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[ birds chirping ] ridge : i do n't know . it just does n't add up . brooke : okay . i 'm letting your brother stay here until he finds a place more permanent . ridge : no , no , no . i understand that . but why is he here ? brooke : because family is here . rick and maya and lizzy , r.j . ridge : [ laughs ] brooke : that 's nice . ridge : yeah . brooke : what ? ridge : nothing . brooke : [ sighs ] i do n't know why you 're so upset about this . ridge : i 'm not upset at all . i 'm -- i 'm -- i 'm not . i 'm just curious . i 've known this guy all my life . he does n't do things like that . he 's not spontaneous . he 's up to something . thorne : brooke would n't come right out and say it , but i put it together . ridge betrayed her . eric : they went through a difficult time . thorne : yeah , because he cheated on her right before the wedding in sydney . once again my brother had to prove that he could conquer any woman any time he wants . who was it ? you were there . brooke said it was just a kiss , but i 'm sure she was trying to downplay it . eric : brooke has put this behind her . i do n't see the value in dredging it up for anyone . thorne : well , do you know who the other woman was ? brooke is one of the most accomplished , beautiful women in the world . who would ridge cheat with ? quinn : steffy wants to tease a few of the pieces in the upcoming ad campaign . i thought we could show her the one you did , the platinum one with the curls . ivy : mm - hmm . this one has such unusual textures . quinn : ridge really liked that one . ridge : it 's beautiful . absolutely beautiful . quinn : said it was beautiful . thorne : if you did n't know who it was , you 'd say so . eric : brooke does n't want to discuss this with you . i do n't think we should , either . thorne : so you do know . eric : ridge and brooke have worked hard to overcome this . thorne : and the woman who ridge cheated with , she 's no longer in the picture ? eric : not an issue anymore . thorne : what does that mean ? eric : it 's been dealt with . thorne : oh . ridge closed the subject , did he ? he said to everyone , `` forget it , `` so everyone does . eric : that 's not really ever seemed fair to you , has it ? there 's been a lot of unfairness in your life , thorne . losing macy , losing darla , and then beautiful aly . it 's changed you . you 're different , son . thorne : i have changed , dad , more than you know . i came back from europe because i 'm ready to be on equal footing with ridge . i do n't want to be his little brother anymore . eric : he 's always called you that . thorne : it 's condescending , and i 'm not gon na put up with it any longer . come here . i wanted to show you something . eric : sketches ? whose are these ? thorne : they 're mine . ridge is n't your only son who can design . ridge : thorne was perfectly happy in europe , and now he 's here . why ? brooke : l.a. is his home . ridge : his life , his work is in paris . brooke : have you talked to him about his work lately ? ridge : the only reason to talk about his work is if he screwed up . did he ? did he screw up ? brooke : it would be nice if you showed a little bit of interest . ridge : i do n't -- [ sighs ] i - i do n't have time for that ! i need to go and tell thorne how much he 's appreciated ? when ? brooke : ridge , i do n't think that 's what he expects . ridge : what does he expect ? you obviously talked to him , so what is it ? what are you not telling me ? brooke : you 've seen your brother . does n't he seem a bit different to you ? ridge : of course he 's different . we 're all different . he went through a lot . and of course he 's changed . but he 's -- he 's my little brother . i know when he has an agenda . brooke : why ca n't you just be happy that he 's back ? why does it have to be such a mystery ? ridge : because it is a mystery , and i did n't make it one ! it is ! he did n't show up for thanksgiving . he did n't wait until christmas . he 's here now . why ? does he have some kind of a grievance ? brooke : no . why would you even say that ? ridge : because i know him , that 's why ! brooke : ridge , you and thorne have grown up . you 're not little kids anymore . you are professionals in this fashion industry . and yes , maybe you 're both different , but you are forresters , and thorne is a forrester . ridge : okay , so this is about work , then ? is that what it is ? brooke : [ sighs ] you can speculate all you want . it seems to make you really happy . ridge : there 's other things i would like to speculate about that would make me a lot happier . and hey , thorne wants to come back to work with us at forrester , then we 'll just make sure we 'll dust off his desk in shipping and receiving . brooke : i think he might have something different in mind for his future . ridge : [ sighs ] you think or you know ? i have an idea . let 's go over to the office and ask him what he 's up to . [ giggles ] i saw him today . so hot . [ giggles ] quinn : what 's going on with you guys ? you 're so giggly today . sorry , mrs . forrester . ivy : it 's thorne . he has caused quite a stir in the office . and not just with the models . eric : you did these ? thorne : i have more , but i think that these are the best . eric : i did n't know you were designing . thorne : well , after aly passed , i had to lose myself in something , so i picked up a sketchpad , thought about my beautiful daughter , her grace , elegance , her lyrical side . eric : i see that . thorne : i 've had so many incredible , inspiring women in my life . i wanted to create designs as unique and exceptional as they were . of course , i was a little reluctant to show them off at first . it was n't long before i was getting encouragement from some of the finest designers in paris and milan . eric : you did n't want your father 's advice or opinion ? thorne : of course i did . that 's why i 'm here now . but i wanted to hone my skills . i wanted to surprise you , make you proud . eric : wow . so this is why you 've come back ? thorne : one of the reasons . i 've been thinking a lot lately . not just about me , but about you , brooke , the whole family . i 've kept in touch . i 've heard about things , but i have n't been here . i mean , so much has happened . you 're with quinn . you seem really happy . eric : we are . thorne : well , being here , i can really feel that . eric : that 's good to know . thorne : yeah . i just wish everyone else was doing as well . eric : ridge and brooke are taking it slow . thorne : brooke married bill because ridge let her down . and apparently bill let her down , too . so when i heard she was getting divorced , i had to come back . eric : brooke 's doing her best to move on . thorne : yeah , but is she moving forward ? [ door opens ] ridge : hey . i did n't realize i was missing a meeting . eric : not a meeting . [ door closes ] just talking . ridge : oh . what you got ? what 's this ? are they yours ? eric : no , not mine . ridge : are they in - house ? they do n't look like it . thorne : what do you think of them ? ridge : who did these ? thorne : are they good or not ? ridge : dad . eric : they 're thorne 's . ridge : thorne is designing . well , look at you , little brother . ivy : maybe we should have thorne look over these new pieces . he 's in the office . quinn : that 's okay . ridge and steffy already approved them . ivy : yeah , but he might have a feel for what the european buyers are looking for . quinn : okay , i can run it by him later . oh , i have his number . i can text him . quinn : i do n't need you to give me his number , thank you . but ... i promise if i do a showing for him , i will call you two in , okay ? go take a break . it 's okay . thank you . quinn : regroup in a minute . ivy : oh , gosh . quinn : thorne better watch out . ivy : mm - hmm . everybody is very excited about thorne 's return . actually , some more than others . quinn : oh , well , maybe he 'll shake things up around here . ivy : thorne ? no , see , when -- when ridge came back , that was a shake - up . he used to run the company , and then he wanted to run it again . was a huge power struggle . quinn : wait , so thorne did n't ever want to run the company ? he does n't want to be in control ? ivy : i mean , come on . who does n't want to run the company around here ? i guess what i 'm trying to say is that thorne is n't domineering or arrogant . not that i 'm saying ridge is . quinn : no , no , no , i totally get it . i mean , they 're just two strong , accomplished men who could n't be less alike . ridge : i remember you drawing when you were a kid . what was it ? always surfboards and cars , right ? thorne : i 've been working with acclaimed designers all over europe . ridge : taking lessons ? that 's good . thorne : refining my abilities . eric : which are considerable . brooke : they really are . ridge : well , i think it 's great . you have a hobby . everybody should have a hobby . look , you -- you draw a really pretty picture . thorne : well , i am eric forrester 's son . and it 's not a hobby , ridge . ridge : and there it is . i told you , he did n't come -- he ... you knew about this , did n't you ? brooke : thorne showed me his designs , and i think they 're amazing , especially for a designer who does n't have as much experience as you and eric have . ridge : so you went to brooke and you went to dad because you wanted to have , what , a little cheering section in place before you show them to me ? thorne : i would have shown them to you if you asked me what i 've been up to . i 'm proud of my designs . i 'm not scared to ask your opinion . in fact , i welcome it . if i was on the design team , i would -- i would expect it . ridge : we 're not looking to expand the design team , are we , dad ? thorne : do n't get defensive . just tell me what you think . ridge : sure . let 's see . i think that these are ... very interesting sketches . i think you have a great feel for fabric . but there 's no theme here , no cohesion . they 're no overall vision . thorne : they 're eclectic . ridge : eclectic ? that 's just a fancy word for `` all over the place , `` is n't it ? thorne : okay . you do n't see them as a group . what do you think of them individually ? ridge : [ clears throat ] individually ? thorne , i think you put a lot of work into these . unfortunately , i can see all the hallmarks of an inexperienced designer . thorne : point them out . if i can do something to make these better , i want to know what it is . ridge : why ? what are you after here ? you think i just hand out jobs on the design team to anyone that gives me sketches ? thorne : well , it 's not your call , is it ? you 're lead designer . it 's still dad 's company . i 'd like to think that he still has the final say here . ridge : all right . okay . you have some natural ability . anyone can see that . if i 'm being too harsh , i apologize . but i 'm just -- i know what it takes to succeed in this business . you just got here , man , and you -- you just have n't designed very long . thorne : i know i have n't been doing it as long as you , but that does n't mean i can't . ridge : could i talk to my brother alone for a minute ? eric : we can discuss this as a family , you know . thorne : no , it 's fine , dad . it 's fine . ridge and i need to have a chat . eric : all right . [ door closes ] ridge : okay . let 's recap . you 're back here , and you 're a designer now looking for a position . you move into brooke 's house . nice . i like that . she said before that i should ask you more questions . well , let me ask you a question now . what are you up to , little brother ? quinn : thorne came home with designs ? eric : yes . in fact , they 're discussing them as we speak . brooke : they may be discussing more than that . eric : [ sighs ] i think thorne was open to an honest critique . brooke : and ridge did n't hesitate to give him one . quinn : what do you think of them ? brooke : i think they 're promising . eric : promising . that 's exactly the word . he 's obviously been working very hard on this . quinn : so , is this something that he wants to pursue , that he wants to take seriously ? brooke : yes . and i hope ridge treats it that way . quinn : eric told me that ridge has always been dismissive of his brother . brooke : they have been competing for many , many years , and thorne always feels like he 's the runner - up and ridge gets whatever he wants and then pushes thorne aside . eric : and besides that , they approach things very differently . thorne likes to bring people together . he tries to form a consensus . ridge is more forceful and more commanding . i admire those traits in both of them . as different as they are , though , they 're both very confident men . brooke : i agree . and thorne has become a lot stronger now . eric : seems like it , does n't it ? ridge has always dominated his siblings , you know . they 've always backed off and let him steer the ship . seems like thorne is ready to stand up to him , maybe , uh , challenge his brother . ridge : i do n't want to argue with you . thorne : i do n't want that , either . ridge : you 've had a hard time . i get that . and everyone said that your time in paris was good for you . thorne : it has been . ridge : good . i 'm happy . i want you to be happy . but you got to understand that time did n't stand still here . a lot of things have happened , a lot of turbulence with the family , with the company . but it 's behind us now . we figured it out . and everyone has a role to play . we 're just focused on the future . thorne : i am , too . ridge : every single person in this building , every one of them , is focused on one thing -- the success of this company . thorne : yes , and i want to be a bigger part of that . ridge : okay , but you went to europe ! thorne : i did n't leave forrester creations , ridge . ridge : no , no , but -- [ sighs ] you 're a big part of international , one of our top executives . thorne : i 'm not a designer , okay ? look , i 'm not naive . i have n't had the experience that you have . but i 'm not a novice . this is important to me . it 's something i want to do . look , maybe i have n't been working on this with you the way zende did , but i have been learning . ridge : zende ? he 's a young , up - and - coming artist . you spent your whole career in a boardroom , and now all of a sudden , you want to be a designer ? it 's absurd ! thorne : really ? our sisters are designers . our dad is a designer . i want to be a designer is absurd ? ridge : i do n't want to fight about this . thorne : i 've gotten advice and encouragement from some of the biggest names in fashion in europe . ridge : and these names in fashion , do they happen to be our friends and our colleagues ? thorne : yes . ridge : okay . did it ever occur to you that they did n't want to hurt your feelings , they did n't want to hurt the relationship they have with me and with dad ? come on , i know this -- it 's difficult . i get all that . you want to -- you want to contribute more . you want to do more . i get it . and you found this ability , but that 's not enough , little brother . you got to come up with something else . thorne : come on . enough with the `` little brother `` thing . we 're not kids anymore . ridge : stop acting like one . thorne : same could be said about you . i 've told you once . i 'm not gon na tell you again . call me by my name . it 's not that hard . ridge : that 's what this is about ? thorne : you think you can undermine my confidence , intimidate me ? [ scoffs ] well , you can't . not anymore . you 've treated me like this my entire life , and i 've had enough , ridge . you hear me ? enough .	ridge tells brooke that he is not upset . he is just curious . thorne is up to something and is not staying with brooke just because of family being around . thorne tells his dad that he wonders who the other woman was and he is sure it was more than a kiss but he can not imagine ridge cheating on brooke just before the wedding . quinn and ivy discuss the collections pieces and quinn remembers how ridge touched her when they discussed it too . eric tells thorne that brooke and ridge have worked through their problems and the other woman is out of the picture and they should just forget it . thorne says he does not want to be ridge 's little brother anymore . it is condescending and he is not going to put up with it anymore . he has come back to be on equal footing . he shows his dad some designs which eric thinks it terrific and asks who they belong to . thorne says him . ridge is not the only son who can design . brooke tells ridge that he has seen his brother . does he really think he is different . ridge says well he did not come home in time for thanksgiving and yet he did not wait until christmas so there has to be a reason why now . he will have to dust off his desk in shipping and receiving and make sure it is ready . brooke says do not be surprised . she thinks he will want more than that . eric tells thorne he did not know he was a designer . thorne says after aly died he found her style and elegance and with encouragement he got started with kudos from paris and milan . this is one of the reasons he came back .that and brooke and the whole family . he 's heard so much but he wants to see it firsthand . he knows brooke married bill because ridge let her down and now she is divorcing bill so he knows ridge will be after her again .
stephanie : felicia , why did n't you tell me that you had a baby ? felicia : you went into the guest house when i told you not to , mother ? stephanie : felicia , why would n't you tell me that you have a beautiful little boy ? [ scene_break ] thorne : i 'm going to go after felicia , too . she was pretty upset . eric : no , let ridge handle it . the way she drives , ridge is the only person that 's going to be able to catch up with her anyway . she 's probably at the guest house by now . jackie : you think she was n't feeling well ? nick : well , you heard what she said . she 's cancer - free . bridget : i think it 's pretty obvious what 's going on . it could n't have been easy for her to listen to all this talk about you and me . the fact that we 're having this happy life , and we 're expecting a child . thorne : yeah , nick , you two were involved . nick : well , i would n't really call it `` involved . `` jackie : she was very fond of you , ncky . nick : well , we had some laughs , that 's all . brooke : felicia 's always so flippant on the surface that it 's hard to realize how vulnerable she really is . eric : it 's my fault . i never should have invited her here . i knew she was going to walk in on this party for the two of you . darla : well , even if felicia had more feelings than we 're aware of , she 's been gone for a year . thorne : yeah , i mean , whatever happened between you two , you would think that it would be way behind her . darla : she does move on pretty easily . jackie : and some men leave more of an impression than they realize . nick : maybe i should go talk to her , huh ? eric : no , let ridge do it . this party is for the two of you . this is your celebration . felicia 's in your past . [ scene_break ] stephanie : a child ? felicia : why i ever thought you could leave well enough alone . i should have stayed in france . what the hell was i thinking ? stephanie : well , i hope you were thinking about the child . bringing him here to meet his family . honey , he 's a beautiful little boy . and renee 's lovely . felicia : renee ? stephanie : yes , i 'm sorry . i think i did make her uncomfortable when i went over to the guest house . felicia : yeah , i told her you would n't go there . stephanie : look , if you want to share your life with renee , and you want to raise this child with her , i absolutely respect that . felicia : what did renee say to you ? stephanie : nothing very much , -- i mean , but it 's so apparent , she just loves that little boy . so she 's the birth mother ? did you adopt ? felicia : where do you get these ideas , mother ? stephanie : well , honey , you were on chemo , you could n't have conceived . look , felicia , it does n't matter to me whether this baby is adopted or it 's not adopted . i do n't care about anything like that . he 's my grandson , and i will love him just as much as i love all my grandchildren . i just -- it just seems so -- you 've always had such a `` to hell with everyone else `` kind of attitude about life , and here you have this wonderful little baby . now you know what it 's like to be a mother . to love someone so much , be there for them so totally . it 's great . it 's wonderful . felicia : are you crying ? stephanie : i do n't know , maybe a little . felicia : wow . stephanie : a baby 's a wonderful , precious gift , honey . i 'm so happy for you . it 's going to bring so much joy to the family . [ scene_break ] thorne : dad , felicia will be fine . eric : yes , of course she will . she always ends up just fine . she 's a very independent woman . me , on the other hand , stuck down here with delivery trucks all day and all night . brooke : not to mention the diesel fumes . taylor : good grief , could it be any louder out there ? it sounds like a bus depot . eric : oh , a bus depot would be a breath of fresh air compared to this space . thorne : well , if it were up to me , you 'd be upstairs . eric : yeah , i know , thorne , i know . look , i 'm sorry , the two of you are stuck in the middle of this whole marital thing . brooke : i guess this would be a bad time to talk about designs . eric : no , no , brooke . actually , i 'm glad taylor 's here . both of you . there 's something i want to say to you . i 've been very , very frustrated that the two of you have sided with stephanie in this thing . thorne : we 're not against you , dad . eric : now do n't -- hear me out . hear me out , here . i mean , obviously the two of you see some merit in this idea that stephanie has of a line for the intelligent woman . taylor : it 's definitely an untapped market . eric : yes , yeah , yeah , maybe . but as angry as i 've been with the two of you allying yourselves with stephanie in this thing , a part of me is starting to understand . stephanie 's been very hurt by this , and , frankly , she has every right to be . bridget : you know , it 's just , felicia 's always been so together , it 's weird seeing her so worked up . jackie : she cared for you , nicky . a great deal more than you cared for her , i 'm afraid . bridget : have you not been in touch with her at all ? nick : i emailed her once . i never heard back . jackie : that 's strange . nick : for felicia , not really . bridget : well , you obviously had more of an effect on her than you knew . [ scene_break ] felicia : i should 've known i could n't fool you , mother . given my history , i never thought in a million years you 'd believe that i 'd fallen for a woman , so i figured i was better off denying it . stephanie : so you thought i could n't handle it ? felicia : i was wrong . stephanie : honey , i just want you to be happy . if you do n't know that by now -- look , we 're going to make a celebration . i 'll get everybody over to the house tonight to meet the baby and to meet renee . felicia : i do n't know , mother . we 've been so busy traveling , we 're all pretty wiped out . stephanie : well , you do n't have to do a thing . megan will do all the phone calls . felicia : mother , wait . stephanie : what is it ? felicia : i made a mistake . stephanie : a mistake ? felicia : dragging my son across the world . it was too soon . or too late . and for what ? stephanie : to meet his family . felicia : i should n't have come here , brought him here . stephanie : why not ? felicia : because he 's my child , and i need to protect him . stephanie : i do n't understand why you would n't want us to know him . i mean , i do n't understand why you 're being so secretive . did you -- have you done something illegal ? felicia : no . felicia : no , mother . he 's my baby . mine . i gave birth to him . stephanie : what ? felicia : i know . i was so sick , but it happened . despite the chemo . stephanie : oh , my god . felicia : it was a miracle . i had to have him . stephanie : oh , sweetheart . my baby girl . my baby girl . you 're a mother . a mother . felicia : yes . stephanie : i do n't even know his name . what 's his name ? felicia : dominick . [ scene_break ] nick : i should go talk to her . bridget : no , no , sweetheart . honestly , let me go . you already talked to her on the boat . maybe i can relate to her more . you know , one woman 's emotions to another . jackie : they are sisters . nick : but you saw her , she was so upset . she was -- bridget : that 's because i 'm just little bridget to her . look at us , we 're married , we 're expecting a child . i 'm sure that was the last thing she ever thought she would come home to . nick : i do n't want you to feel threatened in any way whatsoever . bridget : i do n't feel threatened . why would i feel threatened ? i have you . i know you love me . we 're having a baby . look , just give her time . i know that she wants you to be happy . and you 're going to be a father . just watch , she 'll be just as happy for you as anyone else . [ scene_break ] eric : i was very angry with stephanie . very angry . i wanted to lash out . but now that i 've had a chance to think about it , i 've realized that what 's really happened , is that i 've let her down . brooke : let her down ? eric : look , i 'm her husband . i was her husband . brooke : eric , you 've suffered because of it . eric : look , she 's no saint , i 'll grant you that . but marrying you the second time , it just put her right over the edge . brooke : i hardly think it put her over the edge . eric : brooke , i want to say this , all right ? i want to say this to the two of them . thorne : dad , you do n't have to . taylor : look , look . the truth is , all of us have been walking on eggshells lately . eric : yes , i know . and i 'm very , very much responsible for that . harsh words have been said . but there 's a human side , too . brooke : not when it comes to stephanie . eric : she was my wife for a very long time . there 's a part of me that 's always going to love her . [ scene_break ] stephanie : why did you keep this pregnancy a secret ? felicia : nick never cared about me , mother . not the way that i cared for him . he was a friend , a buddy . supported me when i needed someone the most . stephanie : felicia . felicia : we had fun together , that was it . stephanie : you had his baby . felicia : yeah , but i 'm not going to hold that over nick . stephanie : i 'm not suggesting you hold it over him , but there 's a child . you gave birth to his son . felicia : he does n't love me , mother . got it ? never asked me to be his wife . stephanie : but you love him ? felicia : what does it matter ? stephanie : honey , you 're here . you came all this way . you must 've felt a need . felicia : not anymore . what 's done is done , right ? time to move on down the road . stephanie : i think you have to tell him . felicia : no , no , absolutely not . bridget is pregnant with his child . i ca n't say anything now , i wo n't . stephanie : well , what do you think you 're going to do ? felicia : go back to france today , this instant . stephanie : but you need help raising the baby . felicia : right , and renee is a wonderful nanny . stephanie : you ca n't do that . felicia : i 've been doing it , mother . stephanie : does this baby not deserve to know his father ? are you going to deny nick and all of us the opportunity to be in this baby 's life ? felicia : fine . come to france . stay as long as you like . stephanie : felicia , sweetheart . felicia : no , bridget is pregnant with his child . he loves bridget . he 's married to her . what ? what , do i just go to nick and say , `` oh , this thing you got with bridget , forget about it . i 'm here now . oh , and by the way , meet your son . `` stephanie : i 'm not suggesting that they have to end their marriage . felicia : right , i 'm not going to come between their happiness . i wo n't do it to nick . i wo n't do it to bridget . bridget . bridget : oh . felicia : um , i was just leaving . bridget : no , no , felicia . no , i know what 's going on here , and trust me , honey , it 's nothing that we ca n't deal with . [ scene_break ] brooke : eric , how can you say these things about stephanie ? think about what she 's done . she stole the company away from you . eric : what i did to her was far worse . when i married you , knowing you did n't love me , it was a real slap in her face . it took away all of her dignity . it was a very big mistake , and if i could take it back , i would . brooke : you ca n't be serious . eric : the truth is , stephanie has always known what 's right for this family . and as much as i 've tried to demonize her , she always has . brooke : thorne and taylor , could you excuse us ? i 'd like to have a word in private with eric . eric : now you want privacy ? when we were married , privacy with me was the last thing you wanted . thorne : hey , dad . eric : no , it 's all right . it 's all right . taylor : i think maybe we should give you a little privacy . eric : no , taylor , anything that she has to say to me , she can say in front of the two of you . thorne : actually , i have to look over some rough ad campaigns . taylor : i have to finish the press release , anyway , so -- brooke : so i 'm the problem ? you actually feel sorry for stephanie after she stole your company ? eric , i ca n't even believe those words came out of your mouth . eric : well , you should n't believe everything you hear . brooke : after everything we 've been through . eric : you 're right about that . you and i have been through too much together . brooke : maybe those diesel fumes are getting to your head . eric : well , it wo n't be very long before those diesel fumes are a thing of the past . i needed to catch you off guard , and i think i did . brooke : what are you talking about ? eric : look , thorne and taylor need to be convinced . if they are not , stephanie never will be . brooke : enough . just tell me what you 're doing . eric : come here . stephanie 's vulnerable to me . she always has been . even jackie picked up on it . look , i was married to her forever . if anybody knows how to work her emotions to some kind of an advantage , it 's me . brooke : work her emotions ? eric : what 's the one thing in the world that stephanie wants more than anything ? brooke : to be rid of me . eric : exactly . now , it would take me years to get this company back through the courts , and once i did , there would n't be anything left of it . but , if i can convince her that i finally see you the same way she does , that i no longer care about you , she 'll let me back in . and i 'll get this company back now . brooke : to have the company back ? what 's the point , if i ca n't have you ? [ brooke remembering ] brooke : why was i so afraid ? so afraid of being loved by you ? nick : i do n't know . i do n't know . brooke : it should have been you . all this time . all along , it should have been you . brooke : i do n't want to spend another day without you in my life . nick : well , i 'm not going anywhere . god , i love you . i 've always loved you . brooke : i have so much love inside of me that i could n't give away , and now i can . be my hope . be my husband . let me love you , nick . forever . [ scene_break ] jackie : felicia was acting so strangely . i mean , her emotions were just on the surface . do you think we 're missing something , nicky ? you did tell her it was over between you two , did n't you ? nick : of course i did , mother . and it is over , she knows that . jackie : well , there 's more going on here than meets the eye . nick : well , if that 's true , bridget 's about to find out what it is . [ scene_break ] bridget : look , everyone 's been so concerned about you . felicia : the cancer . bridget : well , yes , obviously . felicia : it has n't come back . bridget : you have no idea how glad i am to hear that . but i did n't think cancer was the only issue . the issue right now is more `` nick , `` is n't it ? look , honey , please do n't worry about me . the last couple of months have been really hard , but i have become so much stronger . look , i get to give nick his child , and -- honestly , i 'm perfectly fine . felicia : you know what ? i can see that . understand it , even . bridget : well , good . and do n't be mad at dad -- his heart was in the right place , wanting to welcome you back . just like he wanted to celebrate nick and me , and the baby . but i know that it ca n't be easy hearing all of that . especially when nick went on and on about how happy we are . felicia : i guess i 'm just not a cake and punch kind of girl . bridget : well , maybe not . but we were insensitive , and we 're sorry . felicia : no , it 's okay , bridget . bridget : all right , but i still think it would just be best if we got everything out on the table . i mean , you ran out of the room because you still have feelings for nick . nobody understands more than i do how hard it is to love someone and see them with another woman . and you had no idea when you came back to l.a. that we would be married and now i would be expecting his baby . you did n't know . felicia : it was a surprise . bridget : see , you do n't need to hide anything . i know that nick is a wonderful man , and i think it 's perfectly natural that you would still care about him . felicia : bridget , i 've heard about everything that you and nick have been through . the last thing in the world that i want is to be a problem . bridget : no , you 're not ! you wo n't be ! especially if we can just communicate and deal with everything as it comes . look , i promise you , we 'll look back on this soon and laugh . felicia : i wish it was that simple . bridget : come on . stephanie : bridget , felicia has something that she wants to tell you . felicia : mother ! stephanie : sweetheart , you have to tell her . bridget : tell me what ? felicia ? felicia , what do you have to tell me ?	everyone is aghast that felicia left the party . stephanie asks felicia about the baby and finds out he 's hers and renee is the nanny . she also finds out the baby is nick 's and tells her she has to tell nick and the family . eric plays a trick on thorn , taylor and brooke by saying he pushed stephanie to kick him downstairs . brooke is shocked . after taylor and thorn leave he confesses that he is going to try to work stephanie 's emotions to get the company back and he may have to get rid of brooke at forrester to do it .
ann : good to see you again , eric . eric : ann , no -- your nap can wait . your daughter has something to say to you , and you 're going to listen . you 're going to hear what stephanie has to say , whether you want to or not . stephanie : eric is right . mother , you need to hear what i 've come all this way to say . ann : he would n't have talked to your father like that . stephanie : why do you think i 've come all this way ? ann : he thought you were marrying beneath you . i said , `` john , all californians are n't the same . i mean , this young man does n't seem as rough -- `` eric : ann , you 're not listening . ann : i stood up for you , i want you to know . eric : i really do n't give a rat 's ass . pamela : mother , maybe you and stephanie want to go into the sun room ? ann : do i have to tolerate that kind of language in my own home ? eric : you 've tolerated plenty in your own home . pamela : or i can show eric the deck garden . ann : what are you blithering about ? pamela : i think sttephanie wants to have a heart - to - heart . ann : what heart ? whose heart ? if you want to go , go . i 've gone 30 years without so much as a word from you . stephanie : i 'm asking you to listen to me . ann : why is everything so dramatic with you ? stephanie : no , i 'm not going . and i 'm not asking . [ scene_break ] taylor : your mother asked me to talk to you all and explain some things to you . now , some of these things are going to be a little bit difficult to hear and hard to understand at first , but once you hear everything , i think it 'll explain a lot of things . it 'll make sense of a lot of things . first , your grandmother ann is not dead . ridge : what ? thorne : grandma 's alive . mo talking about ? they buried her . thorne : we did n't go to the funeral . felicia : no , but i remember mother describing the funeral in detail . taylor : no , she never really died . ridge : why would mother tell us that grandmother was dead ? taylor : well , you know , there 's always a little bit of truth in every lie . the fact is , your mother needed to cut her out of her life . felicia : that 's ridiculous . it 's unbelievable is what it is , because mother adored her . according to mother , she was the perfect wife , the perfect mother . she held her up as an example , ad nauseam . taylor : that was a coping mechanism . see , some of the things from your mother 's childhood were too painful for her to carry into her adult life , so she needed to recreate a false idealized childhood in order to survive emotionally . and then what makes it worse is her sense of self was damaged because she asked for help and she never got it . your mother was abused as a child -- by her father . [ scene_break ] stephanie : that conversation that we could n't have 30 years ago , that i thought was n't necessary -- i was wrong . ann : well , you did well enough without me for 30 years -- stephanie : no , mother . no , not so well . i have this bottomless pit of rage that i ca n't control . it 's tainted all of my relationships , my marriage . and now , it 's even cost my stephanie : did you warn daddy about his ? ann : and take pammy . i mean , she 's always been beautiful , and she 's stunning now . the sweetest temperament in the world -- pamela : i do n't think stephanie 's finished , mom . ann : for the life of me , i will never understand how your sister attracted a husband -- more or less -- and here you are , still with me . pamela : i think i should go turn off that electric blanket . ann : no , no , you young people talk the night away . i 'm going to bed . stephanie : no , you 're not . ann : i 'm sorry you 're unhappy . i did the best i could with you -- stephanie : you seem to think that i 'm trying to take something from you . i 'm not . i remember everything that you remember . the travel , the horses , the parties . how beautiful you were , how impeccably dressed you were , and how graciously , gorgeously you entertained . all the movers and shakers in chicago wanted to be here to listen to father , to drink his brandy . i remember the excitement and the privilege of being a douglas . pamela : mother -- ann : well , if we 're going to take a stroll down memory lane -- stephanie : why did you and father want me to be a boy ? ann : it was a nickname ! stephanie : no , it 's not just what he called me -- ann : morbidly sensitive , that 's what you are . stephanie : why did you let him hurt me that way ? always when he drank , which seemed to be almost every night . ann : a man is a man . i mean , if you had acted more like a lady -- stephanie : with his hand , with his belt , with the razor strap , with the wooden spoon . my god , mother , you bathed me . you put me in my pajamas every night . you saw the bruises . you put lotion on the welts -- and you did nothing . why ? i was a child . i was a child . why did n't you stand up for me when i could n't stand up for myself ? [ scene_break ] felicia : grandpa abused my mother ? taylor : you know he was a very powerful man . he had very quick temper and very high expectations of his first child , who he wanted to carry on his name . he also had a drinking problem . ridge : you know , i do n't remember that . taylor : he thought he was look , i 'm not trying to excuse his behavior . he beat her . thorne : he beat her ? taylor : yeah , he did , a lot . she 'd bring home her report card or he 'd give her some task to do , and if she did n't do it perfectly , he 'd beat her . she was constantly put in no - win situations . but i just hope maybe this can help you all understand why , why stephanie has always gone to far with you , why she 's always tried to be so overprotective , that she was just trying to give you the protection that she never had . [ scene_break ] ann : let me guess . you 're seeing some kind of psychiatrist . ann : what happened to you ? i mean , 30 years has at least brought us some wisdom , and some peace , but not you . stephanie : you know what happened to me . what would it cost you to say it ? ann : now children run wild in the streets , i realize . holding up liquor stores , and girls getting pregnant in the sixth grade . but back then , parents disciplined their children when they deserved it . if , if your father ever struck you , you must have deserved it . you wish you had turned out better . well , do n't go blaming your father for your failures . he loved you . stephanie : i know he loved me , but -- pamela : mother ? do you remember when i asked you about the spots of blood on stephanie 's sheets ? and you told me that i 'd understand when i was older ? i knew what you meant . but she was bleeding from her back . ann : why must you always humor your sister ? have a little backbone for once . stephanie : you knew ? pamela : all these years , i wanted to ask . when you would n't go in the pool , or you 'd lock yourself in the bathroom . but you always said , `` go away , i 'm fine . `` so , i did n't want to upset you more , so i pretended to believe you . ann : i suppose you 're going to say your father beat you , too ? pamela : no , he did n't expect much of me . as long as i dressed nice , and got b 's in school , i was marvelous . after supper , you and i would go into the music room to read , or practice our duets on the piano . and we heard stephanie screaming from daddy 's study , mother . and you would play louder and louder . do n't you remember ? if i heard it , you did . secret that i was n't supposed to know anything about . no one ever explained anything to me . when you 're only `` the little shy one , `` it 's like nothing that you say or do makes any difference . stephanie : oh , pammy , no . sweetheart , it was n't up to you to protect me . no . it was up to you , mother . [ scene_break ] taylor : i know all of this is really difficult for you to hear . but i 'm hoping it can help you understand why your mother 's always tried to control your lives . because she never had control herself as a little girl . and she will get better , she just needs to confront these issues . that 's why she went to chicago with your father . do , though ? grandfather 's dead . felicia : taylor , what did he do to her ? taylor : he physically abused her . i 'm talking about bruises , i 'm talking about blows that ripped flesh away . i 'm talking about a little girl who was so humiliated to even go to gym class and change her clothes , because she did n't want people to see the marks on her body . and she was actually trying to protect him . she did n't want anybody to know what he was doing . ridge : so she set out to be the exact opposite kind of parent to us . whatever we did was right . she would n't even let anybody correct us . taylor : it was , ridge . ridge : i never even thought about the amount of pain that might be behind something like that . are you telling me that she 's been carrying all this around , silently , all these years ? taylor : until today . [ scene_break ] ann : when you came home from the hospital , after your ridge was born , did anybody give you a handbook about what to do with him for the next 30 years ? your father worked hard to give us a gracious life . stephanie : i know he did . and i loved him for it . ann : a fine way you have of showing it . i have no doubt that you found but this fantasy of torture , this can only be for eric 's benefit . stephanie : then why does pam remember it ? ann : pammy ? was there anybody ever more suggestible ? if stevie came back from the barn and said she 'd seen a ghost , there 'd be no stopping you from saying you saw it , too . if you were suffering so , why would n't you have come to me ? stephanie : i did ! and you said , `` shame on you , stephanie . shame on you . `` so i believed that i was bad . i believed i deserved it . ann : well , then it 's just as i said . stephanie : no ! i did n't . no child deserves that , mother . ann : your memory is playing tricks on you , not mine . and now you want to do it to me , to rob me of my memories , of the only man i ever loved . still love . and make me think of our happy home as a place of poison and misery . but i wo n't allow it . do you hear me ? i wo n't allow it . stephanie : no , i 'm not going to allow you to do this to me again ! you turned me away as a child , you drove me away as an adult . for god 's sake , i 've had to face my children and answer to them for my failings , why should n't you have to answer to me ? [ scene_break ] thorne : what does mother want from grandmother now ? taylor : she needs to confront her with some questions . questions like why she did n't protect her . felicia : are we sure that grandmother even knew ? ridge : oh , how could she not know ? felicia : because not every mother 's like ours . mom knew when we 'd sneeze a block away . taylor : your grandmother knew . felicia : i wish i knew . all those years i battled with mom . me and my tough self standing up to my overbearing mother . 'cause i had all the answers . the rebellious child , yeah , right . it think truth is , is that i was just a brat . always butting heads with her , pushing my mother further and further away from me . why did n't i appreciate her ? i mean , i should have . she was there for me always , always . and now i get it . i know why she was so determined to give me the love and attention that she never had . you know , mom spent all these years making sure that we were the kind of people who were self - assured and strong . so that it could n't happen to us -- did n't i see it ? ridge : because we only saw what she wanted us to see . mother in her glory . felicia : the best . ridge : yeah . [ scene_break ] stephanie : why are you lying ? were you afraid ? ann : how dare you ? stephanie : were you saving yourself ? i mean , if i was n't the target , were you afraid for yourself ? ann : your father never so much as raised his voice to me . pamela : he raised his voice . but you 'd leave the room . stephanie : yes , that 's right ! pamela : and take me with you . stephanie : and leave me . how could you do that ? i was your daughter , too . ann : and i love both of you , more than anything else in this world . stephanie : well , what good does that do , if it just means a pat on the head and a kiss on the cheek in the morning ? no wonder i have smothered my children with this insane protection . the stuff that i never got from you , i was so determined to protect them the way you never protected me . my god , mother ! how could you hear me crying out for you ? how could you leave me in there ? how could you just leave me defenseless and scared , and not come to me ? how could you do that ? you were n't there when i needed you , mother ! you were n't there !	taylor assembles everyone and tells them their mother wants them to hear the truth . their grandmother ann is not dead . and eric and stephanie have gone to chicago to see her . the kids are shocked since they felt their mother adored her mother . taylor tells them her mother was abused as a child and she asked for help and never got it . she hopes they will now understand why she always overprotects them and tries to control ; the protection she never had . felicia cries that now she gets it and she hates being such a brat and for resenting her mother . ridge laments they only saw what stephanie wanted them to see , her in her glory .
jackie : ( splashing ) okay , the next question may not involve the word `` bubbles , `` jarrett . jarrett : your new `` m `` line -- jackie : mm - hmm . jarrett : what 's your timetable for going public ? man : yeah , when are you gon na show us the goods , jackie ? jackie : ( gasps ) you are so cheeky ! did n't your mama ever tell you that good things come to those who wait ? clarke : all right , everybody , that 's it . thank you very much . it 's all over . come on now . jackie : okay , guys , bye - bye . this bathwater is plummeting . man : ( laughs ) see you next time . jackie : bye ! bye . clarke : bye now . bye - bye . thanks . man : bye . jackie : well , it always makes me happy to see members of the force . what can i do for you , boys ? charlie : wow , this is a new one -- um , holding a press conference in the tub . jackie : are you lieutenant baker 's son ? charlie : ma'am , charlie . jackie : thought so , 'cause you 're handsome like your father . lt . baker : this is n't how we usually conduct our interviews . clarke : oh , the tub 's a gimmick -- brings in customers . jackie : you mean you want to interview me ? oh , my . this is so exciting . ( laughs ) is this about stephanie forrester 's shooting ? lt . baker : good guess . jackie : well , you can just shoot away because as you can see , i 'm totally clean . [ scene_break ] katie : well , the police are still investigating . right . and it 's our policy at forrester creations to -- no comment . both -- as the p.r . liaison for forrester creations and as stephen logan 's daughter . ugh ! donna : you did great , kiddo . katie : ( sighs ) i am losing it . i - i - i need to take up yoga or something . donna : look , we 're all tense and sleep - deprived . i mean , you 've been on the phone since when , 6 : 30 this morning ? katie : the downside of being on the west coast . is n't eric supposed to be in here by now ? donna : yeah , stephanie 's getting released today . katie : already ? donna : i 'm assuming he 's picking her up and , uh , taking her wherever . katie : well , surely not to a hotel . she 's still recuperating . donna : well , maybe thorne will take her in or ridge . i mean , there 's plenty of room there . katie : or maybe he 'll take her back to the house . donna : ( scoffs ) do n't be ridiculous . he would never allow that . [ scene_break ] eric : careful now , will you ? stephanie : all right . felicia : hey ! eric : hey , we 're here . here we are . felicia : welcome home , mom ! hi . how are you ? pam : careful ! no hugs . eric : no hugs at all . jeez ! stephanie : hugs are okay , but just make them small . thorne : do you want to sit on the couch or the chair , mom ? ridge : the chair would be easier to get in and out of . pam : the sofa will be more comfy . felicia : let me get you -- stephanie : no , the chair is fine . the chair is fine . ridge : would you like the ottoman ? stephanie : no , i do n't need an ottoman . thank you . felicia : hey , mother , it 's a little bit chilly . would you like me to get your sweater ? pam : yeah , honey , turn the heat up a little . ridge : i 'll get that in a minute . pam : that 'd be good . okay . stephanie : well , this is just so unexpected . pam : what , you did n't think we 'd all be here to welcome you ? stephanie : oh . well , no . i mean , the flowers are so beautiful , and , uh , i do n't know . it 's just , uh -- i guess i could say this is the best homecoming anybody could want . so thank you . thank you . thank you . thank you . thank you , pam . [ scene_break ] jackie : okay , all eyes to the front . i 'm decent . lt . baker : this should n't take long , mrs. marone . jackie : hmm . clarke : well , why are you questioning her anyway when you 've already collared the guy ? lt . baker : you were at forrester creations when stephanie forrester was shot . jackie : yeah . lt . baker : were you aware that stephen logan was also in the building ? charlie : you know who he is , right ? jackie : well , the name rings a bell . lt . baker : did you happen to see stephen at any point ? uh , run into him ? exchange a few words ? jackie : no , never got that pleasure . lt . baker : stephanie kicked you and mr. garrison out before the show , but you came back with your son nick . jackie : so what of it ? am i a suspect now as well ? lt . baker : well , of course not , mrs. marone . you 're not a suspect . like mr. garrison said , we made an arrest . clarke : then what 's with the interrogation ? charlie : well , we were just wondering if your boss here could shed a little light on mr. logan 's activities during the time of the shooting . jackie : well , i 'll tell you what , boys , if anything just pops into my head , your cell phones will vibrate . lt . baker : well , i 'm looking forward to that . charlie : thanks , ma'am . [ scene_break ] clarke : all right , jackie , just us . you and me , sweetheart . jackie : ( sighs ) and you want to know if the police have the wrong perpetrator . you want to know who really shot stephanie forrester . [ scene_break ] ( elevator bell dings ) jake : hey , candy , what 's goin ' on ? candy : oh , hey . uh , this would n't happen to be yours , would it ? jake : oh , my god ! my camcorder . where 'd you find this ? i 've been looking all over for it . candy : lost and found . jake : ( sighs ) i did n't even know we had one . candy : yeah . well , um , i heard your camera went missing the day of the show , and i thought i 'd check it out . and , um , voilà . so yeah . jake : thanks . i owe you one . candy : yeah . um , i 'll be sure and collect . ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] katie : you know , for someone who 's divorcing his wife , eric is being awfully attentive . donna : because he 's a wonderful , caring man . stephanie 's the mother of his children . katie : and he came very close to losing her . that had to have some kind of effect on him . donna : look , he stood by her , maybe a little more than i am comfortable with . but when this is done , we 'll be fine , katie . i mean , we are fine . eric loves me . katie : i - i - i know . i know . i - i believe you . it 's just that from a strategic point of view , i just would n't let your guard down . i mean , stephanie is the incumbent , so to speak . and coming that close to meeting one 's maker , well , i would think she 'd be more determined than ever to hold onto her security blanket , if you catch my drift . donna : yeah , i see your point . you 're right . i would n't put it past her to take advantage . katie : where are you going ? donna : eric 's house , if only just to , uh , reassure myself . katie : and to prove me wrong . donna : right . donna : you again ? lt . baker : we 've already had our coffee . thank you very much . very thoughtful of you to offer , though . donna : if you 're here hoping that we 'll implicate our father , you 're wasting your time . he did n't do it . you arrested an innocent man . charlie : how would you know ? were you there ? katie : oh , donna , do n't let them get to you . lt . baker : you ladies were in your father 's hotel room when the gun was found . if you have any information that might exonerate your father , now is the time . donna : look , dad was set up . i do n't know who did it or why or how they did it , but he was set up . charlie : you share her opinion ? katie : well , i 'm sure you 've done a full background check on me , so make any assumptions you like . donna : and while you 're working on this case , the person who really shot stephanie is still out there . [ scene_break ] stephanie : `` feel better , gramma ! love , hope , r.j. , dino , aly . `` felicia : aw . pam : they are such little sweethearts . stephanie : ( laughs ) tiny : ( barks ) felicia : whoa ! stephanie : this is so -- whoa ! pam : tiny , sit , sweetheart . thorne : that 's tiny ? pam : sit ! eric : yeah , pam , maybe you should just take -- pam : well , he 's not that trained yet . thorne : ( laughs ) pam : ( indistinct ) you should go back to your bed , honey . stephanie : honey , why did you -- what were you thinking when you brought him ? pam : he is wonderful protection , stephanie . look , if whoever wants you dead is out there lying in wait -- felicia : there 's already been an arrest , aunt pam . pam : but the police are n't infallible . stephanie : oh , pam . they 've arrested stephen logan . i could n't be more relieved or happier . okay , let 's not go . let 's just have a good time . i guess we 'll include the dog , too . pam : i think we should . [ scene_break ] clarke : leo 's ordering in for lunch . uh , you want something ? jackie : oh , sure . i 'll have a revolver sandwich , side of bullets , and hold the silencer . clarke : ( laughs ) you 're not gon na let me let that down , are ya ? jackie : suspecting your boss of attempted murder is hardly what i 'd call loyalty . clarke : well , i needed to know if i 'm working with someone dangerous . jackie : why are you so obsessed with this macabre business anyway ? oh , forget it . get these into production . clarke : what is this ? jackie : pictures ... of eric 's next line . clarke : eric 's next line ? jackie : mm - hmm . clarke : hmm . jackie : while it was open season on stephanie after the forrester showing , i went through their offices , did an itsy - bitsy bit of research . clarke : ( chuckles ) and you copied the files . oh , you 're a good girl . see , i knew you 'd get the hang of this . jackie : well , thank you for your vote of confidence . now get cracking , or you might find out just how dangerous i can be . clarke : hmm . [ scene_break ] eric : i 'll walk you upstairs when you 're ready to rest . stephanie : okay . but in a bit . eric : ( sighs exhaustedly ) look , you 've been through a ... ( chuckles ) a traumatic ordeal . i do n't want you to get overtired . stephanie : see , you still -- you do care , do n't you ? eric : of course i do . do n't ever doubt that . stephanie : thank you ... for letting me come back to the house . it means the world to me to be here and surrounded by the people that i love the most . pam : ta - da . my famous sour cream coffee cake . stephanie : oh , fabulous . pam : felicia and i baked it just for you . tiny : ( barks ferociously ) eric : oh , great . stephanie : honey , you got ta get that dog to stop barking . the neighbors are going to complain . pam : tiny ? eric : wait , wait , wait . pam : tiny , is someone there ? eric : i 'll see what 's going on . [ scene_break ] katie : hey . jake : hey , katie . katie : is eric around ? i need to have him sign off on these press releases . jake : uh , i do n't think he 's in yet . i 'm just , uh , working on a little project for him right now . katie : okay , i 'm gon na leave this on his desk . jake : um , how is your dad ? i 'm -- i 'm sorry -- sorry to hear about that . katie : oh , thanks . jake : he 's , uh , he 's in prison ? katie : oh , out on bond . is that the unified tribe concert ? jake : yeah . yeah , uh , that 's the one i was telling you about . i 'm telling ya , i got some great footage . katie : ( giggles ) jake : you got ta check it out . look at that . katie : oh , man , that guitar player is so hot . jake : yeah . whoa . what happened ? katie : what happened to the concert ? jake : dammit . shoot , i left my camera at the fashion show . someone must have recorded right over it . katie : oh , bummer . jake : ( sighs ) yeah , well , let 's just hope it 's not completely erased . brooke : i always believed -- katie : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa , that 's brooke . uh , go back . go back . jake : i got ta rewind . katie : press play . [ scene_break ] brooke : because what you did to my sister was horrible . stephanie : you know , i admire your devotion to your sister . brooke : do n't . do n't you dare patronize me . i could n't defend myself to you for many , many years , but i 'll be damned if i stand by and watch you do to donna what you did to me . it ends tonight . [ scene_break ] jake : sounds like she and mrs. forrester were really going at it . katie : do you know what this means ? you may have videotaped the shooting . donna : just let me go . eric : no , donna , not until we 've talked . donna : i saw you and your wife . i heard what you said . you 're really letting her move back in there ? eric : donna , it 's stephanie 's home , too , all right ? she 's recovering from a bullet wound . donna : so that 's it then ? eric : donna . donna : look , i realize she could have died . and you 're the most compassionate man i know . but all of a sudden , i feel like -- like what we had meant nothing to you . and if that 's true and -- and you want stephanie back in your life , just tell me . tell me , and i will walk through that door and never bother you again . [ scene_break ] stephanie : your flowers are beautiful . and thank you very much for being here this morning and at the hospital . you know , i - i know you have n't forgiven me for what happened with brooke . ridge : oh , come on , mother , you almost died . where else do you think i 'd be ? stephanie : i do n't know , maybe , uh , maybe in line with the multitudes who want me punished for my mistakes . ridge : i 'm just glad you 're doing so well . and there 's been an arrest . that 's got ta set your mind at ease . stephanie : it does . but i wanted to ask you , um , is it gon na put a strain on you and brooke knowing that her father 's been arrested ? ridge : no , we agreed not to let that come between us . stephanie : good . i never thought i 'd say it , but , um ... ( clears throat ) compared to donna , brooke is an angel . ridge : yeah , well , do n't you worry about donna anymore . just , uh , concentrate on recuperating , okay ? stephanie : she 's caught your father 's eye , though , you know , and -- but she 's no match for me , is she ? ridge : god help anyone who tries to compete . stephanie : ( laughs ) i just love him . ( sighs ) no matter what he does , i just love him . i want to end my days here ... with him in this home that we built . it would really make me happy . it 's kind of funny , is n't it ? ridge : how 's that ? stephanie : it took a bullet to bring him back to me . [ scene_break ] eric : donna , i want you to hear me out . donna : no , no , i - i made you a promise right from the beginning to walk away if i -- if i knew this was n't gon na work for us . eric : listen , i want you to listen to me . donna : no , i told you i would n't fight you , i would n't cling the way stephanie has ... ( sniffling ) and that i 'd be grateful for what we had and remember the good times . and i will . eric : donna , stop . donna : no , just -- eric : now stop . donna : just , please , no . eric : i want you to listen to what i have to say . donna : just let me go while i still have a shred of dignity left . eric : donna , stephanie is moving back into the house , but i 'm not . i got a hotel room for myself . donna : you mean -- you mean you 're not staying ? eric : no . no , i 'm not . i was gon na call you . i was gon na call you and tell you this as soon as we can get through here with this thing and tell you that i have a room . i 'm calling room service . i want us to snuggle in there ... donna : ( laughs with relief ) eric : and have a private time together if you would just shut up for a second . donna : you mean nothing has changed ? eric : no . no . donna : ohh . eric : mmm . donna : ( sobbing ) oh , my god , i am so in love with you . ohh . eric : i know it . listen to me . if your father ends up having anything to do with this , we 'll deal with it , all right ? i 'm not gon na hold you responsible in any way . donna : i want our lives back , too , eric . but i just -- i just do n't think that 's gon na be possible , not until we find out who did this to stephanie . eric : i know . i know . it 's okay . it 's gon na be okay . donna : ( sobbing ) eric : it 's gon na be all right . [ scene_break ] katie : okay , there goes brooke . a - all right , and then there 's my dad . fast -- fast - forward a little bit . and there 's donna . stephanie : you better change out of those wet things . you 'll catch your death . donna : so could you . katie : oh , my god , what was that ? oh , my god . go back . go back . jake : okay . ( gunshot ) katie : that 's a gunshot . oh , my god . the gun -- the ha -- the hand . freeze it right there . jake : yeah . katie : can -- can you blow that up or something ? jake : yeah , i 'm -- i 'm -- i 'm sure i can , um , play this from my laptop . i 'm sure i can . katie : we might have the answer right here . we 're about to find out who shot stephanie forrester .	jackie conducts her press conference from her bubbly tub and then tells the police they are barking up the wrong tree about stephanie 's shooting , she is totally clean ( no pun intended ) . she answers their questions evasively and tells them if anything important pops into her head , their little cell phones will vibrate . jake 's camcorder is turned in from the lost and found department and he 's grateful to have it back . donna assures katie that eric loves her and they are fine . he 's spending time with stephanie just until she recuperates . stephanie is brought home with almost the entire family there to usher her in and make her comfortable eric , ridge , thorne , felicia , pam and even tiny , the dog .
oliver : look , i 'm not really sure what you think i 've done , but i think -- bill : really ? there 's nothing floating around in that little bit of gray matter you have between those ears ? well , let me tell you something you can be sure of . i know exactly what you did to liam and hope . you 'd better be careful who you make enemies with , oliver . [ scene_break ] hope : this is my surprise ? liam : surprise ! hope : ( chuckles ) okay . okay . now normally i - i love when guys take me to empty apartment buildings . liam : mm - hmm . hope : really , i - it 's not creepy at all . liam : ( snorts ) no . hope : but , um , i 'm starving . i thought you were hinting about dinner . liam : maybe . but just go get -- get a -- get a feel for the place . walk around . check it out . hope : liam , why did you bring me here ? brooke : is n't modern technology wonderful ? it 's sexy , really . you can work from anywhere , with all the gigabytes and the hard drive at your beck and call . brooke : ( chuckles ) brooke : i think you better hit `` file `` and `` save . `` you 're gon na be really busy for the next few hours . [ scene_break ] taylor : oh , my god . what am i doing ? what -- what 's wrong with me ? [ taylor remembering ] ridge : if anything were to happen between our son and my wife , my marriage would be over . i 'd take flight to safety , straight to you . [ scene_break ] liam : so cool place , right ? hope : yeah , yeah . liam : hmm ? hope : oh , look . look . look . there 's a little thai restaurant down there . liam : do you want thai ? hope : yes . ( laughs ) liam : ( laughs ) hope : but first , why are you trying to sell me on this place ? are you scouting secret rendezvous for us ? liam : maybe . how do you feel about meeting here for your lunch break once in a while ? hope : mm , at some random , empty apartment ? liam : yeah , that 's the thing . it 's not gon na be empty for long , 'cause ... i kind of live here now . hope : i knew it ! i knew it ! liam : ( laughs ) signed the paperwork this morning . welcome to my home . hope : ( giggles ) [ scene_break ] oliver : i do n't want any trouble . bill : well , then you should n't have hired someone to drive my son all over town the other night . oliver : what ? bill : ( sarcastically ) what ? what ? ( normal voice ) i traced your card . te car was charged to you . it does n't take a genius to see what 's goin ' on here , ollie . you messed with my son . you tried to keep him away from hope . nicely done . [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) brooke : ( groans ) more technology . ( ring ) ridge : in the old days , we would have taken the phone off the hook . ( ring ) brooke : ( sighs ) ridge : hello ? taylor : hi , it 's taylor . ridge : hey , taylor . what 's going on ? taylor : well , i just wondered if you 'd checked your e - mail recently . ridge : e - mail ? no , i 've kind of been away from the computer for a while now . why ? taylor : oh , well , steffy wrote to us . she sent us some , you know , pictures and whatnot of her over at international . i 'm so proud of her . she 's doing so great . ridge : you should be . steffy 's beautiful and talented , just like her mother . taylor : oh , that 's so sweet of you . ( chuckles ) oh , i - i wanted to tell you thank you for coming over today . i 'm feeling much better about things . ridge : so am i . it 's all gon na work out just fine . you 'll see . look , i got ta go right now . let 's talk about this more tomorrow . i 'll see you after i 've read steffy 's e - mail , okay ? taylor : okay . have a good night , ridge . ridge : you , too . what ? brooke : nothing . ridge : logan . brooke : you seem awfully chummy with taylor . i get it . ridge : logan , it was just a phone call . brooke : and a visit earlier today . and ... ( scoffs ) ridge : do you have a problem with me being friendly to taylor ? brooke : no , i 'm just saying , it seems like you guys have been spending a lot of time together . ridge : well , there 's been a lot for us to talk about lately with the taboo line , that kiss . taylor and i do need to discuss things as parents on occasion . brooke : ( sighs ) i know . i get it . i 'm not gon na have you explain anymore . i do understand . i promise . ( sighs ) i just hope that taylor understands . she 's with whip now , not you . [ scene_break ] taylor : aha . this ought to put a smile on whip 's face . i have n't worn this since our wedding night . [ taylor remembering ] man : it is my great pleasure by the power of the church and the state of california to pronounce you man and ... horse ? ! [ scene_break ] taylor : ( sighs ) things would have been very different if brooke had n't show up that day . ( door opens ) whip : ( sighs ) taylor : hey . whip : hey , gorgeous . ( sighs ) am i glad to see you . i have been thinking about you all day . ( sighs ) ooh , what have we here ? oh . i see you 've been thinking about me , too , huh ? [ scene_break ] liam : and we 're back in the living room . hope : i love it . liam : really ? you do ? hope : yes , i do . liam : that 's good , because we could be spending a lot of time here . hope : well , good , because this is my new favorite hangout . liam : yeah ? hope : yeah . liam : 'cause i kind of cringed every time you came over to my old place . hope : it was n't that bad . liam : three roommates . hope : ( laughs ) liam : three roommates . you could n't even get into the bathroom , let alone use it . hope : this is very true , and you definitely could have used a woman 's touch ... liam : ( chuckles ) hope : or a trash can . either one would have helped . liam : right . hope : ( laughs ) liam : well , this is just great . this is so nice , because i have a place all on my own . i do n't have to hang a sock on the doorknob every time i want privacy . hope : what a novel idea . liam : i know . and there 's room . there 's lots and lots of room . hope : there is . liam : and i do n't have a lot of stuff , so , i mean , if there 's anything you wan na , like , keep over here , um , like a toothbrush or , you know ... hope : what , in case i happen to spend the night ? liam : yeah , in case . ( chuckles ) oliver : i ... uh ... ( chuckles ) a - are you forgiving me ? bill : mm . so he admits it . oliver : i - i 'm sorry , okay ? it was wrong . i do n't usually do things like that . i 'll -- i 'll tell hope , admit the whole thing . bill : no , no , no , no . you 're not gon na tell hope a thing ever . oliver : uh , okay , i 'm -- i 'm not sure what you 're planning on doing , but nothing ever even came of it . i mean , liam was late for the party , sure , but it was just this -- a stupid prank , okay ? and i - i wo n't do it again . i - i promise . bill : you 're not the sharpest tool in the shed , are you ? you 're not understanding me . you are going to do it again , only next time , you 're going to be much more successful . [ scene_break ] liam : ( chuckles ) hope : ( chuckles ) liam : here . hope : thank you . liam : so you 're sure you 're okay with this ? i mean , we could have eaten at the restaurant . hope : oh , no , no . this is better . this is much better . great food , great company -- i could really get used to this . liam : yeah , me , too . [ scene_break ] oliver : wait , you ... you want me to go after hope ? bill : you got ta man up , show her that you 're the one she should be with . oliver : you know liam 's , like , really into her , right ? bill : but you 're her first love . it 's only fair you score first . oliver : excuse me ? bill : well , you nailed brooke , right ? i assume you have enough mojo to take care of her daughter . oliver : that was a mistake . bill : ( chuckles ) oliver : wow , you are offensive . bill : and you , my pitiful little cohort , are about to win the contest for hope 's affection . so you gon na just stand there and sweat or thank me for being your savior ? [ scene_break ] whip : so you gon na put this on for me or what , huh ? hmm ? taylor : i do n't know . ( chuckles ) whip : no , you do n't know ? oh , you 're right . it 's probably just gon na get taken off anyway , right ? taylor : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] ridge : ( laughs ) great . brooke : sounds like quite a report . ridge : sounds like all the buzz from hope for the future and taboo is really keepin ' her busy over there . brooke : oh , i 'll bet . what did she say about the kiss ? ridge : uh , nothin ' , really . just talking about the business side of it , how we 're using it to promote taboo . brooke : really ? ridge : mm - hmm . brooke : that does n't sound like steffy . i thought she would have at least had one catty comment . she 's so programmed to doubt me , you know , just like her beautiful , talented mother . ridge : oh , simmer down . brooke : well ... ( sighs ) they are two peas in a pod when it comes to judging me . at least taylor finally realizes that i 'm not going to be a menace to thomas . ridge : but she does now , does n't she ? brooke : yeah , she does . but who knows when that 's gon na change ? ridge : taylor knows how much we love each other and that you 'd never betray me that way . our marriage would obviously be over if something really happened between you and my son . i 've told you i could never handle that . i told taylor the same thing . brooke : you told her that ? that our marriage would end ? ridge : logan , it 's nothing i have n't already told you . if you did something crazy and irresponsible with my son , our marriage could n't survive that . i admitted that to taylor . brooke : what ? you 're kidding , right ? you -- you did n't say that to her . ridge : brooke , it 's never gon na happen . brooke : well , no , of course it 's not , but still . ridge : sweetheart , come on . after all these years ? she is the other great love of my life . brooke : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] hope : look at you . liam : ( chuckles ) hope : really . new job . new home . liam : ( chuckles ) hope : things are really looking up for you from when we first met , huh ? liam : mm . hope : it 's an exciting time . just do me a favor , okay ? do n't forget that you are still liam cooper . liam : no , i know . i know that . i mean , i might think about changing that some time in the future , though . hope : well , i think if it 's important to you , then you should go for it . just -- just really get to know who your dad is before you make a decision . liam : no , no , no . i mean , i have n't forgotten , like , who my father is , what his reputation is . i 'm just kind of getting a kick out of him right now , because i think he cares a lot more than he lets on . hope : all right , if you say so . liam : well , okay , he wants what 's best for me . that 's clear , right ? hope : which is obviously being with me . liam : exactly . exactly . hope : ( chuckles ) liam : i mean , he knows you make me happy . he knows you 're the girl i want , and i think deep down ... ( quietly ) deep down ... hope : ( laughs ) liam : ( normal voice ) he -- he respects that . [ scene_break ] oliver : i do n't get it . why would go behind liam 's back like this ? what is it ? you do n't like hope or something ? bill : i like hope just fine . i think she 's a great girl . i 'd be thrilled if liam settled down with someone like hope ... in about 20 years . he 's got a lot of living to do before then . you know , what is it with you ? what do you care what my motivation is as long as you benefit ? oliver : i 'm trying to figure out what your deal is . bill : ( sighs ) all right , let me lay it out for you . my son is too soft . he needs to become a man , and that ai n't gon na happen if he keeps following hope around like a little puppy dog . he 's bill spencer iii . he should be bedding a different woman every night , not committing to some little girl who 's trying to decide whether or not she 's ready to put out . you do n't buy a pair of jeans without trying 'em on first , do you ? i 'm gon na leave that finger crossing to you . there . does that explain it ? oliver : yeah , i 'd say so . bill : good . you know , oliver , this is your lucky day . your chances of being with hope were looking pretty bleak lately . but they have just improved substantially because now i am involved . i will help you get your girlfriend back . what do you say ? oliver : thank you , mr. spencer ... but i do n't need your help . i can get hope back on my own , and i 'm not getting into any kind of scheme with you . [ scene_break ] brooke : you actually said that to taylor ? that you would end our marriage if something happened between thomas and me ? ridge : well ... yeah , sort of . brooke : ridge ! ridge : what 's the big deal ? nothing 's gon na happen between you two . it never would . we all know that . brooke : no , of course not , but you ca n't say that kind of thing to taylor . it 's only gon na get her hopes up . ridge : taylor knows that i did n't mean anything by it . brooke : really ? when it comes to taylor and what she feels for you , ridge , you said exactly what she 's been wanting to hear for a long time . ridge : i 'm sorry , logan . i did n't mean to get you all riled up here . i was just making a point with her , that 's all -- that there wo n't be any more scandals in this family . brooke : i know . ( sighs ) i know . i 'm not mad . it 's just that taylor is now going to be watching me like a hawk , waiting for me to mess up so that she can beg you to stick to your word . she 's gon na think about it , you know . she 's gon na start thinking about a life with you . ridge : no , she 's not . brooke : oh , yes , she is . she 's probably thinking about you right now . ridge : logan , i 'm happily married to you . taylor 's happily married to whip . i guarantee you , she 's forgotten that i 've even said that . brooke : i hope you 're right . i hope taylor and whip are happy and that she has gotten over you . ( sighs ) ridge : logan , let 's be realistic here . who could ever really get over someone as fabulously fantastic as ... as me ? brooke : ( laughs ) ridge : come here . come here . brooke : ( sighs ) i 'm serious , though . you ca n't keep saying these kinds of things . it 's just gon na get inside taylor 's head . ridge : ( sighs ) brooke : i know how a woman thinks ... especially her . [ scene_break ] taylor : ( moaning ) oh , yeah , ridge . oh , ridge . ( moans ) ( gasps )	oliver is n't sure why bill has shown up at his apartment . bill reveals to him that he knows all about what he did to hope and liam . he messed with him son and tried to keep him away from hope . oliver admits it was a stupid prank and he will never do it again . on the contrary , bill does want him to do something similar again and this time with better results . taylor gets ready for bed and looks at a photo of her and whip , yet has images in her head of her honeymoon with ridge .and the words he just said that if anything happened with brooke in another scandal that he would take flight right back to taylor . she calls ridge who has put down his laptop .actually brooke took it away from him and coerced him back to bed . taylor calls to ask him to check his e - mail as they got a message from steffy . brooke comments that he is getting awfully chummy with taylor again . he wonders if that is a problem . they are parents and do need to discuss things . whip returns home and declares that he is glad to be there . he approves of taylor 's lingerie she has picked out for his pleasure . liam shows hope an empty apartment . she 's delighted that it is going to be his new home . he hints that she might want to spend the night sometime .
hope : stephanie , you know beverly , the girl you brought in for the internship ? i caught her taking pictures of the line . stephanie : what ? hope : y - yeah , she did n't see me , um , and -- and i wanted to come to you before i said anything . and i hate asking this , but ... how well do you know her ? [ scene_break ] eric : what do you think ? beverly : me ? eric : y - yes . the designs -- do you like them ? beverly : they 're beautiful . oliver : i second that . wow . eric : i 'm glad you approve . rick : i think these are our most unique designs to date . ridge : this line is one of a kind , the epitome of forrester originals . [ scene_break ] jackie : the new designs -- they are stunning . pam : yeah , but you -- you do n't think that maybe they 're a little too similar . jackie : no . they 're just -- they 're just not like anything i have designed before . that 's all . pam : ( mouths words ) jackie : i want you to tell loretta that she needs to put a sash on this and a bow on that , and make it snappy . we 've got a show in a week . this should have been done yesterday . off you go . oh . man : your coffee , ms. marone . jackie : thank you . keep 'em coming . pam : she really needed that , andrew . thank you . jackie , you have been working nonstop . you really need to get some sleep . jackie : sleep ? i can sleep when i 'm dead . we 've got a show to put on and we 've got to put it on before the forresters have a chance to debut their line . pam : ( scoffs ) where 's nick , by the way ? [ scene_break ] nick : hey . donna : oh , hey , nick . thanks for much for coming . nick : no problem . you said there 's no water ? donna : no . no , i was , uh , downstairs showering in the cute -- i mean , below ... ( chuckles ) in the head , and i - i came and made coffee , and the water was gone . nick : hold -- hold it . how long was your shower ? donna : you know , the usual -- like , 20 , 25 minutes . nick : i see . ( clears throat ) donna , this a boat . it 's not a spa . this boat has 50 gallons of fresh water max . donna : ooh . nick : mm - hmm . donna : oops . sorry . nick : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] stephanie : well , it never occurred to me to say to her -- something to her about not taking photographs . hope : yeah , i know . you 're -- i know . i know , but -- stephanie : no , no . you 're right . i should talk to her . let me just get pam to find -- pam ? madison : she 's not here stephanie : oh . where is she ? madison : i 'm not sure . she asked me to fill in . stephanie : you know the new intern beverly ? would you be kind enough to find her and ask her to bring herself here to me so i can talk to her ? madison : sure . stephanie : thank you . hope : you know , maybe she 's not up to anything . i - i just -- i think we should be sure that we can trust her . stephanie : oh , i agree . i mean , uh , look , dayzee recommended her to me , and as far as i was concerned , that was good enough , you know ? hope : mm - hmm . stephanie : i mean , she seems like a very determined young woman , and i 'll be honest -- i - i had a very good feeling about her . [ scene_break ] oliver : okay . okay . i 'll give him the message . all right . yeah , uh , that was thorne . he said he 'll be here as soon as he can . marcus : hey , rick , so who 's working on the seating chart rick : oh , that 'd be me . marcus : cool . um , beverly , you want to help rick out ? beverly : sure . marcus : dad . rick : that would be great . i could use a little help . madison : beverly , uh , stephanie wants to see you . beverly : oh , okay . [ scene_break ] ridge : dad , what do you think of this ? i added this last - minute . originally , it was strapless . eric : no , it 's good . i like it now . good job . thank you . ridge : i thought it holds it up nicely . eric : yeah . all right , everybody , stop what you 're doing . stop what you 're doing right now . i do n't know how many collections i 've put together , but this one -- with ridge and thorne by my side and rick back from paris , the youth and creativity that comes to us from thomas and marcus , oliver , and , uh , me at the top of my game , i might say , i think , uh , we 've really got something going here . all of us doing this together -- we 're gon na set the fashion world on its ear . [ scene_break ] pam : seems like you 've got all your bases covered now . jackie : ( sighs ) i think so . and thanks to you , we have got all the designs we need for a breakout showing . pam : if stephanie ever finds out that i stole those designs , she will never forgive me . ( sighs ) i need to know that -- that i 've really got a place here , jackie . jackie : o - of course you do . pam : no . i mean , for the rest of my life . i need to know that you really appreciate me , that i 'll really be welcome here , 'cause i got nowhere else to go . [ scene_break ] donna : you know , after justin and i broke up , i had nowhere to go , and it 's been very sweet of you to let me stay here . nick : no problem . donna : i mean , it has n't exactly been easy , but , .. i think you and brooke are right . i mean the `` marlin 's `` been pretty good for me . nick : good . i 'm glad to hear it . donna : you know , um , the other day you mentioned that we could go around the marina . do you think we could take a ride ? nick : right now ? ( foghorn blowing ) nick : no , i ... ( scoffs ) i ca n't . i 've really got ta get back to work . donna : oh , come on . just , you know , just take a break . it -- it 's a gorgeous day out . nick : ( sighs ) donna : come on , nick . nick : you know , i normally would , but it is a real crucial time at work . i - i ca n't . donna : oh , pretty please , cherry on top ? just a quick trip . nick : if you twist it . donna : ( laughs ) nick : okay ! okay ! okay ! okay , okay . donna : okay ! okay ! ( giggles ) [ scene_break ] beverly : you wanted to see me , mrs. forrester ? stephanie : yes . come in . come in . i want to ask you something . beverly : did i do something wrong ? stephanie : i do n't know . hope said that she saw you last night taking photographs of the designs . is that true ? did you ? beverly : yeah , i took pictures of the designs , but i did n't realize i was n't supposed to . hope : ( sighs ) it 's just our collection is incredibly confidential . beverly : sure , i get that . stephanie : well , we 've had some issues before with people stealing the designs . you know , they copy them and then they just show up as , uh , cheap knock - offs beverly : i would never do that . stephanie : uh ... ( sighs ) well , i - guess we -- we should have explained how things work . beverly : look , i 'm sorry , all right ? the -- the dresses , they 're just so beautiful , and i 've never seen clothes like that up close -- you know , on billboards and magazines . i - i just wanted to take pictures just to have . hope : okay , so you did n't show them to anyone ? beverly : no , i did n't . i - i 'll delete them right now . honestly , i did n't even know i was doing something wrong . see , i should n't be here . see , that 's why i did n't want to accept this internship . i - i just do n't know the rules . stephanie : well , now you learned the rules . hope : you know , we should have been a lot more clear about our security precautions . beverly : i wo n't do it again . stephanie : okay . do you want to stay ? beverly : if that 's okay . stephanie : well , you 're a bright , young woman . look , people make mistakes , okay ? you got excited about the designs , about being here , involved in the -- in the fashion business . i mean , you have wonderful enthusiasm . that 's what we like to have around here , okay ? [ scene_break ] pam : i 've tried so hard with stephanie . i 've reached out to her . i 've always been there for her . ( sighs ) i 'm tired , jackie . i am sick and tired of always having the door slammed in my face . jackie : i do n't blame you . pam : i need your friendship and nick 's , too . i - i just want to be taken seriously . jackie : pam , you are . pam : ( sighs ) thanks . i really like your son , you know . ( chuckles ) and i miss having a man in my life . jackie : nicky likes you , too , pam . he really does . and he feels for you . and having spent so much of your life devoting it to your mother while stephanie lived it up in beverly hills -- pam : well , i 'm not -- i 'm not gon na blame her for that , you know -- jackie : you must n't forget how she 's treated you over the years . do n't forget that . she 's taken so much from you pam : ( inhales sharply ) jackie : she has . pam : ( sighs ) jackie : you know what ? ( giggles ) pam : ( laughs ) what ? jackie : you 've got ta get back to forrester . pam : ( sniffles ) jackie : we do n't want the getting suspicious , do we ? pam . okay . jackie : i 'll have nicky call you later . pam : okay . [ scene_break ] donna : this is exactly what needed . ( sighs ) the smell of the ocean , the sway of the boat , the wind in my hair . nick : very therapeutic . donna : ( sighs ) the view 's not too bad , either . ( chuckles ) thanks for taking me out for a spin , captain . nick : my pleasure . thank you . donna : ( chuckles ) you know , i have n't been out in the water in years . nick : you 've been missing out . donna : i 've forgotten how beautiful southern california is . i mean , look at this . it 's -- it 's breathtaking . nick : best beaches in the world . i 'd love to take the coast all the way to frisco . donna : you know , i get it now . nick : what 's that ? donna : why you love this boat so much . the -- the water , it 's just -- it 's so freeing , you know , and just -- you drive , and you leave everything behind . nick : it 's -- it 's just a whole another world out here . ( seals barking ) donna : so tell me something , nick . nick : what 's that ? donna : what 's a girl got ta do to get behind that wheel ? hmm ? nick : ( laughs ) donna : ( giggles ) [ scene_break ] oliver : eric , are you good with this lineup ? rick : hey , there you are . you want to help me with the seating chart ? beverly : sure . rick : all right . so , uh , so here 's the -- the list of all the v.i.p.s . oh , it 's actually like that . and , uh , we want to make sure they 're all up front in the front row , all right ? [ scene_break ] donna : so what do you say , captain marone ? gon na let me drive ? nick : i do n't know . she 's a pretty big vessel . donna : oh . well , i 'm a pretty big girl . i think i can handle it . nick : okay , fine . come on . donna : really ? nick : yeah , come on . get behind the wheel . donna : ( giggles ) okay . ( chuckles ) ( laughs ) oh , god , this is so much fun . nick : try not to hit any boats or kill any wildlife . donna : okay . i wo n't . ( sighs ) thanks . thanks for , uh , letting me drive . nick : it 's -- it 's called steering , actually , but ... donna : oh . sorry . i know you do n't let just anyone steer your boat . nick : nice and easy . donna : what 's this , the gas pedal ? nick : no , that 's called the throttle , but do n't touch it . donna : full speed ahead , matey ! whoo - hoo ! ( laughing ) [ scene_break ] andrew : every buyer and reporter that we invited is a `` yes . `` jackie : oh ! ( sighs ) andrew : there wo n't be even enough chairs to seat everyone jackie : standing room only -- precisely the way i like it . ( laughs ) make sure there 's enough champagne . oh . owen : wow . jackie : ( gasps ) owen : somebody 's pretty confident we 're gon na be celebrating . jackie : well , hello , stranger . and of course we 're gon na be celebrating . you 've seen the designs . owen : yes . and , uh , kind of got to wonder -- jackie : you have n't been taking any work home with you , have you ? owen : no . i mean , between taking care of logan and bridget 's hours at the hospital , we do n't even really have time to talk about work . jackie : that 's good . that 's good . ( laughs ) 'cause we have got to keep these designs top secret . there is just too much at stake . owen : about those designs ... see , they 're not , uh ... they 're your style , jackie . i mean , come on . they 're not even close . jackie : ( laughs ) what are you talking about ? ( laughs ) owen : they got ta be coming from someplace else . jackie : ( clears throat ) owen : did you take a page out of spectra 's book of fashion espionage ? jackie : ( laughs ) well , ask sally . owen : okay , fine . do n't tell me . i 'm probably better off . the less i know , the better i am . [ scene_break ] pam : hi , steph . stephanie : pam ! were have you been ? what are you up to ? pam : you do n't want to know what i 've been up to . otherwise , you would have called me after you rejected me at thanksgiving . stephanie : i did n't reject you . i rejected your lemon bars . it 's not the same thing . pam : it was thanksgiving , stephanie . we 're supposed to be family . but do you ever see me that way ? are we really family ? stephanie : of course we are . you 're my sister . pam : then how could you leave me back in chicago with mother all those years ? stephanie : well mother was taking care of you . pam : ( scoffs ) taking care of me ? i did everything -- the cooking , the cleaning , the shopping , the driving . i was her servant , stephanie and then finally , i come out here , and i found somebody who really loved me . so what if it was stephen logan ? you never reached out to us . you never tried to get to know us as a couple . you never tried to get to know him as a man . stephanie : oh , i know stephen logan , believe me . pam : oh . stephanie : come on , pam . we 've been over this 100 times . let 's not go there . you have n't been at your desk . i do n't know where you 've been . pam : ( sighs ) stephanie : i mean , this is -- look , this is a really , really critical time for the company . we have the huge fashion show in the next few days . come on . you have a lot of responsibilities . now be a grown - up and , you know , do your job . pam : i would have done anything for you if i thought that you really cared about me . stephanie : of course , i care . what do you want me to do ? every single day , say it to you over and over again ? pam : you know , i - i ca n't stay here . ( sighs ) i 'm gon na go somewhere where i 'm appreciated . stephanie : and where is that ? pam : you 'll find out soon enough . you should have appreciated me , steph , when you had me . stephanie : i 'm not going to lose you . pam : you know ... ( voice breaking ) do n't be too sure . stephanie : what 's going on with you ? [ scene_break ] ( flabby 's `` the sea of you `` playing ) summer , ' 95 walkin ' by i see you and me is where we 're meant to be hand in hand wet feet in the sand moonlight shining in the sky i remember the smell of your skin irresistible so beautiful and we see you every day wish i could drown again into the sea of you the sea of you into the sea of you the sea of you into the sea of you into the sea of you into the sea of you into the sea of you .	hope questions stephanie just how well she knows this new beverly .she caught her taking photos of the forrester 's originals for the showing . stephanie says she will talk to bev ; she never thought to tell her to be more discreet . she had a very good feeling about her and she came highly recommended by dayzee . stephanie speaks with beverly and she admits she did take pictures , but she did n't know she was n't supposed to . hope and stephanie explain that they have been ripped off before so that is why security is so tight . bev says she gave the photos to no one and she will delete them . eric tells his men they are going to set the fashion world on its ear . he feels this is his best collection ever with the help of ridge and thomas . jackie tells pam that they have a show to put on also before the forrester 's do ; she will sleep later . pam confides that she has no place else to go after this when eric finds out . she needs assurance from jackie that she has a place here . and she misses a man in her life , so nick is a bonus there too . nick pops in on donna on the marlin and she convinces him to take a quick break from work and take her for a little spin in the boat . he admits it is a whole different world out on the waters . donna wonders what a girl has to do to get behind that wheel .
thomas : so it 's official ? man : all there in black and white . upon mrs. forrester 's demise , 25 % of forrester creations was transferred to you . taylor : you know what this means ? thomas : yeah . combined with the 5 % that my father has given me , i 'm the largest shareholder in this company . [ scene_break ] brooke : i 'm thrilled for you and caroline . rick : yeah ? so am i . brooke : she 's a remarkable young lady . rick : oh , mom , i 'm crazy about her . brooke : ( chuckles ) well , you can tell . she loves you , too . rick : so she keeps telling me . ( chuckles ) brooke : it 's pretty obvious , the way she looks at you . rick : you think ? brooke : do n't you ? rick : i 'm just amazed at how lucky i am . she 's good for me . she makes me want to be a better person , makes me wan na be worthy of her . hell , she 's the reason i came clean to you and bill about that lie i told . brooke : i know . rick : ( sighs ) making the decision to be honest -- god , what a relief that was . i felt so guilty about it . the idea was to go to hope and liam and try to repair the damage . brooke : i thought you and caroline decided you were gon na hold off on that . rick : well , we agreed to think about it . i 'm still on the fence . brooke : rick ... ( sighs ) what 's done is done . sometimes it makes it worse to try to fix it . if liam finds out what his father did -- getting deacon out of jail and having him go to italy -- that could destroy their relationship , or worse . rick : maybe mr. spencer should have thought about that before blackmailing a federal official . [ scene_break ] ( flashback ) rick : okay , i 'll admit it . it was selfish . but if i tell hope that i lied , she might never forgive me . caroline : just be as honest with her as you are with me . tell her why you did it , that you did n't want to see her get hurt again . hope : hey , lady . caroline : hey . need a break ? hope : oh , is it that obvious ? caroline : ( laughs ) well , join me . hope : are you not expecting my brother ? caroline : no . sit . i 'd love to catch up with you . hope : is there something on your mind ? [ scene_break ] woman : sierra 's publicist called . pitched a 2-part interview . liam : is she willing to talk about why she broke up with her boyfriend ? woman : called it `` in - depth . `` liam : i 'm only interested if she 's gon na answer tough questions . tell her that we 're not in the business of providing a platform for her to promote her cd or spin or any of that , okay ? anything else ? man : uh , i 'll have that edited gaga footage for you by the end of the day . liam : groovy . good job , guys . thanks . steffy : hi . liam : hi . steffy : i love watching you in action . it gets me all hot and bothered . liam : that 's it . you 're sitting in on every meeting of mine from now on . steffy : ( laughs ) why do n't you just go to work on me , okay ? liam : okay . steffy : okay . ( giggles ) [ scene_break ] caroline : i 'm glad for the chance to catch up . been spending so much time with rick -- well , not that i 'm complaining . ( giggles ) hope : yeah , things really seem to be on track with you two . caroline : ( sighs ) i 've never been happier . hope : ohh . caroline : ( laughs ) hope : well , it 's mutual . caroline : he said so ? hope : oh , he did n't have to say so . caroline : ( giggles ) hope : i know my brother . i do . and you know , when i think about everything he 's gone through , i ju -- i mean , i do n't know how much you 've been told , so ... caroline : well , i know about amber . hope : yeah . she was , um , very deceptive and manipulative . caroline : but they ended up getting married , right ? hope : they did , yeah . and it was really complicated . it really wa -- that -- god , that happens a lot in my family . caroline : ( laughs ) hope : weird stuff happens in my family . caroline : ( laughs ) hope : you know , i 'm really -- i 'm really glad that we can talk about it . you know , i - i really do think that we can be friends . caroline : i 'd like that . hope : ohh . ( giggles ) caroline : ( giggles ) you know , i do n't -- i do n't really have that many . hope : how is that possible ? caroline : well , you know , i had a very unique family situation growing up . hope : two moms . caroline : yeah , and no dad . and a lot of people just did n't understand that . hope : did they take it out on you ? caroline : no , it just kind of shrank the social circle a bit . hope : wow , that 's -- that 's really unfortunate . caroline : it is . yeah . but i really just want to be a good thing in rick 's life . hope : you are . caroline : ( laughs ) hope : you really are . my mom and i were just talking about that , actually . caroline : ( laughs ) when brooke invited me to l.a. , little did i know -- hope : oh , she knew . caroline : ( laughs ) hope : she knew exactly what she was doing . you and rick is what she had in mind all along . i mean , even when you were seeing thomas , she never gave up hope , ever . caroline : ohh . ( giggles ) hope : mnh - mnh . caroline : well , have you ? hope : what do you mean ? caroline : i mean , have you stopped hoping for you and liam getting back together ? hope : um ... honestly , i do n't think that i ever will . but as hard as it is and as much as he tried to avoid it , i think at some point , you have to face reality . caroline : but what if you guys just got off track ? you know , i mean , if you had the chance , would you take liam back ? [ scene_break ] rick : telling hope and liam the lies that -- that tore them apart is not a decision that i can make on my own . i need to do that with caroline . we need to do that together . brooke : you two really are a team . rick : more so every day . brooke : well , i 'm glad that you found each other . definitely a couple to watch . rick : will be . as soon as i can take my rightful place , get thomas out of that ceo chair , and start running this company with dad . brooke : mmm , i 'm not sure that 's gon na be so easy . rick : why ? what 's going on ? brooke : because stephanie gave thomas 25 % of her shares of the company , remember ? and that 's what they 've always wanted , to have the upper hand . rick : why would stephanie give thomas so much power ? what was she thinking ? brooke : well , thomas is her grandson . rick : yeah , and my dad founded this company . and you -- my -- my mother -- have been the driving force creatively for this company for decades now . forrester creations is my birthright , and i will not -- can not stand by and let thomas and taylor take that away . [ scene_break ] thomas : 30 % , mom . taylor : and interim ceo . you do n't even need a vote . you control the future of forrester creations . taylor : this is huge . thomas : yeah , this is big . taylor : controlling interest in forrester creations . thomas : a long way up from the basement . taylor : mm - hmm . and i 'm proud of you . thomas : i have n't done anything yet . taylor : oh , yes , you have . you 've got a plan in place , and it 's brilliant . you 've made changes to make forrester relevant in the world of technology . thomas : and more profitable . you 'd think rick , being the genius businessman he claims to be , would be able to put his differences with me aside and see the bigger picture . you know what ? ( sighs ) what rick thinks does n't matter anymore , 'cause i do n't need anybody else 's approval to take this company forward . ( telephone buzzes ) thomas : madison , can you come in , please ? madison : yes , thomas ? thomas : could you do me a favor and find rick ? i need to see him in my office right away . madison : sure . [ scene_break ] rick : there must be something that we can do . there 's no way we 're gon na give thomas the company . he 's gon na run it into the ground . brooke : i know . ( sighs ) i think stephanie realized she made a mistake . rick : why did n't she rectify it ? brooke : she was probably going to . but now ... rick : well , there 's no way we 're gon na let this stand . i 'm calling our lawyers . ( knock on door ) rick : yeah ? madison : sorry to interrupt , but thomas needs to see you in his office . rick : actually , i 'm in the middle of something . madison : he said right away . rick : ( sighs ) so it begins . brooke : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] liam : so how 's thomas doing as interim ceo ? steffy : it 's frustrating for him . i mean , he 's motivated , and he has a plan to make this company go forward , but he just needs to , you know , get it moving . liam : he wants to make forrester more tech - savvy , right ? steffy : yeah , greater online presence . liam : yeah . steffy : making , you know , millions of people click and buy , then go out and shop . liam : well , i got ta say , it 's a smart move . steffy : yeah . yeah . but he 's getting a lot of resistance ... ( sighs ) from rick . liam : that 's not shocking . rick wanted that job . steffy : it 's the rivalry . it 's gone way back . taylor 's kids versus brooke 's kids . who will ultimately be in control ? up until now , it was rick and hope . but now thomas is in charge , even temporarily , but that balance could shift . [ scene_break ] hope : i ca n't even go there . i mean , getting liam back is n't an option . you know , he 's with steffy . i - i gave him to steffy . caroline : but what if he ... hope : what if he what ? caroline : i 've gotten to know my cousin pretty well recently , and liam is n't the type of guy to just stop loving someone . so i guess what i 'm asking is do you still love liam ? hope : does it matter ? i mean , when something does n't work out over and -- and over and over again , is n't it best to cut your losses and move on ? caroline : sometimes . but sometimes not . 'cause life throws obstacles in your way just to get you off course . hope : what are you saying ? caroline : i do n't know if you really want to hear this . but i do n't -- i do n't think that liam really betrayed you . hope : ( sighs ) i would like to think that he did n't either , but ... caroline : but did you ever just ask him just straight out , `` did you make out with steffy the night before our wedding ? `` hope : yeah . yes . yes . and he denied it . caroline : what 'd he say ? hope : he j -- he just said that nothing happened . caroline : why did n't you believe him ? hope : let 's look at liam 's track record with steffy . it 's not very good . and he stayed out all night with her , and after the way he showed up at the wedding ... caroline : and what your brother and othello said . hope : yeah . caroline : rick loves you , hope . he would never want to see you get hurt . hope : i know . caroline : and forget about steffy . hope : ( laughs ) oh , yeah . well , that would be a little difficult , 'cause she 's not going anywhere . caroline : no , listen . this is about you and liam , okay ? if the way was clear , would you take liam back ? hope : where is this coming from ? caroline : i think that you two are a great couple . and i think that you belong together . hope : i thought so , too . caroline : you 're a good person , hope . you stand for issues that really matter , especially to young girls . and you live by your convictions . you deserve what makes you happy . and it 's so unfair that you do n't have it . [ scene_break ] brooke : taylor . what are you doing here ? taylor : i could ask you the same thing . rick : my mother is an integral part of this company . if thomas is calling meetings , she needs to be involved , especially with ridge gone and my father dealing with losing stephanie . thomas : yes , well , my mother is here because i 've asked her to be . brooke : i thought maybe you 'd be in europe with thorne . i know he went to see ridge . taylor : why would i do that ? i do n't follow thorne everywhere . besides , we 're just friends . brooke : really ? thomas : wait , what ? taylor : yes . when it is n't right , it is n't right . it was -- go ahead . thomas : okay . you sure ? taylor : let 's go . thomas : okay . well , we are going to be making some big changes here at forrester , starting today . [ scene_break ] liam : yeah , we never really talked about it , but how do you feel about your dad appointing thomas ceo ? steffy : i think it 's great . liam : really ? i - i do n't know . i guess i thought you 'd be jealous . steffy : what ? no . no , i do n't want to deal with that kind of pressure . and crunching all those numbers ? i just want to live my life to the max . it does n't mean i 'm not gon na be there for thomas to help him . i - i will be . you know , with my business savvy . i 'll help you , too , if you need it . liam : hey , do n't think i wo n't take you up on that . steffy : you know what i love about you ? liam : hmm ? steffy : is that you 're never too macho to listen to your woman . liam : well , i 've got one hell of a woman . steffy : yeah , you do . and do n't you forget it . liam : get over here . steffy : ( squeals , giggles ) [ scene_break ] hope : well , i - i 'm so touched that you 're this invested in liam and me . caroline : i just hate seeing two people who love each other kept apart . hope : i used to think that outside forces were what kept liam and i apart . you know , that if it were n't for that , he and i would be together . but it 's not true . it was steffy . it was liam 's feelings for steffy . i did n't want to face how deep they were or are , you know , until i did n't have a choice . how could i be with a man who consistently turns to his ex - wife instead of me ? how could i be with someone who would make out with his ex - wife the night before he 's supposed to marry me ? you asked if i love him , and i do , very much . but i have to draw a line somewhere , do n't i ? i mean ... it hurts , and i feel like i 'm broken . but i 'll -- i 'll mend in time . i will . and that 's what i 'm waiting for . i 'm -- i 'm waiting for the day when i can wake up and not feel the pain of losing liam . [ scene_break ] rick : nothing changes here . not without my father . thomas : i 've tried to be respectful of eric 's grief , but we ca n't be stuck in this holding pattern . we have to move forward , or forrester will be left behind . rick : yeah , but you ca n't charge into the future without considering the effects that it 's gon na have on this company as a whole . thomas : i have . i 've presented those projections clearly and concisely . taylor : why should we be dragging our heels ? brooke : there 's no doubt thomas and steffy have made valuable contributions to this company , and they will continue to do so , but it does n't mean they call all the shots . taylor : but you and your family should ? brooke : rick , hope , and i , we have a track record . taylor : that does n't seem to matter to ridge , because he appointed thomas as interim ceo . brooke : ridge has made questionable decisions lately . and he 's not here to defend himself . taylor : he does n't have to . he has the authority to choose whoever he wants . thomas : look , like it or not , i 'm ceo . rick : no , you 're a placeholder , at best . thomas : actually , i 'm quite a bit more than that . this morning , we met with our attorney , and upon stephanie 's death , her 25 % of the company became mine . my mother 's no longer the trustee . add that to the 5 % my father gave to me , and i am now the largest stockholder in the company . i welcome everybody 's input , but bottom line , i can do whatever i want , whatever i believe is in the best interest of forrester creations . and you ca n't do a thing about it . [ scene_break ] steffy : ( laughs ) i love this one . come here . look , look , look . liam : ohh ! i - i swear , i 'm gon na wait till you fall asleep , and i 'm gon na go into your tablet , and i 'm gon na delete every photo of me dancing . steffy : unh - unh . you do that , and you 'll live to regret it , okay ? liam : all right , how about i video you while you 're snoring , and then i play it for you all the time ? steffy : ( squeals ) i do not snore . liam : oh , you so snore . just the cutest little snuffles . ( snorting ) caroline : liam , hey . liam : hey . steffy : hey . how 's it going ? caroline : good . good . you ? steffy : oh , never better . liam : yeah , i second that . what brings you by ? caroline : actually , i wanted to talk to you . liam : wow . why ? you seem tense . caroline : yeah , i 'm just trying to sort some things out . liam , look , there 's something that you need to know . [ scene_break ] rick : so you 're gon na continue with your plans to revamp the entire company , no matter what the rest of us think ? thomas : basically , yeah . rick : yeah . well , then why the hell are we all here ? thomas : i want to let you know where things stand . rick : yeah , i got it , buddy , right here . [ scene_break ] taylor : brooke , you need to teach your son how to accept things a little more gracefully . ( door slams ) brooke : we 're not going to let your son take over the family business to do with as he will . ( sighs ) taylor : thomas is ridge 's son . he 's his heir . stephanie knew that . that 's why she gave him her 25 % . brooke : mm - hmm . we will be challenging that . taylor : fine . go right ahead . but the fact is , you and your children have run this show around here long enough . thomas and steffy are the future of forrester creations , and you 're gon na have to learn to accept that , too .	the lawyer tells thomas that upon stephanie 's demise , he now owns 25 % of forrester stock . that plus his dad 's 5 % and he controls forrester even without a vote . all the way up from the basement , this is huge . he can make changes and see the bigger picture . he does n't need anybody else 's approval . he calls rick into his office right away . rick tells his mom that it 's amazing to him that caroline loves him so . she 's so good for him that he wants to be a better person because of her . brooke reminds him that if liam finds out about what bill did in italy , he may never forgive his dad and sever their relationship . hope runs into caroline at lunch and agrees to sit and talk since she is not expecting rick . caroline says is glad to see hope and catch up since she has been spending so much time with rick . hope says amber was so deceptive that she 's glad they can talk about it and be friends . caroline asks if hope has stopped thinking that perhaps she and liam will get back together . hope says not really ; she does n't think she ever will . caroline realizes hope would take liam back although she says she still loves him and should take her losses and run . liam denied it but othello told her what really happened . caroline says they are a great couple and she thinks they belong together . hope deserves what makes her happy .
aly : hope is beautiful . liam : yeah , very . aly : and famous . liam : uh , yeah , not that that matters . aly : i get why she 's enjoying this time with you and wyatt . but i do n't think its right . liam : [ sighs ] aly : liam ? liam : i hear you . [ scene_break ] hope : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] quinn : you have something specific in mind , do n't you ? wyatt : maybe . quinn : `` maybe `` ? you said `` life - changing . `` what 's the plan ? wyatt : well , it has to be special and romantic . quinn : like when you took hope to mexico ? wyatt : bigger . quinn : what could be more romantic than that ? you came home with ricardo 's diamond ! wyatt : i know . i set a precedent . but hope expects great things from me . and i plan on delivering . [ chuckles ] if i 'm making a move , i got to do it now . liam 's frustrated , and he 's starting to show his true colors . quinn : oh , he 's whining and he 's pouting . wyatt : well , it 's a good time to show her that she has a better option . quinn : yes , a man who 's not gon na ask her to take turns . `` oh , you know what ? steffy , she 's out of town . i can be with you now ! `` wyatt : [ laughs ] exactly . quinn : okay . so , tell me . tell me what you 're thinking . wyatt : [ hums ] quinn : what ? [ scene_break ] [ cell phone rings ] hope : hello ? wyatt : i want to see you . hope : okay . wyatt : got any plans for tonight ? hope : uh , no . wyatt : you do now . dinner at my place ? hope : um ... wyatt : i have something very special planned . hope : oh , yeah ? what ? wyatt : i 'm not telling you . it 's a surprise . hope : okay . wyatt : so , you 'll come ? hope : sure . yeah . text me when you 're leaving work . wyatt : okay . [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] aly : liam ? liam : hmm ? aly : i 'm sorry if i said something wrong . liam : you did n't . aly : why did i send that picture ? liam : do n't do that to yourself . aly : i just -- i did n't really think it through . it just ... seemed like you should know . now hope will hate me . liam : no , she wo n't . aly : it 's not like i want to hurt her . i do n't . if she ever thought ... but come on . she is so lucky to have you . why ca n't she see that ? why is she putting you through this ? liam : because i put her through a lot worse . aly : an eye for an eye ? that 's not right . and that 's not hope . at least , not who she used to be . you deserve better . [ scene_break ] quinn : all right . put me to work . wyatt : with what ? quinn : well , i heard you tell hope something about dinner , so how can i help ? wyatt : i 've got it covered , mom . quinn : oh , sweet boy , no , no . no . you 're cooking ? honey , what do you know how to make besides bacon ? wyatt : [ stammers ] hot ... dogs and s 'm ores . anything you put on a campfire , really . quinn : yeah , exactly . i 'm going to start making a list . wyatt : mom , i 'm fine . i -- i told you i 've got a plan . and , no offense -- you being in the general vicinity kind of was n't part of it . quinn : all right , fine , mr . romance . wyatt : anyway , i do n't need a shopping list . i got plenty of bacon in the fridge . quinn : [ laughs ] that was actually part of the plan . wyatt : oh , tomorrow morning , it will be . she 's gon na want breakfast . i have to be a good host if she 's gon na spend the night . quinn : ooh . [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] liam : look , you 've been away at school and you have n't really been around for it , but hope has put up with a lot . aly : you mean steffy . liam : yeah , steffy . aly : see , that 's what i 'm not understanding . if i went through what hope did , being in love with a really cool guy like you , and believing in our relationship ... that if i was just patient enough that we 'd be together ... and then when the time came , i just ... when i started at forrester and i saw the way hope interacted with you and wyatt , i was n't sure what to think . because i 'd idolized her practically my whole life ... it seemed kind of cool at first . `` wow , she has two guys interested in her . two hot guys . `` but the more i thought about it ... liam : listen . hope gave me so many chances . there were so many times , aly , when we could have been together , and i blew it . and as hard as this is , right now , i 'm trying to understand what it 's like to be the one who wonders , to be the one worrying that we might not end up together . aly : is that what being with someone 's about ? competition ? listen . i was young when my mom died but not that young . i remember the way that she and my father would look at each other . and i was just a kid . i did n't know what loyalty was , but i saw it in their eyes . liam : hmm . aly : i saw comfort and ease . attraction . you just knew that there was ... nobody else in the world that they would rather be with . i 've been taking it for granted that you and hope have that kind of connection . liam : w - we do . aly : well , somebody needs to tell her . liam : yeah . yeah . somebody does . [ scene_break ] [ cell phone rings ] hope : liam , hi . liam : i need to see you . hope : uh , okay . well , i 'm at home until tonight . liam : okay , i 'm on my way . hope : okay . [ scene_break ] aly : what will you say ? liam : i have no idea . [ chuckles ] aly : i feel responsible . liam : you 're not . i am . but thank you for reminding me of that . [ scene_break ] quinn : it wo n't be much longer . hope will finally have had enough of liam . wyatt : well , that 's what tonight 's all about . she 's ready to let him go . it 's just she needs a little mo ... encouragement . quinn : i mean , they 're not even a good match , anyway . everybody can see that . i mean , when she is with you , she 's a strong , confident woman . but then when she 's with liam , it 's like ... she loses all of her strength , you know ? it 's like he 's holding her back . wyatt : she 's outgrown him . quinn : well , they 'll both be better off . i mean , of course , he 'll be really angry at first , you know ? he 'll throw his little temper tantrums , and then he 'll calm down and he 'll realize that they were n't really compatible with each other in the first place . i mean , how could they be after all those failed attempts of trying to be together . wyatt : right ? quinn : and then he can just go back to steffy . wyatt : well , it 's been a while . steffy 's clean now . i heard it only takes 28 days to get liam out of your system . quinn : okay . all right , so then he can lure some other poor young girl to put up with him . anyone but hope . wyatt : amen . quinn : amen . [ scene_break ] aly : hey , dad . pam said you were in here . thorne : hey , honey . are we still on for lunch ? aly : yeah . thorne : or not ? aly : what ? thorne : honey , look , if you 'd rather go out with your younger friends instead of your old man , i understand . i 'm a big boy . i can handle it , okay ? aly : are you kidding ? this is one of the perks of working here . thorne : ah . that 's -- that 's a good one . what are you buttering me up for ? aly : it 's true ! come on . you always pick up the check . thorne : aha ! seriously , honey . if you 'd rather have lunch with hope , i understand , okay ? aly : oh , um [ clears throat ] no . thorne : okay . well , why do n't you help me with these invoices and we can get there faster ? aly : okay . by invoice date ? thorne : mm - hmm . you want to talk about it ? aly : what ? what ? thorne : honey , what 's bothering you ? is it work ? i mean , are you second- guessing being here ? aly : who says something 's bothering me ? i 'm just wondering how long grandpa wants me to shadow hope . thorne : ah , okay . so you 're looking for a new assignment . aly : well , i 'm learning a lot from her . thorne : but ? aly : i just do n't know if i like what she 's teaching . [ scene_break ] liam : so , you been busy ? hope : just catching up . we had a photo shoot today . liam : just you , or , uh ... ? hope : no , with maya , too . the pictures turned out great . wyatt jumped in for a few . do n't be mad . liam : what are we doing ? hope : um ... liam : our relationship . what are we doing ? hope : [ breathes deeply ] liam : hope , i do n't want to live this way anymore . hope : what do you want ? liam : wyatt came along at a time when you ... needed to prove something to me . and you 've enjoyed the attention of two guys chasing after you , and i get that because i have put you through some things that nobody deserves to ever be put through . and it 's a miracle that you 're even speaking to me , but ... you are ... because you love me ... and you want to marry me . and i 've proven my loyalty . and now you 're playing games with me . but we belong together . so enough of this . no more wyatt . let 's make this happen . [ scene_break ] thorne : honey ? is there a problem between you and hope ? aly : no . not exactly . thorne : did she say something to upset you ? aly : no , hope always says the right thing . it 's part of her charm . thorne : well , then , what ? i mean , aly , i 'm surprised . i -- i thought you looked up to hope . aly : i do . i really respect her . i think that she 's smart and beautiful , and i want to be just like her . except ... i 'm wondering about some of the decisions she makes ... and how they affect people . thorne : what do you mean ? aly : well , she wants what she wants , and even if somebody 's getting hurt , it does n't seem to matter . thorne : honey , could you be misinterpreting her ? i mean , hope is one of the nicest people that i know . hey . is there something specific ? aly : it 's hard to explain . it 's just something that i 've been picking up on . hope 's different , dad . and ... not what i expected and definitely not what i remember . [ scene_break ] wyatt : oh , we better get ready for that meeting . quinn : oh , yeah . it 's kind of surreal , is n't it ? wyatt : what ? quinn : meetings . at forrester creations . our little company . oh . who knew a camping trip in big bear would lead to this ? i mean , at the time , i was just worried that you were n't wearing enough sunscreen . and there you go -- you just -- you change our lives . wyatt : well , i think about it every day . quinn : and i am so thankful . not just for our sake but for the people who work for us . wyatt : mm . quinn : when was the last time we were able to hand out raises ? wyatt : i know . it feels good , does n't it ? quinn : it does feel good . you helped our company . you 're about to get the girl . that solar - powered shower was the greatest investment i have ever made . wyatt : you ? i -- i bought it . [ scene_break ] liam : here . hope : what ? liam : well , no . not here . over here . yes , this is it . i like this . hope : what on earth are you talking about ? liam : uh , well , could be anywhere . actually , out here works . inside would be good . could be the living room , could be the bathroom , but , hope ... it 's time we exchanged vows . hope : oh . liam ... liam : i know . you asked me to give you time , and i did . but time for what , exactly ? to give wyatt the wrong impression ? i 've shown my commitment to you . you need to show me yours . hope : i 'm not ... i 'm not saying that we wo n't get married eventually -- liam : yeah , eventually . `` eventually `` used to be good enough , but it 's not anymore . we have got to move on . and you 've got to cut ties with wyatt and his company . hope : well , i ca n't make that decision . that 's not my call . liam : it is your call . it 's your line . and this does n't even have to be a big deal . you know , we can do it before the holidays . we grab a minister and our family and some friends and we get married right here , right in front of the place where i first proposed to you . done . and then it 's over . no more asking , no more heartache , no more bended knee . i 'm taking what i want ... and i 'm taking it now . am i making myself clear ?	aly tells liam that hope is beautiful and famous .not that it matters to liam , but she does n't think it is right . he hesitates for a long time and finally says he does before walking off . hope is home alone looking at the photos on her laptop . she smiles when she sees the ones of her and wyatt . her back stiffens and she is not smiling when she sees the one of her and liam . she smiles again when she thinks back on first seeing wyatt naked at big bear . quinn asks wyatt if he has something specific planned for him and hope . he says maybe but it has to be special and romantic .even bigger than mexico . he says hope expects great things from him and he plans on delivering . he says if he is going to make a move , he needs to do it now . liam is getting frustrated and now showing his true colors . quinn mocks yes and he 's whining and pouting . wyatt says hope needs to see that she has options . quinn answers yes steffy is out of town so `` i `` can be with you now , wyatt starts calling someone and quinn wants to know what he is thinking . it 's hope and wyatt says he wants to see her . he asks if she has any plans for tonight and when she says no , he says she does now . he 'd like to invite her to dinner at his place , he has something special , a surprise so he wo n't tell her . she agrees to come . quinn asks wyatt how she can help . she heard him say dinner . he tells her he has it covered . she says oh no , sweet boy , he does n't know anything about cooking except bacon . he scoffs , well there is hotdogs and smores , anything around a campfire mostly . she says right .they better start making a list now . he takes the pen out of her hand and says no offense , but he has a plan and her being in the general vicinity was n't exactly a part of it . and he does n't need a list ; he has plenty of bacon in the frij . she laughs at that being part of the plan . he says tomorrow morning it will be . hope will want breakfast so he has to be a good host if she is going to spend the night . she chuckles at mr . romance . she says hope is so much better off with wyatt than liam so he can just shove off and be with steffy . wyatt reminds her that steffy is clean now . it 's only takes 28 days to get liam out of your system . quinn says okay , then liam can go lure another poor young girl to put up with him .anybody but hope . who knew that camping trip of his to big bear could lead to this . it totally changed their lives . it feels so good to be able to give pay raises to the people that work for them . wyatt admits it feels good and he thinks about that trip every day . she says that solar - powered shower was the best investment she ever made . wyatt says he bought it . aly slowly follows liam back into the house and apologizes ( again ) for saying something wrong . he says she did n't . she says again that she did n't really think it through about the picture , but it just seemed like he ought to know . hope may never forgive her . liam tells her not to think that way . she says it is not like she wants to hurt hope , she really does n't . hope is lucky to have liam ; she needs to realize that and not put him through this .
eric : you 're thinking . thinking is good . steffy : i 'm thinking i have to be careful . eric : why ? steffy : i 'm starting to take it seriously that you really want me to run forrester creations . and i do n't want to make a decision for the wrong reason . eric : and what would that be , the wrong reason ? steffy : no , i do n't -- i do n't -- [ sighs ] i do n't know . maybe it 's not a wrong decision . it 's like ... i 've always wanted this to happen . i just did n't think it -- it would . i mean , i had this -- this fantasy in my head that you and -- and dad and -- and grandma would just come to me and say that i was the only one . i was -- [ sighs ] i was the only one that could lead our family and our company forward . and knowing that you have faith in my judgment and my abilities is -- is a dream come true . but i have to wonder , granddad ... there 's another reason ... is n't there ? wyatt : i guess they 're still talking . quinn : did you get a sense of how it 's going ? wyatt : i do n't eavesdrop . okay , if there 's a chance for me to get caught , i do n't eavesdrop . quinn : mm - hmm . wyatt : eric and steffy did seem very serious , for what it 's worth . quinn : maybe he thinks she 's not up to it . wyatt : or maybe he just -- he has n't been able to forgive and forget the whole wedding no - show . quinn : no , steffy is too smart and tough to go to waste . i know she wo n't work with me , but she will work with you . wyatt : i hope this brainstorm of yours is more than just a cover for driving a wedge between her and liam . quinn : would that be so bad ? liam : so , i thought you were bringing will . katie : oh , i was going to , but we had a rough morning , so i put him down for a nap and left him with the nanny . liam : mm . well , i hope you locked all the doors and windows . katie : we live in a very safe neighborhood . liam : it 's not a safe neighborhood when your next - door neighbor is quinn fuller . katie : it 's quinn forrester now . that 's her name . liam : oh , yeah . do n't remind me . and what has that changed exactly ? not her modus operandi -- not even her initials ! katie : [ chuckles ] katie : i have to say i have not seen eric this happy since before stephanie died . liam : oh , please do n't be about to tell me to lay off of quinn . katie : no , no . i - i would never tell you that after everything you 've been through . but i 'm just trying to figure out how i feel about my living situation , and i love my new house . i just do n't love living alone , or without adult company . liam : [ chuckles ] katie : and having eric right next door -- i mean , it makes me feel good . it makes me feel like i 'm at home . there 's just this one slight discordant note . liam : yeah , i know . i mean , look ... i do n't want to sound like a wind - up toy , but , uh ... you might want to invest in a rottweiler . katie : hmm . [ chuckles softly ] wyatt : please do n't help me , mom . do n't help me with my love life , with my marriage , or anything . just do n't -- do n't do anything . okay ? quinn : okay , look -- the fact that eric placed his trust in me means the world to me , and i would never use it to betray him or his life 's work . the fact that -- that i - i suggested steffy as c.e.o . is because i think she is the star of the family who , let 's face it , are an opinionated , entitled group . but they all rally around steffy . she is strong and she 's confident and charming -- when she wants to be . but she 's no pushover . and , uh , she does n't have nearly the baggage that rick and ridge have , and if it ... happens to bring the two of you closer together , then what 's the harm ? eric : you doubt my motives ? steffy : most motives are mixed , would n't you say ? including mine . that 's why i have to be careful . eric : steffy , i love my wife . but i 'm not her puppet . would i jeopardize my legacy and the business i poured my lifeblood into just to satisfy a whim of hers ? no . i 've been watching you all of your life . and there 's a strength in you that you 're not even aware of . i always knew your time would come . your time is now . liam : hey , can i ask you something ? katie : sure . liam : um ... i did n't get a lot of one - on - one time with eric at thanksgiving . does he seem like himself to you ? katie : oh , wow . i mean ... you mean since he collapsed and the hospitalization and recovering ? i mean , i 'm probably the wrong person for you to ask that question of . i mean , i 've always been a little ... starstruck by him , i guess . he 's a superaccomplished man , and he 's completely unimpressed with himself , which is not my experience with most men . [ both chuckle ] katie : and , um , i feel like he can kind of see right through me , you know ? you ca n't hide anything from him . never could . so he makes me feel a little flustered , and i guess , well , that 's normal , so is he ... acting normal ? then , yes , i - i would say that he is . liam : okay . you just have to wonder when someone like quinn fuller walks in to someone 's life and everything suddenly changes . i 'm just saying you have to wonder . quinn : i can make you a sandwich . i have some really nice roast beef . wyatt : mom , i did n't just fall down and scrape my knee . quinn : i am not treating you like a child . wyatt : oh , really ? my wife , who just recently filed for a divorce , is in the other room talking about -- i do n't know -- spending the rest of her life without me , and you 're offering me a sandwich . quinn : i know your heart is broken . wyatt : okay . i am not in the mood for a mother - son talk right now . quinn : okay , wait . look . remember when you showed that to me ? you said you were never going to remove it , that you were always gon na fight for your marriage because you believed in commitment , which is something that the forrester offspring struggle with , sometimes very publicly . look , there are n't that many lessons to remember in life . here 's one . the person who always stays committed will win in the end . steffy : i ca n't tell you how much this means to me -- how honored and humble i feel -- but ... i do have my concerns . eric : let me make them go away . steffy : okay . if i ... if i say yes , am i setting myself up for failure ? eric : do you think you 'll fail as c.e.o . ? steffy : no . eric : good . i 'll make sure you do n't . steffy : you 'll be my safety net ? eric : in the unlikely event that you 'll need one , yes . steffy : [ sighs ] it 's been hard the last couple of months ... thinking i could lose you , thinking that ... i would never have a chance to make you proud of me . and i want you to know that i 'm always listening to you and i 'm always learning from you , and i ... i would never try to replace you at the company . eric : which is one of the reasons i 'm offering it to you . but do n't do it for me . you know , pride in you , i have plenty of . do it for yourself . you have all the intelligence and savvy and ability that you need to pull this whole thing off . and you have this huge internet presence . it 's not as big as it used to be , but they -- steffy : well , i 've relied on wyatt for that . eric : well , reassign it to him , all right ? he 'll be working under you . steffy : [ sighs ] granddad . eric : no , i am not matchmaking , which , anyway , never works . any other concerns ? steffy : i love my dad . and he wo n't be happy being passed over . eric : no , he wo n't . but i ca n't imagine that he 'd be surprised . ridge needs to take a long look at his life and his loyalties . steffy : then what about thorne ? eric : thorne 's made it very clear he does n't want the job . steffy : what about rick ? he would accept it . eric : nobody knows international like rick . he could run that division in his sleep . and i think all of this has taken a back seat to him being a new dad these days . there 's only one c.e.o . i would appoint , and i 'm looking at her right now . come on . it 's your turn . say yes . steffy : [ chuckles softly ] [ cell phone chimes ] katie : oh , no ! it looks like my boy is running a fever . liam : oh , no . everything okay ? katie : yeah . it 's probably nothing . i think he runs a little hot , like his father . liam : [ snickers ] katie : but that is definitely my cue . liam : well , thanks for coming out to see me . it 's kind of nice seeing you settled and a little excited about the future . that 's good . katie : yeah . i 'm a lot excited , actually . what about you ? you and steffy are happy ? liam : uh ... yeah . i mean , we 've -- we 've definitely got the `` happily `` part down . now we 're just , uh , driving toward the `` ever after `` part . but , um , hey , can you do me a favor ? can you , um ... be careful ? katie : oh , do n't worry . i am the world 's safest driver . liam : [ chuckles ] no , i 'm -- i 'm talking about even at home , in your living room ... 'cause it kind of sounded like you said you might want to be friends with quinn . katie : well , better her friend than her enemy , right ? liam : i do n't know . katie : something tells me that quinn does n't have too many female friends . liam : [ chuckles ] no , no . not too many male friends , either , or animal friends or plant friends or fungus friends . katie : [ laughs ] wyatt : you 're right . it 's decent roast beef . quinn : mm . only the best for the men in my life . wyatt : great ! i 'm living with my mother and her cold cuts . quinn : you moved in with me to help me with eric , and you know what ? i could n't have made it through without you . wyatt : so then why does my life feel like it 's at a standstill ? quinn : but it 's not ! things are happening . people do n't change overnight . wyatt : you did . quinn : okay . if steffy ends up taking over as c.e.o . and she knows it 's because i suggested it , then she -- she ca n't believe that i 'm a monster anymore , and if i 'm the only obstacle standing between the two of you ... i wo n't be . wyatt : okay . steffy : how often to you have these headaches ? eric : less frequently than i did a while ago . it 'll be gone in a minute . steffy : yeah . maybe i should , too . eric : what about the proposal that 's on the table ? steffy : it 's everything . i guess i do n't want it to go to my head , so is it okay if i can think about it ? eric : best possible answer , yes . steffy : i do have one question . if i say yes , will i be c.e.o . in name only ? will you still outrank me ? i know you will , but what about quinn ? eric : `` chief executive officer `` means `` chief executive , `` all right ? yes . you will be working with quinn , though , every day . steffy : not if i can help it . eric : well , now , that 's gon na have to change . steffy : so , what is this -- quid pro quo ? i 'm nice to quinn , and then i get a promotion ? eric : well , there 's an insult i do n't deserve . [ sighs ] look , if and when you accept this job as c.e.o . , there 's a few things that are gon na have to change -- your language , your temper . you 're going to have to compromise with people that do n't delight you . you dislike my wife . it pains me , but i have to accept it . i 'm not asking for love , just professionalism . steffy : i understand . eric : is that unreasonable ? steffy : what 's unreasonable about you ... is your kindness ... and your ability to forgive and the ability to see me for not a little girl anymore , for who i am now -- my talents and my ambitions . but there is one thing you do n't know ... how much i love you and how much i respect you . eric : okay . quinn : hey , wyatt , will you go grab -- wyatt : i 'll grab pills . quinn : yes . thank you so much . eric : no , no , no . wait , wyatt . steffy brought me one . i 'll be all right . quinn : so ... did you ... talk to her about the offer ? eric : yes , i did . quinn : wonderful . eric : she says she wants to think about it . quinn : what is there to think about ? eric : well , it 's ... quinn : oh , yeah , right -- me . wyatt : it 's not surprising that would come up , mom . quinn : well , did she say that she would take the job if quinn was not in the building ? eric : no , no , nothing like that . she knows how important you are to the company and to me . and she knows that you 're my eyes and ears there at the company until i come back , if i ever do . wyatt : being happily married makes you want to spend a little more time at home . we get that . quinn : steffy actually said she accepts our marriage ? eric : she accepts that we 're husband and wife . it was just important to her to understand that the offer was coming from me . quinn : oh . she wanted to know that , behind the scenes , i was n't pulling the strings . eric : yeah . quinn : mm . wyatt : not like you have n't done anything like that before . quinn : i understand where she 's coming from , but it 's just -- it 's maddening that everything i 've done since then , she ca n't see that i 've changed ! eric : well , it 's time . everything takes time , and young people think they have all the time in the world . wyatt : can i thank you for giving her a seat at the top ? i mean , the husband in me is not dead , and my marriage is n't over yet , but steffy 's strong and she 's smart , and she just might be one of the best c.e.o.s you 've ever had , present company excluded , of course . eric : that 's very generous of you . wyatt : i 'm just being realistic , you know ? this ... connection you have with my mother -- i know it took me a while to -- to believe it , but i see it now , and ... it 's starting to look like a force of good in all of our lives . quinn : ah . [ both chuckle ] liam : honey , you 're home ! hey . steffy : hey . liam : uh , i made some kabobs we can throw on the grill for dinner later . steffy : oh , perfect . liam : yeah . steffy : how was your play date ? liam : uh , canceled . will apparently came down with something . steffy : ohh . kids always do . liam : yeah . but katie came by solo , and we had a nice little chat . steffy : yeah ? liam : i know all too well what it 's like to start over alone when you were gone too long . steffy : yeah . oh , yeah . i was . liam : so , how 's your grandfather ? was he just having a really good thanksgiving , or is he actually getting better ? steffy : oh , well , he -- he gets tired . his headaches come and go . but ... he seems like himself again . he 's not coming back to forrester . liam : i mean , he 's said that before . steffy : yeah , that 's true , but ... when he was widowed , he did n't really know what to do with himself . i mean , now it 's just different . liam : like different 'cause of quinn ? like , she just convinced him to stay home while she goes and bulldozes everyone in the office ? steffy : uh , that 's actually not the way it 's playing out . she 's more of a homebody . liam : ugh ! so , she was there ? i 'm sorry if that spoiled your time with your grandfather . steffy : no . no , it did n't . liam : so , today she was `` new quinn `` ? steffy : [ sighs ] she just surprised me . she said these , like , nice things . liam : good . good . she must -- she must want something . steffy : sort of . [ sighs ] liam : are you okay ? steffy : [ sighs ] quinn does n't want to run forrester creations . liam : well , what was the whole point of the seduction of eric forrester if not that ? steffy : that 's what i thought , but she seems to know she 's out of her depth . liam : quinn confronting reality -- that 's novel . steffy : yeah . she thinks someone in the family can unite it again . liam : so , ridge is forgiven and he 's back as c.e.o . ? steffy : no . no . he and my granddad have a lot of relationship repairs to do . liam : so , rick , then ? steffy : mm ... guess again . liam : um ... thorne ? steffy : they offered it to me . c.e.o . of forrester creations -- me . liam : oh , wow . wow . and you turned them down , huh ? steffy : what , you do n't think i 'm up to it ? liam : what ? no . o - of course , you 're up to it . you just ca n't -- you just ca n't say yes . i mean , you know that . steffy : do i ? liam : yeah . you would n't ... fall for this . steffy , this is how she operates . if it 's coming from quinn ... you have to say no .	steffy does not want to make a decision to run fc for the wrong reasons . she always wanted to but she never thought it would happen . she always thought it would be eric and then ridge . but now that she has his faith she is delighted . but she feels like there might be another reason as well . quinn tells wyatt that steffy is too smart to work with her but not with wyatt . steffy is smart and charming when she wants to be and all the rest of them will rally around her . and if she works with wyatt then what is the harm . and about fighting for his marriage the person who stays committed usually wins in the end . katie drops by liam 's and he reminds her that quinn is living next door to her . katie reminds him that she is a forrester now and she has never seen eric happier . she feels at home with eric next door . and she had rather have quinn as a friend than an enemy . liam says he does not want to sound like a wind - up toy but she might want to invest in a rottweiler . eric tells steffy that he loves his wife but he is not her puppet . he has been watching steffy all her life and he always knew her time would come and that time is now . she says she is always learning from him and she would never try to replace him . he tells her he is more than proud of her but do this for herself . steffy opines that ridge will not like it being passed over . eric answers that rick is like no other in running international so he will be happy there . and ridge still needs to get his personal life in order . eric feels he is looking at the only person who is capable of running fc .
