i ca n't -- i ca n't wait . please , where 's my ring ? please , put my ring on . eric : jackie , there is no other ring . jackie : it 's all right , eric . i saw the receipt . i know you wanted it to be a surprise , but who cares that i know ? what 's important is that we 're joined in our hearts , and you have made me the happiest woman on the planet . please , put my ring on . eric : jackie , i ca n't -- i ca n't put a ring on your finger . jackie : okay . we 'll wait for the ceremony . eric : jackie , there 's not going to be a ceremony . i 'm sorry , this is -- this is a misunderstanding . jackie : a misunderstanding ? you 're divorced . the rings . you called , you said you had something important to tell me . the place is set up for romance . tell me we 're going to get married . eric : jackie , i 'm already married . jackie : eric , i do n't understand . [ scene_break ] taylor : i understand you 're trying , ridge . you went with me to counseling . and i 'm grateful for that . i know it was n't easy . so , as long as we 're in counseling , i was thinking maybe you might be ready to come back . come back home . ridge : let me think about it . taylor : what 's wrong ? obviously , you 're upset about something . ridge : why would i be upset ? taylor : hector ? what came out in counseling , about he and i kissing -- i think that bothered you . ridge : we made a vow . i turned my life upside down . you asked me to leave the house . i did . you kissed another man . nothing troubling in that . taylor : ridge , look , i 'm sorry if that hurt you . but i really was at a vulnerable time in my life , and -- that 's when hector and i kissed . but it was one kiss -- one he initiated . and i told him that it could never happen again . ridge : great . i 'm glad we got that taken care of , then . taylor : ridge , how many times have i put up with your feelings for brooke ? i mean , it 's poor brooke this , poor brooke that -- i mean , maybe it really is a good thing that i kissed hector . because now you know what it feels like when someone you love is attracted to someone else . i mean , this constant pull you have for brooke -- it really hurts , ridge . it is tearing me apart . [ scene_break ] nick : this is a joke . so you 're saying you basically just added eric to this whole drama , did n't you ? brooke : my daughter 's parents are together again , nick . a family , nick ! nick : a family built on deception , brooke ! brooke : it 's the only way ! nick : no . no , you 're wrong . i tried this before and it did n't work . i tried to deny my feelings . it does n't work ! everyone knows how we feel about each other . brooke : i want you to go . nick : you love me , damn it . i know you do , and you know that i love you . brooke : i am not going to hurt my daughter ! nick : your intentions are just so good and honorable , are n't they ? my god , brooke ! she 's a grown woman , and you 're giving her parents back to her ? that 's just a load of crap ! brooke : it 's not just about bridget . nick : well , then , i 'm all ears . fill me in . what is it about ? brooke : it 's about me , too , nick , and what i 'm going to do with my life . i am not going to be a disgrace and a dishonor anymore . i ca n't be that person ! nick : well , i 've got a question for you . what about me ? brooke : you are going to have to be a good husband to bridget . nick : we tried that , already . it does n't work . brooke : it 's the only way . nick : i am not letting you go . brooke : there 's no other choice . [ scene_break ] eric : jackie , i do n't want to hurt you . jackie : i 'm standing here in lingerie -- that i found gift - wrapped . there are candles . and you 're telling me that you 've married another woman ? eric : jackie , the time that you and i have spent together -- jackie : oh , please , spare me that . you married ? eric : something happened last night . brooke and i -- jackie : brooke ? eric : we were thinking about bridget -- about our daughter . and about what would be best for her . jackie : eric -- eric : the truth is -- jackie , the truth is -- i love brooke . i have loved brooke for a very long time . and now , she 's realized that her life is with me now . jackie : that 's impossible . eric : no , no . it 's not . i know it happened very fast , but it 's not impossible . jackie : brooke and nick are going to get married . they 're going to start a life together . eric : brooke and i got married in las vegas last night . jackie : oh , god ! eric : jackie , i 'm sorry . [ jackie sobs ] jackie . jackie ! [ eric sighs ] i 'm so sorry . [ scene_break ] ridge : i agreed to go to counseling . i committed myself to you and our family completely . i want to be here . but i 've made sacrifices , too . my son , r.j. -- i do n't live with him anymore . i 've done everything you 've asked me to do . taylor : you sound a little resentful . ridge : i just do n't know what else i can possibly do to prove to you that brooke is not a threat to our marriage . [ phone ringing ] i 'll get it . hello ? bridget ? wait , slow down -- she what ? when ? i do n't believe that . come on , tell me you 're kidding , right ? bridget ? bridget ! taylor : what ? what is it ? ridge : brooke got married last night . taylor : married ? to whom ? ridge : bridget would n't say . taylor : oh , god . not dante ? ridge : i do n't know . i 'm sure as hell going to find out . [ scene_break ] brooke : it 's different this time , nick . nick : how ? tell me . brooke : i 'm not available . nick : so eric is the answer ? is that what you 're saying ? brooke : focus on what 's really important -- what really matters . family -- my daughter and her baby . and the man that i 'm with -- nick : is a man that you 're not in love with ! brooke : it 's about more than that ! nick : what ? i 'm waiting . tell me , what 's it about ? i 'd like to know . what 's it about ? i 'll tell you exactly what it 's about ! it 's about passion . it 's about what you feel inside , what you know you feel . and that 's passion . and you do n't feel that for eric forrester . you do n't feel that for any man but me . and i know that . and you know that . do you feel passionate now ? do you feel passionate now ? brooke : yes . yes . no ! no ! i 've made my decision , nick . and there is no going back . [ scene_break ] [ knocking on door ] stephanie : are you alone ? eric : i 'm expecting someone . stephanie : jackie ? eric : no . stephanie : well , she 's on her way here -- with some crazy idea that you 're going to ask her to marry you . eric : jackie 's already been here . she 's gone now . stephanie : she left ? eric : that 's right . stephanie : without even opening the wine ? eric : the wine 's not going to be opened . not with jackie . stephanie : so you 're not going to ask her to marry you ? eric : no . stephanie : thank goodness . [ stephanie laughs ] i thought -- here i thought you were just about to do something stupid . [ scene_break ] [ doorbell rings ] taylor : hector . hector : i know . i probably should n't be here . taylor : no . it 's okay . come on in . hector : i just wanted to know how things have been going . um -- with the counselor . taylor : well -- rome was n't built in a day . hector : that bad ? taylor : i told ridge that you and i had kissed . hector : oh . how 'd he take it ? taylor : you know ridge . hector : does n't quite grasp the concept of a double standard . taylor : he 's trying . hector : you do n't sound convinced . taylor : bridget just called . apparently , brooke 's gotten married . hector : to who ? taylor : who knows ! with brooke it could be anybody . hector : wow . that must 've hit ridge like a ton of bricks . taylor : oh , i 'd say , judging from the way he went running out of here after he hung up the phone , that 's a really good assessment . hector : i 'd offer encouragement , but i 'm not sure that 'd be honest . taylor : we are right in the middle of having this conversation where he 's telling me that brooke is no longer a part of his life -- the phone rings , she 's having a crisis , and he goes running out the door . [ scene_break ] ridge : logan . brooke : ridge . what are you doing here ? ridge : i got a call from bridget . she was very distraught . she said you got married . that 's not true , is it ? brooke : ridge -- ridge : you 're married ? brooke : why do you care ? ridge : why do i care ? how can you ask me that ? brooke : it 's my life now . what does it matter to you what i do with it ? ridge : logan -- you know how much i love you . brooke : do n't . you said bridget was distraught . what 's going on with her ? everything i 'm doing right now is for her . ridge : including getting married ? brooke : i do n't want to keep just thinking about myself , ridge . i want to do something right for my daughter . ridge : mother said you and nick love each other . it ca n't be nick . that would destroy bridget . brooke : no . no , it 's not nick . ridge : dante ? brooke : no . ridge : then who ? who put that ring on your finger ? [ scene_break ] taylor : i want to be married to ridge . but i -- i feel like i 'm living on borrowed time . i feel like i 'm sitting on a time bomb . it 's like , any day they could run into each other , and lock eyes , and then all of a sudden -- bam ! it happens . hector : only a fool would lose you , taylor . taylor : i just really ca n't live like this anymore . i ca n't live like this , hector . i 'm always wondering -- when they 're going to find each other again . the way he just ran to her , it 's like -- i 'm already wondering if today is n't going to be the day . [ scene_break ] brooke : you 're looking at a woman who 's focused on her family . for the first time , my priorities are where they should be . my daughter 's happiness . her baby . running a company with your father . ridge : i 'm not asking you who you 're running a company with . i 'm asking who you married ! brooke : i just told you . your father . ridge : you and dad ? that 's ridiculous . brooke : we got married in vegas last night . ridge : he 's married to my mother . brooke : not anymore . eric worked it out . do n't ask me how . ridge : you just told me he divorced my mother , i have to ask how . brooke : jonathan . he has power of attorney . he handled it somehow . ridge : does my mother know about this ? brooke : i do n't know . ridge : okay . i feel like i 'm about to be sick . this is not -- this is not right . you 're just concerned about bridget -- and the situation that she 's in . that 's all that 's happening here , right ? brooke : my daughter deserves her parents together . ridge : tell me you 're joking about all this . brooke : what greater gift ? ridge : brooke , marriage is not a gift . it 's not something you just wrap up like a birthday present . it 's a commitment . brooke : i know . i made a commitment to you , remember ? ridge : no , no , no . okay . this is n't happening . you and dad ? brooke : why is that so hard to believe ? ridge : logan , listen . okay . let 's just slow down and stop this craziness here . now , since you left , your life has been in chaos . and you 've been in love with dad -- you 've been in love with nick -- but the truth here -- you know the truth here . brooke : what truth ? ridge : there 's only been one man in your life . and it 's not nick . and it 's not dad . brooke : is it you , ridge ? is that what you 're trying to say ? that it 's you ? [ scene_break ] stephanie : we 've been through difficult times . and we have both said and done things that we should n't have . but to send jonathan to some -- banana republic -- to get a knee jerk divorce ? eric : born from years of hell with you , stephanie . stephanie : despite the hard times , i love you . i always will . ca n't we please just -- ca n't we please just put all of this behind us now ? eric : after what you 've done to bridget ? stephanie : i did -- what i did to -- what i did was for bridget 's best interest . she had to know that nick and her mother were involved . and now she does . eric -- i want to salvage our marriage . more than anything in the world , that 's what i want to do . please . eric : it 's too late . stephanie : oh , it 's not too late . eric : stephanie -- stephanie : i wo n't lose you . i simply will not allow that to happen . eric : there are some things in this world that are beyond your control . i went to las vegas last night . stephanie : las vegas ? eric : i got married . stephanie : you got married last night in las vegas ? eric : you expected an invitation ? stephanie : who did you marry ? eric : you 're not going to like this .	brooke tells nick she married eric for bridget and for him to be a good husband to bridget . he claims that does n't work and tells her he wants her and he kisses her talking about their passion . she asks nick to leave . jackie is devastated to find out eric re - married brooke and the dinner and lingerie are not for her .
eric : `` dr. taylor hayes turned herself in to authorities last night in big bear . `` felicia : `` according to authorities inside the district attorney 's office , dr . taylor hayes gave a full confession . will plead guilty to vehicular manslaughter charges in the death of darla forrester . `` jackie : `` phoebe forrester 's statement to the police now suggest a cover - up . the d.a . 's officer has not ruled out additional arrests in this case . `` sally : taylor ? driving the car ? dante : phoebe spent the night here ? eric : yeah , she did . it 's taken a big toll on her . she 's exhausted . felicia : what thorne must be feeling -- eric : i 'm trying to get in touch with him . thorne ? thorne , it 's your father . look , we 're all here at the house . we 're hoping to hear from you . just call as soon as you can , will you ? felicia : it 's unbelievable . taylor ? jackie : the one police have been hunting -- eric : the one person that thorne has wanted to get a hold of , to tear apart with his bare hands . dante : she kept a secret from all of us . sally : from thorne . how could she ? phoebe : i 'll answer your question . i 'll answer all of them . you deserve to know the truth . ridge : i 'm so sorry . thorne : i guess you heard . ridge : i talked to phoebe last night . thorne : well , i guess i was n't the only in the dark , huh ? ridge , it seems like everybody knew . phoebe . hector . mother . and can you believe it ? all this time , the killer was right here . in my house , holding my daughter . taylor was -- she meant the world to me . she gave me a reason to smile again , ridge . to laugh . she saved alexandria . i fell in love with her . and she was the killer . she killed darla . how do i forgive her ? tell me . stephanie : taylor ? honey , you ca n't plead guilty . taylor : nothing 's going to happen to any of you . i made it really clear that i confessed on my own volition . stephanie : but , that 's not what this is about . i 'm not worried about that . taylor : i signed the confession . stephanie : oh , taylor . for god 's sakes , you 're not guilty of pre - meditated murder . it was an accident . if you 're guilty of anything , it 's lying . leaving the scene , yes . but we all lied as well . taylor , this does not require you to become a martyr . do you understand what i 'm saying ? darla does not want you to do something like this -- taylor : it does not -- no , stephanie that is not why i 'm doing this . stephanie : you have a good defense . there are witnesses to the accident . taylor : i 'm doing this because thorne needs this . stephanie : thorne needs you . taylor : no , thorne needs real peace . and he is n't going to get that from me . stephanie : he loves you , honey -- taylor : no , he hates my guts ! stephanie : no , it 's just -- taylor : no , i 'm a liar ! i stole his daughter 's mother , okay ? i am serving my sentence . and no one is changing my mind . sally : you were there ? you knew ? eric : look , sally -- phoebe : it 's okay . sally 's right . felicia : phoebe , we just want to try to understand what happened . how your mother and you could have -- phoebe : kept it a secret . i know , it was wrong . eric : but , you must 've had some kind of a reason , honey . we just want to understand . phoebe : the only thing you need to understand is it was n't my mother 's fault . eric : phoebe -- phoebe : it was n't ! my god , why is that so hard for everyone to understand ? i was there . it was my flat . okay , i pulled over as far as i could -- but there was no shoulder . and it was really foggy . none of the cars passing could even see me . felicia : phoebe , you are not to blame . phoebe : the last lug nut was stuck . and she was trying really hard to get it off . but the force -- i swear to god -- this is true -- the force just threw her back into the road . there was nothing my mother could do . it was completely and totally unavoidable . it was n't her fault . tartaro : dr. hayes ' confession -- her plan to plead guilty . the prelim should take no time at all . you 're not happy ? lt . baker : all the bad advice -- everyone begging her to keep what happened a secret . i do n't know , maybe it was an accident . but the confession 's signed . so , now we 'll never know . stephanie : taylor , please think about what you 're doing . you 're throwing your life away . taylor : no more excuses . no more justification , stephanie . i 've accepted my fate . stephanie : fine . i can see you have accepted the responsibility of having been involved in a terrible accident ! taylor : thorne needs retribution . he needs to see that i am paying for what i 've done , all right ? i get this , emotionally . this is what i do for a living . stephanie : god almighty , what 's the matter with you ? spending ten years in prison is not what thorne needs or wants . when you love someone , you forgive them . fight for his forgiveness . look , we 've called storm . ridge has spoken to him . he 's flying down from san francisco . he 's going to represent you . taylor : you want to take this to trial ? stephanie : of course . taylor : do you even begin to get how painful that will be for everybody ? what , my defense would be darla just somehow fell into the road ? how invalidating do you think that would be for thorne ? how insulting to darla 's memory ? darla was a saint . your son is right . i should rot in hell . i do n't deserve his forgiveness . ridge : it 's in your heart to forgive . thorne : they covered it up , ridge . all of them . even mother . ridge : i 'm not happy about any of that , either . but it happened . everybody 's devastated . taylor most of all . thorne : devastation ? is that what played me for the fool ? ridge : look , hector found out that taylor had a dui . and he convinced her , no matter what the circumstances that she was gon na go to prison if she came out with the truth . mistakes were made . taylor used bad judgment . but thorne , you got to look at things for how they really are here . you know how narrow that shoulder along the road on pacific coast highway is . thorne : ridge , don't . okay , don't . ridge : phoebe saw the whole thing . darla fell -- thorne : you know what ? i am tired of people telling me that . saying it was darla 's fault . this was my wife , alexandria 's mother , ridge . she would n't be careless . phoebe was in trouble and darla went to help . and now she 's gone . now , she ca n't defend herself against what anybody says , but i can . and i will never make this darla 's fault ! not ever ! tartaro : we had an agreement , lieutenant . storm logan is in the building on his way to meet with dr . hayes right now . lt . baker : well , you do n't need a high - powered attorney if you 're pleading guilty . tartaro : that guilty plea is the only thing stopping me from pressing charges against her daughter , phoebe , hector ramirez , and stephanie forrester . i do n't want any surprises in front of the judge . lt . baker : neither do i . phoebe : it 's not true . my mother is not a murderer . she wanted to tell everyone everything that night , but hector told her that she would go to jail . and i begged her not to because i told her that i did n't want lose her again . i mean , she did it for me . it 's not her fault . she ca n't go to jail . she can't . stephanie : taylor , please , your thinking here is all wrong . darla is dead . her death was an accident . and it does not require you to sacrifice your life . storm , thank god you 're here . maybe you can talk some sense into her . i can't . storm : yeah , well ridge filled me in on the phone . taylor , i do n't want you to worry about a thing , okay ? we 're gon na get you through this despite your confession . given all the circumstances -- where the car was parked -- no field sobriety test , getting the charges reduced is a real possibility . taylor : storm -- storm : but , taylor , taylor -- you ca n't plead guilty . taylor : listen , i appreciate you coming here , but i do n't need an attorney . stephanie : oh , taylor , please -- taylor : stephanie , please . listen to me . thorne has already been through enough hell because of me . he lost his family . he lost his wife . i have n't handled one thing about this right . this is the only thing i 've done so far that 's right . i 'm not gon na be victim . you know , everybody 's already seen the worst in me . but i know i am better than that . and if it takes going to prison , to prove that i have an ounce of integrity , that 's what i 'm going to do . stephanie : honey , i love you . but you 're the most pigheaded person . here you are , finally , with your self respect and your dignity back . and look -- taylor , please -- taylor , you 're an honorable person , i know that . you 're a kind and loving and generous human being . and the world needs people like you . thorne needs you . lt . baker : time to go . storm : excuse me , but i have n't even had time to meet with my client . lt . baker : i do n't see there 's much to discuss . dr. hayes is pleading guilty . she 's given her word . thorne : taylor confessed . she called lt . baker and she told him that she killed darla . ridge : that 's right . and despite everything -- despite everybody pleading with her to stay silent -- she came out with the truth anyway , thorne . do you know why ? you know why ? did she tell you ? thorne : she could n't stand to see me suffer anymore . ridge : because she loves you . that 's why . thorne : how can i believe that , ridge ? ridge : taylor is confused about a lot of things right now , but her feelings for you are very real . she would spend an eternity in hell if she thought it would bring darla back . do you question that at all ? thorne : i question everything . ridge : if taylor goes to prison , the suffering 's not gon na stop there . in many ways , it 's just gon na be beginning . look , i asked storm logan to come down for the preliminary hearing . he 's here now . he 's helping us out with this . but none of it 's gon na matter if taylor continues this march to the gallows . if she pleads guilty , it 's gon na be a mandatory ten years . are you willing to just stand there and watch that happen ? hi , jay bush and cousin drew ridge : thorne , you and taylor could have a life together . thorne : a life with the woman who killed my wife , and then lied about it . how ? ridge : she was racing to help phoebe . come on , you were out that night . you know how dark and foggy it was . thorne , taylor is ready to fall on the sword here . she 's willing to go to prison because she thinks that 's what you want her to do . but you can't . we all need taylor . including you . thorne , you 're the one person in the world that change her mind at this point . you ca n't let her do this . jackie : phoebe , we all know your mother did n't intend to hit darla . eric : of course not , honey . felicia : but after it happened , taylor spent so much time with thorne and alexandria . let them get so close . she had to think it would all come out . phoebe : i know . i mean , she thought about them all the time . how she could help ease their pain that they were going through . sally : they fell in love with your mother . phoebe : well , she loves them , too . she wants to be with uncle thorne , but -- i think they could work things out , but if she goes to prison -- he has to forgive her . bailiff : all rise for the honorable judge owens . the case of los angeles county versus taylor hayes . judge owens : mrs. forrester , this is a closed proceeding . stephanie : i appreciate that , your honor . dr. hayes is my daughter - in - law and i wondered if you would be kind enough to let me stay just for moral support . judge owens : very well . stephanie : thank you . judge owens : ms. tartaro , it 's my understanding that dr . hayes was to be represented by court - appointed lawyer . storm : your honor , i 'm stephen logan , jr . i 'll be representing dr . hayes . having arrived in los angeles only this morning , i respectfully request a continuance . judge owens : denied . storm : your honor , i really -- judge owens : mr. logan , the prosecution tells me they have a signed confession -- a plea arrangement settled . your late arrival and my full docket make a continuance impossible . excuse me , mr . forrester , this is a closed proceeding . you 'll have to wait outside . thorne : please , your honor . judge owens : being that you 're the husband of the deceased , you may observe . but there 'll be no testimony . read the charges against dr . hayes . tartaro : count one , driving with a suspended license . storm : your honor , dr . hayes was only driving because she believed her daughter was in grave danger . taylor : i plead guilty , your honor . stephanie : taylor -- judge owens : second count . tartaro : obstruction of justice -- storm : obstruction of justice can hardly be applicable to my client , your honor . taylor : i plead guilty , your honor . judge owens : and the third count . tartaro : the final count is gross vehicular manslaughter . with the accused 's prior dui , the charge carries a mandatory sentence of ten years . judge owens : dr. hayes , this is a very serious charge . i urge you to take a moment before entering your plea . storm : this is exactly the reason why i need a continuance , your honor . dr. hayes was brought into custody only last night . she 's barely had time to consider the ramifications of her actions . taylor : i 'm ready to answer your question , your honor . judge owens : dr. taylor hayes , to the charge of vehicular manslaughter , how do you plead ? storm : we 're talking a mandatory prison sentence of ten years . the judge has no discretion . please , let me help you fight this . stephanie : taylor , do n't do it . do n't plead guilty . please . storm : be smart about this . taylor : guilty . i plead guilty , your honor .	eric , jackie , sally , felicia , dante all are sitting around reading the headlines of taylor 's arrest , that she was the one they were hunting for all that time . phoebe joins in and confesses they lied , but it was n't her mother 's fault , it was an unavoidable accident . ridge slips in on thorne who laments he ca n't believe it either . taylor meant the world to him , a reason to smile again and to laugh and to help alexandria . and he fell in love with her , but now she says she killed darla . how does he forgive her ? thorne does n't want to hear ridge 's defense and vows he will never believe or make this darla 's fault . and he still questions that taylor loves him and could do this . ridge warns him that taylor could get a mandatory ten years . is he willing to just stand by and let that happen ? he 's the one person that can make her change her mind .
nick : something unexpected 's happened . brooke : nick , what is it ? bridget : mom , the -- the baby needs a bone marrow transplant , and nick 's been ruled out . so w - we have to use the biological mother -- the same donor that we used in in vitro . brooke : well , let 's find her . nick : we have . brooke : that 's wonderful . ( scoffs ) i - i still do n't understand . what does this have to do with me ? [ scene_break ] man : ( speaking french ) ashley : trs bien , merci . man : mademoiselle veut dormir ? ashley : uh , no , merci . j'ai bien dormi dans l'avion . man : trés bien . ashley : voil . man : merci . ashley : merci . ( door closes ) ashley : aah ! rick : hey . hey , look , as long as you 're standing there , do you want to wash my back ? ashley : what are you doing in my s - suite ? rick : you mean forrester international 's suite ? ashley : yes . and they 're expecting me . rick : really ? nobody told me that . ashley : ( sighs ) you think i 'm gon na believe that ? rick : well , actually , the truth is nobody was expecting moi . but that 's the point . i wanted to show up here unannounced , now that we have forrester international back , and see how bad the damage is . what are you doing here ? ashley : ( scoffs ) we do n't have to pay a tariff if we produce the `` felicia `` fragrance here , so i 'm here to interview chemists , french chemists . rick : that 's right . i remember you mentioning something about that . ashley : and i ca n't do it if you 're in my bathtub , 'cause i 'd like to -- i 'd -- come on , i want to take a bath . rick : listen , listen . what am i supposed to do ? i do n't have my apartment here anymore . ashley : uh , you got a credit card ? rick : touché . well , look , um , now that you 're here , let 's do the proactive thing and , uh , not argue . room service is coming . so would you like to join me ? for breakfast ? ashley : ( whispers ) right . [ scene_break ] ridge : hi . katie : hi . ridge : your sister and i had a photo shoot . katie : oh . why ? ridge : magazines like us . katie : mm . so is she upstairs ? ridge : no , she had to go out . katie : and you 're still here because ... ridge : to help take care of the kids . katie : huh . ridge : does that meet with your approval ? katie : so is that lipstick on your collar ? [ scene_break ] bridget : do you remember , um -- do you remember coming in for your fertility testing ? brooke : of course i do , honey , but why in the world are we even talking about this ? bridget : just bear with me , mom , please . please , let me explain . brooke : ( sighs ) explain what ? bridget : ( sighs ) the day you came in to have your eggs -- your eggs tested , wh -- when you realized that you were n't going to be using your eggs , do you remember the little speech that i - i gave you that day , the one that i said i give all my -- my clinic patients ? brooke : about ? bridget : the one about designating the eggs that were harvested to research . brooke : yes . you said a lot of the women in your class -- the resident women -- were doing the same thing . but i - i - i still do n't understand why we 're talking about this right now . bridget : ( sighs ) okay , mom , your -- your name was in the computer as brooke marone . brooke : no , i - i told them to change that . bridget : the -- the donor that nick and taylor chose -- her eggs were also labeled `` marone . `` dr. caron was n't in the day of the fertilization . i was . and so was the tech that was there the day that i was doing testing on you . and when i asked them to bring me the donation labeled `` marone , `` i - i guess the -- the -- i guess the tech thought that i ... brooke : i was the donor ? bridget : no one ever intended this , mom . brooke : taylor 's baby is mine ? ( exhales deeply ) [ scene_break ] katie : so what really happened ? where is brooke ? ridge : do n't give me that look . bridget called and , uh , needed her for something . katie : well , you do n't have to stay . i 'm home now . you do n't have to babysit . ridge : actually , your sister wanted me to stay . katie : yeah , i 'm sure she did . ridge : is n't it past your bedtime ? katie : you 're funny . you know , we have to be careful with her . she 's been through a lot , and i admit that you have been great , but i think she 's starting to take all this attention the wrong way . ridge : and how would you know that ? katie : you 're not available -- not the way she wants you to be . ridge : katie , i could be a lot of different places right now , but i 'm here . [ scene_break ] brooke : the baby -- i 'm the biological mother ? nick : yes . brooke : the child that taylor has been carrying all this time and the child that i - i so desperately wanted to give you -- and -- and i did ? bridget : wait a second . why did n't i think of this before ? oh -- oh my god . what -- what about my bone marrow ? who 's closer to mom genetically than me ? i 'm sure i have the same recessive scids gene that -- that -- that you do , mom . and i 'm younger , so i 'd recover faster . i can do this . nick : the mother 's the closest match , bridget . i do n't want to waste any time with this . we got ta test her as soon as possible . will you do this , please ? brooke : oh , yes , of course . you do n't even have to ask . nick : ( whispers ) thank you . nick : you know , i 've -- i 've tried to wake her . nurse : dr. caron prescribed a sedative . she got a little agitated after you left . nick : well , how long do you think she 'll be out ? i need to talk with her . nurse : depends on how much she needs the rest . nick : well , if she wakes up while i 'm gone , would you -- would you tell her everything 's okay ? nurse : mm - hmm . nick : our son 's gon na have what he needs . ( whispers ) thanks . nurse : ( whispers ) okay . [ scene_break ] brooke : is what you 're doing safe for the baby ? dr. caron : well , we 'll have to treat the marrow first . bridget : mom , it 's -- it 's , um , an infusion , not an actual surgery . dr. caron : correct . it 's like a blood transfusion . it 's very low - risk . brooke : oh . nick : everything okay ? brooke : uh , yeah , everything 's fine . i was just gon na ask dr. caron if -- dr. caron : excuse me , uh , mr. marone , you ca n't be in here . nick : doctor , i 'll set up housekeeping in the hallway if i so choose , because my lawyers could have me owning this place by the end of next week , along with your little red mercedes . now you ask your question , brooke . brooke : uh , okay . i was just wondering if i could be there when the baby was given my bone marrow . dr. caron : no , i 'm sorry . that 's not possible . it 's -- it just is n't done . nick : well , it 'll be done tonight . [ scene_break ] katie : ( clears throat ) ridge : i thought you went to bed . katie : is brooke still not home ? ridge : maybe i should call her . ( grunts ) katie : you know what , ridge ? do n't listen to me . i 'm serious . i do n't know what i 'm talking about . brooke loves you . she 's crazy about you . i 'm sure you know that . and i 'm sure it hurt you when she went back to nick , but that is so over . she is so clear about what she wants . and if there 's even a chance that the two of you could get back together , no one would be happier than i would . i just do n't want her to get hurt again . so you have to decide , okay ? ridge : what if i told you i already have ? katie : come on . what ? ridge : now why would you be the first one to know ? katie : because i 'm here ! ridge : ( sighs ) good night , katie . katie : good night , ridge . [ scene_break ] rick : you ready to go ? ashley : you and i and a couple of suitcases walking into the international offices ? i do n't think so . rick : what 's the matter ? you do n't want to start any rumors , any gossip ? you do n't want to make your fiancé jealous ? ashley : rick , come on . this is n't a game to me . rick : i know it 's not a game to you . i just hope it 's not a game to him . [ scene_break ] nick : hey , pal . nick : god , you 're so beautiful . ( sobs ) ( sobbing ) oh , take me . god , take everything i have . just ... just do n't take him . do n't take him . nick : do n't take him . ( sobs ) nick : how long is she gon na be out ? it 's been a couple of hours . dr. caron : that 's completely normal . nick : you said that it went well , right ? dr. caron : very . in fact , i think this is what we 've been waiting for . okay . all right , let 's start the infusion . [ scene_break ] taylor : ( sighs ) bridget : hey . taylor : mm . where is nick ? bridget : i 'm , uh -- i 'm sure he 'll be right back . taylor : how did the surgery go ? bridget : that could not have gone better . the baby 's probably getting the infusion right now . taylor : and the donor was a pretty close to perfect match ? bridget : um , yeah . taylor : how is she doing ? bridget : oh , uh , she 's fine . she 's in recovery . taylor : i just wish i could talk to her and thank her , because ... ( sniffles ) she 's just done so much for us , and i - i know there 's the confidentiality clause , but- bridget : right , yeah . taylor : i mean , does that mean i 'll really never get to meet her and thank her ? bridget : taylor ... ( sighs ) nick 's gon na be back in just a minute , okay ? taylor : bridget ? [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) ( rings ) ( rings ) brooke : ( weakly ) hi . nick : hi . you 're awake . brooke : yeah , uh , i thought that was ringing in my ears . nick : ( laughs ) brooke : how 'd i do ? nick : perfect . you did perfect . brooke : ( sighs ) yeah ? ( cell phone rings ) nick : oh . brooke : oh , here , i - i can take that . ( rings ) nick : you 're sure ? brooke : yeah . nick : there you go . brooke : hello ? ridge : what 's going on ? are you all right ? brooke : ridge , um , yeah , i 'm fine . ridge : you sound tired . brooke : i am ... ( sighs ) a little . i 'm sure you 're tired , too . did katie get home yet ? ridge : uh , hours ago . brooke : oh , um , okay . y - you do n't need to stay . ridge : you do n't sound right here . do you want me to come down there ? brooke : uh , no . no , i 'm -- i 'm fine . uh , look , i - i 'll tell you all about it tomorrow , okay ? ridge : logan ... brooke : yeah ? ridge : i love you . brooke : i love you , too . [ scene_break ] brooke : is that ... nick : yeah . brooke : oh , nick . nick : hey . hey . hey . you should n't -- you should n't get up . it 's too soon yet . brooke : well , ca n't i see him ? nick : are you sure you want to ? brooke : yeah , i 'm sure . nick : there he is . brooke : oh . brooke : he 's so tiny . nick : yeah , is n't he ? brooke : ( gasps ) he 's beautiful . nick : i know . you see this ? this is life flowing into him , life that you 've given to him again . brooke : it 's our baby . it 's amazing . nick : brooke , this whole -- just -- brooke : nick , i am really happy that i could do this for you . but taylor carried him , and you 're his father . and you 're gon na have a wonderful life together , just like ridge and me . but for a few minutes , it does n't hurt to be proud parents , right ? i mean , what 's the harm in that ? nick : no harm at all . baby : ( cries ) nick : you 've blessed my life in so many ways . baby : ( crying ) nick : thank you for our son . [ scene_break ] taylor : nick ? brooke : ( gasps ) taylor : nick ? nick . nick : hey . taylor : hi . nick : what are you doing out of bed ? taylor : oh , there she is . that 's the donor ? you wanted to me her , too , did n't you ? i - i just want to go thank her . nick : are you sure ? taylor : well , that 's -- that 's our angel of mercy . i mean , i - i just -- i want to thank her . i mean , she just did something so selfless . i - i want to -- i want to tell her that that means a lot to me , and i - i want to tell her how much it 'll mean to me to -- to be able to raise this baby .	nick and bridget explain to brooke that taylor 's baby needs a bone marrow transplant . she still does n't understand until they draw her a picture - taylor 's baby is her biological child . nick asks and brooke agrees to be tested for a match . taylor has been given a sedative so nick leaves her to sleep . he insists on supervising the testing . katie finds ridge at brooke 's and champions the idea of him getting back with brooke . ashley checks into her paris hotel , and is surprised by finding rick in her bathtub . she declines when he invites her to join him . he will have to stay elsewhere , not in the corporate suite which she had already booked .