thorne : you ca n't be serious . ridge and quinn ? sheila : yes . thorne : our father 's wife ? sheila : it 's -- it 's shocking , i know , but -- thorne : when ? sheila : when they were involved ? the day that he was supposed to take vows with brooke . thorne : ugh ... sheila : and it was n't the first time . so , yes , thorne , you have good reason to be concerned about brooke . ridge : what , you 're not hungry ? you 're just picking at your food . brooke : [ exclaims ] you know , i was enjoying myself with thorne . until you brought me back here for this supposed lunch meeting . ridge : hey . it had to be done . and thorne is best in small doses . and now that you 're living with him , you get plenty of doses . brooke : mm . ridge : are you done ? brooke : why ? ridge : i may have another surprise for you . brooke : another surprise . hmm . yeah . ca n't wait to see this one . ridge : uh - huh . quinn : so , ridge and thorne both love brooke . that must have caused a lot of problems . brooke must be unforgettable . eric : that was their song , you know . quinn : what song ? eric : brooke and ridge's. `` unforgettable . `` pretty much describes their on - and- off - again relationship over the years . quinn : oh . i ca n't wait for us to look back on our relationship over the years . but i do n't want it to be on again and off again . eric : no . quinn : no . eric : just on . quinn : on . eric : on . [ quinn giggles ] thorne : i ca n't believe my brother would betray my dad like this again . i can only imagine how hurt dad would be if he found out . sheila : oh , your dad was devastated . thorne : wait , dad knows ? sheila : mm - hmm . thorne : and he forgave ridge ? kept him on as c.e.o . ? sheila : well , he forgave quinn , too . which is really shocking , considering ... thorne : considering what ? sheila : she 's not a good person , thorne . i stayed in l.a. to look after eric 's best interests . god , i hope you believe that . thorne : i need answers . sheila : thorne , remember ... this did n't come from me . brooke : wow ! so this is your surprise , huh ? ridge : it 's been long enough , do n't you think ? brooke : hm ... depends on what you have in mind . ridge : see , if someone were to walk in ... they would see me kissing my future wife . not that scandalous , is it ? quinn : i hope they still have that special beet salad . thorne : dad ? quinn : oh , hey , thorne . thorne : quinn . uh , i need to speak with you . alone , if that 's okay . eric : i was just about to take my wife to lunch . can it wait ? thorne : uh , no . quinn : oh , okay . well , uh ... all right . i 'll just go get lunch and , uh , let you two talk . can i get you anything special ? eric : surprise me . quinn : okay . bye . thorne : bye . eric : i thought you were having lunch with brooke . thorne : ridge had other ideas . eric : i see . what happened ? thorne : what always happens when ridge is involved -- to hell with anyone else 's feelings . including yours . i know what happened , dad . i know how he betrayed you again with quinn . sheila : your to - go order should be ready shortly . so , are you and eric having a nice cozy lunch at the office ? quinn : buzz off , sheila . i have nothing to say to you . sheila : ooh , gracious as always . quinn : you know , i do n't need to be gracious to you because you 're just a crazy troublemaker . sheila : no , actually , i 'm a working stiff trying to earn a living here . quinn : [ sighs ] oh , please . sheila : oh , that 's something you would n't know , though , would you , being mrs . eric forrester . no financial worries there . quinn : [ scoffs ] are you seriously trying to imply that i married eric for his money ? i -- i 'm engaging with her . why am i engaging with her ? sheila : you know , how -- how is ridge doing ? you guys still work closely , do n't you ? well [ chuckles ] of course you do . that 's one of the perks of going to work every day , is n't it ? quinn : you know what the perk of my job is ? that , at the end of a long day , i get to go home to my husband , who i love so much . sheila : and ridge ? quinn : [ sighs ] ridge and brooke should be enjoying a lovely future together very shortly . sheila : and you 're just great with that , right ? quinn : you know ... i hope ridge and brooke are as happy as i am . with eric . ridge : [ sighs ] now , is n't that better than having lunch with my little brother ? brooke : oh , ridge , you know thorne hates you calling him that . ridge : ah , it 's an old habit . it dies hard . brooke : well , just try , okay ? for me . i hate to see the two of you at odds . ridge : you know what i hate ? i hate seeing him take advantage of your hospitality . brooke : he 's not . ridge : he is . he moved in with you . brooke : i told him to till he found a place . ridge : oh , the man 's gon na take his sweet time , i tell you . brooke : [ scoffs ] ridge : in the meantime , he 's going to keep asking you what happened in australia , why we did n't get married . brooke : i did n't tell him about you and quinn , if that 's what you 're wondering . ridge : there 's nothing to tell . it 's in the past . you know that , right ? brooke : yeah . yeah , for the most part . i know that you 're sorry , and i know that you regret what you did . now it 's just nice to be able to spend time with you . it 's been really good for me and r.j . ridge : it 's been really good for me . brooke : and i want to thank you for letting me have the space to go through what i 've been going through , and just being there for me . and thank you for reminding me what we have together . ridge : and i 'm gon na keep reminding you . we 'll get there . i promise we will . thorne : i 'm right . i can see it in your face . ridge went after your wife . eric : i do n't want to talk about this , thorne . thorne : because it upsets you , what my brother did to you . eric : quinn and i have reconciled , all right ? no reason to dredge all this up again . thorne : oh , come on , dad . i know you . i know you have this big , forgiving heart . but that ridge could do this to you again ... what the hell is wrong with him ? eric : this is exactly why i did n't want you to know . it 's gon na put the two of you head - to - head against each other again . thorne : ridge has done some pretty horrible things , but this ? come on . we have to stand up to him , dad . he ca n't keep ruining people 's lives . eric : nobody 's lives have been ruined , all right ? granted , quinn and i went through a rough patch after this . but i forgave her . thorne : and ridge too ? eric : no , i did not forgive ridge . when i found out what he had done , i -- i told him he was no longer my son , and that he was no longer part of this family or this company . thorne : then why is he still ? why is he still acting like top dog at forrester ? and in this family ? eric : thorne , i 'm top dog in this family , in this company , and i will be till the day i die . life is short . you do n't want to hang on to all this animosity . hanging on to all these bad feelings is just ... thorne : i know . i understand that . you 've told me that before , dad . but what ridge did ... he takes and takes , and always gets away with it . no more , dad . i 'm back now , and i 'm gon na put a stop to it once and for all . sheila : i had them put in a slice of tiramisu , because i know that 's eric 's favorite . quinn : did she handle any of this ? thank you . sheila : i was just -- quinn : oh , save it , sheila . you 're nothing but a conniving , manipulative witch who ca n't seen to wean herself from her obsession with my husband and everything forrester . but let me tell you something . after what you pulled with mateo , eric 's never gon na trust you again . if he ever did in the first place . i know i won't . so you need to stay away from him , and from the rest of my family , because your days of wreaking havoc for the forresters are over . sheila : i still get to her . ridge : are you getting sleepy ? brooke : mm ... 'cause you know there 's probably a couple things i could do to get you going . brooke : hmm ? ridge : okay . too much ? mm . you want to save it for the honeymoon . [ brooke scoffs ] okay . i 'm with you . that 's fine . brooke : [ laughs ] oh , ridge . ridge : hey . listen to me . i 'm gon na give you space . i promised that . but i 'm gon na keep reminding you , because what we have , that only happens once in a lifetime . it 's very special . we 're gon na make it work this time . nothing and no one 's gon na get in our way . eric : thorne , i do n't want you to do this . i do n't want you flying off the handle , going after your brother . i do n't want this . thorne : really , dad ? after what he put you through , you expect me to not say anything ? eric : it 's in the past , thorne . it 's all been resolved . i forgave quinn . thorne : i understand that . she 's one of countless women who 's fallen victim to ridge forrester . but to forgive him ? make him c.e.o . ? eric : co - c.e.o . thorne : that does n't matter . you know his history . what he 's done to you in the past . it was n't enough that he stole brooke from you ? he had to have your current wife , as well ? hell , i did n't even think he liked quinn . is n't that why he summoned me back here before ? to help stop the wedding ? eric : he was wrong to do that . he was wrong about quinn , too . thorne : obviously , or he would n't have hit on her . eric : it 's more complicated than that . thorne : you 're damn right it is . and it started with mother 's lie . because she was n't honest , i 've spent my entire life in the shadow of selfish , power- hungry marone ! which is who ridge is -- massimo marone 's biological son . not yours , dad . i carry your dna , not ridge . maybe that 's why it 's so easy for him to do the things he 's done to you . maybe deep down , he knows he 's not worthy of being your son . not after all his betrayals . including his betrayal of brooke . [ scoffs ] i mean , she 's the most extraordinary woman who deserves only the best . of course , my egotistical brother thinks that 's him , but it isn't . especially now that i know about him and quinn . actions have consequences . my brother 's gon na learn that the hard way -- from me . ridge : hey . quinn : hi . ridge : you 're eating alone ? quinn : well , your father was supposed to join me , but he got called away . where have you been ? ridge : steam room . quinn : with brooke ? ridge : yeah , with brooke . who else ? quinn : mm . oh , no ! did you pop the question ? ridge : in the steam room ? quinn : it 's been a favorite place of yours over the years for you and brooke . i mean , what better place ? oh ! by the way , i ran into sheila , the jailbird- turned - waitress , at il giardino , and i 'm telling you , she is looking for dirt . she 's looking for something so that she -- what 's wrong ? ridge : is thorne in the building ? quinn : he was with your father earlier ? ridge : what 'd he want ? quinn : uh , i do n't know . he -- he seemed really intense , though . ridge : yeah , he 's very intense these days , is n't he ? quinn : yeah . he also seems different -- you know , stronger and more assertive . ridge : mm , and up to something . quinn : like ? ridge : i do n't know , but i 'm gon na find out . brooke : i 'm sorry about what happened earlier at the restaurant , ridge practically pulling me away . thorne : yeah , i 'm sorry , too . that a brother of mine can treat people that way and keep getting away with it . brooke : well , that 's just who ridge is . thorne : rude . arrogant . thinks the world revolves around him . brooke : [ sighs ] thorne : yeah , that 's ridge . can you tell now why i 'm so worried about you ? brooke : do n't be . i can take care of myself . thorne : i 'm sure my dad felt the same way . brooke : what do you mean ? thorne : i understand now why you did n't want me to know about australia . that the other woman was quinn . our father 's wife . brooke : who told you that ? thorne : oh , it does n't matter . i already spoke to dad about it . i know it 's true . brooke : [ sighs ] thorne : this ca n't go on , brooke . brooke : what ca n't ? thorne : ridge ! continuing to get away with things like this . lies , betrayal . i mean , he cheated on you . which is horrible enough . but to do it with dad 's wife ... you must have been horrified . brooke : yes . yes , i was horrified . and in some ways , i still am . but ... thorne : no . no , no . no more `` buts . `` no more excuses for my brother . this is all on him . look , all you did was love him and wanted to be his wife . which should have been enough for any man . but not ridge , no . he had to go prove that he could conquer any woman he wants , including our father 's wife . you should n't have to put up with this . ridge is a perpetual cheater who has broken your heart countless times . i am not gon na let him do that to you again . i 'm not . because you deserve so much better . a man who will be there for you completely . and i 'm sure ridge has promised a wonderful future , right ? he said he was gon na be there completely . but it 's never gon na happen . you know why ? because he 's incapable of that . and i understand that this is hard for you to hear , but ... you ca n't do it , brooke . you can not marry my brother . thorne : stop patronizing me , ridge . i 'm done with it . ridge : take it easy . let 's respect my office . can we do that ? thorne : oh , right , of course . yes , your office . let me -- let me apologize and bow down to the almighty ridge forrester . ridge : what is this ? why do you have this big chip on your shoulder ? why ? thorne : because i just got into town ! you 're already on my case , trying to undermine me , get under my skin , which is working , by the way . but it 's done . i 'm not putting up with this anymore . ridge : are you gon na cry right now ? thorne : i am so sick of your condescending attitude , your total lack of respect . ridge : stop overreacting , little brother . thorne : all right , i 've told you before . do n't ever call me that again . brooke : i think it 's wonderful that thorne wants to branch out and try his hand in design . eric : well , apparently he 's been fully engrossed while he 's been in europe , working with other designers . i had no idea . quinn : well , good for him . if he has half your talent , he 's gon na do an incredible job . brooke : i think his designs are pretty impressive already . would n't you agree , eric ? eric : i like what i 've seen so far . i 'm curious to see where he goes with it . brooke : as long as ridge does n't get in the way . quinn : oh , yeah , ridge does n't seem too thrilled . eric : my boys have been very competitive with each other all their lives . but ridge usually ends up getting the upper hand . brooke : yeah , but not in this case . eric : maybe he 'll stand up to his brother this time . [ seagulls calling ] liam : hey , steffy , what do you want on your salad ? want some tomatoes ? hey . steffy . you okay ? what 's wrong ? thorne : get it through your head , ridge . i 'm not taking your crap anymore . ridge : then maybe you should go back to paris . thorne : oh , i 'm not going anywhere . i 'm not gon na let you push me out . ridge : what do you want ? what is it ? thorne : this is our company , our family business . ridge : [ sighs ] thorne : it 's not yours . you do n't get to tell me what to do . ridge : like it or not , i 'm the one that runs this company , little brother . thorne : oh , you son of a bitch . i warned you , do not call me `` little brother `` anymore ! brooke : what 's going on in here ? ridge : nothing . it 's okay . ask him . thorne : we 're fine . eric : i do n't want the two of you fighting in here . brooke : you really need to calm down , both of you . thorne , let 's just go outside and get some fresh air . eric : take him to il giardino . just take him to lunch . brooke : that 's a good idea . come on . thorne : you 're a bully , ridge . you 're used to controlling everyone around you . well , that 's gon na stop . and not just for my sake , but for everyone else 's . you 're done mistreating people , especially brooke . steffy : oh , i 'm -- i 'm fine . i -- i 'm sorry . i was just thinking about something else . it does n't matter now . liam : you sure ? steffy : yeah , i 'm sure . liam : okay . steffy : i 'm just happy to be home , having a homemade meal with my husband . it 's everything i ever wanted . liam : yes , including tomatoes , which you 're getting whether you like it or not . steffy : [ chuckles ] fine with me . liam : this is kind of nice , right ? lunch at home together . steffy : yeah , you know , sometimes i do have good ideas . liam : you always have good ideas . exhibit a -- the fact that my father and i are even speaking to each other . do you know he offered to help sally get back -- get -- that was really insensitive . i 'm sorry . i 'm so sorry . i did n't mean to bring up sally . steffy : no , no , no , no . it 's fine . it 's fine . liam : no , it 's not fine , actually . you 've been nothing but understanding , and i -- [ sighs ] i will never forgive myself for breaking our vows . eric : stop giving thorne a hard time . quinn : [ sighs ] ridge : he 's so much fun to mess with . eric : you 're too old to be at each other 's throats all the time . ridge : all right , maybe it 's childish , but he 's -- he 's so sensitive . i ca n't not push him . eric : ridge , i 'm asking you -- no , i 'm telling you . be civil to your brother . now , i 'm glad thorne is back . and i want everyone else to be supportive of him , too , especially you . ridge : i 'm doing my best . eric : no , you 're not . do better . ridge : lower your expectations . quinn : ridge . ridge : it 's something -- something strange here . eric : strange ? what ? ridge : well , the guy comes into town , and now all of a sudden he 's a designer ? what is that ? ridge : he 's up to something . eric : like what ? ridge : i do n't know . quinn : are you upset because he 's staying at brooke 's ? ridge : am i upset ? no , i 'm a little curious that a grown man would come to los angeles and not get a hotel room for himself . but i also know that a little thorne goes a long way , so i 'm gon na find brooke and relieve her of her babysitting duties . goodbye . quinn : [ sighs ] [ door opens ] [ indistinct conversations ] thorne : i do n't know how you can stand him . brooke : do n't let ridge get to you . thorne : i try not , but he has a way of rattling my cage , acting all superior with his condescending tone . i 've had to put up with it my entire life , and i 'm just over it . brooke : your brother loves you . he just does n't have the best way of showing it . thorne : do n't defend him , brooke , not after what he did to you . in australia ? day before your wedding ? you were right to break it off with him . and bill . try being alone for a while , see how it feels . you 're an amazing woman . you do n't need a man to define you . brooke : you 're very sweet to say that . and it 's nice to be reminded once in awhile . thorne : well , it 's true . i 've known it from the day i met you how special you were . any man who does n't understand that is a fool . [ seagulls calling ] liam : i just want you to know how sorry i am . steffy : i do . more than you realize . liam : [ sighs ] it 's weird . i mean , like , i want us to be able to completely put this behind us , but i also know that i have no right to expect that . steffy : oh , believe me , i want to put this behind us as much as you do . liam : well , i - i mean , i made you angry . i made you furious . and you had every right to be . but when you came home and forgave me , i could n't believe how lucky i was . i mean , it was like you were a different person , honestly . actually , i never asked you this , but ... where did you go that night ? like , what did you -- what did you do ? liam : i mean , you never actually told me what you did that night . what made you come back home ? steffy : i , uh , i just wanted to come home and -- and -- and be with you . i should n't have left you . i should 've stayed here . liam : hey , i 'm sure if i were in your shoes , i would have done the same exact thing . steffy : i do n't think you would have . liam : did you -- did you talk to someone , someone who made you feel better ? well , look , for all i know you were alone and you worked it out by yourself and i 'm just not giving you enough credit , but ... i 'm kind of -- i 'm trying to fill in the blanks here , and -- hey , hey . i 'm sorry if i 'm being annoying . i just ... i just want to know where you went that night . [ birds chirping ] eric : i hate infighting , especially when it 's my kids . quinn : yeah , well , siblings do n't always get along . that 's why they call it sibling rivalry . eric : [ scoffs ] i hope that 's all this was . if we had n't come in when we did , this could have gotten physical . quinn : no , i do n't think they would have let it get that far . eric : would n't be the first time . quinn : [ sighs ] these issues that you 're talking about , i 'm assuming most of them have to do with brooke . eric : yes , yes , they do . well , you know . thorne and brooke have been close for a long time . they were married at one point , and now ... well , here 's brooke right in the middle of it again . thorne : you know , you 've been there for me every step of the way , no matter what we 've gone through , and we 've gone through a lot together . brooke : you think ? thorne : you know , i count you as someone i can always turn to . brooke : you 've always been a very dear friend to me , too , thorne . and i 'm just so glad to have you back , see that handsome smile on your face . thorne : well , thanks for giving me a reason to put it there . brooke : you know , you 're really humble . you 're quite an amazing person . thorne : oh , stop it . brooke : no , honestly . i think you 're the sweetest , kindest person i ever met . thorne : maybe it 's my kindness that 's gotten me where i am today . brooke : where is that ? thorne : i do n't know . i 'm single , lost my daughter . i needed time away to think about my life , my time with macy , darla . you know , being a father is really one of the greatest experiences i could ever have . and our time together . you 'll always be a huge part of my life . brooke : mine , too . thorne : remember venice , our wedding ? i have n't forgotten . brooke : [ aughs ] i have n't forgotten , either . ridge : logan ! there you are . hey . brooke : ridge , what are you doing here ? ridge : trying to call you . it keeps going to voicemail . we have a meeting . brooke : i 'm having lunch with your brother . ridge : well , it 's gon na have to wait . it 's a lunch meeting at the office . i almost forgot about it . thorne : oh , come on , ridge . you heard logan . we 're having , uh , lunch . ridge : and you 're probably talking her ear off . come on . we got to go . we 're late . brooke : uh , okay . i 'm sorry . thorne : no , it 's fine . sheila : thorne . hello . thorne : sheila . sheila : i know . i 'm -- i 'm out of jail . i 've been living in l.a. for a while now . thorne : yeah , i - i heard that . sheila : i could n't help but notice you and brooke , the connection that you guys have . it 's -- it 's a shame that ridge came and took her away . yeah , but that is what ridge does , right ? takes whatever woman he wants from his friends , his brother , even his dad . [ car horn honks ] [ birds chirping ] brooke : this is the lunch meeting ? where is everybody else ? this is just lunch . ridge : it 's not just lunch . we 've met , and this is a conference table , so this is ... this is our meeting . and it 's better than sitting and having lunch with thorne anyway , right ? brooke : [ sighs ] that 's really sweet of you . but you were really rude to thorne . ridge : it 's okay . he 'll get over it . and besides , we got to stay away from that restaurant . sheila works there , and you do n't want to run into her . that never ends well . sheila : do you mind if i join you for a moment ? i 'm on my break right now . thorne : what did you mean earlier about my brother ? sheila : well , i may as well tell you because you 're gon na hear about it eventually anyway . thorne : hear what ? sheila : i - i hired your dad 's estate manager , mateo , to try and seduce quinn . yeah , i thought she would betray your father , and i was wrong . it blew up in my face , and quinn did not cheat on eric . thorne : hmm . of course she would n't cheat on my dad . i mean , they 're practically newlyweds . why -- why would you think she would do that ? sheila : i have my reasons . you know , thorne , it 's almost like you 're new to l.a. again . you 've been gone for so long . there 's a lot that 's happened that you do n't know about . thorne : well , i should probably get going . sheila : thorne , wait . do you ever wonder why brooke and ridge did n't get married , why she did n't go through with the wedding ? thorne : you know ? sheila : well , i suppose if i tell you , you -- you ca n't let anyone know it came from me . thorne : you know who ridge was with before the wedding ? sheila : yes . thorne : well , tell me . i 'm worried about brooke being hurt again . sheila : well , you should be . thorne : why ? sheila : the reason i hired mateo to go after quinn . thorne : this is n't about quinn . sheila : oh , yes , it is . quinn has cheated on your father . thorne : quinn ? sheila : yes . she had an affair with ridge . steffy : you want to know where i went that night ? liam : uh , yeah . i mean , you do n't -- you do n't have to tell me if you do n't want to . i just figured it 'll help us put the pieces together . steffy : and then we can erase everything . liam : exactly . steffy : [ sighs ] yeah . i want to -- i want to do that . i just want to forget . liam : so i take it you were alone . steffy : yeah . yeah . i , uh ... i went for a drive . i , um ... i parked my car , and i just thought about how wonderful you are and ... how lucky i am to have you as my husband . liam : [ chuckles ] okay , steffy , i ... i had just betrayed you . i mean , you -- you , my wife , who 's been nothing but loyal and faithful to me . steffy : you do n't have to say that . please stop . liam : well , i 'm just curious because you -- steffy : just stop ! stop ! [ exhales deeply ] no . liam : whoa . hey . steffy : [ sighs ] liam : hey , steffy . i know i hurt you . i know that . but if i had it to do again ... steffy : i just want to -- i want to erase that night . i just want to erase that night . liam : it 'll never happen again . never . i promise you . you hear me ? i will never let you down again . you have my word . i 'm gon na finish lunch . steffy : i 'm a liar . i 'm a cheater . how could you ? guilty ! liar ! [ echoing ] so guilty ! you 're just a phony . you 're a liar . guilty ! guilty ! i 'm a liar .	thorne and ridge spar at each other and thorne says he is just now getting back to town and already ridge is on his case .. guess he is not bowing down far enough in his brother 's office ! thorne says this is getting under his skin and he is definitely not going to keep this up any more . he is so tired of ridge 's condescending attitude . ridge tells his `` little brother `` to stop over- reacting . thorne points his finger in ridge 's face and tells him not to call him that again . and ridge does not get to tell him what to do . ridge reminds him that it is he who runs this company now . quinn tells brooke and eric good for thorne for branching out and becoming a designer while he was in europe and eric knew nothing about it . eric says he likes what he has seen so far and is interested in just how far it will go . he knows ridge and thorne have always been competitive all their lives but somehow ridge always ends up with the upper hand . but maybe thorne will stand up to his brother this time . steffy panics as she thinks again on the night she was with bill and their night of passion . liam can not catch her attention and asks what is wrong . thorne and ridge are still squabbling when quinn , eric and brooke come in and want to know what 's the matter . eric says he does not want them fighting in here and brooke agrees they both need to calm down . thorne tells ridge that he is a bully and used to controlling everyone around him and that has to stop . eric tells brooke to please take thorne to lunch and let them all cool off . thorne points his finger again at ridge and says he is tired of being mistreated and it has to stop , including his treatment of brooke . steffy says she was just thinking about something else ; nothing is the matter . it 's over now . she 's just happy to be home with her husband and being made a homemade meal ; it is all she ever wanted . they hug when he apologizes for bringing sally and bill 's name up and for when he broke his vows . he will never be that insensitive again .
taylor : i told you the truth . i 'm begging you , brooke , not to say a word . brooke : you shot bill spencer . you snuck into his house and you put a bullet in his back ! taylor : i know ! i know ! i 'm horrified by that , but i give you my word . i will never do anything like that again ! brooke : you ca n't guarantee that , taylor . what if you snap again ? taylor : i wo n't ! i promise . i promise , brooke . please do n't say a word to anyone . [ scene_break ] ridge : all right , i 'm here . what 's going on ? what did you want to tell me ? it 's not kelly , is it ? steffy : no . no . kelly 's fine . ridge : okay , good . so what 's going on ? [ scene_break ] justin : this is your dream girl , right here , and you 're just gon na let her slip away . bill : i -- i do n't feel the , uh , same way about her as i used to . justin : oh , man , you are going soft on me . bill : all right , listen , you know what , i 'm gon na knock you out . what do you have to give me a hard time for ? i 'm trying to better myself for my family . justin : for your family and for brooke . [ scene_break ] donna : i -- i love it . it fits like a glove . eric : [ chuckles ] i 'm glad you approve . thanks for doing this . i appreciate you stepping in at the last moment . donna : my pleasure . although , you should thank pam . it was her idea . eric : yeah . one of her good ones , i would say . donna : [ chuckles ] well , um , i 'm actually shocked to think that she would think i was worthy of modeling an eric forrester original . eric : you two have come a long way , have n't you ? donna : yeah . you know , pam is actually a lot of fun . just do n't get on her bad side . eric : no . [ scene_break ] donna : [ laughs ] quinn : oh ! sorry . pam : oh ! quinn ! hi ! quinn : hi ! hi . can i get by ? pam : i 'm so glad you 're here . i actually have a question about that chair that you wanted me to order . quinn : chair ? pam : yeah , you know , that you sit in ? anyway , there 's a catalog there . if you would n't mind just looking at some of the pictures . quinn : pam , pam , i ca n't . i am so busy today . pam : i know , but there 's so many pictures in here , quinn , and , remember , you wanted one specifically because you had that problem with your lower back ? the pain ? quinn : yeah , that was like 3 years ago . you said you would n't help me , so i bought one for myself . pam : oh ! you would n't mind maybe looking at some pictures for me , then ? because , believe it or not , i 've got a bad back now . crazy , right ? quinn : [ sighs ] oh , my god . [ scene_break ] eric : okay , good . yeah , this is much better , do n't you think ? donna : you 're a brilliant designer . eric : i do n't know about that . donna : and always so modest . you know , it 's fun , actually , modeling again . even if it is just for the day . eric : well , you 're a natural . donna : why , thank you . [ scene_break ] quinn : there . that chair . it 's perfect . okay ? great . pam : okay . uh , you know what , quinn , one more thing , i 'm sorry . quinn : pam ! pam : i know , but you 're the jewelry expert . i just got this really bad scratch on my pearls that i wanted to ask you about . quinn : they 're totally fine . pam : no , no , i do n't think you 're looking at the right one . the one over to the right . quinn : pam , i told you that i was so busy today . why are you not letting me by ? pam : i know , i 'm sorry . these are just so special to me because these actually were my mom 's . well , she actually got them from nana miriam , which is amazing -- quinn : wait a minute . wait a minute , wait a minute . why am i getting the feeling that you are trying to stop me from seeing eric ? [ scene_break ] bill : here 's a list of charities that might be a good fit for us and the old spectra property . justin : these are all organizations near and dear to brooke . bill : i trust her . she has good taste . justin : yeah , well , then why is she with ridge and not you ? bill : i 'm working on that . [ scene_break ] ridge : you basically summoned me here . so what 's going on ? steffy : i think we better sit down . ridge : okay . what are you doing ? you 're scaring me . steffy : it 's , um ... it 's mom . something happened between her and bill . ridge : what do you -- what do you mean ? what happened ? did he do something to her ? steffy : no . no . it was -- it was the opposite . ridge : the opposite ? i do n't know what that means . steffy : [ sobbing ] dad ... mom shot bill . ridge : what ? steffy : it was mom . i know for a fact it was mom . [ scene_break ] taylor : please , brooke . brooke : i want to believe you 're not a threat , but i 've seen behavior that worries me . i 'm not even sure if it 's okay to leave kelly here alone with you , given what you 're capable of . taylor : how dare you suggest such a thing ? kelly is my granddaughter . brooke : see ? this is exactly what i 'm talking about . that kind of reaction . taylor : what are you saying ? you 're going to have me locked up , separated from my daughter and my granddaughter ? you would really do that to me ? brooke : you were married to ridge , and steffy is your daughter . so , for their sake , i wo n't turn you in to the authorities . but , taylor ... you have to know i will keep a very close eye on you . [ scene_break ] quinn : there is nothing wrong with your necklace . i do n't know why you 're stalling me , and this stupid chair excuse is ridiculous . pam : well , i -- i -- quinn : pam ! get out of my way ! i do n't know what you 're up to , but i 'm gon na go see my husband ! pam : well , then a lemon bar would be out of the question ? quinn : i absolutely hate your lemon bars . now move out of my way . eric : [ laughs ] it was the night -- it was the night of the gala . i 'm never gon na forget that . donna : oh ! i was in a white dress , and the woman just dumped a glass of red wine all over me . eric : at least one glass . quinn : [ clears throat ] eric : oh , there you are . hi . glad you 're back , darling . you know , this is the -- this is the first look of the new collection . what do you think ? quinn : what do i think ? i think i wonder what 's going on here . [ scene_break ] steffy : mom ? taylor : shh , shh , shh , shh . i just got her back to sleep . ridge ! i did n't know you were coming . i would have kept her up for you . she is such a good little eater . she 's just like you . you remember when the twins were little , and we used -- steffy . oh , no ... steffy . you did n't . you did . you told your father ? ridge : yes . i know you shot bill . [ scene_break ] justin : you sure you want to break up with this beauty ? bill : i 'm starting to think that you 've got a thing for her . justin : you 're damn straight , i do . sky would have been the tallest , most magnificent building in downtown los angeles , but you want to give her up . for charity . it 's not the dollar bill i know and love . bill : i 'm evolving . i 'm becoming more , uh , spiritual . justin : [ laughs ] oh , please . bill : wait , what ? `` ha , ha ? `` what 's the `` ha , ha `` about ? why is that so hard to believe ? what , i ca n't be spiritual ? i can be damn spiritual ! all right , look , i 'm trying to put less emphasis on acquiring things and -- and i want to use that same power and energy toward what really matters . [ door opens ] brooke : i hope i 'm not interrupting . bill : never . in fact , your timing is perfect because justin was just leaving . justin : good to see you , brooke . brooke : good to see you . bill : put out some feelers . let me know what you find out . justin : will do . bill : well , to what do i owe this distinct pleasure ? brooke : [ sighs ] well , i just needed to see you , bill . bill : everything all right ? brooke : yeah . thank god . everything 's good . bill : good . i 'm very happy to see you . brooke : i 've been thinking a lot about what you 've been going through this past year -- the issues with your sons , the custody battle , fighting with ridge and thorne -- and you 've come through it on the other side , and you 've become a better person because of it , bill . i really do see that . you 've shown mercy and forgiveness . you were almost killed . i just remember looking at you in the hospital bed after you 'd been shot , and you were laying there , unconscious , and i was afraid . i mean , i really was worried . frightened . i did n't want to lose you . now , i know that you have enemies . i know there 's people that do n't really like you , but i could n't imagine who is so sick and so cruel to actually put a bullet in your back . but now i know . it was taylor . [ scene_break ] eric : so we 're almost done with the fitting . do you like the color ? quinn : it 's very nice . eric : and the sleeves ? we do n't have to have the sleeve , we could do it without the sleeves altogether . quinn : that would work . eric : yeah . pam : she looks really stunning in that dress , eric . i 'd try to get my hands on that if i were you , donna . donna : hey , i mean , i 'm just wearing it temporarily . quinn : i guess i 'm confused as to why you 're wearing it at all , 'cause you were hired as a receptionist , so why are you modeling for eric ? eric : well , leslie could n't make it . pam : yeah , she had a flat tire on the 101 . quinn : so you offered to step in and help . eric : no , actually , it was pam 's idea , and i 'm very glad she said something . otherwise , you know , i would n't have gotten any work done today at all . [ scene_break ] taylor : i 'm so sorry for what i 've done . i 've put everyone in a terrible position . you have to know , ridge , that i did n't mean to . i did n't go over there to shoot bill . i 'm not that kind of person . ridge : i know that . taylor : i 'm not sick . i 'm not evil . ridge : i know . taylor : i was just so heartbroken when i thought bill had violated our daughter . ridge : he did . steffy : no , he did n't . it was my decision to be with bill , and i regret it . you need to stop using me as an excuse to hate bill . taylor : you were weak and vulnerable , and he took advantage of you . ridge : your mother 's right . i do n't condone what she did , but there 's a reason why she was angry . steffy : she was angry because you told her about bill and me . you called her in paris , and you got her all riled up . if i only told mom , i think everything would be okay . taylor : this is n't your father 's fault . steffy : no , it is n't , but look where we are now . bill got shot , and we 're all afraid you might get arrested . every action has a consequence , mom . taylor : you were right to tell me . i 'm the one who did n't handle myself properly . i was so angry . i just wanted to go over there and scream at him . i did n't wan na hurt anyone . ridge : okay . bill is a despicable human being , you were defending our daughter . taylor : i know how you feel , ridge . i have felt the same way about him , but part of me will always be grateful to him . he 's the only reason i 'm not in jail right now . [ scene_break ] brooke : you do n't have to protect taylor any longer . i know the truth , bill . she almost killed you . bill : the case is still open . the detective is looking for a suspect . there 's only a few of us that know it was taylor . brooke : i still ca n't believe that she could do something like that , that she could be that violent . bill : yeah , well , i was pretty surprised myself . brooke : it 's a miracle that you 're still with us , and all this time you 've been carrying it around , knowing that it was taylor , and you never said anything . you kept it a secret . bill : promised steffy . her mother going to prison would 've been devastating for her . brooke : you could 've sought justice and retribution , but you did n't . bill : i 'm not that guy anymore . i 've changed , brooke . i 'm making improvements on myself . i know you 're still married to ridge , but i am committed to being a better man , a man who 's worthy of you . brooke : i know that you 've been making a lot of changes , bill , and i want you to know that i can see them . i 'm very proud of you . bill : thank you . brooke : and as far as taylor 's concerned , she 's worried that i 'm gon na go to the authorities . bill : would you ? brooke : well , i thought about it , but ridge and steffy would n't be very happy with me . i just do n't like how taylor 's acting . it 's obvious that she 's extremely volatile . i 'm gon na keep an eye on her when it comes to hope and the baby , and i think that you should be very vigilant too . bill : do n't worry , i can handle taylor . brooke : i know you can handle her , but i 'm worried about the well - being of your granddaughter . bill : yeah , liam had the same concerns . i do n't know . i think that taylor 's issues are isolated . misguided as they are , they 're directed at me . she would n't hurt kelly . brooke : well , maybe not intentionally . and i know she loves children , especially if they 're her own flesh and blood , but i 'm just worried about kelly . what if she gets caught in the middle of something , some kind of accident . bill : are you suggesting that taylor should n't be alone with her own granddaughter ? brooke : what if something triggers her ? what if she has a relapse , or she drinks too much one night ? who knows ? anything could happen . i just do n't trust her . and i think you need to do what you can to protect kelly . [ scene_break ] steffy : i hope you understand why i had to tell dad the truth . taylor : honey , i do n't blame you for confiding in your father , especially now that hope and brooke know . ridge : well , they just found out too , so . taylor : oh , she was already here giving me a piece of her mind . steffy : that 's what i was afraid of . she better not go to the police . taylor : she said she would n't . steffy : she did ? taylor : yes . although she also warned me that she 's going to be keeping an eye on me . she even suggested it 's a bad idea for me to be around my own granddaughter . steffy : that 's ridiculous . i want you here . i want you to spend time with kelly . taylor : that 's all i want . sweetheart , that 's all i want is to be with my beautiful girls . i just feel like brooke is trying- ridge : she 's not trying to do anything . it 's not who she is , she 's not heartless . she 's all about family . taylor : i am scared to death . any minute the police are going to burst in here and drag me off in handcuffs and throw me into jail . ridge , i need you . i need your help more than i 've ever needed it right now . we had a wonderful family . those were the happiest days of my life , but brooke destroyed it . she took all of that from me . now bill said he wo n't say anything , but i am scared to death that brooke will do something . she will change her mind . ridge : she already said she would n't , so what -- taylor : she has lied to me before ! ridge : can we just forget about that for one moment ? just take a breath ? i 'm not gon na let anything happen to you , and i know we 've problems in the past , but you 're the mother of my children , and i will always have a soft spot for you in my heart . we 've all made mistakes . just got ta learn from them , that 's all . it 's okay . family 's the most important thing , right , and i believe in you , and your daughter believes in you . i 'm not gon na let you be separated from her or from your granddaughter . it 's never gon na happen . i wo n't let it . okay ? taylor : thank you . thank you .	from her bended knee practically kissing brooke 's feet , taylor begs brooke to believe her and not say a word . brooke responds by saying taylor shot bill spencer . she snunk in his house and put a bullet in his back . frantic , taylor wails that she knows and she is horrified by that . she gives brooke her word that she will never do anything like that again . brooke does not believe she can guarantee that she wo n't snap again . taylor still continues begging . brooke tells taylor that she would like to believe her but taylor can not guarantee her that she wo n't do this again and right now it is not good for her to even be here alone with her granddaughter . taylor is livid that brooke would suggest such a thing . brooke mulls it over and finally says taylor was married to ridge and steffy is his daughter so for their sake she will not turn taylor in . but she has to know she will be keeping a very close eye on her . ridge rushes into steffy 's office knowing something is the matter and he hopes it is not kelly . from the look on steffy 's face it must be awful . ridge is scared and steffy tells him maybe he should sit down . it is about her mom and bill . he thinks something that bill did to her . steffy says no , quite the opposite . she cries that taylor was the one who shot bill . justin does n't understand bill . here is his dream laid out in front of him and he is just going to let it slip away . all bill can say is he does not feel about her the way he used to . justin chides him that he is really going soft on him . bill counters that he does n't have to be so hard on him . he is trying to better himself for his family . justin says he is doing it for brooke . bill continues with a list of charities that might be a good fit for them who could make use of the old spectra building . justin looks them over and says these are all ones that are near and dear to brooke . bill smirks and says she has good taste to which justin opines then why is she with ridge and not bill . he says he is working on that . justin says that giving up skye to charity is not the dollar bill that justin knows . bill grins that he is evolving , becoming more spiritual . he wants to use that same power into something that really matters . in walks brooke . bill tells her that her timing is perfect as justin was just leaving . he lets her know that he is happy to see her . she says he has been on her mind too because of all the things that have happened this last year with his two sons and losing custody of will but she really believes he is sincere in being a better person . she was really worried and frightened for him when he was lying in the hospital . she did not want to lose him . but now she knows it was taylor .
eric : just so we 're all clear , megan , would you read back what we 've covered today . megan : of course . `` eric , stephanie , thorne and brooke do not support ridge 's bid to assume the title of chief executive officer of forrester creations . ridge 's nomination of self is hereby rejected . `` eric : let the record also show that the current ceo , eric forrester , authorizes spectra couture 's thorne forrester to use his own name in connection with any of spectra 's designs . we also need to draft a document giving spectra explicit permission to use the forrester trademark . [ scene_break ] nick : how do you continually elude security ? sally : bribery . you offer those guards at the desk a wink and a promise and a couple of doughnuts and they 'll let anybody in . nick : well , that 's comforting . sally : well , do n't get testy , my darling . i one for you , too . nick : thanks . all right , sally , what can i do for you ? sally : well , my physical therapist was right across the street . i had an appointment there and since i was paying for parking anyway , i thought i would swing on by and see if you 'd heard anything yet . nick : what about ? sally : about the big pow - wow at forrester creations . nick : oh . the pow - wow . have n't heard anything yet . it 's good . my guess is ridge is going to try to drive thorne out of jackie m . sally : unless , of course , brooke stops him . nick : i do n't think so . brooke would never defy her husband on something this big . you do n't know her like i do . [ scene_break ] megan : is there anything else ? or can i -- can i please be excused ? eric : yes . stephanie : honey , i know you 're upset . why do n't you take the rest of the day off . go home , try to put this all into perspective . try to understand that we 've done what we think is right . for the family and for the company . thorne : i understand where you 're coming from , ridge . but i would never do anything to discredit our family name . you have my absolute word on that . eric : and you have mine , too , ridge . your time to be ceo here at forrester will come . it 's just not happening now . brooke : ridge , please look at me . i did n't want to contradict you . i just had to do what i thought was right . thorne : why do n't we give them some time alone ? ridge : oh , no . we 're not through here . not by a long shot . [ scene_break ] sally : all right , sailor , suppose you give me the skinny on brooke logan . and be sure to include the reason that you 're so all - fire - convinced that she ca n't turn the tide for us . nick : point number one is her name is now brooke logan forrester . she 's married to a man that she loves , they have a new child with a blended family living happily in a castle on a hill . i do n't think she 's going to rock that luxury liner . sally : as much as you wish she would , huh ? nick : what 's your point ? sally : all i 'm saying is that when thorne and i needed someone to head up spectra couture 's european office , `` fifi `` felicia forrester almost sprained an ankle jumping at the chance . nick : well , slly , not that it 's any of your business , but sometimes relationships do n't work out . there was a lot of pressure we were dealing with -- family . business . people in our lives . so we mutually decided to stay friends . sally : mm - hmm . in much the same way that you are friends with brooke ? nick : sally , i do n't have the hots for brooke anymore . sally : do n't you ? [ scene_break ] ridge : this is unbelievable . you all think i 'm the enemy . brooke : nobody thinks that . all your parents and i are saying is that family harmony is more important right now than protecting some trademark . ridge : and i completely disagree . this is n't just `` some trademark `` -- it 's our good name . it represents forrester creations , and i consider this company a living , breathing member of my family . i 'm trying to protect everything mother and dad worked so hard for . they built this place from scratch . just because thorne 's name happens to be forrester , does not mean he 's earned the right to exploit it . none of us has . thorne : except you , of course . ridge : why would i think that , thorne ? huh ? because i spent most of my life here , as dad 's apprentice and collaborator ? because i 've designed more product here than anyone other than dad ? because i 'm the one who took this company from top - notch boutique operation to a major international powerhouse ? stephanie : ridge , your contribution here has always , always been invaluable . ridge : that 's right , mother . if i was to leave and start my own fashion house , i still would n't presume to call it `` forrester `` anything . what if i failed ? i would n't drag the name forrester down with me . that 's how much i value everything we stand for , everything the name stands for . so how the hell do you people have the gall to tell me my problems here are personal ? stephanie : ridge , you 're doing this because your feelings are hurt . because you heard your father say that thorne 's our only son . ridge : yeah , mother , it did hurt . you satisfied ? are you all satisfied ? but i 'm a big boy , and i 'm over it now . it did n't change my loyalty to this company . it did n't erase the decades of history i forged here . i 've seen a lot of upheavals . i 've seen marriages , divorces , power - plays . i 've seen dad , brooke and even rick run this place . and i 've ridden it all out . now i 'm asking for something in return from all of you -- trust . the power to make decisions that are not being made . apparently that makes me vindictive and egomaniacal . brooke : we do n't think that . eric : no , we do n't , ridge . we do n't . everybody here knows how much you love this company . and someday , you will be ceo . but i 'm not ready to step down yet . and you forcing the issue is not going to change that . ridge : well , i 'm sorry if i have offended you , dad . but i am equally offended that none of you seem to believe that i have forrester creations ' best interests at heart -- not even my wife . brooke : ridge , we know you want what 's best for the company . ridge : but i happen to be wrong , huh ? brooke : it 's a little more complicated than that . ridge : oh , i do n't know , brooke , i think it 's pretty simple to me . you and mother and dad are turning forrester into a therapist 's couch , here to solve thorne 's midlife crisis . this is a business , not a day - care center . eric : if your mother and i are so incompetent , how is it that we were able to build such a success ? ridge : things have changed since you and mother founded forrester creations . that 's why i 'm trying to steer us back on course . eric : you did n't answer my question . stephanie : eric , let 's not get into it . ridge : no , mother , it 's okay . you would n't have gotten nearly this far without me . is anybody going to admit that ? do any of you have the nerve to acknowledge where we are today is because of my drive , my commitment , my talent ? where would this place be without me , huh ? you 're all about to find out . stephanie : now , ridge , do n't do something ridiculous and threaten to quit . ridge : no , what 's ridiculous , mother , is you and dad caving in to thorne 's cry - baby routine . thorne : you 're the one acting like a crybaby , ridge . ridge : i 'm not taking the bait , thorne . i know you ca n't take the family out of family business . that 's why i compromised . eric : ridge , i made a decision regarding the trademark . i gave it a lot of thought . i hope you 'll do the same before you do anything rash . ridge : there 's nothing for me here , not anymore , dad . [ scene_break ] nick : sally , it did n't work out with felicia . and it had nothing to do with me and brooke . sally : a - ha -- so there is still a `` you and brooke , `` hmm ? nick : i 'm not the kind of guy who pines over what he did n't get . it 's a waste of time and energy . we had a good time together -- i 'm movin ' on . sally : do n't kid me . no man gets over brooke that fast . nick : can we stop with the brooke thing already ? she 's waited long enough for this relationship with ridge , and she 's not going to screw it up over politics at forrester creations . sally : well , it 's just like the old bumper sticker says -- stuff happens . and in this business , and with that family , stuff happens a lot . so , be prepared . nick : for what , exactly ? sally : for anything . [ scene_break ] brooke : i know you probably want to be alone . ridge : i am alone . you and i had it , logan . together we had the power to run this company the way it needed to be run . but for whatever reason , you do n't seem to want to do that . brooke : i 've tried to explain . ridge : it 's one thing for my parents to take thorne 's side . after all , he is their only son . he 's been trying to get out from under my shadow his whole life . i get that . what i do n't understand is being hung out to dry by my own wife . that is a tough one , logan . eric : megan , let 's make sure to make a copy of this for thorne to take back to spectra . megan : sure . right away . eric : well , it 's official . you now have our explicit permission to use the name thorne forrester on all spectra products . thorne : thank you , dad , and thank you , mother , for having faith in me . and i promise i would never do anything to denigrate our name . eric : of course , you wo n't . you 're going to make us proud . darla : he already has , has n't he ? stephanie : absolutely . we 're very proud of you . and if licensing our name is going to make you a bigger and better success , honey , we 're happy to do it , despite what your brother said . darla : exactly . because you have earned it , baby . i am so happy that your name is going to be on the most incredible designs in the hottest , most exclusive boutiques in the world . thorne : well , i have to admit , i never thought that would happen to me . everything that you 've done for me , i -- i do n't know where to begin to thank you , i mean -- eric : you already have , son . thorne : no , dad , the things i said and did when i first started at spectra , the stealing from you , the threatening -- it was unforgivable . but yet you still give me all this . stephanie : oh , honey , it 's over and done with . okay ? let 's not think about it anymore . eric : thorne , i 'm proud of you , son . thorne : thanks , dad . [ nick remembering } open up your eyes tell me what you see is there a place for me inside of you can we both forgive try to just forget forget the past and let today begin i 'm going back again i 'll take it to the end remember where we 've been and where we have to go take a look around look at what we 've found and know that we can be what we want to be i 'm going back again [ scene_break ] brooke : ridge , can we please talk about this ? i had reasons for doing what i did . ridge : for sabotaging me ? brooke : no . ridge : brooke , we agreed not half an hour ago in this very room my parents were making a mistake giving thorne the trademark . acting out of guilt , emotion was going to hurt the family , hurt the business . brooke : i still believe that . ridge : then what the hell happened in there ? brooke : the company may suffer as a result of my decision , but the company 's not my top priority . ridge : the family ? brooke : no , ridge , you are . ridge : you did that for me ? is that what you 're telling me ? brooke : yes . all this fighting between you and your parents and thorne -- you do n't see what it 's doing to you , but i do . it 's consuming you . you ca n't sleep at night , you ca n't enjoy the children , you ca n't focus on anything but this . and it 's not because of the revenue or because of the brand positioning . you feel the family slipping away . i know why you 're doing this . you want them to know that you have their best interests at heart , that you would fight for their dream , for their legacy . ridge : why did n't you say so , then , brooke ? why did n't you back me up ? brooke : because , ridge , they would n't hear anything that we had to say . ridge : oh , that 's a cop - out . brooke : no , it 's true . i could see it in their eyes . they thought you were just on some big power trip . ridge : yeah , well , they still do . now i 'll never get a chance to prove otherwise because you took that away from me , brooke . you sent the message loud and clear -- ridge ca n't be trusted . he 's a loose cannon . he 's out of control . brooke : ridge , that 's not what i was saying . ridge : well , that 's what they heard . that 's what they heard , brooke . how many times has my mother tried to convince me that you could n't be trusted ? that you were going to just destroy the family . did i listen to that ? i told her she was wrong . i told her i loved you , and i had faith in you and she should , too . that 's what i wanted to hear from you today , brooke . that 's what i wanted to hear . that 's what i wanted them to hear as well . that 's what could 've brought this family back together . brooke : i do n't know , ridge . ridge : yeah , well i guess we 'll never know , will we ? 'cause now they know they can come between you and me . brooke : what are you saying ? they have n't come between us . what are you trying to say here ? ridge ? ridge : i 'll see you at home . brooke : ridge , wait . we have n't even finished talking about this . ridge !	dominick told sally he had not heard anything about the big meeting at forrester . he said there 's no way that brooke will defy ridge . sally told him that stuff happens all the time in that family so be prepared . nick daydreamed about the time he and brooke spent together .
brooke : seems like a long time ago . our trip to hawaii . when i realized just how special you are . [ brooke remembering ] brooke : i think you have a new fan . [ nick laughing ] nick : you like that song ? you want to dance together ? i was lying on the floor again like a ship that 's lost in the ocean we been lost in our own potion got ta find a place we can call home again too many nights alone too many days gone by too many tears we cried we 've got to right the wrong time to bring it on bring it on remember all the feelings that we felt along the way there 's a new beginning and it 's starting here today now bring it on bring it on bring it on brooke : i miss you so much . eric : i 'm telling you , brooke , this whole thing is going to work . just go along with me on this thing , and we 're going to get our company back . [ scene_break ] stephanie : felicia -- tell bridget . we have to get this out in the open , then we can start dealing with it . thorne : `` she 's always known what 's best for our family `` ? did my dad actually say that ? taylor : i think that we did hear that right . thorne : `` if i could take it all back , i would `` ? taylor , i 've seen people change like that who have had a heart attack , a stroke , been shot , but dad ? taylor : well , he did just lose his company he spent his entire life building . i 'm not saying he was right to keep the trust a secret from your mother , but your mother also turned around and took everything away from him on a technicality . you know , i 've counseled couples who 've had issues with forgiveness , but i seriously do not expect eric to forgive in this case . thorne : hmm . maybe he is starting to see brooke in a different light . brooke : you think you 're going to convince stephanie -- who sees conspiracy under every pillow -- that you 've finally come around ? eric : she wants it to happen . she 'll bite . brooke : ridge and i tried to bluff her with destiny designs , and she saw right through it . eric : your plan threatened her . i am offering , on the other hand , the one thing that she wants more than anything in life -- and that 's for me to see you the way she does . brooke : as the whore from the valley who destroyed her whole family . eric : there you go . [ scene_break ] jackie : okay , what is it that we are not seeing here ? nick : well , mother , we ca n't figure it out now . bridget 's going to have to get it out of her . she 'll talk to her , she 'll -- i mean , she 's a hell of a lot better at that than i am , believe me . i ca n't focus on anything now . all i can think about is being a father . my own kid . jackie : the day that i went to the hospital to deliver you , it was the most amazing day of my life . nick : i ca n't imagine what it 'll be like . jackie : it changes your life -- forever . nick : i hope so . [ scene_break ] stephanie : felicia -- felicia : i 've already told bridget everything there is to know , mother . i 'm sorry , for losing it today . bridget : oh -- felicia : but just hearing about you and nick , and your life with the baby , it was a little difficult . bridget : because you still have feelings for him . felicia : it does n't matter . i respect your marriage . and i would never do anything to hurt you . stephanie : but -- felicia : but nothing . stephanie : felicia . felicia : let it go , mother . would you , please , just let it go ? [ scene_break ] dante : eric said that ? that he made a mistake ? that stephanie was right all along . taylor : i heard it myself . dante : this is the same eric who told bridget that he and brooke had a shared vision , a commitment to their family . taylor : well , i 'd hardly call being married a whole weekend a commitment . thorne : they were married longer than that . dante : they were never intimate . it must have seemed a lot longer . taylor : and she did make him look pretty foolish . thorne ? thorne : i was just thinking . my father -- brooke 's greatest defender , always . has he really started to see her through my mother 's eyes ? eric : i 'm just another stupid man , taken in by your diabolical machinations . i married you twice , only to be dumped by you . brooke : you said good - bye to me , because you knew that we got married just to reassure bridget . it was a very loving , generous act . eric : but stephanie does n't know that . she wants to think the worst of you . that 's her soft point , and that 's the point i 'm going to play to . brooke : eric , you think you can trick her . she 's very cagey , she sees everything . it 's impossible to stay one step ahead . eric : i 'll have to be very careful . i ca n't just say i was wrong . she 's going to have to see that i 'm suffering . she 's going to have to see a resentment towards you build up over time . brooke : i 'm not sure i want to see that . you 're playing with fire . somebody 's going to get burned . eric : trust me . [ scene_break ] jackie : i have never , ever seen you like this . nick : well , it 's a big responsibility . but i 'm ready for it . you know , i never had my real dad around , growing up . obviously , you know that . i mean , you did a -- great job , mom , but -- jackie : but -- but -- a child deserves to have two parents . nick : yeah , if possible . he was n't there , you know , i never knew him , but -- i missed him . does that make sense ? well , i do n't want my kid to go through that . i want to be there for him , and i want to be the best dad i can be . jackie : you 're going to be a great father . [ scene_break ] felicia : i can feel it -- you 're going to be a great mom , bridget . and nick will be fantastic . and you both deserve the happiness that you 've found , you do . and i appreciate you being my only problem , honestly , is my pain - in - the- neck mother , who does n't know when to leave well enough alone . bridget : well -- [ pager beeping ] oh , geez . i 'm going to have to go . it 's the hospital . felicia : thank you for coming by , sweetie . bridget : i 'm so glad you 're back , honey . and you know i le you . felicia : i love you , too . stephanie : felicia , felicia , please . felicia : do n't even start with me , mother . stephanie : that girl has had more deception , and more lies in the past few months than most people have in a whole lifetime . you do n't do her a favor by not telling her that you and nick have a son . felicia : i have a son . and i will handle this the way i want to -- which means , mother dearest , no interference from you . stephanie : so you 're going to do what you always do . you 're going to run away . felicia : and you wonder why i never want to come back . well , any doubt , it 's you . you 're the one who drives me away , mother . you drive everybody away . [ scene_break ] thorne : you know what 's always bothered me ? that no matter what brooke does , or who she hurts , my father has always been in her corner . now , if my mother would have heard what he said today , she 'd still be doing cartwheels down the hallway . taylor : oh , she 's waited for a long time for him to take the blinders off . thorne : well , i 've given up . i mean , i thought their marriage was beyond repair , but -- if mom got wind of this -- dante : it 's an interesting thought . thorne : it 'd be a hell of a makeup session , would n't it ? brooke : if you think you 're going to be able to just kiss and make up , you do n't know stephanie as well as i do . and what about me , eric ? you do n't have as much to lose . eric : oh , i do n't ? just my family , my career , everything ? same as you . brooke : there 's one thing i 've learned these past few months . it 's to stay away from schemes . eric : look , i 'm going to do everything i have to , to get forrester creations back . and she 's going to do everything she can to dismantle it -- everything that you and ridge and i have done over the years to build this company up . she 's going to sell the belief patent ? she 's going to abolish the return of brooke 's bedroom line ? she 's going to get rid of everything , everything that 's associated with you . brooke : she ca n't kill me , she 'll kill everything i 've touched . eric : there you go . look , if i can convince her that i 've finally come around , that everything she has been saying over the years is true -- and that i agree with it -- she will welcome me back into this company with open arms . and i 'll be able to take control right back . it 's going to work , i can see it . brooke : and what else can you see ? can you see jackie ? can you see how she might react ? can you see that you might lose her ? are you willing to put jackie through that pain and disappointment by walking away from her , eric ? again ? [ scene_break ] [ laughter ] nick : you know , mother , i 've got to be honest . i do n't ever remember the both of us being happy at the same time like this . jackie : you know what is so great , is that your first - born is going to be a girl . i mean , do you know the kind of understanding that 's going to give you for bridget , for your mother ? nick : my god . what about hope ? i 've got to be careful with her , make sure she does n't feel rejected or jealous or anything like that . jackie : she wo n't , nicky . if you make the time for her , she wo n't . nick : well , i 've got plenty of that . i 've got time for her , i 've got a lot of love for her -- whatever she needs . a girl . you know , i 've got to be honest with you , mom . i always thought my first kid would be a boy . jackie : i know . you 'll fantasize that the first child is going to be this living replica of ourselves . nick : yeah , exactly . then you see bridget , and i just kind of picture this little her running around , you know ? a daughter . i 'm going to have a daughter . [ scene_break ] stephanie : felicia , nick has the right to know he has a son . felicia : right ? nick has a responsibility , mother , to bridget and their baby . finding out about dominick would just complicate things . stephanie : you 'll find a way to make it work . felicia : no , mother , i 'm not going to take the chance . i ca n't believe you wanted me to tell bridget . you know , i 'm going to go back to france tonight , i 'm going to put an entire ocean between you and me . stephanie : i do n't think you should take -- i do n't think you should take nick 's son away from him . felicia : he 's my son . i carried him for nine months without his father . i gave birth to him without his father . i 'm going to raise him the way i see fit . i 'm going to love him enough for both parents . more than enough . do n't you get it , mother ? this child is the world to me . he 's everything to me . i 'm not going to dump him on somebody that does n't care about him , someplace he does n't belong . stephanie : well , what about the rest of us ? what about his family ? does n't the baby deserve to know about us ? do n't we have the right to have the chance to love him , and to cherish him , and to help him realize his dreams ? felicia : why are you doing this to me ? stephanie : because you have a child , and i love you . and i 'm afraid you 're making a terrible mistake . felicia : i never should have come back here . that was my mistake , trusting you . trusting you to respect my wishes and honor my privacy . stephanie : honey , what are you afraid of ? that if you do n't go now , you wo n't be able to ? felicia : bye , mother . stephanie : felicia . felicia , wait ! [ scene_break ] [ phone ringing ] nick : nicky here . stephanie : yes , nick , it 's stephanie . i need you to come to my home , now . please . nick : stephanie ? stephanie : i want to talk to you about my daughter , and it 's not a conversation that i want to have over the phone , nick . will you come , please ? nick : yeah , yeah , i 'll be right there . stephanie : thank you . [ scene_break ] eric : thank you . brooke : eric , do n't you care about jackie 's feelings ? eric : yes , of course i do . she and i are finally getting back on solid ground again . i hate to jeopardize that , but i can not let this opportunity slip through my fingers . brooke : opportunity ? eric : our divorce . the pain everyone assumes i 'm in , i have to take advantage of that . i have to strike fast and hard . brooke : strike ? so you 're going to make a move on stephanie and beg to come home ? eric : if that 's what it takes . brooke : eric , what makes you think she 's -- eric : what , that she 'll take me back ? she does n't want to run this company . every decision she 's made proves that . what she wants is for me to reject you -- publicly . so that she can get her dignity back . brooke : pathetic . eric : other people 's wounds usually are . brooke , she still loves me . if i can take advantage of that , if i can rub her pride in the right direction , she 'll give me anything i want . and maybe someday , someday , she 'll be able to forgive me for how cruel i 've been to her . brooke : you were cruel to her ? eric : i threw her away , because she was n't young and sexy , and all she ever did was try to make me happy . brooke : you know that 's not true . eric : stephanie is the one who got all the financing for this company . she is the only one who had anything to lose . she came from wealth and culture and family -- brooke : unlike me . eric : she brought something to this company . brooke : i brought talent . eric : yeah , i could have bought that . what stephanie brought into this company , i could n't buy . she believed in me . she stood by me , all those years . and all i ever did to her was throw her away , for sex and excitement . my god , how cruel can you get ? [ scene_break ] nick : we 're all concerned about felicia , especially after what happened this morning . bridget was going to speak to her . stephanie : they did . unfortunately , felicia did n't tell your wife the truth , so nothing has been resolved . nick : what truth are we talking about here ? now , stephanie , i care about felicia . i always have , and i always will . stephanie : good , i 'm glad to hear that . and i appreciate your commitment to your wife . but there 's something that you have to know about . felicia : i called a cab . nick . nick : hi . you okay ? felicia : what are you doing here ? nick : your mother called and said it was important . felicia : and my mother just can not quit . nick : i also was , you know , concerned about you , after this morning . felicia : i 'm sorry . it was rude of me , but i 'm fine . nick : you sure ? felicia : mm - hmm . actually , i had a wonderful talk with bridget . so , no need to stay . nick : going somewhere ? stephanie : she wants to go back to france . but i do n't think she should until she tells you the truth . felicia : you 've gone too far . nick : what truth are we talking about here ? felicia : it does n't even concern you . please leave . stephanie : nick -- felicia gave birth to your baby . you and she have a son .	eric explains his plan further to brooke to get forrester back . brooke is skeptical . thorn , taylor and dante discuss eric 's `` change of heart `` . felicia assures bridget she will not come between her and nick . stephanie urges felicia to tell bridget her news . bridget gets paged by the hospital and felicia leaves her mother in a huff .
( gunshot ) katie : okay . okay . go back . go back . i want to see it again . ( gunshot ) jake : man . katie : okay . okay . you -- you 've -- you 've got ta blow this up . we need a better picture of it . and -- and be careful . do not erase it . this is critical evidence . we 're about to find out who shot stephanie . jake : ( whispers ) man . [ scene_break ] ashley : hey . rick : you did it . i do n't know how , but you did . ashley : uh , what exactly did i do ? rick : no , i would n't even try to deny it . i have proof . ashley : okay . rick : it 's the holiday sales report . ashley : oh . rick : the `` felicia `` fragrance is flying off the shelves . ashley : well , i ca n't take all the credit for that . well , i ca n't . the packaging you designed for the bottle was truly inspiring . rick : look , ashley , it has nothing to do with the packaging . everybody knows that what 's truly important lies within . ashley : ( laughs ) that 's so deep . i mean , did you come up with that yourself , or did you pull it out of a fortune cookie last night ? rick : oh , would you just stop ? i 'm being serious here . ashley , you 're de -- you 're an unbelievable chemist . i mean , you have an amazing talent and -- and a knack for knowing what goes together and what does n't . ashley : oh , that . not always , actually , huh ? rick : well , i - i ... i have something for you . just -- it 's an early christmas present . ashley : really ? rick : mm - hmm . ashley : christmas is two weeks away . i must have been a very , very good girl this year . rick : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] donna : those damn reporters tried to block me from getting through . brooke : ( sighs ) they want a statement about dad . donna : yeah . well , i gave 'em one . the truth -- that our father did not shoot stephanie forrester . donna : what , you do n't believe he 's innocent ? brooke : the police have a lot of evidence . donna : oh , come on , brooke . our father may be a lot of things , but a murderer ? when in your life have you ever known him to be violent ? brooke : on the other hand , he does despise stephanie . donna : enough to risk going to jail for years ? no . no , i 'm sorry . i do n't believe it . i honestly just do n't believe it . [ scene_break ] eric : nothing unusual out here . how you feeling ? stephanie : remind me not to get shot again . eric : ooh . is it time for another pain pill ? stephanie : well , why not ? eric : hmm . you just think of them as a -- as martinis , hmm ? stephanie : oh , in that case then , how about a blue cheese olive with it ? pam : i have no idea what got into tiny barking like that . i just shut him in the den with strict orders to be a good puppy . stephanie : did you ? pam : mm - hmm . stephanie : did n't you have some meringue you wanted to make ? pam : christmas cookies ... stephanie : oh . pam : eight different kinds . they 're cooling in the kitchen . stephanie : mm . pam : what , you want me to make meringues now , too ? eric : no , i think she 's just fooling with you . um , you know , you sound like you 've been very busy in the kitchen . pam : yes , i 've been making little tins for the children and grandchildren and that nice lt . baker . stephanie : oh , lt . baker . pam : some people appreciate the hard work and effort that goes into my baking . eric : pam , we all do . stephanie : well , i have always appreciated your artistry , which got me to thinking that it would be nice if you could make a replica of the house and the outbuildings on the compound out of gingerbread all in time for supper . pam : are you trying to get rid of me ? stephanie : no . eric : look , maybe i should help you in the kitchen . pam : that 'd be nice . would you ? eric : yeah , sure . stephanie : except he 's busy . eric : doing what ? stephanie : spending time with me ? eric : there would n't be any of that cookie dough left on those large wooden spoons in there , would there ? pam : only in the bowls . eric : okay , i 'll use my fingers . pam : barbarian . eric : that 's me . stephanie : oh , for god sake . go lick the bowls . eric : all right , we wo n't be long . stephanie : ( sighs ) and then you 'll be leaving ? pam : come on . we 've got work to do . [ scene_break ] stephanie : how the -- how the hell did you get here ? stephen : i just blew in like the wind , and that 's how easy it would be for whoever shot you to come and finish you off . stephanie : what the hell are you talking about ? you shot me . eric ! pam ! stephen : i just want to talk ... stephanie : eric , help me ! stephen : like two reasonable people . stephanie : eric , help ! eric : logan ! logan , what the hell are you doing here ? you stay away from stephanie , you hear me ? you stay away from her ! [ scene_break ] katie : do you really think we 'll be able to see it better through your computer ? jake : oh , definitely . i 've got the cable right here . katie : hopefully , you 'll be able to find out who the shooter is . katie : okay , uh , this part -- can you go frame by frame ? jake : uh , yeah , sure . katie : slow it down a little bit . all right , there it is . there it is . freeze it . jake : yeah . all right , i 'm gon na -- i 'm gon na zoom in a little bit on that . katie : oh , my god . do you see it ? jake : yeah , it 's a hand holding the gun . katie : definitely a man 's . jake : yeah , but whose ? katie : go in some more . jake : ( sighs ) that 's it . that 's max close - up . katie : do you see what i see ? jake : yeah . katie : can you print me a copy of the still ? jake : yeah . you know what ? i 'm gon na put it to disk , and i 'll make some copies . [ scene_break ] ( telephone rings and rings ) brooke : hello ? katie : hi , brooke , it 's me . i need to see you and donna right away . can you get ahold of her for me ? brooke : donna 's right here . katie : okay , good . do n't go anywhere . i 'm on my way over . brooke : katie , what 's this about ? ( phone hangs up ) brooke : katie ? katie : i ca n't believe it , but it 's got ta be true . [ scene_break ] eric : how can you dare come in here after what you tried to do her ? stephen : just let me explain . eric : there is no explanation , stephen . you 're violating c - court order . you 're to do -- you 're not to come anywhere near my wife . stephen : well , that 's very interesting . do you refer to her as your wife when you 're sleeping with my daughter ? eric : look , i get it . i get that you have issues with me , but that does n't give you the right to harm stephanie . stephen : i know 50 people who would like to shoot her . and somebody did , and they 're framing me . stephanie : oh , are you denying that the police found the gun in your hotel room ? eric : eventually , the truth will come out . now you get out . get out of my house . stephen : somebody is out there waiting for their second chance , stephanie , and next time , they might have better aim . stephanie : w - w - what are you doing ? eric : i 'm calling lt . baker . pam : what a perfectly dreadful man . eric : lt . baker , it 's eric forrester . look , stephen logan was here in my house . you call me back right away . ( hangs up phone ) [ scene_break ] ashley : `` ashley abbott and ridge forrester . `` uh , these are the addressed invitations , except there 's no postmark . i do n't understand . rick : yes . well , i was gon na -- i was gon na talk to you about this sooner . ashley : talk to me about what ? rick : well , do you remember when we were sitting on the tarmac in paris and we were waiting to come home and i had offered to mail those for you ? ashley : but you did n't . rick : i did n't , yes , but i had every intention to do so . ashley : uh - huh . rick : the honest - to - god truth is that i was standing at the mailbox , and at the last second , something told me not to drop them in . and then we get back home to l.a. , and poof . mom and ridge are back together again and ... ashley : right . huh . all this time , i was thinking , poor ashley abbott -- not one phone call , not one little e - mail . i just figured that the , um -- once the press found out about ridge and brooke being back together that everybody from l.a. to genoa city heard that i 'd been dumped . rick : well , see ? now you do n't have to feel that way . really , no thanks needed in this situation . ( laughs ) ashley : mm . ( laughs ) could i offer you some advice ? rick : yeah , sure . ashley : ( clears throat ) the next time you decide not to mail somebody 's wedding invitations ... rick : mm - hmm . ashley : you might want to tell the bride . yeah . rick : yeah . [ scene_break ] donna : did katie say why she was coming over ? brooke : she hung up before i could ask . donna : we have n't finished our conversation . brooke : ( sighs ) what more is there to talk about ? donna : that you believe dad is telling the truth . brooke : donna , i 'm really trying to be objective here , but the evidence is piling up . now there 's a lot of sick people in the world , and i would really hate to think our father is one of them . donna : then do n't . have a little faith , brooke . brooke : i also have n't forgotten that he walked out on his wife and his four children . i question his integrity . how could i not ? katie : i know who did it . i have proof . donna : proof of what ? katie : i know who shot stephanie forrester . [ scene_break ] ashley : i 'm so happy . rick : ( laughs ) ashley : ( laughs ) i 'm so happy ! nobody got these invitations . aah ! you saved me from so much humiliation . rick : it 's my pleasure . ashley : ( laughs ) rick : ashley , really , i wanted to do it . ashley : uh , yeah . thank you . and also , i have to admit that you were right . ridge and brooke are a force not to be reckoned with . rick : thank you . i tried to tell you that over and over again and again . ashley : i know . i know . rick : and i can go on if you want me to . ashley : no , you -- no , i get it , okay ? i - i get it . it 's just a little -- it 's a little difficult when the person that you love and care deeply about tells you that he wants to be with you and then , of course , in the next breath , he 's off doing something with his ex - wife , but -- rick : well , as you 've learned , my mother and ridge 's relationship is very complicated . ashley : i know . i know . and , um , i 'm not so sure it 's one that 's destined to succeed . but all along , there was this , um -- this one guy who i was so sure had his own agenda , but when times were tough , he was right there when i needed him most . rick : oh , really ? ashley : mm - hmm . rick : who is this guy ? ashley : well , he kept telling me things that i certainly did not want to hear ... rick : hmm . ashley : such as , i was crazy to get into a relationship with ridge ... rick : mm - hmm . ashley : and that sometimes the person you 're searching for is standing right in front of you . he said that , too . rick : you know , i think i know who you 're talking about . ashley : i have n't said it enough , so i 'm gon na say it again . thank you . thank you so much for your friendship . it means more to me than you 'll ever know . [ scene_break ] stephanie : he scared the hell out of me . eric : once you give your statement to lt . baker , he will rearrest stephen and then get him right back in lockup where he belongs . stephanie : well -- well , i hope he rots in jail . pam : stephen does n't like you either , stephanie , not one little bit . stephanie : oh , gosh , pam , your powers of observation are astounding . pam : i 'm not fishing for compliments , dear . what i was trying to say is that what if the police go after him , and they ca n't find him ? what if he comes back for another visit ? stephanie : you 're right . maybe you should stay here tonight and not go to a hotel . pam : oh , between you and tiny , i 'd feel a lot safer . eric : now look , let 's let the police handle this , all right ? i - i 've left a voice message for lt . baker . he 'll be in touch with us very soon . ( knock on door ) eric : that 's probably him now . pam : oh , what if it 's stephen logan ? eric : hey , jake . jake : mr. forrester , i 'm so sorry to bother you guys at home , but -- hi . pam : hi . jake : i - i just found out something kind of important i think , uh , you both ought to see . at least , it might be kind of helpful . eric : well , come in . sure , come in . pam , would you give us , uh , some time alone with jake ? pam : yeah , sure . eric : yeah , go ahead . sit down . have a seat . stephanie : thanks , pam . jake , what 's this all about ? jake : i brought my computer . you guys got ta check this out . uh , i left it in sleep mode , so it should pop right up . okay , this is a still from some video that was taken the day of the fashion show . remember how you told me , `` no cameras `` ? eric : yes , i do . jake : okay . well , somebody else -- they grabbed the camera and they stuck it someplace , and they left it running . it had a clear view of the showroom right where mrs. forrester was shot . stephanie : oh , my god . eric : this is the shooter . i mean , you 've got him on tape . jake : well , it was just -- just his hand . i had no idea until today it was even on there . stephanie : what -- look at that ring . eric : you -- you recognize it ? stephanie : yes . stephen logan wears a ring exactly like that . eric : are you sure ? stephanie : what do you -- of course i 'm sure ! i 'd stake my life on it . [ scene_break ] donna : kate , just slow down . brooke : why was jake taping in the showroom ? katie : he did n't know his camera was left on . it was just sheer luck . brooke : so you 're saying it recorded who shot stephanie ? katie : it was n't either of you . i have proof . donna : oh , we know it was n't us . we 're worried about dad . katie : when we found the footage , i had jake freeze on the frame right before the gun goes off and zoom way in . look . brooke : where 's the rest of him ? katie : well , it just got the hand sticking through the curtain with the gun pointing at stephanie right before it went off . donna : still , maybe there 's enough evidence to clear dad . brooke : oh , my god . look , it looks like the ring that dad wears , that one with the big blue stone . here , see if you can make anything out . donna : no , i - i need my glasses . i -- katie : here , use this . brooke : i - i see , like , a letter `` s. `` katie : oh , come on . that 's dad 's hand . i -- there 's no doubt in my mind . donna : no , i - i refuse to believe that -- that that 's dad . no , somebody doctored this photo or something . katie : we found the footage completely by accident . jake was showing me footage of a concert he went to . we ran across it , and i was with him the whole time . he did not doctor this image . donna , i do n't want to believe this , either . i - i - i do n't want to believe that someone in our family could be capable of such a violent act . ( doorbell rings ) donna : no , wait . no , no . do n't get it . we have to figure this out . brooke , no ! brooke : dad ? stephen : oh , hi , honey . oh , i 'm glad you 're all here . i , uh , just came back from the forresters ' place . stephanie and eric are convinced that i 'm the one who shot her . brooke : why would you even go over there ? katie : i mean , do you really think that was wise ? stephen : yeah , well , maybe it was n't , but what 's done is done . i just need to be with family now , with people who trust me and know that i 'm innocent . [ scene_break ] stephanie : well , this proves that stephen shot me , does n't it ? eric : so much for his claim that he was set up . jake : so what do you think ? should i take this footage to the police ? eric : no . you know what ? i 've already spoken to them . they 're on their way over here . if you leave your computer here , i 'll -- i 'll show it to them . jake : yeah , sure . eric : good . stephanie : thank you , jake . jake : yeah , certainly . eric : and thank you for your , uh , for your loyalty , jake . jake : all right . as soon as i saw it , i mean , i knew i had to get it to both of you . eric : who else knows about this ? jake : uh , katie logan . she was actually with me when i realized what had happened . i - i made some copies , though . i gave 'em to her . i hope that was okay . eric : wow . it 's gon na be upsetting for those girls . they have hard evidence of their father 's guilt here . stephanie : yeah . i 'm just so relieved , though . i hope this puts him away for a long , long , long time . eric : ( tsk - tsks ) god . stephen : at least you girls will listen to reason . eric forrester -- forget it . we 've always had problems . [ scene_break ] donna : because of mom . but that was years ago , daddy . stephen : yeah . well , tell him that . katie : how long have you two known each other , anyway ? stephen : eric and me ? katie : yeah . does it go back as far as high school ? stephen : oh , no , no . beth met him at northwestern . if it had n't been for eric forrester ... well , your mother and i were very happy once . brooke : you were high school sweethearts . stephen : that 's right . cruisin ' down ventura boulevard ... ( chuckles ) drive - in movies . those were some great times . brooke : did you ever give her your ring to wear ? stephen : oh , yeah . yeah , she wore it on a chain around her neck until i replaced it with an engagement ring . katie : your high school ring , the one you never take off ? stephen : yep , that 's it . van nuys high , ' 62 . the two sports i lettered in -- water polo on one , swimming on the other . donna : with your name engraved -- '' stephen . `` brooke : you 've worn it for as long as i can remember . stephen : oh , yeah , i almost never take it off , except for the rare time i have it cleaned . i know , i know , it 's a bit silly for a grown man to wear his high school ring , but ... it reminds me of happier times . what 's going on ? what 's the matter , girls ? katie : this . stephen : what ? katie : turns out there was video footage of the shooting . stephen : security camera ? donna : it belonged to jake maclaine . it just happened to be running . katie : that 's a blown - up frame . brooke : it 's your ring , dad , the one that you showed us . katie : the one you said you almost never take off . stephen : and because of this , this fakery , you think i 'm the one who shot stephanie ? katie : it was you . it was you .	katie tells jake this is critical evidence . blow up that frame and do n't erase it . they have caught stephanie 's shooter on his camcorder . jake makes a copy on his computer and she calls brooke to stay put , she 's coming over to see her and donna . she barges in and says she has proof of who shot stephanie forrester . despite their disbelief , she shows them the pictures of the hand ' and the ring on it clearly is stephen 's . rick sees ashley in the lab and praises her for doing such an excellent job as a chemist and with their products . he hands her the wedding invitations he had in paris and did n't mail . she 's appreciative because he saved her mountains of humiliation , but wishes he had at least told the bride . his friendship means so much to her and they hug . with eric and pam in the kitchen licking the spoons from her baking , stephanie is perturbed to be left alone . and completely shocked when she looks around and there is stephen who has just walked through the terrace doors . she hollers for eric who manages to throw stephen out .
steffy : i do n't know what you 're talking about . brooke : do n't pretend you do n't know , steffy . steffy : i need to go . brooke : where ? to see bill spencer , my sister 's husband , the man you came onto ? oh , yes . i know all about it . steffy : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] bill : ( sighs ) katie : you better have a very good excuse , mr. spencer . bill : for what ? katie : running out on me over at forrester creations . bill : i had to get back here . katie : mm . something more pressing than the needs of your wife ? bill : mm . katie : mm . oh , my gosh . your necklace ! where did you find it ? bill : i did n't find it . um , someone else did . katie : we 'll have to get the clasp fixed . i know a good place . bill : yeah , you know , um , i do n't know that i 'm gon na be wearing this anymore . katie : why not ? bill : there 's something i need to talk to you about . katie : and it has to do with your necklace ? bill : where it was found and why . [ scene_break ] nick : that 's it , is n't it ? it 's not just me . it 's men in general . sandy : ( sighs ) pretty strange , huh ? ( scoffs ) nick : depends on what happened . sandy : why do you think something happened ? i just do n't like men . ( sighs ) nick : that i do n't believe . sandy : ( sniffles ) [ scene_break ] taylor : you know nick . i mean , i -- maybe he 's just overreacting about your surrogate . bridget : yeah . i hope so . taylor : what about you ? do you like her ? bridget : sandy ? yeah . i think she 's great . ( knock on door ) whip : oops . ( laughs ) taylor : ooh . hi , whip . ( laughs ) whip : hi , taylor . bridget : whip , come on in . we 're -- taylor and i were just talking about sandy . [ scene_break ] nick : you 've really been through something , have n't you ? sandy : i told you i ca n't talk about it . nick : okay . i 'm sorry . sandy : it 's not your fault . ( sniffles ) nick : well , it may not be my fault , but it 's my responsibility now . you 're pregnant with my child , which makes you and everything that happens to you my responsibility . [ scene_break ] katie : so this is a story about where your necklace was found ? bill : right . katie : okay . well , i like a good story . bill : it has to do with steffy . katie : what about steffy ? bill : well , it , uh , seems that she has a crush on me . katie : a crush on you . bill : yeah . katie : of course she does . everybody has a crush on dollar bill . bill : well , it 's a little more serious than that . [ scene_break ] brooke : you want to tell me your side of the story ? steffy , i know everything . steffy : then you do n't need me to tell you . brooke : i 'd like to hear your point of view . steffy : okay . um , i kissed bill after he promoted me . brooke : well , that does n't sound too bad , does it ? steffy : because it was n't . brooke : but it was . it went further than that . it ended up in big bear at the cabin ... steffy : ( sighs ) brooke : the night before bill married my sister . [ scene_break ] taylor : uh , so you know sandy , too ? you 've met her ? whip : yeah . yeah , i - i met her . taylor : okay . so -- so what do you think of her ? bridget : yeah , whip . you were talking to her yesterday , were n't you ? wh - what 's your impression of her ? [ scene_break ] sandy : i do n't want you to feel like you have to be responsible for me . nick : because i 'm a man ? huh ? sandy : ( sniffles ) nick : so you 'd rather not have anything to do with any man on any level , would you ? sandy : no . nick : well , whatever happened must have been pretty traumatic . nick : would that have anything to do with why you changed your name ? i know this might be uncomfortable for you , but i 'm gon na remind you ... you 're carrying my child . and , sandy , you can trust me , at least a little . sandy : that profile that i wrote , the one that you guys read about the yoga and the fitness , working out , spirituality , bridget reminds me of her ... sandy : who i used to be ... who i want to be . [ scene_break ] katie : this crush that steffy has on you , did something happen ? bill : shortly after i promoted her , steffy came to the office . she was enthusiastic and grateful . she wanted me to know that i had made the right decision . anyway , before she left , uh , she quite unexpectedly kissed me . she was mortified . she was humiliated . i told her not to beat herself up over it . i knew that it was a completely innocent , spontaneous gesture . she could n't let it go . it kept nagging at her . so the night before the wedding , she called me . she was quite distraught . i was concerned about her . she implored me to meet her up at the big bear cabin . katie : so then what happened ? bill : she was embarrassed that she had pressured me to come up there . she acknowledged that she was kind of , uh , messed up . i was , uh , pretty aggravated at the entire situation , but i let it go . so i was about to leave when she asked me to look at the latest photos from the new hollywood glamour shoot that she had on her cell phone . [ scene_break ] bill : these are really , really beautiful , steffy . steffy : you really think so ? bill : yeah , i do . you must be very proud . you 've outdone yourself . steffy . steffy . steffy : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . bill , wait . i 'm sorry . steffy : and that 's what happened . that 's all that happened . brooke : so did you intend to seduce him , because that 's how it seems . steffy : no . no . i did n't know what i was thinking . something just came over me . ( liquid pouring ) steffy : i know i was wrong . trust me . i know that . i wish i never made that phone call . so now what ? you gon na tell my dad ? are you gon na tell katie ? brooke , what are you going to do ? [ scene_break ] katie : well , you -- you hid it well . i mean , this happened the night before our wedding , and yet you did n't seem at all distracted at the ceremony . bill : i was n't the least bit distracted . look , katie , this obviously was n't something i could lay on you the day of our wedding . katie : or on our honeymoon , obviously . so why now , bill ? bill : because i do n't want a marriage filled with secrets . to be completely honest , i did think about not telling you . but why should i hide something when there 's nothing to hide ? [ scene_break ] brooke : you 're such a bright girl . i just ca n't imagine how you could let yourself get drawn in to something like this . steffy : i 've been asking myself the same question . brooke : do you understand the impact of all of this ? i mean , everybody is finally starting to get back up on their feet , and they 're finally getting used to this new situation , and what you did was so foolish . i 'm sure i do n't need to paint a picture of how your father would react if he were to find out . steffy : n - no , he ca n't . brooke : oh , yes . yes , he most certainly can . steffy : so you 're gon na tell him ? brooke : i do n't know . i 'm not going to make any promises . steffy : ( sighs ) brooke : unless , of course , you would be able to give me some kind of guarantee . [ scene_break ] whip : look , i think she seemed a - a little uncomfortable . you know , there was a photo shoot going on . there was noise , a lot of cameras flashing . bridget : mm - hmm . right . taylor : ( laughs ) and she is pregnant , so maybe she was n't feeling that well . whip : yeah . bridget : well , i got the distinct impression that she was on edge about something . she bolted and seemed very upset . taylor : hmm . whip : i would n't read too much into it , bridget . i mean , she 's your new surrogate . she 's not your b.f.f . taylor : yeah , i think whip absolutely has a point . she 's doing something very generous for you , despite the fact that she 's being paid , but , you know , maybe she just needs a little bit of space . bridget : i - i - i - i really do n't think that that 's what she needs . my husband does n't think that , either . [ scene_break ] nick : whatever happened to you , you 've got to try to get beyond it . sandy : i am by becoming a surrogate mother . nick : no , not just that . there 's got to be some form of recovery here somehow . sandy : you know , i 'm giving you and bridget a baby . is n't that enough ? what do you want from me ? nick : i want the truth . sandy : i 'm having a baby for you and bridget , and i want that more than anything in the world , and that is the truth . nick : no , i 'm -- i 'm sorry . there 's something else going on here . i can see it in your eyes . you 're hiding something . i 'd like you to tell me what it is ... please . [ scene_break ] katie : ( sighs ) i really wish you had n't gone to big bear . bill : me , too . katie : i mean , the night before our wedding , bill . bill : yeah , not my best judgment call . katie : okay . i believe you when you say that nothing else happened . and i believe you when you tell me that you did n't intentionally encourage steffy 's behavior . you 've never lied to me before . i have no reason to believe you 'd start now . but , bill , do n't you see that just by going to big bear , just by doing what she wanted you to do , you encouraged her ? that may not have been your intention , but that was the result . and all i can ask is that you do n't put yourself in that position again . please . the next time a damsel in distress gives you a call , tell her to call her shrink or her priest or , better yet , just hang up . bill : fair enough . katie : thank you for telling me the truth . i want you to always trust me with the truth . i wo n't make you regret it . okay ? [ scene_break ] steffy : brooke , i am so sorry . brooke : i 'm sure you are . but how do i know you wo n't do that again ? steffy : i am not gon na make the same mistake . brooke : can you promise me that ? steffy : yes . i - i promise you . i learned my lesson . please believe that . steffy : ( sighs ) brooke : i do . steffy : you do ? brooke : i 've made a few mistakes of my own when i was looking for love , and i learned from those mistakes ... painfully . i wo n't talk about this with anyone . steffy : thank you . brooke : i am going to trust you . you just got caught up in something . and luckily nobody was hurt , especially you . you just have to be on guard and committed to never let this happen again . steffy : i will . i will . thank you , brooke . thank you so , so much . [ scene_break ] sandy : why are you doing this to me ? nick : you really do n't think i have a right to question ? bridget and i thought that you were someone you 're not . sandy sommers , agnes jones -- which one is it ? did you see what you just did ? sandy : what ? nick : it 's instinctive . i took a step towards you , and you took a step backwards . are you afraid of me ? sandy : no . nick : i do n't mean to pressure you , but i really do need some answers here . ( sighs ) do you live alone ? what do you do in your spare time ? do you like to go out ? do you have a job ? sandy : i had a job . i lost it . nick : you lost it why ? sandy : because i was a mess . nick : well , you were a mess why ? sandy : please do n't do this . nick : i want to help you . sandy : you ca n't help me . you ca n't . i 'm about to embark on the most beautiful thing that i 've ever done in my entire life . i 'm having a baby for a great couple . and that 's pretty much all i 'm living for right now . so you do n't have to wonder whether or not i 'm committed . you picked the right person , nick . i am gon na give you and bridget the most beautiful , healthy baby . i promise you that . so i 'm gon na make you very happy . so could you just let it go , leave it be for now ? nick : i 'm not all men , okay ? i 'm me . sandy : please do n't tell bridget . nick : you do n't think that she has a right to know that you 're not the person she thinks you are ? sandy : it 's sad , but true . your wife is pretty much the only friend i have right now , and i 'm pregnant with her child , so i do n't want her to feel insecure about me . i want to forget that i ever had a past and focus on the future . ( sniffles ) and my future is giving you and bridget your baby . ( sniffles ) please let me have that . please let bridget believe in me . nick , please do n't tell her . sandy : ( sniffles ) ( door closes ) sandy : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] steffy : hey . i was just about to leave . i wanted you to see the new sales figures . i just showed them to brooke . our campaign is really stepping up , huh ? katie : i know what happened . steffy : what ? katie : i know what happened with you and bill .	brooke tells steffy not to pretend she does n't know what she is talking about . she knows all about her coming on to her sister 's husband . bills twirls the necklace and katie walks in and tells him that he better have a very good excuse for running out on her at forrester creations . she gives him a big kiss and says it must have been very important to be more pressing than the needs of his wife . she spies the necklace on the desk and is happy he found it . they can have the clasp fixed . he says he 's not sure he is going to be wearing it anymore . he has something to tell her it 's about the necklace of where it was found and why . she says she likes a good story . he tells her it is about steffy , who seems to have a crush on him . she says of course steffy does ; everybody has a crush on dollar bill . he explains that it is a little more serious than that . sandy hugs her teddy bear and explains to nick that it 's strange but it is not just him , but men in general . it does n't necessarily mean it had to be something that happened , but she just does n't like men . he does n't believe that . she does n't want to talk about it ; it 's not his fault . he says okay but now it is his responsibility . she 's carrying his child so everything about her and that happens to her is now his responsibility . sandy fidgets . nick says whatever happened ast have been pretty traumatic . he wonders if that had anything to do with her changing her name . he realizes all of this might be very uncomfortable to her , but he wants to remind her again that she is carrying his child . she can trust him a little . she confides that the profile they read on her with the yoga and spirituality reminds her of bridget and the person that she used to be and now wants to be . bridget confides in taylor that all is going smoothly and she really likes sandy . whip comes in when they are discussing sandy and looks uncomfortable . steffy closes the door and brooke asks if she wants to tell her more about the kiss . she knows everything but would like to hear steffy 's point of view . steffy starts slowly she kissed bill after he promoted her . broke says that does n't sound too bad . steffy says no it was n't . brooke says but it went further than that . it went all the way up to big bear at the cabin .. and the night before bill was to marry her sister .
taylor : whip ... whip : you know what ? maybe ... do n't say anything right now . taylor : ( sighs ) it was a mistake . whip , i 'm sorry . it did n't mean anything . whip : you know , it 's bad enough you call me by his name . do n't lie to me , too . [ scene_break ] bill : you 're a little spunkier than i gave you credit for . oliver : i am saying , thank you for the offer , sir , but if i ca n't get her back on my own , then i do n't deserve her . bill : do n't deserve her ? it 's not about what you deserve or do n't deserve . bad things happen to good people all the time . do you think they deserve it ? if you want something , you fight for it . you pull out all the stops until you get it . you ca n't be your own man in this world unless you have all that you want . all of it , like me . oliver : well , if that 's the case , then you do n't need me . and when i tell liam and hope about this conversation , i 'll leave it up to them to decide if they need you . [ scene_break ] hope : hey , how do you feel about mirrors ? i mean , i think mirrors can do a lot for a room . liam : yeah , i mean , mirrors are all right ... especially if they 're on the ceiling . oh , what ? ( chuckles ) hope : is that how it 's gon na be now ? i 'm gon na be having one conversation . you 're gon na be having another one about sex ? [ scene_break ] bill : i could almost respect you for standing up to me . ask me why almost . oliver : i 'm not looking for respect from you , and i was n't looking for you to show up at my door . bill : two reasons . number one , you keep shooting yourself in the foot . either you want the girl back or you do n't . cooperate with me , and we clear a path to her . oliver : you must be mistaking me for somebody like you . bill : number two , what the hell were you smokin ' for breakfast that makes you think you can threaten me ? i 'm not the one who hired a driver to try and turn my son into coyote bait while you , what ? dragged his lady love back here ? now how do you suppose hope is going to react to that information ? so i would suggest you get off that self - righteous high horse you 're riding , and get on the pony that i 'm backing if you want to be in the winner 's circle . and you do want to win , do n't you oliver ? so let me help you reach your goal . [ scene_break ] taylor : sweetheart , i 'm -- i 'm so sorry . whip : all right , it 's -- it 's not like it 's a big surprise , right ? look , i know you think about him , okay ? i - i know you -- i know you see him . i know you talk to him . i mean , it 's natural . you 're -- you 're friends . you have children . i mean , it 'd be one thing if you were -- if -- if you were dreaming , you know ? if -- and you were -- you -- you were asleep and you said his name . that 'd be one thing . but we were doing something that 's supposed to be about you and me , and you said his name . taylor : ( sighs ) whip : were you hoping that it was him that was touching you and not me ? taylor : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] liam : it was just a joke . hope : i know . i know . i - it 's just , that 's not the first time you 've said something that can be read two ways . liam : okay , i 'm -- i 'm really sorry . i did n't mean to make you feel uncomfortable or ... hope : no , i 'm -- i 'm not . i 'm not . well , i - i am . ( sighs ) sometimes you make it seem like something sexual could happen between us , like at -- at any moment without warning . liam : i mean ... ( sighs ) it 's been known to happen . hope : has it ? i mean , is that the way it 's been with you and -- and other girls ? really , i - i want to know . liam : ( sighs ) hope : i 'm curious . [ scene_break ] bill : i can see why you 'd be reluctant to have me on your team . oliver : can you ? really ? bill : i know i 'm arrogant , demanding , but what you have to understand is that it 's an arrogance born out of success , out of a lifetime of making the right decisions . you see , oliver , i have an intuitive gift . i 'm at my best when i 'm up against a wall , when the odds are stacked against me . if by nothing other than sheer force of will , i 'm gon na come out on top or die tryin ' . oliver : so you 're gon na force your will on your son ? bill : i am going to give my son the guidance that he needs , the guidance i could n't give him when he was growing up . you see , liam does n't see it yet , but he is an extension of me . oliver : he ca n't have his own life ? bill : of course he can have his own life . ( camera shutter clicks ) bill : i just need to nudge him in the right direction . that 's why i ca n't let him sabotage it over puppy love . so if you want hope logan , she 's yours . are those such terrible marching orders ? you do n't have any other irons in the fire , now do you ? [ scene_break ] taylor : whip , i - i treasure you . i thank god the day you walked in my life . you -- you remember how much i fought you at the beginning , and i - i had said that ridge was one of those reasons why ? well , because we did have a - a very strong life together . we had a marriage that was great , and it was a time in my life that was absolute bliss , and -- and then one day , everything changed , and i never knew why , and ... it 's just really hard when you 're -- you 're not the one who wanted to end it , and ... ( sighs ) but you helped me get past that . whip : so because of me , being married to ridge looks good again ? i - i - i 'm -- i 'm trying to understand . taylor : when i remember my times with ridge , i - i look back at good times like when we fell in love and when we were in this house and we were raising our kids , and , i do n't know , when -- whenever i looked back at it , it -- it was like i had lived maybe a dream or something , but then when i was with you and we fell in love , it was ... ( sighs ) amazing because it -- it made all of those good memories and -- and those feelings just come to life for me again . and i just ... i knew that -- that love should feel a certain way . and -- and you had made me feel that again . i know what it feels like to be in love , and i - i was happy then . and i 'm happy now , and ... i just -- i never even thought that i would be able to have that again . whip : so he was on your mind ? taylor : yes . whip : but not in a wanting kind of way ? [ scene_break ] taylor : ( sighs ) whip : let me ask you a question . if you could live anywhere in the entire world , where would you live ? taylor : right here , in -- in this house where i - i raised my children . i have a lot of memories here . whip : well , you know , memories are portable . you can have 'em with me in some place that you 've never lived with ridge or had children . taylor : ( sighs ) whip : taylor , i asked you before we were married . i needed to be sure that you were over him . taylor : i 'm not sure how one can answer something like that . whip , i mean , i mean , those relationships do n't just disappear and vanish when they 're gone . but the relationship does change . whip : ( chuckles ) taylor : i know when -- when we first got married , we would talk about our future together like -- like , you know , this is our new life . we 're goin ' on with our new life . but that 's -- that 's not exactly reality , because i had a life before you , and you had one before me . i love you . i lo -- oh , my god . i love -- i 'm so sorry . i adore you , and i want you to know , this -- this marriage is everything i had ever hoped it would be . i love the way you make -- make me feel like i 'm first in your life , and i love the way you make me laugh and ... ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) i love the way i can talk to you about anything , like -- like i 'm doing right now . whip : yeah , i love it , too . i do . i - i really -- i live for it . but i can never really be first with you , can i ? i mean , because you 're not gon na lie to me and say that you love me more than you love him . [ scene_break ] bill : it should n't take much of an attitude adjustment on your part to see me as your guardian angel , your genie from aladdin 's lamp . i mean , what else would you call it when someone shows up at your front door that you would never come across during the normal course of your life and that someone orders you to pursue what you want most in the world anyway , and on top of that , promises to help you get it ? now have i done anything more sinister than that ? oliver : i guess not . bill : good . so i do n't have to go through the whole song and dance of digging up more dirt on you to force you to realize how it 's in your best interest to cooperate with me ? oliver : no . bill : i love when people answer me in words of one syllable . oliver : what now ? bill : that 's two syllables . hey , whatever you 're doing , stop . go home . put on your jammies . tuck yourself in bed , and be at my office at 7 : 00 a.m. tomorrow morning . liam : why ? what 's up ? bill : i 'll tell you when you need to know . liam : okay , yeah . i do n't need any sleep . bill : you in the middle of something ? liam : uh , somewhat . yeah . bill : well , put it to bed . liam : good night . bill : do n't ever hang up on your father . he 's with hope . oliver : he told you that ? bill : he did n't have to . who knows what could happen tonight . oliver : what are you gon na do ? bill : i 'm gon na hold up my end . and you 're going to hold up your end by making a play for hope and making it good . if i need anything else , you 'll hear from me . oliver : mr. spencer . wait . wait . wait . wait . bill : we 're done . oliver : sir , wait ! wait ! [ scene_break ] liam : sounds like my dad has big plans for me . hope : mm , this surprises you ? ( chuckles ) liam : i 'm still getting to know him . i mean , everything 's a surprise . why , do you think i should , like , put on the brakes ? hope : no , i do n't . i - i think that it 's still new for both of you , and i think you should take it as it comes and see what life as bill spencer 's son has to offer . liam : i 'm sorry that i act like a fool and i make you feel self - conscious like all i think about is sex with you . hope : no , i - i do n't think that . i do n't . i just -- i do n't want it to happen on the spur of the moment or -- or by some prearranged signal . i ... let 's just agree that it will be a decision that we both make about how we want our relationship to be and -- and what we mean to each other . and -- and i do n't want anyone to be sorry in the end , you know ? no surprises . no being in a hurry . i ... okay ? liam : is now a weird time for me to tell you how much i love you ? hope : not necessarily , no . [ scene_break ] oliver : amber ? amber : hey ! oliver : how 'd you disappear ? amber : ( sighs ) well , i went around back . i figured you did n't want spencer to see me . oliver : duh . amber : did i just hear what i thought i heard ? oliver : i do n't know , but i 'm screwed . he traced back the town car you rented back to my credit card . amber : well , did he know i was driving it ? oliver : no . amber : i do n't want to be on the radar of someone like bill spencer . oliver : and if hope ever finds out that i was trying to get between her and liam , she 's not gon na trust me again . amber : uh , why would he tell her ? was n't he just saying that he wants you to break hope and liam up ? oliver : exactly . amber : ( laughs ) and this is a problem why ? is n't that what you want , too ? oliver : sure , it is . but secrets are bad . going behind hope 's back is what got me in trouble before . amber : really ? i mean , you think it would have gone better if you 'd said , `` i can not lie . i did your mom `` ? come on . i 'm on your side here . so what do you think spencer has in mind that 's so underhanded ? oliver : i do n't know . he did n't tell me . amber : so what 's different than before he had your credit card ? you want hope back . and you 're trying to change her mind . meanwhile , bill spencer has some people out there that are doing ... maybe something good . maybe something not- so - good . how is that on you ? oliver : i do n't like it , okay ? amber : look , um , i think it 's great . it 's -- it 's very admirable that you care about being moral and all that , you know , doin ' the right thing . but late at night , when it 's dark and it 's cold , would n't you rather think about being happy ? oliver : of course i want to be happy . and , yes , i think about it a lot . amber : about hope , you mean ? oliver : yes . amber : okay . so you want hope back , and spencer wants her away from liam . he wants to help you make that happen . what 's the big deal ? oliver : what -- what if hope is really in love with this guy like she thinks ? it 's gon na turn her world upside down . amber : ( laughs ) exactly . that 's where you come in -- to fix it . [ scene_break ] hope : you 're gon na be happy here . this place has a really good vibe . liam : yeah . especially if you 're with me . hope : i 'm not going anywhere . [ scene_break ] amber : with bill spencer working against them and me at your side , they do n't stand a chance . hope will be yours . [ scene_break ] taylor : i 've loved a lot of people in my life . but i - i 've never loved any two of them the same . just because i loved someone before , it does n't mean i would love someone else any less . i - i could never love ridge like i love you . i - it 's not the same . whip , i love you like i have never loved anyone . ( sighs ) listen , i think tonight ... it was just that i felt so safe and i felt so free , and ... ( sighs ) and i 'm sorry . i know i hurt you . whip : thank you . really , thank you for -- for sharing all of that with me . the mind goes where it wants to , huh ? ( chuckles ) taylor : ( chuckles ) ( sniffles ) whip : taylor , you are the best thing that has ever happened to me . i never had a great romance . i never had a happy marriage or kids to love and protect . okay , maybe i 'm envious , but i do n't ... i do n't wish that you never had a life before me . i 'm grateful for the woman that you 've become , and i 'm grateful for the woman that 's before me right now . and i 'm not jealous of your first love ... so long as i 'm number one in your life now . taylor : i am -- i am totally committed to you . whip : okay . all right . and i 'm sorry for making ... making so much out of just a ... slip of the tongue . ( chuckles ) okay ? let 's just forget it . taylor : oh . ( sniffles ) oh , you mean the world to me . i love you . i love you . ( chuckles ) ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) whip : okay . okay .	taylor apologizes to whip and he tells her not to say anymore . it was enough that she called him ridge during their lovemaking although she says it did n't mean anything . he knows she and ridge are spending a lot of time together because of the kids , but this seemed much more personal than that . she tries to explain . he was on her mind but not in a wanting kind of way . she assures whip that she loves him and the marriage is all she wants it to be . he says he is not jealous of her first love as long as he is her # 1 now . oliver tries to get rid of bill . bill says he must have been smoking something for breakfast as he was the one who hired the limo driver . if he wants to be back in the winner 's circle then let him help get oliver there . he has n't gotten where he is by sitting back and taking a back seat .
eric : how are things with the rundown ? are the models okay ? marcus : yeah . we 're actually about to go over it again . ridge : it 's got ta be flawless . marcus : i 'm on it , ridge . thorne ? thorne : yeah ? rick : hey , fashion tv wants the exclusive on the live feed . eric : broadcast television only . we 're handling the webcast in - house . rick : got it . ridge : that reminds me -- oliver , no webcams backstage . oliver : got it . ridge : i do n't want anybody seeing these designs before they hit the runway . [ scene_break ] ( telephone rings ) jackie : does n't anybody answer the phone around here ? ( ring ) jackie : jackie m. i - i -- what -- what are you talking about ? you can not put those two together . they 'll spend their entire time giving each other dirty looks , and i want their eyes on the collection . ( sighs ) man : excuse me , mrs. marone . jackie : if you do not have a finished design to show me , get out of here . come back when you do . ( sighs ) oh , my god . how am i gon na do this ? ( sighs ) oh , sally . sally , how am i gon na pull this off ? sally : we have a date with destiny , and nothing and nobody is going to interfere with that , do you understand ? nothing . jackie : this is jackie m 's do - or - die . nick : talking to yourself again , huh ? ( telephone rings ) ( ring ) ( ring ) [ scene_break ] katie : god , the collection is gorgeous . brooke : ( sighs ) it 's going to be amazing . donna : hey . okay , okay . enough about the fashion show . ( ring ) donna : i have some real news . brooke : this could be the best - received collection ... ( ring ) brooke : in the history of forrester creations . katie : i mean , the media buzz is off the charts . ( ring ) donna : all right , but my news is bigger . ( ring ) donna : and i have you , my big brilliant sister to thank . ( ring ) donna : you have no idea what you 've done for me . ( ring ) brooke : ( scoffs ) pam . ( ring ) brooke : the phone . ( ring ) pam : forrester creations . brooke : okay . ( sighs ) what is it ? what has gotten you so excited ? donna : ( sighs ) pam : yes , i 'll give him the message . thank you . [ scene_break ] jackie : i am just trying to psych myself up . that 's all . nick : i saw the designs on the way up . they look great . jackie : yeah , says the man who 's been out of the office all day . i ca n't do this on my own , nicky . nick : you 're not on your own . jackie : mm . nick : you 've got me . you 've got pam . jackie : pam ! ( sighs ) is that where you were with pam ? ( sighs ) nick : donna . jackie : logan ? nick : yeah . she 's staying on my boat . we took the `` marlin `` out for a little spin . good for stress , you know . jackie : donna logan , pam 's nemesis , brooke 's sister , eric 's ex - wife -- are you crazy ? what are you thinking ? ( sighs ) nick : it 's a favor for brooke . jackie : oh . and what if pam shows up on your boat looking for you ? nicky , she can not be connected to us . nick : pam has her hands full at forrester . jackie : yeah , well , i 've got my hands full here . i ca n't be worrying about you sleeping with the enemy . nick : one -- donna 's not the enemy . two -- i did n't sl -- jackie : you should be here ... ( stomps foot ) helping me , not wasting your time . nick : wasting my time ? jackie : yes . i do n't know what happened with you and donna today , but i do know that after this collection debuts , it 's not gon na be happening gain , because everyone -- the forrester , the logans , anyone who cares about forrester creations , they 're not gon na want anything to do with us . [ scene_break ] brooke : okay ! katie : donna , wow . brooke : okay . katie : ( laughs ) donna : i just do n't want to talk in front of pam . brooke : why not ? donna : oh , you know . she 's so dark and moody since dad , and i just do n't want to make her feel worse . katie : mm - hmm . brooke : oh . donna : okay . ( giggles ) i am really excited . katie : wow , this is a change . donna : ( sighs ) well , uh ... nick , um , took me for a ride on the `` marlin , `` just the two of us and ... we kissed . ( laughs ) katie : are you saying you 're interested in nick ? brooke : wh -- you ... ( scoffs ) ( laughs ) oh . [ scene_break ] eric : which -- uh , which one do you like ? thorne : why , so you can choose the other ? eric : i like this one . thorne : good choice . eric : yeah , thank you . brian ? marcus : okay , so we 're bringing one of our sewers in to do alterations here . rick : anytime a design goes out , there 's always a security risk . oliver : all the lighting and musical cues have been synchronized . ridge : so nothing will go wrong . i 've got your word on that ? this show will go off without a hitch , right ? oliver : mm - hmm . [ scene_break ] [ pam daydreaming ] ( telephone rings ) stephanie : pam , i have to talk to you just for a second . ( ring ) pam : ( scoffs ) forrester creations . yes , i 'll transfer you . stephanie : did you transfer that call , or did you just hang up ? pam : what do you care , as long as i 'm free to give my full attention to you ? that 's why you drove stephen away , is n't it , 'cause you could n't stand seeing me on my own ? well , i 've made another decision that you 're not gon na like , stephanie , and i do n't regret it , not one ... little ... bit . stephanie : what are you talking about ? pam : oh , you 'll find out . you 'll find out what it is like to lose something really , really important to you like ... this collection . stephanie : the collection ? pam : i stole it , stephanie -- every single design -- and gave them all to jackie m . stephanie : what ? pam : how do you like them apples ? stephanie : what did you do ? ! [ scene_break ] thorne : i just got word from my friend in the press jackie m. 's got something major in the works . eric : well , her showing is tomorrow . thorne : what , is the deal with spencer back on ? rick : no , no . katie or steffy would have told me something . eric : i understand why jackie would n't want to take bill 's money , but i - i just do n't see how she can survive without it . ridge : a new designer ? rick : not that i know of . thorne : well , they had to get this new collection from somewhere . [ scene_break ] [ pam daydreaming ] pam : ( echoing ) i stole every design and gave them all to jackie m . ( telephone rings ) stephanie : what did you do ? ! [ scene_break ] stephanie : pam . ( telephone rings ) stephanie : pam , the phone is ringing ! answer it . pam : oh . okay , okay , okay . stephanie : lord . pam : forrester creations . jackie : pam , it 's me . pam : oh , um , and how can i help you ? jackie : i 'm just calling -- i - i just want to know , pam , you -- you 're not having second thoughts , are you , for any reason ? pam : no . not ... at all . stephanie : should i take that call ? do they need to talk to me or eric ? pam : stephanie ... ( sighs ) i can handle this . jackie : this is really important . you can not let your family become suspicious . they can not know that their designs have been compromised . owen : what ? jackie , no . i knew it . those designs -- you stole them from forrester ? jackie : pam , angel , i have to go . something 's come up . ( hangs up cell phone ) [ scene_break ] katie : i want detail . tell me everything . donna : ( sighs ) oh , i do n't know . maybe i told you too much already . i mean , why do you think brooke just rushed out like that ? katie : because she has ten million things to do with the forrester spring show coming up . donna : well , then , we should probably get out of here . katie : you know , i have to say , i 'm a little captivated by the idea of you and nick . donna : yeah ? ( giggles ) katie : mm - hmm . ( laughs ) donna : me , too . i mean , i ca n't believe it , but i - i 've got the little butterflies , you know what i mean ? katie : you 're falling for him . donna : aah . i - i just -- i 'm -- i 'm act -- i 'm acting like a little schoolgirl , are n't i ? katie : so what ? who cares ? donna : yeah , but i 'm an adult . i - i - i ... ( sighs ) i 'm acting like a child . i - i 'm smitten . but i ca n't help it . it 's -- its how he made me feel . i ... ( sighs ) katie : he can do that . donna : ooh . oh , gosh . is that bad , um , you know , nick 's history with us -- brooke , you , and then me ? katie : oh , let 's not think about it , you know ? let 's just say that nick has fabulous taste in women , and we have pretty good taste in men . donna : okay ( laughs ) katie : ( laughs ) you know nick 's a good guy . he 's -- he 's smart . he 's funny . donna : and he 's sexy . ( giggles ) katie : yeah . and he 's dependable . you know , what you see is what you get . nick marone does not play games . [ scene_break ] nick : i know it 's here . just give me a sec . i saw it a little bit ago . hang on . i got ta get back to you . hey , brooke . what brings you here ? brooke : oh , i think you know . ( sighs ) nick : come to wish me luck ? brooke : no . i already told donna how pleased i am . nick : uh - huh . brooke : i 'm very happy for you , too . nick : oh . brooke : but i must say , i 'm quite surprised . nick : well , you asked me to take care of her . brooke : yeah . i think you two could be good together ... if you 're interested in something like that . nick : something like what ? brooke : substantial . nick : aha . ( laughs ) okay . brooke : ( giggles ) nick : is this where you ask me what my intentions are ? brooke : no . my gosh . no . i think it 's too early for that . nick : okay . brooke : besides , i know you 're an honorable guy , and you would never do anything to hurt me or anybody in my family . ( giggles ) right ? [ scene_break ] eric : pam , would you get in here , please ? stephanie : eric , do n't drag her into this . eric : pam ? pam : yeah ? eric : uh , security tells me that donna and katie were in the building . pam : well , yeah , they -- they came in to see brooke . ridge : in here ? pam : yeah . eric : ( sighs ) rick : hey , what 's going on ? eric : pam , i should n't have to explain these security procedures to you again . i mean , they may seem extreme to you , but they 're not . thorne : wait a minute , this is n't about katie and donna ? rick : they were here to see mom . eric : `` employees only `` means exactly that . marcus : well , they 're family . we do n't have to worry about family . stephanie : pam , you do n't have to stay here and listen to this . it 's -- go . go ahead . pam : okay . eric : look , we 're in the homestretch . all of our hard work is about to pay off . and because we have been able to keep all these designs under wraps , when we debut them , nobody in this business is going to be able to talk about anything else . [ scene_break ] jackie : ( sighs ) owen : please tell me that you did not do this . jackie : you said you did n't want to know . owen : you stole eric forrester 's designs ? jackie : technically , no . owen : but you said to pam -- oh , god , not am . pam would never steal anything from her family . jackie : ( scoffs ) she feels more at home here than she ever did at the forresters ' . owen : jackie , you have got to stop this . you 've got to call off the showing . jackie : if we call off the showing , jackie m. goes under . this collection is the only thing standing between us and complete failure . owen : but it 's not ours . it belongs to eric forrester . jackie : no . the designs are jackie m. they just maybe were inspire by eric 's . owen : you 're lying to yourself . jackie : what i am doing is i am making sure that every employee in this building can pay his mortgage , pay his bills , and feed his kids . owen : and what about everybody else over at forrester ? they 've spent months working on this collection . they 're gon na show it in a few days , and once ours debuts , its going -- jackie : yes , yes . there will be repercussions . i am fully aware of that look , this was not an easy decision , but we made it . this collection hits the runway tomorrow . [ scene_break ] nick : brooke , do n't make me out to be some kind of hero here . brooke : ( giggles ) you put a smile on my sister 's face , and that 's all i can ask for . nick : ( sighs ) brooke : and it looks like she put a spring in your step , too . nick : well , you need it with everything going on around this place . brooke : yeah , i know things are kind of rough for jackie m. i wish you guys luck . nick : do n't feel sorry for us . we 're the competition . brooke : i do n't want to see the company go under . i know how much it means to you . nick : well , you know this business -- you do what you have to do to survive . brooke : and you will . you always survive . you 're a survivor . well , i 'll let you get back to work . nick : brooke . what you said ... about the fashion business , you know , and our f - family being competitive , it 's not personal . brooke : i - i know . it 's just business . nick : could you remind your sister of that ? brooke : why ? you know , i - i get the feeling that ... ( cell phone rings ) nick : oh . no rest for the wicked . brooke : okay . ( sighs ) good luck . ( ring ) nick : thanks . yeah . no , i said i just misplaced it keep your shirt on . all right , lights , we 're onstage , ten minutes . brooke was just here . jackie : in the building ? nick : no , no . in my office . jackie : what ? oh , she did n't see anything , did she ? nick : no , mother . jackie : ( sighs ) nick : but she will . she 's gon na see it tomorrow . they all will . jackie : i know . i was just discussing that with owen . nick : owen knows ? ! jackie : oh , he wo n't say anything . he wants us to call the showing of . nick : well , we ca n't ! jackie : well , i know that . i was explaining it to him . he just does n't know how important this collection could be for us . i want to show you something . eric : i 'm incredibly proud of this collection . ridge and i , uh , did it together , and it 's been years since he and i shared this kind of creative connection . we inspired each other , and that inspiration rippled out , uh , through every aspect of our production . everyone at forrester here has put everything they had into this collection , and i can honestly say it 's the best we 've ever produced . jackie : ( sighs ) eric would not say something like that if he did n't mean it . nick : we stole their best work . jackie : it 's gon na put jackie m. back on top . nick : let me know , mother . are you questioning yourself ? you questioning going through with this ? jackie : i just want to make sure that you understand what we 're doing , what it means . nick : we 're gon na go to war with people we care about . [ scene_break ] pam : ( sighs ) pam : ( sighs ) [ pam remembering ] pam : ( sighs ) why ca n't you just be happy for me ? stephanie : i want you to be happy , but it 's not going to happen with this man . pam : i 'm not going to give him up , steph , not even for you . they 're not as nice as they used to be . they think i 'm foolish . ann : you 're special . pam : yes , mommy . ann : you just need me to take care of you . pam : ( sighs ) i 'm so sorry , eric , ridge . i 've been powerless my entire life . well ... ( inhales sharply ) not anymore . [ scene_break ] eric : hey , you ready to jump into the fray again ? ridge : ca n't wait . eric : ( chuckles ) stephanie : to the two artists in my life . ( glasses clinking ) stephanie : it 's so exciting to see the two of you working together again . and i think that this collection , in all honesty , is gon na generate great excitement on so many levels . [ scene_break ] nick : we 've got to do it , mother . jackie : there 's no other way . tomorrow , jackie m. presents our newest collection to world . we will make fashion headlines around the globe .	ridge warns oliver that there will be no webcams behind the stage . no one will see these designs until they hit the runway . oliver assures him the show will go off without a hitch . backstage , jackie is frazzled from answering the telephone and trying to keep peace at bay between the reporters sitting beside each other . nick catches jackie talking to herself again .. actually she is talking to the huge photo of sally spectra on the wall . sally tells her that they have a date with destiny and nothing and nobody is going to stop them . jackie buckles up and says okay , it is do or die . she chastises nick for spending the previous afternoon with donna .that 's pam 's nemesis , brooke 's sister and eric 's ex - wife . he must have lost his mind . she reminds him that pam might show up on his boat looking for him and they absolutely must not be connected to her . she can not be worried right now about him sleeping with the enemy . and after the collection she knows the logan 's , the forrester 's , anyone who cares for them will have nothing to do with her and nick . brooke and katie are excited about the fashion show , but donna gushes that she has better news . pam ignores the phone and just wants to listen in on donna . they have to assemble in ridge 's office where she tells them about the day and that she and nick kissed . later she tells katie that she has butterflies and is acting like a school girl . katie tells hr not to worry that nick has been with all three logan girls plus a niece . he 's a good guy that does not play games . he 's smart and funny .. and it does n't hurt that he 's so damned sexy too . pam sits eating one of her lemon bars and gloats to stephanie that she stole every single design and gave them to jackie m and she does not regret a thing oops , it is all just a dream as the real stephanie walks up and shakes her out of her fogginess and wants her to answer the phone . jackie calls and wants to be sure that pam has n't had second thoughts and pam replies not at all . owen walks in on jackie and overhears that the designs have been compromised . he knew it she stole them from the forrester 's . brooke drops in on nick and she seems happy with the previous evening . he wonders if she is there to ask what his intentions are . she says she knows he is an honorable guy and he would never do anything to hurt her or anyone in her family . they wish each other well in their showings and he points out they each have to do what they must to survive . it 's strictly business , not personal .
taylor : when you used to come up here when you were little , i used to picture this , seeing you sitting behind a desk after eric and -- and ridge and then you taking your place . this is your right . it 's your birthright . it 's where you belong , and i do n't want you to listen to anything the logan 's might say . thomas : do n't worry , mom . i have plans for forrester . okay , i see where we can go , and i 'm not backing down . taylor : if rick keeps giving you an attitude -- thomas : mom , please . even rick has to admit that we have to do something to stay relevant . it 's the 21st century . we have to move forward -- more than move forward . but with me as c.e.o . , we will be leaders again . [ scene_break ] eric : you sure you do n't mind ? pam : no , of course , i do n't mind . i - i was gon na make a run to the bank anyway . eric : good . pam : but which one of these keys is the key to her box ? eric : i - i - i do n't know . pam : do n't worry . i 'll figure it out . eric : good . i appreciate it . i mean , i - i - i do n't have time , and you 're the only other person with access to the box , and you know -- pam : eric , its fine . anything i can do to help , okay ? ( sighs ) if -- if i wait for donna to get back from lunch , you 're never gon na get the stuff from the safe deposit box before the bank closes , so i probably should go now . eric : yeah . pam : i - i 'll get madison to cover for me . eric : good . okay . thank you . and when you get back , bring it in to me right away , will you ? pam : well , even if you 're still in the meeting ? eric : absolutely . give me something to concentrate on other than , uh , everything . [ scene_break ] hope : what is this meeting even about ? rick : it 's about thomas having 30 % of the company and rubbing our noses in it . brooke : rick . rick : what , am i wrong ? eric : you ? ( chuckles ) never . rick : hey , dad . eric : hi , son . brooke : you hanging in there ? eric : yeah , somewhat . how about you ? brooke : about the same . eric : so what 's this about ? thomas wants to further his , uh , his whole suggestions , all of his stuff about , uh , the boutiques ? rick : thomas has more shares than anyone now . he is c.e.o . this meeting will not be about proposals . it 'll be about making demands . brooke : is n't there something we could do to stop him ? [ scene_break ] liam : you are so serious right now . steffy : caroline , what 's wrong ? should i leave ? i do n't -- caroline : no . no . steffy : no , i - i mean , i wo n't be offended or anything . i have a - a - a meeting to go to . so it -- it would n't be a problem . caroline : this actually involves you , too . steffy : okay . liam : ( sighs ) bill : wow , what a great surprise -- my favorite niece . of course , you 're my only niece . am i interrupting ? liam : no . caroline was just about to tell us something . bill : well , she better tell you fast , 'cause you 've got ta go home and pack . liam : pack ? what ? why ? bill : last - minute business trip . i ca n't go because of katie and the baby , so you 're going for me . liam : uh , okay . bill : i 'll get you everything you need to read on the plane . you have quite a few meetings to prep for . liam : wait , wait , wait , where exactly am i -- am i going ? bill : so , caroline , you got something to say , you better say it . otherwise , it 'll have to wait until liam gets back . caroline : i was with hope earlier . she still loves you , liam . that 's all i wanted to tell you . [ scene_break ] thomas : well , steffy 's gon na be late . she 's still over at spencer . rick : all right , let 's get started . thomas : that 's fine by me . granddad , i did n't know you were in today . eric : rick called me . he felt i should be here for this . thomas : good . well , i 'm glad you 're here . shall we sit ? eric : sure . thomas : well ... as you all know , my mother 's been acting as trustee over my grandmother 's shares . my attorney has confirmed with us , since grandmother is no longer with us , that her shares are officially mine . so as largest stockholder and interim c.e.o . , i 'm prepared to implement some changes . [ scene_break ] bill : all right , this oughta keep you busy . we got , uh , this , these , these , there 's that . oh , yeah , and those . liam : whoa ! wha -- ( sighs ) it 's a good thing it 's such a long flight . bill : well , plenty of time to memorize the data . steffy can help ya . you can , uh , make flash cards . turn it into a stripping game . liam : yeah , now we 're talking . are you -- are you coming ? steffy : i - i wish , but i just got too much going on at forrester . actually , i - i got -- i got a meeting that i have to go to . liam : well , this is -- steffy : but i 'm gon na miss you . liam : you , too . this is all so sudden . bill : yeah , well , come on , liam , you oughta know this by now . it 's the nature of the business . things come up at the last minute . well , i 'll give you two a moment . liam : sure you ca n't come ? steffy : no . i 'd be too much of a distraction . liam : maybe . steffy : hey , um , are you okay with what caroline said ? liam : it does n't change a thing , steffy . not a thing . steffy : i know . [ scene_break ] othello : marcus , hi . is rick around ? marcus : othello , what 's good , man ? um , no , actually , rick 's in a meeting right now . othello : ( groans ) okay . marcus : something wrong ? i mean , you want me to tell him something or what or -- othello : well -- well ... ( sighs ) marcus : caroline ! othello . othello , caroline . y'all met ? caroline : othello , the deejay , right ? marcus : the one and only deejay . othello : hi . nice to meet you . caroline : oh , nice -- nice to meet you , too . marcus : wait , so do you mean to tell me that rick has n't taken you to go see him play ? girl , you better get your butt down there while he 's still in town . speaking of that , when you leaving back to aspen ? othello : soon . soon . uh , there 's a few things i need to wrap up here first . and then i 'm out . marcus : okay . othello : anyway , i 'll call rick . caroline : othello , wait . can i talk to you for a second ? [ scene_break ] liam : you know , this -- this is a huge responsibility , dad . bill : you 've proven yourself . you 've shown excellent leadership skills . liam : ( grunts ) bill : this will be good for you . liam : thanks . ( scoffs ) bill : uh , caroline earlier -- that was -- that was kind of weird , do n't you think ? liam : yeah , it was a little weird . bill : i do n't know why she 'd , uh , want to bring up hope . uh , you know , maybe -- maybe it might be a good idea if you just tell her to keep her feelings about you and hope to herself . liam : oh , no . you know , its okay . i mean , i -- there 's gon na be residual feelings between hope and me . that 's no secret . steffy knows that . but steffy also knows that -- that i want to be with her now . i mean , there 's no insecurity there . there 's certainly no second - guessing on my part . i mean , when hope made it clear that she was through with me , i -- that was all i needed . i mean , it was hard , but i accepted it . i more than accepted it , actually , ' cause -- i do n't know -- being with steffy feels right . bill : i 'm proud of you , liam . moving on , not dwelling on the past -- you 're a smart man , strong . liam : ( chuckles ) well , like father , like son . [ scene_break ] othello : you want to talk to me ? marcus : ( chuckles ) uh - huh . what , you wan na quiz him about rick 's ex- girlfriends or something like that ? you see , she knows that you and rick go way back . do n't give up too much information . you might scare her off . othello : ( chuckles ) marcus : mm - hmm . anyway , me and dayzee are gon na come check you out before you shake , okay ? othello : all right . i 'm there for the next three nights , so make sure you come through , okay ? marcus : next three nights ? oh , i 'm there . v.i.p . , man . i ai n't waiting in line . okay . othello : i got you . i got you . i got you . so what do you want to talk to me about ? caroline : i know about the lie . othello : the lie ? caroline : no , it 's okay . you do n't have to pretend . i know that you did n't see liam making out with steffy . rick told me . othello : ( chuckles ) ( sighs ) i 'm so glad you know . i am so tired of this lie . that 's why i 'm here . i ca n't keep this secret any longer . caroline : and neither can i . [ scene_break ] pam : hey , madison , i 'm back . thank you . steffy : hey , pam . pam : hey . steffy : has the meeting started ? pam : yeah . you better get in there . oh , wait , sweetheart , will you do me a favor and hand this to your grandfather ? tell him it 's all the contents of the safety deposit box . steffy : okay . pam : wait . that , too . steffy : okay , pam . pam : thank you . ( sighs ) thomas : steffy , come on in . steffy : hey , sorry i 'm late . granddad , here . eric : oh . steffy : it 's from pam . she said it was everything . eric : thank you . thanks . thomas : i hope you 'll all support me . it 's time to implement this with or without your approval . rick : dad , you have to do something . eric : i ca n't . i 'm no longer in control . it 's their company now . [ scene_break ] caroline : i can tell that you do n't feel good about it . othello : i hate it . that 's why i 'm here . rick has to fix this . caroline : and he wants to . he confided in me , and we want to tell them . othello : oh , good . caroline : well , maybe not . it 's complicated now . my uncle 's involved and so is rick 's mom . and there 's all this pressure to just drop it . othello : we ca n't . hope and liam need to know . caroline : i was with hope earlier . she still loves you , liam . [ scene_break ] ( `` water in my hands `` playing ) where did the time go ? you used to fit right in my hands let 's build us a time machine so we can go back and grow up again oh , oh , oh , oh oh , oh , oh mm , mm , mm , mm mm liam : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] steffy : what are you saying ? thomas does n't have a right to do this ? because he does . brooke : i - i 'm not -- i do n't want to cause an argument , okay ? steffy : it -- it seems like it . hope : i think what we do n't understand is why we 're not sticking to the original plan . rick : the shop on rodeo drive -- dad already agreed to that . he feels that the clients -- steffy : thomas gets to decide what 's best for our clientele . hope : okay , but , thomas , before you make all these major decisions for the company , would n't you want to speak to someone who 's more experienced and give you advice ? i mean , you 've been talking to ridge . what has he been saying ? thomas : i 've run all these ideas by him , yes , but honestly , he 's checked out . he needs time away from all this . taylor : understandably , and thank goodness he felt comfortable enough to be able to go away , because he knows that thomas is the best one to handle this , and that 's why he left him in charge . brooke : what hope is trying to say is that there 's a wealth of knowledge for thomas to tap into -- ridge , eric . hope : from rick , who was at international for all those years . steffy : so he 's going to ask rick for advice because he spent a few years drinking wine in paris ? rick : excuse me ? hope : ( clears throat ) steffy : thomas paid his dues . when was the last time you worked in the basement ? hope : um , when have you , steffy ? thomas : steffy . steffy , do n't . steffy : actually -- thomas : i - i 'm sorry this has gotten contentious . it was n't my intention . i just want to let you know how things are going to be . eric : we should play this . thomas : i 'm sorry , what ? eric : can you play this ? it 's from stephanie . it was in her safety deposit box . i want to know what it is . rick : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] caroline : hey , is he still in here ? thank you . liam , i lied . and you 're gon na be really , really upset , but just please let me say this , okay ? okay , hope still loves you . that 's -- that 's -- that was n't a lie , but that is not the reason that i came here . that 's not what i wanted to tell you . and then your -- your dad walked in , and there 's just -- there 's so much more going on than you and hope even realize . and i can not let you go on this business trip without telling you the truth . deacon did not just go to italy on his own . your dad got him out of jail and then he flew him to italy , because he wanted to mess with the wedding , liam . and -- and then it gets just -- it gets so much worse , because then the night of your wedding here , that thing that hope ca n't forgive you for , it 's because she was lied to , because even though nothing happened between you and steffy that night , rick convinced hope that something did . and then he had his friend lie to her and tell her that he saw you and steffy going at it and -- and i am just -- i - i am so sorry that i did n't tell you the second i found out , and i should have , and i did n't , and i am so sorry . and you 're not ... you ca n't even look at me . liam , i am so sorry . i am so sorry . [ scene_break ] thomas : ( sighs ) steffy : this is from grandma 's safety deposit box ? eric : yeah . it says `` to the family . `` brooke : you do n't know what it is ? eric : no . taylor : it looks recent . stephanie : ( sighs ) you probably thought you 'd seen the last of me . ( chuckles ) ( breathing heavily ) eric , i hope you 're watching this . i hope you did n't dillydally getting to the safety deposit box . i hope you got there before the i.r.s . anyway , if it is you , eric -- and i hope it 's not some great grandchild , because this will all be for naught -- honey , you need to have the family with you , so if you have to get them together , just press pause , all right ? eric : no , let 's keep it going . it 's fine . stephanie : ( coughs ) ( sighs ) my father was a very suspicious and unforgiving chap , especially where i was concerned . but he was also a very astute businessman . and he never , never signed a contract that did n't contain a loophole . and that 's what got me to thinking . so i called the lawyers , and ... ( coughs ) i - i had them do a little research . sure enough , that smart - alecky young lawyer in contracts and agreements found a loophole in the original incorporation papers of forrester creations . and that loophole ... ( sighs ) it gives me , because i was the original financier of the company , it gives me the ultimate authority to appoint a successor . thomas : i am her successor . i have her -- her shares in a trust . stephanie : and when i say successor , i do n't mean interim . i mean ... ( coughs ) permanent c.e.o . so ... ( breathing heavily ) the new c.e.o . of forrester creations ... ( coughing ) i 'm sorry . ( coughing )	taylor keeps filling thomas 's head that he should n't listen to the logan 's . this is now his birthright after eric and ridge . eric gives pam the key to the safe deposit box since he just does n't have time to go . he 'll make time to look through it later . brooke asks eric if here is anything he can do to stop thomas . he seems hell bent on destroying the company . he 's making demands not proposals . caroline is about to tell liam something when bill walks in and says she better make it fast as he is sending liam out of town on a large project . she has little time other than to say that hope still loves him . he tells steffy this does n't change a thing between them . bill suggests that maybe when it comes to hope , he should not be listening to caroline and let her keep her feelings to herself . liam says he is okay with it . steffy is too . caroline meets othello . she speaks with him alone later and says she knows about his lie . he 's glad as it 's been bothering him . she says rick is gon na make this right with liam .
steffy : you 're so immature , ivy ! ivy : ... is to just ruin my life ! steffy : no ! no ! this is not funny ! ivy : [ gasps ] [ electricity zapping ] steffy : [ breathing heavily ] we need -- we need an ambulance . there 's been an electrocution . we 're -- we 're at forrester creations . yes , forrester creations . [ sobs ] [ knock on door ] wyatt : you know . liam : where 's ivy ? wyatt : if that 's your way of asking me if it 's over between us , you got to work that out , man . liam : listen to me . i know this is nothing like what you expected , but you just ... you got to give yourself a minute , 'cause you and ivy -- wyatt : had everything going for us . then the company playboy swooped in and convinced her otherwise . but , i mean , what does thomas care , right ? because every relationship is fair game . the more committed , the more together they are , the greater the challenge . i mean , he -- he is his father 's son . but even ridge would n't have done what thomas did . thomas : california freedom 's got all the momentum , granddad , all right ? competitors are already sweating the next preview . eric : yeah , they should . these latest designs are stunning . carter : i think the man 's impressed . quinn : i think we all are . but , like they say , accessories make the outfit . eric : they do , do n't they ? quinn : they do . [ chuckles ] eric : look at this . this is great . you 've outdone yourself again , quinn . this is gorgeous . thomas : do n't -- do n't you mean , uh , ivy has ? i mean , you drew the original sketches , but , uh , ivy came up with the concept , right ? eric : i think maybe wyatt deserves some of the credit . i mean , he does wonderful work . but ivy 's been particularly inspired since they 're an item . [ cell phone chimes ] [ cell phone chimes ] thomas : well , guess that means the meeting 's over , then , huh ? eric : no , you stay right where you are , young man . this will just take a moment . quinn : so , have you given any more thought to my earlier proposition ? thomas : so that 's what you were doing -- propositioning me ? quinn : [ laughs ] no , see ? i 'm a happily married woman . thomas : i know what you were referring to . you want wyatt to end up with steffy instead of ivy . quinn : well , there 's no need to be so machiavellian about it . just want my son to be happy . eric : all right , let 's finish this up before there 's another interruption . pam : uh , security just called . there 's been an accident downstairs . paramedics are here . it 's ivy . liam : i 'll say it again , man . you just -- you have to give it time . ivy loves you , wyatt . wyatt : yeah ? well , that does n't change the fact of what happened . liam : yeah , maybe not . but we all make mistakes . [ scoffs ] i sure have , you have . wyatt : is that your brotherly advice right now ? ! `` forgive and forget `` ? ! liam : hey , you know she did n't want to hurt you , right ? you know that . wyatt : oh , so it was thomas ! it was only thomas ! that 's how this works ! liam : i do n't know , bro . you -- you said yourself the guy is relentless . wyatt : but i put all my trust into ivy not to give in to him . i was so sure of it that i went on and on and on to thomas , to mom , to steffy , to you , everyone , that she was n't interested . he was just wasting his time . and she got swept up in it anyway . and right now ... i do n't know . i do n't think i could ever trust her again . steffy : 27 , 28 , 29 . [ sighs ] [ gasping ] she 's still not breathing ! continue the chest compressions . help is on the way . just remain calm . steffy : ... 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 . [ clatter ] they 're here ! they 're here ! [ radio chatter ] what happened ? steffy : there were sparks . there were sparks . there were sparks . miss ? miss ? you okay ? miss ? steffy : and she was electrocuted . thomas : steffy , is she -- we 'll take it from here . steffy : she -- she -- she was n't breathing . that woman told me to give her compressions , but i could n't -- i could n't feel a pulse . eric : okay , steffy , it 's okay . it 's okay . steffy : you need to help her ! eric : they 're here now . steffy : you need to help her ! eric : it 's okay . it 's okay . they 're gon na help her . steffy : she needs to live . she needs to live . she needs to live . ready to go . steffy : [ gasps ] [ flat line ] steffy : this is insane ! nothing 's working ! they shocked her twice ! eric : all right , all right . shh , shh . charging ! 360 ! clear ! clear . steffy : [ gasps ] breathe , ivy ! breathe ! hold compressions . [ monitor beeps ] we have a pulse . steffy : [ gasps ] oh , my god . thank god , thank god . eric : good , good , good . steffy : [ sobs ] prepare for rapid transport . [ radio chatter ] steffy : i 'm going , too . thomas : i 'll drive you . steffy : okay . eta -- university 's 15 minutes out . copy that . liam : i 'm sorry this happened . wyatt : was n't your fault . liam : well , in a way , maybe it is . i told steffy to stay out of it , to let ivy come to you . if i had maybe taken a harder line with her ... wyatt : okay . no one can tell steffy forrester to stay out of something , especially if she thinks she 's doing something for the right reasons . liam : do you think she was ? wyatt : liam , if steffy had n't have told me , i might still be left in the dark about all this . liam : yeah . and then again , if she kept her mouth shut , ivy would have had a chance to tell -- wyatt : it 's not like steffy had pleasure in telling me ! if i had n't have pushed her ... anyway , your fiancée was just looking out for me , and i 'm grateful , okay ? let 's just leave it at that . liam : i do n't know if ivy 's gon na see it that way . wyatt : [ sighs ] liam : i mean , she 'll -- she 'll blame steffy for interfering in her relationship , or worse . maybe you should call , check up on ivy . just -- right now , of all times , you should keep the line of communication wide open , you know ? wyatt : i mean , how could things change that quickly ? [ cell phone rings ] wyatt : [ sighs ] hardly the time , mom . quinn : wyatt , something has happened , something terrible . wyatt : what ? quinn : ivy 's been in an accident . wyatt : what ? quinn : the paramedics took her to the hospital . honey , it 's serious . wyatt : um , i 'm on my way , okay ? liam : what is it ? wyatt : it 's ivy . liam : what ? [ radio chatter ] just head on in . please wait out here . we 'll know more once i 've examined her . steffy : she -- she -- she should n't be alone . thomas : steff , we got to let them do their job , okay ? the doctor 's gon na -- look , i 'm -- i 'm worried about you , too . steffy : i just want to be with them . thomas : i know , i know , i know . hey , hey . what 's going on ? i know there was an electrical panel involved . what 's going on ? steffy : no , i - i do n't -- thomas , i do n't want to -- i do n't want to talk about this right now . i do n't want to talk about this ! thomas : why were you two backstage ? what are n't you telling me ? steffy : [ gasps ] thomas : steff . it 's a simple question , is n't it ? steffy : why are you accusing me ? thomas : no , no , no , no , no , no , no , no . why would you say that ? steffy : because that 's what it sounds like . thomas : no . well , i 'm not , okay ? look , you 're upset . it 's okay . it 's okay . steffy : there -- i do n't know . she went backstage . there was a -- there was an electrical panel , and she -- thomas : okay . hey , hey , hey . it 's okay . it 's okay . we do n't have to talk about this right now . it 's okay . it 's fine . steffy : she should n't have been backstage . thomas : wait , wait . what ? steffy : when she -- when she tripped , she ... when she tripped ... thomas : so that 's what happened ? steffy : [ sniffles ] it was an accident . thomas : she was backstage , and she tripped ? steffy : it was an accident . she tripped when i ... she tripped when i p - pushed her away . eric : i know it 's bad reception . i can tell . i need to speak to my brother . it 's an emergency . carter : eric . eric : yeah . wait . wait . carter : had the whole backstage area blocked off . i just spoke to jake . luckily the electrician switched off the breaker seconds after ivy came in contact with the electric panel . quinn : i still do n't understand how something like this could happen . i mean , ivy is a bright girl . if sparks were flying like steffy said , why would she get anywhere near that ? thomas : wait . you pushed ivy ? steffy : she grabbed my arm , and then i -- then i pushed her away . thomas : [ sighs ] w - w - were you two arguing ? steffy : i was waiting for an all - clear backstage at the panel , and then ivy came up to me and -- and she accused me . she said i deliberately tried to break up her and wyatt . thomas : they broke up ? steffy : she got in my face , and then i -- i just ... i pushed her , and then she fell into the panel , and she got ... she ... she got electrocuted . liam : hey ! hey , hey ! steffy : hi ! liam : how 's ivy ? where is she ? steffy : [ sobs ] thomas : she 's -- she 's in there . we do n't really know what 's going on . the doctor 's with her right now . wyatt : what happened ? thomas : she was electrocuted . liam : what ? ! wyatt : how ? steffy : she fell into the panel , and she got electrocuted . it was horrible . wyatt : please tell me she 's okay . is this the doctor ? steffy : yeah . wyatt : is this him ? steffy : yeah , yeah , yeah . yeah . how is she ? wyatt : is -- is -- is she conscious , in pain , what ? doctor : i assume you 're the patient 's family , too ? wyatt : uh ... thomas : what -- what can you tell us ? doctor : we 're doing a number of tests . once the results are back , i 'll be better able to answer your questions . though you should know there can be any number of complications from electric shock . wyatt : like what ? doctor : our primary concern right now is determining if any significant unseen damage exists . injury may have occurred to the muscles , the heart , and/or brain . much depends on the amount of current that passed through ivy 's body , as well as the duration . steffy : the circuit shut off within seconds . doctor : which is undoubtedly why ivy is alive right now and why the percentage of her body surface that was burned is relatively small . still , the healthy skin often conceals injured nerves , tissue , and bones . and plus infection is an added concern . i 'm sorry . i realize this may be hard to hear , but ivy 's in critical condition . wyatt : um ... i want to see her . steffy : we all do . wyatt : yeah . [ monitor beeping ] pam : still no luck ? eric : they 're sending a messenger out for john now . quinn : what about her mother ? eric : we have n't been able to get in touch with her , either . pam : well , maybe by the time you do , we 'll have good news . eric : yeah , maybe . this is a safe working environment . we 've never had an accident like this before . i 've always taken great pride in that . pam : carter 's been talking to jake . eric : yeah , well , i want to talk to him , too , as soon as we find out if ... ivy 's okay . god . i remember when john told me that they were pregnant again . they had been trying for so long , and that -- that just ... they 'd given up . and then along comes ivy . he called her his little miracle . and he still calls her that . what am i gon na say to him ? pam : what you are gon na say to him is that we are all praying for her and the power of prayer still works miracles . and it 's going to this time , too . that 's what you 're gon na say to him . [ monitor beeping ] i 'm bending the rules allowing you all to be in here . you need to make this brief . wyatt : is she , uh , still unconscious or ... ? yes . although studies report patients saying they heard and understood various conversations while unconscious . [ door opens , closes ] wyatt : hi , babe . it 's me , wyatt . um ... the doctor said that you may be able to hear me , and -- and i hope you can . look , i ... i do n't care what happened earlier between us , okay ? all that matters is that you make it through this . you are gon na make it , okay ? [ sniffles ] [ door opens ] [ door closes ] the rest will be ready soon , doctor . steffy : do you have my cousin 's results ? i know you 're looking for hopeful news . [ pager beeps ] and i wish i could give it to you . excuse me . steffy : i - i -- [ gasps ] oh . [ sniffles ] liam : i do n't even understand . how does something like this even happen ? steffy : [ sniffles ] [ sighs ] liam : you were with her , right ? steffy : yeah . liam : well , ivy was n't there when we were backstage . steffy : you -- you already left . i was waiting for jake and the electrician , and then ivy showed up , and she was upset about wyatt and -- and she confronted me . liam : great . are you surprised ? this is exactly what i was afraid of , steffy . i mean , if you just -- if you just did n't meddle in their relationship ! steffy : i tried not to ! i was -- liam : then you should have avoided wyatt . steffy : i - i would try to avoid him ! i tried ! liam : tell me you had nothing to do with this , that -- that -- that it was a freak accident , and you were n't involved in any way . because i know you . i know you , steffy . you would n't hurt a fly . but what i need from you right now is to look me in the eyes and say that the reason ivy is in that hospital bed has nothing , literally zero , to do with you .	steffy stands terrified that ivy is in the electrical wires and is frying . she grabs her phone and calls for an ambulance , someone has been electrocuted . steffy tries to give cpr with the help of the person on the phone until help arrives . eric shows up and comforts steffy while the paramedics work on ivy . liam shows up at wyatt 's door . liam asks about ivy . liam tells him to give himself a minute to grasp this about thomas and ivy , it was just a moment . that is his brotherly advice . wyatt says he gave his all to ivy that thomas was just wasting his time but she got swept up in it anyway . he does not think he can trust her again . eric tells quinn she has outdone herself ; her designs are exquisite . thomas speaks up and says it was ivy . pam interrupts by telling them there has been an accident involving ivy . steffy screams for ivy to breathe ; finally she has a breath . liam hands wyatt a drink and says he is sorry this happened . liam says he told steffy to stay out of this . wyatt says it was not her fault . he would still be in the dark if steffy had not told him . she got no pleasure out of this . liam says ivy will blame steffy for this so maybe wyatt should call and keep the line of communication open .