stephanie : ( coughs ) dr. lewis : then it is true . i thought for sure this chart was wrong . brooke : ( sighs ) stephanie : well , hello to you , too . i 'm here . got ta get this thing out now . dr. lewis : quite persuasive . brooke : oh , no , it was n't me . she made the decision all on her own . dr. lewis : well , this is the stephanie forrester wing . i suppose you have a right to check yourself in whenever you want . stephanie : ( chuckles ) dr. lewis : the beds are comfortable . the food 's not too shabby . but we ought to discuss -- stephanie : end of discussion . we got ta get this thing out now . ( coughing ) you were right . ( coughs ) i 've wasted too much time . ( gasps ) dr. lewis : i 'll call in dr. rabin . he 'll advise you on the next step . stephanie : surgery . today . dr. lewis : i understand . but it 's the metastasized tumors that we need to l -- stephanie : i understand that , too . ( chuckles ) that 's a very severe problem . but it 's this tumor right now . it 's suckin ' the life out of me . i can feel it with every breath i take , so we got ta get this out today . can you make that happen ? dr. lewis : i 'll check dr. rabin 's schedule . stephanie : okay . dr. lewis : he 'll have to decide if it 's best to remove the primary tumor first . it 's not always standard protocol . stephanie : it is today . dr. lewis , have you met my friend dayzee ? dayzee , this is the wonderful dr. lewis . dayzee : nice to meet you . stephanie : dr. lewis , that baby needs a good checkup . could you arrange for that ? i 'll take , you know , care of it . tanya : ( fusses ) dr. lewis : certainly . stephanie : dayzee 's very important to me , dr. lewis . she 's the reason i ... i made the decision to live . [ scene_break ] thorne : wait , wait , wait . you got the same message ? ridge : yeah , to come here . it was n't from you ? eric : no . i 'm as much in the dark about all this as you are . ridge : it 's probably mother . thorne : well , she must be up to something . i did n't see her at the office all day . ridge : come to think of it , i have n't seen brooke there either . eric : maybe they 're together . ridge : that would n't surprise me in the least . ( knock on door ) eric : another guest ? thorne : or whoever 's behind this . felicia : surprise ! eric : wha -- [ scene_break ] dr. lewis : have him call me as soon as he 's out of surgery . it 's about stephanie forrester . he may need to scrub right back in . pam : dr. lewis , where 's my sister ? dr. lewis : right in there . pam : ( sighs ) stephanie : oh , pam . pam : stephanie . taylor : thank you for calling us . i - i 've been so worried . stephanie : honey , it 's not as bad as it looks . i -- pam : ( scoffs ) stephanie : taylor told you . pam : why did n't you ? stephanie : i just did n't ... ( sighs ) i just did n't want to say anything until i absolutely had to , okay ? pam : steph , i ca n't believe that you were actually thinking of just -- look , it does n't matter . it does n't matter . all that matters is you 've come to your senses now . you are going to beat this . you have to . ( sighs ) you have to . [ scene_break ] felicia : do n't just stand there with your mouths agape . i have more bags outside . thorne : felicia , what are you doing here ? felicia : ( sighs ) ridge : did you bring dominick ? thorne : are you here for good ? eric : oh , you 're the one who asked us to meet here . felicia : whoa , slow down . kristen and tony are doing great . i had a lot of fun visiting with them in florida . but the humidity ? ugh . eric : mm - hmm . felicia : am i back for good ? you never know with me . thorne : ( chuckles ) felicia : dominick is spending two weeks with his dad , and the less said about that , the better . and , yes , i am the one who called you all together . eric : ( chuckles ) felicia : oh , and what am i doing here ? surprising all of you , but especially mom , since i missed her birthday . kristen and i , we felt really bad about that . better late than never , though , right ? where is the old battle - ax anyway ? and what 's so important she ignored my summons ? [ scene_break ] pam : and just so you know , taylor did n't tell me about this . i - i overheard her talking to dr. lewis . stephanie : okay , but i do n't want anybody to talk about it anymore . i do n't want the family to know i was n't gon na do the chemo . it 'll just upset them . pam : okay . stephanie : ( sighs ) oh , dayzee . ( chuckles ) dayzee , this is my sister pam . dayzee : hi . hi . stephanie : and that over there is , uh , my daughter - in -- oops . my , uh , best friend taylor . taylor , that 's dayzee . taylor : hello . dayzee : hey . stephanie : ( coughs ) dayzee 's , uh , dayzee 's the one who 's made me see that i have a very good reason for living . yeah . she made me understand that , and that 's a gift . you know , to have a purpose -- she made me understand there are a lot of people out there that need help . some of just need a helping hand , you know ? and that 's what i want to do with whatever time i have left . okay ? pam : you just have to get through this first , steph . stephanie : okay , pam . but i do n't want anybody in the family to -- to know that i was n't gon na do the chemo . you have to promise me that . all right ? brooke : it 's fine . yes . taylor : i wo n't . sure . stephanie : thanks . but eric -- ( stammers ) i think eric and the kids should know about the surgery now . brooke : i 'll go make the calls . stephanie : no . no , you stay with me . you 've tortured me enough these past few days . you can see me through this . pam : ( chuckles ) stephanie : taylor , will you ? taylor : sure . no problem . stephanie : ( coughs ) good . pam : ( sighs ) taylor : well , maybe -- i think pam and i could go and we can -- stephanie : no , no . eric 's probably home now . so maybe , uh , it 'd be best to tell him in person . taylor : yes . yes . that 's exactly what we 'll do . it 's good . stephanie : okay . okay . go ahead . pam : hmm ? stephanie : yeah , it 's okay . pam : i ca n't lose you , too . stephanie : it 's okay . pam : look , if i do n't get back here before you go into surgery ... ( sighs ) stephanie : i 'm -- i 'm not gon na leave you , okay ? pam : you can just say that ? stephanie : mm - hmm . pam : you can . stephanie : yeah . dayzee : they 're gon na bring her back when they 're done -- brooke : you can go with them if you 're worried . dayzee : no , i - i better stay here . i do n't want to be in the way . stephanie : why would you be in the way ? you 're responsible for that baby . dayzee : yeah , i 'd get nervous with all the poking and the prodding . she 's healthy . i know she is . stephanie : i 'm sure you 're right , but babies need regular checkups , you know . ( coughs ) dayzee : you know , it 's really nice what you 're doing , especially with everything that you 're going through . i mean , that you care enough to make sure she sees a doctor . stephanie : ( coughs ) i 'll do a lot more once i get this damn cancer out of me . ( coughs ) dayzee : you were gon na give up ? stephanie : pretty stupid , i know . ( sighs ) brooke : i did everything i could to get her to change her mind , and nothing worked , until you . stephanie : oh , here we go . brooke : what ? stephanie : i suppose you expect me to thank you . brooke : oh , no . i would n't want to do that . i do n't want you to have any regrets in case you die on the operating table . dayzee : so is sh -- she your mother ? stephanie : are you crazy ? dayzee : best fiends or something ? brooke : ( chuckles ) stephanie : oh , lord , no . marriage -- all forced upon me by marriage . ( sighs ) off again , on again , on again , off again . ( coughs ) it 's off -- it 's on now , right ? but it 'll probably be off right around the corner . ( sighs ) brooke : do n't let her fool you . she really adores me . stephanie : i do ? can you imagine having your worst enemy torture you this way ? saying day after day -- killjoy -- `` you 've got ta get well , you 've got ta get well `` ? dayzee : sounds kinda cool . i do n't know . from my experience , the people that are hardest on us make us stronger . dr. lewis : good news . he 'll do it . brooke : ( sighs ) stephanie : today ? dr. lewis : we 'll get you prepped and in the operating room within the hour . i 'll be there , too . dr. rabin said i could observe . stephanie : oh , that 's great . i feel really confident about this . dr. lewis : good . that 'll help . i do n't want to give you any false hopes . this is quite a battle you 're facing . even if the surgery is successful , it 's only the beginning . stephanie : you just get this damn tumor out of me , and i 'll take it from there . [ scene_break ] thorne : where 's mother ? that 's a good question . eric : actually , it is a pretty good question . things have been different for your mother lately . things have changed for her . thorne : yeah , it 's like she 's living again . ridge : letting go of what does n't really matter . ( knock on door ) eric : did you invite somebody else ? felicia : just mom . eric : huh . hi . pam : hi . taylor : may we come in ? eric : what 's going on ? what 's the matter ? taylor : felicia , i did n't know you were in town . felicia : i just got in . taylor : okay , well , um , everybody 's here , so maybe this 'll make it a little bit easier . felicia : aunt pam , are you okay ? pam : actually , um , no . taylor : it 's about stephanie . i 'm -- i 'm afraid we have some bad news . she has cancer . she has stage four lung cancer , and it does n't look good . eric : where is she , taylor ? where is she ? taylor : she 's in the hospital . she 's about to have surgery , actually . ( sniffles ) eric : i 'm going to her . that 's where i 'll be . ridge : she 's having surgery already ? taylor : time is of the essence , ridge . thorne : you said stage four . what does that mean ? felicia : it spread ? taylor : yes . to her brain . they 're going to , um , do the surgery today to remove the primary tumor from her lungs . and then the doctors will discuss with us what options there are for her brain . thorne : how much time are we talking ? taylor : i do n't want us thinking like that , thorne . pam : we have to be realistic , taylor . taylor : no , but if she gets through the surgery , and it 's successful , and she responds to treatment , then she could be with us for a very long time . i 'm not -- i 'm not trying to lie about this . pam : i know . taylor : this is very serious . but we have to be strong for her . we have to be there for her . she needs us . felicia : ( sobs ) ( sniffles ) taylor : i 'm just so ... i 'm so sorry . [ scene_break ] brooke : do you think stephanie 's making the wrong choice ? dr. lewis : dr. rabin would normally treat the brain tumor first . but there 's something to be said when a patient feels so strongly . brooke : is it risky ? dr. lewis : surgery is always risky . but she has cancer . there 's only so many choices she could make . you got to have faith . now we are gon na remove the lower lobe , and we 're gon na get that tumor out of her body like she 's asking . brooke : and then ? dr. lewis : then we move forward in treating the brain one day at a time , one step at a time . brooke : oh , it just sounds so impossible . there 's just too much . dr. lewis : she 's gon na need a lot of help , a lot of love , and support . brooke : she 'll have it . [ scene_break ] stephanie : you must think i 'm crazy ... wanting to just give up that way and die . dayzee : ( chuckles ) well , i do n't think that that lady you pretend to hate would have let you . stephanie : i suppose you 're right . you know , it 's kind of hard to make somebody your age understand something about life and death . i 've had a great life . i guess i just did n't think there was very much left for me to do , so i was okay . i was ready to let go . but i ... i 'm looking at things differently now thanks to you . dayzee : i did n't do anything . stephanie : sure you did . you told me to get a new set of glasses , see things for what they really are . dayzee ? when i come to , and i am gon na survive the surgery ... i 'm gon na try and make difference in people 's lives -- yours , that beautiful little baby . i 'm gon na try really to help people that need help for whatever time i have left . thank you . [ scene_break ] felicia : i do n't understand . why are we all just now finding out about this ? thorne : when was mother diagnosed ? pam : ( sighs ) taylor : i do n't -- i do n't know the exact timeline . ridge : look , what are we waitin ' for here ? let 's just go to the hospital . felicia : yeah . [ scene_break ] brooke : ready ? ( sighs ) stephanie : yeah , i 'm all prepped . they 'll be here in a couple minutes . brooke : i saw dayzee out there with the nurse . is everything okay with the baby ? stephanie : oh , it 's just paperwork , i think . brooke : oh , good . stephanie : ( coughs ) brooke : `` best friends . `` ( chuckles ) it 's funny how some people perceive things . stephanie : take my hand . thanks . after all the things i 've done to you all these years , and you still want me to live . ( chuckles ) ( sighs ) i 'm glad i listened . brooke : no , it was n't me . it was you , your stubbornness . going down to skid row and chasing after dayzee . ( sighs ) if you had n't done that -- stephanie : shh . it 's important for me that you understand that i really appreciate your support . now if things do n't work out -- brooke : stephanie -- stephanie : shh . if i -- if i do n't come through the surgery , or i do come through it but the operation is n't a success -- brooke : please . stephanie : thank you . brooke : you 're welcome . brooke : you 're gon na get through this . stephanie : yeah . brooke : you 're gon na beat this . and as you said , you have a purpose now . stephanie : yeah . brooke : a purpose . stephanie : ( coughs ) brooke : and if it 's all right with you , i 'd -- i 'd really like to be a part of that . stephanie : seriously ? brooke : yeah . yeah , i 'd like to make a difference , too . i mean , helping others is n't just for the people at death 's door , you know . stephanie : ( chuckles ) brooke : ( chuckles ) and i - i think it would be good for us to do something other than forrester together . stephanie : okay . brooke : yeah ? stephanie : okay . brooke : ( laughs ) good . stephanie : i do n't want to die . and it -- and it 's -- it 's not because i 'm afraid to die . i 'm not really . it 's just ... ( sighs ) i want to have some more time , you know ? brooke : you will . you will have more time . this surgery is going to be a breeze . and i 'm gon na be sitting here waiting for you when you get out . stephanie : okay . brooke : and then we can start helping people . stephanie : ( coughs ) brooke : just think about that when you 're in there , okay ? stephanie : i will . i will . do n't worry . i wo n't give up . i wo -- i - i wo n't give up the fight . brooke : really ? stephanie : uh - huh . brooke : wow . now that 's the person i 've been trying to talk to for the last few weeks . that is the stephanie i know . stephanie : and hate . brooke : and love . stephanie : you 're still a slut from the valley . brooke : ( laughs ) music to my ears . stephanie : ( coughs ) stephanie : ( sighs )	stephanie lies in the hospital bed and tells dr. lewis that she is here . they have to get this thing out now . surgery will be today . stephanie tells dr. lewis she wants her to meet dayzee ; she is the reason that she made the decision that she wanted to live . and she wants dr. lewis to make it possible for the baby to have a thorough checkup . dr. lewis checks and dr. rabin can do the surgery today . she wants stephanie to know even if the surgery goes well , she is still facing an uphill battle . stephanie says just get the tumor out of her and leave the rest to her . pam and taylor join them at the hospital . pam says she is glad stephanie came to her senses and now she can beat this . felicia surprises the family by showing up unannounced . she 'd been visiting kristen in florida and dominick is with his father for a few weeks . it 's anybody 's guess if she is here for good .
jackie : tell them to make that a bit shorter , would you ? thank you very much . nick : what are you doing here ? jackie : well , i 'm working . nick : you remember your husband 's in hawaii with bridget and logan . jackie : they landed a few minutes ago . he 's meeting me at home as soon as he 's dropped them off . nick : i understand that this trip you put together was your idea . jackie : and a very good one ... for everybody . [ scene_break ] owen : oh , my gosh , logan , you had such a good time , did n't you , kiddo ? eric : good . bridget : we all did . rick : hey , sis . bridget : rick , hey . rick : you came back . bridget : ohh . ohh ! i missed you . rick : i missed you . so , how was it ? how were the waves ? owen : oh , my god . north shore this time of year -- are you kidding me ? rick : yeah , it goes off , does n't it ? bridget : i know ... i got your text . brooke : i know . bridget : i ca n't believe steffy and liam got married . brooke : did you talk to your sister ? bridget : no , how is hope ? brooke : ( sighs ) not so well . what happened has really affected her , and i 'm really worried . bridget : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] steffy : it 's like everything just feels so different for me today . you know , it 's like i 'm on such a high . taylor : well , you woke up next to the man you love . steffy : yeah . and i came to work knowing that i have my father 's supporting me . dad , thank you . i think you know how much it means to me . [ scene_break ] ridge : steffy , you 've always had my support . steffy : i know . but you showed up to celebrate my marriage to liam . i mean , you could have sent flowers and stayed with brooke . that just meant a lot , and i really appreciate it . taylor : we both do . ridge : sweetheart , i hope this marriage is everything that you 've ever wished for . steffy : it will be , dad taylor : well , positive things are happening for all of us , and i 'm taking a much bigger interest in the success of forrester creations these days . ridge : and apparently also our head of shipping and receiving . taylor : i think things are looking up for everyone . steffy : yeah , i think things are about to turn around for our family . yeah , i do n't want to jinx it or anything , but ... i think our luck is finally starting to change . [ scene_break ] eric : well , let me see . did you bring me anything ? did you bring me anything at all from hawaii ? owen : why do n't you go give it to him ? show him . go get it . eric : come here . let me see you . let me see you . come here . come here . owen : okay ! brooke : ( laughs ) eric : hey , that 's a boy . yeah . that 's a boy . brooke : that 's cute . eric : a cute face , yeah . bridget : oh , i had no idea how much i needed this vacation . owen : yeah . bridget : between the shifts at the hospital and logan 's playdates , i 've just been going nonstop for months . eric : well , you could always come back to , designing . bridget : right dad , because that 's so laid - back and stress - free . brooke : ( laughs ) rick : well , our loss is medicine 's gain . owen : and logan 's . bridget : well , that 's true . eric : where 's mommy ? where 's mommy ? bridget : you know , we spent -- come here , kiddo , come here . come here . we spent a week in hawaii , and not one person asked for our autograph or our picture . i just do n't want him growing up in the spotlight like we did . rick : well , where 's the fun in that ? owen : hey , now we 're just keepin ' it low - key . rick : all right . bridget : ( chuckles ) owen : ( makes silly sounds ) bridget : okay . okay . go back to your daddy . owen : come on . daddy -- back to daddy . bridget : you know , this vacation was just about the three of us ... owen : yeah . bridget : our little family . [ scene_break ] nick : so it did n't bother you being separate from owen ? jackie : ( scoffs ) hawaii is a very beautiful place , nicky . i just wanted him to be able to experience it , to share it , with logan , his son . nick : and bridget . jackie : they do n't live upstairs anymore , nicky . it was easier when they were in the same building . owen got to see logan all the time . nick : he still sees logan all the time . jackie : ( scoffs ) only when bridget 's working , not as a family . and i know that owen wants that and this trip made it possible . nick : sounds to me like you made it possible . jackie : children -- they change so quickly , do n't they ? logan 's growing up . i just do n't want owen to miss a minute of it . nick : ( imitates buzzer ) i do n't buy it . i know you . something 's going on , and i want to know what it is . [ scene_break ] eric : all right , here we are . rick : thanks . eric : brooke , are you sure you do n't want something ? brooke : no , i have to go . bridget : already ? rick : yeah , are you sure you ca n't stick around a while , mom ? it 's not that often we all get to spend time together . eric : yeah , come on . brooke : i know . i wish i could , but i have a meeting at the office . but you 're right , rick . it 's so nice to have everybody in the same room all together finally . i 'm just so glad you 're all back . owen : mm , i 'll see you later . bye . brooke : okay , good to see you . owen : you , too . brooke : can you walk me out ? bridget : yeah , of course . sure . eric : all right , you did n't get a sunburn , did you ? brooke : okay , well ... ( sighs ) it sounds like you had a fabulous trip . bridget : oh , we did . it was great for all of us , but especially logan . brooke : word of caution -- i know that owen is logan 's father , but he 's still jackie 's husband . bridget : i know , mom . i know . you do n't need to remind me of that . believe me , i know . brooke : okay . bridget : i love you . brooke : love you . bye . ( giggles ) owen : hey . bridget : oh , hey . owen : i got ta get going . jackie 's waiting for me . bridget : oh , um , okay please thank her for me . it was such an incredible trip . owen : i know it was . all right , i love you . bridget : you , too . owen : i 'll see you . bridget : oh , and i 'll call you about tomorrow . ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] nick : so ... everything 's fine ? jackie : do n't i seem fine ? ( chuckles ) i mean , is n't owen as adoring and -- and caring as ever ? nick : he was , until you sent him off to paradise with someone else . jackie : it was a family vacation , and they had a marvelous time . owen 's a very proud papa , and he should be . logan 's adorable , and he 's at that age , darling , where ... be ( laughs ) every day is a revelation . nick : mm - hmm . jackie : ( clears throat ) nick : and you do n't want owen to miss any of that . jackie : not all little boys are lucky enough to have a father in their lives . logan is . he 's ... he 's very lucky . nick : yes , he is . jackie : oh , um .. ( clears throat ) i forgot to tell you . i scribbled some quite interesting notes during my last phone call to bill . nick : so let me get this straight -- owen sends you pictures , and you barely speak to him while he 's away ? jackie : are you asking me if i missed him ? nick : did you ? jackie : of course i missed him . but not a schoolgirl , nicky . i do n't need to have my hand in his back pocket to feel connected . i mean , together or not ... we 've changed each other in profound ways . and the passion -- oh , my god , the passion that i have with him has just eclipsed -- nick : okay , okay . all right , all right , all right . jackie : do you want me to answer your question or not ? nick : i want to know the truth , because something feels very strange here , mother . jackie : i 'm fine . i 'm fine . really , you do n't need to worry about me . i 'm gon na go home now ... to my husband . we 're going to have an evening together , one that he 'll never forget . [ scene_break ] steffy : you know , when it 's -- it 's right , it 's right , so we did n't want to wait . so actually , he -- proposed , and then we got married . taylor : she really is ecstatic . ridge : it 's so great to see her like this . taylor : ( sighs ) ridge : i 'll do anything i can for hope and steffy . i love them both , and i realize that steffy has n't always felt she had the same degree of support from me . steffy : uh , i do now . i do . ridge : aw . brooke : oh , steffy . i did n't think you 'd be here today . steffy : i just , uh , came by to thank my dad for coming to the party . i do n't expect you 're here to congratulate me . brooke : so you 're all for this marriage ? taylor : why would n't i be ? brooke : you do n't have questions ? i certainly do . how can a man be engaged to one woman and suddenly be married to another ? i have to wonder what really happened in aspen . [ scene_break ] rick : you , um , you want to explain that ? bridget : explain what ? we were just saying good - bye . rick : no , um , actually , he said he loved you . bridget : oh , come on , rick . we just spent a week in hawaii with our son . eric : away from owen 's wife . bridget : nothing happened , if that 's what you 're insinuating . rick : are you disappointed it did n't ? bridget : ( scoffs ) rick , please . look , he 's the father of my child . it 's not a secret that i have feelings for him . eric : look , uh , bridget , if you 'd rather talk about this with your brother by yourself -- bridget : no , no , dad , no . there 's really nothing to talk about . owen and jackie have a beautiful relationship . i respect their marriage very much . that 's -- rick : mm - hmm , but , you -- you know , bridget , y - you can be honest with your family . bridget : i 'm being as honest as i can . i do n't want anyone to get hurt . rick : are you hurt knowing owen 's going home to his wife after the week you just had ? bridget : god , rick . eric : honey , no one 's gon na judge you . rick : yeah , owen 's a great guy , and he 's an amazing father . eric : and he obviously cares a great deal for you . bridget : ( sighs ) i love him , dad . i love him more than i have any right to . [ scene_break ] taylor : you can ask all the questions you want , but my daughter does n't have to answer them . brooke : how much time have you actually spent together ? taylor : ( scoffs ) brooke : before liam proposed , he was spending all of his time with hope , and why would n't he ? they were engaged . steffy : except they were n't spending any time together . hope was in europe focusing on hope for the future , and when she got back to l.a. , she kept liam at arm 's length , so she did n't have any time for him . brooke : oh , right . that 's when you saw your opportunity . steffy : oh , my god . ridge : all right , logan . all right . we 're not gon na rehash all this . taylor : liam proposed to steffy . she accepted . brooke : and you do n't think liam was acting impulsively ? steffy : oh , so you think i should have made liam wait like hope did ? no , we did n't want that . so liam and i , we just did it . brooke : did you two plan the wedding together ? taylor : ( laughs ) liam knew exactly what he was doing . his behavior may have seemed impulsive , but his decision was n't . steffy : we love each other . and i 'm not gon na pretend that i 'm not thrilled about being mrs. liam spencer . i am . i 'm over the moon , and so is liam . brooke : i 'd like to hear that from liam . steffy : oh , so you want to hold a press conference so he can tell the whole world how he 's feeling ? well , no , that 's -- that 's not gon na happen . liam wanted out of the spotlight . our relationship is private , and what we do with our life and in our bedroom is nobody else 's business but ours . taylor : steffy and liam are married now . hope appears to be accepting it . you need to respect it , too . brooke : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ridge : i 'm not discussing this anymore . liam and steffy are adults . they decided to get married . no one coerced them . end of story . brooke : it 's not the end of story . steffy : okay , you know what ? i 'm out of here , too . taylor : ( sighs ) brooke : avoiding my questions is n't going to keep me from asking them . steffy : i am not avoiding anything . taylor : i understand that hope is hurting , and you want to find somebody to put the blame on . brooke : taylor , this all happened very quickly -- the proposal , the marriage . i do n't understand steffy 's reluctance to talk about it . steffy : i did n't trick liam into marrying me . hope lost . taylor : and as hope 's mother , you should be trying to get her to take responsibility or something . brooke : and i have . she knows she made a mistake . ending the engagement was the wrong choice , and now she wants to make the right choice she 's going to fight for liam . taylor : that is n't helping . brooke : there 's more going on here than you realize , taylor . i have n't gotten to the bottom of it , but i will . the one thing i 've learned -- true love ca n't be conquered by your schemes and manipulations . true love will prevail . it 's never too late . taylor : ( sighs ) steffy : sorry , but , um , liam loves me . just give up . this war is over . you know what i think ? i think we should have a truce -- you , my mom , hope , and me . taylor : now i think that is a cause worth fighting for . steffy : mm . taylor : i am serious . what do you say ? [ scene_break ] eric : you 're in love with owen . bridget : ( sighs ) i could n't help it , dad . i do n't know . maybe it was just the three of us in hawaii . it -- and it was great . we sat on the patio and had breakfast in the mornings and just looked at the ocean . the way that logan is with owen -- dad , it 's just -- it 's so cute . no interruptions all day , nowhere we had to be , no one coming in between us . it just felt good . and i think owen felt the same way . oh , my gosh , i need to go check on the baby . and were n't you supposed to go back to the office ? eric : yeah , we 'll drop it . see you later . bridget : i love you , daddy . rick : we just want what 's best for you , budge . we love you , hmm ? bridget : oh , i love you , too , rick . rick : all right . [ scene_break ] owen : candles , flowers , champagne ... jackie : welcome back , darling . owen : oh , my god , i missed you . jackie : oh . owen : mm . jackie : not too much , i hope . owen : mm , gosh , i missed this . mm . jackie : ( sighs ) we need to toast . owen : hmm ? ( chuckles ) oh . jackie : ( laughs ) we definitely need to toast . owen : okay . jackie : to the ... owen : oh . jackie : most wonderful man i 've ever known . owen : to my incredibly amazing wife . jackie : chuckles ) ( glasses clink ) jackie : so tell me about the trip . owen : it was really awesome . yes . i mean , thank you for doing this for me and my son . jackie : and his mom . owen : yeah , i mean , it was all three of us we had a -- we had an incredible time . jackie : yeah . as a family . owen : but i 'm home now . jackie : ( sighs ) ( clears throat ) would you tell me all the details ? i 'm desperate to know . owen : well , i mean , did n't bridget send you all the photos ? jackie : mm , oh , she sent me so many photos . there was logan wading in the ocean , and then there was logan on a surfboard . then there was -- owen : oh , my god . that was the most incredible thing . my son and i on a surfboard out on the ocean . jackie : ( sighs ) what about you and bridget ? owen : what about us ? jackie : oh , i 'm sorry . i 'm - i 'm so sorry . i - i did n't meant to make you feel uncomfortable . owen : no , jac -- jackie , you 're not . you 're not at all . jackie : no , no , i think i am . i think i actually am a little bit . owen : no , listen to me . there is n't anything that i am ashamed of that i want to discuss with you . jackie : what ? i was n't implying that . i - i trust you completely . i ... okay , we do n't need to talk about this , okay ? the three of you , you had a wonderful time as a family , and that 's all i was hoping for . owen : what 's going on here ? look at me . there 's something going on in that head of yours , and you 're gon na tell me what it is . jackie : this is going to be our most beautiful night together , one that will change our lives .	steffy tells ridge and taylor that she feels on such a high today after waking up with the man that she loves . ridge 's support means so much to her . he just hopes this marriage is everything she ever hoped for . she thinks all of their luck , including at the forrester 's , is about to turn around for a change . owen , bridget and logan return from hawaii and meet the family . nick questions jackie and she says it was a fun trip and she is okay with it . nick feels like something else is going on , but he does n't know what it is . jackie says that logan is very lucky to have a father in his life . she is just fine and is going home now to her husband and an evening they will never forget . owen tells bridget that he must go and see jackie . he gives bridget a quick kiss and says he loves her and he will see her tomorrow . she explains what they just saw , and tells eric and rick that she loves owen .more than she has a right to .
stephanie : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] taylor : oh . i was looking for thomas . brooke : he 's in a meeting . i do n't think i 'm forbidden to be here . taylor : oh , i was just wondering why , um ... ( inhales sharply ) uh , well , yeah , thomas did tell me he would be running around the building today , meeting with various department heads . brooke : well , he seems to be making quite the dramatic transition . taylor : he takes his interim c.e.o . position very seriously . brooke : especially if he threw his predecessor out the window . [ scene_break ] ( indistinct conversation ) thomas : any calls ? donna : oh , um , here you go . thomas : great . donna : and your mother 's waiting for you in the office . thomas : and whose office would that be ? donna : oh , uh , the art department said your name plaque should be ready tomorrow . thomas : should be ? they suddenly have a fear of commitment ? donna : oh , uh , well , they had to go out . ( chuckles ) strangely enough , we do n't have jewelers ' engraving tools in house . caroline : i 'll come back later . thomas : do n't . do n't go . donna : and miss spencer would like a moment of your time . caroline : but it can wait . thomas : could you give them the memo that i had you copy ? i want everyone to know that there 's going to be some organizational changes . also , caroline and i need some privacy at your desk for a few minutes . donna : no problem . ( chuckles ) excuse me . thomas : ( sighs ) caroline : ( sighs ) thomas : i was hoping you 'd see things differently . caroline : i got your flowers , if that 's what you mean . thomas : did you like them ? caroline : i mean , yeah , i thought they were very sweet the first day . but every day since ... thomas : ( sighs ) caroline : thomas , it 's getting embarrassing . thomas : well , i doubt the delivery driver minds . caroline : no , thomas . you 're embarrassing yourself , so please stop . [ scene_break ] pam : i - i ca n't stay , you know . stephanie : thanks for coming . pam : ( chuckles ) well , why not ? skipping lunch is good for my waistline anyway . ( inhales sharply ) what 's up ? ( sighs ) stephanie : i have something for you . pam : ( sighs ) you had me come all the way over here in the car to hand me this ? you could n't just put it in the mailbox , steph , really ? stephanie : not really . pam : ( scoffs ) do you want me to read it now ? stephanie : mm - hmm . pam : `` dear pam , i 'm having a party to celebrate my life . i want you to be a part of it . `` oh . you 're having a party ? stephanie : yes . pam : to ... stephanie : pam ... my cancer 's come back . pam : ( inhales sharply ) [ scene_break ] thomas : no more flowers -- you got it , but i can do much better . caroline : thomas , look -- thomas : no , hold off making any more judgments , please . ( sighs ) you 're still bugged about rick , are n't you ? him flying out the window -- it was an accident . he tripped , okay ? i did n't shove him . caroline : why are you telling me all this right now ? thomas : no , i understand you 're upset with me , and i get that . but rick yanked me in on hope for the future and named me the designer at the press conferencebig shock -- but it was just one of his schemes to get me with hope so that he would have a chance with you . caroline : no . thomas , you kissed hope . you did that in a -- in a room filled with reporters . thomas : i understand . okay , that was a mistake and very bad judgment . look , i got carried away . i grabbed an opportunity to get people talking . yes , i care about hope , but that 's in my past , okay ? i 'm looking to the future . i 'm running forrester now , and i have a vision . maybe you leaving me was a wake - up call that i needed . and i have so much going through my head for this company and for you . give me another chance . you 'll see . [ scene_break ] taylor : everybody who witnessed what happened agrees that it was accidental . brooke : you mean , everybody who showed up afterwards to hear thomas 's version , not rick and caroline 's , however , and they were there . taylor : look , i understand that rick is probably feeling a little disappointed that he was replaced . brooke : ( sighs ) i would n't say replaced . ridge was sending me a message by putting thomas in the interim c.e.o . position , not rick , as if he has n't hurt me enough already . taylor : are you maybe running out of ways of dealing with losing him ? you think being bitter is better ? brooke : no . [ scene_break ] pam : so the cancer came back , but you beat it before . you can beat it again . stephanie : no , that 's not how it 's going to work out this time . pam : ( sighs ) i 'm gon na call dr. lewis stephanie : no . no . sit down . i 've already seen -- sit down . i 've already seen dr. lewis . and ... ( coughs ) and eric was with me . it 's very clear - cut . pam : ( sighs ) stephanie : it 's one of those things that you 're just going to have to accept . i want you -- i need you to accept what 's happening . [ scene_break ] thomas : ( sighs ) i 'm sorry to keep you waiting , mother . taylor : thomas . if you 're busy , i can always come back , you know . thomas : no . no . you 're fine . we still have shipping and accounting to visit . i just came in here for some privacy . donna . donna : yes ? thomas : where 's pam ? she needs to hear this , to . donna : oh , uh , out to lunch is all i know . thomas : ( sighs ) okay , i 'm gon na avoid the obvious cheap shot there and simply say that the two of you working reception -- it -- it 's like a comedy routine . i think if the two of you ca n't get it together and accomplish your duties in a professional way , i 'm going to have to let one of you go or both . donna : we 'll do better . woman : we all will . thomas : good . i 'm counting on it . there 's gon na be a lot going on at forrester , and i expect everybody to do their part , understand ? [ scene_break ] pam : how do you know that there 's nothing that can be done ? stephanie : oh , there are things that can be done , sweetie . pam : oh . stephanie : well , it 's not gon na make any difference . i 'm -- i could do chemo . i could do radiation . but it will just buy me a little time . pam : well , what kind of time ? what are we talking , like , a year ? six months ? stephanie : a month . come on , honey . pam : ( sighs ) stephanie : there 's something that you want to say . pam : ( sighs ) stephanie : it 's not true but say it . pam : what 's not true ? stephanie : that you 'll be alone after i 'm gone . pam : ( inhales sharply ) i 'm not thinking about myself now , stephanie . i 'm thinking about you . stephanie : we 're sisters . we 've been together our whole lives . i ca n't imagine living in a world without you . it would be like living in a world without a mirror , and i 'm worried that that 's what you 'll think after i 'm gone . pam : ( sniffles ) i do n't -- i 'm sorry . i -- it does n't matt -- it does n't matter . i 'm sorry if i -- if i ... stephanie : no , no . pam : i 'm sorry . stephanie : it 's all right . pam : i 'm -- stephanie : it 's okay . whatever you feel and you think is perfectly fine . pam : no , it 's not . stephanie : just -- sweetheart , be honest , now say what you want to say . pam : ( sobs ) stephanie : because you wo n't have a chance after i 'm gone . pam : ( sniffles ) well , maybe it 's kind of selfish , but what do i have without you ? just a bunch of strangers who are forced to call me family , but nobody really knows me , not that way that you do , steph . pam : ( sighs ) ( flashback to past times with the two sisters ) pam : hi , stephanie . it 's been a long time . stephanie : well , you 've done it again . pam : thank you , sis . pretty good , is n't it ? stephanie : ( chuckles ) pam : their marriage is n't valid ! stephanie : ( chuckles ) oh , my god . this is a miracle . pam , you 're a miracle worker . ha ha ! stephanie : your big sister will be here to take care of you for a long , long , long time . pam : promise ? stephanie : mm - hmm . i promise . [ scene_break ] thomas : as you can see , i 'm up to my neck in my new job and loving every bit of it . taylor : yes , and i thought your father ran a tight ship . thomas : yes , he did . taylor : so it 's only been a week or so , and you 've already got problems developing ? thomas : who said anything about problems ? brooke : did you really have to be that hard on donna ? thomas : let 's be honest . my father has done a lot and tolerated a lot to keep peace in this family , especially to humor you . but the point is , you and your sister are not family anymore . you are valued employees . donna has a lot of stepping up to do before that can be said of her . brooke : careful , thomas . you 're wading into dangerous waters . taylor : ( sighs ) thomas : look , i have a lot of work to do . i 'm interim c.e.o . my father has trusted me with this position , and i intend to prove his faith warranted . now if you 'll excuse me ... [ scene_break ] pam : it 's never gon na be right , steph . stephanie : what is n't , honey ? you did n't think i was gon na live forever . pam : no , but i should have done more for you . you 've done so much for me . stephanie : oh , pam . stop it . pam : it 's true . stephanie : what are you talking about ? i had the life i had -- i mean , you gave me my life because you agreed to take care of that insane passive - aggressive woman who claimed to be our mother . pam : ( inhales sharply ) stephanie : ( chuckles ) honey , if i have had to take care of her , i 'd have ended up at joliet for murder ... pam : i- stephanie : premeditated . pam : ( chuckles ) ( more flashbacks ) ann : stephanie , what a pleasant surprise . stephanie : hello , mother . ann : i never could understand why you chose to live in los angeles . it 's so hot and smoggy and all those insincere people -- actors and heaven knows what all . i would die -- absolutely die -- if you put me in one of your fashion shows . and i have been told i have a certain flair ... ( chuckles ) for what , i do n't know . pam : do you have any pain medication ? they must have given you something . ann : i took it all . stephanie : well , what did you think you were gon na do once you got here ? ann : ( sighs ) maybe you could give me some of that medical marijuana . ( end of flashback ) pam : ( scoffs ) she made me so mad sometimes ! stephanie : she was an infuriating woman . pam : but -- but i still miss her . stephanie : well course , you do , honey . she 's our mother . pam : ( laughs ) stephanie : you think she 'll be surprised to see me ? pam : ( laughs ) you gon na give her a piece of your mind ? stephanie : no . no . i 'm -- i 'm over that . any message you want me to give her ? pam : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] taylor : you know , i - i 'm sure that thomas is just under a lot of stress , probably more than he wants to admit . brooke : ( sighs ) you 're the psychiatrist . taylor : what does that mean ? brooke : what is he trying to prove , taylor , telling me that i 'm not part of the family anymore ? taylor : ( sighs ) brooke : i mean , with that attitude , he 's not gon na last very long as mr. c.e.o . taylor : come on , brooke , cut him a little slack , okay ? this is an international company . brooke : you gon na be talking to ridge anytime soon ? taylor : i 'm sure i will at some point . brooke : i hope history wo n't repeat itself . taylor : that 's all it seems to ever do with us , i guess . brooke : the history where you think that it 's over between ridge and me . well , it 's not , and it wo n't be . taylor : okay . ( clears throat ) ( door closes ) brooke : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] pam : you really think that you can give messages to people in heaven ? stephanie : how do you know she 's in heaven ? pam : ( scoffs ) she is . you did n't see her in chicago , steph . she was so nice to our doorman . stephanie : i 'm gon na miss you . ( chuckles ) all the people she was n't related to , they adored her . ( sighs ) pam : you think that you inherited the cancer from her ? stephanie : no . it 's not the same kind . pam : still -- stephanie : and you 're not going to come down with it ... pam : i was n't -- stephanie : either . you 'll live to be 95 . pam : thinking that , stephanie . ( sighs ) stephanie : there is something , though , that i -- well ... ( sighs ) i 'd kind of like to borrow from mom . you -- you remember what she requested of us ? ( another flashback ) ann : i will not go to the hospital . that is my one wish , and you will honor it . pam : it was awful . it was awful ! stephanie : you let them take her to the hospital ? pam : you should have answered your phone ! stephanie : what have you done ? what have you done ? pam : you should have answered your phone . stephanie : my god , pam ! pam : it was ... dr. lewis : this is n't paradise , but it 's the best that we can do . pam : ( sighs ) do n't leave us , mom . ann : sit up straight , pammy . stephanie : it 's okay . you can go . ( `` the water is wide `` by orla fallon playing ) pam : ( sobs ) singer : the water is wide i ca n't cross o'er and neither have i wings to fly ( end of flashback ) pam : you do n't want anyone taking care of you ? stephanie : no , no , no , no . that 's -- no . i do n't want to go to the hospital . pam : but you know i 'm not very good at keeping that promise . stephanie : well , this time , you 're going to have to keep that promise for me , because eric 's going to be useless . what if i promise to take care of you ? pam : how ? i do n't want you to leave me any money . stephanie : what 's wrong with money ? ( laughs ) pam : well , what do you mean ? stephanie : oh . look . never mind . you 'll see , okay ? it 's all right . pam : i 'm just -- i 'm just no good all alone by myself , steph . stephanie : honey . oh , baby girl . pam : ( sobs ) stephanie : baby girl . i 'll be right there . i 'll be looking over your shoulder . i 'll be that little blue bird perched right there just for you . pam : ( sighs ) stephanie : just for you , baby girl . pam : ( sobs )	pam drops by on stephanie at her request . she 's devastated when she sees that stephanie is going to have a party to celebrate her life . stephanie explains that the cancer has come back and this time she wo n't beat it . having radiation or chemo will only extend her life by another month . she wants pam to say whatever she 'd like to say now that she wo n't be able to say when stephanie is gone . pam admits she is a little selfish as she does n't know what she will do without her big sister . she 's nothing to anybody else . they just have to accept her as family . she thinks back on the fun moments in their life . they laugh over that blessed infuriating woman that was their mother . stephanie asks pam if she has a message that she can give to her when she sees her . would that be in heaven ?