liam : you see what she 's doing , right ? you know how manipulative quinn is being . she 's trying to get you on her side . steffy : [ scoffs ] i 'm not on quinn 's side . liam : no , that 's the point . you 'll have to be if you accept the c.e.o . position , steffy . she 's dangling a very tempting carrot in front of you right now , and she 's using your grandfather to do it . steffy : my grandfather would n't go along with it if he did n't believe i was ready to lead forrester . liam : no . [ sighs ] you are ready . you 're smart and strong and savvy , and the company would absolutely flourish under your leadership , but that 's not why quinn is pushing this . steffy : look , i know that quinn always has an agenda , but my grandfather hates everything that was going on between us . by offering me c.e.o . , that 's a way we can get past all of our hurt feelings , liam . liam : i do n't -- i do n't have a problem with that . what i have a problem with is quinn . she is using your feelings for your grandfather and his for you in order to manipulate the situation , and you ca n't let her do that . you ca n't let that woman win one more time . quinn : this could be a turning point for the company and for you and steffy , as well . wyatt : you realize she 's already picturing it , right -- your granddaughter running forrester creations with me by her side ? quinn : oh , no , no , no -- not just running it but running it as husband and wife . would n't that be great , sweetheart ? wyatt : oh , you know what would be even more wonderful ? if she started seeing you differently , that would be great . quinn : well , hopefully , she will , knowing that i suggested she take over as c.e.o . -- with eric 's support and preference , of course . eric : your mother is determined to make sure that her happiness is not at the expense of yours or your marriage 's . quinn : well , and it has been up until now . [ door closes ] ridge : i would like to speak to my dad alone , please . quinn : uh , all right . well , we 'll give you some space . eric : all right . quinn : okay ? ridge : hey . eric : ridge . ridge : i 've got some news . brooke and i are back together . eric : that 's wonderful . ridge : thank you . and i feel that that signals a new beginning for us and ... for our family . wyatt : are you -- are you out of sardines ? mom ! quinn : what ? wyatt : well [ scoffs ] i know that i ate earlier , but i 'm still kind of hungry . quinn : okay . well , fine , but ... sardines ? i hope you did n't make those fishy- smelling sandwiches when you were married to steffy . wyatt : are you kidding me ? she loves sardines more than i do . okay , that was a lie . she hates them . but that was not what broke us up . quinn : i know . i did . but with any luck and eric 's very generous offer ... you know , he really does care about you . he really thinks of you as a son . wyatt : yeah , well , speaking of sons , i wonder what ridge is talking to eric about . quinn : i do n't know , but if i had my guess , it would probably be about his never - ending quest to get me out of his father 's life . ridge : you 're happy for me and brooke , right ? eric : of course . how could you think otherwise ? ridge : just everything we 've been going through , i was n't sure . eric : this has nothing to do with that . i 've always been a big supporter of you and brooke being together . r.j. must be thrilled the two of you are back . ridge : he is , but we ca n't get married soon enough , just to solidify our family , and i thought maybe we could do the same ... for the whole family . eric : in what way ? ridge : i think brooke and i should lead this family , this company , into the future . what do you say ? liam : you know i 'm just trying to protect you , right ? i do n't want quinn getting inside your head . steffy : she has n't . liam : but your grandfather has ? steffy : he is the most important thing to me . you know , to know that my grandfather still has confidence in me after months of estrangement , i -- liam : yeah . estra -- [ chuckles ] estrangement brought on by quinn . she has hurt so many people , steffy . steffy : i - i know that . i know . but this is about my grandfather and the woman he knows me to be . i mean , i am like my namesake . stephanie forrester -- she was the epitome of leadership and strength , and most of all , she was a unifier . and that 's exactly what my grandfather 's asking me to be . liam : you sure that 's all he 's asking ? like , he 's not asking for you to accept quinn ... which entails a total -- a total -- disregard for all the damage she 's done ? liam : i mean , you know i 'm not disparaging your grandfather in any way , right ? steffy : i know . liam : i 'm just -- i 'm just wondering ... out loud if -- if him making you c.e.o . is n't a way to dispose you to accepting his new wife -- that 's all . steffy : you know how i feel about quinn . liam : yeah . yes , i do , and i also know how quinn feels about you and her son . she wants you back with wyatt , steffy . steffy : you kno -- that 's not gon na happen , liam ! liam : yeah . you know that and i know that . we know that . but you could chisel that into stone , and quinn still would n't accept it . steffy : i do n't care about quinn ! i care about my grandfather and what he said . his offer -- he was sincere . and this whole matchmaker -- it 's not gon na work . but the c.e.o . position -- how could i possibly turn that down , especially if quinn ends up running the company permanently if i do n't ? my granddad -- he could have gone to my father , to rick , to thorne . but his trust has been shaken , and he 's looking at me to restore it . how can i -- how can i not do this ? he has faith in me . what kind of granddaughter would i be ? quinn : extra - lean chicken , sun - dried tomatoes , pesto sauce . hmm ! wyatt : thanks . quinn : i will have sardines put on the shopping list for you . wyatt : ah , thank you . quinn : maybe i should make a sandwich and bring it out to ridge . wyatt : [ chuckles ] quinn : what ? do you know a better way to find out what they 're talking about ? wyatt : why not just eavesdrop like you usually do ? quinn : maybe eric is telling him about the offer to make steffy c.e.o . right now . what i would n't give to be a fly on the wall -- watch ridge 's head just go [ imitates explosion ] combust ! eric : ridge , there 's no question that you and brooke back together will be a good thing for the family and for the business , too . strong leadership grounded in a couple -- that 's a good thing . ridge : like you and mom for all those years . eric : yes , and like quinn and me now . ridge : with all due respect , dad , you and quinn did n't build this company from the ground up . that was you and mom . there was nothing you could n't accomplish together . eric : well , you 're absolutely right about that . your mother was much more than a wife to me . she was a partner in every sense of the word . but she is gone now . we have to look to the future . ridge : yes , and that 's why i think brooke and i should lead this family forward . eric : but ... only if quinn steps aside , right ? well ... she 's about to . ridge : really ? eric : quinn knows it 's important that someone from the family be in the lead chair . she knows it should be a forrester . ridge : so , you 're going back to work ? good for you . eric : no . no , i 'm not . but i 've chosen someone -- someone i love ... someone i love very much who betrayed me ... and whom i 've forgiven . ridge : i ca n't even tell you what that means to me . you 're giving me a chance to regain your trust and to run this company . thank you . eric : it 's not you . i 've chosen steffy to be c.e.o . wyatt : mom , will you stop ? quinn : shh . wyatt : give eric and ridge some privacy . quinn : no . and miss ridge 's meltdown when he hears he 's been passed over for c.e.o . ? unh - unh . no ! wyatt : okay . time to sit . quinn : all right . okay , fine , fine , fine . if the explosion is big enough , we should hear it in here . wyatt : oh , my god . ridge is n't going to explode . no , he 's not gon na be doing cartwheels , but steffy still is his daughter . quinn : yes , and the heir apparent to him -- i get it -- after he 's had his chance to be c.e.o . oh , how the tables have turned -- the privileged prodigal son being bypassed . [ chuckling ] you still think he 's not going to explode ? ha ! oh , think again . ridge : steffy ? eric : steffy . i believe she has everything it takes to run the company to lead it into the future . ridge : sure . sure , she does . and , what , i do n't ? eric : you ca n't expect me to brush aside everything that 's happened , ridge -- everything you did to me . it was all very hurtful . ridge : that was never my intention . i really thought we 've kind of -- eric : i know what you thought . ridge : you just do n't trust me , do you ? eric : i have every confidence in my granddaughter . i 've been watching her for years . she has terrific strength inside . she has all the intelligence and savvy she needs to be c.e.o . of this company . you should know it was quinn who suggested her . and i agree with my wife . i think she 's be a terrific c.e.o . , if she accepts . liam : you 're not hearing me . steffy : i hear you . i just ca n't turn my back on my grandfather . liam : i am not asking you to . i 'm asking you to just remember all of the things she 's done , all the crimes she 's committed , the endless string of manipulations , the pathological need to make every single situation work out exactly the way that she needs it to , no matter what she has to do . this is how she conned her way into your grandfather 's life , steffy . and i am worried that she 's gon na do the exact same thing with you , or worse , if you take the c.e.o . position . steffy : i understand what you 're saying . i share your concerns and your frustrations and your reservations . that 's why i have n't said yes to my granddad . [ groans ] liam : but you want to . steffy : i want quinn gone . i want my family whole again , the way our lives were before she infested all of it . but if i turn this down ... she 'll solidify her position at the company and in my grandfather 's life , and maybe that was her intention . maybe if i said no , it would just clear a path -- the point is ... if she was the only person who came to me and offered this , i would say no . but listening to my grandfather ... everyone says i 'm exactly like my grandma . but i 'm like my grandfather , too , and this is an incredible opportunity . liam : and you deserve it . i just -- it does n't change the fact that quinn is behind it , and you know , steffy -- you know how this woman operates . do n't let her draw you in . do n't let her draw you in . quinn : it all hinges on steffy accepting the c.e.o . position , and if she does , it might be the first step in putting your relationship back together . wyatt : [ scoffs ] [ chuckles ] quinn : huh ? wyatt : what about liam ? he 's gon na push back , and hard . quinn : no doubt . but if steffy wants this badly enough -- and i believe she does -- nothing liam can say or do will dissuade her . steffy : my eyes are wide open . i know quinn 's all about ulterior motives . liam : yes , and this is no exception . the woman has total control at forrester creations right now . now , you tell me , what are the odds that she would give all of that up willingly for nothing ? at the very least , she 's trying to broker a reconciliation between you and my brother . steffy : okay , fine . say that is what this is about for quinn . that 's not what this is about for my granddad . liam : how do you know she 's not manipulating him , too ? how do you know that she 's not playing on his sympathies ? the loving mother whose happy marriage came at the expense of her son 's . steffy : it does n't mean my granddad does n't want this for me . liam : you ca n't know what he wants right now ! he 's still recovering ! steffy : seriously ? seriously ? you 're standing here , saying that you do n't think my granddad can believe in me that way ? like , that 's what he wants . i looked him in the eye . that 's what he told me . liam : he told you exactly what quinn wanted him to tell you -- how much he trusts you , how you 're the leader that forrester has been waiting for . she 's programming him , steffy . she 's programming him . steffy : oh , my god . oh , my god . i had -- i had the most touching moment with my grandfather , and you 're telling me they 're just words that quinn put in his mouth . you know , you ca n't degrade that . liam : i 'm not degrading it . i 'm just -- i 'm trying to get you to see the poison apple that quinn is extending to you right now . steffy : oh , unbelievable . liam : steffy , steffy , quinn is in full manipulation mode -- full manipulation mode ! how many times has she interfered in our lives , and how much damage has it done ? how much suffering has it caused ? you should n't be anywhere near that woman ! yes , yes , you deserve to be c.e.o . you should be . but not like this . do n't take the job . ridge : steffy has n't accepted ? eric : no , not yet . ridge : because she 's conflicted by a lot of things . eric : it 's a big decision , ridge . she wants to take some time to think about it . i respect that . ridge : and maybe she does n't want to be in bed with quinn . maybe she would n't do that to liam . eric : well , if this is what steffy wants , liam 's gon na have to get behind it . he 's gon na have to support her in this . ridge : and what about her loyalty to her father ? she knows it 's my turn to run this company and to run this family . she -- she 'll have her turn , but not now . brooke and i are back together . we 're a team . we 're a great team . i know you have n't forgotten what we 've done for this company . eric : no , i have n't forgotten . i have n't forgotten all the scandals that were caused , either -- all the problems in the press that came between the two of you . ridge : i know . i know there 's still a strain between us , and i know that 's why you 're asking steffy to do this . can i ask you something ? can i ask you to remember ... how much i love and respect you ? we used to be so close , and i miss that . i really do . i did what i did -- for you , for this family , and for this company . i get it . i know i hurt you , dad . but i 'm not sure what do to now . what do i do ? all i can do is , uh , be a better son and be -- be a better c.e.o . you groomed me for this all these years , and now i 'm ready . and i now would like a chance to show you that i can run this company , that i can take it into the future with brooke by my side . appoint me c.e.o .	liam tries to point out to steffy what quinn is doing she is trying to get steffy on her side . he reminds her that is exactly what will happen as she is dangling this carrot in front of steffy to become ceo and using her grandfather to do it . steffy argues that her grandfather would never do that if he did not believe she was ready to lead fc . liam says he knows she is ready and the company would flourish but that is not why quinn is pushing this . she says there were a lot of hurt feelings but this being ceo is a way of them getting past all of that again . over and over liam says quinn is manipulating the situation and steffy can not let her do that . he does not want quinn getting into her head . she replies that her grandfather is the most important thing to her and he still has confidence in her despite months now of being at odds . he points out again that her grandfather is asking her to accept quinn and totally disregard all she has done in the past . and quinn wants her back with her son . steffy says that is not going to happen . liam retorts they may know that but you could chisel that in stone and quinn will not accept it . she argues again that her grandfather 's offer was sincere and this matchmaker thing is not going to work . and she can not turn this offer down especially if quinn ends up running the company if she does n't . he could have asked rick or ridge or even thorne but his confidence has been shaken and he asked her so how can she turn that down ? quinn tells eric and wyatt that things are looking good and she hopes to see both steffy and wyatt running the company as husband and wife . eric tells wyatt that his mother does not want to compromise his marriage over her own . ridge walks in and wants to see his dad alone . he starts off that he has good news he and brooke are back together . eric thinks that is good news . ridge says that signals a new beginning for him and eric and for the family . he thinks he and brooke should lead the way for fc into the future . quinn makes wyatt a sandwich and says she would love to be a fly on the wall right now if eric is telling ridge that he picked steffy for ceo and watch ridge 's head implode . eric tells ridge that a husband and wife team is a good thing for the company . stephanie was more than a wife to him , she was a good partner for the company , but she is gone now and he has quinn . but she is about to step aside . she knows how important it is that a forrester sit in that ceo chair . eric has chosen someone he knows and loves and has forgiven for recent events . ridge thinks of course he is speaking about him and thanks him . eric says no , is it not ridge . he has picked steffy . quinn tries to get close enough to hear through the walls and wants to hear the explosion when the prodigal son gets passed over in favor of his own daughter . eric tells ridge that steffy has everything she needs to lead this company into the future and ridge can not expect him to brush aside all the differences and disrespect he has had for him recently . it was all very hurtful . and ridge should know it was quinn who suggested this and he knows steffy has the business savvy and will make a great ceo if she accepts it .
thorne : stop patronizing me , ridge . i 'm done with it . ridge : take it easy . let 's respect my office . can we do that ? thorne : oh , right , of course . yes , your office . let me -- let me apologize and bow down to the almighty ridge forrester . ridge : what is this ? why do you have this big chip on your shoulder ? why ? thorne : because i just got into town ! you 're already on my case , trying to undermine me , get under my skin , which is working , by the way . but it 's done . i 'm not putting up with this anymore . ridge : are you gon na cry right now ? thorne : i am so sick of your condescending attitude , your total lack of respect . ridge : stop overreacting , little brother . thorne : all right , i 've told you before . do n't ever call me that again . brooke : i think it 's wonderful that thorne wants to branch out and try his hand in design . eric : well , apparently he 's been fully engrossed while he 's been in europe , working with other designers . i had no idea . quinn : well , good for him . if he has half your talent , he 's gon na do an incredible job . brooke : i think his designs are pretty impressive already . would n't you agree , eric ? eric : i like what i 've seen so far . i 'm curious to see where he goes with it . brooke : as long as ridge does n't get in the way . quinn : oh , yeah , ridge does n't seem too thrilled . eric : my boys have been very competitive with each other all their lives . but ridge usually ends up getting the upper hand . brooke : yeah , but not in this case . eric : maybe he 'll stand up to his brother this time . [ seagulls calling ] liam : hey , steffy , what do you want on your salad ? want some tomatoes ? hey . steffy . you okay ? what 's wrong ? thorne : get it through your head , ridge . i 'm not taking your crap anymore . ridge : then maybe you should go back to paris . thorne : oh , i 'm not going anywhere . i 'm not gon na let you push me out . ridge : what do you want ? what is it ? thorne : this is our company , our family business . ridge : [ sighs ] thorne : it 's not yours . you do n't get to tell me what to do . ridge : like it or not , i 'm the one that runs this company , little brother . thorne : oh , you son of a bitch . i warned you , do not call me `` little brother `` anymore ! brooke : what 's going on in here ? ridge : nothing . it 's okay . ask him . thorne : we 're fine . eric : i do n't want the two of you fighting in here . brooke : you really need to calm down , both of you . thorne , let 's just go outside and get some fresh air . eric : take him to il giardino . just take him to lunch . brooke : that 's a good idea . come on . thorne : you 're a bully , ridge . you 're used to controlling everyone around you . well , that 's gon na stop . and not just for my sake , but for everyone else 's . you 're done mistreating people , especially brooke . steffy : oh , i 'm -- i 'm fine . i -- i 'm sorry . i was just thinking about something else . it does n't matter now . liam : you sure ? steffy : yeah , i 'm sure . liam : okay . steffy : i 'm just happy to be home , having a homemade meal with my husband . it 's everything i ever wanted . liam : yes , including tomatoes , which you 're getting whether you like it or not . steffy : [ chuckles ] fine with me . liam : this is kind of nice , right ? lunch at home together . steffy : yeah , you know , sometimes i do have good ideas . liam : you always have good ideas . exhibit a -- the fact that my father and i are even speaking to each other . do you know he offered to help sally get back -- get -- that was really insensitive . i 'm sorry . i 'm so sorry . i did n't mean to bring up sally . steffy : no , no , no , no . it 's fine . it 's fine . liam : no , it 's not fine , actually . you 've been nothing but understanding , and i -- [ sighs ] i will never forgive myself for breaking our vows . eric : stop giving thorne a hard time . quinn : [ sighs ] ridge : he 's so much fun to mess with . eric : you 're too old to be at each other 's throats all the time . ridge : all right , maybe it 's childish , but he 's -- he 's so sensitive . i ca n't not push him . eric : ridge , i 'm asking you -- no , i 'm telling you . be civil to your brother . now , i 'm glad thorne is back . and i want everyone else to be supportive of him , too , especially you . ridge : i 'm doing my best . eric : no , you 're not . do better . ridge : lower your expectations . quinn : ridge . ridge : it 's something -- something strange here . eric : strange ? what ? ridge : well , the guy comes into town , and now all of a sudden he 's a designer ? what is that ? ridge : he 's up to something . eric : like what ? ridge : i do n't know . quinn : are you upset because he 's staying at brooke 's ? ridge : am i upset ? no , i 'm a little curious that a grown man would come to los angeles and not get a hotel room for himself . but i also know that a little thorne goes a long way , so i 'm gon na find brooke and relieve her of her babysitting duties . goodbye . quinn : [ sighs ] [ door opens ] [ indistinct conversations ] thorne : i do n't know how you can stand him . brooke : do n't let ridge get to you . thorne : i try not , but he has a way of rattling my cage , acting all superior with his condescending tone . i 've had to put up with it my entire life , and i 'm just over it . brooke : your brother loves you . he just does n't have the best way of showing it . thorne : do n't defend him , brooke , not after what he did to you . in australia ? day before your wedding ? you were right to break it off with him . and bill . try being alone for a while , see how it feels . you 're an amazing woman . you do n't need a man to define you . brooke : you 're very sweet to say that . and it 's nice to be reminded once in awhile . thorne : well , it 's true . i 've known it from the day i met you how special you were . any man who does n't understand that is a fool . [ seagulls calling ] liam : i just want you to know how sorry i am . steffy : i do . more than you realize . liam : [ sighs ] it 's weird . i mean , like , i want us to be able to completely put this behind us , but i also know that i have no right to expect that . steffy : oh , believe me , i want to put this behind us as much as you do . liam : well , i - i mean , i made you angry . i made you furious . and you had every right to be . but when you came home and forgave me , i could n't believe how lucky i was . i mean , it was like you were a different person , honestly . actually , i never asked you this , but ... where did you go that night ? like , what did you -- what did you do ? liam : i mean , you never actually told me what you did that night . what made you come back home ? steffy : i , uh , i just wanted to come home and -- and -- and be with you . i should n't have left you . i should 've stayed here . liam : hey , i 'm sure if i were in your shoes , i would have done the same exact thing . steffy : i do n't think you would have . liam : did you -- did you talk to someone , someone who made you feel better ? well , look , for all i know you were alone and you worked it out by yourself and i 'm just not giving you enough credit , but ... i 'm kind of -- i 'm trying to fill in the blanks here , and -- hey , hey . i 'm sorry if i 'm being annoying . i just ... i just want to know where you went that night . [ birds chirping ] eric : i hate infighting , especially when it 's my kids . quinn : yeah , well , siblings do n't always get along . that 's why they call it sibling rivalry . eric : [ scoffs ] i hope that 's all this was . if we had n't come in when we did , this could have gotten physical . quinn : no , i do n't think they would have let it get that far . eric : would n't be the first time . quinn : [ sighs ] these issues that you 're talking about , i 'm assuming most of them have to do with brooke . eric : yes , yes , they do . well , you know . thorne and brooke have been close for a long time . they were married at one point , and now ... well , here 's brooke right in the middle of it again . thorne : you know , you 've been there for me every step of the way , no matter what we 've gone through , and we 've gone through a lot together . brooke : you think ? thorne : you know , i count you as someone i can always turn to . brooke : you 've always been a very dear friend to me , too , thorne . and i 'm just so glad to have you back , see that handsome smile on your face . thorne : well , thanks for giving me a reason to put it there . brooke : you know , you 're really humble . you 're quite an amazing person . thorne : oh , stop it . brooke : no , honestly . i think you 're the sweetest , kindest person i ever met . thorne : maybe it 's my kindness that 's gotten me where i am today . brooke : where is that ? thorne : i do n't know . i 'm single , lost my daughter . i needed time away to think about my life , my time with macy , darla . you know , being a father is really one of the greatest experiences i could ever have . and our time together . you 'll always be a huge part of my life . brooke : mine , too . thorne : remember venice , our wedding ? i have n't forgotten . brooke : [ aughs ] i have n't forgotten , either . ridge : logan ! there you are . hey . brooke : ridge , what are you doing here ? ridge : trying to call you . it keeps going to voicemail . we have a meeting . brooke : i 'm having lunch with your brother . ridge : well , it 's gon na have to wait . it 's a lunch meeting at the office . i almost forgot about it . thorne : oh , come on , ridge . you heard logan . we 're having , uh , lunch . ridge : and you 're probably talking her ear off . come on . we got to go . we 're late . brooke : uh , okay . i 'm sorry . thorne : no , it 's fine . sheila : thorne . hello . thorne : sheila . sheila : i know . i 'm -- i 'm out of jail . i 've been living in l.a. for a while now . thorne : yeah , i - i heard that . sheila : i could n't help but notice you and brooke , the connection that you guys have . it 's -- it 's a shame that ridge came and took her away . yeah , but that is what ridge does , right ? takes whatever woman he wants from his friends , his brother , even his dad . [ car horn honks ] [ birds chirping ] brooke : this is the lunch meeting ? where is everybody else ? this is just lunch . ridge : it 's not just lunch . we 've met , and this is a conference table , so this is ... this is our meeting . and it 's better than sitting and having lunch with thorne anyway , right ? brooke : [ sighs ] that 's really sweet of you . but you were really rude to thorne . ridge : it 's okay . he 'll get over it . and besides , we got to stay away from that restaurant . sheila works there , and you do n't want to run into her . that never ends well . sheila : do you mind if i join you for a moment ? i 'm on my break right now . thorne : what did you mean earlier about my brother ? sheila : well , i may as well tell you because you 're gon na hear about it eventually anyway . thorne : hear what ? sheila : i - i hired your dad 's estate manager , mateo , to try and seduce quinn . yeah , i thought she would betray your father , and i was wrong . it blew up in my face , and quinn did not cheat on eric . thorne : hmm . of course she would n't cheat on my dad . i mean , they 're practically newlyweds . why -- why would you think she would do that ? sheila : i have my reasons . you know , thorne , it 's almost like you 're new to l.a. again . you 've been gone for so long . there 's a lot that 's happened that you do n't know about . thorne : well , i should probably get going . sheila : thorne , wait . do you ever wonder why brooke and ridge did n't get married , why she did n't go through with the wedding ? thorne : you know ? sheila : well , i suppose if i tell you , you -- you ca n't let anyone know it came from me . thorne : you know who ridge was with before the wedding ? sheila : yes . thorne : well , tell me . i 'm worried about brooke being hurt again . sheila : well , you should be . thorne : why ? sheila : the reason i hired mateo to go after quinn . thorne : this is n't about quinn . sheila : oh , yes , it is . quinn has cheated on your father . thorne : quinn ? sheila : yes . she had an affair with ridge . steffy : you want to know where i went that night ? liam : uh , yeah . i mean , you do n't -- you do n't have to tell me if you do n't want to . i just figured it 'll help us put the pieces together . steffy : and then we can erase everything . liam : exactly . steffy : [ sighs ] yeah . i want to -- i want to do that . i just want to forget . liam : so i take it you were alone . steffy : yeah . yeah . i , uh ... i went for a drive . i , um ... i parked my car , and i just thought about how wonderful you are and ... how lucky i am to have you as my husband . liam : [ chuckles ] okay , steffy , i ... i had just betrayed you . i mean , you -- you , my wife , who 's been nothing but loyal and faithful to me . steffy : you do n't have to say that . please stop . liam : well , i 'm just curious because you -- steffy : just stop ! stop ! [ exhales deeply ] no . liam : whoa . hey . steffy : [ sighs ] liam : hey , steffy . i know i hurt you . i know that . but if i had it to do again ... steffy : i just want to -- i want to erase that night . i just want to erase that night . liam : it 'll never happen again . never . i promise you . you hear me ? i will never let you down again . you have my word . i 'm gon na finish lunch . steffy : i 'm a liar . i 'm a cheater . how could you ? guilty ! liar ! [ echoing ] so guilty ! you 're just a phony . you 're a liar . guilty ! guilty ! i 'm a liar .	thorne and sheila finish their conversation when she says eric forgave both ridge and quinn . just remember he did not hear this from her . thorne returns to the office and says ridge had other ideas so his lunch with brooke was cut short . brooke and ridge are in the steam room . quinn pops over to il giardino to wait for takeout and can not escape from sheila who spots her and waltzes over asking how she is . quinn says she does not have to play nice with sheila since she is just a troublemaker . sheila thinks it is too bad that brooke was called away by ridge . quinn says no mind , brooke and ridge will be having fun in a moment and she hopes they are as happy as she and eric are . she grabs her takeout , making sure sheila never got her hands on it and tells the witch to leave eric and her entire family alone . sheila grins ; she knows she still gets to quinn . eric tells thorne this is why he did not want thorne to know about brooke and ridge and the rough patch with quinn . but he forgave her and all is well . he did tell ridge he was no longer part of this family , this company and no longer his son , but in time he forgave him . life is short and hanging onto animosity does no good .
stephanie : you 're not having second thoughts about this dinner party , because there 's just no need for that . eric : i hope you 're right . bridget and me at odds , over deacon . stephanie : honey , i know this is a difficult time for you , but that 's why i had the dinner party . so that everybody else in the family could get to know this young man that she 's interested in and you 've just got to relax . time , time , time . time will pass , and everything will heal between you and bridget . it 'll be fine . i promise you . massimo : i can not believe that i agreed to do this . jackie : massimo -- massimo : i know , i know , i know . we 're doing it for the right reasons . even so , i am not inclined to do eric forrester any favors , thank god . the man is in love with you . jackie : oh , he is not . and can you please just think about oscar here ? what it 's going to mean for him to have his family in his corner . massimo : yes , yes , yes , yes . well , since you put it that way . stephanie : ah -- massimo : good evening , good evening . stephanie : mass , jackie , please , come in . come in . jackie : thank you . massimo : good to see you , indeed . stephanie : good to see you , mass . jackie : oh , apparently we 're the first to arrive . stephanie : yes . actually , i wanted just a moment alone with both of you . massimo : huh ? stephanie : with everything that 's been going on , i 'm hoping that we 'll just be able to put everything aside -- for oscar and bridget 's sake . massimo : yes , indeed . nothing would please me more than to see oscar with this wonderful girl of yours , unless you do n't think my oscar is worthy of your daughter . bridget : i ca n't believe i let stephanie talk me into this . samantha : oh , hey , this dinner party could go a long way toward smoothing things out between you and your dad . bridget : yeah , or it could be a total disaster . samantha : this rift between you and eric , i know it 's just got to be breaking his heart . but it 's hard for any father to forgive a man who 's -- hurt his daughter . bridget : i know that . it has n't been easy for me , sam , but , you know , i do n't want to live the rest of my life with that bitterness . deacon has changed . he 's a totally different person . samantha : different enough that you find yourself drawn to him again ? bridget : oh , god , it 's so complicated . but , yeah , i do feel for him . samantha : have you two acted on those feelings ? bridget : we kissed , but it would n't have gone any further than that . samantha : what about your feelings for ozzy ? bridget : okay , would you believe the first time i saw ozzy , i heard bells . [ both laugh ] samantha : bells ? wow . bridget : i do n't know it 's -- when we 're together it just -- it feels so right . it 's -- it 's like -- samantha : like it 's meant to be ? bridget : it is like it 's meant to be . samantha : that 's wonderful . you know , and you probably feel partly responsible for what happened to deacon , but do n't confuse that with your feelings for ozzy , because that -- that sounds like the real thing . amber : it 's not too late to back out . oscar : why would i do that ? amber : hmm , self preservation . i know the forrester clan can be ruthless . oscar : it 's a dinner party , amber . amber : if you 're not careful , they 'll be serving you for the main course . oscar : they just want to get to know me better . what 's wrong with that ? amber : well , what 's wrong is -- no one 's ever going to be good enough for their precious little bridget . oscar : yeah , well , i 'm hoping to change their minds . amber : it does n't bother you ? hmm ? eric shooting his daughter 's ex , because she has feelings for him again . oscar : okay . she does n't feel that way about deacon anymore , okay ? and if she did it 'd be the worse mistake of her life . deacon : no , that 's okay . i do n't mind the extra delivery charge . yep , just get it over here asap , okay ? all right , thank you , bye . amber : are you forgetting the history between bridget and deacon ? [ oscar grunts ] oscar : are you forgetting most of it 's bad ? amber : well , apparently , it seems she still has feelings for the guy , so -- oscar : this is what you do , right ? you come over here just to get in my hair . listen to me , listen closely . bridget would n't be giving deacon the time of day if he were n't laid up in the hospital . if deacon 's reading into it any more than that , he 's kidding himself . i 'm about as sure of that as i am sure that bridget and i are meant to be together . [ oscar sighs ] come on , let 's go . lock the door on your way out . eric : here you are . massimo : ah , thank you . so , do you or do you not think my oscar is worthy of bridget ? eric : i do n't really know your nephew , massimo . though after what happened to macy at his club , and his life in las vegas -- massimo : which was none of his doing . it was his father who -- never mind that , the point is he worked himself out of all of that . and i respect him for that . he gave his last dime to coma research on macy 's behalf . frankly , i would be proud to have a young man like that in my employ . eric : in your employ ? is he working at morrone ? massimo : no , not yet , but i 've got my eye on him for logan designs . and , yes , i think he has great potential . eric : well , good . i 'm very glad to hear you say that . i would like bridget to have somebody in her life who could bring more of the things to her that she deserves . massimo : as opposed to deacon sharpe ? eric : yeah . he brought her nothing but misery , and he will bring more misery to her until -- something happens to open her eyes . bridget : ozzy and i are the real thing . it sure feels like it . samantha : well , then , do n't worry about tonight . i 'm sure that your dad wants it to go just as smoothly as you do . bridget : yeah , it will . as long as dad does n't bring up deacon , or try to give ozzy the third degree . samantha : does eric have a problem with oscar , too ? bridget : well , he does n't actually know him very well . samantha : well , oscar is n't deacon . bridget : yeah , exactly which is a definite plus in dad 's eyes . still , knowing my father -- samantha : he 's not going to give oscar a free pass . bridget : exactly . ooh , which means anything could happen tonight . [ doorbell rings ] samantha : i hear bells . could that be oscar ? bridget : that is not funny . ah , hi . oscar : hi . bridget : i am so glad to see you . oscar : hi . bridget : hi . okay , so , hmm -- are we ready to face the inquisition ? oscar : you 're kidding , right ? she 's kidding , right ? samantha : relax , it 's going to be a lovely evening for everyone . you know , as soon as we actually , finally get there -- bridget : oh , right . are you ready ? oscar : go where ? where are we going ? come on , let 's do it . bridget : okay . amber : hey . deacon : ohh . amber : what are you doing ? deacon : oh , yeah , three for three , baby . let 's just say , ah -- now things are starting to look up . jackie : eric 's very worried about bridget , is n't he ? stephanie : he 's upset about this rift between the two of them , yes . jackie : he 's a compassionate father . stephanie : he 's always put the welfare of his children first , and i suppose , you could say the same about you and me , as well . jackie : you 're making a point ? stephanie : just restating what you said earlier about -- that you 'd be very happy if nick were the father of brooke 's baby . jackie : did i shock you ? [ stephanie laughs ] stephanie : i do n't shock very easily , but it does make me wonder . jackie : stephanie , you said that we were going to concentrate on oscar and bridget tonight . stephanie : they 're not here yet . [ knock on door ] jackie : yes , they are . today we 're so busy ... amber : here . deacon : ah , thank you . amber : ah ! and here is a little something eric drew especially for you this morning . deacon : hey , hey , look at this , huh ? it 's great . amber : and -- last but not least -- ta - da ! your very own lava lamp . deacon : gee , you should n't have -- i mean you really should n't have . amber : well , you know , since i figured you probably are going to be here for a little while , you might as well make this place a little homier . deacon : hey , after my surgery tomorrow , these legs , they 're taking me out of here . it 's going to happen a hell of a lot quicker than anyone thinks . what ? amber : i -- i just i do n't know . you 're so psyched . i was expecting -- deacon : what , that i 'm going to be defeatist ? look , a negative attitude , it 's not going to help , is it ? all right , these legs are going to carry me out of here . let 's change the subject . tell me -- tell me about little d 's sleepover . amber : well , it 's just with a couple friends . you know , tommy , and -- quite the artist , is n't he ? deacon : i tell you what , i think the kid 's got some serious talent . amber : yeah . deacon : he is something else , is n't he ? amber : he is , he is . deacon : there 's that look again . amber : no , it 's just -- you know , it seems like you 're so up , and i do n't know , are you sure you 're not in any pain ? deacon : you know something , this is all because of bridget . i feel like i 'm getting a second chance again , and i 'm not going to blow it , not this time . samantha : so now , what 's this i hear about you coming to work at logan designs ? oscar : yeah , well , that 's what masso here wants me to do , but i got to still figure out things . jackie : thank you . eric : welcome . hi . bridget : hi . eric : how 's everything at school ? bridget : fine . it 's okay . eric : oh , i 'm sure it 's better than that . you 've always been a wonderful student . bridget : you think so ? eric : what i think is that you and i are walking on eggshells , and it makes me sad . bridget : well , me , too , dad , but i -- oscar : hey , how 's everything going down here ? eric : we 're doing very well , actually . and some of that is because my daughter 's being treated the way she should be treated . look , let 's join the others . i think it 's time for a toast . everyone , i 'd like to make a toast -- to family , and to new friends . i 'm very , very , pleased to see bridget on ozzy 's arm this evening . bridget : um , by the way , in case nobody knew , deacon 's having another surgery tomorrow . deacon : bridget does care about me . she 's shown it . what are you doing ? amber : i 'm checking your temperature . deacon : why ? amber : because sometimes when people run high fevers they tend to get a little delusional . deacon : i do n't have a fever , and i 'm not delusional . amber : okay , deacon , reality check , hmm ? deacon : this ought to be good . amber : what bridget has shown you is compassion . okay , she feels bad about what happened , plus she 's making nice so you 'll let her father off the hook for putting a slug in you . deacon : okay , well , that 's a very interesting theory , but what 's been going on between me and bridget , this started way before the shooting , all right ? and i like to think that i 'm smart enough to differentiate between sympathy and love . what we feel for each other is real , amber . as soon as i get up out of this bed , and i 'm back in commission , we 're going to be together . i promise . stephanie : why do n't we go into the dining room ? eric : no , no , wait , not before i say something . stephanie : eric , i thought we agreed that this evening was just about bridget and oscar . eric : it 'll just be a minute . this evening is supposed to be about the two of you , but there 's a lot more going on here than that , and we all know it . so , it 'd be silly of us to just -- ignore that , would n't it ? look , everybody here knows there 's been a terrible , terrible accident , honey . and that deacon sharpe is lying in a hospital bed -- paralyzed . and we all feel terrible about that . and god willing , his surgeries will help him to walk again , soon . but there 's a big difference between sympathy for the man and glossing over the pain that he 's caused this family . which i can not and will not do , because of you , bridget , because of my love and my concern for you . bridget : daddy -- eric : no , no , no , no , no . you need to let me say this . i hate this tension between us , but even more i hate this blind spot that you have where deacon sharpe is concerned . i 'm your father , and i was n't able to protect you from deacon before . and i 'm not going to let him hurt you again . not the way he hurt you so , so deeply , and that -- that hurt me . it hurt me to see my daughter hurting so much , and i 'm not going to let that happen again . i 'm not going to let my daughter be hurt like that . bridget : if you would just let me get a word in -- oscar : okay , uh -- bridget : daddy , you do n't have to worry -- oscar : time out , time out . can i say something here ? sorry , i just -- look , i call them like i see them . you know that , and what i see here is a family who just really loves you , a lot . i mean , stephanie , she threw this whole shin - dig for you , and , jackie , massimo , sam , they 're here because they care about you . and your father here , forget about it , i mean it 's obvious how much you mean to him . that said though , you 've got to understand you do n't got to worry about this lady here . i mean , she 's got nothing if she do n't have a good head on her shoulders . i do n't know , you know , maybe sometimes her heart 's too big for its own good . but , you know -- eric : that may be true . oscar : there 's worse things , right ? eric : yeah , maybe there are . i just feel that deacon sharpe is a dangerous man . bridget : not if i know better , and i do , dad . look , i understand what your concern , after all the pain deacon 's caused us . i get that . and you and ozzy have both said that i -- i got caught up in something . my feelings of sympathy for deacon , and you know what , you 're right , i did . i let it go too far . i should never have let it happen . eric : but my concern is -- who 's to say it wo n't happen again ? oscar : i am . deacon : thanks for bringing that by . nurse : anything for my favorite patient . amber : what 's in the fancy bag , huh ? deacon : well , i just happened to call the best jewelry store in all of los angeles , had them size this , and ship it right over . amber : oh , my god . that -- that 's not what i think it is , is it ? oh , my gosh . ah . deacon : next time i see bridget , i 'm popping the question . and i 'm not going to take no for an answer .	eric and stephanie held a dinner party for oz and bridget . massimo is concerned eric does n't feel oz is good enough for bridget . eric assured him he looked forward to getting to know oz better . bridget got ready for the party and talked with samantha about deacon . bridget admitted she was drawn to him again . however , she feels like it was meant to be with oz . amber visited oz as he got ready for the party . she then dropped in on deacon at the hospital . deacon told amber he intended to ask bridget to marry him .
[ brooke remembering . ] ridge : yeah , well i guess we 'll never know , will we ? 'cause now they know they can come between you and me . brooke : what are you saying ? they have n't come between us . what are you trying to say here ? ridge ? ridge : i 'll see you at home . [ door closes ] nick : you really should keep this door closed . you never know what kind of riff raff can come in . brooke : i 'll keep that in mind . nick : forrester here ? brooke : he had to leave early this morning actually . nick : doing a little damage control ? brooke : you heard ? nick : i know he wanted to remove eric as c.e.o . thorne called the jackie m offices to say that we could carry the line without any problems with forrester creations . so i um brooke : did a little investigating . nick : yea , i did . you wan na tell me what happened ? brooke : you mean why did i vote against him ? nick : it 's not the move i thought you 'd make . brooke : no , but it was the right one . nick : i 'm sure he 's not very happy about it . brooke : not exactly , but in time he 'll understand . what i did , i did for him . [ scene_break ] eric : you 're resigning ? ridge : i 'm taking a leave of absence . eric : how long ? ridge : indefinitely . eric : because you lost your bid to be c.e.o . ridge : i need a break . do n't over react here dad . eric : look , you 're the one overreacting here . ridge : look , my whole world is -- is kind of out of whack here . that 's why i need this time off . get my house in order . all this stuff with thomas and amber , and massimo 's condition -- i just need to focus on that . eric : you ca n't take care of all that and stay here ? you 've a lot of responsibilities here , ridge . i depend on you . ridge : yeah , well , i 'm sure you can get along without me for a while . [ eric sighs ] eric : look , i know your intention was to help -- ridge : and i know that you have a different idea of what should happen around here -- i understand that . eric : do you ? ridge : i do n't like all the pressure that was put on my wife . eric : you put a lot of pressure on brooke , too , you know . but she made her own decision . ridge : well , then she 'll have to suffer the consequences , wo n't she ? eric : consequences ? you 're not gon na punish her for this , are you ? ridge : can you blame me for feeling a little resentful ? eric : do n't let it affect your marriage . ridge : yeah . you let me worry about that . eric : all right . just do n't do anything you 'll regret . ridge : i 'll handle it any way i see fit . [ cell phone rings ] hello . dr. ying : ridge , this is dr. ying . i 'm sorry to bother you , but your father -- ridge : what about him ? dr. ying : he 's asking for you . ridge : me ? dr. ying : as far as i can tell , he 's very agitated and not making much sense . ridge : all right , just try and calm him down . i 'll be right there . eric : what 's wrong , ridge ? ridge : it 's massimo . he needs me at the hospital . [ scene_break ] massimo : get him . ga -- ga -- dr. ying : i just did . mr. marone , you can relax now . massimo : no . dr. ying : he 's coming . he 's on his way . massimo : no , no ! [ grumbles ] he 's trouble , trouble . deacon : is he right ? are you still in there ticking ? watching ? just waiting to exact your revenge on me , massimo ? is that it ? lights are on , but nobody 's home , huh ? but i am . i 'm home with your wife , living your life . massimo : get him ! [ scene_break ] deacon : you know , jackie , i think coming back here was a huge mistake . jackie : i barely have any clothes at your house . i mean , i ca n't keep going to work dressed in the same thing . what will the customers think ? deacon : probably think that you 're an incredibly sexy woman who definitely knows how to have a good time , and that , i do n't know , i just ca n't seem to keep my hands off you -- jackie : deacon , deacon -- deacon : wait , wait , do you hear that ? [ makes sucking sound ] you hear that sound ? that 's this mausoleum , sucking the life out of you . jackie : it was n't always like that , not in the beginning . there was a lot of joy and hope in this house . deacon : jackie , you ca n't waist your time thinking about what could have been . the seconds , they 're ticking down in our life , and you got no idea what 's around the corner . so , you know what ? you got to grab it and you got to run with it . you know ? you got to just grab it like that and run . jackie : run where ? deacon : back to my place . no , no , no , make that our place . i do n't care if you have to get a bigger suitcase . i want you to move in with me for good . jackie : i 'm sorry , deacon . as lovely an offer as that is , i ca n't move in with you . not on any kind of permanent basis . deacon : you mean , like ever ? jackie : do n't you understand it takes all the energy that i 've got to plan for tomorrow , far less , the rest of my life ? deacon : then why do n't you let me do the planning for both of us ? i mean , jackie , you 've been locked up in this place like a prisoner . you finally have a chance to open the cell door to walk out for good , and for some reason , you insist on staying put . jackie : do n't you understand ? if i leave -- deacon : if you leave what ? please tell me what is it that you 're afraid of . [ scene_break ] dr. ying : when i asked him if he wanted nick , he just shook his head . so , i assumed he meant you . ridge : all right , thank you for calling . massimo , i 'm here . massimo : ri -- ridge ! help -- help me . ridge : of course , of course . whatever you need . massimo : need -- need go home . ridge : go home now ? dr. ying : mr. marone , it 's out of the question . ridge : look , father , you need to recover , here . you need some time to just rest . [ massimo grunts ] massimo : no , no , no , i do n't -- dr. ying : it 's too soon ! massimo : i do n't care ! ridge : dr. ying has a very specific regimen for you , here . you ca n't rush this . massimo : ridge -- get m . ridge : get who ? massimo : reason ! reason ! get him ! ridge : reason -- reason for what ? reason for what ? massimo : get him ! get him ! [ scene_break ] nick : so , you really think he 's gon na get over it that quickly . brooke : i hope so . ridge really was hurt . nick : he 's also pretty stubborn . do n't forget that . brooke : well , he does believe that eric made a critical misjudgment and that ousting him out of the company was in the best interest of everybody . nick : but you do n't ? brooke : all i could see was divided loyalties . some employees standing behind ridge , some backing eric . it would be civil war . and what it would do to this family -- i could n't let that happen . nick : so , you betrayed your husband . brooke : is that what you think ? nick : no . but that 's what he thinks , is n't it ? brooke : every marriage has it 's hard times , and i guess that 's just a little bump in the road along the way for us . nick : absolutely . brooke : after r.j. was born , and ridge was holding him , we still it was your child . he looked at me and he said , `` after this , there 's nothing that could shake our commitment . `` i trusted that then , and i trust it now . ridge and i will survive this . [ scene_break ] dr. ying : he is still very agitated . i thought he was asking for you , but i must have been wrong . his blood pressure is still very high . it might be better if you were not here so that he can rest . ridge : i just wish i could make out what it is he 's trying to tell me . dr. ying : when his agitation level decreases , he should be able to communicate more effectively . ridge : hey , father . i 'm going to let you get some rest -- so you 'll be better to be able to tell me what it is you need . and then we 'll make it happen , okay ? massimo : make -- it happen . [ massimo groans ] [ scene_break ] deacon : honey , are you afraid to be happy ? is that why you ca n't close the door on this place ? jackie : it 's about more than just my happiness , deacon . i have a son who 's welfare comes first . and this is his home , too . deacon : jackie , i understand that , growing up , all you wanted to do is give nick a place where you felt like he belonged . you know , meals are on the dinner table with mom and dad , football out on the lawn , the whole nine yards . i get it . jackie : well , then you understand that if i close the door here , once and for all , i 'll have failed him . deacon : but you have n't . you gave it to him for a while and that 's a hell of a lot more than most people get . so , you thank the powers that be , and you move on . jackie : a huge shift like , i just ca n't do that , not just overnight . deacon : about that , i mean , it could happen overnight if you spend the night with the right person . jackie : oh , you do n't give up , do you ? deacon : no , no , honey , i do n't . not when i want something as badly as i want you . [ scene_break ] dr. ying : every four hours . thank you . a nurse will be by soon to give you a sedative . massimo : no -- no s - s -- no . dr. ying : trust me . it 'll make you feel much better . i 'll be by later to check up on you . massimo : no . you -- wo n't [ scene_break ] nick : well , i must say , you are a gutsy lady . brooke : because i have faith that ridge and i will be okay ? nick : because you voted with your conscience . would 've been a lot easier to follow your husband . brooke : i could n't do that and live with myself . just like ridge could n't live with the repercussions of that decision of replacing eric . family means more to him than pride and ego . look what he did for massimo . the way he forgave the bad blood between them , and he was there for his father when he needed him . nick : i think it 's helped him . helped him , a lot . he did mention to keep my father 's recovery quiet , did n't he ? brooke : he said that you do n't want your mother finding out . nick : i 'm just afraid if she came to see him -- i just do n't want anything upsetting him . brooke : do n't worry . jackie wo n't hear about massimo from me . i promise . nick : well , thank you , but you did n't need to say that last part . i already know i can count on you . it works both ways . you know that . brooke : i do . nick : now , if forrester gives you a hard time -- brooke : oh , stop . i do n't want you worrying about my relationship . besides , you have your own to worry about . nick : that did n't work out with felicia . brooke : why ? nick : why do you think ? a sailor 's a hard man to make a life with . his hearts belong to one lady , and one lady only . brooke : the sea . nick : yeah , it was n't gon na work out . brooke : i hate the thought of you being alone . nick : well , who 's worried about who , now , huh ? you just concentrate on righting your own ship , but if you run into rough waters , i 'll be right there to get you out of them . do n't ever forget that . brooke : thanks for coming by . ridge : what was the occasion ? brooke : ridge -- nick : i just wanted to see if everything was okay . i heard about the vote . ridge : you just want to check the fallout , huh ? brooke : nick knows there 's nothing to be concerned about . nick : exactly . i got to take off . ridge : listen , before you go , i want to talk to you about massimo . nick : something happen ? ridge : dr. ying called me over to the clinic . massimo 's anxiety level was through the roof . he kept obsessing about wanting to leave there and wanting to `` get him . `` nick : get him ? ridge : we figured out it was n't you or me , but he was so upset , he could n't give us a name . nick : maybe he did n't need to . get him ? there 's only one thing that could upset him that much . ridge : you think he remembered jackie and deacon ? nick : i do n't know , but if those thoughts are going through his head , he 's probably ready to explode right now . i 'm gon na head over to the clinic , see what i can find out . ridge : thanks , nick . brooke : yeah , thanks . i was n't expecting you ' til later . [ scene_break ] ridge : well , i did n't want to wait any longer . brooke : i 'm not sure i like the sound of that . ridge : i 've been thinking a lot about this , brooke . about forrester creations needing my leadership and how i was depending on you to help make it happen . brooke : i 'm sorry i disappointed you -- ridge : oh , it was more than disappointment . you took something away from me , brooke , something i had my heart set on . do you have any idea what that feels like ? brooke : you know i do . ridge : no , i do n't think you really do . but you 're going to find out . brooke : what are you saying ? ridge : it 's truth time . let 's talk about our marriage . [ scene_break ] jackie : oh , this is so hard . deacon : hey , i -- i 've been where you are . i know we never really talked about this , but -- when i quit drinking , it was probably the hardest thing i 've ever done in my life . and i did it because it was killing me , little by little . i do n't want to see that happen to you . i just think you 're too beautiful to die young . jackie : no fair , making those kind of comments . deacon : honey , i never said i was gon na play fair . jackie , there 's too much at stake , right now . sell it , board it up , give it to charity , but just say good- bye to it . just -- just say good - bye to all of it . [ scene_break ] driver : you sure you 're okay to be leaving the clinic ? massimo : i 'm fine . drive . driver : where to ? massimo : bel air . driver : going home ? massimo : yes . to save my wife from the devil .	after telling eric he needs a break , ridge told eric that he does n't like all the pressure they put on brooke and that he feels resentful , and brooke will have to suffer the consequences of what she 's done . dr. ying phoned ridge and told him to come right away that massimo is asking for him . when ridge got there he found a very agitated massimo who kept mumbling , `` get him , get him . `` ridge told him to get some rest and when he 's able to tell him what he wants he 'll make it happen . the doctor told massimo a nurse would bring him a sedative . massimo grabbed his watch and ring and made his way out of the clinic and was taking a taxicab home .
nick : what did you just say ? stephanie : you have a son . felicia has given birth to your child . nick : what is she talking about ? felicia , what is she talking about ? stephanie : i realize that this is a shock . but the simple truth is , felicia has returned from france with your child . [ scene_break ] eric : all right , they 're going to be here any second . brooke : i 'm still not sure about this . eric : brooke , it 's working so far . it 's working perfectly well . brooke : if you 're talking about taylor , how she showed up outside of our office earlier -- eric : you slipped into confrontation mode without missing a beat . it was perfect . brooke : eric , it was n't really difficult considering how i feel about this plan of yours . eric : well , this is what we have to do . we have to . brooke : eric , listen to me . i know that you want to get your company back , but this is not the way . eric : this is the way , i promise you . brooke : what , with deception and dishonesty ? does n't this family know that even with the best intentions , lies and deceit always seem to backfire ? eric : this is what i have to do . it 's the only option i have left . brooke : convincing stephanie that you see me for who i really am ? eric : yes , as the same opportunistic harlot that you 've always been . brooke : eric ! eric : look , you know i do n't feel that way about you . brooke : i just do n't want to hear it coming out of your mouth . eric : brooke , until stephanie signs an ironclad document giving me this company back , we 're going to have to go through with this thing . and once she does , i will give you your due for going through with this for me , i promise . but until she does , you have to go along with me . you can not back out . you ca n't do that to me . taylor : things sure look a little tense over there . thorne : you mean from earlier , when you overheard them ? taylor : well , eric 's always been brooke 's biggest defender , and now -- thorne : i know , it 's like he ca n't even stand to be in the same room as her . which i wonder is n't what my mother had in mind . darla : yeah , when she put them in that cramped little office together ? thorne : mm - hmm . taylor : too much closeness is -- thorne : it 's starting to wear on them , yeah . eric : hello , everyone . thanks for coming . it 's showtime . [ scene_break ] jackie : knock knock . bridget : oh , hey , jackie . jackie : hi . i was just down the hall , visiting a sick friend , and i thought i 'd stop in , see how things went . bridget : my talk with felicia . jackie : yes , i mean , she was terribly upset earlier . did you have any luck ? bridget : you 're wondering if -- jackie : yes . i 'm wondering if she is still enamored with nicky -- or if there 's something else . [ scene_break ] nick : i do n't know what you 're trying to do here , but -- this is crazy ! it 's also impossible . stephanie : because of the chemo ? why are you leaving , nick ? nick : because i do n't trust anything about you , and bridget and i made a pact to stay away from you , and that 's what i 'm going to do . stephanie : i do n't think you want to walk out on your own child . nick : why do you keep saying this ? stephanie : calm down , nick . it 's the truth . there 's a baby boy over in the guest house . now , you walk over there right now , and you seem him for yourself . felicia : mother -- stephanie : it 's his child . felicia : no , mother . nick : we do not have a kid together ! felicia , will you please look your mother in the eye and tell her that we do not share a child ? [ scene_break ] thorne : looks like you already started . eric : yes , i have a wedding to get to in genoa city . i wanted to review these designs before i left . dante : these are your latest designs ? eric : yeah , i want to take a look at all of these before i have to go . i think it 's important that we all see this stuff , now that we 're working under the same roof . brooke : some in much more comfortable offices than others . eric : i think it 's imperative that we 're all on the same page . thorne : well , what about mother ? she should be here . eric : all in good time . i want your input first . come on , let 's get started . go ahead , sit down . i think it 's fairly obvious what i 'm going for . dante : understated sophistication ? thorne : some restrained elegance . eric : yes , and accommodating forrester 's newest fashion foray -- a nod to women 's intelligence . taylor : so you 're really trying to make this work ? eric : yes , yes , i am . i 'm not pretending this is where i would go if i were in charge of the company , but i wo n't pretend that this idea is without merit , either . taylor : you 're awfully quiet , brooke . darla : do n't you like eric 's designs ? brooke : a little too modest for my taste . thorne : meaning you think dad 's caving in to mother ? brooke : your words , thorne , not mine . [ scene_break ] bridget : actually , i think it 's pretty much what we all suspected . jackie : felicia is still in love with nicky . bridget : well , i do n't know if i would put it quite that way . jackie : well , how did felicia put it ? bridget : well , i mean -- you know your son , he 's a very hard man to get over . jackie : and felicia is n't over him . bridget : no , i do n't think entirely . i would n't exactly say she 's pining away for him , either , though . jackie : but she has n't put him behind her , either . bridget : i just think that nick is -- look , he was there for her during a very difficult time , and i think she 's always going to care about him . jackie : still , she 's been gone almost a year . i mean , who would think ? to be gone all this time , and then come back out of the blue , and still be enamored with nicky ? i just think the whole thing is just a little bit odd . bridget : well , if it 's not what i 'm thinking , then what else could it be ? [ scene_break ] felicia : really , mother , how can you lie to nick this way ? what 's the matter with you ? stephanie : do n't even go there , felicia . felicia : me ? you ! you 're the one who 's lost it . nick 's baby ? honestly , where do you come up with these things ? stephanie : i can understand that you 're frightened , and i understand why . nick : for god 's sake , stephanie , leave her alone ! look what you 're doing to her . felicia : no , nnick , it 's okay . i ca n't handle her . i think you should go . stephanie : he 's not leaving until you 're completely honest with him . felicia : i have been . stephanie : no . she 's doing this to protect your marriage , to protect bridget , because she does n't want to complicate your lives . there 's a little baby boy over in that guest house that deserves to know his father . and the father is standing right here . he deserves to know that child , no matter what the circumstances . nick : why is she saying this ? what possible reason -- stephanie : oh , nick , do the math . you were intimate with her a year ago . a child conceived then would be , what ? nick : 4 months old . stephanie : exactly . it 's your son . yours and felicia 's . nick : is what she 's saying true ? is she telling the truth ? god . how do you do that ? how do you leave for an entire year and have my kid ? you do n't tell me ? you do n't think i have a right to know ? felicia : did you want to know ? nick : that i have a son ? yeah , that would be something i would want to know . [ scene_break ] dante : you think eric 's designs are too modest for your taste ? brooke : you know me , i like pushing the envelope . thorne : and dad 's latest designs do n't do that ? brooke : not in my opinion , no . eric : but you 're not a designer , are you ? brooke : i do n't need to be a designer to know that you 're compromising your vision . eric : look , i do n't see it that way , brooke . taylor : how do you see it , eric ? eric : i look at two different factions functioning in this company right now . brooke : we all know whose fault that is . eric : and i do n't want our customers to be confused by the disparity or the difference between these two visions . brooke : so you 're going to waste your talent coming up with designs that fit somebody else 's concept of this company ? eric : look , i do n't see anything wrong with returning to forrester 's roots -- the roots of dignity and elegance . brooke : i do n't either , if that 's what you were doing here , eric . but it 's not . we all know this is about stephanie and her hang up with sex . but in this industry , sex sells . and for her to equate sexy , slinky gowns with moral debauchery , that 's ridiculous . and i ca n't believe that you all bought into that . especially you , eric . [ scene_break ] jackie : well , i am at a loss . bridget : what else could this be about ? bridget : she 's not here to cause trouble for nick and me , if that 's what you 're thinking . jackie : felicia assured you of that ? bridget : yes . she said she respects our marriage , and what nick and i have together , and she wished us both well . all three of us , actually . felicia : you have every right to be angry with me . maybe i did n't handle it the best way . nick , maybe you 'll hate me for the rest of my life . nick : i do n't hate you . i do n't hate you . felicia : it was n't supposed to happen . nick : i do n't understand . the chemotherapy -- felicia : i never expected it . i never let myself believe , nick . and then , when i found out that i was pregnant -- nick : but why would n't you tell me ? why ? felicia : i had reasons . i -- they do n't matter , now that you know . nick : bridget . god , she 's been through so much . felicia : i know . i get it , okay ? i do n't want to be a burden for you guys . i do n't want to mess up your life with bridget . and that 's exactly why i 'm going back to france tonight . nick : wait a minute . back to france ? so , you 're telling me you 're taking my son ? felicia : it 's for the best . stephanie : felicia -- felicia : no , mother ! listen to me . i know i came back here to try to pick up with nick where we left off , but that was before i knew that he was married to bridget , before i knew she was pregnant with his baby . that 's why i did n't want you to know that i had a child . i did n't want her to say anything , and i 'm really sorry she did , because -- let 's just forget it happened , please . i 'm going to go pick up my son . i 'm so sorry , nick . good - bye . renee ? we 're leaving . renee : but i thought -- felicia : no , i know , plans have changed . we 're on the first plane out tonight . nick : felicia . felicia : nick , please . you have a life here with bridget , i have a life with my son . nick : felicia -- is that my boy ? felicia : um , it 's okay . [ scene_break ] eric : i have n't bought into anything , brooke . brooke : these designs are n't you , eric . they 're safe . eric : oh , and safe is n't sexy , is it ? brooke : not on the runway . eric : oh , well , what about the bedroom , brooke ? what 's sexy to you in the bedroom ? brooke : what ? eric : no , no , i 'd really like to know . because it 's obviously not me , not after this celebration of chastity we called our marriage . brooke : oh , my god , eric . eric : oh , wait a minute , excuse me . am i embarrassing you ? brooke : i think you 're embarrassing both of us . eric : what , by acknowledging i made the mistake of my life getting reinvolved with you ? brooke : oh , now you 're calling me a mistake ? eric : you 've been called lots worse . brooke : by stephanie , who 's hardly objective . eric : well , how objective would you be if somebody came in and seduced your husband and your sons , and ruined her life , and destroyed -- brooke : all right , stop . stop , okay ? that 's enough . i ca n't believe you 're even talking about this right now . let 's just wait for another time , and right now , we 'll concentrate on work , okay ? eric : what , so we should just hang around here while you take more potshots at my designs ? no . no , thank you . thorne : dad . eric : no , i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry you and the others had to hear this . i 'm just -- i 'm just mortified , all right , at my naiveté over the years . and i 'm just -- no more . never again . thorne : i never thought i 'd hear myself say this , but i think my father may be washing his hands of brooke for good . taylor : well , i doubted it at first myself , but if i had n't seen and heard what i just did -- give me your phone . thorne : calling mother ? taylor : stephanie , hi , it 's taylor . when you get this message , you might want to come up to forrester right away . there is something going on here , something you have waited years to see . eric -- i think he 's finally turning his back on brooke . [ scene_break ] nick : can i hold him ? [ baby fusses ] got a strong grip . is he healthy ? i mean -- felicia : not to worry , nick . he 's perfect . nick : look at his eyes . i think he 's got my eyes . felicia : hear that , my little man ? you 've got your daddy 's eyes . nick : i 'm your old man . i 'm right here . felicia : he 's smiling at you . nick : so this is what it feels like , huh ? just to look right in the face of an angel .	brooke and eric disagree over some of eric 's designs and they have a blow out in front of thorn , darla and taylor . nick sees his baby and holds him . bridget and jackie discuss felicia . taylor calls stephanie to tell her what 's going on at forrester .
stephanie : so , you 've already called the children and told them to be at the house ? eric : i can tell them you 're too tired from the trip , if you -- stephanie : no , no , no . this issue 's been in the closet long enough . eric : this was a big , emotional ordeal for you , confronting your mother . if you want to do it another time , you can . stephanie : no , i should have -- i should have -- i should have told them myself . eric : well , taylor explained to them why you could n't . stephanie : i know that , honey , but -- they deserve to hear it from their mother . eric : and now , they will . i 'll be right beside you . stephanie : i do n't know that i 'll ever really be able to make you understand how much i appreciate just that -- you being there with me . and the fact that you stood up to my mother . thank you , eric . to the support you 're going to get from your children . you 'll see . everything 's going to be fine . [ scene_break ] brooke : i still could n't believe it , when ridge told me that stephanie was abused by her own father . taylor : yeah , it 's true . brooke : it just does n't seem possible . i mean , stephanie is such a strong , self - assured woman . taylor : but it does explain her need to control everything and everyone in her life . brooke : and her need to protect her own children . ridge told me that her father beat her with a belt . taylor : yes . brooke : i do n't really understand , though , because stephanie always talked about her father as being a good dad , and he was a pillar of the community . taylor : mm - hmm , until he had too much to drink , or a bad day . ann was no prize , either . brooke : well , obviously not , since she wanted everybody to think that she was dead . taylor : and she had absolutely no intention of ever seeing her again until i convinced her she would n't get any healing until she confronted her . brooke : because ann knew what was going on , and she did n't do anything to stop it ? taylor : ann would n't even acknowledge that anything was happening . brooke : that is so sad . i understand what it feels like to be abandoned by your own father . and sometimes i feel like my life has been a whole reaction to my father walking out on me . maybe stephanie 's life has been a reaction to her father abusing her . taylor : that 's exactly what it is . but , at least now she 's facing a reality , and her life is about to change dramatically . brooke : well , not just her life -- eric 's life . and her children 's lives , as well . [ scene_break ] thorne : here , hon . felicia : oh , god , no , thanks . i ca n't eat , my stomach 's in knots . thorne : yeah , mine , too . ever since dad called last night . felicia : that 's what i needed . one more thing to make me not be able to sleep . ridge : pretty lonely with dante in italy , huh ? felicia : i never thought i 'd be disappointed that dominick started sleeping through the night . thorne : so dante got a sculpting commission ? felicia : he had to . he 's not getting a paycheck from forrester anymore . ridge : when 's he coming back ? felicia : maybe when you guys get off your butts and help me start this new company . so hop to it , already . ridge : we 're trying , we 're trying . we 've got all this stuff with mother now . felicia : i know . i still ca n't believe she was abused by her father . thorne : and keeping it a secret . ridge : telling us grandma douglas was dead ? thorne : yeah , but i ca n't blame her , though . after what she did to her , she does n't deserve to have a relationship with us . felicia : i hope mother tore her head off yesterday . that selfish , old bitch , pretending like nothing was e that needs his head torn off . abusing a child like that ? there 's no excuse for that , ever . stephanie : hey . felicia : welcome back . stephanie : hi , honey , i 'm so glad to be back . felicia : if there 's anything we can do -- thorne : just name it . stephanie : thank you , sweetheart . eric : see , i told you they would not be upset with you . ridge : oh , what are we going to be upset with her for ? stephanie : because i did n't tell you . thorne : well , taylor explained that , mom . felicia : you had to go to chicago to confront your mother . ridge : we understand all that , mother . stephanie : yeah , i know , it 's just -- i think what i 'm upset about is that i -- well , i just kind of let you think i had this incredible childhood , and i just pushed all of that ugliness out of my mind . and as a result , i pushed my mother out of my life and out of yours . felicia : are you kidding ? if you think we wanted anything to do with that woman after the way she treated you , forget it . stephanie : growing up the way i did damaged me , and the truth i needed to control everything . and as a result , i interfered in your marriages and your relationships . and ultimately , it cost your father the company . i 'm not making excuses , i want you to know that . but i also want you to -- it 's just such an enormous sense of relief to understand why . and i just want you , and you , and you to understand , too . okay ? felicia : if you think this justifies that 11 : 00 curfew you gave me when i was 16 -- i 'm not buying it , lady . [ all laughing ] thorne : well , at least now we know why you 've been so protective . ridge : and we 're very grateful for that , believe it or not . felicia : i would n't go that far . but i thorne : yeah , we love you , mom . stephanie : thank you , sweetheart . ridge : and we would n't change that for anything . [ scene_break ] brooke : i always wondered why stephanie was so angry . i just assumed it was me . that she was jealous of the relationships i had with the men in her family . taylor : not all of her anger was misplaced . but it does help explain why she went to such lengths to get you out of ridge 's life . i mean , she just has this uncontrollable need to control her family . brooke : do you think she 'll be able to get past this ? taylor : well , it wo n't happen overnight , but it is a start . you know what i find most amazing about stephanie is that she chose on her own to break this cycle of abuse . i mean , the only good thing about the way she 's handled this is that she did become overly protective . not that that does n't create problems of its own . the damage of abuse trickles down family generations for a long time unless it 's broken . we have this saying in therapy -- `` there 's no excuse for abuse . `` and a lot of people think that just means physical abuse , but also verbal abuse is very damaging . if a child is told that they 're stupid constantly , or they 're shamed for making a mistake , or they 're told that they 're worthless , it literally shatters their identity . no child should ever have to go through that . i do n't think any kind of abuse should be tolerated . brooke : no , it 's true . not physical , not verbal . we , as parents , we need to be responsible and protect them . and if we do n't , who will ? [ scene_break ] ridge : are you telling us that no one else knew ? stephanie : no . my sister pam . felicia : i never would have guessed it . after everything you 've told us about granddad , all the stories . thorne : you admired him so much . stephanie : i think telling would probably have been just too painful for me . felicia : well , at least you did n't blame yourself . stephanie : oh , no , honey , i 've blamed myself . thorne : mother , he beat you with a belt . eric : you 're right , thorne . it was n't discipline , it was abuse . and your grandmother allowed it . ridge : so you went to her for help . she knew about all of this and did nothing . how could she do that ? thorne : how could a parent ignore their own child 's cry for help ? stephanie : well , let 's -- the times were different then , honey . my father ruled the family . he 's the one that put the roof over our heads . felicia : that does n't excuse your mother not defending her own flesh and blood . you went to her and she turned her back on you . stephanie : 30 years ago -- i did n't tell you this . when your grandfather died , i went to her then , and i thought , `` well , now we 'll be able to talk about it . `` it was the same way yesterday , when i -- god , after all those years , when i tried to confront her -- ridge : so she still would n't acknowledge what happened ? stephanie : no . but taylor said what 's important is that i acknowledged it . i said it . i confronted her and said , you know , this is what happened , and this is what you did n't do . it was really hard , i 'll tell you that . i was just -- but your dad gave me the strength . eric : i was just there for moral support . our mother wo n't be driving us crazy sometime before dinner -- [ all laughing ] but you 've made this progress all alone . i 've said it before , i 'll say it again . you 're an amazing woman . stephanie : oh , honey . eric : you are . stephanie : thank you . thank you . ridge : so your mother ca n't face what your dad did wrong . but maybe your father did . stephanie : we never spoke of it . ridge : and yet he put forrester creations in your name . thorne : do you think he was trying to make amends ? eric : no , it 's just his way of keeping control over his daughter , proving what kind of a wonderful father he was . felicia : all the stock and money in the world does n't make up for beating your child . i want to put it behind me , and i want to move on , and i want you all to do the same thing . but i would like you to promise me something . when you go home today , i want you to grab those children of yours and give them a big kiss and hug and tell them you love them , because you never can say it enough . ridge : okay , we also love you , too . taylor : hope we 're not intruding . eric : not at all , you two . come on in . brooke : ridge told me . i 'm sorry stephanie . stephanie : thank you , brooke . brooke : i understand now . and i want you to know that i 'm here for you . stephanie : oh , thank you . brooke : you wanted to give your children the life that you never had , and you did . you did , stephanie . this little moment , but i would like to speak to stephanie privately for a minute . eric : of course . stephanie : we can go to the den . [ scene_break ] brooke : she seems okay . eric : it was pretty hard for her to confront her mother . ridge : it would have been a lot harder if you had n't stepped in for moral support . i know it 's been real difficult dealing with her the last long while , but dad , you stepped up . felicia : mom 's not the only one we 're proud of today . eric : thanks , honey . thank you . [ scene_break ] stephanie : thank you . i needed a moment just to catch my breath . taylor : yeah . all that support 's a little overwhelming . stephanie : it was terrible at my mother 's . i thought i was going to have one of those classic anxiety attacks . there we were , standing in the ay , i just did n't know how i was going to be able to say it . but eric was wonderful . taylor : well , you still found the strength to say what you need to say . stephanie : because of him . i just wish that -- taylor : what ? stephanie : oh , she did n't hear , she did n't listen . she 's never going to acknowledge that it happened . taylor : you knew she might not . stephanie : yes , i did . and you told me . the most important thing is that i said it , i acknowledged it . i mean , my whole adult life , i have been excusing the inexcusable . and confronting my mother after all these years really was -- it was cathartic . and i got to thinking , all the way back on the plane , i wondered , i thought to myself , `` what would my life be like now ? what would i have been like if i 'd had the opportunity to confront my father ? taylor : you still can . it is n't too late . [ scene_break ] ridge : hey , you want to join everybody in the kitchen ? brooke : in a minute . i want to talk to you first . ridge : sure . brooke : how are you doing ? ridge : i 'm okay . brooke : i know how much you love your mother , and to see her going through this ca n't be easy . ridge : we 've all been going through it , in a way , have n't we ? for years . we just did n't know it . the abuse my mother was going through kind of rippled into all of our lives . brooke : i know , and i 'm sure she regrets that . ridge : i just wish i understood it before now . brooke : well , now we know , and we can help her . ridge : my mother 's getting through it . i think the thing that really gets me is how many kids are still out there , feeling the effects of abuse , like my mother , or worse . it seems like there 's got to be something we can do about it . brooke : well , we just ca n't forget that abuse can happen anywhere , in any home . i mean , even in families like our own . we have to keep our eyes and ears open , at the kids ' schools , at their sports , with their friends . ridge : people sometimes feel like it 's easier just to ignore it or turn the other away , but if we can prevent one kid from going through what my mother went through , i think it 's worth it . brooke : me , too . [ scene_break ] stephanie : well , it is too late . he 's dead . taylor : it 's too late to talk to him face to face . but it 's not too late to tell him how you feel . you stood up to your mother and even though she did n't listen to you that it still felt cathartic ? stephanie : yes . taylor : and did n't that validate your feelings to stand up for yourself ? you can still do that . come on , you know ? you 've come so far , you should n't stop right now . i 'll just help you do this -- think of your father 's face , and remember every detail . remember the furrow in his brow , and hear his voice when he 's yelling at you . see him standing there with his pipe and his martini . and then tell him how you feel . stephanie : i think i would feel ridiculous doing this . taylor : what if he were standing right in front of you ? and then suddenly he started approaching you , aggressively , like he did when you were a little girl ? stephanie : right now i would be very angry . taylor : well , do n't tell me , tell him . stephanie : you mean , taylor , i loved my father , but i was afraid of him . i was afraid of his temper -- taylor : do n't tell me that . say what you wanted to say to him . stephanie : this is difficult . dad , you said you loved me . but you hit me . you abused me as a little girl , i do n't know how you could do that . how could you do that ? i trusted you , i loved you . i always thought you were the bravest and strongest person in the world , but you know what i think ? i think you were a coward , and what you did was wrong ! it was wrong ! taylor : see ? you can protect yourself .	eric and stephanie discuss what a big , emotional ordeal this has been with her mother . she lovingly thanks him for being with her and for his support . the children are gathered at the house and he tells her all will be fine . brooke and taylor bond over the situation and both find it hard to believe - this good father , the pillar of the community , yet he abused his own child . taylor says stephanie has acknowledged it now and her life will change dramatically . felicia ca n't eat a thing , she is sick to her stomach . she laments she misses dante in italy and dominick is sleeping through the night .
bridget : whoo ! ( laughs ) thorne : ( laughs ) come on , sis , hang with me now . brooke : hi . ( sighs ) i wonder what 's keeping ridge . katie : did n't you say that he just stepped outside to call phoebe ? brooke : yeah . i hope everything 's okay . bridget : yeah , do n't trip me . [ scene_break ] marcus : what 's up , baby ? steffy : ( groans ) marcus : babe , what 's wrong ? here -- here , sit down . sit down . sit down . sit down . sit down . what 's wrong ? steph , you okay ? eric : sweetheart ? sweetheart , it 's grandpa . what 's the matter ? what 's wrong ? what happened ? marcus : i do n't know . eric : bridget -- ridge : ( sobs ) brooke : ridge ? oh , my god . what is it ? ridge , tell me what happened . please . ridge ? bridget : ridge , you 're scaring us . brooke : ridge ? honey ? oh , god . ridge : ( sobs ) [ scene_break ] taylor : i do n't think , um , a simple thank you would be enough . stephanie : between us ? of course it is . although i 'm not quite sure what you 're thanking me for . taylor : because you knew this would be difficult for me , and you did n't want me to give in to temptation . stephanie : ( scoffs ) i never even thought about that . taylor : being an alcoholic , i fight temptation every day . my drinking is what caused a lot of pain for a lot of people . definitely that hurt phoebe because she got dragged right into the middle of it . it was horrible for her . i promised myself i would never do it again , and then i get involved with rick , her first love , and -- and then i really hurt her . i - i did n't even realize how much -- stephanie : honey , your daughter loves you . she wants you and needs you in her life . and whatever problems you have , you 'll work through them together . that 's what 's important . taylor : ( sighs ) thank you . okay . go . go on . off with you . stephanie : are you shooing me off ? taylor : y - yes . yes . i want you to be there because people will be talking about why you 're not there . besides , i wanted you to listen to phoebe . she 's gon na sing . stephanie : oh ! i wish you could be there to hear her . taylor : no , i 'm okay . she , uh , she downloaded it for me . stephanie : she did ? taylor : yeah . listen . phoebe : close my eyes and think and you 're always there in the world i know you 're always there when i smile and laugh taylor : she 's so beautiful . phoebe : you 're always there taylor : she has the voice of an angel . stephanie : mm - hmm . phoebe : time and time again you 're always there taylor : ( sighs ) stephanie : you did everything you could , sweetheart . taylor : if i had just realized sooner that i was -- i 'm not going to do that . i promise . i 'm stopping . i 'm not doing that . i ca n't change what 's in someone 's heart or not . stephanie : i 'm gon na call eric . i 'm gon na tell him that i 'm staying -- taylor : no . no . stephanie : yes . taylor : no , absolutely not . i want you to go . please , go . and have fun , please . i 'm -- i 'll be fine . i 'm just here . i 'm hanging out . i 'll just be waiting for the kids . it 's fine . we 're -- we 're gon na go do something fun afterwards . we already talked about it . it 'll be fine . i 'll be spending a lot of time with them , especially phoebe . we 'll finally have a second chance to rebuild everything and make things right . [ scene_break ] ridge : thomas . thomas ! thorne : ridge . ridge , you got ta let him go , man . he needs time . okay ? ( sniffles ) eric : ( mouthing words ) rick : ( sighs ) rick : i 'm sorry . you 'll never know how sorry i am . ridge : you 're sorry ? sorry ? you were driving the car . my daughter was with you . you swerved off the road into a ditch . now she 's dead . phoebe 's dead , and you 're sorry ? you 're sorry ? brooke : ridge ! oh , my god ! bridget : oh , my god ! ridge ! brooke : ridge ! ridge : ( grunts ) beth : ( gasps ) oh , my god ! thomas : dad , what are you doing ? why are you -- bridget : rick ! ridge : you were at the wheel . you swerved off the road , you son of a bitch . if it was n't for you , she -- get him out of my sight ! thorne : get him out of here . brooke : let 's get you out to the deck . ridge : get him out of here ! bridget : mom . mom . ridge : ( sobs ) felicia : rick was driving the car . god . steffy : ( sobs ) ridge : ( sobs ) ridge : ( sighs ) thomas : dad , what about mom ? how do we tell her ? ridge : ( sniffles ) thomas : how do we -- ridge : how do we tell a mother that her child is gone ? steffy : ( sobs ) ridge : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] bridget : oh , god , rick . brooke : oh , my god . bridget : this is -- ( sighs ) you need to get to a hospital . you -- you definitely are gon na have to have stitches . rick : i 'm fine . bridget : rick ? rick -- rick : i 'm fine . oh , my god , phoebe . rick : oh , my god . what have i done ? what did i do ? bridget : rick , i love you . rick : ( sobs ) rick : ( sniffles ) i never meant to hurt her , mom . i never meant to hurt her . brooke : i know . i know , sweetheart . i know . rick : ( sniffles ) phoebe did n't -- she thought that -- mom , she was so angry with me . i 've never seen her like that before . brooke : why ? why was she angry ? rick : she came to my office , and we -- we started to argue . brooke : i - i 'm not following . what do you mean ? about -- about what ? rick : about everything . about -- about my relationship with taylor , how i treat her father . ( sighs ) brooke : honey -- rick : it was like a dam , mom . i could n't stop it . she started yelling at me , and she just -- she would n't -- she just would n't let up , and -- brooke : what -- what are you saying ? rick : ( sighs ) so i left , okay ? i - i went out into the parking lot because i could n't argue with her anymore . and i told her -- ( sighs ) i told her that i had to get to this party , that i had to come here . next thing i know , she 's in the parking lot . and then she 's getting into my car , and then she 's lashing out at me all over again . brooke : w - wait a minute . you 're not telling me that -- rick : and then we 're driving , mom , and she just grabbed the wheel . and she 's , like , yelling at me , and she 's clawing at my face . and then she 's yelling at me , `` pull over , rick , pull over ! `` and then she , like , she -- she goes to step on the brake , and he her foot slips off . and then it goes onto the accelerator , and i lost control of the car , and then we careened off the road . brooke : oh , my god . rick : mom , i never should have left the parking lot . i never should have left . i should have realized how angry she was , and i never should have left the parking lot in the first place . brooke : stop it ! you are not to blame here . do you understand ? this was an accident . this was a horrible accident . rick : are you kidding me ? did you see people 's faces when ridge said that i was behind the wheel of the car ? brooke : ridge is in shock . all he knows is that he just lost his baby girl . rick : it 's because i was driving the car , mom . this is my fault . this never would have happened if i did n't -- if i never left the parking lot in the first place . brooke : no , this is not your fault . rick , please look at me . listen to me . ( sighs ) rick : ( sighs ) brooke : you did n't do this . you 're not to blame . look , when we can talk to ridge , we 'll tell him what really happened , and we 'll work this out . but you love phoebe . you would never in a million years do anything to hurt her . rick , you are not responsible for this . oh , honey . oh , god . [ scene_break ] eric : ( sighs ) stephanie : i 'm so sorry i 'm late , but -- what happened ? where is everybody ? eric ? what 's wrong ? sweetheart , what is it ? what 's the matter ? eric : phoebe ... stephanie : phoebe ? eric : there 's been a terrible car accident , and , um , phoebe was killed . stephanie : no . eric : yes . stephanie : no . no , that 's -- no . [ scene_break ] taylor : a necklace to ward off evil spirits . wow , our family could have used this a long time ago , especially me . ( music begins ) phoebe : close my eyes and think and you 're always there taylor : i 'm so sorry i hurt you . but now you 're back home , and everything 's gon na be just fine . phoebe : you 're always [ scene_break ] stephanie : no , no , no . there 's a mistake . there 's a mistake . eric : no , no , no . she died in ridge 's arms . stephanie : was ridge driving her here ? eric : no . rick -- rick was driving . stephanie : rick ? eric : ridge is on his way to tell taylor now . stephanie : oh , my god . taylor . eric : yeah . thomas and steffy are upstairs , so i 'm gon na go up and check on them . stephanie : okay . eric : i do n't want to leave you alone right now . stephanie : no , no . i 'm all right . you go . it 's okay . you go . ( whispers ) my god . ( exhales ) stephanie : ( sighs ) stephanie : ( exhales ) [ scene_break ] rick : i should have been more sensitive . i should 've known that if i turned to taylor , it would hurt phoebe . oh , my god . how could i hurt her like that , mom ? ( sobs ) brooke : ( sighs ) stephanie : well , nobody 's ever going to hurt her again , are they ? i do n't understand . i - i do n't understand why you 're alive , why she 's dead . i - i -- can you explain this to me ? can you help me to understand ? [ scene_break ] taylor : oh . ridge : taylor . taylor : ridge , oh , my god . what are you doing here ? you scared me to death . i was just looking at this scrapbook of phoebe 's , and i just found this page , you know , when she was in second grade and she won the spelling bee . i can not remember that word she won with . it was like a - a flower . some kind of -- ridge : gardenia . taylor : that 's it ! i ca n't believe you remembered that . the rehearsal dinner could n't be over already . did something happen with brooke ? ridge : no . nothing happened with brooke . but something did happen . ridge : so many beautiful memories . taylor : ridge ? ridge ? what 's going on ? taylor : ridge , would you please tell me what 's going on ? you 're scaring me . ridge : phoebe was killed tonight .	the party is in full swing , but brooke is worried that it is taking ridge so long to make that call to phoebe . the room becomes eerily quiet when ridge suddenly steps inside and collapses in tears . steffy also has a sudden attack . ridge grabs his kids , steffy and thomas , and shocks them by saying that phoebe is dead . everyone in the room clutches someone close to them and shares in the grief . taylor shoos stephanie off to the party . she claims she will be okay . she even has phoebe 's song to her dad downloaded , and she will listen to that and pretend she is at the party too . she maintains that she has time now to spend with phoebe and will make things right . all bloodied , rick walks in and states to ridge how sorry he is that this has happened . it takes a moment for it to sink in , but ridge goes ballistic and punches rick in the face . he 's sorry , is that it ?
katie : i know what happened , steffy , and now i 'd like to know why . why did you kiss my husband ? what do you want from him ? [ scene_break ] justin : you cut out of work early . bill : hey . have n't you heard ? i 'm a newlywed . justin : only i did n't see , uh , katie 's car when i pulled up . look , bill , i just wanted to make sure you 're all right , man . are you ? [ scene_break ] bridget : hey . how 'd it go ? nick : hi . what are you doing here ? bridget : well , i 'm -- i 'm waiting for you . i knew you would stop by here on your way home . did you talk to sandy ? nick : yes . bridget : yes ? so ... nick : uh - huh . bridget : did you clear the air ? nick : she is very committed to having this baby with us . bridget : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] stephanie : well , you look great , but i mean , are n't we kind of walking a fine line here ? taylor : too much ? stephanie : well , no . ( stammers ) no , that 's not what i mean . i mean , it 's , uh , it 's your first date , and it 's first impressions , and is n't it a little risky ? taylor : well , it ca n't turn out any worse than my first date . at least this time if it bombs , i can say that i have to run to a cocktail party i was on the way to or something . stephanie : well , what do you -- taylor : uh , do n't ask . okay , thank you for the dress . i did n't have time to run home and change . that last appointment at the office went so long . stephanie : you 're more than welcome . believe me . i probably should n't say this , but is n't , you know -- i 'm -- i 'm always a little concerned somebody actually meets somebody that they 've contacted over the internet . uh , look , never mind . anyway , um ... ( chuckles ) if anybody in this world is entitled to indulge themselves , it 's you . of course , in my heart of hearts , you know , i always hope that it 's you and -- taylor : do n't even say it . been there , done that , and i 'm not ever doing that again . ridge made his choice , and i 'm not waiting in the wings for him ever again . ( door opens ) whip : hi . stephanie : hi . whip : taylor , hi . taylor : whip . hi . whip : wow , that looks great on you . but , you -- you know that we have a new line in the works ? if - if you could wait for our showing , it 's just gon na be coming up -- stephanie : honey , she 's got a date tonight . whip : oh . taylor : yeah , i do n't want to have that buttoned - down look that i usually have . it 's kind of stuffy . i thought i 'd show my date another side of myself . whip : oh . is it a blind date ? taylor : well , it 's one of those internet dating things . you know . whip : is it a - a service or a chat room ? what ? taylor : why ? you looking to sign up ? whip : me ? ( chuckles ) no . no , you think i need a computer to -- to -- to get a date ? no way . no , not -- not -- not `` the whipster . `` [ scene_break ] bridget : my goodness , i hope she 's committed . she 's already carrying our child . nick : well , what i meant was that this is very important to her . in fact , this is one of the main things in her life right now . bridget : yeah ? she told you that ? nick : yes , she did . bridget : well , what else did she tell you ? nick : i think she 's had a hard life . bridget : yeah . what about her attitude toward you ? nick : she does n't necessarily trust me . she does n't trust men in general , and she admits that . bridget : well , do you think that your -- your conversation with her helped ? nick : i do n't think it 's gon na be easy for her to trust me , if that 's what you 're asking , but she loves you . she has a lot of faith in you . in fact , i think that you might be her only friend right now . bridget : she 's lonely ? nick : yeah , she 's real lonely . bridget : well , you know , i think we just -- we 'll spend a lot of time with her , and we 'll try to fill that void . [ scene_break ] justin : what 's going on ? you had that meeting with katie . you 've been uptight ever since . bill : i told her something . i did n't want there to be any secrets between us . it kind of threw her . justin : uh - oh . bill : it 's not a big deal . justin : yeah . not another woman , i hope . bill : well , not in the way that you think . justin : oh , bill . bill : a young woman wanting to thank me for a promotion got a little carried away . justin : mm - hmm . bill : she kissed me ... justin : ( chuckles ) bill : a couple of times . justin : wait a minute . wait a minute . so we 're -- we 're talking about steffy ? bill : yeah . justin : she kissed you ? more than once ? come on . bill : do n't give me that look . it was innocent . justin : bill . bill : it was innocent . justin : ( sighs ) justin : your wife see it that way ? bill : well , as i said , she was a little thrown by it . but she 's okay . we 're okay . justin : you sure ? bill : yeah , i 'm sure . although it would n't surprise me if she was chewing a piece out of steffy 's rear end right about now . [ scene_break ] steffy : katie , i am so sorry . katie : are you ? steffy : i just -- i do n't know what got into me . katie : you 're embarrassed . you seem surprised that bill told me . did you think that he would n't ? i mean , he made it sound like it was a just a simple lapse in judgment , but maybe it was something more . maybe it was n't so simple . tell me , steffy , woman to woman . what 's really going on here ? [ scene_break ] justin : so katie 's talking to steffy , huh ? bill : i got the impression that 's where she was headed . justin : i would not want to be in that little girl 's shoes right now . bill : mm . justin : yeah , it 's too bad . just when things were starting to run smoothly , now this . look , bill , i know steffy is very tempting . bill : hey , will you give it a rest ? i 'm committed to my wife . justin : okay then , boss . tell me about this girl . okay , one spontaneous kiss is one thing . but , look , i know she is talented as all get out , but she is ridge 's daughter . bill : justin , i know who she is . justin : ( sighs ) bill : katie was a little hurt , but she knows that she can trust me and that nothing happened . man , i 'm gon na pop you one . i said nothing happened . [ scene_break ] katie : is there something more to what happened ? steffy : i should n't have asked bill to meet me at the cabin . katie : no , you should n't have . and he certainly should n't have gone , no matter how much you pressured him . steffy : look , i just felt i needed to explain about kissing him in the office . katie : that 's all ? steffy : yeah . but then i did it again . katie : kind of strange behavior , do n't you think ? seems like someone who 's out of control . steffy : katie , you know me . that 's not the way i act , the kind of thing i do . look , i - i just -- i do n't know . i ca n't explain it . katie : well , why do n't you let me give it a shot ? because i think i know exactly what 's going on here . [ scene_break ] taylor : it was my daughter steffy 's idea . stephanie : you do n't have to explain yourself to whip . whip : yeah , you do n't have to explain yourself at all . i mean , i get it . you want to meet guys . taylor : nice guys . whip : sure . sure . i - i applaud you for that . so , uh , so where you meeting this guy ? taylor : i 'm not telling you that . whip : why not ? stephanie : why do you want to know ? taylor : because he wants to make a joke , that 's why . stephanie : oh . taylor : look at him . see ? see ? this is why i do n't want to tell anybody about this . i just want to go and have a nice time . that 's all . i do n't like being judged . whip : wow . ( scoffs ) jump on a guy just for being curious . stephanie : pay him no heed . you have fun . taylor : i 'll try . nick : hey . hi . taylor : hey . nick : how are you , taylor ? stephanie : oh , good , you 're back . bridget : you look gorgeous . taylor : well , thank you . and i do mean thank you . this is pretty awesome . bridget : i love it . taylor : i have to go . i - i 'm running late . nick : oh , yeah . bridget : we 're actually on our way out , too . nick : we just wanted to make sure everybody heard the news . stephanie : i did . congratulations . bridget : thanks . nick : your mother must be in seventh heaven . nick : over the moon . stephanie : ( chuckles ) taylor : okay , so this is n't a secret ? you 're letting everybody know that your surrogate is pregnant ? bridget : yeah , well -- nick : almost everybody . bridget : we have n't told jack yet . [ scene_break ] justin : so katie is protecting her turf . or should i say her man ? bill : you 've known me a long time . and you know that no woman has ever come close to affecting me the way that katie has . i love her . and i 'm not going to do anything to jeopardize what we have . [ scene_break ] steffy : katie , i am not after your husband , if that 's what you 're thinking . katie : but you do find him romantic , sexy , powerful . steffy : yes , he 's sexy and powerful . but that 's not what was on my mind . katie : you sure about that ? steffy : i 'm not a bad person . katie : no , of course not . steffy : you must be so disappointed in me . after everything you did to build me up , support me , encourage my career . katie : i do n't think you 're a bad person . i just think that sometimes good people do bad things . i have some experience with that . so , you see , i know exactly where you 're coming from , what you 're thinking , what you 're feeling . in fact , i think i understand you pretty well , actually . [ scene_break ] bridget : we just wanted to wait a few weeks before we told jack , just to make sure everything was okay with the pregnancy . taylor : well , you could try getting him excited about having a little brother or sister . bridget : i know . i know . i hope so . taylor : no , there really is a special bond between siblings . you 'll have that to look forward to . okay , i 've really got ta go . i do n't like being late . nick : oh , all right . bridget : wait , are you , uh -- where are you going ? are you seeing someone ? taylor : it 's a first date . bridget : well , good luck . taylor : thank you . you , too . bridget : bye . she looked gorgeous . nick : hey , hon , you want to grab that blue envelope on the desk when you turn out the light ? thanks . bridget : sure . taylor seemed really happy for us . nick : why would n't she be ? bridget : oh , i do n't know . it could just be awkward , us using a surrogate with , you know , the whole i.v.f . thing with her and jack . nick : ( sighs ) that was a mistake . this is different . bridget : i know . i know . nick : but you worry , do n't you ? you worry about everybody and everything . bridget : oh , stop it . i just -- you know , taylor and i are n't as close as we used to be . i do n't want to dredge up bad memories . nick : all right . she has been through a lot , has n't she ? when i think about it . but she looked great tonight . she 's going out on a date . she seemed happy . bridget : mm - hmm . if he 's not `` mr . right , `` i hope he 's at least nice . nick : mm - hmm . tell me something . is that what women want ? do they want `` mr. nice `` ? bridget : well , yeah . of course we want `` mr. nice , `` as long as there 's a little hint of , uh , `` mr . dangerous . `` ( chuckles ) yes , darling . exactly like you . nick : thank you . bridget : mm - hmm . [ scene_break ] ( indistinct conversations ) taylor : ( sighs ) taylor : okay , i 'm not late . that 's good . ( sighs ) just , uh , um , i 'll just sit here , order , like , a tea , try not to look stupid . uh , yes , i would like to get something that -- whip : surprise . taylor : this is not funny . this is not funny . this is why i did n't want to tell anybody where i was . whip : you did n't tell me where you were going . taylor : you followed me ? whip : no . i got here first . taylor : okay , so ... ( sighs ) it 's really rude for me to be sitting here talking to you when my date could show up any minute , okay ? whip : ( clears throat ) oh . oh , i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . well , let me guess . um , he 's gon na be drinking , um , an americano , reading the ... taylor : paper . whip : mm . taylor : you are my date . whip : you 're the winner . ( chuckles ) taylor : ( sighs ) whip : look , why do you think i wanted to know where you were meeting your mystery man ? taylor : ( sighs ) this is just very weird , okay ? i 'm out there trying to meet new people , and i keep meeting people i already know . whip : well -- well -- we had a very nice conversation about where i went to college , right ? taylor : yeah . but that was , you know , that was , like , `` cyber chat , `` the `` i.m . thing . `` ( chuckles ) it 's just too weird . i ... ( sighs ) dating should be really personal . whip : yeah , i know . taylor : it should be about two people connecting . i mean , you really ca n't expect to find your life mate being matched up like a pair of socks . whip : well , uh , wait a minute . wait , you 're not leaving . taylor : no , it was just something i tried . steffy asked me to do it , and i tried it , and it 's just not a happening thing . whip : oh , com -- come on . come on . look , you can have a cup of coffee , right ? why not ? i 'm here . you 're here . taylor : ( sighs ) whip : i mean ... taylor : ( sighs ) whip : you got ta admit , it is a little bit funny , is n't it ? taylor : well , i 'm sure everyone at jackie m. will think so . whip : do n't you dare . seriously . do n't -- do n't -- do n't -- do n't -- do n't -- do n't -- do n't you dare . taylor : only if you promise to never call yourself `` the whipster `` ever again . whip : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] steffy : you do n't have to worry about me , katie . i give you my word . katie : i 'm not worried . but you did cross a line , steffy . steffy : believe me , i 'm as shocked by that as you are . katie : something 's going on with you . steffy : nothing is going -- katie : you can deny it all you want . steffy : i 'm not . katie : whatever drove you to behave the way you did , it 's not just going to go away . it 's gon na keep coming up . steffy : no , it wo n't . it 's completely over . i do n't even want to think about it anymore . katie : i 'm sure you do n't , but we have to think about it . steffy : why ? would n't you rather just forget it ? katie : sure . unfortunately , i ca n't do that , and if you 're honest with yourself , neither can you . steffy : yes , i can , katie . i am not into your husband . katie : oh , i know . that 's not what this is about . bill was just a means to an end . steffy : what are you talking about ? katie : you persuaded my husband to meet you at a remote cabin the night before we were married . you say you wanted to clear the air . but before he could leave , you kissed him ... again , for the second time . steffy : but we were just -- katie : i 've heard the story . i do n't need to hear it anymore . steffy : katie , it was just a kiss . i mean -- katie : see , that 's where we disagree . steffy : nothing else happened . katie : i know . bill would never have let anything else happen . steffy : okay , then if you get that , then what -- katie : this is n't about bill , is it ? you think i 've taken something from your family -- this company , this job , this chair behind this desk . so maybe you thought you 'd try to take something from me . that 's what this is about , is n't it ? a little revenge . a little payback . steffy : no , that 's not it . katie : maybe you do n't even realize it yourself . think about it . makes sense , does n't it ? you say you have no idea what came over you that night . well , i think i know . you tried to use my husband to hurt me . and that 's really too bad , because i thought that we worked really well together . i thought we made a good team . and now i 'm in this very difficult position , because i have to know that i can trust my employees implicitly . i have to know that we 're all working toward the same goal . and i just do n't think that 's true with you . so i 'm sorry , but you 've given me no choice . you 're fired . steffy : ( scoffs )	in her office , katie confronts steffy and says she knows what happened . she 'd like to know why steffy kissed her husband . justin catches bill in a pensive mood on the beach house 's porch . he wants to make sure bill is all right as he has not been the same since he had the meeting with katie . bill admits he told her something . he did n't want there to be secrets . he confesses that a young woman wanted to thank him for her promotion and got carried away and kissed him twice . he does n't want to see that look on justin 's face ; it was very innocent . nick returns to the office and bridget inquires if his meeting with sandy went okay . he 's a little evasive , but does say that sandy seems very committed to having this baby for them . she does n't exactly trust nick , in fact sandy does n't trust any man in general . she could use a friend and he thinks bridget may be her only friend . bridget says then they just need to spend a lot of time with her and fill that void . justin tells bill that he would n't want to be in steffy 's shoes right now . bill says katie was hurt , but she knows she can trust bill and it was no more than an innocent kiss . bill tells justin that he has known him a long time and no other woman has ever come close to affecting him the way katie has . he will never do anything to destroy that . steffy apologizes to katie for calling bill and having him meet her at the cabin . and one kiss was bad enough , but now two . she does not know what got into her . she ca n't explain this . she hopes katie does not think she is a bad person . katie says no , she has done things like that before and she thinks she knows steffy pretty well . taylor tells stephanie and whip that she is not going to apologize or explain her date . she does not want to be judged . she just wants to go and have fun . whip reveals he does not have to rely on a dating service to get him dates . bridget and nick stop by to let them know the surrogacy took . taylor leaves and they all wish her well with her first date .
ridge : jarrett , what are you gon na call this piece ? jarrett : `` legacy , `` of course . `` the next generation in american fashion design . `` thomas : great and we 'll be on the cover ? jarrett : yeah , second time in a month for you , thomas . taylor : hmm , my son the celebrity . jarrett : ( chucks ) the glory days are back at forrester . brio : great . jarrett : i think that will do it , brio . brio : okay . just a couple more here . okay , one more . one more . beautiful . jarrett : ( chuckles ) thank you . ( sighs ) you two must be terribly proud . taylor : oh , yes . yes , jarrett , we are . jarrett : and how terribly provocative . i mean , your handsome young so and his father 's wife . ( chuckles ) it 's a stroke of genius . even the europeans are impressed . thomas : yes , it 's sexy and fun , like fashion should be . we here at forrester creations , we pride ourselves on cutting - edge marketing with a sense of humor . ( cell phone beeps ) thomas : oh , uh , jarrett , you know what ? we have to cut this interview short . i got a reporter from channel 2 in my office . jarrett : oh , yes , of course . thomas : great . actually , you know what ? go you can grab us if you need any more material for the article . jarrett : great . thomas : good . all right . jarrett : thank you . thomas : you guys have a good one , all right ? jarrett : okay . thanks a lot . thomas : later . jarrett : bye . taylor : you have an interview with channel 2 ? thomas : you never know . [ scene_break ] brooke : this was wonderful . woman : yes . thank you for the interview . i 'll be sure to send an advance copy . brooke : thank you . whip : another interview , huh ? brooke : hi . whip : what was it this time ? `` people `` or `` newsweek `` ? brooke : well , we have been getting a lot of coverage . whip : yeah , i know . unlike jackie m. it seems that forrester international , has a corner on the buzz market . we know why that is , right ? brooke : do tell , `` mr. p.r. `` whip : come on . it 's because of you . brooke : ( chuckles ) whip : no , seriously , brooke . you look so damn good . i - it 's completely feasible that a young guy like thomas could fall head - over - heels in love with you . you 're looking younger than your daughter . that 's all i 'm saying . brooke : ( laughs ) oh , my . [ scene_break ] bill : so you 're getting together with hope today ? oliver : it 's for business , mr. spencer . bill : so you 're seeing her at gerk ? oliver : she 's coming here . bill : excellent . oliver : look , i 'm not bringing her over here to hit -- hit on her , okay ? we 've got work to do . bill : let me tell you something , my little friend . your job is to get under her skin . you 're already halfway there . oliver : i do n't like this . bill : how do you suppose hope would feel if she knew you hired a driver to keep liam away from her party ? she 'd probably think that was a pretty low , underhanded thing to do , do n't you imagine ? we have an agreement . i suggest you live up to it . oliver : goodbye , mr. spencer . bill : son of a ... ( knock on door ) hope : hi . oliver : hey . come on in . hope : oh , thanks . so you look like you 're headed to the beach . oliver : we both are . we 're shootin ' on the beach . hope : i know . so i 've been told . um , does this work ? oliver : sure does . [ scene_break ] bill : liam . liam : yeah , you , uh , wanted to see me . monthly evaluation . how am i doin ' ? give me the bad news . bill : relax . have a seat , son . [ scene_break ] thomas : i owe you both so much . taylor : oh , come on . no . you -- you owe us anything . your success is our success . i think the line is great . it 's beautiful . i would n't change a thing about it . well , that 's not exactly true . thomas : what would you change ? taylor : i 'm still not comfortable with the way you want to promote this . [ scene_break ] brooke : thank you . quite a compliment , mr. jones . whip : well , you know it 's true . the taboo line has got the entire world talking . why is that ? i can tell you right now , it 's not because of thomas . brooke : wow . two compliments in less than five minutes . thank you . whip : well , you know ... brooke : so how are you doing ? how are things with you and taylor ? whip : why do you ask ? brooke : i can see it in your eyes . i certainly hope there are no problems . [ scene_break ] taylor : i am so impressed with your work , thomas . i am . it 's amazing . thomas : if only brooke were n't a part of it . taylor : well , i 'm trying to get past that , because i know how talented you are . you ' so gifted , and you deserve the success . you do . i mean , look at the two of you . you 're just so magnificent standing there side by side . look at you two . you 're so creative and -- you 're both a part of my life , the most important part of my life . ridge : i think thomas got the best of both of us . but i think actually his best part probably came from his mom . thomas : ( chuckles ) i really admire you two , the way you 've maintained your friendship after everything that 's happened . ridge : oh , thomas , it 's not a friendship . it 's love . how can i not love the woman that created you and your sisters ? thomas : ( laughs ) you know , i - i got ta get to work . taylor : yeah , you have those reporters waiting in your office . thomas : right . taylor : ( chuckles ) thomas : i 'll catch you guys later . taylor : whew . ridge : so how you doing , doc ? oh , i 'm sorry . i know you do n't want me to say that . taylor : no , you know , no . and you know what ? i 'm okay with it . it used to bother me , but it -- it really does n't anymore . i do n't know . i think maybe ... i think i kind of missed it . ( chuckles ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] hope : you were really great out there . you 're becoming a real pro at this . oliver : it 's all about the subject . you make it easy . hope : no , it 's the photographer . you make me feel so relaxed when you 're shooting me . ( camera shutter clicking ) oliver : that 's the idea . hope : what are you doing ? uh , give me a -- give me a pouty face . hope : pouty face ? okay . oliver : pouty face . perfect . here . try this . hope : ooh , nice . okay . ( camera shutter clicking ) oliver : very sexy . [ scene_break ] bill : so the bottom line is you have to keep a closer eye on that division . that 's all on your plate . well , our plate . i mean , right now , this is all mine . but someday , this office will be yours . liam : yeah , i 'm -- i 'm very well aware of that , dad , but -- bill : no buts . you 're young . i want you to have a life , not just your career . but for the next year or so , while you 're learning the ropes , this has to be your focus , your number one priority . liam : why do i get the feeling you 're saying something else ? bill : you 're seeing too much of hope logan . liam : dad , i 'm not spending too much time with hope . if anything , i 'm not spending enough time with her . bill : son , there is a whole world out there , a world that you have access to in a way at very few people do . private jets , meetings in rome , paris , amsterdam . beautiful , magnificent , interesting women in every port . why would you want to be pining after a girl just out of high school ? liam : i 'm not pining . i 'm in love . bill : ( sighs ) hi ( sighs ) i know you think you 're in love , but you 're not . neither is hope . you 're both too young . you need to be out gaining experience , playing the field . believe me when i tell you this is a recipe for disaster . let her go . there are a lot of women out there . [ scene_break ] hope : oh , god . that 's how i was sitting in that chair . oliver : very sultry . hope : very sleazy . oliver : ( chuckles ) a little sleaze can be a good thing . ah , yes , the gilligan pose . hope : ( laughs ) oliver : ( laughs ) hope : look at me . oliver : ( sighs ) wait till your dad sees these . he 's gon na hate me more than he already does . hope : oh , he does not hate you . oliver : hmm . i 've got some fences to mend after almost letting the collection get stolen . god , you 're beautiful . hope : it 's all in the photography . oliver : no , it 's not . i could get lost in a picture like this . your heart , your soul , everything that makes you special , it 's all -- it 's all right there . you 're just being you . not even trying . like that night we were looking at the moon up at the forrester grounds . candlelight flickering in your eyes . you were mine . i got ta ask . where do i stand ? is there even a chance for me ? [ scene_break ] whip : no , taylor and i are not having problems . brooke : i hope not . whip : how about you and ridge ? everything okay with you guys ? brooke : oh , yes . we are madly in love as ever . whip : good . great . yeah . we -- we 're -- we 're thinking of moving . brooke : really ? whip : yeah . yeah , you know , the house has a -- a lot of karma for taylor . brooke : but she raised her children there . whip : yeah , she also lived - in that house with ridge . brooke : is that becoming a problem ? whip : no , its not -- it 's not -- it 's not a problem . it 's ... ( sighs ) although , it -- ( sighs ) brooke : what ? whip : it 's nothing . just something crazy happened the other night , and ... i mean , if i was ruled by my ego , and i walked around that way , i -- maybe i 'd be pretty messed up . brooke : what was it ? whip : no , i 'm -- i 'm sorry . it 's -- it 's -- understand ? it 's -- it 's got ta be something between a husband and wife . brooke : personal . whip : yeah . brooke : but it does involve ridge . whip : ( sighs ) taylor 's been thinking a lot about your husband lately . and given the situation , you know , it -- it 's bringing up a lot of old stuff . brooke : is that why she wants to move ? whip : no , that was real more my idea than hers . it 's just old memories sometimes can be , uh , oppressive if you 're the outsider . i - i know she loves me . [ scene_break ] ridge : it 's good to see you smile . taylor : ( sighs ) ridge : you 've seemed a little uptight recently . taylor : you know why . ridge : listen to me , taylor . you can trust brooke . taylor : you are really so naive sometimes . so where is she ? ridge : at an interview . taylor : mm . i wish whip could get a few of those . he 's been dealing with so much over at jackie m. and it 's really taking a toll on him . he 's been a little on the ragged edge here lately . ridge : well , why do n't you just go home and cheer him up then ? taylor : ( sighs ) ridge : did i say something wrong ? taylor : no . no . ridge : i think i did . come on , what is it , doc ? taylor : i ca n't say anything about that , especially not to you . [ scene_break ] whip : i trust taylor 's feelings for me . brooke : you should . you 've had a good , strong , healthy marriage . whip : yeah . i mean , she 's ... ( sighs ) she 's really changed my life . god , i love that woman . i -- she just ca n't help thinking back sometimes , right ? i mean , i 'm sure you understand . brooke : you know ... ( sighs ) maybe it would be a good idea to leave that house if it 's bringing up too much from the past -- too many old memories . whip : yeah , i 'm just not so sure that the , uh , house is the problem . it 's good running into you , brooke . thanks again . [ scene_break ] bill : i know it 's hard to let go . but you 're a man now , liam , and you are training for a position of enormous responsibility . liam : so i - i 'm supposed to just dump my girlfriend ? bill : you 're supposed to take advantage of the fact that you are william spencer iii . look , hope is lovely girl . and someday , she 's going to be a fond memory . in the meantime , you have a lot to learn . and you do n't have time to be nursing a relationship . liam : you know what , dad ? it 's starting to sound like i do n't have time to do anything except work . bill : that 's not true . that 's not what i expect of you or want for you . believe me . you are going to have lots of opportunities to socialize -- europe , asia , south america , wherever you go . and you 're gon na be traveling a lot . you will have endless opportunities to meet women , fine women , women who speak different languages , who come from different cultures . but you ca n't do that if you 're tied down . liam : okay , yeah , but -- but hope is a very special young woman . i mean -- bill : young ? yes . special ? every woman is special . liam : okay . bill : what 's your favorite food ? liam : i - i do n't know . i like all kinds of food . bill : exactly . diversity . that 's what i 'm talking about . women are like food . they come in different flavors . you may not want to hear this , but the fact is that your dad has a lot of experience , and i want you to gain value from it . hope is a lovely girl . and who knows ? maybe five , ten years from now , you 'll hook up again . in the meantime , i want what is best for you . that 's why we 're having this talk . i want you to experience everything the world has to offer . but to do that , you have to be free . you have to be committed to any one person . please , son , think about it . [ scene_break ] hope : oliver , it 's -- it 's obvious that i 'm attracted to you . i think you know that . but i do not want to date two guys at the same time . oliver : okay . simple fix . stop dating liam . hope : ( chuckles ) i am committed to liam . oliver : the other night , hope , we came back here -- together right here . hope : yeah , i know . we made out a little , and it was nice , but that ca n't happen again . it ca n't . that 's not me . oliver : what if he lets you down ? hop . i trust liam . oliver : you trusted me , too , once . then all that stupid stuff happened , and liam stepped in . i 'm not perfect , hope . i 've made mistakes , big ones . but i can tell you this for sure . and i am telling the truth . through everything that 's happened , i have n't for one moment , not one moment , stopped loving you . i still do . [ scene_break ] ridge : taylor , come on . you can talk to me . taylor : no , no , i ca n't . it 's too personal . ridge : doc , you said it was okay , right ? taylor : no , i said i - i just missed hearing you say that to me . ridge : me , too . so what is it ? come on . we do n't have any secrets between us . taylor : ( chuckles ) it 's so weird . i ca n't believe what happened . ( chuckles ) last night when -- when whip and i were together in bed ... ridge : mm - hmm . taylor : i said your name . ridge : while you were ... taylor : yes , while we were making love . ridge : ( laughs ) you were in bed with your husband , and you called out my name ? oh , my god , taylor . oh , for god sakes . ( laughs )	bill calls oliver and reminds him that they have an agreement and he suggests he live up to it .get under hope 's skin ; he 's already halfway there . hope comes by and they have a quick photo shoot on the beach . liam shows up at the office at his father 's request . bill tells him that he is seeing too much of hope logan . he wants him to have a life of course , but he 's learning the ropes of a business that will be his some day . he needs that as his focus , his # 1 priority . ridge , thomas and taylor meet for a photo shoot . she tells thomas that she is so proud of him . ridge makes it plain to thomas that this is not just a friendship . he loves the mother of his children . whip runs into brooke and compliments her on being the hot p.r . target . she asks about taylor and hopes there are no problems .
jackie : oh , sally . ( chuckles ) i do n't know how you did it . i mean , the -- the pressure , the -- the enormity of it all , it 's ... ( sighs ) sally : there 's no turning back . jackie : everyone 's gon na hate us after this , you know . sally : well , either we show those dresses , or we go out of business . jackie : you 're right . the survival of jackie m. , the survival of my company -- that 's all i need to be thinking about right now . ( chuckles ) ( sighs ) and , you know , it happens in business all the time anyway . and eric 's a genius , and he and ridge , they 're gon na have dozens of designs before ... ( snaps fingers ) oh , we need this collection worse than they do . sally : it is showtime , baby . jackie : we are taking our cue from the best , the queen of knockoff artistry . today , jackie m. becomes the new spectra fashions . [ scene_break ] bridget : hi , mom . hi , guys . ridge : hey . stephanie : oh , my -- brooke : bridget ! wow . look at ( laughs ) look at your hair . bridget : ( inhales sharply ) i know . it 's -- brooke : gorgeous . bridget : really ? brooke : i love it . i love the color . i do . bridget : oh , thanks , mom . oh , wow . ( gasps ) these sketches ... brooke : i know . can you believe it ? bridget : my goodness . ( gasps ) wow . these are unbelievable . brooke : ( laughs ) bridget : the spring show is gon na be a smash hit ! ridge : just a couple more days . bridget : oh , poor jackie . i feel so bad for her . her show 's just starting . i -- how can she ever compete with this ? [ scene_break ] nick : good . what about the cues ? and the lineup ? excellent . sounds like we 're good to go . i 'll be down in a minute . ( knock on door ) nick : come in . pam . pam : hi , sailor . nick : um , i was just ready to head down to the showroom . pam : you got a minute for your favorite spy ? nick : well , only a minute . the show 's about to start . pam : i , um , i need something , nick . nick : what 's that ? pam : well , a hug would be a good start . ( chuckles ) nick : ( chuckles ) pam : mm . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nick : yeah . ( chuckles ) pam : ( gasps ) nick : yeah . yeah . pam : ( chuckles ) nick : feel better ? pam : yeah . nick : ( chuckles ) okay . pam : i really needed that . nick : yeah , yeah . big day . pam : ( sighs ) not for me . my life starts today . i 'm -- i - i 'm finally standing up , nick . i 'm taking control . so forrester loses one collection . i have lost decades , thanks to that sister of mine . nick : and that is all behind you , pam . pam : ( sighs ) yeah . yeah ! ( growls ) nick : ( chuckles ) yeah . pam : ( inhales deeply ) i 'm counting on you , though , nick . you and your mom are all that i really have now . ( sighs ) stephanie is just gon na hate me after today , let 's face it . nick : she 's gon na hate all of us . all of them are gon na hate us -- eric , ridge , the whole clan . and so what ? pam : ( sighs ) nick : you are now officially part of the jackie m. family . pam : i hear your words , but i could use a little reassurance . nick : okay . what can i do for you ? pam : maybe a good luck kiss ? start the show off with a bang ? ( chuckles ) nick : why not ? pam : why not ? ( chuckles ) nick : ( chuckles ) ( grunts ) [ scene_break ] ( indistinct conversation ) jackie : the show . jarrett : ah ! jackie : hi , jarrett . jarrett : the divine jackie m. ! you look ravishing . woman : hi ! jackie : well , thank you very much , and so do you . jarrett : oh . no butterflies ? i mean , today is the most important show of your career . jackie : please . do i look nervous ? jarrett : no , but i - if things go wrong today i mean , it could be the end . woman : why did n't you take bill spencer 's offer ? marco : rumor has it a merger was a done deal . danica : joining with spencer could mean the salvation for jackie m . jackie : we do n't need a merger . and after you 've seen the show today , you will know why . owen : ladies and gentlemen , please take your seats . we 're about to begin . jackie : i would take your seats . you 're gon na have a good time . woman and marco : good luck . ( indistinct conversation ) jackie : ( sighs ) hi . ( chuckles ) owen : you okay ? jackie : oh , yeah , i could n't be better ! ( inhales and exhales sharply ) owen : wish i could say the same this is some pretty nasty business , jackie . i ca n't imagine how bridget 's gon na take it . nick : everybody , gather round here , please . everyone gather round . i need your attention . there 's a roomful of reporters out there . you know what they 're doing ? they 're looking at their watches , and they 're thinking , hmm , i hope their little show does n't last too long . woman : ( laughs ) nick : because they 've written us off , people they have no idea what they 're about ready to experience . but we do . we are gon na rock the fashion world . and tomorrow , when you log on to that home page , you 're not gon na see forrester creations . you 're gon na see us , jackie m. design because we are back , baby ! now let 's go out there and knock 'em dead . all : ( cheering ) jackie : yes ! whoo ! whoo ! whoo ! come on , let 's go . owen : ladies and gentlemen , jackie m. designs proudly presents the advent of spring , 2012 ' ! man : whoo ! ( applause ) ( applause ) [ scene_break ] ( applause ) nick : hey . next ! move , move , you . watch your step . next ! ( applause ) ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) pam : hello ? stephanie : it 's me . pam : i know . stephanie : well ... ( sighs ) where are you ? i 've been looking for you all over the building . pam : i 'm , uh , i 'm not coming in , steph . stephanie : okay i - i know you 're not up to snuff , so stay home and -- and -- and take it easy and rest and ... do you want me to come over ? pam : no . no , um , i - i 'm doing really good , actually . i 'm ... i 'm where i belong . i 've found a sense of peace . stephanie : you sound different . pam : i am . stephanie : well , i hope i see you soon , okay ? pam : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) oh ... ( sighs ) i 'm sure that we 'll all see each other soon enough . good - bye , stephanie . ( hangs up cell phone ) [ scene_break ] brooke : i wondered when you 'd call . ( steam hissing ) ridge : you know me so well . brooke : mm . [ scene_break ] ( applause ) bridget : hi . woman : hi . owen : hey , i -- bridget : hi ! owen : i thought you were supposed to be at the hospital . bridget : oh , well , i rescheduled my patients . owen : i wish you would have called me . bridget : why ? you do n't like surprises ? mm ! owen : uh -- bridget : i know how important this is for jackie m. i 'm not gon na miss it . i 'm here to show my full support . owen : yeah . bridget : show me what you 've got . ( applause ) ( applause ) bridget : oh , no . owen , i just saw these i just saw these designs in ridge 's office ! these are dad and ridge 's creations . oh , my god ! ( applause ) [ scene_break ] owen : hey , come on . let 's , uh , let 's go . come on bridget . no . owen : what are you doing ? bridget : i 'm calling stephanie . ( cell phone rings ) stephanie : hello ? bridget : stephanie , hi . is my dad back yet ? stephanie : uh , no bridget : well , is ridge there ? stephanie : oh , actually , he just stepped out . bridget : okay , you 've got to get hold of him . stephanie : honey , are you okay ? what 's wrong ? bridget : i 'm at the jackie m. fashion show . stephanie , they have ripped off forrester creations . i 'm looking at dad and ridge 's collection . ( applause ) bridget : all of the dresses , stephanie , they are all forrester originals . stephanie : stay right there , bridget . i 'm on my way . ( hangs up cell phone ) ( camera shutters clicking ) owen : nick , i need to talk to you . nick : not now . owen : yes , now . nick : come here . what 's the matter ? owen : look , bridget knows . nick : well , so what ? owen : look , she 's calling stephanie right now . nick : stephanie 's gon na find out sooner or later . there 's nothing i can do about it . owen : we could be in serious trouble . those designs are stolen . nick : owen , those designs are ours , jackie m. we premiered them . [ scene_break ] brooke : ( sighs ) mm . ridge : tradition -- you got ta love it . brooke : well , this is n't tradition . this is a reward . ridge : who 's getting rewarded ? brooke : you , for being the sexiest designer alive . ( chuckles ) mm . do you know how badly i want you right now ? ridge : how badly ? brooke : mm , this badly . ( giggles ) [ scene_break ] ( applause ) ( cell phone rings ) ( bluetooth button beeps ) stephanie : yes ? bridget : stephanie , where are you ? stephanie : in traffic . bridget : ( sighs ) oh , god . can you just take some side streets ? you 've got to hurry . this place is going nuts . stephanie : oh , i 'm gon na kill her . i really am . is she there ? bridget : jackie ? no . i 'm sure she 's backstage somewhere . stephanie : well , do n't say anything to her if you see her , all right ? i want to surprise her . bridget : please just hurry . this is making me ill . [ scene_break ] bridget : are you still in traffic ? stephanie : uh , well , yes . but i 'm just a couple of blocks away . is the show still going on ? bridget : oh , yeah . stephanie : all of eric and ridge 's hard work just gone to hell . bridget : how did this happen , stephanie ? who did this ? stephanie : i do n't know , bridget , but when i find out , believe me , they 're gon na pay . [ scene_break ] pam : ( chuckles ) ooh . gorgeous . ( laughs ) gorgeous ! come on down ! ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] marcus : ridge ? ridge ! brooke : ( whispering ) i think that 's marcus . ridge : marcus , not now . marcus : ridge . brooke : ( normal voice ) aah ! marcus : oh ! brooke : oh ! ooh . my god ! marcus : oh . i 'm -- i 'm sorry . ( stammers ) i did n't mean to bother you , but you -- you really have to hear this . ridge : apparently , you do n't really know the meaning of `` not now `` ? brooke : ( scoffs ) marcus : no , i do . but our whole spring collection has just been ripped off by jackie m. , and they 're showing it right now . brooke : what ? marcus : mm - hmm . it 's already on tv . brooke : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nick : ladies and gentlemen , our showstopper . ( applause ) ( all cheering ) jarrett : a triumph . jackie m. has really reached the pinnacle of couture . doomed to failure , all but written off , this upstart company the legacy of sally spectra , has endured once again . ( cheers and applause ) all : ( cheering ) all : ( cheering ) jackie : hey ! jackie : thank you , everybody ! thank you . thank you . thank you all very much . all : ( cheering ) jackie : oh !	jackie talks to the photo of sally who says it is `` showtime baby `` and others will hate them whether they show these designs or go bankrupt . pam shows up at jackie m and needs a hug from nick . she says she is finally standing up today and taking control of her life . after today stephanie will hate her and she has no place else to turn . maybe a kiss would make her feel better . nick aims for the cheek , she grabs and goes full mouth almost knocking his socks off . owen comments to jackie this is a pretty nasty business , and he can only imagine how bridget is going to react to this . stephanie calls pam and is worried since she did not show up for work . pam is rather cryptic but says she is doing just fine and is where she should be . she says they will see each other very soon and says goodbye to stephanie . bridget shows up at the jackie m showing and realizes right away that she has just seen these same designs in ridge 's office . bridget calls stephanie and informs her that jackie m has ripped off their creations . stephanie says she is on the way . do n't say anything to jackie ; she wants to surprise her . when she finds out who did this , someone is gon na pay . owen tells nick that bridget knows and now so does stephanie . brooke meets ridge in the steam room and rewards him for being the sexiest designer alive . marcus does not listen to `` not now `` and bursts into the steam room to let ridge know the developments at jackie m. the collection is a huge success and jarrett reports that the legacy of sally spectra endures again . stephanie marches in and with blood in her eye , smacks jackie across the face .