caroline : [ voice breaking ] it 's so unique . rick : just like the woman who 's wearing it . caroline : it 's beautiful . rick : just like the woman who 's wearing it . caroline : i ca n't believe we 're getting married ! rick : you ca n't take it back now . caroline : [ chuckles tearfully ] it 'll be the first ordinary thing i 've ever done . rick : you thought being married to me was gon na be ordinary . caroline : [ laughs ] [ sniffles ] well , i know that my dress will be to die for . rick : you know , we could get married in rio ... anywhere -- top of sugarloaf mountain . caroline : well , how will the press get there ? rick : [ chuckles ] i do n't know . maybe you can , uh ... take selfies from your cell phone and post them . caroline : [ chuckles ] i know that i 'm outrageous sometimes . rick : no , i like that . i love not knowing what you 're gon na say or what you 're gon na do next . when i first met you , when you first came out of that limo , i saw this beautiful , dazzling woman who i was sure was just gon na be porcelain . caroline : [ sighs quietly ] i am ... porcelain like an old , sturdy sink . [ both chuckle ] caroline : a beautiful , antique pedestal sink in georges cinq in paris ... [ both laugh ] caroline : ... with a few hairline cracks . [ chuckles ] rick : we 're getting married . we 're not gon na drive each other too crazy , right ? caroline : no . rick : do you know how happy i am ? caroline : i think i do . hope : should we say something ? maya : i can see you 're closing up . uh , i do n't want to be in the way . hope : oh , no ! no , you 're fine . it -- it 's just , um ... maya : you still have n't heard from your brother ? you 're sure he 's not coming back ? hope : i think rick had some personal business to attend to . maya : with caroline , you mean . wyatt : look . [ sighs ] rick commissioned a piece from us . i delivered it to him today . maya : jewelry , then . wyatt : it was an engagement ring . maya : you made a ring . you -- you do n't know what it was for . wyatt : look , i 've already said more than i should . maya : did they go to his place ? hope : i 'm sorry . i really do n't know what rick planned . maya : thank you . hope : yeah . uh , hold -- sorry , it 's -- i 've got the key for it . maya : it 's okay . hope : yeah . yeah . there you go . [ horn honks ] caroline : i am going to lean to one side with this ring on . rick : then you better beef up your right arm , or you will be leaning to the left . caroline : [ laughs ] can i just tell you how happy i am that you did n't put it in a glass of champagne so i 'd have to fish it out with my finger ? [ chuckles ] rick : is that the voice of experience , or ... caroline : well ... there were a couple of very attentive oncology residents who were sneaking into foundation fundraisers without a ticket . rick : ah . how did you resist ? caroline : well ... they never hired me as a designer or rented a $ 100 million diamond to impress me . rick : is that what did it ? caroline : mm . [ chuckles ] no one who ever wanted to be close to me ... really knew me . and i just knew , in that way that you just know things , that if they did , then ... that would be the end . but i never could 've imagined that you breaking up with me would just be the beginning for us . wyatt : and that is just the jewelry sales . hope : this boutique has not had a day this big since its opening , and you are the reason . wyatt : no , i - if i 'm the reason , then you 're the reason that i 'm the reason . hope : [ laughs ] charlie : excuse me , sir . we are closed . hope : oh . no , no . it 's -- it 's okay . wyatt : hey , bro ! you just missed the crowd . liam : yeah , that 's not what i 'm here for . hope : i , um ... i still have to go , uh , meet the armored car . did you want to see the diamond ? liam : hope , i think you know what i want . caroline : where are we going ? rick : anywhere . why not ? caroline : let me just -- rick : no , no ! we are not taking a picture of your hand with your ring to post to your followers . caroline : can i at least just change my relationship status ? rick : how about tomorrow ? caroline : my poor followers . they have n't heard from me in hours . rick : do n't worry . i 'm sure your obituary 's all over the internet . caroline : [ giggles ] see ? i love that i can still be a spoiled brat , and you 'll put your foot down when i go too far . rick : oh , the brattiness i can deal with . it 's part of your charm . caroline : aww ! rick : it 's the sneakiness , however -- caroline : ugh . i promise -- no more sneakiness . i do n't know if you noticed . i was horrible at it . [ both laugh ] rick : you know , i 've -- i 've forgiven you for that . it 's , um ... your sidekick , rafael ... uh , i do n't know about . i have n't decided . caroline : do n't blame raffi . he never could say no to me . and i 've never been that desperate before . it 's a terrible thing . the whole world is filled with people who want things that they 'll never have , but they ca n't stop wanting them . it just twists them all out of shape . and somehow i never understood that until i lost you . and as hard as it was , i think ... it actually did make me less selfish . rick : i believe that it did . caroline : you 'll remind me ... when i need it . i do n't want to forget ... now that i know i never have to be desperate again . maya : rick ? [ sighs ] hope : [ sighs ] sorry . they left me to close up . actually , i told them to . liam : so , what happens to this ? hope : it goes into the safe . we have ' round - the - clock security on it . it 's pretty overpowering , huh ? liam : yeah . i was glad to hear that the event went well . hope : i 've heard you be more sincere . liam : was n't easy for me , coming here . hope : i can appreciate that . liam : so , um , do you think -- do you think we could do this without -- hope : wyatt ? do you th - think you could give me and liam a minute ? wyatt : [ sighs ] charlie ? [ clears throat ] watch him like a goat . good . liam : so ... we 've let it all slip through our fingers how many times now ? [ chuckles dryly ] hope : i do n't know . i 've lost count . liam : and how many more chances you suppose we have ? got to be one . [ glasses clink ] rick : do you want to drive up the coast to big sur ? my friend , he -- he 's got this ranch up there . he 'll put us up . caroline : mnh . ranches and champagne do n't really mix . rick : [ chuckles ] it 's a beautiful lodge ! it overlooks the ocean . caroline : what is this `` sur , `` and why is it so big ? rick : what ? do you -- do you not want to go ? caroline : well , i just -- [ chuckles ] i do n't exactly excel at roughing it . rick : okay , it -- it 's called a ranch . it 's -- it 's not really a ranch . it just -- the sheep that are there are -- they 're just for decoration . caroline : okay , i -- i did n't pack any clothes . rick : mm . caroline : okay . i guess that 's not exactly a deterrent . [ chuckles ] rick : but something is . what is it ? caroline : it 's just that ... things have been so up and down and all over the place for us . you know , it 's either been a crisis or some big special occasion . it 's be really nice ... to just start a normal life together . it would be ... really nice ... to just go home . rick : [ sighs quietly ] derek ? we 'll be heading back to my place . maya : [ sighs shakily ] a ring could mean anything . he has to know . liam : i 've been , uh -- i 've been thinking a lot about us . i - i know you have , too . i think when you really love someone ... everything that they do becomes a sign for you to read . like , i know so much just from how you look at me or walk across the room or answer the phone -- at least , i think i do . [ chuckling ] it 's like -- it 's like when you 're a kid , and you start to realize that the same word can have two different meanings . hope : [ chuckles ] liam : it is possible for us to read each other wrong . god knows we 've done it before , and it 's been disastrous . hope : yes , it has . liam : i think that 's what 's happening now . i think we 're doing it again . and i wonder if we 're not so ... tired ... and defeated that we are willing to close the door on everything we 've ever been through together . hope : it 's true i am tired . and i do feel defeated , and ... i 'm hurt . liam : but , hope , when ... [ both sigh ] liam : [ chuckles ] when a man buys his fiancée or his wife flowers or something , it -- t - that 's a - a sign of love . it 's a sign of commitment . but when he does something for his ex - wife who lives an ocean away , whose world is so different that she 's going to bed when he 's waking up -- all that means is `` i honor what we had , and i wish you well . `` and that 's it . and , so , do you -- do you think that you kissing wyatt -- that there 's a message for me in there ? hope : i think that some of it was real feeling . liam : [ sighs heavily ] hope : and i think that wyatt was doing ... what men think that they 're expected to do to be taken seriously . liam : is that what you think i 'm doing ? hope : i think you 're -- you 're trying to fix what 's broken , and i - i get that . the problem is , is ... you are not the most reliable authority on what you 're going to be doing tomorrow or next week . you made this beautiful ... tribute video for steffy , and you told me that it 's because she asked for it , and it was ... a farewell . but the only thing that 's unambiguously obvious here ... is that steffy has a power over you that i will never have . liam : that is not true . hope : and she can access it whenever she wants to . liam : no . hope : we 've both seen it . liam : [ sighs ] hope : and , god help me ... i love you , liam . i love you so much . but it 's like you 're asking me to lay down on railroad tracks , promising me i 'll be fine . but i see the train coming , and you do n't . caroline : please , will you put me down ? you are gon na throw your back out . rick : throw my back out ? are you trying to hurt my ego ? [ both laugh ] caroline : fine . you can carry me over the threshold after we are married and after i redecorate . rick : all right . deal . [ both gasp ] caroline : [ laughs ] rick : will you get my keys for me ? caroline : yes , i 'll get your keys for you . rick : little to the right . oh , there they are ! you 've done this before , apparently ! caroline : [ laughing ] stop ! rick : [ sighs ] caroline : i did it ! [ laughs ] rick : maya ! maya : i - i did n't mean to startle you . rick : is everything okay ? maya : i need to talk to you . rick : uh , can this wait till tomorrow ? liam : so , is this you ... giving up ? hope : maybe . giving up on something . liam : that 's unlike you . hope : no , what 's -- what 's like me is to ... lose myself in wondering what you 're thinking , what you 're feeling . are you going to leave me tomorrow or not ? but , truthfully , the only person that i really know and can trust is myself . i need to give up thinking that this relationship ... is a disaster that needs to be averted . liam : [ chuckles ] well , yeah , i agree . except i do n't think there is any disaster except for the one that you 're creating . hope : is that what you think i 'm doing ? liam : i think you 're scared . and i understand that . but i also think that you 're letting the past hold us hostage , 'cause this is not then . this is a day that we 've never lived before . and while it 's true that steffy may always be something to me ... she 'll never be my wife again . hope : [ chuckles dryly ] it 's funny -- that 's what she said to me the day that she gifted you to me . liam : that 's what i 'm saying now . hope : the problem is the past is n't the past if it keeps repeating itself . liam : hope , if the past is repeating itself ... why am i here ? hope : i do n't know ! liam : yeah , you do . they lied to us , you know . hope : mm - hmm . liam : they misled us . they forced us to walk through this ... minefield of sadness and misunderstanding . they made up futures for us that we did n't choose for ourselves , and they tried to tear us apart and into lives that were more suited for them . but we always got through it . we were always stronger than that . and now the only thing standing in our way is our own -- our own lack of faith . i think this road has been so long and so hard that you are terrified that it 's never gon na end , and you 're wrong . everything that we 've ever wanted -- it 's here . it 's here now . we just have to choose it . we have to take it . this is yours . this ... is yours . you only have to claim it .	caroline tells rick that the ring is unique and beautiful . he says just like the woman who is wearing it . he ca n't begin to tell her how happy he is . and he vows that they wo n't drive each other crazy . he says he forgives her for all the schemes she pulled in the past to get them to this place . maya senses fc boutique is closing and says she wo n't stay any longer . wyatt does n't want to hurt her , but explains that they were commissioned for a piece and he thinks it is an engagement ring . hope can not tell her if rick went to his place or not . maya leaves and does go to rick 's . when he does n't answer , she finds a hidden key and lets herself in . liam shows up at the boutique and hope gives charlie permission to let him in . he 's not there to see the diamond . he wants to talk to hope . he says they have had so many chances . she says yes ; she has lost count . he says surely they have at least one more . he wants her to ditch wyatt . hope asks wyatt if she and liam might have a moment alone . wyatt tells charlie to watch liam like a goat . as they drink champagne in the back seat of the limo , rick asks caroline if she 's ever been up to big sur . he has a friend who has a ranch up there . caroline frowns that champagne and ranches do n't mix and she does n't exactly excel in roughing it . he assures her it not really a ranch . it has a lodge overlooking the ocean . in the end , she manages to convince him that she 'd like to start their life by just going home . rick carries caroline to his front door and wants to take her across the threshold to start their new life . both are giggling when they go inside and there stands a very somber maya . she says everything is all right but she needs to talk to rick . just about the time that she spots caroline 's ring , rick asks if this can wait until tomorrow .
ridge : hey , dad . we came for a visit . your family 's here . rick : no , no , do n't bother getting up . i came to you . [ light laughter ] pam : it is so great having you back with us , eric . our prayers were answered . [ monitor beeping ] eric : br - brooke . brooke : is it possible you could be even more handsome ? eric : [ coughing ] ridge : all right . take it easy . r.j. 's here . r.j. : hey , granddad . you gave us a scare . you know that ? i love you . pam : we all love you , eric . ridge : it 's unbelievable . you made it . you 're back . quinn : thanks for coming , sweetheart . wyatt : what 's up ? quinn : the family is upstairs visiting eric , and i just wanted to give them some space . wyatt : oh . that 's big of you . quinn : well , i thought things would get better , but no , they 're still treating me like i 'm a pariah . wyatt : and that surprises you ? quinn : no ! but i just -- i wish they could see how much i love eric , that i 'm 100 % committed . this is n't an act . i 'm not trying to con anyone . you believe me , do n't you ? wyatt : i guess so , yeah . quinn : well , if steffy could believe me , then maybe your marriage would n't be in jeopardy . steffy : [ sighs ] [ waves crashing ] steffy : i can tell you missed me last night . liam : yeah . yeah , i did . are you sure that i ca n't convince you last night was , in fact , our last night apart ? steffy : [ sighs ] liam : i miss sharing a bed with you , and everything that goes with it . steffy : my boxes are all packed and ready to go , but i just ... wyatt . liam : yeah . steffy : and everything that he 's going through , you know , ending my marriage and he 's dealing with his mom , and there 's a lot of things . liam : i take it quinn is still holding court over at eric 's . steffy : yeah . unfortunately . some of my family are with him right now . liam : well , maybe , uh , when eric recovers a little more , he 'll realize what he 's gotten himself into and he 'll ... get himself out of it . steffy : i just wish wyatt could understand how dangerous quinn is . i mean , god , dangerous enough for me to end my marriage . i tried to stay in my marriage as long as i could . liam : i admire that about you . steffy : then why do i feel so bad ? i just feel , like , guilty for giving up . liam : listen , i do n't like that wyatt 's in pain . i really do n't . but you got to look out for yourself and your family , and none of them are safe with quinn around . steffy : you know , wyatt 's more a victim in this than anyone . liam : yeah , you 're not wrong . steffy : she 's never gon na let him go . and now her claws are in my grandfather . quinn : steffy ca n't stand me . wyatt : what makes you think that ? quinn : and ridge is still so angry . he despises me . the whole family does . wyatt : mom , accept it . unless you leave eric , this whole thing will never get any better . quinn : but eric and i have something special . i - i - i would n't have put your marriage at risk otherwise . wyatt : i 'm not so sure about that , but okay . quinn : oh , come on . you ca n't hate me that much . you 're the one who told me that ridge lied about having power of attorney . wyatt : do n't take advantage . do n't lord it over everybody 's heads . quinn : i 'm not . i 'm not . i just -- i ... i ca n't believe that i have control over everything , that eric left me in control . dr. andrews : vitals look good . blood pressure 's a little high , but that 's normal . rick : will he make a full recovery ? dr. andrews : it 's hard to say for certain . we 'll keep monitoring him , continue his medication , but i 'm pleased with his progress . mr. forrester , big hurdle regaining consciousness a few days ago . now , it 's gon na take some time and hard work , but you are recovering very nicely . brooke : thank you for coming to give us an update , doctor . dr. andrews : oh , it 's my pleasure . i 'll be in touch . [ monitor beeping ] brooke : oh , eric . we were so worried about you . pam : to see those gorgeous eyes of yours again , be able to talk to you just like old times . zende : it 's so good to see you , granddad . ridge : hey . we all love you very much . you 're the glue that holds this family together . we 're grateful you 're here . rick : maya sends her love , dad . she 's at home with your granddaughter , lizzy . and lizzy ca n't wait to play airplane with you again . so keep on getting better , 'cause i know we have n't shown you much lately , but we need you around here . r.j. : hey , granddad , i moved back to l.a. , so i 'm gon na see a lot more of you . and rest up , 'cause when you get out of this bed , we 're going surfing , all right ? [ light laughter ] zende : can i get in on that ? eric : you ... better . zende : deal . only if you do n't do this again , all right ? we need you to stick around . who else is gon na lead us in christmas carols ? who 's gon na keep us on key ? [ light laughter ] zende : i 'm proud of your strength . you 're one badass granddude . nicole : and we 're so happy you 're doing better . pam : i do n't need to tell you how grateful i am that you 're on the mend , eric . i am one happy mess . i prayed for you every single day . now look at you . smiling up at us . brooke : we 're truly thankful that you fought so hard to stay with us , determined to get better . and you will . every day with your family around you . ridge : yes . speedy recovery . you 've always been there for us . now we 're gon na be there for you , get you back on your feet . excuse me . mr. forrester really needs to get his rest now . brooke : oh , yes . okay . ridge : all right , come on . brooke : get some sleep . pam : we love you . r.j. : check in on you later , all right ? eric : ridge . ridge : yeah ? eric : s - stay . quinn : it 's an honor that eric entrusted me with his power of attorney . i mean , it 's a real show of faith . i 'm sure ridge is gon na do everything he can to change that , try to get me out of here . but i do n't think eric can be swayed . i do n't think that 's gon na happen . wyatt ? are you even listening to me ? wyatt : [ sighs ] mom , steffy left me , and she 's probably going back to liam , so excuse me if i really do n't care about your problems right now . steffy : just imagine being quinn 's son , growing up with that woman . it 's like , wyatt had so many stories . liam : yeah , but according to quinn , she 's a totally different person now that she 's with eric . complete transformation overnight . miraculous . steffy : yeah , right . wyatt had to put up with that lunatic of a mother for his entire life , and yeah , he tried to love her like any son should . he 's just ... hoping to see the good in her and hoping that she would change . liam : [ scoffs ] she never has . she never will . but that 's -- [ sighs ] that 's the thing . wyatt is a grown man now . he knows exactly who quinn is . he knows exactly what she 's capable of . and still he chose to keep her in his life . steffy : he 's her son . he feels -- he feels an obligation , liam . liam : i get that . it 's still a choice . steffy : i guess . liam : i am so glad you 're not in that situation anymore . brooke : thank you for letting us see eric . quinn : of course . how is he doing ? rick : he was able to say a few words , talk with his family . quinn : oh , good . i 'm glad you got to have that with him . where 's ridge ? brooke : still upstairs . rick : dad said he wanted to speak with him alone . [ monitor beeping ] ridge : all right , dad . i do n't know what quinn 's told you . but just to be clear , i did what i did to protect you . i hope you can see that . wyatt : i 'm -- i 'm happy that eric is recovering , and i know how excited you are about your new life . but mine 's ruined because of you . quinn : no , it 's not ruined . it sounds terrible when you say it like that . wyatt : it is terrible , mom ! everything was fine ! i was happily married until you hooked up with eric ! against everyone 's wishes , you moved in here , and then you married eric , sort of . quinn : i married eric . wyatt : whatever ! congratulations on being the new forrester matriarch . great for you . sucks for me . quinn : i know . i am sorry . wyatt : i just want you to think about how many people your marriage is affecting . you 're the only one who wants this to happen . quinn : and eric . eric also wants this to happen ! do n't we deserve a chance to be together ? wyatt : [ chuckles ] quinn : look , it breaks my heart that steffy wants to end your marriage . but you do n't have to accept it , wyatt . you do n't have to let her walk away . liam : you know , actually , it 's kind of a good thing you 're not moving in just yet . steffy : it 's good ? liam : yeah . whoa , hold on . [ chuckling ] i 'm -- i 'm just saying . i have some stuff i could do , like i - i get to finish the upstairs bathroom and i can load the fridge with all your favorite junk food . steffy : [ chuckles ] liam : dust off your old tennis racket . steffy : you kept that ? liam : yeah . steffy , i kept a whole box of stuff that you forgot to pack last time . kind of figured you would n't be staying away forever . steffy : [ sighs ] i just wish the circumstances were different . liam : me , too . steffy : and , you know , do n't -- do n't put anything in the fridge that might go bad anytime soon , because i do n't know how long this divorce is gon na take . liam : w -- do you think wyatt will contest it ? steffy : no , no , no . but i do n't -- [ chuckles ] i know he 's not happy about it , especially that i 'm coming back to you . liam : yeah . although he ca n't be that surprised . steffy : well , still , i do n't -- i do n't want to rub it in , okay ? i just ... i want to do this respectfully , the proper way . and hey . you know that i want to -- i want to stay here and i want to move in with you and i want to spend the night with you . you know that . but not yet . not when i 'm still married to wyatt . [ monitor beeping ] ridge : [ sighs ] i -- [ sighs ] i just assumed that you 'd given me power of attorney . just thought you 'd put my name on that piece of paper , you know ? and when i realized that you had n't ... i panicked . i did n't trust quinn 's intentions . i still do n't . that 's -- that 's why i did n't show up at the wedding . man , if i thought for one second that you 'd end up like this , in this condition , i 'm -- i ... [ sighs ] i 'm sorry . i take full responsibility for that . but let 's talk about this later , can we ? 'cause look , you 're getting better . you 're awake . you 're -- you 're putting words together , and i 'm -- i 'm ... i 'm just happy you 're here . eric : are ... you ? liam : i know , i know . it 's complicated , and you and wyatt have a lot of history . and i agree that we should be considerate . within reason . steffy : it 's a lot to ask , but i just -- i need to be sensitive and deal with this the best way i can . liam : i know . i get that . but we were apart for so long , and ... now we 're together . and all i want to do is pick you up and throw you over my shoulder and take you into the bedroom . steffy : okay , do n't . do n't tempt me , please . liam : i would never tempt you . why would i -- steffy : liam , stop . [ laughs ] liam : okay , all right . okay , you 're right . no , you 're right . steffy : oh , i am right . liam : you 're totally right . steffy : i 'm right . liam : it 's just , uh -- [ laughs ] it 's one more thing to look forward to . we can finally get into bed together . steffy : can you just stop saying that ? liam : what ? the word `` bed `` ? steffy : yes . stop . liam : you mean like when we go to sleep and then we wake up in the morning in bed ? like that ? steffy : i ca n't wait . liam : bed . steffy : [ laughs ] wyatt : the last time we talked , you said , `` let steffy have liam , `` did you not ? quinn : well , it was bravado , honey . i was trying to make you feel better . wyatt : [ scoffs ] great . quinn : but i do still think there 's a chance . just do n't -- do n't let steffy go ! wyatt : are you nuts ? are you nuts ? everything that you have done has completely sabotaged my relationship . quinn : no , look , eric is coming back to us , thank god . this family 's on the verge of a major change . wyatt : seriously , mom ? be realistic here . quinn : i am being optimistic here . i know steffy hates me , but she just has n't seen how i 've changed . wyatt : you know , you keep saying that , but she wo n't . it 's done . she wants nothing to do with your or with me . quinn : because she has n't tried to get to know the real me . and once she does , she 'll realize that i 'm good for eric , because i am , and that -- and that my intentions are pure , because they are . you 've seen it . why should n't steffy ? wyatt : 'cause i 'm your son . i 'm kind of stuck with you . quinn : yeah , well , she 's his granddaughter . and it 's time that she showed him a little bit of support , especially after everything that he 's been through . i mean , after the last couple of weeks , do n't we realize now that life is precious and it 's fleeting ? and if you find love , you need to hold onto it and do n't let it go . that 's what you need to do . that 's what i 'm doing with my husband . i 'm not letting anything or anyone ever come between me and eric ever again . ridge : you do n't think i 'm happy you 're here ? you do n't think the family 's happy ? your well - being is the most important thing to me . eric : is ... is it ? ridge : all right , dad . great . eric : needed ... my wife . ridge : [ sighs ] legally she 's not your wife . yeah , you had a ceremony , but you did n't sign the papers and you did n't file them with the state . you know what ? maybe this is n't the right time to do it , but i do n't think there is a good time . so this is it . i had a new power of attorney drawn up . it 's got my name on it . and before you say anything , no , this is not about king ridge trying to take everything that you worked for your whole life . this is about your eldest son protecting you , protecting this company , and protecting the legacy that you and mom built for 50 years . [ sighs ] can ... can you just try to be reasonable ? i get it . you 're disappointed in the family . i get it . you 're disappointed in me . i did n't know how much until just now . man , this is n't about people not showing up for your wedding day . this is about the company , about our total assets , the properties , the kids ' trust funds . there -- there are thousands of employees all over the world , and they have families . you know what they want ? they want for forrester creations to be strong and prosperous . and quinn -- i do n't care how you feel about her . she ca n't handle that . i can . [ sighs ] it has to be me . let it be me . [ sighs ]	pam tells eric that their prayers were answered and it is good to have him back . ridge says rj is there and they all love eric and he also is glad he is back . quinn tells wyatt that eric is better but the family is still treating her like a piranha . she just wishes they could see how much they love each other . steffy and liam hug and he asks if he ca n't convince her that last night was the last night they will be apart . she says in deference to wyatt she thinks they have to do this . she just wishes all would see how dangerous quinn is dangerous enough that she ended her marriage because of her . she stayed in it as long as she could . she does feel guilty though for giving up . liam says she had to do this to be safe . and wyatt knows what quinn is capable of yet it is his choice to support her and not steffy . quinn tells wyatt that she can not believe she has control over everything . wyatt warns her not to lord that over everyone . brooke tells eric that it is good to see his eyes open again and it will soon be like old times . ridge agrees ; he is the glue that holds this family together . rj tells his granddad he has moved back to l.a. so hurry up and get better so they can go surfing . pam says they prayed everyday and brooke says they are so grateful that he fought to come back to them . they leave his bedside while the nurse comes in . but eric tells ridge to stay . ridge sits on his bed and says he does not know what quinn told him but he did what he did to protect him and he hopes eric knows that .
bill : oh , there are changes coming , all right -- changes coming your way . your life is about to go up in flames . i do n't know where i would have been without your friendship and support through this . it 's been hard , and your being there -- i appreciate you more than you know . steffy : bill ? ! [ door closes ] hey . the door was open . you okay ? bill : i 'm fine . steffy : look , i know you want this to end as much as i do , so just end it . find a way to bring peace to you and liam . liam : hey , ridge . good to see you . ridge : this is the first time i 've walked in here without wanting to throw up in my mouth . liam : yeah . my dad had that affect on people . ridge : more often than not . liam : well , as you can see , he 's not around much lately . ridge : i see that . but look at you -- the new c.e.o . of spencer publications . well done . liam : thank you . yeah , it 's cool . it 's an honor , running the family business . ridge : and a big responsibility . liam : yeah . yeah , it is -- one i do n't take lightly , but , you know , so far , so good . making some much needed changes . ridge : what 's your dad say about those changes ? liam : uh , oh , no , no . he took a leave of absence . ridge : why ? that 's the question , is n't it ? liam : [ chuckles ] katie : how did you get in here ? ! quinn : you and my son ? ! no ! no ! [ door opens ] brooke : there you are . do you want to grab a cup of coffee ? katie : [ sighs ] brooke : katie ? what is it ? are you okay ? ridge : now , bill is a lot of things , but he 's not a quitter . so , what 's the real story ? liam : uh , you 're gon na have to ask him . i ca n't -- ca n't really speak for my dad . but i do appreciate you coming by , 'cause , at this point , i 'll take all the support i can get . ridge : ah , come on . i 've always wanted you to do well . liam : hey , i heard that , uh , my dad and brooke ended things . should i -- should i be congratulating you ? ridge : i should be so lucky . liam : well , has brooke said anything ? ridge : i 'm just giving her space . i 'm not gon na pressure her into anything . liam : but this is good news for you , right ? i mean , in all likelihood , you and brooke are gon na end up back together . brooke : what is it ? what 's wrong ? katie : it 's nothing . brooke : i know when you 're hiding something . katie : no , it 's -- it 's really -- it 's nothing . i 'm fine , and i really do n't want to talk about it . brooke : okay . katie : let 's talk about you instead . brooke : [ sighs ] do i have to ? katie : well , last time i saw you , you were on your way to see bill . have you decided what you 're gon na do ? brooke : yes . i ended our marriage . katie : you did ? brooke : i did . i had to , katie . i did n't have any other choice . bill : no more talk of peace and olive branches . liam is a sniveling , needy little coward . katie : bill , stop . bill : he wakes up every morning asking himself , `` who can i get to love me today ? `` he 's so focused on hearing , `` gee , mr . spencer , you 're the best , `` that he 's blind to the fact that he is driving my company -- my company -- into the ground . steffy : this is my husband you are talking about . bill : well , he 's my son . imagine how i feel . steffy : i get it . i know you 're upset . bill : no . no . i 'm upset when the lakers lose . i 'm disgusted by my son blackmailing me , his own father , holding this confession over my head . steffy : you created all of this when you went after spectra fashions . look , you know what you did was wrong . all you can do now is just take responsibility , own up to it , and handle it like the man i know you can be . stop threatening liam . there will be no revenge . katie : i know how much you care about bill ... and i know how much you wanted your marriage to work . brooke : more than anything . katie : but i also know the circumstances . bill ordered that fire , and he had total disregard for the consequences or who might get hurt . brooke : no matter how much he wants to ... go back , how much he wants to apologize , it does n't matter . he is the one who ordered spectra to be burnt down . and that 's what scares me about bill . when he wants something , he gets it . he does n't even think twice about it . yes , he can be kind and he can be loving , but there is that dangerous side to him . and i ca n't live with that . katie : i do n't blame you . you have to protect yourself . you have to protect your sons . i would be lying if i said i was n't concerned about will . brooke : bill loves him . he would never put him in danger . katie : he 's a good father . but he can be dangerous . brooke : i 'm glad you understand . katie : yeah , well , i think i probably understand better than anyone . brooke : [ exhales sharply ] katie : i also know how important it is to have your family together . have you thought about where things stand with ridge ? brooke : he made it very clear that he wants to reunite his family . katie : what do you want ? brooke : [ sighs ] i do n't know . i mean , i adore ridge . you know that . i always have . i always will . it 's just that ... i need to be alone right now . i need some time to myself . i ca n't just rush in to something . never seemed to work for me before . katie : i think that 's a good idea . i know you have this ... connection with ridge . i would predict that you would end up together . ridge : if it 's all the same to you , i do n't want to talk about brooke . she 's been through a lot , and she has to heal . liam : i wish you both luck . ridge : i kind of thought you 'd be pulling for your dad on this one . liam : [ laughs ] th -- uh , i think it would be wildly irresponsible of me at this point to advocate anyone being my father 's wife . ridge : i understand he punched you . liam : yeah , he did . it hurt . ridge : a father hitting his kid -- i ca n't imagine that . liam : yeah , neither could i , until his fist hit my face . ridge : i 'm sorry . that 's bill spencer . expect the unexpected , right ? but why ? what happened ? liam : ridge , i -- l -- [ sighs ] listen , all i can tell you is he brought it on himself . ridge : okay . but what happened ? he lost his temper , his company , and his wife . i 'd love to know why . bill : i 've apologized to liam over and over again -- told him i would meet him halfway . that 's not enough for him . he 's determined to keep squeezing me . i mean , is that how a family resolves differences ? i do n't think so . steffy : liam does n't want to be at odds with you . he 's not getting any pleasure out of this , bill . bill : come on , steffy . you 're kidding yourself . he has his hands all over my company . he is loving just cozying his narrow little ass right into big daddy 's chair . steffy : okay . what if he 's playing dirty ? maybe he learned that from you . you would do the exact same thing . bill : no . never , not with my boys . from the day they showed up , i 've done everything i can to -- to make their lives better , to lift them up . but liam , because he does n't agree with my tactics -- and i 'm not saying they 're right -- but he wants to tear me down , make me suffer . well , we 'll see who 's gon na suffer . steffy : so now you want revenge on your own son ? well , i 'm not gon na let that happen . i 'm gon na do everything i can to keep the spencer family from destroying itself . ridge : i 'm gon na find out sooner or later . you might as well tell me now . liam : it -- it 's really not my place . ridge : are you afraid of him ? liam : no . no , 'cause he 's lost all control . he has no power over me anymore . ridge : how long do you think that 's gon na last ? liam : as long as i need it to . ridge : all right . i admire you , liam , for standing up to him . liam : yeah , well ... nobody 's ever really held him accountable to his actions before . i mean ... maybe his dad , but he sure does n't talk about that a lot . ridge : bill sr . probably smacked him around a little bit . maybe that 's where his issues come from . liam : yeah , probably . does n't excuse what he did . ridge : so , what he did was inexcusable ? liam : yeah , but , see , he does n't think of it that way . in his world , i 'm the bad guy . he vowed revenge against me . ridge : but his world went up in flames . liam : yeah , yeah . you could say that . brooke : it would be so easy to just run back to ridge and renew our life together . katie : but you 're not even sure that 's what you want . brooke : i need to mourn the loss of my marriage first and just take time to process all of this . i still care for bill , but he crossed the line , and this is n't the first incident . he 's had a history of violence before -- throwing ridge out of the helicopter and striking his son ... arson . i kind of knew what i was getting into when i was marrying him . i mean , bill is a controversial figure . he pushes the boundaries . but i just thought that i would be able to be a woman that could stand by him . but i can't . it 's not me . katie : i understand . brooke : i just wonder if he 'll ever find his match . bill : the first time i laid eyes on you , i knew you were special . there 's been a lot of water under the bridge since then . i had my own reasons for being a champion for your and liam 's relationship . he should know how lucky he is to have you . he should treat you with the respect you deserve . but as of late , that has n't been the case -- running off with sally spectra , giving her millions of dollars , acting as her benefactor , all the while degrading his own family . steffy : bill , stop . liam and i are just fine . bill : i know you do n't believe that . admit it . i know it . steffy : yeah , okay . i wish liam was willing to compromise and was gon na meet you halfway instead of going to sally . and now brooke asking to divorce you -- it 's like everything has just escalated . bill : you 're damn right it has . steffy : bill , underneath all this anger is really pain -- the way you barged into spencer , the way you threaten liam . it 's because you 're hurt . bill : i am hurt . losing brooke is killing me . but i take responsibility for it . but liam has responsibility in it , as well . steffy : i get that . but you need to move away from this blackmail and regret and really start healing and understanding each other . i want you two to get through this . i want you guys to be close again . bill : [ sighs softly ] i want that , too . steffy : [ sighs ] bill : i do n't like being at odds with my son , alienated from him . i want liam back . steffy : and that 's good . bill : i do n't know if we can get there . we might be too far apart , just too far gone . steffy : hey , it 's not too far gone . i 'm not gon na let you give up . katie : well , i know what it 's like to love bill and ... to lose him ... and to move on . brooke : but that might be the most challenging . loving him was easy , and losing him is very painful . and moving on -- well , i just -- i do n't even know how to do that . katie : you 'll figure it out . brooke : i do n't know , katie . katie : no , you will . life happens whether you want it to or not , and if you 're lucky , it steers you in the right direction . brooke : and what if you 're not so lucky ? katie : you ca n't think like that . brooke : right . katie : you 'll be fine . brooke : [ sighs ] thank you for being so positive today . i needed that . katie : well , i 'm here for you . you know that . just be by yourself for a while , okay , just , like , for a week or a year -- however long it takes ? happiness will find you . trust me . i know . brooke : [ chuckles softly ] okay . katie : you will . you will be happy again . brooke : yeah . katie : and i have a feeling that ... it might be with ridge . ridge : so , your father vowed revenge on you ? liam : oh , yeah , man . you know how he is . ridge : ah , i do . and you spend your days how -- just looking over your shoulder now ? liam : i ju -- i ca n't -- i ca n't be thinking like that . ridge : no , you can't . here 's some advice . stay away from helicopters . liam : [ snickers ] yeah . well , the man is nothing if not creative . ridge : and a little nuts . liam : why do you think i 'm sitting in this chair and he 's not ? ridge : i do n't know why , liam . how do you like your job ? liam : i like it . i like it a lot . i 'm proud of the decisions i 'm making . i 'm tr -- i 'm trying to steer this company in a more responsible , compassionate direction , you know ? ridge : if anyone can do it , it 's you , my favorite son - in - law . liam : i am your only son - in - law . ridge : mmm . liam : [ chuckles ] you 're right , though . you 're right , i mean , 'cause i have steffy by my side , and that 's really all that matters . my dad , he can -- he can vow revenge all he wants , but ... but i have the upper hand , and he knows it . steffy : bill , this is gon na kill you . you need to be open about your feelings , and not just your anger . you 've already mastered that . we 're talking about your sadness and the guilt and regret . bill : you think i like feeling this way , being consumed by rage , watching this tear my family apart ? i want my son back . i want to be close to liam , father and son , the way we used to be . i do n't know how to get there . but you 're right . i have to try . steffy : you really mean that ? bill : i do . that tofu - eating little boy scout is my kid , my son . i ca n't turn my back on him . am i hurt by what he did ? of course i am . but i started it . and there 's got to be a way to make it right . steffy : okay . i said i was gon na help you , and i 'm going to ... if you really mean it . bill : i mean it . steffy : i 'm here for this family , but i 'm also here for you . bill : i appreciate that . but the clock is ticking . steffy : what do you mean ? bill : i mean that , one way or another , i 'm going to be back in my office . i will get my company back . now , if you can get liam to see the light , stop this shakedown , great . if that does n't happen and there ca n't be a peaceful resolution , so be it . but i refuse to be blackmailed my entire life , so it 's up to liam ... and it 's up to you .	at work katie agonizes over what she just went through with quinn . brooke is concerned and asks if she can help .or at least talk about it . katie says she is fine and does n't want to talk about it . she asks if brooke has made a decision about bill yet . brooke says yes ; she ended her marriage . she had to . she had no other choice . katie says she is sorry but she always thought that she and ridge would get back together . now maybe they will . brooke confides that would be so easy to go back to ridge but she needs time to process all of this . she still loves bill but he crossed the line and this was not the first incident . she admits she always knew that bill was a controversial figure , he pushes the boundaries but she always thought she was the woman who could understand and stand by him . but she ca n't ; that is not who she is . she wonders if bill will ever meet his match . ridge drops in at spencer 's and tells liam that bill is a lot of things but not a quitter so tell him the real story . liam says sorry he will have to get that from bill himself . but he does appreciate ridge stopping by as he could use all the support he can get . ridge says he will do fine ; he has always wanted him to do well his favorite son - in- law liam points out the only son - in - law . he also tells ridge that he heard that brooke ended it with bill so can they congratulate ridge instead . ridge says he wishes he were so lucky . he 's just giving her space right now . he does n't want to pressure her into anything . she 's been through a lot and she has to heal now and he does n't want to talk about it . and besides liam would probably be pulling for his dad , not ridge . then he mentions bill punched him . he 'd like to know more about that . liam declines but says all he can say is that bill brought it on himself . ridge says he would like to know why as he lost his temper , his company and now his wife .
ridge : well , i did what had to be done . the judge owed me a favor , so i called it in . thorne : well , i 'm glad you did . ridge : i was n't sure how you were gon na react . thorne : seriously ? you gave will a chance for a better life . you should be proud of yourself . i 'm proud of you -- and grateful . bill 's not a great guy . ridge : ah , you have no idea . first he went after steffy , and ... hey , why do n't you guess what he 's up to now ? bill : katie is now allowing me to see will as much as i want ! how did you do it ? ! brooke : i didn't . katie did . bill : come on , brooke . she fought so hard for full custody . now she 's practically sharing it with me . you 're incredible . whatever you said to her changed everything for me . i 've got my son back ... all because of you , brooke -- all because of you . quinn : okay , question . how many pam and charlies does it take to make a lemon bar ? eric : that 's a joke , right ? quinn : well , they have been in the kitchen for a really long time . eric : i hope they 're not bickering in there . quinn : i do n't know . i mean , pam protects that recipe like it 's a priceless heirloom . maybe charlie is trying to add a new ingredient to the mix . heaven help us . pam : [ laughs ] charlie : you know , i almost swallowed your engagement ring . pam : i ca n't believe that you hid my [ laughing ] engagement ring in the lemon bars , charlie . charlie : the one thing you love only second to me , right ? pam : right . charlie : [ sighs ] pamela ann ... will you be my wife ? pam : [ sniffles ] yes , charlie webber . i would love to be your wife . [ sighs ] charlie : this is good . come on this side . pam : oh . well , you do n't know . [ both laugh ] eric : what ? what ? no lemon bar ? quinn : what have you two been doing in the kitchen all this time ? wait . i do n't want to know the answer to that question . pam : well , actually , you might want to know the answer to that question , quinn , 'cause it was very , um -- how do i say ? -- engaging . charlie : oh - ho - ho . pam : [ laughing ] pretty good , right ? eric : uh , charlie , you got a little , uh , -- you got a little something right there . charlie : oh . eric : corner of your mouth there . charlie : oh , no . thank you , dear . pam : thank you . eric : yeah . all right . all right . all right . what is this ? you two are up to something . i want to know what it is . pam : us ? charlie : us ? pam : no . w - we 're not up to anything . are we , charlie ? charlie : nope ! pam : because -- quinn : um , pam , pam , what is that on your finger ? pam : what ? oh , this ? it 's -- it 's just ... i 'm engaged ! is n't it great ? ! charlie and i -- well , he proposed to me . [ chuckles ] charlie : ta - da ! pam : is n't it beautiful ? [ chuckles ] thorne : wait a minute . bill has been hitting on brooke ? ridge : apparently , it 's been going for a while . thorne : how 'd you find out ? ridge : steffy walked in on 'em . thorne : where ? ridge : here . right here in my office . bill kissing my wife in my office . brooke : quite the coincidence , running in to you here . bill : well , you know , they say there are no coincidences , right ? i guess we proved 'em wrong . brooke : did we ? bill : no . i tracked you down . brooke : [ sighs ] bill : come on , brooke . i had to see you . brooke : bill ! bill : i - i know . i know . you 're off limits . but , my god , what you did for me ... you -- you literally gave me my son back . the only thing i ca n't fathom is how you did it . what did you say to katie to convince her ? brooke : i just told her the truth . brooke : you bribed the judge ? ridge : i did n't bribe anybody . brooke : you told him to side with katie . ridge : i was protecting a little boy . brooke : you did it to get revenge on bill by taking his son away ! ridge : it was a clear - cut case . the judge would have ruled in katie 's favor anyway . pam : thank you , eric . eric : yeah . i am so happy for the two of you . we both are . well , uh , to the , uh -- the magic and the wonder of marriage . may the two of you be as happy as quinn and i are . quinn : cheers . pam : thank you , mr . forrester . quinn : i 've never see you gesture so much , pam . it must be a learned attribute . pam : well , with this beautiful thing on my finger , i think it 's about to be . hey , what 's your professional opinion , quinn ? quinn : um ... pam : really . quinn : let me see . [ sighs ] i think it 's really , really lovely . charlie : thank you . pam : it is . quinn : what 's with all the little yellow bits , though ? pam : oh . charlie : oh , that must be leftover lemon bar . quinn : oh , that 's right . you said you put it in the tray . here . may i ? pam : yes . thank you very much . charlie : you know , i thought i 'd licked all that off , but here -- let me have another go at it . quinn : it was in his mouth ! pam : well , presentation is everything . eric : all right , look , you two -- uh ... have you given any thought to where you 're gon na get married ? charlie : mnh - mnh . i do n't think we have given that much thought . pam : well , for me ... what could possibly be better than right here , eric ? i mean ... you know , if that would be okay with you . quinn : in -- in our living room ? pam : i sure would love it . thorne : i ca n't believe this . spencer and brooke making out , and steffy walked in on them ? ridge : yeah . and she struggled with telling me . she did n't know if she should or not . in the end , she did , and i 'm glad she did . thorne : well , after everything he 's done to this family ... what are you gon na do ? ridge : i do n't know . brooke told me it would never happen again . thorne : it should n't have happened in the first place . you guys have been married for like two seconds . ridge : i understand that . he 's playing on her sympathies for his case , i guess . i do n't know . thorne : okay . ridge : and i told her that she ca n't be anywhere near him ever again . thorne : and she agreed ? ridge : yes , she agreed . we ca n't trust bill . look what he 's done . look at how he manipulated brooke and katie . i got to do something . i 'm gon na protect my wife and i 'm gon na protect my family from spencer . brooke : you did n't have to pay for my business lunch . bill : are you kidding me ? after what you 've done for me , i should buy you a private island somewhere . brooke : you need to stay away from me , bill . i promised ridge that you would . bill : well , you should n't make promises that i ca n't keep . brooke : i 'm serious . bill : he 's that upset with you ? brooke : he 's upset with you for kissing me ! bill : that 's because he thinks there 's something more to it . brooke : well , there isn't . i 'm in love with my husband -- only my husband . bill : and yet you jumped through hoops to get katie to let me spend more time with my son . brooke : because you deserve it , and so does will . bill : you saw katie several times before the hearing and tried to convince her . then the judge rules in her favor . and -- and now she 's practically sharing custody with me . i mean , you 're a miracle worker , and when i find out what you said to convince her -- brooke : bill , just let it go . you have a blessing . your son is back in your life . you need to focus on that . bill : that 's exactly what i 'm going to do . but the true blessing in my life , brooke ... is you . brooke : [ sighs softly ] i - i have to go . thank you for paying the bill . that 's the last time you 'll ever have to do that . pam : all the history in this home -- my sister , you , eric , all the nieces and nephews running in and out . eric : stephanie would be so pleased that you 're getting married . pam : i know . quinn : how about a destination wedding ? santa barbara . oh , or wine country , right ? because i think eric and i would love to chip in on that for you . [ laughing ] good , eric , do you remember when i first moved in here with tiny all those years ago to live with you and steph ? eric : of course i do . i remember it well . you were starting a whole new life for yourself . pam : yeah . charlie : yeah , a - and you made her feel so welcome and -- and like part of the family . pam : you did , eric . and , you know , if you had n't been so kind , i do n't know that i would have stayed , and i never would have met charlie , so ... charlie : yeah . pam : ... yeah . i mean , you do n't know what it would mean to me to get married in front of that fireplace , underneath my sister 's portrait -- you know , the true matriarch . it would just be a dream come true . quinn : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . you -- you want to put stephanie 's portrait up there ? pam : well , yeah , if that would be okay -- you know , like at ridge and brooke 's wedding . it was just so incredible , having her in the room with us that day . quinn : you want to take my portrait down and you want to put stephanie 's portrait up ? pam : well , she 's my sister , quinn . quinn : i know she 's your sister . and she 'll be with you in spirit wherever you get married . charlie : yeah . well , you know , why do n't we talk about this -- pam : actually , i happen to know where the portrait is , eric . you know , i mean , if this all would n't be too much to ask . so ... is it , eric ? is is too much to ask ? thorne : i ca n't even imagine what i would do to that guy if he even tried to hit on katie . ridge : i would n't put it past him . thorne : yeah , but , you know , she -- she would never , uh , go for that , put up with it . ridge : neither did brooke . thorne : well ... it did happen twice . ridge : she got caught off guard , and spencer -- that 's what he does . he knows what he wants . he knew exactly what he was doing . he wants my wife now . thorne : you know , after what happened with steffy ... i thought for sure he would just kind of stay away from me . ridge : yeah , i thought that , too . but , apparently , that 's not spencer . thorne : so , is brooke gon na stay away ? ridge : yeah . no private conversations and no private meetings . she saw how upset i was , so , yeah , i think she 's gon na stay away from him . thorne : but is he going to stay away from her ? ridge : [ scoffs ] [ sighs ] if he walks up , she 's gon na walk away , or , better still , she 's gon na give me a phone call . i would like nothing more than to be in his face . i 'm not gon na do this . i 'm not gon na tolerate him hitting on my wife ever again . bill : [ chuckles softly ] my boy 's back in my life ... and all because of brooke . brooke : bill kissed me , and i put a stop to it . this is why i do n't like to bring up bill 's name , because this is how you get , and it scares me . ridge : i get this way ... when someone is kissing me wife and she does n't tell me about it . brooke : i 'm sorry . i should have told you . bill : brooke , you went to the mat for me , and i ca n't thank you enough . you 're a hell of a woman , brooke . ridge : you are my light ... and my shining star . it scares me so much to think that someone could take that away from me . do n't ever let anyone take that light away . promise me . brooke : [ sighs ] ridge : hey . how was your meeting ? what , something happened ? what 's wrong ? quinn : sweetheart , another wedding , so close to the holidays ? pam : well , we could totally do it sooner , you know , so it would n't have to be close to the holidays . charlie : uh , darling , we -- we ca n't plan a wedding overnight . pam : well , it would n't be overnight , but do n't forget how quickly we did hope 's wedding . quinn : yeah , but you two are such a unique couple , you know ? i mean , why would you want one of those boring old `` do you take this man to be your blah blah blah ? `` kind of weddings , you know ? what about medieval knights ? you love medieval knights . how about you do it there ? you know , you 're guinevere , you 're arthur . we can dress ridge up as sir lancelot . come on . that 'll be fun . pam : you do n't want us to have the wedding here . eric : we would love to host your wedding here -- both of us , would n't we ? pam : really ? quinn : i - i - i - i think that charlie , the groom , should have a say in this , right ? i mean , do n't -- do n't -- do n't you want your say , charlie ? you know , come on . i mean , king arthur , right , and all the forrester men would be knights at the round table , you know ? [ imitates fanfare playing ] it would be fun . charlie : that 'd be fun . pam : charlie . charlie : oh . oh . or not . i 'm gon na do exactly what my lovely bride wants . pam : oh , thank you . and thank you , eric . i mean , you -- you do n't know what this means to me , to -- to be married here in the home that my sister lived in for all those decades -- it would just make my wedding day the happiest day of my life . eric : we 'll make it a day you 'll never forget . pam : thank you , eric . thank you . [ sniffles ] [ indistinct conversation ] ridge : brooke , what happened at the meeting ? brooke : [ sighs ] oh , nothing out of the ordinary . ridge : really ? 'cause your face is telling a different story . brooke : something did happen . uh , so , i was sitting there ... at the restaurant after my business meeting and , uh , taking some notes , and i looked up , and he was there . ridge : not spencer ? brooke : yeah . it was bill . he just appeared . and i did n't invite him , ridge . ridge : well , that 's what happens now . wherever you are , he is . brooke : he wanted to tell me that katie gave him access to will . ridge : why ? tell you why ? how did he know where you were ? brooke : i do n't know ! he found out somehow . but i certainly did n't invite him . he just showed up . ridge : ah . brooke : he wanted to thank me , and he said that katie can see things more clearly now because i discussed the custody situation with her . ridge : yeah , because you told her about the judge and me . brooke : yes , i did . she deserved to know . but i swore her to secrecy . she 's not gon na say anything to bill . ridge : you ca n't say anything to bill ! why do n't you get this ? bill is poison . he 's poison to you , to your sister , to thorne , but more than anything else , he 's poison to that little boy . brooke : but he loves that little boy . that 's why he came to the restaurant to tell me . ridge : no , no , no , no . he came to the restaurant because of you , because he wants you . he 's going after you . brooke : ridge , please do n't overreact . ridge : i 'm not overreacting ! got some guy kissing my wife . brooke : i do n't care about bill . do n't you see that ? ridge : do n't you see that i need to do something ? i 'm gon na end this . how do i end this ? brooke : stop it ! stop talking like that . you 're sounding like bill . and you 're not like that . you are sweet and gentle , and you are my husband and i love you . and bill ca n't get to us . so just stop it . okay ? [ sighs softly ]	charlie washes off the ring and tells pam that he almost swallowed that . he gets down on bended knee and asks if she will be his wife . they play coy but enjoy teasing eric and quinn with the engaging question . both are happy for them . eric gives a toast to the magic and wonderment of marriage and hopes they will be happy as he and quinn . pam says she would like the ceremony to be right here if it is okay with eric . he agrees that would make stephanie so happy . he 's at odds though when pam wants to hang stephanie 's portrait up and quinn is n't happy with that idea . she even encourages charlie to be a knight and do it medieval style . but pam keeps insisting if it is not too much trouble it would make her day to get married here where her sister lived for decades . so it is settled , it will be at eric 's . thorne tells ridge that ridge did what he had to do to give will a better home ; he is grateful for his brother stepping in . they wonder what they can do now . all ridge knows is that brooke knows she can not be around bill . he has to protect her . he will not tolerate that ever again .
steffy : [ humming ] ha . hoo ! did you see this ? so , little one , your sister 's asleep . why are n't you ? [ chuckles ] how about this ? [ baby fusses ] yeah ? you can nap for a little while longer . mwah . and then you , kelly , and i will go down at the beach and play in the sand . mm - mm - mm - mm- mm . you want to do that ? that used to be your favorite thing to do . [ baby chuckles ] i hope you remember living here . how much you were loved , how much you are loved . how much kelly and i love you so much . daddy knows how much it hurt when i had to let you go . [ baby coos ] how much it still hurts . but thanks to your daddy ... that 's all about to change . oh , baby girl . hmm . hope : so you left beth with steffy and kelly ? liam : yeah . you know , i figured she can have a little bit longer a visit with her sister while i come back here and look for these papers that i 've left her and i forgot . hope : yeah , but you did n't communicate that to me that you were stopping by steffy 's . i just assumed you wanted some dad time with beth and that 's why you took her to run your errands and ... liam : oh , yeah , but , i mean , steffy loves beth , and she totally misses her , and she has n't gotten to see her at all since we took beth home . okay , these are not the papers , so they must be in the -- in the -- let -- give me one second . zoe : wow . you are really wound tight . thomas : well , you would be , too , if someone was trying to remove you from your entire life . look , i 'm done with this coven of witches . i want every last logan out of this company . that starts with brooke , getting her away from my father . [ door opens ] shauna : happy hour at bikini bar starts at 5 : 00 . although something tells me you 're abstaining for a while . ridge : i 'm never gon na live that night down , am i ? shauna : oh , please . it 's not like we all have n't had one too many . ridge : is there something i can do for you ? shauna : now that , mr . forrester , is a loaded question . steffy : thank you , liam . [ phone jangles ] hope : liam ? liam : yeah . coming . i just -- i ca n't find the -- the ... hope : um ... liam : you going out ? hope : yeah , there 's something i need to take care of right away , so ... liam : great . i 'll ... see you later . shauna : if you 're wondering how i got past security ... ridge : i 'm not wondering at all . you probably flashed charlie . shauna : i did , right after i made sure brooke 's car was n't in her spot . is she working from home ? ridge : as far as i know . shauna : well , lucky me . i have you all to myself . well , lucky for both of us , given why i 'm here . someone else knows about our kiss . ridge : who ? shauna : thomas . thomas : brooke pushed me off that cliff , and i could have died . and she could be in jail right now . i tried to -- to do everything right . i tried to get back in her good graces , but did she do the same ? no . no . she 's , uh , she 's not taking it easy on me . right ? in fact , she 's gotten worse . it 's `` thomas needs a shrink , `` `` thomas needs to go away , `` `` thomas -- thomas is n't fit to be a parent . `` it just shows you who brooke really is . okay ? and , uh , and what the logans will do if someone gets in their way . zoe : look , i -- i get your anger with brooke , but , i mean , do you really feel this strongly about hope ? or are you just bitter because she 's with liam ? thomas : [ sighs ] liam : yes . steffy : hope . hey . hope : hey . i came for beth . steffy : she 's sleeping in the nursery with her sister . hope : i 'm also putting you on notice . look , i know you 've been through a lot . we all have . but i saw the text that you sent liam . xoxo heart emojis ? really , steffy ? he is not yours anymore . liam is living with me . thomas : i do n't care that hope is with liam . i 'd say that they even deserve each other if it was n't for kelly and steffy . hope , as far as i 'm concerned , she 's just another logan . zoe : that 's why you want to eliminate her from forrester ? thomas : you bet . zoe : what about brooke ? you know , it 's one thing going up against hope , but , i mean , your father 's wife ? thomas : not as formidable as you might think . my dad 's already moved out . i mean , he 's living at steffy 's now . zoe : what ? why ? thomas : 'cause of brooke . i mean , she 's so repulsed by me that it 's come between the two of them . zoe : oh , they 're separated ? thomas : and i intend to make that permanent . zoe : i mean , ridge and brooke have fought all their lives to be together . they 're kind of each other 's destiny . thomas : destiny 's about to take a sharp 180 . zoe : meaning ? thomas : there might be another woman in my dad 's life . shauna : that 's pretty much how it all went down . thomas overheard us , and he knows we kissed . ridge : and he was n't upset with you or with me . shauna : no . thomas loves and respects you too much to be upset with you . i mean , especially now you 're practically the only one in his corner . ridge : but still , i got to make sure that there 's no misunderstanding , you know ? shauna : yeah . you do n't want thomas to think that we 're carrying on a torrid love affair . ridge : no , i do n't want that . he 's in a tough spot right now . he 's got all the logan women hating him , and ... and i 'm trying to be there for him . i got to make sure that he knows he can turn to me . i do n't want him thinking that i 'm , you know , distracted by some ... some new , shiny thing . shauna : well , i understand . family 's everything to you . ridge : it is . so i got to fix it . i got to put thomas back on his path , and not just thomas . steffy , too . steffy : i 'm very aware where liam is living . you do n't have to remind me . hope : i think i do . liam , beth , and i , we 're a family , and we went through this horrendous trauma , and we lost so much time together , and now we just -- we just want to live our lives and raise our daughter without the added drama and pressure from you . steffy : pressure ? i 'm not pressuring liam or anyone . let 's get one thing straight . you may have a family with liam , but kelly , liam , and i are a family . we were living here with phoebe , something that you insisted on . everything was working out , and then it all fell apart . that little girl that i loved as my own , you took her away . hope : okay , beth was n't taken from you . she was stolen from me -- steffy : i -- hope : and given to you . steffy : i know that . i know that . and i had enormous empathy for you . but i was her mother , too . i loved her . and i cared for her every single day . and it feels like you do n't even realize that you ripped her from my arms . you took her away from kelly and me . you took her sister away . do you even think about that ? do you think about my daughter or me ? the pain that we 're going through ? no . because you 're a logan . and that 's what logans do . they take , and they take , and they take . all you do is take from others . especially from my family . after my dvt blood clot , i wondered . zoe : thomas , you ca n't be serious . the other woman is flo 's mother ? thomas : wild , huh ? but it 's true . so here 's what happened . uh , brooke and my dad , they got into a fight about me , and he went over to bikini . he hit the sauce too hard , and he passed out . but then he ended up spending the night upstairs above the bar with shauna fulton . zoe : all right , thomas , come on . you do n't really expect me to believe that your dad would -- and with shauna fulton ? i mean , especially after what her daughter did to hope and steffy . she would be the last woman he would ever have an affair with . thomas : i 'm not saying that they had an affair . in fact , well , nothing really happened that night . not that shauna did n't want it to . like i 'm telling you , shauna is into my dad , and the more that brooke pushes him away , the more she could be pushing him right into shauna 's arms . shauna : i really admire how committed you are to your children . ridge : of course i 'm committed to him . same way you are to your daughter . shauna : flo is the light of my life . i wish i 'd been a better mother , but , you know , luckily , she does n't hold that against me . ridge : well , we all hope that , right ? that our kids do n't hold our shortcomings as parents , as people , against us . ca n't worry about it . it 's the past . all we can do is be in the present . that 's what i want to do . i want to be there for thomas , and i want to be there for steffy . she loved that little kid . shauna : i know . ridge : when they took her away from her , she just -- i do n't know , something broke inside of her , and ... now there 's just emptiness . shauna : i might be wrong ... but i get the feeling that hope and brooke are n't sensitive to what steffy 's going through . hope : are you really going to go there , steffy ? attacking my family , bringing up old history ? steffy : i 'm just saying how it felt watching you walk out the door with my daughter . hope : my daughter , steffy . my little girl with liam . steffy : and kelly is my little girl with liam . hope : okay , so you 're saying what , that that gives you permission to undermine my relationship with my daughter 's father after everything the three of us have been through ? steffy : i 'm not trying to undermine anyone . in case you have n't noticed , i have given you space to be with your daughter and liam . i 've been focusing on myself , my daughter , going through my own heartbreak . but kelly and i are family with liam , too . she needs her daddy . he loves her , and she loves him . hope : of course he does . liam being with me and beth does n't mean that he loves kelly any less . he 's always , always going to be here for her , steffy . it 's just that liam sees his future with me . steffy : and you 're sure about that ? i think you 're getting way ahead of yourself . hope : because there 's not a ring on my finger yet ? you know how that sounds , steffy ? like -- like you think he 's still fair game , like you can still pursue him . you understand that we 're living together , right ? we 're sharing a bed . steffy : but , like , for how long , though ? it 's not like you made a permanent commitment . hope : that still does n't mean that you get to go behind my back . liam and i , we 're in a relationship , so show some respect , the same kind of respect that i would show you if it were the other way around , not sending little messages with heart emojis and xoxo . like , i 'm not going to tolerate it , steffy . steffy : why were you even on his phone ? hope : it just popped up . steffy : oh , i 'm sure it was . liam : whoa . whoa . hey , guys . hope , what is going on ? zoe : wow . you really got it out for the logans . thomas : do you blame me ? i 've had to watch them infiltrate the forrester family for years . first it was brooke , okay ? my dad , my mom , uh , my sisters , me , we were all happy , and then brooke flirted her way in , and she snatched my dad away , and that 's exactly what hope 's doing now to my sister with liam . you know what ? i feel for hope 's little miss innocent routine . i did , but -- but she 's exactly like her mother , okay ? uh , they do n't care . they do n't care that they hurt us , that my mother was hurt , that my sisters were hurt , that i was hurt . no , all they care about is latching on to a man , and for hope that 's liam . but he and my sister , they have a daughter of their own . they have their own family , and i just hope to god that he realizes his place should be there with steffy and with kelly and not with a logan . liam : hope , what -- what is happening right now ? why are you talking to steffy this way ? steffy : it 's okay , liam . liam : well -- well , no , it 's not okay , given everything that you 've been through . hope , do you realize that , for steffy , it 's as if there was a death in the family ? i mean , as far as she 's concerned , she lost her phoebe , right ? she lost the little girl that she had loved and raised and cared for for months . i mean , i -- i should have been bringing beth over here more . we , as a couple , should have been bringing our daughter over to play with kelly more . i mean , can you -- can you try to show some compassion ? hope : i do feel compassion for steffy . liam : okay . then you got to respect my choice to bring beth over here . hope : no , it 's not about that . it 's about her showing respect for us , for our family . liam : how is she not showing respect for us and our family ? look , we 're all in a tough spot here , right ? i have daughters with each of you . we 're doing our best . hope : i understand that , but if steffy is feeling the way she 's feeling , like she 's stuck in some sort of limbo , then ... steffy : i never said that . hope : okay , well , it still amounts to the same thing , right ? and the one person who can put an end to it is liam , so , liam , can you give us a clear answer once and for all ? who does your heart belong to ? we 're in love . we 're living together . we 're raising our daughter . that does n't mean that you wo n't see kelly . you are an amazing , attentive father to her , but that is where it ends . and you need to be straight with steffy that you see your future with me . you know , i actually -- i -- i think this is good that this is happening , that we are all here and discussing this because obviously there are still some shades of gray and confusion about this matter , so let 's ... set things straight . let 's not give steffy any false hope . okay ? you two are just co- parenting , and the romantic relationship is over . please tell her . what -- i do n't even think this needs saying . liam , we 're in a relationship . we do n't need a piece of paper or a ring to say that . our love speaks for itself , and steffy should respect that . okay ? so i 'm gon na need you to tell her , liam , that -- that , if steffy sees some sort of future with you , it 's misguided . the two of you are just co - parenting , and the romance is over . can you please make that clear to her , liam , please ? it 's the kind thing to do . she deserves to hear that from you . it 's -- it 's the right thing to do so she can move on with her life . so for one and for all , liam , tell steffy it 's over .	steffy hums as she waltzes around holding beth . she tells her that she can nap a little longer and then she and kelly can go with her down to the beach and play in the sand . she tells her that she and her daddy love her so much . liam is back home looking for some papers when hope comes in and is concerned that he did not tell her he was taking beth over to see steffy . he gets a text from steffy and hope picks it up out of his presence . steffy thanks liam for making her day . when liam returns to the living room hope is taking off to do something she forgot . thomas tells zoe that he tried to get back in brooke 's good graces but it did not work . she tried to kill him by pushing him off the cliff and could be in jail right now . zoe thinks thomas is just bitter because hope is with liam . in a flash hope shows up at steffy 's and says she came to get beth . both of them know how hard it is for steffy , but .she saw the text with xoxo emojis . hope makes her point ; he is with her now . thomas tells zoe it is not that unreasonable to think this could be permanent . ridge has already moved out of brooke 's house and there is another woman in his dad 's life . zoe can not believe the other woman is flo 's mother . she would be the last woman he would ever have an affair with . he says shauna is definitely into ridge and the more brooke pushes , the quicker he will land in shauna 's arms . shauna shows up again unannounced at ridge 's office . says she flashed charlie and made sure brooke was not at work or in her parking space . ridge asks what she wants . she quips that is a loaded question . but she thinks she can help him . she needs to tell him someone else knows about the kiss thomas . that does not please ridge and he says she needs to fix that . he is trying to do all he can to get thomas back on path and help him and steffy . this rift with brooke will not help . she puts her hand on his shoulder and says she could be wrong but she does not think brooke will care one way or the other about his kids .
stephanie : amber , honey , what 's wrong ? sweetheart , do you need a drink of water ? can i get you something ? amber : no , no , i just -- i just feel a little bit queasy . it 's my stomach . it 's probably stress . stephanie : well , we know how to get rid of that stress , do n't we ? amber : no more lectures , okay ? stephanie : amber , i 'm not going to ask you to give up your friendship with thomas . amber : you 're not ? stephanie : no . but friendship is as far as it goes from now on . nick : i know exactly what you 're talkin ' about . let 's see those requisitions . port schedules . mackenzie 's the man in the gulf . we have to have him . you tell him that i 'm counting on him . yeah . keep me posted on that . thank you . employee : we 'll get back to you . brooke : wow . nick : hello . brooke : hello . when i called you said you were n't busy . nick : busy ? no , i 'm not . should 've been here before . i had a line going from the desk out to the hall . brooke : oh , everybody wants face time with the boss . nick : well , they 'll just have to settle for me now , until the real boss gets back . want something to drink ? brooke : sure . nick : water ? brooke : great . so , it could n't be easy , stepping in the way you have . nick : well , i 'm certainly not my old man . brooke : you seem to be holding your own . thanks . ridge has being keeping me up to date on massimo 's condition . and i just wanted to check on you and see how you were doing . nick : i 'm doing fine . brooke : you would tell me if you were n't , right ? we are still friends . i know i have n't been around much lately , but i -- nick : you 're busy . back at forrester . you 're raising a family . i 'm sure you 've got a lot on your plate . [ calypso music playing ] thomas : another one , please . and keep the change . rob : t - bone . thomas : hey , what 's up , man . rob : where you been ? i have n't seen you all summer . thomas : ah , you know , i 've -- i 've had a lot going on . rob : oh , yeah ? thomas : yeah . rob : you got ta fill me in later , i got ta scram . thomas : all right , dude , see you ' round . rob : stay cool , daddy - o . thomas : all right . caitlin : daddy - o ? thomas : it 's retro . caitlin : how are you ? thomas : could n't be better . how 'bout yourself ? caitlin : busy . work , school . thomas : rick . caitlin : yeah . thomas : cool . caitlin : so , i miss seeing you at forrester . thomas : yeah , well , you know the way things are between my dad and i . caitlin : right . thomas : but it 's getting better . caitlin : now that amber 's left town ? thomas : now that she 's back . caitlin : what about the restraining order ? thomas : oh , that . yeah , it was totally bogus . amber and i are closer than ever . amber : stephanie -- thomas and i -- we 've already crossed that line . and you just said -- stephanie : you wo n't cross it again . amber : just stop ? stephanie : yes . amber : we 're in love with each other . stephanie : amber , if you really love him , you will not complicate his young life with sex . amber : it 's not just sex , okay ? it 's an expression of our feelings and emotions and our -- our commitment to each other . stephanie : well , find another way to express it . amber : you 're serious ? stephanie : you bet i 'm serious . amber : my relationship with thomas has changed . once you become intimate with someone you create that special bond . you ca n't just go back -- stephanie : you can . and you will . amber : he 's 18 , stephanie . it 's not illegal ! stephanie : it 's not a matter of age . it 's a question of maturity . my god , he 's never even had a serious girlfriend . you 're older than he is . you were married . he should be dating someone in high school . someone his own age . just having fun . not being concerned about some sort of commitment . he 's not prepared for all of this . amber : for what ? stephanie : for the risks , for the emotions ! for everything that 's involved ! amber : oh -- stephanie : amber ? amber : oh -- stephanie : did you actually throw up ? amber : yeah . stephanie : why did you bother to come to work if you were this sick ? amber : i felt fine earlier . it just , like , hit me all of a sudden . now , i 'm all sweaty and nauseous . maybe i 'm having a panic attack . that 's it . that 's it . it 's the stress of a new job and everyone 's coming down on me and thomas and -- stephanie : i hope that 's all it is , is an anxiety attack . amber : you hope ? stephanie : yes . it could be another reason and then you 'd have every reason to be panicked . amber : what ? stephanie : how long have you two been sleeping together ? amber : oh , you just wo n't quit , will you ? stephanie : how long ? amber : no . stephanie : this nausea could be indicative of something . you could be pregnant . amber : no way . stephanie : amber , when you lost the baby , what exactly did the doctors tell you ? did they say that you could n't carry another child to full - term , or that you could n't get pregnant again ? amber : yeah . yeah , that 's what he said . i think so . i do n't know ! it was so long ago , and i 'd just lost my baby . i was in shock . stephanie , will you take me home ? stephanie : no , i 'm not gon na take you home , but i am gon na take you some place . brooke : i 've been keeping up with you . word gets around the fashion industry . you 're a major player now . nick : oh , the boutiques ? no , no , no , those are my mother 's . brooke : you 're the president . nick : she 's the fashion guru . i just sign the checks . brooke : and those checks will be coming in more than they go out , believe me . nick : let 's hope so . brooke : i 'm not sure if you 're aware of how much power you 're going to have . nick : power ? it 's just a little store . brooke : these boutiques carry a huge influence in the fashion industry . your buyers could make or break a design house . nick : what buyers ? brooke : oh , boy . you do need help . nick : you offering ? brooke : would you accept if i did ? caitlin : wait a second . so your dad dropped the restraining order against amber ? thomas : yeah , it was either that or have me challenge him in court . i 'm 18 , there 's no way it would hold up . i can see who i want . caitlin : and he 's okay with that ? thomas : i would n't say that , but he 's dealing with it . caitlin : well , yeah , you 're not giving him much choice . thomas : well , why should i ? i mean , it 's none of his business , you know ? amber and i are adults . we have this adult relationship . caitlin : oh . well , you know , you 've been through a lot this summer . thomas : yeah , it 's all good , though . grew me up . when i think about how immature i was . caitlin : thomas , you do n't think you and amber are moving too fast ? thomas : no . no , i -- what does that even mean , moving too fast ? according to who ? i mean , as long as it feels right to both of us , what 's the big deal ? i do n't see what everyone 's worried about . [ cell phone rings ] thomas : excuse me . hello ? amber : thomas , it 's me . thomas : amber , baby , what 's up ? amber : oh , i -- stephanie : tom ? thomas : grandma ? stephanie : tom , i 'm taking amber to the doctor . thomas : what ? stephanie : i 'm gon na take her to dr. dennis sobel . s - o - b - e - l. he 's at the medical arts center . thomas : why ? what for ? stephanie : she 's going to have a pregnancy test , tom . thomas : oh , god . stephanie : i want you to meet us there , right now . thomas : okay . i 'm on my way . caitlin : thomas , is something wrong ? thomas : i have to go . caitlin : okay . well , i 'll see you later , daddy - o . brooke : the first thing you need to know , these boutiques that your father bought , they 're the most exclusive in the world . nick : well , it 's not like he 's a dummy . brooke : no , and neither is your mother . she 's very well respected in the fashion industry . nick : it 's a good thing she 's ceo . brooke : true . but she 's going to be very busy taking care of your father , so there 's going to be a lot of people knocking at your door . nick : what for ? brooke : for placement , shelf space . a few gowns in the window at jackie m. would make any fashion house a household name . nick : not my household . i have n't heard of any of these people , except for the name forrester . brooke : that 's because you shop for your clothes at a army - navy store . look , believe me , these people know these names . even if they ca n't afford them . these boutiques have been trendsetters for decades . nick : now i 'm a trendsetter ? brooke : yes . and you have a very big responsibility . nick : well , i better start practicing my eenie , meenie , minie , moes . brooke : hmm , you can leave that alone for now . you have an exceptional line- up . nick : even if you do say so yourself . brooke : forrester will never let you down . we 're gon na send you nothing but the best . nick : is n't it that way with everybody ? brooke : actually , no . especially not with those so - called `` up - and - comers . `` nick : oh . i 've been hearing some good things about spectra . that 's their name . i 'm hearing good things about them lately . brooke : from felicia ? nick : yeah , she works over there now . brooke : she 's never been one to look before she leaps . nick : god bless her . anyway , back to spectra , right ? you think she made the wrong decision ? brooke : the point is , i do n't want you to make one . nick , do n't give spectra couture a second thought . their designs do not belong in jackie m . nurse : have a seat . dr. sobel will be with you in a moment . stephanie : thank you very much . amber : stephanie , this is completely unnecessary . stephanie : well , we 're about to find out whether it is or not . stephanie : hello , dr. sobel . thank you so much for seeing us so quickly . dr. sobel : certainly . amber , you think you might be pregnant . amber : no . stephanie : she 's been nauseated . amber : i had a tuna sandwich for lunch . maybe it was bad . stephanie : my grandson and amber have been sleeping together . amber : how many times do i have to say it ? i ca n't get pregnant . stephanie : dr. sobel , she 's not certain about that . amber : i lost my baby . there were complications , because i only have one kidney . dr. sobel : hmm , what sort of complications ? amber : i had a -- a renal artery aneurysm that ruptured . i was hemorrhaging , they had to do emergency surgery . and whatever they did , it meant that i ca n't have kids anymore . dr. sobel : `` whatever they did ? `` amber : yeah . i do n't know what the procedure was called . you know , all i know is that the doctor told me that -- that i was n't gon na be able to be a mother , and i lost it , okay ? dr. sobel : that 's understandable . maybe if i talked to your doctor . amber : dr. wilson . he 's at the university . go ahead . you can call him and ask him yourself . this is so pointless . stephanie : no , it is n't . we 've got to be sure . and this is n't just for your sake , it 's for tom , as well . amber : fine . just go get the stick and let 's get it over with . dr. sobel : the stick ? amber : yeah , you know , positive , negative , the test . dr. sobel : we do have those , but a blood test would be more accurate . amber : um , i do n't do needles . stephanie : she 'll do the blood test . dr. sobel : roll up your sleeve , please . stephanie : come on . amber : i -- i -- i have blood issues . dr. sobel : it 'll be okay . amber : um -- dr. sobel : now , make a fist . amber : you know , um -- this is totally -- dr. sobel : this is gon na feel -- just a little bit of a prick . amber : unnecessary . dr. sobel : you can relax . almost -- there . hold that . i 'll get this down to the lab right away . [ knock on door ] thomas : amber , the nurse said that -- are you okay ? i got here as fast as i could . amber : yeah , i 'm just a little woozy . stephanie : dr. sobel , this is my grandson . tom . tom , this is dr. sobel . thomas : did i get here in time ? did you take the test ? could you really be -- stephanie : pregnant , tom ? brooke : jackie m. boutiques cater to a very discriminating clientele . nick : so , you 're saying you do n't think that they would buy spectra ? brooke : no . nick : well , felicia seems to think it 's changing over there . brooke : well , they 're making a go of it . but thorne would never be able to compete with forrester creations . nick : you 're not a little biased , are you ? brooke : no , i 'm just being honest . we have ridge and eric forrester . nick : well , they got a couple forresters over there , too . brooke : nick , i realize that you and felicia have gotten close . but i have to tell you , from one fashion executive to the another , she 's been out of the game for a very long time . and even when she was in it -- nick : what ? brooke : well , she 's -- she is talented . but she does n't have any discipline . she 's was a rebel . she would n't take directions , she kind of stirred things up . nick : sounds a little like me . brooke : you know i would never give you advice on your personal life . that is none of my business . but when it comes to fashion , i will . so if you ever need advice on these boutiques , please , call me . nick : i do n't know much about the fashion world , and i ca n't say i really want to . all i really want is my father back behind his desk . brooke : i 'm sorry . i 'll keep you in my thoughts . brooke : felicia ? felicia : so , i do n't know anything about the fashion industry ? thomas : i do n't get it . you told me you could n't get pregnant . amber : i ca n't . thomas : then what are we doing here ? ! amber : we 're wasting time ! stephanie : no , we are not ! we 're making sure about this . thomas : you think her doctor was wrong ? stephanie : well , she does n't know . she does n't remember whether he said that she ca n't carry a baby to full - term , or she could get pregnant again . is n't that what you said ? you were in a state of shock and you do not clearly remember what the doctor told you ? thomas : oh , man . stephanie : well , you would n't listen , would you ? amber : you know , i think it 's a little early for `` i told you so 's `` . i mean , we do n't even know anything . thomas : how long do we have to wait ? amber : it 's not gon na be long . dr. sobel put a rush on it . stephanie : you wanted to be a man . amber : will you leave him alone ! stephanie : oh , now you 're going to protect him ? amber : the situation is stressful enough . you do n't have to make it worse . stephanie : i do n't think it could get much worse . you could be carrying his child and he 's barely more than a child himself . amber : stop it ! ca n't you see you 're freaking him out ? ! stephanie : well somebody has to `` freak him out `` ! this could be a terrible , tragic mistake ! one that could easily have been avoided . amber : for all we know , i have the flu or i just ate something really bad ! stephanie : amber , i just hope that 's all it is ! because i do n't think you realize the seriousness of this . and i do n't think you do , either ! when that doctor walks through the door , with the results of that test , your life and her life can change just like that ! you wanted to be an adult ? well , you got your wish . amber : oh , now , you 're just being mean . stephanie : no , i 'm not ! oh , no , i 'm not . i 'm trying to make the two of you understand the gravity of this situation . amber : are those my test results ? am i pregnant ? announcer : on the next `` bold and the beautiful `` -- amber : we did n't mean for this to happen . stephanie : and it should n't have happened . there are really difficult decisions ahead for you . thomas : and i will make them .	thomas sees caitlin at the restaurant and brags to her what a mature relationship he and amber have now . stephanie continues to try to talk some sense into amber about only being friends with thomas until amber runs from the room to get sick . stephanie realizes what this might mean and takes amber straight to a doctor to have a pregnancy test ran . she calls thomas and tells him what is happening and to meet them at the doctor 's office . amber has the test taken . while thomas , stephanie and amber all wait for the results , stephanie and amber continue to argue . thomas starts to freak out a little bit at the prospect of being a father .