[ telephones ringing , chatter ] liam : steffy , please do n't do that thing where you shut me out . steffy : what sense does it make to have this conversation now ? liam : well , she may not recover , so when should we have it ? steffy : whatever i say , people are gon na blame me , liam . liam : well , i 'm not gon na let them ... if you tell me that you had nothing to do with the reason ivy 's in that hospital bed right now . steffy : [ sniffles ] [ scene_break ] [ machines beeping ] wyatt : [ clears throat ] what point are you trying to make by being in here ? thomas : i 'm not gon na argue with you . wyatt : yeah , behind my back 's more your style . they do n't know much , medically , here , do they ? thomas : only what they can see . wyatt : what tests did they do on her when they brought her in here ? an ekg ? thomas : yeah . and an eeg . it 's a -- it 's a type of a brain scan . wyatt : i know what it is . thomas : look , they 're not gon na know a whole lot until she 's conscious and talking . you may not want to be here for that . [ scene_break ] maya : what did the emts say ? nicole : was ivy conscious when they took her in the ambulance ? pam : not that i know of . maya : did someone ride along with her ? pam : steffy and thomas followed behind the ambulance . zende : i 'll go find out if there 's any information . pam : you know , zende ? i - i think it would be better if you stuck around for your grandfather . maya : is he talking to ivy 's dad ? pam : yeah , well , he 's leaving messages for him wherever he can think of . eric : [ sighs ] how could this happen ? my brother 's child -- she was left in my care , and she 's -- maya : it 's not your fault . eric : i ca n't get in touch with him ! maya : well , maybe it 's better for the time being , 'cause it seems like things are not certain . eric : by the time i get in touch with him , i 'll have some good news . nicole : i 'm sorry . is this the wrong thing to ask ? nobody is saying how this happened . pam : probably 'cause we 're all wondering the same thing . nicole : you said it was the showroom electrical panel , right ? pam : yes . zende : the power 's off on that floor . jake had me block the elevator . nicole : but why would ivy be anywhere near that ? maya : there was n't anything going on in the showroom , right ? nicole : even if there was , ivy 's not a tech person . pam : it -- it was just some kind of horrible accident . that 's all i know . nicole : but i do n't get that , either . i mean , people do n't just lounge around on big , imposing pieces of equipment like that . pam : well , no . see , there was a problem with it already . i had to send down an electrician 'cause jake said it was sparking . eric : that 's an old electrical panel . it 's supposed to be tested and signed off on every month . pam : but that 's probably why steffy was down there . maya : wait . steffy was there ? with ivy ? pam : well , yeah . but thank goodness . she 's the one who called 911 . nicole : well , did she say what happened ? eric : there was n't really time . [ scene_break ] steffy : i 'm really not up for interrogation right now . liam : [ stammers ] steffy ... steffy : if i 'm gon na be blamed for this , does it have to start with you ? liam : wait . who said anything about blame ? this is me , okay ? i 'm always gon na have your back . i 'm just ... trying to figure out what we 're dealing with here , because you are the only witness . doctor : ms. forrester ? steffy : doctor , is there any news ? doc : i believe you had a brother here . steffy : yes . he 's in the room with ivy . wyatt : doc ... liam : doctor , do you have , like , some -- some test results or some -- just a better idea of what 's going on ? doctor : let 's step outside . we ca n't be sure of ms. forrester 's level of awareness , and this information 's not for her , not right now . [ scene_break ] doctor : we 've been able to look over ms. forrester 's scans and x - rays . wyatt : wait . okay , what do you mean by `` we ? `` doctor : uh , the neurologist , cardiologist , and myself . i 'm happy to be able to tell you we see no broken bones . thomas : uh ... the neurologist . i have n't heard anything from him . doctor : i have requested a neuro consult . i 'm told she 's on her way . thomas : but you already did a brain scan , so what did they say ? doctor : we can only gather limited information while ms. forrester is unresponsive . her scans are not atypical for an unconscious patient . liam : okay , so , but as far as you can tell , she 's okay ? i mean , is that the -- the takeaway here ? doctor : the brain and the heart are both very sensitive to electrical stimuli . until she 's awake and alert and talking , we ca n't rule out lasting consequences on any organ system . wyatt : uh , thanks , doc . doctor : oh , by the way , the nurses ' station 's been taking calls from other people identifying themselves as family . be sure to be in touch with them , okay ? the nurses can only say so much , and `` critical condition `` is never easy to hear . liam : thank you . steffy : thank you . [ scene_break ] nicole : i did n't want to say this in front of eric , but ... could she die ? maya : [ sighs ] zende : nobody 's really saying . maya : but nobody 's ruling it out . nicole : what ? maya : nothing . regrets . zende : about what ? maya : nicole knows . nicole : things are different now . ivy and you are good . you are good . maya : yeah , i mean , i -- it 's ridiculous for me to even be thinking about myself at all in this situation , but the truth is that when ivy and i were first ... housemates , uh , she had been living there with eric , rick and i moved in , and there was tension with her and -- and aly . nicole : that is so over now . and ivy 's actually a big supporter of you now . maya : still ... aly 's gone , and i ca n't do anything about that . and now ... [ scene_break ] pam : okay , liam . yeah , i 'll tell him . and , honey , keep us posted . yeah , a - a crowd is the last thing that the doctors need right now when they 're trying to do their work , so we 'll just stay here and try to reach john . okay . thanks . bye . eric : you 'll tell me what ? pam : liam was just basically saying that there 's no news . eric : that 's not what he said . pam : well , he said that there 's nothing alarming in any of the tests so far . eric : uh - huh . pam : but that does n't really predict what 's gon na happen when she comes to . eric : mm . pam : what are you doing ? eric : oh , looking at these papers that john gave me -- ivy 's stuff . pam : ivy 's birth certificate ? eric : yes , and diploma and , uh , insurance -- things that she needed during this whole immigration thing that happened . pam : it 's good that you have all that . eric : yes , in case they need it . pam : eric , nobody 's asked for that . eric : just in case . well , that 's one of the things that happens , is n't it ? folders . when your sister died -- when stephanie passed away , that 's what i ended up with -- a bunch of folders -- certificates of appreciation from this charity or that charity , and the medical records , all of it , and -- and our -- our marriage certificates and all of our divorce decrees -- all of them . [ chuckles ] yeah . in the end , that 's all there is -- just a ... pile of papers . [ scene_break ] steffy : excuse me ? dr. jones says she might be able to hear me . nurse : i 've heard patients say that it 's happened . i 'll be back to check on her . steffy : hi , ivy . it 's steffy . [ scene_break ] zende : i 'm wondering if i should call my mom . no , i 'll just , uh -- i 'll wait till i have some more information to tell her . maya : uh , speaking of moms , have -- have you heard from ours since thanksgiving ? nicole : uh , yeah . mom sends me pictures from the internet . i do n't always know why . maya : what pictures ? nicole : sometimes it 's sunsets . sometimes it 's cats . maya : [ laughs ] nicole : sometimes it 's cats being nice to babies . maya : [ laughing ] oh , no . nicole : but that 's been all . maya : well , you know , i really hope maybe things changed on thanksgiving . sometimes i even think dad 's coming around . sometimes -- like , when i have n't seen him in a while . [ chuckles ] go . go , go , go . go . zende : go where ? where 's she going ? maya : morning sickness . zende : how long does morning last ? [ scene_break ] thomas : hey . how 's my grandfather ? liam : uh , i - i only talked to pam . um , i got to get my charger from my car . are you -- you guys gon na be all right ? thomas : there 's medical care in the building if one of us needs it . wyatt : [ chuckles ] liam : okay . wyatt : you know , there 's a cab stand out front . maybe you should go wait in line . thomas : i drove my car here . wyatt : so leave your keys with your sister . why would ivy want to see you when she wakes up ? thomas : you know , i could ask you the same question . it was -- it was your breaking up that ended ivy up -- wyatt : that what ? that what ? and who says we 're broken up ? what difference does it make ? you 're the irresistible thomas forrester . i mean , what do you care about people 's commitments ? thomas : you 're barking up the wrong tree , man . i do n't do the whole wracked- with - guilt thing . wyatt : conscience i know not to look for in you . taking responsibility either . thomas : you know , ivy made her own decisions . wyatt : oh , nice ! real nice . you 're blaming the woman who 's lying in a hospital bed right now ? thomas : there is nobody to blame for an accident . wyatt : you caused this . and you know you did . you 're the reason why she 's here right now . thomas : how ? wyatt : does it make you feel good all over , huh , knowing that all you gave her was misery ? [ scene_break ] steffy : ivy ... they think you 're okay . that 's what i got from the doctor . i mean , you look fine , like you 're gon na wake up any minute , [ crying ] like you can hear me . i - i just wonder what i 'm doing wrong in my life , because all these bad things keep happening around me . the baby -- the baby i should have had with liam . aly . you . this . i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . i did n't mean to do this to you . liam : mean to do what ? [ scene_break ] zende : you okay ? nicole : uh , i guess this is normal now . zende : maya told me to tell you she had a model 's update . nicole : oh . i saw that on the schedule . [ chuckles ] how does that work ? `` okay , girls . you can have an extra carrot this week . `` zende : maya does n't seem too uptight about food . nicole : no , she 's not . i 'm just thinking about things , being a brat . i do n't want to be sick around you . i do n't want to be all big and pregnant . but i am . and i will be . and making fun of all the stunning models is n't gon na change that . [ sighs ] but i do n't -- i do n't think i can go out after all . i 'm sorry , baby . zende : okay . uh , we can , uh -- we can watch a movie at home . nicole : [ sighs ] i better not count on doing anything but staying in my room with a bucket by my bed . i 'm sorry i let you down . [ scene_break ] [ indistinct chatter ] wyatt : you know what ? i can stay around here , around you . thomas : why do n't you go , then ? wyatt : [ sighs ] you know what ? i do need some air , 'cause it stinks in this hospital . it 's not your looks , you know ? thomas : what ? wyatt : i clean up just as well as you do . thomas : do you think that this is some weird competition for you ? wyatt : no . i think you 're my karma . in some cosmic sense , i mean , i - i probably deserve this . i do n't mind so much what you did to me . i mind what you did to her . and if she does n't make it out of this , if she does n't recover ... [ scene_break ] steffy : [ sniffles ] let 's not talk here . liam : why not ? whatever you did , she already knows , right ? steffy : [ sniffles ] liam : [ sighs ] nurse : thank you . liam : sure . steffy : [ sighs ] liam : okay . you have something to tell me ? or did i misunderstand ? steffy : no . liam : steffy , i tried asking you earlier -- steffy : i never got to answer . ivy was angry . i told you that . liam : yeah , well , we know why . steffy : because wyatt broke up with her . liam : no , not because wyatt broke up with her . because you told wyatt about her and thomas before she ever got a chance to . steffy : she should have told wyatt right after it happened . liam : all right . whatever . let 's let them decide whether or not it 's a breakup . steffy : yeah , whatever . i know how ivy gets . liam : you do ? steffy : yeah . liam : okay . steffy : she does n't give up . liam : okay , steffy , i - i - i do n't know what that means . yeah , she 's hardly at a loss for words . so ? steffy : sparks were flying at the -- at the panel . remember ? and then jake went to shut the power off and ivy came up to me and she -- she attacked me . liam : she -- like , physically ? steffy : yeah . yeah , she grabbed my arm , and ... and she was talking about how upset she was about wyatt . liam : well , are you really surprised ? i mean , you knew she 'd have some kind of reaction . steffy : i ca n't unsay what i said to wyatt . i tried to stay away . liam : okay . [ chuckles ] did it occur to you to walk away ? steffy : i already told you . i told you . i was looking after the electrical panel . and then ivy came up to me . not to mention she was cornering me . she started yelling at me . she grabbed me , and then she grabbed my phone , and she -- she threw it . she threw it towards the electrical panel , and i -- and i pushed her . [ electricity crackling ] liam : you pushed her ? you -- great . steffy : no , i pu -- i pushed her becau -- i pushed -- it was when i went to pick up the phone . she grabbed me again , and i went to push her away . i just wanted her off of me . anyone would have done the same thing . liam : yeah , but you 're not anyone . this was you . how is it possible that this keeps happening ? steffy : liam , do n't ! do n't . do n't you believe me ? please . please believe me .	liam says he will not let others blame steffy if she just tells him that she had nothing to do with ivy being in the hospital . he says he is not blaming her but she was the only witness and others will start talking . wyatt asks what is the point of thomas staying here in the room . he is not helping and they will not know what is wrong for a while yet . the doctor asks them to step outside ; this information is not for ivy if she is aware on some level . he says no broken bones but the heart and brain can take a hit so she is not out of the woods yet until neurological tests . pam tells zende and maya to stick around for eric who is frustrated that he can not get in touch with john . both of them and nicole are shocked to hear that steffy and ivy were in that room with malfunctioning equipment . no one is saying but she could die from this . liam checks in and tells pam to tell eric there is no more news yet . no one knows what might happen when ivy comes to . eric looks through some immigration papers just in case they need it . in the end just as in stephanie 's death that is all there is , just a folder of papers .
ridge : i own what i did to you . i broke your trust . so where does that leave us ? are -- are we done ? or can we work through it like we 've worked through everything else ? you 're my dad . you 've raised me . you 've groomed me to take over this company once you step down . this was always my position to take . now brooke and i are finally together , and we 're ready to lead this company , to lead this family into the future . and steffy -- she 's incredible . but she 's young . this is not her time . my time . let 's just get back to the original plan . make me c.e.o . [ seagulls calling ] liam : this should n't even be a conversation . quinn offers you something , you say no automatically . steffy : this is n't just about quinn . my grandfather wants me to be c.e.o . liam : yeah , because quinn put it in his head ! steffy : [ scoffs ] liam : okay , i 'm sorry . i 'm not saying you do n't deserve it or that you would n't be fantastic at it or that your grandfather would n't offer you the position under normal circumstances . but it 's quinn we 're talking about . yes , your grandfather said the words , but they 're her words . steffy : i get your concerns . they 're valid . and i do n't trust quinn any more than you do . but it 's like you 're acting like my grandfather ca n't think or speak for himself and i 'm just suddenly too gullible to watch my own back . i mean , this is a major opportunity . running forrester creations is huge . liam : i know . i - i hear you . i hear you , but it 's coming from quinn . i mean , she 's working behind the scenes again , just like we knew she would , and it 's for the same reason . she 's trying to wrap you up in a neat , little bow and hand you to her son . quinn : you have to admit this is one of my best ideas ever . wyatt : it 's not bad . it 's a win for steffy , whether it accomplishes what you want or not . quinn : oh , what i want ? do n't even try to pretend this is n't what you want , too . wyatt : who 's happy about a failed marriage , mom ? quinn : it goes deeper than that . you 're crazy in love with steffy , but , you know , she -- she left you anyway , even though you did n't do anything wrong , and that was because of me . and i feel badly about that . wyatt : i know you do . quinn : i never needed to be happy . that was reserved for you . the fact that i did find happiness is wonderful , but it was -- it was at the expense of your marriage , and you have to know that if there 's any way that i can fix that , i will . and -- and i 'm not hiding my feelings this time . no hiding , no scheming . do n't give up on steffy . everything will be fine . liam : i knew this was coming . i knew it . quinn never goes away . she just -- she lays low , she plays sane , she starts singing the `` look how much i 've changed `` mantra until people finally start to believe her , and then -- [ snaps fingers ] -- bam ! she 's manipulating everyone 's life again . steffy : liam , you do n't have to school me on quinn . liam : well , clearly i do if you 're actually thinking of taking her up on her offer ! steffy : come on ! how can i not ? liam : do you think quinn does n't know that this is the one way to get you to lower your guard , something that you want this much ? god , i am so sick of this woman interfering in our lives ! i 'm -- [ sighs ] i 'm gon na put a stop to it right now . steffy : liam , what are you -- where are you going ? ! [ door closes ] wyatt : look at you , full of enthusiasm and optimism . you know , it looks good on you . it just does n't really translate to my situation . quinn : why would n't it ? wyatt : because steffy 's back with liam . quinn : oh . him . wyatt : `` oh . him . `` yeah , `` presumably the love of steffy 's life `` him . quinn : no . that would be you . you have to be in it to win it , wyatt . steffy loves you . that 's half the battle . all you need is proximity . and if steffy becomes c.e.o . , you have it . and so do i , 'cause if she spends some time with me , then maybe she will see that i 've changed . maybe she 'll even like me a little bit . wyatt : huh . quinn : do n't you see ? if steffy takes this job offer , it could put your marriage back on track . ridge : put me back in charge . you wo n't regret it . eric : i want you to understand how much i hate saying this . i do n't trust you . you boycotted my wedding . you -- you lied to everybody about the -- about the power of attorney . it 's just been one -- one betrayal after another . i 've made the offer to steffy , and i 'm committed to that decision . ridge : it was n't your decision , was it ? eric : because i 'm too old , i 'm too feeble to make up my own mind about anything ? ridge : quinn is exploiting you ! eric : wow , this is really hard for you , is n't it ? i understand that it 's very difficult , very difficult that when you do n't get your way , it 's hard to accept . you know what 's hard for me to accept ? how you turned your back on me and quinn . i expect steffy can unify us all . she 's gon na be able to do it . i offered the job to her , and if she wants it , she can have it . ridge : you 're making a mistake . eric : mine to make . rick : whoa . hey , ridge . ridge : hey . rick : what 's gotten into him ? eric : ridge is not very happy with me right now , and i suspect you wo n't be , either . rick : why ? what 's going on ? eric : i wo n't be returning to forrester any time soon , if at all . i 've offered the c.e.o . position to steffy . rick : [ scoffs ] quinn : at first i was thrown when eric said that he might not come back . it was always part of the plan . i would fill in until he felt well enough to return as c.e.o . wyatt : and you did such a bang - up job , too . quinn : [ sighs ] thank you . wyatt : i 'm serious . running a company the size of forrester without any , like , previous experience , it 's -- i 'm proud of you . quinn : but i was always just a placeholder , you know ? i was only supposed to be there until -- until eric got back . so when he decided not to come back , i thought , `` well , who 's gon na run this company ? `` wyatt : did you ever , even for a second , consider yourself ? quinn : no ! because if eric wants to be home , then i want to be here with him . i mean , my automatic go - to was ridge , but that 's not gon na happen , not after the way he treated eric . and then i thought steffy . of course . she 's smart and she 's savvy , she 's got experience with the company . plus because of your brilliance , she 's , you know , a huge success on all of this social - media stuff . she is primed to take forrester into this exciting , new chapter . and if we 're working together , then -- then , you know , maybe i get a chance to get her to -- to respect me or even like me and we can start to heal the family . and then there 's you . you two working together every day . you have the opportunity to win her over , especially if i 'm not an obstacle anymore . i mean , it 's kind of genius , really . wyatt : hmm . quinn : you do see all the positives , right ? wyatt : i know your intentions are good . and if this works , this will be the best idea i 've ever heard . i - i love steffy , and -- and it sucks that we 're not together anymore . it 's just ... i ca n't put my emotional wellbeing into something that is so uncertain , mom . rick : how 's that ? eric : yeah . rick : that better ? eric : that 's great . thanks , thanks . rick : [ sighs ] you know , dad , there 's a -- there 's a few things i do n't understand . why do you want to step down now ? before the brain hemorrhage , you were thriving at work . you had the zest , this new energy for life . eric : because of quinn . look , she brought me back to life , and she 's still doing that now . i want to stay here , rick . i do n't want to be at the office directing drama traffic . rick : then why not offer the position to ridge ? i 'm sure he feels entitled to it anyway . eric : i 'm sad to say i do n't trust him anymore . it 's been one egregious betrayal after another . rick : then why not ask me ? steffy as c.e.o . ? why not me , dad ? steffy : you heard . ridge : not from you . steffy : after i left granddad 's , i came straight here to liam 's . ridge : yeah . so i was at dad 's house , and i 'm telling him how brooke and i are back together and how we 're ready to lead the family and the company into the future . and it turns out he 's already picked somebody . steffy : i did n't campaign for this , if that 's what you 're thinking . i 'm just as surprised as you are that he offered me c.e.o . ridge : but it was n't granddad 's offer , was it ? it was quinn 's . [ knock on door ] liam : where is she ? wyatt : steffy ? she left . liam : quinn ! where is she ? ! wyatt : she 's upstairs with eric . why ? liam : get her down here , wyatt ! wyatt : what is going on ? ! liam : i want to see that woman face to face so she can look me in the eye and see how serious i am when i tell her to stop interfering in steffy 's life ! wyatt : i am not bringing her down here until you calm down . liam : i am so fed up . i am so fed up , 'cause just when you think it 's safe , right , here comes quinn pulling strings , manipulating the situation to get what she wants , which usually , by the way , has something to do with you . so are you in on it , too ? wyatt : in on what ? ! i have no idea what you 're going on about ! liam : really ? ! wyatt : yeah ! liam : the c.e.o . position ? wyatt : you 're mad about that ? liam : that surprises you ? wyatt : yes , because it 's a big opportunity for steffy ! i think you 'd be thrilled for her ! liam : why would i be thrilled about that ? ! wyatt : because it means a lot to steffy to know that eric trusts her with such a huge opportunity ! liam : it 'd mean a whole lot more if it was n't coming from your mother . ridge : it speaks volumes that dad wants to just give you the company , just to hand it over to you . that 's how much he trusts you . steffy : it means the world knowing that . ridge : you deserve it . and one day when you 're ready , i 'll be behind you 100 % . steffy : `` one day `` ? you want me to turn granddad down ? ridge : you ca n't accept this . steffy : so you just want me to throw back the words in his face that he meant so much ? you know , what he said , he really believes in me , dad . ridge : of course he believes in you . we all believe in you . you 're -- you 're exceptional . but this offer did n't come from him . it came from quinn . and dad just does whatever that woman wants , and she wants something ... from you . rick : my run as c.e.o . was profitable , dad . it was -- it was incredibly successful . eric : yes . yes , it was . i do n't want to take any of your accomplishments away from you , rick . i do n't . rick : yeah , but you kind of are by passing me over for steffy . eric : [ sighs ] rick : dad , i realize i hurt you . we all hurt you . but to offer her the position instead of me ? eric : i think it 'll surprise you to know that this idea came from quinn . i 'm on board with it , but it was quinn 's idea . rick : [ scoffs ] do you see how often this happens ? eric : you really want to go down that road with me ? rick : see , every time this is where it gets heightened , because out of love and concern , we 're trying to open your eyes to the -- to the woman that you married , but you refuse to hear it ! eric : you 're damn right i do ! look , i 'm not gon na have this . i 'm not gon na have her put down and disrespected by you and accused of all sorts of things by everybody ! this all has to stop ! it has to -- quinn : hey , hey , hey ! are you okay ? what 's going on ? oh . you heard we offered steffy the c.e.o . position . rick : `` we `` ? what do you mean , `` we , `` quinn ? what 's in this for you ? oh , i - i know what it is . wyatt and steffy . eric : [ breathlessly ] all right , that 's enough , rick . you have no say here ! quinn : are you okay ? eric : yeah . yeah , i 'm all right . all right , it 's just some of the shorter breath . i 'm okay . quinn : oh , oh , well , you -- you need to leave . you 're upsetting your father . hey , hey . just look at me . look at me . start to breathe . remember what the doctor said ? eric : [ sighs ] quinn : just get your breath back in . eric : so much better than the doctor . quinn : yeah . [ chuckles ] eric : yes . quinn : you need to relax . breathe in . [ both inhale deeply ] eric : [ breathes deeply ] quinn : you feel better ? eric : yes . i just got a little upset . nothing to worry about . quinn : well , i do worry . it 's my job . eric : what would i do without you ? quinn : that 's not something you ever have to worry about , because i will always be here holding you , protecting you , and loving you more than anything . wyatt : dude , you are way overreacting here . liam : really ? how ? tell me how . tell me . wyatt : what is so terrible about my mother wanting steffy for c.e.o . ? it 's an amazing opportunity . liam : it 's an -- an amazing opportunity for quinn ! wyatt : how could she gain from this ? ! like , she does n't even want to be at forrester ! all she cares about is eric ! liam : yeah , and her son , who must have whatever he desires in any given moment . wyatt : uh , at some point , that might have been true . right now it 's not . liam : oh , do n't -- do n't even start in with the whole `` my mother has changed `` crap ! wyatt : she has ! i barely even recognize my own mother ! everything she does is about eric ! it 's to make eric happy , okay ? ! and healing the family , that falls under that category ! and she thinks steffy is the only one who can actually pull that off ! so if you think there 's an ulterior motive there , then maybe that 's it . liam : that 's just the benign reason that she 's giving you , obviously , and you know this ! there 's something more sinister going on , more self - serving , more ... son - serving ! your -- your mom is operating again , and she 's doing it on your behalf . she 's trying to play matchmaker between you and steffy . wyatt : matchmaker ? ! liam : yes ! wyatt : fine ! you 're right ! my mother wants to see me with steffy , my wife ! the nerve of that , right ? we 're not even divorced yet , yet she 's living with you ! a small , little problem us still being married , huh ? do n't come in here morality policing my mother when you have zero respect for your brother 's marriage ! [ door closes ] ridge : quinn is up to something . do n't play into her hands . steffy : you know , i 'm really starting to resent the implication that i am so naive , i 'm just gon na let quinn roll right over me . you know , liam thinks the exact same thing . ridge : and there it is . the two most important men in your life have alarm bells going off , so obviously something is wrong . steffy : you assume a lot . ridge : you love me . steffy : [ chuckles ] ridge : of course , you love me . and i love you , and that 's why i do n't want quinn playing you anymore . you know what she wants . she wants wyatt back in your life . steffy : okay , forget about what quinn wants . think about what we want and how hard we worked for it . i mean , we alienated granddad . look , i will be in charge . quinn wo n't be a threat to the company anymore , and we wo n't need bill 's shares to get her out . ridge : like it or not , if you accept this offer , you 're gon na be quinn 's ally , and that 's exactly what she wants so she can go after what she really wants in life , and that 's liam away from you for good . steffy : [ scoffs ] quinn : what are you doing in my kitchen ? liam : that 's right . it 's your kitchen now . [ chuckles ] you really pulled that one off , did n't you , mrs. forrester ? quinn : [ sighs ] what do you want , liam ? liam : uh , i 'm here to tell you that it 's not gon na work , whatever scheme you 're hatching right now . steffy and i are back together . we 're happy . she 's moving in , and we 're planning a future together , the future you almost stole from me and gave to wyatt . quinn : i am glad you were able to get that off your chest . are we done now ? liam : steffy is not interested in any offer that comes , jointly or not , from you . quinn : see , i - i have a completely different take on it , because i think steffy is -- is really intrigued with becoming c.e.o . of forrester . liam : no , i know . you 're very good with words , and i 'm sure you 'll spin it to sound like something amazing for steffy . but i know better . and that 's the thing . i know it 's a trick . it 's just a way for you to get steffy for your son . and , well , stop that 'cause it 's not happening . quinn : then why do you feel so threatened ? i 'll tell you why . steffy wants to be c.e.o . and you do n't want her to . you want to keep her down so you can fool yourself into believing that you deserve her , stop her from becoming the woman that she was meant to be . see , wyatt would never do that . wyatt supports her , and he supports her ambition . liam : [ chuckles ] yeah , there -- there it is . quinn : so ? liam : it 's like déjà vu . you ca n't even suppress it , can you ? it 's the same old quinn saying the same old stuff . steffy and wyatt are over , and you have to accept that . quinn : you know what ? it 's not over until it 's over . they 're not divorced . things could change . and i - i think they will . i think steffy is going to be c.e.o . , she is going to be the woman that she was always destined to be , and ... i believe that wyatt will be by her side . liam : i 'm warning you , quinn . stay away from steffy .	ridge tells his father that he is his dad and he has always managed to work things out between them . steffy is incredible but it is not her time ; it is his time .. make him ceo . liam tells steffy this should not even be a conversation . if it involves quinn then she needs to say no . yes it is her grandfather 's words but put there by quinn . steffy is incensed that he thinks steffy can not speak for herself . he says bam quinn is manipulating their life again , something that steffy wants this much . he is tired of this woman always appearing in their lives . he says he has to do something about that woman . quinn tells wyatt that she is not hiding her feelings for steffy , but do not give up on her , everything will be fine . quinn thinks if steffy takes this job offer she will spend more time with quinn and see that she has changed and his marriage could still be intact . eric tells ridge that he made the offer to steffy and it was not his feeble mind and he understands it is difficult for ridge when he does not get his way .. but he turned his back on him and quinn . he offered the job to steffy and it is hers if she chooses it . ridge storms out and says he is making a big mistake . he almost knocks rick over as he comes in . eric says he is not returning to fc and ridge did not like and he expects rick will not either that he asked steffy to be the new ceo . but he could not pick ridge as it has been one egregious attack after another . wyatt tells quinn that he loves steffy and it sucks that they are separated but he can not invest his future on something so uncertain . ridge goes to see steffy and she guesses that he has heard . she says she is just as surprised as he . he tells her it was not her grandfather that offered her the job , but quinn .
brooke : i appreciate what you 're saying , thorne , but -- thorne : are you listening , though ? because you ca n't keep doing this to yourself . my brother 's never gon na change . he 's incapable . he 's still hurting you today the same way he has been for years . and this last time , kissing quinn . dad 's wife ? hey . do n't give him another chance to break your heart . never again . quinn : so , did you ever think that we would get here ? ridge : [ sighs ] no . i - it gets worse every day . but what i do now , i take venice to fairfax , and you can cut -- quinn : no , i 'm not talking about here in the building . stop it . i mean ... here . we 're not -- we 're not freaking out every time we 're alone together . you know , we 're not stressing out anymore . eric and i are happily back together , and you and brooke are hopefully happily back together . ridge : well , that 's the plan , is n't it ? quinn : yeah . i 've got to tell you , i felt really awful thinking that you 'd lost brooke because of what we did . ridge : it was horrible , what we did . she must have felt so betrayed . but you know what ? i - it ... it seems like she 's putting it behind her . [ door closes ] bill : you okay ? steffy : trying to be . what are you doing here ? bill : i 'm checking on you . why ? steffy : you ca n't just show up like this . if liam was here -- bill : if liam , what ? this is my house . if i want to go surfing , i 'm allowed . besides , i knew he was n't here . [ steffy sighs ] you have to let this go . steffy : is this easy for you ? bill : you know the answer to that . but for liam 's sake , we have to pretend . we have to smile and lie . steffy : bill , i ca n't lie . i ca n't lie . i 'm not -- i 'm not good at it . liam looks at me so grateful and appreciative . i mean , god , if he knew , i -- bill : he never will . steffy : he almost did , bill . eric : ridge , i want to ask you about -- where 's -- ridge is n't here ? pam : no . he was . but he just left for brooke 's . i mean , you can probably catch him in the parking lot -- eric : wait , he went to brooke 's ? pam : my thoughts exactly , eric . and that 's after having had lunch with her , spending time in the steam room with her . [ telephone ringing ] i mean , am i the only person who actually works around here ? speaking of which , i need to go get that . excuse me , ivy , but duty calls . for some of us . [ distant ] forrester creations . ivy : why is pam in a bad mood ? eric : probably some baking mishap . it 's the only thing that puts her in a bad mood . ivy : what about your mood ? hm ? eric : thorne found out what happened in australia . ivy : between quinn and ridge ? eric : yeah . and he 's not gon na let it go . brooke : look , i know you 're trying to look out for me , and that means a lot to me . thorne : well , someone has to if you 're not gon na look out for yourself . how can you not be absolutely furious with ridge ? brooke : [ scoffs ] i was at first . it 's taken me a - a lot of work to get past that . thorne : but you have n't , really . i mean , you shouldn't . you do n't have to this time . you can hold ridge accountable . i sure as hell plan to . steffy : liam sees i 'm not the same . how that night changed me . i mean , he keeps asking all these -- all these questions , like where did i go ? who was i with ? was i alone ? bill : you did n't tell him anything ? did you ? steffy : no . no , i lied . it 's just more lies . this is not who i want to be . quinn : so , this is for your next issue ? liam : uh , well , yeah , if it times well with your showing . quinn : it should . are we gon na get the cover ? liam : that 's possible , yeah . quinn : yeah ? liam : yeah . quinn : you should just use your wife 's face . she 's my inspiration , you know . you can quote me on that . liam : really ? is that true ? quinn : yeah . i could see her wearing any of these pieces . this piece in particular i modeled after the one i found in the guesthouse . liam : yeah , no , she -- yeah , she wears this one all the time . what do -- what do you mean , she left in the guesthouse ? quinn : she did n't tell you ? eric and i found it . i gave it back to her on thanksgiving . i have to say , we were a little worried about you guys , but she reassured us that it was just a small argument . and it was n't like we were prying or anything . it just -- i do n't know . it seemed strange that she would stay there . liam : yeah . well , yeah . that 's ... that is strange . steffy : i lied to my husband . again . bill : some things have to be lied about . steffy : [ sniffles ] i did n't even -- i did n't even know what to say . like , he 's so curious about where i went . i told him that i went for a drive , and that i pulled over , and i thought about how wonderful he is . bill : and that 's exactly what you did , as far as anything that liam needs to know . i want you to close your eyes . do it . i want you to picture yourself pulled over on the side of the road . you 're sitting in your car . recovering . processing . forgiving liam for what he did . because that 's where you were . far away from the guesthouse . far away from me . you have to believe it , steffy . if you believe it , liam will , too . quinn : something wrong ? liam : no , no . i 'm -- i 'm just , uh ... what night did you say this was ? quinn : it was just before thanksgiving . whatever night you two argued . i 'm assuming there are n't that many . liam : yeah ... but you know what , she -- she did n't go anywhere that night . she was just -- she was just driving around . quinn : well , maybe she was . but she was also in the guesthouse , because that 's where i found the bracelet . is there a problem ? you seem so concerned . eric : ridge has gotten away with a lot , taking -- taking advantage of me , and of thorne , and ... ivy : mm - hmm . and , uh , a few women 's hearts over the years , i hear . eric : that 's part of the reason why i was able to forgive quinn , knowing how manipulative ridge can be . ivy : wait . you just said you forgave quinn . but you 've forgiven ridge , too , right ? eric : maybe i should n't have , though . maybe thorne has a point . thorne : i 'm upsetting you , are n't i ? brooke : no . thorne : i do n't mean to . brooke : [ sighs ] thorne , you have every right to be concerned . ridge has n't been the best to me through the years , and you had a front - row seat to most of it . thorne : i have , and it has n't been easy to watch . brooke : he really is sorry . thorne : oh , brooke , come on . brooke : he 's not going to do it again . thorne : you really believe that ? brooke : ridge wants to make a commitment to me , and then -- thorne : when has my brother ever stuck to a commitment ? it 's just a word to him . it has absolutely no meaning behind it . it 's not like when i commit to something . you should know i -- i did n't just come back to l.a. to be a designer . there was another reason . you . steffy : so , we can really do this ? pretend like it never happened ? bill : well , that 's the great thing about a good lie . even a bad one . you say it often enough with conviction and you start to believe it . and nobody questions it . steffy : this guilt , though . it gets written all over my face . it 's -- it 's haunting me . bill : we both thought you and liam were done . steffy : but we weren't . we will never be . bill : only if you forget what happened between us . steffy : you 're right . i can do this . i 'm married to liam . he is my husband . i have to do this . liam : it 's not a problem . i 'm just trying to figure out how steffy 's bracelet got in your guesthouse if she was n't even there . quinn : well , no . she -- she was there . that 's what i 'm trying to tell you . liam : no . quinn , bracelet does n't prove that . i mean , it could have been there for a while . quinn : okay , well , the lights on in the guesthouse proves it . the shower was used . the bed . liam : wait a second . the bed ? quinn : yeah . the blankets were pulled back , the sheets were all rumpled . i do n't know what kind of an argument you two had , but maybe she needed to crawl in there and have herself a good cry . liam : and then take a shower ? that does n't make any sense . quinn : why are you making such a big deal about this ? liam : i 'm not . i 'm -- i 'm not . i 'm really not . quinn : no , but you obviously do n't believe me . liam : i believed steffy . but what you 're saying now is basically that she lied , so -- quinn : no , no , no , no , no ! i 'm not implying that anybody lied about anything . liam : well , all i 'm saying is that steffy did n't say a word about the guesthouse . so what possible reason would she have to keep this from me ? eric : ivy , i love ridge . [ exclaims quietly ] maybe i should stand up to him more . maybe brooke should , too . ivy : [ chuckles ] you know , i am shocked to hear you say this . you 've always been such a huge supporter of brooke and ridge . eric : yeah , well , maybe that was wrong . i mean , i just have to wonder if she keeps going back to him out of habit . if she took a serious look at who she is today and who he is today ... would she still want to be with him ? i just want what 's best for her . brooke : you came back for me ? thorne , what are you talking about ? thorne : um , not for you , exactly , but because of you . i 've been thinking about my life and all i 've lost . macy , darla ... my aly . all gone . and i 've been thinking about the people i have left . the ones that were close to me . that have been there for me . and you 're on top of my list . i mean , sure , i had friends in paris , but none of them really knew me . not the way you do . so , of course , i had to come back . brooke : well , i am glad . i missed you , too . we 've had some wonderful times together . thorne : yeah . brooke : [ laughs ] thorne : even when we were married . brooke : yeah . even when we were married . [ door opens ] ridge : hey . brooke : hi . ridge : hi . oh , i forgot you were camped out here . tell me again why you ca n't afford a hotel ? thorne : tell me again why you treat women with such disrespect ? brooke : thorne . ridge : wow . that escalated quickly . thorne : 'cause i know what you did . ridge : excuse me ? thorne : with dad 's wife . the day before you were supposed to marry brooke . yeah , it does n't get much more disgusting than that . thorne : i always knew you were selfish , that you thought you could get away with anything , but this ... wow . this goes beyond . ridge : mistakes were made . i apologized . what does this have to do with you ? [ doorbell rings ] brooke : the back door . must be a delivery . is it safe to leave you two alone ? ridge : sure . yeah . thorne : oh , yeah . i still ca n't believe it . you and our father 's wife . again . ridge : hey , thorne . the people that were involved in the situation have made peace with it , so why are you trying to start a fight with me ? thorne : you think i 'm gon na let you get away with this ? ridge : i know that look . i know what 's coming . it 's the full tantrum , is n't it ? 'cause that 's what you do when you give a lecture that no one 's listening to or you try to challenge me and you fail . you go to the basement or you run to paris or you take a chair and throw it through the window . thorne : you 're a real piece of work , you know that ? ridge : and just because i was mother 's favorite . thorne : oh . there it is . ridge : i did n't choose that . she chose it . if you could make peace with this , maybe you 'd be happier . maybe you would n't need this -- this -- this thing that you do where you want to rescue people from me , where you want to rescue the whole world and the whole family from mean old ridge . [ sighs ] come on . i do n't want to fight with you . we 're brothers . i love you , and i want you to do well . that 's -- that 's why i tell you the truth . you 're not a leader . you 're not a designer . and you 're always gon na be in my shadow because you 're less experienced and you 're less gifted . but that 's not me talking . that 's the eyes of the world . it 's the eyes of this family . and , yes , the eyes of brooke . really ? nothing ? no whiny retort ? because usually this is where you put me in my place . thorne : no , i think this is the part where you realize i 'm much more of a man than you 'll ever be . ridge : [ sighs , groans ] thorne : you talk about how i 'm seen by brooke , by the world . well , here 's how they 'll see me . no longer bullied by you . maybe i 'll inspire brooke to do the same . i 'll purge you from her life . this company . and i 'll restore decency and morality back to the forrester name . and you , ridge , well , you 'll just be gone . [ intense music plays ] [ sensual music playing ] steffy : am i glad to see you . liam : why ? something happen ? steffy : no . just missing you . i hate when we 're apart . liam : yeah , that makes two of us . i , uh -- you know , it 's too bad you were n't at -- at the office today , actually . i stopped by forrester to get some quotes from quinn . and it turns out you are a large part of the inspiration for her new line . steffy : i am ? liam : yeah . yeah . this , uh ... yeah , this bracelet in particular . she said it 's one of her favorites . steffy : oh . uh , yeah . i - i -- i think she commented on it before . yeah . liam : when she returned it to you ? steffy : what ? liam : she said she , uh ... she found it , and she gave it back to you at thanksgiving . steffy : right . right . yeah . liam : i mean , it was a little weird , uh , where she said she found it . it was in the -- the forrester guesthouse ? and it was even weirder when . it was , uh , the night that -- that you drove off really angry with me , and you were just in your car , no particular destination . that 's -- i mean , that 's what you told me . steffy : yeah . uh ... yeah , yeah . i , um ... i - i drove around . and , um ... liam : wanted to take a shower ? steffy : what ? liam : or a nap ? i mean , she -- she said the bed had been slept in . or if not slept in , used . you know , the -- the sheets were all rumpled and the covers were off and ... steffy , what 's going on ? i mean , why would -- why would you tell me that you were just ... driving around if you were n't ? i mean , were you in your car or were you at the guesthouse ? hey . hey . it 's a simple question . i just want to know where you went that night , what you did . that 's all . steffy ? hey . what did you do that night ? what happened ? just tell me what happened . all i want is the truth . that 's all .	brooke tells thorne that she appreciates what he is saying about ridge . he asks if she is really listening though . quinn tells ridge that it feels good now that it is not awkward and she is back with eric and he with brooke so no one is peeking around on the two of them . bill shows up at steffy 's and she chides him for just keeping showing up . is this easy for him ? he says no but technically this is his house and he just came to check up on her . she says it has been hard as she had to lie again , more lies as liam wanted to know where she was that night if with anyone . eric looks for ridge but pam tells him he was here but just left for brooke 's . eric confides in ivy that thorne found out what happened in australia between ridge and quinn and he is not going to let it go . quinn shows liam some of her pieces , a bracelet like the one that steffy wears all the time . she tells liam that she found that one in the guest house but gave it back to steffy . he finds that strange that steffy did not mention it . she sees this bothers him as he was told steffy just drove around and went nowhere . bill tells steffy that if she told liam that she was alone then just stick to that story . liam is forgiving so let it be far away from this house and far away from him . thorne tells brooke that he sees he has upset her . but it has not been easy to watch his brother do this again . this word game , commitment , is just that a game to ridge . it has no meaning . he confesses another reason he came back to l.a. was brooke . steffy wants to know if she and bill can pretend this never happened . she thinks it is written all over her face when liam talks with her . bill reminds her they have to keep it a secret and she agrees ; this lie will be for her husband .
brooke : is anyone out there ? sally , is that -- ridge : good evening . brooke : very funny . ridge : funny , no . i am not funny . i am dracula . i am the prince of darkness . brooke : well , you 're going to be the prince of pain , if you do n't put that candelabra down and kiss me . ridge : ooh . brooke : ow , you bit me . ridge : now -- now you are under my spell , logan . brooke : i 've been under your spell since the moment i laid eyes on you . marv : you the lady looking for help ? sally : i 'm the lady who 's been spending an awful lot of time in here , waiting for you to show up . marv : traffic 's a bear . sally : um - hmm . marvin , they tell me you 're some kind of genius . why is that ? marv : i 'm the best . sally : oh , really , the best , huh ? well , that 's good . that means we 're going to get along just fine . marv : so , what do you need ? sally : information . marv : my specialty . [ sally laughs ] sally : good . you see , i am writing a novel . marv : a novel , huh ? sally : um - hmm . this is a novel about a wronged woman , looking for some kind of justice . marv : let me guess . scarlet o'hara needs to hack into a computer system ? sally : this heroine of mine , scarlet . she has decided she 's going to use modern technology to alter the course of history . the history of one child in particular . and , marvin , i 'm going to need you to help me do that . oscar : hi . bridget : hi . thank you , for what you said in there . oscar : you okay ? bridget : yeah . oscar : parents can drive you nuts sometimes , huh ? [ bridget laughs ] especially when they 're right . eric : do you think i should go talk to her ? stephanie : no , oscar seems to have it under control . eric : he 's a terrific young guy . i 'm still concerned that bridget has this terrible blind spot where -- where deacon 's concerned . stephanie : yes , well , we all know how you feel about deacon . eric : he 's poison to her . stephanie : i do n't think you should worry about that with oscar around . she seems to be in good hands . deacon : it 's not bad , huh ? amber : wow , you do n't mess around , do you ? deacon : not when i want something badly enough . amber : look at bridget . deacon : you 're wrong , no . her days of worrying about me , they 're history . amber : so , you just slip that ring on her finger , and all that pain and heartache is just going to magically disappear ? deacon : you still do n't believe me , do you ? amber : i just hate to see you set yourself up , deacon . deacon : oh , yeah , like you care . amber : bottom line , you 've got mt . everest to climb where bridget 's concerned . deacon : well , it might not be as steep as you think . amber : what , because of this sudden connection you two share ? deacon : all right , listen . when eric busted into my place , went medieval on me , we were n't exactly holding hands . amber : what are you saying ? he caught you two in bed ? deacon : no , but , almost . she might be a little more committed than you think . bridget : so , you agree with my father ? oscar : i do n't know , i -- i trust your judgment , you know , but your dad 's kind of right . deacon 's no good . i mean he 's all right , he 's just not good for you . brooke : apology accepted . ridge : apology , excuse me ? brooke : for scaring the daylights out of me . ridge : oh , please , i did n't scare you . brooke : oh , yes , you did . turning off all the lights , and walking in here with a bad boris karloff imitation . ridge : well , it was bela lugosi , actually , and i admit it was bad . it was about romance , logan . something you and i desperately need in our life right now . brooke : you always know exactly what i need . ridge : i better . you 're going to be having my baby soon . marv : this story of yours , where 's it take place ? sally : in a genetics laboratory . marv : what exactly is scarlet after ? sally : paternity test results . marv : to , ah -- alter the course of history ? sally : got it . and also to give the villainesses in my epic story a long overdue comeuppance . marv : do you believe in the easter bunny , lady ? sally : the easter bunny ? marv : because we 're going hunting for a big ole easter egg . samantha : well , it does n't look like deacon 's going to be much of a problem now . eric : they do seem to be getting along really well , do n't they ? samantha : i for one think they make a lovely couple . eric : well , that may be true , but bridget 's a rescuer . she 's not going to be able to turn her back on deacon . samantha : feeling sorry for somebody 's a lot different than falling in love again . eric : sam , you do n't know the hell that he put this family through . samantha : no , but i do know that bridget 's crazy about oscar . she does n't want to disappoint you , eric , but she does want to feel like you have faith in her decisions . eric : i do . just not when they involve deacon sharpe . stephanie : well , they wo n't , if oscar has anything to say about this . oscar : you know , i 'm not saying your father could n't have handled things a little better . bridget : just the way he talks about deacon , it 's like i 'm totally naive . oscar : yeah , and i know you 're one of the smartest ladies i 've ever known , but when deacon pops up on your radar you go a little haywire . i do n't know , maybe it 's 'cause of that oversized , super - duper huge , big heart of yours . maybe it 's something else . he was your first , right ? bridget : i 'm not hung up on deacon . oscar : okay , okay . i 'm not saying you are . but you got to admit the guy casts a pretty big shadow . bridget : okay , please , god , please -- can we just talk about something else ? anything . oscar : okay , that 's good , that 's good for me . that 's good for me . um -- 'cause , you know , he 's your past , and i am your future . [ bridget laughs ] that 's beautiful . look at you . that smile , that 's what i want to see . bridget : you know something , marrone ? oscar : what ? bridget : you 're good for me . oscar : you think ? i think we 're good for each other . yeah , i think we 're really good for each other . i mean , i 've done everything in my life like it was just a roll of the dice , but i got to tell you something , falling in love with you was the safest bet i ever made . bridget : what did you just say ? oscar : you heard me -- and i meant every word . sally : marv , you sure you know what you 're doing ? marv : i used to i.t . hospital software . find the golden easter egg -- you 're in . sally : in where ? and what is this easter egg nonsense ? marv : a hidden command in a program . think of it as the back door someone left open . sally : ah - ha . allowing me -- or , excuse me , allowing scarlet to have access to the computer records . marv : you 're catching on . sally : well , i hope so , marv . i hope so . do you realize , in a couple of days , my epic novel will be complete ? and a certain someone 's marriage will be kaput . brooke : i always feel so safe in your arms . ridge : good . good , because i 'm not going anywhere . brooke : this is your child , ridge , i know it . ridge : i know it , too . brooke : we 're finally going to have the life that we 've always wanted . [ crashing sound ] brooke : what was that ? amber : nothing personal , deacon , but what is bridget thinking ? deacon : gee , i do n't know , maybe i 'm worth a second chance ? maybe i 've changed ? amber : look , i am sure she 's concerned , and she 's got to be feeling guilty -- deacon : wait , stop right there . look , i 'm not a charity case . amber : well , come on , you know bridget . she 's like florence nightingale on steroids . deacon : amber , i 've changed . maybe you ca n't see it , but maybe she can . amber : and being in this hospital bed has nothing to do with it ? deacon : no , because you know what ? i 'm not going to be here that long . the doc 's going to fix me up . before you know it , i 'll be walking down that aisle with my beautiful bride . amber : not if eric forrester has anything to say about it . deacon : he 's not going to . i 'm going to treat her so well , he 's going to be thrilled to welcome me back into the family . bridget : you 're in love with me ? oscar : do n't look too surprised . bridget : no , just , i never thought -- oscar : oh , whoa , whoa . there 's your mistake right there . bridget : what ? oscar : thinking . yeah , i pretty much gave up on it . as soon as i met you , as a matter of fact . used to be nothing but trouble . now , pretty much , i just -- i listen to my heart . you know , just , all in my heart . that 's what i 've been doing . first time in a long time . bridget : well , it suits you . oscar : thanks . so , what do you say ? you ready to leave the past behind us ? bridget : do you really think that 's possible ? oscar : do i think that 's possible ? i 'll tell you what , i think pretty much anything is possible , and you should know that . you know why ? because you taught me that . you did , and i tell you what , i 'm really counting on you remembering that right now . bridget : oh , my god , ozzy , what is that ? brooke : what was that ? ridge : i do n't know , but we 'll find out . brooke : sally ? ridge : it 's a sign . brooke : you mean , it 's like an omen ? ridge : no , i mean it 's a sign . ridge : have you heard from her lately ? brooke : sally ? no , thank god . ridge : maybe she 's finally going to leave us alone . marv : now , i 've written all the directions down for you . sally : all right . marv : you try it . sally : here i go . ah , control , alt , enter , slash . marv : back slash . sally : sorry , sorry , okay . ah , back slash . marv : and where will that take you ? sally : to the master database . marv : where you will access the password file and login as the administrator of records . now , all you have to do after that follow these steps , its all here . sally : i 'll tell you what , marv , why do n't you go over to the bar and get us each a glass of something bubbly . i feel like celebrating . well , i think you should enjoy these fleeting moments with your husband , brooke , because they 're going to end very soon . stephanie : you do n't want to spend the night again , keep an eye on bridget ? eric : no , that wo n't be necessary . stephanie : you 're not worried about oscar 's intentions ? eric : i 'm counting on them . amber : you must be on some serious medication , because there 's no way the forresters are going to welcome you with open arms . deacon : you know what , i do n't even care . bridget 's the only one that matters here . you do n't get it , do you ? that 's all right , no one does . it 's like , her faith in me , after every lousy thing that i did to her , she still believes in me . i mean , look at me , i 'm paralyzed . i should be freaking out , and all i can think about is how happy i am that she 's in my life again . tomorrow , this ring is going to be on her finger , and i 'm going to have every reason to get up out of this bed and walk again . oscar : i know you said you wanted to take things slow . this is kind of sudden , but um -- i do n't know , i just -- ca n't help myself . i 'm kind of hoping that you wo n't be able to either . you know , 'cause really there 's -- there 's no real time frame for this kind of thing . when you know , you know , right ? and -- and i know . i know it with all my heart , you 're the most amazing thing that 's ever happened to me . and , you know , call me crazy , but i think i 'm a pretty good bet , too . i do , you know , and massimo in there , he says , i got potential . and that 's -- bridget : i think you have a lot more than potential , oscar . oscar : you 're in shock , and that 's definitely understandable . talk about out of the blue , huh ? okay , but i just want to tell you that , um -- here in my heart , where it matter 's most , right ? i just -- i feel , everything . i feel so alive . i 'm just , like , i 'm filled up inside with this big ball of light that 's just filling me up and -- what am i saying ? just listen to me . just listen to me , oscar morrone , i do n't talk like this . but you , with you , i just know . i just know it , you 're the one . and i could , i could go on forever just talking about -- how being with you -- when we 're together , everything feels right . how i love everything about you . how i love just to kiss you . when i kiss you it 's like -- i -- i could die at that moment , and i would die the happiest man alive . bridge , i just want to make it simple . bridget forrester , i love you , and i would be blessed forever , if you would -- if you would be my wife .	ridge set up a romantic evening for his wife . sally met with a computer hacker to teach her how to hack into hospital records . oz told bridget her dad was right about deacon . bridget does n't want to discuss deacon anymore . oz offered bridget a ring and asked her to marry him . deacon told amber about kissing bridget . he showed amber the ring he planned to give to bridget .
brooke : ridge , i know you 're upset . but i voted my conscience . ridge : you voted against me . brooke : for the good of the family . ridge : how is it good for the family , brooke ? mother and dad are still pandering to thorne . they consider me the enemy now . brooke : and that 's what i wanted to stop . ridge : but you reinforced that . your vote says you agree with them . brooke : no , it does n't say that . i do n't think you 're the enemy , and i think you 're the best thing that could ever happen to this company . ridge : ever since i was a kid , brooke , i 've wanted to run this company . and now is the time . they need me now more than ever . you know that . brooke : yes . ridge : well , then how could you vote against me ? how could you stop me from something that i needed for myself , for the company , and for this family ? i want to understand why you did this . [ scene_break ] [ knock on door ] nick : excuse me . excuse me . i 'm looking for my father . i do n't know where he would be . maybe rehab , something ? orderly : i 'm not sure . i 'll check with the doctor . nick : thank you . thank you very much . dr. ying : oh , nick . nick : what 's going on ? where 's my father ? dr. ying : i have a nurse checking on that . nick : you do n't know ? dr. ying : it 's possible that dr. whittman ordered some more tests . nick : how long has he been gone ? dr. ying : i assure you , he is not gone . your father is somewhere in this clinic . [ scene_break ] driver : you doin ' okay back there ? [ massimo remembers ] deacon : lights are on but nobody 's home , huh , pal ? i do n't want you to worry about a thing . because , you know , now that i 'm here , i 'm gon na take care of everything . and i do mean everything . massimo : faster . driver : you do n't look so good , buddy . maybe i should take you back to the clinic . massimo : no , no . home . rose briar . driver : okay , man . just take it easy . we 're almost there . [ scene_break ] jackie : i 'm sorry , deacon . i ca n't . not yet . deacon : jackie , what 's the matter ? jackie : it 's just a feeling . deacon : is it a guilt feeling ? a sense of obligation ? jackie : i do n't know , but it 's definitely strong enough to let me know that i 'm not ready . deacon : i thought you were moving on . jackie : i am , but -- moving in with you ? that 's a different issue . deacon : it 's only an issue if you choose to make it one . jackie : this is n't a rejection . i 'm not saying that i do n't want to be with you . it 's just that i ca n't be with you -- not like that . not while massimo in this condition . it would n't be right . deacon : so , you need more time . jackie : yes . deacon : okay , you 've got it . we have all the time in the world , do n't we ? [ scene_break ] driver : we 're on rose briar place . is this your street ? massimo : yeah , yes . driver : what 's the house number ? massimo : there . there -- it is . there . [ scene_break ] ridge : logan , you know what this vote meant to me . brooke : you think i 've betrayed you . ridge , what would 've happened if i 'd voted with you ? ridge : i 'd be ceo of forrester creations . brooke : and you and thorne would be at each other 's throats . eric would be furious . stephanie would be on the warpath . and it would be chaos . the reason you went overseas for all those weeks was to clear up the confusion about forrester . to reassuring the buyers , to calm the press . now , why would you want to throw forrester back into that turmoil ? for an executive shakeup ? what kind of message would that send ? ridge : i just wanted your support . brooke : and i told you i had concerns . ridge : well , you did n't tell me you were going to shoot me down , logan . brooke : ridge , that 's not what this is about . ridge : then why is dad still in charge ? brooke : so you want me to apologize ? just tell you how sorry i am ? ridge : you 've already done that . brooke : and , obviously , that did n't work . so , what do you want now , ridge ? tell me . do you want a wife who goes along with everything that you say ? a wife who agrees with everything that you do ? a wife like darla ? `` yes , ridge . okay , ridge . whatever you say , ridge . `` ridge : yes . brooke : yes ? ridge : yes , brooke . right now , that 's exactly what i want . [ scene_break ] nick : he 's still not here . dr. ying : i spoke to dr. whittman . he did n't order any more tests for your father . nick : okay , well then , he should be here . dr. ying : i 'll check radiology again . nick : make sure you check rehab ! [ scene_break ] [ crickets chirping ] massimo : home . driver : need any help ? massimo : no . driver : not so fast . you got ta pay your fare . it 's $ 27.50 . massimo : ah . driver : thanks , man . thanks a lot ! you want me to wait ? massimo : no . no . [ scene_break ] deacon : jackie , come on , let 's go . jackie : oh , just a second . i 'll be there in a minute . deacon : okay . i got your suitcase packed for you , it 's all ready . wow . you said you wanted to freshen up , but , uh -- jackie : is this fresh enough for you ? deacon : you see , now you 're just tormenting me , are n't you ? jackie : no . no , i 'm not . i 'm rewarding you . for your patience . deacon : jackie , you do n't have to reward me for waiting for you . jackie : but you deserve to be . deacon : well , i mean , if that 's how you feel about it , i 'm certainly not gon na turn my back on a reward , so , uh -- jackie : i just want you to know -- this is n't going to change our relationship , just because i wo n't take off my ring . deacon : okay . but , you know , if you keep rewarding me like this -- sooner or later , i 'm not gon na be able to put on the brakes . [ jackie chuckles ] jackie : you got to try until we get to the beach house . deacon : i am trying . i am trying . jackie : well , try harder . deacon : i 'm trying hard , believe me . i 'm trying hard . but the way you look . the way you smell . jackie , i want you right now . jackie : i ca n't . not here . deacon : you ca n't what ? you ca n't make love ? jackie : exactly . not in this house . deacon : okay . that does n't mean that i ca n't do this . or i ca n't do this . [ jackie chuckles ] you know what , i 'm just going to keep going on until you stop me . how 's that , huh ? [ scene_break ] [ crickets chirping ] [ massimo panting ] massimo : unlocked . oh . [ massimo panting ] jacqueline -- i 'm home . [ massimo panting ] massimo : jacqueline . i 've worked so -- so hard to come back . where are -- where are you ? [ scene_break ] dr. ying : thank you . i 'll get back to you . nick : did they find him ? dr. ying : not yet . nick : well , he could n't have gotten out of here . dr. ying : mr. marone , this is a research clinic . our patients are admitted voluntarily . there 's nothing keeping him from leaving . nick : voluntarily ? what are we talking about here ? this man could barely walk a few days ago . dr. ying : your father has made remarkable progress . every day , he 's getting stronger . nick : i understand he 's getting stronger ! but the fact is , you 've lost him ! the job of this clinic is to take care of that man . dr. ying : we 're doing everything we can . we 'll find him . [ scene_break ] [ massimo panting ] massimo : i did this for you . i -- i 'm here . for you . [ massimo panting ] [ scene_break ] jackie : no . deacon : just listen . i 'm just tryin ' to get a little bit of clarification . jackie : okay . is this clear enough ? no . deacon : no . so that would mean , what ? no -- no kissing ? no -- no kissing your neck ? jackie : no , no . deacon : no kissing your lips ? jackie : no kissing at all . deacon : i ca n't even get a little peck ? [ jackie sighs ] jackie : no . deacon : oh , come on , this is ridiculous . okay , look -- i 'm really -- i wan na -- sorry . i wan na follow the rules , i do . but your not being clear with me , you 've got ta be a little more specific . jackie : okay . deacon : okay . jackie : no . deacon : no . so i just -- there 's no kissing ? jackie : no . deacon : there 's no touching at all , that 's out of question , okay . there 's no -- what about this ? jackie : no . deacon : that 's not good , either ? jackie : out of the question . no , i mean it . that is enough , okay ? one more time , you 're in trouble . massimo : jacqueline ? [ scene_break ] brooke : are you serious ? you want a wife who always agrees with you ? ridge : what 's wrong with that ? brooke : well , for one thing , that 's not the kind of woman that you married . ridge : people can change . brooke : if that 's how you feel , then you certainly have . ridge : just try it , brooke . try saying yes to whatever i say . four easy questions -- [ brooke scoffs ] brooke : this is the most ridiculous thing i 've ever heard . ridge : you ca n't do it , can you ? it 's not gon na kill you . i 'll even make it easy for you . say `` yes `` to the next four things i say . `` yes , ridge `` to whatever i say . brooke -- would you come over here ? brooke : yes , ridge . ridge : brooke -- would you put your arms around me ? brooke : yes , ridge . ridge : would you look me in the eyes ? brooke : yes , ridge . ridge : would you kiss me -- and forgive me for being such an idiot ? brooke : yes , ridge . ridge : all kidding aside -- i was disappointed the way things turned out . i still am . but i realize what a difficult position you were in . i saw the way mother was pressuring you and all . brooke : i did n't do it because she told me to . ridge : believe me , i know that . no one makes up your mind for you . that 's why i fell in love with you , logan . you 're a little spitfire . you always have been . and i do n't want that to change . brooke : even if we disagree sometimes . ridge : absolutely . i just think we should be open about it from now on . there 's no reason for us to have to walk on eggshells around each other . our marriage can survive any disagreement whatsoever , right ? brooke : i think we 've just proven that . and someday , you 're gon na prove yourself as forrester 's ceo . because it 's going to happen . and when it does , there 's no doubt in my mind that you 're gon na be the best ceo forrester 's ever had . ridge : you really think so ? brooke : yes , ridge . ridge : good girl . [ brooke chuckles ] [ scene_break ] dr. ying : nick . that 's it . i 've called every department . no one has seen your father . nick : you lost my father . dr. ying : nick , i 'm sorry . i 'm afraid your father is missing . [ scene_break ] brooke : hmm . you know for a minute there , i was n't sure you 'd be able to get past it . ridge : you 're not the only one . the way nick was acting earlier ? brooke : he was just concerned about us . ridge : he was concerned about you . i think captain ahab was a little disappointed that we were able to patch things up . brooke : if anybody 's going to be disappointed , it 's going to be your mother . ridge : why ca n't everyone realize that our relationship is indestructible , hmm ? brooke : if they did n't know it before , we 've certainly proven it this week . [ cell phone rings ] brooke : mmm . ridge : it might be a from clinic on massimo . hello . nick : i need your help , forrester . ridge : what 's going on ? nick : it 's the old man -- he 's gone . ridge : what do you mean he 's gone ? nick : he got out of the clinic . ridge : how ? nick : i do n't know . but you were the last person who spoke to him , and i need to know if you have any idea where he might 've gone ? ridge : all he said was he wanted to go home . nick : want to go home . well , we 've got to find him before he finds my mother . [ scene_break ] jackie : i 'm not joking here . stop . will you please stop , deacon . i mean it . stop it now . [ massimo panting ] jackie : no , deacon ! massimo : no . stop . stop -- deacon .	brooke and ridge made up after the arguing over the ceo vote . nick went to the clinic and found massimo had left . he called and told ridge , then surmised massimo was heading home .
steffy : you 're firing me ? katie : i ca n't allow you to work here anymore . steffy : look , i made a terrible mistake . i should n't have kissed bill . i know that . but i swear if you 'll -- katie : i wo n't tolerate your behavior . despite what you say , you have no respect for me . you have no respect for my authority or my marriage . you tried to use someone i love to hurt me , and that 's not okay . i 'm sorry . i wish it did n't have to be like this , but i will expect you to have your office cleaned out by tomorrow . caroline , could you get me human resources , please ? [ scene_break ] bill : thank you , michael . everything looks great . michael : my pleasure , mr. spencer . call me anytime . bill : all right . take care . ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] taylor : i just still ca n't believe that you 're my online date . whip : ( chuckles ) taylor : ( sighs ) whip : well , i hope you 're not disappointed . taylor : n - no , i 'm just a little surprised that you would be looking for love on the world wide web . whip : well , i know i might have given that impression that i 'm not into that kind of thing . taylor : so what happened to your lair of ladies ? were they busy tonight , `` mr . i do n't need a computer to get a date `` ? whip : all right , so i - i exaggerated a bit . come on . i 'm -- i 'm -- i 'm a p.r . guy . that 's what i do . taylor : i know . whip : i ca n't help it . taylor : yeah . whip : uh , okay . no , look . wait . no . do n't -- do n't get me wrong . i - i get plenty of dates . believe me , you know ? it 's easy to find lots of beautiful women in a city like l.a . they 're very nice to look at , but , you know , not all of them have much going on upstairs . taylor : hmm . whip : ( chuckles ) i 'm -- i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . i was just thinking , i wonder what your daughter would think if she saw who you were on a date with . taylor : oh , yes , her number one competition . whip : yeah , i know . trust me . steffy -- she 's very good , very good . katie is , uh , is very lucky to have somebody like her in charge of forrester p.r . [ scene_break ] thomas : oh , hey . there you are . you need to sign off on the promo material for the hollywood glamour campaign . steffy : sorry , but i ca n't do that . ( sighs ) thomas : why not ? steffy : i 've been fired . thomas : right , and i just saw a pig fly out the window . steffy : thomas , i 'm not joking . katie just fired me . [ scene_break ] katie : oh , my goodness . what 's all this ? bill : a husband ca n't prepare a special evening for his wife ? katie : oh , no , he can . by all means . i 'm glad he did . bill : hey . katie : hey . mm . bill : so how did it go ? katie : how did what go ? bill : ( snickers ) katie : oh , you mean steffy . we 'll talk about that later . right now , i 'd much rather do this . [ scene_break ] whip : i do n't know . i guess that 's why i like p.r . , because it 's always changing , you know ? gives you an opportunity to shake things up . taylor : well , maybe that 's what you were doing when you tried online dating . you wanted to shake up your personal life a little bit . whip : ahh , yeah . well , if i would have known that we were on the same path , i would have asked you out . taylor : well , how come you have n't ? whip : i thought i 'd get shot down . taylor : wh -- why ? whip : why ? come on , taylor . look at you . taylor : are you saying i intimidate you , whip ? whip : no . okay , maybe a little bit . taylor : ( scoffs ) whip : look , you 're smart . you 're -- you 're beautiful . you -- you got everything going for you . taylor : well , i could say the same thing about you . whip : you think i 'm beautiful ? taylor : ( sighs ) whip : ( chuckles ) taylor : so how come you are still single ? whip : i do n't know . i guess i , uh , i 've been waiting for the right woman to come along . and i thought a while back that i actually had that . taylor : really ? who was it ? whip : mm , oh , no . no way . no way you 're gettin ' me ou -- that out of me . taylor : well , do i know her ? whip : no . taylor : i do know her . whip : no , you do n't . taylor : yes , i do . who is it ? whip : no , you do n't . unh - unh . taylor : who is it ? whip : no . taylor : just tell me . whip : no . taylor : no , just tell me who it is . i just -- maybe i want to know what the ultimate woman is really like . whip : ( sighs ) taylor : so come on . just tell me who it is . whip : okay , but you 're sworn to secrecy . taylor : who is it ? whip : jackie . [ scene_break ] thomas : katie fired you ? steffy : yeah . she told me to pack my things . i 'm done at forrester . thomas : well , that does n't make any sense . you just got a huge promotion -- head of p.r . steffy : well , it 's over . thomas : the glamour line is getting great reviews . sales are on an upswing , and the whole concept was yours . and katie fires you ? she ca n't do that . steffy : well , she already did . thomas : oh , this is insane . i 'm gon na talk to dad . there 's no way he 'll let this fly . steffy : no , no , wait . do n't . katie feels she had good reason . thomas : what did you do ? steffy : i kissed bill . thomas : ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] bill : ( sighs ) katie : ( sighs ) ( giggles ) bill : i hope you 're hungry . katie : i 'm starving . bill : yeah ? katie : mm - hmm . bill : okay . katie : what have we got ? bill : ready ? katie : yep . wow . ( metal clangs ) bill : oops . katie : ( laughs ) that looks delicious . bill : all right . the taste test . katie : ( chuckles ) tell me what you think . katie : mm . mmm . it 's really good . ( laughs ) bill : good . katie : my favorite . so is this all because , um -- bill : uh , this is because i feel very fortunate to have such an amazing wife . katie : well , she sounds fabulous . bill : mm - hmm . katie : tell me all about her . bill : oh , well , that could take all night . katie : i 've got nowhere else to be . ( chuckles ) bill : all right , well , let 's see . she 's a knockout , brilliant , adventurous . she makes me laugh . she is a little stubborn , hardheaded ... katie : ( scoffs ) bill : but -- but those are qualities i can relate to . to top it all off , miracle of miracles , she loves me . katie : you 're not that hard to love . [ scene_break ] taylor : you fell for jackie marone ? whip : yeah . yeah , i did . taylor : ( gasps ) well , she 's married . not only that , she 's your boss . whip : yeah , i know . i know , right ? bad idea . taylor : ( chuckles ) whip : uh , she and owen were going through some heavy times , and i thought that maybe i had a chance with her . but it turns out that that relationship is rock solid . taylor : i did n't know you had a thing for older woman . whip : oh , yes , well , my cougar infatuation . it was very short - lived . now i 've -- i 've chosen to focus on relationships with woman who are a little bit more available , and preferably single , like yourself , which i got ta tell you , i - i - i still find very hard to believe . taylor : what do you mean ? whip : well , that some lucky guy has n't snatched you up . taylor : ( sighs ) whip : now i know that you and ridge were this close to remarrying again . taylor : obviously , that did n't happen . whip : well , speaking for the rest of the men in the world , i 'm kinda glad . [ scene_break ] thomas : how could you kiss bill spencer of all people ? steffy : i do n't know . it just happened . thomas : did he make a move on you ? because if he did , then -- steffy : no , bill did n't come on to me . it was my doing . thomas : spencer is a world - class jerk . he 's the reason our family does n't have our company anymore ... steffy : i know . thomas : why grandpa does n't even come into work anymore and why dad 's not c.e.o . how could you do that ? steffy : katie said something to me . she thinks i want to hurt her . it 's about revenge and payback . thomas : what , so she 's a shrink now ? steffy : she 's right , thomas . it 's exactly how i feel . i despise katie for what she 's done , what she took from us . and i want to take something from her in return , okay ? i want her to hurt like we hurt . [ scene_break ] katie : mm , can you hear that ? bill : hmm ? i do n't hear anything except the waves . katie : ( chuckles ) exactly . if i just close my eyes , we are back on our honeymoon beach . bill : mm . katie : not a care in the world , just the two of us . bill : yeah . making love on the beach . katie : running back to the boat naked . bill : you look a little naked right now . katie : ( chuckles ) you 're very observant . bill : no , no . i - i - i mean that something -- something seems to be missing . katie : oh , really ? bill : yeah . we got ta fix that . katie : oh , my goodness . what is that ? bill : well , why do n't you open it and find out ? katie : mm , let 's see . ( gasps ) oh , my god . oh , it 's gorgeous . bill : ( chuckles ) katie : wow . bill : let me put this on you . katie : oh , please do . ( chuckles ) bill : because if it looks gorgeous by itself ... katie : ( chuckles ) bill : wait till you see it where it should be . mm . katie : what do you think ? i 'll have to find the perfect forrester gown to go with it . bill : i like it with what you 're not wearing . katie : ( chuckles ) ( sighs ) oh , boy . bill : mwah . katie : so i 'm sure you want to hear about steffy , what happened . bill : mm , yeah . katie : we talked , and she was very apologetic . she knows it was wrong to have kissed you on both occasions . bill : she 's young and naive . katie : mm . bill : she made a mistake . it happens . katie : well , if nothing else , it was a serious lapse in judgment . bill : and i 'm sure she has learned from it and she can put it behind her , move on , focus on work . katie : oh , she wo n't be working for us anymore . i fired her . bill : hey . katie : hey . ( chuckles ) bill : so do n't you think your decision was a little rash ? katie : well , you did n't expect me to keep working with her , did you ? bill : why did n't you tell me you were going to fire her ? katie : i did n't know i was gon na do it until i did it . but , baby , she crossed a line , and beyond that , i think she wants revenge . that 's what this is really all about . bill : revenge ? katie : yes . think about it . she feels like we stole the company away from her family . she used you to get to me . bill : you really believe that ? katie : yes , i do . and that 's why i had to fire her , before she can cause any more trouble . more wine ? [ scene_break ] thomas : steffy , this is n't healthy the way that you 're talking . steffy : do you know how much it hurts every day walkin ' by this office , granddad 's office , and seeing katie logan behind his desk ? lording it over us , acting like she earned her position as c.e.o . she should n't be sitting here . it should be our dad . he is the one who worked so hard to be in this office year after year . this company was supposed to be our legacy . ( scoffs ) but the logans run it , and bill spencer owns it . we are a division of spencer publications . and every time i hear that , it makes me sick . and you know what ? i do n't have to hold back anymore . i have been fired by the high and mighty katie logan . thomas : sis , there has to be something we can do . steffy : what ? what can we do ? they have all the power . they are in control of our destiny . and i do n't like it . i 'm not gon na take it . katie thinks i want revenge . she 's right . thomas : listen to me . when dad finds out you 've been fired and why , this place is gon na blow sky - high . steffy : well , maybe katie should have thought of that . thomas : steffy , things are just starting to run smoothly around here . steffy : maybe they should n't be . we have to stand up for what 's rightfully ours . thomas : what are you gon na do ? steffy : i do n't know . but we need to come up with something . this is our family company , and we need to restore the dignity of the forrester name before they get rid of us , thomas . somehow , some way , we 've got ta get forrester creations back . [ scene_break ] whip : so , um , h - how many dates has this service set you up on ? taylor : mm , um , two ... whip : two . taylor : if you count the last one , because i left before the date even started . whip : ouch . well , i guess i 've done pretty well then , huh ? taylor : ( laughs ) whip : ( chuckles ) so , you -- are you planning on following up with any more contacts ? taylor : you know what ? i - i really -- i think i 'm done with this internet dating thing . you know , i 'm gon na sign off on it . whip : yeah . taylor : what about you ? whip : um , well , there 's -- there 's still one more woman i 'd actually like to date .... taylor : oh . oh . whip : give it a try . taylor : so she had a picture and the whole -- whole thing ? whip : yeah , yeah , she did . you know , it 's helpful . she 's beautiful , stunning , brunette , beautiful blue eyes , highly intellectual . she , uh , let 's see , what else ? um , she 's a - a lot of fun ... i think , and , um , a little intimidating . she 's , uh -- but i like a challenge , you know ? she 's -- she 's a doctor , actually , you know ? a psychiatrist , to be exact . taylor : you know , i think i know her . whip : do you ? taylor : mm - hmm . whip : do you think she 'd go out with me ? taylor : i do n't know . i think you 'd have to ask her . whip : okay . ( clears throat ) taylor ... would you like to have dinner with me ? taylor : sure . whip : great . great . that 's excellent . we 're gon na have a -- you know what ? we 're , uh , we 're -- we 're gon na have a great time . tell you what , we 'll close down the web sites , you know , shut down the computers . we 'll do it all traditional . i 'll pay , the whole nine yards . taylor : that works for me . that 's good . whip : great . great . um , you know , i - i -- i have to tell you something . you know , i - i 've -- i 've known you or known of you for a long time , and i 've just watched and -- and admired you , and i -- truly , i never thought that i 'd have the opportunity to -- to be able to take you out on a date . taylor : stop it , whip . whip : no , no , no , no . listen . listen . listen to me . i 'm serious . now i - i know you 've been ridge 's wife , mrs. forrester , you know , a woman of stature and grace and all of that , but ... something tells me that you 've never been fully appreciated . taylor : ( sighs ) whip : so i -- i - i just want you to know that i - i think you 're an exceptional woman . taylor : that 's so sweet of you . thank you . i like hearing stuff like that . whip : well , i like saying it . taylor : ( chuckles ) whip : ( chuckles ) here 's to you . ( coffee cups clink )	katie says she wishes it did not have to be like this , but steffy has no respect for her . she used her husband . she wants steffy to clear out her desk and leave today . whip shows taylor to a table and suggests they at least go through the motions of a date . she pokes a little fun at him for exaggerating that he did n't have to go through a service for a date . through her grilling , he admits he has a thing for jackie , but he is going to concentrate on women now that are a little bit more available . eventually both admit they are going to give up on the internet dating and whip asks taylor out for a real date . katie returns home to a lovely house with all the preparations by bill for a romantic evening . thomas ca n't believe that katie fired steffy . he wants to tell their father . she has to explain the details so he wo n't . he knows spencer is a world class jerk so he thinks it is his fault , but steffy says he had nothing to do with it ; she initiated it . she admits to thomas that she despises katie for what she has done and taking the company away from her family , so now she wanted her to hurt .
jackie : ( exhales ) what the hell was that for ? shall i call security , or do you think you can control yourself ? stephanie : are you proud of yourself , stealing from us ? jackie : was something stolen ? stephanie : `` was something stolen ? `` oh , do n't you pretend with me . how could you stoop so low ? [ scene_break ] ridge : well , do n't feel bad . what else could you have done ? your mom just came in . i 'm on the phone with bridget . brooke : ( sighs ) ridge : it 's all true . brooke : ( sighs ) jackie m. stole our line . [ scene_break ] pam : ( sobbing ) nick : pam , are you okay ? pam : ( gasps ) oh ! oh , nick . i 'm sorry . oh , i - i did n't want you to see me like this . ( sighs ) nick : well , i - i can go if you need to -- pam : oh , no , please do n't . ( sniffles ) i - i - i 'm really not upset it -- i -- it 's just -- in fact , i 'm really , really happy for you and for jackie m. i just ... ( sighs ) nick : it was a heck of a show today . pam : ( sighs ) ( laughs ) you betcha . ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) nick : so you having some regrets ? pam : not really . certainly not about stephanie . she does not deserve my loyalty . nick : mm - hmm . pam : for others , you know , i ... i feel little bad . it 's kind of like i 'm making a choice to leave my family today . nick : only to join a new family , because you are part of jackie m. now . pam : ( sighs ( whispers ) thanks . [ scene_break ] eric : this is unbelievable . brooke : ( sighs ) eric : how could jackie do this ? brooke : how could nick ? ridge : we should have known something was up when they did n't accept bill spencer 's deal . eric : yeah . brooke : all of your beautiful designs gone . hope : hey . i just heard . is it true ? brooke : i 'm afraid so , honey . hope : the entire collection ? eric : that 's what bridget said , right ? ridge : she was pretty sure . eric : yeah . ridge : mother 's there now trying to sort things out . hope : okay , how could they get their hands on our designs ? we had so much security . brooke : we even hired that new company . eric : no , no . we screened that company . their reputation was five - star . brooke : so if somebody were to come in from the outside -- eric : no , i do n't think so . they -- they would have caught them . they could n't have sneaked by . hope : uh , but they did . ridge : i do n't think so . brooke : oh . i do n't like what you 're suggesting . ridge : it 's the only explanation . eric : it was somebody we know . somebody we trust is stealing from us . brooke : and selling your beautiful designs to jackie m . eric : thousands of hours of work . i was proud of this collection . hope : who would do this ? uh , it 's so unfair . eric : ( sighs ) god , it makes me sick . brooke : eric , we will find who did this , okay ? eric : ( sighs ) oh , i 'm sure we will , brooke . it 's not gon na make me feel any better , though . ridge : or undo the damage . [ scene_break ] nick : with my mother ? you 're sure ? no , no . you were right to interrupt me . thanks for letting me know . pam : what -- jackie is with stephanie in the building ? nick : backstage . pam : ( sighs ) okay . ( inhales sharply ) okay , nick . time for me to face the music . nick : wait . now let 's be smart about this . let 's think this through there 's no reason that stephanie would know that it 's you right now . so ... why not keep it that way ? pam : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] stephanie : is this revenge because of eric ? jackie : ( scoffs ) i do n't know what you 're talking about . stephanie : well , he -- he led you to believe there was a problem with our relationship , and then he went running to you for comfort . jackie : there was and he did , but my heart was far from broken . eric has bouts of courage from time to time when he thinks he 's through with you . of course , people do n't believe him anymore . i guess people just like to be miserable . personally , i would n't take revenge on a man i pity . stephanie : so it 's me ? you hate me this much ? jackie : i think you might be upset , because i 've shown something today that was similar to one of your designs , maybe a few . stephanie : similar ? sim -- sim -- similar ? similar ? ! you stole the whole line ! jackie : oh , stephanie , fashion goes in trends you know that . if there were similarities , it 's because of that , and who 's to say that we did n't have the same creative buzz at jackie m. that you had ? stephanie : creative buzz ? ! you have n't got a creative bone in the whole damn building ! oh , my god ! you 've turned into sally spectra . this place has just become spectra , what it used to be -- a knock - off place . you 've stolen everything . you 've become the queen of knock - offs . is that what you really want ? ! well , i guess if the crown fits , wear it . [ scene_break ] eric : oh , my god . look what she did . she makes one -- one little change , and she thinks she can pass it off as her own design . ridge : click on the next one . brooke : oh , no . eric : it 's the showstopper . hope : ( sighs ) ridge : they got everything , every last design . how the hell did they get their hands on these ? [ scene_break ] ( camera shutter clicks ) oliver : uh , yeah , okay . um , well , yeah , i - i heard it 's everything , but , uh , no one knows for sure . i know , right ? yeah , okay . i - i 'll tell him you called . sure . beverly : hey , oliver . oliver : hi . beverly , right ? beverly : yeah . i thought you worked down in the photo studio . oliver : yeah . i - i 'm filling in for madison , who 's filling in for pam . things are pretty crazy around here if you have n't noticed . beverly : what 's going on ? oliver : you have n't heard ? beverly : no . oliver : jackie m. just had a fashion show . people are saying they showed forrester designs . beverly : why ? who would want to buy old designs ? oliver : no , not old ones , new ones , the ones we were gon na use in our show , or versions of them , at least . beverly : wow . what -- what -- what does that mean ? oliver : it means they stole from us . it means someone here helped them . whoever did it is gon na be in serious trouble . [ scene_break ] pam : well , it 's not gon na be hard for them to figure out , sailor , especially when they see that i 'm working here . i mean , that 's still the plan , right ? nick : of course . but ... is now the right time ? pam : yes . i 'm ready . and i really need to be here , nick , especially now . i ca n't go back at forrester pretending that i did n't hurt all those people . nick : no , no . i - i understand completely . it 's -- you know , it 's just a shame we 're gon na lose our connection to all of those ... ( sighs ) those beautiful designs ... pam : yeah . nick : yeah , with you in such a key position . you know , pam , you 're the reason that we had this fashion show . pam : you mean , the longer stay over there , the longer jackie m. would benefit ? nick : well , they 're gon na figure out at some point , but until then ... pam : keep ... stealing ? nick : let 's not do anything rash , okay ? pam : okay . nick : as far as we know stephanie 's in the building , and we do n't know if she knows , and maybe she does . either way if my mother plays this right , which i think she will ... we could be helping each other for ... a long , long time . pam : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] stephanie : i understood that you did n't want to take the money from spencer , but was stealing the only option ? why did n't you come to me ? jackie : no . you do not get to pretend that you were available , that all i had to do was reach out and you 'd come swooping in to help . the moment that you thought that eric was interested in me , you flipped that switch in your head , and i went from fiend to foe ... just like that . you 're hurting ? well , so am i , stephanie . i came to your aid . i swooped in to help you . `` team stephanie . rah rah ! `` you remember that ? they were fond memories . well , now they are gone . they are over . and all we are to each other is competitors . stephanie : who did you con into stealing for you ? jackie : nobody . stephanie : oh , please . it 's so apparent . there was somebody on the inside . did you throw a ton of money at them , or did you use your sex appeal ? jackie : not mine . stephanie : what ? jackie : you have to leave , okay ? i have just had the showing of my career , and i 'm not gon na have today ruined by your ridiculous accusations . stephanie : the showing of your career ? you stole from us ! you have stolen everything from us . you 've cost us a fortune . you ... ( sighs ) okay , jackie . i 'm gon na figure this out . i am . i 'm gon na figure out who the accomplice is , and when i do , it is n't going to be pretty for either one of you . and you know me . ( door closes ) pam : we should have heard by now . nick : well , not necessarily . it 's not like my mother can call if stephanie 's in the middle of a tirade . pam : i know , but i 'm -- i 'm worried about her when my sister loses her temper -- ( gasps ) jackie : aha . you heard she was here . pam : ( sighs ) nick : mother . pam : you 're okay . jackie : oh , yes , i 'm fine . i just stayed clear of all the balconies in the building . pam : is she gone ? jackie : thankfully . pam : phew . nick : well , what happened ? pam : yeah , come on . do n't keep us in suspense . does she know about me ? jackie : ( scoffs ) oh , pam . you know stephanie . she does n't ever think about you . why should she start now ? pam : ( scoffs ) yeah , right . well , at least she does n't suspect me then ? jackie : not in the least . nick : there , do you hear that ? nothing has to change . you continue to stay at forrester , be our pipeline . pam : oh , i - i do n't know , nick . i - i kind of thought that i 'd be free and clear of stephanie after today . i mean , the thought of going back there to forrester and pretending -- nick : no , no . just -- just -- just for a while longer , okay , just to see how many designs you can actually get . jackie : hmm . pam : oh , i - i do n't know . nick : mother ? jackie : mm - hmm ? nick : do you think we could have a moment ? jackie : yes , definitely . i 'll go and check , see how everything 's selling . ( chuckles ) pam : okay . nick : pam . pam : yeah ? nick : you have individually saved jackie m. words ca n't really express my gratitude . i would really appreciate if you continued to help us . pam : ( sighs ) nick : so i 'm asking you to do that for me . pam : ( sighs ) nick : please . [ scene_break ] brooke : we should start working on a letter to the press and let everybody know that the show has been cancelled . ridge : no , just postponed . how the hell did we get in this position ? ( door opens ) brooke : ( sighs ) eric : stephanie . stephanie : she got every single one of the designs . ridge : yeah , we saw the pictures . stephanie : when bridget called me , i - i could n't believe -- i could n't believe what i was hearing . eric : it 's just unbelievable . how could jackie do this ? stephanie : well , she 's a thief . i just talked to her . she would n't admit it , and she would n't tell me anything . eric : yeah . ridge : obviously , she has an insider . stephanie : yes , and i think it behooves us to find them . ridge : you 're damn right we 're gon na find them . hope : i think i might know . brooke : what ? hope : she was taking pictures , stephanie . i saw her . ridge : of our designs ? hope : you know she was . stephanie : well , yes , bust -- it never -- brooke : who are you talking about ? stephanie : beverly . beverly . hope : the new intern . i think she stole our designs . stephanie : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] pam : i want to keep at it for you , but i 've been waiting so long , nick . i have been fantasizing about this day when i would finally tell stephanie off . nick : n - no , you ca n't . she does n't know it was you . you ca n't give yourself away when there 's so much more that you can do , pam . pam : ( sighs ) nick : you 've got to make peace with stephanie . pam : no ! no . not after the way she treated me . nick : if you confront her now , it 's over . do n't give in to that temptation . see how far that you can take this . she does n't know it was you , and maybe she never will . think about what you can do for jackie m . pam : just ... go back there ? nick : just as if nothing 's changed . pam : put a big smile on my face for stephanie and answer the phones , pour coffee , bake for them ? no , nick this is where i belong now , not there . nick : and you will be here . pam : ( sighs ) nick : and we 'll be meeting all the time . pam : i ca n't do it . i ca n't . it -- it 's one thing if i 'm here , but being back over there and looking in their faces , the people i betrayed -- eric , ridge , my nieces and nephews . i - i ca n't . i - i ... i ca n't . nick : you can . pam : ( sighs ) nick : ca n't you ? now i want you to go back to forrester , make nice with stephanie ... pam : ( inhales sharply ) nick : and act like you have nothing to do ... pam : ( sighs ) nick : with stealing those designs . pam : when you kiss me like that , it 's like there 's nothing i ca n't do . okay . okay . i 'll go back . i 'll take the designs . heck , i 'll take office supplies if you need them . nick : no , no . no , no . pam : no ? ( laughs ) nick : the designs are -- the designs are fine . pam : okay . nick : you might want to get back over there . you 'll -- with all the mayhem , they 'll notice if somebody 's missing and get suspicious . pam : one more little kiss , you know , for courage ? nick : for courage . pam : yeah . mwah ! okey - dokey , sailor man . nick : ( laughs ) ah . pam : i am on a mission now . nick : oh . pam : i will be that pammy that everybody knows and loves . nobody will suspect a thing . oh , hello , jackie . jackie : ( gasps ) oh ! pam : toodles . ca n't talk now . i got a company to keep afloat . nick : ( laughs ) jackie : she 's heading back to forrester ? nick : yes , she is . she decided to , continue helping us and bring designs as long as she can . jackie : so how did you convince her ? what did you say ? or was it something you did ? nick : ( smacks lips ) jackie : mm - hmm . nick : ( pops lips ) [ scene_break ] eric : when she gets back , send her up here right away . ridge : suspicious , to say the least . hope : yeah , i mean , who does that ? who takes pictures of the designs ? brooke : but if she did n't know not to ... eric : look , how -- how did she react when -- when you called her on it ? did she seem like she was lying ? stephanie : no . no , not at all . as a matter of fact , she apologized immediately . she was very genuine and straightforward . honestly , i never thought to question . ( laughs ) ( knock on door ) stephanie : she 's here . eric : all right . let 's not , uh , jump all over her , all right ? be careful . hope : i think it 's pretty obvious . eric : ( sighs ) ( knock on door ) beverly : hello ? ridge : come in . beverly : hi . i - i was told you were looking for me . brooke : we have some questions . ridge : close the door . beverly : something 's wrong . is this about the jackie m. fashion show ? stephanie : i have something i 'd like to ask you . and , beverly , i want you to tell me the truth . beverly : okay . stephanie : did you take our designs and sell them to jackie marone ? beverly : what ? ! stephanie : did you ? beverly : mrs. forrester . stephanie : just answer the question -- yes or no . hope : i saw you , beverly , taking pictures of the entire collection . beverly : yeah , a - and i explained . hope : i know -- i know you did , that you -- you did n't know any better . but that 's not good enough right now , okay ? because all of their really hard work has just ended up on the jackie m. runway . somebody stole from us . somebody handed over every single one of our designs to the marones . was it you ? did you steal our entire collection ?	ridge informs eric what jackie did . he thinks it is unbelievable and brooke ca n't believe that nick would go along with this . eric says it involves thousands of hours of work and it must be somebody on the inside , someone they know and trust . pam cries to nick that she has regrets not about stealing but for leaving her family today . nick tries to console her . he gets a phone call that stephanie is there . pam says it is time now for her to face the music , but he replies there is no reason for her to come forward just yet . if she could stay on at forrester 's for now and keep getting designs , they could `` work `` together for a long , long time . stephanie wants to know how jackie could stoop so low and steal from them . she 's become the queen of knock - offs , just like sally spectra . jackie counters that she came to stephanie 's defense when she had cancer , but they are not friends , just competitors now . stephanie rants at jackie and warns her that she knows she had inside help . she is going to work on finding out who and it wo n't be a pretty sight for either of them . jackie tells pam that stephanie does not suspect her at all . nick thinks that is great . pam can continue at forrester and be their pipeline . nick coos his gratitude to pam , saying she alone saved the future of jackie m. she begs that she does n't want to go back ; she just ca n't do it . she wants to tell stephanie off for all the times she hurt her . nick kisses her and convinces her that she can do this ; play nice to stephanie and act like she had nothing to do with this . she gives in and says when he kisses her she feels like she can do anything ; one more for courage . she 's on a mission now . everyone is shocked when hope tells them that she saw beverly taking photos of the forrester designs so she must have sold them to jackie . they call beverly in and quiz her .
liam : this is it , hope . i love you . i 'm committed to you , and i want to make that commitment official before anything else can slow us down or stand in our way . wyatt and his games , quinn and her obsession -- i am -- [ chuckles ] i am so done with all of it . my only focus is you . hope : liam ... liam , you 're giving me an ultimatum here . you 're telling me to sever all ties with wyatt and his mom and marry you or ... liam : or ... do n't . [ scene_break ] ricardo : i told you that the diamond had the power to change lives . wyatt : is there any chance we could keep it for just one more night ? ricardo : i 'm afraid not . but you will see it again and many of my other treasures . you did what you promised , wyatt . you brought fame to my diamond and esteem to my business . i would like to work with you again . quinn : we would like that , too . ricardo : oh , if you can spare them , of course , eric . eric : wyatt and quinn are a very important part of the success of hope for the future . ricardo : well , i was speaking of hope , as well . i have many contacts that would like to meet with her and wyatt as soon as they can get away . wyatt : [ chuckles ] getting away with hope sounds pretty good right about now . quinn : [ chuckles ] ricardo : how does india sound ? wyatt : in -- even better . ricardo : my contact there is very impressed with what he 's seen from quinn artisan and forrester creations . he has some special gems to show you . wyatt : i ca n't wait to see them . eric : i ca n't promise that every piece of jewelry is gon na get the same treatment that yours did . ricardo : well , just being associated with forrester is enough . your reputation is what sets forrester creations apart . i congratulate you all . eric : thank you . it 's our pleasure , ricardo . thank you . ricardo : this is not `` adios , `` only `` until we meet again . `` quinn : yes . wyatt : and we will . quinn : [ chuckles ] eric : come along . ricardo : estefan . estefan : sí , señor . wyatt : i told hope i was gon na give her that diamond someday . quinn : aww . wyatt : the diamond has left the building . quinn : it did its job . wyatt : yeah . eric : and so did the two of you . well done . [ scene_break ] hope : [ sighs ] liam , i - i want to say yes . liam : okay , well , give me one reason not to . hope : liam ... liam : go ahead . give me a reason . it wo n't be good enough . hope : [ sighs ] look , i - i know that i let things with wyatt get out of hand . i know that i let it go on too long . liam : i know . and that 's okay , because now you can end it ... for good . hope : well , there 's -- i mean , there 's so much to think about . there 's business involved . liam : yeah , what business ? hope : quinn and wyatt . they 've worked so hard . liam : have they worked harder than us ? hope : well , it 's just that they 're finally in a place -- liam : in a place in their lives where they can have everything they 've ever wanted for as long as they can remember . that sound familiar ? hope : [ sighs ] liam : i 'm just -- i 'm done waiting , hope . i mean , there 's no going back for us , and we ca n't stand still . either we move forward or ... [ sighs ] you have to cut wyatt out . let 's do this . [ scene_break ] wyatt : if you kids do n't mind , i 'm gon na take off . quinn : oh , you got to get home ? get the bacon in the pan ? wyatt : [ chuckles ] actually , talking to ricardo has given me a few ideas . i have to make a few stops before tonight . eric : what , do you got big plans for tonight ? wyatt : do n't get any bigger . quinn : he 's meeting hope . eric : [ chuckling ] oh . so , uh , things are going well between the two of you ? wyatt : well , i mean , we 've got a long way to go . you know , hope and liam have been on this merry - go - round for so long , i just -- but now i have the motivation and the incentive that i need . i think about what we 've accomplished -- going to mexico and getting the diamond and the fashion show . with hope by my side , the sky 's the limit . you know , and that 's more than just good chemistry . that 's my future , and i 'm gon na fight for it . there 's no way i 'm giving up the best thing that 's ever happened to me . [ scene_break ] hope : you 're right . i ca n't give you a single good reason why we should n't get married . liam : 'cause there is n't one . i mean , not anymore . steffy , my dad , amber -- remember amber ? hope : [ chuckles ] liam : i mean , all the problems we 've ever had , they 're over . they 're done with . [ chuckles ] i love you . i - i want to spend the rest of my life with you , and only you . you asked me to wait . i did . you asked for time . i gave it to you . but ... enough is enough . [ chuckles ] we deserve this . we deserve to be happy now . because there 's nothing left for us to prove to each other . we just -- we got side tracked is all . i think what we have to do now is cut out all the distractions and focus on ... each other . 'cause , i mean , is n't that what you 've always wanted from me ? hope : yes . liam : [ sighing ] okay . so ... i 'm gon na ask you one more time . what -- hope : nothing . i 'm not waiting for anything . liam : so ... ? hope : so , let 's do it . let 's get married . liam : so -- so , you 're saying yes ? hope : i love you , and i do n't want to wait anymore . i want to marry you . liam : no reservations ? really ? hope : not about you . but ... breaking the contract with quinn and wyatt is -- is that absolutely necessary ? liam : yeah . yeah , it is . [ scene_break ] eric : yes , that 's exactly what i want . thank you . so , quinn , what 's next ? quinn : india . eric : for wyatt . quinn : and hope . eric : what about you ? quinn : oh , i have some ideas . eric : anything you want to share ? quinn : well , since you asked ... eric : what 's -- what is this ? quinn : this is my way of saying thank you . eric : oh , quinn . quinn : here . eric : these are beautiful . quinn : my son wears jewelry , but not every man does . eric : so you were thinking of these for the men 's line ? quinn : in the future , who knows ? but i think this partnership can go places that we have n't even thought of yet . [ scene_break ] wyatt : all right . aah ! no . white couch . got to get that . all right . indian food . bollywood movies . i 'll leave those there . music . that should -- [ indian music plays ] wyatt : all right . what else ? set the mood . [ chuckles ] mm . you can feel it -- her power , energy . i want to share this with you . i want to share everything with you . no one but you . there will never be another in my life . [ indian music plays ] wyatt : [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] liam : [ sighs ] i ca n't . i just -- i ca n't trust them . i so wish i did , for you . hope : wyatt told me that he would respect our marriage . liam : i know , but what about his mother ? hope : she will , too , once we 're married . liam : and until we are ? hope : all right . i admit that quinn took things a little far . liam : you see , that 's the thing . i mean , once quinn hears about us getting married , she might begin to think that she did n't go far enough , and wyatt -- i mean , you put a clock on this , and he 's gon na come after you even harder . hope : no . no . liam : but he wo n't have a chance to if you guys are n't ... working together . hope : well , caroline can take over as liaison . i mean , she 's the designer . she knows what pieces go best with the collection . liam : oh , caroline will have no problem finding another jewelry designer . hope : [ sighs ] oh , god . partnering with forrester was so huge for them . liam : i know . and now it can be so huge for somebody else who deserves it . hope : you know , eric really , really likes working with quinn . liam : [ chuckles ] i - i know . she 's been , uh , pretty cozy with him , lately . she was stuck to him like glue at thanksgiving . hope : [ chuckles ] liam : i mean , for all i know , quinn 's plans for eric may be the same as wyatt 's for you . but quinn and wyatt , they 're bad for us . there 's -- there 's something wrong with them , and the only way that we can prevent them from doing us harm is to cut them out . hope : their business -- liam : their business is doing better than it 's ever done . i mean , they 're gon na be fine . they do n't even -- they do n't even need forrester anymore at this point . not like i need you . hope : okay . liam : okay ? hope : yeah . yeah . i will -- i will talk to wyatt tonight . i was gon na go over there anyway , so ... liam : you had plans ? hope : he just said that he wanted to see me . liam : do you , uh -- do you want me to come with you , be the bad guy ? hope : no . i can handle it . liam : okay . come home after you do . we 'll celebrate and ... talk about the wedding . hope : okay . you were right , liam . everything has been dealt with , even steffy . i do n't feel like i 'm sharing you anymore , and i promise you will not have to share me . okay ? liam : okay . hope : [ sighs ] [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] eric : quinn , these are beautiful . they 're really -- they 're really stunning . but i meant what i said . you 've , um -- you 've thanked me enough . quinn : are you kidding me ? what you have done for me and my son -- how could i ever thank you enough ? eric : forrester gave you the chance , but you ran with it . quinn : mm , no . you gave us an international spotlight . we could have never done that on our own ... and the diamond ... and the car that i just ordered . eric : [ laughs ] what ? a car ? ! quinn : yeah . well , it 's electric , but it has always been a dream of mine . and now i can finally get rid of that old gas guzzler . again , because of you . eric : well , you 've made me very proud . because not only have i been able to help you and your son , but i 'm helping the entire planet , as well . quinn : [ laughing ] you 've done more than help us , eric . you 've inspired us . eric : you 've done the same for me . quinn : nothing compares to the changes that i 've seen in my son . i 've never seen him so -- so focused and determined . the way he talks about his future , it 's -- its music to a mother 's ears . eric : [ chuckles ] quinn : and the way he talks about hope . yes . he means it , eric . he 's gon na give her everything that he promised . eric : so , you 're convinced there 's a future for those two ? quinn : i am . and i believe that hope will be , too , by the end of the night . you watch . this could be a very big evening for those two . [ scene_break ] hope : wow . wyatt : [ chuckles ] i hope you 're hungry . the food 's hot . hope : did you make this ? wyatt : [ chuckling ] no . no , indian food is a little bit out of my league . um ... you like indian food ? hope : ye - yeah . wyatt : good , 'cause hamburgers would n't really fit the decor . uh , cows are sacred there , you know ? hope : [ chuckles ] it 's so exotic . wyatt : well , i was , uh , shooting for romantic . hope : like the taj mahal in here . wyatt : i 've always wanted to go . what about you ? hope : [ chuckles ] yeah . wyatt : ' cause ... we 've been invited . hope : to india ? wyatt : [ chuckling ] yeah . yeah , one of ricardo 's contacts -- they want to meet us as soon as possible . hope : [ chuckles ] wyatt : so , what do you say -- another getaway , just the two of us ? hope : [ chuckles ] wyatt : you should have heard ricardo today . he -- he was so impressed with us . hope : well , we made a good team . wyatt : yeah . and the hope for the future diamond was just the beginning . other dealers want to talk to us from all over the world . god , there are -- there are so many places that i want to take you . there 's so many things i want to show you . and they -- they 've always been in the back of my mind , it 's just , talking to ricardo today , everything seemed like such a possibility . you know ? this is -- this is the start of something . you know ? and -- and ... hope : [ sighs ] wyatt : hope ... hey . i mean , when -- i know . when estefan took the diamond and put it in the box , i was -- i was sad , too . hope : [ chuckles ] wyatt : i miss having it around -- the power and -- you know , but there 's other jewels , and we 'll -- we 'll find them . hope : um ... it 's not about the diamond . i - i talked to liam earlier today . we talked about our wedding . and he gave me an ultimatum . wyatt : oh . uh , wow . i 'm -- that sucks . i 'm sorry . hope : i 'm sorry , too . we need to end our relationship with quinn artisan jewelers . and i have to end my relationship with you . wyatt : no , no . i mean , he 's -- he 's tried that before . hope : i 'm sorry . i - i - ca n't work with you anymore . wyatt : why ? i mean , we 're great together . the write - ups are amazing . the profits are -- he ca n't do this . hope : i 'm doing it . not him . i 'm doing it . wyatt : you just said that we were a good team here . hope : we are . we are . everything that -- that we 've done with the diamond and with the collection has been really amazing , and it 's really put things in motion for us . wyatt : that 's why we have to keep going . hope : you can . you absolutely can . you and -- and your mom -- you do n't even need forrester anymore . wyatt : what about us ? hope : i wish that we could still be friends , but liam thinks -- wyatt : i do n't care [ sighs ] about what liam thinks . hope : i do . i care , because -- because we are getting married . wyatt : oh , god . hope : he 's going to be my husband , and that means that we have to end it . we have to end all of it , professionally and personally . i ca n't see you anymore . wyatt : this is so wrong . hope : no , it 's -- [ sighs ] what 's wrong is what i put liam through . i dragged this out way too long , and ... you know , we did some great things together . spending time with you -- wyatt : made you happy . hope : it was n't fair . wyatt : this is n't fair -- this -- for me or for you . hope : i 'm sorry . i 'm so sorry that it has to end this way . wyatt : hope -- hope , do n't . please do n't . hope : we can not see each other anymore . wyatt : no . not a chance .	liam tells hope that they have to move forward ; they ca n't stand still . they have to do this . and he wants her to cut all ties with wyatt and his mom at fc . she realizes he is giving her an ultimatum and does n't feel right about it . he says they just got sidetracked . he loves her and he knows she loves him . he is so done with wyatt and his games and quinn and her obsession . there is not one single good reason they ca n't get married now . all those obstacles are out of the way . steffy is gone , his dad is not interfering and remember amber , well she is long gone too from causing problems . he only wants to focus on her . there is not one single reason they should n't get married . but there is wyatt . she admits that she let that go too far for too long but he does n't deserve to lose his job over this . liam assures her that wyatt and his mom have come a long way and they can do just about anything they want to now so they will be okay . he convinces hope that they do n't even need fc anymore . wyatt and quinn are bad for them and the only way to make sure they do no harm is to cut them out . she says she will talk to wyatt tonight . he tells her to come home tonight and they can talk and celebrate . she says okay . everything else has been dealt with , even steffy , so she does not feel she has to share him anymore . and she promises that he will not have to share her . ricardo meets with eric and tells him how pleased he is with the fame of the diamond and how it has boosted sales . now it is time for him to take it home . but this is not goodbye to wyatt and quinn . the diamond is wanted around the world and he 'd like wyatt to take it to india .. with hope of course . wyatt is blown away and of course quinn looks very pleased . wyatt says the diamond has left the building . eric adds and it has done its job . wyatt tells quinn and eric that he 's not needed now and he has big plans tonight . wyatt says that ricardo gave him some ideas so he has other plans now that he needs to go take care of . quinn fills eric in that wyatt is seeing hope tonight . eric is a little surprised they are getting that close . wyatt says with the right motivation and incentive and hope by his side , the sky is the limit . and that is more than good chemistry . that 's his future and he 's going to fight for it . no way is he going to give up the best thing that has ever happened to him . quinn gives eric a gift . it 's her way of thanking him for all that he has brought into her life . it 's a pair of stunning gold cufflinks e.f. and she puts it on his shirt and makes a remark that besides being for the men 's line in the future , this partnership might go places they have not even thought of yet . wyatt scrambles to make his place look romantic with a bollywood theme , setting the mood with music and movies . quinn shares with eric that she could never thank him enough . he 's given her and her son national exposure . she 's even managed to buy a new car an electric one so she can get rid of that old gas guzzler and it 's all because of him . he chuckles that he 's very glad then . not only is he helping her and her son but the entire planet . she says he has done more than help , he has inspired her and wyatt . she has never seen such changes in him ; he 's so focused and determined . the way he talks about his future , it 's music to a mother 's ears . she does believe there is a future for him and hope and she believes hope will think so too by the end of the night . she makes a prediction . this could be a very big evening for those two .
quinn : `` stay away from steffy `` ? you realize i 'm married to her grandfather and we work at the same company . liam : at the same company . yeah , i know . and you 'll nod and smile politely in the hallway and you 'll say `` happy this or that holiday `` or whatever when required . but that 's it . i 'm not gon na let you manipulate your way back into steffy 's life . quinn : [ scoffs ] this is a tremendous opportunity for steffy . you should be so proud of her . liam : i am proud of steffy . i 'm very proud of her . and she absolutely deserves to be c.e.o . but having you attached to the offer is a huge red flag that i see even if she does n't . quinn : oh , so that 's why you 're here puffing up your chest , making all these threats . she 's not listening to all your dire warnings , is she ? [ scoffs ] she 's planning on taking the job . ridge : you ca n't trust quinn . she 's up to something . steffy : she always is . but if i 'm one step ahead of her , i 'll figure this all out . ridge : how you gon na do that ? steffy : i know what quinn is thinking , and so do you . she wants me back with wyatt , but she does n't get to decide who i spend the rest of my life with . i do . my eyes are wide open . trust me . ridge : i just do n't know why you want to do anything to do with that woman . steffy : because like it or not , she 's part of the equation . she 's married to granddad , and he -- he trusts her with his life . and he trusts me running this company . i mean , he really -- he really believes in me . i heard his praises , and it -- it helps me believe in myself . [ knock on door ] eric : hello , neighbor . what took you so long ? it 's been a full five minutes since you texted saying you were coming over . katie : uh , well , you have a very long driveway . eric : yes , i do . katie : this is for you . eric : what is this ? katie : a little motivation . eric : oh , katie , these are beautiful . thank you . katie : i 'm sure you 're drowning in sketching supplies , but i thought , you know , what the heck . you 're recovering well . let 's get you drawing again . i 'm sure you 're eager to go back to work , start designing , running the company . eric : designing -- maybe . running the company -- i 'm not so sure . and i wo n't be if steffy accepts my offer . katie : what offer ? eric : to take over as c.e.o . katie : ah . steffy as c.e.o . , not ridge ? eric : ridge and i have some trust issues to work on . katie : i would think that that would apply to steffy , as well . eric : steffy was just following along in her father 's footsteps there . she thought she was protecting me . but ridge -- ridge was a betrayal . besides , steffy has something that her father does n't , and that 's my wife 's blessing . offering her the c.e.o . job was quinn 's idea . katie : [ sighs ] ridge : hey . you should always believe in yourself . granddad is right to trust you with the company . look at you -- you 're smart , you 're fierce , you 're compassionate , which maybe something that i was lacking . but do n't let anyone talk you into something you 're not ready for . steffy : i think i 'm ready . ridge : okay , well , maybe you are . but do n't forget where this idea came from . this came from quinn . and i do n't think she wants you to do this because she thinks you deserve it . quinn : steffy 's planning on taking the job , is n't she ? liam : oh , she 'll be c.e.o . someday when you 're no longer a part of the company . quinn : she does n't want to be c.e.o . someday . she wants to be c.e.o . now . why would n't she ? liam : i think it 's pretty obvious , do n't you ? you . quinn : you tried to talk her out of it , and that did n't work , and that 's why you 're here in my kitchen bullying me . liam : [ chuckles ] bullying you ? okay . well , if that 's what you want to call protecting steffy , that 's fine . quinn : you mean interfering with her happiness . liam : no , there is no happiness when it comes to you . this is stress , looking over her shoulder all the time , wondering when and how you 're gon na screw her over next . quinn : i understand how you can say that about the woman that i used to be . liam : oh , do n't do -- do n't do that . do n't -- do n't pull the `` i 've changed `` card . this ridiculous job offer is a perfect example of how you have n't . steffy : do you know of a better idea to get quinn out of the driver 's seat ? yeah , i 'm gon na have to work with her , but not as much . she 'll be focused on the jewelry line and doting on granddad . ridge : ugh . steffy : i know , i know . but it 's better than what we have now . it 's the first thing we can do to get quinn entirely out of our lives . first we 'll get her out of the c.e.o . chair . we do n't want her in it when granddad comes back , when he sees her true colors . ridge : i 'm losing confidence that that 's ever gon na happen . steffy : it will . honestly , i ca n't picture granddad spending his entire life with quinn . he 's gon na catch on . and when he does , i 'm gon na be right beside him to push her out . katie : steffy 's an interesting choice . she 's very driven . she 'll be an effective leader . i think this could be very successful for forrester . eric : for the company and for the family , too . katie : you 're optimistic . eric : well , i 'm realistic . i think there 's gon na be a lot of , um , lot of stuff to muddle through . katie : sure . rick and ridge drama . but at least you 're going into it with a smile . eric : yes , i am . well , i do n't know how else i can do it , not really . and what about you ? are you all unpacked ? what 's going on ? katie : yeah , mostly . eric : well , something 's been keeping you very busy , 'cause when you moved in , i thought i was gon na have you popping in all the time . katie : well , i do n't want to be that annoying neighbor . i mean , you 're trying to have a quiet evening , and i 'm knocking on the door . eric : are you kidding me ? you 're always welcome . katie : well , thank you for saying that . seriously , though , i mean , you can just kick me out of here if i ever overstay my welcome . eric : not possible . katie : [ chuckles ] well , i 'm not sure your wife would agree . liam : you 're using steffy . it 's obvious . i mean , dangling the title of c.e.o . in front of her face is proof that you have n't changed at all . quinn : [ scoffs ] why ? because i want steffy to believe that i 'm not the monster everybody makes me out to be , that i 'm really good for her grandfather , that i want to bring the -- the family together ? that -- that 's my big manipulation ? oh ! liam , so scary . what is so wrong with me wanting to unify this family ? liam : [ chuckles ] you 're not trying to unify the family . you 're trying to solidify your place in it -- and wyatt 's . quinn : you are so worried that steffy is gon na go back to wyatt . liam : no , no . i 'm worried that you 're gon na spend the rest of our lives trying to make that happen . quinn : because of a job offer ? being a little paranoid , are n't you ? liam : oh , the job . the job offer is just the first step in whatever plan you 've got percolating in your head . okay , so steffy takes the job . then what ? then what ? how long before i 'm pushed off a bridge or locked in a cabin somewhere ? quinn : okay , look , i have made some very questionable decisions in my life . liam : `` questionable decisions `` ? ! quinn : i have made some very bad decisions in my life ! liam : thank you very much ! quinn : and i have apologized for them ! liam : apologizing does not make people forget what you do or how you operate ! quinn : so what have i done lately , huh ? what horrible things have i done since i have been with eric ? liam : quinn , nobody is buying that eric changed you . quinn : give me one example of the old quinn . liam : [ sighs ] quinn : you ca n't . liam : [ chuckles ] because part of the problem is nobody knows what you 're up to until it 's too late ! quinn : i guess we 'll just have to wait and see . liam : no , i 'm not taking that risk . i 'm sorry . quinn : eric really has changed me . liam : so did i ... when you kidnapped me , remember ? remember that ? that 's what you said . eric is just as much your hostage as i was . quinn : i think it 's time for you to go . liam : yeah , you 're probably right . quinn : [ sighs ] go out the back . i do n't want eric to be upset . liam : oh , we 'll see who upsets him in the end . quinn : well , it 's not gon na be me . it 's never going to be me . because i have really changed . being eric 's wife , loving him , i 'm never gon na be the woman i used to be . liam : never say never . [ door closes ] quinn : [ sighs ] ridge : so , you running forrester 's gon na make it easier to kick out quinn once dad sees the light ? that 's your theory ? steffy : yeah . then we 'll be able to get her out of granddad 's house , and not the office , too . ridge : that ca n't happen soon enough . steffy : i just ca n't believe she has n't slipped up yet and shown her true colors . i do n't know , maybe -- maybe she 's changed . ridge : what ? how can you say that ? steffy : granddad thinks that , and so does wyatt . and wyatt knows quinn better than anyone else . i know it seems impossible , but -- ridge : it is impossible ! that woman should be in jail for what she did , not in the family living room ! you see why i 'm worried about you , right ? i do n't want you thinking that you owe her something ! [ door closes ] liam : i do n't , either , for what it 's worth . you ca n't take the job if it means aligning yourself with quinn or even pretending to . hey . ridge : hey . steffy : i get your concerns . i get both of your concerns . but if quinn 's in charge , we ca n't keep her in check . and if i am , then we can catch her from doing something awful . it 's , like , does n't any of this make sense if i try ? ridge : not if it means you 're gon na get hurt . not worth it . liam : listen to your dad . look , i just came from seeing her , and i am telling you , she is barely holding it together . she 's pretending to be this person that your grandfather thinks she is , the kinder , gentler mrs. forrester , but she knows what we all know -- that she is dangerous . she 's dangerous , and that 's -- that 's why i 'm trying to get you to stay away from her , because one of these days , somebody , some innocent person , is gon na ... they 're going to encounter her bad side at the worst possible time , and i am trying to prevent that person from being you . eric : what do you mean , quinn may not approve ? i 'm not sure what you mean about that . you 're welcome here anytime . katie : yeah , of -- of course . i know , i know . eric : you 're my new neighbor . you know , i was hoping that i would see more of you all the time , and more of your son , as well . katie : you will . you will . not unannounced , of course . eric : hear me , katie . you 're welcome here anytime you want , all right ? katie : [ chuckles ] eric : come on . you 're a logan . i 'm a forrester . we 're practically family . you do not need to schedule visits . katie : well , thank you . that goes both ways . eric : good . katie : and thank you for always including us logans in the family . hey , i guess now that brooke and ridge are back together , we really are family . eric : you heard ? katie : yes , i did . eric : that ca n't have been welcome news . i mean , your marriage to bill ended because of brooke , and now she 's ... katie : she 's doing what she always does and she 's going back to ridge . eric : yeah . katie : i guess maybe it -- it caught me a little off guard . eric : it was n't upsetting to you ? katie : no . not really , no . i mean , i - i thought it would be , but it was n't . i 'm really not upset at all . and -- and the bottom line is , my marriage to bill was over . i mean , we were toxic at the end , and it was n't good for me , it was n't good for my son , and ... it did n't really matter what bill and brooke did because it does n't have to affect me . eric : it sounds like you 're ready to move on . katie : yeah , i am . there 's all sorts of exciting prospects ahead . you know , i told you that i met with , uh , some really interesting clients . eric : oh ? that p.r . thing ? katie : yeah . yes , yes . eric : because you were really good at that . katie : i - i liked it , you know . i felt like it was something that i was ... steffy : my dad said you need to keep at it . liam : what ? steffy : harassing me . liam : oh . oh , believe me , the harassment will commence . but first ... you know i support you , right ? anything you want to do . anything . steffy : yeah . anything that does n't involve quinn . liam : can you blame me ? steffy : can you blame me for wanting to go for this ? this is my family 's company . i thought about being c.e.o . for years . liam : i know you 'd be so good at it . steffy : you think someday . but the offer is now . liam : the offer is also from quinn . steffy : [ sighs ] liam : i mean , listen , you should be c.e.o . , but it should be on your own terms , not because quinn is playing some game with you . so please , please stay away . please protect yourself , 'cause sooner or later , steffy , that woman is gon na crack . and when she does , i do n't want you anywhere near her . okay ? katie : well , a lot has happened over the last couple of months , but i 'm still standing , and i 'm stronger than ever , and i 'm really excited about the future , you know , what comes next . and i have to thank you because you have been instrumental in getting me to this point . eric : me ? katie : yes . eric : no . katie : yes , you have . eric : [ chuckles ] katie : encouraging me to buy that house , helping me with will 's school . and ... i really -- i truly ca n't thank you enough for your friendship . [ cell phone tone plays ] katie : oh , what 's that ? eric : oh . katie : [ chuckles ] eric : oh , it 's time for my medication . you 'd be surprised how many pills it takes to keep this body going . katie : well , make sure you take every single one of them , because i want you here as long as possible . and i need to take off , anyway . eric : [ chuckles ] can you see yourself out ? katie : i can . eric : all right . and thanks for this wonderful gift . katie : of course . eric : i appreciate it . katie : thank you . eric : bye . katie : bye . oh , my phone . [ laughs ] quinn . quinn : you think i 'm an idiot ? katie : what ? quinn : i saw you . katie : you saw -- quinn : i saw you kissing my husband ! katie : you mean that -- quinn : what ? you 're friends ? ! is that what you 're going to say ? that you were -- you were showing him gratitude for helping get your son into that fancy , overpriced school ? ! because what i saw on that couch was a hell of lot more than gratitude ! katie : okay , i 'm gon na go . quinn : what is your plan here , katie ? ! katie : i do n't have a plan ! quinn : did brooke put you up to this ? katie : no ! quinn : or ridge or rick ? ! is that it ? ! katie : nothing 's going on here , quinn ! quinn : so then it 's you . this is your idea . you 're the one going after my husband ? ! katie : why not ? ! you 're not good enough for him . quinn : you admit it ? ! katie : he should n't be married to you ! it is awful having to watch you manipulate him ! that poor man has to ignore all of the horrible things you 've done , all of the many reasons you should be in jail ! because you 're crazy , quinn . you 're crazy . [ candlestick thuds ] [ thud ] quinn : unh ! [ breathing heavily ] [ candlestick clatters ] quinn : [ gasps ] [ gasps ] [ gasping ]	liam tells quinn that most definitely steffy deserves the ceo job but not if quinn is part of that package . he can see that even if steffy ca n't . she gets it , he is here now to plead his cause because he wants to puff up his chest and is afraid she will take the job even with his dire warnings . eric welcomes katie into his home and ends up telling her that he and ridge have some trust issues to work on but he has named steffy the ceo . he had some issues with steffy too but she only did what her dad urged her to do . she has stephanie 's backing though and that means a lot . quinn tells liam that he is in her kitchen trying to bully her . and maybe that would be okay if she was the woman she used to be but that is not true anymore . steffy tells ridge that she will have to work with quinn but not so much as she will be in charge of the jewelry line . eric will finally see her for what she is and she will be right there to help push her out . eric tells katie that she is always welcome and he expected her to be popping in more than she has . and do not let quinn scare her off . liam tells quinn that by dangling the ceo job in steffy 's face means she has not changed at all . she does not see what is so wrong in trying to solidify this family . he says the job is only the first step . the next thing is she will lock someone in a cabin or push them off a cliff . he says no one knows what she is up to until it is too late and he is not taking that risk . eric is now just as much a hostage as he was . she asks him to go out the back door as she does not want eric to see him and be upset . she says that eric will never get rid of her . liam says never say never .
stephanie : but being a clairvoyant is not one of them . brooke : i never said i was a clairvoyant , but i do know this child is ridge 's . stephanie : why , because you really , really , really want it to be that way ? brooke : no , because i feel it . stephanie : where ? in that committed heart of yours ? brooke : when i think of how close we 'd become -- stephanie : that 's because i thought you 'd changed . brooke : i did change , and so did you . you accepted ridge and me . stephanie : and look what happened ! you 've enmeshed him in another one of your continuous dramas . brooke : what happened with nick was a tragic mistake . stephanie : yes , and one you may have to live with for the rest of your life . brooke : no , stephanie , this baby i 'm carrying is ridge 's , and nothing is going to change that . marvin : let 's go over it again . sally : you 're killing me with this , marv , you know that . you are killing me with this . okay ? all right here goes nothing , i 'll try it . first , i find the easter egg , secret easter egg , right ? and i use that to gain access to the -- password file , password file . and then i will be able to outmaneuver their system , and break into the -- what -- restricted files . marvin : then what ? sally : then , well , then i will see the two candidates for the paternity test , and using the control and the delete keys , i will be able to manipulate the outcome of that test , huh , huh , huh ? marvin : all completely undetected . sally : yes ! perfect . marvin , you 're a genius . marvin : i think you 've got it . sally : i think i 've got it , all right , and you know what ? that means that a certain , other person is gon na get hers . that 's marvelous . [ marv laughs ] marvin : i am the best hacker in the city . [ both laugh ] sally : you are the best hacker anywhere in the world , marvin . you are a scream . best hacker in the city . nick : hello , sally . i did n't know you were a regular patron of chuck 's . sally : why , captain payne -- nick : hi . sally : hello , hello . nick : what 's going on here with your computer , and who 's your friend ? sally : ah , this is a colleague of mine . we have n't seen each other for a while . we were just catching up , but we 're finished now and he has to go somewhere . do n't you , honey ? marvin : i have n't finished my beer yet . sally : oh , you have n't finished your beer yet . go on , get out of here , you joker . [ sally laughs ] what a character , huh ? nick : see ya , pal . so , tell me , sally -- sally : sit down , sit down , drop anchor . nick : is this your first time here at chuck 's ? sally : yes . yeah , it is , but you know something -- i have definitely decided i have to get out more . because , obviously , i do n't have anything left at home . nick : oh , so that 's your excuse , huh ? sally : my excuse for what ? life . sally : you 've got to be kidding , right ? messing with brooke 's life , that 's a good one . that woman has taken absolutely everything away from me . nick : and you 're just gon na take right back , are n't ya ? bridget : so beautiful . oscar : what , the ring ? it do n't hold a candle to you . i 'm serious , bridget , i 've never been more serious about anything in my life . bridget : you know about my history with deacon , and you 're trying to make sure it does n't repeat itself . which is so sweet of you , ozzy , but , i mean , a proposal ? oscar : no , no , this is n't deacon . it 's about me and you . i am head over heels for you . bridget : i feel the same way about you . oh , god -- okay . i promised myself i would n't do this again . oscar : do what , get married ? bridget : no , jump into something so quickly . no matter how right it feels . oscar : there it is . you just listen to your heart . i mean , 'cause that 's i what its there for . and it 's telling you that -- you 've found something good . i swear i will be good for you . bridget : i do n't doubt that . oscar : please , take that ring , and take all the time you want . i 'd just feel a lot better knowing it 's on your finger . sally : obviously , you do n't think i have any good reason to resent brooke ? nick : sally , i do n't know you very well , but i 'm sure you can talk yourself into just about anything . sally : about as easily as brooke talked herself into you , huh ? listen , it does n't bother me , i understand that you have feelings for your brother 's wife . and she obviously has them for you . do n't bother to ask me how i know this , because i never reveal my sources . but there is one question that should be asked , and that is who the proud father is going to be . nick : i 'll tell you that right now . ridge forrester . whiskey , please . sally : that is a very , very noble answer , and a very insincere one . come on , this is me you 're talking to . you 're in love with that woman . do n't you realize the only way you 're ever going to be with her is if that baby is born smelling like old spice ? do n't give up yet , captain . your ship may still come in . ] stephanie : if you 're so certain that this is ridge 's baby , why are you working so hard to convince me that it is ? brooke : i 'm not . i want to ask you a favor . stephanie : you want me to forgive you . brooke : i want you to accept what happened and put it behind you , for ridge 's sake . stephanie : have you talked to ridge lately ? brooke : we were just together . stephanie : and he did n't say anything ? brooke : nothing -- what about ? stephanie : oh , you know , just that it 's a very difficult time for the family . brooke : oh , you 're talking about eric and the shooting . stephanie : the accident . brooke : of course . stephanie : look , brooke , its put an enormous strain on everyone , but especially bridget . eric is really concerned that her feelings for deacon are more than just sympathy . brooke : what are you talking about ? stephanie : well , he 's worried that she has this sense of obligation towards deacon . you know , that she feels that she 's the one that has to get him back up on his feet and make up for everything that happened . brooke : well , that 's bridget . she 's very helpful . stephanie : no , no , he 's worried that it goes beyond that . he thinks that -- he thinks deacon 's falling in love with her all over again . and apparently , he 's been very open in his feelings . brooke : well , bridget would never be vulnerable to him . i mean , she 's with ozzy , they 're seeing each other . stephanie : yes , they are . brooke : so , what 's the problem ? stephanie : i do n't know . let 's just hope that he can make her forget all about her ex - husband . bridget : you 're not afraid at all ? oscar : of what ? spending the rest of my life with you ? why should i be ? bridget : ozzy , it 's not that easy . oscar : yeah , it is . bridget : so confident . oscar : hey , that 's one of the things you love about me , right ? bridget : you 're right . i do , ozzy . i love you . god , you know , i 've made so many mistakes . but when i 'm with you -- i just feel like i can trust my heart again . oscar : you can . i will not let you down . bridget : this is a really , really big step . oscar : yeah , it is . but you know what ? i 'm right here to take it with you . i love you . i do , and there 's not a doubt in my mind that i would be the luckiest man in the world if i could have you as my wife . bridget : i 'm sorry , i ca n't stop crying . i just -- i ca n't believe this is happening . oscar : well , it is . i mean , we 've both had some pretty hard knocks , you know , but i think we can get through it together , you know , rise above it and move on . and start what i think would be an amazing life . bridget : you think so , huh ? oscar : yeah , i know so . bridget : where 's that ring ? oscar : hmm . bridget : hmm . oscar : i might have lost it . oh . brooke : oh . oscar : yeah ? bridget : yeah . sally : keep your eye on the prize , sailor . you know something , i have been acquainted with ridge and brooke for a lot of years . and you 're the first man i 've ever seen that could actually turn her head . i think you two would be great together . nick : you 're a funny lady , you know that ? let 's be honest here , it 's pretty much all about revenge for you , is n't it , sally ? sally : yeah , and loyalty . nick : loyalty to whom ? sally : stephanie , for one . nick : stephanie forrester ? you 're gon na have to explain that one to me . sally : ah , listen , her royal toughness and i go back a lot of years . i 've got a lot of respect for her . i 'd do anything for her . nick : well , with friends like you , who needs enemies ? sally : i 'm can be your friend too , captain . nick : i 'll pretty much decide that . sally : nah , i 'm serious . i think that -- you 're going to make a wonderful father . nick : you know something i do n't ? sally : maybe . all of that worldly wisdom and sophistication will make that a very lucky child . nick : maybe some day . sally : maybe sooner than you think . bridget : marriage . wow . oscar : after an engagement . bridget : you know , this is the best part . this is the part where we -- we get to really know each other . you know , explore each other . what we like . what drives us crazy . oscar : yeah , and i got ta get my job goin ' . get my life back on track , so i can be a man you can be proud of . you know , um -- as for the exploring part , we can get that started any time you want . bridget : oh , right , yes . you 've been really patient about that , and trust me , i want to be with you too . i really do . you 're gon na hate this . um -- i want to wait until we get married . oscar : hmm . you do ? bridget : i know , i know , i know , it 's just it 's so -- it 's so easy to get caught up in feeling good . ozzy , sex complicates things . when i walk down that aisle , i just -- i want to be so sure that i 'm doing it for the right reasons . so you want your ring back now ? oscar : well , you drive a hard bargain , lady . bridget : i know what i want . oscar : yeah ? bridget : yeah . ozzy , you are so special and so amazing . when i 'm with you , i feel safe , totally at peace , totally happy . oscar : yeah ? i do all that for you ? bridget : yeah , you do . you 're probably gon na think i 'm crazy , but i think i fell in love with you the second i saw you . oscar : me , too . bridget : ah , liar . oscar : okay , okay . listen , maybe i 'm a little slow on the uptake , but there 's no question now , all right ? and as for time and all that , you take all you want , all right . i respect you . i respect that . i -- i 'm just so happy i see this ring on your finger . i 'm just so happy to think about us starting a new life together . i 'm definitely the luckiest man alive . guess what ? bridget : what ? oscar : we 're engaged . bridget : yeah . oh my god . stephanie : okay , let 's not talk about virginity . have you thought , really , about what you 're going to do if the baby turns out to be nick 's ? brooke : this is pointless . stephanie : no , it is n't ! brooke : i 'm pregnant with ridge 's child . stephanie : but if by some quirk of fate it turns out to be nick 's -- brooke : why are you doing this ? stephanie : look , i 'm not trying to upset you . honestly , i 'm not . i just want you to consider the possibility . brooke : nick is not the father ! stephanie : and if , by some chance , the tests prove that he is ? would it be so bad ? i mean , he is good looking , and he 's charming . brooke : stephanie , he is not the man that i 'm in love with . you can wish all you want . i 'm sorry , it 's not going to happen . nick : you just do n't give up , do you ? sally : no , not when something is this important . and i know you . i know your stomach is all tied up in knots waiting for the results of that paternity test . nick : i 'm a sailor , knots are my specialty . sally : well , i 'm nothing but a poor woman who 's lost everything . but i do know that everything can change on a dime . bull 's - eye . you better get used to the idea of being a father , captain payne . because tomorrow , my dart is gon na hit a bulls - eye .	brooke asked for a few minutes of stephanie 's time . they discussed the baby and eric 's concern for bridget and deacon . sally continued her lessons with the computer hacker . nick walked in on the meeting . he and sally talked about brooke . sally advised him not to give up on the baby . oz tried to convince bridget that the proposal was not because of deacon . she does n't want to jump into anything too quickly . bridget told oz she loved him . bridget accepted the ring . bridget told oz she did n't want to sleep with him until they are married .
katie : that 's your hand with your ring , and you 're holding the gun from brooke 's desk . you ca n't tell us not to believe what 's right in front of our eyes . you shot stephanie forrester . [ scene_break ] nick : ( mock barks ) ( growling ) ( roars ) ( laughs ) jack : ( grunts ) nick : you know , you 're more fun than ... ( gruff voice ) just about anybody i 've ever been around . taylor : unhand that child . nick : ( normal voice ) what are you doing here ? taylor : i think i moved in here a while back . i do n't know . nick : oh , yeah , that 's right . taylor : ( sighs ) nick : ( laughs ) how 's it going with your dad ? taylor : well , thank god , it was n't a heart attack . they just did a little angioplasty , and he 's fine . i missed you ! i missed you . mm . oh . ( whispers ) i missed you . ( normal voice ) mm . ( laughs ) so beautiful . jack : ( grunts ) taylor : hi , sweetie . ( clicks tongue ) jack : ( grunts ) taylor : hi . ( laughs ) i am not going away from you for another night ever again . jack : ( fusses ) taylor : oh . ( sniffles ) ( whispers ) hi , sweetie . [ scene_break ] stephanie : i almost believed him when he said he was innocent . pam : donna 's father ? stephanie : i 've always thought that he was more of a coward than a liar , but boy , was i wrong . and the nerve of him , coming in here and -- and bellyaching about the fact that he thinks he 's been framed . pam : it 's only a hand . stephanie : pam , it 's his ring ... pam : or so you think . stephanie : would you stop looking for the good in people when it 's not there ? pam : who 's eric talking to ? [ scene_break ] eric : where are you ? are you alone ? donna : no , i 'm at brooke 's , but , um ... look , i know we had plans tonight , but i do n't -- i do n't think i can make it . eric : look , is your father there ? 'cause there 's something about the investigation that you need to know . donna : look , i 'm sorry . i really -- i really ca n't talk right now , but , um , i 'll call you as soon as i can , okay ? [ scene_break ] stephanie : was it worth it ? eric : those girls believe in their father . when they find out that there 's photographic evidence , they 're gon na be devastated . stephanie : was donna ? eric : ( sighs ) i did n't get a chance to tell her . i assume katie has , though . they 're -- they 're all gathered together at brooke 's house . stephanie : including stephen ? eric : i think . stephanie : ( groans ) eric : what are you -- what are you doing ? stephanie : i 'm going over there . eric : no -- ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] stephen : where did you get these ? katie : i told you . jake maclaine 's camera was left on by accident . stephen : and he works for the forresters . katie : oh , god . please , please , no more conspiracy theories ! is that , or is n't it your hand ? stephen : does n't it strike you as a little convenient that a video camera was left running at just the right time ? and that 's assuming it was n't staged afterwards . donna : well , that 's it . the person who must have hidden the gun in your suite took his -- katie : how gullible can you be ? stephen : katie , cameras can be tampered with . katie : is that , or is n't it your ring ? stephen : no . it looks like mine , but it ca n't be , because i did n't shoot anyone . katie : i thought we might be able to get you to tell the truth for a change . stephen : ( sighs ) i know how it looks , katie , but you have to believe me . donna : brooke and i believe you , right ? brooke : i believed you when you said you 'd be home for christmas , but then i did n't see you for another 12 years . stephen : brooke , i 'm asking you to think . whose purpose would it serve to send me to prison ? and what do we know about this jake maclaine ? katie : what do we know about you ? all you 've ever done is lie to us , abandon us . why should we believe anything you say ? [ scene_break ] eric : you are not going to brooke 's . stephanie : pam , would -- would you put that computer in the case for me ? i 'd like to take it with me . eric : look , you just got out of the hospital . stephanie : i want to see that son of a bitch 's face when he knows he 's been found out . eric : look , he tried to kill you . now how smart do you think it is to show up there and corner him like that ? stephanie : oh , eric , he 's not going to do anything to me in front of his children . for god sakes , he shot me , and he did n't have the nerve to at least face me . eric : are you even listening to yourself ? you know , you 're not thinking rationally . stephanie : i want brooke and storm and donna and -- and katie to see that man for exactly what he is . pam : oh , eric . eric : no , stephanie , wait . all right , look , you wait here . i 'll bring the car around . i 'll take you myself . i 'm calling lt . baker . do n't you move . pam : he really does love you so . stephanie : did you ever doubt it ? [ scene_break ] taylor : stephen logan ? oh , somehow , i highly , highly doubt that . if he was going to shoot anybody , it would have been eric a long time ago . nick : ( chuckles ) taylor : so how is stephanie ? nick : she 's home . taylor : yeah ? nick : yeah . taylor : it 's just so sad . we used to be close , and especially now that the baby 's been born , i - i do n't hear from her , not at all , not a word . nick : i think that has a little to do with me . taylor : n - no . no , i 've kept my distance from her . i wanted to buy her a card at the airport , but every time i do something to get close to her , something bad happens . you know what i 'm talking about . so , um , how is , uh , anya working out ? nick : good . good . he 's been a little cranky 'cause of the colic . taylor : oh . nick : hey , jack . taylor : oh , has he been crying ? has he been fed ? jack : ( grunts ) nick : yeah . i was just gon na put him down , actually . taylor : no . no , no . no , no , no , no . i 'll do it . ( whispers ) i want to . ( mouths words ) jack : ( grunts ) [ scene_break ] donna : katie , think about what you 're saying . katie : think about what you 're seeing , what 's right in front of your face ! donna : dad would n't use a gun that he -- he knows would be traced back to brooke . and he would n't allow stephanie to accuse me without saying anything . katie : really ? would n't he ? can you honestly say that you can predict what he would or would n't do ? can you ? this is a man who had no problem walking out on his wife and four kids . stephen : katie , i never tried to hide my faults from you . katie : when i was a little girl , i wanted to believe in you so bad . i tried to give you the benefit of the doubt . i tried to have some faith that you had a good reason for walking out on us . i did n't want to hate you . i did n't want to miss you . i made up stories to explain where you were when you did n't show up for school plays or soccer games , and then i realized that nobody believed my stories . i could n't even convince myself because there was no one to believe in . and now you 're standing here , and you 're asking us to believe in you , and i say , why ? why ? because of blood ? because of genetics ? we have proof right here , and still , you lie to us . still , you look for someone else to blame and refuse to take responsibility for your own actions . find yourself another lawyer . storm has put himself on the line for you , and once again , you betray him . you betray us . ( knock on door ) brooke : that must be him . brooke : oh . stephanie : brooke . donna : ( scoffs ) stephanie : donna , i owe you an apology . katie : ( sniffles ) no , we owe you one . i think these were taken off of jake maclaine 's camera the night you were shot . eric : he showed these to us . stephanie : we actually have clearer pictures in the computer here . it was my gun , stephen , your hand . stephen : i 'd like to see that , if i may . eric : this does n't have to be difficult , stephen . it does n't even have to go to trial . stephanie : a confession will do . katie : it might be best for everyone . stephanie : you man enough ? [ scene_break ] jack : ( crying ) brooke : ( laughs ) nick : you must have the magic touch . jack : ( crying ) ( door opens ) taylor : were you that difficult to put to bed when you were a baby ? nick : brutal . i really did n't get it together until i married you . jack : ( continues crying ) taylor : so has he been out ? nick : outside ? like , today ? no . jack : ( fussing ) taylor : we have to start doing that . we should take him out and get him some stimulation , let him see some other things , some new faces . nick : okay . yeah , i 'm all for that . taylor : so stephanie 's back home ? does that mean she and eric ... nick : no , no . she moved in , and then -- then he moved out , doormat that he is . jack : ( fussing ) taylor : she 's there alone ? nick : no , i think she 's got that wacky sister with her . you know , the one who bakes . believe me , i think they both lock their doors at night . [ scene_break ] pam : yeah , we know what it feels like to beg for a crust of bread , do n't we ? they think of us as pets , but we were made for better things . ( telephone rings ) ( rings ) pam : forrester residence . ann : my , my , my . pam : mother ? tiny : ( barking ) ann : it sounds like eric 's got himself a new maid . pam : eric is n't living here anymore . it 's very sad . how was your cruise ? ann : you forgot to stop the paper . pam : well , i thought you might want the crosswords . ann : i noticed the headlines , too -- your poor sister . pam : yes , it 's terrible -- a very close call . ann : i called the boarding kennel . tiny is n't there . pam : no , he 's with me . ann : lock , stock , and barrel -- was that the idea ? ( chuckles ) i know how anxious you are to escape from your mean , old mother . pam : it 's just a visit . ann : i see your medication is still here . is that wise ? pam : it 's just a visit . ann : when i told you you 'd make eric a better wife than stephanie does , you did n't actually believe me ? pam : mother , would you just stop this nonsense ? or i 'm gon na hang up the phone right now . ann : you did n't shoot your sister , did you , pammy ? [ scene_break ] stephanie : for years , you have filled your children 's head with -- with the idea that whatever obstacles they faced in life were a result of me and eric , and so whatever damage they did to us in return , they felt we deserved . stephen : stephanie , if i 'd meant to kill you , i would n't have missed . stephanie : well , am i supposed to thank you ? stephen : that video was faked . stephanie : ( gasps ) stephen : and i do n't know how you did it . maybe it was n't even you , but i did n't fire that gun . stephanie : you can stand there and still deny this ? ladies , just open up your eyes . donna : look , if my dad says he did n't do it , he did n't do it . stephanie : why am i not surprised ? lt . baker : mr. logan , the conditions of your bail specified no contact with the victim . donna : she came here . nobody invited her . trust me . stephanie : lt . baker , he broke into our home earlier this afternoon . lt . baker : that 's why we 're here . we spoke with the judge . he 's issued a warrant for your rearrest . charlie : we 'll have to take you back in , sir . eric : you may want to take this in , too . [ scene_break ] nick : you feel good . taylor : mm . nick : maybe you ought to practice putting me to bed now , huh ? taylor : wait , wait , wait , wait , wait . nick : what ? taylor : listen . shh . shh . silence . wow . nick : oh , good . well , now we can make our own noise , you little screamer . taylor : uh . nick : mm . taylor : let me just -- i just want to go check on him for a second . nick : no , no . wait , wait . we 've got the baby monitor . you said yourself you wanted him to start sleeping without us . that 's what this is for . taylor : ( sighs ) it 's just that i - i -- i still feel badly about not being able to really bond with him because at the beginning , when he came home , we could only hold him for an hour . and -- and then maybe i hold him for two hours and -- nick : honey , once you 're a parent , it 's all about guilt , all about what you think you could have done differently . you already know that . you have kids . taylor : mm . okay . any doubt that i did have as a mother , now that i 'm home , those are all gone . nick : love is big . it fills gaps . before i met you , i did n't know what it was like to love , and neither does that boy . [ scene_break ] pam : i love stephanie . it 's you that hurt her , not me . ann : we never mean to hurt the people we love , do we ? yeah , but when someone has to be hurt , they 're just so convenient . she 's had such a wonderful life , and you 've hardly had any . pam : and whose fault is that , mother ? ann : you 've made a mess of things there , have n't you , pammy ? pam : ( sobbing ) they 're not as nice as they used to be . they think i 'm foolish . ann : you 're special . pam : eric has someone else now . ann : of course he does . he wo n't have to go begging . pam : she 's horrible , mommy ! ann : that 's what men like . did i forget to tell you ? listen to me now . he broke your heart , or you broke it yourself . that 's not so serious . you just need me to take care of you . let them all think it 's the other way around . we know what we know , do n't we , sweetheart ? pam : ( normal voice ) what do i do now ? ann : pack your things . put tiny in his crate . call a taxi , and take it straight to the airport . there 'll -- there 'll be a ticket waiting . ( sighs ) do n't say good - bye . do n't leave a note . do n't speak to anyone , certainly not the police . do you understand me ? pam : yes , mommy . [ scene_break ] eric : look at this right here . ( gunshot ) eric : and there 's something else , too . stephanie : i 'm not accusing your father out of spite . katie : well , you could take a little less satisfaction in it . stephanie : katie , he 's told lies about himself and about me for years , and so now the truth has all been exposed . brooke : and what altruistic reason did you have for accusing donna ? stephanie : i made a mistake , brooke . i was shot . i opened my eyes . your sister 's face was right there in front of me . brooke : mm . stephanie : i made an honest mistake , and i 've apologized . i 'm sorry . do you suppose we could put this aside and just maybe have a better relationship between all of us ? brooke : i never relied on my father to tell me what to think or feel about you . eric : here it is . lt . baker : hmm . charlie : the rings look identical to me . stephen : mine was n't the only one made . lt . baker : how many members of your graduating class frequent the forrester showroom ? you mind if i take this with me ? eric : not at all . lt . baker : we 'll be in touch with mr. maclaine . stephen : i did n't shoot your wife , eric . did you ? donna : storm , it 's me . look , i - i have tried to page you . i do n't know where you are . maybe you 're in court , but something has happened . just call me as soon as you can . eric : donna , i 'm sorry . donna : i believe him , eric . eric : i wish i could . lt . baker : ( sighs ) stephen : uh , wait . i - i 'd like to have a word with my daughter ... please . lt . baker : go ahead . radio in . let 'em know we 're on our way . charlie : all right . brooke : i was afraid it might come to this . stephen : brooke , i know you have no reason to believe me . brooke : that 's right . stephen : well , i meant with donna , it 's blind faith . i appreciate it , but it wo n't do me any good . but with you , it 's different . i can tell that you 're not convinced i 'm guilty . brooke : dad , they found the gun in your hotel room . the camera showed your hand holding the gun . stephen : yes , but the hand is blurred , so it 's all about the ring . so if someone wanted to frame me , you can see it 's very possible . honey , i ca n't clear myself from a jail cell . will you help me ? donna : ( whispers ) yeah . stephen : now it wo n't be easy . whoever did this is very good , maybe even a professional , and i have a lot of enemies . i never realized how many until now . and i can see that you still have questions about me , and that hurts the most of all . brooke : i believe you , dad . stephen : ( sighs ) brooke : ( sobs ) stephen : i do n't know what i did to deserve you . brooke : i will find out who did this . i 'm here for you . i 'm here . stephen : ( sighs ) .	stephanie tells pam to stop always taking the good in people , that is stephen 's ring and hand in the photo so he is the shooter . eric calls donna to warn her there is photographic evidence that will devastate her . stephanie announces that she is going over there to brooke 's to confront them herself . stephen denies that is his ring , the photo could have been doctored . the girls are finding this hard to believe and katie is the loudest . she claims she did n't want to believe he was capable of this , but this from the same man that left his wife and four children years ago . and even with proof positive he is continuing to lie and not own up to what he has done . stephanie and eric surprise the logan 's by showing up . eric says this does n't have to be hard , they do n't even have to go to trial .just be a man and confess . he admits if he meant to shoot her , he would n't have missed . the police show up and arrest stephen again for violating his court order to stay away from stephanie . with taylor 's dad alright , she surprises nick and returns home . she catches up on all the news and jack 's well being . ann calls pam to let her know she 's home from her cruise . their conversation is contentious when ann mentions that pam forgot her medication .and she read the headlines about stephanie . pam did n't really take her seriously , did she , that she 'd make a better wife for eric than stephanie ? she did n't shoot stephanie , did she ?