stephanie : what have you done ? eric : i did what i said i would do if i had the chance . we did n't want a public stir , so we went to las vegas . stephanie : you could n't wait a week ? you could n't wait a day ? eric : why would i , when having brooke as my wife again is something i 've wanted for so long ? [ scene_break ] taylor : do you know brooke 's number ? hector : yes . but you 're not calling . taylor : but if ridge is n't coming back this time -- hector : then you 're better off . taylor : maybe i am . hector : and i 'm looking at everything that i 've ever wanted , free and clear . taylor : i 'm sorry , hector . i just told phoebe that she ca n't to go to bed until i 've had a chance to look over her homework . hector : taylor , do n't call . it 's time that you stop . [ scene_break ] brooke : do n't do this to me , ridge . ridge : who knows you like i do , brooke ? brooke : marrying eric gives bridget what she needs . gives all of us what we need . ridge : not my son . brooke : r.j. will always know who his father is . ridge : or will he grow up thinking i 'm his older brother ? if nick was a wrong turn in all this , this is insanity . brooke : you turn your back on me , and then you tell me that i 'm crazy for wanting anyone else ? ridge : brooke , i never wanted to give you up . taylor knows that better than anyone . brooke : you 're with taylor now . what am i supposed to do about that ? ridge : i keep asking myself the same question . [ scene_break ] stephanie : i ca n't do this anymore . i just do n't have it in me . she 's using you . but you know that , do n't you ? eric : she does n't need my name or my money . stephanie : eric , she 'll marry a stranger on a bus if it will convince bridget that she 'll keep her hands off of nick . which she wo n't . eric : naturally , all you can see is the negative . stephanie : and all you can see is her chest heaving in the moonlight . eric : you 're going to continue being angry and bitter until you can begin to give brooke some credit for some hard - won maturity . stephanie : this is the new and improved brooke . i thought she was new and improved after thorne , and after deacon , and after ridge round one . eric : this is different . she and i had a long talk on the way to las vegas . stephanie : it 's only a 45-minute flight . eric : she 's looking at her life differently now , stephanie . she 's looking at her children , and at her career . she 's finished following wild impulse . stephanie : and what are you following ? it 's not the head on your shoulders . eric : we 're giving rick and bridget their parents . and we 're giving hope and r.j. a stable home . the first time we married , it was a rash decision . it was for all the wrong reasons . stephanie : oh , this is so old . the first time you married , she was hiding her feelings for ridge . the second time you 're marrying , she 's hiding her feelings for nick . this is n't good for you , or bridget or her . she 's going to break your heart all over again . but you know that , do n't you ? [ scene_break ] hector : you 're a shrink . i 'm sure you run across articles on brainwashing and methods of interrogation . taylor : what does that have to do with -- hector : i think you 're a prisoner of your husband not knowing what he wants . and you 've talked yourself into believing that he 's your best shot at happiness . taylor : hector , please do n't make me think i made a mistake in confiding to you about my problems . hector : taylor , making passes at other guys ' wives is not my style . but it 's what i 've been doing . you 're not happy about it and neither am i . it 's not what i want . taylor : thank you . hector : because i want you . all of you . all the time . [ scene_break ] ridge : you 're losing yourself , logan . it 's hard to watch . brooke : because i 'm not with you ? you only talk about us as the answer to anything when there is no us and we ca n't be together . ridge : you make me want to save you from yourself . brooke : ridge , we 've tried that many times . what makes you think that this is going to be any different ? ridge : we were happy there for a while . we figured it out . brooke : maybe there is only one man who can love me the way that i want to be loved . but he has other commitments . and so do i . so we have to set that dream aside for a while . we ca n't have everything , ridge . ridge : but how do you stop wanting it ? brooke : i have n't figured that out yet . [ scene_break ] eric : i 'm realistic enough to know that brooke wo n't forget that other attachment overnight . stephanie : that other attachment has a name . nick . what are you pretending , here ? nick is younger , he 's better looking , he 's crazy in love with her . what do you think ? if you keep the lights low enough -- eric : this marriage is n't about sex , for brooke or for me . stephanie : it 's all about sex . it 's about you getting it and it 's about her making you her chastity belt . and for a fig leaf , you 're going to use this grandiose pretense of an instant dynasty again . brother , she must love that angle . not only does she elbow me out , she gets to be me all over again . eric : there 's nothing imaginary about my family with brooke , just because you 're not a part of it . stephanie : and what about our family and our children and all the years that we spent together ? have we gone so far away that we ca n't -- we ca n't find our way back ? are you saying that i mean nothing to you ? hey , looks like somebody 's been shopping ! [ scene_break ] taylor : you know , hector , we have n't known each other very long , but your friendship really does mean a lot to me . and , you know , i -- hector : hey , forget about letting me down easy , okay ? i 'm going to say what i came here to say , and i do n't care if i fall flat on my face . i do n't get a man who can look at you and then look at anyone else . i see you and it 's like i want to fall over dead . and it 's not just the way you look . it 's your heart . it 's how you can get inside somebody 's mind and fix whatever it is that 's making life bad for them . i can fix their cars . i can even mend a broken bone , maybe , but -- that , i am truly in awe of . taylor : i think you might be overestimating my qualities . hector : no . no , you 're living with somebody who does n't see them , which makes you think that there 's not much to see . taylor , if you were my wife , you 'd need an 18-wheeler to drag me out before i 'd move out of this house . i 'd want to make love to you six times a day . i 'd want to brag to everybody about every little thing that you did . would you hate that ? taylor : i think every woman would enjoy that kind of fantasy . hector : it 's not a fantasy , taylor . i 'm here . i 'm here , even though i know that you want to kick me out , because you 're it for me . and i 'm glad you do n't want to cheat on your husband , because that 's who i want to be . so , you keep working on your relationship with ridge . you need to feel that you 've tried everything . and then , when you get tired of being treated like sawdust , you pack a bag , you get in a car and come to my door , and i 'll show you what it 's like to be the center of somebody 's world . i 'll go now . i 'm thinking i left something out . taylor : no . hector : okay . you 're the expert . eric : you and i were just going through the motions long before your make believe heart attack . the fact is , you always patronized me . you never thought of me as an equal . you treated me as one of your children . [ scene_break ] stephanie : i suppose a parade of mistresses and betrayals and humiliations change a woman . eric : i 've never said i was n't to blame . stephanie : did you give a thought about me when you exchanged those vows last night ? did you think of me at all ? eric : you and i had a life together . we had four wonderful children together . and they 're grown now . my family with brooke needs me in a way that my kids do n't anymore . i can be the father now that i could n't be to my own children when i was concentrating on building a career and trying to find myself . stephanie : eric , she 'll be gone before the first anniversary . eric : well , then i 'd be a fool to say `` no `` to the happiest year of my life . stephanie was just leaving . brooke : well , i certainly hope so . stephanie : you 've convinced him that your intentions are good . you ca n't save bridget 's marriage . there 's nothing left to save . brooke : and you made sure of that , did n't you ? stephanie : i only cleared the path for you . nick is yours , you can have him . oh , i see . you do n't want to be the scarlet woman that ran off with her daughter 's husband . brooke : i do n't want a life with nick . stephanie : well , then you 're dumber than i thought . you and nick , if you 're meant to be together , you can survive any scandal . what , did you get a taste of respectability as a forrester , and trash that you are , you have somehow mistaken it for virtue and you just ca n't stand to part with it ? you 're going to use him , and he 's going to let you because he 's so hot for you . over my dead body . [ scene_break ] taylor : i 'm thinking i left something out . [ door opening ] good grief , you 'll ring the doorbell downstairs , but you just breeze right into the master bedroom ? ridge : did you ask me to move back in or not ? taylor : well , you told me you were thinking about it . did you go think about it with brooke ? ridge : doc , you 're not even going to believe what she 's done . taylor : well , maybe you can explain to me why i 'd even be interested ? i mean , here we are , right in the middle of arguably the most important conversation of our entire marriage -- the phone rings , and somebody is telling you that brooke has gotten married , and off you go . ridge : my son is with her , doc . for all i know , she may be planning to move him to outer mongolia . taylor : oh , god , come on , ridge . it would 've take ten minutes to finish that conversation . but instead , you just basically proved that our marriage is not as important as whoever brooke is married to . ridge : she married dad . taylor : what ? ridge : she is hell bent on proving that she 's no threat to bridget . taylor : wait a minute , i thought she was seeing dante . what is -- ridge : i do n't think bridget was buying that whole dante thing at all . taylor : oh , my god . oh , my god , i do n't believe this . this is awful . your poor mother . i 'm not talking about as a friend , i 'm talking about as a woman . i mean , to be just completely treated with such lack of respect , to be just pushed away like that without any warning at all -- i guess i ca n't help having this guilty little sense of relief that it was n't me . [ scene_break ] brooke : even if i were as vicious as you think i am , stephanie , i could never hurt eric the way you have . he needs to be protected from you , and that 's my job now . so get out . oh , my goodness . look at this . did you do this for me , eric ? eric : why , yes . we have n't had a proper wedding night , so -- stephanie : you were miserable when you were married to him the first time . there is n't even a good reason for this marriage . i mean , nick is free and he 's crazy in love with you . eric : it 's time for you to go , stephanie . stephanie : eric , marriage is n't a hotel you just check in and out of . this one is based on the biggest lie of all . you 're never going to get the one thing that you want from her . passion . brooke : you 're wrong if you do n't think i love this man . eric : oh , i think we 'll have passion to burn . if you do n't mind , we have a honeymoon to begin . stephanie : obviously , there 's no reasoning with you , until you get what you 've been panting for all day . so , if i let you have at her , will you agree to annul this fiasco tomorrow ? brooke : good night , stephanie . stephanie : promise me . eric : you need to just ignore her . stephanie : i 'll wait . eric : just pretend that she 's not there . stephanie : you 'll listen to reason when you finally come to understand you 're not going to get what you think you bargained for . eric : oh , see this ? you see this ? no , no , no , she 's not going to rob me of this , too . she 's not . [ door closes ] stephanie : well , i 've heard over the years of this magic spell that you cast . let me see . i know the difference between sex and love . show me .	stephanie is floored that eric re - married brooke and tries to point out how brooke is using him . ridge tries to talk to brooke about what 's going on . hector points out to taylor that if she was his , he would be a much more attentive husband than ridge could ever be .
brooke : i just heard about taylor on the radio . it 's got to be some terrible mistake , right ? ridge : preliminary hearing 's happening right now . i called storm . he flew down immediately . taylor seems determined to plead guilty . she seems to think that 's the only way thorne is gon na get any closure here . if she spends the next ten years behind bars . brooke : she really does love him . ridge : well , they share something very special . in the midst of their own personal hells . they should be out celebrating their engagement . taylor 's in court and thorne 's heart is being ripped apart to shreds . and there does n't seem to be a damn thing any of us can do to change any of it . [ scene_break ] shane : i just do n't get it . why should i take a better stab at her defense ? hector : what are you talking about , mcgrath ? shane : the newspaper here , blind man . it 's the newspaper . it says here , that nothing 's been officially confirmed , but sources inside the d.a . 's office claim the good doc 's made a full confession in darla forrester 's death . hector : really ? what else does it say ? shane : well , apparently , the cops are now in question about phoebe 's accounts . which means , they do n't know whether they 're going to charge her or anybody else with a possible cover - up . that would be you , smokey . hector : hey , i 'm not thinking about myself right now . i 'm thinking about taylor . shane : yeah , well , so am i . and her daughter too . [ scene_break ] taylor : i plead guilty , your honor . judge owens : let the record show , the defendant has pled guilty to the three counts she 's charged with . as to sentencing -- i 'm looking at three weeks . all parties will be notified once an exact day and time has been determined . tartaro : just to confirm , your honor . the defendant will be held in custody pending sentencing , correct ? stephanie : storm , what about bail ? storm : taylor violated terms of probation for her prior dui conviction . there 's no bail . stephanie : your honor , i can guarantee the bail for dr. hayes . is it possible that she should not be locked up that -- judge owens : mrs. forrester , bail has been denied . now , please sit down . sit down . thank you . anything else , counselors ? tartaro : no , sir . judge owens : mr. logan ? taylor : i have something to say . storm : taylor , do n't do this right now , please ? taylor : i took the life of a woman . she was a wife and a mother . darla was a wonderful , amazing human being . and she 's gone now because of me . and i want to spare thorne and his little girl anymore heartache than they 've already been through . i do n't want to drag this out . my counsel advised me that there is a mandatory sentence . and i 'm asking your honor to impose it right now . so , that they do n't have to go through this anymore . stephanie : storm , talk to her . tartaro : the prosecution is agreeable , judge . storm : your honor , i need a moment with my client please . taylor , what are you doing ? taylor : no , this is what i want to do . i want to do this . i have to get this over with for thorne and alexandria . they ca n't go through this anymore . they ca n't heal until i do . i 'm not asking for myself . i 'm asking for them . they 've suffered enough . judge owens : very well , doctor . i 'll clear some time this afternoon . we 'll reconvene sentencing after lunch . stephanie : taylor ? taylor -- taylor : stephanie , no , this is how it has to be . [ scene_break ] brooke : have you reached steffy in london ? ridge : last night . i hated to tell her everything over the phone , but -- brooke : you really had no choice . the media is all over this . ridge : she wanted to come home , but i told her to just sit tight until we know more . [ phone rings ] hello ? stephanie : hello , honey . well , the hearing 's over . ridge : please tell me that taylor decided not to plead guilty . stephanie : no , no , she did n't . a matter of fact , she 's asked the judge to pass sentence this afternoon . i do n't think there 's anything to be done . she 's gon na go to prison . ridge : i 'm on my way . brooke : ridge , i 'm so sorry . for everything . [ scene_break ] storm : it 's bad enough you plead guilty . but to ask for immediate sentencing ? at least give me the chance to help you . taylor : storm , please -- storm : no , phoebe saw what happened that night . she can tell the court -- taylor : no ! no ! you are not putting phoebe on the stand . no , no . i 'm already put her through enough hell . no more . no . besides , they would n't believe her anyway . they 'll just think she 's trying to protect me . storm : fine , well , then we 'll find someone else who saw what happened . you know , it 's a busy highway . someone could 've seen the accident , but for whatever reason has n't come forward . what ? dr. taylor hayes , is there something you 're not telling me ? taylor : no , it does n't matter . it does n't matter even if someone did see it . i 'm not blaming darla . i 'm not going to say that she fell into my car , like some kind of an idiot . forget it . [ scene_break ] lt . baker : it 's gon na be over soon . thorne : okay . lt . baker : all right . it 's okay . stephanie : lieutenant . lt . baker : mrs. forrester . stephanie : you do realize what just happened here . thorne : i realize the woman who took my wife from me is going to prison . stephanie : no , honey , she 's avoiding going to trial . because she does n't want you and alexandria to be hurt anymore . honey , they are going to take away from her children . does n't that show you how much she loves you ? thorne : stop , mother . you stop defending her . my wife is dead because of taylor . she ran over her and then she lied to me , to my face for months . she deserves ten years for what she did to my family . and nothing you can do or nothing taylor can say is ever going to make me see it any other way . [ scene_break ] hector : i said this would happen . that the closer taylor gets to thorne , the more difficult it 'll be for her to not tell him the truth . so , if she 's in front of a judge right now , confessing her guilt , telling the truth -- it is n't just to spare thorne the anguish of going through a painful trial . it 's to spare phoebe and stephanie and me . because by forgoing a trial , our part in the cover - up wo n't come out . shane : that 's exactly right . that 's exactly what it is . it 's a cover - up . it 's got your name written all over it , blind man . hector : hey , i was trying to protect taylor , mcgrath . shane : yeah , you 're so guilt - ridden because you gave so much lousy advice to taylor . hey , you thought i was bad for this family , man . hector : i 'm still not convinced that you 're not . that you did n't come here to blackmail her . or regardless , you do n't have anything to hang over her head now , so you might as well run for the hills . [ shane scoffs ] shane : like i should be taking advice from you . besides , i think people are going to be wanting me around here real soon . a lot sooner than you think . [ scene_break ] ( acoustic guitar playing ) ridge : taylor is so caught up in her guilt from loving my brother and his little girl . brooke : she 's not the only one feeling guilt , is she ? ridge : i thought she 'd be okay , after our marriage broke up . i think if i handled things differently . taylor would n't be where she is right now . storm : taylor , your love for this man is clouding your judgment . what happened was an accident . if you just let me mount a defense . taylor : no . ten years of my life is nothing -- nothing compared to the pain i 've caused thorne and alexandria . i 'm not causing one more second of heartache . i will not do it . stephanie : i 'm not trying to defend this . please , it 's a terrible , terrible tragedy and it was a mistake for her to lie . and it was a mistake for the three of us to encourage her to lie . but that is no reason for her to go to jail for ten years for something that was an accident , honey . thorne : according to phoebe , mother . who has been lying to protect her for months now . stephanie : darla was too close to the road . she lost her balance -- thorne : okay , fine . she was too close to the road , okay ? but falling into an oncoming car , mother ? that 's pretty damn convenient . and if it was an accident , why in hell did n't they say so that night ? stephanie : i do n't know , honey . maybe they were scared -- thorne : because taylor was drinking , mother . that 's why . and she was driving with a suspended license and she hit darla . and there were no witnesses to claim otherwise , mother , except for phoebe who has been lying to the police and she has been lying to me for months now to protect her . stephanie : but if there is a witness ? thorne : mother , for the love of -- there is n't . there was no one else . stephanie : if there is a witness -- if there is , will you listen ? will you open your mind and really listen to the truth ? [ scene_break ] shane : yep . i am the answer , all right . hector : oh , relax , mcgrath . phoebe 's not gon na look for comfort in you . she 's got a father for that and a mother . shane : whoa , whoa , whoa , hello ? hello ? hector , did you lose your hearing , too ? did you hear what i just said ? if she pleads guilty , she 's going to go straight to the pokey . unless some miraculous miracle just happens to come along . like , let 's say -- some new evidence happens to come to light -- hector : or someone comes forward to corroborate phoebe 's testimony that darla fell into the road . shane : what are you suggesting , hector ? are you suggesting that i should just show up in court , maybe testify ? hector : hey , that 's what you said . you said that you were there , that you saw what happened . so you could tell the court . shane : yeah , that 's right . i guess i could probably do that . or , then again , i could probably just pack my bags and just head for the hills and never look back again . hector : mcgrath ? hey ! ah , jerk . [ phone rings ] hello ? stephanie : hector ? hector : stephanie ? stephanie : yes , is shane there ? hector : he was , but i think he 's leaving . stephanie : oh , no . do n't let him . look , she 's going to be sentenced in an hour . he 's the only witness . so , i 'm coming out to the house -- i 'm going to come and get him , all right ? hector : i 'll do what i can . [ scene_break ] brooke : ridge , do n't do this to yourself . ridge : it 's taylor i 've done it to . she was devastated when i ended our marriage . devastated , alone , in pain . that 's when she started self - medicating with alcohol . i did n't know about all that . i did n't really have a clue about it for months , because i was desperately trying to win you back . i still am . brooke : do you wish you were back with her ? ridge : logan , no . i love you . i love us . i want our `` happily ever after . `` and i believe you want that , too . brooke : but you still feel a responsibility . because that 's the kind and loving and compassionate man that i met and fell in love with so many years ago . ridge : i 'm glad you 're here . brooke : i 'll always be here for you . always . [ scene_break ] hector : mcgrath , i know you 're here . you do n't have a car , man . you need to take a cab . shane : showtime . oh . stephanie : shane , i need you to come with me now . shane : i do n't think i can do that . i got ta go catch a bus . stephanie : a bus ? to where ? shane : well , to san fran . i got a friend up there that offered me a really great job and i thought it 'd be a good idea since you thought i was sponging off the family . stephanie : well , i do think that 's what you 're doing , but that 's beside the point . i need you to come with me down to the courthouse and tell the judge exactly what happened that day . shane : wait , wait , wait . a judge ? stephanie : yes , they 're going to sentence taylor . you 're the only witness . you have to come down and tell the judge what you saw . that darla fell in front of the car and taylor could n't swerve in time to avoid hitting her . shane : or maybe not . or maybe i 'll just keep my big mouth shut . is n't that what you said ? [ scene_break ] [ keys jingling ] thorne : you did the right thing by not dragging my wife 's name through the mud with this preposterous story of her falling into your car . and it is preposterous , you do know that . taylor : i know that darla died doing something her family could be proud of . that 's how i want you to remember her . she was a remarkable woman . and what i want you to remember about me , thorne , is -- i 'm sure you do n't think i have any integrity or character , but i do want you do know that i did -- i did fall in love with you and my feelings were genuine and they were real . i mean , i did n't expect to fall in love with you . i do n't know . the only way i can explain it is -- you showed me your heart . you were going through the worst thing in your life and you reached out and you helped me . nobody 's ever done that with me before . it just seems like everybody in my life that i thought i could count on has ditched me . you showed me what real love is . i 've never been able to accept that kind of love before . i 've always been looking for some fairytale . i 'll cherish you because you taught me that . i 'll always cherish you , thorne .	brooke tells ridge that she just heard about taylor . he fills her in that she 's at a hearing right now pleading guilty . he feels guilty for not realizing taylor needed help when they divorced and she started drinking . he 's glad brooke is there and she vows she always will be for him . shane reads the headlines to hector , saying there could be accomplices , like hector . smugly , he thinks he is the answer to all of their problems . he could tell the court or he could pack his bags and head for the hills and never see them again . showtime for shane , he pretends to be leaving to make stephanie beg him to stay and go tell the judge what he saw that night it was an accident that could n't be avoided .
nick : taylor , honey , you know , you really should n't be here . taylor : oh , i know , i know , that whole anonymous , confidentiality thing . nick : yeah . taylor : but obviously , that did n't keep you away . and i mean , how could i not ? this woman just saved our baby 's life . i just -- i just want to go talk to her for just a minute . i just want to talk to her and meet her , okay ? come on . brooke : ( exhales deeply ) [ scene_break ] ( kissing sounds ) donna : what 's wrong ? eric : wrong ? absolutely nothing . but it 's late . i think we better call it a night . donna : because of felicia -- what she threatened to do to me if i ever show my face here again ? eric : which will pale in comparison to what her mother will do when she comes home . donna : if she ever comes home . eric : oh , she wo n't stay away very long . her children and this house mean too much to her . donna : but not you . she has taken you for granted for so many years . eric : and i 've allowed it for so many years , too , have n't i ? donna : well , i , for one -- i do n't think she is coming back , eric . she has done the unforgivable . i mean , how could she ever expect to show her face here again , knowing she 's responsible for brooke 's rape ? [ scene_break ] ann : there , i told you i 'd get you home in one piece . stephanie : you know , now that i think about it , did n't you tell eric that you were afraid you would n't be able to drive a car in los angeles ? ann : just because i 'm old does n't mean i ca n't hold my own on the freeway . ( sighs ) besides , i wanted to get you back here as quickly as possible . stephanie : ( scoffs ) well , you 're the one that volunteered to fly back here with me , mother . ann : i was afraid you might not leave chicago otherwise . stephanie : well , i 'm sorry that my -- my visit was so unpleasant . if i 'd known i was n't going to be welcome , i would have gone someplace else . ann : i never said you were n't welcome , but the week you were there , all you did was mope around the condo . stephanie : i did not mope . ann : well , you certainly were n't yourself . ( chuckles ) and i know why . stephanie : let 's not go through this again , okay ? ann : eric finally threw you out , did n't he ? you did something so utterly unforgivable -- stephanie : look , you do n't know what you 're talking about , mother . ann : ( sighs ) fine . then suppose you tell me why you 've been in hiding from your husband and your children l this time . stephanie : i have not been hiding . mother , this is between my family and me , okay ? ann : so you keep saying . well , what are you waiting for ? b - b - time to face the firing squad . though , just know if eric does n't shoot you and you show up at my door again , i might . stephanie : i 'd expect nothing less . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nick : are you sure that you want to do this ? taylor : yeah , it 'll just take a minute . and then we can go see the baby . nick : no ! uh , no . um , i - there he is right here . th -- th -- they 're bringing the little guy out . taylor : oh , he 's in recovery . oh , my goodness . he looks beautiful . i want to go with him . i want to see him ... nick : okay , good , good . taylor : see him . nurse : we 're taking him to nicu now . nick : there he is . okay , good , good . look at him . taylor : hi , baby . it 's mommy . ahh , mommy loves you so much . ahh , you 're so beautiful . [ scene_break ] ann : we ca n't sit out here all night , stephanie . stephanie : you do n't understand , mother , and you never will . ann : i understand that anger of yours . i told you it 'd get the best of you one day . and obviously it has . still , if eric could forgive you for lying about me being dead all those years , surely , he can forgive you for whatever you did this time . [ scene_break ] eric : stephanie did a horrible thing . donna : an unforgivable thing ? donna : you 're still wearing your wedding band . eric , you have forgiven stephanie for so many things so many times , but what she did to brooke -- you ca n't forgive her for that , eric . you just ca n't . [ scene_break ] bridget : well , we have every reason to hope that the -- the baby 's immune system will correct . brooke : and when will we know that for certain ? bridget : it usually takes a couple months . but there is no mistake that what you have done for nick and taylor 's baby is amazing . you 've given him every chance to have a healthy , normal life . brooke : he is a beautiful baby boy . you know , i could almost see the resemblance . bridget : mom , you ca n't talk like that . brooke : honey , i know . i know he 's not actually mine . but we both know the history that i have with taylor , with nick . and when he tells her that i 'm the mother ... [ scene_break ] taylor : i think he looked so beautiful , and he looked so healthy . everything 's gon na be just fine . but i do still want to meet the donor . i mean , you got to meet her . is there some reason you do n't want me to ? nick : here we go . taylor : there is , is n't there ? honey , what ? what is it ? what 's going on ? nick , wh -- just tell me why you get to meet her and i ca n't . nick : can we just no -- leave this rest for right now ? it 's been a huge day . we should be grateful that our son is okay . c - can we -- can we just let this lay ? taylor : meaning there is a reason ? there 's a problem ? what ? nick : let me help you into bed , honey . come on . taylor : no . no , wait . no , please , just tell me what 's going on . when you met the donor , d - did you learn something about her ? what is it ? what 's going on ? nick : ( exhales deeply ) the woman in recovery -- she 's not the donor we selected . nick : there was a mix - up at the hospital . we got her egg instead of our donor 's . taylor : what ? nick : now this is a shock , but what we need to focus on is the fact that our little boy is healthy and he 's okay . that 's what we need to focus on . that 's what we have to take from today . taylor : the -- the egg donor we selected is not the biological mother of our child ? so who is the woman in recovery ? [ scene_break ] ( acoustic guitar playing ) stephanie : mother , would you just leave the suitcase ? eric will -- eric could have brought it in . ann : i am perfectly capable of handling a suitcase , stephanie . besides , the sooner you 're inside , the sooner i 'm on my way back to the airport . stephanie : you 're not coming in ? ann : and risk missing my flight ? i guess this is good - bye . you 'll remember to tell eric to send me an invitation to his next showing ... and to send that lovely jet . stephanie : mother . thank you for putting up with me . ann : i have to go . ( car starting ) ( tires squealing ) stephanie : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] eric : i hate what happened to brooke . i despise stephanie 's involvement . i 've told her a thousand times to stay the hell out of other people 's lives . donna : for all the good it did . look , i 'm not criticizing you , eric . i do n't think there is a man alive that could rein in stephanie completely . but after what she did to my sister -- i mean , yes , she 's given you a family , but -- but this house -- it 's -- it 's been as much your prison as your home ... until recently . i mean , you finally -- you finally have yourself again . you 're happy . you 've got your company back . eric : yeah . and why is that ? oh , yeah . it 's because of you ... donna : no . eric : is n't it ? donna : ( laughs ) i may have given you the impetus , but it happened because of you . donna : you 're confident . you believe in yourself . donna : i am so in love with you , eric . ( knock at door ) stephanie : eric ? eric ? rosa ? is anybody here for goodness ' sake ? donna : oh , my god , wh -- what do we do ? eric : we do n't do anything . you go out on the terrace , all right ? and you do n't say a word . go on . go on . donna : okay . ( knocks ) ( knocks ) stephanie : what did you do , change the locks ? and buy a guard dog , as well , i suppose ? eric : you do n't want me to answer that . stephanie : you look good . eric : a lot 's happened since you were away . stephanie : with the company , yes , yes , i know . and , uh , i 'm very happy for you . eric : it 's back where it belongs , thanks to -- stephanie : marone caved and so easily . but you had him on the ropes , did n't you ? it 's just funny that he gave so quickly . i mean , it 's so hard to believe . eric : maybe what 's so hard for you to believe is that i accomplished it all on my own . you did n't think i had it in me , did ya ? stephanie : obviously i was wrong ... about a lot of things . [ scene_break ] nick : i know this is a lot to process , but we have to be grateful that our baby got the marrow that he needed . taylor : but not from the donor we thought was the baby 's biological mother . so -- uh -- the woman in the recovery room -- wh -- wh -- what -- are you saying this is somebody we do n't even know anything about ? nick : but she came to the hospital as soon as she knew our son was in trouble . she did n't hesitate . she went through the entire difficult process of a bone marrow to save our child . taylor : ( exhales deeply ) nick : but to answer your question -- ( sighs ) there was some confusion during the fertilization . ( sighs ) and bridget asked a lab tech for the marone donation for in vitro , and instead she was given an egg dish labeled `` marone , `` but it was earmarked for research . there was n't just one mrs. marone . taylor : are you saying ... bridget ? nick : no . taylor : well , thank god . i mean , i love bridget . it 's just that you two were married before , and i - i really ca n't think of anything more awkward . taylor : so whose egg was implanted in me ? taylor : nick , whose egg was it ? nick : it came from brooke . [ scene_break ] stephanie : i left a letter . did you -- did you find it ? eric : yes , yes , i did . you could n't face your family , could you ? you scribbled a few `` i 'm sorries `` on a piece of paper , and you took off for parts unknown , waiting till things cooled off . stephanie : i 'm sure that 's how it must seem to you . i ... i knew you would be very , very angry , and , actually , i did n't want to see the disappointment that i see at this moment in your eyes . eric : disappointment does n't come even close to what i 'm feeling about what you did . stephanie : it was a terrible tragedy , a terrible mistake , and you have no idea how sorry i am about it . eric : no , a mistake is what happens when you balance your checkbook incorrectly . setting off a chain of events where someone ends up being violated -- that 's contemptible . stephanie : how could i possibly have had any idea that something like that was going to happen ? eric , please . look , it was an unforgivable mistake in judgment on my part . you 're absolutely right . and it was caused because of my feelings for brooke . that -- that 's not an excuse . that 's -- that 's the reality of the situation . and i 'm so sorry about it , and i ... look , i need you to try and understand that . and i 'm asking you to forgive me , which i know i have done many , many , many , many , many times . eric : and that 's what i 've done many , many times , is n't it ? forgive you every time . it 's because i wanted to believe that you would change . i needed to believe that you would change for -- for our marriage and for our children , for our family . but even after what happened this year with your mother -- reliving everything that happened in your past -- i thought that was gon na be a real turning point for you . and yet once again , here you go . stephanie : eric , please , look , look . i 've done a lot of soul searching . believe me , i have these past few weeks . and i - i look into myself , and i - i do n't know if i can change , eric . maybe this is just who i am . i do n't know . i do n't know . the only thing that i know is that you have been my whole world -- you and our children . and i ... i know what a good man you are . i do n't know , maybe i do n't deserve you . maybe somebody else would make you happier . i -- but please believe me when i tell you i will do anything , anything in this world in order to make this right . if you want to go to therapy , we can go together . if you want me to go alone , i 'll go every day . i 'll -- please do n't let this be the end of us . [ scene_break ] taylor : i did not -- i could not have just heard y -- nick : you did . taylor : brooke ? brooke ? what are you talking about ? the -- the baby is from brooke 's egg ? nick : she 's the donor . that 's all . she 's just the donor . taylor : no ! no ! no ! nick : ( sighs ) taylor : i wanted a child , nick -- our child . but now what do i have ? i have your child with brooke ? ! nick : no . taylor , you 're the mother . it 's -- it 's yours . you 're the mother . taylor : ( sobbing ) no ! no ! she 's -- she 's ruined everything . nick : that 's not true . she -- she -- she did n't know what was going -- it 's not her fault . taylor : do n't you dare defend her ! nick : you -- just listen to me . taylor : no , i 'm not gon na listen to you . she 's -- she 's stolen my child from me . she 's taken everything from me all my life . i mean -- i mean , i just wanted a clean slate with -- with you and -- and me and our -- our baby . and now it 's -- it 's you and me and brooke 's child . god ! nick : no , it 's our child . taylor : oh , is it ? is it ? nick : yes , yes , he is . taylor : do n't you dare touch me . do n't . i can not believe this is happening . i ca n't believe it . oh , my god . ( sobbing ) i 've given birth to brooke 's baby . i just ca n't believe it . this ca n't be happening . ( sobbing ) brooke : taylor ?	with only the divider curtain separating taylor and brooke in the hospital , nick tells taylor that she really should n't be up and out of bed . she begs that she just wants to thank the donor mother for her baby . only when the nurses come and roll the baby away does she change her mind and forgets about the mother . eric and donna play kissy - face in his home until he pulls back and she wonders what is wrong ? is it because of what felicia said about her being in this house and with her father ? he surmises this will be mild compared to what stephanie will do when she comes back .and she will be back . she ca n't be away from her children and this house for too long , they mean too much to her . donna says but not him , she takes him for granted , has for years . he knows he has allowed it . she mentions he is still wearing his wedding band . she knows he has forgiven stephanie for so many things in the past , but surely not this , not for brooke 's rape . ann drives up to stephanie 's door . she does n't know what she did so unforgivable , but she 's moped around the last week in chicago so surely eric threw her out and now it 's time to face the firing squad . only temporarily does taylor put the birth mother out of her mind . she soon returns to the subject and insists she wants to see her . reluctantly , nick has to explain to her there was a mix - up in the lab and the original donor mother they picked is not the one that was used . when she insists , taylor gets hysterical when she finds out the egg used and implanted in her was from brooke . such hatred in her eyes when she looks around and brooke is there trying to comfort her .
brooke : katie , i 'm your sister . donna and i love you . please , just take a stand against this man and come home with us . bill : katie 's staying put . donna : we would like to hear that from katie . [ scene_break ] eric : well , just as we planned , with the sale of the beach house and some of our other holdings , we 're close to making our first payment to the bank anyway . ( sighs ) we were so lucky to find a cash buyer for that place . ridge : look , dad , about that buyer -- eric : look , now we just have to concentrate on selling the big bear cabin . damn it . i hate having to get rid of that place . we 've all loved it so much , and you kids have spent so much time up there . i had hoped that we would be able to keep it in the family for generations to come . ridge : well , like i said , we ca n't afford to be too sentimental right now . eric : no , you 're right . you 're right . you 're right . it has to be done . ridge : look , we 'll buy it back once this new line 's a hit and we -- we get back on top again . eric : that 's right . we 'll work around the clock if we have to . we 're gon na win this battle , ridge . we 're gon na win it . we 're gon na win it the forrester way -- with diligence and with talent . nobody 's gon na get their hands on this company -- not the bank , and certainly not bill spencer . [ scene_break ] thorne : i 've missed you , mother . stephanie : well , i 've missed you , too . thorne : so everything 's okay ? stephanie : uh -- thorne : i mean , i do n't see that much of you anymore since you 've been working with jackie m . stephanie : ( groans ) that 's sweet of you to come and check up on me . thorne : so everything 's good ? stephanie : every -- yeah . everything 's wonderful . you know , i 'm , uh , i 'm -- i 'm -- well , work is great , and , um , i mean , uh , you know , i found a home over there . whoever thought i 'd end up happy at jackie m. ? thorne : ( chuckles ) but everything is -- else is okay , i mean ? because i get the feeling that you 've been avoiding the family . felicia said she left you messages . stephanie : oh , i -- i -- it 's just , i 'm working . look , i apol -- okay , i 've had a little setback . thorne : what kind of setback , mother ? stephanie : i had a little stroke . thorne : you had another stroke ? stephanie : it was n't as serious as , you know , the one i had ten years ago . believe me , this was minor . thorne : my god , are you okay ? stephanie : i 'm fine . i 'm fine . thorne : when did this happen ? stephanie : uh , a few weeks ago . thorne : a few weeks ago , and you 're just telling me about this now ? stephanie : well , because i did n't want to upset you . thorne : mother , why would you keep something like this from your own family ? [ scene_break ] katie : i know you do n't want to accept this . i only hope that someday you 'll realize how wrong you are about him . donna : you 're siding with him over your family ? katie : no . no . but i love him . and i love you , too , but i - i - i 'm not going to walk away from him just because you do n't trust him . i do . bill : katie is not siding with me or against you . she is siding with growth , and with progress , with success . and that 's what you should all be focused on -- saving forrester creations . this is not about whatever issues my father had with eric and the company . brooke : this is -- this is about feelings and about relationships and -- and legacies for our children . bill : then you should put your feelings aside and see how this will benefit you . look , i buy the company and retain the talent . that 's you . i pay you in stock . you become spencer common shareholders , and in so doing , ensure your children 's legacy . now what could be better than that ? donna : i could think of a lot of things . katie : bill thinks this will work . and i do , too . it will work . eric borrowed against the company at a terrible time . it happens , but we can rebuild with bill 's help . bill : being debt - free is a great feeling , brooke . freeing . you can eliminate all your worries and thrive . when 's the last time you could breathe like that ? bill : think of what we could do together . with my media platform and your talents , there is no limit to what we can accomplish . brooke : in other words , you need us as much as we need you . bill : you 're beginning to see my point , are n't you , brooke ? donna : oh , you -- you are a master at spinning stories . you will never , ever be our savior . bill : ( sighs ) donna : come on , brooke . let 's go . katie : ( sighs ) katie : well , um , obviously my sisters saw your father 's dvd . bill : why were you watching it again ? katie : ( sighs ) bill : you still doubt my feelings for you ? katie : no . i believe in you . bill : i 'm glad you believe in me . but your sisters still doubt me . they 're suspicious . although , a savvy woman like brooke -- she may be starting to believe in me , too . [ scene_break ] stephanie : i did n't say anything about the stroke , because i did n't want anybody to pity me . thorne : ( sighs ) mother , you ca n't go through this alone . stephanie : no . uh , well , i tried . ( laughs ) i struggled for that . believe me . actually , i , um , i quit working at jackie m. 's because i did n't want them to know about it , but they -- they would n't let me isolate myself . they came over here and insisted that i stay onboard . thorne : well , i assume you 're seeing a doctor . stephanie : oh , yeah . i 'm on medication . i 'm doing physical therapy . all of that stuff . look , i know i 'm not out of the woods . you can have a little series of strokes . it can still be dangerous , and let 's just hope the big one does n't come too soon . thorne : ( scoffs ) yeah . well , i 'm just glad to see that you 're taking care of yourself . stephanie : honey , the important thing is i have support . i 'm not alone anymore . you know , jackie and nick -- all of them , they -- they 've made me feel as though i 'm part of their family . thorne : and what about us , mother , your real family ? stephanie : sweetheart , you 'll always be my family . you 're my children . look ... ( sighs ) what i think is i found a second family , thorne . we 're a weird , strange band of misfits , but somehow , it all works , and , you know , you need all the support and help you can get to get through life , and sometimes it comes in the most unexpected places . thorne : i miss you , mother . and i do n't like this distance between us , okay ? so i want you to promise me that you 're going to let me be there for you . stephanie : i 'd like that . and you always have been . thorne : okay , well , i want to tell the rest of the family , especially dad . stephanie : uh , i 'll tell them when i 'm ready . promise ? thorne : yeah , i 'll let you deliver the news . and , mother , please know that dad cares a lot about you , more than you realize , okay ? and i may be an eternal optimist , but i 'm not gon na give up hope that someday you two will find your way back to each other . [ scene_break ] ridge : gretchen , have we gotten any offers on the cabin ? brooke : it 's officially on the market ? eric : yes , it is . and let 's just hope the cabin sale goes as smoothly as the beach house did . we could certainly use another cash buyer . donna : you did n't tell him ? eric : ( sighs ) tell me what ? donna : the buyer -- it was bill spencer . eric : wha -- bill spencer bought the beach house ? oh , come on . you got to be kidding me . ridge : i wish we were kidding . eric : he bought that house just to spite us . brooke : and katie is living with him . eric : what ? oh , katie . kat -- donna : eric , that -- that 's not even the worst of it . eric : yeah , well , i do n't want to hear any more . that 's enough . i do n't want to hear any more . brooke : i think you need to hear this . donna : brooke and i walked in on katie watching a video ... eric : ( sighs ) donna : from his dad that he gave his son right before he died ordering revenge on you and the company by any means possible . brooke : we tried to convince katie that the dvd was proof that bill was using her , but she just did n't want to believe it . eric : oh , my god . this is all about your mother , ridge . spencer sr . was in love with stephanie all those years . he thought he was the only man in the world good enough for her , and he resented me because he could n't have her . he did n't have the guts to come after me in life , and so from the grave , he sends his son to do his dirty work . and this son is more than willing to do it . he 's a lousy , dirty joke . donna : and he 's using katie to -- to help him . my god , our company is in shambles . our family is -- is falling apart . bill spencer is doing this , and there 's nothing -- nothing that we can do . eric : oh , honey . [ scene_break ] stephanie : look , enough about me , okay ? how are you ? how 's the baby ? how 's work ? how 's life ? thorne : work -- it 's about as bad as you can imagine , mother . sales are way , way down . and on top of that , we overleveraged the company when we opened the boutiques . stephanie : oh , well ... ( chuckles ) i told your father that 's exactly what would happen . thorne : ( sighs ) yeah , well , now the bank has called in its loan and ... stephanie : oh . thorne : bill spencer is threatening to buy the company out from underneath us again . stephanie : wait a minute . he 's supposed to stay away from forrester . thorne : well , he was quiet for a little while , but now he 's coming back harder than ever . stephanie : that little son of a bitch . thorne : yeah , well , if there 's anyone that could do battle with bill spencer , it 's you , mom . stephanie : your father forced me out , sweetheart , so ... thorne : you know , you were the heart and soul of forrester creations until dad let the logan women run you out of there . but , mother , if bill spencer takes over forrester creations , he 's going to appoint katie logan c.e.o . stephanie : chief executive officer of forrester ? [ scene_break ] bill : tick - tock . katie : do n't rush me . i do n't like being rushed . bill : or pushed around . katie : ( sighs ) my sisters are n't pushing me around . bill : they 're trying to . katie : i 'm just tired of having to convince everyone that you 're not using me , that this is n't about revenge . bill : that 's my girl . it 's about progress , creating a vertically integrated company . i own the finest fashion magazine . it 's synergistic if i own the finest fashion house . that 's how great businesses are formed . it 's a chain of varying companies linked together to create a powerhouse in the industry . katie : you 're preaching to the choir , my love . but is n't there some rule against chatting during chess ? bill : with spencer publications media and advertising platform supporting forrester 's production distribution , they will ship gowns in numbers they have only dreamed of . you know , a mom - and - pop operation ca n't survive in today 's global climate . it 's a natural progression for forrester . katie : i agree . try convincing my sisters . bill : well , you know something ? i - i think i saw something in brooke earlier . she may be coming around . and if we can get her onboard , we might not have to wait for eric and company to default on the loan . katie : and then we could handle this in a much more sensitive and humane way . your move , `` dollar bill . `` bill : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] ridge : this really bothers me . your sister 's playing a part in bill 's vendetta , and she expects to be the new c.e.o . eric : it 's -- it 's ludicrous , brooke . brooke : katie believes in bill . she thinks that it makes sense if we let him acquire the company . we 'd become shareholders in this huge , thriving corporation . and all of our financial worries would be over . donna : but at what cost ? eric : i mean , it 's a -- it 's a deal with the devil . brooke : bill believes that we 'd be stronger together , and that we would be unbeatable as a unified team , with our artistic ability and his business acumen . he may have a point . [ scene_break ] stephanie : katie and bill spencer ? thorne : he 's sleeping with her . stephanie : oh , wow ! ( coughs ) ( sighs ) and this is how she pays your father back ? as a favor , he gives her that job in public relations , and now she 's going to betray him ? oh , my god . she 's gon na help spencer strip away the company from him and , uh , he 's life 's work ? thorne : mother , calm -- stephanie : i mean , if i could , i 'd shoot her . thorne : okay , mother , calm down . i should n't have said -- stephanie : stop it . stop it . i had a stroke . i 'm not dead . i do n't want to be coddled . thorne : well , i know , but i do n't want you gettin ' all worked up here , mom . forrester 's not your problem anymore . stephanie : look , honey , i may not be part of the company , but it 's part of my life , and it 's your legacy , is n't it ? you , your brother , your sister . i told your father this is exactly what would happen . i said to him , `` those logan girls will take this company down , `` and that is what 's happening . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] katie : you know , i never really answered you before . do i trust you ? am i loyal to you ? bill : oh , i think you answered me . katie : are you just using me as a woman , as a logan sister , to really stick it to eric and ridge ? bill : what do you think ? katie : i think you 're driven , maybe too driven . but then again , so am i. i mean , maybe i 'm using you . after all , in a relatively short amount of time , i 've landed one of the most powerful men in the world . i 'm in line to be c.e.o . of forrester creations , and i have a lovely new place to live . what do you think ? i mean , have you thought about it ? bill : yeah , i have thought about it . and you know what ? it excites the hell out of me . my move . katie : ( gasps ) oh , i 'm sorry , sugar , but you do n't have a move . checkmate . [ scene_break ] donna : you ca n't possibly agree with bill spencer . brooke : no , i - i 'm not saying that . i just think we need to weigh all of our options and really think this through before we reject his offer . ridge : we are not turning this company over to that jerk . this is a family run business . it 's gon na stay that way . brooke : yes , it is a family run business . it 's very difficult for family run businesses in this marketplace today to compete . i mean , no wonder we 're challenged . eric : we 've been challenged before . we always survive . brooke : oh , eric , how can you say that ? we 're barely hanging on . we already had to sell off the beach house . the big bear cabin is on the market . so what 's next ? our homes ? our savings ? our children 's college funds ? ridge : oh , logan , it 's not gon na come to that . brooke : ridge , how do you know that ? bill thinks that we 're clinging to a dream , that we 're selling off bits and pieces of our souls . could he be right ? ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) brooke : hello ? bill : brooke , bill spencer . brooke : why are you calling ? bill : because i believe you 're finally starting to see the light . i 'm coming to forrester creations in the morning . let 's not wait until you default on the loan and i buy it out from under you . i want everyone to be involved , so i 'm giving eric one more chance . convince him to accept it , brooke . let 's make this work for everybody . ( phone hangs up ) brooke : that was bill spencer . he 's coming by tomorrow morning one last time to make a final offer to purchase forrester creations . donna : my god . he 's relentless . ridge : tell him he 's wasting his time . eric : ridge is right . this company is not for sale . we all agree on that . brooke : i know this is very difficult for all of you . and we 've fought so hard all these years to keep the integrity of this company . but we want it to flourish and to thrive , and i think the only way to do that is if we consider bill 's offer . donna : brooke , no . no . ridge : logan , please tell me you 're not serious . brooke : ridge , we need this infusion of capital . i do n't know how else to do it . and i hate this as much as all of you , but we need bill spencer . we need his money . we need his resources . i love this company . i love everything about it , what we 've made it today , and i know you do , too . we ca n't lose it . i think the only way to make this happen is we need katie as the c.e.o . , and we have to accept bill 's offer . eric , i know you and ridge dislike this . i know , and it 's difficult for you to accept . but we have to . i mean , realistically , what alternative do we have ?	brooke tells katie to please take a stand against this man , bill spencer , and come home with her and donna . bill tells them again that he is not there to tear the company down , but to help them rebuild . being debt - free is a good feeling . they need each other . eric hates to have to sell the cabin and the beach house , but vows they will buy them back . he tells ridge that the company will not go to bill spencer . they will win in the end with diligence and talent . eric is livid when he hears that bill also bought the beach house . he 's doing this on purpose . donna tells him they also saw the bill senior video and bill is carrying out his wishes , but they ca n't get katie to see that . eric barks that bill sr . always loved stephanie and thought he was the only man for her . so now he 's reaching out from the grave to get his revenge .
dr. rabin : scalpel . good . give me a kelly 's clamp . good . keep an eye on those vitals . [ scene_break ] brooke : because of you , stephanie has a fighting chance now , a reason to live . i could n't give that to her , and i do n't think anybody in the family could have either . but you did , dayzee . oh , i 'm sorry . i 'm making you uncomfortable . stephanie would probably kill me , not that she has n't tried a hundred times already . dayzee : ( chuckles ) ( elevator bell dings ) ridge : logan , how is she ? eric : did you hear something about the surgery ? felicia : have mom 's doctors come out yet ? brooke : no , not yet . taylor : well , dr. rabin is a world - renowned oncologist and surgeon . stephanie 's in the best hands she could possibly be in . all we can do now is just wait and , um , pray . [ scene_break ] nick : ( groans ) aggie : your shoulders are in knots . nick : ( sighs ) i 'm sure it has nothing to do with the situation around here . aggie : you 're not second - guessing yourself , are you ? nick : ( sighs ) no , i did what i had to do for the company . ( grunts ) the question is amber . you know , is she too different , too provocative ? aggie : well , you certainly did n't think so when you hired her to be the lead designer . nick : well ... ( grunts ) my back was against the wall . it still is . aggie : you know , you 're still tense . i do n't think this massage is working . nick : ( sighs ) really ? well , you got something else in mind ? aggie : matter of fact , i do . how do you feel about steam rooms ? nick : steam rooms ? hmm . i happen to have a little free time right now . aggie : ( chuckles ) perfect . i 'll meet you there . [ scene_break ] ridge : dr. lewis ... how is she ? dr. lewis : the bottom right lobe of her lung has been removed . mrs. forrester appears to have come through it well . felicia : oh , thank god . pam : oh . thorne : ( sighs ) eric : and the prognosis ? dr. lewis : well , i 'd rather have dr. rabin discuss it with you . he 'll be out shortly . your mother is strong . she 's become very determined to fight this . state of mind is critical . it can make all the difference . [ scene_break ] dr. rabin : the tumor was entirely contained in one lobe of the lung . that 's what we were hoping for . there 's no further evidence of lung involvement . ridge : what does that mean exactly ? felicia : please tell us mom 's gon na be okay . dr. rabin : well , the primary tumor was in the lung , but she also has some tumors in her brain . i would have preferred attacking the brain situation first , but if -- you know , your mother can be pretty insistent . in any case , nothing can or will be done until she heals from this surgery , after which we 'll assess what other treatment options might be available . eric : and you 're telling us what , doctor ? dr. rabin : statistically , your mother 's prognosis is rather grim . however , i do n't talk statistics , and knowing what i do about mrs. forrester , the lady is a force of nature . yes ... felicia : ( laughs nervously ) dr. rabin : it will be an uphill battle , but not hopeless . surviving stage four lung cancer is possible . i can connect you with any number of survivors with remarkable stories . for now , the good news is mrs. forrester survived the surgery to fight another day . [ scene_break ] nick : ( exhales ) ( sighs ) what took you so long ? a man could sweat to death . amber : hmm , please do n't do that . it 's no fun if you 're a dead man . i 'm so not into necrophilia . nick : i do n't remember asking you to join me . amber : hmm . i make you uncomfortable , do i , captain ? imagine how you 'd feel if i were to shed my towel . nick : which you 're not going to do . amber : ( giggles ) oh . you do n't like nudity either . my , my , my . such a prude . well , then , i 've really got my work cut out for me , do n't i ? [ scene_break ] ( machines beeping ) felicia : ( sniffles ) hey , mama . it 's me , felicia ... ( sniffles ) your wayward daughter . i 'm here . ( sniffles ) thorne : we 're all here , mom . ridge : mother , can you hear us ? stephanie : ( groans ) felicia : oh , god . mom ? thorne : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nick : you know , speaking of work , you should probably get back to yours . amber : are you trying to get rid of me ? nick : i 'm trying to keep you from embarrassing yourself . amber : i do n't embarrass . i 'm totally comfortable in any situation , such as if aggie were to walk in here right now , which she wo n't , since a certain someone needed her to follow up on a fashion order . nick : amber . amber : come on , nick . let loose . anything your imagination could possibly think of . nick : no . i 'm not playing this game . amber : ( laughs ) come on , nick . think of it as a ... as a business proposition -- a tempting , tantalizing proposition no c.e.o . in his right mind would turn down . nick : yeah . ( chuckles ) i 've never been in my right mind . ( door closes ) [ scene_break ] ( machines beeping ) felicia : unh - unh . do n't you dare try to talk . thorne : ( chuckles ) felicia : ( chuckles ) thorne : she 's been back less than a few hours , and she 's bossy as ever , huh ? stephanie : mm . thorne : ( chuckles ) ridge : mother , how do you feel ? pam : probably like the wind 's been kicked out of you , right ? stephanie : mm - hmm . eric : they took a piece of your lung . taylor : the primary tumor ... stephanie : mm - hmm ? taylor : dr. rabin was able to get all of it . stephanie : mm . felicia : which is the best news we could hope for at this point according to your doctor . stephanie : ( gasps ) felicia : mom ? thorne : mom ? eric : nurse , nurse , she 's having trouble breathing . stephanie : ( gasps ) woman : you all right , mrs. forrester ? stephanie : ( faintly ) yeah . woman : this is to be expected . mrs. forrester 's lost lung capacity . there are things she wo n't be able to do for a while , like travel by plane without oxygen or run . thorne : ( chuckles ) felicia : ( laughs ) ridge : you hear that , mother ? you 're just gon na have to take it easy . brooke : just close your eyes and sleep . taylor : yeah , you need to rest so you can get strong again . [ scene_break ] amber : ( giggles ) nick : you all done sweating ? amber : not yet . we were n't through negotiating . nick : well , i was , and i 'm the boss . amber : and i 'm your new lead designer . i was just lookin ' for a little , uh ... nick : job security ? amber : ( chuckles ) what can i say ? i mean , it 's brutal out there . a girl 's got ta get resourceful . nick : you come in with some amazing designs , and you 'll have job security for life . amber : oh , i intend to . but i was also thinkin ' why not mix in a little fun ? you know what i mean by `` fun . `` nick : hey , hey , hey . okay . amber : ( giggles ) nick : look , here are the rules . there 'll be no more spanking . no more petting . no more pawing . no more sauna - ing together . amber : ( giggles ) mmm . you could be so easy to fall for ... not that i have , but i 'm thinking friends with benefits . nick : okay , amber , i would never do anything to hurt aggie . she 's just starting to trust again , and i would never betray that ever . we clear ? amber : you 're saying i 'm wasting my time . nick : i 'm saying i think you ought to get to your work and try to be the friend that aggie believes you are . amber : ( chuckles ) aggie : new look ? amber : hmm ? aggie : wet hair in the afternoon ? amber : oh , yeah , i was just -- aggie : yeah , oh , yeah . i know where you were and what you were doing , amber . i overheard everything . amber : you think because you 're working on a relationship with nick , that means he 's off - limits ? i do n't see a ring on your finger . aggie : so what ? that entitles you to go behind my back and offer yourself up like the skank that everybody says you are ? amber : okay , now you 're crossing the line . aggie : no , you crossed the line , amber , by coming on to nick . you know how much he means to me . i wo n't forget this , amber . i wo n't forget being betrayed by my so - called friend . [ scene_break ] brooke : i 'm glad you did n't leave . dayzee : oh , yeah , i just went to go check on the baby . how 's she doing ? brooke : her surgery went well . she wants to see you . dayzee : oh . um ... yeah , she 's got a full room right now . i 'll just leave you guys , actually . brooke : no , no . please do n't go . i know she wants her family to meet you . dayzee : ( clears throat ) felicia : she probably should get some rest . thorne : yeah , we should get goin ' . brooke : excuse me , everybody . ( sighs ) come on . i would like you to meet stephanie 's new friend dayzee . dayzee : hey . ( sighs ) you do n't look so hot . stephanie : tell me . dayzee : ( chuckles ) felicia : oh , but she will soon enough with all the t.l.c . she 's getting . hi , i 'm felicia . dayzee : hi . felicia : yeah , i 'm the daughter responsible for all of my mother 's gray hairs . stephanie : mm . ridge : i 'm ridge , her oldest son . i 'm probably responsible for a lot of those gray hairs myself . dayzee : ( chuckles ) ridge : uh , i 'm brooke 's husband . thorne : i 've never given her a gray hair . i 'm thorne . i 'm the perfect son . felicia : ha ha ha . yeah . eric : yeah , okay , i have to apologize for these people . they 've been like this for as long as i can remember . i am eric forrester . felicia : `` super dad . `` and ... eric : and this woman is my partner in this life . taylor : i probably should have told you that 's why they need a psychiatrist in the family . they 're all a little bit crazy . ( laughs ) ridge : you already know dayzee ? taylor : yeah , um , pam and i -- we had -- eric : well , how -- how -- how did you -- how did you meet ? brooke : stephanie lost her scarf ... eric : mm - hmm . brooke : and dayzee found it , and that 's how they met . felicia : uh , what scarf ? eric : oh , this is the scarf that stephanie got when your grandmother died . brooke : stephanie was wearing it when we rode the roller coaster down at santa monica pier . thorne : wait , wait , wait . a roller coaster ? felicia : excuse me ? roller coaster ? eric : ( chuckles ) what ? thorne : what ? brooke : oh , okay , wait a minute , the point is ... you save your strength . i tell them . ridge : tell us what ? brooke : sometimes ... ( sighs ) when we least expect it , something happens to make us stop and take stock of our lives . we look back at what we 've done , where we 've been , what we 've become , what we 've accomplished . and we ca n't help but wonder , what 's next ? we start to feel like we 're obsolete , like we no longer have a purpose . and that 's where dayzee comes in . she does n't live too far from us , but it is worlds apart . a world full of hopelessness , addiction , poverty , and the homeless . and we do n't want to look at that . we look away from it , because to see them is to see our own failure ... for not doing more . stephanie : ( whispering ) i want to help . i want to help . brooke : ( whispers ) i know . ( normal voice ) i know you want to help . and you will . you will save lives , stephanie . stephanie : like she saved mine . brooke : yes .	dayzee watches as the forrester family rallies around through and after stephanie 's surgery . dr. rabin tells them that stephanie has an uphill battle , but from all he knows about her she is a force of nature . stage four cancer is not hopeless , but her attitude and state of mind will make all the difference . he does n't go by statistics . her prognosis is grim , but she survived surgery to fight another day . stephanie comes to and slowly wakes to all the smiling faces looking down on her . they inform her that the doctors were able to get the primary tumor on the bottom lobe of her lungs . they advise her to just rest and sleep so she can get strong again .
nick : it 's good to see you . you look beautiful . bridget : it 's good to see you , too . nick : how is logan ? bridget : oh , um , he 's amazing -- such a happy little boy . nick : how about his mother ? bridget : i , uh , i 'm -- i 'm -- i 'm -- i 'm good . i 'm a little thrown right this second , but , um , but i 'm fine . how are you ? nick : confused . bridget : about what ? nick : confused about my mother and owen ... and you ... mostly you , how you feel . bridget : i told you , nick . i - i , um , i feel good . i 'm -- i 'm adjusting to , you know , this new life with logan , and , um , i 'm learning a lot about -- nick : bridget , i want to know how you feel about owen . i want to know if you 're in love with him . [ scene_break ] owen : it 's already a beautiful evening back home with you . jackie : i meant what i said . this evening is going to be a night like no other . owen : okay , you got me curious . jackie : while you were away ... owen : mm - hmm ? jackie : all i could do was just think about all the wonderful , memorable moments that we 've had together . do you remember when i parasailed and i declared my love for you ? do you remember that ? owen : uh , yeah . ( chuckles ) i mean , how could i forget ? you almost drowned . jackie : ( chuckles ) owen : but you made your point . jackie ... jackie : hmm ? owen : i need you to -- i need you to tell me why you sent me away . jackie : oh , i did n't send you away , darling . i just wanted you to have some time with your son and his mother , somewhere idyllic where you could build memories together as a family . that 's what happened , is n't it ? you and logan and bridget -- you became closer . you became a real family . [ scene_break ] rick : hey , sis , is everything -- nick . nick : rick . rick : this is a surprise . nick : yeah , good to see you . i know you 've been out of town . rick : yeah , yeah . nick : i just dropped by to talk with your sister for a minute . rick : oh , well , then i , uh , i 'm gon na interrupt . bridget : no , no , rick , please , you 're not interrupting . stay . rick : do i dare ask what 's going on ? nick : no , it 's no problem . i asked your sister a question and she does n't seem like she wants to answer . rick : okay , i 'll bite . what 's the question ? bridget : he 's being silly . he 's asking me if i have feelings for owen . of course i have feelings for the father of my son . nick : actually , uh , it 's more than that . what i asked is if you 're in love with him , and do you want to be with him and raise this child as a family ? and would you do that if he was n't with my mother ? [ scene_break ] owen : okay , jackie , this night , uh , the night like no other -- i mean , that 's what you said . what is this -- what is this all about ? jackie : i wanted to create a special evening that was the culmination of every magical , wonderful moment that we 've shared as husband and wife . owen : wait a minute i mean , culmination ? is n't that -- that 's kind of an odd way to put it , do n't you think ? i mean , it 's like we 're not gon na have any special moments to share after tonight . it 's -- i mean , it 's crazy . i mean , we 've got a whole lifetime ahead of us of special moments . i mean , do n't we ? [ scene_break ] rick : baby 's asleep . bridget : oh , thanks , rick . nick : so tell me about your trip to hawaii . bridget : it was amazing . it was kind of ... like a dream . you know , your mom , jackie orchestrated everything down to the perfect ... i mean , it was a perfect vacation . hmm . nick : what ? bridget : i mean , now that i think about it , she really did orchestrate every single detail . why do you think she did that ? you think she just wanted ... me to realize something that i could never have ? nick : bridget , one thing i know is my mother does n't have a mean bone her body . so if she orchestrated something , it was n't to hurt you . it was out of love . i got ta go . it 's been good to see you . bridget : nick ? [ scene_break ] jackie : i suspect you know what i 'm about to say . i sent you to hawaii with logan and bridget because i had to be sure , and now i am . i see it . owen : ( stammers ) see what , jackie ? you 're not making any sense right now . jackie : oh , i 'll tell you what does n't make any sense . two loving parents who live apart but should n't have to , not when they feel about a child and each other the way that i now you and bridget do . owen : no , jackie , i love you , okay ? jackie : oh , god , i 'm not questioning your love , and i never will , but this is not about me and it 's not about you . it 's about a little boy . it 's about logan and what he needs . he needs to know , darling , that when you tuck him in at night , you 're gon na be there in the morning when he wakes up . he really needs to see you and -- and feel the love that his parents have for each other every single day . nicky grew up without a father , and it was just awful . it was awful . you 've seen what it did to him . i love logan . i really do . maybe this is my chance to do something for a child right once i love that child , and i love you and , darling , you both deserve better . and it does n't in any way take away anything that we 've had and shared together . absolutely nothing , okay ? nothing . ( laughs ) ( sighs ) ( laughs ) owen : so what ? so i do n't ... i do n't get a say in this ? you 're just going to be the one to make the decision for me , for us ? jackie : it was decided the moment that logan was born , the moment that you held him and you knew his life had been entrusted to you . and it does n't mean that you do n't love our life but that ca n't compare , nor should it , to being a full - time dad to your little boy . and i know that you love bridget , and your love for her will only grow stronger . and bridget loves you , darling . how could she not ? i mean , you gave her the most beautiful imaginable gift , just as you did me . our life together , our years , oh , my god they 've been intoxicating . i have laughed more and i have loved more and ... ( chuckles ) well , i 've been in a tub with so many bubbles . quite frankly , more than any woman my age should , right ? ( laughs ) yes , it 's true . we 've just wrung everything out of every single moment that we 've had together . but it 's time , is n't it ? to go in different directions -- you toward your family . me ... toward whatever mischief i can make for myself . ( chuckles ) owen : and what if i say no ? jackie : i 'll spank your tush . owen : i thought you were trying to get me to leave , not turn me on . jackie : ( laughs ) oh , my gosh . i 'm gon na miss this . owen : i 'm gon na -- i 'm always gon na love you . jackie : are you crazy ? we 're always gon na love each other . ( sighs ) you should go . really , you should go . ( chuckles ) owen : ( stammers ) are you gon na be okay ? jackie : oh , yeah . yep , i will . i 've actually been preparing for this for quite a long time . owen : you , jackie ... knight ... jackie : ( chuckles ) owen : listen , you 're one classy ... selfless dame . and i 'm always gon na love you , and i 'm never gon na forget you . jackie : no . but your future is ... it 's somewhere else now , is n't it ? but we will always , always have our memories . were n't they great ? ( laughs ) yeah . owen : ( sighs ) jackie : go on . go on . go . oh . ( sighs ) ( door closes ) jackie : ( gasps ) ( sighs ) have some champagne with me , nicky . nick : what are we celebrating ? jackie : well , i told you that this would be a night that owen would never forget . neither will i . it 's a new beginning . i sent him off to be with bridget and logan . nick : you set him free . jackie : children need loving families , do n't they ? they need their dad , they -- they need their mom to be there for them and each other . ( sighs ) but it does n't always work out that way . you know that one , darling , do n't you ? owen and bridget , they love each other . and now they are free to bring logan up in a house that 's just full of love . [ scene_break ] bridget : do you know how important you are to your daddy and to your mama ? do you know ? owen : what do you say about his old man ... ? bridget : ( gasps ) owen : getting in on some of the action ? logan : ( babbles ) bridget : what are you doing here ? owen : what 's this little rascal doing up , huh ? bridget : ( chuckles ) owen : what are you doing up ? are n't you supposed to be in dreamland by now , buddy ? bridget : i think he just missed his daddy a little bit . logan : ( babbles ) bridget : ( chuckles ) yeah . owen : yeah , i missed you , too , buddy . i did . and what about his mommy ? did she miss me , too ? bridget : you still have n't told me what you 're doing here , i mean , not that we 're not so glad to see you . owen : you know , your place on , uh , beaudry , i think ... it 's a little bit cramped . i think we 're gon na need to get a place larger . bridget : what ? owen : i mean , not to mention , it is pretty far away from the beach and you do n't want me and this little surfer dude stuck in traffic every time we want to go to the -- bridget : hold on , wait . what are you talking about ? i ... why are n't you with jackie ? owen : i was . now i 'm here . i 'm here with you and our son . and ... it 's right where i need to be ... or i want to be . you know , jackie , uh ... jackie ended our marriage tonight . bridget : ( gasps ) what ? owen : she -- she , um , she wants to put our son 's needs ahead of hers , and ... she wants you and i to give him the life that he deserves . i think that she ... she felt this was gon na happen when she sent us to hawaii . she -- she knew that we were gon na spend time together , the three of us , and we were gon na realize what it would be like to be a family ... bridget : ( sniffles ) owen : the three of us together . bridget : i know , and we -- we ... ( sighs ) we would ... ( sighs ) it would be like that , except that y - you 're married , and you 're in love with jackie . owen : yeah . i 'm always gon na love jackie . and i 'm always gon na be ... i 'm always gon na be grateful to her . bridget : i know . owen : but ... i love you , too , bridget . i love how devoted you are to our son . bridget : ( sighs ) owen : and i know that this is probably kind of ... bridget : ( sniffles ) owen : it 's definitely ... very quick . but i want to give to you and logan something that i have never been able to give you until now -- a family . bridget : ( laughs ) owen : i want the three of us ... the three of us -- you , me , and the little guy to move in together . bridget : really ? owen : let 's give it a go . let 's ... bridget : ( sighs ) owen : come on . let 's be a family together . logan : ( babbles ) owen : what do you say ? logan : ( babbles ) bridget : ( laughs ) owen : hmm ? bridget : yeah ? is that a yes for you ? owen : is that a yeah ? bridget : i know what you think . logan : baby . baby . owen : baby ? bridget : ( laughs ) owen : ( sighs ) bridget : i would love to . owen : hey . cowabunga , dude . bridget : ( laughs ) we 're gon na get to all be together all the time . owen : dad 's comin ' home . bridget : ( giggles ) owen : daddy 's comin ' home . bridget : ( laughs ) owen , thank you .	nick does n't pussyfoot . he asks bridget outright if she is in love with owen , the father of her baby . he 'd like to know if she would be with owen as a family with logan if it were not for his mother . meanwhile , jackie prepares owen a special evening . she says that she did not send him away to hawaii , but she admits she wanted him to go and have special memories with his son and bridget . tonight will be the culmination of all their times together . he does n't like to hear that . it almost sounds like those times are over after tonight . she finally confesses that she sees things more clearly now . logan needs a loving father and mother . she loves owen , but he deserves better he deserves a life with bridget and his son . nick and bridget admit that it 's really good to see each other .
[ camera shutter clicks ] steffy : now , she 's a little nervous . sean : yeah ? okay . steffy : so you 're gon na have to be patient with her , okay ? sean : i got it . steffy : nothing too provocative . we 're selling lingerie , so sensual and classy . sean : okay . got it . steffy : thank you . caroline : [ clears throat ] hey , are you sure that ivy 's ready for this ? steffy : yeah . she said she was up for anything when i rehired her . caroline : yeah , i know . and you 're putting that to the test . steffy : well , it 's not like i 'm asking her to take off her clothes in front of the camera . caroline : i mean , that 's exactly what you 're asking her to do . [ laughs ] but , you know , i mean , especially for somebody like ivy , this is ... it 's kind of a big deal . steffy : she 'll be fine . caroline : okay . [ scene_break ] wyatt : you okay ? you need a pep talk ? ivy : [ sighs ] actually , you know what ? i think i need my head examined , because i have no idea what i 'm doing . wyatt : what are you -- okay , first off , you look smoking hot . ivy : [ sighs ] wyatt : second , you 're standing up to steffy , and i find that extremely sexy . and third , you look extremely hot . ivy : wyatt , you already said it . wyatt : well , i know , but it bears repeating , you know ? ivy : [ sighs ] what if i -- what if i screw this whole thing up ? what if i freeze out there ? i -- wyatt : no . you 're not . steffy : ivy , you ready ? ivy : yes . mm - hmm . steffy : good . ivy : uh , actually , can i just ask you , why is caroline here ? who else is coming down ? steffy : oh , she just wants to see how the initial designs photograph . and no one else . it 's just us . ivy : right . you -- you mean she wants to see how i photograph . wyatt : everyone is pulling for you , babe . right , steffy ? steffy : we are . wyatt : thank you . sean : we ready ? wyatt : yeah , hey , so this is her first photo shoot for the bedroom line , so if we can just , you know ... sean : oh , yeah , we 're gon na have a lot of fun , guys . steffy : you look beautiful , by the way . wyatt : you wait till the robe comes off . ivy : [ sighs ] steffy : okay , did you get my notes ? you know what we 're looking for ? ivy : uh , yeah , i did . i know exactly what we 're looking for . steffy : okay , then . everyone , it 's magic time ! let 's do this . ivy : okay . it 's yours . steffy : you look great . singer : all eyes are looking at you let that pretty little smile shine through ivy : [ sighs ] singer : center stage find your light strike a pose 'cause here we go , go all eyes are looking at you let that pretty little smile shine through all eyes are looking at you let that pretty little smile shine through steffy : okay , ivy , loosen up . just sell the line . ivy : yeah , i 'm trying . steffy : try a little harder . photographers like sean do n't come cheap . singer : strike a pose steffy : okay , how 's -- think intimacy . think you 're in a bedroom with wyatt , and you 're showing off this piece to him . sexy , little number . sensual . [ camera shutter clicks ] sean : just move your body . just go with the flow . okay . singer : find your light steffy : ivy , what 's wrong ? liam : all right , enough . we 're done . enough . steffy : what are you doing ? we 're in the middle of a shoot . liam : shoot 's over . steffy : what ? liam : everybody , can you excuse us , please ? give us a minute . thank you . i 'm not letting this go on any longer . caroline : the photo shoot ? liam : the photo shoot , ivy modeling the bedroom line , but especially this rivalry between you and ivy . it 's got to stop today , steffy . [ scene_break ] christine : have you heard from him ? we all really miss him . we do n't miss thomas as much as you do , though , right ? ridge : oh , you 'd be surprised . katie : what 's this about missing thomas ? [ scene_break ] pam : the whole thing is strange to me . look , charlie , if ridge wo n't tell me what 's going on , maybe thomas will . charlie : is that who you 're texting ? pam : yeah . there has got to be more to why ridge suddenly banishes tom to paree . charlie : you mean more than ridge is saying . pam : yes . right . you think it 's curious , too , do n't you , columbo ? charlie : [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] ridge : thank you , christine . we 'll see you tomorrow . katie : so , what 's this about missing thomas ? ridge : oh , thomas is in paris , and all the models are missing him . katie : oh , of course , they are . because he 's so handsome and charming , just like his father . ridge : thomas is nothing like me . katie : oh , you forrester men are all alike . you can have any woman you want . ridge : there are some lines a man should never cross . katie : are we still talking about thomas ? [ scene_break ] liam : i mean it . this ends today . steffy : liam , what are you -- liam : listen to me . you ca n't make ivy parade around in her underwear when you know she 's this uncomfortable . steffy : i 'm not making her . if this is n't her thing -- liam : you know it 's not her thing , steffy ! that -- that 's why you could n't resist ! steffy : whoa . why are you calling me out ? liam : i 'm not -- i 'm not calling you out . i 'm trying to help you see where this is coming from . this all goes back to aly 's death and the video . we know the circumstances . steffy : [ sighs ] liam : we know what ivy did . it was wrong , and it was hurtful . but what you 're doing now , steffy , is wrong and hurtful . it 's not -- it 's not you , steff . this is not either of you , and that 's why this -- this feuding , this constant feuding has to stop , because you 're both better than this . you 're strong and you 're brave and you 're smart and you 're talented like all of the forrester women before you . be the royalty you were meant to be , for both your sakes . liam : the way i see it , you can move on finally , or you can just keep clinging to what 's already happened and slowly let it eat away at you while you do everything you can to get back at each other . i mean , is that -- is that really the life you want ? ivy : no . liam : is it what you want ? steffy : liam -- liam : it 's not . you know it 's not . everybody does . it 's not who you are , steffy . ivy : i apologized to you for everything , for the video , for losing my way . and i get it . maybe you do n't want to hear it or maybe you think that i 'm just going through the motions -- steffy : were you ? because that 's how it felt . like you were just saying all the right things to get your job back , and that 's why i ca n't trust you . ivy : and that 's why you said you fired me in the first place . steffy : i know losing aly did something to you . all the guilt , feeling like you failed her . i feel that , too . liam : we all do . steffy : not to the lengths ivy did . she blackmailed me . ivy : steffy , i 've admitted to taking that to the extreme ! steffy : you went over my head . you pressured my grandfather to rehire you . how am i not gon na let that go ? ivy : so you 're admitting to this lingerie shoot being about revenge ? steffy : okay , yes and no . but i knew this would be a really good opportunity for you . and most women would just jump at the chance . ivy : yeah , but i 'm not one of those women , steffy , and you know that . liam : okay . okay . actually , believe it or not , this is good . this is -- this is progress . you know why , guys ? 'cause we 're actually talking about the real issues . i mean , look at you . you have so many positive attributes to show the world . could you imagine what you could accomplish if you just worked together , if you cooperate and set your differences aside ? i 'm not just talking about at work , by the way . i mean at home , in the family , in your -- in your personal lives . this is a real chance to turn away from hurtful choices and rise to the occasion , because make no mistake -- you are both exceptional women . you 're leaders . and you also happen to be cousins . so be that . be your best selves and more . [ scene_break ] katie : so , seriously , what is thomas doing in paris ? ridge : he 's , uh , designing , observing , maybe contemplating some things he 's done in his life hopefully . katie : you angry with him ? ridge : angry ? i do n't know . fathers and sons , is n't it ? katie : yeah . i mean , i know that you and thomas have had your issues in the past , and we as parents can not be perfect . we all make mistakes . but , you know , what -- what the good thing is , is that you 're gon na get to do it all over again , you know ? make different choices , better choices , maybe different mistakes . [ chuckles ] you get to start over with caroline . no baggage . [ scene_break ] charlie : all hail the great uniter ! pam : hear , hear ! liam : i really , really would n't go that far . caroline : oh , come on , now . i would . i mean , the way that you , uh , [ sighs ] you brought steffy and ivy together , you know , being a [ clears throat ] -- a peacemaker , you know , especially when no one el -- [ clears throat ] liam : caroline ? are you okay ? caroline : mm - hmm . mm - hmm . i -- no . [ gags ] excuse me . sorry . liam : hey ! you -- what was that about ? charlie : i do n't know , but , uh , she 's been doing a lot of that lately . liam : what ? charlie : yeah , running off to the bathroom with an upset tummy . liam : is there , like , a stomach thing going around ? 'cause i have n't heard anything . charlie : not that i know of . hey , pammy ? liam : pam ? charlie : earth to pam . pam : oh . what ? are you talking to me ? charlie : yeah , we were just wondering if there was a - a stomach bug going around the executive suite . pam : why ? liam : caroline running out like she did . charlie said she 's been having an upset stomach lately . pam : yeah . hold that thought . charlie , come here . charlie : yeah , i would -- oh . what ? liam : guys -- steffy : you 're not gon na read us the riot act , too ? wyatt : hey , my brother 's the one angling for sainthood , all right ? though i got to admit , in this moment , he 's right . it 's time for you two to make peace . ivy : well , do you think that 's what we 've done ? steffy : it sort of feels that way , yeah . wyatt : listen , i 'm gon na give you guys some time to talk alone . but first ... i - i am so sorry that i pushed you . ivy : no , no . wyatt : i should have stayed the hell out of it . i 'm sorry . ivy : hey , no , you were just trying to help me . no , it 's fine . [ clears throat ] steffy : in some ways , they are n't that different . ivy : [ sighs ] do n't let them hear you say that . steffy : yeah . liam and wyatt trying to be strong , independent men . ivy : yeah . steffy : so ... ivy : so , yeah . steffy : so , are we really doing this ? are we pretending just to make them happy ? [ scene_break ] ridge : so , katie , you really think that there is such a thing as a fresh start ? katie : uh , i 'm guessing by the way you say that , you do n't think so ? ridge : no , i do n't mean -- i do n't mean anything by it . it just -- is that what you and bill have ? you have a fresh start ? katie : why do you keep bringing this back to me and bill ? what are you asking ? does our past ever rear its ugly head ? ridge : i 'm asking because you were married and then you divorced him , rightly so , and then you married him again , so i 'm confused . katie : i 'm well aware of the events of my past , yes . ridge : mm - hmm . katie : and you wo n't have to worry about that with caroline . you 'll never have to be on that merry - go - round , because nothing will ever come between you two . ridge : i would n't let it . katie : so , boy or girl ? ridge : i do n't know . katie : boy or girl ? i mean , if it 's a boy , i 'm sure he 'll be handsome like his father with an eye for the ladies . anyway , i 'm getting ahead of myself . i mean , caroline 's not even pregnant , right ? [ scene_break ] liam : where the hell did you guys rush off to ? charlie : pammy has this wacky idea . pammy has this brilliant idea . pam : it -- it 's more of a hunch , really . but women just sort of have a sixth sense about this kind of thing . liam : what kind of thing ? charlie : my little fruit tart thinks that caroline might be pregnant . pam : well , think about it , liam . i mean , she and ridge have been trying for a baby , right ? and she 's now been having all these bouts of nausea suddenly ? i think that calls for a home pregnancy test . liam : pam ! guys , this is -- this is really not our business . i mean , if caroline is -- if caroline is pregnant -- pam : well , how great would that be ? ! caroline : how great would what be ? why is everybody being so quiet ? pam : well , 'cause liam just wanted to ask you something . liam : how are you feeling ? caroline : i do n't know . i must have eaten something kind of funky for breakfast , so ... ugh . charlie : really ? um , you sure that 's -- that 's all it was ? i mean , you 're looking a little pale . caroline : yeah , i 'm fine . i just splashed some water on my face and then have n't had a chance to touch it up . liam : i mean , maybe you should -- you should sit down and i can go get you some water . pam : or maybe what would be better if some lemon balm tea , because i hear that 's really good for people who are -- liam : queasy . it 's good when you 're queasy . it 's good for that . caroline : well , i 'm not queasy , so thank you , dr. spencer , nurse douglas , charlie . pam : [ sighs ] caroline , when you were in the ladies ' room , charlie and i made a little dash to the pharmacy . charlie : uh [ clears throat ] are n't you kind of curious as to -- as to why ? caroline : i mean , no , not really . i kind of already know why , and it 's super thoughtful of you guys , but , um [ clears throat ] i really do n't want any medicine . liam : well , that 's the thing . it 's -- it 's -- it 's not really medicine . it 's -- it 's , um -- well -- pam : it 's a home pregnancy test ! [ scene_break ] ridge : it 's my promise to my wife . i 'd give her a child and a family . katie : and ridge forrester always keeps his promises . ridge : ridge forrester always tries to keep his promises . katie : well , you know what they say . you know , a baby on the way strengthens the bond between two people . how does thomas feel about all this ? ridge : thomas ? katie : i 'm just thinking that maybe that 's one of the reasons why he went to paris . maybe he 's having a hard time dealing with everything that his father 's new marriage entails . ridge : so to answer your question , `` boy or girl ? `` , it does n't matter . i just want the kid to be healthy . and very soon , we 'll be announcing that we 're expecting . [ scene_break ] ivy : i - i really am sorry about ruining the shoot , steffy . steffy : no , no , you should n't be sorry . i went too far . ivy : i went too far by threatening you with the video . steffy : okay , can we just ... never mention the video ever again ? ivy : gladly . steffy : still amazed by liam , taking such a strong stand . ivy : i think it was more than just taking a stand . it was about helping you , too . steffy : you think he ever gets tired of being right ? ivy : oh , it 's -- it 's actually sickening . steffy : it is . [ both chuckle ] [ scene_break ] caroline : a pregnancy test . pam : yeah ! well , you and ridge have been trying for a baby , so what you thought was food poisoning was probably just morning sickness ! charlie : come on , little potential mama - to - be , do n't you really want to know ? caroline : [ chuckles ] this is crazy , you guys . charlie : no , it 's not , actually . home pregnancy tests are actually very accurate . unless , of course , you test too early , and then you might not have sufficient hcg to get an accurate result . however -- pam : how do you even know that ? liam : hold -- wait . is there ... i do n't know , some reason you would n't want to know ? pam : oh , are -- are you maybe still on birth control ? liam : okay , first of all , let me be clear -- this was not my idea , and i know that it 's very personal . but i know you want to have a kid with ridge , and would n't it be kind of fun to find out right here , right now with us that you 're carrying his baby ? is n't there some part of you that wants to end the suspense ? caroline : okay , there -- there is no suspense , and i - i do n't need to take a pregnancy test . pam : well , why not ? caroline : because i do n't , pam ! i 'm so sorry . i do n't know where that came from . but a pregnancy test is just a giant waste of time . liam : wait , wait , wait , wait , wait . wait . wait . caroline , you -- are you pregnant ? pam : [ laughs ] ridge : what 's going on ? liam : oh , man . ridge , this is not caroline 's fault , but , um , i think we figured out your secret . pam : [ laughing ] yeah . liam : you 're pregnant . you and caroline are having a baby .	steffy glows as she starts the shoot with ivy in her lingerie . but liam has enough after a few minutes and stops the proceedings . he says he must put a stop to the shoot and a stop to this injustice to ivy when clearly she does not want to do this . steffy steps in and is put out that liam would take ivy 's side . she claims she is not forcing ivy to do this . she said she was a team player and would do anything . wyatt tells steffy that liam is the one aiming for sainthood but he agrees with him on this . steffy asks ivy if they are really doing this playing nice or just doing it to keep the spencer men happy . liam overhears charlie tell pam that caroline bolted and ran to the bathroom holding her stomach . liam wonders if some virus is spreading around .not that anyone knows of .