bridget : i made sure -- it 's on his blackberry . brooke : he better be here soon . bridget : i do n't know why he would n't be -- oh . i spy someone here for you . i did n't let her touch anything or look at anything . brooke : the design scholarship we 're cosponsoring -- remember ? nick : that 's today ? bridget : honey , it 's on your calendar . brooke : we are the selection committee . nick : no , no , no , no , no . i remember that anybody from forrester or jackie m. could do this , so i thought you and stephanie might want to take this on . brooke : think again . bridget : oh , well , do n't look at me . i - i - i have a yoga class i 'm going to . nick : have n't you graduated yet ? bridget : ( sighs ) brooke : `` support for your surrogate -- how much is too much ? `` well , i imagine you would n't want the woman carrying your baby to feel isolated and alone . bridget : no . you also do n't want to smother her . i asked her to go to yoga with me . nick : not too much of a good thing , you know ? she 's not our buddy . bridget : she could be . this web site says that every single situation is different . what , now you -- you do n't like her ? nick : i did n't say that . i 'm just saying that if you 're gon na let that web site dictate who your friends are gon na be , that 's almost learning to drive by mail . bridget : well , that explains a lot . his driving skills are like he 's on the open sea . my goodness , there 's no signs , no roads , no limits , no speed limits . nick : mm - hmm . bridget : mwah . i 'll see you at home later . nick : mm - hmm . bridget : oh ! ooh ! pam : oh , sorry . bridget : my goodness . pam : scoot by . bridget : excuse me . it looks like somebody has their work cut out for them . nick : pam ? pam : what ? ( grunts ) nick : whatever that is , it does n't belong here . pam : oh , well , brooke said she needed them . brooke : all of those are the scholarship applicants ? pam : yep . ( sighs ) nick : this is gon na take a while . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) sandy : who is it ? whip : ( nasal voice ) package for octomom . sandy : would it kill you to give me a straight answer once in a while ? whip : what did i do ? sandy : i live alone , in case you had n't noticed , and there are safety considerations . whip : oh . what , are you in the witness protection , sandy ? is that why you changed your name ? sandy : is there something that you wanted ? because bridget 's gon na be here to pick me up soon . whip : you know , you used to be able to take a joke . sandy : yeah , well , you used to live with your mother and dress like a hustler in clothes two sizes too small . whip : well , it 's nice that some things have changed . sandy : what is this ? whip : open it . sandy : stretch mark oil ? whip : well , you 're gon na need it . sandy : ( scoffs ) whip : it 's a -- it 's a pregnancy gift box . that 's what the store called it , anyway . it 's my way of saying congratulations if that 's what you want . sandy : it is . i do . thank you . whip : you 're welcome . sandy : i 'm sorry . whip : that 's okay . i irritate a lot of people . i was gon na drop it by yesterday , but , uh , i noticed nick 's car was here . sandy : yeah . he was here . whip : did you tell him we were cousins ? sandy : no . whip : hmm . i 'd be , uh , i 'd be careful if i were you . nick 's the kind of guy who has a way of finding things out . [ scene_break ] pam : ( gasps ) serge : lemon biscotti ? pam : no one has ever baked for me before , except mom . serge : well , that 's what friends are for . pam : oh ! taylor : oh . pam : if -- if you 're looking for stephanie , she 's somewhere in the building , but not here . taylor : uh , i do n't mean to interrupt , but is whip jones anywhere around ? have you seen him ? pam : you need something publicized ? ( laughs ) only kidding . i 'll check . serge : biscotti ? [ scene_break ] whip : look , i 'm supposed to call the scholarship winner and have a release put out by the end of the day . brooke : ( sighs ) define `` end of the day . `` nick : ( sighs ) whip : um , 6 : 00 ? okay , uh , i 'm not hanging around all night . let me know when you 're done . brooke : ( sighs ) nick : interesting . brooke : yeah . these portfolios better be interesting , because we certainly have a lot of them to go through . nick : no , it 's just interesting that you and i are here together at this particular time . brooke : what particular time ? nick : that my life is going so well . i would cut my arm off before i 'd do anything to damage my marriage or do anything to hurt bridget , but i find that i 'm keeping this big , fat , scary secret from her , and i do n't know what to do -- that particular time . so i thought i 'd ask for your help . [ scene_break ] pam : oh . where did serge go ? taylor : um , he said something like `` woof `` and then he ran off to find whip . pam : ( scoffs ) whip : hey , how am i supposed to answer your page when i do n't know where you are ? hi . taylor : hi . whip : um , i 'm sorry . um , serge 's car -- you 're blocking him in . you need to move . pam : oh . imagine that . ( laughs ) tootles . whip : does stephanie know that you 're here ? you came to see me . taylor : do you find that strange ? whip : no . yeah . ( laughs ) i mean , look , i - i know that our surprise date went very well , and we said that we 'd like to try it again , but i thought maybe you were just being polite . it 's good to see that you , uh , you meant it . taylor : yes , i did . but ... ( sighs ) i 've changed my mind . [ scene_break ] nick : sandy is n't who we thought she was . brooke : is she demanding more money ? nick : no . no . i mean , literally . she changed her name . it was agnes jones . brooke : so you think she 's hiding something . nick : i know she 's hiding something . brooke : well , nick , she 's carrying your child . nick : well , exactly . and you know that these agencies , um , the -- the profiles that they put out , now you 're gon na expect that there 's some fabrication , at least a little bit . brooke : and her profile , you think , is all lies ? nick : feels to me like it 's more , uh , like wishes , like there 's some sort of fantasy that she wants sandy to be . brooke : are n't these agencies supposed to put out background checks on these women ? nick : well , of course they do . they -- they have their criminal records . they have medical records . but if they 're all blank ... brooke : you think she might be unstable . nick : i really do n't know what she is . [ scene_break ] sandy : ( sighs ) bridget : oh , my goodness . i am so sore ! sandy : i feel like i could bench - press that waitress . bridget : ( sighs ) of course you could , because you got all the easy moves . sandy : true . i did n't even know they had yoga for pregnant women . prenatal yoga ? bridget : yes , so no inversions for you . sandy : ( giggles ) well , that 's okay . i could never really get those balances anyway . you know , that 's actually , um , the very first yoga class i ever went to . bridget : yeah , uh , i kind of figured . sandy : really ? uh , you know , it 's not -- i did n't -- i did n't lie before . it 's not that those things are not important to me . they are . it 's just that some of the things that you read in that profile , it 's -- well , that 's who i am on a good day . it 's not necessarily who i am every single day . bridget : wait , l - listen , sandy . i - i 'm so sorry that i ever put you in this position . i do n't want you to feel like that you -- ( sighs ) that i 'm gon na hold you accountable or that you have to tell me all of your secrets , if you have them or whatever they might be . i just got this idea in my head that we could or we should be friends , and if i was wrong about that , i apologize . sandy : no . i - i used to have friends , good friends . and i - i used to be a good friend . but then , um ... you know , my life just changed , and i really could n't be that same person that i used to be . and , um , i would really like to be your friend , bridget , but i know that i would disappoint you . [ scene_break ] nick : you know , brooke , originally , she came off all granola -- organic food , mediation , yoga , healthy lifestyle . but when you see where she lives in this trailer , that 's not her . brooke : did you ask her why she changed her name ? nick : she did n't answer . and she really does n't have to . you know , she did n't sign up for this deal for me to barge in and ask a bunch of personal questions . brooke : ( sighs ) i think you need a lawyer . nick : what good is that gon na do ? it 's not like i 'm looking for a judgment or some lawsuit here , even if she is running from something . i 'm looking for a healthy child . that 's what i want . okay , so she mislead us . but i really believe , in her heart , she wants to have this child . brooke : so you do n't think she 's pulling some kind of scam ? nick : no . no , she 's a good person . she 's a good person that had something really bad happen to her in her life . and now she 's a frightened person . brooke : and those people can be the most dangerous of all . [ scene_break ] bridget : i do n't think you know me well enough to know what would or would not disappoint me . sandy : bridget , come on . we 're very different people . we had very different backgrounds . bridget : if you 're referring to money , money does n't make as big of a difference as you think it does . sandy : no , maybe not , but you 're a fashion designer . you have an interesting life , and it 's not something i could do in a million years . bridget : mm . whatever . i 'm sure there 's things that you can do that i ca n't . you probably did five things that i ca n't do today . sandy : you have a life that works . that 's all i 'm saying and ... bridget : mm - hmm . well , you have a uterus that works . that 's all i 'm saying . and if money could buy that , my daughter would probably still be alive , so i am not gon na let you use me to feel badly about yourself . sandy : i just get in my own way , i think , sometimes . i want people to like me , so i know that people like people that make them feel superior . bridget : i - i do n't really want that in a friend . sandy : well , maybe that 's why i do n't have any friends . ( sniffles ) bridget : well , you do n't need to make me like you . sandy , you 're doing something for me that i simply can not do for myself . you 're loving my baby into existence , and i thank god for that every single day . [ scene_break ] whip : ( laughs ) okay . somebody told you something about me . taylor : who ? whip : well -- taylor : nobody knows we went on a date . whip : no , i know . it 's some -- some rumor that you heard , and i just -- i 'd like the opportunity to defend myself . taylor : are there that many awful things out there about you that somebody might be wanting to tell me ? whip : oh , well , please , there 's the -- you know , there 's , of course , the one about my ego , and let 's get one thing straight -- this country is founded on ego - maniacs . and then there 's the one about my vanity , which , you know , that 's a crock , because at one point , it was true , but frankly , i 'm just not that good - looking anymore . and then there 's the one about , you know , how dishonest i am . yada yada yada yada yada . taylor : are you ? whip : only when i say i 'm not good - looking anymore . taylor : listen , whip , i - i enjoy being around you . i think you 're very attractive . you 're very fun . it 's just that , um ... this is something i - i do n't want to pursue . whip : you do n't want to pursue . me . taylor : yes . whip : okay . ( sighs ) all right , let -- let me tell you something about me , okay ? i - i do n't deal with rejection very well , which means that if i do n't see it and i do n't hear it , it really does n't exist . so the way i see it is this relationship is in its early stages , and i passed the test , so , um , why do n't we go to dinner , and i can tell you all the things that you just learned about me ? come on . taylor : i 'm serious , whip . i 'm serious . what -- whatever it was about to start with us , it has to be over . whip : why not , taylor ? come on . you do n't know me well enough to not want to have anything to do with me . taylor : i 'm trusting my instincts , and i - i do n't feel safe . whip : ( scoffs ) taylor : for one thing , you work for my ex - husband . whip : oh , please . nick and bridget are obnoxiously happy . you could be dating the entire hells angels chapter , and he would n't notice . taylor : my children and their father are your competition , okay ? whip : okay , but forrester and jackie m. have a friendly rivalry . taylor : and probably the most important reason is because i made a promise to myself that i would never get involved ever with one of brooke 's `` men . `` whip : i am not -- hear me -- one of brooke 's men . taylor : you were married to her . whip : yes , briefly . taylor : all of brooke 's marriages are brief . whip : okay , it was a mistake . taylor : that 's what they all say . whip : she does n't even like me . does that count ? taylor : she loves everybody ! what are you talking about ? whip : you are really reaching . taylor : ( laughs ) whip : i must scare the hell out of you . taylor : no . i - i 'm trying to tell you that this was my daughter 's idea . she ... ( sighs ) she thought it would be great for me to get out and start meeting people and going out on a date . and it sounded fun , because , you know , a date -- it should n't have to be something that 's serious . it should n't be , you know , thinking about where you 're headed , and you -- you should n't have to start wanting things that it 's too soon for you to want again . i 'm sorry , whip . i 'm sorry . [ scene_break ] nick : we 're supposed to be reading essays , you know . brooke : you think this sandy is sincere ? nick : she wants to have the experience of having a child , but knows she 'll never have one of her own . brooke : why not ? nick : i think she has a problem with men . sandy : i used to go , like , twice a week . that 's how i stayed in shape . bridget : yeah ? o - oh . hey . nick : hey . brooke : hi . bridget : i did n't realize you guys would still be here . nick : yeah , you know , i 'm sort of eeny - meeny - miney - moe , but brooke thinks whoever gets the scholarship should deserve it . bridget : right . yeah , well , um , you get to meet my mom . um , this is brooke forrester , and mom , this is sandy sommers . brooke : hi . ( sighs ) nice to meet you . sandy : nice to meet you , too . thank you . bridget : uh , well , we just came by to pick something up , so i 'll just be a minute . nick : sandy , i heard you talking when you were coming in about you used to go some place twice a week or ... sandy : uh ... yeah . bridget : we were talking about salsa dancing , and i told her that was probably something you would never try . nick : hey , i 'd love to watch . i offered to get you belly dancing lessons , if you 'd take them . bridget : uh - huh . see , marriage is all about communication . you have to know when to mentally put your fingers in your ear ... sandy : ( giggles ) bridget : and just ignore what 's going on . see , this is -- feel it . it is so cushy . it 's exactly -- i think you would love it . sandy : oh , wow . bridget : it 's 100 % rubber . there 's nothing synthetic in it . it 's all natural . oh , just carry on . forget we were even here . sandy : okay . bridget : bye . sandy : bye . it was nice -- nice to meet you . brooke : bye . sandy : hey , thank you . thank you for the mat , and i had such a good time this afternoon . i really did . bridget : oh , so did i . do you have to go home right away ? i 'm pushing again . sandy : no , it 's okay . what were you gon na say ? bridget : well , uh , nick obviously is n't gon na be home for dinner , so i was just thinking , if you wanted , we could grab something to eat , but i completely understand if you have some place you need to be . sandy : you 're so good with him -- with your husband . he seems so gruff and in charge . ( laughs ) and then you walk in , and he 's not . bridget : nick can definitely intimidate people . ( scoffs ) sandy : it 's pretty clear he loves you , though . bridget : yeah , he does . he does . our love 's been tested time and time again , and it 's great , 'cause i trust him . sandy : so let 's eat . i do n't have anything to do . ( laughs ) bridget : good . i 'm starving . sandy : all right . bridget : what sounds good ? [ scene_break ] brooke : jeez . she was scared to death of you . you should n't have asked her that question maybe . nick : maybe i should have asked her a lot more questions right from the very beginning . brooke : does bridget know any of this ? nick : no . i promised i would n't say anything to keep sandy from freaking out . brooke : well , then maybe you should keep that promise . i mean , what 's most important is the baby 's safety . i 'm sure bridget would agree with that . what you need to do ... nick : ( sighs ) brooke : is get sandy 's trust . get her to trust you and your motives long enough so that she wo n't bolt or do something crazy . nick : all right . but i got to know what i 'm dealing with here . so it 'll be all smiles and sunshine to sandy sommers while i find out everything i can about agnes jones .	bridget looks over the surrogacy website with brooke . nick happens in and points out to her that sandy is not her buddy so perhaps she should n't get so involved . he and brooke go over some graduate scholarship requests and he finds himself confiding in brooke that he is at the happiest time in his life . he wants to do everything he can to make bridget happy and have a fantastic marriage , but he finds himself now keeping a big fat secret from her and he does n't like it . he confides that sandy is not who she says she is . he 's not sure she is unstable , but he is concerned . whip drops in on sandy and again starts grilling her of why she changed her name . he 's suspicious of everything she does , but gives her a pregnancy gift box in way of congratulations . she is thankful , but tells him bridget is coming by soon so he should n't stay . at taylor 's request , whip stops by to see her . she tells him she has changed her mind about dating . bridget takes sandy out for coffee after going to yoga class . sandy confesses that was her first class . she had not meant to lie before . she is not the same person she used to be and she 'd like to be bridget 's friend , but she knew she would disappoint her .
ridge : you do n't have to be so afraid . taylor : ( sniffles ) i 'm just -- i 'm so frightened for him , ridge . ridge : taylor , listen to me . i 'm keeping an eye on things . taylor : ( sniffles ) but you saw the pictures . why did they have to have their hands all over each other like that ? ridge : that 's not happening , not like that . i told them . taylor : but did they listen ? ridge : they will . you have my word . i promise . [ scene_break ] nick : ( smacking lips ) that butter sauce is awesome . aggie : you get out of there ! nick : ( chuckles ) aggie : it 's béarnaise sauce , actually , `` sailor boy . `` nick : oh . how did you know ? aggie : what ? nick : how did you know that i so needed a night like this to just ... ? aggie : we all need a night like this , and you and jackie and owen are in burnout mode . somebody had to do something . nick : yeah , but , i mean , you went to all this trouble -- the steak , the sauce , the this , the that . aggie : it 's filet mignon with béarnaise sauce , okay ? nick : ( chuckles ) aggie : get it straight . it 's no trouble . you know how much i love cooking for you . ( doorbell rings ) aggie : mm , show time . let 's hope she likes my food . nick : hey , hey , hey . do n't worry about her . i like your food . in fact , there 's nothing about you i do n't like . aggie : wait . wait . wait . nick : thank you . aggie : wipe your mouth . nick : now get the door . aggie : okay . hi . jackie : oh , hi . owen : hey . jackie : good evening , dear . ( chuckles ) aggie : how are you ? thank you . jackie : oh , my word . what a delicious aroma . aggie : oh , chocolate soufflé . jackie : that is my favorite . how did you know ? aggie : i did a little research . ( chuckles ) i 'm just hoping everything goes perfect tonight . jackie : so where is the darlingest grandson in the entire western hemisphere ? nick : he is at a friend 's on a play date . jackie : oh . nick : i 'll get him after dinner . you look gorgeous , mother . jackie : well , thank you , sweetheart . credit my husband . he chose it . nick : i 'm impressed . owen : she dresses up pretty well , does n't she ? jackie : ( chuckles ) nick : looks like you 're going to an event . jackie : yes , well , i actually did want to go for it this evening , seeing that our friends across town are having yet another fashion show . [ scene_break ] summer : for good luck , not like you need it . thomas : thank you . ( chuckles ) summer : so are we getting together after the show ? thomas : no , i plan on being busy with the press . come on , summer . you know where we stand . i 'm not up for anything serious . i got one priority , and that 's taboo . summer : such a waste . thomas : let 's get back to work -- a lot to do . summer : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] taylor : it is n't too late for you to stop this , ridge . ridge : yes , it is . i ca n't pull the plug now . the fashion show is tonight . taylor : ridge , are n't you worried ? are n't you worried about anything wrong that could happen ? i mean , i know you 're not comfortable with this . you 've admitted that to me . ridge : yes . i 'm a little torn . yes . but i ca n't do that to our son . taylor : you could be saving our son . ridge : he would never see it that way , taylor . i 'm not gon na cancel on him , not now . taylor : i just ... i hope with all my heart , i hope that you 're not going to live to regret this . ridge : try not to worry . i better get downstairs . taylor : ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) ( door closes ) whip : you 're still in love with him . [ scene_break ] nick : this one thing i 'll eat , any time of day owen : wow , this is all delicious , aggie . jackie : mm - hmm . aggie : i hope you 're okay with anchovies on your salad . jackie : caesar with anchovies , chocolate soufflé for dessert -- we would n't by any chance be having filet with béarnaise for an entrée , would we ? nick : ( whistling ) aggie : i did a little research . ( laughs ) jackie : uh - huh . aggie : am i trying too hard ? jackie : oh , god , no . you 're doing fine . how do you like the kitchen here ? aggie : amazing . industrial -- i love it . jackie : ( chuckles ) yes . it 's wonderful . i would have loved it , too , when i lived here many years ago with nicky 's father , if i could have cooked . aggie : ( laughs ) nick : ( chuckles ) mother . jackie : okay , let 's talk business , shall we ? nick : if we must . jackie : these are very difficult times , nicky , i do know , but we 've faced them before . nick : yeah , but we 've never faced them without a lead designer or a line to put out , mother . jackie : ( sighs ) owen : and meanwhile , forrester 's really pourin ' on the pressure with the hope for the future and the , uh , thomas forrester taboo line . jackie : which they are presenting , once again , this evening . nick : mm . i do n't know how forrester let this one slide . his wife and his son ? that family 's trying to be more twisted than ours . [ scene_break ] ridge : thomas , we need to talk . thomas : you 're good to go . dad , look , if it 's about the photo shoot , brooke and i were just workin ' the market . it 's what taboo 's about , right ? ridge : what i walked in on was totally inappropriate . i want to make sure you 're getting this message . thomas : i am . we 're on a roll here . you 've seen the sales figures . ridge : thomas , understand me . i do n't want you pushing the boundary of good taste here . that kiss on the runway maybe have worked for us back then -- thomas : that kiss put taboo on the map . you signed on for this . you named the line . come on . ease up . we got a show tonight , and it 's gon na be a huge success , so just relax , okay ? ridge : look -- summer : excited , mr. forrester ? we sure are . thomas : everything is going to be fine . trust me . ridge : i want to trust you , son , but we 're talking about my wife and my son . do not push this . there 's a very definite line that can not be crossed . [ scene_break ] whip : i saw you and ridge . you were in his arms again ... ( chuckles ) the second time today . taylor : i was upset , and he was trying to calm me down . it -- it does n't mean i 'm in love with him . whip : no , taylor ... i saw the look in your eyes . taylor : i do n't want ridge . i want you . whip : you have me . you have me , and i love you , but i 'm just not sure that it 's enough . taylor : yes , of course it 's enough . it 's enough . i 'm very happy in our marriage . whip : you know what i think ? i think you want to be . but sometimes i just f -- i feel like you 're fooling yourself . i do n't know . maybe you 're in denial . taylor : no , no , whip . whip , this marriage is everything i 've ever dreamed of . i mean , it 's everything i wanted . i -- the other night was meaningless . whip : me -- meaningless ? you called out the man 's name while we were making love . how is that meaningless ? taylor : whip , i ... you know about my history with ridge . i - i 've been very open with you about that . but we 're going through something right now , and we 're in the middle of it between this problem going on with -- with brooke and -- and our son , and it 's weighing on both of us . ( sighs ) i know it should n't have followed us into the bedroom , and i 'm sorry . i 'm so sorry . please forgive me . i 'm sorry . it does n't have anything to do with you . it does n't mean anything . it 's no indication of how i feel about ridge at all , all right ? you are the man i 'm married to . i love you , and i want to be with you . i want to spend the rest of my life with you . whip : ( sighs ) you are spectacular . you know , when i first fell in love with you , i thought that ... i thought that you were too good for me . and , yes , i -- yes , i did know about you and ridge , and i knew how close you were . that is why i had to be absolutely sure that you were over him before we got married . and then i come in here , and i see the two of you . you 're embracing , and he 's laughing at me . ( sighs ) what happened in the bedroom ... ? taylor , how would you feel ? hmm ? i do n't want to lose you , but i feel like i am . [ scene_break ] thomas : ( sighs ) look , dad , i hear you . i do , but everything 's in the works . i got a show comin ' up , and i got ta get ready . ridge : you understand what i 'm saying ? thomas : of course . it 's the art of the tease . brooke and i are just workin ' it , and the whole world is responding . it 's paying off for us big - time . ridge : yes , i know we have a huge investment in this . thomas : so enjoy this with me . this is my first big success . do you know how much this means to me , dad , to feel like i 'm finally carving my own way , making my own huge contributions to forrester ? taboo has put our men 's line front and center . my name is recognized all over the world . dad , this is my coming of age . ridge : yes , that 's true , it is . the show tonight is about your collection , and i 'm very proud to have the forrester name on it . i 'm very proud of you , but i want to make sure you understand something . i do n't want any stunts , nothing salacious between you and brooke . am i understood ? marcus : hey , thomas ? we need you for the press check , man . thomas : all right . marcus : yeah . ridge : go . [ scene_break ] taylor : you 're not going to lose me , not to ridge , not to anyone . whip : uh , well , i want to believe that . taylor : well , you can believe it . whip : ( scoffs ) taylor : i ca n't imagine my life without you . i ca n't . i made a horrible mistake , and i 'm sorry . i apologized for it . ( sniffles ) i was n't thinking of ridge when -- when we were making love . i was n't . you 're everything to me . you 're all i want . ( sighs ) i love you . i just -- please , i want you to forgive me . whip : i love you , too , taylor . i love you more than you know . and i trust you . i - i believe in you , in -- in us . ( sighs ) taylor : but i betrayed your trust . i know that , and i 'm sorry . whip : yes , and unfortunately , when trust is gone , there is n't anything left . taylor : well , tell me that it is n't gone . tell me that you could just accept my apology and -- and forgive me . whip , do n't -- do n't just give up on us . i 'm -- i 'm -- please , just forgive me . let 's just put it behind us . whip : you know , this marriage has given me so much happiness . i mean , i ca n't imagine a future without you . whip : and i do n't ever want it to go there , okay ? so , yes , i accept your apology . it 's gon na take me a little while to -- to trust again . but i do believe in your love for me . and i 'm good for you , lady . taylor : ( laughs ) whip : yeah , i am . taylor : ( chuckles ) whip : and i will protect you always . ( sighs ) but you got ta protect us . okay ? i love you . mm . taylor : i love you . ridge : where is taylor ? where is taylor ? whip : she left . ridge : whip , you should n't be in here alone . after all , you are head of p.r . for the competition . whip : yeah , i guess that 's what we are , huh -- competitors , and not just in business , right ? ridge : oh , come on . whip : oh , uncomfortable talking about taylor behind her back ? seemed pretty comfortable talking about me behind mine . ridge : you 're overreacting . whip : am i ? she 's my wife , ridge . we 're a family , and you 're invading it . i 'm not gon na put up with it any longer . it 's gon na stop right now . [ scene_break ] owen : kudos to you , aggie , for bringing us together . aggie : my pleasure . owen : and to my beautiful wife ... nick : mother ? jackie : oh , thank you , darling . owen : without whom none of us would be here tonight to enjoy aggie 's dinner . nick : ( clinking glass ) ding , ding , ding , ding , ding , ding . i want to make a little toast here , so stop kissing . jackie : ( chuckles ) nick : i do n't think any of us could have imagined sitting down for a meal together , especially recently , without a food fight . jackie : hmm . nick : so i 'd like to toast you , oh , beautiful one , for putting this together tonight . please . and here 's to all of us . the jackie m. family are facing some tough times , but we will stick together , because if we do , we will persevere , and we will overcome . ( glasses clink ) aggie : cheers to that . ( glasses clink ) nick : mother . ( glasses clink ) nick : cheers . [ scene_break ] ridge : okay , i understand you 're upset . i apologize . whip : i do n't want your apology . i want you to stay away from my wife . ridge : taylor and i have children together . we 're dealing with an issue . whip : yeah , whose fault is that ? i think you were the one who came up with the taboo line , right ? ridge : whip , i 'm not gon na debate that with you . businesswise , it 's paying off . whip : yeah , and keeps her totally freaked out , right , which i 'm sure you 're well aware of . ridge : i 've tried to calm her down . whip : yeah , maybe . it 's convenient , the way she keeps running back to you , though . ridge : i have not encouraged this , but i 'm not gon na push her away either . whip : no , you 're just gon na keep telling her how much she means to you . ridge : she does . she always will . whip : you do n't even see it , do you ? ridge : see what ? whip : the way you keep leadin ' her on . ridge : that 's not true . whip : oh , come on , ridge . it is . you 've got this proprietary feeling about taylor like -- like she belongs to you ... i mean , no matter the fact that you are married or that she 's married . i mean , you just keep teasin ' her along . i mean , what is it with you ? you want the blonde and the brunette ? ridge : now this conversation is over . whip : oh , why ? did i hit a nerve ? ridge : brooke is my wife . she is the only woman i want and need . whip : great . then why the juggling act , huh ? why the hints , the constant innuendos ? why do you constantly keep bringing taylor back to you ? look , you keep feeding her vulnerability to come back to you , and then you use your children to keep her tied to you . i mean , you got her all worried about -- about brooke and -- and thomas , and first it was steffy . i mean , when is it gon na end ? ridge : look , i told her she does n't need to be worried about thomas and brooke . i 'm doing everything i can to reassure her . whip : yeah , and she keeps runnin ' right back to you , graspin ' for more , does n't she ? ridge : well , i ca n't help that . all i can do is try to calm her down and give her a perspective . what the hell do you want me to do ? whip : i want you to quit getting inside my wife 's head and keeping her tied to you . ridge : whip , the last thing i want to do is interfere in your marriage , but i 'm not gon na cut myself off from the mother of my kids . when we have issues involving my children , we 're gon na deal with them . whip : so i see . so basically , you 're telling me you 're not gon na stop messing with my marriage . how would you like it if somebody messed with yours ? ridge : whip , i 'm sorry . i 'm not trying to invade your marriage . taylor and i happen to share a son and a daughter . we relate about our kids . that 's it . that 's the way it is , and it 's not gon na change . ( knock on door ) marcus : hey , ridge . oh , sorry . ridge : it 's all right . mr. jones was just leaving . marcus : we 'll need to know about placement of those screens you wanted , and the lighting guys were asking about the scrims . ridge : whip , you can take off . we have a fashion show to get ready for here . be a good husband to your wife . stay out of my life , because there really is n't anything you can do to me . ridge : all right , get this down to thomas . tell him the rundowns look good . have him adjust the screens however he wants . tell the lighting guys to go along with the plan as it 's been approved . no changes . whip : nothin ' i can do to you , ridge ? we 'll see about that .	whip sees ridge hug taylor and ridge tells her not to worry . he gives her his word that nothing will happen between brooke and thomas . the fashion show is tonight and he ca n't cancel it now . he 's worried but thinks all is under control . when ridge leaves whip walks in and accuses taylor of still being in love with ridge . she re - avows again that the other night was meaningless . she loves him and wants to spend the rest of her life with him . he replies that what happened in the bedroom then seeing ridge laughing at him when talking about their sex life , he feels like he is losing her . aggie is nervous and excited , but hopes everything will go perfect tonight with her dinner for jackie and owen . she tells jackie she did some research and has all her favorite dishes . jackie gets serious and wants to talk business . nick brings up the forrester fashion show tonight and comments they are trying to be more twisted than their family . madison comes on to thomas but he needs to be all business now . thomas tells ridge to lighten up . the taboo line is a big hit and nothing is going to go wrong . ridge says it better not ; there is a line that most definitely ca n't be crossed .
wyatt : i ca n't let this happen . i wo n't let this happen . hope : i 'm so sorry , but i 'm doing this . wyatt : you -- you want to give up on us ? you want to end our business relationship because he 's giving you an ultimatum . do n't -- do n't listen to him . do n't let liam control you . hope : no . no , wyatt . he 's not controlling me . this is what i want . wyatt : after all we 've been through , how can you say that ? we are a great team . all right ? the success we 've had -- i just got done talking to eric and -- hope : wyatt , i 'm so sorry . i am , but this is the way it has to be . wyatt : why ? we are on a roll here , and -- and ... i - i ca n't accept this . i wo n't accept this . i - i -- i love you , hope . and i know -- i know you feel the same way . [ scene_break ] liam : what are you doing ? bill : fooling around . ugh . how was your day ? liam : good . bill : glad to hear it . liam : maybe not , uh ... so good for you , though . bill : oh ? liam : well , one of us is gon na have to move out . i 'm getting married . bill : where you gon na live ? [ scene_break ] brooke : i have n't seen you since dinner at eric 's . donna : what an incredible day . brooke : yes , it was . and hope planned everything . except , of course , that surprise wedding of rick and caroline 's . donna : oh , that was so beautiful , was n't it ? brooke : it was lovely . and i noticed that you and eric had some quality time . donna : and i noticed you had the same with bill ... out on the terrace . brooke : no , that was not quality time . [ scene_break ] brooke : bill wo n't let it go . donna : he 's still pursuing you ? oh , honey , how are you handling it ? brooke : [ sighs ] by not being alone with him . donna : i know it ca n't be easy . brooke : no , it 's not . but he 's -- he 's incorrigible . he keeps sending me these texts and these immature e - mails . [ scene_break ] bill : so how did that happen ? liam : well , i , uh , i talked to hope , and i gave her a choice -- me or ... not me . bill : ultimatum . thataboy . good job . liam : [ chuckles ] yeah . appreciate that . bill : hmm . what about your brother ? liam : wyatt is receiving the unhappy news as we speak . [ scene_break ] hope : i know that this is hard for you . it 's hard for me , too . wyatt : then do n't do it . you have n't thought it through . hope : yes , i have . wyatt : and you 're ready to quit on us . what has it been -- a few months ? look what we 've accomplished in a few months . hope : exactly . it 's only been a few months . i 've had years with liam . years . he 's a decent man , and he 's going to make a really , really great father and husband , and -- and i ... i love him , wyatt . i 'm ready for this . wyatt : no . no , yoga boy is pressuring you again . that 's what he does . hope : that 's -- that 's another thing . the -- the disrespect that you have for him , i -- it was funny at first , but it is n't anymore . wyatt : oh , co -- come on ! it was a joke ! it was just a jo -- hope : it was n't . it 's an insult , and liam does n't deserve it . wyatt : okay , fine . i will call him `` your royal highness `` if that 's what you want . just do n't let him pressure you into doing this . hope : he 's not pressuring me . wyatt : then why ? why are you suddenly ready for marriage ? you said you needed time . this is so out of the blue . i do n't buy it . [ scene_break ] donna : ugh . brooke : yeah , i used to find this stuff hilarious . donna : uh - huh . well , it 's , um ... it 's silly . yeah . brooke : yeah , it is . and it ca n't continue . katie and i just started rebuilding our relationship , and i 'm not gon na let bill destroy that . donna : well , then get tough with him . you know , threaten to -- to call the police or file a restraining order . brooke : it 's not that bad . donna : part of you likes it . brooke : a bigger part of me does n't like it . and yet , knowing that he still cares ... donna : and he does n't just care . he 's in love with you . [ scene_break ] liam : so , one more thing . i told hope she has to break ties with quinn artisan . bill : did she agree ? liam : i kind of made it a deal breaker . bill : wow . my boy was playing hardball there . liam : yeah , well , you know , i really do n't trust them , so ... bill : well , i do n't think quinn has both oars in the water . she cuts me with my own sword . she takes that video you made for steffy , sends it to hope . liam : oh , god . that video was such a mistake . bill : it was n't a mistake , liam . liam : do n't . do n't start . bill : what ? i 'm okay with hope . i do n't mind having her as a daughter - in - law . liam : no , go ahead . no , say it . i know you 're gon na say it . she 's no steffy . bill : well , you know , steffy was the package . smart , great sense of humor ... sexy as hell . liam : you know the thing about that , dad ? you could just as easily be describing hope . [ scene_break ] hope : wyatt , you knew that this could happen . you knew that i had a decision to make . wyatt : how many rings has he given you ? how many proposals ? is that what you want ? you -- you want a guy who ca n't make up his mind ? it took him years ! hope : and i punished him for that . wyatt : by being with me ? you 're not punishing liam . that 's not what this is . we have something , hope . and you know it . hope : you are funny and handsome and -- and charismatic , so you make it very easy to -- wyatt : to fall in love with me . you feel it . i feel it every time that we kiss . hope : i 'm going through with it . wyatt : it should n't be something that you have to go through . hope : that 's -- that 's -- i mean ... it 's what i want . and you have to accept it . wyatt : sorry . sorry , hon . no can do . this is ... i do n't know what this is ! this is like some knee - jerk reaction to something that he said to you . hope : wyatt , wyatt , listen to me . listen . i 'm marrying liam . you are going to be my brother - in - law . we 'll still -- we 'll be close . wyatt : i do n't want close . i ca n't live with close . you mean so much to me , and that is why it is so hard not to just hold you and touch you and grab you ... right now . hope : it ca n't be that way anymore . wyatt : yes , it can . and it will be , hope . we 're not finished . we 'll never be finished . [ scene_break ] bill : listen , you know what , son ? whomever you decide to marry , i wish you the best . liam : well , that 's not really even a question anymore . bill : fine . congrats . come help me with this . liam : what ? bill : i want the stallion to be rising up on his hind legs . liam : oh , my god , you 've got to be freaking kidding me . bill : do i look like i 'm kidding ? come on . you know the program . it 'll take you a minute . come over here . liam : this is making me so uncomfortable . bill : [ mocking ] this is making me so uncomfortable . [ normal voice ] who cares ? do this for me . what 's the big deal ? liam : look , here 's the thing . bill : why are you sitting on me ? liam : i 'm not sitting on you . bill : sit there . liam : fine . [ sighs ] bill : come on . liam : all right , do you see this drop -- no , i 'm not doing this . i 'm not doing this with you . bill : come on . do it . come on . do it . liam : all right . look at this drop - down menu . bill : yeah . liam : you go down there . you click on that . okay , zoom in here . select this . bill : mm - hmm . liam : and then click that . you 're good . [ horse whinnies ] bill : sweet . liam : you 're sick . i 'm gon na have to take a shower . you should probably take a cold one yourself . bill : yeah , you might be right about that . [ scene_break ] donna : no , it was a surprise . the dress was a surprise . i do n't know how it just fit her like a glove . [ computer chimes ] donna : it was crazy . brooke : there 's another one . donna : what ? brooke : another e - mail from bill . donna : oh . open it . open it . go . brooke : [ sighs ] donna : oh , boy . oh . brooke : ugh . donna : well , that 's , um , interesting . [ horse whinnies ] brooke : yeah , um , no . this has got to stop . [ cell phone chimes ] brooke : and it ends now . donna : yeah . brooke : [ sighs ] yes , yes , i just got it . bill : [ whinnies ] brooke : how immature can you be ? bill : apparently very . brooke : is this some kind of courting ritual ? because it 's not working . bill : well , actually , the mating call of a stallion is something more like this . [ imitates stallion neighing ] what do you think ? is it working ? brooke : [ chuckles ] oh , bill . [ sighs ] what am i gon na do with you ? [ scene_break ] hope : look ... we made a great team . we had a lot of fun , and we clicked , but -- wyatt : but nothing . that is the start of a relationship . that is breaking ground and laying the foundation . hope : we worked so well together , so of course there 's gon na be a chemistry . wyatt : you want to give that up ? look ... you 're feeling guilty . i get that . hope : no . no , it is n't guilt . wyatt : good . 'cause it should n't be . the only person who ought to be feeling guilty is liam , and it 's because he 's been stringing you along and making you miserable , and i would never do that to you . you know how long it took me to fall in love with you ? one kiss . our first kiss on big bear , and you had me . hope : you fall very easily . wyatt : no . i fall once . only once . and there will never be a steffy with me . hope : steffy is n't an issue anymore . i know that now . wyatt : you 've said that before . hope : no . she -- she really is -- she 's gone . she has her own life . wyatt : then we can have ours . hope : no . no , wyatt , we ca n't . wyatt : god , i want to travel with you . look at the great time we had in mexico . hope : yeah , we did . we had fun , but -- wyatt : we could do that again . india , the far east . we could be searching for jewels and partying and having fun and spending time with you . that 's why i invited you here tonight . hope : [ sighs ] your surprise dinner . wyatt : indian food ! i hate indian food . i just want to plan a trip with you and -- and ... hope : and what ? wyatt : and maybe something we have n't done before . something that might even change your mind about everything . [ scene_break ] bill : you know , i 'm kind of surprised you let hope go to wyatt 's by herself . liam : yeah , you know , i - i did offer to go with her , but at this point , hope knows what she wants . if she did n't , she would n't have agreed to marry me . bill : your brother can be pretty persuasive . liam : okay , let him try . she 's fully committed to me . bill : it 's not hope i 'm worried about , liam . it 's wyatt . liam : what about him ? bill : he obviously has very strong feelings for her . he 's not just gon na roll over . he 's gon na fight it . liam : he 's welcome to . he 's gon na lose , 'cause hope 's marrying me . [ scene_break ] hope : this is wrong . we have to stop . wyatt : this is n't -- this is n't wrong . hope : yes , it is . wyatt : why ? hope : because -- [ sighs ] because i 'm marrying your brother . wyatt : it 's -- this is what we both want . hope : no ! my god ! we have to stop ! wyatt : we are a powerhouse together , hope . to end this now -- hope : i do n't want to lose liam . wyatt : this is not about liam . this is about us . it 's what we have . if you turn your back on that -- you ca n't turn your back on that . it 's -- just let it go . hope : you see ? this -- this is why we ca n't even work together . wyatt : does n't that tell you something ? that we ca n't work in an office because of these feelings that we have together . hope : it tells me ... it tells me that you are so special and you are so , so wonderful . you 've been so great to me , especially with everything that 's been going on in my life . and i feel so , so deeply sorry for disappointing you . but we ca n't do this . you only bring me smiles , and i hate that i am bringing you pain . but you 'll ... you 'll be fine . you and your mom -- you 'll both be fine . there are other contracts out there , and you 're the best . everybody knows it . wyatt : i do n't want other contracts . i do n't care about the work . i care about you . hope : and i love you for that . wyatt : see ? you do love me . hope : no . i ... yes , i do . but love your brother more . i 'm sorry . i am so sorry . goodbye , wyatt . oh , my god . [ sniffles ]	wyatt tells hope not to listen to liam . do n't give up their relationship . do n't let liam control hr . she says liam is not controlling her . this is what she wants . he tells her they are a great team and after all they have gone through , he ca n't believe she is saying that . she says she is sorry , but this is the way it has to be . he does n't know why . wyatt says he ca n't accept this . he wo n't accept this . he says he loves her and he knows she feels the same way . liam comes home to find bill on the laptop messing around with a picture of a stallion . liam tells him his day went fine , but it might not be for bill . one of them is gon na have to move as he is getting married . bill asks where he 's going to live . donna visits brooke and tells her she sees bill is still pursuing her . brooke says yes but she makes it a point not to be alone with him in any room . but now he 's bombarding her with e - mails . bill asks liam how did this happen . liam says he gave hope an ultimatum , him or wyatt . he is probably receiving the news as they speak . bill is proud and says good boy . liam tells him he also told hope she had to break all ties to quinn artesian . bill asks if hope is going to do that . liam says she more or less has to , it was a deal breaker . bill says he really is playing hardball now . liam said he had to . he really does n't trust them . bill says well he knows quinn does not have both oars in the water . hope tells wyatt that she knows it is hard for him . it is hard for her too . wyatt says then do n't do it . he does n't think she has thought this through . it 's only been a few months and look what they have accomplished in that short amount of time . she says exactly and she 's had years with liam . she says liam is a good man . he 's going to make a really great husband and she really loves him . she says she is ready for this . wyatt says no , yoga boy is pressuring her again . she says that is another thing . the disrespect he shows liam might have been funny at first but it 's not anymore . wyatt says come on , it was just a joke . she says no it was n't and liam does n't deserve it . wyatt says okay , he will call him his royal highness if that is what hope wants . he says this is so out of the blue . she said she needed time so why is she ready now . he does n't buy it .
wyatt : if my mother had anything to do with this , you have to tell me , okay ? quinn : this ca n't be happening . hope ca n't lose the baby . deacon : she 's not answering the phone . what hospital did she go to ? quinn : i do n't know . i do n't know . i do n't even know how all of this happened . i -- i was leaving -- i was leaving , and then i heard a scream ! i ran back , and then i saw her lying at the bottom of the stairs ! deacon : i told you to leave her alone ! that 's all you had to do ! just leave it alone ! katie : ridge ? oh . uh , sorry . you 're -- you 're working . ivy : no , it 's fine . are you looking for ridge ? katie : [ sighs ] yeah , kind of . is there a meeting today or something ? ivy : uh , no , not that i 'm aware of . katie : oh . already working on your new designs for your new collection . ivy : yeah . katie : you know , it is okay to take a breath and enjoy your success . ivy : yeah , i know . it 's just , this is what i honestly love to do . katie : spoken like a true forrester . starting to fit in around here . ivy : well , you know , this place is really starting to feel like home for me . katie : does liam have anything to do with that ? justin : heard from your son ? bill : which one ? justin : the one i sent away with a restraining order . bill : oh , hey . no , listen -- i know i rode you a little hard about that , but i appreciate your help . justin : my pleasure . so , do you know if wyatt 's delivered it ? bill : have n't gotten a visit from quinn yet . justin : maybe i should 've drawn up a protecting order for you , too . bill : all right , look . i told her to back off and so did wyatt . she would n't listen . there have to be consequences for that . i 'll tell you this -- if we did n't stop quinn , it would have only gotten worse . deacon : the ultrasound , the baby shower ... i begged you to stop ! quinn : i never meant to hurt anyone . deacon : i got to figure out what 's going on . quinn : where are you going ? deacon : i 'm gon na go to the hospital that 's closest to brooke 's . quinn : well , i 'm gon na go with you . deacon : no ! no , you are not stepping foot inside that hospital . for everyone 's sake , you are gon na stay right here . i 'll let you know . wyatt : i do n't want to think that my mom could hurt us like this . hope : i fell . wyatt : but you said that you were arguing . did she touch you ? did she hurt you ? hope : [ gasps ] no . justin : so you 're not worried about how quinn will react . bill : hey , when a dog wo n't stop biting , sometimes you have to muzzle it . justin : true , but using a restraining order to do it is pretty extreme . bill : that 's quinn , justin . that 's all she understands . her precious son told her to back off , threatened to end their relationship . that did n't even stop her . you know why ? because he 's not her number - one priority anymore . now it 's all about the baby . her obsession is about being a grandma . justin : there are worse obsessions , dollar bill . bill : yes , there are . but when quinn goes to that place , she ca n't control herself . ivy : i 'll never forget it . lars gave liam the keys to a canal boat , and there was music and champagne . and it was just us on the water , and , the whole of amsterdam was just lit up around us . katie : well , that sounds very romantic . ivy : it was . god , it was just -- it was one of those moments where you want to pinch yourself , but you just -- you do n't dare . is that too much information ? katie : no . no , not at all . you know , it 's taken liam a long time , but it seems like he 's finally moving on . i 'm glad about that . [ elevator bell dings ] deacon : excuse me . uh , my -- my daughter 's on this floor . tell me her name , sir . deacon : hope spencer . it might be under hope logan . okay . just a minute . liam : deacon . deacon : where is she ? liam : she 's in with wyatt right now . deacon : how is she ? liam : i mean , she had a really bad fall . deacon : she 's okay , though , right ? i mean , there 's no broken bones or , uh , head injury , right ? liam : no , nothing like that . deacon : quinn was worried about the baby . liam : do n't say her name . deacon : so she was right , then . something -- something happened . well , tell me . liam : hope had a miscarriage . deacon : no . [ shuddered breathing ] hope : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . i tried so hard to protect him . i tried so hard . wyatt : it 's okay . hope : oh , god . he was a part of me , and now he 's -- now he 's gone . wyatt : hope , that 's okay . hope : [ crying ] dad ... deacon : it 's okay . hope : [ crying ] justin : do you really think a piece of paper 's gon na bring crazy quinn fuller to her senses ? bill : something has to . [ cell phone rings ] bill : that must be wyatt . it 's liam . hey , what 's up ? liam : hey , dad . i have some bad news . bill : so bad you ca n't come across the hall and tell me about it ? liam : i 'm at university hospital right now with hope and wyatt . bill : what happened ? liam : hope lost the baby . bill : she what ? liam : deacon 's here . i thought maybe you 'd want to be here for wyatt . bill : yeah , i 'll be right there . liam : i 'm really sorry , dad . ivy : amsterdam was a big leap forward -- for my career and for liam and me . katie : well , i 'm glad he 's happy . it makes me feel good . you know , after i divorced his father , i still just want the best for him . ivy : well , you were a pretty big supporter of hope and liam 's relationship . katie : i was . but you know what ? things happen , and hope loves wyatt , and now they 're having a baby . ivy : i know . i 'm thrilled for them . katie : so am i . she 's gon na be an amazing mom . ivy : yeah . katie : and it 's such an incredible journey . just like the one that you 're on with liam . you 're starting this new , exciting phase of your life . ivy : yeah . and i 'm excited , and it just -- it all just feels right and comfortable . does that make sense ? katie : yeah , yeah , i -- i know what you mean . [ cell phone rings ] katie : hang on one second . hey , bill . bill : where are you ? katie : uh , i 'm at forrester . why ? what 's going on ? you sound weird . bill : i 'm coming to pick you up . katie : what is it ? what 's wrong ? will 's with rachel . bill : no . will 's fine . it 's -- it 's hope . she 's in the hospital . katie : oh , no . oh , no , not the baby . bill : i 'm sorry , katie . i do n't have all the details , but ... something happened . and hope miscarried . deacon and wyatt are at the hospital . liam 's there , too . katie : poor hope . bill , i 'm so sorry . bill : i 'll be right over . ivy : hope 's baby ? hope : my baby 's gone . deacon : i know . hope : i knew it . i knew something was wrong . i knew it . when i was lying there , i knew . deacon : at your mom 's ? hope : the doctor , she came in , and ... she gave me an ultrasound . and i listened , and i listened , and i was praying ... but i could n't hear it . i could n't hear the heartbeat . he was already gone . deacon : he ? hope : our little boy . liam : i , um ... i know you got to get back in there , but , uh , i called dad . he 's on his way . wyatt : thanks . thanks for doing that . liam : yeah , whatever you need . is there , um ... anyone else you want me to call ? wyatt : no . liam : i 'm so sorry , wyatt . i tried to get her here as soon as i could . i wish they could 've done something . wyatt : me too . deacon : listen , i got to go call brooke . liam : i already did . i left her a message telling her to call me back . deacon : thanks . liam : i called my dad , too . [ elevator bell dings ] donna : liam , deacon . katie called me . she and bill are on their way . liam : thank you for coming . donna : oh , my god . what -- what happened ? i mean , the pregnancy was going so well . liam : i know . it was an accident . it was just an accident . katie : donna , liam . donna : oh , hi . thank you for calling me . katie : i left a message for brooke to call me , too . ivy : i was , uh -- i was with katie when bill called . bill : is wyatt in with hope ? liam : yeah . donna : what happened ? liam : hope fell down brooke 's staircase in the backyard . bill : what ? katie : thank god she was able to call for help . liam : yeah , well , she was n't alone . quinn was there . bill : what did she do ? liam : nothing , according to hope . hope says it was n't quinn 's fault . but she was there , dad . quinn was there , and something bad happened , and i think that makes her responsible . singer : mmm , mm - mm , mm - mm quinn : hope ! singer : mmm , mm - mm mmm mm - mm - mm i wish i had the why the why for every woe , oh , oh 'cause we 're all chasing ghosts something we loved the most lost along the way - ay looking for a reason why why the dark comes out some days why it takes your peace away and it breaks it down inside when your peace like a river quinn : no ! singer : runs dry quinn : no ! singer : like the desert land i 've seen the darkness fall and rise up from the sand from the sand mmm , mm - mm - mm , mm - mm when your peace like a river runs dry like the desert land i 've seen the darkness fall and rise up from the sand from the sand when your peace like a river runs dry like the desert land i 've seen the darkness fall and rise up from the sand from the sand mmm , mm - mm - mm , mm - mm mmm , mm - mm mmm , mm - mm - mm i wish i had the why wish i had the why	quinn opines this can not be happening . hope can not lose that baby . deacon rages at her that all he asked her to do was stay away and give hope some space . that 's all she had to do was leave her alone . he reminds her that he told her about the ultrasound and the baby shower but quinn still would not stay away . he has to go find out something . she wants to go too but he says absolutely not . she is not stepping a foot in that hospital . she is to stay here and he will let her know . looking for ridge at forrester 's , katie runs into ivy who is working on her new collection . ivy says she likes working and this place is starting to feel like home . katie asks if liam has anything to do with that . ivy gushes about amsterdam and how romantic it was . katie says good , it has taken a long time but sounds like liam is moving on . even though she is divorced form his father she only wants the best for him . ivy says she appreciates that because she knows katie was a big supporter of hope and liam . katie says yes she was but things happen . now hope is married to wyatt and they are having a baby . they both agree they are thrilled for them and hope will make an amazing mother . justin asks bill if he has heard from wyatt and if he gave the restraining order to quinn . bill says he is sorry that he rode justin so hard about this but probably not as he has not heard from quinn about it . but they had to do this as no one could talk her into backing off . sometimes when a dog wo n't stop barking you have to muzzle it . now wyatt is not her number one priority , being a grandmother is . it 's an obsession and when quinn goes to that place she can not control herself .
steffy : no . no . i 'm not -- i 'm not taking off this ring . i know you 're upset and confused right now , but we can -- we can deal with this . liam : yeah , i 'm upset , because ivy almost died , steffy . steffy : the doctor says she 's gon na be fine , thankfully . liam : that does n't change how she got hurt . steffy : i am not asking you to let me off the hook . i messed up . i know that , and i feel terrible about this . but we ca n't let a horrible accident end our -- end our engagement . [ scene_break ] ridge : why did n't you call us ? eric : there was n't time . ivy was down . she was n't responding . ridge : oh , boy . caroline : but she 's okay now ? she 's stable ? eric : yeah . i 've been in contact with the hospital the whole time , when i was n't trying to get john on the phone . caroline : oh , he and ivy 's mom must be absolutely frantic . eric : they were , but they were very relieved to find that she 's recovering now . caroline : i could n't even imagine getting a call like that . eric : ivy was lucky steffy was there . called the paramedics as soon as it happened . [ scene_break ] ivy : so , what 's the verdict ? dr. jones : your condition is improving . how do you feel ? ivy : i 'm not as foggy was i was . dr. jones : very good . i 'll be back to check your cognitive function later , and we 'll have to monitor your burns for any sign of infection , but so far ... i 'm encouraged by your progress , ivy . ivy : thanks . hey , is wyatt still out there ? dr. jones : i passed him on the way in . he was out in the hall with mr. forrester . ivy : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] thomas : ivy 's awake , all right ? you want to know what happened ? ask her . i was n't there . wyatt : no , but your sister was . was steffy responsible for this ? thomas : steffy called 911 , all right ? she got ivy help as quick as she could . wyatt : what about you ? what was your role in all this ? thomas : i 'm here for ivy , just like everybody else . wyatt : no . see , i think this is your fault . steffy feels guilty , sure , but you -- you set this whole chain of events in motion ... that put ivy in a hospital bed . thomas : okay . what happened to ivy was nobody 's fault . it was an accident . there was an electrical panel being repaired . wyatt : ivy would never have been anywhere near it if it was n't for you . thomas : [ sighs ] okay . you can blame me for a lot of things , but not that . i 've never wanted to see ivy hurt . wyatt : oh , really ? because you did n't think about the consequences , did you ? the chaos your little seduction would cause -- that did n't even cross your mind , 'cause the rules do n't apply to you . it did n't matter that ivy had a boyfriend or that steffy told you to stop . you did it anyway , and now look what happened . [ scene_break ] steffy : i 'm sorry . liam : i 'm not asking you to apologize . steffy : i upset you . liam : it 's not -- it 's not about you and me . i - i asked you , i warned you , `` do n't get involved . let ivy and wyatt work it out on their own . `` steffy : ivy got in my face . she was upset . we -- we did n't fight . i swear to you , liam , i did n't attack her . you have to believe me . this -- this was n't my fault . [ scene_break ] eric : i do n't know any of the specifics . ridge : you do n't know ? she did n't tell you ? eric : it was chaotic , ridge . the paramedics were working on ivy . they were trying to get a pulse from her . caroline : her heart stopped ? ! eric : yes . steffy was doing cpr , and the paramedics did n't get a pulse until they used the paddles . ridge : well , why was ivy down there in the showroom anyway ? eric : she was looking for steffy . pam says she was upset . ridge : upset about what ? eric : pam reads too much in to these things sometimes . caroline : mm . you think that at first , and then she turns out to be right . ridge : so , what does that mean -- they had an argument ? what ? eric : look , there was n't time to explain any of that . steffy was trying to save ivy 's life , and i think she probably did . you would be very proud of her . ridge : i am proud of her . she called the paramedics , cpr , like you told me . no , it 's -- it was quick thinking . caroline : it is very curious , though -- pam saying that steffy and ivy were having an argument , because ... i wonder if it has anything to do with wyatt . [ scene_break ] wyatt : this is what happens when you mess with people 's lives . thomas : oh , come on . you ca n't put that on me . wyatt : what ? ! you play with them and you use them for your own amusement . your sister was just starting to trust ivy again , and then you made her look like a liar and a cheat . thomas : steffy told you about that night , and you confronted ivy . wyatt : yeah , and you know what she said ? she said it was a mistake -- opening up to you and all of that . that was a mistake , 'cause she told you to stop , and you did n't . you did n't let up . and why -- so you could put another notch in your belt ? thomas : oh , you are wrong . you 're dead wrong . i care about ivy . wyatt : no . if you cared about ivy , you would have listened . there would n't have been anything for steffy to even tell me . and ivy would n't be lying in there , hurt , lucky to be alive . thomas : you 're angry . and i 'm the bad guy . wyatt : mm - hmm . thomas : so this has to be my fault . but it 's not . wyatt : is that what you wanted to tell ivy in there -- that you were n't feeling bad about being shot down ? that 's why you told your sister your dirty little secret ? 'cause you knew how it was gon na come back to me and how it would affect everything . but this is all just a tragic , unforeseeable accident , right ? thomas : that is exactly what it is . wyatt : maybe you do n't feel guilty -- just pouring on all that charm , doing whatever you like . but you know what ? i do n't care . and neither does ivy . and this little game you 're playing with her is over . and if you ever touch ivy again ... you will be sorry . i 'll make sure of it . ivy : [ moans softly ] hey . wyatt : hi . i 'm here . ivy : wyatt , i 'm so sorry about thomas . wyatt : [ clears throat ] [ scene_break ] steffy : so , you do doubt me . liam : no . i 'm -- i 'm concerned about you . steffy : about our future ? liam : yeah . look , i 'm not trying to hold the past against you . i 'm really not . but there is a pattern forming here , and it 's getting harder and harder to ignore . i mean , first aly and then ivy , and -- steffy : i wish i could explain this . i wish i knew what was happening , but it does n't make sense to me , either . it 's not like i 'm looking for trouble . we got that text from jake . i was waiting around , i kept watch , and i did n't expect ivy to show up . liam : steffy , i do n't think you wanted this to happen . steffy : it just all happened so fast . liam : i know . i know . and -- and you did everything right , okay ? steffy : yeah , i did . liam : you called the paramedics , right ? steffy : i did do everything right . i did cpr . i called the emt . i did everything i could do . liam : of course you did . of course you did . steffy : [ sighs ] liam , i know you do n't want to question my motives . i know you want to trust me . i know you want to believe in me because you are a good , honorable man . you do n't like conflict . you do n't have room for that in your life , and i do n't -- i do n't want to be the source of it . but we 're different people , and we handle things differently . i did n't think that was a problem , but ... liam : it 's not -- it 's -- it 's not a problem . it 's -- well , it 's something we need to address , yeah . [ sighs ] steffy : i see . liam : do you ? steffy : i mean ... [ sighs ] it 's complicated . maybe we need to simplify things . maybe i should move out until we 're married . liam : wait . what ? ! steffy : that 's the proper way of doing it . liam : hold on . you want to -- you want to move out ? steffy : i 'll move back in once we 're married , but you said you need this time to think . maybe you need to figure out who you are , who i am , and how we fit . liam : hold -- hold on . steffy : i do n't know . liam : hold on a second . steffy : no . i - i think this is what 's best . i got to go . liam : j -- steffy ... do n't go . [ scene_break ] ridge : so , you think ivy was upset with wyatt ? why ? caroline : there 's been some talk around the office ... that there was trouble in the relationship -- not that i listen to gossip , but there may have been another guy turning ivy 's head . eric : our ivy ? are you kidding ? caroline : it 's just what i heard . i was gon na ask her about it , but how do you bring that up ? eric : no , that does n't sound like ivy at all . look , you know , the fact is i 've been around ivy and wyatt enough to know that she 's completely devoted to him . thomas : granddad 's right . eric : you 're back ! thomas : yeah . ridge : how is she ? thomas : stable . being watched by her overprotective boyfriend . caroline : well , that answers that question . thomas : what question ? caroline : nothing . eric : just a rumor that caroline heard . caroline : yeah , but , you know , this office , people say the craziest things . it 's all nonsense . we ca n't really listen to any of it . thomas : well , if you hear anything about ivy and wyatt , do n't believe it . those two are on lock , although i do n't understand what she sees in him . the guy 's a joke . but , hey , she 's committed to him . [ scene_break ] ivy : you had every right to be angry . wyatt : no . shh . ivy : you did . wyatt : stop . stop right now , okay ? the doctors want you to relax . we 'll talk about this at another time . ivy : i 'm so sorry . wyatt : [ sighs ] ivy : i am . i was so weak , and i was so wrong . wyatt : no , you were n't . you were not . ivy : i should have known thomas was playing me . wyatt : he made you question yourself . he manipulated you . thomas turned you around and around until you lost your bearings , okay ? ivy : it was n't just thomas , wyatt . i was really scared . wyatt : scared ? you want to know about scared ? let me tell you about scared . let me tell you about a phone call i got today about my girlfriend being in a hospital , of all places . look ... when you get out of here ... i just ... i want everything to go back to the -- to the way it was , you know ? [ scene_break ] liam : do n't go . steffy : you need time . liam : [ laughs ] yeah , time to think , not time alone . steffy : it 'll be easier this way . liam : oh , will you stop it ? yes , i 'm -- i 'm concerned and i 'm confused because all this conflict rising up again is -- is throwing me . steffy : yeah . i - i feel the same way . it threw me , too . i ca n't get it out of my head . liam : i know , but , like you said , you did everything right , right ? you acted quickly . you jumped right in . and because of that , ivy 's gon na be okay , right ? the doctor said she 's gon na make a full recovery . steffy : and i 'm so thankful for that . liam : i know you are . i never doubted that for a second , and ... i 'm sorry i 'm not making it seem like it , but i believe you . steffy : you do ? liam : yes , of course i do . i always do . sure , i -- yeah , i do n't like chaos and conflict , whereas you seem to only act on impulse , and sometimes you do n't think things through , but ... you always do what you think is right . and you always tell me the truth ... even when you know it 's bad , even when you know i 'll be disappointed . steffy : are you disappointed ? liam : do n't go . steffy : [ chuckles softly ] liam : we may not be married yet , but make no mistake -- this is our home . steffy : [ chuckles ] liam : and if we 're gon na have an issue , we 're gon na do it here , together , as a couple . you know why ? because you and me -- we can do two things at once . we can argue and we can still support each other . i love you , i trust you ... and i will always be in your corner . [ scene_break ] caroline : she 's gon na be all right ? you got to see ivy ? thomas : yeah . yeah , i did . they have to run a few more tests , but the doctors seemed cautiously optimistic . ridge : all right . what about steffy ? is she still there ? thomas : no . she went home . i said ivy needed to rest , but , uh ... wyatt stuck around . ridge : and you do n't think he should have ? thomas : that 's none of my business . ridge : it sounds like you have an opinion on it . thomas : you know my opinion of wyatt . caroline : please tell me that you two did n't get into it at the hospital . thomas : no . no . i would n't do that to ivy . ridge : oh , good . so you can control yourself . thomas : bottom line is ivy 's gon na pull through , okay ? and whatever happened between wyatt and -- does n't matter . caroline : i thought you said they were solid . thomas : they are . caroline : then you must have heard the same rumors that i have -- that there might have been another guy . thomas : you 're right . [ clears throat ] it was me . [ scene_break ] wyatt : i - i never should have walked out on you . ivy : you had every reason to , wyatt . wyatt : but if i knew what would have happened , i would n't have done it . ivy : you did the -- the right thing , okay ? you gave me what i deserved . wyatt : no . okay . i do n't want to talk about this right now . the doctor said to relax , so let 's just relax , all right ? ivy : wyatt , i 'm just trying to tell you i 'm sorry . i wanted to be the one to tell you . steffy just -- she beat me to it . i did n't know what to say because i did n't want you to feel differently . wyatt : but i do feel differently . seeing you lying here ... knowing what could have happened , how -- how i could have -- i could have lost you . thinking back on our conversation ... those could have been the last words that we ever said to each other , so , yeah , i do . i - i -- you bet i feel differently . ivy : hey . i 'm just -- i 'm trying to tell you that ... i realize now how much i need you . i 'm so grateful that you 're here right now by my side . wyatt : i love you . ivy : yeah . i love you , too . wyatt : will you please just ... relax now ? ivy : [ sighs ] wyatt : all right . [ scene_break ] steffy : mmm . liam : hey , um ... i do n't ever want you to think i 'm judging you . steffy : mmm . just my decisions . liam : [ chuckles ] well , i 'll try not to hold them against you . steffy : okay . even when you want to rip out your hair ? liam : oh , yeah . yeah . even when you 're totally wrong and it all ends in disaster . steffy : well , thank god it did n't this time ... for ivy or for any of us . liam : yeah . i think we leveled up today . ba - ding ! steffy : you did not just compare us to a video game . liam : what ? yeah . w - we ... steffy : no . liam : ... avoided another disaster . we survived . steffy : ivy survived . we got through it . liam : well , of course we did . and that 's not true for every couple , you know ? i mean ... problems arise and everything falls apart , but with us , problems arise and ... we ... steffy : end up here . liam : yeah . steffy : knew you were gon na say that . [ both chuckle ] liam : because we know what we 've got . steffy : yeah . and we 're willing to fight for it . liam : what was it you said ? uh ... `` i will never take off this ring . `` steffy : okay . stop . [ laughs ] liam : `` i will never take off this ring . `` steffy : well , i wo n't -- ever . liam : never ? steffy : mnh - mnh . [ scene_break ] wyatt : i ca n't tell you how grateful i am i did n't lose you today . ivy : mm . [ ivy 's flashback ] steffy : it 's not funny , ivy ! ivy : [ gasps ] [ electricity zaps ] [ present time ] ivy : i just -- i ca n't get it out of my mind ... those images of steffy pushing me into that electrical panel . she scares me , wyatt . she 's dangerous . [ gasps ] [ ivy 's flashback ] [ electricity zaps ]	steffy tells liam that she knows he is upset but she is not letting him off the hook and she is not taking off his engagement ring . eric fills ridge and caroline in on that ivy was lucky that steffy was there and called the paramedics and everything is under control . ridge wants to know how steffy was involved in this . caroline wonders if an argument ensued over wyatt . the doctor tells ivy that he is pleased with her progress . wyatt tells thomas that steffy may feel guilty but this is all thomas 's fault for letting things get to this point and ivy confronting steffy in first place . thomas says wyatt can blame him for a lot of things but not this accident . thomas says wyatt is dead wrong ; he cares about ivy . thomas says wyatt is angry and he realizes he has to be the bad guy but he is n't . wyatt says he knows he told his sister his dirty little secret and that is what this is all about . he ought to feel guilty for pouring on all this charm and this game he is playing with ivy is over ; thomas will be sorry if not and wyatt will make sure of it .
[ indistinct conversations ] steffy : oh , those lovebirds are just so into each other . wyatt : mm ... sally : okay . i think we 've been caught . wyatt : by the boss lady , no less . sally : yes . see , we would promise that it was n't gon na happen again , but ... [ inhales sharply ] wyatt : yeah , no , it 's definitely gon na happen again . sally : mm - hmm . steffy : more wine , everybody ? wyatt , you want to pour ? wyatt : oh , sure . what are we drinking to this time ? steffy : um , how about ... to being the best team i have ever had the pleasure of working with . wyatt : ah , hear , hear ! [ all agreeing ] yeah ? you ... ? no ? steffy : and i just want to thank you guys again . you have worked so hard . the re - launch was a success . and we 're just getting started . i really believe that . you guys rock . cheers ! sally : cheers ! cheers ! wyatt : i 'll drink to that . whoo ! sally : yes . reese : hey , uh , taylor , can i , uh , top off your sparkling water ? taylor : oh , no . i 'm -- i 'm fine , thanks , reese . [ indistinct conversation ] ridge : that 's thomas checking in . he keeps trying to call his mom and getting her voicemail . brooke : do you think he knows ? ridge : [ sighs ] brooke : i mean , do you think taylor told him about shooting bill ? ridge : no , i do n't think he knows . and i do n't think anybody else needs to know . brooke : you 're still very protective of taylor . ridge : yeah . you know why . brooke : she 's the mother of your children . ridge : yeah , but it 's -- it 's more than that . we 're connected , you know ? my family with her . my family with you . [ sighs ] a horrible thing happened . a horrible , one - time thing . and taylor 's working through it . she 's remorseful . and i think we just need to find a way to let it go . hope : i ca n't believe how big she 's getting . liam : stronger and smarter every day . hope : mm . i ca n't wait to spoil her . liam : heh . yeah . well , let 's just hope that some other things have settled down by the time she 's here . hope : yeah . it 's pretty unreal . i mean , taylor of all people . i 'm still really having a hard time processing it . liam : yeah , well ... i 'm sure brooke is , too . hope : you 're not upset with me about telling her , are you ? i - i felt like i had no choice . and , look , i 'm -- i 'm not saying that she would do to my mom what she did to bill , it 's just , knowing what she 's capable of , do n't you think we all have reason to be concerned ? liam : [ sighs ] hope : i hate that it 's come to this . i -- i hate being suspicious of taylor . but if bill had died , taylor would have committed murder , and as it is , she could still go to prison for shooting him . liam : i -- [ scoffs ] believe me -- believe me , i have doubts , too . but i 'm just ... trying to remind myself that , `` a , `` she knows that what she did was terribly wrong . `` b , `` she 's -- she 's getting help . she 's getting professional help . and , `` c , `` this time , there are -- there are people who love and support her that are gon na keep her in check . hope : and yet she is still incredibly fragile . as we saw firsthand . so did my mom . and if she were to backslide again ... who knows what could happen ? [ indistinct conversation ] reese : i , uh , hope i 'm not cramping your style , sweetheart . zoe : what ? reese : your old man tagging along on date night . zoe : uh , it 's not a date . this is a work thing . reese : okay . it 's just that you and xander look pretty cozy . zoe : [ scoffs ] i could say the same thing about you and dr . hayes . reese : she 's an accomplished woman . zoe : mm . and she 's also very attractive . reese : really ? i had n't noticed . steffy : hey , mom . are you all right ? taylor : i 'm fine . i 'm fine . uh ... go enjoy your party . go . brooke : ridge , i know you want me to let this go -- ridge : i do , because -- i do n't know . maybe it 's because the holidays are coming up , or i just want there to be some peace . for both our families . brooke : i want that , too . but it 's hope 's baby . that 's the reason why i ca n't get past this . and it 's your granddaughter . that 's the reason why we should n't get past this . ridge : but you keep saying things about taylor , but she -- she 's a loving , a kind grandmother , and to think that she would do anything to that little kid is just ridiculous . brooke : i do n't want to believe that she could , but she does have some deep- seated issues . and i know that she 's working on them , and i pray that everything 's gon na be okay , but what if she snaps ? if she does , i 'm sure that you do n't want kelly anywhere near her . sally : we just had to grab another quick peek at kelly before we left . steffy : how is she ? wyatt : oh , my adorable niece is sleeping like the angel she is . steffy : [ chuckles ] sally : i want one just like her someday . wyatt : hmm . steffy : [ gasps ] did you hear that ? your lady wants a baby . sally : [ gasps ] wyatt : s - someday . sh -- i distinctly heard her say `` someday . `` we -- we got to go , by the way . so , thank you . sally : thank you , steffy . steffy : thank you . sally : we had a really great time . steffy : i had so much fun . thanks so much . i 'll see you . wyatt : yeah , of course . steffy : thanks . pget home safe . wyatt : all right , guys . reese : hey , nice meeting you . [ indistinct farewells ] steffy : yeah , it was amazing . reese : steffy , this has been a delightful evening . thank you so much for including me . and for the wonderful opportunities that you 've given zoe at forrester . steffy : oh , well , she 's a natural . we 're really lucky to have her . reese : well , thank you . steffy : of course . thank you so much for coming . reese : it 's been a pleasure , taylor . taylor : oh , for me , too . although , i -- i do hope you 'll accept my apology . reese : apology ? taylor : for going on and on . i probably said too many things . reese : i just want you to get your practice up and running again soon . till we meet again . ready ? ridge : taylor desperately wants a relationship with her granddaughter . she 's not gon na do anything to jeopardize that . brooke : i agree . but -- ridge : okay , good . no buts . brooke : [ sighs ] ridge : let 's support her in that . brooke : you know , ridge , i 'm just trying to be realistic here . taylor has struggled with alcohol -- and i 've had my own issues with alcohol , so i understand . ridge : yeah , but she 's doing fine . brooke : today she is . but what if something sets her off again ? what is she gon na do when she feels like she 's losing control ? is she gon na reach for that drink ? or , god forbid , could she take it even further ? liam : believe me , i hear what you 're saying , and i agree that we need to be super vigilant where kelly and our baby is concerned . but i -- i also think that we have an obligation to -- to put this in perspective . and -- hope : hey . i know . and i do n't mean to sound alarmist . it 's just ... liam : [ sighs ] hope : ... after months of intensive therapy , taylor is still not herself . she gets upset easily . she 's confrontational . and she obviously has n't let go of the past . i 'm just saying , maybe it 's best if taylor is n't alone with kelly . liam : [ exclaims ] hope : for now . maybe that 's the wisest choice . liam : ugh ! i keep -- i keep wrestling with this , you know , and -- and i 'm going back and forth on it , and -- [ sighs ] and then i think , you know , the thought of taylor harming a baby , any baby -- our baby , but especially the granddaughter that she adores so much , uh -- [ sighs ] hope : you do n't want to imagine it . liam : yeah . hope : and neither do i . steffy : thanks for helping , mom . i can finish up . taylor : oh , no . i got it . everything 's good . [ wine splashes ] [ water running ] [ cellphone chimes ] ridge : steffy needs to see me . it 's important . brooke : okay . ridge : mm . brooke : mwah ! ridge : i love you . brooke : love you . zoe : oh , there it is . i would be lost without my cell . reese : my daughter and her love affair with that cellphone . [ chuckles ] anyways , um , i know that xander 's waiting for you downstairs . i just wanted to say thank you for a delightful evening . i know why you like working for steffy . she 's very impressive . zoe : yeah , so is her mom . you know , they 're very -- reese : charming . yes . by the way , um ... what do you know about brooke logan ? hope : [ giggles ] i 'm fine , mom . brooke : okay . ridge just left . hope : oh . brooke : steffy texted and said she wanted to talk to him , that it was important . hope : well , i wonder what 's going on . brooke : [ scoffs ] i 'm assuming it 's about taylor . she 's on everybody 's minds these days . hope : yeah . she certainly is with liam and me . brooke : ridge and me , too . i keep trying to get ridge to see his ex - wife realistically , but he keeps wanting to defend her . hope : well , i mean , maybe he 's defending her because he feels partially responsible . i mean , he did call her in paris and tell her about steffy and bill . brooke : but taylor went off the deep end , so that 's on her , not on him . and her behavior , it remains erratic . [ sighs ] i do n't know . i do n't trust her . i mean , i think that she 's really unstable , and she 's potentially dangerous . steffy : thanks for coming . ridge : is everything okay ? steffy : i mean ... taylor : ridge ? ridge : where is -- hey . taylor : what are you doing here ? steffy : i texted dad . i asked him to come over . there was a party , and there was wine . i saw you staring at the wine , mom . i know you were struggling . we 're here for you . dad and i are just looking out for you , okay ? taylor : [ sighs ] ridge : so , is there something i can do ? what can i do ? taylor : [ sniffles ] ridge : do n't -- steffy : oh , mom , please do n't -- do n't cry . please don't . taylor : [ sighs ] i -- [ crying ] i look at my life , and i 'm alone . and you 're alone . honey , i admire the woman you are , and the wonderful mother you are , but ... sometimes i question how much i had to do with it . if i was the mother that you really needed . i should have fought harder to keep our family together . [ sobs ] fought harder for -- for you and your sister and your brother , to give you the kind of family that you deserved . but when your father left ... i do n't hate you for it , ridge , but you were n't always there for our kids , just like liam wo n't always be there for kelly . [ sniffles ] maybe i 'm partly to blame . [ chuckles , sniffles ] [ sobs ] maybe i 'm all to blame . steffy : mom ... come here . oh , no . [ taylor sobbing ] my name is elaine barber , and i 'm a reese : that 's brooke ? zoe : yeah . why ? reese : just trying to match names to faces from tonight . hope : i ca n't imagine taylor took it well when you told her that you know . brooke : [ sighs ] it means we 're more inextricably tied to her . puts us both in a very difficult position . hope : yeah . [ sighing ] well , i am beginning to understand just how difficult when i talked to liam earlier . i -- i 'm not trying to attack taylor , but i have concerns . brooke : oh , honey , i know that . of course you do . but you know what ? you have to think about your baby . you have to think about yourself . you ca n't feel guilty for taking care of the two of you . hope : [ sighs ] well , i mean , how did you leave things with taylor ? brooke : oh . [ sighs ] well , i agreed not to say anything , and keep what she did to myself . but if i see any strange behavior , if i see anything wacky , i will not hesitate to protect the people that i love . especially you , sweetheart . and my precious little grandbaby . taylor : i used to be so different . i was confident in who i am . i advised and i counseled others . i took pride in my professional accomplishments . what happened to that woman ? what changed ? huh . maybe brooke is right . maybe i have no business being alone with that baby . maybe all of the problems in this family have been because of me all these years . steffy : mom , that is n't true . please do not say that . [ kelly cries ] taylor : [ sighs ] [ exclaims ] [ kelly crying ] steffy : sorry . taylor : [ sniffles ] i 'm so sorry . i did n't mean to wake her up . [ sobs ] i just -- i - i -- i do n't know . i ca n't get my bearings , and my emotions are all over the place . i know [ sighs steffy is worried . i know you 're worried . i just do n't know what happened in my life , ridge . i do n't know how i got to this point . ridge : you 've had a lot of challenges , and you always made it through . taylor : [ sighs ] ridge : and you 're gon na make it through this , as well . taylor : i 've had struggles . many people have . but that does n't justify picking up a gun and shooting bill . i shot a man ! ridge : do n't , do n't , don't . taylor : i shot a man ! ridge : okay , do n't do that . do n't do that to yourself , all right ? you got to remember who you are . you 're a beautiful , kind woman . a loving mother , a caring grandmother . okay ? hold onto that . taylor : thank you . thank you . i really do appreciate your support . ridge : of course i support you . we 're family . we have beautiful kids together . you remember that , right ? [ door opens ] [ gasps ] and a beautiful granddaughter . hey . taylor : aw ! oh , may i hold her ? steffy : oh , yes . of course . taylor : hey , sweetie . ohh . my beautiful little granddaughter . so pure and innocent . everything so right and true in this world is right in those little eyes ... that heart . i need you so much , sweetie . i need all of you . steffy : we need you , too , mom . we need you , too . [ taylor chuckles ] steffy : hi . hello .	ridge tells brooke that it was a one time thing and taylor is remorseful that she shot bill so they should just let it go . brooke goes on that she knows he feels protective of taylor being the mother of his children . she hopes taylor never snaps again but there is that chance . they both need to watch out for her . hope tells liam that considering what taylor did to bill that she could now turn on brooke for knowing the truth so they can all be concerned . she hates to be suspicious . she puts the seeds in his head that for now she would feel better if taylor was not left alone with kelly . liam has doubts too but he tries to remind himself that she knows she did wrong and she is getting help for her mental health . taylor keeps telling steffy that she is fine so just go and mingle and enjoy her party . zoe points out to her dad that he is spending a lot of time with dr. hayes . he pretends he did not notice how attractive she is , just how accomplished ( and do n't forget rich reese ) she is . when taylor turns her back and steffy notices a glass of wine that taylor has had she texts her dad to please come over , it is important . reese asks his daughter what can she tell him about brooke logan . she finds a photo and shows him and wonders why he wants to know . he says just trying to place names with faces .
[ knock on door ] bridget : come in . samantha : hey there . is this a good time ? bridget : hey you . absolutely , come on in . you want some tea ? samantha : oh , i would love some . well , you are in a super mood . bridget : yes , i am . samantha : i know your dad laid into you a little bit last night at dinner . you 're not upset ? bridget : nope , not anymore . not anymore ? since when ? bridget : well , since ozzy proposed . samantha : proposed ? marriage ? bridget : yes . no -- bridget : i 'm engaged . samantha : ah , well , this is -- it 's very , ah -- bridget : ah , unexpected ? samantha : yeah . bridget : yeah , i know , i know . i was -- i was surprised , too . samantha : you had n't even talked about it ? bridget : uh - uh . no , it was completely unexpected . i mean , we were out on the terrace , and he just whips out a ring . samantha : well , you 're not wearing it ? where is it ? let me see . bridget : oh , i know , i know , it 's too big . i have to get it sized . oh , look at it , look at it . oh , my god . samantha : oh , oh , it 's lovely . bridget : thank you . he had it in his pocket all night . samantha : do your parents know ? bridget : no . no , i ca n't wait to tell them . it 's just -- there 's a small problem . i do n't know how i 'm going to tell deacon . darla : hey , babe . deacon : how are ya ? darla : good . sally tells me you 're having another surgery tonight ? deacon : yep . darla : yeah ? feeling good about it ? deacon : i feel great . darla : yeah ? deacon : yeah . darla : so this gon na be the one , huh ? get ya back on your feet ? deacon : well , it 's -- it 's a long shot , but you know what , it 's better than no shot at all . the way things have been going , i kind of feel like i 've got some luck on my side . darla : no offense here , deacon , but the last month has kind of been a nightmare for you . deacon : well , you know , you got ta walk through the darkness to get to the light , right ? darla : sure . deacon : you know , but i feel very blessed with the people i have in my life right now . i 've got my son . i 've got you . i got sally . i got bridget . darla : yeah , she 's really stuck by you , has n't she ? deacon : yeah , it 's been amazing . darla : she 's a good person . deacon : she is . listen , i want to tell you something , but let me explain it before you jump in , okay ? darla : it 's not bad , is it ? deacon : no , it 's incredible , actually . i 'm gon na ask bridget to marry me today . nick : hi . brooke : nick . nick : how are you ? brooke : fine . nick : is there any news ? brooke : no , not yet . nick : something weird happened that i want to talk to you about . um -- sally -- i ran into her and -- i do n't know , it kinda feels like she 's up to something . brooke : sally 's always up to something . scheming to get her company back . blackmail , extortion . nick : well , no , no , no , this involves me . you know that bar i go to , chuck 's ? brooke : she came to see you ? nick : no , did n't really come to see me , she was already there . she was with somebody . brooke : why ? who ? nick : i do n't know why , and i do n't really know who , some nerdy looking guy that had a laptop open . the point is the guy took off and she -- she asked me about the tests . she said how lucky i was and that i 'd be a great father . brooke : she 's probably just trying to psych you out . nick : what does that mean ? psych me out ? why would she do that ? brooke : to stir up trouble . that 's what sally does best . nick : you think that 's all it is ? brooke : i think that 's all it is . nick : you 're not worried at all ? brooke : why should i be ? ridge has forgiven me , and stephanie has agreed to back off . there 's nothing else that sally can do . sally : oh , i did n't know anybody was in here . is this where you process lab results ? chip : that 's what it says on the door . sally : thank you . thank you for telling me i 'm in the right place . samantha : what do you mean , you do n't know how to tell deacon ? bridget : i mean , i 've been there for him since the shooting , and i just do n't want him to think that 's gon na change . you 're worried about his feelings ? bridget : he 's very vulnerable right now . samantha : well , so are you . all this time that you 've been spending together , helping him deal with his paralysis , it 's been intense . bridget : yeah . that 's why i 'm concerned . i do n't want him to think i 've abandoned him , you know ? stephanie : bridget , i know that you 're sympathetic to deacon -- bridget : he 's paralyzed because of my father . samantha : and that 's all there is to it ? bridget : yes , of course . sam , ozzy and i are engaged . we love each other . smantha : bridget , look i do n't mean to put you on the defensive . bridget : deacon may never walk again . and now the one person he thought he could count on is getting married . he needs something to believe in . a reason to keep fighting , and right now , sam , i 'm it . samantha : well , then you should help him find something else to believe in . bridget : i know . i know , i will . and i am gon na tell him . when ? bridget : now . i 'm going to the hospital . chip : you do n't work in this department . sally : i 'm with i.t . somebody called over there and said you got a kinda hinky terminal over here . chip : ah -- must be that one . sally : ah , hey , do n't mind me . i 'll just get right to it , and i 'll be in and out so fast , you wo n't even know i was in here . lab tech : you need to input this one now . chip : you did n't have to bring it down , you could 've just flagged it . lab tech : high priority , rapid turn - around . standard cvs results . extra fields for sex and paternity . dna tests on two subjects . subject a . chip : r. forrester . lab tech : subject b , n. payne . chip : results were conclusive ? lab tech : no doubt about it . chip : okey - dokey -- that 's it . lab tech : what , you put a rush on it ? chip : it 'll take a few minutes to update the database . lab tech : i heard they 've got donuts in the breakroom . chip : oh , i 'm there . lab tech : all right . chip : you ah -- want something ? sally : no thank you . i got everything i need right here . darla : you 're gon na propose to bridget ? deacon : i know this seems like it 's really fast . darla : you 're in love with her ? deacon : you know how much i loved macy . i mean , with all my heart . losing macy taught me that this life is fragile . it 's unpredictable , and you find somebody that you connect with , man , you jump in with two feet . if macy had n't taught me what it really feels like to be in love -- i might not have ever found it again . i do love bridget . i know that with every fiber in my body . darla : well , i 'm glad you 're happy , deacon . deacon : but are you happy for me ? darla : yeah , i am . i think macey would be , too . deacon : thank you . darla : so , when are you going to do it ? deacon : i 'm gon na ask her right before i go into surgery . and then i 'm gon na get up out of this bed , and i 'm gon na walk my bride down the aisle . darla : you do that . congratulations . deacon : thank you . darla : oh , it 's great . nick : you know the people involved a lot more than i do , so if you say there 's nothing to worry about i 'm not gon na worry about it . brooke : good . thanks for keeping an eye out . you 've been great about all of this . ridge , the test . i know it has n't been easy . nick : it has n't been easy for any of us . brooke : but eventually ridge will realize that you do n't want to cause trouble . you want this baby to be his as much as we do . nick : is that what you really think i want ? brooke : it 's not ? nick : no . no , it 's not . sally : all right , let 's go . i hope i can remember everything the great marvin taught me . because that means that with a few clandestine strokes , brooke logan forrester is gon na lose her precious ridge and she is gon na suffer the same kind of feeling that she caused all the rest of us to feel . like me and stephanie and macy and just about everybody else she ever had contact with . she is going to feel pain . that 's interesting . `` pain , `` as in nick payne . for better or worse . oscar : bridget ? yo ! samantha : hey , oz , bridget will be back soon . congratulations on your engagement . oscar : yeah , thanks . she told you , huh ? samantha : yeah , you really swept her off her feet . oscar : that was the idea . samantha : i guess you 're pretty excited , huh ? oscar : yeah . so where is she ? tellin ' her parent ? samantha : ah -- she went to the hospital . she wanted deacon to hear it from her . bridget : hey . deacon : hey . bridget : i saw darla in the hall . deacon : yeah , she came down to wish me good luck . bridget : yeah . going down for your surgery soon ? deacon : yep . bridget : nervous ? deacon : a little bit , but i think as i 've got you next to me , i 'll be able to get through it . i 'm gon na -- i 'm gon na get my life back . i 'm gon na get my legs back . i 'm gon na get my future back . it 's all because of you . bridget : hey , do n't sell yourself short . deacon : i 'm just calling it like i see it . giving credit where credit 's due . bridget : i have to tell you something . deacon : okay , wait . let me say something first , okay ? i want you to know that it 's because of you that i 've had the strength to get through this . bridget : no , deacon . deacon : yes , it is . bridget : no , it 's you . do you have any idea how strong you are ? or how many people care about you ? deacon , we all want to see you get better . we all have faith in you . and -- we 're all gon na be here , but you need to have faith in yourself . deacon : you know what , i do . more now , than i think i ever have in my life . oscar : all right , she wants to tell deacon before her parents ? samantha : she did n't want deacon to feel abandoned . oscar : why ? samantha , come on , i know what 's goin ' on here . he 's still got feelings for her -- samantha : but she loves you , and she 's marrying you . she just did n't want him to hear it from someone else . i mean , you 're engaged to a forrester , now . news like that travels pretty fast . oscar : all right , fine , i get that , she feels sorry for him , right ? samantha : yeah , well , who does n't ? i mean , considering everything that 's happened to him . oscar : the trouble is he 's confusing her sympathy for something else . stephanie : deacon 's just confused . oscar : yeah , that may be . bridget , she 's sometimes too nice for her own good . you know , she just do n't want to hurt him , right ? samantha : she does n't have a whole lot of choice , now . when she tells him that you 're engaged , it 's gon na be a pretty big blow for him . bridget : so , you 're feeling confident about the surgery ? deacon : i 'm feeling confident about my whole damn life . i 'm done holding back . i think i finally get it that i deserve to be happy . bridget : yeah , you do . deacon : you know , but i ca n't just sit and wait for it to happen . i got ta make a move . bridget : i think you can do anything you set your mind to . it does n't matter what happens today . you can accomplish anything you want . deacon : what if i want you ? bridget : that 's kinda what i needed to talk to you about . deacon : i mean , listen , i know that it 's crazy , right . a couple months ago , you still hated my guts , and i do n't blame you . for the way i treated you , bridget . bridget : we 're past -- we 're past that . deacon : and you could 've written me off , like your father did , but you know what ? you did n't . bridget : i care about you . deacon : i want you to know how much i care about you . bridget : deacon , we 're friends . we 're always gon na be friends , but we -- deacon : you told me -- you told me that i could do anything , and i believe you . if i have you by my side . bridget , i love you . bridget : you 're making this really tough on me . deacon : bridget , i love you , and i want you to be my wife . brooke : you want to be the father of my baby ? is that what you 're saying ? nick : no . i want something even more than that . you see , i want something that i ca n't have . brooke : nick . nick : but you can have it . you do have it . you have all those wonderful things with forrester , and you deserve it . brooke : we all deserve it , family , friends . that 's what matters . all this drama and the tension , it 's -- we have to find a way to get past all of this . nick : yeah , it 's gon na be a little tough if those test results do n't turn out the way that you want them to . brooke : you know what i want ? i want this child to be healthy . i want it to grow up surrounded by love , to bring the family together , the whole family . but most of all , i want to do what 's right . i want to raise this baby with his father . nick : well , we just better hope forrester 's the father . sally : oh , marvin , you genius . you are the king of the hackers . i 'm in , i 'm in . i 'm through the back door and into the database , yes ! now , let 's bring up the results of the paternity test . who 's it gon na be , brooke , my darling ? is it going to be , bachelor number one , the glamorous sea captain ? or is it going to be ridge , husband number -- i do n't know . well , if it turns out to be you , ridge , all i have to do is a little presto - chango work on a couple of keys , and that 'll fix that . and if it turns out to be you , captain payne , i wo n't have to do anything at all . come on , come on , come on , baby . show me the money . come on , show me the -- chip : hey ! stop that ! what are you doing ?	bridget told samantha about her engagement . bridget is concerned about telling deacon the news . sam told oz that bridget went to the hospital to talk to deacon and tell him their news . darla visited deacon at the hospital . he told her he planned to ask bridget to get married . bridget arrived to tell deacon about her engagement to oz . before she could tell him , deacon showed her his ring . nick told brooke about running into sally at chuck 's bar . brooke is not worried about sally . meanwhile sally arrived at the testing lab claiming to be a computer technician . she saw the lab tech enter the paternity information into a neighboring computer . after being left alone in the lab , sally got to work . before she could finish , the lab tech returned .
jackie : oh , nick , you 're not still working ? nick : you know , deciphering global distribution for this company , i may as well be reading chinese . jackie : taking forrester creations away from the forresters was meant to bring you and brooke together , instead she 's with ridge . you 're here buried in work and stephanie -- she walks away clear . oh , it 's so frustrating . nick : she paid a price for what she did to you . jackie : yeah , she still has eric . poor man , the years of abuse he suffered under that woman . you know , i think he 's actually a candidate for sainthood or the loony bin , i do n't know which . you know , they 've just gone off to chicago together . i do n't know why . ow ! oh , what that woman did to me . this pain . nick : just stop there . jackie : no , no , i 'm fine . i 'm trying actually not to take so many pills . i 'm fine , darling . you know , you need to get away from this . what 's the point on having all of this power if you ca n't experience some of life 's pleasures ? here sits one of the most eligible bachelors , i think actually , the most eligible bachelor in l.a . so , get out there . make yourself eligible . nick : there 'll be plenty of time for that , mother . jackie : you need companionship , nicky . you need your intellectual equal . someone who is at peace with themselves . someone who is warm , not boring -- nick : maybe i 'll buy the `` l.a. times `` . you can put an ad out . jackie : i 'm serious . you have a legacy to think about . [ doorbell rings ] nick : let me think about my legacy . huh ? legacy . let me start a legacy , mother . taylor : hi , hope i 'm not interrupting ? jackie : no , taylor , please come on in . nick : what brings you by ? taylor : a couple of things . mostly , i wanted to see how you were doing . jackie : oh , that is so kind . i actually wish i could say i was better than i am . taylor : well , it takes time . jackie : where are my manners ? let me get you some tea . taylor : oh , no , do n't go through the trouble . jackie : no trouble . no trouble . back in a jif . nick : a couple of things you said you were here for ? you checked on my mother , that 's one . so , what 's the other reason you 're here ? nick : we supposed to smoke this ? taylor : think of it along the lines of an olive branch . i come in peace . i 'm hoping to make peace between you and the forresters . you 're a decent man , nick . you 're too decent to take a company away from a family . nick : that 's your professional opinion . taylor : yes . nick : i respect that you 're good at what you do . but if you think you can change my mind about the forresters , well , i do n't think you know me very well at all . [ scene_break ] thorne : donna ? donna : not who you are expecting ? thorne : taylor 's on her way home . ally wants to model her flower girl dress for her . donna : yeah , i heard congratulations was in order . with everything that 's happening at forrester , your marriage to taylor is something to look forward to . thorne : it is . donna : with all the changes , i just thought we should talk . clear the air before it gets poisonous . thorne : that 's a good idea . but with the things that have been happening , i ca n't help but wonder if you 're not here on reconnaissance mission for your new boss , nick marone . [ scene_break ] phoebe : shane 's made some mistakes , but i ca n't make myself believe that he meant to hurt me . bridget : phoebe , honey , he could be a lot more dangerous than you know . listen , i know it 's hard to admit when someone is not exactly who you would have hoped that they could be . but hector made it pretty clear about what happened . phoebe : hector 's blind . bridget , i 'm not trying to sound rude , but he 's wrong . shane is sweet and he made me laugh , and he even told that he loved me . and -- bridget : i saw him . he came to the hospital . phoebe : he did ? because of his head , where hector hit him ? bridget : yeah . he needed help . it was quite a blow . phoebe : was he okay ? bridget : yeah , he should be . phoebe : did he get arrested ? bridget : well , i did call security , but he managed to get away . phoebe : look , shane ran because of me . because of the charges against him . i mean , i feel terrible . there 's a warrant out for his arrest and i let him on to make sure he testified . when he found out , it hurt him . it really did . donna : nick has nothing to do with me being here . thorne : you work for him . you backed him up with these claims of what happened to his mother . donna : i saw what i saw . what am i supposed to , lie ? look , thorne , my sister is part of your family again , and i do n't want to be at odds with any of you . and if it 's an conciliation , may some good did come out of this . because brooke said that stephanie is dealing with her anger . trying to work through this . thorne : that 's true , but it does n't justify what you did , donna . look , i understand how alluring success can be in the fashion business , but this is not about fashion . nick is about revenge . and he 's going to use you as a tool for that revenge , donna , if you say with him . now , if i were you , i would get a million miles away from him because he 's nothing but trouble , donna . trouble . [ scene_break ] nick : the deal 's done . i made up my mind . taylor : well , in my experience with patients , i 've seen people change their minds a lot after they became aware of distorted thinking . nick : distorted thinking ? my mother 's in constant pain . the relationship , the family that i had with brooke is gone . now , unless you can change those things , we 've got nothing to talk about . taylor : well , i think we do . nick : me , lying on your couch with tissue in hand . taylor : i 'd let you sit in my chair . nick : you know , therapy for a guy like me is taking my boat out for a week or two . taylor : geez , i do n't know how you 're going to do that . you 've got this big fashion empire to run . nick : right . and you 'd rather me give up my holding in forrester creations . taylor : i personally do n't care . i practically gave you my 2 % , so you and brooke can give the ol ' one , two to the forresters . nick : that was your choice . taylor : well , i was emotional at the time . oh , what 's funny ? nick : i 'm sorry . you were emotional because the dressmaker walked out on you . the love of your life , the father of your children walked away . and the family abandoned you . taylor : no , they did n't abandon me . i drove them away . nick : they were n't there for you . taylor : well , guess what ? i forgave them . i forgave all of them . nick : have you ? taylor : yes , i have . nick : and you think they deserve forgiveness ? taylor : everyone makes mistakes , nick . nick : well , i guess you 're living proof of that , are n't you ? you must be feeling pretty guilty about what 's happened recently . taylor : yes , i do . nick : and i 'm sure you want to make it up to thorne and alexandria , do n't you ? taylor : of course . nick : make it up by marrying a man you 're not in love with ? nick : my opinion , you and thorne have an obligation . taylor : i 'm pretty clear about my feelings for thorne . i love him . nick : you 've known him a long time , why now ? taylor : i do n't know . call it timing . nick : timing or guilt ? taylor : thorne is a wonderful man . he 's decent and he has amazing forgiving qualities . i mean , i destroyed his family . i practically owe it to him to have earned that forgiveness and that love because instead , he could have been hell - bent on holding a grudge for a very long time . nick : well , i think that pretty much says it all , do n't you ? taylor : what ? i 'm being honest . nick : are you ? taylor : do you want to hear how honest i can be ? i 'm here because i feel you can rise above this payback mode you 're in and give forrester creations back to the forresters . nick : i 've having trouble deciding who the psychiatrist is in this conversation . taylor : look , you can be angry for the rest of your life and own this company but it is n't going to make you happy . trust me . take it from someone who knows . we all have our issues and our demons , nick . you do n't want to end up in my shoes . nick : your shoes and demons , huh ? okay . taylor : like your father not being there for you when you were growing up . not being able to have children of your own . losing two marriages , consisting of a mother and her daughter . i 'd say you have issues and few demons . look , what 's fair is fair . when i was having trouble , you came and offered your ingenious brand of therapy . and you labeled me a wannabe , i guess i proved you wrong . nick : so , which one of these issues , demons , would i been giving up ? taylor : your anger for one , and holding grudges for another . nick , owning a fashion design company is not going to make you happy . you know , if you get off this power trip and give this up , you might realize there 's more to life than acquiring things that have no meaning to you . here , make an appointment sometime . i 'm really good . jackie : interesting woman . too good for the forresters . nick : that 's for sure . jackie : what she said , nicky , you know about you having issues -- perhaps , you should talk to her . [ scene_break ] bridget : listen , honey , i know what you 're going through and i get that shane is hot and he makes you laugh and feel a certain way inside , but all that stuff can be so deceiving . promise me that you 'll be careful . phoebe : look , i know shane got a little weird but it was partially my fault . i mean , i let him on , pretending that i would do more . bridget : but phoebe , it was because he wanted more . you saw that in exchange for the testimony . phoebe : yeah , but i do n't know that . i mean , yeah , he was aggressive , but he was also respectful too . i mean , it was n't until after he found out what i wanted and thought once i got it , i would leave him . i mean , he thought i was using him and i was . it just -- it turned out that he was n't a bad guy . bridget : honey -- [ knock on the door ] sorry , hold on one second . shane : i need to talk to phoebe . and i 'm not going anywhere until i do . [ scene_break ] thorne : taylor , you 're home . taylor : why are you announcing me ? thorne : come in the living room and i 'll show you . taylor : what do you want to show me ? thorne : shh . [ thorne whistling `` here comes the bride `` ] taylor : wow . that is so beautiful . alexandra : daddy had it made for me . taylor : well , you look so pretty . i love it . and i love you . thorne : well , you know so much has happened lately . with mom and losing the company , we have n't had much time to focus on us , you know ? our future as a family . you know , ally and i have , we 've moved in now , and well , i think it 's time that we set a date for the i dos . what do you say ? taylor : yes . [ scene_break ] phoebe : how did you know i was here ? shane : listen , it 's okay . i 'm not going to do anything , i promise . listen , i followed you . i 'm sorry -- bridget : all right , if you do n't leave , i 'm calling the police -- phoebe : no , bridget . please do n't . shane : please , bridget . let me -- let me tell her something . phoebe : one -- it 's okay , bridget . shane : i followed you here because i need to tell you that i 'm sorry . i 'm so sorry . i let you down . phoebe : my mom could have gone to jail , shane . shane : i know she could -- i would have never let that happen . phoebe : you ran . shane : phoebe , hector wanted me arrested . what am i supposed to do , huh ? my intention was never to hurt you . never , i swear i would never do that to you . you got to believe me , please . you 're the only person whose ever cared about me . and how i feel about you , you got to give me a chance here to show that , please . if you never want me to touch you again , i swear to you , i would never do that again , i promise . bridget : well , she does n't . shane : listen , if your mother had not gone free , i would have gone down to that d.a . 's office , even if they were going to throw me in jail . and the thought of these sick people down there thinking i even tried to -- i tried to rape you ? you inspire me to be a better person , phoebe . i want to be with you . i like who i am when we 're together . please , hell since we 've been together , i almost cut my hand off , i almost been hit in the head with a bat . it 's been worth it , has n't it ? phoebe : yeah . [ police sirens blaring ] shane : you call the cops on me ? phoebe : no . shane : you call the cops on me ? phoebe : shane , stop -- shane ? [ scene_break ] thorne : you know , having the flower girl dress before setting the date is , well , it 's not the only thing i 've done out of order . for you . taylor : it 's beautiful . i never thought i would see that again . thorne : you know , when i was looking at rings , diamonds , it 's the way they sparkle . and i , so much of my life , lives now in heaven . but my life , taylor , is here . it 's here with you . and the past will always be cherished . like you and i , we 're going to be husband and wife . and we are going to be magic . taylor : wow . nick : therapy , huh , taylor ? maybe we should give that a try .	jackie laments that taking over forrester was supposed to bring nick and brooke together . instead she is with ridge . and eric is a candidate for sainthood still stuck with stephanie . she urges nick to get out there and be a bachelor again but find companionship . taylor shows up in peace with a small olive twig . he does n't feel they have anything to talk about and wants nothing of therapy . however , she does urge him to call her sometime and make an appointment . even jackie advises him to call taylor . he states that taylor is marrying thorne to make it up to him and ally though she is not in love with him . donna wants to clear the air with thorne before the air gets poisonous . thorne advises her to get a million miles away from nick as it 's revenge for him and he 's nothing but trouble . phoebe confides about shane to bridget and is concerned when bridget tells him that he came to the hospital for his head wounds . he suddenly shows up and wo n't leave until he talks to phoebe . he apologizes and wants her to give him a chance for him to show her how he feels about her . he hears a siren and bolts before he can say more . thorne and ally have moved in with taylor , but now he wants to set a wedding date . she proudly accepts his ring . nick twirls the olive twig and remembers an earlier time with taylor , drunken but they bonded , and he ponders giving this therapy a try .
ridge : ashley ? ashley : no . no , it 's someone who looks ashley . yeah , ashley 's in the lab slaving away as usual . ridge : come on . get in here . ashley : okay , i 'm busted . all right , i took a long lunch . i thought i 'd do a little christmas shopping . ridge : ooh , what 'd you get me ? ashley : uh ... that 's a tough one . ridge : i 'm a big fan of anything cashmere . ashley : i 'm sure , but i 'm having a hard time figuring out what to get the guy who dumped me for another woman . ridge : definitely not cashmere . ashley : probably not , actually . what you doing ? hard at work ? ridge : well , a little under pressure here . i should have had this collection done a couple weeks ago . but mother 's situation and brooke 's father getting arrested ... ashley : oh , that 's a tough one -- the father of the woman you 're about to marry being charged with shooting your mother . ( scoffs ) ridge : yeah , well , it 's very tough on brooke , but we 're trying not to let it , uh , really get to us . ashley : mm . ridge : unless , uh ... ashley : what , you got ta go on with your lives ? is that what you 're saying ? ridge : kind of . ashley : like planning your wedding and things ? ridge : yeah , we have n't really got a date set for that , either . ashley : well , you know what ? whatever , um , you decide , i hope i 'll be included . ridge : you 're not planning to trip the bride or anything , are you ? ashley : oh , no , i would never do something like that . as a matter of fact , if i 'd been thinking , i would have gotten you guys a wedding gift when i bought nick and taylor 's little boy a present . come see . ridge : you bought jack a gift ? ashley : i did . i did . it 's kind of a combination christmas and `` glad you 're out of the hospital and doing better `` gift . look at this . i love this . is this cute ? is n't it ? i got something else for taylor . look . ridge : ooh . ashley : what ? it 's beautiful . you do n't think she 'll like it ? ridge : it might be a little weird given the whole donor situation . ashley : what donor situation ? the biological mother is n't trying to make a claim , is she ? ridge : no , but they do know who she is . ashley : right , from the profile . they do n't know her name , though . ridge : ( sighs ) look , this has got ta remain strictly between you and me , okay ? ashley : yeah . ridge : there was a mix - up at the lab . the egg that was fertilized was n't from the original donor . the biological mother of taylor 's child is brooke . ashley : ( laughing ) that 's very funny , ridge . ha ha ha ! [ scene_break ] nick : ( imitating pirate ) argh , little matey . we 've got one fine ship in the `` marlin , `` ai n't we ? ( normal voice ) what was that ? you think that my pirate accent sounds fake ? hmm . jack : ( grunts ) nick : i might have to agree with you on that . just give me one . give me one . argh ! a little argh . one little argh . argh ! brooke : careful . `` argh `` might be his first word instead of `` mama . `` nick : how much of that did you hear ? brooke : uh , enough to know that he 'll probably be wearing an eye patch pretty soon . ah . nick : ( laughs ) brooke : of course . ( laughs ) nick : would you , uh ... brooke : mm - hmm . ( high - pitched voice ) hello . hi . how are you ? jack : ( grunts ) brooke : good ? oh , it 's so good to see you . jack : ( smacks lips ) brooke : yes , it is . good to see you . jack : ( grunts ) brooke : ( normal voice ) i did n't know what to think when you left me a message to meet you here . jack : ( cooing ) nick : all the stuff going on with your dad , i thought you might need a little cheering up . jack : ( grunting ) brooke : yeah , you know exactly what i need . nick : we agreed , right ? that if you , um , wanted to see jack that we 'd work something out ? brooke : does taylor know ? nick : i brought jack to my boat to see the `` marlin `` for the first time . you happened to be here with us . it 's as simple as that , is n't it ? jack : ( grunting ) [ scene_break ] ashley : you 're not kidding about this ? ridge : trust me . knowing that nick and brooke have a child is not something i usually kid about . ashley : well , who else knows about this ? i mean , besides the four of you ? ridge : bridget , felicia , and that 's the way it needs to stay for now , okay ? ashley : yeah , yeah . ridge : we would n't have even known about this , except the child was born with an immune deficiency problem and needed a bone marrow transplant . ashley : so that 's how you learned about it ? ridge : well , it gets more complicated . when brooke found out about the kid 's situation , she did n't even hesitate to donate her own marrow . ashley : well , of course not . i mean , any good mother would . oh , my god . what about taylor ? how is she doing ? ridge : uh , it 's been a challenge . ashley : right , for you , too . ridge : look , i wo n't lie to you . finding out that nick and brooke have this connection -- first , i was n't sure if i 'd even be able to handle it . but brooke and i have waited a hell of a long time to have this future together . ashley : so you 're just making it work ? ridge : this child is nick and taylor 's . brooke is just the donor . that 's all . any sort of future interaction with this kid -- she knows it 's not gon na be possible . ashley : ridge , i mean , come on . you think brooke 's gon na actually be able to cut all ties to that little baby ? ridge : look , this has n't been easy for brooke , but that 's exactly what she 's done . brooke is no longer a part of jack 's life in any way . [ scene_break ] brooke : ( sighs ) ( whispers ) it 's okay . you 're such a good , little baby . jack : ( fusses ) brooke : ( high - pitched voice ) okay . okay . jack : ( crying ) brooke : it 's okay . here , here , here . there you go . jack : ( gulping ) brooke : there you go . brooke : ( normal voice ) i 've been thinking a lot about the pact that we made . nick : well , i know it 's not ideal , but at least you get to spend some time with your ... with jack . jack : ( fusses ) brooke : yeah , that means so much to me . but still , i 've been thinking , and , uh ... ( sighs ) jack : ( grunts ) nick : you do n't like it , do you ? jack : ( squeals ) nick : you 're uncomfortable . you feel as though you 're going behind taylor and forrester 's back . jack : ( gulping ) brooke : you ca n't be very comfortable with it , either . jack : ( grunts ) ( fusses ) nick : no . no , i 'm not . brooke , what we feel is guilt . i 'm sorry . i - i still ca n't help but feel they are being a bit overly sensitive about you having a part in this boy 's life . jack : ( grunting ) brooke : that is their feelings . and you and taylor -- you 've made vows , and ridge and i are going to make vows soon . jack : ( grunting ) brooke : and do i wish it was another way ? jack : ( fussing ) brooke : it 's just secrets . nick , we 've been down that path before . jack : ( crying ) brooke : it 's just hurt the people that we love , and we ca n't do that to them anymore , even if it means ... jack : ( gulping ) ( coos ) brooke : i 'm so sorry , my sweet , little angel . i do n't want to leave you . i do n't want to let you go . i have so many hopes for you , so many dreams and wishes that i want to come true . but you know what ? even from a distance , i can do that . ( voice cracking ) i can hope , and i can dream . i can wish all of those things that i want for you , and you 're gon na have a wonderful life . yes , you are , 'cause you have a wonderful father and a wonderful mother . jack : ( grunts ) brooke : ( sobbing ) i 'm gon na miss you so much , and i 'll love you ... forever . jack : ( grunting ) ( gulping ) [ scene_break ] ashley : in my opinion , for brooke to do this , um , it 's nothing short of remarkable . ridge : does n't mean it was n't a struggle for her . walking away was a huge sacrifice , but she did it for me , our son , our family . ashley : uh - huh . so she actually signed papers ? ridge : confirming that she 's the donor and only the donor and will be nothing more . it was her decision . ashley : yeah , but from the sound of it , it 's the only thing that would work for you , right ? ridge : the thought of nick and his child being a part of my life with brooke and our family -- it just was n't gon na work . brooke and i have worked far too hard for our future together . and knowing my sensitivity to nick and his new , little boy , brooke would never do anything to jeopardize that . i 'm sure of that . [ scene_break ] nick : show me argh . argh ! ( door opens ) brooke : i can no more walk away from this baby than i can walk away from r.j . nick : you should n't have to . nick : taylor is jack 's mom . i 'd never undermine that , and neither would you . but for you to never see this child ever ? and forrester -- for him not to understand how you feel ? brooke , if it 's me , if i 'm the problem for him and not jack , i 'll do whatever it takes to get him to calm down so you can spend some time and be in this boy 's life . brooke : you really mean that ? you 'll end the hostilities ? nick : i 'll do whatever i can , whatever it takes . there 's too much at stake here . our families are ... they 're so connected . is it really so much to ask that everybody get along ? okay . asking for world peace might be easier . brooke : ( sighs ) yeah . nick : you know , this boy 's gon na be christened soon . what a statement that would be for all of us to come together . nick : brooke , my father was an angry man . he carried a lot of grudges . i 've carried a few of my own , and i do n't want that for my son . i want his life to be better . it 's got ta start here with us . you got ta go to forrester . i go to taylor , and we present honestly the situation in the most positive way possible . brooke : put the past behind us -- yes , i think that would be good for everybody , especially this precious , little baby . nick : everything will be in the open then . whatever they feel , however they feel , we will deal with it . what do you think ? brooke : i think , uh , when i left here , i - i had this ache in my heart that i thought would be there forever , and -- and now , thanks to you ... brooke : i 'm gon na go tell ridge . this should make all the difference in the world , sweetie . jack : ( coos ) brooke : it already has . nick : hey . all right ! are you ready to make like a banana and split ? what is with that face ? what ? what is with the face ? jack : ( laughs ) nick : what ? jack : ( laughing ) nick : yeah , yeah . uh - huh . you think i need new material , do n't you ? i 'll tell you , mm , laugh at me like that . i 'll work on it . ( clears throat ) i 'll also work on your mommy , too , who , by the way , is one terrific woman . so is your other mommy , by the way . yeah , i know . it 's a very , very weird family , but one thing 's for sure . we all love you more than anything ... jack : ( grunts ) nick : especially me . and i 'm gon na do everything i can to take care of you . you have my word -- that , and i will get some new material . jack : ( grunts ) [ scene_break ] brooke : i just saw ashley leave . ridge : yeah , she had to get back to the lab , which is just as well because my bride - to - be 's dropping by . brooke : ( laughs ) ridge : what do you say we , um , lock the door and fool around ? brooke : ( laughs ) ridge : hmm ? brooke : well , as tempting as that sounds , i do n't want to get sidetracked . i came here to talk to you about something that 's really important to us as a couple , as a family . ( sighs ) ridge , i love you , and i 've been looking forward to our future together , with you and with our child . nothing could ever change that . yes , of course , we 've had our challenges lately , one of them being stephanie 's shooting , and before that , it was finding out that jack is my biological son . ridge : logan -- brooke : no , i know . i know you do n't like to talk about this , and you tense every time you hear his name . ridge : and you know why . brooke : yes . i 'm sure it 's difficult for any man to handle this situation , especially considering your feelings for his father . ridge : look , i thought we had discussed this a while ago . you -- you said you understood . brooke : well , i do . i do . it 's just there 's this sweet , innocent , little boy , and i feel this pull towards him . i just want to be a part of his life . ( sighs ) look , i know that 's not something that you want to hear , especially after you thought all of this was settled . but it 's not , and it -- it ca n't be , not when i still have that place in my heart . now i know this is going to be most difficult for you and taylor , but i want the four of us to all have a relationship with each other and with this little baby . ridge : brooke , we talked about all of this . brooke : no , i know . i know . i just believe there can be another way , ridge , a more ... ( sighs ) honest , more truthful and trusting way . ( sighs ) look , i - i understand that this little boy came into this world in the most difficult of circumstances . but why do we have to look at him like he 's some kind of problem or something that we have to deal with ? why we ca n't we look at him and just celebrate ? why ca n't he be the one who brings our two families together ? your children , our children ... ridge , he can be the one who can heal all wounds . ridge : ( slaps table ) brooke : ( sighs ) ridge : ( sighs ) brooke : if we could just allow ourselves that possibility and just stop all of this animosity ... and you are better than that . nick is better than that . taylor and i ... we just need to make a new day for our families . can you do that ? can you accept this little boy into your heart ? it 's not gon na change anything , ridge . it 's not gon na change the way i feel about you , how much i love you , how much i 'm committed to you . ridge : ( sighs ) brooke : you know that . please , just accept him . let him be the one who brings us together and not divides us . there was a child who did that many , many years ago for the world . it 's almost christmas . let 's ... ( sighs ) bring the families together . it 's time for that . let 's let this little boy do this for us . .	ridge finds the need to confide in ashley that taylor 's child 's biological mother is brooke 's . she 's stunned and asks how many others know ? ridge states that this is too important ; he knows brooke is aware how he feels about nick and she would never do anything to undermine their own relationship . brooke comes aboard the marlin and shares moments with nick and jack as he had requested . she is somewhat concerned that taylor does not know . nick beams as she feeds jack and sees that he seems so snug and content in her arms . eventually brooke says a tearful goodbye to jack and feels it best that she go . but she returns saying she can not turn away from this baby any more than she can with r.j . he vows that he will do whatever it takes to get ridge to calm down and everybody get along so she can continue to stay in touch with jack . he wants her to go to ridge and him to taylor and present their case , they will deal with it .
brooke : my son did not kill phoebe . it was n't a crime . stephanie : well , that 's for the police to decide , is n't it ? brooke : what did you tell them ? you were there at the crash site . did you make them suspicious ? stephanie : they were already suspicious . they administered a breathalyzer test for him , and with good reason . he 's been out of control for months . now where is he ? brooke : you 're not going anywhere near him . stephanie : listen , you do n't want the police coming to the house , all right ? the press 'll find out about it , and they 'll have a field day . let 's do this quietly . i 'll drive him down to the police station . you get a good lawyer , and he can make a statement . brooke : no ! just stay away from him . you just want somebody to be angry at . you want to blame phoebe 's death on somebody . well , not my son , stephanie . do you hear me ? not on your miserable life . [ scene_break ] ridge : steffy 's gon na sleep on the floor in thomas ' room tonight . taylor : okay . ( sniffles ) taylor : ( sobs ) taylor : take me to where it happened . ridge : oh , doc , no . taylor : i need to . i need to . i need to see where phoebe died . [ scene_break ] ( sobs ) eric : rick ? rick : ( sniffles ) ( sighs ) eric : can you tell me what happened ? can -- how -- how you drove off the road ? rick : she was angry with me , dad . eric : why ? because of , uh -- uh , because of you and taylor ? rick : ( inhales ) mm - hmm . because of everything . taylor and -- and the way i treated ridge and the way i treated steffy . eric : steffy ? wha -- rick : yeah . i - i - i used her . i flirted with her . i - i used her . i - i kissed her . eric : used her ? why ? why did you use steffy ? rick : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) the same reason why i 've been doing everything , dad . to get back at ridge . to -- to get him to break up with mom . and phoebe was just so hurt . she was crushed . she was so angry with me , and -- and -- and she just -- she -- she lashed out . i was -- i was -- i was driving the car , and i 'm not -- i 'm not blaming her . i do n't want this to seem like i 'm blaming her at all . but -- but i was -- i was just trying to get to the party , and -- and she jumped on me . and she 's scratching my face , and she -- and she -- she grabbed the -- the steering wheel , and -- and then her foot got -- lodged on the acceler -- eric : okay . okay . okay . eric : it 's a terrible tragedy , this , for our family . rick : ( sniffles ) ( sobs ) eric : but it 's not your fault , my boy . now do n't do that . no one 's gon na blame you for this . [ scene_break ] stephanie : phoebe would be alive if it were n't for rick . brooke : oh , my god , you make this sound so malicious . stephanie : i 'm not sure that it was n't . brooke : rick loved phoebe . he would never do anything to deliberately hurt her . stephanie : i 'm not sure what your son is capable of doing . i know that he wanted to get back at ridge . he wanted to hurt him . did n't he force that fight at the sky lounge ? and you know he 's lied to you . he 's been lying to you about -- about being crippled . he 's not . and when he could n't break you and ridge up , how do i know he -- brooke : stephanie ! stephanie ! i know all this . rick told me . stephanie : you know , and you 're not appalled ? brooke : it does n't make what happened tonight a crime . stephanie : but does n't it give you pause ? does n't it make you think , how much further would he go ? he wanted to get back at ridge . he wanted to get back at taylor . brooke : no ! stephanie : no ? what do you mean -- he was driving erratically . he was swerving and skidding all over the road . was he trying to hurt phoebe deliberately ? brooke : of course not . stephanie : no ? i think that he was trying to get back at ridge . he wanted to hurt him . he took his job . he took his office , and now he 's taken his daughter . my -- she 's dead . brooke : stephanie , stop it ! stephanie : and her parents are going through hell , and i 'm not going to stop it , because i think she 's dead because of him , and he 's going to pay for what he 's done . [ scene_break ] rick : ( sniffles ) dad , i do n't care . i do n't care who blames me or who does n't blame me , for that matter . i blame myself . eric : no , do n't do that . do n't . do n't . you should -- do n't do that . rick : yeah , but you do n't know what i 've done . what i did to ridge . oh , my god . eric : that was my decision . promoting you to president was -- was my decision . rick : yeah , but i made you feel guilty about that . i lied there , and i made you feel guilty because of my -- my -- my legs . eric : wait . wait . is that what you think ? look , i love you , son , but i -- but i love my company way too much to -- to promote you as some kind of a -- as a - a -- some kind of a consolation prize . rick : but i manipulated you , dad . that 's what i 'm trying to tell you . i manipulated you , and then i -- then i -- then i used my -- my new position of power to manipulate everybody . everybody for -- mom , donna , marcus , steffy . eric : yeah . and that was wrong . rick : ( sighs ) i know . eric : but i understand . i understand why it happened . i mean , you and ridge have always had issues together , and -- and -- but -- and no matter how much resentment there has been between the two of you , you would -- you would never take that out on phoebe . rick : no . eric : you would never want to hurt her . rick : no . i never wanted to hurt phoebe , dad . never . rick : ( moans ) eric : okay . rick : ( sobs ) eric : okay . [ scene_break ] brooke : rick is not responsible for this . stephanie : have you been to the accident site ? have you seen the ditch where she landed ? have you seen the bloody glass all around ? have you -- have you looked at the tire marks on the road ? brooke : i looked into rick 's eyes . stephanie : like you did when he lied about being crippled ? he 's been lying to you . he could be lying now . brooke : he is n't . stephanie : well , then let 's get a bible and have him swear to that . brooke : damn it , stephanie , he is not guilty . stephanie : he 's not guilty ? he 's not responsible ? well , then who the hell is ? brooke : wait . let me explain . you do n't know what happened . rick told me everything . he lost control of the car because phoebe went into a rage . she was all over him . she was scratching his face , and she grabbed the wheel , and she slammed her foot onto the brake and then slipped on the accelerator . my god , rick was trying to do everything he could to keep that car under control . she was attacking him . stephanie : you 're gon na say that this was phoebe 's fault ? brooke : no . no . this was nobody 's fault . this was just one big tragic accident . why ca n't you see that ? stephanie : whether he was intentionally going to hurt that girl , or whether just by his behavior , he set this whole tragedy into motion . it all comes back to him ! do you understand ? and if he 's going to try to blame a dead girl for this , then he 's more of a bastard than i even thought he was capable of being ! [ scene_break ] rick : i just want to disappear , dad , get the hell away . eric : no . no . we 're all gon na deal with this together as a family . you do not have to deal with this alone . you have the support of your -- your parents and your sister , everyone . rick : ( sighs ) what about taylor ? how do i face her ? how ? [ scene_break ] taylor : we need to plan a funeral . we need to do that . and i want it to have some of her favorite music , and i do n't even know how i 'm gon na find her friends . ( sobs ) ridge : we need to focus on steffy and thomas , and -- and you need to rest . taylor : no , i need to plan the funeral . ridge : you do n't have to handle everything , not right this minute . taylor : i need to do it . i need to do it . [ scene_break ] stephanie : how dare you imply -- how dare you even say or suggest or think that this could have been phoebe 's fault . my god ! brooke : stephanie , i know -- i know what you 're going through . we 're all in pain . the whole family . we lost an angel tonight . but pointing a finger at rick , trying to blame somebody else , that 's not gon na bring phoebe back . stephanie : i 'm not looking just for blame . i want the truth . do n't you understand ? i 'm not gon na close my eyes to rick and what he 's done . they 're gon na arrest him . and if justice is served , he 's gon na go away a long , long time because that beautiful little girl is dead because of him . brooke : stop it . stop saying that ! you are not going to turn this tragedy into another assault on my family . do you hear me ? phoebe 's life was worth more than that . and rick 's life is worth more than that . so you stay away from my son . you are not going to do this to rick . [ scene_break ] ridge : doc , wait . you 're trying to be strong . you think that 's what the family needs . but you need a chance to process this . taylor : process this ? phoebe lying in the bottom of a ditch just down the street , and i was sitting right here . i was sitting right here . and i did n't know . i had no idea . ridge : she was n't -- she was n't suffering . she was n't afraid . taylor : you do n't know what she felt . you do n't . ( sobs ) ( telephone rings ) ( rings ) taylor : hello ? madison : hey , mrs. forrester , it 's madison . hello ? hi . um , i heard phoebe 's back in town , and , uh , i think she stopped by forrester , but i missed her , so , uh -- oh , yeah , and i left a message on her cell phone , but i wanted to check at home first . is she around ? taylor : ( sighs ) uh , no . no , she 's -- she 's not home . madison : oh , okay . can i leave a message maybe ? taylor : no , you ca n't . [ scene_break ] brooke : my son will not be your scapegoat . stephanie : ( scoffs ) oh , now you want to protect him ? where were you when you could have done some good ? you were so busy taking my family apart , you never saw the damage that you were doing to your own children . who was there to teach him morality and ethics and personal responsibility ? he sure as hell did n't learn that from you . brooke : oh , so now you 're blaming this on me . stephanie : well , what i think is he wanted to get back at ridge so badly , he was willing to do anything . that 's what i think . he was willing to sacrifice his relationship with you , his pride , his self - respect . who the hell does that sound like ? brooke : you . it sounds exactly like you . stephanie : brooke , he was so desperate all of his life for your attention . you do n't want to see what he 's become , do you ? he 's become you . brooke : shut up . stephanie : no , he has . he 's become you . he wanted what he wanted when he wanted it , and now he 's destroyed a family , and that girl is dead , and you know what ? you 're right . he is n't to blame . he is n't responsible . you are . you are . what you did to that boy -- you made him into the man that he is today . you 're to blame . you killed my granddaughter . stephanie : yes .	stephanie offers that she can drive rick to the police station and he make a quiet statement , keep this out of the press . brooke does n't buy her help and wo n't let stephanie blame phoebe 's death on her son . stephanie rails back that she thinks rick is erratic and irresponsible and phoebe is dead because of him and she is going to see that he pays for it . she 's incensed when brooke seems to be saying it was n't rick 's fault but phoebe 's . she will not let him blame a poor dead girl for her own accident . he really is a bastard if rick is saying that . while rick is having flashbacks , eric questions him how all of this happened . how did he drive off the road ? rick confesses all the things he has done lately to get back at ridge . he was just trying to get to the party and phoebe jumped in the car and attacked him . eric comforts him and tells him that he is not responsible for her death . rick says it does n't matter who blames him or not , but he blames himself . he manipulated eric with his bad legs and then everybody else as well to get what he wanted . eric tells him he does not have to face this alone . the entire family will be there for him . he wonders how he will ever face taylor .