ridge : this is a new power of attorney . it 's got my name on it . all you have to do is sign it . dad , we ca n't afford any more disruptions . and with me at the helm , there wo n't be . so just sign this paper . it has to be me . it ca n't be quinn . quinn : did you just bake those ? pam : yeah . eric always lets me use the kitchen . i just made them for when he gets strong enough to eat again . quinn : okay . pam : uh ... quinn : i know how you feel about me , pam . but i love eric , and i 'm gon na be here to take care of him . r.j. : i 'm worried about him , mom . brooke : i am , too , r.j. ; but your grandfather 's doing great . he 's alert and he 's responsive and he is improving . r.j. : yeah , well , i 'm just glad i got to see him . brooke : i think it meant a lot to him . r.j. : me , too . you know , for a lot of reasons . it was good to be there with you and dad together . got to be next to granddad 's side . it was a real family moment . liam : this feels right . you know why ? because we belong together . steffy : i feel that , too . but you have to understand . liam : i know . i know what you 're gon na say . we 'll be discreet . and thomas is not gon na rat you out . steffy : you also said that you were glad i was n't ready to move in . liam : uh , yeah . yeah , i was . but god , i mean ... steffy : [ chuckles ] liam : having you in my arms like this , it 's like ... i mean , this is our home , steffy . all of our memories , all of our plans for the future , they exist here . steffy : and eventually i 'll be here . but legally i 'm still married to wyatt . liam : i know . but the reason you left him is because you wanted this . steffy : yeah . i do . and i do n't want you to doubt that for a second . i do n't want to be apart from you any longer . liam : you do n't have to bring over all your stuff . just -- just , uh , the essentials that i do n't already have . steffy : i 'm here now . liam : oh , come on ! you know you want this ! you know you do . okay . hear me out . waking up together , coffee on the deck before we go to work , long weekends where we do n't even get out of bed . steffy : okay , that is so not fair . liam : i know , i know . it 's so unfair . it 's so unfair . steffy : [ chuckles ] liam : but i do n't want you to leave . steffy : okay , well , what are you doing the rest of the evening ? liam : i 'm all yours . r.j. : do n't give me that look . brooke : what look , sweetheart ? r.j. : you do n't need to worry about me anymore , all right ? i mean , i 'm not an insecure , little boy who 's desperate about bringing parents back together . i just want you guys to be happy . that 's all . brooke : ridge and i will always be here for you , r.j . r.j. : but who 's gon na be there for you ? spencer ? i mean , look at his track record . you ca n't depend on him . do you count on bill the same way you count on dad , the same way dad counts on you ? you guys care for each other . brooke : yes , we do . and we always will . r.j. : you guys love each other , and it 's obvious . you guys have patched stuff up before . why ca n't you do it again ? rick : i 'd like to know the answer to that question myself . pam : ridge is still up there with him ? quinn : yeah . pam : that worry you ? quinn : no . eric needs his family around him . he loves you , despite everything you 've all done to him . and i 'm not threatened by that , because i know eric loves me . eric trusts me , pam . i wish you could , too . eric : should n't have ... ridge : should n't have what , dad ? i should n't have tried to protect the family , protect this company ? there was no time to be diplomatic . i did what i thought was right for the -- for the family , for all of us . look at you . you 're getting better every day . and in a little while , you 're gon na be running forrester again , but until then , let me do it . just sign this paper . no , i 'm -- i 'm not happy with quinn being in your life . i 'm not . no one is . but that 's not what we 're talking about right now . just think about it . take your time . eric : should not have done this . ridge : all right . you 're too upset with me . let rick do it . let brooke do it . anyone but quinn . she ca n't be in charge of this company , our family , the family assets , this house . eric : my ... wife . liam : i know that , um , you want to be sensitive to wyatt . steffy : wyatt really did . he tried to control his mom . liam : but you ca n't control how you feel . steffy : [ sighs ] can we just keep this between us for a little while ? liam : what ? no status update ? no photo ? i think we can take a selfie . we can take a selfie . i think i have my phone somewhere . steffy : no , no . no , no , no . no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no ! do n't do that . liam : but you look so happy . steffy : so do you . liam : i 'm happier than i 've been in a long time . steffy : i know we ca n't pick up like nothing happened . but i 'm ready to move forward . i want to be with you , liam . [ waves crashing ] r.j. : you ca n't deny it . things have been different . rick : and ridge has been spending more time here . brooke : the situation with eric has been very stressful , and he 's needed somebody to talk to . r.j. : he relies on you , mom . he 's told me that . what i do n't understand is why it does n't seem to matter . brooke : of course , it matters , r.j . r.j. : then what are you doing with bill ? and why does n't dad seem to have a problem with it ? brooke : it 's complicated . r.j. : or it 's none of my business , huh ? brooke : it affects you , r.j. , and i want to respect that . r.j. : or you do n't want to discuss your love life with your kid . rick : hey , r.j. , consider yourself lucky . i spent my entire childhood hearing about it . r.j. : i 'll be in my room . tell me if there 's an update on granddad . brooke : all right , honey . i will . rick : so you 're telling me that r.j. does n't know about ridge 's plan ? you marry bill , he gives you his shares of forrester . brooke : no . rick : do n't you think r.j. is curious to why ridge is okay with you and bill ? brooke : if ridge gets through to eric , he 's not going to need bill 's shares to control the company . rick : and you wo n't need to marry bill . ridge : dad . eric : my ... wife . ridge : she 's ... [ groans ] okay . your wife . you want to think about her that way , that 's great . that 's not even the issue right here . the issue is our company . that 's why you have to sign this paper . eric : quinn . ridge : quinn is n't capable of running it . you ca n't do this to us , dad . eric : quinn ! ridge : all right , you want her to take care of you , we can discuss that . we can -- eric : quinn ! ridge : dad , please . calm down . what are you doing ? eric : quinn ! ridge : this is n't good for you . dad , please . eric : quinn ! [ call button beeps ] quinn : eric ? [ call button beeps ] ridge : dad , calm down . do n't do this . i 'm telling you , this is too much responsibility for one person . quinn : eric , are you all right ? what 's going on ? eric : wife . my wife . quinn : it 's okay . quinn : you 're upsetting your father . ridge : not my intention . quinn : do you need me to call the nurse ? i think you should leave . ridge : my dad asked me to stay . quinn : no , he needs his rest . eric : no . no . quinn : no , no . the doctor was really clear , eric . it does n't matter what you have to say to ridge . your health comes first . eric : you thought i was n't there . i was . i knew . you kept quinn away . ridge : because of this . because she 's trying to get between you and your family , like she 's doing right now . eric : go . ridge : dad , i -- eric : go ! quinn : shh , shh , shh , shh . ridge : we 'll finish this later . eric : [ breathing heavily ] quinn : it 's okay . shh . rick : if there 's another way of handling this , i 'm all for it . forget spencer 's stake in forrester . i never wanted you with that guy anyway . brooke : [ sighs ] i do n't want you talking like that around your brother . rick : what ? r.j. does n't want you with him , either . brooke : he does n't dislike bill the way you do , and i do n't want him to . rick : you do n't think i have a reason ? a dozen reasons ? what he did to maya ? brooke : bill regrets that . rick : i know you want to help ridge , and we all want to protect dad . but marrying bill should n't be a part of that . it 's not why you commit the rest of your life to someone anyway . brooke : i did n't accept bill 's proposal just to get the shares . rick : you should have said no . to bill , to ridge , to all of it . brooke : if ridge gets eric to see reason , bill 's shares are n't going to be an issue . rick : yeah , but dad gave quinn his power of attorney . brooke : that was a mistake . rick : yeah , i agree . it 's bad enough she has control over dad . now she 's gon na have control over us , too ? brooke : ridge will fix it . rick : well , so far all of ridge 's great ideas have only made this situation worse . quinn : you 're still here . ridge : has dad calmed down ? quinn : you really upset him , ridge . i ca n't let that happen again . i think you should go . ridge : no . you 're the one that 's leaving . i 'm gon na make sure of it . quinn : [ sighs ] steffy : [ sighs ] you knew we 'd be back here . you never gave up . liam : i do n't think that was a possibility . you 're kind of it for me , you know . it 's funny -- everybody said , `` you should move on . find somebody else . there 's plenty of beautiful , accomplished , attractive , sexy women in the world . `` that 's great , but ... you 're all of that plus something else . something i ca n't live without . steffy : i thought i lost you , liam . liam : after everything we 've been through , do n't we always find our way back ? steffy : you held on . all this time , you waited . i guess you could say this is your `` i told you so `` moment . liam : [ chuckles ] steffy : you believed in me . you believed in us . and you never stopped loving me , even when things got rough . here we are . we 're back together . well , not -- not officially , but ... that day will come . liam : yeah . steffy : and when it does , it 'll be my turn to say `` i told you so . `` ridge : oh , quinn , quinn , quinn . you 've manipulated your way into a pretty comfortable situation , have n't you ? quinn : i would be more comfortable if you and i can figure out a way to get along . ridge : and i would be more comfortable if you took your gold - digging ways on the road . how about a different state ? alaska , maybe . no ? well , then here we are . i 'm gon na move my stuff back into dad 's office because you do n't know the first thing about running a company as large and as complex as forrester creations . and i know i ca n't throw you out of the building , so we 'll find you a little corner where you can make your jewelry . stay away from my kids , okay ? quinn : i have eric 's power of attorney . ridge : and i have decades of experience . i have the trust of my clients , my employees , and more than that , i have a responsibility to my family , so i 'm gon na run this company , and you 're gon na stay out of my way . are we good ? good . now ... you 're taking care of my dad . all right . i 'm gon na talk to the nurse every day , and if i find out that for one second you do something that is not in his best interest , i 'm gon na move you out of this house faster than you moved into it . quinn : i am here , ridge , because i love your father . we 're committed to each other . we 're making a life together . ridge : my father -- he 's a funny cat , is n't he ? he lets himself be snowed by women like you . it 's always been like that . they turn his head and they put their claws in him . do me a favor . look around for a sec . you notice something ? none of them are here . and listen , i do n't want to take away from your journey from your dirty , little apartment all the way to monte carlo all the way to here to the altar , right in this room . fantastic . you made small work of him . you wrapped him around your finger . well , you know what ? it 's not gon na last . when it all falls apart , we 're gon na be there . the family 's gon na be here to pick up the pieces . and eric is gon na forget all about you , the same way he forgot about all the others . make no mistake , quinn fuller . i 'm gon na get rid of you . [ door opens ] [ door closes ]	ridge shows his dad the documents . it has his name on it as poa and all eric has to do is sign it . he 's not happy with quinn being here but they will talk about that later . right now they just need to talk about her not being poa and trying to take care of this house and the company . it ca n't be quinn ; it has to be ridge . quinn tells pam once again that she loves eric and she will be here all the time to take care of him . liam tells steffy that having her here in his arms in their house where all their memories are , he needs her here now . he says she does not have to bring everything over but just the essentials . he does not want her to leave . they can be discreet . he does realize she is trying to be sensitive to wyatt . she says yes and that is why she would like to keep this just between them for now . she can not move in now but she is ready to move forward . without saying a word , he takes her hand and guides her to the bedroom . rj tells brooke that he is not that insecure little boy who wants his parents back together . but he knows how much they truly love each other and his dad is more than bill will ever be to her . rick walks in and tells brooke that he would like an answer to what she and rj were talking about . he realizes that she does not want to discuss her love life with her son . she reminds him that rj does not like bill anyway so she does not want rick to add to that by talking badly about him too . they need bill 's shares . rick says so far all of ridge 's ideas have been bad .
steffy : you 're serious about this . bill : i want my son back , yes . steffy : then you 'll have him back . i 'll see to it . bill : well , i might want liam back , but he does n't want me back , steffy . steffy : he will . just let me work on him . bill : for how long ? i 'm losing my patience . steffy : hey , you are the leader of this family . you 've got to keep trying . and we can do this together . i 'll be your advocate . just let me talk to liam . no more threats against your son . liam : yeah , and you tell the foreign minister , if there are n't changes in his policy toward underpaid workers , we 're gon na buy our raw materials elsewhere . justin : look , there 's a lot of families that depend on these jobs in that country , liam . liam : that 's not an excuse for those conditions , justin . deliver my message . justin : yeah , all right . liam : you know , i 've been getting a lot of pushback from you , man . and your arguments are sounding eerily similar to a certain someone . justin : oh , they are ? liam : yeah , you know they are . and that 's what concerns me . my dad was in here the other day telling me , to my face , that he has a plan to hurt me . justin : want me to alert security ? liam : no . i 'm -- [ sighs ] i 'm taking care of that . my -- my point is , i need to be able to trust you . you were his right - hand man . in fact , you -- you -- are the only in he has left here . justin : liam , i 'm loyal to the company -- and my paycheck . do n't ever doubt that . liam : okay . then make me believe it . make me believe , 100 % , that you are with me . otherwise ... you got to go . wyatt : how is your arm ? katie : oh , it 's okay . it 's -- it 's -- it 's better . i mean ... [ sighs ] if she was n't your mother -- wyatt : [ scoffs ] do n't let me stop you . you do what you got to do , girl . katie : i just ca n't believe that she burst into my house and yanked me -- literally yanked me out of my own bed . wyatt : i know . listen . that 's -- that 's typical quinn . all right ? the person i 'm worried about is my father . when he finds out about us ... he 'll probably ... he 'll probably have my head . wyatt : trust me , it 's only a matter of time before dad hears it from mom . and then the real fun will begin . katie : i do n't know . i think he has a lot on his plate . wyatt : you 're joking , right ? he 's got all the time in the world on his hands , which is a terrible recipe for the old man . katie : yeah , well , he might have time , but he does n't have a wife . wyatt : i do n't know . i - i think they 're gon na get back together . they always do , right ? katie : i do n't know . not this time . brooke is filing for divorce . wyatt : wait , what ? liam : my father , he 's a dangerous man , justin . and now that brooke is filing for divorce , i 'm in his cross hairs . he blames me , okay ? he 's coming after me . that 's why i need my team in place . and if you get any inkling about anything and you do n't come to me ... justin : you do n't think that i would ? liam : listen , you say you 're loyal . i take you at your word for now . but if i find out , if i even get a hint that you 're still working with my father , you 're out of this company immediately . you understand that , right ? steffy : if you really want to make things right with liam , he needs to know . bill : [ sighs ] come on , steffy . i 've reached out to him over and over again , and he shuts me down every time . you know that . steffy : then fine , then do n't go see him . maybe just ... maybe write him a letter . bill : write him a letter ? i do n't write letters . steffy : okay , fine . then i will go see him . i will plead your case . bill : i appreciate that . but you have to know that time is running out . and if you do n't get through to him today -- steffy : if i do n't get through to him , what ? what are you gon na do , bill ? justin : you have reason to suspect i 'm not being loyal to you ? liam : i do n't know . business calls on your private cell , constantly questioning my instructions , my dad 's inexplicable lack of outrage at your shift in loyalty ... yeah , i got a few , justin . justin : paranoia 's a dangerous trait , liam . causes people to make rash judgments . liam : i 'd rather be rash than wrong . justin : i 'm not your enemy . liam : well , that 's good . that 's , uh ... that 's wise . 'cause if it ever gets to a point where i 'm forced to tell the truth about this `` accidental `` fire ... my dad 's not the only one going down . justin : i was n't involved , so ... liam : well , that may be true . but my dad 's recorded confession says otherwise . suffice it to say , if he attacks me at all , in any way , i go to the authorities . you get me ? justin : [ scoffs ] i do n't know , liam . i - i do n't know if it 's being in this office or what , but ... you 're becoming more and more like your father every day . wyatt : i mean , i - i feel for dad . divorce ? i just -- i hate to see him this way . katie : yeah , divorce sucks . but i guess my sister just could n't get past what he did . you know , she thought she knew him , and she thought she knew what she was getting herself into marrying him , but apparently she didn't . wyatt : for better or for worse , right ? katie : yeah , for better or for worse . he could 've killed someone . wyatt : yeah . i mean , he covered his bases . katie : are you defending him ? wyatt : no . i mean , i can ... i know it sounds like it , but no . god ! oh ... dysfunctional parents , dysfunctional brother ... how the hell did i end up so normal ? katie : i do n't know . wyatt : no . [ both laugh ] katie : are you normal ? wyatt : no . i am not . [ katie laughs ] steffy : i do n't agree with liam 's blackmail tactics . but i also do n't agree with your threats . bill : well , there 's a simple answer to all this . get liam to delete that file . if he 's willing to cooperate with me , i 'll cooperate with him . if not -- steffy : there 's no `` if not . `` i 'll get him to cooperate . bill : [ sighs ] i appreciate your determination , steffy . but some problems ca n't be solved . and if i have to force my way back into my company , there wo n't be a place for liam at spencer or in my life . steffy : okay , you were just talking about how much you love liam . let 's just focus on that . bill : i am focused on that . but he 's got to be willing to meet me halfway . this ca n't all be on me . steffy : he will . i 'll get through to him . in the meantime , just show some leadership . rise above it . do it for your family 's sake . do it for me . bill : all right . one last peaceful attempt . steffy : thank you . bill : but make no mistake -- i will be back in control of my company again . time 's running out . steffy : i 'll do everything i can . bill : thank you . i do n't know how i 'd get through this without you . bill : what are you doing , justin ? justin : yeah , i , uh , came in through the back in case liam has eyes on the place . so what 's going on , dollar bill ? could n't help overhearing . you want to make amends with liam ? after everything he 's done to you ? katie : i mean , maybe bill has learned his lesson . [ wyatt laughs ] there have been a lot of repercussions from that fire . wyatt : dad does n't learn lessons . he gets even , okay ? as for repercussions , there 's gon na be a ton of them , and they 're all gon na be directed at liam . katie : has he threatened liam ? wyatt : katie ... [ scoffs ] yeah . and , uh , he 's probably gon na start acting on his threats . katie : well , then , someone needs to stop him . wyatt : no , i have . i 've tried . i 'm not doing that again . steffy 's probably trying right now . but when dad feels cornered or betrayed , abandoned ... [ scoffs ] he 's gon na get his payday , you can count on that . katie : is liam as certain about this as you are ? wyatt : if he 's not , he 's an idiot . liam : i know he used to be c.e.o . he 's not allowed in the building anymore . alex : you want me to ban mr . spencer ? liam : yes . alex , if he threatened me , i have to take that seriously . so do you . you 're head of security , for god 's sake . this is your job . do it . alex : yes , sir . liam : thank you . i - i know i can count on you . go . liam : the one person i needed to see more than anyone . here you arrive . steffy : i talked to your father . he wants a reconciliation . liam : [ chuckles ] before or after i hand him the keys to the kingdom ? steffy : liam , he means it . liam : why did you go to him ? steffy : i want this war between you two to be over . and ... if you 're not gon na do something about it , i will . because your father 's not plotting against you . he wants peace . just like i do . ken : i 've been working on a backdoor . getting into all of his devices , including his phone . i 'm on a brute - force attack . bill : which is ? ken : an automated search of every password into his system . it 's not brilliant , but you marry it to a clone phish ... and it 's interesting . i 'll be in the work room . earl gray ? justin : it 's back there . ken : got to have my tea . bill : oh . can i get you some lemon ? ken : that 'd be nice . bill : it 'd be nice if you found the damn file ! i 'm paying you to gross national product of a small country . get it done ! `` i need my tea . `` are you kidding me ? a bunch of talk and no file . what is it with this guy ? are you sure about him ? justin : yeah . yes . kenny comes highly recommended . bill : by whom ? justin : do n't worry about it , all right ? he 's all right . bill : have you been back there ? the monitors , the gizmos , the computers -- it looks like nasa ! justin : it 's a hacker 's paradise . bill : does he have any idea ? justin : what , that the file he could find could put you in prison ? bill : us , justin . us . justin : no . he does n't have any idea . the only question these guys ask is `` how much ? `` bill : well , just so he finds the file and deletes it . that 's the only way i can neutralize my extortionist son . justin : yeah , it could n't come a minute too soon . he 's -- he 's getting squirrelly . he called me out -- you know , questioned my loyalty . threatened to fire me . bill : oh , well , imagine that . liam 's feeling paranoid . justin : yeah , i told him so , too . bill : yeah , well , he should . i 'm gon na cut him off at the knees . justin : yeah . so , what you said to steffy , sounds like you 're trying to work things out with liam peaceful - like . is that where you 're coming from , considering everything he 's done ? bill : it does n't matter what i want . liam could n't care less . i wish the whole thing never happened . he cost me my company . he 's cost me my marriage . well , i wo n't give up on brooke . and i will have spencer publications back . whatever it takes . katie : feels like a lot of chaos happening around us . wyatt : yeah . we 're still standing , right ? katie : mm - hmm . wyatt : we 're , um ... we 're good , are n't we ? katie : yeah . better than good . steffy : this has gone on long enough . liam : [ scoffs ] agreed . steffy : so then let 's end it . your father does n't want to be at odds with you . liam : steffy , he stood right here in this office and vowed revenge . steffy : i get it . i get it . he was out of control . and he knows that . but he loves you . and he means it . liam : i love him , too . i just do n't like him anymore . steffy : because of what he did . but you 've done some questionable things . do you really want to do this ? do you really want to be at odds with your father ? because , i 'm sorry , liam , watching the two of you go at it is torture . i know this person is so important to you . and if -- if it 's not for anybody else , please do it for me . do it for me before this gets really serious . liam : you -- you do n't -- you do n't think this is already serious ? my dad committed a crime . by all rights he should be in prison . and i stopped that . i kept him out . i gave him an out . steffy : you forced him out . liam : well , it 's better than doing hard time . steffy : okay , you -- you have a strong position , and you 've proven it . so now let 's go to the table and -- and make peace , okay ? liam : ste -- [ sighs ] i do n't -- [ scoffs ] i would n't even know where to start on that . steffy : okay , well , first off , maybe you could delete -- you could delete the audio file . liam : i 'm not doing that . i 'm not doing that . it 's my only bargaining chip . without that , there 's no proof that he ever did anything wrong . steffy : well , it 's a show of good faith . liam : no , it 's an invitation . it 's an invitation for him to walk right through those doors and take over the bully pulpit , and i will regret it for the rest of my life . steffy : liam , i am telling you , he feels horrible . liam : he -- he does n't know how to feel horrible . he knows how to attack . that 's what he does . and that 's what he 's planning now . i can feel it . [ sighs ] listen , i appreciate what you 're trying to do . i really do . peace is not possible in this family , not right now . steffy : well , then -- then -- then when ? he feels genuine remorse . he 's in pain because he lost you . he 's lost this company . he 's lost brooke . just delete the recording . and please just end this feud . bill : it 's critical , justin . we need that recording . justin : i know . i 've been on it since the start . bill : well , stay on it ! and hurry him up ! justin : can you calm down ? all right ? we have to be careful , considering liam 's i.t . background . if he catches us accessing his files , it 's game over . bill : i do n't want excuses . i want execution . i want it deleted . from his phone , from his computer , from his cloud . i do n't care if he has it stuck up his -- wherever the hell it is , it needs to be eliminated forever . steffy : just delete the recording . that 's all your father is asking . liam : i can't . i can't . i can't . it 's the only protection i have against a man who vowed to bring me down . bill : if steffy does n't come through , i will take matters into my own hands . one way or another , i will get rid of that recording and end this blackmail . what i do with liam after that , i do n't know . but first things first -- that audio file . justin : look , we 're -- we 're getting close . bill : i do n't want `` we 're getting close `` ! i want completion . i want my company back . i want that recording eliminated . that means an end to liam 's blackmailing power grab . i want to be c.e.o . of my company again . find that recording , justin !	steffy tells bill just let her talk once more to liam . they have to keep trying . bill gives her a big hug . he says she has to do it quickly as time is running out . he does n't know what he would do without her . she wonders what he will do if she can not change liam 's mind . liam tells justin that his dad was just in here the other day telling him that he had revenge plans for him . and he knows justin is bill 's only link to the office now and he needs to know he can trust him 100 % or otherwise he has to go . if he even gets a hint that he is still working for his father then he will be out of this company pronto . justin says liam is getting more and more like his dad every day . liam calls in head of security and says he does not want his father to be let in , so go do his job . katie and wyatt discuss his mother but he says it is also bill he is worried about finding out about the two of them . he will probably go right out of his head . he has plenty of time on his hands now . katie says she thinks he is worried mostly about brooke now so wo n't be worried about them . bill tells steffy that liam has to meet him half way ; it ca n't all be on bill . he assures her he will be back in control of his company . justin strolls in . he has just overheard what bill and steffy were talking about about needing liam to delete that confession of his .
brooke : i do n't like it when you get so worked up about bill . it 's not healthy , and it scares me . ridge : well , i -- i would love to ignore him , but i ca n't , because the guy 's everywhere . you ca n't even have a business meeting without him showing up and hitting on you . brooke : no . [ sighs ] ridge , it was n't like that . he was just happy about katie 's decision . ridge : well , it 's a bad decision . brooke : to let him be a full - time father to will again . ridge : okay . and then what happened ? then the came looking for his -- his new best friend ? how do you not see this ? he 's pursuing you . he 's kissing you . and what are you asking me to do ? sit on the sidelines and just have him claim you ? it 's not gon na happen . not in this lifetime . justin : take a look at these . the contracts are on my desk . i 'll vet them , but i 'm not anticipating any bumps . bill : ready for signature by the end of the day ? justin : oh , easily . bill : excellent . mighty fine lawyering , my friend . [ chuckles ] justin : you 're awfully chipper . bill : why would n't i be ? it 's a glorious day . justin : okay . is this because katie 's allowing you full access to will ? bill : i get to see my son whenever i want . and just as i predicted , the more time we spend together , the more he 's letting me in . justin : i 'm -- i 'm happy for you , dollar bill . but i 'm surprised katie made such a quick turnaround . bill : oh , come on . katie knew from the beginning that suing me for full custody was a mistake . that was just thorne getting in her head . but you 'll notice that his influence is wearing off already . and the same thing 's gon na happen with will . thorne 's never gon na have the final say in what happens in my son 's life . and i 'll make sure of it . steffy : charlie , you picked this out on your own ? charlie : oh , yeah . certainly did . liam : [ chuckles ] steffy : i 'm impressed . [ pam laughs ] hope : yeah , me too . steffy : wow ! hope : it is beautiful . and so are you , pam . you 're glowing . pam : oh . i feel like i 'm glowing . [ laughs ] liam : the question is , what took you so long , charlie ? thorne : ah , he was just waiting for the perfect moment , right ? charlie : exact - a - mundo . and , lucky me , the lady said yes . [ hope chuckles ] thorne : well , the two of you belong together . congratulations . thorne : you keep staring at that thing , you 're gon na go blind . [ laughter ] pam : well , i just never dreamed i 'd have a ring that was so beautiful . or that such a sweet man would come my way . charlie : well , i may have taken my time , but from the first moment , i knew that this was my bride in waiting . steffy : aww . hope : [ strained ] you two are so cute . [ chuckles , inhales shakily ] i think i 'm gon na cry . liam : okay . well , she 's a little sensitive lately . hope : i 'm sorry . liam : she 's a little sensitive , but it 's okay . hope : pregnancy hormones . pam : oh . liam : yeah . steffy : yeah , yeah . i remember them well . [ hope and steffy chuckle ] liam : uh , speaking of which ... we got to go . hope : oh , yeah . liam : yeah . hope : uh , last - minute appointment with dr . phillips . pam : ohh ! steffy : is everything all right with the baby ? justin : you know i get nervous when you get all overly jovial . bill : oh , come on ! do you realize how ridiculous that sounds ? i mean , most people would be thrilled that their boss is in a good mood . justin : yeah , most people do n't work for you . okay ? it 's weird . bill : well , what can i tell you ? this is the new me . happy dollar bill . justin : [ scoffing ] you mean like all the time ? bill : all the time . okay , most of the time . all right , more than you 're used to . look , the point is , i was in a dark place in my life , and now things are coming together . i mean , yes , i 'm -- i 'm frustrated that i do n't have legal say in will 's life , but i think , in time , katie will come around , and we will share full custody again . in the meantime , i ca n't complain . i get to see my son whenever i want . and that 's all because of one person . brooke : you 're getting upset for no reason . ridge : a man 's kissing my wife . i think that 's a pretty good reason . i do n't want him anywhere near you . brooke : i know , i know . that 's what i told him . but i ca n't control him just showing up like that . ridge : well , then , i will . brooke : ridge , this is a man who lost access to his son , and then he got it back again , so he 's happy . he just wants to reach out . ridge : [ sighs ] that 's the line he 's feeding you . you know what we 're dealing with . it 's -- it 's bill spencer . look what he did to liam , to wyatt , what he did to my daughter . he systematically took her life apart , took her happiness . look what he did to you and your sister . come on , wake up . he wants you . please do n't get sucked in . hope : i am happy to report that the baby is doing well . liam : yeah , no , no . it 's fine . it 's good . it 's all good . we just have a really important doctor 's appointment . hope : yeah . liam : so ... hope : we were holding off on knowing , but i think we finally decided to see if it 's a boy or a girl . pam : [ gasps ] that 's so exciting ! charlie : lot of momentous occasions happening recently . liam : right . hope : [ laughing ] yeah . i mean , we were n't sure we wanted to know , but , i do n't know , i think it will make us feel closer , more -- steffy : yeah , that 's -- that 's how it was with kelly . it was like , once we found out she was a girl , it just seemed more real , right ? liam : right . thorne : you have a preference ? liam : uh ... & healthy . pam : [ chuckles ] liam : that 's it . hope : healthy and happy . thorne : good . pam : right . steffy : kelly 's gon na have a half - brother or -sister . ca n't get more amazing than that . justin : well , well . i 'm happy for you , dollar bill . now , it 's true , katie still has full custody , and i know you want more say in will 's life , but , hey , this is a big step forward . bill : i agree . but katie did n't come to that decision on her own . brooke nudged her into it . justin : one thing i can say about brooke -- if she thinks you 're wrong , she does n't hold back . bill : yeah , well , tell me something i do n't already know . beneath that soft , sweet exterior lives a woman to be reckoned with . and i 'm glad she 's on my side . justin : you told her that ? bill : as a matter of fact , i did . justin : [ chuckles ] how is it between you ? bill : brooke 's guarded but receptive . justin : mm . the way she stood up for you , i thought , if anything , you two would get close again . bill : well , there 's a little bump in the road . justin : oh , that 's right . the inconvenient fact that she 's married . bill : yeah . justin : yeah . bill : ridge pitched a fit when he found out that i kissed his wife . brooke : oh . steffy : did you hear about pam and charlie . brooke : no . steffy : they 're engaged . brooke : really ? steffy : yeah . brooke : well , that 's wonderful . steffy : yeah . brooke : pam finally gets to be a bride . steffy : i know . it 's pretty amazing . i just wish grandma were here . brooke : stephanie would be over the moon for her sister . steffy : it 's times like this i miss her the most . brooke : me too . [ sighs ] there 's something that i wanted to talk to you about . steffy : i figured as much . what , are you angry with me ? brooke : no . you were doing what you thought you needed to do to protect your father . but two things -- you do n't need to protect your father from me . and what you saw with bill was n't what you assumed . [ knock on door ] pam : you , uh , texted , ridge ? i was just backstage , uh , sharing some pretty big news . ridge : hey , i , uh -- i need you to do something for me . pam : no , wait . are n't you gon na guess ? ridge : i 'm -- guess what ? pam : my big news . it 's really good news . i mean , at least for me . ridge : all right . let 's have it . pam : charlie popped the big question . ridge : what ? he did ? really ? pam : look ! [ laughs ] ridge : and you said yes ? pam : yes . ridge : ah ! congratulations ! congratulations to both of you . pam : thank you ! thank you . it 's pretty amazing . ridge : look at this thing ! thorne : oh , i see you heard the good news . pam : yeah . ridge : yeah . our pam 's getting married . pam : yeah . ridge : i 'm so happy for both of you guys . pam : well , i 'll just , uh , float on back to my office . oh , wait , ridge , you texted me . ridge : yeah . pam : what ? ridge : i need you to find bill spencer . pam : find him ? ridge : find out where he is right now . pam : okay . thorne : something happen with spencer ? ridge : something 's gon na happen if he does n't stay away from my wife . you always pay your insurance on time . liam : do you , uh -- you want some water or something ? hope : i am great , actually . in case you have n't noticed , i 'm having your baby . liam : [ gasps ] hope : [ exclaims ] liam : yes , you are . and he or she is growing beautifully . hope : [ gasps ] that 's the last time we 'll get to say that -- `` he or she . `` liam : oh , my god . hope : 'cause we are about to find out ! [ giggling ] liam : [ grunts ] hope : yeah . i mean , let 's be honest . i 'm kind of nervous being back here after the last ultrasound , when we -- liam : ah -- mnh ! [ slaps hope lightly ] none of that . positive thoughts only . dr. phillips : hello . how is everyone ? liam : hey . good . excellent . hope : excited . [ chuckles ] dr. phillips : so , you no longer want to keep it a surprise ? liam : uh ... dr. phillips : all right . [ laughter ] let 's see if you 're having a son or a daughter . brooke : i did n't kiss bill . he kissed me . steffy : looked pretty mutual from my perspective . brooke : well , it wasn't . both of the kisses were on his initiative . steffy : `` both the kisses `` ? ! there were two ? wow . brooke : he was very grateful that i was there for him during the custody case . steffy : okay , if he was grateful , then he should have had alison send you a thank - you card . brooke : i 'm not excusing his behavior . when he kissed me , i did pull away . and if you 'd waited for a second longer , you would have seen that . so i want to make something very clear -- i do n't have feelings for bill . the only man i love is my husband . only my husband . and , yes , i should n't have let b bill get close enough to kiss me , but ridge does forgive me . and , steffy , i saw you right after that . you could have asked me what was going on instead of running off to your father and telling him something you knew would upset him . ridge : so , she finished her lunch meeting and looked up , and guess who came out of nowhere ? thorne : spencer , going after her again . ridge : sure seems that way to me . thorne : how 'd you find out ? ridge : brooke told me . thorne : well , that 's good . at least she 's not trying to keep it a secret . ridge : yeah , i know . and i appreciate that . what i do n't appreciate is -- is her downplaying it . she 's making it sound like he 's just trying to thank her for being supportive . ca n't take his word on anything . i don't . thorne : yeah , and this access to will , i do n't think it 's right . ridge : it 's not . thorne : you know , i watch that kid 's light go out a little more each time his so - called father disappoints him . he 's no better than a deadbeat dad . he should n't be rewarded for that . ridge : but that 's just it , right ? he gets rewarded for everything he does . maybe it 's time that he takes some accountability for the people he hurts . thorne : well , he 's no gon na do that on his own , because what 's he gon na measure accountability by ? i mean , he has no moral compass , right ? ridge : it 's a good point . he 'll just take what he wants . he takes what he needs . thorne : yeah . little bit of a narcissist . ridge : `` little bit of a narcissist `` ? he 's going after my wife . thorne : that ai n't right . ridge : it 's not right , and i 'm not gon na let it happen . i 'm gon na put a stop to it once and for all . pam : hey , uh , i made some calls . bill went home for the day . ridge : [ sighs ] thorne : so , what are we gon na do ? ridge : `` we `` ? thorne : yeah . i 'm with you on this 100 % . we 're family . so what do you say we go , uh , pay spencer a visit together ? dr. phillips : well , this is a big moment for mom and dad . liam : heh . yeah . hope : mm - hmm . liam : [ chuckles ] hope : and -- and we are absolutely sure that we want to know , right ? liam : well , i was , until you said that . i -- second thoughts ? third thoughts ? um ... hope : i mean , i - i -- i do want to know , mostly , but at the same time i still like the idea of being surprised , though . liam : [ sighs ] dr. phillips : well [ sighs ] be certain . 'cause , obviously , once i 've told you , there 's no going back . liam : [ laughs ] yeah . hope : [ inhales sharply ] liam : yeah . hope : yeah , let 's do this . liam : yes . hope : yes . yea -- i do n't want to wait another minute . [ giggles ] we 're ready . liam : we 're ready . [ smooches ] steffy : i had to tell my father what i saw . i was n't trying to hurt you , brooke . brooke : i know . steffy : it 's just , you and bill have history . you guys were married . and i know better than anyone how relentless bill can be . brooke : i 'm not available to him . steffy : that 's not how it looked to me . brooke : i remember seeing you right after that . why did n't you bring it up then ? steffy : i gave you an opportunity to come clean . brooke : yeah , but you could have asked me about it , and i would have explained it to you . instead , you felt the need to run off to your father and tell him what happened . steffy : 'cause i was shocked and concerned . [ sighs ] yeah , maybe i could have done things differently , okay ? brooke : thank you . steffy : at least he 's not mad at you . brooke : no , he 's [ sighs ] furious with bill . again . and the animosity constantly ramping up , it 's worrying me . it feels like he 's going to explode . bill : hey , what is that ? brooke : see for yourself . bill : [ laughs ] he is beautiful . [ chuckles ] brooke : this is the life that i want . my stallion in his corral . bill : [ chuckles ] brooke : you stood by me . you were loyal to me , and you were committed . and i want to spend the rest of my days rewarding you for that . what do you say , stallion ? bill : [ whinnies ] brooke : [ giggling ] [ knock on door ] bill : yeah ? [ knocking continues ] [ chuckles ] all right ! i 'm coming . i 'm coming . ridge : hey . bill : whoa ! look at this . i got needle and thread . or is it needle and -- you know what ? it does n't matter . i have a walking sewing kit right at my front door . thorne : oh , that 's funny . bill : you know what , i 'm in a good mood . come on in , guys . i want to buy you a drink . ridge : no , thank you . thorne : oh , if he 's offering . i 'll take a coffee , with a little bit of almond milk if you have it . he 'll take his black . bill : ah , i 'm not a barista . just a bartender . thorne : oh . no coffee . ridge : [ grunts ] bill : and i want to toast katie for giving me full access to will again . and you know what ? i 'll raise a glass to you , if you did n't object . thorne : [ hisses ] ooh . but i did . so ... bill : mm . ridge : terrible decision on katie 's part . thorne : yeah . one i hope will wo n't regret . bill : well , it really does n't matter . because my relationship with will is none of your business . thorne : well , like it or not , i am his stepdad . bill : mm ... you 're still his manny . i mean , the stepdad ? that 's just in name only . and regardless , i 'm his dad , and that trumps you every time . ahh . you know ... [ sighs ] i was in kind of a meditative state , sort of a zen place . but now i 'm sensing hostility coming from both of you clowns . so my civility -- pfft ! right out the window . i never should have let you in my front door , because i 've heard everything you have to say , and i 'm really not interested . you know , the `` awful person , `` terrible father , `` `` plague on humanity `` ... ridge : oh , see , now you 're making sense . you are an awful person . you 're a terrible father . and now you 're using brooke . bill : `` using brooke `` ? ridge : yeah . pitting her against her sister , that 's not nice . bill : oh , having her subpoenaed so that she could give her truthful and willing testimony so i could hang onto my relationship with my son ? ridge : billy , billy , billy , billy . you 're pulling her into your drama . we 've been here before , right ? little predatory gleam that you get in your eye , that little half smile . we know what you want . you want my wife . thorne : yeah . you should , uh , find another family to prey on . bill : [ chuckles ] what is this , huh ? you two fashion boys here to rough me up ? what are you gon na do ? you gon na stitch me to death ? thorne : [ laughs ] no . nothing like that . no . we 're just , uh -- we 're just here to make it , uh , clear , that you will treat will with respect , and ... ridge : stay away from brooke . bill : or what ? ridge : or i 'll put a stop to it once and for all .	brooke tells ridge that it was n't like that ; bill just showed up . ridge says he can not dismiss him as he is always just popping up to hit on her . he will not accept that . he spouts again of what bill did to steffy and liam and ruined their life . and now he is seeking brooke again so she needs to wake up and see what misery he causes . justin is happy that bill is back in will 's life . bill says that was all thorne getting into katie 's head . and the more he is with will the better they have become . and in time he thinks it will come around again to shared custody . behind that soft exterior with brooke there is a woman to be reckoned with . all congratulate pam and charlie for being engaged . liam asks what took so long . charlie says he may have taken his time but from the first look he knew this was his bride in waiting . hope gets a call and says they need to go , last trip to the doctor . they had held off for a while but have decided to find out today if it is a boy or girl . steffy says kelly will have a half brother or sister and you ca n't get better than that . brooke catches a moment with steffy and says she has something to say to her . what she thought she saw with bill was not what it seemed . steffy is surprised there were two kisses but brooke says neither meant anything to her and she pulled away . she only loves steffy 's father and she did not have to run off and tell him this when she knew it would upset him .
amber : um , you have the results of my pregnancy test ? dr. sobel : not yet . these are your medical records from when you lost the baby . amber : so , you talked to dr. wilson ? dr. sobel : he 's in surgery . his nurse faxed me these . i thought we should find out whether or not it 's even possible for you to get pregnant . amber : well , doctor , i already told you that i -- stephanie : dr. sobel , what do they say ? ridge : so , you ran into felicia at nick 's office ? brooke : i did n't want to cause trouble . i just wanted to see how he was . and that 's where we should have left the conversation . but then i asked him about his mother 's boutiques . ridge : nothing wrong with that . brooke : i was trying to be helpful . he 's not familiar with the fashion industry , so i thought i 'd give him some advice . ridge : he did n't want to take it ? brooke : well , he was open to it . and , apparently , he already gotten some tips from felicia . ridge : great . brooke : mm - hmm . i never should have said a thing . but she 's been talking to him about spectra and all the changes that they 're making , so i did n't want him to get the wrong idea . ridge : what did you tell him ? brooke : i told him that spectra was second - rate . and she overheard me . felicia : so , who does brooke think she is ? nick : she was just trying to help . felicia : oh , by accusing me of being out of the loop ? nick : well , i do n't think it was personal . felicia : no , it was manipulative and self - serving . running spectra down like that , setting herself up as your fashion swami . nick : well , she might be a little biased , but then again , so am i . felicia : well , i know you do n't believe the stuff she said about me . nick : good . felicia : but the way she talked about spectra , i mean , that is totally out of line . nick : oh , come on , a little trash talk , it 's all part of competition . felicia : no . nick , she was n't talking to me . or to thorne or to sally . she was badmouthing us to a potential client . do n't you understand that you have to choose what collections jackie - m will carry ? and i do n't want you thinking that spectra is second - rate . listen , what are you doing right now ? do you have a meeting ? nick : uh -- later . felicia : well , listen , why do n't you come with me to over spectra and let me prove brooke wrong . nick : now ? felicia : yes , why not ? come on , no big to - do . you just come over , you see the place , we show you how it works , come on . nick : i do n't really feel -- felicia : please ? nick : but i do n't know those people -- felicia : come on . just for me ? nick : i 'll let shelly know i 'm leaving . felicia : thank you . [ phone ringing ] clarke : spectra couture . clarke garrison speaking . felicia : clarke , it 's felicia . is sally there ? clarke : oh , yeah , she 's right here . felicia : all right , listen , do not let her leave , because i am coming over with nick marone . clarke : you want to introduce sally to your boyfriend ? felicia : who also happens to be the president of jackie - m boutiques . clarke : jackie - m ! sally : jackie - m ? what about that ? clarke : we 'll be ready . when should we expect you ? felicia : well , i 'm leaving now , so i 'll see you soon . clarke : mm . darla : what 's going on ? clarke : nick marone is coming over to check out spectra for the jackie - m boutiques . dr. sobel : amber was right . thomas : she was . dr. sobel : she lost the baby when an aneurysm in her renal artery ruptured . caused a massive blood loss . the artery was repaired during surgery , but the baby did n't survive . you were lucky to survive it yourself . amber : i did n't feel very lucky at the time . stephanie : how does this affect her ability to have children ? dr. sobel : it would be very dangerous for amber to carry a child . the increased blood flow and hormonal changes in pregnancy can lead to the formation of new aneurysms or weaken those that are pre - existing . stephanie : so it 's dangerous , but it 's not impossible ? dr. sobel : well , there 's nothing in the records to indicate dr. wilson performed a tubal ligation or any other method of sterilization . now , there could be some scar tissue remaining from the surgery not indicated in the notes , or complications due to a post - operative infection . i 'll just have to see the x - rays to be sure . they 're being messengered over . stephanie : dr. sobel , from what you 've read -- dr. sobel : from what i 've seen so far , no . no , it 's not impossible . you could be pregnant . ridge : felicia got upset with you . brooke : oh , yeah . ridge : what did she say ? brooke : not much . she gave me the evil eye and then she stormed into nick 's office . ridge : sounds like you got off easy . my brother , on the other hand , is gon na get an earful . brooke : well , he had a right to know the truth about spectra . she certainly was n't going to tell him . ridge : hey , even an old salty dog like nick can tell that our designs are superior to theirs . brooke : even if it 's his girlfriend who 's designing them ? jackie 's going to be spending a lot of taking care of massimo . and nick is going to have to take over responsibilities at the boutiques . and if felicia convinces nick that spectra belongs in the line - up -- ridge : which they do n't . brooke : have you seen what they 're doing now ? ridge : i do n't have to . i know what they 're capable of . brooke : yes , so do i . that 's what worries me . sally : nick marone is coming here ? ! clarke : felicia 's giving him a tour . sally : when ? ! clarke : now . they 'll be here any minute . sally : what ? oh , then , we got ta get crackin ' . we 've got to get to make sure this whole place looks absolutely shipshape . darla : do n't worry , sally . we 're going to be ready , okay ? sally : oh , good . all hands on deck ! all hands on deck ! battle stations to the ready ! we have got a v.i.p . arriving a.s.a.p . ! so shine up those portholes and blow out the bilge pumps ! clarke : do we still have that red carpet the we roll out ? sally : yeah , yeah , we do . great idea . absolutely great idea . we can roll it right off the elevator right up here to the desk . darla : no , no , no , no . red carpet ? come on , you guys , no , please . clarke : darla , nick marone is the president of the jackie - m boutiques . they 're a retail powerhouse . darla : but he 's felicia 's boyfriend . clarke : gives us an edge , but we still need to impress him . sally , can you order one of those cheese trays ? i 'll look into the red carpet ? sally : great idea . darla : sally , i really do n't think this is necessary . sally : darla , of course it 's necessary . now , what kind of cheese shall we order ? you think nick goes for that imported brie , or what , huh ? [ darla growls ] sally : what ? clarke : are you sure you have n't seen it ? a big roll of red carpet ? darla : excuse me . clarke , you 've got ta talk to sally . clarke : do you smell something ? darla : no , i do n't smell anything . what exactly did felicia say on the phone when she called ? clarke : what is that ? darla : okay , i really think that thorne should be here for this . okay ? i can just call felicia back , tell her we 're not ready . no big deal . clarke : i think it 's over here . ugh ! oh ! oh ! it looks like somebody recycled lunch last week . danny , can you get rid of this here ? get it out of here now . darla : god . sally : ta - da ! what do you think ? huh ? huh ? clarke : it 's lovely . it 's regal . i feel a little underdressed myself . but i can fix that . sally : wonderful ! darla : no , no , no , no . what are you doing ? sally : well , what do you think he 's doing ? spectra 's a high - class fashion house now , my darling . our executives have to exude elegance and refinement . darla : i really do n't think this is what felicia had in mind . clarke : of course , it is . why else would she tell us that she was coming over here ? can you fix this -- darla : no ! [ buzzer sounds ] sally : i ca n't , no . god . yes ? they are ? all right . thank you very much . nick and felicia just pulled into the lot . they 'll be here any minute . thomas : you -- you could really be pregnant . stephanie : never even crossed your mind , did it ? thomas : you -- you told me that you could n't . amber : that 's what i thought . stephanie : well , obviously , neither one of you was thinking . amber : we did n't mean for this to happen . stephanie : and it should n't have happened . you defied your father . he told you to stay away from her . he told you it would be dangerous , and somebody would end up getting hurt . but you just would n't back off , would you ? and now you may have placed yourself in a life - threatening situation . amber : just stop ! okay ? god . stephanie : you think you 're ready for this ? to handle these kinds of decisions ? i do n't . and neither was rick . amber : this has nothing to do with rick . stephanie : oh , i think it has everything to do with rick . for me , it shows a pattern . he was even younger than you are , tom . and he had to face these exact kind of decisions . this is why we wanted you to stop . now do you understand ? felicia : i know should warn you that sally and her crew are a little eccentric . nick : creative . felicia : no , no . you ca n't really compare them with anything else . oh , my . [ woman ] all i want is glasses that are perfect . sally : oh , i 'm terribly sorry , but you really must excuse me , i have an extremely important visitor i have to attend to . ta - ta , my darling . oh , look , clarke . clarke : oh , captain marone ! bonjour . welcome to spectra couture . felicia : what 's going on ? sally : what 's going on ? what 's not going on , my darling , we are knee deep in our new collection , of course . making sure the rich and famous do n't have to go naked in this cold , cruel world . ah , me , the work of a high - class fashion designer is never done . clarke : i was just putting the finishing touches on one of our latest designs . it 's a beauty . it 's elegant , it 's refined , it 's perfect for a haute couture retailer like , um -- nick : jackie - m ? sally : ah , yes . only one of the most prestigious boutiques in the entire world . felicia : yes , and it just happens that the president is standing right here . sally : oh , really ? felicia : nick is n't here to look at our collection , sally . sally : oh . [ speaking french ] what a pity . nick : well , i guess i could -- felicia : please . do n't humor them . darla , where is my brother ? darla : he , unfortunately , is out of the office . felicia : obviously . darla : mmm . i tried to reason with them . [ felicia sighs ] felicia : come on , nick , let 's go . ridge : you think felicia 's gon na use her relationship with nick to promote spectra ? brooke : why not ? i would . i ca n't deny it . i was talking up forrester . ridge : forrester is already a client of jackie - m 's . brooke : yes , and i do n't think that 's going to change . but if felicia starts lobbying for spectra -- ridge : they do n't stand a chance , do n't worry . brooke : we ca n't underestimate them , ridge . we already made that mistake with thorne . ridge : i just think we have to stop all this infighting , because it 's pointless . it really is . when i think of all the time i wasted being angry with massimo . pushing him out of my life . brooke : you 're wearing his ring again . ridge : not that he knows it . he was there when i put it on , but , i do n't think he really understands . brooke : he could have . ridge : i did see him blink his eyes , though . he had a tear coming down . maybe i just wanted to believe he was trying to communicate something to me . i do n't know . wishful thinking ? maybe . amber : thomas ? i 'm really sorry . thomas : i feel like the kid in some pathetic sex - ed video . i 'm not gon na lie . i 'm scared to death . but i 'm not going to let you lay this on her . and i wo n't turn my back on her . i did n't want this to happen , but i do want you . no matter what . so whatever that test says , i 'm here for you . we 're gon na face this like we faced everything else . we 're not gon na point fingers . or start second guessing the choices we 've made . if there are consequences , we 'll deal with them . together . okay ? amber : okay . thomas : it 's gon na be all right , amber . we 'll be fine . darla : felicia , please wait . felicia : i brought nick here to prove to him that the rumors about spectra were n't true . clarke : sorry , nick . we were yanking your anchor a little bit . sometimes we go over the top around here . darla : they just wanted to impress you . sally : of course . you know , our competition is a pretty sophisticated bunch . nick : well , sophistication does n't really impress me . so , i 'm kind of a newcomer to all the fashion here , so i 'm not really sure what impresses me . clarke : you want to see our collection ? nick : i 'd like that . sally : well , do n't keep the man waiting , bucky . i think you 're going to be very impressed with this next design , nick . the fabric is from the orient . it 's very rare . not even forrester creations can get hold of that . nick : is this yours ? felicia : yes , it is . sally : you know , i 'm sorry that thorne is n't here . he really is the architect of spectra 's transformation . with his connections , with his vision , spectra couture is entering a whole new era . nick : exciting . all i can say is , if this dress was a boat , she 'd be yar . darla : excuse me , would that be a good thing ? nick : yeah , that 's good . felicia : so , you really like it ? nick : well , i do n't really know a lot about it , but yeah , it 's fine . sally : so , you would consider it for the jackie - m boutiques ? nick : well , sally , you know , this is n't really something i 'd wear -- [ laughter ] -- but if the rest of your stuff is this good , i 'm sure spectra has a very bright future . ridge : speaking of massimo , i want to take the kids to see him . brooke : that might be hard for them . ridge : no harder than anything else we 've been through the last few months . brooke : i do n't think you can compare thomas and amber with your father 's stroke . ridge : oh , yes , i can . they 're both senseless , unexpected tragedies . brooke : i thought you were going to ease up on thomas . ridge : i do n't really have a choice . you ca n't ground an 18-year - old , can you ? brooke : did you talk to him ? ridge : i tried to reach him . brooke : well , just give him some time . he 's so infatuated with amber . in his eyes , she can do no wrong . but sooner or later , that veneer will wear off . just like it did with rick . ridge : not until she turned his life upside down , though . brooke : we just have to pray that thomas does n't make that kind of mistake . ridge : the mistake has already been made , unfortunately . it was made the moment he got mixed up with her . ah , the worst is yet to come with all this . it always is with amber . unfortunately . in the end , thomas is going to be very , very sorry . stephanie : it 's admirable that you want to stand by her , tom , but -- thomas : that 's what i 'm going to do . stephanie : but i do n't think you realize if she is pregnant , there are really difficult decisions ahead for you . thomas : and i will make them . because i know i love her . amber : i love you , too . thomas : if we have that , we can get through anything . stephanie : this is going to change your entire life . thomas : not my life . our life . stephanie : our life . i know a little something about that . and this all seems very romantic , the two of you against the world . but that 's not the reality . there 's nothing romantic about an unwanted or unexpected pregnancy . amber : you -- you have the results ? am i pregnant ? announcer : on the next `` bold and the beautiful `` -- thomas : you keep pushing , amber and i will do exactly what you 're scared to death we 'll do . eric : you 're in way over your head ! do n't you get that ? thomas : i 'm going to do this .	brooke and ridge discuss the conversation that brooke had with nick about not putting spectra in jackie m. they also talk about thomas and amber again . ridge predicts that the worse is yet to come . nick is a bit amused at sally and clark 's attempt to impress him , but looks at the line anyway and is impressed . he indicates that he would be interested in carrying spectra at jackie m. the doctor tells amber , stephanie and thomas that it would be very dangerous if amber is pregnant . she may die if she tried to carry a baby . we still wait to hear if amber is actually pregnant .
brooke : all right . i ca n't do this . stephanie , this is our wedding night . if you want to talk to eric , you 're going to have to do it some other time . stephanie : well , i ca n't talk to him like this . look at him . he 's slobbering all over you . he 's been fantasizing about getting you back in his bed for so long , he wo n't be able to think straight until he does . so , do everyone a favor and put him out of his misery . brooke : i 'm not going to do anything until you leave this house . stephanie : and i 'm not going to leave until you understand this marriage is a mistake . eric : every moment longer that you stay here convinces me that i 've made the right choice . once brooke and i have made love , it 'll prove it . stephanie : so you 're going to punish me by throwing your life away for this slut ? brooke : all right , that 's it . either stephanie leaves , or i will . stephanie : eric . eric : it 's time for you to go . stephanie : eric , you know this is a mistake . you do know that . eric : good night , stephanie . [ scene_break ] ridge : mother 's done some pretty terrible things , but she does n't deserve to be tossed aside like this . taylor : especially for brooke . i do n't know , maybe i should cancel my trip to sacramento . ridge : why ? taylor : ridge , you know what this did to your mother last time eric married brooke . it was absolutely humiliating , you know ? i mean , this was just right out of the blue , without any warning . unless , i do n't know , did you see it coming ? ridge : no . no , i did n't . taylor : then neither did stephanie . you can only imagine how that made her feel . except this time , it 'll be even more than humiliating . ridge , it 's going to kill her . [ scene_break ] nick : you looking for this ? stephanie : oh , you could pour me one of those . nick : feel like celebrating , do you ? stephanie : no , not particularly . thank you . nick : you should . stephanie : i 'm not any happier about this situation with eric and brooke than you are , nick . nick : it all happened because of you , you know . i asked you to keep your mouth shut , and you just could n't do it . you had to go to bridget and tell her all about nick and brooke on the boat . so now , all this pain and heartache everybody is going through is because of you . i have a question for you , though . how 's your pain feeling ? losing your husband and all ? most people would say you 're getting exactly what you deserve . [ scene_break ] eric : our wedding night . i wanted it to be perfect . i 'm so sorry that stephanie spoiled it . brooke : she has n't . eric : good . it 's been a long time since i 've been with you -- like this . brooke : it 's still so hard to believe . eric : i know . how lucky can one guy get ? once in a lifetime -- but twice ? [ brooke giggles ] brooke : and now , nick and bridget can move on with their lives . eric : mm - hmm . and we can move on with ours . starting right now , with our honeymoon . [ scene_break ] taylor : i just -- i can not get my mind around this . i mean , eric and brooke -- married ? ridge : i do n't know what brooke is thinking . taylor : you talked to her . what did she say ? ridge : she claims that she and dad can make a life together . that they can bring some kind of order to this family . taylor : order . not peace ? ridge : no , well , they 're not going to get either . this bogus wedding is not going to help anybody , and dad should know that . he should realize that . i 'm surprised he has n't figured out that brooke 's heart is just not in it . taylor : but he married her anyway . ridge : well , obviously he has n't gotten over her , has he ? taylor : yeah , that seems to be an ongoing problem for the men in this family . ridge : doc , do n't tell me that you still think that -- taylor : oh , come on , ridge . what am i supposed to think , really ? i mean , brooke is now unavailable , and you 're upset . ridge : you just said that -- doc , listen . i 'm agreeing with you . this thing with brooke and dad is just taking a bad situation and making it worse . why are we arguing ? taylor : because , it does n't matter whether we agree or we disagree , it always comes right back around to brooke . [ scene_break ] stephanie : i simply wanted to spare bridget the indignity of being married to another man who 's in love with her mother . nick : i made a promise to bridget . all i asked was a chance to make good on it . stephanie : and if you could n't ? nick : oh , please , stephanie . you -- you ca n't tell me you screwed everybody 's life up here on a `` what if ? `` stephanie : i did what had to be done . nick : and i told you what would happen if you did it . stephanie : are you going to make me walk the plank , captain ? nick : i do n't think i have to do anything . i see those photos over on the piano . it 's a beautiful home here you built with eric . the way you speak so highly of family . eric 's gone . i think you 're getting the punishment you deserve . stephanie : well , you 'd know , would n't you , all about punishment ? the idea that brooke is with another man is very painful for you . and for all the commitment and all of these promises to bridget , the idea that she 's actually sleeping with eric ? that 's killing you . [ scene_break ] brooke : you left this for me ? eric : yes , i did . actually , i had picked something else out for you , but it -- well , that 's another story . my goodness , you look wonderful . brooke : thank you . you know , i was thinking -- it 's such a beautiful night outside . why do n't we take the champagne and go out on the deck ? eric : i have a better idea . why do n't we have some champagne right here ? here . to our future . brooke : and to bridget 's . eric : mm - hmm . brooke : that reminds me , i have to call her . eric : call her in the morning . brooke : eric , she was n't too convinced about our marriage . if she has any doubts at all about nick and me , then -- eric : well , calling her from our honeymoon probably wo n't dispel them . bridget is going to be all right , i promise you . just give her some time . she 'll realize that it 's okay to move on . like we have . [ brooke remembering ] nick : it 's about passion . it 's about what you feel inside , what you know you feel . and that 's passion . and you do n't feel that for eric forrester . you do n't feel that for any man but me . brooke : eric , i ca n't . i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . [ scene_break ] [ energetic big - band ] stephanie : you ca n't stand the idea that brooke is sleeping with another man . nick : this whole situation exists because brooke is doing what 's best for her daughter . that 's all . stephanie : does n't make them any less married . nick : and we have you to thank for that . so why do n't you jump down off your high horse ? stephanie : nick . nick , you are the only one that can fix this . nick : me ? stephanie : you . nick : i really do n't think brooke cares what i think . she married another man . stephanie : because she 's still in love with you . because she does n't trust herself . she knows , sooner or later , she would have given in . and you know it , too . only now , bridget is n't the only one that 's going to be hurt . nick : well , if you 're referring to eric , i think he knew full well what he was getting into . stephanie : and your mother ? she thought he was going to propose to her tonight . and hope ? does n't she think of you as her father ? do you want her calling eric `` daddy ? `` your unborn baby ? it 's just all so -- ca n't you understand , brooke has -- in trying to avoid a situation , she 's created another situation that is potentially more disastrous . what are you going to do to stop it ? nick : well , what do you suggest i do ? she 's married , for crying out some . stephanie : that can be annulled . nick , do you honestly think that brooke 's going to find any satisfaction in eric 's bed ? she 's in love with you . my husband -- my husband can be foolish , but he 's not stupid . he knows this marriage is n't going to last . he knows it 's going to come to an end . and in the meantime , everyone is suffering . everyone loses . you 've got to stop it . and you 've got to stop it right now . nick : where are they ? stephanie : they 're at the beach house . [ scene_break ] eric : it 's stephanie , is n't it ? she 's spoiled this whole thing . brooke : no , no . it 's me . i -- i really thought i was ready . but i 'm not . i 'm sorry . eric : do n't be , brooke . you do n't have anything to be sorry for . brooke : but you planned such a romantic evening . eric : yes , i did . but there will be others . many others . i promise . brooke : and i made a promise to you , too . but , like i told you before -- it might take some time . i 'm in love with another man . eric : a man you can never be with . brooke : i know . i 've accepted that . i want to make this work , eric . be a wife . i want to make love to you . but , if we did that tonight , it would just feel like empty sex . eric : that does n't sound all together bad to me right now . [ brooke laughs ] it 's okay . you need time . i understand . brooke : thank you . [ door opening ] [ scene_break ] ridge : doc , i left here tonight because i got a distraught phone call from bridget . not brooke . taylor : no , you left because she told you that brooke had gotten married . ridge : i sensed a crisis , and i was right . dad and brooke have made a terrible mistake here . i did n't get there in time to stop it . so , there 's really nothing more i can do . taylor : your mother 's going to need our support . ridge : there 's nothing more i can do for brooke . she 's lost all perspective . she 's acting on impulse now , which is very reckless and destructive . my mother is devastated . my father 's setting himself up for a major disappointment . my son 's probably going to get caught in the middle of this catastrophe . but i 'm not going to let this affect our marriage or our family . i 'll do everything i can to keep r.j. away from all of this craziness . and i am through with brooke . taylor : you have no idea how much i 've needed to hear you say those words . ridge : they 're not just words . taylor : do you mean it ? you 're through with brooke ? it 's just you and me ? ridge : the way our marriage is supposed to be , yeah . taylor : you 've been so distracted lately . ridge : i 'm right here . i 'm right in front of you . i 'm all yours . [ scene_break ] [ phone ringing ] eric : hello ? stephanie : good , you 're finished . at the very least , you owe me an apology . you know , i 'm not the only one that 's going to be humiliated by this scandal . eric : i do n't see this as a scandal . stephanie : that 's because you ca n't see brooke for what she is . she 's going to hurt you , eric . just the way she did before . just as she 's hurt thorne , and ridge , and bridget . and i just love you too much to watch that . eric : that 's not what this is about . this is about how much you hate brooke . stephanie : she 's going to leave you . eric : she and i made a commitment to one another . stephanie : yes , yes . i know . to reassure bridget . to keep brooke away from nick . oh , eric . this is n't a real marriage . it 's going to end badly . you 're going to be alone . but , deep down , i guess you know that , do n't you ? i 'm just afraid it 's going to happen sooner -- sooner than you think . [ scene_break ] brooke : nick ? what are you doing here ? nick : where 's eric ? brooke : he 's in the bedroom . nick : the bedroom ? you did n't -- brooke : no . no , i could n't . nick : does n't that tell you something ? brooke : i just need a little more time . nick : this is n't going to work . your heart is not in this . brooke : my heart is with bridget . i 'm doing what 's best for her . nick : but this is n't the answer . brooke : well , you have to convince her that it is . nick : she knows the truth . she knows everything . stop hiding it . brooke : i am not hiding anything . i am moving on . nick : you do n't have to do this . there 's got to be another solution . brooke : my daughter loves you . and she is carrying your child . i am not going to be the woman that takes them away from you . i 'm not . i 'm just not going to do it . brooke : oh , god . i got ta go . i have to go . eric : brooke ?	brooke and eric continue to make out in front of stephanie , brooke stops saying she ca n't do it . stephanie pleads with eric to stop this . eric throws her out . stephanie goes home to find nick there . he blames her for everyone 's pain including her own . stephanie convinces nick to go to the beach house and put a stop to this , as she knows how bad he wants brooke .
donna : i do n't want to divorce eric . now you know the truth . nobody was supposed to know . `` tell nobody . `` that 's what pam said . stephanie : so she 's actually blackmailing you ? donna : i never said anything . stephanie : well , that 's what owen just said , so what -- donna : that was a mistake . now just go . stephanie : what are you afraid of ? donna : she will go after eric again , okay ? she 's somewhere nearby . she 's -- she 's watching . no just go , okay ? look , she put eric into a coma . she confessed to everything . and she will do it again if -- if i do n't let you have him , okay ? so just go . there 's nothing you can do about this . stephanie : well , i may be the only person that can do something . donna : no . stephanie : she 's my sister . donna : look , you -- you do n't know what she 's capable of , the -- the people she could hurt . stephanie : who has she threatened ? owen : anyone that donna cares about . listen to me . stephanie can reason with pam . donna : no ! no , she 'll -- she 'll set her off . just go . go . there 's -- you ca n't be involved . stephanie : but i am involved because she 's my sister and be -- look , she 's ill , all right ? maybe she ... ( sighs ) maybe you need my help as much as she does . donna : no . just take eric , okay ? just take him and forget that we had this conversation , because someone will be killed . now just go . go . [ scene_break ] rick : taylor , i brought home some samples of wedding cake for you to try . hope you 're hungry . taylor ? ridge : what are you doing , doc ? taylor : something i have wanted to do for a very long time , but i did n't realize it until just now , right this moment . and i 'm also looking at you , and i 'm thinking , what happened to us ? ridge : taylor . taylor : no , it 's just a question . i 'm just wondering . what happened to our life ? what happened to our dreams and our plans ? ridge : things change . lives change . we 're marrying different people . taylor : ( clears throat ) ridge : doc ... taylor : no , it 's okay . i 'm sorry . forget i said that . forget i was here . and definitely forget that kiss . ridge : what if i ca n't ? taylor : i knew it . i knew you felt that , too . taylor : they 're still there , all those feelings -- they 're still there . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) stephanie : hi . bad timing ? eric : i 'm expecting donna . stephanie : oh . eric : divorce papers . i 'm ending my marriage today . [ scene_break ] donna : you had no right to tell stephanie . pam is dangerous . we should have just stuck with the plan . ( cell phone rings ) donna : hello ? pam : what are you up to , hot tamale ? donna : nothing . i got rid of stephanie . i - i 've done everything you 've asked . pam : what did she want ? why did she come back ? donna : look , she just -- she wanted to -- to pressure me , okay ? to sign the divorce papers , which i should be doing right now , okay ? eric -- ( sighs ) he 's expecting me . pam : i told you to stay away from him ! donna : look , pam , he -- he wants me to sign the papers at the office . pam : no . no . donna : do you want me to end this marriage , or not ? pam ? pam : okay . okay , fine . fine . but this is the last time that you are ever gon na see him again . do you get me ? and do n't do any funny business , tootsie , or else . donna : i know . pam : ( sighs ) owen : you gon na do it ? donna : ( sighs ) owen : you gon na sign the papers ? end your marriage ? donna : what choice do i have ? [ scene_break ] taylor : ( sighs ) ridge : you are the mother of my children , taylor . i 've never denied our connection , what we had . taylor : i feel like i just woke up . it 's you . it 's always been you . i - i just realized you have been the standard of measure of everything in my life that makes me happy . i - i did n't even realize i was doing it . i wa -- i was just maybe doing it subconsciously . i would ask myself , is this going to make me as happy as it did when i was with ridge ? and i - i know that after we were apart , that it just did n't feel the same . and that kiss -- that just -- it 's like it brought it all back , the passion and the love and the -- the history that we shared . i miss our family . i miss our life together . ridge : i miss our family , too . you , me and the kids . ( sighs ) taylor : i just -- i can not believe all this emotion and -- and these feelings that -- that i 've been repressing . it 's a little overwhelming . i 'm -- i know why i had to do it . because it was so painful that i would n't have been able to survive emotionally , and i was so aware of what i had lost and all the time i 'd been away . and then when i came back , it seemed like everything had changed . but right now , right in this moment , just looking at you , touching you , it 's like nothing changed at all . [ scene_break ] eric : all right , fine . thanks for letting me know . and tell gloria that she can come in . i 'm ready for her now . all right . thank you . donna 's on her way up . this is your chance to escape now , if you want to . stephanie : i 'll stay , if you 'd like . gloria : oh , stephanie . hello . stephanie : oh , gloria . it 's nice to see you . gloria : good to see you , too . uh , your assistant said donna 's here ? eric : yeah . she is . eric : you brought him ? you bring your lover to your divorce proceedings ? owen : donna does n't have a lawyer . i 'm a paralegal . eric : ( scoffs ) donna : i do n't need a lawyer . i know you 'll be fair . owen : still , i should take some time to look over the papers . eric : ( sighs ) donna : just hurry , okay ? i just want to do this and get out of here . here , just give it to me . donna : `` petition for dissolution of marriage . `` owen : not yet . this one is a settlement . you 've just got to sign right there . eric : i 'm keeping the house . eric : that 's it ? we 're ending our marriage , and you have nothing to say to me ? [ scene_break ] ridge : taylor . brooke and i are planning our wedding . taylor : i have n't seen her doing that . ridge : we accepted jack into our family . you knew that . taylor : yes , but , uh , remember the party ? that 's just the beginning . you saw how nick and brooke -- they gravitated right towards each other . ridge : they 're jack 's parents . taylor : what you need to do is think about how it made you feel . because that 's christmas . that 's thanksgiving . that 's every single birthday party that jack will have for the rest of his life . that 's exactly how you 'll feel . that 's it . that 's how it 'll be . and i know you , ridge . i know how much you love holidays , and you love special times together . i know that you do n't -- you do n't want the drama . you just want to be home in a calm environment with the people you love the most . and the reason i know that is because that means a lot to me , too . do you remember all the times when there 'd be all this chaos going on and we would just grab the bags and the kids and we 'd just take off and we 'd just go away and have fun ? just go to big bear or go to the beach or go away for however long , just disappear . and every single time we came back , you 'd say , `` this is how i wish it could always be . `` taylor : you know you ca n't have that with brooke . you know that you ca n't . not with nick . i mean , you 're going to always be dealing with nick . ridge : taylor , whatever is going on here , it 's not about nick . taylor : i love you . and i 'm not apologizing for that . i 'm not fighting myself anymore . i 'm not going to deny what is true . it 's reality . that 's the way it is . maybe brooke is right . maybe , um , in a perfect world , i would rather be with you . ridge : it 's not that simple . it 's not that simple . taylor : i know . i know brooke has a tremendous hold on you . ridge : what about rick . ? you 're engaged to rick . taylor : i ca n't marry rick . i ca n't . not -- not if i 'm having these feelings . not if i 'm hoping that maybe there 's a chance with you . ridge : ( sighs ) taylor : look at all the times we 've been separated , and then we find our way back to each other . it could happen again . all you have to do is -- is want it as much as i do . ridge : doc , you 're right . what we shared together was -- there 's no comparison at all . and i remember all those times , all those beautiful memories . and , yes , what you 're feeling , i 'm feeling it , too . but my future is with brooke . ridge : and i know you think we 're headed for difficult times and i 'm just gon na be disappointed again , but it 's not gon na happen that way , because i 'm not gon na let it . taylor : she 's still got you snowed . ridge : taylor , i made a promise , not just to brooke , but to myself , to jack , to -- to do better , to , uh , act differently , not fly off the handle . no more ultimatums . taylor : so then nothing i said -- ridge : taylor , i do love you , and i always will . taylor : then there is a chance for us . i wish you would just stop being afraid . you know , eventually , you 're going to realize that a relationship with brooke is just a fantasy . and i 'm going to tell rick tonight , because i 'm not living my life in a fantasy . and when it all falls apart with brooke , you know where i 'll be . i 'll be here waiting for you . [ scene_break ] donna : i have n't said anything because there 's nothing i can say . eric : you 're so certain about this whole thing . just sign the damn paper . come on . eric : fine . owen : that 's the receipt of petition . eric : all right . oh , for god 's sake , here . give me this . you just sign it like this . all right ? sign it , donna . gloria : i 'll get these filed today . donna : are you enjoying this ? stephanie : no . donna : does this make you happy ? stephanie : no . donna : then why the hell are you here ? stephanie : i do n't want eric this way . what my sister 's done is wrong . she 's ill . she 's mentally ill , and she needs help . donna , i 'm trying to find her , to help her and protect her . donna : protect her ? stephanie : yes , and protect you , too . look , i have an idea . ( sighs ) i 'm gon na need your cooperation . donna : why the hell should i trust you , stephanie ? stephanie : because there is n't anybody else for you to trust . and i 'm probably going to give you what -- what it is that you want most in this wor -- eric . so i suggest you help me . [ scene_break ] taylor : ( sighs ) rick : ( groans ) shoot ! i was gon na surprise you with samples of our wedding cake . hope you 're hungry . i brought all your favorites . you 're not hungry . oh , because you had too much cake at jack 's party , right ? taylor : that is n't it . look at this . this is so sweet of you . you always do such wonderful things for me . you know , you 're my hero . you 're ... always coming to my rescue , and i - i know you treat me like gold . but -- rick : wait . wait . what 's -- what 's going on here ? taylor , talk to me . what 's wrong ? taylor : i 'm so sorry , rick . i -- taylor : i ca n't go through with the wedding . i 'm so sorry . i ca n't marry you . i ca n't . i ca n't marry you .	in front of owen , donna tells stephanie that sister pam is blackmailing donna . no one was supposed to know . she 's afraid that pam is watching right now and she will do it all again if they do n't comply . when pam calls , donna tells her that she is going to sign the divorce papers and stephanie returned to speak to her about that . pam insists this is the last time she will see eric , no funny business . ridge allows taylor to kiss him after she implies that brooke should raise baby jack with nick and ridge be with taylor . when he questions this , she tells him she knows all those feelings are still there . she loves him and she is not going to defend that or apologize for how she feels . it 's not that simple for him . he 's feeling those same old feelings too and he does love taylor , but his future is with brooke . taylor says she is telling rick tonight because she does not intend to live in that fantasy world . when ridge 's world falls apart with brooke , he knows where he can find taylor waiting . at the office eric shows stephanie the divorce papers and says that he is expecting donna , he is ending his marriage today . donna shows up with owen which eric finds ironic that she would bring her lover . she has no attorney so he 's going to look over the papers as a paralegal . she knows eric will be fair so she signs . stephanie needs donna 's help to find pam in exchange for what donna wants eric . rick comes home with samples of wedding cake , only to be disappointed and finds no taylor in sight . when she arrives , he is stunned when she says she is sorry , but she ca n't marry him .

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