nick : thank you . there you go . brooke : thank you . ( sighs ) so i think our next step ... nick : ( sighs ) brooke : should be to set up a scholarship committee meeting . nick : okay . ( sighs ) brooke : but , of course , that 's the furthest thing from your mind , is n't it ? nick : ( sighs ) i 'm worried about our surrogate . brooke : you think sandy sommers is hiding something . nick : sandy , agnes , whoever she is . brooke : well , maybe there 's a good reason . nick : brooke , bridget is getting attached to this girl . now i do n't want her to get hurt . so i got to find out everything i can about sandy and soon . [ scene_break ] bridget : i always feel so good after yoga . sandy : i just feel hungry . bridget : well , that 's to be expected . i 'm glad . you 're eating for two now . ( sighs ) today was so fun . sandy : it was . bridget : i loved getting to do some girlie things . i loved getting to order a veggie pizza . sandy : ( laughs ) bridget : i mean , you can not be for real , can you ? sandy : did nick -- bridget : you are way too cool , way too hip . we have way too much in common . i mean , it 's like , what miracle brought you into my life ? but i am really glad that one did . i 'm so glad you 're here . [ scene_break ] taylor : no , i do not wish to say why i 'm deleting this account . okay . no more online dating for me . woman : your new patient 's in the waiting room . are you ready ? taylor : yes . send him right in . ( sighs ) whip : hope i 'm not late . taylor : what are you doing here ? whip : i made an appointment . well , i know i fudged the name a little bit . ( chuckles ) ( clears throat ) taylor : we agreed that we were not going to pursue this relationship . whip : well , actually , you made that decision . i really did n't get a vote . taylor : okay , well , i told you that i ca n't date you . whip : okay , that 's fine . that 's fine , but you 're a doctor , right ? you took an oath . you ca n't turn away a man who is in dire need of help . [ scene_break ] ridge : hey , logan . thorne and i took the kids christmas shopping at macy 's . alexandria was able to mail that letter she wrote to santa while we were there . we had a blast . brooke : well , it looks like it from all the gifts that you got . ridge : did you know that macy 's will give a dollar to make - a - wish for every santa letter that 's mailed from there ? brooke : that 's great . more people should do that . so i bet the kids are pretty excited , huh ? ridge : oh , yeah . yeah . you know how they feel about the holidays . brooke : i love christmas . such a magical time of the year . mm . ridge : mm . brooke : mm . ridge : and what was that for ? brooke : because you 're such a wonderful husband , a wonderful father , and my heart skips a beat every time i see you , even after all this time . ridge : really ? brooke : ( giggles ) ridge : we are pretty lucky , are n't we ? brooke : yeah . yeah , we are so lucky . ( sighs ) i just hope nick and bridget catch some of our luck , and i hope this experience with their surrogate is everything that they want it to be with no surprises . [ scene_break ] taylor : you really do have to go . whip : well , you ca n't send me away . i - i have issues . taylor : ( sighs ) well , no . i - i think you 're the most confident man i 've ever met . whip : yeah , you would think so , right ? well , uh , not anymore . no , i 've had a , uh , a swift kick to my -- my ego , uh , a sucker punch to my self - esteem . i finally get the nerve to ask out a beautiful woman , and she says `` no . `` so i think it 's gon na take all of your talent and training to get me back on my feet . so how shall we do this ? you want me to lie down ? taylor : ( sighs ) whip : okay . i think you need to sit down . we 're gon na be here a while . taylor : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] brooke : ( laughs ) ridge : it 's for steffy . brooke : this is great . a great score . ridge : yeah , well , i know a thing or two about dressing beautiful women . brooke : yes , you certainly do . steffy 's gon na love this . do you want me to wrap it and put it und the tree ? ridge : that would be excellent . brooke : sorry i missed the trip to macy 's . ridge : yeah , me , too . how was your visit with bridget ? brooke : it was good . ah , bridget is n't the one who 's pregnant , but she 's definitely the one who 's glowing . ridge : did you meet the surrogate ? brooke : sandy sommers ? yes . ridge : what 's she like ? brooke : well , kind of hard to explain . ridge : try . brooke : uh , i guess she 's a bit of a mystery . [ scene_break ] bridget : i ca n't believe i was able to persuade you to have dinner with me . you 're usually running off somewhere . sandy : i have been busy . ( chuckles ) bridget : mm , yeah , and i 'm also a little selfish right now . i 'm trying to take up most of your time . sandy : ( chuckles ) bridget : i 'm sure you have a very full life outside of just being our surrogate . sandy : it 's not anything special . bridget : what about -- do you have a boyfriend ? sandy : mnh - mnh . bridget : you 're just so pretty . i figured you were fighting off men all the time . nick : hello , girls . bridget : hey , honey . what a nice surprise . we were just eating our veggie pizza . you 're right in time to join us . get a plate . sandy : um , you know what ? nick can take my place , 'cause you guys should have some time alone together probably . bridget : no , sandy , you do n't need to go . nick : no , no , please . do n't -- do n't leave on my account . bridget : is something wrong ? sandy : uh , no . no . okay , i 'll stay . bridget : ( chuckles ) nick : sit down . sit down , please . we 'll , um , have a chance to talk , get to know each other a little better . [ scene_break ] taylor : would you like my professional opinion ? whip : yeah . shoot . taylor : no one has ever died from being turned down for a date . whip : not yet . but i 've been feeling very , very faint . taylor : you look fine to me . whip : i just -- i have this problem . i - i ca n't stand when somebody says no to me . look , we had a good time the other night , did n't we ? taylor : it was n't terrible . whip : okay , see ? so that 's a connection ... a - a not terrible connection . it 's a start . taylor : why ca n't you just let this go ? whip : because i ca n't let anything get in the way of what could possibly be the best second date in history . [ scene_break ] ridge : what 's sandy 's story , anyway ? brooke : she filled out all the forms and answered all the right questions , but still , with all the facts , some women can be hard to figure out . ridge : tell me about it . brooke : well , we women need to be a mystery . it 's what keeps you guys intrigued . ridge : mm . brooke : although sometimes , we get lost in our secrets , and if trust is broken , we become invisible . ridge : i will never let you disappear , logan . i 'll bring you back from the ends of the earth . why all this mystery talk , huh ? you 're worried about this woman sandy , are n't you ? [ scene_break ] bridget : that 's so good . sandy : mm . nick : so , sandy , are you excited about carrying this child ? sandy : yes , absolutely . bridget , someone gave me this book -- a friend of mine -- `` what to expect when you 're expecting . `` bridget : i 've heard of this . it 's got some really interesting stuff in it . there 's a chapter on men 's involvement . they want men to get more active during the pregnancy . sandy : if men could get pregnant , there 'd be a cure for stretch marks . bridget : sandy , did you just make a joke ? sandy : ( chuckles ) bridget : ( chuckles ) god , you 're so cute . look at her . sandy : yeah , i think i did . bridget : you should smile more often . you just light up when you smile . sandy : i just want everything to go right . i want to do everything right with this pregnancy . i think it 's making me a little uptight . nick : that 's understandable . sandy : ( laughs ) bridget : yeah . but , you know , pregnancy should be joyfulit 's a beautiful , natural experience . sandy : what if i , um , i do n't know . what if everything does n't run smoothly ? nick : like what ? sandy : i do n't know . what if i get those unhealthy cravings , and i 'm -- i 'm standing out in front of the doughnut shop at 1 : 00 in the morning waiting for the guys to make the doughnuts ? bridget : ( chuckles ) well , why do n't you call me ? i 'll talk you out of it . sandy : what if i start stalking the ice cream man and -- and -- and stalking the girl scouts for their cookies , and chasing them , and -- bridget : well , i - i - i -- you know what ? why do n't we think of this like a buddy system ? you can call us -- you can call me 24/7 . anytime you want , i 'll be there for you . sandy : you will ? bridget : ( chuckles ) yes . we 're in this together . sandy : thank you . i really did n't know what to expect when you hired me to be your surrogate . i really did n't . i mean , i - i thought that i might make a little extra money and do something decent for a good couple , and i - i did expect my ankles to swell and my hormones to bounce off the walls . i did n't expect to find a friend . can i call you that , bridget ? bridget : oh , sandy , you better call me that . of course you 're gon na be in our lives for a very long time . so , yes , please do call me your friend . definitely . you 're also a lot more than just a friend , though . nick : and what about me ? how do you see me ? sandy : as a friend , too . nick : good , because i want you to feel as though you can talk to me , too , about anything . [ scene_break ] ridge : you 've got that look about you that says you 're worried . would it help to talk about it ? brooke : this sandy just seems so alone and so -- i do n't know . there 's just something guarded about her . ridge : well , it is a business arrangement . maybe it 's good there 's a little distance there . brooke : yeah , but she 's gon na be a big part of bridget 's life . all of her history and all the reasons why she wanted to become a surrogate -- it 's all wrapped up in a big package , and her life and bridget 's life -- they 're entwined , for better or for worse . ridge : look , some people are , uh , more open than others . ok ? just give it time . your daughter 's gon na be fine . brooke : how do you know that ? ridge : because she has the best mother in the world . and that little baby is gon na have the best grandmother . ( glasses clink ) [ scene_break ] sandy : that was delicious . nick : you going some place ? sandy : yeah , i - it gets dark so early now . i do n't really like to be out after dark , so ... bridget : thanks . that was the nanny . jack is running a slight fever . nick : is he all right ? bridget : yeah , i think it 's just a cold , but he was getting fussy . i just want to get home to him as soon as i can . honey , do you mind taking her back home ? sandy : no , no , no , no , no . no , no , that 's okay . i do n't want to put nick out . i 'll take a cab . bridget : did we not just discuss that we 're friends now ? and friends do n't let friends hang out alone at night . sandy : okay , fine . bridget : ( chuckles ) sandy : look , i just -- i want to say what a great time i had this evening with you . bridget : oh . sandy : you know , it -- it meant a lot to me . i mean , i 've kind of become a loner , and i 've gotten used to a table set for one , so being part of a family is nice once in a while . so thanks for including me . bridget : absolutely . [ scene_break ] whip : you know what ? i - i think this is going much better . i think we should continue this whole thing later over drinks . taylor : a therapist can not socialize with her patients . whip : oh , so what 's your plan `` b , `` the internet ? taylor : no , i cancelled the account . dating is n't a priority for me . whip : ( sighs ) you are -- you are such an exciting , beautiful woman . you 're just too vibrant to shut yourself off from the entire world . taylor : well , maybe i 'm not ready for dating . it was n't that long ago that i was going to get married ... whip : oh , yeah , ridge . ridge . taylor : but a woman came in in the middle of my wedding on a horse ... whip : you know what ? you know what about ridge ? ridge was a fool to let you go . but you know what ? i got to thank him . no , really , i - i got to thank him , because if he had n't gone back to brooke , i - i would never get the opportunity to , um ... whip : what do you think ? taylor : i think if you want to be standing this close to me , you need to find another psychiatrist . whip : you know what ? i think i 'm feeling a lot better . i 'll call you . taylor : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] nick : would you like some music ? sandy : no , thank you . i 'm fine . thanks again for the ride and for not saying anything to bridget about the name change . nick : i 'm not sure how i 'd explain it . see , i really do n't know the whole story . would you care to fill me in on some of the details ? my son says i 'm a great listener . i 'm better than all his stuffed animals put together . sandy : ( chuckles ) nick : of course , he also thinks i 'm a superhero that can fly . you sure you do n't want to fill me in on anything ? it may make you feel better to get this off your chest . sandy : you know what ? on second thought , i think i would like the radio on . [ scene_break ] brooke : bridget 's wanted this for so long -- a child of her own with the man that she loves . and she was really in pain when she lost nicole . i just hope everything goes perfectly for her . ridge : oh , it will , logan . just relax . brooke : i know . it 's just -- it 's hard , because time goes by so fast . i love my family , and i love my life . i do n't want anything to change . ridge : look , when you 're , uh , an elderly great - grandmother , pushing around your little scooter thing ... brooke : ( chuckles ) oh , god . ridge : i 'm gon na be right there beside you , okay ? brooke : yeah ? ridge : yeah . brooke : well , when you lose your hair and you ca n't hear me anymore , i will still tell you how much i love you ... ridge : what ? what ? what ? brooke : even louder ! ( laughs ) silly . ridge : look , no matter how much time passes , you 're always gon na be that gorgeous girl i married ... brooke : mm . ridge : several times , actually . brooke : that 's true . ridge : mm brooke : but you had to get it right . ridge : oh , boy , did i . [ scene_break ] nick : here we go . sandy : what are you doing ? nick : i was going to walk you to the door like a gentleman . sandy : that 's not necessary . thanks again . nick : i want to ask you a couple questions . sandy : nick , i 'm carrying your child . that 's all i signed on for . nick : everything that you do affects this baby growing inside you . you have to understand that . sandy : all i have to do is hand you a healthy child at the end of nine months . let it go now please . thanks again . nick : well , that went well . ( floorboard squeaks ) sandy : who 's there ? ! aah !	over coffee , nick shares with brooke that he really needs to find out just who this sandy / agnes is . taylor closes out her online dating account .no more mystery dating for her . but whip pops in . she tells him they had decided not to date ; he says no she said that ; he did not agree to it . he wo n't go away as he has issues . he needs her professional help to get back on his feet . she states that no one has died yet for being turned down for a date . brooke tells ridge that christmas is a magical time of the year and she is reminded of that every time she looks at him . she hopes this surrogacy with bridget will be everything she hopes it to be with no surprises . she missed the visit to macy 's , but she will help him by wrapping the presents . bridget has dinner with sandy in the office before nick comes back in . sandy looks nervous when he asks her to stay so they can get to know each other better . she tells bridget that she has no boyfriend . they agree on a buddy system where sandy can call bridget 24/7 ; they are in this together .
eric : come in . pam : eric , tell me that it 's true . tell me that what i 'm hearing really just happened in here . eric : she would not be silenced even from the grave . pam : ( laughs ) she did it ! ( laughs ) stephanie came through . eric : your sister always insisted on having the last word , and , god bless her , i 'm running my company again . pam : yes ! oh , i 'm so happy for you , eric . [ scene_break ] thomas : this is not what was supposed to happen . taylor : i can not believe stephanie did this . steffy : no , i guess she did it for granddad . thomas : i have the trust in writing . steffy : i know . i ca n't believe she reneged . it 's not like her . thomas : i feel betrayed . my own grandmother . steffy : so what are we gon na do about it ? thomas : i 'm going to fight . taylor : from that dvd , thomas , i do n't think a lawsuit will work . thomas : it 's not saying that . i 'm talking about the competition . we are going to win on the catwalk and leave brooke and the logans in the dust . [ scene_break ] rick : but that -- that was friggin ' great , was n't it ? brooke : so unexpected . oh . hope : well , it bought us some time . rick : yeah . we 're gon na get our company back . hope : yeah , we still have to win the design competition . brooke : ( sighs ) rick : whoa , we 're gon na win . dad knew what he was doing . brooke : so did stephanie . putting eric in charge -- that is brilliant . that woman never ceases to amaze me . rick : ( chuckles ) ( door opens ) rick : ladies and gentlemen ... hope : ( gasps ) rick : our new head designer for team brooke . hope : ( laughs ) yes . brooke : ( laughs ) good . hope : oh , man . ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] taylor : you know , thomas is right . i do n't think it does us any good to sit around and complain about this . i say we compete . steffy : you 're up for this ? thomas : well , i know exactly what granddad wants -- classic couture . not exactly the direction that i wanted to take the company , but i can do this . taylor : it 's a piece of cake for you . you 've watched your father practically your entire life . steffy : well , who do they have ? caroline . she 's good , but she lacks experience . taylor : well , i would n't count her out completely . thomas : i 'm not . this is going to be a battle . taylor : your grandfather 's the judge . i have to believe he 'll be impartial . thomas : mom , do n't even worry . we 're gon na nail it . steffy : i hope so . winner takes all . if we lose , they 're in control . thomas : we wo n't lose . [ scene_break ] caroline : a fashion face - off ? rick : on the runway . caroline : whose idea was this ? rick : my dad 's , of course . hope : it 's so eric . caroline : oh , i like it . rick : i like it , too . caroline : ( chuckles ) rick : and you 're gon na be our lead . caroline : what 's the prize ? hope : ( inhales sharply ) rick : that 's the best part of all . hope : the company . caroline : wow ! hope : mm - hmm . caroline : this is major . rick : yeah . i mean , how can we lose ? my talented sister , my beautiful girlfriend , and me . caroline : the brains . rick : like i said , how can we lose ? once this is over , we 're gon na be running forrester , and i 'm gon na be working with my dad , and that 's something i 've wanted to do my entire life . [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) eric : come here . [ scene_break ] ( flashback ) stephanie : this is just between the two of us . you 've proven that you have really ... good leadership skills , so i 'm gon na put my money where my mouth is . thomas : how ? stephanie : i 'm gon na change my will . when i die , you 're going to come in to my 25 % of the stock . thomas : seriously ? stephanie : seriously . with the 5 % that your father has just given you , that gives you 30 . thomas : that would make me the largest shareholder . stephanie : the largest shareholder and in control . thomas : grandma ... ( chuckles ) that 's incredible . stephanie : yes , it is . but , you know , you 've proven yourself . i mean , the -- the taboo line is very , very successful , so i think that you 've earned this . thomas : grandma , thank you for your faith in me . i wo n't let you and the family down . stephanie : oh , i 'm counting on that . ( present time ) thomas : it was all a lie . taylor : your designs for the competition -- what are you thinking , thomas ? thomas : we have to win . steffy : are you going classic ? thomas : it seems that 's what granddad wants . you know , i should n't even have to be doing this . taylor : i know , thomas . you were treated unfairly . steffy : thomas , we 're gon na beat them . you have more design talent than anyone else in this building . thomas : if he wants a competition , we 'll give him a competition . i want this company run by forresters , not logans . steffy : mom , no , let him -- let him go . let him go . he 'll be good . i 'll make sure of it . taylor : okay . [ scene_break ] caroline : i talked to my uncle bill . rick : you did ? caroline : mm - hmm . well , i went to go see liam and tell him everything about you and othello and the lie and deacon and italy , but i did n't get the chance . rick : mm . well , we 'll talk about that later . caroline : oh . hope : talk about what ? rick : our strategy for running the company after we beat up on poor thomas and his team . hope : hey , listen , `` mr. big shot , `` do n't get ahead of yourself . rick : hey , hope , this is our chance . we 're not gon na blow it . hope : okay , i 'm just -- i 'm just saying that thomas is a proven designer , and you know he 's gon na come up with something fabulous . caroline : mm , yeah , and steffy 's intimates line is so hot . hope : it is , and she wants this just as bad as we do . rick : i 'm sorry . i 'm not gon na marginalize them , even though that 's what they did to us . hope : you are making it sound like we 've already won . rick : before this meeting today , we had zero chance of running this company . now thanks to stephanie -- and i love you up there ... caroline : ( chuckles ) rick : ( chuckles ) we got another opportunity , and we 're gon na grab it , and we 're gon na run . and whatever they give us , we 're gon na give it better . we 're gon na take this company back . [ scene_break ] brooke : you look comfortable in here . eric : yeah . brooke : mm - hmm . eric : it feels pretty damn good , too , i got ta tell you . brooke : ( chuckles ) i am so relieved . it was a different stephanie who made that deal with thomas . eric : yeah . that was aimed at hurting you . brooke : but she changed . she was n't that woman anymore . eric : mnh - mnh . she loved you . she loved you so much , like a daughter . brooke : and she loved you more than anything . eric : so what do you think of my little contest ? brooke : i think it will breathe some life back into this company . eric : i wondered if i was ever gon na get over losing her , but , uh , she gave me a reason to go on -- to take this company and take it further than it 's ever been . brooke : mm . ( sighs ) well , i better get back to the team . eric : you not gon na put in a plug for team brooke ? brooke : would it do any good ? eric : no . brooke : ( chuckles ) of course it would n't . i would n't do that to you . ( chuckles ) but we will win . eric : ( laughs ) ( door opens , closes ) [ scene_break ] hope : hey . keep working . steffy : hi . hope : how 's it going ? steffy : pretty damn irritated , to tell you the truth . a deal is a deal . i ca n't believe my grandma did a complete 180 . hope : i 'll admit , you know , that deal with thomas was n't one of stephanie 's finest moments . steffy : yeah . you up for a challenge ? hope : how about you ? steffy : we 'll be ready . hope : team brooke versus team taylor -- very old school . steffy : mm - hmm . hope : we 're taking up where they left off . steffy : uh , they left off ? hope : ( chuckles ) well , i mean , ridge is gone . they do n't have anything to fight over anymore . steffy : ( laughs ) that 's true . yeah , my granddad took care of that . hope : ( chuckles ) it 's ironic , is n't it ? after all these years , we are still fighting our mothers ' battles . steffy : i do n't see it like that . i think you and i have our own rivalry . you told me that you have n't given up on liam , and guess what ? i happen to believe you . [ scene_break ] ( flashback ) stephanie : do n't you know how much you mean to me ? after caroline 's death , i never thought ridge would be fortunate enough to find someone as wonderful as she was . taylor : no . there -- there 'll never be a woman quite like caroline . stephanie : you are . you have all of her attributes and all of her qualities , and i thank goodness every day that he has you . i 'm very proud that you 're part of my family . i care for you , taylor . i do n't want you to go away . i do n't want to lose you for any reason . taylor : you wo n't . i 'm not going anywhere , stephanie . ( present time ) brooke : what are you doing in here ? taylor : i 'm waiting for you . i have a question i want to ask you about stephanie . do you think what she did was fair ? brooke : why would n't it be ? taylor : because she had a contact -- a binding formal trust agreement . brooke : it was a dark moment . she was just trying to hurt me . taylor : she made a legal commitment to my son , and -- and then on her deathbed , she reneges ? who does that ? brooke : where are you going with this ? taylor : do you agree that -- that this behavior of hers was very abnormal ? brooke : oh , i see -- she was n't of sound mind . taylor : she was dying , brooke . brooke : and i suppose you 're not happy that she chose to spend that time with me . taylor : ( sighs ) i - i -- no , i do n't begrudge the time that you needed to say good - bye to her . brooke : thank you . taylor : but i do resent what she did to thomas . brooke : stephanie realized that she made a mistake giving her shares of the company to thomas . she made that evident on the video . she exercised whatever loophole she might have found in the articles of incorporation . now if you want to challenge that , go right ahead . but before you do , you should know that i just came from seeing eric . he is a changed man . stephanie has given him purpose in his life again . taylor : so you went to talk to eric . i suppose you took the opportunity to remind him that rick is his son and thomas is not . brooke : i do n't think this competition is about that . he loves his children and he loves his grandchildren very much . taylor : ( chuckles ) brooke : it 's about who is best equipped ... taylor : ( sighs ) brooke : to bring forrester creations into the future . i 'm sure he 'll be impartial . taylor : you know , it really does n't surprise me we are where we are right now . i mean , it 's only been a few years now we 've been battling over husbands and our daughters and who they should be with , and now it goes onto our sons thomas and rick . ( sighs ) i - i guess i just ... i thought that , in light of stephanie 's death , that ... there might finally be some peace in this family . [ scene_break ] eric : yes , jarrett , i 'm back at the helm . absolutely , and it feels really good , i got ta tell you . no , no , i would n't mind if you spread the word at all . please do . ( knock on door ) eric : okay , thank you very much . look , i have to go . i 'll talk to you soon . bye . well , now this is a pleasant surprise . caroline : i know you 're busy . eric : yeah , i am . caroline : ( chuckles ) eric : i 'm very happy to be . caroline : ( laughs ) eric : what can i do for you ? caroline : oh , i heard all the good news . eric : uh , from -- from rick , i presume ? caroline : yes . yes . eric : yeah . caroline : congrat -- congratulations for you and rick . eric : thank you . caroline : i 'm so happy for you . eric : my wife was a very wise woman , taking care of me even now . so how are things going with you and rick ? caroline : ( inhales sharply ) i guess it 's no secret . i 'm in love with your son . eric : good for him . caroline : mm - hmm . ( chuckles ) eric : ( chuckles ) caroline : ( sighs ) one more thing . eric : mm - hmm . caroline : rick cares so much about forrester , and i know that he is not a designer , but he really does have the ability to get the best out of everyone . eric : you would n't be making a pitch for my son 's design team , would you ? caroline : well , it is my design team , too . eric : uh - huh . caroline : and of course you would be an impartial judge . eric : oh , of course , but you would n't mind if i used a little bit of that -- of that impartiality to lean towards my son . caroline : your words . ( chuckles ) rick : and i 'm sure he 'll take it into serious consideration . eric : uh - huh . rick : is n't that right , dad ? eric : you are very lucky to have this girl in your corner . rick : i know . eric : yeah . all right . i have stuff i have to do . close the door when you leave , will you ? ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] rick : ( chuckles ) so ... caroline : hmm ? rick : tell me about your conversation with your uncle bill . caroline : ( groans ) well , i went to go see liam . and he was at his desk with his back turned to me , so i just unloaded . i told him everything . rick : mm - hmm . caroline : then he turns around , only it 's not liam . rick : your uncle bill ? ( inhales sharply ) caroline : ( sighs ) i 've never seen him so intense . he -- he gave me the whole party line -- uh , family and loyalty . he sent liam on a business trip , by the way , so nothing can happen until he gets back . rick : hmm . so what are you gon na do ? caroline : ( sighs ) i do n't know . what do you think ? rick : i think whatever 's good for you is good for me . caroline : you are no help . ( giggles ) rick : okay , tell him or do n't or just -- tell them both . caroline : well , they both deserve to know . liam is in love with steffy , though . rick : and hope . caroline : so then what 's best ? everything seemed really simple when we talked about it . rick : at the guesthouse . caroline : right . rick : yeah . everything was simple in bed , was n't it ? caroline : i was talking about our conversation . rick : ( chuckles ) well , i 'm not . caroline : ( chuckles ) ( giggles ) [ scene_break ] hope : nope , i have n't given up on liam , not that i have n't tried . steffy : yeah , i wish i could help you with that . hope : i 'll bet you do . anyway , we have another focus now . we 're competing over something else . steffy : you 're right . hope : i 'm surprised liam is n't around today . steffy : why ? hope : you 're here . steffy : he 's out of town . bill sent him on a mission . hope : oh . steffy : are you gon na be able to focus on winning this competition ? hope : ( chuckles ) you better believe it . steffy : all right , well , i , uh , better get back to work . good luck . hope : may the best family win . [ scene_break ] taylor : i guess one good thing is liam finally made a decision . brooke : so it appears . taylor : you seriously are not going to reignite anything . brooke : oh , gosh , no . it 's getting kind of old , do n't you think -- our daughters , our sons , our husbands ? taylor : mm - hmm . and that one 's over with neither one of us ending up with ridge . brooke : all we have left is forrester creations and who will run it with eric -- your family or mine . taylor : that 's right -- the forresters or the logans . brooke : i 'm as much a forrester as you are , taylor . i 've given far more of my life to this company than you have . taylor : i guess i never have come up with any game - changing formulas . brooke : no men 's line , lingerie . taylor : but i do have a very talented son and an exceptionally talented daughter who have done both of those things and more . brooke : and i have a son who happens to be eric 's son , and rick thinks it 's his birthright . i agree . taylor : oh , we have no problem competing in eric 's fashion showdown . in fact , we 're looking forward to it . especially after what just happened to thomas , we 're more determined than ever to win . my family is not going to lose forrester creations or anything else to you ever again .	pam is giddy when she hears that stephanie came through for them . eric says yes she always had the last word . they hug . thomas storms off and tells taylor and steffy this was not supposed to happen . he has the trust in writing . he feels betrayed by his own grandmother . steffy says she must have done it for their granddad . they 'll think of something to do . thomas says he knows better than to try to fight this in court . they will win by competition ; on the catwalk and leave brooke and the logan 's in the dust . he knows what eric wants classic couture . it 's not the direction he hoped to take , but he can do this . it 'll be a battle but they can win . taylor assures him that he can . he 's been watching his father all of his life . thomas says not to worry ; they are going to nail it . steffy says he better as it is winner takes all . if they win , they are in control . thomas assures them he does not intend to lose . he wants the company run by forrester 's , not logan 's . rick , hope and brooke are equally prepared and chomping at the bits for their chance to win by showing the forrester 's up on the runway . brooke says stephanie putting eric in charge was brilliant ; nothing stephanie does amazes her anymore . caroline joins them and rick says she 's the new head designer for team brooke . he points to the roof and says he loves stephanie , and they are gon na run with this . whatever thomas has , they can do better . they are gon na take this company back . brooke hugs eric and tells him that he looks good in this office . he says it feels pretty damn good too . brooke says stephanie changed her mind because she loved eric so much . he says she also changed her mind and was n't trying to hurt brooke the way she did when she gave thomas the shares . this competition gives him a reason to go on and take this company farther than it 's ever been .
hope : hi . liam : hey . hope : uh , i passed your dad on the way in . liam : i was just calling you . hope : oh . liam : [ chuckles ] i did n't , um , i did n't hear from you last night . how did it -- how did it go with wyatt ? i know -- i know that it was n't easy for you . but , um , at least i 'm hoping you get now that it had to be done , right ? hope : yeah . yeah , why you went all neanderthal on me and started laying down conditions . liam : i d -- i was n't -- hope : no , that actually was a little bit of a turn - on . liam : little bit ? hope : little bit . liam : like -- like a little bit ? hope : yeah . liam : so , uh , we 're getting married before christmas . hope : [ laughs ] uh , check . liam : at your mom 's house . hope : yes . liam : um , you 've -- you 've cut ties with quinn and wyatt and their company . you -- no ? no check ? no ? hope ? hey . [ scene_break ] wyatt : i planned this big , romantic evening , and instead , hope tells me that she 's marrying liam . quinn : what ? no . wyatt : before the holidays . at brooke 's house . it was yoga boy 's idea . he must have sensed that i was making a move and got to her first , and laid it on the line . quinn : wait . you do n't mean he -- he told -- wyatt : yep . he finally grew a backbone . he told her how it was gon na be or else -- quinn : he was gon na end things for good . wyatt : yeah . but there 's more . um ... you and i are out at forrester . quinn : what ? wyatt : liam does n't want us anywhere near hope or hope for the future . it 's over , mom . quinn : come here . [ scene_break ] eric : hard at work , i see . brooke : hope 's not the only one around here with a clothing line . eric : uh - huh . uh ... brooke 's bedroom getting some well - deserved attention , i see . brooke : i realize that hope for the future is front and center , as it should be , but eventually we 're gon na have to start shifting focus in a different direction . eric : and you want to be ready . brooke : yes . but i certainly do n't mind basking in my daughter 's amazing success . eric : she 's made us all proud , has n't she ? it 's not at all surprising she has these two extraordinary young men fighting over her , making big moves . at least , that 's what wyatt 's doing , according to quinn . [ scene_break ] hope : i 'm not sure you fully understand the importance of quinn artisan jewelers to hope for the future 's recent success . liam : i do . but i also understand that wyatt and his creepy mom have used that association to mess with our relationship . hope : i know , but what if they promise to keep it strictly professional ? liam : i do n't think that 's possible . i mean , i know it 's not for wyatt . you said yourself that things could n't have gone on the way that they were . hope : i know . i know . i know i did . yeah . liam : by the way , you know , wyatt had to realize that i was gon na be putting my foot down at some point . so you , uh ... you never said , um ... is wyatt delivering the news to his mom today ? i mean , are -- are they no longer associated with forrester ? hope : yes . liam : [ sighs ] hope : although i will tell you quinn is not going to be very happy . liam : well , she can deal . or not . the point is she 's done interfering in our lives for good . [ scene_break ] quinn : honey , listen to me . you can not accept this . you love hope . wyatt : yeah , she 's agreed to marry liam again . and even though i know how she feels about me -- you know , that 's what i do n't get . quinn : [ sighs ] did you ask her ? wyatt : how she 's opened herself up for potential heartbreak again ? yes , i did . quinn : liam has let her down so many times . he will do it again . unless you turn it around . unless ... we do . [ scene_break ] brooke : how is wyatt making big moves over hope ? eric : well , that 's not exactly the way quinn put it , although she did say that , uh -- she just said that she thought it would be a very big night for the two of them . brooke : in what way ? eric : i 'm sure quinn will explain it to you when she sees you . you know , i 'm very impressed with liam , but i have to tell you , wyatt is a very special guy . i admire his , uh , his focus and his determination . he and his mother made a big , big contribution to this company . i hope it goes on for a very long time . brooke : there 's no reason it wo n't , right ? eric : no . none that i can see . they 're both very happy with the collaboration . wyatt 's definitely happy with his collaboration with hope . although i can see it being a problem if hope and liam finally get married . [ scene_break ] liam : maybe we should , um , take the day off today , you know , celebrate . we never got to do that last night . hope : i 'm so sorry . i should have called you after i talked to wyatt . i bet he did everything he could to change your mind , huh . [ hope remembering ] wyatt : i just want to plan a trip with you and -- and ... hope : and what ? wyatt : and maybe something we have n't done before . something that might even change your mind about everything . [ back to present ] liam : but i know . i know that you made it clear that it 's over . hope : yes . liam : [ sighs ] the question is , will he let it be over ? will his mother ? i mean , especially if ... hope : especially if what ? liam : i -- no , i 'm not -- [ laughs ] i 'm not gon na go there . whatever future wyatt thought he had with you , at least he knows that 's not happening . in a few days , you and i will say our `` i do '' s , and we will live happily ever after at long last . hey , um , i have this thing that i was hoping you would wear for me . hope : oh , yeah ? liam : yeah . hope : what is -- ? liam : shiny . it 's shiny . hope : it 's beautiful . liam : may i ? hope : yes . [ sighs ] liam : looks good on you . hope : thank you . [ scene_break ] wyatt : look , i told hope that i did n't accept this . quinn : you should n't accept it . wyatt : we 'd been so good together . we 've accomplished so much . but it 's more than that . she loves me . quinn : and she 's still marrying liam ? wyatt : [ sighs ] she loves him more , apparently . quinn : no , she 's confused . he 's forcing her to do something she does n't want to do . wyatt : no , hope ca n't be forced into anything . quinn : okay , well , then he 's making her feel guilty for falling for you . wyatt : [ sighs ] i mean , she said that i did make it easy for her . quinn : of course you made it easy for her . you 're everything that she could ever want in a man . you are smart . you 're funny . and you 're handsome . and you 're a man of your word . you 're everything that liam is not . he 's -- he is weak , and he 's insecure . [ sighs ] he 's everything that i despise in a man . and hope should , too . wyatt : so why does n't she ? you know , w -- when hope said that she needed time , i thought she was finally giving herself permission to look in other directions . quinn : right . because the only other direction that she 's looking in is yours , from that very first kiss in big bear . you and hope were meant to be . oh -- oh , come on . tell me that i 'm wrong . tell me that you did n't know that from the second your lips touched hers and she -- she opened her eyes and looked at you that this was gon na lead to something more . for both of us . wyatt : [ sighs ] you 're worried about what 's gon na happen to our company . quinn : you 're my son . you will always be my first concern . wyatt : i know , but i mean ... before hope brought us to forrester , our company was struggling . and then after the relaunch , that all changed . you know , no more worrying about where the next payroll 's coming from or denying ourselves things and that electric car that you bought yourself . quinn : oh , baby , no , no , no . i - i could return it . wyatt : no . liam ca n't screw with our business this way . we have worked too hard . our -- our employees have worked too hard . quinn : honey , wait . where are you going ? wyatt : i 'm gon na talk to liam . i 'm gon na tell him that he ca n't do this anymore . [ scene_break ] brooke : pam said she thought you were in here . hope : hey , mom . what 's up ? brooke : i did n't see you last night when you got in . i was sleeping . hope : yeah . is there something you wanted to talk about ? brooke : your evening with wyatt . how did it go ? hope : [ sighs ] um ... how 'd you know about that ? brooke : what happened ? hope : [ sighs ] well , it 's -- it 's more what happened before i went over there . um ... liam and i are getting married . [ laughs ] brooke : you are ? hope : yeah . at , uh , your house before christmas , if that 's okay with you . brooke : oh , uh , yeah ! of course ! hope : yeah ? okay . good . brooke : wow . hope : uh , so you 're -- you 're happy for us , yeah ? brooke : yes . yes , absolutely . i 'm just -- i 'm a little confused . hope : i know . [ laughs ] brooke : your evening with wyatt ... hope : it did n't , um , did n't really turn out the way he had hoped . brooke : oh . you broke the news about you and liam ? hope : [ sighs ] mom , there -- there 's so much that i have to tell you . uh , not only , um ... does liam want to get married before christmas , but he also insisted that quinn and wyatt leave forrester creations . [ scene_break ] quinn : you 're sure i 'm not interrupting . eric : i 'm absolutely sure . in fact , i was just looking at your new pieces here in this collection . it 's stunning . i think it 's some of your best work ever . excluding these , of course . uh , thank you again . quinn : well , i was inspired . eric : come in . quinn : okay . thanks . eric : uh , so what was hope 's reaction ? i mean , she must love these . these are very special pieces for her spring line . she must be very happy . or not . quinn : we have an issue . a problem . hope and liam are getting married right away . obviously it 's not what my son was hoping for . eric : [ sighs ] or his mother ? quinn : [ chuckles ] eric : when did this happen ? last night ? quinn : um , right before hope was supposed to meet wyatt . uh , apparently liam showed up at hope 's house and essentially told her how it was going to be , that he was done waiting , that they were going to get married now . eric : mm - hmm . he also , um , made the condition that wyatt and i can no longer work at forrester . [ scene_break ] wyatt : we got to talk . liam : i 'm leaving . wyatt : so that 's it ? you 're not even gon na hear me out ? liam : let go . wyatt : five minutes . that 's all i 'm asking . liam : you really want to do this right now ? wyatt : it 's not what you 're thinking , okay ? liam : i 'm pretty sure it is , wyatt , and you can save your breath , 'cause it 's not gon na change anything . wyatt : i 'm sorry . [ scene_break ] quinn : you can imagine how heartsick my son is . i mean , not only is he losing the woman that he adores , but he 's losing the chance to build on a really successful business collaboration . naturally , liam has issues with wyatt and with me , as well , unfortunately . but ... hope ... i really feel for her . eric : she agreed to go along with liam 's demand ? quinn : terminate all ties between our two companies ? yes . eric : [ sighs ] quinn : look , i -- i understand that this is hope 's line and she has the right to make any changes . you know , eric , i 'm sorry . [ chuckles ] maybe i should n't have come to you . eric : no , no , no . i 'm glad you did . i 'll speak to hope . maybe there 's something i can do . quinn : [ sighs ] eric . thank you . oh , i knew i could count on you . [ scene_break ] hope : at first , i could n't believe what liam was asking because he was n't really asking . either quinn and wyatt go or i risk losing everything that i have with liam . brooke : that sounds an awful lot like an ultimatum . hope : i 'm still not completely comfortable with his request , but i - i understand where he 's coming from . brooke : how did wyatt react when you told him ? hope : mom ... my timing could not have been worse . he had planned this whole romantic evening for us . brooke : and that made it more difficult on you , of course . hope : yes . brooke : [ sighs ] oh , sweetie , are you absolutely sure about this ? hope : yeah . yeah . i - it 's what i have to do for liam . and -- and for myself . i do n't want to be tempted at work . brooke : by wyatt ? hope : there 's an attraction . a strong one . and this really is the best thing for everyone . [ scene_break ] liam : you 're sorry ? wyatt : look , you 've repeatedly asked me to respect your relationship with hope , and i did n't . liam : yeah , not only did you not respect it -- wyatt : i rubbed your face in it every minute i got . yes . but even though we 're brothers -- liam : we 're half - brothers , wyatt , and you loved it . wyatt : i loved hope , and i still do . liam : okay , see that right there . that 's your problem . wyatt : no , it was a problem , but it 's not anymore . god , i ... hope has agreed to marry you . so she will be yours for the rest of your life . liam : oh , and now you 're fine with that . what do you take me for , wyatt ? wyatt : i am trying to tell you how it is now as sincerely as i know how . god ... you do n't think it hurts like hell knowing that hope will never be mine ? but somehow i have to accept it because that 's what she wants . you are who she wants . and to lose her and my job -- that is just not -- liam : oh ! oh ! now it makes sense ! now we 're getting to why you 're here . 'cause it 's all about the relationship with forrester . wyatt : no , no , no . that is not what this is all about . i meant what i said . i am truly sorry for causing problems with you and hope . but forcing my mother and me out of forrester when everything is finally coming together for us -- we have spent years building that company and fighting to keep it afloat . we have employees and families that count on us . please , man ... bro , do n't do this to me . you 've got the girl . just let us keep our partnership with forrester . i will respect your marriage , okay . i - i will stay away from hope . i will . come on . you can trust me .	liam is trying to call hope when she shows up at his cliff house . he says he did not hear from her last night and wonders how it went with wyatt . he says he knows it could not have been easy on her but he hopes she gets now that it had to be done . she says yeah although he had to go and get neanderthal on her and laid down conditions . he starts to deny it and she says it is okay ; it was a little bit of a turn - on . he starts rattling off the check list . they are going to get married at her mom 's house sometime before christmas . and she has told wyatt that he and his mom no longer are associated with fc . hope does n't answer right away . then she says she is not sure he understands the importance of quinn 's line to her recent success . liam says he does but he also realizes that wyatt and his creepy mom have used that association to mess with their relationship . hope says she knows , but what if they promise to keep it strictly professional . liam replies that he does n't think that is possible , at least not for wyatt . he reminds her that hope said herself that things could n't go on as they were . she agrees . he says and wyatt had to know that he would put his foot down eventually . so hope did not say but he hopes wyatt is telling his mother this morning and they are out at fc . hope says yes although quinn is not going to be very happy . liam says well she can deal . the point is she is through messing with their lives for good . wyatt tells his mom that he had this big romantic evening planned and instead hope told him that she was marrying liam . she 's shocked . wyatt says liam must have sensed he was going to make a move and got to hope first and laid it on the line . it was his idea . he finally grew a backbone . he told her how it was going to be or else he was gon na end things for good . and he tells his mom there is more they are out at forrester . liam does n't want them anywhere near hope or hftf . it 's over . she gives wyatt a big hug . eric finds brooke hard at work . she says hope is not the only one around here with a clothing line . eric says hope has made them all proud and it 's not surprising that she has two fine young men fighting over her and making big moves . at least that is what wyatt is doing according to quinn . he likes liam but he has to say that he 's very impressed with wyatt . he 's a very special guy and he really admires his focus and determination . he and his mother have made a very big contribution to this company and he hopes they have an association with them for a very long time . and there is no reason that it wo n't . wyatt is certainly happy working with hope and he only sees that as a problem if liam and hope finally get married . quinn tells wyatt that he loves hope . he can not accept this . he says hope has agreed to marry liam even though he knows how she feels about him . quinn says liam has let her down so many times and he will again unless wyatt turns it around unless they both do . liam tells hope maybe they should take the day off and celebrate as they did n't get to do that last night . he bets wyatt did everything he could to change her mind . she thinks back on wyatt 's kisses and him trying to change her mind in not marrying liam . liam says at least now whatever future wyatt was planning he knows that is over . now liam has this one little thing he 'd like her to wear . he pulls out the ring from his pocket . he says it is shiny . she says it is beautiful and he slips it on her finger . she sighs and he kisses her .
wyatt : hey . thought you might need help getting dressed , but i guess not . uh , yeah . pam had those sent over after the shower . um ... was thinking of donating them . i mean , if -- if you 're okay with that . hope : mm - hmm . uh , do n't -- do n't you have to be at work ? wyatt : nope . no , not today . you hungry ? you want me to make you something ? pancakes , eggs -- hope : no , i 'm not hungry . wyatt : thought you might feel better ... resting out here , where it 's sunny . hope : you know , i 'm not actually sick . wyatt : i know . the doctor did tell you to take it easy for a day or two . hope : uh ... my -- my body is just sore . that 's really it . [ breathes deeply ] what ? wyatt : i 'm just ... grateful . if anything happened to you , i ... hope : well , something did happen to me . [ scene_break ] [ door opens ] quinn : he keeps forgetting to lock up . liam : so you 've seen him , then -- deacon ? quinn : apparently , he slept here . i was in my room . liam : it , uh ... occurred to me that nobody has seen you or heard from you since yesterday . do n't you want to know if hope was okay ? quinn : is she ? liam : she will be . but not the baby . that 's over . quinn : that baby was my family ... my flesh and blood . everybody likes to forget that . liam : what they 're not gon na forget is that you 're the reason that baby wo n't be born . [ scene_break ] ivy : [ sighs ] aly : hey . ivy : hey . aly : so , hope is home . ivy : mm - hmm . aly : hopefully , she 'll feel better after a good night 's sleep . i did n't want to call over there too early . ivy : yeah , i just -- i just wonder ... aly : what ? ivy : well , i just wonder if hope still thinks of wyatt as home . [ scene_break ] quinn : i did n't push her . liam : i know , quinn . everybody knows . hope made it very clear . but here 's the thing -- you can say , `` i did n't push her . `` you can say , `` i did n't chuck ridge out of the helicopter . i barely nudged ivy off that bridge . `` but it does n't let you off the hook for the role you played in the sequence of events and how they turned out , and even you have to recognize that now . quinn : go to hell . liam : i do n't believe in hell . quinn : wait a few years . [ scene_break ] wyatt : we can always have other children . we will have other children , hope . i mean , but if you do n't want to talk about it right now , i understand . we 're both still emotional . hope : well , you know , maybe it 's better this way . maybe this way we wo n't talk ourselves into accepting the unacceptable like we usually do . wyatt : uh , i know we did n't discuss it last night . i did n't really see a reason to , but ... i got that restraining order against my mother . my dad helped . so she ca n't come near you or the house . hope : you know what ? never mind . you were right . let 's not talk about it right now , especially since the ... worst thing that could 've happened already happened . wyatt : yesterday , you said that you did n't blame her . hope : no , she did n't throw me down the stairs , but ... if you had kept her away from me , then i would n't have been near them in the first place . wyatt : wow . i see . so -- so you 're blaming me now . [ scene_break ] aly : so , what does liam say ? ivy : i have n't really talked to him . aly : well , he was at the hospital . ivy : yeah , to bring hope in . aly : i feel kind of awful , having certain thoughts . but it 's kind of hard not to think about what it all means . i mean , if hope only stayed married because of the baby ... ivy : is there something -- is there something you could do if you turned up pregnant by a man you intended to leave ? aly : that would n't happen . ivy : if it did , is it something that you could do for appearances ' sake ? no . see ? neither could i . so the only thing that makes sense to me is that the reason hope is married is because she wants to be . [ scene_break ] quinn : you 're circling like a vulture . you think hope wo n't notice ? liam : is anybody here ? is deacon here ? wyatt ? my father ? did anybody else think of you today and give a damn ? quinn : so i should be grateful that you showed up here to rub it in my face ? liam : you know , believe it or not , i do care about my brother , and i do n't think he 's in the position to be dealing with you right now . and you -- you have got to admit that you need some kind of professional help . therapy , medication . i do n't know . i do n't know . but i know you did n't want to end a life like that . quinn : and i did n't . liam : and i know you did n't want to end your son 's marriage , either . quinn : she walked out on him ? liam : no . no , sh -- no . but it 's only a matter of time , and when it happens , it wo n't be my doing . it 'll be yours . [ scene_break ] hope : you should 've protected me . wyatt : what ? hope : you should 've protected me , wyatt . i asked you over and over , and i begged you , and i demanded that you keep that woman away from our door , that you keep her away from our family ! and what do i get ? i get a restraining order yesterday that nobody ever saw ! wyatt : you notice that she 's not here right now , right ? she 's saw it . i served it to her myself . hope : and where was i ? in the hospital ? wyatt : hope , please tell me that you 're not leaving me right now . hope : i - i do n't know what i 'm doing . wyatt : i do . we 'll recover from this . we 'll keep the promises that we made to each other . hope : how can you talk about promises when you promised me that you would keep her away from us ? ! wyatt : that is not fair ! that is not fair . what was i supposed to do , huh ? chain her to her workbench ? i thought that i had it handled . but you know her -- she says one thing , and she does another . hope : i do know her , and it is astonishing to me that you turned out as well as you did . you are strong and accomplished and loved and successful and respected and ... wyatt : by you ? or are you talking in the past tense now ? hope : wyatt , be honest . are n't you tired of these sudden moments where ... you do n't know if i 'm being sincere ? when you do n't know what i think or what i feel about you ? wyatt : yes . hope : well , it 's just gon na keep happening . it 's just gon na keep happening again and again , because we both know that the only reason we 're married is because your mother engineered it . wyatt : no , hope . the reason why we 're together is the same reason why you 're thinking about leaving me right now . you always want what you do n't have . [ scene_break ] quinn : you do n't know anything . hope and wyatt are probably bonding over this terrible loss . their marriage is gon na be stronger than ever . liam : [ scoffs ] i know you think i am sappy and sentimental , but , quinn ... i must be more realistic than you if you think that hope and wyatt are just gon na carry on their merry way after this . quinn : you do n't want to admit it , but she loves him . liam : she does love him . but it 's already cost her too much . she would do anything -- she would do whatever it takes to keep you out of her life . quinn : i 've been thinking about moving away . liam : listen , listen . it does n't matter if you 're on another planet . the minute hope found out what you did in paris , that baby -- that was the only thing keeping her from walking out on your son . quinn : and thanks to me , that 's gone now . is that what you came here to say ? just get out . liam : i am not the one depriving wyatt of what he wants most in this life . [ door opens , closes ] [ scene_break ] wyatt : what are you doing ? hope : um ... g - going out . wyatt : you 're supposed to be taking it easy . hope : is that what you call this ? wyatt : hope , you are in no condition to be going out -- hope : i am not the one who died ! wyatt : it was my baby , too ! look , i know you 're trying to avoid this conversation right now , and i get that -- hope : i 'm ... i am trying to withdraw from a conversation that neither of us is ready to have . wyatt : nobody made you marry me . liam was late in paris , and that was all the excuse that you needed . and now you 're just -- you 're looking for an excuse to turn around and undo it all ? so was it -- was it our marriage that was engineered by mom ? did she engineer that baby , too ? okay , i 'm not saying that she 's not a problem , which is why i got that restraining order , but what do you want from me ? ! hope , i love you . hope : and this would n't be so difficult if i did n't love you , too . [ door closes ] [ scene_break ] [ knock on door ] wyatt : i expected you to be hiding . [ knocking continues ] wyatt : open the door if you want to see me again . i , uh ... assume that since you 're hiding that i do n't need to tell you anything . is there nothing you want to say to me ? quinn : i was leaving . i was -- i was walking away from hope . i would ... i would never do anything to hurt her or your baby . i am so sorry . i know i should n't have been there . wyatt : why did you even have me , hmm ? why did you want to raise a kid all by yourself ? quinn : i did n't . i 'm much too selfish for that . wyatt : you thought that you 'd just -- you 'd have someone who will love you , just someone who has to love you ? is that it ? quinn : i had no idea that you were gon na end up being the love of my life . wyatt : do n't you understand how unhealthy that sounds ? quinn : is hope okay ? wyatt : physically , yeah . quinn : then why are you here ? wyatt : you know , sometimes i think about the way i grew up , the way we are ... and how it makes us unfit to be around any company but each others . quinn : no , that 's not true . that 's not true , because people adore you . you light up every room you walk into . wyatt : yeah , and i know you think that 's a reasonable basis for self - esteem , but strangely enough , other people just find it obnoxious . quinn : your wife needs you right now , more than ever . you should be home . wyatt : yeah , i do n't think i 'm wanted at home right now . [ scene_break ] ( hope 's flashback ) quinn : hope ! liam : oh , my god ! you pushed her ! quinn : it 's not what you think ! liam : oh , god ! get out of the way !	next morning wyatt brings hope tea in the sunny room hoping that will make her feel better . he walks on eggshells trying not to remind her what happened , but just grateful that she is all right . he says they are both emotional and they do n't have to talk about it right now . but they can have other children . they will have other children . and he did get that restraining order against his mother so she wo n't be part of their life . she says his mother did not throw her down the stairs but if wyatt had kept her away she would not have been there in the first place . he gets it ; she is now blaming him for what happened . liam walks into quinn 's who has spent a bad night and looks like death warmed over . he tells quinn he doubts anyone has kept her aware but hope lost the baby . she is remorseful while saying she did not push hope . liam reminds her that all her doings , stalking hope , sending the selfie to ridge , pushing ivy into the seine were all on her to manipulate things . it is surely time that she got professional help , like therapy , medication , whatever . she tells him to go to hell . hope and wyatt argue . she says he promised her over and over that he would keep his mother away and yet the restraining order only came yesterday while she was already in the hospital . she seems to be talking in the past tense and he senses she may be ready to leave him . she says she does not know what she is going to do . he has to know the only reason they are married now is because of his mother who orchestrated it all . wyatt opines that hope always wants something she does not have . she gets dressed and wyatt reminds her she is supposed to be taking it easy . she says she is trying to avoid having a conversation that neither of them want to have . wyatt says he lost a baby too . he loves her . she says this would not be so hard if she did not love him too . no choice , he lets her walk out .
[ monitor beeping ] doctor : well , i 'm pleased . ivy : yeah ? doctor : heart rhythm is normal . enzyme tests came back . indicates no damage . wyatt : not bad for being electrocuted . right . right . sorry . electric shock . 'cause electrocuted would mean that you would n't be here right now . doctor : it sounds like semantics , but we pride ourselves on the details . wyatt : hey , i understand . so , does all that mean , uh , she can go home maybe ? doctor : not today . but soon . if i know she has the right person looking after her . wyatt : she does . doctor : good . nothing like support from a loved one when it comes to recovery . i 'll be back to check on you in a bit . discuss discharging you then . ivy : okay . doctor : in the meantime , get some rest . ivy : thanks . wyatt : thanks . ivy : he 's right , you know . wyatt : hmm ? ivy : it 's made a huge difference to my recovery knowing that i 'm coming home to you . [ sighs ] ridge : all fixed ? jake : yeah , yeah , good as new . it 's better than new . caroline : i do n't know about you guys , but i 'm not going anywhere near that thing . you do n't have to worry . uh , a short like that wo n't happen again . steffy : it should n't have happened in the first place . it was terrible what happened to ivy . ridge : it could have been worse . steffy : i know . i just want to be clear -- you guys are here to do your job , to make sure nothing happens . in an older building like this , there 's -- jake : uh , you know what ? we 're on it . now that this area 's been repaired , we are gon na check out the entire building , okay , confirm that there are n't any other electrical issues at all . steffy : that would be wise . thank you . ridge : what was that ? that tone ? steffy : what tone ? ridge : that . the guys were working hard . they 're trying to fix the problem , and you were about to rip their head off . steffy : the panel should have been fixed a year ago or this would n't have happened ! ridge : and that 's my question to you . what did happen with ivy ? y : ridge : it was just you and ivy , right ? steffy : yeah . ridge : you know you can tell me anything . steffy : i , um ... i - i pushed her . caroline : into the electrical panel ? ! i 'm -- i 'm so sorry . that must have been absolutely terrifying . steffy : yeah , it was . but it was n't on purpose . ivy got in my face because she was angry that she 'd been kissing thomas . ridge : what ? she 's been what ? steffy : yeah . caroline : oh , he said that he was interested but that she and wyatt were solid . steffy : if solid means making out with my brother . wyatt did n't know , so i told him , and then ivy came at me all ticked off , like i was the bad guy . and i tried to calm her down , but she did n't stop . she grabbed my arm , and i ... i - i pushed her , and ... dad , it was an accident . i did n't mean to do this . ridge : right . i 'm sorry you had to go through that . steffy : [ sighs ] caroline : i really hate to think this way , but maybe you should talk to carter . ridge : i should . this could be a liability for the company . steffy : no , no , no , i wo n't let that happen . i 'm heading to the hospital now . she 's recovering . i 'm -- i 'm gon na tell her how bad i feel and that this was not intentional whatsoever . ridge : okay . let me know how it goes . steffy : yeah . ridge : so now you 're kissing ivy ? liam : somebody 's looking like her old self . wyatt : hey . come in , come in . liam : all right . what did the , uh , what did the doctor say ? wyatt : uh , prognosis -- excellent . liam : [ sighs ] that 's great . we were really -- we were really worried . ivy : `` we `` ? liam : steffy and me . wyatt : well , they said that , uh , ivy might be able to check out of here soon . liam : yeah ? wyatt : yeah . liam : excellent . excellent . uh , question , though -- uh , how soon can i get you back at work ? 'cause you only have so many sick days . wyatt : [ chuckles ] ivy , uh , ca n't wait to get back to forrester . liam : i know . take your time . obviously i 'm kidding about the sick days . wyatt : [ chuckles ] ivy : it 's just there 's -- there 's a problem . liam : what ? ivy : i 'm worried about steffy . liam : i - i do n't know what that means . ivy : first aly and now this ? liam : okay , uh , you ca n't compare those two , though , ivy . one was a -- one was an unfortunate accident . i mean -- wyatt : yeah , but , again , they keep happening . i think ivy has reason for concern . liam : what are you two trying to tell me ? wyatt : ivy 's concerned . that 's all . liam : about steffy ? ivy : liam , i 'm in a hospital bed . liam : yeah , because of an electric shock , not because of steffy . ivy : because i was pushed . liam : that 's one way to look at it . ivy : that 's what happened . liam : ivy , were n't you the one getting up in her face ? wyatt : okay . ivy : you serious right now ? liam : well ... [ scoffs ] ivy : you think i was holding a rock over her head ? is that what you 're implying ? liam : well , no , that -- come on . that has nothing to do with this . ivy : liam , steffy killed aly . you can claim self - defense as much as you like , but she did n't have to pick up that tire iron and kill her with it . liam : there 's no question it was self - defense ! wyatt : okay , we get that . but there seems to be a reoccurring pattern here , liam . steffy has a knee - jerk reaction to push back and push back hard . liam : yeah , wyatt , 'cause she was fighting for her life . wyatt : i 'm talking about what happened to ivy here ! ivy : i 'm lucky to be alive . do you realize that ? pushing me into that panel ? she was supposed to be keeping people away from it , liam . look , you can -- you can -- you can go on defending her as much as you like , but steffy is dangerous . liam : okay , i understand your concern . but , guys , it was an accident , and steffy would never intentionally cause you harm , you or anyone . ivy : yeah , well , i wish i could share your confidence . steffy : confidence in what ? ivy , you look amazing . ivy : stay away from me , steffy . steffy : whoa . are ... are you afraid of me ? ridge : i thought you 'd grown up a little , gained some maturity . and now this . thomas : `` now `` what ? i kissed ivy . it 's not the end of the world . i told you that i was the other guy . ridge : so many single women just throwing themselves at you , but that 's not the hunt , is it ? that 's not -- that 's not it . you want the one that 's already committed to someone else . thomas : we just kissed . okay ? she 's not married to wyatt . ridge : 'cause that matters to you ? thomas : it does matter , okay ? i bonded with ivy after i pulled her out of the way of the light that fell on halloween . okay , we 've been spending some time together , yeah . she 's a beautiful girl , and i expressed interest . there is nothing wrong with that . ridge : and , of course , she must be interested in you . how can she not be ? it 's you . so you make a play for a girl who 's already with someone else , whether she likes it or not . and that 's what bothers me . and that 's what 's gon na change . [ monitor beeping ] steffy : ivy , what 's the matter ? you ca n't even -- you ca n't even look at me ? ivy : i 'm just -- i 'm just tired . i 'm not ready for this many visitors , i do n't think . steffy : okay , um ... it wo n't take long . i 'm thrilled to see how far you 've come . just thinking about when they first brought you in here . look , i - i want you to know how -- how terrible i feel about everything . i - i just had a meeting with jake and the electrician , and the panel is 100 % repaired . the whole area 's been upgraded . it was a terrible accident , one you will never have to go through ever again . lt . baker : no , she wo n't . steffy forrester . just the woman i 'm looking for . um , the hospital cafeteria 's really quite good . have you been ? steffy : no , no , i have n't had the pleasure . why are you looking for me ? lt . baker : something to give you . it 's a temporary restraining order . filed by ivy forrester . thomas : i do n't get what the big deal is . i do n't -- i do n't see what i have to change . and saying that i do n't care about what a woman wants , that 's -- that 's awful and completely untrue . where did you get that idea ? look , wyatt and ivy are dating , right , but there 's no commitment . there 's no ring on her finger . and based on the signals that i have been getting from -- ridge : so you just decided to go and take her . you do n't think that 's a little disrespectful to wyatt ? thomas : it was n't out of disrespect for wyatt . i like ivy . look , if anything , i 'm helping wyatt out . i 'm making him step up his game , you know ? he 's taking ivy for granted . maybe next time he goes out of town , he 'll think twice about inviting her . caroline : you were hitting on ivy when wyatt was in san francisco ? thomas : what can i say ? when an opportunity strikes , a man 's got to act . ridge : a what ? a man ? you 're a lot of things , son , but you 're not a man . you 're a petulant , little boy . that 's a girl . she 's alone for one night . you had to move in . a man would n't do that . steffy : a restraining order ? ! ivy : it felt necessary after what happened . steffy : after an accident ? lt . baker : after the altercation at work that resulted in ivy 's life- threatening injuries . liam : this is completely insane . wyatt : what are you talking about ? ivy does n't feel safe . liam : what -- you support this ? wyatt : yeah , i do . i think she deserves a chance to recover without fearing what steffy 's gon na do next . steffy : wow . lt . baker : it 's a temporary civil harassment restraining order , which means that you have to stay at least 100 yards away from ivy at all times . you violate that , you go to jail . now , this covers all areas of her life , including the workplace . steffy : this -- this -- this is so messed up ! ivy : well , i 'm afraid of you , steffy . i think you 're dangerous . wyatt : ivy 's been through a lot , and i think that this will give her the peace of mind so that she gets a chance to recover . steffy : wait , so -- so after all this talk about wanting to be at forrester , going to my grandfather , begging him to goad me into getting your job back , that meant nothing ? ivy : i 'm very grateful to have been rehired , but this has nothing to do with the job . steffy : so if i 'm not supposed to be within 100 yards from you , how are you supposed to work ? lt . baker : ivy can go to forrester . you ca n't . steffy : what ? ! wyatt : ivy 's gon na be here for the rest of the day in the hospital . maybe it 'd be best if you go to work and pick up the things you need so that you can work from home . steffy : i 'm president of this company ! lt . baker : it does n't matter . the complaint 's against you , so you 're the one who has to stay away . liam : all right , hold on a second . how -- how long will this last ? lt . baker : until the case is concluded . liam : [ sighs ] steffy : do n't do this , ivy . do n't do this . ivy : i do n't have a choice , steffy . steffy : i feel terrible about what happened , but this was an accident . i gave you cpr until the emts came . ivy : i 'm sorry . steffy : but you 're just gon na do this anyway ? how am i supposed to do my job if i ca n't even be in my office ? ivy : i do n't want to be around you , steffy ! steffy : then stay home ! you can design anywhere ! wyatt : steffy , calm down . steffy : i 'm not gon na calm down ! i ca n't be in my own office when you do n't even know what an accident is ! lt . baker : steffy . do n't go any closer . steffy : [ scoffs ] get -- thomas : what 's really going on here ? why -- why are you so angry about this ? ridge : i do n't know . maybe i 'm just tired of watching you make the same mistake over and over again . thomas : no , but you 're angry . you are unreasonably angry . and i do n't think this is about ivy . i think this is about what happened before . dad , how many times do i have to apologize ? i 'm sorry i hit you , okay ? but i want us to move past this . ridge : it 's more than that . thomas : the thing with charlotte ? okay , i 've apologized for that , too . it was stupid . a moment got away from me . but why -- why are you letting that get you so riled up ? this -- this should be a happy time for you . look at your wife . look at her . look at how upset she is . you 're married . you 're having a baby . focus on that . why -- why are you dwelling on the past when you could be focusing on the future , the baby that you guys are having together ? there is an innocent life growing inside of caroline . my little brother or sister . should n't that unite us ? i mean , should n't we come together as a family for that baby 's sake ? ridge : no . thomas : no ? ridge : no . tell me you understand what `` no `` means , thomas ! thomas : [ sighs ] ridge : you want to bring the family back together ? i have a better idea . work on yourself . learn how to respect women , like ivy , like charlotte . work on that , and then work on uniting our family ! okay ? ! thomas : i do n't get it . i do n't . i do n't understand why it is so hard for you to forgive me . what am i not understanding ? ridge : you want to know ? you really want to know ? thomas : yeah ! i want to know why you 're so angry at me all the time ! caroline : stop , okay ? ! just both of you need to stop ! thomas : i 'm not gon na stop until we figure this whole thing -- caroline : thomas ! thomas : no ! i 'm tired of this ! caroline : leave . thomas : i do n't understand . okay , we 're supposed to be family . families forgive each other . and fathers forgive sons . caroline : that was too close . ridge : i had it covered . caroline : you have to stop losing it on him like that . ridge : how do i do that ? caroline : by doing what he said . just focus on our baby . thomas is thomas . you need to focus on our child . steffy : okay . you want me to step back ? i 'll step back . if you 're afraid of me , i can relay messages through quinn . uh , liam can be the liaison . but we have to figure out something , because this ridiculous restraining order does n't work . ivy : well , it 's happening . liam : okay . there have been times in the past where you were absolutely sure you knew the truth about a situation , and then it turned out you were mistaken . well , ivy , this is one of those times . steffy : i 'm not a threat to you , ivy . this was an accident . ivy : it was just caused by you again . steffy : can we just forget about this restraining order ? come back to forrester . i 'll be the first person to welcome you with open arms . lt . baker : no , you wo n't . steffy : ivy , you ca n't -- you ca n't do this . ivy : you know what i ca n't do , steffy ? i ca n't bring aly back from the dead . liam : whoa . ivy : i 'm not doing this to get back at you , steffy . i 'm doing it to protect myself from any little accident that might just happen around you again . i need to get on with my life and my career , and that means doing it without worry or fear . steffy : you have nothing to be afraid of . ivy : you 're dangerous ! steffy : no , i 'm not ! wyatt : steffy , ca n't you see what you 're doing here ? steffy : okay , fine . if you want nothing to do with me , that 's fine . but you 're the one who should stay away from forrester , because that is my company ! that is my business ! you can not ban me from there ! you ca n't do this ! ivy : i just did .	the doctor tells ivy the good news , everything seems to be normal . she wo n't go home today but soon and she will need the right person to be there for her recovery . wyatt wants that to be him . jake assures steffy , caroline and ridge that the electrical panel is fixed and they will check out the entire building and make sure this never happens again . ridge questions what did happen with ivy and why steffy has that tone to her voice . he says she can tell him anything . she admits she pushed ivy into the panel but not on purpose . ivy was angry and grabbed her arm so she pushed her . she was mad at steffy for calling her out for kissing her brother . thomas walks up and ridge calls him on it for kissing ivy . thomas says yes and it is not the end of the world . she is not married to wyatt . he expressed interest in her and there is nothing wrong with that . ridge says yes it is , he pursues whether the girl is interested or not and that bothers him .
liam : hey , you know , i 'm not accusing you of anything , right ? steffy : it kind of feels that way . liam : what ? why is this question so upsetting to you ? i 'm just asking . steffy : why is it so important ? i came home . liam : because it matters . it matters . i mean , it 's one thing if you just took a drive or whatever , but it 's totally different situation if you left here with the intention of , say , moving back into your grandfather 's . and if you did , well , one , what changed your mind , and , two , what does it say that you did n't want to me to know that ? ridge : `` dear diary , i pushed down my big brother . i have become a man today . `` how 's that feel ? good ? thorne : well , it 's physics . your head is too big for your body , so you 're gon na fall over . ridge : [ laughs ] [ sighs ] thorne : come on . get up . ridge : why ? you do n't want brooke to see what a bad boy you 've been ? thorne : you 're sick , you know that ? you 're really sick . you 're madly in love with yourself and no one else . and the games you play have made this family sick and weak , just like you . ridge : well , how lucky are we that you 're here to restore decency and morality . thorne : that would be correct . ridge : ca n't wait to see how that works out . [ door opens ] brooke : ridge ! oh , my god . are you all right ? ridge : yeah , i 'm okay . brooke : what did you do ? quinn : would you just turn to me ? [ sighs ] something 's not right . i think the beads are just too big . maybe . maya : well , i love this . quinn : huh ? maya : i 'd get one for nicole , i think . quinn : oh , yeah . it does have that young , hip feeling , does n't it ? well , it should . it came straight from steffy . maya : steffy 's designing ? quinn : what ? no . [ laughs ] no , no , no , no , no . she just left it behind , kind of like how hansel and gretel left behind bread crumbs . ridge : [ sighs ] thorne : he fell . ridge : i had help . thorne : i pushed him . brooke : not in my house . thorne : well , he would n't get out of my face . brooke : not in my house . thorne : i 'm sorry . ridge : he 's not sorry . we should send him to his room . thorne : do you ever shut up ? brooke : stop it ! i 'm not gon na let my house be the battleground for this never - ending contest between the two of you . look , if you ca n't get along , at least show some respect for each other . thorne : does he even know the meaning of the word ? how much respect did he show you and my father with quinn ? quinn : it 's not really a copy . it 's more a variation on the theme . i saw steffy wearing the original , but i never paid it much attention until i saw it again in the guest house . maya : in the guest house ? quinn : yeah . maya : i did n't know steffy ever stayed in the guest house . quinn : oh , yeah , well , apparently , neither did her husband . liam : hey . hey . steffy : no . don't . don't . don't ... liam : oh , my god . you 're shaking . steffy : well , you 're scaring me , liam . liam : why -- why am i scaring you ? i mean , quinn said you were at the guest house , right ? you slept in the bed , you took a shower . okay . is she lying ? i mean , it would n't be the first time . steffy : why were you and quinn even discussing me ? liam : steffy . are you trying to keep that option open , moving back into your grandfather 's ? steffy : no ! no ! liam : okay , all right , then what ? make sense of this for me because you left here furious . you would n't respond to my texts , you would n't answer my phone calls , and then a few hours later , you come back in full of apologies , ready to recommit to our marriage vows . something happened in between . now , i thought i knew what it was , but i 'm getting two different stories now , and they both ca n't be true . why wo n't you tell me which one it is ? ridge : see , this is typical from my little brother . he sticks his nose where it does n't belong . brooke : why do you have to call thorne that when you know he hates it ? thorne : your answer 's in your question , brooke . ridge : it 's so easy to make fun of him , i kind of like it . thorne : you know , you talk just so you can dominate the room . you know , he likes to steer the conversation away from topics unflattering to him . he talks for attention , hoping to be mistaken for a wit or an expert , even . and then , of course , he talks to seduce . ridge : sorry , did you say something ? brooke : ridge ... ridge : i mean , did you say something new ? you did n't , did you ? it 's hard to fathom that this guy , he 's built his whole life on resentment . brooke : why does it have to be this way ? why ca n't you see in each other what i see in you ? thorne : because for far too many years , i 've seen too much else . ridge : what he said . quinn : i thought liam was overreacting , but i certainly did n't want to cause any trouble . maya : well , maybe steffy wanted the story to match her state of mind ? it just -- it seems an odd thing to fib about . quinn : yeah . i mean , i think i know why she did it , and even married people want to have privacy , right ? i mean , they want to have their own secrets . liam : okay , clearly i 'm going about this all wrong . steffy : no , no , no . it 's my fault . liam : is it -- is it anger ? are you angry still ? steffy : sometimes , yeah . liam : i mean , i know you said you forgave me for the thing with sally , but forgiveness is n't always a slam dunk . steffy : no , no , i 'm angry at myself , not at you . liam : are you sure ? steffy : yes . [ sighs ] liam : so why did you lie to me ? steffy : [ sighs ] i made a mistake . liam : okay . all right . okay . so , tell me . steffy : no , i -- i did something wrong . liam : okay , you left the house . you were emotional , you were driving around , just like you said , right ? steffy : yeah . liam : and you parked somewhere . you were n't sure what to do ... you -- maybe you wanted to go somewhere safe , somewhere alone , yeah ? steffy : yeah , that -- yeah , that 's what i wanted , yeah . liam : and were you ? alone ? i mean , it 's -- it 's eric 's estate . obviously there 's always people there , but in the guest house , i mean , were you like , meeting someone ? steffy : no . no . liam : but you were thinking about leaving me . steffy : liam , so many things were just , like , swirling in my mind ... liam : i know , i know . but leaving me was one of them . steffy : not for long . liam : and you knew that if you told me that , i would freak out , right ? maybe i would have freaked out . and so you told me a story instead . steffy : i 'm sorry . i 'm so , so sorry . quinn : thank you for your help , maya . maya : oh , no problem . trying on beautiful things is my job , right ? quinn : mm . maya : hey , do you know what you 're gon na name the line yet ? quinn : i was thinking about `` c.e.o. `` you know , so many of our clients are young women going up the corporate ladder . or maybe just simply `` steffy . `` maya : do n't do that . quinn : well , she 's already got such a huge following and such a distinctive style . maya : yeah , and every time she 's asked about it , she 's gon na have to tiptoe around this painful memory in her marriage . quinn ... quinn : i never really thought of it that way . maya : and i 'm assuming that you 're not gon na tell anyone else how you got the idea for this bracelet , right ? i 'm sure you remember how hurtful it was with the entire building discussing your marital problems . quinn : [ scoffs ] liam : hey , steffy , i -- i 'm sorry , i should be the one apologizing . steffy : no , do n't say that . liam : no , i should . you came home , we renewed our marriage vows , we swore that everything that happened before would be washed away and forgotten , and why do i even need to revisit it again ? i mean , it 's like even casual contact with quinn still make me paranoid . steffy : no , you have every right to wonder why i would tell you one thing and do another . liam : yeah , okay , but ... i do n't know , did it even make a difference ? yes , secrets and lies are toxic to a marriage , but truth is not something you just put in your shopping cart and take home . i mean , it 's an ideal . it 's something you strive for , and when you fail , you dust yourself off and try harder . steffy : no , and i will . i swear on my life i will try harder . liam : and i will , too . and i have a lot more to make up for than you do . steffy : no , you need to stop blaming yourself . i thought we were gon na start over . liam : yeah . we are . i 'm just still getting the hang of it . steffy : look , i -- i ca n't erase the past , but we do n't have bring it into every new day . liam : then we won't . steffy : only the part where i fall in love with you ... over and over and over again . brooke : ridge ... i think you should just leave . ridge : why am i leaving ? i did n't push anybody . thorne : why are you even here ? does he just come and go as he pleases ? ridge : our son lives here . thorne : i do n't see him . ridge : this is also the home of my once - and - future wife . thorne : wow , you 're so attentive when she 's legally married to someone else . it 's -- it 's quite amazing . brooke : yes , you 're right . this is my home , and i 'm the one in charge here , and i would like you to leave . ridge : [ groans ] okay . all good for you . there 's something else to put in your diary . you 've won the day without playing your trump card . good job . thorne : did n't realize i had one . ridge : you did n't realize you had one ? you play it all the time . thorne : oh ... ridge : right ? ridge marone , i 'm a fake . thorne : facts are facts . and that one accounts for so much of your thuggish behavior that keeps you king of the sandbox . ridge : oh , but here 's something you do n't know about the king of the sandbox -- i have a trump card myself . well , think about it -- you have your dna , you have your pedigree , you even have the sympathy vote . what you do n't have is even an ounce of talent . you keep calling me a bully , and first of all , a grown man should n't use that word , but , okay , for you , i did n't bully my way to the top of my profession . i earned it , and you were in the basement not because of me , but because of you , because that was the place where you do the least amount of damage . your dna , your pedigree , your chromosomes , they 're the only thing that kept you from being fired . brooke : ridge , come on . ridge : what ? brooke : let 's go . really . it 's time to go . thorne : oh , he 's been singing the same song since i was old enough to shave . ridge : you did what ? how -- when did that happen ? no one tells me anything ! you started shaving ? this day is full of surprises . brooke : ridge ! my god . ridge : that did feel good . i 'll see you later . love you . test test brooke : [ sighs ] are you okay ? thorne : yeah , i 'm fine . it was nothing compared to growing up with him , living in the same house . brooke : i 'm so disappointed in him . in both of you . thorne : a lifetime of dysfunction -- you ca n't just wish it away . and he called you his once - and - future wife . brooke : [ laughs ] yeah . he does that . thorne : is he right ? you know , all of your disappointments in ridge have nothing to do with me . brooke : that 's fair enough . thorne : he just needs to win . with me , with you . and as soon as he does , he loses interest . now , you say yes to him , suddenly he 's interested in my dad 's wife again . do n't do it to yourself . brooke : he regrets what he did with quinn . i really believe that . thorne : well , his regrets do n't last very long . which is why you 've had to forgive him every six months since you first laid eyes on him . i know you love him . brooke : i suspect you do , too . thorne : well , people who work with wild animals love them , too , but they keep their distance . brooke : [ laughs ] i do n't know , i just -- i like being with somebody . i do n't want to be alone . i like that feeling of having a relationship and them being my best friend and my partner , my equal , my lover . i like to feel like i belong with somebody . thorne : well , you do n't have to belong to him . there are other ways not to be alone . brooke : like what ? liam : hey . are you crying ? steffy : [ laughs ] i do n't even -- i do n't even know .... [ sighs ] liam : did we have a close call ? steffy : i think we did . liam : i 'm sorry . steffy : no . no . it was n't you . liam : you know , when -- when you 're a kid , you think about everything you want your life to be , you know , all the achievements and success and home and love and job ... and i kind of think it 's important as a grown - up to take inventory on that and ask yourself if it really is everything you wanted it to be . and , for me , it is . because of you . you made a home with me . you helped me find my place at spencer , you -- you kept peace between my brother and me , against all odds . you ... helped me see the goodness of my father . you helped me keep him in my life . i have everything i ever wanted because of you . steffy : so do i . liam : then why are you so sad ? steffy : i ... i just get scared of losing you . liam : are you scared you wo n't be able to forgive me ? steffy : no . liam : then where is that wild woman who ziplined into our happily - ever - after , i mean , who is a lover of fun and life ? where is she ? steffy : i 'm still here . liam : no , you 're not . you 're back there in that awful night . repeat after me . `` none of it ever happened . `` steffy : none of it ever happened . liam : none of it ever happened . not that night , not the night before , not the night before that . steffy : none of it ever happened . liam : that 's right . now give me a sign . steffy : a sign ? liam : yes , that you 're back , that you are your usual kickass self . steffy : i -- i am . liam : yeah ? yeah ? steffy : i mean , i will be . liam : prove it . you know what i want to hear . i know you do . come on . steffy : cha - cha - cha . liam : cha - cha - cha . i ca n't hear you . let me hear it again . steffy : [ laughs ] liam : let me hear it again . steffy : cha - cha - cha ! liam : cha - cha - cha ! there she is . there 's my girl . you 're back . you came back to me . steffy : it never happened .	liam says he is not accusing steffy of anything . he is just asking her a question so he is not sure why it upsets her . if she went to her grandfather 's to just move in there then she could just tell him that and that she changed her mind . he tries to touch her and she backs him off and he does not know why . he tells her that she left here furious and never wanted to see him again . now he is getting two different stories from her and quinn and he wants to know which is true . he asks if she is still angry and she says sometimes yes . this is all her fault . she made a mistake ; she did something wrong . he repeats her story about driving around and parking and thinking . she was alone .or at least she said she was . but if in the guest house somebody else could have been there and it is okay for her to tell him . if she had just told him then but now he has to wonder why she wo n't tell him . she grabs him and hugs his neck and says she is sorry . ridge sits on the floor after thorne has pushed him over . brooke comes in and asks thorne what he did . ridge and thorne spar a little and she says not in her house ; they need to respect each other . ridge calls thorne little brother again and thorne tells him again that he hates that but ridge continues . brooke wants to know why they ca n't see in each other what she sees .
steffy : her naps keep getting shorter and shorter . taylor : mm - hmm . liam : yeah , well , more time for daddy . steffy : [ chuckles ] taylor : and grandma . liam : so , how are you doing , taylor ? steffy : mom 's doing fine . taylor : mom almost had a drink last night . steffy : but she didn't . and she made that decision on her own . no one had to intervene . taylor : i 'm very well aware of your concern for me , liam . liam : listen , i just -- i just want the best for you , that 's all . taylor : and also for your daughter , because i know you 're worried , especially after you witnessed that little exchange between hope and me the other day . liam : well , yeah . yeah , because you -- you came pretty close to being out of control . taylor : but i was n't out of control . i vented , yes . yes , because it is n't good to repress that kind of anger . but you , on the other hand -- you overreacted when you told hope that i was the one that shot bill . now brooke also knows . and that threatens my freedom . donna : doughnuts , yummy . ooh . katie : [ chuckles ] brooke : yep , brain food . it 's necessary . now , come on . let 's get down to business . katie : i know . we have to figure out a name for this little angel . donna : this logan angel . katie : that 's right . donna : [ chuckles ] katie : just like me . [ laughter ] donna : nice try . katie : yeah , well ... hope : well , okay . i am open to all suggestions . everything is in play . brooke : except for taylor . reese : so ... what 's the , uh , scoop on dr . taylor hayes ? zoe : dad . reese : well , uh -- i 'm just asking , honey . zoe : i mean , you probably know more about her than me . you spent enough time with her at the party last night . reese : [ chuckles ] she 's a very interesting woman . zoe : [ scoffs ] i 'm sure you find her very interesting . [ cellphone rings ] reese : ' scuse me , baby . hello ? reese : that 's dr . buckingham , young man . no , i 'm not in the uk anymore . i 've relocated to california . yeah . um ... i 'll have my accountant forward the change - of - address information , and the bill will be paid immediately . all right . thank you . goodbye . [ cellphone beeps ] [ chuckles ] credit - card companies , right ? zoe : you owe them money ? reese : just a bill lost in the mail . zoe : [ sighs ] dad , why did you leave london ? reese : i told you , honey , it was a wonderful opportunity . i was offered a position at university hospital , and one on catalina island . zoe : but you love london . reese : not more than i love my beautiful , talented baby girl . this move to l.a. is a fresh start for both of us . donna : i 'd never suggest `` taylor `` as a name for this baby . katie : [ chuckles ] um ... have you seen her recently ? hope : can we actually get back to baby names ? i have a staff meeting in a couple hours . donna : of course . you and liam must be so excited . katie : oh , where is he ? should he be a part of this ? hope : oh , he 's spending time with kelly . donna : oh ! that 's so sweet . just the two of them ? hope : no , steffy 's there . brooke : and taylor , of course . that 's why liam 's there . liam : we 're not out to threaten your freedom , taylor . taylor : i know that was n't your intention . liam : well , after witnessing what happened between you and hope , i thought she deserved to know . taylor : you did n't think that she would run straight to her mother ? liam : [ sighs ] steffy : well , the damage is done . liam : there 's -- no . it 's not -- there 's no damage , okay ? there 's no damage . nobody is going to the police . taylor : you do n't know that . brooke despises me . you just gave her the one thing she has been waiting for her entire life -- complete power over me . and if she uses it , i lose everything . i know what i did was horrific . i realize that . liam : [ sighs ] taylor : but that does n't define who i am . i 'm not an awful person . i 'm not evil . and you need to convince hope and brooke of that . steffy : i believe you , mom . and liam does , too . taylor : do you ? liam : what ? [ stammers ] do i think you 're an awful person ? no . no , of course not . this is not about your goodness or your character for me . this is about something you did , and what you could be capable of in the future . i 've been wrestling with this , okay , and the fact is , you did snap once . steffy : once . liam : i know . i know , once . but i - i 'm a father , okay , and i have another daughter on the way with another woman , and i have to protect them . and the question is , do i have to protect them from you ? you 're -- you 're a mother , taylor . y - you have to understand my dilemma here . taylor : no , you have to understand mine . do you really want kelly to grow up with her grandmother in prison ? what are you going to say to her , liam , when she asks you why you did n't keep your wife and your mother - in - law from putting her there ? [ sighs ] i have to go see my aa sponsor now . [ sighs ] you 're a good person , liam . please , for steffy and kelly 's sake , convince hope and brooke not to say anything about what i did . hope : he has been talking to her all the time . donna : aw . what does he say ? hope : oh , stuff about me , the family ... you know , her sister . brooke : liam 's gon na have his hands full . two girls . [ laughter ] hope : yes , he is . but he will be a devoted dad to both of them . that 's what i love about my husband , you know ? his dedication to his children . and , yes , also both their mothers . brooke : mm . hope : you know , he 's been helping steffy a lot . katie : well , i 'm sure , with her schedule , she could use the help . donna : at least she has her mom to lend a hand . i imagine taylor ca n't get enough of her grandchild . katie : [ chuckles ] okay . what is that look ? are you concerned about taylor ? i mean ... brooke , what 's going on ? zoe : but why do you want a fresh start ? i mean , i thought you liked your last practice in london . reese : i did . and then you left . zoe : [ scoffs ] dad , uh , we were n't exactly joined at the hip over there . reese : never doubt that i love you . zoe : mm . you know , you love a lot of people . mom . the woman before her . and after . and -- reese : hey . zoe : i 'm just saying ... you have a history of going from woman to woman . and well - off women . that can help you -- well , how did you put it last ? -- `` maintain a certain lifestyle . `` reese : i said that ? zoe : [ scoffs ] reese : okay . okay , okay , okay . i love beautiful women . and if they happen to be independently wealthy , then all the better . look , i 'm here for you . when i got that offer from the hospital , that was a sign . you know i believe in signs , right ? zoe : [ scoffs ] do n't remind me . reese : this is where i belong . this is what 's best for you , it 's what 's best for me . and now that i have fortuitously met dr . hayes -- zoe : dad . taylor is steffy 's mom , and steffy is my boss . please just do n't do anything to mess this up for me . reese : do n't be silly . i would never do that . i 've got to go to work now , ' kay ? put in a good word with your boss for me . and who knows ? if the subject of her mother comes up ... [ chuckles ] lisa : taylor ! taylor : hello , lisa . lisa : well , this is a surprise . how are you ? taylor : i 'm in need of my sponsor . lisa : well , i 'm here . what is it ? taylor : i had a moment of weakness last night . i wanted a drink . managing my type 2 diabetes was n't my top priority . katie : i know taylor has never really been your favorite person , but is she giving you grief again ? donna : i hope not . she 's kelly grandmother , which means she 's tied to liam . katie : right , and to hope by default . hope : there is n't a problem with taylor . is there , mom ? brooke : as long as she stays away from you and your daughter . katie : has she been to see you ? brooke : yes , she has . katie : and ... ? brooke : and she 's still upset that liam ended up with hope . donna : which is kind of understandable for a mom . brooke : oh , it goes much deeper than that . donna : deeper how ? hope : mother . brooke : let 's just say that i do n't want her anywhere near you or your daughter . even kelly , for that matter . katie : her own grandchild ? brooke : she 's not to be trusted . liam : she sleeps like you . with abandon . steffy : probably dreaming of her daddy . you 're the father every girl would want to have . liam : heh . i could say the same thing about her mother . hey , that 's one thing we 've got , right ? our daughter will never question her parents ' love . steffy : and her grandmother 's . liam : yeah . i do n't -- i do n't question that , either . i know your mom loves kelly . i just want to make sure she 's safe . steffy : as do i. i love my mother . but do you think for a moment you 'd have her anywhere near our child if i thought there was a hint of a threat ? kelly is her lifeline . she does n't need protection from her grandmother . xander : danny 's throwing a party on the beach . you know what that means -- got to be there . are you down ? zoe : uh ... yeah . sure . xander : hey . what 's up ? zoe : i 'm just worried about my father . xander : wh -- your dad 's in town . i mean , is n't that a good thing ? zoe : he can get a little intense . xander : true . i 've been the focus of that from time to time . zoe : yeah , well ... now the focus is on steffy 's mom . taylor : and i looked at it , somebody 's half - drunk glass of wine , [ sighs ] and i wanted so badly just to pick it up and down it . lisa : but you didn't . taylor : i didn't . lisa : look , you got through it . it 's a win . was n't easy , but it is still a win . taylor : i just want to get my life together for so many reasons . lisa : for your granddaughter . taylor : that 's a big one . lisa : and for yourself . that 's the biggest . i 'm glad you came to see me . taylor : i know you 're busy . lisa : oh , no . never too . someday , you 'll be in my shoes , huh ? you 'll be sponsoring someone in your office , with patients waiting outside . taylor : i just want to get through today . lisa : and you will . look , we both will . can you stay a while ? i have a patient i need to attend to . taylor : [ sighs ] uh , yeah . can i wait here ? lisa : sure . taylor : okay . plisa : i 'll be right back . taylor : all right . i 'll be here . reese : dr. hayes ? taylor : dr. buckingham . reese : [ chuckles ] what are you doing here ? i was just walking by , and , uh , there you are . what a small world . is everything okay ? are you a patient here ? taylor : sort of . reese : well , whatever the reason , i 'm -- i 'm glad to see you . you always pay your insurance on time . xander : your dad and dr . hayes ? zoe : you saw them at the party . xander : yeah , i mean , they seemed pretty friendly . zoe : look [ sighs ] when we dated , back in london , i did n't let you in on a lot of things about my dad . xander : okay ... zoe : i get [ sighs ] a little uneasy about him sometimes . i mean , yeah , he can be charming and outgoing and smart . but when it comes to relationships , he 's just not so good . xander : and you think he 's got a thing for steffy 's mom . taylor : dr. burr and i , we 're friends . reese : you said you were here as sort of a patient . taylor : i did say that , did n't i ? heh ... reese : you are a mysterious woman , taylor . taylor : oh , to myself most of all . reese : what does that mean ? taylor : uh , it means , uh , when you really think you know yourself , you think you 've got this thing called life down pat , that 's when you know you 're really in trouble . [ chuckles ] reese : and you are ? taylor : i 'm just speaking generally . do n't you ever feel like that ? reese : i suppose i have . but i try not to get introspective . i 'm not that evolved . [ chuckles ] but you , on the other hand , you delve into the mind every time you sit down with a patient . taylor : oh ! [ laughs ] lucky me . reese : [ laughs ] i love that laugh . look , i - i realize that we 've just met , but is n't it interesting that , in this city of millions of people , very few of whom i know , i run into the one person i met last night here at the hospital ? taylor : like a sign of something ? [ chuckles ] reese : yeah , could be . i feel like i 've known you longer than , what , 12 hours ? i also sense that something 's upsetting you . i would be honored if you would let me help you . hope : it 's no big secret . mom and taylor never got along . so let 's just leave it at that . katie : why do i get the feeling that this involves you , too , hope ? brooke : taylor has changed . katie : in what way ? brooke : she has n't been herself for some time . donna : well , she sure as heck was n't herself at hope 's wedding . katie : no , that cake fight was over the top , even for her . brooke : that was nothing . katie : what do you mean ? brooke : nobody loses their life in a cake fight . donna : pam 's lemon bars , maybe . hope : okay , you know what , i think we have worn out this topic . katie : oh , no , no , no . i do n't think we have . brooke , what 's going on with taylor ? brooke : so much more than either of you know . and if you were to find out , you would be shocked . liam : i do n't want to say anything to disrespect your mom . if anything , i 'm grateful to her because ... she gave me you . and you gave me that beautiful creature in there . steffy : but you question her stability . hey , i did , too . liam : but now you do n't ? like , why ? i - i mean -- i 'm not saying she 's a homicidal maniac , okay ? and you 're obviously right -- she did n't set out to murder my dad . but , steffy , she did lose it . there was a moment where she lost her grip on reality , and she did something tragic . and i am not calling her a serial killer , but she has the capacity to snap . you ca n't deny that . steffy : my mom would never , ever harm kelly . liam : i do n't believe that she would . but can we know for a fact that nothing will ever cause her to lose it again like she did when she shot my dad ? steffy : yes . she 's had months of intensive therapy to make sure none of that ever happens again . she 's full of remorse . liam , she 's a good mom . liam : i -- steffy : and a very good grandmother . hope and brooke might not believe it . maybe you do n't believe it . but i do . i know who she is , i know what she is , and i know what she definitely isn't . what happened with your father was a one - time event . i am begging you , can you please convince your mother - in - law and your wife to believe it as deeply as i do ? because they could separate my mom and our child . that would be the end of her , liam . that would be the end of my family !	taylor tells liam that she is fine . she almost had a drink last night . steffy pipes in but she did n't . taylor then lights into liam for telling hope so now brooke knows that she shot bill . that could interfere with her freedom . that is the one thing brook has been waiting for her entire life and now she can hold it over her . once again she pleads her case to liam that she is not an evil person . she slipped once and it wo n't happen again . liam replies that he does not think she is evil but she does have some issues and they could crop up again at any time so he wants to be cautious . she begs him to ask brooke and hope to please not say anything . reese asks zoe again about taylor . she realizes he knows more about her than he does about zoe . he just says she is a very interesting woman . he gets a phone call and seems he owes some money . he tells the person on the phone that he is moving to l.a. and having his funds transferred . he tells zoe that his payment was lost in the mail . she questions him about the women in his life , especially those that are rich and then suddenly he drifts to another . she accuses him of acquiring these women to maintain his lifestyle . he grins but blows it off . he says he came to l.a. just to be near his daughter . and if he and taylor should get close then so much the better . with a little girl talk among hope , brooke , katie and donna , katie senses something with brooke in a fog . brooke confesses that she is worried about taylor . she is not to be trusted and should not be around her grandchild and she does not want her around hope 's baby .
ridge : [ sighs ] i promised myself we would n't have this argument again . simple document . brooke : [ sighs ] ridge : it looks longer than it is , that 's good . three copies -- one for you , one for me , one for the county . should probably read it . brooke : does it say anywhere in there why we 're doing this ? ridge : settlement protects you , your bank accounts , um , personal properties . brooke : thomas is pulling all the strings . i do n't want this divorce . and i know you do n't want this divorce . but your son does . he hates me because i see right through him . are you really going to let thomas do this to us ? [ cell phone rings ] [ phone ring repeats ] [ phone button beeps ] thomas : zoe , hey , uh , where are you ? zoe : where do you think ? at vinny 's , waiting to hear from you . thomas : still ? zoe : is n't that what you told me to do ? sit tight and wait till your dad and eric say i can come back to work ? thomas : okay , yeah , things have been a little difficult lately . zoe : for you . thomas : i had a medical problem , a fall . zoe : and did hope push you off another cliff ? thomas : that was her mother . zoe : fine . but could your real medical problem be paralysis ? over hope ? hope : how is it being back at spencer ? liam : it 's great , actually . i 'm really enjoying it . i - i like the -- i like the variety of work that i 'm doing , i 'm not just sitting staring at lines of code all day . it 's nice . hope : you know i want that too , right ? getting back and doing something i love ? liam : i know that . i just -- i - i want you to love what you do , i just do n't want you to have to do it with thomas . thomas : hope 's been very receptive lately . look , just be patient a little longer . ah , so is -- is vinny giving you trouble ? zoe : he 's mostly been at his girlfriend 's . you know , it 's been ... really lonely here . am i crazy to think that they could ever forgive me at forrester and ... take me back ? thomas : i can make it happen . i promise . you have n't been forgotten , okay ? look , you 're one of the only people i can actually talk to . things are finally going my way . quinn : [ groans ] shauna : do n't feel like you need to babysit me . quinn : no , no , no , it 's just , um ... it 's been a while . shauna : and ridge has n't come back . quinn : well , maybe he went to the office . shauna : or , maybe he and brooke changed their minds . eric : about what ? quinn : about ending their marriage . eric : what ? quinn : well , apparently ridge left here earlier & with divorce papers . eric : it 's not supposed to be an ending . what happened ? did something happen ? ridge : thomas has no say in this . love him or hate him , he 's not here and he 's not thinking about us . brooke : [ scoffs ] i would n't be so sure about that . ridge : this is about us . we can decide who we are to each other . brooke : i love you . and i know that you love me . ridge : oh ... i love you so much . and that should be enough . but only if we play it by your rules , right ? you do n't get to decide who 's in my life . this is my son . this is my boy . he 's always gon na be with me . thomas : forgiving him is not going to fix him . how can you let him do this to us ? really . for years thomas tried to hurt me . he tried to undermine your trust for me . have you forgotten about all of that ? [ sniffles ] i smeared it . ridge : it 's okay . it 's okay . brooke : no , it 's not okay . ridge : a smeared signature is n't gon na -- not gon na change how i 've always felt about you . brooke : ridge , why do n't you just -- we 'll tear up those papers and we 'll try again , okay ? ridge : this marriage is just an excuse for us to hurt each other . and i do n't want to kill whatever good is left in us . brooke : do n't file those . please . may the day you realize who thomas really is ... be the day that you come back to me . [ doorbell rings ] brooke : oh , eric ! oh ! eric : where 's ridge ? brooke : [ sighs ] he left . eric : what happened , brooke ? you signed ? why ? you do n't want a divorce . brooke : no , eric , i don't . but i 'm not gon na allow your grandson back into our lives to hurt me or my daughter ever again . hope : i do n't want this to turn into an argument . and besides , this conversation is premature , anyway . i have n't been back to work full - time yet . i still want to prioritize being at home with the kids and i have n't decided whether or not i am even comfortable working with thomas . liam : okay , th - th - that 's what i 'm talking about . why is that even a question given everything he 's done to us ? hope : because of his designs . they 're good . liam : i know , but -- [ stammers ] eric and ridge have a whole design team for you to choose from . wha -- why not bring in somebody new , somebody fresh , and train them in the style you 've established for your line ? hope : no one else is going to have that forrester name recognition for the buyers . look , thomas 's mental stability may be borderline , but his talent ... it isn't . and i can give him notes . i can give him changes , and he 'll listen . really , liam , i can manage thomas . liam : sorry to remind you , but you 've said this before . thomas : dad , uh , you need the drafting table ? ridge : no , it 's fine . thomas : wait , is -- is that -- ridge : our divorce papers , yes . thomas : dad , i 'm -- i 'm -- i 'm sorry . ridge : i do n't really want to talk about it if that 's okay with you . thomas : yeah , sure , however you want to handle it , i respect it . i just want to say i 'm sorry that brooke -- ridge : everybody 's sorry . but we have a business to run , so what are you working on ? ridge : uh , revamping `` hope for the future . `` ridge : `` hope for the future `` has been in hibernation . hope 's taking a break to spend some time with beth . and during that time , steffy 's come up with a line for a younger demographic , so either we reboot an old line or start a new one -- ca n't do both . thomas : okay , then you have to choose hope 's . copd makes it hard to breath hope : yeah ... i understand why you 're concerned , but my eyes are open regarding thomas . and i 'm in charge . he works for `` hope for the future , `` thomas will be working for me . liam : uh , his family owns the company . hope : well , the line is named after me . liam : okay , what if he starts using douglas again ? hope : okay , but that , i will not tolerate . it 's in my power to control now , anyway . i know you had your misgivings about becoming douglas 's mother legally , but it was a win . liam : it 's certainly gon na feel like a win for thomas , because sharing custody of douglas with you is like having half a marriage . i mean , he gets to be half your husband all over again . hope : i understand where you 're coming from and i think we have now officially made our positions known . liam : my position , first and always , is that i love you . and i want you to be happy . and i want you to be safe . ridge : i know you like calling the shots , but this one is n't up to you . thomas : okay , you 're the boss . but hope , eh , is just warming up to the idea of partnering with me . ridge : you sure about that ? thomas : yes , okay ? but not if you cut the legs off of this before we even get started . ridge : what about steffy 's line ? thomas : steffy 's great , okay ? she 's amazing with the business side of things , better than i am , but she 's not a designer . ridge : she 's working with sally . thomas : you know what ? i have an idea . [ clears throat ] you remember when i was just , uh , cutting my teeth in fashion . you challenged me to a one - on - one fashion runway showdown ? why do n't we do something similar ? `` hope for the future `` against steffy 's line , and we 'll bring in buyers . whoever gets the most orders , wins . ridge : what makes you think hope would do any of that ? thomas : she will . oh , if you think that i 'm competitive with steffy , then -- ridge : okay . i 'll think about it . thomas : oh , uh ... we do n't want to leave these lying around . ridge : thank you . thomas : and dad ? thomas : i 'm sorry . [ exhales , chuckles ] eric : what do you need , brooke ? come on , this is me . i 'm your oldest friend in the whole world . come here . come here . come here . brooke : oh ... eric : okay . you know what we should do ? we should get a cabin up in the mountains , like big bear , only without all the ugly history . brooke : that 's nice . eric : and when we get tired of all this , [ sighs ] when we get tired of everything that 's happening and all the heartache and -- and all the good deeds gone wrong , we can retire up there with our books and our knitting . brooke : [ chuckles ] have you seen me knit ? i do n't think so . eric : well , i 'll take it up , all right ? and we 'll stay up late , reading each other stories , stories about , uh , how things should have happened instead of how they really did . and then before long , they 'll miss us . or they 'll miss you , anyway , more than they will me , probably . the whole world will raise up and they 'll say , `` we 're sorry , we want you to come back . `` everybody will want us to come back . brooke : including ridge . eric : yeah . including ridge . [ door opens ] hope : hi . thomas : there you are . i have been waiting for you . hope : all right , um , what 's this about ? thomas : okay , do you want the , uh , the good news or the bad news ? hope : uh , okay , uh , i guess the bad news . it will give me something to look forward to . thomas : [ sighs ] okay . um ... brace yourself . um ... my dad and your mom are filing for divorce . ridge : dad ? shauna : i was just leaving you a note . eric 's out . carter came by for you , but he said he would catch up with you at the office . ridge : well , i guess that 's where i 'm headed , then . shauna : you could call . ridge : i ... no , we , uh -- we signed the papers so he needs his copy . shauna : oh , ridge . ridge : we tried . we just could n't figure it out . shauna : i 'm sorry . ridge : i am , too . you spend your whole life , you think what 's gon na come next and then you wake up one day and it 's ... shauna : i 'll leave you alone . i 'll always support you , and i 'm here for you . [ door opens , closes ] thomas : i am as shocked as you are . hope : and i 'm sorry , i need to get home . thomas : but hope -- hope : my mother needs me . thomas : okay , but you have n't heard the good news yet . hope : whatever it is , it 's not going to outweigh the bad . thomas : steffy 's line ... she 's keeping it under wraps , but we know it 's aimed at a youth - specific market like yours . hope : and i wish her well . there 's room for both of us . thomas : dad says no . he says that the company can only get behind and fund one of the lines , yoursor steffy 's . hope : how is this good news ? i 've been down this road before where i got shut down for steffy 's bedroom line . thomas : but now you have me . hope : look , no offense , thomas , but steffy is co - ceo . thomas : okay , look , my sister , yes , she knows a good design when she sees it but that 's not the same as creating it . and everyone will see that at the fashion showdown . hope : showdown ? thomas : yeah . and the winner to be decided not by opinion , but by the numbers , okay ? we 'll bring buyers in and whoever gets the most orders wins . hope : well , i have nothing new to show . steffy has been working , i haven't . thomas : but i do . and i have . look . some of these designs you 've seen , some of them you have n't , but look . some of them , i - i still need your inspiration to make better , but we have more than enough to put forward and to win , and does n't a win sound really good right now ? hope : just ... that 's a lot to consider . thomas : by `` a lot , `` do you mean me ? hope : other factors ... thomas : liam . yeah , look , he does n't like the idea of us working together . and he has every right to feel that way , okay ? but let me prove to him and prove to you that i can respect your relationship and we can work as a kick - ass team . just give me the chance .	quinn keeps shauna company while they wait to see if ridge and brooke get divorced or not . eric walks in and is flabbergasted to learn that ridge and brooke are contemplating divorce . ridge and brooke look at divorce papers that he brought over . she begs him not to let thomas do this to them . they both love each other but ca n't get past the fact that he wants to forgive thomas , and she wants thomas to get help and stay away from her and hope . she cries as she signs the papers and begs him not to file them . after he leaves , she hopes that one day he 'll come back after he realizes who thomas really is . eric stops by , and she collapses in his arms in tears . they sit on the couch together and chat . eric tries to console her . meanwhile , zoe phones thomas to see what 's going on . he seems surprised to hear from her but tells her to be patient . he thinks that things are finally going his way . ridge goes to forrester with the divorce papers , looking glum . thomas sees the papers and pretends he 's sorry about what happened between ridge and brooke . thomas tells ridge that he wants to help hope with hope for the future . he gets the idea for a fashion showdown between hope and steffy 's lines . ridge promises to think about it .
chip : what are you doing at my terminal ? sally : it was making a funny noise . chip : i do n't hear anything . sally : well , maybe that 's because i fixed it . okay , genius ? chip : no , no , i just logged off . it was fine -- what is this ? sally : what ? chip : this is confidential . how did you get in this database ? bridget : what is that ? deacon : well , i was kinda hoping you were gon na think it 's the most beautiful diamond you 've ever seen , 'cause it 's yours . come here . bridget : deacon -- deacon : it 's beautiful . bridget : please , i came here to tell you something . deacon : please tell me that it 's yes . make me the happiest man on the face of the earth . tell me -- you 'll be my wife . bridget : i was n't expecting this . deacon : i know , i know , me either . bridget , when macy died -- when macy died , i did n't think i 'd ever be happy again . losing her just about crushed me , and then you came back into my life . and you saw me , not for the guy that i used to be , but for the man that i 've become . bridget : yes , i did , but other people are gon na see that , too . deacon : this is n't about `` other people . `` this is about us . bridget , this time , i 'm gon na do it right . this time , i 'm gon na be the man that you deserve . bridget : deacon , this just ca n't be happening . it just ca n't . brooke : all ready . ridge : come on , you love surprises . brooke : you 're certainly milking this one . ridge : so ? i 'm almost done . brooke : ah , should i start the drum roll ? ridge : yes , start your drum roll and then just open your eyes and come here . brooke : okay . wow -- it 's good . ridge : check it out . it a new bedspread . do you like it ? brooke : it 's blueprints . for me ? ridge : yeah . for our baby . brooke : oh , for the nursery . ridge : samantha kelly originals , too . brooke : oh , i love it . this is wonderful . ridge : it better be . she 's been working on it non - stop . brooke : non - stop ? ridge : non - stop . just like my devotion for you . [ phone ringing ] let the machine get it . brooke : we ca n't . ridge : let the machine get it . brooke : hello ? dr. paxson : it 's dr. paxson . i just talked to the lab . brooke : the test is finished ? dr. paxson : we should have the results sometime before the end of the day . brooke : oh , okay . ah , well , we 're here . so , just call us when they come in . thanks doctor . that was dr. paxson . the results will be in tonight . chip : you ca n't look at this stuff . sally : it was on the screen when i sat down . chip : no , it was n't . sally : why do n't you go get yourself another doughnut and let me get back to work , huh ? chip : who 's your supervisor ? sally : who 's yours , huh ? i am sure your supervisor would be very interested to know how you are holding me up here . chip : you are definitely not i.t . sally : that 's it , that 's it , i have had it with you . i do not intend to put up with this . i am going to go and see your supervisor myself ! chip : hey , hey , hey -- do n't move ! i 'm calling security . hey -- stop ! deacon : look , i know it 's a complete understatement , to say that your dad 's pretty tense right now . bridget : that 's not what the problem is . deacon : i know , i know , but i want you to understand something . i 'm gon na make this right by your family . i know it 's gon na be an uphill battle , but i 'm ready for the challenge , as long as i know i 've got you by my side . bridget : you have my support , you know that . deacon : but do i have your love ? bridget , will you marry me ? bridget : deacon -- amy : mr. sharpe , it 's time . deacon : ah , just give me a minute , okay ? amy : your surgeon 's waiting in the o.r . bridget , you 'll have to wait outside . deacon : not yet . bridget : no , no , it 's okay . i 'm gon na be here when you get back , okay ? i promise . amy : you could wait , but he 'll be in surgery and then recovery -- it could be hours . bridget : okay , just call me when he gets out . amy : sure . now get out of here . go see that hunky boyfriend of yours . [ phone buzzes ] stephanie : hello . what -- oh , all right , sally . okay . sally : i 'm sorry to bust in on you like this , but i had to see you . stephanie : why should today be different than any other day ? sally : no , no , listen to me , please , please . i had to see you face to face to tell you that at least , i tried . you see , i had the solution to all of your family 's problems , and a couple of side issues of my own , right here in the palm of my hand . i had the solution and i could n't pull it off . stephanie : what are you talking about ? sally : i am talking about the antidote to that poison that has been infecting your family . i saw it . i saw it all . it was right in front of my face . stephanie : you 're talking about brooke . sally : oh , yes . if that woman were not a genuine menace to society , i would swear she had divine intervention on her side . stephanie : sally , she 's my daughter - in - law . i have given my son my word of honor . i am not going to interfere in their marriage . sally : that 's what i 'm trying to tell you . you did n't ! and , unfortunately , neither did i . ridge : so , the results are in soon ? brooke : dr. paxson will have them tonight . ridge : whoo , so this is it ? brooke : i guess we 'll know by the end of the day . ridge : i should call sammy and have her hold off on this for a little bit , then . brooke : why ? ridge : well , no point in making any decision until we know for sure . brooke : i thought we were . ridge : well , this is kind of an expensive project . so , it would be smarter to wait . brooke : all right , if that 's how you feel . ridge : you do n't feel that way ? brooke : no ! i do n't . in fact , i 'm kind of surprised that you do . ridge : well , i mean , we could just go with yellow , then . brooke : yellow ? ridge : or green . green would work for a boy or a girl . brooke : colors ? ridge : yeah , you know . get this nursery going . i mean , it could wait . or if you want to make a decision now about the color , i 'm fine with that too . brooke : no , no , we can wait . ridge : what 's going on ? brooke : ah , just -- i do n't know . when you said -- oh , nevermind . ridge : logan , this baby is ours . you 're not having any doubts , are you ? brooke : no . no . ridge : i know this is intense right now . with these results -- finding out the baby 's health . gender . confirming the paternity and all , you know . it 's only natural to be kinda nervous about it all , but it 's gon na be all right . and after today , this is all gon na be behind us . right ? right ? brooke : right . ridge : right . brooke : right . oscar : hey , how 's deacon ? bridget : they took deacon into surgery . oscar : so how 'd he take it ? you told him about our engagement , right ? bridget : ozzy , i have n't even told my parents yet . oscar : yeah , but you wanted to tell him first . that 's all right , i talked to samantha . want to let the guy down easy , it 's cool . bridget : i just -- i did n't want him to hear it from somebody else . oscar : must 've hit him pretty hard , huh ? bridget : it was definitely a shock . oscar : but , you had to do it . bridget : you know , i worked it all out in my head . on my way to the hospital i -- i had my whole speech planed . i was gon na be completely straightforward . no beating around the bush . and then -- i could n't do it . oscar : what do you mean ? bridget : i wanted to tell him . i tried too , and then amy came in -- oscar : did n't he notice the ring ? that you -- do n't have on your finger . where is it ? bridget : oh no , honey , i did n't want it slip off . i was going to stop by the jewelers on my way back from the hospital to get it sized , so -- oscar : whoa , whoa , whoa , what 's this ? this ai n't the ring i gave you . did you have it exchanged ? bridget : no . oscar : 'cause if you do n't like it -- bridget : no , i love it . are you kidding me ? i love it , so much . here , it 's right here . here . oscar : right , so , where 'd you get the other ring ? bridget : deacon . he proposed . sally : i failed . i failed miserably . stephanie : well , do n't tell me how . sally : believe me , i wo n't . i 'd be too embarrassed . let 's just say , that i was about as successful pulling this little caper off as i was when i gave you a haircut . stephanie : do n't go there . enough is enough . sally : that 's the point . it was n't enough . it was n't enough to save your son and get him out of brooke 's clutches . and all the time i was trying to pull it off , i could see it in your face , if i had been successful , how wonderful it would have been . i would have given you some -- relief . stephanie : sally , sally , you do n't have to do that . sally : of course i do . i ca n't take care of myself . i ca n't -- stephanie : sally , did i not tell you to leave brooke alone ? sally : no . no you did n't actually . you told me that you did n't want to see your family name splattered all over the tabloid press . but do n't you see , it would n't have been . this would have been a completely confidential operation . nobody would have suspected a thing . stephanie : nothing suspicious ? just the mysterious destruction of their marriage ? sally : self - destruction . no one would have asked any questions about that . that is the beauty of my plan . stephanie : apparently not . sally : but that was n't my fault . do n't you see ? everything was working like clockwork . and then . all of the sudden , boom ! stephanie : sally , i do n't want you to tell me what you did . sally : that 's what i have been trying to tell you . i did n't do anything . ridge : you okay ? brooke : yeah , i 'm wonderful . i am . ridge : okay , come on , let 's pick a color . brooke : why do n't we leave that up to sam ? i 'd rather pick a name . ridge : a name ? brooke : too soon ? ridge : somebody 's excited about getting this done before the test results , huh ? brooke : well , at least we 'll have the pronoun narrowed down . ridge : yeah . okay , let 's see -- our little baby -- he or she forrester . hmm . brooke : hmm . how about ridge jr . ? ridge : hmm . brooke : hmm ? ridge : would n't she get teased in school , though ? brooke : ha , ha . ridge : a little brother for thomas . brooke : you know he wants one . ridge : poor guy 's certainly been surrounded by women for a long time , has n't he ? brooke : and he better get used to it . after all , he is your son . ridge : which , in itself , is quite the burden , i must say . but he 's gon na have to get used to it , is n't he ? as will little ridge jr . so , let 's see -- well , if he 's going to inherit my charm and my , sort of , suave , sophisticated good looks , then maybe he should inherit my name , too . brooke : oh , absolutely . ridge : yeah . i would say . oscar : deacon proposed ? bridget : i could n't believe it . oscar : yeah , neither can i. i mean , the guy asks you to marry him and you do n't say , `` hey , you know what , i 'm sorry , i 'm already engaged . `` bridget : ozzy , i tried to tell him . oscar : you tried , but apparently not hard enough . i mean , talk about perfect moments , right ? bridget : it was n't a perfect moment . it was terrible . i mean , he was so excited , he kept talking about his the surgery and his plans for the future . oscar : future , with you . you get that , right ? bridget : i did n't know he was going to propose . oscar : well , i could have told you this was gon na happen . i mean , he 's confused . all the extra time you 've been spending with him . bridget : i was being a friend . oscar : well , that ai n't no friendship ring . bridget : i 'm going to give it back to him . oscar : i 'm a little confused about why you took it in the first place . i mean , did you say yes , too ? bridget : no ! oscar : but you did n't say no . bridget : i did n't have a chance to say anything . they came in to take him to surgery . oscar : you could 've left it there . bridget : i was just gon na leave it there on the table where anyone could take it ? oscar : oh , you 're right , it is pretty nice . maybe you should keep that one instead of mine . bridget : okay , no . stop , stop . do n't do this , okay ? i 'm gon na bring it back to him after surgery . i promise . okay ? oscar : yeah , sure . if that 's what you wan na do . bridget : it is what i wan na do . it 's what i wanted to do today , but it was just too hard . come on , ozzy , between the surgery , and the proposal -- oscar : all right , all right . look , i get this . you feel responsible , 'cause your dad shot him , and i do , i get that . but if there 's anything else going on here -- bridget : what ? like what ? oscar : well , you used to be married to the guy , so if you got some unfinished business , i just want to know that -- bridget : no . no . you are what i want . you 're what i want . stephanie : sally , i do not want you causing trouble for ridge and brooke . my son is beside himself with anxiety waiting for the results of this paternity test . sally : well , he is n't the only one . or he should n't be . you have a stake in this too , highness . i mean , you are facing the possibility of hard time . a life sentence with brooke , without the possibility of parole . face it . your future is hanging on those test results , too . brooke : i 'd love having a girl , too . ridge : ridgina ? ridgella ? brooke : ridgina , ridgella ? ridge : okay . you pick one . you pick a girl 's name . brooke : no . no , girl 's name is up to you . as long as it 's not those two . ridge : okay . actually , i have thought about this . brooke : you have ? ridge : yeah . i wanted the little girl 's name to be as significant to us as she is . kind of a reminder of where we 've come from . brooke : i do , too . ridge : how would you feel about the name patience ? brooke : patience ? ridge : i know it 's kind of old fashioned . brooke : it 's pretty . ridge : strong . patience is n't just about waiting , either . it takes incredible faith and courage . kind of a belief that things will get better , even if you ca n't see it yet . brooke : that 's beautiful . ridge : that is what 's brought us here . [ phone ringing ] brooke : hello/ dr. paxson : brooke , it 's dr. paxson again . brooke : you have the results ? dr. paxson : the lab just called . they 've been messengered to my office . brooke : what else did they say ? dr. paxson : all tests were conclusive . brooke : conclusive ? what does that mean ? did they confirm it ? ridge is the father ?	the lab technician wondered how sally got into a confidential database . he called security , but sally left before they could arrive . sally told stephanie she failed at her attempt to free ridge from brooke . stephanie did not want to know what sally tried to do . sally said it was no problem because she did n't do anything .
stephanie : felicia . felicia , baby , sweetheart . sweetheart ? sweetheart , what is it ? [ felicia groans ] stephanie : sweetheart . felicia : purse . stephanie : your what ? felicia : purse . stephanie : you need these pills ? you need the pills ? felicia : sit me up . stephanie : all right , i 've got you . come on now , i 've got you . i 've got you . okay , hold on . here . here . felicia : ah ! stephanie : oh , sweetheart . here 's some tea . honey , what are these pills ? felicia ? felicia , sweetheart , what 's going on here ? felicia : ah ! stephanie : baby ? [ scene_break ] darla : sally , why are you in a wheelchair ? sally : oh , nothing , it 's my feet . you know , my dogs were barking . so bucky here is giving me the royal treatment today . come on , clarke , would you speed it up please , i -- darla : no , no , no . you guys are n't going anywhere until you tell me what 's going on . clarke : well -- well , come on , sally . you know you could n't keep it a secret forever . sally : all right , so i had a little accident . nothing serious . i was just getting out of the shower , and the floor was wet , and so i tripped and fell and i hurt my leg . darla : oh , honey , are you in any pain ? sally : no . nothing a mai tai ca n't fix . come on , clarke . come on , let 's get a move on . we can come back later for my suitcase , let 's go , now . clarke : all right . darla : no , no , no , no , no . stop right there . tell me right now , what is really going on ? [ scene_break ] [ nick remembering ] stephanie : i realize that this is a shock . but the simple truth is , felicia has returned from france , with your child . nick : that 's my son . yes , you are . i do n't even know his name . felicia : it 's dominick . bridget : well , make sure you give lauren a big hug for me . okay , dad . be careful . i love you , too . sorry about that . nick : your dad okay ? bridget : oh , yeah . he 's having a great time at lauren 's wedding . nick : well , good for him . bridget : i probably should 've called him later , so he could enjoy the whole thing , but he just had n't talked to me since he arrived in genoa city . i bet you 're going to be the same way with our daughter . calling her , like , everyday when she leaves for college . oh , you 're going to be such a good dad . i ca n't wait . [ chuckles ] bridget : oh , i 'm sorry . here i am going on and on again . there 's something you wanted to tell me , so please , come on , sit down . tell me what it is . [ scene_break ] stephanie : those are painkillers , are n't they ? come on . felicia : mother , i 'm going to be okay . stephanie : no , you 're not . you 're not okay . felicia : i am stephanie : i 'm going to call an ambulance . felicia : mother , wait . stephanie : no . i 'm calling and taking you to the hospital . i 'm calling 911 . felicia : no , listen to me ! an ambulance will scare dominick . you take me . felicia : i 'll be fine , mother . i 'll be fine . [ scene_break ] darla : why did you lie to us ? keep your accident a secret ? sally : come on , honey . there 's been enough bad news coming out of this office . thorne : sally , we 're family . clarke : she did n't want you to worry . sally : yeah , come on . everything 's been coming up roses for you two . i did n't want to bring you down . we had a good run in this old shed , have n't we ? we did . we were the smartest , toughest , sneakiest pirates in the business . darla : there 's nobody tougher or sneakier than you . sally : oh , honey . listen , when i started out in this business , a woman sat in front of a sewing machine , not behind the head honcho 's desk . and they said i needed a man to run the company . but i knew better . and i turned this no- account rag shop into a contender . and now -- now i 'm just going to put all of that gumption into having a good time for the rest of my life , you know ? so please , if you 'll excuse me , my ship is about to sail . come on , bucky . [ knocking at the door ] caretaker # 1 : excuse me , miss spectra ? sally : gentlemen , gentlemen -- what 's this ? i told your captain that i would meet you downstairs . caretaker # 2 : we 're from happy acres . the van 's waiting to take you to your new home . darla : but there 's got to be some kind of mistake . happy acres -- that 's a retirement home . thorne : this woman is not going to a retirement home . [ scene_break ] nick : do you mind if we take this talk to the couch ? bridget : no . but you said this s is n't bad news , right ? nick : you know , bridget , nobody knows better than me what you 've been going through lately . i mean , the issue with your mother , and the scare with the baby -- bridget : oh , the baby ! oh , my gosh , i ca n't believe i forgot to tell you . i saw dr. caspary -- oh , i 'm sorry , i did n't mean to interrupt you , but -- i saw dr. caspary today . nick : today ? you had an appointment with the doctor and you did n't tell me ? bridget : no , no , no . i just ran into her at the hospital , but she was really excited -- nick : bridget , what are you doing at the hospital on your feet all day ? that ca n't be good for you and the baby , and you 're around sick people all the time . bridget : no , it 's great for me to be occupied , believe me . nick : you do n't think it 's too stressful ? bridget : no , no . i mean i 'm under some high - pressure situations , but it -- i 'm trained to handle them . dr. caspary says it 's the emotional stress that i need to watch out for . nick : i see . bridget : you know , the situations that i 'm not trained for , like , life in general . mine , in particular . but i 'm not worried about that anymore . i know that 's all going to change . i think i 've had enough excitement and enough people for like -- oh , i do n't know . in fact , i just -- i really hope that this year is one of the most boring years of my life . except for the baby , of course . nick : except for the baby . bridget : i know boring 's not really your style , though . nick : no , it does n't look like it 's in the cards for me . bridget : can we then , just , you know , try -- for tonight -- to have a relaxing , boring evening ? can we do that ? nick : there 's something that i want to talk to you about . bridget : oh , honey , can it wait ? is there anything we can do about it tonight ? nick : no . bridget : then why spoil this perfectly good evening ? ca n't we just enjoy this moment ? for the first time in a really long time , i just feel perfectly content . i do n't want to analyze it . i do n't want to complicate it . i just want to sit here and enjoy you . nick : okay . we will talk about it in the morning . bridget : good . felicia : it 's really no big deal . [ scene_break ] stephanie : what are you talking about ? you collapsed . dr. nomura : were you arguing ? experiencing any stress ? felicia : no . stephanie : no , we were getting along . felicia : it 's such a rare occurrence , maybe i went into shock . dr. nomura : any unexpected loss of consciousness is always cause for concern , felicia . felicia : i already told you , i 'm exhausted . i just flew in from europe with my baby . dr. nomura : mm - hmm . and the medication you 've been taking ? felicia : i 've had some pain . he 's a heavy child . dr. nomura : pregnancy took it 's toll on you . felicia : i know what you 're thinking . do n't . stephanie : what are the chances that the cancer could have reoccurred ? felicia : it has n't . it wo n't . dr. nomura : at this point , it 's too early to speculate . i 'll call in a lab , we 'll run some tests . felicia : i just want get back to my son . dr. nomura : i 'll run the tests as quickly as possible . but i do have to insist on them . stephanie : that 's fine . that 's the only way we 're going to know what we 're really dealing with . stephanie : thank you , doctor . [ scene_break ] bridget : sweetie , is n't this nice ? nick : it 's been a while . [ chuckles ] bridget : we should enjoy it while we can . things are going to get crazy around here very soon . nick : believe me , i know . bridget : i did n't tell you something . something else that dr. caspary told me today . nick : good news ? bridget : very . she said she 's been going over my exam and the ultrasound , and that the problem was n't as bad as she first thought . nick : well that 's great news . bridget : i know . it gets even better . she said that -- it 's okay for us to go ahead and have sex now . nick : really ? bridget : really . i want you to make love to me . [ scene_break ] stephanie : felicia , i know you do n't want to believe that anything 's wrong . felicia : i 'm okay , mother . the cancer was in remission when i found out that i was pregnant . you ca n't take medicine when you 're carrying a child . pain meds are too risky . and the chemo could 've killed him . stephanie : so the french doctors did n't want you to go back on the chemo ? felicia ? felicia : i have to raise my little boy . ca n't walk around sick all the time , and that 's exactly how the chemo makes me feel . stephanie : your doctors did tell you they wanted you to take it again . felicia : they were concerned that the stress of the pregnancy would weaken my immune system . stephanie : you did n't listen to them . felicia : pregnancy did n't weaken me , mother . it made me stronger . being a mother to my child is more powerful than any medicine . dominick gave me a reason to live . [ scene_break ] darla : you 're not going on a cruise . sally : oh , come on . nursing home , cruise -- practically the same thing . organized activities , meeting new people , great big dining room . clarke : right , right . happy acres is one of the best assisted living facilities in the state . thorne : sally , i can understand why you ca n't stay at your condo while you 're recovering , because of the stairs and all , but you do n't have to move -- sally : yes , thorne , yes . i do ! thorne : you can hire a nurse . sally : i ca n't afford a nurse . thorne : what about all the money i paid you ? sally : it went straight to our creditors . thorne : well then , i 'll hire you a nurse , sally . sally : live - in ? round the clock ? because that 's what i need . now there , i 've said it , okay ? i ca n't take care of myself . caretaker # 1 : miss spectra , i want you to know you 'll get excellent care at happy acres . darla : oh my god , i ca n't even believe this is happening . caretaker # 2 : you have nothing to worry about , ma'am . your mother will be very happy with us . darla : she 's not my -- [ darla sighs ] sally : okay , okay . now , let 's not start blubbering around here . darla : i ca n't help it . this is wrong . this is all wrong . this is all wrong . i 'm not going to let you go anywhere . you 're not going to that home . you 're coming home with us . you said it yourself , thorne . sally is family . thorne : you sure ? this is a big job to take on . darla : i 'm sure it was a huge job to take on when she found me in foster care . but that did n't stop her from bringing me in to the spectra family . sally : darla , please , you -- you do n't owe me anything . darla : owe you ? owe you ? i need you . alexandria needs you . i want her to grow up with you in her life . i want you there everyday to help me to give her the confidence and the determination that you gave to me . because you taught me so well . you know that i will do anything in my power to make that happen . sally : well , honey . when you put it like that , how can i say no ? darla : sally . [ scene_break ] [ waves roaring ] bridget : did you hear that ? nick : what ? bridget : the sound of the waves . nick : yeah . i guess we better enjoy it while we can . bridget : yeah , any child of yours is going to be pretty amusing . nick : i beg your pardon , but i pride myself as a man of few words . bridget : you may not say much , but you definitely can make a ruckus . nick : ruckus ? bridget : yeah , a ruckus . you know , banging your tools around , or slamming some piece of greasy equipment on the table . singing at the top of your lungs in the shower . i may have a little angel here , but she could be quite the terror . nick : well , i guess that 's the way it is with kids , right ? you think you 're prepared , but maybe you 're never really prepared for everything . bridget : it 's like that in every part of life . nick : look at us . look where we were a few months ago . bridget : but we 're in a much better place now . nick : you got ta remember that , bridget . when things get crazy -- when things get thrown at us , we 've got to come through them stronger . you know that , right ? bridget : getting pretty philosophical for a man of few words . nick : i just do n't want anything to come between us , that 's all . bridget : mr. marone , are you asking me for a little reassurance ? nick : i do n't want to lose you . bridget : honey , you wo n't . you wo n't . i love you , and i know that you love me . and there is nothing that we ca n't handle , as long as we 're together . [ scene_break ] stephanie : look , you 're home now . and i can take care of the baby while you start taking care of yourself . felicia : you think i 'm going to get sick again . stephanie : well , there 's a reason you collapsed . felicia : it 's not cancer . stephanie : i hope you 're right . felicia : i am . stephanie : let 's just wait ' till the test results come back . felicia : i do n't care what they say . i 'm going to be here to see my son grow up . i did n't have that beautiful boy go through the miracle of childbirth just to leave him behind . stephanie : of course not . felicia : you know , mother , when they tell you that you have cancer , you think it 's a death sentence , but it 's not . stephanie : no , i know it does n't have to be . felicia : you know , i met these survivors -- when i was in the hospital getting treatment . it was this extraordinary group of people who went on to do amazing things . some of them , they said they felt healthier now than before they ever got sick . i know that 's the way it 's going to be for me , too . stephanie : i 'm not saying it 's not , it 's just -- sweetheart , you know , whatever you need to do to stay well -- felicia : i 'll do it . stephanie : i just -- i want you to prepare yourself . you know , if the doctor comes back down and he says that you 're going to have to do something in order to keep fighting . felicia : i can beat it . i beat it once , i 'll beat it again . stephanie : i know you will . i know you can . i mean , who knows better than i , how stubborn you are ? [ felicia chuckles ] stephanie : i love you , baby .	felicia gets ill and stephanie gets her to the hospital where she needs chemo . bridget tells nick the doctor said they can make love . darla and thorn wo n't allow sally to go into assisted living and insist she lives with them .
nick : i understand the fabric is not there . the manufacturer told me it would be to me by the end of the week . no , no , no , do n't tell me that , because i know everything there is to know about shipping . just make sure it gets to me by the end of the week . otherwise , we 're finished doing business together . is it wrong to be frustrated by doing business with imbeciles ? ! jackie : you and brooke should be running this company together . i know , i know . that ship has sailed . nick : just make sure that you do n't leave , because i ca n't run it without you . jackie : i do n't know how much influence i 've actually got here . i mean , look at this . i asked the sewing room to do a plunging neckline , and this is practically -- nick : we got more resignations on my desk this morning . we 're like rats on a sinking ship . jackie : well , i do n't know how we 're gon na set the fashion industry ablaze if word gets out that our own employees hate us . nick : well , it better turn around fast . because failure is not an option . taylor : i 'm actually going to be your wife . thorne : yeah . my wife ? do you have any idea how good that sounds ? and my family . everyone 's so happy for us . how often does that happen ? my father 's gon na be so excited designing your wedding veil . of course , the only thing missing would be the forrester creations label . taylor : yes , i 've been thinking about my wedding gift for you . thorne : how about more of what you just gave me ? taylor : you do n't have to worry about that . [ thorne giggling ] something else . something i think your whole family will really appreciate . thorne : what ? taylor : what would you say if i told you i could get you forrester creations back ? ridge : hello ? phoebe : dad , hi . ridge : hey , kiddo . this thorne and aly 's things ? phoebe : yeah , the movers brought them this morning . ridge : well , i came by to get a few things from the garage . obviously , the space is needed . how are you doing with all of this , your mother 's engagement to thorne ? phoebe : well , you know , mom 's finally happy for the first time in a long time . and you know , so are aly and thorne , so -- ridge : how about you ? phoebe : i 'm good . i 'm great . it 's just -- ridge : are we talking about shane here ? do n't worry about it , sweetie . police are gon na catch the guy . he 's going to prison for what he did to you . phoebe : daddy , you really do n't understand . ridge : what do n't i understand ? phoebe : shane . hector completely completely overreacted when he hit him with that bat . ridge : overreacted ? really ? phoebe : yes . yes ! shane had absolutely no intention of raping me . [ thudding sound ] bridget : who 's there ? oh , my god ! ridge : you 're defending shane ? phoebe , he was the key to your mother 's defense , and he ran off . phoebe : yeah , but how could shane testify if the prosecutor was just gon na make him out to be a rapist ? i mean , he would have been arrested as soon as he walked into the courthouse . that 's why he ran . that 's why he 's hiding . ridge : hiding ? what do you mean he 's hiding ? how do you know that ? have you seen him again ? phoebe : he just wanted the opportunity to tell me how sorry he was . ridge : phoebe , he 's stalking you now . please tell me you called the police . phoebe : well , he ran as soon as he heard sirens . ridge : shane mcgrath is trouble , and i do n't want you anywhere around him . if you see him again , you call the police , understood ? [ shane groaning ] bridget : sorry . what happened to you ? shane : oh , i just got into a little disagreement with some of my good buddies . they 're on the beach . they wanted to fight me for the last couple dollars . bridget : well , you could n't have won . shane : look , i know you do n't want me here . but you are a doctor . you 've just got to help me , okay ? bridget : looks like you have a really deep cut above your eye . look at me . [ shane groans ] shane : ow , god ! bridget : okay , okay , you 're definitely gon na need some stitches there . hold on . move your hand . let me see something . take a deep breath . does that hurt ? shane : yeah . bridget : sounds like you have a couple of broken ribs . take another deep breath . so this side 's okay ? shane : yeah , yeah . it seems like they were only interested in kicking in my right side here . bridget : all right , well , let me just stitch up your eye . we 're gon na get that side cleaned . cleaned up first . and then i 'll look at your ribs more closely . let me get it . it 's still dripping . jackie : so , have you given any further consideration to taylor 's offer ? nick : yes , mother . actually , i wrestled with my demons last night . and i won . jackie : well , that does n't mean you ca n't ask her to dinner . nick : she 's engaged to another man , mother . jackie : she ca n't have friends ? nick : she wants to cure me , mother . she feels if she can , i 'll give the company back to the forresters . jackie : well , she 's not always right , is she ? she 's human . nicky , talk to her . reveal yourself . [ nick sighs ] i 'm sure taylor will do the same . there must be something she needs to get off her chest . i think all she probably needs is the right person , a confidant . why not you ? you 're ten times the man that thorne forrester is . thorne : taylor , i love you . but if you think nick marone 's gon na give us back forrester , honey , you 've lost your mind . taylor : i went to see him earlier . i offered my professional help . thorne : turned you down flat , i 'll bet . taylor : actually , that 's exactly what he did . but when have you known me to turn down a challenge ? thorne : well , nick certainly is that . taylor : you know , he 's been through some difficult emotions lately . i think he 's had a lot of pain . everything that happened with his mother , and then all of his anger at stephanie and losing brooke . i think he 's just a decent man who 's been through a string of bad things lately . and if he can understand what 's going on inside of him , i think he would know that owning a company he ca n't even produce product for is absurd . i mean , i think he 'll realize that he 's not going to have any happiness from that . thorne : so you think he 'll just give forrester back to my family ? taylor : well , i think it 's a long shot , but what have we got to lose ? phoebe : look , dad , you do n't know shane like i do . ridge : i know him well enough . phoebe : he fell in love with me , dad . ridge : for god 's sakes , phoebe , he 's dangerous . not to mention the fact you 're too young for him . phoebe : i 'm 18 . ridge : look , it 's not just hector . your mom , harry -- they all agree that he 's trouble . phoebe : yeah , but that 's only because of the way he came into our lives . and who 's to say that there was n't a reason for that . ridge : this is not fate , phoebe . he saw a situation where people were vulnerable . your mother , you -- [ cell phone rings ] phoebe : hello ? bridget : phoebe ? phoebe : bridget , hi . bridget : shane 's here , at my house . and he got beat up pretty badly on the beach . phoebe : okay , just one second . i 'm talking to my dad , but i 'll call you right back . ridge : sweetie , i 'm not taking any chances when it comes you . you 're a wonderful , incredible young woman , and you deserve far better than that bum shane . i 'm gon na get a few more things out of the garage , and then maybe you and i can go grab a bite , okay ? phoebe : okay . ridge : okay . thorne : counseling nick ? you actually proposed this to him ? taylor : i think it will help . thorne : i do n't know , taylor . i mean , you hanging around this guy ? you know , as far as i 'm concerned , this bastard 's the enemy . taylor : what is this thing with this enemy stuff with all you guys ? if stephanie and jackie did n't hate each other so much , she would n't have gone over the balcony . thorne : well , obviously , no one 's glad about that . taylor : i know that . it 's just , seeing you guys all scrambling around , trying to start a new company , i know it 's a positive thing , but it 's not going to have the same meaning that forrester creations does . this company 's been the lifeblood of the whole family . thorne : exactly . which is why nick will never give it back . taylor : well , he might feel that way right now , but when he has a little reality check , i think he 's going to know that he 's never gon na be happy running a fashion empire . thorne : happy ? who said that this had anything to do with making him happy ? he took forrester creations out of pure vengeance . i mean , this guy hates ridge . he hates my mother . taylor : yes , but as i can help him understand the source of that hatred , owning forrester creations wo n't mean a thing to him . thorne : he ca n't be trusted . look , i 'm sorry , taylor , but i do n't want the woman that i 'm going to marry to be hanging around this guy . [ cell phone ringing ] bridget : hello ? phoebe : bridget , how badly is he hurt ? bridget : well , just a cut above his eye and possibly a broken rib . phoebe : a broken rib ? can i talk to him ? bridget : no , not right now , 'cause he 's in the bathroom cleaning up . but nick left some clothes here that he can wear . listen , phoebe , i think i should call the police . phoebe : no , bridge , please do n't do that . bridget : there 's a warrant out for his arrest . phoebe : i do n't -- i do n't care . bridget : phoebe -- what do you want me to do ? phoebe : just please let him stay there for the night so he can be safe . bridget : my goodness , phoebe , that is a lot to ask . phoebe : i know i 'm sorry , bridget . i just -- he 's not dangerous . please -- please understand that . bridget : fine , for tonight . that 's it . do you understand ? tomorrow morning , we are settling this thing , and he 's moving on . phoebe : thank you so much , bridget . ( woman ) gus thinks it 's his jobto protect me from the world . . shane : did you call the police ? bridget : i 'm not gon na turn you in . [ shane sighs ] i just called phoebe to let her know that you were here , and she asked me not to call the police . hard time breathing , huh ? shane : yup . it 's the deep breaths that are really tough . bridget : move your hand . take one more . shane : whoa , whoa , whoa , whoa . that really hurts , by the way . bridget : it seems like it 's just that one rib that 's broken . shane : all right , so what do we do about that ? bridget : well , you keep your bandage on for sure . that should ease a little bit of the pain . and then tomorrow morning , you should get an x - ray . shane : okay . look , i 'm sorry that i got you involved . bridget : well , here i am , involved , yeah . shane : it 's just that phoebe , you know ? i 've never met anybody like her , all of her kindness . i mean , you , too . bridget : do n't take advantage of her . she 's only 18 . shane : i know that . look , trouble has a tendency to follow me sometimes . and i do n't want her to get wrapped up in that . i 'll be gone . tomorrow morning , i 'm out of here . bridget : let me go get you a blanket . shane : thank you . [ shane sighs ] bridget : shane , it 's phoebe . she wants to talk to you . shane : hey , you . phoebe : hey . bridge told me you got pretty beat up . shane : ah -- it 's nothin ' . i 'll tell you what , though , bridget really -- she really took care of me . phoebe : i 'm so sorry about everything . shane : yeah , me , too . phoebe : i 'm -- i 'm getting the charges against you dropped . shane : really ? phoebe : yeah . i know you would never mean to hurt me . shane : phoebe , you have no idea what that means to me , that you would -- phoebe : what ? shane : nothin ' . listen , phoebe , i was thinkin ' , it might be best that i -- that i leave town . phoebe : no . no , no , no , no . shane : listen , it 's best , 'cause i 'm only gon na cause you more trouble . phoebe : no , no , no . look , do n't say that . i do n't want you to disappear . shane , i -- shane : yeah ? phoebe : we 'll show everyone what you can do , okay ? i might be the only one who does , but i believe in you . shane : okay . phoebe : all right , good - bye . shane : hey , hey , hey , whoa , whoa , whoa . phoebe ? phoebe : yeah ? shane : sweet dreams . phoebe : you , too . [ phone rings ] [ taylor gasps ] taylor : nick . [ thorne chuckles ] hello , nick . nick : yeah . i thought your suggestion for -- taylor : counseling ? nick : yeah . taylor : counseling is not a four - letter word . it 's ten . nick : well , i do n't really think that i have demons , but if you want to take a crack , i 'm all yours . taylor : want me to bring some holy water and a cross ? nick : listen , i 'm a busy man , so let 's try to schedule this tomorrow in my office . taylor : okay , that works for me . we can schedule a few sessions then . nick : you mean , i 'm not getting cured in one day ? taylor : no , that 's not the way it works . nick : oh , god . taylor : okay , so i 'll see you over at forrester tomorrow . nick : satisfied ? jackie : well , you could 've picked a slightly more romantic spot . i mean , what is wrong with the cafe russe ? nick : my office is fine . if she wants to help me , she can help me here . jackie : would n't it be interesting , nicky , if you wound up helping each other ? she 's a wonderful woman . you can call it mother 's intuition , whatever you like , but i think something really miraculous is about to happen , and it could n't happen to a better person . thorne : he agreed ? taylor : i do n't know how seriously he 's taking it , but yes , he did . thorne : well , it 's a start . taylor : i am going to do it . i 'm going to get forrester creations back .	nick is reduced to some frustrating details of the fashion business . he laments more rats are jumping off the sinking ship . he tells jackie that he wrestled with his demons last night and he won , but she is still eager for him to be a confidante to taylor . thorne and taylor bask in the afterglow of their lovemaking and she teases him that she thinks she can get forrester creations back for him . he thinks nick can be a challenge , but does n't think taylor is the one for the task . he does n't want the woman he 's going to marry to be hanging around this guy . nick calls and schedules a professional meeting tomorrow in his office . jackie only wishes it were in a more romantic spot . she thinks something really miraculous is going to happen . taylor vows to thorne that she is going to get forrester creations back for him . phoebe thinks lovingly of shane . she tells ridge that she is okay with taylor 's engagement to thorne and his moving in with them . she defends shane to her dad who calls him a stalker and he does n't want her to have anything to do with that bum . a bloody shane shows up again at bridget 's saying he had been mugged by his buddies on the beach for his last few dollars . she tends to his wounds and broken ribs . she calls phoebe to let her know . she convinces bridget not to call the police and let shane stay the one night with her . shane apologizes to bridget for getting her involved and promises he does n't want to get phoebe involved and will be gone tomorrow . phoebe calls for shane and he is thrilled that she does n't want him to leave town .
ridge : you want to have a place in jack 's life ? brooke : our families are so intertwined already , and your children with taylor , r.j. , jack -- they 're all related . we 're all a part of each other 's lives . now i - i know you think that 's a problem , but it does n't have to be . and jack can be the one to bring us together . i truly believe he can . you know , there 's his christening coming up . why do n't we use that as a time to all celebrate ? just think about it . no more anxieties , no more animosities . just one big , happy family . [ scene_break ] felicia : whoa . did n't expect that . ( laughs ) ashley : kind of an unexpected twist right at the end ? felicia : yeah . citrus ? ashley : wow . you have a very perceptive nose . felicia : it 's nice . ashley : aah ! felicia : what ? ashley : whoa ... not there . felicia : sorry . ashley : okay . felicia : all the labels look alike . ashley : oh , i 'll take it . felicia : you might want to watch that . it could lead to big problems . ashley : yeah , i know . felicia : do you ? ashley : you do . felicia : are we talking about the same thing ? ashley : brooke ? felicia : nick ? ashley : the baby ? felicia : so you do know . ashley : brooke is jack 's biological mother . felicia : ( sighs ) so it 's already all around the office . nobody 's supposed to know . ashley : well , i do n't think it 's all around the office . i mean , ridge told me . felicia : ridge is confiding in you ? what does that mean ? [ scene_break ] taylor : oh , hey ! there 's my guys . nick : shh . shh . shh . shh . ( whispering ) he fell asleep in the car . taylor : oh . so how did he like his first trip to the `` marlin `` ? nick : ( normal voice ) i think he 's got seawater in his veins . taylor : oh . nick : what 's going on here ? taylor : oh , i 'm just going over a few case files . nick : case files ? i thought dr. kibe was handling that for you . taylor : yeah , she was temporarily , but , um , i plan on going back to work . nick : but not for a while . taylor : tuesday . that 'll give me just enough time to get everything back up to speed . nick : that 's pretty soon , is n't it ? we did n't have a chance to talk about it . i just -- i just assumed that , um , i sold forrester creations . we 're wealthy people . taylor : well , you do n't really expect me to just sit around at home all day , do you ? nick : well , it 's not like you have to work . taylor : yes , i do . [ scene_break ] ridge : what is wrong with our family the way it is ? brooke : nothing . ridge : then why are we having this conversation ? brooke : you do n't even want to discuss it ? ridge : we did discuss it , brooke , and i thought we were in agreement . ( sighs ) how long has it taken us to get to this point right here ? what have we had to go through ? we finally have a chance to raise our son , to have the marriage and the family that we 've always wanted , and now you seem to be telling me that it 's just not enough for you . brooke : no , that 's not what i 'm saying . ridge : you want this little boy to be a part of our lives ? brooke : he deserves to have as much as love as any other child . ridge : he is loved , brooke . he 's very loved by his parents . brooke : okay , now we 're getting caught up in labels . so who 's his mother ? who 's not ? ridge : you 're not . brooke : ridge , i helped you raise your children with taylor , and i loved them all the same , thomas and the girls . and deacon -- you hate him , but it did n't color your feelings for hope . ridge : i do n't have negative feelings towards this baby . brooke : well , that 's a start . ridge : i have negative feelings about this plan . brooke : it 's going to be bumpy at first , until we all figure out how we fit in , but just think about how much we 're going to gain and the benefits for our children . if we could all just find a way to get along and show some faith , some courage ... ridge : have you thought about how taylor 's gon na feel about all this ? having to share her child with you ? brooke : ridge , that 's not what i 'm trying to do . ridge : it 's not what she needs , and you know it . with your history with nick and her ? brooke , if you want jack to have a happy , stable family , you 're gon na need to back away completely . [ scene_break ] felicia : possibly one of the biggest family secrets we 've ever had just happened to come up in conversation ? ashley : look , i know it sounds strange , but ridge and i are friends , and he can talk to me in confidence and ... felicia : about his current fiancée with his former fiancée ? ashley : actually , we were talking about nick and taylor , and it kind of came up . felicia : if ridge really believed that jack was their baby , he would n't be talking about it . he 's worried about what all this means for his relationship with brooke . ashley : he told me he does n't think it 's gon na be an issue . felicia : yeah , right . ha - ha . ashley : brooke 's not making a claim on jack . she 's not gon na have a relationship with him , supposedly . felicia : i know how much brooke loves my brother , and she does n't want to jeopardize anything they have together , but denying her own flesh and blood ? i mean , is that realistic ? ashley : it sounds like torture to me , but i guess they came up with this idea , and they think it 's the best solution for everyone . felicia : well , it is , and it might actually work if they can avoid each other . but that 's not possible , because you know what ? those kids are gon na run into each other -- at the playground , at -- at school , at holidays . i mean , come on . jack is hope and r.j. 's half - brother . ashley : well , ridge did not get into the logistics with me . felicia : no , he probably did n't with brooke , either , because when you stop to wrap your brain around all this ... kaboom ! say what you want about brooke , but she 's a terrific mother . she loves her children . so why should anybody expect her to feel any different about baby jack ? [ scene_break ] taylor : you think i 'm deserting our son ? nick : no . taylor : i went back to work after thomas and the girls were born , and it was no problem . nick : i 'm just surprised you would n't wait . taylor : okay . i get it . so it 's okay for the man to go back to work . that 's acceptable . but if the woman does , it 's selfish . nick : no . no , that 's not what i 'm saying . you know that . i would never ask you to leave your job . taylor : no , i know . i 'm just kidding . i 'm kidding . i understand . i know you 're being a little protective , but i do want our son to see me going back to work and being productive and doing something that i love . nick : okay . taylor : being a psychiatrist is what i do . it 's , you know , helping people . that 's what i like to do . nick : shh . shh . shh . shh . taylor : that 's who i am . nick : okay , i get it . i get it . caveman understand . taylor : do you have a bearskin , uh , you know , speedo to go with that pose thing you got going there ? nick : and body ? taylor : oh , yeah . nick : oh , the chicks would love it , too . i 'll take care of jack . you go about your professional business . taylor : it wo n't take very long , okay ? nick : okay . ( clears throat ) you know , the christening 's coming up , so we need to make plans for that . so i thought i 'd just go ahead and do it . taylor : you ? nick : yeah . yeah , me . taylor : uh , i do n't know about that . well , okay , if -- if you just take the name of my caterer , i 'll let you do it . nick : no , no . i - i 'll handle it . taylor : well , it 's -- it 's not going to be at chuck 's . i 'm telling you that . nick : listen , i was wondering how you 'd feel about asking ... brooke , ridge and the kids ? taylor : did you just say that ? are you kidding ? ha ! nick : well , your children are gon na be there . i figured that you might want their father there . taylor : the man that you hate ? nick : i 'd like to be an example for my son . i do n't want him growing up seeing his father hate somebody . taylor : you 're doing this to help jack ? are you sure it does n't have anything to do with brooke ? [ scene_break ] brooke : you still have a problem with nick . ridge : you left me for him , logan . brooke : and that mistake almost cost me the best thing that ever happened to me . but we 're back together again , and we 're getting married , reuniting our family . ridge : and why ca n't we just leave it at that ? brooke : ( sighs ) if the four of us just spend time together , you and taylor will see that there 's nothing between me and nick . ridge : you ca n't take nick out of the equation . he 's jack 's father . brooke : you do n't trust me being around nick ? ridge : i just do n't want `` popeye `` getting the wrong idea . that 's all . brooke : he 's happily married . ridge : then if you want him to stay that way , let this go . brooke : ridge , i 'm sorry . i think we 're all a little more mature than that . if we just approach this carefully and respect each other 's feelings ... ridge : i 'm asking you to respect mine . brooke : i do . ridge : do you understand them , though ? does what i 've said mean anything to you at all ? i really thought we were on the same page here . i mean , i told ashley that -- brooke : you told ashley what ? about jack ? so you 're sharing the most intimate details of our life with your former fiancée ? but i ca n't be around nick ? [ scene_break ] ashley : ridge knows it 's not gon na be easy for brooke to keep her distance . felicia : well , with the way ridge feels about nick , i guess he feels there 's no other option . ashley : it seems to me that ridge is more concerned about brooke than he is about himself . felicia : i do n't think he 'd be as concerned if nick were n't the baby 's father . ashley : but brooke knows what 's at stake . i mean , if she wants a future with ridge , then she has to separate herself from nick and their son . that 's the only alternative . [ scene_break ] nick : i do n't see the harm in letting brooke see jack once in a while . taylor : you do n't see the harm ? nick : he 's a child . family politics do n't really mean much to him . taylor : politics has nothing to do with it . nick : honey , i have seen hope and r.j. look up to your children . i see your children look up to rick and bridget . this whole forrester family is like a pretzel . i mean , if they can get along , why ca n't we ? taylor : because jack 's biological mother also happens to be your ex - wife . that 's why . i mean -- nick : and she 's getting married to ridge . taylor : okay , so then when that marriage blows up or it becomes completely lonely -- i mean , i lived a lot of years like that . i know what it 's about . i 'm looking over my shoulder , never knowing when an anvil 's gon na fall on my head . nick : i just do n't believe brooke would ever try to take jack from us . taylor : i - i do n't believe i 'll ever have a drink again , but i do n't go hanging out in bars so i can see if i can handle it . ( scoffs ) nick : so you think it 's too much of a temptation for her to be around jack ? taylor : i - i just -- i - i do n't want her involved in our lives any -- any more than -- than she has to be , no . nick : okay . sorry i brought it up . taylor : um , i 'm gon na put the baby to bed , okay ? [ scene_break ] brooke : so you 've been confiding in ashley ? ridge : we were talking about jack . it came out . i 'm sorry . brooke : it 's not like it 's some deep , dark , dirty secret . there was a mix - up in the fertility lab , and my egg was used in taylor 's in vitro . so their son has my dna . ridge : and that 's what i told ashley . it was not your fault . it was just a mistake . brooke : jack is not a mistake . ridge : this is n't what anyone wanted . that 's what i meant . brooke : well , treating this like it 's the end of the world is n't really going to fix it . is that how i should handle working with ashley ? ridge : look , i should n't have said anything , okay ? brooke : i have to admit , it 's been kind of awkward , the three of us working in the same building , but i never demanded for her to quit . ridge : brooke , it was your decision to give up your claim on jack . brooke : my point is the more i 'm around ashley , the easier it gets . and who knows ? maybe someday we 'll be friends . ridge : okay , i understand what you 're trying to say here , but it 's not really the same . brooke : why not ? ridge : because i left ashley to have a life with you . i 'm just trying to protect that . brooke : ridge , our life is n't being threatened . ridge : yeah , we 've said that before . brooke , this is what happens . we spend all of our energies rebuilding our connection , and we devote ourselves to each other and our families , and then we slip up . we get distracted . we think there is n't anything we can do wrong . we -- we think , this time , of course , it 's gon na be different . brooke : and it will be . ridge : if we do n't make the same mistakes , if we focus on our future and our children . logan , we 've worked too hard to risk everything now . brooke : including jack 's family in our life is n't a risk . ridge : logan , i love you . i love hope and r.j. , too . that 's all i need . that 's all i want . that 's all i think about is you and our kids . brooke : ( sighs ) we just ca n't build a fence around our family . it 's -- it just wo n't work . ridge : do n't we deserve a little peace now ? have n't we been doing this long enough to deserve that ? brooke : yes , we do . we do . but how about a bigger , lasting peace ? ridge : and what if i say ... no , i ca n't ? part of raising a kid is letting go . you need to let go of nick and taylor 's child . ridge : ( sighs ) i have to get to a meeting . [ scene_break ] brooke : ( sniffles ) ( cell phone rings ) ( rings ) brooke : hello ? nick : can you talk ? brooke : not on the phone . i need to see you , nick . nick : yeah , i need to see you , too . brooke : at the `` marlin `` ? nick : i 'm on my way . . so this is the first room that i 've worked on ... [ scene_break ] ( cell phone rings ) ( rings ) taylor : hello . ridge : taylor , it 's me . is it an okay time to talk ? taylor : well , i - i just put the baby down . ridge : hey , i heard a rumor about a christening . taylor : yeah , that 's something we 're planning . ridge : could i ask you to keep us off the guest list ? taylor : okay . ridge : i 'm okay with hope and r.j. getting to know jack someday , but i just do n't want my family mixed up with ... ( inhales sharply ) yours and nick 's right now . taylor : oh , i - i agree 100 % . ridge : it 's not the perfect solution , but i think it 's the only option right now and best for everybody involved . taylor : well , hopefully , brooke sees it the same way . [ scene_break ] brooke : ( sighs ) well , how 'd it go ? nick : you first . brooke : he could n't handle it . nick : neither could taylor . brooke : he was really hurt . he would have been more hurt if he knew that i had already seen jack ... in secret . ( scoffs ) nick : you did n't tell him ? brooke : no , of course not . it only happened once . it should n't have happened at all . nick : it 's not wrong for you to see this boy . brooke : it is if i keep it a secret from ridge . it is . my life is with ridge and the kids , and your life is with taylor and jack . nick : you should n't have to choose . brooke : i ca n't be a part of it . that 's just the thing . none of us chose this , nick , and that 's what ridge is having a hard time seeing . but we all have the same questions . we all have the same confusion . ( inhales sharply ) nick : maybe this just needs a little time . maybe we should just let this ... brooke : no , no , no . nick : calm down . brooke : no more time , okay ? there can be no more photos , no more updates , no involvement of any kind . nick : can you do that ? brooke : i have to ... for ridge , for taylor , for the futures that we committed to . i ca n't see jack anymore . i really do love him . never doubt that . and somehow i have to get over knowing that he is our son . brooke : and it breaks my heart . ( sobbing ) but i have to let him go . nick : he wo n't know who you are , but i 'll know that you 'll always love him . brooke : ( sobbing )	brooke continues to try to persuade ridge into accepting baby jack so that she and ridge , taylor and nick can be one big happy family . ridge wonders why they are having this conversation ; he thought they already had one big happy family . now she is telling him that is just not enough for her . he states he has no negative feelings for this baby , just against the plan . he thinks if she wants jack to have a happy , stable family , then she is going to have to back away completely . felicia discovers from ashley that ridge confided in her and they discuss this so - called torture that may happen if brooke considers herself jack 's mother . nick is disappointed and shocked that taylor is going back to work so soon ; being home is not enough for her . and when he brings up the fact that he sees no harm in jack seeing brooke every now and then , taylor recoils . she does n't want brooke involved in their lives any more than she has to be . he 's sorry he brought it up , privately he sulks .
[ brooke thinking ] stephanie : who was there to teach him morality and ethics and personal responsibility ? he sure as hell did n't learn that from you . well , what i think is he wanted to get back at ridge so badly , he was willing to do anything . that 's what i think . he was willing to sacrifice his relationship with you , his pride , his self - respect . who the hell does that sound like ? he wanted what he wanted when he wanted it , and now he 's destroyed a family , and that girl is dead . and you know what ? you 're right . he is n't to blame . he is n't responsible . you are . you are . what you did to that boy -- you made him into the man that he is today . you 're to blame . you killed my granddaughter . ridge : did you tell hope and r.j. ? brooke : i could n't . when i woke up , hope was already dressed in her flower girl dress . i told her there was n't going to be a wedding today because it was too windy at the beach . she was disappointed , but she -- she believed it . ( sighs ) i think she was up for a while dressed in her dress . i - i just could n't tell her about phoebe 's death . was that wrong ? ( sighs ) sometimes i do n't even know if i 'm making the right choice or not . ridge : how do you explain a senseless death to a child ? i do n't even understand it myself . brooke : ( sighs ) ridge : is rick upstairs ? i think it 's time i find out what happened last night . [ scene_break ] rick : taylor ? rick : taylor ? rick : taylor , i am so sorry . rick : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] lt . baker : i 'm afraid there 's not much i can do at this point . stephanie : why not ? lt . baker : well , the driver was n't drinking . he was n't impaired or anything . stephanie : but you said he was driving twice the speed limit . lt . baker : mrs. forrester , i understand that you 're looking for a reason for this -- this tragedy , but sometimes , accidents just happen . stephanie : look , my granddaughter is dead . and you 're damn right i 'm looking for a reason . i do n't care whether he had alcohol in his system or not . he was driving erratically , and the tire marks on the road prove that . i want him held accountable . lt . baker : look , you 're grieving . focus on getting yourself through this terrible time of loss . take care of your family . and please , just trust me -- stephanie : i trust you to do your job , lieutenant . lt . baker : i 'll keep you abreast of any further developments . stephanie : thank you . lt . baker : i 'm sorry for your loss . stephanie : thank you , lieutenant . steffy : this is all my fault . stephanie : no . steffy : phoebe died because of me . stephanie : no , no , no , no , no , no . steffy : yeah . stephanie : no , no , no , no . [ scene_break ] brooke : rick left before i got up . ridge : i need to talk to him . i need to find out what happened . has he said anything to you ? brooke : they were on their way to the rehearsal dinner together . ridge : that 's what does n't make sense . why were they even together in the first place ? brooke : i guess she jumped in the car at the last minute . he was n't expecting to be with her . ridge : look , ever since this ridiculous relationship with taylor , she 's had nothing to do with rick . now all of a sudden , she 's hitching rides in his car ? brooke : she needed to talk to him , ridge . they have n't really seen each other since taylor broke up with rick , and she needed to -- ( sighs ) to vent her anger about the whole situation . ridge : that 's what rick said ? that she was angry ? brooke : ( sighs ) ridge : did they argue ? brooke : ( sighs ) she really laid into him . rick said she went a little berserk . ridge : in the car ? brooke : that 's right . ridge : logan , what exactly are you trying to tell me here ? [ scene_break ] rick : i 'm sorry . taylor : ( sniffles ) if we had lost you , too -- i - i just thank god you 're -- you 're okay . taylor : she would have done so many great things . taylor : ( sighs ) ( sniffles ) i want -- want you to tell me what happened . i want you to tell me how phoebe died . rick : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] stephanie : steffy , do n't . please do n't ever say anything like that or even think anything like that . steffy : if it were n't for me , phoebe would n't have gone to confront rick . stephanie : no , that 's not true . she was angry with him . she 's been really angry with him ever since he had the affair with your mother . look , i -- my guess is that she 's wanted to confront him for months , and this was her chance . steffy : no , i do n't think that . i think she would have avoided him the whole time she was in l.a. she flipped out when i told her what happened . he kissed me . stephanie : what ? steffy : it was just a stupid plan to make dad angry . i di -- he knew how much dad hated when he was with phoebe , so he figured he 'd try to make a move on me . i just -- stephanie : that little bastard . steffy : i 'm not stupid . i saw right through him . i slapped him hard , and i told him to never touch me again . stephanie : that 's why phoebe went after him . steffy : she was so upset . god , if i 'd just kept it to myself , she would still be here . she would n't have got in that car . my sister would be alive . [ scene_break ] brooke : phoebe was angry at rick . she felt humiliated . ridge : what does that have to do with the accident ? brooke : they were arguing , ridge . ( sighs ) things got heated . ridge : and rick was n't paying attention to the road then . brooke : she was attacking him . she was physically hitting him , and she was screaming in his face , and then she started scratching at him -- ridge : no . no . no . brooke : yes , ridge . she was in such a tirade . she grabbed the steering wheel and jerked it and then pushed her foot down on the accelerator . and rick was doing everything he possibly could just to keep the car under control . then he put his foot on the brake , and she pushed harder on the accelerator , and they just skidded off the road into a ditch . ridge : so it was her fault ? brooke : no . ( sighs ) look , i know this is not easy to hear . ridge : this was her fault ? ridge : your son crashes his car , kills my daughter , and phoebe 's to blame ? [ scene_break ] stephanie : steffy , i understand why you feel this way . i do . but -- but , honey , you have n't done anything wrong . steffy : i should have just kept my big mouth shut . stephanie : no . no . i do n't think it would have made a difference . phoebe was really angry with rick for a long , long time . steffy : she never needed to know . rick tried to use me to get to dad . so what ? i had him figured out right away . there was no need to upset phoebe with it . stephanie : honey , stop blaming yourself . listen to me . this is n't your fault . stop blaming yourself . steffy : god , i wonder if rick even realizes what he 'd done to my father . what this stupid kiss did to my sister . stephanie : oh , honey . do n't cry . do n't cry . it 's not your fault , okay ? rick 's to blame . and i do n't want you to ever , ever feel guilty because you told the truth . [ scene_break ] rick : phoebe died in ridge 's arms . and she was singing him a song . taylor : no , i mean -- i mean before that . what happened in the car ? did she say anything about me ? rick : ( sighs ) taylor : ( sighs ) phoebe was very upset with me yesterday . she 'd been holding in a lot of anger about -- about what happened between you and me . did she say anything about it ? rick : taylor , come on . taylor : just tell me ! just tell me . did she say anything about me ? [ scene_break ] ridge : your son was speeding along a residential road , and my dead daughter is the one that 's to blame ? brooke : i 'm not saying that , ridge . it was an accident . nobody 's at fault . ridge : you said rick said that phoebe was beating up on him while somehow simultaneously putting her foot on the accelerator pedal . brooke : ( sighs ) ridge : you want to explain the logistics of that ? i do n't understand . how could she get her foot on the accelerator pedal ? brooke : i - i - i do n't know . i do n't know . but that 's how it happened . ridge : according to rick . brooke : yes . ridge : well , i 'm sorry , but i 'm finding it damn difficult to take rick 's word about anything these days . brooke : ridge , what happened was a horrible accident . and we 're all grieving right now . we may never know what happened out there on that road . and i am not saying that phoebe caused it , but there was a fight , and it ended in a tragedy . let 's just leave it at that , okay ? ridge , i love you . i do n't want to argue about this . please , we can work through this . ridge : yes , we can . and i love you . that 's why it concerns me , worries me , that you 're being manipulated by your own son . brooke : ( sighs ) let 's just focus on our family right now . we 've got ta tell hope and r.j. about the accident , and we 've got ta make arrangements -- stephanie : i 'm so sick and tired of hearing you call this an accident . do n't let her get away with that . [ scene_break ] rick : taylor , you have to listen to me . phoebe did not die hating you . that 's the truth . taylor : ( scoffs ) if i had n't gotten involved with you . taylor : i made the whole thing worse ... rick : taylor , you 're wrong . taylor : because i had a relationship with you . rick : you 're wrong . no , you ca n't -- you ca n't think about it like that , taylor . come on . taylor : why do n't you think that 's true ? look what she did . she left town . she went away as far as she could get from me because she did n't want to be around me . rick : y - you tried time and time again to end things with me , and i would n't let that happen , okay ? because i loved you too much . taylor : ( scoffs ) rick : and you loved me too much . but i realize now that that was n't enough . it was n't enough . i could n't see what it was doing to you . i could n't see what it was -- what it was doing to phoebe , how it was hurting phoebe . it was my fault . it was my fault . i convinced you to stay with me . taylor : well , you know what ? that does n't make it okay . i made the choice . it 's my fault . i did it , because i made the choice to be with you . i hurt my daughter . i hurt her . i do n't know how i 'm going to be able to live with it ! taylor : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] brooke : how dare you barge into this house again with your insane accusations . ridge : again ? brooke : oh , yeah . stephanie stopped by last night trying to drag rick off to jail . or me , for that matter . she was n't sure which one of us was guilty of phoebe 's death . ridge : mother ? stephanie : you know , if i could 've had you put away in jail years ago for the crimes you committed against your own children , i would have . but it 's a little late for that . however , it 's not too late to bring rick to justice for taking phoebe 's life . stephanie : did she tell you why phoebe was in his car ? ridge : she wanted to confront him about taylor , tell him how much he hurt her . stephanie : well , you 're halfway there . brooke : stephanie . stephanie : she was in the car because he 'd made a pass at her sister . he kissed steffy . ridge : what ? ! stephanie : steffy is now beside herself with guilt because she discussed this with phoebe . that 's why phoebe went to see him . that 's why phoebe was in the car . brooke : ( sighs ) stephanie : and that 's why she 's dead . brooke : okay . okay . look , rick made a foolish mistake . he did something really stupid . he was just trying to get a rise out of you , ridge . it was one stupid prank . one little kiss to try to bug you . ridge : oh , for god 's sake , brooke . you knew about this , and you did n't tell me ? brooke : i just found out . stephanie : oh , my god . you 're calling these things stupid , silly pranks ? he gets out of the hospital the day he checks out , and he can actually walk . he 's just pretending . that 's a silly prank ? and this internet thing ? ridge : what ? stephanie : well , i mean , everything that she said that was supposed to be wonderful about you so you would feel good -- he edited the whole thing so it sounded as though she was talking about him . and she stands there and calls these things silly pranks . they were supposed to break you up , and nobody was supposed to get hurt . brooke : i was going to tell you everything . stephanie : nobody was supposed to get hurt , right ? nobody was going to get hurt except for his daughter . and she 's dead . brooke : stop it ! ridge , you know rick would never do anything to hurt phoebe . you know that . this was just a horrible accident . tell me you know that . stephanie : no . no . what you have to do , ridge , is call the police and tell them that you want this investigated to the fullest extent of the law , and rick has to be prosecuted . and if there is the evidence there , which i believe there is , then he has to be sent away . he has to be put in jail .	brooke weeps as stephanie 's words echo in her ears she is responsible for how rick turned out and made him the man he is . so brooke is responsible for phoebe 's death . brooke tells ridge that she could not explain to hope and r.j. that phoebe died , only that there would not be a wedding today . ridge wants answers , why phoebe was even with rick in the car . she explains that phoebe jumped in the car and then went a little berserk . phoebe was physically attacking rick . he tried to stop her , but lost control of the car . ridge ca n't believe that , his own daughter was to blame ? he finds it hard to take rick 's word about anything nowadays . brooke wants to leave it at that . she does not want to argue about this . it bothers ridge though , that she is yet again being manipulated by her own son . she believes him no matter how unreasonable his version sounds . rick finds taylor alone and tells her how sorry he is . she 's just glad that he is okay and they did n't lose him too . she wants to know all the details . she wants to know if phoebe said anything about her . lt . baker explains to stephanie that rick was not drinking so the accident was just that , an accident . he 's sorry for her loss and they will stay on the case , and he will let her know if anything else develops . stephanie has to talk plainly to steffy to keep her from blaming herself . if she had not told phoebe about rick 's kiss , then she would not have confronted rick and gone after him . she would still be alive . stephanie does n't want steffy to feel guilty about only telling the truth .
wyatt : you won , liam . you got the girl . just please let my mother and me keep our jobs -- everyone at the company . i will respect your marriage . i will not cross the line with hope . i will keep my distance . you have my word . liam : why should i believe you , wyatt ? wyatt : because i am looking you in the eye and i am making you a promise . come on , man . you can trust me . what do you say ? [ scene_break ] eric : i will talk to hope . i 'll see what i can do . quinn : thank you so much , eric . eric : of course . quinn : you have no idea how much i appreciate you going to bat for me and wyatt . i think we would do just about anything to stay on board here at forrester . eric : you 've been a terrific addition to this company . i 'd hate to see you go . donna : eric ? eric : donna , yes . what is it ? donna : i have a surprise for you . eric : yeah ? what ? steffy : hi . eric : steffy , come here ! steffy : hi ! [ laughs ] eric : look at you ! oh , my god ! you look beautiful . steffy : did you miss me ? eric : miss y -- were you gone ? yes , yes . i missed you like crazy . oh , i 'm glad you 're back . steffy : i missed you , too . eric : wow . [ scene_break ] brooke : how strong is this attraction to wyatt ? hope : strong enough to make me uncomfortable around him as a married woman . brooke : i see . hope : not that my attraction to him lessens my commitment to liam in any way . it 's just that i do n't think having him work here is the best idea . brooke : so , you do n't trust yourself ? hope : i just -- i do n't want it to become more of an issue than it already is . of course , he 'll be my brother - in - law , so i 'll see him at holidays and family dinners , but having him here every day -- it 's ... ca n't . it 's too much temptation . [ scene_break ] hope : you know how forward wyatt 's been , how relentless . i mean , since the first day we met , he has not been shy about how he feels about me . brooke : he certainly is a very charming , very confident young man . hope : he is , and he 's a really great guy , and ... you know , maybe in another life , he and i would have been together and been very happy , but there 's really no point in thinking about that because it 's never gon na happen . i am totally committed to liam . i am so ready to marry him and be his wife . brooke : are you sure that you ca n't do that and work with wyatt ? hope : i 'd just rather not tempt fate . brooke : i get it . i do . it 's just ... i want to make sure that it 's you making this decision , not liam . hope : i am . it 's my decision . i 'm not saying that it 's going to be easy to let wyatt go . you know , he 's given so much to this company . he 's been ... really fun to be around , and -- but i really think that this is the best decision for liam and me . [ scene_break ] wyatt : i give up . you and hope are getting married , and there is nothing that i can do to keep that from happening . liam : yeah , you 're right , so stop trying . wyatt : you know , i - i thought you were a bad guy . liam : huh ! did n't know you felt that way . wyatt : because i heard all the stories about you and steffy , you and hope , all the botched weddings and the broken engagements . i judged you , liam . i did . i did n't think you treated her the way that she deserved to be treated , and i did n't think that you were gon na ... do right by her again . liam : what makes you think that any of that was your business , wyatt ? wyatt : it was n't , but that 's the point , and i get that now , but i cared for her . i thought the best way to protect her was to keep you away from her , and i was so sure that you were gon na go back to steffy eventually . i was sure of it . but you did n't . turns out steffy 's no longer an issue . [ scene_break ] eric : this is my granddaughter , steffy . steffy , this is quinn fuller . steffy : nice to meet you . quinn : yes , nice to meet you , too . i have heard so much about you . you 're even more beautiful in person . steffy : i like her already . [ laughter ] eric : so , are you here for a while ? what 's going on ? steffy : no , no . just a quick trip . no one even knows i 'm here . eric : how 's paris ? steffy : it 's great . yeah . dad 's great . thomas is annoying as ever . i hear things are going well for hope . i 'm happy for her and for liam . everything worked out for the best . [ scene_break ] steffy : thomas is doing well . he says hello . it 's just so weird how we all ended up in paris , huh ? eric : there are worse places to be . steffy : yeah , seriously . what a cool city to live in , although i do still miss living in l.a . eric : well , you know , l.a. 's not the same without you . steffy : yeah ? much quieter -- boring , i bet . eric : yes . steffy : mm - hmm . that 's what i thought . [ laughs ] eric : you have time to see anybody while you 're here ? what are you gon na do ? steffy : no , i 'm just in and out . i 'm only here for a doctor 's appointment . no , it 's nothing to worry about . eric : good . steffy : i 'm glad i got to see you . eric : look , before you go , i just found out that , um , liam and hope are getting married soon . steffy : good . good . yeah , i 'm happy for them . that 's -- that 's what i wanted . hey , i 'm , uh -- i 'm gon na head to the airport , all right ? eric : okay . steffy : yeah . thanks for letting me use the jet . eric : oh , honey , it 's my pleasure . i 'm glad you could . i want you to say hello to your brother and , uh , ridge for me . steffy : will do . will do . i love you . eric : i love you . steffy : nice meeting you . quinn : yes , nice to meet you , too . eric : safe trip , sweetheart . steffy : bye . eric : bye . [ scene_break ] hope : liam 's been saying for some time how much it bothers him that wyatt and i work together . i wish i 'd been more sensitive . brooke : in a way , i think it helped liam understand how it made you feel having steffy around all the time -- the battling back and forth , the competition , the jealousy . hope : yeah , but i was never married to wyatt . i was never pregnant with his child . we did n't even , you know , so it 's -- it 's not really on the same level . brooke : mm , he got a taste of his own medicine . hope : yeah , a very small bite . brooke : well , you got through it , and you know what ? you 're getting married ! that 's what 's important ! hope : you are absolutely right . and , you know , wyatt -- wyatt was always very sweet and kind to me and to everybody else , but he was -- he was rough on liam . you know , liam took a lot of grief and disrespect from wyatt , and i 'm really hoping that they can come together and get along as brothers . [ scene_break ] wyatt : you got to believe me , bro . i am a changed man . i have learned my lesson . from this point on , i am backing off of hope . i will no longer flirt with her or hit on her or kiss her -- nothing . just please do n't make her fire us . losing hope to you was bad enough . do n't make my mother and all of our employees suffer for it . liam : damn it . you know , that 's the last thing i want . wyatt : good . thank you . man , i - i knew you 'd understand . liam : whoa , no . no , no , no . no , stop it . you are not doing that . wyatt : doing what ? liam : you are not laying a guilt trip on me . wyatt : guilt trip ? liam : i am so sick of you . you know what ? and it 's too bad , too , because i really did -- i really did like the idea of having a brother . i wanted to be your bro and have a good relationship , but friendship does n't come with the title . it has to be earned . and do i trust you ? not a chance . will i ever ? i doubt it . wyatt : have you even been listening to anything that i have to say ? liam : i have listened to everything you have to say , and you are saying what you think i want to hear in order to give you what you want . wyatt : dude , i am being sincere here . liam : no , wyatt , you 're being ungrateful . wyatt : ungrateful ? liam : why do n't you focus on what you 've got instead of what you 're losing , huh ? hope has opened huge doors for you and your company all across the world . our father is rich and powerful , and he likes you . you have connections . you have influence now . why do n't you use them ? why do n't you connect to the gratitude and not the negativity ? be grateful for what you have . wyatt : you know what ? i am grateful . i do n't need to be reminded of that by you . liam : sure about that ? wyatt : yeah . you know what ? what did i do that was so threatening to you , huh -- a few kisses , some flirtation ? big deal . get over it . go meditate on it if you have to . i am not some loser . i have brought a lot to hope 's life . i prevented a world - class jewelry heist that gave hope and hope for the future global recognition . i was there for her , i supported her , i encouraged her , and i only had eyes for her . what did you do ? liam : what did i do ? wyatt : yeah . liam : i 've been patient . i 've been devoted . wyatt : [ scoffs ] liam : been honest . wyatt : [ chuckles ] liam : i 've been good . i am her fiancé . i am the man that she has been in love with for years and years , and that is why she 's cutting you out of her life . and you have no choice but to respect it . [ scene_break ] quinn : eric ... i was , uh , wondering if i could run something by you . eric : sure , by all means . what ? quinn : well , i hope i 'm not overstepping . i do still consider myself an employee . eric : oh , you are . so do i . quinn : um , well , ever since i 've worked at forrester creations , i was hoping to take a trip to paris and , you know , meet the team at international . they 're such a vital part of the company . i just would love the opportunity to connect -- you know , show them how to pair the jewels with the outfits , your beautiful gowns . eric : a meeting at international ? quinn : yeah . no . i would take the jewelry myself . it would be a really quick but effective trip . eric : you know , i think it 's a great idea . i really do . steffy 's leaving for paris right now . you can hitch a ride with her if you like , but she 's leaving immediately . quinn : i could be ready to leave in five minutes . eric : well , you 're very motivated , are n't you ? quinn : yes . eric : all right . look , i 'll call for a car , and i promise i 'll get in touch with hope , all right ? quinn : thank you , eric . [ chuckles ] eric : go on . go on . go on . quinn : okay , okay ! shut up , donna . [ scene_break ] brooke : quinn 's a tough one . i doubt she 'll take this lightly . hope : yeah , she 'll be disappointed , but she 's a businesswoman . she 'll understand . brooke : mm . i 'm sure that liam 's happy with your decision . hope : he 's just so ready to get married . he 's so focused on me and the wedding , and it 's really nice . it 's nice to know that steffy is in the past . she 's no longer a factor . liam is fully committed to me and only me . [ scene_break ] wyatt : you know , i am being real with you here , man . what more do you want from me , huh ? liam : oh . so , you 're genuine when you want something , when it benefits you ? wyatt : oh , please . do n't even pretend that you would n't be doing the exact same thing if you were in my position . i am trying to save our company . do you know how devastated my mother will be if we lose our relationship with forrester after everything we 've done ? liam : do you think that i am -- that i like this ? wyatt : i do n't know . liam : i am not the kind of person , wyatt , who enjoys taking things from other people . wyatt : ha ! liam : you and your mother have made legitimate contributions to forrester . thanks . but it does n't change what you 've done to me . wyatt : about the steffy video ? you ca n't blame that on me . liam : do you understand that your mom is , like , unstable and self - absorbed and way , way too obsessed with you ? wyatt : she 's my mother . i 'm all she has . liam : and you have been nothing but arrogant and cocky and condescending since the minute you showed up , insinuating yourself into other people 's lives , hitting on girls in committed relationships . well , no more of that . no more touching . no more kissing . no more flirting . blame yourself . blame your mom . it did n't have to be this way . maybe if you had been a real man instead of a child , if you had respected boundaries , if you had honored what i have with hope , then we would n't be in this situation and your mom and you would probably still be working at the company . but that 's not the way that it played out . it 's over . it 's done . you and i even could have been friends . but now you and your mom have no more moves left to play . [ scene_break ] steffy : quinn ! what are you doing here ? quinn : [ sighs ] i came to stop you from going back to paris . [ scene_break ] donna : quinn is strange , eric . there 's just -- there 's something wrong with her . eric : i find her to be quite charming . donna : i find her to be creepy . i mean , she reminds me of , like , a witch . you know , she even looks like one , too , with the jet - black hair and the piercing eyes . eric : well , i think she 's beautiful . donna : yeah . i saw the kiss that she gave you . she 's coming on to you , is n't she ? eric : we enjoy each other 's company , yeah . donna : just be careful , eric . she could be after your money , prestige , job security -- all the above . i 'm telling you , there 's something wrong with her . and if she 's heading to paris , hopefully , it 's one - way . [ scene_break ] quinn : i 'm leaving for paris . i 'm on the plane right now . wyatt : what ? ! why ? quinn : i 'll explain later . we 're about to take off . wyatt : mom , horrible timing . how can you leave town right now ? quinn : just trust me , wyatt . this trip is exactly what we need . [ scene_break ] liam : hi , by the way . hope : hello . what did i do to deserve that ? liam : nothing . just happy to see you . hope : mm , same here . that 's a very nice surprise . liam : yeah . so , um ... wyatt came to see me . hope : oh . um ... uh , how 'd that go ? liam : you know ... i think it could n't have gone better . hope : really ? ! liam : yeah . well , just -- just that he 's out of our lives . i mean , he and -- and his weird mother . they 're not gon na be an issue for us anymore , and that 's great . but i 'm not -- that 's not what i want to talk about . i think we should focus on our wedding . let 's do that . let 's make that happen . hope : [ laughing ] okay . liam : right ? hope : look at you , mr . enthusiastic -- liam : i 'll show you enthusiastic . hope : [ laughs ] [ scene_break ] quinn : there 's still time to turn the plane around . steffy : why would i want to ? quinn : you 've got a whole life back in l.a. , steffy . steffy : my life is back in paris , and that 's where we 're going . quinn : well , then , we will have the whole trip to talk . steffy : my grandfather e - mailed me and said you 're on this jet because you 're doing some business at international . but that does n't explain to me why you do n't want me to go back to paris . quinn : i saw your reaction when you heard about the wedding . you still love him . [ scene_break ] liam : i ca n't believe it -- no more waiting . in the next few days , i 'm gon na marry you . hope : you better . liam : oh , believe me -- i 'm gon na marry the hell out of you . hope : [ laughs ] liam : the wedding 's on . [ scene_break ] quinn : i want you to go back because you are the only one who can stop hope and liam from getting married . that 's what you 've got to do , steffy . you 've got to stop them .	wyatt tells liam that he can trust him . he is looking him in the eye and telling him that he will respect his marriage . he 's won . he 's got the girl so just let him and his mother keep their jobs . he will not cross that line with hope . he will keep his distance . he has his word . liam says he has no reason to believe him . quinn hugs eric and he says he will talk to hope and see what he can do . she says it means so much for him to go to bat for her . they would do just about anything to stay on here at fc . eric says they have been great employees and he 'd hate to see them go . donna interrupts and says eric has a visitor . it 's steffy , and eric is delighted to see her . quinn 's eyes light up . brooke asks hope just how strong is this attraction to wyatt . hope says strong enough to make her uncomfortable around him as a married woman . so having him work here is just not the best of ideas . it 's not that she does n't trust herself , but she does n't want it to become more of an issue than it already is . he will be her brother - in - law so she will see him on holidays and family dinners but she ca n't see him every day at work . that 's too much temptation . hope gloats that wyatt is pretty forward and not shy with his emotions or how he feels about hope . brooke says yes he is a very charming , confidant young man . hope says and he is a really great guy . maybe in another lifetime they would have gotten together and been very happy . but there is no reason to think about that now as she it totally committed to liam and ready to be his wife . brooke wants to be sure that she ca n't marry liam and work with wyatt . hope says she 'd just rather not tempt fate . brooke just wants to be sure it is hope making this decision and not liam . hope says it is and it wo n't be easy letting wyatt go , but she thinks it is the best decision for her and liam . she knows it has bothered liam for some time and she wishes she had been more sensitive to his feelings . brooke thinks it is okay that he got a small sampling of what it is like when hope was caught up in all the competition and jealousy . hope says wyatt was always very sweet and kind to her , but he gave liam a lot of grief and disrespect . now she hopes they can come together and be as brothers should .
liam : [ sighs ] kind of knew you 'd be here . hope : [ chuckles ] how ? i did n't even know i 'd be here . liam : [ chuckles ] just a feeling . hope : you know me so well . liam : i ca n't stop thinking about everything that 's happened . hope : i ca n't believe my baby 's gone . liam : hope , is there anything i can do -- anything ? hope : you 're doing it . quinn : honey , you know me better than anyone . i am impulsive , i 'm emotional , i make bad choices , but i own up to them . wyatt : [ scoffs ] quinn : i never went to hope with the intention of hurting her or the baby -- especially the baby . i just wanted her to change her mind about me . to forgive me and to accept me . i just wanted to have a place in my grandchild 's life . wyatt : son . grandson . hope and i were gon na have a boy . katie : hey . is it okay to come in ? bill : yeah . please . i could use the company . katie : well , i was hoping you would say that . you know , i did n't want to intrude on ... whatever it is you 're going through , but ... i wanted to check in face - to - face . bill : it 's a nice face . [ sighs ] thanks for thinking of me , katie . katie : of course . you suffered a loss , too , and i just want you to know that you can count on me . and that i 'll be here for whatever you need . katie : you want to talk about it ? bill : what 's there to say ? had a grandson on the way , and now he 's gone . katie : it was a boy ? bill : yeah . hope found out just after she miscarried . katie : that makes me sad . how 's wyatt ? bill : i have n't seen him since the hospital . figured i was better off leaving them alone to heal than giving wyatt a pep talk from his old man . katie : you 're probably right about that . bill : should n't have happened , katie . hope should have carried to term , wyatt should have been the father he wanted to be so badly . so many kids come into this world unwanted , but -- but this baby ? i mean , a whole extended family just waiting with open arms . my first grandchild , katie . katie : i know . i know . quinn : a son ? wyatt : i did n't do a good job . quinn : what ? wyatt : at trying to be a father . a man is supposed protect his family . that 's what hope wanted me to do . she begged me to do that . quinn : i wanted to be for your family . wyatt : [ scoffs ] quinn : the mother who 's always adored you , a loving mother - in - law , a doting grandmother -- i never , ever wanted to be part of this unspeakable loss . please -- just please tell me that you believe in me . wyatt : i have been believing in you ! i 've tried ! more times than i can count ! quinn : i am so sorry . i never wanted this to happen . wyatt : you never do . but all those things that you just -- you set in motion , they spiral out of control , and i 'm not blaming you . i 'm just -- i 'm trying to accept responsibility for , like ... for everything . hope wanted you out of our lives . she wanted you away from our child and for good reason . that baby -- that baby 's gone now . and i should have listened to hope and not you . liam : [ sighs ] is wyatt inside ? are you meeting him ? hope : no , i came alone . liam : is that what you need ? because i can -- hope : no . no . liam : god , i wish i could just take some of your pain away . [ chuckles ] hope : he was n't even born and i loved him so much . liam : i know . hope : [ crying ] he was my baby boy . he had his entire life ahead of him , and then he was just gone . just like that . because for one second i was n't careful . liam : this was because of quinn , and i am not letting you blame yourself . it was an accident . just an accident . bill : i 'm not one to sit around bemoaning fate . but this is n't fair . wyatt and hope -- they should have had their baby , and my grandson , he should have had a shot at life , katie . katie : i know . i am so sorry . bill : did you see how devastated they were ? [ sighs ] you think this is the sins of the father ? katie : what are you talking about ? bill : both my boys lose their first child . liam with steffy , wyatt now with hope . katie : i guess you can take that on if you want to , but this has nothing to do with you . bill : i can always count on you to ... keep me humble . katie : well , i try . bill : [ chuckles ] katie : i just keep thinking about hope 's baby shower , and she was radiant -- so excited . and this was the official beginning of her new family , and she was so happy . bill : i 'm not good at helpless , katie . katie : i know you 're not . but sometimes that 's all you can be . healing moves at its own pace . bill : [ sighs ] this did n't have to happen . there was a catalyst . katie : quinn . bill : she was told to stay away . she had no business on brooke 's property . this loss -- this horrific loss ... is completely her fault . wyatt : you know what 's funny ? your overprotectiveness . who knew ? and i should have emulated that more when it came to my son and my wife and the family that i could have had . i should have been more protective . i should have stood my ground against you . quinn : i make mistakes , wyatt . wyatt : [ scoffs ] quinn : many . but i own up to them . you got to give me that much , and when it comes to me and you , i take responsibility for my actions , and -- come on ! this is n't on me . i am not responsible for -- for hope losing the baby . wyatt : no , no . no , you did n't push her down those stairs , but you were the reason she was there in the first place ! but you just -- you could n't stay away , could you ? wyatt : hope and i asked you . we begged you to stay away , but you did n't have any patience . you could n't just wait . you could n't have let hope heal and forgive you . quinn wants something . quinn wants it right now , and damn the consequences . is that it ? well , because of you , i have lost everything . hope : [ sniffles ] liam : you know , you want to understand . [ sighs ] you want to find reasons why , and sometimes there just are n't any . sometimes random and horrible things just happen . you okay to be out here ? hope : yeah . besides , you 're always there when i need you . liam : no matter what happens , no matter where life takes us , i 'm there . hope : and i 'm here for you , too . katie : what are you planning ? bill : who said anything about a plan ? katie : do n't -- do n't even try that with me . i know the signs . you 're looking to write a wrong . bill : i protect my own , katie . you do n't believe me , ask fashion boy . katie : you mean my fiancé ? bill : right , yeah , of course . how could forget with that stupid freaking string you have tied around your finger . katie : it 's a ribbon . anyway , there 's no one to beat up in the situation , unless you 're planning on driving to mulholland and taking it up with the gods . bill : you know what ? maybe i 'll do just that . katie : bill . bill , come on . where are you going ? listen , i know that you need to be proactive , but do n't do anything you 're gon na regret . bill : you care about me . katie : of course i do . bill : my katie . i miss you . katie : do n't do anything you ca n't take back . quinn : what do you mean , everything ? wyatt : after everything that has happened ... i think hope is gon na leave me . quinn : hope should n't be blaming you for any of this . you should be together right now . sharing your grief , helping each other through this . do you really believe that this is all my fault ? wyatt : yeah . i do . because your obsessive , suffocating love has cost me everything . and i 'm done . i 'm so done . goodbye , mom . [ door opens , slams ] liam : you 're here ... for me ? hope : [ sighs ] for the past couple months , my life has revolved around my pregnancy . and that 's all gone now . my life continues , and i 've been thinking about everything that 's happened and why and ... i wanted to be with you more than anything . but when i got pregnant ... i , of course , decided to stay with wyatt , because i wanted to give this family a chance , and i wanted to give this baby something that i did n't have growing up . stability and a loving father who was present . oh , but i never stopped loving you . mmm , mmm , mmm , mmm mmm , mmm mmm , mmm - mmm i wish i had the why [ siren wails ] quinn : i 'm so excited ! i 'm gon na be a grandmother ! hope : i do n't want you in our lives . quinn : i love hope . and the baby she 's carrying . wyatt : she does n't want you a part of her life . quinn : i will never be a threat . hope ! it 's not what you think ! liam : you pushed her , did n't you ? ! quinn : no ! liam : you pushed her ! quinn : no ! [ door opens ] bill : do it . liam : so ... what happens now ? hope : i need to exhale . i need to sort through all of this pain and confusion and ... figure out who i am now . i need my mom . liam : gon na go visit brooke in milan ? hope : mm . liam : [ sighs ] for how long ? hope : i do n't know . as long as it takes , i guess , to piece myself back together and ... think about everything that happened and why and ... where i 'm headed . liam : when do you leave ? hope : now . liam : [ sighs ] now ? like ... right now ? that soon ? hope : yeah . i love you . i 'll always love you . mmm , mmm , mmm , mmm mmm , mmm mmm , mmm - mmm i wish i had the why the why for every woe 'cause we 're all chasing ghosts , something we loved the most lost along the way looking for a reason why why the dark comes out some days why it takes our peace away and it breaks it down inside when your peace like a river runs dry like the desert land i 've seen the darkness fall and rise up from the sand from the sand mmm , mmm , mmm , mmm mmm , mmm mmm , mmm , mmm , mmm mmm , mmm mmm , mmm - mmm wish i had the words wish i had the words	hope tells liam that he knows her so well . she did not even know she would be here yet he did . he asks if there is anything he can do for her . she cries that she had a baby boy and now he is gone because of one second when she was not careful . he says this is all on quinn and he will not let her blame herself . quinn tells wyatt that he knows she is impulsive and often makes bad choices , but she did not go to hope to cause trouble . she just wanted a place in her life . she asks him to please believe in her . she never wanted this to happen . he says that he is not exactly blaming her but she sets things in motion that always spirals out of control . he should have listened more to hope and not quinn . katie checks in with bill but does not want to intrude on this bad time in his life , the loss that he had . she just wants to be there for him . he can count on that . she asks if he wants to talk about it . bill says not much to say . he was expecting a grandson and now he is gone . he says so many kids come into this world unwanted but this baby .. first grandchild was so wanted . wyatt wanted to be a father so badly and him a grandfather . the baby should have had a shot at life . is this the sins of the father ? both of his sons lost their first child . she says healing moves at it 's own pace so that is all he can be . he blames quinn again for being on brooke 's property . this is all her fault . quinn begs that she makes mistakes but she always takes responsibility and owns them . she did not push hope or make her lose the baby . he says she did not push hope but hope would not have been at brooke 's in the first place except for quinn . she has caused him now to lose everything in his life . he is afraid hope is going to leave him . quinn tries to console him that hope will need him more now . he says no , but it 's over and he is so done . he tells his mom bye and walks out .
brooke : why would she do that ? rick : if she 's presented with the opportunity , she 's gon na take it . brooke : this will only cause more issues in the family . rick : i know , mom . do n't tell me . tell dad . brooke : eric named steffy c.e.o . of forrester creations ? rick : yeah . she 's not gon na turn that down . brooke : steffy ? rick : i know ! it does n't make any sense ! does she have as much experience as i do , a better record ? no . she 's never run the company . i have . and if anybody deserves the right to run it again , it 's me , and if dad was thinking rationally , i would already be in charge . brooke : he must have considered you . rick : no , he did n't . brooke : i do n't believe this . rick : that 's how it is these days . dad does n't consult with anybody . he does n't care about what 's happening with the company . he does n't care about what 's happening with the clients . he does whatever quinn tells him to do . brooke : what do you mean ? rick : it was her idea . brooke : quinn told eric to make steffy c.e.o . ? rick : yes . brooke : but steffy hates quinn . why would quinn want her in charge ? brooke : quinn is acting c.e.o . you 're telling me she 's going to just step aside and let steffy take over ? rick : with dad 's blessing . brooke : why would she do that ? rick : obviously , it 's a ploy . quinn is using her c.e.o . position to get something from steffy . brooke : but steffy would be her boss . rick : yeah , mine , too , which is horrible ! we got to get dad to reconsider . brooke : i do n't know why eric is doing this . steffy was president for a while , but she never ran the company , never ran international or the day - to - day business . so , you 're saying maybe this is a ploy ? maybe quinn is setting steffy up or trying to drive a wedge between ridge and steffy . rick : that could be . but i think this is about wyatt . before quinn got involved with dad , sonny boy was the center of her universe . and wyatt has n't given up on steffy . i think quinn 's trying to help wyatt get steffy back . brooke : using the company as bait ? rick : would it surprise you ? everything that quinn does has an ulterior motive . brooke : so , eric did n't question her or you or ridge ? he just made steffy c.e.o . ? rick : yeah . and now that dad and quinn are married , she 's in control . and he does whatever she wants him to . brooke : i got to go talk to him . nicole : what was that ? katie : quinn ? hey , quinn . i - i did n't see you standing there . quinn : well , this is my own house . should i ... announce myself ? katie : no . no , that 's -- that 's not what i meant . quinn : what are you doing here , katie ? katie : uh , i came by to say hello to eric . quinn : did you see him ? katie : yeah . yeah . he just went upstairs . i was just headed out . quinn : oh . well , do n't let me run you off . so , tell me , are you all unpacked next door ? katie : i am . you should -- you should come and see what i 've done with the place . quinn : now ? katie : sure . y - yeah , sure . why not ? i mean , you and eric have had me over to your house . i 'd love to have you over to mine , and ... you should see the view . it 's to die for . eric : brooke , i 'm glad to see you . it 's been a while . i spoke to ridge . he gave me your good news -- you 're getting back together again . brooke : yes , we are . eric : i think that 's terrific . brooke : i 'm glad you feel that way . eric : i do . r.j. must be over the moon . brooke : [ chuckles ] yeah . he 's really excited . eric : well , good . he should be . this is something to celebrate . brooke : we 're just not making a big announcement right now , because of everything that 's going on -- what you 're dealing with and the uncertainty of the company . eric : [ chuckling ] yeah , but this is exciting ! you should share that ! brooke : yes , and we will . i just wish everybody in this family had as much to be excited about . eric : but , brooke , i do n't want you to think that the trouble between ridge and me is gon na color how i feel about you two being together again . it 's not . brooke : no , of course not . eric : ridge and i are not good right now , but what 's good in his life right now is you . i 'd like to see him happy again , even if he ca n't be happy for me . brooke : [ sighs softly ] eric ... he 's just really concerned . eric : yeah , i know . i know . look , let 's not talk about me . we 're talking about you . i 'm happy for you . brooke : thank you . eric : you 're so good for ridge . you really are . you -- you ease his tension , and you bring out his better nature . brooke : i appreciate your support . i really do . eric : good . brooke : i just wish you showed a little more of that support for rick . eric : rick ? brooke : he told me your decision . eric : of course he did . brooke : eric , he 's our son . he 's been devoted to forrester creations . his commitment counts for something . eric : of course it does . brooke : you 're just saying that . eric : no . i mean it . brooke : so , i do n't understand . why would you put steffy in charge ? rick has been a great c.e.o . he 's been exceptional . he 's run international . and he has qualifications beyond belief , and you just passed him right up . eric : and you want to know why . brooke : no . i know why . rick told me . and he 's very upset about it . so am i . nicole : i 'm sure your dad did n't do this to hurt you . rick : he feels betrayed . but you 're right . it 's not payback . it 's quinn . and now that she 's married to dad ... she 's more dangerous than ever . katie : the kitchen is a bit snug , but it 's plenty of room for will and for me . and i used a decorator for in here , and she really wanted to keep it minimalistic , which i agree , 'cause that 's the style of the house , but i have a toddler , so i wanted it to feel homey and warm , and we got to get the fireplace fixed . the chimney does n't work , so the holidays -- by the holidays , it 'll be up and running . but just pretty much working on the upstairs right now . i spent the ... [ dog barks in distance ] katie : ... for both of us , and please tell me to shut up ! i have done nothing but yammer on since you got here . um ... can i get you something else ? how 'bout i put together , like , a cheese plate or something ? quinn : no , thank you . katie : do you , uh -- do you want to sit ? oh , we can sit outside . the view is so beautiful . quinn : is that my house ? katie : uh , yeah . yeah , it is . quinn : you like the view ? katie : i do . i love it . it 's just peaceful . on a clear day , you can see all the way to the ocean . quinn : i know eric loves me . katie : i 'm sorry . what ? quinn : i just need you to know ... i 'm not jealous and i 'm not insecure , but i - i have to reiterate what i said before . i do n't want you spending time alone with my husband . katie : quinn , i just stopped by to -- quinn : i saw you , katie . i saw you with my own eyes . katie : you saw what ? quinn : what you did . i saw you kissing my husband . rick : i 'm sorry , nicole . i should n't be laying this on you . you 've already been through so much . nicole : it 's okay . if you want to talk about it , i 'm here . rick : i 'm here for you , too . i know how much zende means to you . nicole : things do n't always work out the way we want them to . rick : yeah . nicole : i did n't even know steffy wanted to be c.e.o . rick : well , she has n't exactly accepted the offer . nicole : is she worried about her dad ? rick : ridge is gon na gripe no matter who 's in charge . he thinks he 's the only one who deserves to sit in that seat . nah . if i was steffy , i 'd be worried about quinn . nicole : you really think she 's behind all this ? rick : my dad said it was her idea . nicole : has steffy forgiven her ? i - i thought they did n't get along . rick : no , not exactly . i mean , that 's probably why she has n't accepted it . nicole : then there 's still time for eric to change his mind . rick : about the job , yeah , maybe . about quinn ? i do n't think that 's a possibility . see , the longer they 're together , the more attached she gets . i 'm really worried here , nicole . it 's scary how much influence she has over him . eric : i realize rick and ridge are disappointed . brooke : they 're confused , eric . so am i. rick said this was quinn 's idea . eric : quinn thought it would be a good idea for steffy to be c.e.o . -- that it might bring the family together . i agree . brooke : i do n't . i think it 's going to cause more tension in the family . eric : rick will stay as the head of international . brooke : rick is going to be answering to somebody way less qualified than he is . and ridge is gon na be taking orders from his daughter . eric : well , that 's gon na take some getting used to , is n't it ? but it can be done . i worked under my sons for many years , and i recall once upon a time that i actually had to answer to you . you were giving me orders . it 's not a punishment , brooke . forrester is a family business . we all have a stake in its success , and it 's all our responsibility to get it done . brooke : eric ... eric : look , brooke , it 's gon na be fine . now ... enough shop talk . brooke : i still have my concerns . eric : if they come up , if problems arise , we 'll take care of them , all right ? now , we 're finished with that . how 'bout your sister ? you know she moved in next door . you know that . brooke : you seem very excited about that . eric : i am . brooke : what 's going on ? you 're a little cooped up here at home ? eric : no , that 's not it . i 'm very excited that she 's next door . i like katie . i think she 's a terrific girl . she 's , uh -- she 's accomplished and she 's caring . she 's thoughtful . i 've always been very fond of her . katie : i did not kiss eric , quinn . quinn : i saw you ... before eric went upstairs . you did n't know i was there . katie : are you talking about that peck on the cheek ? quinn : it was inappropriate . we talked about this , katie . i told you that i did n't want you to come over to my house unannounced , but you did n't listen to me , because the very first thing you did when you moved in to this house is you came by to spend time alone with my husband . and i 'm sure you did n't mean anything by it , but i have to wonder ... what 's really going on . katie : nothing 's going on . quinn : really ? so , this is all just a coincidence -- moving in next door , your spur - of - the - moment visits , asking eric to help your son get into this fancy school . i mean , you 're not trying to get close to him ? katie : i 'm not going after your husband , quinn . quinn : but you are after something . katie : eric and i are friends . we have been for a very long time . quinn : that 's not gon na continue if this behavior persists . i 'm not gon na let you play on my husband 's sympathies , katie . katie : [ chuckles ] okay . that 's not what i 'm doing . quinn : no ? katie : no . [ sighs ] listen , we do n't have to make this into a big deal , okay ? it 's not a big deal . and i am -- it wo n't happen again . it was a friendly kiss ... and i 'm sorry if you found it inappropriate . quinn : see , i understand why you want companionship . you 're on your own , you know ? you 're in this big house on the hill . you must be feeling isolated . katie : no , not at all . i have my son . quinn : but not now . he 's not home right now . katie : no , he 's not home right now . quinn : so you 're here by yourself . you must feel so alone . katie : are you trying to make me feel uneasy ? because that sounds a little bit like a threat . eric : i 'm really proud of your sister . brooke : me , too . eric : starting a new life . brooke : she seems excited . eric : yeah . i think she is . it 's a big step , is n't it -- starting a new life for herself and for her son ? brooke : she 's moving ahead . she 's planning a future . eric : yeah . and she 's not looking back -- no regrets , no anger . no offense , but i really thought that she would be a lot more upset when you decided not to go ahead and marry bill . brooke : i would n't blame her if she was upset with me . eric : she has n't been at all . she 's focused on moving ahead and making a smooth transition . brooke : well , that 's good to hear ... because you 're right -- she is a remarkable human being , and she deserves to be happy . eric : well , happiness is what she 's working on , is n't it ? she has a beautiful new permanent home and a wonderful school for her son . brooke : and she has the best next - door neighbor ever . eric : thank you for that . brooke : [ chuckles ] eric : [ chuckles ] brooke : thank you for being there for her . eric : it 's my pleasure . brooke : i know she can take care of herself . i just do n't want her to feel alone . eric : i would n't worry about that . i 'll probably be seeing katie a lot more now that we 're neighbors . i just hope that quinn and katie can develop a friendship . quinn does n't have very many friends . she 's the first one to admit that she 's not a very easy person to get along with . but she 's made big changes , brooke . she really has . i think it would be wonderful to see katie and my wife become closer . katie : are you trying to make me feel uncomfortable ? quinn : like the way you made me feel when i saw you kissing my husband ? no . no , katie . i 'm just trying to -- trying to understand why you would do that , especially after i opened up to you and i - i told you how i felt . see , i - i 'm trying to behave myself , you know ? i 'm trying to act like mrs. eric forrester because that 's who i am . katie : i know that . quinn : do you ? katie : yes . and , truly , the last thing that i would ever want to do is make you feel disrespected or insecure . quinn : you know , i - i do n't believe that you are going after my husband , but i - i do n't think you 're being completely honest with me , either . katie : quinn , i am sorry if i overstepped , okay ? i gave eric a friendly kiss on the cheek to show my gratitude for his friendship , and , really , i never meant to upset you . quinn : i 'm so disappointed in you , katie . katie : [ sighs ] quinn : i mean ... i told you how much i admired you , and i - i - i was hoping that -- that we could , you know , be friendly . you said that you would respect my home , but as soon as you moved in here , you went over there to spend time alone with my husband . i 'm just wondering what else is going on . katie : nothing else is going on . quinn : okay . so , you and eric are just friends ? katie : yes . quinn : brooke is also your sister , and ... you 're rick 's aunt . see , eric is n't getting advice from his family anymore , so maybe you thought , `` hey , he can listen to me . `` katie : no . quinn : just a little kiss on the cheek to soften him up . katie : oh , my god . you have this so wrong , okay ? it meant nothing . and it certainly was n't a come - on or a manipulation . i do n't really know what more you want me to say . quinn : i want you to say ... that you understand . you know , i 'm trying to support my husband , and if it looks like i 'm being overprotective , well , i am . eric 's family has put him through the wringer , and i wo n't let that happen again . and if it looks like i 'm overreacting , well , maybe this seems crazy to you . you know , `` crazy quinn `` -- that 's what your whole family calls me . [ sighs ] you do n't have to worry ... 'cause if i ever have those urges again ... i know how to handle them ... because i 'm not that person anymore . i am very grateful ... for the life i have now , for the love i have with eric ... the commitment that we made to each other . i 'm not gon na jeopardize that for anyone . have i made myself clear ? katie ? katie : yes , quinn . you 've made yourself perfectly clear .	quinn stands over the bloodied body of katie on the floor . brooke tells rick that it does not make any sense that quinn handed the ceo job to steffy . his dad does not ask anyone else ; he only does what quinn wants him to do . neither can figure this out . rick thinks the job should be his , of course . it must be some ploy of quinn and they need to get eric to re - consider . she 's too much in control . now she will be more dangerous than ever . brooke says she will talk to eric . katie 's voice awakens quinn from her stance . katie invites quinn over to see her house . quinn is distracted and is barely listening . eric invites brooke in and says ridge told him the good news ; this is something to celebrate . he assures her that while he and ridge are not good right now , he wants him to be happy and she eases his tension and brings out his best nature . she mentions steffy and why he would put her in charge as ceo . rick has more qualifications and eric passed him right up . they are both upset by this .
brooke : uh , wow . [ laughs ] you are full of surprises . thorne : was n't planned . although , i 'm not gon na deny it . i 've been wanting to kiss you for a long time . i hope i did n't completely surprise you . brooke : uh , no , i mean , i was n't offended or anything . thorne : encouragement . brooke : [ laughs ] thorne : [ chuckles ] brooke : i 've loved our time together . thorne : past or present ? brooke : both . you have everything that a woman would want in a partner . you 're charming and you 're sweet and you 're gorgeous and you 're wise . you 're a good guy . thorne : you make me sound like a catch . brooke : you are . thorne : well , if you feel that way , maybe we should give it another try . r.j. : what do you think ? ridge : what do i think ? i think you have talent . it 's raw , but you have potential . r.j. : really ? thank you so much . i mean , your opinion means , like , everything , so ... ridge : hey , let me -- let me ask you something . how -- how would you feel about me guiding you ? it 's gon na take some time ... r.j. : no , no , that would -- that would be awesome . really . ridge : it 'd be for me , not for you . the idea of recreating what i had with my dad with my son ... it 'd make me very happy . r.j. : ah , well , you know , i heard uncle thorne , he put his pen in the ring . ridge : yeah . uncle thorne is insinuating himself all over the place , wanted or not , talented or not . r.j. : i take it you 're not impressed by his work . ridge : not as impressed as he is . i think he should keep his day job in paris . r.j. : okay , so you 're not happy he 's back . ridge : nah . he 's trying to start trouble between your mom and me . but do n't worry , i 'm not gon na let that happen . ivy : i mean , i love the emerald , but this brilliant round , it 's just -- ugh ! it 's just so classic and timeless . quinn : i know , that 's why i have options , but i have to say , i love the emerald cut . it 's classic . simon : delivery for you , ivy . ivy : oh , simon ! oh , thank you so much . hey , quinn , have you met simon ? quinn : ah , the new star intern ! no . are you learning a lot from the program ? simon : absolutely . quinn : that is wonderful . actually , simon , i have a task for you . nicole : wow . south africa . that must have been an incredible experience . maya : it was amazing . it 's hard to describe . i mean , the whole thing was so `` go , go , go , `` but it barely felt like work . and everyone was so welcoming and embracing . it was life - changing . nicole : that 's great , maya . maya : yeah . nicole : can you even believe our lives right now ? maya : [ laughing ] no . nicole : i mean , i 'm living in paris , you 're traveling the world ... okay , you have to show me more . maya : okay ! [ laughs ] nicole : so awesome . maya : yeah . i ca n't wait to go back . spend some time exploring another culture ... nicole : i get it . since zende and i moved to paris , it 's like my eyes have been opened . i have a broader sense of the world . maya : yeah , it shows . you 're more ... sophisticated . nicole : oh , stop it . maya : no , you are ! you 're more mature . enlightened . something ... it looks good on you . nicole : i 'm just at a really good place in my life . and zende is , too . i mean , his designs keep getting better and better . but it is nice to come back and see you and rick and lizzy . mom and dad , too . but you know , i did n't know thorne was coming back . if i had known , we could have just flown together . have you seen him ? maya : oh ! oh , yeah . he 's , uh ... he 's staying here . nicole : here , here ? in brooke 's house ? maya : she insisted . simon : what can i do for you , mrs . forrester ? quinn : well , simon , you 're from england , right ? simon : yes . quinn : and you 've been around , exposed to the finer things in life ? simon : i suppose , yes . quinn : so , we would like your humble opinion . which of these engagement rings do you prefer ? simon : let me see . emerald cut and brilliant cut , correct ? ivy : yeah ! quinn : very good . simon : it 's quite hard to judge these in the box . do you mind if i ... ivy : oh ! right here . [ chuckles ] simon : ivy , you are the most unique woman i 've ever met . will you marry me ? ivy : oh , stop it , simon ! quinn : oh , you are quite the charmer . ivy : mm - hmm . simon : you know , this ring does sparkle just like ivy 's eyes . ivy : why , thank you , but i am not the one getting married . quinn : no , you 're not . [ chuckles ] simon : wow . quinn : hmm . simon : perfect chunk of pure ice . ivy : mm - hmm . quinn : mm - hmm . simon : bling . i like this one . quinn : hmm ! ivy : [ groans ] thanks , simon . simon : anything else ? ivy : no ! just continue charming women your own age . i 'm sure you 'll have no problem with that . simon : i will do my best . quinn : thank you . ivy : [ groans ] quinn : i win . i win ! ivy : i know . i know ! quinn : [ chuckles ] r.j. : how could uncle thorne possibly get between you and mom ? ridge : he can't . nothing 's gon na come between us . r.j. : oh , seems like you got a plan . ridge : i have a surprise , and i think your mom 's gon na love it . brooke : you just kissed me . thorne : yes , i did . brooke : and i 'm very flattered , of course . thorne : well , that 's a start . where do we go from there ? brooke : [ sighs ] you know i have a son with ridge . thorne : yeah . r.j . i mean , he 's practically grown . he 'll be out on his own in a few years , living his own life . brooke : it 's not that simple . thorne : sure it is . plus , ridge hurts you . i 'm sure r.j . does n't want to see that . do n't get his hopes up only to have them come crashing down when ridge cheats on you again . brooke : you do n't know that will happen . thorne : yes , i do . and so do you . that 's just what my brother does . you and i , on the other hand , had a wonderful marriage . great life together . there 's no reason why we ca n't have that again . ivy : so , you really think brooke will just accept everything and remarry ridge ? quinn : that 's the plan . ivy : well , what if their luck has just run out ? quinn : ivy , have you ever seen the way brooke looks at ridge , even when she 's not fully onboard ? this is n't about luck . it 's about a connection that ca n't be broken . ivy : yeah , but connections change . quinn : you think brooke and ridge are n't gon na get back together ? ivy : i 'm just saying nothing 's a given until it happens . [ door opens ] maya : i thought you were getting something to drink . nicole : i was . i , um ... maya : what ? nicole : nothing . not exactly . maya : all right , are you gon na make me guess ? nicole : i just saw brooke and thorne . but they looked .... close , like , intimate close . maya : what were they doing ? nicole : just talking . looking deeply into each other 's eyes . like they were in their own world . which is why i came back 'cause it did n't seem like a good time to interrupt . maya : do you think something 's going on between brooke and thorne ? quinn : ha ! ridge : did you finish it ? quinn : i brought you options . ridge : and i appreciate the offer , but i 'm gon na go with logan , i made up my mind . quinn : oh , wait , hold on . let me just see if i have a laugh in there ... no . no , i don't . ridge : nothing ? quinn : anyway , so i followed your specifications for the stones . flawless , finest quality , both 8 carats , and i decided to do one as a round brilliant cut , and then of course i have the emerald cut , which i have to say , i 'm a little partial to the emerald . ridge : and i 'll have to go with the talented quinn forrester . that setting 's brilliant , it 's very classy . quinn : yes . class personified , if i do say so myself . brooke : i have to say , i am so touched by you and what you said . but right now , i am more focused on your relationship with ridge . you 'll have to find a way to get along with him . thorne : well , i 'm not the one being dismissive . i mean , i came home with the best intentions towards my brother . i wanted to work with him , i wanted him to accept me as a designer . i realize i do n't have the same experience , but i am good . brooke : nobody 's saying you aren't . thorne : yeah , but right away , he had to start at me , keeping me in my place , reminding that he 's always been better than me . i mean , all that little brother crap , it 's kind of immature . brooke : yeah , ridge is difficult that way . i know . but you ca n't keep fighting like this . thorne : it 's not how i want it , it 's how ridge wants it . whatever , it 's fine with me . brooke : what can i do , thorne ? i mean , there 's got to be something . thorne : yeah , you can stop caring for him so much and see a better future . you know , i 've been thinking about my life , analyzing where i went wrong , what i did right . letting you go , not fighting for you was one of the biggest mistakes i ever made . brooke : we were good together . thorne : yeah , we were . and coming home , i wanted to respect you and ridge . i was n't gon na bring up my feelings for you . i could have lived my life without you in it , the way i wanted you . as long as you were happy and ridge was treating you right . and then i find out what he did with quinn , how he hurt you yet again . not to mention dad . my brother 's incapable of commitment . brooke : people change . thorne : not ridge . you know , i 've really loved spending this time with you . it feels good . and if i can save you from another go - around with my brother that will only end in heartache , i want to do that . just do n't be so quick to commit to a future with my brother . consider your options . maya : i know they were married for a while . nicole : there 's still a connection . that 's obvious . maya : but everyone assumes that brooke and ridge are gon na get back together . nicole : mm , i do n't know if that 's necessarily a sure thing though , not after what i just saw . and brooke 's divorce from bill is still processing , so thorne has plenty of time to press his case , and he 's living right here . maya : wow . i wonder if ridge has any idea that his brother may still have feelings for brooke . ridge : can you do me a favor ? can we keep this ring business between us ? brooke does n't need to know that you ... quinn : i -- i get it , i get it . the fewer reminders of our little dalliance , the better . you really need to stop thinking about it , though . ridge : thinking about what ? quinn : the kisses that we shared . ridge : i do n't think about that . quinn : [ laughs ] liar . ridge : it may have crossed my mind in the past , but now you got to let this go , really . quinn : oh , yeah , i guess i do . i do . ridge : we 've come a long way , have n't we ? quinn : yeah . yeah . from enemies to ... whatever we were in the middle ... to now friends . ridge : yeah . minimal damage . you and dad are okay , and i think brooke and i , we 're -- we 're gon na figure it out . quinn : you will , ridge . i have no doubt . thorne : what could have possibly been going through ridge 's mind when he chose to kiss our father 's wife the day before he was supposed to marry you ? i mean , how can you even consider spending your life with a man who thinks so little of you ? brooke : fair question . thorne : you want to tell me what happened that day ? brooke : between ridge and quinn ? no , i do n't like talking about that . thorne : [ sighs ] you know , keeping it in only gives it power . if you let it out , then maybe you can let it go . brooke : okay ... well , as you know , we were in sydney , australia , for liam and steffy 's wedding . i was feeling great , you know ? i was really excited that i was gon na marry ridge the next day . and d i lost him somewhere on the beach , and eric said that he went for a walk , so i ran down the beach to catch up with him , and i went around the bluff , and there he was , with quinn . they were standing so close , it was like they had some kind of secret . she just reached out and ... gently touch his arm . he look at her , and i knew -- i knew what was gon na happen . that 's when they kissed . i was -- i was shocked . really , i was shocked and devastated for eric and for me . thorne : what kind of kiss ? brooke : [ scoffs ] i do n't know . thorne : yes , you do . you saw it . brooke : they said it was a goodbye kiss . thorne : and you choose to believe that ? you realize you 're making excuses for a man who is supposed to be 100 % committed to you . i hate saying this , but you deserve so much better than my brother . give yourself a chance at true happiness . maya : okay , if it 's true that thorne is making a play for brooke , you know how competitive ridge is with his brothers , and thorne even more than rick . if they go head to head over brooke ... nicole : i know . i hate to think what it could do to the family . ridge : i like your confidence in the future . quinn : well , these things take time , you know ? what we did to brooke was ... it was hurtful . she needed time to process , get to a place of forgiveness . like eric did . i mean , it 's not even a thing between us anymore . ridge : and brooke was almost there , and then thorne comes back and he had to stir everything up . quinn : what -- what does thorne have to do with anything ? ridge : he knows . quinn : about us ? ridge : yeah , about us . i do n't know how , but he does , and he -- he came over to brooke 's house and told her how horrible i am , and you should have seen her face , just reliving everything . quinn : that 's not okay . ridge : no , it 's not okay . i just want to get past this , look to our future , you know ? and i thought maybe ... maybe this would help show her that she 's the only woman for me . thorne : you 're upset . brooke : uh , no . no . but i told you , i do n't like thinking about ridge and quinn . thorne : easier just to forget what you saw ? brooke : yes . thorne : put it out of your mind ? pretend it never happened ? brooke : yes . thorne : but it did happen , brooke , and there 's nothing you can do to change that . you ca n't go rushing into a marriage that you know is going to end in heartache down the road . because that 's what my brother has in store for you . [ cellphone rings ] brooke : hey . the nerve of you ! thorne : you can yell at me later . i need your attention . brooke : [ scoffs ] okay . you got it . thorne : it 's time to say no . it 's time to say no . you will not allow ridge to break your heart ever again . you will not stand for one more betrayal and one more affair because you know they 're coming . they always do . is that what you want ? or do you want the man who 's truly there for you ? truly adores you . do n't marry a man who can betray you and his own father the way he did . i could n't even conceive doing something like that . brooke : i know you couldn't . thorne : i would treat you the way you deserve to be treated . and i 'd be grateful to have you in my life . brooke : thorne ... thorne : i 've been thinking a lot about my life and all the people i 've lost . people i trusted . people i love . no one more than you . you 're an incredible woman . i was devastated when we broke up , but i accepted it , and then ... i come home to this . you can not marry my brother . if you 're gon na marry anyone , you marry me , brooke . you marry me .	thorne tells brooke that he has wanted to kiss her for a long time but this was not planned . she says he has everything a woman would want and she 's had good times with him , now and then . he says if she feels like that maybe they should give it another shot . ridge confides in rj that he has a surprise for his mom and he thinks she will love it . nicole oversees thorne and brooke huddling together and goes back to tell maya that they looked intimate close . maya finds that hard to believe as everyone assumes it will be brooke and ridge again . quinn and ivy finish up her design for a gorgeous engagement ring to show ridge . thorne tells brooke it is time to stop this little brother crap . he says she could have a much better future . letting her go and not fighting for her was one of his biggest mistakes . but as long as she was happy and ridge was treating her right , he could be okay with that . but now he finds ridge has not been good for her , so she needs to consider her options and not be so quick to say yes again to him . she explains what she saw between quinn and ridge and the kiss in australia . later they said it was a goodbye kiss . thorne says he hates saying this but she deserves so much more than his brother and not to believe all his denials and explanations .
liam : look at me . i do n't want to deny kelly the only grandmother she has . i promise you . steffy : hope and brooke do . liam : no . that 's not -- that is not true . they know how much your mom loves kelly . steffy : my mother would never do anything to harm kelly . neither would i . just trust me when i say this -- my mother is n't unstable . she 's trying to get her life back on track , and being a member of our family is a part of that . you ca n't just cut her out of kelly 's life , just send her away . i really believe good things will happen if she stays . taylor : i still ca n't get over running in to you here like this . reese : right ? i was just talking to my daughter about how i 'm a firm believer in signs . taylor : yeah . it was definitely a nice coincidence . i just -- i did n't know that you were working with lisa . reese : dr. burr and i are consulting together on a patient , and she had to duck out . taylor : yeah . i do n't know when she 'll be back . reese : well , i 'm just glad that i 've got the opportunity to talk to you some more . taylor : you were n't put off by me oversharing at steffy 's last night , were you ? reese : not at all . it 's rare to find someone brave enough and be honest about who they are and what they 're going through . katie : i realize we do n't know taylor as well as you do , but she does n't seem to be one to keep things bottled up . brooke : she has n't been completely up front about everything . donna : is she drinking again ? is that what you 're worried about ? brooke : no , not that i know of . hope : maybe we should n't speculate . donna : i 'm not -- i mean , not really . brooke said there 's a lot we do n't know about taylor . i was just ... taking a shot in the dark . brooke : it 's funny you put it that way , donna . xander : is having your dad around really that bad ? i mean , he seemed pretty chill the couple times i saw him back home . zoe : yeah . he 's good at that -- seeming pretty chill . xander : what do you mean ? zoe : i -- it 's just that i thought that l.a. could be our place -- new adventure , a fresh start . xander : well , it sounds like he 's looking for that , too . zoe : with my dad , that usually only means one thing . i mean , you know that my parents are divorced . well , they were n't together very long . dad 's not with anyone very long . but he ca n't be alone , either , and ... as soon as he can , he just latches on to another woman . xander : and you 're worried he 's gon na latch on to steffy 's mom ? taylor : you 're so sweet , reese . reese : i 'm just trying to be as open with you as you 've been with me . but i do n't want you to be uncomfortable . taylor : well , it is a little embarrassing , airing my grievances the way i did to a total stranger . reese : well , i hope i do n't feel like a stranger anymore . taylor : no , you don't . reese : you were telling me about , uh , this woman you were having problems with . you called her your ... nemesis . taylor : oh , yes . the one and only ... brooke logan . donna : it 's not like taylor came back to l.a. for some nefarious reasons . brooke : not this time . katie : well , she obviously wants to spend time with her granddaughter . maybe she 'll start up her practice again . brooke : well , taylor 's in no position to be counseling anybody . hope : and we do n't even know if she is back for good . katie : i 'm sure steffy appreciates the help . brooke : taylor should n't be spending any time alone with kelly . and steffy and liam should n't allow it . steffy : hope and brooke think my mom is dangerous . but they 're wrong . liam : [ sighs ] come on . steffy , you ca n't -- you ca n't ignore what she did . steffy : i 'm not . my mom made one terrible decision -- one that she 's gon na regret for the rest of her life . i 'm just glad your father agreed not to say anything . no one can know , liam . hope and brooke ca n't say a word to anyone . liam : [ sighs ] zoe : i do n't want to make my dad feel like he 's not welcome . xander : no , but you left london to do your own thing . zoe : and it 's been absolutely brilliant . i mean , i got this incredible job , and i regained your trust , and the forresters believe in me . i feel so lucky , xander . i do n't want to do anything to mess this up . xander : and you 're worried your father could ? zoe : and you feel like i 'm overreacting ? xander : no , i just -- i think he 's really proud of you , zoe . zoe : and i 'm grateful for that . i know that you do n't know him all that well , so i do n't want to talk poorly about my father , because there are some really great things about him . but i just -- [ sighs ] i get a bad feeling about him being here . reese : i 'm sorry if i brought up a subject that 's too painful for you . taylor : [ scoffs ] no worries . brooke 's been an unavoidable part of my life for a very long time . reese : hmm . yeah , you made it sound like you have a pretty contentious history . taylor : and getting more contentious all the time . reese : because she wants to keep you away from your granddaughter ? taylor : yes . wow . i did share a lot . reese : ohh . for someone who 's done so much to try to hurt you , now she 's trying to keep you away from your daughter 's little girl . taylor : yeah . well , that 's why i was so emotional last night . brooke has been absolutely relentless . i just pray steffy and liam do n't listen to her . reese : [ sighs ] liam : steffy , i 'm not -- [ sighs ] what am i trying to say here ? i just -- i feel like with your mom , it 's ... kind of a gray area . steffy : i mean , i get why you could see it that way . but my mom 's not a threat to kelly . she 's not a threat to anyone . my main concern now is this opening up . brooke 's my mom 's worst enemy , liam , and hope told her that my mom shot bill . what if they tell someone else ? katie : you seem to be awfully opinionated about this , brooke . hope : you know , why -- why are we even discussing this ? brooke : 'cause i 'm concerned . i do n't think taylor 's presence is good for any of us . donna : i know taylor 's a pain , but if she is n't drinking again -- brooke : whether she 's drinking or not does n't matter . she 's an extremely volatile person . donna : okay . she was a little bit out of control at the wedding . brooke : [ sighs ] you have no idea how out of control she can get . katie : yeah , but not with her grandchild . i mean , steffy and liam are responsible parents . if they 're not concerned -- brooke : well , maybe they should be . katie : have you talked to steffy ? brooke : yes , and ... taylor is her mother , so she 's having a hard time being objective . donna : well , what do you think , hope ? do you think it 's okay for taylor to be with kelly ? katie : i - it does n't matter what we think . brooke : but if we think there 's an issue -- katie : no , no . i 'm sorry . i know that your concern is genuine , and kelly is this beautiful , precious little girl , and we all love her and we love her family , but whatever issues you have with taylor , whatever you think you know about her , it does n't matter because you 're not kelly 's parent and there 's nothing you can do about this . brooke : oh , yes , there is . there most certainly is . fact is , every insurance company hopes you drive safely . zoe : and it sounds so selfish , like l.a. is my place . but it 's more than that . xander : yeah . your dad caught you off - guard . zoe : completely . xander : you know , you two both have a habit of showing up out of the blue . zoe : i guess we do . but i just -- i ca n't help wondering why . i mean , of all the cities in the world , why come to los angeles ? xander : what , you mean besides the obvious ? he 's been given a great opportunity here , zoe , and besides being invited to work in one of the best hospitals in l.a. , he gets another gig on catalina island ? that 's a big deal . he 's got to be pretty good at what he does . you ca n't give him the benefit of the doubt ? zoe : i have . but i 've seen this before . xander : hey , hey . when ? zoe : you saw him at the party -- i mean , how he was chatting up taylor . xander : he was just being friendly . okay , okay . okay , maybe he 's interested in her . but would that be such a bad thing ? i mean , they 're both doctors , okay ? they 're both single . it might be good for them . do n't you think ? reese : i still do n't understand how brooke is involved in this . taylor : she should n't be . reese : she 's not a family member ? taylor : well , she is married to steffy 's father . reese : that does n't give her the right to tell you that you can see your granddaughter or not . that makes no sense . taylor : [ chuckles ] to hear brooke tell it , she 's only acting out of concern , but she has never had any regard for my daughter or her child . reese : i do n't understand how someone could be that cruel . taylor : well , we 've been fighting for years , and her cruelty does n't surprise me , but i am worried about what she 'll do next . reese : i can see that you 're going through a ... stressful , difficult time right now . i - i know we ... have n't known each other that long , but ... i would love to help alleviate some of that stress , if i can . taylor : [ chuckles ] you 're so sweet . reese : well , i mean it . i 'm here for you , taylor . steffy : what my mom needs is support and understanding . liam : i know , but ... you 're giving her that . steffy : it ca n't just be from me . she needs her family . she needs people that she can depend on and trust . that 's really crucial for her . she needs to feel secure about her future . liam : secure ? steffy , what about kelly 's security ? what about the security of my unborn child with hope ? i mean , we -- we have to think about that , too . steffy : you do n't think i am ? liam : [ sighs ] i know you are . of course you are . i 'm sorry . it 's just -- it 's -- it 's not your judgment i 'm worried about . steffy : my mom is getting better , liam . [ voice breaking ] yeah , she 's fragile right now , okay ? and all of this uncertainty and anxiety -- it is n't healthy . all these people that say they care about us , they claim to care about my mom -- they should understand that . they should realize that all these threats are making the situation more volatile . do n't you see that ? brooke and hope attacking my mom could make things worse , and if it does n't stop , it could be disastrous . donna : what do you mean , there 's something you can do ? katie : we 're talking about taylor 's relationship with her granddaughter . brooke : you may not think i have anything to say about it , but i do . hope : mom , don't . can we please -- can we please just drop this ? brooke : honey , you know how important this is . hope : steffy and i are trying to keep things civil . we 're trying to build a bridge between our families , and the last thing we need is tension between our mothers . katie : okay , which is why we should all just stay out of the middle of this , right , donna ? donna : no . katie , brooke seems really worried about this . brooke : i am . donna : so if she wants to talk to us , we should listen . katie : i think that brooke needs to talk to her daughter , so we will catch up to you both later . [ door closes ] hope : mom ... what are you doing ? ! you were n't really going to tell them , were you ? zoe : my dad is perpetually looking for the right woman , and when he finds her , there 's no such thing as easing into it or taking it slow . i mean , just the way he was at steffy 's party -- hovering over her mom , hanging off every word she said . you know , he met taylor one time -- one time , and , all of a sudden , he 's totally into her ? xander : well , they do have a lot in common . zoe : xander , you do n't -- xander : no , i -- hey , hey . relax . you do n't have to worry about this , okay ? it 's gon na be all right . hey . come here . come here . steffy : i know how much you love kelly . you want her to be safe and happy . liam : yeah . yes . that -- that 's what this whole thing is about -- doing what 's right for the kids . steffy : having her grandmother in her life is what 's right . the memories i have with my grandma ... they 're really precious to me . i always wanted to make her proud . i could always rely on her . i could talk to her about anything because ... she was always there . my mother wants to be there for kelly , right from the beginning so they 're close . liam : [ sighs ] steffy : liam , please talk to hope . make her see that my mom wants to be part of kelly 's life . it 's not scary . it 's not dangerous . it 's beautiful . if you can get through to hope , she 'll be able to convince brooke . this has gone too far , liam . it has to stop . hope : mom , we agreed not to tell anyone else . brooke : i didn't . you told me what taylor did so i would n't accidentally set her off . you were just trying to protect me . well , i 'm trying to protect you and your precious baby . knowing what taylor is capable of , if she 's living back here in los angeles , she could be dangerous for all of us . taylor : good grief . there i go again , talking about my problems . reese : i brought it up . i hope it was n't a mistake . taylor : no . i - i - i really do appreciate your concern and your kindness . i just do n't want to burden you . reese : i 'm just glad you feel like you can talk to me . taylor : well , you definitely were n't kidding when you said you were a good listener . reese : [ chuckles ] thanks . but , uh ... there 's got to be someone else that you can talk to . taylor : oh , my daughter , yeah -- she 's a - a rock rock . she 's a new parent . she 's running a huge company . reese : i was thinking someone else . taylor : oh , like a friend ? reese : more than a friend . taylor : oh . no . no . [ chuckles ] reese : come on . come on . a beautiful , attractive , successful woman like you -- you do n't have a man ? taylor : no . it 's been a while . reese : ah . you 're trying to rebuild your practice . that 's what you 've been focused on . taylor : i wish i could say i 've been that busy . but the truth is i - i 've honestly kind of forgotten what it 's like to have that kind of companionship . i 've been on my own for a long time now . reese : do n't you miss it ? taylor : i do . i mean , it , you know -- it 's been a little lonely , but it has n't been all bad . i - i have found other ways to , you know , make meaningful connections and -- and fulfillment -- my -- my family , my -- my children , my grandchildren . but , no , no special someone . [ sighs ] i ca n't remember the last time ... i was held or ... someone looked at me with that kind of desire .	reese tells taylor that he was not turned off at all last night what she said at steffy 's party . it is refreshing that she was able to lay her problems on the table and that she is working through them . he thinks it is regretful that brooke caused her so much pain in her life and now she still wants to keep her away from her granddaughter . xander does n't understand why zoe is so against her dad being here . she says her parents were divorced very early on and since then he just drifts from one woman to another . she had hoped coming to l.a. would be just their place , not his . she is so grateful for this job at forrester and she does not want to screw it up . she has bad feelings right now about her father . xander says both dr. hayes and her dad are single and it might be a good thing for both of them . brooke states it again that she does not think taylor should be spending any time with or around kelly . it does not matter if she is drinking again or not . she has talked to both steffy and taylor and they seem to think there is nothing wrong . steffy specifies that hope and brooke can not say anything to anyone . she knows her mother and she is not a killer . she is trying to get her life back on track . both hope and brooke are just wrong if they think she is unbalanced . liam wo n't go so far as saying she is unbalanced but she does have some grey areas and he wants to watch out for those . reese tells taylor that he does not understand how anyone could be so cruel like she says brooke is . he would like to help eliminate some of that stress for her .
[ gunshots ] [ screaming ] [ scene_break ] eric : massimo marone is walking and talking ? stephanie : according to brooke , he just up and walked out of the clinic without even actually being released . eric : the man had a major stroke . it 's only been a couple of months . he ca n't possibly have recovered by now . are you sure about this ? stephanie : this is what i 've been told . and i suppose if anyone could do it , massimo could . eric : what , on sheer determination alone ? stephanie : well , that certainly can make all the difference , ca n't it ? i should know . i think it probably answers a lot of prayers , too . eric : well , especially jackie 's . and i 'm sure all he really wants is to be home -- he wants to be home with his wife . stephanie : lets hope he does n't walk in on any surprises . eric : what do you mean ? stephanie : she 's involved with someone . i ca n't even begin to imagine what would happen if he arrived home and walked in on them . [ scene_break ] nick : my god , what are you doing ? ! ridge : massimo , massimo ! massimo : i 'm getting attention . jackie : i 'm okay . i 'm okay . i 'm okay . massimo : blanks . blanks . nick : he 's right , there 's nothing in this . deacon : you know , man , you have lost it ! that stroke fried your brain ! ridge : deacon -- deacon , get out of here ! massimo : no , no , no . he 's got to confess what he did . deacon , the drugs . jackie : massimo , massimo , massimo ! ridge : come on . you 're okay . calm down . we 've got to get him back to the hospital . [ massimo panting ] massimo : no . i wo n't -- i wo n't leave her . no , no . you do n't know . you do n't know what he 's done . he drugged you . he drugged -- jackie : no , massimo , those were sedatives . massimo : no ! jackie : the doctor gave me sedatives ! massimo : no ! [ massimo panting ] no . when you were n't here , he mocked me , tormented me . [ massimo panting ] nick : calm down . massimo : see ? you see ? jackie : i -- i see -- i see a miracle . you 've come back to me . let 's not talk about deacon now . massimo : no , no . you must see . nick : hey , pop , easy . he 's sick -- sick . nick : no , no , come on . enough , enough . breathe . shh ! come on , just breathe . ridge : jackie , let 's go . jackie : no . ridge : you 're out of here . jackie : no , no , no , no . i have to stay . i have to explain to him -- ridge : what , you 're gon na try and kill him again , finish the job you already started ? deacon : jackie , let 's go . let 's go , please . jackie -- jackie : no , i am not ! i have to talk to him . nick : mother ! now 's not the time ! go ! deacon : jackie , come on , let 's go , now . ridge : out of here . deacon : let 's go . jackie : no . nick : shh , it 's okay . shh . [ massimo panting ] nick : it 's okay . deacon : let 's go . let 's go . please , now . ridge : how 're you doing here ? how 're you doin ' ? nick : get a doctor over here as soon as you can . shh , that 's it . you 're okay . you 're okay . [ scene_break ] deacon : that guy 's out of his tree , and i 'm getting you out of here . jackie : no , he 's not . he 's -- deacon : what , he 's upset ? jackie , he 's upset ? the guy had a gun pointed at us . come on , let 's go . jackie : it was n't loaded . deacon : so what ? come on . i do n't trust him , and neither should you . let 's get the hell out of here . jackie : no . deacon : this is ridiculous . jackie : no , i ca n't . i ca n't go anywhere , deacon . i have to go back in there . he 's my husband . [ scene_break ] eric : how do you know this ? stephanie : brooke . eric : how does she know it 's true ? stephanie : jackie admitted it to her . he found out about them , confronted them . they had a huge argument . that 's when he collapsed . eric : them ? stephanie : jackie and deacon . eric : deacon ? my god . you know , felicia told me something about this . she said that she saw them out together . stephanie : could n't quite bring yourself to believe it , huh ? eric : no , no , and i do n't believe it . deacon 's just using her , the same way he used bridget and brooke . stephanie : well , brooke did a little using herself . eric : yeah , you know , he must have sensed that she was vulnerable and he took advantage . stephanie : what , so you think this is all his fault ? eric : the man will do or say anything to get what he wants . stephanie : suppose he was in love with her , eric . eric : in love with her ? stephanie : mm - hmm . eric : the man does n't know the meaning of the word . besides , jackie 's too good for him . stephanie : well , i do n't see jackie as quite the paragon of virtue that you do . but that 's beside the point . if massimo really wants her and wants the marriage , he may find that deacon 's standing in the way . eric : well , if he is , he wo n't be there for long . massimo will see to that . [ scene_break ] ridge : dr. ying 's on his way . massimo : i do n't need a doctor . nick : i want you to calm down . come on . have a drink of water , catch your breath . come on . massimo : i have to make sure your mother is safe . nick : no , no , no . ridge : whoa , whoa , whoa . come on , come on . relax . relax . you 've had more than enough excitement for one night . nick : what are you thinking ? breaking out of the clinic ? what are you thinking ? massimo : to save your mother . nick : but , pop , do n't you see ? you 're just making yourself worse getting worked up like this -- massimo : dom , dom -- no . wrong . i was trap -- trapped in the chair . i saw everything . him cha -- chasing your mother . it drove me crazy . nick : okay . massimo : i was helpless when i was in the clinic . nick : all right . shh . hey , pop , come on . come on . i want you to listen to me . calm down . i knew about deacon and mother . massimo : huh ? nick : i walked in on them one night . and that 's why i had you moved . massimo : you knew ? why you did n't protect her ? ridge : look , we do n't really need to get into all this right now . massimo : why you did n't throw him -- nick : i did throw him out . massimo : why he still here chasing your mother ? tell me . nick : the truth is , it was n't one - sided . massimo : no . nick : she -- massimo : no . no . wrong . her place is here . [ scene_break ] deacon : jackie , you do n't want to go back in there . massimo is -- jackie : came back to me . he was practically dead , and yet he summoned all his strength to come home to his wife . do n't you see , deacon ? it 's a miracle . it 's a miracle that massimo made it happen , because he loves me . deacon : stop , stop , stop . stop it . please , stop . you 're emotional right now . but you are not seeing what really happened in there . that guy put a gun to my head and he tried to get me to say things that were n't true . okay ? fine , it was n't loaded . but , jackie , it just goes to show how controlling this guy is . and you know what ? okay , fine , i guess massimo does love you in his own special way . but you 've seen what that kind of love can do . how suffocating it is . if you allow yourself to get pulled back into that , i do n't know that -- i do n't know . jackie : what massimo said -- about you taunting him . was it true ? deacon : i thought he was in a coma , jackie . jackie : no . it was true . deacon : i crossed the line a couple of times . i said some things that i definitely should n't have said and i 'm sorry . but the thing that 's not true is that i ever , ever tried to take advantage of you . i love you . i want to spend the rest of my life proving that to you . but if you go back in there , sooner or later he 's going to start punishing you for being with me . please do n't let that happen . do n't let this chance at happiness that we found slip away . do n't do that . do n't do that to yourself . please , do n't do that to us . [ scene_break ] nick : so what 's the verdict ? dr. ying : his blood pressure is still a bit elevated , but nothing to be concerned about . considering -- i will give your father a more thorough exam once we get him back to the clinic . massimo : no -- more clinic . no . dr. ying : i will check back with you in the morning . if you need me before then , do n't hesitate -- call me . ridge : thank you , doctor . i 'll show you out . massimo : i -- i need to find your mother before deacon ruins her life more . [ scene_break ] stephanie : i 'm not surprised that she 's involved with someone else . jackie was never really happy with massimo . eric : he wanted to control her -- completely , everything in her life . her friends , her job , what kind of marriage is that ? stephanie : well , you know , he 's a very complex fellow . i think he wanted a wife who understood that and could handle it . and she never did . eric : maybe not . maybe not , but that does not excuse how he treated her . stephanie : i 'm just saying -- eric : no , i know . i know what you 're saying . the idea of being mrs. massimo marone and the reality are two different things completely . stephanie : mm - hmm . if they had n't had a son -- i do n't think she would 've married him in the first place . eric : you doubt her love for him ? stephanie : not the way you mean . it 's just the idea that she would turn to someone else . eric : no . you know what ? i have never believed that massimo is the right person for jackie . and i still do n't . but i certainly do n't believe for a moment that she turned to deacon . he 's a manipulator and an opportunist . stephanie : brooke seems to think that he 's changed . eric : well , the deacon sharpes of this world do n't change . they 're incapable of it . stephanie : where are you going ? eric : i 'm going to go see jackie . she 's my friend . i 'm gon na put a stop to this . [ scene_break ] jackie : you expect me to just walk away -- after everything massimo 's been through ? he needs me , deacon . he needs me . deacon : no , no . no , he does n't . jackie , he does n't need you . this guy is obsessed with you . he 's consumed with trying to control you , to turn you into something that you 're not . if you go back in there , it 's not out of obligation ; it 's not out of love , jackie -- massimo , this marriage ? that 's not where your heart lies . it lies with me . it lies with what we have together . please do n't turn your back on that . nick : i know how much you love her . i know how much you want her back . massimo : she 's still my wife . i have -- to talk to her . jacqueline . jackie : i did n't come back here to hurt your father . i just [ scene_break ] ridge : look , forget it , jackie ! he 's been through enough for one night . massimo : no . no . my wife and i have to talk this through -- alone . nick : we 'll be in the study . [ scene_break ] ridge : so , explain it to me . nick : explain what ? ridge : massimo wanting jackie back after everything she 's done to him . nick : he loves her . ridge : oh , great . look what it cost him . nick : my mother never meant to hurt him . ridge : so now you 're defending her ? nick : i 'm saying that she has feelings for two men . it happens , you ought to know . it happened with brooke and taylor , right ? ridge : still , if jackie 's going to string massimo along -- there 's no way he 's going to put up with that . i do n't care how much he cares about her . she 's got to make a choice . it 's truth time . her loving , faithful husband -- or her lying , cheating boy toy . [ scene_break ] [ knocking on door ] deacon : jackie ? what the hell are you doing here ? eric : i want you to stay the hell away from jackie marone . deacon : oh , is that a fact ? eric : yes , that 's a fact . deacon : great . come in , eric . eric : i 'm not going to let you turn her life upside down the way you did my daughter 's . you made bridget 's life hell . deacon : i know . i know i did . and i 'm sorry about that . i have to live with that everyday . but , have n't you heard ? i 'm a different man now . eric : no , you 're not . you 're the same user you 've always been . and if you do n't walk away from jackie , i swear to -- deacon : you 'll do what ? what are you going to do , eric ? you gon na put a couple slugs in me like you tried to do when you thought i was after bridget again ? well stand in line , pal ! massimo already pulled a gun on me today . eric : what ? deacon : oh , oh , you have n't heard the news ? yeah , he 's up and about . got out of the clinic and he wants his wife back . as a matter of fact , they 're together right now . it 's probably going to be the end for me and jackie . but i 'm sure that just delights the hell out of you . you know , whether you believe it or not , eric -- i was good for her . i made that woman come alive . and that 's why she belongs with me . i made her happy in ways that massimo never has . and i think we both know he never will . [ scene_break ] massimo : you 're back ? jackie : i could n't leave things the way they were . are you all right ? massimo : yeah . jackie : it 's more than i dreamed of . to see you again like this -- talking and -- standing . i 've missed you so much . oh , massimo , how do i begin to tell you how sorry i am ? for everything -- for tonight , your stroke . and to think that you would break out of that hospital to save me , it 's -- after i hurt you so much . massimo : our love -- brought me back . i , i -- do n't blame you . you were grieving . he took advantage . but that 's over now . he 's out of your life , forever . [ scene_break ] announcer : on the next `` bold and the beautiful `` -- jackie : i do love you , massimo . deacon : he 's a controlling freak . and if she goes back with him , it 's going to kill her .	ridge and dominick wrestle the gun away from massimo . the shots fired were blanks . massimo tells jackie that deacon drugged her and mocked and tormented him while he was stuck in his chair . ridge and dominick make jackie and deacon leave . massimo refused to go back to the clinic . while in the car , deacon admits to jackie that he said things to massimo while he thought he was in a coma . jackie ran back into the house to be with massimo . massimo told jackie that he does n't blame her that deacon took advantage of her and now he 's out of her life forever .
[ phone rings ] stephanie : hello ? taylor : finally . stephanie , i 've been looking for you everywhere . why you have n't you returned my calls ? stephanie : oh , taylor , i 'm sorry . i just walked in the door . taylor : well , you have n't returned any of my messages . are you all right ? stephanie : i 'm fine . i 've been with felicia . taylor : oh . are you coming into the office ? i really need to talk to you . stephanie : yes , yes , i 'll be there as soon as i can , all right ? how 's the baby ? felicia : napping . stephanie : was he restless ? did he get a good night 's sleep ? felicia : mother , i 've never been apart from him for that long before . i so badly wanted to pick him up and hug him , and kiss him , and tell him how much i missed him , but he needs his rest . stephanie : i told you , honey , he 'd be fine . we should 've stayed at the hospital and waited for those test results . felicia : you can blow your whole life waiting for test results . stephanie : yes , but until you know -- felicia : worrying is not going to change the results . neither is talking about it . so please , just keep it between you and me , okay ? and about dominick , too . stephanie : you do n't want me to tell anyone about the baby ? felicia : i think nick needs to deal with this in his own way , mother . stephanie : and what about your illness ? when are you going to tell him about that ? felicia : there may not be anything to tell . stephanie : but if there is , no secrets . you have to have the treatment . the radiation , the chemo . whatever you need . felicia : i do n't want to think about that right now , okay ? i need to keep positive . right now , i 'm in remission , and i 'm going to stay that way . stephanie : felicia . felicia : the alternative is something i just ca n't face . [ scene_break ] brooke : that 's it ? that 's your whole plan ? eric : yes , i had gregory draw that up while i was at lawrence- whitter . brooke : and you really think stephanie 's going to sign this ? eric : she has to . brooke : she 's just going to hand forrester back over to you ? eric : well , the reason she took it away from me was that she was angry at me for marrying you . brooke : eric , i understand the logic . i 'm just not sure it 's going to work . eric : she 's more vulnerable than you think . brooke : so you keep saying , but i just have n't seen it . eric : you ca n't discount our history . brooke : yes , but what about our history ? stephanie 's not going to forget that either . eric : she may be able to overlook it if she 's convinced that you are no longer a threat . brooke : persuading thorne and taylor is one thing . but stephanie ? if she figures out that this is a trick , we could make the whole situation worse . eric : i 'm well aware of the risks , all right ? but i am determined . she 's going to sign these papers . and i 'm going to get this company back . [ scene_break ] taylor : stephanie , you are not going to believe what i have to tell you . stephanie : well , i 've had enough surprises for today . taylor : what , did you and felicia argue ? she 's not going to take the job ? stephanie : taylor , i honestly do n't know what 's going to happen with felicia . so i do n't think we should count on her being one of the new designers . taylor : do you want me to talk to her again ? or maybe we could get thorne -- stephanie : no , no , no . let 's not pressure her right now . you said you had something to tell me . eric and brooke were at each throat 's all day yesterday . i think it 's finally happened , stephanie . eric has turned his back on brooke . he sees her for what she really is . stephanie : you 're right , i do n't believe it . [ scene_break ] felicia : everything 's always a surprise with you . you ca n't just call me and tell me you 're coming over ? nick : give you a chance to say no ? mm - mm . so , where 's dominick ? felicia : asleep in the guest house with renee . nick : is it okay with you if i wait around until he wakes up ? keep an eye on you . make sure you do n't go anywhere . felicia : i promised i would n't leave until this was settled . nick : i heard you . felicia : and i explained why i kept your son a secret . nick : felicia , you did n't know anything about bridget and our child when this boy was born . felicia : no . but when i left for europe , you were still hung up on brooke . so when i found out taylor came back , i assumed that you and brooke would be together . nick : well , you assumed wrong . felicia : nick , it does n't matter who you 're involved with , okay ? i do n't want my son to become some duty for the courageous sea captain . nick : duty ? this is my child . my son . i want him in my life . felicia : bridget 's okay with that ? nick : i have n't told her yet . felicia : but last night you said -- nick : i tried . she just wanted a quiet evening at home with no heavy conversation . no stress . she begged me , so -- i gave her that . i wanted to tell her this morning , but she got called into the hospital . i 'm going to tell her . it just has to be the right time . [ scene_break ] stephanie : honey , eric would n't turn his back on brooke unless she was dressed like a cowgirl and wanted to hop on . taylor : well , i guess the less - than - favorable working conditions did add to their tension . stephanie : they 're angry at me , not at each other . taylor : mm - hmm . well , it 's easy to get angry at those you 're closest to . stephanie : it will pass . taylor : you are not listening to me . okay , listen , i saw it with my own eyes . eric was holding up one of his beautiful designs , and he was saying how classic and beautiful it was , and she started insulting it , and saying that it was all conservative . and then , it got really personal . stephanie : brooke has never had a problem airing her dirty linen at the office . taylor : no , she 's not the one who did it . it was eric . and it was in detail . and then he told her that he regretted ever having been involved with her , and ever having married her . stephanie : the only thing he regretted about that marriage was that it was n't consummated . taylor : how do you know about that ? stephanie : oh , please . taylor : well , now the whole office knows about it , believe me . i 'm telling you , there is a major rift between those two . stephanie : i 'll believe it when i see it . all right , i 'll go down and i 'll visit with them . taylor : thank you . [ scene_break ] brooke : you 're rushing this eric . make a move too soon and stephanie will smell a rat . eric : everything 's in place now . we 've set the trap . brooke : we do n't even know if anybody 's told stephanie what they 've heard . eric : she knows . brooke : well , then why is n't she here , gloating ? eric : look , taylor and thorne know how stephanie feels about you , all right ? if they think that i 've turned against you , they wo n't be able to keep it to themselves . brooke : maybe they did n't buy it . eric : oh , they bought it . the way you reacted after i came after you , i almost believed it . brooke : it was hurtful , even though it was just an act . eric : well , i had to make it believable . brooke : maybe it was too believable . eric : brooke , i did n't mean it . brooke : so you never , ever thought that i demeaned this company , tarnished the forrester name , drove a wedge between you and your sons ? that never crossed your mind , not even for one second ? eric : brooke , it 's not personal . it 's for the business . it 's for the company . brooke : i 'm sorry , eric , i just ca n't . i know how you feel about this , but i ca n't do it . i ca n't let you lower the hemline one more centimeter . eric : it 's been done already . it 's done . brooke : well , then undo it . eric : no , that 's your expertise , not mine . or does that only apply to marriages ? brooke : your clients are going to be watching this very closely . stephanie already dropped the bomb on the `` reunited `` campaign . we ca n't make any more changes . eric : that whole thing would 've been scrapped as soon as our annulment hit the papers . stephanie was just the first person to see the writing on the wall . brooke : i 'm not worried about stephanie 's vision , i 'm worried about yours . eric : well you should be worried about mine , because i think i 'm beginning to see a little more clearly every day . look , i know , sex sells , i admit that . but at the end of the day , what matters more -- money , or self - respect ? brooke : after what this old bat did to you , you 're actually giving into her ? now where 's the self - respect in that ? stephanie : trouble in paradise ? [ scene_break ] taylor : no wonder you look so exhausted . thorne : yeah , moving sally into the house took a lot longer than we expected . taylor : so she really ca n't take care of herself ? thorne : i know . it 's hard to believe . sally 's always been so self - reliant . taylor : to the extreme . thorne : well , i think closing down spectra took more out of her than the accident did . taylor : well , she 'll be fine . do n't worry , she 's a fighter . thorne : yeah . by the way , have you seen my mother ? i 'm looking for her . taylor : oh , yeah , she just left . thorne : did you tell her about what 's been going on with brooke and dad ? taylor : oh , yes . only she would n't take my word for it . she wo n't believe eric is over brooke unless she sees it for herself . [ scene_break ] stephanie : i 'm interrupting something ? eric : we were just discussing my latest design . stephanie : sounded more like a disagreement . brooke : you 'd like that , would n't you ? that 's why you put us down here in the basement -- to pump up the tension , wait till the frustration got to us . stephanie : oh , i hear the only frustration that eric is suffering is not due to me , but to the fact that you did n't put out . eric : where 'd you hear that ? stephanie : everyone heard it . apparently , you two put on quite a show . eric : brooke , take this up to accounting , will you ? they 're waiting for it . what do you want ? stephanie : i 've been spending some time with felicia , and i was hoping that you would do the same . eric : yes , i plan to . stephanie : good . so i thought i would just come by and tell you that -- anytime you want to drop by the house , that 's fine with me . eric : thank you . i just as soon see her somewhere else . is that it ? stephanie : what , i ca n't drop by and see how things are going ? eric : bury me down in this dungeon here and now you want to brooke . eric : leave me alone . [ glass shattering ] stephanie : what 's this ? eric : it 's our family . stephanie : you did n't have me airbrushed out of it ? eric : unlike you , i like to look back and remember the good times . just because we 're not happy now does n't mean we never were . stephanie : so , is that what you 're working on ? eric : yes , and spare me the acerbic critique , all right ? i 'm not in the mood . stephanie : i like it . brooke did n't . stephanie : why did n't she ? eric : she does n't like the bodice . she wants to have a plunging neckline . stephanie : well , she never really understood elegance . eric : i 'm beginning to realize that . i 'm beginning to realize that you were right about a lot of things that i did n't give you credit for . look , i know that an apology is not maybe the right thing for right now , but -- i 'm sorry . [ scene_break ] nick : are you okay ? you look a little tired . felicia : i just did n't sleep at all last night . nick : dominick keep you up ? felicia : no . actually , dominick 's a really good sleeper . nick : good . good for him , and good for you . i do n't want you to take this the wrong way , but you know i 'm in love with bridget , right ? felicia : of course . nick : we understand each other . felicia : i understand that you are committed to bridget and her baby . nick : good . felicia : but that does n't mean i 'm completely over you . felicia : do n't get me wrong . just having you in dominick 's life is more than i ever expected . nick : we 're this boy 's parents . we are going to be in each other 's lives , too . but , you are going to have to accept that bridget and i -- felicia : your marriage is in no danger from me , nick . nick : i just do n't want there to be any misconceptions . felicia : i have n't been pining away for you , if that 's what you think . well , maybe i have . but i did n't get back here to cause you trouble . that 's my mom 's job . she 's the troublemaker . nick : oh , boy . you two still butting heads ? felicia : is the earth round ? nick : well , this could be a good chance for you guys to make up . you know what they say , that kids have a way of bringing people together . felicia : do n't let bridget hear you say that . she might get nervous . nick : she has nothing to be nervous about . none of us do . this is all going to work out just fine . felicia : hey , look who 's up . renee : ooh , he wanted to see his mama . felicia : thank you . hey , my little love . hi . did you have a good nap ? oh , you so smell so good , i just want to eat you up . look who 's here . daddy 's here . [ felicia chuckles ] you want to hold him ? nick : please . hi , buddy . how 're you doing today ? good little guy . [ phone ringing ] felicia : excuse me , i 'm expecting a call . felicia forrester . dr. nomura : felicia , it 's dr. nomura . i have your test results . can you come back to the hospital ? felicia : can you just give them to me now ? dr. nomura : i really prefer to do it in person . felicia : it 's all right . i 'd really like to know , please . dr. nomura : i 'm very sorry , felicia . i 'm afraid the cancer 's come back . we need to resume chemotherapy as soon as possible . felicia ? felicia are you there ? felicia : yes , i 'm still here . [ scene_break ] thorne : i can understand why mother would be skeptical . i mean , everything that brooke has done , my father has supported . taylor : and if that 's changed , then stephanie needs to know . thorne : can you imagine -- i ca n't tell you what a relief it would be if my mother and father started getting along again . [ scene_break ] stephanie : you 're sorry ? eric : yes . stephanie : for what , eric ? stealing my company ? abandoning me for brooke ? eric : yes . stephanie : just a few days ago , you were defending her . eric : i had to ask myself why she constantly needs defending . look , i guess being played for a fool a second time sort of changed my perspective . stephanie : you 're bitter . eric : i 'm ashamed , actually . i 'm ashamed of the things i 've done , and some of the things i 've said . stephanie : exactly what are you saying , eric ? that after all these years , you finally see brooke as i do ? eric : i see how my supporting her all this time has hurt you . and i understand why you 're so angry . here . for you . stephanie : first an apology , now a gift ? eric : let 's consider this a first step in a new direction . it 's a simple gown , it 's it 's elegant it 's glamorous . it embodies the new vision for this company -- a vision that i 'm beginning to see has some real merit . stephanie : so this design is an olive branch ? eric : yes . look , i know you 're going to be angry about all this for a very , very long time . and i understand that one simple `` i 'm sorry `` is not going to solve our problems . but i am sorry , and i should have said it earlier . stephanie : thank you , eric . [ scene_break ] brooke : i just saw stephanie leaving . eric : how did she look ? brooke : shocked . eric : good . good , i think i got to her . brooke : what did you do ? eric : i got a chink in her armor , i think . brooke : that 's all ? eric : yes , but that 's a lot . she was a lot more vulnerable than i thought she was . she had a dozen chances to cut me off at the knees , and she did n't take any one , i swear . i knew she was vulnerable , but i did n't realize how much . brooke : eric , be careful . you 're the one who 's sounding vulnerable right now . eric : look , i know i 'm walking a fine line , all right ? but this has to be done , and i 'm going to do it . i 'm going to get my company back . brooke : do n't you mean our company ? eric : of course , our company . i 'm going to get our company back .	stephanie gets felicia home and felicia tells her that she wants this kept quiet . the cancer , the baby , all of it . taylor calls stephanie into the office and tells her eric is turning on brooke . eric and brooke discuss the plans when stephanie shows up and they stage another argument . eric apologizes to stephanie for everything he 's done and gives her a dress design as an olive branch .
shane : hey . bridget : good morning . shane : oh , good morning . what is that ? is that breakfast ? bridget : yup . shane : what time is it ? bridget : you probably do n't want to know . i thought i 'd let you sleep in . shane : you know what ? i dreamed that i did n't have a broken rib . bridget : well , my friend , you absolutely do , so be careful . shane : i can still feel it . well , that 's exactly what the doctor ordered , right ? bridget : it 's also what the doctor put together all by herself . shane : thank you . bridget , i mean it , thank you . you forresters , i swear , you guys are -- you guys are some really incredible people . you know something ? phoebe used to make me breakfast , too -- eric : thorne , as proposals go , this is definitely in the ball park , but i would like to keep looking . try to find a stateside supplier . thorne : even if we have to pay more ? eric : well , we 're trying to get a new fashion house off the ground here . i hate to compromise the quality of our goods . thorne : okay , i 'm with you . i 'll keep looking . you on board ? hello ? ridge : what ? oh , sorry . eric : something on your mind ? ridge : yeah , phoebe . thorne : ah , because of shane mcgrath , huh ? ridge : she 's still young . she 's got all these feelings , these emotions running through her . i just do n't want her confusing them for something that they 're not . eric : like affection ? ridge : or worse . thorne : it wo n't happen . when the cops find mcgrath , and they will -- ridge , he 'll be out of the picture for good . lt . baker : you understand , phoebe , only the district attorney can actually drop criminal charges against shane mcgrath or anybody -- phoebe : yeah , i wo n't testify against him . shane did not try to rape me . lt . baker : well , what about harry jackson ? he was assaulted . phoebe : i 'll just say he started it . lt . baker : phoebe , have n't we been through enough already , with people telling lies ? phoebe : i 'm not lying , lieutenant . harry thought i needed protection , but i didn't . please , i really do n't want anything bad to happen to shane . nick : hey , it 's marone here . listen , about that hat i ordered ? make sure it 's the smaller size . i 'm about to get my head shrunk . taylor : that 's so funny , i forgot to laugh . nick : i 'm sorry . i know this is serious business to you , but i hate to disappoint you . i really do n't have any deep dark secrets rolling around in my subconscious . taylor : well , they wo n't be your subconscious if you are aware of them . nick : tricky , that 's very tricky . taylor : but when you become aware , you can make better choices , so you wo n't sabotage your own happiness . nick : better choices ? subconsciously , i would want to sell forrester creations back to the forresters . that would make me happy , you think ? taylor : among other things . nick : well , if i was n't crazy before this , i certainly will be after , wo n't i ? taylor : i like men like you . disarming , very self - assured . they usually have the most to learn about themselves . lt . baker : look , phoebe , hector ramirez was there . now , he 's been around the block a few times . he said that shane was violent . phoebe : who hit who with a baseball bat , lieutenant ? hector 's blind , he hates shane and he almost killed him . lt baker : he was trying to protect you . phoebe : right . like harry , but i did n't need protection . who is a better judge of that ? me , or them ? lt . baker : all right , all right , hey . have it your way . without your testimony , we ca n't make a case anyway . phoebe : so , you 'll talk to the d.a . ? lt . baker : yeah . phoebe : and shane wo n't get arrested . lt . baker : it will be cleared up this afternoon . phoebe : thank you so much . lt . baker : now hold on , hold on . what about your parents ? now , i have an idea how they feel about this guy . do they know about this ? the way that you 're sticking up for him ? ridge : phoebe goes to school with lots of cool guys . why she would want to spend five minutes with the likes of shane mcgrath , i have no idea . thorne : look , you 're worrying too much , ridge . first of all , shane mcgrath is going to jail . number two , phoebe is smart . she 's got a lot of adults looking out for her , okay ? she 's not going to fall into anything unhealthy . ridge : you better be right . eric : all right , look , you two . we still do n't have a name for this new fashion house . thorne : well , i 've been looking . all the obvious ones are taken . ridge : we ca n't even use our own damn family name . eric : do n't remind me . nick marone , if he wanted to go into the fashion business , he should -- ridge : he did n't want to go into the fashion business . he just wants to stick it to us . eric : look , i 've been thinking about his mother . jackie and i are close . maybe i can talk her into -- ridge : you 're dreaming . nick is not going to budge on this . thorne : do n't be so sure about that . well , i mean , he might . eric : why ? ridge : you know something we do n't ? thorne : i do n't think taylor would want me telling you guys . ridge : come on thorne , out with it . thorne : she has a plan . she 's taking marone on as a patient . ridge : what good is that going to do ? thorne : well , she wants to work on him , ridge , and get him to see that running forrester creations is not going to make him happy . eric : that 's great . she 'll talk him into selling the company back to us . ridge : yeah , like that is going to work . eric : well , do you two have any better ideas ? come on , this could be the answer to our prayers . taylor : you 're not the kind of guy who responds to b.s . so , i 'm not going to throw any at you . bottom line , you 're not happy . you 're looking for something and you still have n't found it . nick : go on , please . it 's not like you need anything from me . taylor : am i wrong ? you lost brooke and your family . you want children but you do n't have anyone to have them with . you 're kidding yourself if you think you can replace having a deep , emotional relationship and family attachment with -- with what ? power ? money ? so , you just sit here , in this big office , in this company that you really know nothing about ? you got a bunch of employees out there who have happened to have stayed , who think of you as the enemy -- nick : hang on a sec . hold it , hold it , hold it -- taylor : and they 're only here because they need work -- nick : this sounds as though , you 're preaching to me . it does n't sound like you 're treating me . taylor : okay , well , then i 'll ask it again , am i wrong ? nick : well , let 's say some of the things you 've said are true . i wo n't call you exactly unbiased . you 're engaged to thorne forrester . stephanie forrester , supposedly , your best friend . and ridge forrester is the father of your children . so , you tell me why i should put any value on your analysis of my life . taylor : you know what ? if you do n't have the guts to look inside of yourself , i 'd rather spend my time doing something else . bridget : can you breathe ? shane : right there . right there . that feels -- ah , that feels much better . bridget : tighter it is , right ? shane : man , look at this place . i did n't really notice it before , this is a really nice beach house . and you live here all by yourself ? bridget : do n't get nosy . shane : i 'm not getting nosy . i 'm just pretty good at reading people , that 's all . i mean , especially when you and i have something in common . bridget : you and me ? well , we have something in common , do we ? shane : we do . i mean , you made some bad -- ow ! you made some bad choices . i mean , i do n't know this , but i 'm guessing you probably made some bad choices in life . i mean , i 'm the king of bad choices . i 'm thinking that you 're here , all alone , because you feel alone inside , right ? and people really do n't understand anything about you right now . bridget : there 's reasons for that . shane : that 's what i 'm saying . it 's like maybe , you betrayed somebody 's trust . bridget : turn around . shane : believe me , i know all about those feelings . phoebe : hey ! shane : hey , look who 's here . phoebe : are you okay ? shane : hey , yeah , yeah , i 'm doing much better now -- now that you -- wait , wait , how are you guys connected ? what 's the relationship ? phoebe : bridget is my aunt . shane : oh , really ? see , i knew -- i knew , you guys have that forrester `` good gene `` quality thing going on . phoebe : it 's so good to see you . shane : yeah . it 's good to see you . [ police siren wailing ] wait , wait , you didn't . phoebe : no . shane : you wo n't -- phoebe : no , never , no . i swear , shane , you do n't have to run . rachel ray here nick : well , i 'm sorry if you think that i 'm wasting your time . it 's true . a lot of bad things have happened to me , but that 's life . you just have to roll with the punches . you 've got to deal it , do n't let it bring you down . taylor : but it still bring you down , if you sit on it all and allow it sabotage your happiness ? nick : well then , i suggest not sitting . taylor : well , that would get really uncomfortable after awhile . nick : i do n't really think i need this . taylor : i think you do . nick : i 'm not really sure i care what you think . taylor : because you 're afraid . nick : do n't tell me how i feel . please , do n't do that . taylor : nick , i ca n't know how you feel if you do n't tell me . come on , just talk to me . nick : i hate this . i really hate this -- taylor : i know you do . which tells me that there really is something there you do n't want to find . nick , just talk to me . come on , i 'm in your corner . i 'm on your side . you know what ? why do n't you just start wherever you feel comfortable ? wherever you want to start , you just go ahead and just talk . nick : when i was a boy -- i grew up in seattle . pretty much just me and my mother . not that that was a bad thing . that 's what it was . ridge : lieutenant baker . he said phoebe was downtown , insisting they drop charges against shane mcgrath . eric : well , she would be the prime witness against him , would n't she ? ridge : said she 'd testify for the creep if they prosecuted . shane : you did that for me ? phoebe : of course . i mean , everything that happened to you , was unfair . i mean , i know you never meant to hurt me . it 's just for some reason , everyone assumed that 's what you were out to do . shane : just so that you know that , as long as you know that , i would never hurt you . i do n't care about what anybody else thinks . except for maybe the police -- phoebe : you do n't have to worry about that anymore . shane : really ? doc , i think i 'm feeling better already here . bridget : oh , well good . i 'm glad . shane : you know what ? you 're incredible . you really are . you 're an angel . i mean , you must be . when i thought that i 'd blown things with you , i never felt so sad in my life . phoebe : well , we both made some mistakes . shane : can i ask you something else ? i mean , you 're here right now . obviously , you care about what happened to me . you mean , you got the police off my back . thank you . i mean , does this mean , that maybe you 'd let me back into your life again ? everything had to be perfect , even her mashed potatoes . shane : that 's a really big question . you do n't have to answer that right now . phoebe : no -- [ cell phone rings ] dad ? hi . ridge : hey , sweetie . what 's this about you dropping charges against shane mcgrath ? phoebe : now is not really a good time to talk about it . can i call you later ? ridge : where are you ? phoebe , you 're with him , are n't you ? you 're with mcgrath right now . phoebe : i 'll talk to you later , dad . shane : your old man 's worried about you , is n't he ? phoebe : yeah , it 's fine . shane : hey , listen , phoebe , i do n't want to complicate your life any more than what i already have . you 've been so great to me . i think that the only way that i can repay you is just for me to get out of los angeles -- phoebe : no , no -- shane : come on , phoebe . bridget : what do you want to do , phoebe ? phoebe : i do n't know . i just -- i know that i do n't want you to leave . bridget , can you just please let him stay for a little bit longer ? i mean , look at him . he ca n't travel . obviously , he ca n't go back to the beach . he just needs somewhere to recuperate and just get back on his feet . please ? bridget : okay . for a little while , anyway . phoebe : thank you . shane : thank you . i mean , i really do n't know what to say . thanks . you are incredible . i mean , you 're so sweet . thank you . i never knew that people like you existed . you know something ? i 'm going on a mission here . i 'm gon na be the kind of man that deserves somebody like you . you watch , i did n't have a reason do it before . yeah , you watch . i 'm going to do it this time . phoebe : i know you will . shane : you do ? phoebe : yeah . i do . ridge : damn it , i 'm not going to allow phoebe to be swept up by that guy . whatever it takes , i 'm going to keep shane mcgrath the hell away from my daughter . nick : anyway , i finally learned that massimo marone was my father . i had grown up thinking that a guy named frank payne was `` dad `` . taylor : and when he died , you were how young ? nick : about ten or so . he was n't around much . when he was , he was n't very interested in me . taylor : you think that 's because he knew you were n't his ? nick : it 's what he did to mom that really -- he left her with a ton of debt . she was always struggling . always struggling to make ends meet . so we had problems , you know , i had my share of problems like everyone else . it does n't make me any different . taylor : no , no , it 's okay . you 're doing great . nick : why are we doing this anyway ? it 's just -- taylor : because we 're just exploring a little bit . you 're doing fine . very good . what was that part about you said about your mother was always struggling and she was just trying to make ends meet ? it seemed like that really bothered you . nick : it bothered me . it bothered me . because i could n't help , i could n't contribute . taylor : well , it is n't a child 's responsibility to take on that role of providing . but i hear , i hear that you felt really helpless . so , what else ? nick : what else ? like i said , we lived in seattle . we lived by the port . which i liked . i liked the sea , the ocean , i liked the smell of it . i liked the sounds of the ships . horns blowing , coming and going . i 'd fantasize about where these ships have been . i became friendly with some of these sailors . they became buddies of mine . you know , every now and then , they would give me a big salmon or halibut to take home to my mother . i used to just be so excited that i had something to contribute . i could remember just running home and taking the stairs -- two at a time just so excited to show her what i had . taylor : so , you 'd come home -- to your mother -- nick : listen , this is enough of this . like i said , i 'm pretty busy right now -- i 've got some -- taylor : nick , we 're just getting started . nick : come on . we 'll make it another time , or set some other appointment , if you do n't mind . please ? taylor : i 'll drop by tomorrow .	shane is touched that bridget fixed him a breakfast . he states that she is alone and they have a lot in common . ridge daydreams while thorne and eric slave over starting a new company . he 's still worried about phoebe 's feelings for shane . eric wants to talk to jackie , but ridge does n't think nick is going to budge . thorne tells them taylor has a plan and is working on nick . this could be the answer to their prayers . lt . baker tells phoebe that only the d.a . can drop the charges on shane . he agrees without her testimony there is no case , so against his better judgment , he 'll talk to the d.a .
( door opens ) felicia : whoo , it is really blowing out there . there is definitely a storm rolling in . ashley : uh - huh . felicia : is everything okay ? ashley : i 'm not sure . let me ask you something . how do you feel about ridge and brooke -- i mean , honestly ? felicia : how do i feel ? ashley : yeah . are you in the `` they 're destined to be together forever `` camp , or what ? felicia : i was n't , uh , um , until ridge broke it off with you and tried to get back together with brooke . why are you asking me this ? ashley : ( sighs heavily ) just curious . felicia : i know that ridge wants it to work . he has one very firm condition . brooke ca n't see nick . ashley : mm - hmm , i heard about that . felicia : brooke is definitely not gon na mess this up . she 's been chasing my brother forever . ashley : i wonder . felicia : do n't . ashley : i saw nick and brooke together last night , felicia , on the `` shady marlin . `` [ scene_break ] thorne : so i thought things were getting better . stephanie : honey , i 'm just happy to be home . and i am feeling stronger every day . thorne : stronger , but not better ? stephanie : well , i miss your father . thorne : yeah . stephanie : and i miss you kids , too . thorne : what , ridge has n't stopped by ? stephanie : well , i 've had visitors , but my god , i feel like i 'm in exile here . i mean , this house used to just be the whole hub of the family . ( clears throat ) thorne : well , i 'll tell you what . i 'll bring aly by in a couple of days . we 'll pick up some ice cream , and i 'll call felicia and dino , as well . stephanie : well , that would be nice . did you see your father at work today ? thorne : i saw him earlier , yes . stephanie : did you tell him that you were coming by ? thorne : you mean did i ask him to come with ? stephanie : no , i would n't put you in that position . thorne : you want him to come on his own ? stephanie : well , you know , i was hoping after he saw the video of stephen shooting me that he 'd come to his senses about donna . but on the other hand , he 's not the kind of man that believes the sins of the fathers are necessarily visited upon the children . he 's a very fair person . thorne : yeah , well , there 's nothing fair about this , mother . stephen is the one who should be punished , not you . stephanie : you think that 's what your father 's doing , punishing me ? thorne : i can see that you 're hurting , mother , and dad has to see it , too . stephanie : his vision has been clouded before . thorne : yeah , well , he says he really cares about donna . stephanie : you said that , too . thorne : well , it 's the way that he says it , mother . he 's not trying to prove anything , and he -- he does n't care what anyone thinks . listen , if you really want to get dad back , waiting around for him to get over donna -- that 's not the way to do it . [ scene_break ] charlie : all right , here we go . a tight shot on the hand with the gun . lt . baker : nothing to say ? storm : ( scoffs ) brooke : i still do n't think our father shot stephanie . storm : you 're dreaming if you think this video proves he did . charlie : well , it might after the analysis of the tape is finished . lt . baker : we 've got specialists looking at every pixel of this frame -- the gun , the ring , the hand . storm : you do n't know that 's my father 's hand . it 's too blurry . it 's inconclusive . lt . baker : that ring is your father 's . that is conclusive . we 've got experts who will testify that it is . we 've got our man , counselor . storm : it 's circumstantial , lieutenant . charlie : it 's a picture of the shooting , counselor . storm : you 've got a picture of somebody firing a gun . you do n't know whose hand it is or who they 're firing at . no dna , no fingerprints , no corroboration . my father will be found innocent . i 'll make sure of that . [ scene_break ] felicia : nick and brooke together ? are you sure ? ashley : yeah . i 'm as sure as ridge is that brooke 's committed to him . felicia : how did you see them together on the `` shady marlin `` ? did you follow them ? ashley : yes , i followed them . and i know it sounds tacky , but i overheard brooke arranging to meet nick at the boat , and i wanted to see what was going on . and now i wish i had n't , because i was struggling with this all night . i mean , what do i do with this ? felicia : uh , it looks bad , yeah , but did you happen to hear what they were talking about ? ashley : no . i saw them embracing . they were in each other 's arms , felicia . felicia : so you think my brother 's being duped ? ashley : i do n't know . but he 's certainly not getting the whole story , is he ? felicia : i do n't know . what was this about ? was it about the baby , or was it about nick and brooke ? ashley : i do n't know . i just know that i feel uncomfortable having this information and doing nothing with it . but on the other hand , i know that ridge would be devastated if he found out . felicia : so i guess the big question is will ridge find out ? [ scene_break ] lt . baker : awfully confident . brooke : ( sighs ) my brother is an excellent lawyer . lt . baker : i 've seen what he can do . but i would n't count on the victim 's family coming forward at this time asking for mercy . no surprise witnesses , no courtroom confessions . this case will be decided on the facts . storm : interpreted by whom , lieutenant ? you ? charlie : we did n't have to show you the video , mr. logan . storm : yeah , why did you ? trying to rattle my cage ? hoping i 'd go to my father , encourage him to cut a deal ? lt . baker : not a bad idea . storm : you know , the real shooter is out there , and you 're not doing a damn thing to find him . charlie : we already did . he 's in jail , where he belongs . storm : somebody 's playing you , detectives , and you ca n't even see it . brooke : storm , this is n't helping . look , all we want to know is how to get our dad out on bail . lt . baker : his bail 's been revoked . charlie : yeah , your brother the excellent attorney should have told you that . storm : ( exhales deeply ) brooke : ( scoffs ) well , there 's got ta be something that we can do . lt . baker : your father violated the terms of his bail when he confronted stephanie forrester . now the judge ordered him held until trial . storm : oh , come on . she confronted him , too . he left her place . she followed him to his . i mean , does n't that tell you something ? if he was the one that shot her , do n't you think she 'd be a little afraid of him ? lt . baker : ( laughs ) to my knowledge , stephanie forrester 's not afraid of anyone . storm : i 'm telling you , you 've got the wrong man . charlie : prove it . storm : i do n't have to prove anything . that 's your job . as a matter of fact , i guarantee you wo n't be able to prove that my father did it , because he did not shoot stephanie forrester . [ scene_break ] stephanie : what a nice surprise . eric : thought i 'd stop by , see how you 're doing . stephanie : well , i 'd be doing better if i saw you standing there with a suitcase in your hand . eric : more like your old self , are n't you ? stephanie : doctors say i 'm on the mend . eric : that 's good news . stephanie : but then doctors do n't know everything . eric : you had an appointment this morning . how did that go ? stephanie : why do you ask ? eric : look , if my concern hurts you , then i wo n't ask . stephanie : seeing you hurts me , eric . knowing where you 've been , who you 've been with and what you 've been doing hurts me . thorne : i think i 'll let you two guys talk . stephanie : no , no , honey , do n't leave . your father is n't staying . are you ? eric : look , i still care about you and what happened to you . what stephen did to you you did n't deserve . stephanie : what you 're doing with his daughter -- do i deserve that ? eric : ( sighs ) look , i see i 'm not welcome here , so i 'll ... stephanie : of course you 're welcome here , eric . just say the word , and i 'll take you back in a minute . i 'm not too proud to say this in front of our son . i 'll give up my pride and my self - respect , whatever it takes to have you come back . we do n't even have to share a bedroom if that 's what you need . i just want you to come home , eric . [ scene_break ] ( thunder rumbles ) donna : there . is that it ? katie : yep . i 've got photo albums , yearbooks , everything i could come up with . donna : this is your life , storm logan . katie : he 's gon na be so surprised . i 'm sure that with all this business with dad , he thinks we completely forgot about his birthday . donna : just do n't talk about the case , okay ? i mean , tonight is all about stormy . katie : hey , fine with me . i would n't mind if we never had to talk about dad ever again . donna : ( scoffs ) ( footsteps ) katie : oh . donna : oh . hurry , hurry . katie : here , quick , grab that one . brooke : okay , i 've got it . oh , close the umbrella ! katie : surprise ! donna : surprise ! brooke : ( giggles ) storm : ohh . brooke : happy birthday , storm . storm : you guys ... mwah . are so sweet . katie : happy birthday . storm : oh , thank you , dear . mmm . katie : mwah . donna : happy birthday , stormy . storm : oh , thank you . katie : it 's a good thing you guys were late . we barely got everything done . storm : yeah , we got held up at the police station . ( sighs ) oh , thanks . brooke : lt . baker says the judge revoked dad 's bail . donna : why is this happening ? dad did not shoot stephanie . storm : yeah , it 's that damn ring . it looks just like dad 's high school ring . katie : that 's because it is his ring . donna : ( scoffs ) storm : i do n't believe that . katie : oh , come on . how much proof do you need ? storm : look , i refuse to accept that dad is guilty , and i wish you would n't either , katie . [ scene_break ] ashley : i do n't know what i 'm going to do . felicia : well , ashley , you could have called ridge immediately and told him , and you did n't . ashley : that 's true . so i guess i want to cut brooke some slack , because she 's been going through so much in her life lately with her father and -- felicia : you 're gon na keep an eye on her . ashley : i guess i am . i kind of feel like i have no choice . if brooke goes on seeing nick , i 'm definitely gon na let ridge know . felicia : good . and i will be right there to back you up . [ scene_break ] eric : well , are you happy ? you drove thorne away . stephanie : no , i did n't . catherine 's waiting for him down at his house . she has all the children . he 's babysitting hope and r.j. tonight . eric : he was uncomfortable . stephanie : he felt sorry for me . eric : is that what you want ? stephanie : no , that 's not what i want . i do n't want his sympathy , and i certainly do n't want your sympathy . eric : you know i 'm not coming back ? i 'm making my future with donna . ( thunder rumbles ) stephanie : ( chuckles ) somebody up there does n't like the sound of that any better than i do . eric : is this what i can expect every time i drop in here ? stephanie : until you decide to come home for good . eric : i 've made my decision . stephanie : i 'm supposed to accept it ? eric : i would hope so , yes . stephanie : you 're going to make a new life with another woman . i mean , how can you do that and claim to care about me ? [ scene_break ] donna : you had to bring it up . katie : what ? i did n't bring up dad . brooke : okay , okay , we 're all frustrated . this is a terrible situation . storm : now dad 's in jail . i ca n't get him out . i just feel like it 's my fault . brooke : storm , do n't beat yourself up about this . dad broke the terms of his bail . so the judge revoked it . storm : yeah , well , i 'm gon na file a motion contesting it . katie : tomorrow . donna : tonight 's your birthday . brooke : right . the clerk 's office is closed tonight anyway . there 's nothing you can do about it . storm : yeah , i suppose . ( inhales sharply ) there 's just something weird about this case . i ca n't put my finger on it . brooke : well , maybe there 's a reason for that . katie : i can think of a good reason . donna : katie ! katie : what ? storm : ( sighs ) brooke : dad is so sincere , and yet the gun was found in his hotel room , and there 's a video of the shooting , and there 's dad 's class ring . but the whole thing seems more and more like a setup to me . katie : oh , come on . are we back to that -- dad was framed ? by whom -- one of the forresters ? donna : look , stephanie was never in any real danger . it was -- it was a flesh wound . katie : she was shot . ( thunder crashes ) katie : oh , god . donna : oh , god , it 's the storm . brooke : ohh . donna : i knew it was getting bad out there . brooke : uh , storm , i have a lighter on the mantel up there , and there 's some extra candles in the drawer . storm : got it . katie : thank god the kids are at thorne 's . i hope the power did n't go out there . blackouts used to really freak me out when i was little . storm : you know , i remember that . i had to take you outside to show you that not all the power was out . our neighborhood was dark , but , uh , the lights from the city lit up the sky . katie : you made it okay , just like you 're doing now for us and for dad . storm : yeah , well , i 'm just trying to get him cleared of those charges . katie : what if he does n't deserve to be cleared ? storm : even so . everybody deserves the right to the best possible defense , including our father . katie : even if he 's guilty ? donna : will you stop saying that ? katie : oh , come on . we have to face reality . this man walked out on his wife and four kids . we have no idea what he 's capable of , especially if he thinks that shooting stephanie might be a way to make up for being such a lousy father . brooke : you think he did it to protect our family ? donna : dad has been here for us lately . katie : has he ? really ? come on , let 's face it , he was never there for us when we were growing up , and he 's not gon na be there for us in the future . he 's gon na be in prison . katie : oh , yeah , donna : ta - da . donna : ta - da . katie : ta - da . storm : all right , but please do n't sing . katie : oh , come on . at least pretend like you 're having a good time . storm : oh , i 'm sorry . i 'm just not in the mood to celebrate with dad in jail . the cops and the d.a . are so ignorant , they think they can make the charges stick . brooke : well , then it 's a good thing he has the best lawyer in california on his side . donna : yeah , take it from three people who know how wonderful it is having you in their corner . katie : this night 's about you , how important you are to this family . storm : yeah . donna : oh , come on , stormy , just blow out your candles , and make a wish . katie : come on . storm : oh , all right , all right . only because you three are just so sweet . katie : ( giggles ) donna : ( giggles ) storm : all right , hold on . um , okay . what 'd you guys put ... donna : ( giggles ) katie : ( giggles ) brooke : blow . storm : did you put these on there ? those are those no - blow - out candles . katie : ( laughs ) storm : and you can put away the presents , and definitely put away that stuff . katie : oh , no , come on , this 'll be so much fun -- walk down memory lane -- all those bad hair days . storm : ohh , yeah , maybe some other time . ohh . donna : well , it 's kind of hard to see in the dark anyway . storm : ( laughs ) katie : well , if we 're not gon na have a party , i probably should go back to the office . storm : no , please do n't leave . it 's just kind of nice having everybody here together like this . donna : well , it would be if we were n't arguing all the time . storm : ohh . brooke : ( sighs ) donna 's right . we all need to pull together . storm : mm - hmm . brooke : i mean , look at dad and storm . before any of this happened , they could barely be in the same room . storm : i know . let 's eat the cake . brooke : oh . ( laughs ) donna : yeah , save a piece for dad . i 'll stick a file in it and drop it off at the jail . katie : ( laughs ) storm : ( laughs ) brooke : you wished for dad to be cleared , did n't you ? storm : ( laughs ) you got me . brooke : we 're gon na get through this . storm : well , you just let me worry about that , will ya ? donna : look , we 're not little girls anymore , stormy . you do n't have to take care of everything yourself . storm : yeah , i 'm sorry about that . it 's just old habits die hard , you know ? donna : ( sighs ) katie : you 've had a lot of practice being the man of the house . storm : ( sighs ) it 's crazy . i used to resent dad for that , you know , for ditching his responsibilities and dumping them on me . hmm . i never thought i 'd be able to forgive dad for that , but i do n't know , being angry with him just was n't the answer . it did n't solve anything . brooke : you 're lucky it did n't change you , because animosity 's a terrible thing . do n't go there . donna : like he could . storm : well , if i were perfect , dad would n't be in jail , right ? brooke : oh , come on . you 're doing everything you possibly can . storm : thanks . it 's just that i do n't want to let anybody down . as hard as it gets , i just ca n't give up . i ca n't -- i ca n't forget why this is important to me -- because of you . ( inhales sharply ) i love you all so much . and i do n't want you to worry about dad or about stephanie , because i 'm not gon na let anything come between us . i have been looking after this family for ... ( laughs ) my whole life . and i 'm not gon na stop now . donna : and we will always be grateful , stormy . katie : we know who we can depend on ... storm : ( laughs ) katie : ( giggles ) who 's always been there for us . storm : oh , you guys just -- you guys are so sweet . katie : ( giggles ) donna : we love you , storm . brooke : you 're the best . storm : thanks . ( sighs heavily ) katie : ( giggles ) [ scene_break ] stephanie : that is what the logans are capable of . eric : stephen , not his children . stephanie : he 's a coward , always has been . for god 's sakes , he could n't even face me when he shot me . he 's pathetic . and anyone that defends him is pathetic . eric : you ca n't fault his family for standing by him . stephanie : ( scoffs ) eric : and you of all people should know that children are capable of forgiving their parents all sorts of sins . stephanie : you compare that man to me ? he tried to kill me . he was not acting in the best interest of his children . he 's a lunatic . ( thunder rumbles ) [ scene_break ] brooke : ( laughs ) look at these old pictures . stormy -- so young . state water polo champs . storm : something interesting ? brooke : ohh ! oh , god . stormy . storm : sorry . i did n't mean to startle you . brooke : ( sighs ) i thought you were leaving . storm : no , i just walked donna and katie to the car . i did n't want to leave you all alone in the dark . ( thunder crashes ) storm : what are you looking at ? ( laughs ) oh , man . yeah , i had forgotten about that picture . brooke : captain of the water polo team . and you 're wearing your class ring . ( thunder crashes )	stephanie assures thorne that she is getting stronger every day and feels fine . she just misses his father . she was hoping after he saw that stephen shot her , eric would come to his senses about donna . she smiles when eric walks in . she would be happier if he had a suitcase in hand . just say the word , and she would take him back in a minute . they do n't even have to share a bedroom , she just wants him to come home . he declares he has made his decision and he does n't want to go through this every time he comes over . at the police station , lt . baker and storm argue about the flimsy circumstantial evidence of stephen being the shooter . after the police station , storm returns to brooke 's where the girls have set up a surprise happy birthday for him . as usual , they end up arguing about stephen 's guilt or innocence . ashley reluctantly tells felicia that maybe it was tacky but she followed brooke to the marlin and she saw her and nick embracing . she feels uncomfortable having this information and doing nothing about it ; yet ridge would be devastated . she wants to cut brooke some slack because of everything she is going through , but she is going to keep an eye on her . if brooke keeps seeing nick , she will have no choice but to tell ridge .
rick : thorne ? thorne : yeah ? rick : check - in is fine . they do not need our help . and you and i should really take a look at the lighting ... thorne : ( sighs ) rick : make sure it 's all set . thorne : can you do that ? i still have to go over oliver 's music cues . rick : yeah . thorne : this show is paced so tightly . there 's -- there 's no room for errors . rick : okay . yeah . no problem . thorne : okay . summer : dr. hayes , welcome . taylor : hi . summer , right ? summer : yes . taylor : i 'm so sorry about the other day . summer : oh , no , please . not an issue . we set aside seats for you . taylor : oh . oh , great . whip : well , thanks . taylor : um , but i do want to say a couple of words to my son backstage first . summer : oh , of course . taylor : oh , and do n't worry about the competition . my husband will behave . whip : ( chuckles ) absolutely . ( indistinct conversations ) ridge : what about marcus ' first suit ? thomas : uh , alterations were finished about five minutes ago . ridge : that 's all ? thomas : dad , look , about that photo shoot , i do n't want to -- ridge : it 's okay . it 's okay . i 'm not angry . it just points out we got ta work together to make sure we know how to promote taboo and how not to promote . we 're walking a very fine line here . thomas : i do n't want to disappoint you . ridge : you have n't disappointed me . i 'm very proud of you . i 'm very proud of your accomplishments . let 's just keep it simple out there , okay ? keep it subtle . thomas : ( exhales deeply ) all right . i wo n't let you down . taylor : ooh . hi , sweetheart . thomas : ( speaking indistinctly ) whip : smile while you can , ridge . things are about to get ugly . [ scene_break ] nick : hey , we 're home . aggie : hi . nick : hi . just recovering from a little tantrum of having to end the play date . you know how i get . aggie : ( laughs ) i was n't expecting you guys home so soon . nick : what is this ? aggie : nothing . it 's just a few little things i 'm gon na leave under your tree . jack : presents ? aggie : ( chuckles ) yeah , maybe . jack : for me ? aggie : one or two for your dad , but mostly for you , yes . nick : were you thinking you could leave these out under the tree and hope they would n't be opened before christmas ? aggie : is that too tempting ? nick : yeah , you got ta wait till the last second of the 24th . assuming , of course , you 'd like to wake up here on christmas morning with us . aggie : there 's no place i 'd rather be . [ scene_break ] donna : i am so proud of you , marcus . marcus : the modeling ? mom , it 's no big deal . donna : oh , come on . it 's a -- do n't -- it 's a huge deal . i just -- i am so sorry that i was n't here . i was out of town the first time , but -- but i am so looking forward to seeing you up on that runway . thorne : the music 's all set . jake : yeah . yeah . i 've been reassuring rick . we 're ready on my end , too . rick : i 'm just worried about these quick changes , guys . there 's just not gon na be enough time . thorne : jack , do me a favor . get the guys together , and brooke , too , okay ? we need to go over the schedule once again . jack : sure . thorne : thank you . all right , so the first cue ... jarrett : so ... we 'll meet back here right after the show 's finished ? thomas : you have the exclusive , jarrett . jarrett : fantastic . um , if you do n't mind , i 'm gon na come right before the showstopper , take some , uh , shots , uh , of you waiting in the wings . thomas : oh , yeah , yeah . that 's -- that 's totally fine . jarrett : great . can you give me any hints about today 's showing , any , uh , surprises you may have up your sleeve like last time ? thomas : jarrett , you 're gon na have to wait and see . jarrett : ( chuckles ) summer : everyone 's checked in . ridge : good . taylor : okay , so we should probably take our seats . jarrett : ( sighs ) see you after the show . thomas : ( clears throat ) summer : you 'll be great . whip : hey , good luck to you , tom . thomas : thanks . whip : you , too , brooke . taylor : oh , and do n't be giving any advice about pulling stunts this time , okay , please . whip : of course not . taylor : great . jack : thomas , brooke , thorne wants a word with you . brooke : oh , sure . whip : coming ? taylor : yeah . just one second . um ... ridge : you 're very proud of him , are n't you ? taylor : i - i am . of course i 'm proud of him , but i just want you to talk to him ... rick : all right , everybody , remember , this is gon na be very fast - paced , a lot of quick changes . thorne : but you 're all pros , so it should n't be a problem . okay , just remember to do it the same way that we rehearsed it . rick : yeah , except faster . ( laughter ) thorne : where 's marcus ? he needs to be here . brooke : i saw him out front . thorne : ( scoffs ) rick : what ? are you -- ? brooke : yeah . i 'm gon na go grab him . keep talking . thorne : okay , guys , remember , your ties are pre - tied , so you just slip them over your head , okay ? we 've got all the quick changes in rooms now . they 're organized there , okay ? so there should n't be any confusion whatsoever at all . the main thing is , guys , please , please , please check this list so you will know which dressing area your next suit is in , okay ? you have assistants here that are preparing the clothing for each set . they 're hanging everything on hooks in specific areas , so it is critical that you check this the minute that you get offstage , all right ? now we have a spectacular presentation tonight , so let 's get action , let 's get some pace , and a little razzle - dazzle , all right ? thomas : let 's go out there and show these people what they came to see . [ scene_break ] aggie : jack has his pjs on . he 's just brushing his teeth . what are you doing ? what are you doing ? nick : oh , i see i 've been good this year , have n't i ? aggie : you need to put the bags down , mr. marone . yes , you have been good . and yours is from the celebrity gift shop at macy 's . and all of this talk of presents is making jack talk about santa , and he 's asking questions . nick : aha . listen , about that letter . i know he wants to write one . so what has he said ? 'cause i want to get going on that . aggie : i 'm not sure . is your laptop on ? nick : yeah . aggie : okay . go to macys.com . when i was over there today , i saw something about being able to write a letter for santa . nick : yeah . nick : okay . aggie : hey , buddy . did you get your teeth brushed ? nick : hey , jack . jack : yeah . aggie : okay . do you want to write that letter for santa now ? jack : yeah . nick : come here . come here . oh , i got him . aggie : um , okay , so inside the store , they had these mailboxes ... nick : right . aggie : where you could write a letter to have it sent to the north pole . and for every letter they get , they 're gon na donate a dollar to make - a - wish foundation , which is pretty cool . nick : oh . nice . it 's such a good thing , jack . there we go . is this it ? aggie : yes . nick : macys.com/believe . aggie : that 's it . nick : all right . jack , you ready ? let 's get going on that list , okay ? let 's see . let 's start out with ... um ... what we can give to others . hmm . [ scene_break ] justin : this is the big - time model i keep hearing about . marcus : oh , come on , man . you , too ? donna : ( chuckles ) hey , what can we say ? justin : ( chuckles ) donna : we 're -- we 're proud parents . we -- we ca n't help it . marcus : right . well , yeah . um , look , the show 's about to start , guys , so i got ta go , all right ? justin : break a leg . he 's a good kid . donna : and so handsome ... just like his father . [ scene_break ] ridge : brooke ? brooke : come in . come in . ridge , can you help me zip this up ? ridge : sure . boy , who needs a men 's line ? we should just put you out there . brooke : did you see whip ? he seemed really tense . ridge : yeah , i 'm surprised he 's here , actually . he we -- we had a bit of an argument earlier . brooke : really ? ridge : yeah . he was kind of going off on me about messing with his marriage . brooke : oh , no . ridge : he 's being kind of childish about it , too . he was saying things like , `` well , how would you feel if somebody messed with your marriage ? `` brooke : what ? ridge : yeah . i think he was just -- he needed to blow off some steam . that 's all . brooke : well , i know we 've all been a little stressed lately , but still . ridge : yeah . well , no stress tonight , okay , for the show ? brooke : right . no surprise kisses . i promise . this fashion show is all about classic forrester , its style and elegance . after tonight , i 'm sure everybody will feel less stressed , including whip . [ scene_break ] taylor : everything okay ? whip : yeah . taylor : good . i 'm so sorry about the last couple of days . whip : oh , that 's okay , sweetheart . it 's not your fault . i blame ridge . i spoke to him . taylor : you did ? whip : mm - hmm . yeah . made it very , very clear to him i do n't want him interfering in our marriage anymore . and he better damn well believe me . thomas : ladies and gentlemen , forrester creations is proud to bring you the latest collection from our men 's line . presenting ... taboo . audience : ( applause ) whip : i 'm sorry , honey , i - i got ta take this , okay ? excuse me a second . taylor : okay . whip : hello . aggie : hey . whip : aggie ? aggie : we really missed you and taylor at dinner tonight . whip : oh , yeah , thanks . um , i 'm sorry we could n't make it . aggie : what 's that noise ? whip : oh , we 're at the taboo showing . aggie : oh , my gosh . i 'm sorry . i should let you go . whip : no , no , no , no , no . it 's okay , really . i needed a reason to get out of there . aggie : is it that bad ? whip : no , its fine , i mean , from what i 've seen so far . ( sighs ) look , aggie , i got something in the works . uh , ridge has been messing with my marriage , and i 'm kind of sick of it . the guy needs a serious wake - up call . aggie : i do n't like the sound of that . so maybe we should talk . i can come over there . whip : the time for talk is over . mr . arrogant is n't gon na listen to me unless i do something big . and that 's exactly what i 've got planned . bye . [ scene_break ] nick : i think i can handle most of what 's on the list , but i do n't know where i 'm gon na get an elephant . aggie : ( chuckles ) maybe he meant stuffed . nick : i do n't -- i do n't think so , really . thanks for this , for giving me the idea . i 'm gon na take him to mail it tomorrow . aggie : it was pretty sweet how he came up with the idea of including sick kids . nick : listen to this . `` how does santa know they 're in the hospital ? `` `` does the hospital have a chimney ? `` `` how does he know if they 're home or away ? `` aggie : ( chuckles ) you have a future investigative reporter on your hands there . nick : you okay ? aggie : yeah , i 'm good . i - i 'm fine . i 'm okay . i 'm just a little bit worried about whip . nick : because he did n't come to dinner ? aggie : no , because he 's having some real serious issues with ridge . nick : well , who has n't ? aggie : i mean , like , i 'm worried about his marriage kind of issues . nick : oh . aggie : he told me before that ridge was interfering in his marriage ... nick : mm - hmm . aggie : and how he 's spending too much time with taylor . i do n't think that whip is gon na put up with it anymore . [ scene_break ] rick : whoa , whoa , whoa , dude , you 're too late . jack : i 'm sorry . thorne : it 's all right . we 'll have to put you in another group . rick : put him in this one . taylor : ( sighs ) whip , what is taking you so long ? audience : ( applause ) thorne : good job . good job . rick : guys , keep moving . you have , like , zero time for your next change . thorne : let 's go . let 's go , guys . thomas : hey , dad , how does this look ? ridge : it looks great . thomas : the crowd 's into it , huh ? ridge : yeah , which means you do n't have to do anything special out there , okay ? just stay the course , and let the designs speak for themselves thomas : i understand why you 're concerned . i know you 're trying to protect your wife . i respect that . i promise , dad , no scandals today . ridge : sounds good to me . [ scene_break ] nick : ( chuckles ) aggie : what ? nick : yeah , this -- so much has happened since last christmas . aggie : ( sighs ) ( chuckles ) do you remember when you came over to the trailer park ? you invited me to come and celebrate with you and everyone at jackie m. ? nick : yes . aggie : mm . nick : you were so stubborn . aggie : ( laughs ) that was the first time that i felt like i was part of a family . the first time that i remember getting caught up in the christmas spirit since ... and look at me now . ( laughs ) you know , i 'm -- i 'm excited about christmas again . everything is -- is different , thanks to you . i 'm really looking forward to spending it with you and jack . it 's a whole new ... feeling because of you . [ scene_break ] whip : ( clears throat ) thorne : nicely done . get into the final suit . hurry . audience : ( applause ) audience : ( applause ) jarrett : stay here . get some shots of the showstopper onstage . i 'm gon na go get some candids backstage before they go out . now the interview 's right after the show , so join me back there . ( camera shutters clicking ) audience : ( applause ) thomas : this is n't right . thorne : good job , guys . rick : mom , i 'm sorry . three minutes until the showstopper . brooke : okay , yeah , i can do it . thorne : hey , hey , hey ... thomas : jake ? jake : yeah , what 's wrong ? thomas : where 's my final suit ? jake : it 's not there ? thomas : no . jake : dressing area two ? thomas : yeah . yeah . well , it 's not there . jake : oh , yeah , wait , this is weird . i could have sworn you were supposed to be in three . thomas : yeah , yeah . we do n't have time for this . hello . brooke : aah ! thomas ! thomas : sorry . i was -- i was just looking for my suit . is it in here ? brooke : uh , no , it 's -- my outfit should be ... oh , my god . thomas : what is that , mine ? brooke : no , it 's -- it 's some other guy 's suit . thomas : what is going on ? we have to be onstage in a minute . jarrett : sorry . um , i 'm supposed to be meeting with thomas . jake : he 's in there . jarrett : ah . uh , thomas ? you ready for some snapshots ? thomas : oh . brooke : ( gasps ) jarrett : oh , dear . thomas : no . um ... do n't you even dare touch that camera . jarrett : i 'm so sorry . thomas : stop staring at brooke ! jarrett : i 'm not . thorne : 30 seconds , people . come on . 30 seconds till showstopper . jarrett : um ... um ... i 'll -- i 'll -- i 'll just , um , i 'll catch you after the show . brooke : oh , god . thomas : it 's okay . he 's gone . brooke : thank you , thomas . whip : payback time .	everyone is working feverishly behind the scenes for the forrester fashion showing . ridge tells thomas there is a very fine line and they just need to keep it simple and know how to promote taboo and how not to . thorne and rick are worried that the changes will throw a kink in things . he calls brooke and thomas aside and tells them that they are to remember to do everything just like they rehearsed it . and they need to check the list each time they come off stage to make sure their clothes are ready for the next run , no surprises . whip is walking backstage and oversees this , despite the fact that taylor tells them her husband will behave himself . donna gushes that she is so proud of marcus 's accomplishments and justin spies them and is pleased too . aggie wraps some gifts at nick 's as he brings jack in . nick is amazed at the gifts that she has and thinks she can just leave laying around under the tree and not expect them to get opened before christmas . he invites aggie over for christmas eve , even to spend the night if she 'd like . she says there is no place she had rather be . she 's really excited about christmas this year because of him .
brooke : we have to promise each other , no matter how bad we feel or how tempted we are , katie can not know that we kissed . bill : she 's not gon na hear it from me . taylor : ( sighs ) brooke : we have to forget that it even happened . bill : that , i wo n't be able to do . [ scene_break ] katie : it 's dangerous to leave me alone . taylor : ( sighs ) why is that ? katie : since you 've been gone , i 've bought out a baby store . taylor : making up for lost time , i 'm sure . katie : it 's just amazing how fast they grow ! i - i - i just ca n't even believe how big will has gotten in the last few weeks . did you find brooke and bill ? taylor : uh , yeah , i found them . katie : everything okay ? [ scene_break ] bill : brooke , that kiss , i -- brooke : do n't say it . bill : look , i 'll -- i 'll never act on it . i love my wife . but you want me to forget it ever happened ? i ca n't do that . brooke : you have to . bill : i 'm not wired that way . look , we were both reeling . and we were there for each other . we comforted each other . you nurtured my son when his mother could n't . we shared laughter , tears , confidences , and that kiss . brooke : it can never happen again . ( sighs ) bill : it 's not going to . but you want me to forget the kiss happened ? that , i ca n't do . [ scene_break ] katie : is will okay ? taylor : oh , uh , uh , yeah , katie , he 's fine . katie : um , you just had a very strange look on your face . taylor : i 'm -- i 'm just thinking about something . katie : oh , of course . i am probably not your only patient , i -- although , right now it probably seems that way . ( chuckles ) thank you so much for everything . i - i owe you . taylor : well , i - i 'm trying to be the best doctor i possibly can for you , and , um , you know , i - i just know that you 've been through a lot . and i - i just -- i do n't want you blindsided by something that you 're not really prepared to -- to deal with yet . katie : that 's not gon na happen . i am right back to where i belong . i am here with my two guys . with the care that brooke and bill gave my little boy , i just -- i ca n't thank them enough . taylor : katie , i - i need to talk to you about something . ( door opens ) donna : hello ? katie : hey . donna : early christmas for a certain baby -- oh , hi ! katie : oh , my gosh ! ( laughs ) donna : how are you ? is it -- oh , i 'm sorry . did i come at a bad time ? katie : oh , no , no . we 're not in session . i 'm just monopolizing taylor 's time , as usual . how are you doing ? donna : oh , well , with good effect . katie : ( giggles ) donna : i mean , look at you . you are radiant . look at you . katie : oh . so happy to be home . donna : ( giggles ) brooke : well , what 's all this ? is it -- oh . donna : oh , you know , just a few little things for will . brooke : oh , yeah ? bill : uh , that 's gon na be one spoiled kid . katie : yeah , did you doubt it for a minute ? bill : thank you . donna : anything for my little nephew . bill : hey , i 'm gon na , uh , run by the office for a little bit ... katie : okay . bill : unless you need me . katie : no . no . i 'm just gon na spend some time with my sisters . ( chuckles ) taylor : well , i should go . ( sighs ) katie : thank you so much , taylor , for giving me my life back . taylor : i 'm happy . bill : i 'll walk you out . ( sighs ) thanks for getting katie back to us , taylor . taylor : it sounds like you love your wife . bill : i do love my wife . why would you say that ? katie 's my whole world . taylor : good . i 'm glad . [ scene_break ] donna : so how do you like your new home ? katie : i love it . ( laughs ) i - i mean , i could n't appreciate it at first or anything else , for that matter . donna : it must have been a dark and scary place . katie : i hope you never have to know . my perception of things was so distorted . donna : well , you 're gon na keep seeing taylor , right ? katie : yes , absolutely . i mean , postpartum depression does n't just disappear overnight . we have to be watchful . brooke : you seem 100 % . katie : i feel 100 % . ( chuckles ) donna : bill must be so happy to have his beautiful wife back . katie : he seems happy . brooke : he did miss you terribly . katie : well , not as much as he would have if you had n't been here holding my family together . brooke : i would do anything for my sisters . katie : still , it was beyond the call , especially since i know bill was n't your favorite person . but you know what brooke told me ? donna : what ? katie : she said that she 's starting to see bill in a whole new light . so at least one of my sisters understands why i married him . brooke : ( sighs ) yeah . donna : ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] justin : how is katie ? is everything all right ? bill : uh , katie 's doing great . she 's overjoyed at being home . justin : everything 's under control ? bill : we hope so . she 's gon na continue in therapy with taylor . justin : oh . well , that 's good . bill : i just wish it were another therapist . justin : why ? i thought that taylor was a big help to katie . bill : no , she has . but at this point , she is involving herself in -- in personal matters . and taylor is n't shy about expressing her opinion or interfering . i 'm concerned that if she oversteps , she could undo some of the good that she 's done . [ scene_break ] taylor : got a minute ? steffy : for you ? always . taylor : ( sighs ) so , uh , making preparations for the big smackdown ? steffy : showdown , mom -- fashion competition on the runway . taylor : ( gasps ) oh , no . when you and your brother reveal those amazing designs , i know it 's going to be a smackdown for brooke and her kids straight down to the basement where they belong for a change . steffy : wow . i love the confidence . taylor : you 're not worried ? steffy : they 're not untalented , you know . brooke , hope , rick -- they 've all been amazingly successful in this business . taylor : it is you and your brother 's turn . steffy : is that why you 're here ? do you have an idea ? taylor : no . um , i - i wanted to , um , use you as a sounding board . steffy : okay . what 's going on ? taylor : well , if someone had some information that could be very upsetting to you , would you still want to know it , even if it might harm a relationship with a family member ... ( inhales sharply ) or your spouse ? ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] justin : so you 're telling me that katie was the one who arranged the balloon ride in aspen ? bill : yes . justin : you said it was -- bill : alison -- i -- well , i - i thought it was alison . justin : okay , so why would katie do that ? bill : ( sighs ) you 're not gon na believe this , but in her depressed state , katie was trying to bring brooke and me together to act as parents to will . justin : wow . bill : that 's how messed up she was . justin : okay . bill : i know , but in her -- in her distorted thinking , it made perfect sense . justin : huh . well , it did n't work , did it ? bill : what ? what -- n - no . no . justin : no . bill : well ... ( sighs ) brooke and i got closer , you know . i mean , it 's only natural . how -- how could we not ? it was a very intense time -- left by our spouses , having to take care of a baby who needed us . justin : mm . bill : we developed a friendship . justin : well , brooke is katie 's sister . it 's family . i guess it 's better for everyone that you two are n't at odds . bill : i do n't know that taylor sees it that way . justin : taylor ? bill : she 's always had issues with brooke . justin : well , she 's seen the bond developing between you two , and the good doctor is now insinuating things . bill : that 's what i like about my shiny headed friend . i never have to paint a picture for you . justin : well , well , mr. dollar bill , is she coming out of left field , or is there something you have n't told me ? bill : uh , look , do n't . just do n't even go there . katie is our first priority . brooke and i want to see her happy and -- and content back in her life as a wife and a mother , loving sister . and that 's all that matters . [ scene_break ] taylor : see , i 've got this patient , and , um , they 've been through a lot , and they 're very fragile . and we 've taken great strides to make a huge breakthrough . but what i have to say could possibly cause a setback , not just emotionally , but also it could cause some medical complications . steffy : that 's heavy . does the patient really need to know this information ? taylor : well , if it were me , i would want to know . steffy : okay , so let 's say , down the road ... taylor : ( sighs ) steffy : would this patient be better off for knowing ? taylor : down the road -- that 's exactly what i 'm thinking about , because maybe this could prevent something disastrous from happening , and it 's just ... ( groans ) it 's really risky . steffy : well , you 're the professional , not me . i ca n't tell you what 's the best thing . but what i do know -- if you decide to tell this patient , it 's because you 've considered all the pros and all the cons , and you 're doing it because you believe it 's what 's best . something else about you is that you believe in honesty no matter the cost or consequences . nothing destroys like a lie , even of omission , mom . and how many times have you told me that , and how many times have i proved it to be true ? so trust your convictions . they wo n't steer you wrong . taylor : truth . steffy : mm - hmm . taylor : thank you . thank you . i knew running this by you would be the right thing to do . steffy : mm . [ scene_break ] katie : well , it 's too bad donna had to go back to work . it was nice having both my sisters here . i do n't get enough of that . brooke : yeah . ( sighs ) well , now you 'll just have to settle for me . katie : settle ? i do n't think so . you 're not just my sister . you 're my best friend , obviously , since i left my husband and my child in your care . i - i knew you would n't let me down , because you never have . brooke : do n't paint a halo over my head . ( chuckles ) katie : ( chuckles ) brooke : i know i 've made a lot of mistakes in the past , and you know , i 've acted on impulse . katie : i know all about mistakes and all about regret . ( sighs ) walking away from my family , throwing you at bill , and expecting you to just step in and be a mother to my son as if his mother never existed -- i mean , it 's ... brooke : you were dealing with a very serious illness . it clouded your judgment . katie : well , as disturbing as all of this has been , the one thing i 've realized is that i could n't have handed my life over to a better person , because you did exactly what i needed you to do . you kept bill sane , and you gave will the hands - on care of a mother that i could n't . i got a glimpse of what my life would be like without my husband , without my child , and without you , and it 's someplace i never want to go again . ( sniffles ) brooke : ( sighs ) katie : ( chuckles ) brooke : oh , honey . katie : i know . brooke : ( chuckles ) katie : i mean ... i know i 'm not through all this , that i 'm going to be in therapy and that i 'm going to have to work on it , but ... ( sighs ) but the worst is over ... ( sniffles ) and there 's no damage because -- because you were here . i am so lucky to have you as my sister . brooke : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ( flashback - voices ) taylor : it sounds like you love your wife . bill : i do love my wife . ( sighs ) ( present time ) ( cell phone rings ) ( ring ) brooke : bill ? bill : can you talk ? brooke : um , yeah , sure . is something wrong ? bill : i 'm not sure . but when i walked taylor out earlier , i got kind of a strange vibe . brooke : strange ? how ? bill : i ca n't nail it down , but it made my spencer senses tingle . it was , uh , weird , like she knew . brooke : almost like she knows that we kissed ? no , that is impossible ... ( sighs ) unless -- you said that you did n't tell anybody . bill : i did n't . brooke : okay . well , then nobody knows , and katie 's not going to find out . bill : i hope not , but i just ca n't shake this feeling . brooke : bill , taylor 's always trying to find reasons to be suspicious of me , but she 's not gon na find anything until maybe next time . bill : you know her better than i do . brooke : just relax . you and katie are solid . nothing is going to interfere with that . bill : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ( knock on door ) katie : hey . did you forget something ? taylor : uh , n - no . um , are you alone ? katie : yeah . um ... do you want to continue our session ? taylor : oh , well , i - i do want to talk to you . katie : uh , it -- it was a little strange having brooke and bill there . i mean , i felt a little self - conscious . but i think , ultimately , it was good that they try to understand what i did and why i did it . ( sighs ) and then afterwards , i had some really good sister time , and i was able to thank brooke again for stepping in and being there for my son and for my husband . ( chuckles ) taylor : ( sighs ) katie : it 's just -- it 's still staggering to me that i could ever abandon my family . i mean , i was just so unhinged trying to bring brooke and bill together . uh , it -- it 's like my brain was scrambled . ( chuckles ) thankfully , i actually chose two people who would never ever go there . taylor : that 's not true . katie : what ? taylor : here , have a -- could you sit down for a minute ? um ... i 've been struggling with ... ( sighs ) whether or not to tell you this . but , um , i - i know you 've gone through a very difficult time , and -- and i think that you 've handled yourself with -- with so much strength and so much integrity . and -- and i feel that you deserve the same . it is n't fair for people ... ( sighs ) ( scoffs ) that you trust to lie to you . katie : i do n't understand what you 're talking about . ( chuckles ) taylor : while you were going through your very difficult time , the darkest days of your life with the postpartum depression , your husband and your sister were doing -- well , they were n't just caring for your son . ( sighs ) they became very close . katie : yes , i know . they -- they 're friends now . taylor : ( sighs ) no , katie . they 're more than friends ... ( sighs ) much more . they kissed . katie : ( gasps ) ( sighs )	while taylor listens behind a door , brooke tells bill they simply have to forget that kiss and pretend it never happened . bill says he loves his wife , but he ca n't forget that kiss or pretend it never happened , but he wo n't act on that impulse again . taylor returns to katie who asks if she found bill and brooke . taylor says yep , she found them all right ! katie is concerned , but taylor says she has things on her mind . she knows katie has a lot on her mind too and she does n't want her to be blindsided by things she ca n't deal with right now . taylor is about to say more when donna breezes in loaded with gifts for will . katie thanks taylor for coming by . bill walks her to the door . she says he sounds like he loves his wife ; she hopes so . he says of course he does and wonders why she 'd even say that . he tells katie he 's going to the office for a while if she does n't need him . he tells justin that katie is okay , but taylor keeps coming by and she may overstep her bounds and do more harm than good . taylor drops in on steffy and wants to run something past her . hypothetically if steffy knew something that could possibly harm a relationship , would she still want that person to know .
hope : mm . okay . i have to -- i have to go . wish me -- wish me luck . liam : you 're leaving already ? hope : `` already `` ? liam : yeah ! hope : how long have i been here ? liam : i do n't know . hope : [ laughs ] do you want me to go talk to eric or not ? liam : oh , god , yes . no , please go . go , go . hope : okay , i 'm going . liam : go ! hey , um ... i 'm sorry . i - i want you to know i - i know this has n't been easy for you . this , too , shall pass , okay ? hope : mm - hmm . liam : after wyatt and quinn are gone , i promise you things are gon na get easier . [ scene_break ] quinn : so you 're heading to the office right after we land ? steffy : mm - hmm . i 'm happy to set up some appointments for you if you give me your hotel info . quinn : well , i - i was hoping to just tag along with you . i 'm eager to meet the team in international , you know , start talking jewelry . steffy : oh . okay . quinn : you know , steffy , we 're about to land , and we really have n't had a chance to talk . steffy : about gems ? quinn : about hope and liam . you 're the only one who can stop this wedding . please , steffy ... give me the chance to convince you to come home . steffy : okay , look . i do n't know you , and i do n't know wyatt . all i do know is that hope and liam have been trying to be together for a very long time . and your son 's crush does n't really concern me . quinn : liam has been trying and failing because he still has feelings for you . and it 's not just a crush . steffy , you 're not a mother yet . but someday you 're gon na understand why i 'm doing everything i can to give my son his chance . i mean , these past few months , watching him working with hope , falling for her -- he 's changed . he 's become the man that i 've always known that he can be . and i 'm not giving up on the idea of him and hope . not yet . [ scene_break ] bill : hey . i did n't know you were here . i was just hitting the bag a little bit . i would have asked you to work out with me . liam : uh , yeah , you know , i would have , but , uh , i was otherwise engaged . bill : hope 's here ? liam : she was here . she 's -- she 's actually on her way to see eric right now . bill : let me guess . to talk about quinn and wyatt . liam : yeah . you know , it -- it 's a shame . they really -- they contributed a lot to hope for the future , and they gave the line a big boost . it would have been an ideal partnership , but , uh ... they blew it . eric : hope . hi . come in . hope : hi . how are you ? eric : better than quinn , i think . she told me what you want to do . hope : yeah , um ... it 's not really what i want . but it 's -- it 's necessary . i 'm sorry . we have to cut ties with quinn artisan jewelers . eric : why are you doing this ? hope for the future 's doing better than it ever has before . hope : yeah , i - i know , but ... the thing is liam does n't want me working with wyatt , and i understand why . i - i respect his position . eric : i do n't . he ca n't make decisions about your line based on his own personal reasons . hope : the thing is i - i do n't have a choice . it 's important to liam , so it 's important to me . quinn and wyatt have to go . [ scene_break ] bill : i 'm proud of you . you gave hope an ultimatum . you handled yourself like a pro , like a spencer . liam : uh , yeah , but i mean , it was necessary . no wyatt , no quinn -- that 's necessary . bill : okay . i know you feel that way right now . wyatt is your brother . does n't have to happen right away , but once you and hope are married and settled down , i 'm sure you 'll be more open to having him around . liam : i hope you 're right . bill : liam , wyatt said that he would respect your marriage . so once you 've said your vows , i 'm sure a lot of the suspicion is gon na dissipate . not just for hope , but for wyatt , as well . liam : wait , what suspicion ? bill : that you 're still in love with steffy . what ? [ scene_break ] steffy : okay . in your `` scenario , `` i go back to l.a. , back with liam , hope gets together with wyatt , and suddenly your company 's in very good shape . quinn : [ chuckles ] okay , my focus is on my son . liam , who does n't even work for forrester , wants to take away my son 's job and my son 's future , all because he 's threatened , because he sees the connection between hope and wyatt . look , i heard about your connection to liam , your marriage . i can see what he sees in you . look at you 're . you 're beautiful . you 're smart . you 're talented . he must be missing you as much as you 're missing him . you can have him back . steffy : but i left . quinn : i do n't understand . you obviously still have feelings for him . what are you doing here in -- in paris ? steffy : he 's not -- quinn : wait ! you can go back . you can -- steffy : no . he is not mine . i lost him . just like i lost our baby . [ scene_break ] eric : what about wyatt and quinn ? i mean , how do you feel about them ? what about their business ? hope : i feel bad . i do n't want to hurt anybody . but we 've -- we 've already given them a lot of exposure , and i have no doubt that they 'll be fine . eric : what 's liam afraid of ? the two of you are getting married . wyatt does n't present any kind of a threat . does he ? hope : no . no , of course not , you know . but why -- why ask for trouble ? eric : so you do n't trust yourself around wyatt . hope : i do n't want the temptation . and seeing him at work every day is ... it 's really for the best this way . it is . i mean , liam and i , we 're getting married . we 're finally gon na start our life together . and after waiting so long , we just ... i ca n't let anything interfere . [ scene_break ] liam : dad , what are you saying ? bill : you still have feelings for steffy . you always will . why else would wyatt think he can make a move on hope in the first place ? and more importantly , why did she let him ? but you have proven that your feelings for hope are just as -- as strong and worth fighting for . you 'll get married , and these concerns about steffy will -- will fade away . liam : [ scoffs ] maybe . bill : have you talked to her ? liam : talked to who ? bill : steffy . liam : you know , i ca n't have steffy in my life and then turn around and start making demands about hope having wyatt in hers . i - i promised hope that steffy would no longer be in our lives , and trust me , she 's -- she 's gon na hold me to that . steffy 's a soft spot for hope . i mean , too many bad experiences there . i 'm not -- i 'm not gon na do that to her again . [ scene_break ] quinn : i - i 'm sorry . i did n't know you and liam had a child . steffy : i was pregnant . it was n't planned . but we had a few good months . baby growing . and then one day i took it all away . quinn : you ? steffy : i had a motorcycle . liam had his concerns , so of course i did n't ride . until there was traffic on pch , and i just wanted to get home . so i took the bike . that was the end . quinn : he left you ? steffy : no , no , no . he would never do that . it was -- it was me . there was complications at the hospital . but these things happen , you know . one day , you 're pregnant , and the next , you 're barren . quinn : oh , god . steffy : liam would be such a great father . it 's ... it was all i kept thinking about , how being married to me would just hold him back . quinn : did you ever think about adoption ? steffy : no , no . i - i could n't . i - i just was n't in the frame of mind to start thinking about other options . and i still ca n't . i just had to get away ... and give liam a chance to have a family . experience what it 's like to have a family , go through the whole pregnancy and pick out the names , paint the nursery . hold his wife 's hand in the delivery room . i was n't able to give him that , but hope could . so you really think i want to go back to l.a. ? you think i want to fight for liam when he 's so close to having that family ? a wife who can actually give him what i ca n't ? [ scene_break ] hope : i 'm back ! liam : hey . hope : hi . liam : how 'd it go ? hope : uh , it was fine . liam : mm . hope : yeah . liam : so , uh ... hope : hi . liam : hi . eric 's onboard ? hope : reluctantly . yes , he is . but he -- you know , he knows it 's my line , and he trusts me to know what 's best for it . legal needs to look into some things , but that 's it . liam : thank you . hope : you 're welcome . liam : you know what 's nice is now we can devote all our energy to the wedding . hope : [ chuckles ] sounds very good . i hope ... i hope that this proves to you how committed i am . liam : yes . hope : now we 've both proven that our relationship is the number - one priority and wyatt is no longer an issue . and finally , neither is steffy . [ both laugh ] [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] steffy : suzanne will set you up in the conference room . quinn : i feel awful . steffy : you should go to your hotel . rest . quinn : no . no , about what we talked about on the plane -- your history with liam . i had no idea . steffy : it 's not something i talk about a lot . but i knew you 'd keep pressuring me to go back to l.a. and now you know why i ca n't . quinn : no . no , after hearing what you 've been through with liam , it 's convinced me even more . he belongs with you and not with hope . it 's not too late . steffy : what would that even accomplish ? things are fine the way they are . quinn : well , not for wyatt . and not for you . you 've -- you 've banished yourself to a completely different country because you think he 's better off with hope . and if that were true , then you would have no trouble going home and looking him in the eye . steffy : he 's moving on . and i am not interfering . i have done that before , and i felt terrible . look , i do believe you that your son would be good for hope . but i have to do what 's best for liam . [ sighs ] quinn : i understand . [ cell phone rings ] steffy : i 'll check on the conference room . steffy : hello ? dr. caspary : steffy , hi . steffy : dr. caspary . dr. caspary : sorry . i 'm not sure what time it is where you are . steffy : oh , no , no . it 's fine . i 've been waiting for your call . do you have the results ? dr. caspary : happy to say i do . this is the kind of call i enjoy making . steffy : oh , my god . really ? dr. caspary : the procedures have worked . steffy : wait . i can have a baby ? dr. caspary : all our tests indicate there 's no reason that you should n't be able to conceive and carry a child to full term . i - i want you to schedule a follow - up , you know , in a few months with your physician in paris . but it all looks good . steffy : [ crying ] oh . oh , my god . oh , my god . thank -- thank you . [ sniffles ] thank you so much . [ beep ] steffy : it worked . [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] [ glasses clink ] eric : little early in the day , but who the hell cares ? hirings , firings . wyatt , liam . wedding 's on , wedding 's off . lots of drama around here at the house on the hill . only wish you were here to share it with me . we could enjoy it together . it 's quiet up here , is n't it , without the kids . a lot quieter around here without you , too . the old days , yeah . i miss them . the -- the worst thing about it is i 'm drinking alone . ridge : i can help you with that . eric : ridge .	while they are kissing , liam takes issue with hope that she has to go so soon . she reminds him that she is going to see eric . he changes his mind and tells her to skedaddle . he says he knows this has not been easy on her but this too shall pass . after quinn and wyatt are gone , things will be easier . steffy tells quinn that she will help her set up some appointments if she will give her the hotel information . quinn informs her that she 'd hoped just to tag along with steffy now to meet international people . quinn tells steffy that she 'd still like to talk to her about liam . she is the only one that can stop this wedding so please give her a chance to convince her to come home . steffy says she does n't know quinn and she certainly does n't know wyatt . all she knows is liam and hope have been trying to get married for a very long time and wyatt 's crush on hope does n't concern her . quinn says liam has been trying and failing because he still has feelings for steffy . and it 's not a crush for wyatt . steffy will understand that when she is a mother . she 's just doing everything she can to give her son a chance . and she 's not giving up on hope and wyatt just yet . liam tells bill that hope just left but she 's on her way to talk to eric about quinn and wyatt . he gave her an ultimatum . bill says he is proud of his son . he handled it like a real pro , a real spencer . liam says it is a real shame as they contributed a lot to the hftf line and gave it a big boost but then they blew it . bill says he knows he means it now . but wyatt is his brother and it may not happen right away but once he and hope are married and settle down he is sure he will be open to have wyatt around . liam says he hopes bill is right . bill tells him that wyatt said he 'd respect his marriage . so once liam has said his vows he is sure some of that suspicion will dissipate . not just for hope but for wyatt as well . liam does n't know what suspicion bill is talking about . he fills him in still loving steffy . eric greets hope at his home and says he knows why she is here . hope apologizes and says it is not what she really wants but it is necessary . they have to cut ties with quinn artisan jewelers . eric does n't understand since hftf is doing better than it ever has . hope says yeah she knows , but liam does not want her working with wyatt and she understands why . she respects liam 's position . eric says he does n't . liam can not make decisions about her line based on his own personal reasons . hope stammers that she does n't have a choice . it 's important to liam so it 's important to her . quinn and wyatt have to go . steffy thinks she sees through quinn 's scheme . she will go back home to liam leaving hope for wyatt and quinn 's little company will be just fine . quinn tells her that her focus is on wyatt . it is liam who does n't even work at fc that wants to take wyatt 's job and future away from him all because he is threatened about the connection between hope and wyatt . she can see where liam might be missing steffy . and she can have him back . steffy blurts out that she left , she lost liam just like she lost their baby . eric asks hope what about quinn and wyatt , and their business . hope says she feels bad . she does n't want to hurt anybody . they 've given them a lot of exposure and she is sure they will be fine . eric wonders what liam is afraid of . surely wyatt does n't pose any problem to him now . hope says no , but why ask for trouble . eric deduces that hope herself does not trust herself with wyatt . hope admits that she does n't want the temptation . just seeing him every day at work .well this way is the best . she and liam have waited a long time so she just ca n't let anything interfere .
[ blender whirring ] [ whirring stops ] steffy : [ sighs ] liam : hey . steffy : hey . liam : made you a smoothie for the drive to work . some brain food . helps you make good decisions . steffy : thank you . liam : it 's a big day . you either take the c.e.o . position or you do n't . steffy : and you 're hoping i wo n't . liam : i am not at all comfortable with quinn 's involvement , no . steffy : neither am i , but think about my grandfather . he wants me to take over . he wants me to run forrester creations . liam : yeah , yeah , he does , because of quinn . do n't forget that . do n't forget who she is or what she 's done , and for god 's sake , do n't underestimate her . quinn : do n't you look dapper ! eric : thank you . it 's my first day back at the office . i thought i should make some kind of an effort . [ chuckles ] quinn : are you excited ? eric : i am . especially since i do n't have to do anything . i can just goof off . my interim c.e.o . has to do all the work . quinn : ha , well , i may not be c.e.o . for much longer , if steffy takes the job , which i hope she will . eric : yeah . well , we 'll find out soon enough , wo n't we ? quinn : mm . eric : i asked rick and ridge to join us . they are not too happy with me these days . quinn : she deserves the job just as much as they do . eric : i could n't agree more . i hope wyatt 's available . i asked him to join us . rick : it must be something important if dad 's coming in for the meeting . ridge : well , maybe steffy 's made her decision . rick : well , do you have any idea which way she 's leaning ? ridge : no , not sure . rick : steffy is just not c.e.o . material . she does n't have the experience . she does n't have the ability . ridge : all right , slow down . she 'll do a fine job . rick : if you really felt that way , why are n't you more enthusiastic ? why are n't you more supportive ? ridge : because it 's not her time . i should be c.e.o . bill : ridge got inside brooke 's head , used r.j. to guilt - trip her into being with him . wyatt : [ sighs ] obviously it did the trick . bill : you know , when it ended , it was all about doing what was best for her son , doing the right thing for the family . she never said anything about ridge being the love of her life and she could n't live without him . i give it two weeks . wyatt : god , that sucks , dad . i know how hard it is to not be with the woman you love , you know ? [ cell phone chimes ] bill : what ? wyatt : eric wants me over at forrester for the meeting . it 's about steffy . ridge : if this were dad 's idea alone , that 'd be one thing . rick : yeah , but coming from quinn , it 's so obvious . she does n't care about steffy being c.e.o . or repairing the family . ridge : it 's all a load of bull , is n't it ? rick : yeah . what she wants is to get wyatt and steffy back together . wyatt : my mother and eric are offering steffy the c.e.o . position . bill : wow ! [ laughs ] quinn wants steffy to be c.e.o . wyatt : yeah . bill : what 's the catch ? wyatt : why does there always have to be a catch ? bill : have you met your mother ? wyatt : can we not be so negative , please ? bill : have you met your mother ? wyatt : stop saying that ! this is a great opportunity for steffy , if she decides to accept it . bill : this is no knock on steffy . she is 10 times smarter than her father and certainly capable of running that company . but your mother is matchmaking for you again , wyatt . it 's not about a promotion . quinn : well , that 's very nice of you to include wyatt . why do you want him at the meeting ? eric : well , he 's family now , is n't he ? quinn : yeah . eric : and i trust him . like you . quinn : always . eric : okay . so , shall we go ? quinn : [ sighs ] eric : quinn ? what ? what is it ? quinn : i am just so in awe of you . i 've been hoping for this day , that you 'd be well enough to go back to the company that you worked so hard to build . eric : the only reason i 'm standing here right now is because of you . the wonderful care and attention you gave me . i only wish that they could all see it -- the whole family . especially steffy . come on . quinn : okay . eric : come on . steffy : i have n't forgotten about what quinn has done . liam : okay , but -- then can you at least explain to me why you 're even considering this ? because you know it 's a manipulation , right ? you know that quinn is diabolical . you 've been trying to distance yourself from her for months , which effectively makes this a huge step backwards . okay . okay , okay . how about this ? how about i go to my dad , right , and i convince him to give you and your dad his shares ? why do n't we just -- why do n't we just get you the hell out of there altogether ? steffy : wait , you want me to leave forrester ? liam : yes . i mean , as long as quinn is there , it 's a toxic environment anyway . why do n't you -- hey . steffy . why do n't you come to spencer ? we 'll start our own fashion house . steffy : you want me to leave forrester ? start a new business ? liam : why not ? think about this . spencer fashions . just the two of us . we could run it together . right ? huh ? steffy : liam , do you realize how hard it is to create a fashion house ? how many years it took my grandparents to get forrester off the ground ? liam : i -- [ laughs ] i know , it 's ambitious , but we are ambitious people , are n't we ? and i would be willing to do it . hell , i would be willing to do anything to keep you away from quinn . steffy : my grandfather wants this . and i already let him down enough as it is . liam : i -- i know that , but in this circumstance , a yes to your grandfather is a yes to quinn . it is ! steffy : liam , i ca n't do this right now . i 'm gon na be late . please . i do n't want to -- liam : do n't -- do n't do it . steffy : liam , please ! liam : steffy , quinn has not changed . she is just as volatile as ever . you deserve to be c.e.o . you really do . and you would be freaking great at it . but not like this . just protect yourself , okay ? protect us . do n't take the job . wyatt : i told mom not to do any interfering . bill : when has she ever listened to you ? wyatt : i ca n't control what she does or does n't do ! bill : bingo ! all right , look . you 're my son . i just do n't want to see you get your hopes up that this is gon na be an in for you with steffy . she 's moved on . she 's with liam . they 're talking about getting married . wyatt : what ? bill : yeah . so , you know , you just got to lick your wounds and move along . wyatt : i 'm supposed to move on from my relationship when you 're not moving on from brooke ? bill : apples and oranges . i 'm a badass . wyatt : i 'm still married to steffy , all right ? i have n't given up on us . she ended things with me because she had issues with my mother . now , if this creates some kind of understanding or common ground with them , that 'll be great for steffy and me . bill : what about your brother ? wyatt : what about him ? liam wants steffy to not take it . he says that it 's my mother just maneuvering again . bill : he 's right . wyatt : okay . let 's just see how it all plays out . how about that ? i 'm gon na go to forrester and find out what they need me in the meeting for . good talk . thank you . pam : [ gasps ] eric ! oh , i am so thrilled to see you ! welcome back . eric : thanks . thanks , pam . thank you . i 'm glad to be here . pam : i wanted to have a big to - do , you know , invite everybody in the building , but i got your e - mail . i know . so i kept it low - key like you requested . but i could n't help making a few lemon bars . eric : that 's very sweet . thank you . but this is not about me . this is about steffy today . pam : yeah . we 're in all suspense wondering what her decision 's gon na be . oh , ridge and rick are in here now , waiting for you . quinn : come on . eric : okay . rick : dad . wow , you look great . eric : thank you . i feel great . ridge : yeah . eric : thanks to my wife . i 'm looking forward to getting things settled around here . rick : well , i know that you and quinn are prepared to offer steffy the c.e.o . position , but you look like you 're ready to tackle it all over again . ridge : you know , you 're right . maybe you should hang on for a while . what do you think , quinn ? eric : no , i 'm gon na step back for a bit . ridge : okay . and just to be clear , the two people that have run this company before -- we 're not being considered ? rick : you know , dad , we could actually share responsibilities . co - c.e.o . that way , you do n't have to choose one son over the other . eric : the decision 's been made to offer the position to steffy . ridge : and this decision was yours . or was it yours ? steffy : hey . granddad , look at you ! eric : hello , sweetheart . steffy : you look amazing . oh ! we miss you back here at the office . eric : yeah . quinn : well , eric and i are thinking that this office could use a feminine touch . hopefully , it 'll be your office soon , steffy . liam : hey , dad . bill : moondoggie ! wow ! what made you drag your butt off the beach and join the rest of us here in the working world ? how special . liam : you do know i get more done at home when i 'm working without you bothering me all day long , right ? bill : this is perfect because i was turning your office into a petting zoo for will . i think we 'll get a lot more use out of it . liam : fine ! have at it ! have a blast . bill : all right , grumpy . what 's wro -- oh , i got it . you 're concerned about a certain woman becoming the c.e.o . at a certain company . liam : how did -- right . mini - me told you . bill : he tells me everything , unlike you . liam : i 'm genuinely worried , dad . i -- obviously quinn is up to something . bill : what 's steffy 's take ? liam : i do n't know . i -- i do n't even know what she 's gon na decide . apparently , there 's this big meeting happening at forrester right now . bill : yeah , that 's why eric wanted wyatt over there . liam : i do n't like this . i mean , it 's classic quinn . she 's manipulating again . quinn : you 're right . this was originally my idea , but eric supports it wholeheartedly . eric : i do . i absolutely do . steffy , nothing would make me happier than for you to accept this position . steffy : i appreciate it how much faith you have in me , but i have to ask you again . are you sure you do n't want to come back ? pam : we would all love it if you did , eric . eric : nope . i 'm gon na be working from home , mostly , now . sketching . designing . but make no mistake , any of you , i 'll be keeping a close eye on everything . rick : look , i realize i disappointed you , dad , and i hurt you , but to pass over me like this , i ca n't help but feel like i 'm being punished . ridge : i think that 's the point , rick . [ door opens ] eric : wyatt , thanks for coming . rick : what 's he doing here ? eric : there are a number of changes i want to make to the executive team . wyatt , i know your mother appreciates very much the support that you 've given her recently , and i appreciate it , too . i appreciate how much i was able to trust you to help her . now , i know that you can stay at spencer if you choose to , but i would be honored if you would join us here on the executive team at forrester creations . rick : say what ? wyatt : seriously ? quinn : eric , really ? ridge : what are you doing , dad ? rick : look , no offense , but wyatt 's got zero qualifications . i mean , would you look at him ? he 's not even executive material . eric : i disagree . i 've gotten to know my son - in - law , and i like him . and more importantly , i trust him . you 've proven yourself in marketing and social media . you 've made the quite the influencer out of steffy . you 're versatile and you 're talented , and as a result , i would like to offer you the head of public relations here at forrester creations . rick : what ? p.r . ? ridge : are you kidding , dad ? wyatt : this is unexpected , i think , for all of us . yeah . yes . i -- i humbly accept . eric : wonderful . quinn : oh , sweetheart , that 's so wonderful ! i am thrilled ! oh ! oh ! eric , what a surprise ! wyatt : [ sighs ] i 'm speechless . thank you . i -- i promise i wo n't let you guys down . eric : i 'm sure you wo n't . so , steffy , what do you say ? your executive team is taking shape now . you gon na accept the position of c.e.o . ? liam : think of everything that quinn has done . bill : did you forget who you 're talking to ? liam : it 's so obvious what she 's doing . this is her last , most desperate attempt to win steffy over . bill : it 's her way of getting steffy and wyatt back together . liam : yeah . right . exactly . that 's exactly what it is . fine . why not ? it 's got nothing to do with the job or how well steffy would do it . everybody knows that steffy could do that with her eyes closed , but quinn -- quinn is using this as a chance to buy steffy , but she 's treating it like this olive branch that she 's extending that 's gon na save the family . it 's ridiculous . bill : do n't underestimate it , liam . it 's a hell of an offer . liam : [ exhales sharply ] bill : the power and prestige of running forrester creations . on top of that , her grandfather is making the offer . it 's hard to turn it down . liam : i know . i know . but if steffy gets in bed with quinn , there 's no telling what would happen . bill : i know exactly what would happen . liam : oh , god , dad . come on ! you know what i 'm talking about . quinn is gon na use this to her advantage , and now -- and now they 're getting wyatt down there ? i mean , is it gon na get any more transparent ? quinn is trying to play matchmaker . bill : i told your brother exactly the same thing . liam : okay . so i 'm right . right ? i mean , this is -- this is insane . she 's got eric on her side , and now wyatt 's all gung ho , and he 's acting buddy - buddy with his mom again . is everyone freaking blind ? quinn is pathological . bill : agreed . but it 's steffy 's decision . liam : yeah , i know . i mean , i told her what my feeling are . she ca n't -- she ca n't take the job . pam : quinn must have put you up to this . eric : no , pam . assigning wyatt to the executive team was purely my idea . rick : wow . wyatt gets to run a whole department . steffy gets offered the c.e.o . position . hey , dad , what do your two sons get left with ? eric : you get to keep your jobs . rick : after all my years of dedication to this company . after my expertise at international ... eric : i 'm well aware of your qualifications and your résumé , rick . you stay as head of international . and ridge continues to design . i do n't want this to be contentious . it 's been decided . there 's no discussion . you betrayed me . you let me down . rick : and we apologized for that , dad . we admitted to our mistakes . ridge : what else do you need ? eric : i need people running this company i can trust . wyatt qualifies . rick : gosh , dad , how can you be so naive ? this is quinn giving her son what he wants . quinn : can i say something , please ? rick : no . eric : you do n't need to ask . you 're interim c.e.o . of course . and if steffy does not accept this , you 'll still be the c.e.o . quinn : eric has been so kind to me . and to my son . we really do make each other very happy , and i wish you all could see that . and it breaks my heart to know that wyatt 's marriage was sacrificed as a result of it . now , i had absolutely no idea that eric was gon na ask wyatt to join the executive team , and obviously i 'm thrilled , especially because i know how well wyatt and steffy will work together . this family has been fractured for too long . eric loves each and every one of you . he just wants peace and harmony , and i know that when steffy steps into this leadership role that she will also heal the family as a result . i just wish we could all put our differences behind us and not allow them to affect the people that we care about anymore . steffy . i have so much admiration for you . and i believe that you can succeed at anything if you 're willing to give it a chance . and i think you will . i believe in you , steffy . i think we all do . eric : i absolutely agree with everything you said . steffy . you 're as brave and as gifted as your namesake . if your grandmother were alive today , she would be so proud of the woman you 've become . and if she could see you behind that desk , it would give her such joy . the same would be true for quinn and me . so what do you say ? are you gon na accept the offer ? are you gon na become the new c.e.o . of forrester creations ?	liam makes steffy a smoothie and offers to take her to work . she needs this to make a good decision about running fc . he tells her not to forget who quinn is or what she has done . do not let her get into her head . eric is excited about going into the office for his first day . he says it feels good to just be there and he does not have to make the big decisions any more as ceo . he has asked rick and ridge both to be there and he knows they are not that happy with him right now . rick tells ridge that steffy does not have the qualifications . ridge thinks she will do a good job but it is just not her time ; he should be ceo . wyatt tells bill that eric has requested he be over at fc for a meeting . bill wants to know what is the catch that quinn wants steffy as ceo . he tells wyatt that steffy is ten times as smart as ridge and he knows she can do the job but this is about matchmaking not just running the business . quinn tells eric that she is so in awe of him and she can not wait to get to fc . steffy says she has not forgotten what quinn did . liam says then she knows all of this is manipulation . he can go to his dad and get his shares and steffy can get out of this altogether . they can start their own fashion house . she 's stunned that he is asking her to leave fc . she reminds him how long it takes to even start a fashion house much less to get to the level that the forrester 's are . he says saying yes to this is saying yes to quinn and she needs to protect herself and them do not take the job . bill tells wyatt that steffy has moved on and is even talking about marrying liam so he does not want him to get his hopes up with her . wyatt says he has no control over his mother so he will just let things play out . pam tells eric that she is go glad he is back and she tried to keep it low key but she did make a few lemon bars . they all gather in eric 's office but when steffy comes in quinn says they think it is time for a more feminine view and she hopes it will be steffy 's soon . liam drops in on bill who chides him for finally showing up for work . he had turned his office into a petting zoo for will as it kept it busy at least . liam chimes in that he gets more work done at home without having to listen to bill yammer on and on . steffy asks eric if he is sure that he does not want to come back . eric says no , he is fine doing some designing at home . he is behind quinn 100 % and wants steffy to come onboard . when wyatt joins them rick is the first to ask why he is there . eric says he wants wyatt to join the executive team . both ridge and rick scoff that he has no qualifications and does not even look the part . eric says he is impressed with him and thinks he will do fine as head of public relations . and an added plus is that he trusts him . quinn is elated . eric says now all they need is for steffy to say yes to being ceo .
taylor : you just kissed me . reese : oh , okay . i 'm -- i 'm so sorry . look , look , look , that was n't planned . um ... i was just feeling this connection , and ... am i the only one out here ? [ chuckles ] taylor : uh , well , i - i -- i just - i was n't was n't ready for kisses . [ chuckles ] but i do like you . reese : oh . oh , okay . [ chuckles ] steffy : kelly adores my mom . they light each other up . no one should be allowed to take that away from them , especially not brooke . you ca n't trust her motives . there 's too much history , liam . but i 'll give brooke the benefit of the doubt . maybe she does n't even realize she 's trying to hurt my mother . liam : i -- steffy , i do n't think she 's trying to hurt your mom , but ... what your mom has already done is cause for concern , and i 'm feeling that concern , too . steffy : what she did was terrible . but she 's had a lifetime of doing good in this world . please , liam , talk to hope and brooke . do n't let them take my mom out of our lives . hope : were you ... really about to tell katie and donna what taylor did ? brooke : well , i was tempted . hope : well , i 'm glad you didn't . brooke : honey , taylor is a loose canon . if she could put you and your child in jeopardy , my sisters should know about it . hope : i think the closer we keep this , the better . brooke : this is really serious . we know what taylor 's capable of . if she could lose her head like she did that night with bill , what ishe does it again if she 's in kelly 's nursery ... or , god forbid , if she has a moment alone with you and your unborn child ? we ca n't take that chance . hope : i agree . you know , we obviously have to be protective of the children , and i - i honestly think it would be best for everyone all around if taylor could be persuaded to go back to paris and continue her treatment there . it is not normal to shoot someone in the back . i do n't care how upset you are . brooke : okay . so , it sounds like we 're on the same page . hope : to an extent . brooke : what 's your reservation ? hope : it would put us on a collision course with steffy . you know , she thinks her mom acted out of emotion and that it was a one - time thing and it will never happen again . brooke : of course she 's gon na feel that way . she wants to think the best of her mom . but what if steffy 's wrong ? we need to watch out for the children . hope : but there are different ways to handle it . steffy and i have been trying so hard to make this extended family work , and starting a battle with taylor -- [ knock on door ] tiffany : you asked to see me ? brooke : oh , tiffany , come on in . hope : how is our newest intern ? tiffany : good . everyone here is so helpful and kind . hope : well , i 'm glad to hear it . i am so thankful that emma recommended you to us now that she 's working part - time while she 's at school . brooke : oh , i need to ask you , we need to send a shipment out to fenmore 's for the trunk show . could you do that ? tiffany : i 'm here if you need anything . brooke : thank you . and if you could give this letter to zoe buckingham , that would be great . you know who that is , right ? tiffany : i 'm emma 's best friend , so , yeah , i know her . xander : hey . you still stressing about your dad ? zoe : just why now ... you know ? why does he have to show up here just when my life is working ? i mean , now i have to worry about how he 's gon na mess it up again , just by being his jolly , reckless self . xander : maybe you 're overthinking it . maybe your dad just needs a chance of pace and he 'll settle down . zoe : you saw how he was getting caught up in steffy 's mom . just a little too close to home for my comfort . steffy : we made an amazing little girl . i want her to have everything life has to offer . liam : i want that , too . steffy : she needs her grandmother , liam . liam : [ sighs ] steffy : you 're a wonderful father ... such an important part of kelly 's life , but ... you ca n't always be here . my mom can help fill that void . please , liam . tell hope and brooke to back off -- leave my mom alone . liam : i just want what 's best for both my daughters . steffy : then trust me to know what that is . liam : [ sighs ] okay . i got to -- i got to head to forrester . i 'll check in with you later . reese : i am so impulsive . my daughter -- she gets on me about that . i am sorry . i ... deeply apologize . taylor : oh , plea -- stop . that 's not necessary . reese : good , good , because i would never forgive myself if i drove you away . i just -- just hope that we can see more of each other . taylor : ohh . well , perhaps , i - if , uh -- if i 'm still here . reese : you 're not thinking of leaving , are you ? taylor : actually , i am . reese : well , that would be a big loss to los angeles and especially me . you know you 're my only friend here . i hope you can reconsider . xander : what are you thinking ? zoe : mm . how happy i am to have this second chance with you . i did n't think it was possible . xander : well , you could have fooled me , you know , the way you packed everything up and moved to l.a . zoe : well , i hoped it would be possible , and you obviously were n't coming back to london . xander : you are stubborn . i mean , if someone says something you do n't want to hear , you just ... do n't listen . zoe : [ chuckles ] excuse me . was that supposed to be a compliment ? xander : yeah ... because i would n't have you any other way . tiffany : oops . sorry . bad timing . zoe : oh . uh , no problem . tiffany : brooke wanted me to give this to you . zoe : oh , my check . thanks . reese : ah ! there 's my baby girl ! i 've been trying to find you . xander . xander : dr. b . zoe : oh , um , this is tiffany , and , tiffany , this is my dad . tiffany : nice to meet you . reese : nice to meet you . reese . another model ? tiffany : an intern . zoe : uh , she just started , actually . reese : well , you could be a model , and judging by what 's happened to zoe , this is the place to be if you wanted to be one . tiffany : i 'll get through the intern program first . it was nice meeting you . i 'm around if you need anything . zoe : you look pleased with yourself . what have you been up to ? reese : i just ran in to taylor hayes . some things have a way of happening right on time . steffy : when you left , you said you were going to see your sponsor . taylor : i did . but , uh , we only got to chat for a few seconds -- middle of the work day and all . steffy : but does n't your sponsor need to make time for you ? is n't that part of the deal ? taylor : look , i - i 'm not on the verge of drinking . i - i had a little moment of weakness . that 's it . i - i 'm not going to blow my sobriety , okay , honey ? steffy : so , then what did you do ? you were gone quite a while . taylor : well , i ran in to , uh , dr . buckingham . steffy : zoe 's dad ? taylor : yeah . he 's quite the charmer . steffy : at the intimates party , i got the impression he thought the same of you and then some . taylor : no . he 's just a very friendly guy . steffy : mom , it was obvious . taylor : if you 're implying that he 's interested in me , i -- steffy : okay . taylor : even if he ... was interested in me , i - i told him ... i might be leaving los angeles . steffy : mom , no . i want you around . taylor : i do n't know how you think that could be a good idea , especially now that brooke and hope know what i did to bill . it puts me in a very precarious situation . i feel threatened . steffy : we 'll work it out . taylor : how ? both of those women ca n't stand me . brooke would love nothing more than to never lay eyes on me again . steffy : i do n't think brooke wants to see you in prison . no one does -- not even bill . taylor : and then there 's you and liam . steffy : what about us ? taylor : you share a child together . you 're trying to navigate this family with hope and her baby . i do n't want to rock that boat . look , i just do n't think i should stay here . i think i need to leave town . hope : you think we should -- oh ! hey ! there you are ! uh , how is kelly ? liam : uh ... adorable , brilliant , sleeping like a champ . brooke : was taylor there ? liam : uh , yeah , at first . yeah . brooke : how was she ? liam : fine , i guess . brooke : was she alone with kelly ? liam : no . uh , steffy -- steffy was there the whole time . actually , taylor ended up leaving . she , um -- she went to see her sponsor . zoe : you just happened to run in to steffy 's mom ? reese : can you believe it ? zoe : i 'm having a hard time . reese : why are you so pragmatic when it comes to me ? you make leaps of faith . that 's what brought you to l.a . in the first place . zoe : we 're not the same , dad . reese : do n't worry about dr . hayes , okay ? she and i are getting to know each other . fate is just , uh , cooperating by nudging us along . zoe : fate is my father 's favorite justification for acting like a teenager . you know , dad , i finally made a life for myself here , and i do n't want anyone or anything to mess this up for me . reese : baby , that makes three of us . right , xander ? look , your old man is n't here to cramp your style . i 'm just out here living my life . zoe : and you have to do that here ... in l.a. ? reese : running in to taylor was a sign that this is where i was meant to be . there 's just one problem . taylor : i do not want to be a disruptive force in your life any more than i already have been . i wish i never came to l.a. that night . steffy : mom , everyone knows that you 're horrified you shot bill . taylor : not everyone . certain people have always been inclined to believe the very worst about me . steffy : it does n't matter what hope and brooke think . taylor : what are you talking about ? they hold my future , my life , my freedom in their hands . they could call the police anytime ! steffy : i wo n't let them . i know how to fight back . taylor : no , see , that 's exactly what i do n't want . that 's my point . my being here is only going to complicate your life . i do n't want you fighting to keep me out of prison , and i do n't want you dealing with bill ever again . and i do n't want to be an issue between you and liam . he already has his doubts about me , honey . steffy : you have n't mentioned anything i ca n't handle . now , no more talk about you leaving . in fact ... i want you to move in with kelly and me as soon as possible . brooke : wait . taylor 's drinking again ? liam : no , no . no . i did n't say that . i did n't say that . that 's why i did n't want to say anything . i did n't want you guys to jump to the worst conclusion possible . hope : well , i mean , was there a reason she needed to see her sponsor ? liam : yeah . you know , reinforcement , support . here 's the thing . she -- she freely admitted that she had whatever -- an urge -- and she was doing the responsible thing by seeking out her sponsor instead . brooke : the fact that she 's tempted is a red flag . liam : i -- brooke : right ? so you need to look out for kelly 's well - being . you need to step up as a father and protect her , even from her grandmother , if it comes to that . to most , he 's phil mickelson , pro golfer . reese : taylor is considering leaving town . zoe : what does it matter to you whether she stays or not ? you barely know her . reese : sometimes you meet someone and you have a connection with them that transcends the boundaries of time . zoe : [ scoffs ] wow . xander : uh , you are quite the romantic , are n't you ? reese : i 'd like to think i have some romance in me . zoe : well , i hope that 's not how you 're looking at my boss ' mom . reese : it 's way too early for that . i find taylor intriguing . but i 'm -- i 'm not coming at this from a personal point of view . taylor should n't be on her own right now . she 's too vulnerable . a sense of rebuilding needs to happen , and taylor 's gon na need to keep her family close to accomplish that . zoe : and if you just so happen to be `` close `` as well ? brooke : convince steffy that taylor needs to go back to paris and only come here for occasional supervised visits . liam : steffy will never go for that . hope : well , steffy 's first priority has to be kelly , right ? i mean , that comes before any other loyalty . liam : i - i agree . of course i agree . and taylor 's previous actions are already giving us cause for concern , but i - i 've been talking to steffy a lot about this , and the reason i keep going back and forth is because i - i - i ca n't see taylor harming kelly . hope : well , could you have seen her shooting bill ? this is not just about kelly i 'm worried about . she hates my mother . and she 's not fond of me . i mean , what if she goes after her or does something to cause further pain to me for stealing steffy 's life ? look , i - i know that there is not much you can do when it comes to taylor , but , liam ... you have influence with steffy . you know , just can you talk to her and make sure that she keeps taylor in check -- for kelly 's sake and our baby 's ? taylor : i would love nothing more than to wake up every day in this beautiful , peaceful home with you and my granddaughter , of course . steffy : then say you 'll move in . taylor : honey , i 'm proud of you . you have worked so hard to build this life for you and your daughter , and -- steffy : i 'm just doing what i have to do , mom . taylor : with so much grace and dignity . i know you still love liam , even though you do n't say it . i do n't know how you watch him make a life with hope . you know what i see ? i see you doing everything you can ... to make your little girl have a strong , healthy relationship with her father . i could n't get past the resentment to do that for you and thomas and phoebe , and i do n't want to be the cause of any tension -- you on one hand , trying to defend me , and then hope and brooke on the other , telling liam what a horrible , violent person i am . i do n't know . maybe they 're right . steffy : no , no . they 're not right . taylor : i ca n't get over it . i - i just -- i 'm still horrified . i 'm still so ashamed about it , honey . i do n't know who that woman was that night . steffy : i know how sorry you are , and i know you would do anything to take back that night . i know that . taylor : but i ca n't take it back . steffy : exactly . you can't . all you can do is move forward . and you can do that here with kelly and me . we need you . taylor : [ scoffs ] what about brooke and hope ? steffy : they can huff and puff as much as they want . bill agreed to keep quiet . and they will , too . just please tell me you 'll move in . taylor : honey , only if you really needed me . i just -- steffy : mom ... taylor : if you want me here , yes , honey , you know i would be here for you . steffy : yes . taylor : yes , i 'll be here . yes . yes , honey , of course . i 'll stay with you .	steffy tells liam that kelly 's eyes light up when she sees taylor . brooke has no right to take that away from her . he needs to talk to hope and get them to ease off . she thinks she knows her mother better than the others . but meanwhile brooke is telling hope that taylor is a loose cannon and she could lose her head like she did with bill and could do that again . it could be when she is around hope and her child and they can not take that chance . hope agrees but she thinks maybe taylor could be persuaded to go back to paris and continue her therapy there . but even steffy thinks it is a one time thing and it wo n't happen again so she does not see steffy helping persuade taylor . reese says he just kissed taylor and he apologizes if it caught her off guard . he just had that genuine feeling toward her . she assures him she likes him so it was okay . he says great as he would never forgive himself if he drove her away . and he would like to see her again and hopes she will reconsider leaving l.a. zoe tells xander that she is so grateful that she has a second chance with him . he is kissing zoe when tiffany , an intern , walks in to hand him some papers from brooke . reese walks in and tells zoe that he just ran into taylor hayes and it 's funny how some things happen just in time . he finds taylor intriguing and she is vulnerable right now and he would like to remain close to her . taylor returns home and tells steffy that she did see her sponsor . she just had a moment with seeing the drink but she will never give in to that again . then she tells her she ran into dr. buckingham but told him she might be leaving l. a. steffy says no , she does not need to do that . she needs her . taylor says with hope and brooke knowing about her shooting bill she does not want to rock that boat and it may require her to leave town .
steffy : if you do n't want to do this , you do n't have to . i understand if you want to back out . hope : i 'm not backing out , steffy . steffy : then how are we gon na have a fashion showdown if you do n't have a designer ? hope : i will find one . steffy : and you 're gon na tell me you 're not gon na work with thomas . hope : like i told you and ridge , it 's just -- that is not the right situation for me . steffy : i get it . hope : right now i ca n't even concentrate on work . i 'm still just thinking about ... your dad and my mom getting a divorce . steffy : i know . it 's a shame . hope : yeah . and all because of thomas . thomas : i 'm not a threat , & liam . liam : like hell you 're not . thomas : look , you 've got to just give me a little bit of slack here . liam : you know what ? stop . save it . save it because i 'm not gon na buy the mea culpa routine . i 'm just not . thomas : i was a jerk , okay ? i hurt a lot of people , and i made a lot of mistakes . but guess what . you got your daughter back , and you got hope . and i 'm happy for you . i 'm not trying to win her over anymore . i 'm done with that . liam : did you make that decision before or after your little indecent proposal ? thomas : i told you it was n't like that . you offered her custody of your son if she would go to bed with you , and now you 're trying to get her to work with you again . thomas : yes . and you know what ? she turned me down . but i hope she reconsiders 'cause it would be really good for the company . liam : see ? oh , that is exactly what i 'm talking about . you do n't take no for an answer . you have n't walked away from anything . now , maybe you have your dad fooled , but i 'm not sure there 's a sane , well - adjusted bone in your body , thomas . thomas : you know , it really sucks to hear you say that because , like it or not , you are a big part of my son 's life , and i would hope for his sake that we could get along . liam : no . no . we 're not gon na get along because i know what you 're doing . you are trying to arrange a future for you and hope . that 's what you 're doing . and i 'm here to tell you that is not happening ever . [ door opens ] thomas : [ sighs ] shauna : thomas . & thomas : shauna . shauna : i think your dad 's at work . thomas : yeah . i know . i -- i just saw him . uh , i figured you 'd be out celebrating . shauna : what do you mean ? why would i be celebrating ? thomas : so you 're telling me you do n't know . that 's what i thought . [ laughs ] so should we high five or what ? my dad and brooke finally filing for divorce . uh , you 'd be thrilled , right ? shauna : i would never be excited about the end of a marriage . thomas : okay , you do n't have to hide it from me . shauna : what 's your point ? thomas : well , my dad 's a free man . i think you 'd be great together . [ knock on door ] liam : hi . i was looking for the ceo . steffy : will you settle for co - ceo ? liam : hmm . co - ceo - slash - head of a new line ? steffy : i am one of those . liam : oh , well , then i guess i 'm in the right place . steffy : so are you here to beg for your job back ? because you do n't work here anymore . liam : wait . what ? i do n't ? steffy : no . no . you don't . you abandoned us . liam : oh . right . 'cause i realized my name was on a different building . steffy : [ laughs ] it 's okay . i feel like i see you more nowadays . liam : yeah . about that . um , i was kind of hoping we could continue that trend . steffy : yeah . me , too . what are you talking about ? liam : listen , i -- i hate to put you in the middle where thomas is concerned ... but i think he 's up to no good , and i need your help . hope : i really wish you were n't going through this , signing divorce papers , having to say goodbye . brooke : it breaks my heart . hope : none of this should be happening . and honestly , mom , i ca n't help but feel partially responsible . brooke : why ? hope : ridge was against me sharing custody of douglas , and obviously he was n't happy what you were supportive of it . brooke : honey , this is the best thing for douglas , and ridge will see that eventually . hope : mom , ridge should know by now who you are , that your heart is always in the right place . brooke : ridge needed something from me . he needed me to forgive thomas , and i just could n't do that . i do n't want this divorce . and i just pray that ridge is not filing those papers . if he sees thomas for who he really is , honey , then we have another chance . we can be together . and you can be away from that maniac . thomas : i 've seen the way my dad lights up around you . shauna : that 's just a general effect that i have on people . thomas : no . no , i think it 's more than that . no , when he 's with you , he 's happy and he laughs and he 's lighter than i 've seen him in years . shauna : your dad 's a wonderful guy . i mean , i really enjoy our conversations together . thomas : i think it 's a little more than that , like that late night at bikini . shauna : [ chuckles ] it was one peck . it was nothing , thomas . thomas : oh , okay . and you 're saying nothing has happened since ? i mean , come on . you live on the same property . shauna : mm - hmm . thomas : and you must run into each other from time to time , maybe a few late nights . not that it 's my business . shauna : right . it 's not . thomas : mm , but my gut tells me something more happened . shauna : we have n't made love , if that 's what you 're not so subtly trying to figure out . thomas : i 'm guessing you would n't exactly be opposed to that . shauna : ohh . thomas : okay , look , hey , ridge forrester , for all intents and purposes , is a free man . brooke no longer has her claws in him , so take what you want . be with my dad . your feelings about him are pretty clear , and he feels the same way , and brooke , well , she likes to blame this whole divorce thing on me . that 's their problem , but the reality is is that he has n't been happy in a long time . and he deserves some chance at happiness , and so do you . so go ahead . take the opportunity . liam : i 'm , uh , not sure how to approach this . steffy : approach this ? just be straight with me . liam : okay . y - you know i 'm not buying your brother 's whole `` i 'm a changed man `` persona , right ? i mean , he 's supposed to be contrite and remorseful after everything he 's done . obviously , he 's not . steffy : my father is convinced he is . liam : but you 're not . and why would you be ? i mean , he -- he -- he just tried to exchange custody of his son for sex with hope , and then he goes and tries to convince her he 's dead ? like , what 's next ? steffy : liam , i know -- i know how you feel about my brother , but why are you coming to me like this ? liam : i need to expose thomas . i need to prove to ridge and everybody else that he 's still dangerous . and i ca n't do that without you . we call it the mother standard of care . hope : i want to believe that people are capable of change . brooke : uh , somebody like thomas is not . hope : just now i 'm starting to question his motives for everything . brooke : you 'd be foolish not to . hope : well , for instance , earlier today at the office , thomas presented his designs that he 's been working on for hope for the future , and he went all out and had models and included douglas as well . brooke : ohh ! of course he did . hope : so there 's that . although his designs , they were good . i have to tweak a couple things , but ... brooke : honey , you 're not considering ... hope : thomas ... he did ask to work together . he wants us to be partners . brooke : i hope you said no . hope : i did . i turned him down . brooke : ohh . thank god . i mean , it 's hard enough for you to co - parent with him . could you imagine working with him every single day ? i 'm glad you said no . i can only imagine how he took another rejection from you . thomas : look , i 'm not a fan of brooke 's . i never claimed to be . and i 'm guessing you feel the same way . shauna : i do n't have much against her . i just wish she 'd give my daughter a break , especially after what she did for katie . thomas : i know . i mean , wow , she -- she -- she gave up her own kidney , you know ? i mean , i think the logans , they should -- they should bow down and just roll out the red carpet for her . shauna : no , it 's fine . it is what it is . i mean , i 'm not expecting all of us to be best friends , especially not these days . thomas : brooke could learn a thing or two from you about forgiveness , letting things go . shauna : you really do n't like her , do you ? thomas : not for my father , no . no , he needs someone more like you -- beautiful , lighthearted , someone who does n't hold on to grudges . if my father decides to start a relationship with you , i would be very happy . i 'd welcome you into the family . shauna : well , thank you . but let 's not get ahead of ourselves . thomas : yeah . sorry . i just , uh , it 's nice to talk to someone who is n't out to get me , like brooke or liam . you do n't really know me , shauna . i 'm not obsessed . i 'm not that person anymore . everyone just needs to realize that and find some forgiveness so i can move forward and build a life with my son . shauna : and hope . liam : thomas asked to work with hope on her line . steffy : i know . she told my dad and me that she turned him down . liam : yeah , you do n't think it 's a little weird he asked to partner up at all ? steffy : i 'm surprised the showdown was his idea in the first place . liam : thank you . thank you , steffy . steffy : but i 'm hoping that he 's not using it to get closer to hope . liam : of course he is . everything thomas does he does for no one but himself . if it does n't directly benefit him , he ca n't be bothered . steffy : but thomas genuinely wants to design again , and he 's good at it , liam . liam : fine . let him design all he wants . he just lost the right to do that with hope , and i told him as much . i told him , unlike his dad , i 'm not buying his act . and between you and me , i do n't think you are , either . steffy : what do you want me to do ? do you want me to take down my brother ? liam : no . no . i 'm not asking you to betray him . i 'm just asking you to help me find out the truth . how much will you save at the jcpenney sweet sale ? brooke : thomas has already driven a wedge between ridge and me , and i am not gon na let him destroy your life any more than he already has . hope : i 'm okay . really . i am worried about you , and i want to help you through this . brooke : i just pray that ridge comes to his senses . whether he wants to see it or not , his son needs serious help . thomas is obsessed . shauna : you still want hope , do n't you ? thomas : i 'll always care about her , and now she 's the mother of my son . shauna : mm , i get the feeling that there 's more to that , that you believe that you actually have another chance with her . thomas : okay , look , if the opportunity presented itself , i would n't say no . shauna : it probably won't . she 's with liam . and even though you guys share custody of douglas , she has a daughter with him . they 're a family . thomas : yeah . i get that . that is how things are right now , but that does n't mean that i ca n't have a vision of a future with her . hope and i , we 've -- we 've known each other a long time , and yeah , things have been bumpy lately , but i 'm working on myself . i 'm becoming a better person . and while i respect her relationship , i still believe she and i will end up together . liam : [ sighs ] thomas can deny , deny , deny all he wants , but i know that he 's chasing after hope again . steffy : liam , thomas is trying to be a better person . i just do n't know how long that 's gon na last . liam : that 's exactly my point . steffy : you think hope 's gon na get sucked back in ? liam : i think everybody 's gon na get sucked back in if they have n't already . just help me figure out if this is real . if it 's real , great , fantastic . i will be happy to admit that i 'm wrong . but if it 's not , at least we know what we 're dealing with . we know that thomas is just as dangerous as he ever was . steffy : i -- i do n't know . i -- i do n't know , liam . yeah , i have n't fully forgiven my brother , but he is my brother . we 're family . liam : pretending there 's not a problem is not gon na help anybody , especially not douglas . i -- i -- i 'm not stupid . i know i 'm putting you in a tough spot , but i have to figure out what thomas is up to , and ... and i have to do it quietly . steffy : so you want me to go behind thomas ' back . liam : it 's nothing he has n't done to you . it 's the only way , steffy . thomas : i 'm sorry about your mother . such an untimely death . hope : yes , it is . makes me even more grateful for you and douglas . thomas : hmm . douglas . he 's so happy he 's got his license . he 's out driving his new car right now . hope : have you read the reviews , thomas ? your new line is a triumph , and you are the toast of the fashion world . thomas : i could n't do it without you . hope : you know , looking back on everything we 've been through , i would n't change a thing because it led me to you . thomas : here we are ... in the forrester estate , living here , your beautiful portrait hanging in our family home . ohh . all the logans are gone now except for you . hope : it is sad , but i 'm exactly where i belong -- by your side . everything happened the way you said it would , thomas . thomas : liam and steffy reunited their family with kelly , and my dad with shauna . i mean , everyone 's happy . hope : and no one could be happier than me . i 'll miss my mom , but i married the most amazing man . so talented , so handsome , and so , so sexy . and he 's mine . you 're all mine . thomas : [ sighs ] goodbye , brooke . hello , happiness .	hope assures steffy that she 'll be able to find a designer ( not thomas ) , that she can use for the fashion showdown . they commisserate about their parents getting divorced , all because of thomas . meanwhile , thomas keeps trying to assure liam that he 's no threat to his marriage , and that he 's a changed man , but liam tells him to save it . then he leaves . thomas goes home and finds shauna there . he 's thrilled about the divorce , but shauna 's put off by his attitude . thomas thinks that she and his dad would be great together . he urges her to go for it . she can tell that thomas really does n't like brooke . she does n't want to rush into a relationship with ridge . she thinks that thomas is still obsessed with hope . thomas ca n't be talked out of going after hope someday .
massimo : i -- wish i could 've told you . jackie : told me ? massimo : i was coming back . and how i got stronger every day . jackie : massimo , if i 'd only known . massimo : deacon would 've tried to worm -- but i know you love me . i saw it . i saw it . in how you discarded his advances . jackie : i do love you , massimo . massimo : you thought i was gone . he used that . i do n't -- i do n't blame you . i blame deacon . [ scene_break ] eric : oh , you 're right , deacon . massimo is not the man for jackie . i never thought he was . deacon : well now , what do you know ? you and i are actually on the same page . eric : that does n't make you the right man for any woman . deacon : whatever . look , i do n't really care what you think , eric . i know that i 'm good for jackie . eric : deacon , i have seen you go through woman after woman -- including my daughter . and they all have one thing in common . deacon : and what 's that , eric ? eric : they 're off - limits . that 's what turns you on , is n't it ? the thrill of the chase . and when you get them , you walk away . i 'm on to you , deacon ! and i 'm not going to let you do the same thing to jackie . do you understand ? i 'm not going to let you do it . [ scene_break ] ridge : it 's awfully quiet in there . nick : maybe that 's a good thing . ridge : good ? i do n't think anything good 's come out of the two of them being together . present company excluded . nick : she 's the reason he fought so hard to come back . my mother 's the love of that man 's life . ridge : you still want the two of them together ? nick : they 're my parents . ridge : does n't necessarily make it right . nick : regardless of your feelings for my mother , those two have waited a lifetime to be together . i 'd think you 'd at least want him to be happy . ridge : he 's been through a lot , nick . i 'm not sure massimo could handle having jackie back in his life . nick : i 'm not sure if he can handle not having her . [ scene_break ] jackie : massimo -- you can not hurt deacon . [ massimo chuckles ] jackie : promise me ! massimo : i promise -- you 'll never hear his name again . end -- conversation . jackie : no . you are the most powerful man in the world . and i am not talking money or influence . i am talking strictly will . strict will . i mean , if you could do this , if you could come back from the near dead , you can heal your own body , your own mind -- you can do anything . anything ! and that certainly means that you can forgive . massimo : he sealed his own fate . jackie : no one 's fate is sealed . i mean , look at you . you 've been given a second chance at life . it 's a miracle ! it 's a miracle , do n't waste it . not on just a moment of revenge , of anger . it 's -- massimo : you 're really -- very passionate in his defense . jackie : massimo -- can i tell you there 's just been so much suffering . there 's been so much pain , and most of it has been my fault . it has . i 'm sorry . but it 's got to end . it 's got to stop somewhere . i 'm begging you . i 'm just begging you -- do n't hurt deacon . [ scene_break ] deacon : you know , man , i 've got to hand it to you . you 've got a lot nerve coming into my house , raggin ' on me like this . eric : i 'm just calling it the way i see it . deacon : you can call it whatever you want . the fact of the matter is , most people would 've thrown you out by now . but not me . and you want to know why , eric ? eric : do tell . deacon : because i actually believe that you care about jackie . i think that you 're here because you want to protect her . strange as this might sound , you and i are on common ground there , are n't we ? eric : what is it that you 're protecting her from ? deacon : i want to protect her from making the worst mistake of her life . eric : what ? walking away from you ? deacon , she needs to walk a -- deacon : stop ! no , that 's not what i 'm talking about . i 'm talking about going back to massimo . if she walks away from me , i 'll learn to live with it . i 'll deal . but you and i both know she does n't belong with that guy . come on . she 's a free spirit . she 's independent . he 's a controlling freak . and if she goes back with him , it 's going to kill her . and i do n't think either one of us wants that , do we ? [ scene_break ] massimo : after what he did to you ? jackie : massimo , i know what you saw . and i know how it looked . massimo : how it looked ? jackie : yes . you thought that he was drugging me . you thought that he was brainwashing me . massimo : you fought him . jackie : and he would n't leave . and you were scared to death for me , poor darling . but deacon is not what you think . he 's not the devil . massimo : you can say that to me ? jackie : i know he was cruel to you . and that , it disgusts me , okay ? but it was just stupid . it was just juvenile . he saw what pain i was in , darling , he did . he saw the guilt that i was feeling because of you and he understood . massimo : took advantage . jackie : no . he helped me . i know that you do n't want to hear that . but it 's true , massimo . it 's true . i mean , without his support , i just do n't know . you saw -- you saw what i was going through when i thought i 'd lost you . you saw that i was just falling apart . massimo : how fortunate you had him to rely on . jackie : okay . i understand that you are never going to believe that he meant well . but that does n't mean that you 've got to seek revenge that you 've got to go after him . i mean , he has n't taken anything from you . you have n't lost anything . he did n't take your health . and he 's not going to take your wife . massimo : so -- you want to stay ? jackie : yes . yes , you 're my husband . and you came home to me . massimo : yes , i came home . i risked my life for you . what does that tell you ? jackie : you love me . beyond measure . massimo : and now -- all you care about is saving deacon . what does that tell me ? jackie : i 'm just asking that you show a little compassion , that 's all . massimo : compassion . for the man who reveled in my pain . hmm ? mocked me ! taunted me . seduced my wife , in my home . jackie : that is behind us now . massimo : is it ? jackie : yes . i want to be a good and loyal wife . massimo : in spite of your feelings for deacon ? i fought my way from the jaws of hell for you . to save you . to rescue you from that maggot ! maggot vermin ! and now you come to me -- tears in your eyes to save deacon . because -- terrified -- you 're terrified for his safety ? jackie : massimo . massimo : no ! no . not one more word . no ! jackie : please . please , be -- massimo : this -- this is your idea of faithfulness , huh ? stay with me to protect him ? jackie : no ! massimo : huh ? jackie : that is not what i 'm doing . i want to be here . i want to be your wife . massimo : i wo n't have you ! you care for an animal . he 's an animal ! ahh ! you ca n't love a man . nick : what 's going on here ? hold it ! massimo : because he 's an animal ! nick : easy , easy , easy . massimo : you do n't -- nick : mother , please . mother , mother . massimo : out ! you deserve him . nick : mother , go ! please . mother , go ! massimo : you deserve him ! out ! get her out . out ! nick : she 's gone . she 's gone . she 's gone . shh . massimo : oh . oh , god . nick : i 'm sorry , pop . i do n't know , maybe i should 've told you when i found out . i just did n't want to push you over the edge . massimo : i -- could n't let her stay . nick : i know . ridge : she never deserved you . nick : my mother was grieving . she was in pain and desperate and out of her head , and this man took advantage of an opportunity . and i did n't protect her . it was my fault . i did n't see it coming until it was too late . ridge : look , can we stop worrying about jackie ? put the focus where it belongs . deacon 's a bastard , we all agree on that , right ? but she made her choice . she almost killed you . you have got to put her behind you now . nick : he 's right . i 'll take care of mom . you take care of you . you 've got to put her behind you . [ scene_break ] [ knocking on door ] jackie : i 'm sorry for running out on you the way i did . deacon : that 's okay . just come in . what happened ? you went back inside and you talked to massimo , and ? jackie : and i told him -- deacon : you told him what ? jackie : that i wanted to stay and be mrs. massimo marone . deacon : i do n't believe this . i -- jackie : okay . well , just let me -- deacon : what are you going to tell me ? what ? well , let me guess . that it 's a gift from god , the way he came back ? huh ? that the angels brought him back ? i mean , you ca n't go back there , jackie . jackie : deacon , deacon -- deacon : no ! nothing 's different . come on ! what 's the first thing this guy does when he gets out of the wheelchair ? he pulls a gun on us ! no , i know what you 're going to say . the gun was n't loaded -- big deal ! it 's the same kind of behavior . it 's controlling . it 's manipulative . jackie : listen to me . deacon : no , you know something ? you ca n't go back to this house ! jackie : i 'm not going back to that house ! he threw me out . he does n't want me . it came out -- how i feel about you . deacon : you told him ? jackie : no , i did n't have to tell him . it was so clear that my heart was divided and -- deacon : and you came back here to me . jackie : yes . deacon : so you 're -- you 're free . we 're free to be together , right ? yeah ? come here . [ scene_break ] massimo : i -- was trapped in the wheelchair . but i saw him manipulating her . she resisted . nick : she resisted as long as she could . she asked me to kick him out . but -- he had me convinced she needed him . ridge : you 're not the first to get burned by deacon . certainly wo n't be the last . nick : i just do n't want my mother to be next in line . ridge : well that 's her problem now . look , you did everything you could . a superhuman effort to get her to hear the truth . i know it 's not the popular opinion right now , but i 'm going to say it anyway -- i 'm glad she did n't listen . you know what ? you 're much better off . you 're so much better off without her . [ scene_break ] deacon : it has n't sunk in yet , has it ? jackie : this whole night -- i mean , it is so surreal . seeing massimo in the living room like that , i -- i thought , first , he might be a ghost , and then i thought i was just losing my mind . deacon : no , no . i do n't think you were the one losing . i think he was the one , with the gun and the wild man antics . jackie : no . can you imagine what it was like for him ? he came back for me . he charged over there for me , and then -- he found me in your arms . deacon : i 'm sure he told you exactly what it was like , and then made you feel like hell about it . jackie : he was ready to forgive me for everything i -- we had done . it was amazing . deacon : jackie , come on . do n't you get it ? that 's this guy 's m.o . you know , he makes you feel unworthy and then he makes you feel guilty and then , right when he 's got ya , you know , he blesses you with his magnificent forgiveness . you know . i bet next week he would call you and offer to take you back . jackie : no . no , not this time . deacon : why ? jackie : because he knows , he could tell how i feel about you . he knows that i care about you now . and he 's not going to be able to forgive that . and i ca n't change . and i do n't want to change that . i do n't want to lose you . deacon : you know what i think is so absolutely amazing ? jackie : what ? deacon : is the fact that you were actually willing to go back with him . jackie : i do n't know if you can understand this , or actually , whether or not i should be telling you this , but i will . i do love him , deacon . when i was praying for his recovery , it was -- deacon : just that when it happened , you felt like you were obligated , right ? jackie , you have to know it never would have worked out . that guy 's a tyrant . i 'm sorry but , you are such a strong woman , it 's only a matter of time before you 'd say `` i 've had enough . `` i just hope that you 're strong enough for what 's coming next . jackie : massimo 's washed his hands of me . deacon : no , no . that 's not what i 'm talking about . i 'm talking about everybody else . all the people who are going to look at you and they 're going to point their finger and they 're going to say she abandoned her invalid husband for that young stud . no , i 'm serious . i 'm being serious . a lot of people are going to come down on you , jackie . and they 're going to come down hard . and some people , they 're probably going to say that you 're nuts . i mean , they 're just going to say she 's lost it . jackie : i am through -- absolutely through -- worrying about what people think of me . deacon : even nick ? jackie : i 've got to believe that he 's going to understand soon . you know ? he 'll see how much happier i am with you . deacon : baby , he 's going to see . he 's going to see it . so is everyone else who thought that you were just going to , i do n't know , change your mind after a while . i 'm going to make believers out of every one of them . because i intend on treating you like a queen . jackie : no . i do n't want that . i had that , and it did n't make me happy . you make me happy , deacon . you do . i do n't want you to give me anything . just you . do you think you could do that ? i 'll take that as a `` yes . `` deacon : you know , the last time i kissed you , i thought that was going to be the last time i ever kissed you . and it was n't the end , it was just the beginning . i mean , do you get this ? this is the first time since we 've together that there 's no dark cloud hanging over us . there 's nobody . you know , we can just be ourselves . you know , there 's no judgment . there 's nothing to be ashamed of . jackie : oh , my darling , i -- that 's the first time i 've called you that , is n't it ? you know , you are my darling , darling man . i 'm not ashamed . i 'm proud , i 'm so proud to be the woman that you love . deacon : jackie , i 'm going to love you forever . i 'm going to love you forever . and ever . and ever . and ever . and ever .	ridge ca n't believe that nick still wants jackie and massimo to be together . massimo tells jackie that he does n't blame her he blames deacon . he tells her how deacon tormented him while he could n't talk , he saw deacon 's advances towards her and she resisted . she begged massimo not to seek revenge on deacon , telling him he wo n't lose anything ... including his wife . massimo starts yelling , no , not one more word ! this is your idea of faithfulness ! stay with me to protect him ! massimo tells her to leave , ridge and nick make her go .
ridge : i feel a lot better knowing you 're there , thorne . yeah , now that phoebe 's dropped the charges against mcgrath , there 's nothing preventing the guy from coming around the house . is she up in her room ? studying ? okay , good . look , if shane does come by , i want you to call me straight away , all right ? all right , thanks , little brother . bye . [ ridge remembering ] ridge : well , what do we have here ? brooke : a woman waiting for her man . ridge : well , here i am . brooke : and here i am . ridge : i had no idea you were home . brooke : i thought you were out , too . ridge : it would have been a shame to miss each other . brooke : it would have been a crime . ridge : mm - hmm . ridge : my , my , what do we have here ? brooke : a woman waiting for her man . ridge : well , here i am . brooke : and here i am . ridge : here i am . brooke : no , here i am . ridge : lucky me . brooke : you have no idea how lucky you are . ridge : well , i 'm hoping maybe i 'm about to find out . brooke : well , that depends . ridge : on what ? brooke : how lucky do you feel ? ridge : i feel -- like the luckiest guy in the world . brooke : good answer . felicia : you know , it really sucks being separated from dante . dominick really misses his daddy . so do i . stephanie : when 's he coming back ? felicia : who knows ? i just know his sculpture 's taking a lot longer than expected . stephanie : sweetheart , if you want to leave the baby with me for a few days and fly over to italy , please -- felicia : thank you , mother . but i really think dominick needs one of us here . you know , i did n't come by here to discuss my life anyway . stephanie : oh , well , we 've talked about mine ad nauseum . felicia : mom , this is big news . you ca n't just sweep it under the rug . stephanie : felicia , i 'm not a victim , okay ? felicia : no , i did n't say you were . i do n't pity you . in fact , i feel like for the first time in my life , i really understand you . who you are . it all makes sense -- why you smothered all of us with so much attention . protected us all like we were priceless china dolls . stephanie : you hated it . felicia : yeah , we all did . stephanie : especially you . felicia : probably because i needed the most protecting . stephanie : mostly from yourself . felicia : i hate it when you 're right . you know , you may not believe this , but i really pray that i 'm as good a mother to dominick as you 've been to me . stephanie : that may be the nicest thing you 've ever said to me . felicia : well , this next one 's going to really knock your socks off then . thank you . thank you for being a royal pain in my ass . [ stephanie laughs ] i love you . you 're a survivor , mom . that 's huge . it 's something to be so proud of , not pitied . what you went through made you a better mother . though i would never tell grandma ann that . i would n't give the old bag the satisfaction . stephanie : do n't worry , you wo n't have to . she 's out of my life . no one in the family 's ever going to have to see her or deal with her . brooke : oh , wow . you still make my toes curl . ridge : you know , i 'll be your sex slave any time you want , logan . brooke : yeah ? ridge : mm - hmm . brooke : you keep this pace up , you 'll get a big bonus at christmas . ridge : oh , i thought that was my christmas bonus . brooke : it 's great to be unemployed , is n't it ? we can have so much fun . ridge : i just wish everybody else was having as much fun . brooke : is your dad hanging in there ? ridge : he 's lost a lot of his enthusiasm for starting up a new company . brooke : well , that 's a lot to think about -- to build a company from ground up . ridge : yeah , well , he may not have to , actually . brooke : he 's retiring ? ridge : no . we might get forrester back from nick . brooke : how ? ridge : taylor think it 's a long shot , but it could work . she 's giving nick therapy . brooke : nick in therapy ? ridge : yeah . she feels if he gets into his issues , he may find out and realize that forrester is not going to be as much fun as he thought . brooke : well , of course not . 'cause he wanted to run the company with me . ridge : yeah , but she 's convinced that this therapy could help him . brooke : hmm . well , i certainly hope so . so , then what ? i mean , if it does , he 's just going to give the company back ? ridge : stranger things have happened . look what taylor 's done for my mother . she was n't exactly the therapy type , either . brooke : is stephanie still seeing taylor ? ridge : yeah . confronting all of her mother 's issues and all was just the first step . she 's still pretty angry . brooke : does that upset you ? ridge : well , i guess . that 's why i asked taylor to stop by . i hope you do n't mind . brooke : no , of course not . i know how important your mother is to you . and if she has a problem , we 'll deal with it together . felicia : okay , just give him a kiss for me . stephanie : everything all right ? felicia : yes . she could n't find the clean bibs . not that there are any . stephanie : and i thought this baby changed you . felicia : he has , mother . he 's changed me in so many ways . the way that i look at the world -- everything i do , say , think . he 's part of it . which is why i find your mother 's behavior so frickin ' appalling . if i found out that somebody was abusing my child , i would be a homicidal maniac . and she just blocked it out , ignored it . this is why you told us all she was dead . stephanie : yes . i had to find a way to shut her out . i think i -- i had to find a way to try to control the situation . that 's what taylor says , anyway . she said that 's why i 've tried to control everything else since . your lives , your father 's -- but no more , i hope . i want to make things different . i want to give all of you , every one of you as much space as you need . felicia : not too much space . no , i mean it , i want christmas like last year . i want everyone to be here -- dante included -- exactly like last year . without the dying of cancer part . stephanie : well , that would be good . i promise you . nothing 's going to spoil the holidays . you know what i realized ? just realized ? that i 've spent the last 30 years hoping against hope that my mother would be able to acknowledge what happened . and she couldn't . so , i 'm done hoping . she 's never going to change . [ doorbell rings ] i 'll get that . i 'll be right back . stephanie : mother -- ann : hello , stephanie . rachel ray here taylor : what 's going on ? you said you were worried about stephanie ? ridge : yeah , i am . taylor : well , i only have a little bit of time . i 've got to go to a session at the office . brooke : with nick ? taylor : right . brooke : i 'm sorry , but i just ca n't imagine nick in therapy , let alone having an epiphany about giving the company back . taylor : all i can say is , i believe if nick deals with some of his issues , he might be able to find out why he wanted to take forrester so badly in the first place , and he 'll realize he does n't need it . i mean , i 'm not guaranteeing anything , but -- analysis can be a very difficult process . ridge : and it could take a long time , right ? taylor : true . ridge : well , that 's why i asked you to come over . come on in . sit . mother 's been kind of acting like this whole abuse thing is all wrapped up , like it 's all in the past . taylor : well , i can see why you 'd be concerned . brooke : it seems like she 's getting on with her life . taylor : yeah -- the kind of breakthrough stephanie 's made has been great , but this has been a lifetime of anger and pain . that kind of stuff does n't just evaporate overnight . ridge : so , how do we help her with this ? taylor : just be there for her , support her . but really , stephanie 's the one that has to do all the work . i mean , she 's already starting to become aware of when she 's becoming controlling again . but she 's done the most important part , facing her mother and dealing with her . brooke : stephanie 's mother still has n't acknowledged her father 's abuse . taylor : yes , and that 's been very invalidating for her . brooke : okay , well , mother seems to feel like she 's okay , but i know there 's got to be a hell of a lot of anger underneath all that . taylor : yes , and i 'll be working with her on a lot of that . but i really have to be honest with you . unless her mother is willing to reach out to her in some way , stephanie is not going to get a real kind of healing . ann : stephanie , are n't you going to invite us in ? felicia : mom , who is -- stephanie : what do you want ? pamela : go on . go on , mom . ann : i want to talk to you . but i 'd rather not do it here in a doorway . pamela : stephanie , wait -- felicia : mom , i think she wanted to talk to you . stephanie : i do n't care . i do n't want to hear one thing she has to say . felicia : are n't you even curious ? stephanie : no . felicia : mother , i do n't think aunt pam would have brought her here if she was just going to berate you . stephanie : if pam wanted to see me , she should have come alone . [ doorbell rings ] ignore it . they 're going to go away . [ doorbell rings ] do n't you answer that door . felicia , do n't you answer that ! felicia : come in . aunt pam , it 's really good to see you again . pamela : good to see you , too , sweetheart . ann : you -- you must be felicia . i recognize you from the christmas cards stephanie sends pamela . stephanie : you 're not welcome here , mother . i want you to go . pamela : do n't you want to hear what she has to say ? stephanie : no . you know better than this . pamela : it was n't my idea . stephanie : what do you want ? ann : i want to talk to you , civilly , like mature adults . stephanie : what about ? pamela : just give her a chance . we 've come a long way . ann : do you think that was easy for me ? traveling across country in my condition ? i 'm not a well woman . i 'm so tired . i think i need to sit down . felicia : i 'll get you some water . stephanie : pam -- you ambushed me . pamela : you would n't have seen us if i told you we were coming . stephanie : you 're damn right . pamela : i know she 's hurt you . you 're angry , you have every right to be . and mom knows it . she 's been different since you came to chicago . your visit had a real impact on her , steph . stephanie : all right , mother . you have something to say , say it . and then get out . ( announcer ) gentle enough for the tenderest lips . brooke : is there a chance that stephanie 's mother could come around ? ridge : i do n't really remember much about her . taylor : well , from everything i 've heard from stephanie , i seriously doubt it . brooke : she must be pretty cold - hearted to let her own child be abused . ridge : so how do we help her with all this ? taylor : sometimes you can't . sometimes they 're more concerned about their own comfort . i do n't know , i do n't want to make a judgment . maybe she was afraid of her husband , too . brooke : or maybe she was afraid of what people might think . taylor : i guess it 's just clear that she 's still in denial , anyway . ridge : you think it might help if we contacted our grandmother ? i mean , would it make a difference if she heard from her own grandkids what this denial of hers has done to mother and how it 's effected us ? brooke : yeah , but a person ca n't feel guilt unless they feel that they did something wrong . ridge : maybe deep down , she does . maybe we could encourage her to open up some kind of dialogue with our mother . taylor : well , if you decide to do that , just try to do it face to face . i mean , i really wish that stephanie had been able to do that wither father before he died . brooke : so , the next best thing would be for stephanie to confront her mother . taylor : yes , if her mother could acknowledge the abuse she witnessed . but i do n't know about that . it 's been a long time . i do n't know if stephanie 's going to be able to find it in her heart to forgive her . ann : stephanie , please , do n't be so hostile . stephanie : oh , i do n't have the right ? ann : it 's not necessary , darling . i came to visit my daughter . to admire your beautiful home and see your children . so lovely . and so grown up . stephanie : small talk , mother . ann : we ca n't catch up ? have a normal conversation ? stephanie : we never had a normal relationship . ann : we had our problems . stephanie : yes . are you ready to deal with them ? because if you 're not , you 're going to be wasting my time . ann : i 've been thinking a lot about your visit to chicago . i 'm sorry it ended the way it did . the things you said really got to me , stephanie . truthfully , they bothered me , hurt me . the awful things you said about your father . accusing him -- john did so many good things -- stephanie : stop it ! i know what happened , and i 'm not going to be denied . ann : you 're right . i wo n't pretend anymore . it 's true . it 's all true . your father did hit you . i heard it . time and time again . i saw it . i did nothing to stop it . each time it happened , i 'd tell myself it was the last time . and when it happened again , i 'd -- i 'd convince myself i 'd have the strength to step in . but i never did . and i hated myself for it . i could n't look at your bruises , your welts . i should have said something , i should have done something . i was your mother . i should have stopped it . oh , i am so ashamed , stephanie . oh , not of you , not of you , my baby . of myself . my weakness , my failure as a mother . i know i do n't have the right to ask you this , but i 'm begging , please -- can you find it in your heart to forgive me ? forgive me . please .	ridge tells thorne via phone that he 's glad he 's at the house now . with the charges against mcgrath dropped , he 's liable to be dropping by . ridge has a flashback / fantasy of brooke in black teddy which proves to come true as she greets him for real and asks how lucky does he feel ? hungrily he kisses her and says he 's the luckiest guy in the world . he will gladly be her sex slave any time she wants . felicia tells stephanie that it really sucks being separated from dante . stephanie offers for her to fly to italy and she will keep the baby . felicia tells her mother now she really understands her and appreciates her for being a royal pain in the you - know - what . they both vow they do n't ever want to see grandma ann again . the doorbell rings , stephanie answers and there stands ann and pamela . steph slams the door in their face , she wants nothing to do with them . felicia opens it again . steph feels pam ambushed her . ann wants to talk so steph tells her to talk , then get out .
storm : what 's wrong ? brooke : well , why would you think that there 's something wrong ? storm : uh , well , the terror in your eyes is a dead giveaway . brooke : terror ? why ? because the lights went out ? storm : you tell me . brooke : i was just -- storm : looking at my old high school yearbook , i know . 1982 state water polo champs . like father , like son . is that what you were thinking ? brooke : you and dad played the same sport . storm : and lo and behold , we both have class rings . ( laughs ) the similarities never end . brooke : if i 'd pointed that out to you weeks ago , you would have hit the ceiling . storm : yeah , well ... ( clears throat ) a lot has changed between dad and me . after the last couple days , nothing will ever be the same . ( thunder rumbles ) brooke : i 'm sure . brooke : well ... ( sighs ) you know , it 's getting late , and i 've got a billion things to do tomorrow , so ... storm : ( laughs ) what , are you kicking me out ? brooke : well , i 'm fine here . you do n't have to stay . storm : well , let 's see . all alone in this house with no lights and all these alarming questions running through your head ... brooke : i do n't know what you 're talking about . look , it -- it 's late . i 'm going upstairs . storm : you 're not going anywhere . ( thunder booms ) [ scene_break ] taylor : ( crying ) taylor : ( sobbing ) nick : hi . what 's wrong ? huh ? taylor : it 's so stupid . ( sighs ) nick : do you think i could decide that for myself , please ? taylor : remember it was a really beautiful day earlier before the storm blew in ? nick : sort of . taylor : well , i had this great idea that i would take jack outside with his little tub and his toys , and i would give him a bath . and ... ( sniffles ) the sun was shining , and the birds were chirping , and everything was great . he was laughing and splashing and playing , and he got me got soaked . and i was happy . i did n't find . i -- everything was great . it was the perfect moment ... nick : okay . taylor : the kind of moment i 've always wanted with a baby . and then when i was rinsing his hair . ( sniffles ) you know , where the baby , downy hair is falling out , i noticed that the new hair that 's growing in is blond . it 's light , light blond like brooke 's . nick : honey , i 'm blond . taylor : ( sniffles ) nick : most babies are blond . taylor : ( sobbing ) i know . i know , but that 's not it . it 's just that ... i - i could n't even help it . i could n't help it . it just reminded me of her . ( normal voice ) i mean , i was just having this beautiful moment with my baby , and it was ruined . it was poisoned because of brooke . i mean , it 's -- it 's like she 's mocking me . i felt like i was being mocked , like -- like i can never have a normal moment with my baby like any other mother . i ca n't have it . i do n't -- i do n't know what 's wrong with me . i do n't know why i feel like this . i do n't ... ( sobbing ) i do n't know why . why -- why am i feeling this way ? ( sobbing ) [ scene_break ] donna : surprise ! stephen : hi , honey . how much time do we have ? man : the usual time . i 'll be back in ten minutes . stephen : okay . donna : hey , hi . stephen : ( laughing ) hi . oh . oh . ( sighs ) donna : ( sighs ) stephen : so , uh , what 'd you bring ? donna : oh , uh , yeah . well , it was birthday cake . you know , brooke and katie and i threw a surprise for storm , not that we were in the mood for celebrating . stephen : ( sighs ) donna : dad ? well , what was it ? stephen : storm 's birthday -- i - i totally forgot it was today . [ scene_break ] ( thunder booms ) brooke : stormy , i 'm tired . please , just -- just let me by . storm : so you can go upstairs and lie awake all night and wonder what kind of fiend your brother is ? brooke : what is it you think i should be concerned about ? storm : well , it 's a fascinating coincidence , would n't you say ? dad and i both went to the same high school . we both lettered in water polo , and we both have rings celebrating that fact . brooke : so ? you and dad have the same ring . so what ? i trust you . you 're my brother . you do n't owe me any explanations . storm : but i want to . i want to explain , and i need you to listen to me while i do . ( thunder cracks ) [ scene_break ] donna : daddy , you 're in jail for attempted murder . you 've got a lot on your mind , would n't you say ? stephen : it takes a lousy father to forget his son 's birthday . can you believe the change in him ? donna : yeah , it 's pretty amazing . stephen : ( laughs ) i do n't know what i 'd do without him , honey . he 's been ferocious defending me . donna : storm loves you , daddy . i mean , it 's a shame that it took this to get him to realize it , but he does . stephen : i abandoned my only son . i forced him to become a man of the family , and he was so young . it was unfair . it was wrong . no wonder he hated me . [ scene_break ] storm : yeah , i remember like it was yesterday -- van nuys against pasadena . hmm . brooke : we were all there to cheer you on . storm : yep -- you , katie , donna and mom . brooke : the place was packed . it took some doing to find seats together . storm : hmm . well , that was because it was the first time in 20 years that van nuys went all the way . brooke : and the time before that , dad 's team won . storm : hmm . gosh , the stories he used to tell me ... that 's how i got hooked on water polo . i wanted to be the goalkeeper just like him , the star of the team . brooke : you were . it seemed like we hardly ever saw you . you were gone at practices and meets . storm : hmm . i actually wrote him a letter asking him to be there . brooke : who ? dad ? storm : `` state championships . please , come home . even it 's for the day , it would mean the world to me . `` brooke : oh , stormy . storm : no , i just -- i wanted him to see how good we were , you know ? i just -- i wanted him ... brooke : you wanted our father to be proud of you . storm : ( scoffs ) ( sighs ) i told myself , if he would come see me just this one time , i would forgive him . for the years of neglect , for not being there when we needed him -- i would just ... ( sighs ) i would let it all go . i actually talked myself into believing that . storm : i remember looking up into the stands between plays , hoping to catch a glimpse of him . ( laughs ) i remember you and the girls and mom ... ( laughs ) started clapping and cheering when they gave us that trophy . i kept praying that dad would come home at the last second , that we 'd go out for pizza just -- just like all the other families . but he never did come . he never even wrote me back . ( sighs ) i do n't know . maybe it was just too much to ask . ( thunder cracks ) [ scene_break ] stephen : storm wrote me a letter once . he asked me to come home . donna : when was this ? stephen : ( sighs ) high school . he -- he was in high school . there was something big going on . he wanted me to be there for it . donna : why were n't you , dad ? why did n't you ever come back to us ? stephen : i felt if i did come home , i 'd probably end up just disappointing everybody again . donna : i 'm sorry you felt that way . stephen : i did n't even have the guts to answer his letter . i just kept my distance . i had so many opportunities , honey , and i just kept making mistakes . donna : daddy , none of that matters anymore . it 's all in the past , and when storm gets you out of here , we are gon na make up for all that lost time . and his next birthday , we 're all gon na be together . i promise , all of us logans , as a family . ( thunder rumbles ) [ scene_break ] storm : i did n't reach out to dad for me , brooke . i did it for all of us . ( scoffs ) honestly , who was i kidding ? trying to be the man of the family ? i mean , come on . i was a mess myself , full of rage and frustration . but it did n't matter no matter how hard i tried , it just never seemed good enough . brooke : storm , what are you talking about ? you were our rock . storm : i was not your father . he was . he was a coward , and we paid the price for that . ( thunder cracks ) [ scene_break ] nick : just like that -- that 's your favorite . he loves to be carried like this . taylor : why do n't you rock him or something ? he seems so much calmer with you . nick : no , i - i think he wants his mama . nick : hey , do you remember all the nights we 'd sit in bed , and we 'd talk about him when you were carrying him and all of the hopes and dreams we had ? because we knew what a gift this boy would be . taylor : nick , yes , i know that . ( sniffles ) i know that . ( sniffles ) jack : ( coos ) nick : well , you know , now it 's time for him to face the real world . jack : ( crying ) nick : so do we . our job is to make this boy feel safe and loved . so all of these worries and the stress and all the doubts -- it 's got ta go . this boy 's a part of us . he 's who we are , and we have to make sure that he knows he has a place with you and me . you know what i 'm saying ? are you listening to me ? jack : ( grunting ) taylor : look , sweetheart , he 's trying to nurse . jack : ( coos ) taylor : shh . jack : ( crying ) ( stops crying ) taylor : ( sniffles ) ( whispering ) you were right . you were right . jack : ( sighs ) taylor : he just wanted his mother . ( sniffles ) jack : ( sneezes ) taylor : he wanted his mommy . ( sighs ) jack : ( coos ) [ scene_break ] donna : storm has been working his butt off to get you out of here . he believes you 're innocent . so do i . stephen : i know your brother wo n't let me go to prison without putting up a hell of a fight . and he 'll do his best to find whoever shot stephanie . he 's my hope , donna . i have total faith in him . [ scene_break ] storm : god , i despise dad for what he did to us , for all the damage that he caused us . but that 's all in the past right now . i do n't know , just thinking about it gets me all riled up . brooke : i can see it upsets you . storm : i mean , can you imagine -- the one thing that i asked the guy -- a couple of hours of his time . so i just cut him out of my life after that . never contacted him again . brooke : and the ring ... with the water polo engraving on it ... what 'd you do -- just throw it away so you were n't reminded ? i mean , i could understand that . storm : ( chuckles ) actually , i kept it . yeah , it was like i was waging this war inside of my head . it was like i was at a battle with the man . i did n't want to forget what he did to us . brooke : s - so what did you do with the ring ? storm : put it on a chain and wore it around my neck like dog tags . never took it off . brooke : you 've had that this whole time ? storm : ( laughs ) did n't i just say that -- i never took it off ? brooke : i never knew . storm : there 's a lot you do n't know about me , brooke . storm : i know what you 're thinking right now . you 're thinking about that picture of dad 's hand wrapped around that gun . storm : you 're scared . brooke : no . storm : yeah , you 're wondering if i might have done it . maybe it really was my hand and not dads . maybe i set him up to take the fall , hmm ? brooke : stop it , storm . why are you doing this ? storm : i want to know if you think i shot stephanie . hmm ? is that what you really think that your big brother could do ? you really think i could just try to kill somebody and then try to frame dad for that ? you think i could be that diabolical , that deranged ? answer me , brooke ! answer me .	brooke stares at the yearbook picture of storm and continues to have her doubts , him with the ring on his hand .the ring that looks so similar to the one proven to be on the shooter 's hand . storm reminisces about the state championships and wants to explain to her .he wrote his dad a letter begging him to come home for just this one event , all would be forgiven . but he did n't , and it was not forgotten and nothing ever seemed good enough for him to fill in and be the man of the family . nick returns home to find taylor crying . she tells nick she feels like she was being mocked by brooke when suddenly she realized baby jack had blonde hair . somehow nick manages to calm her and instills in her they just need to make this baby feel secure and safe . donna visits her dad in jail , even brings him a piece of storm 's birthday cake . he had totally forgotten the day and feels badly . he continues to beat up on himself for abandoning storm and the girls years ago , forcing him to grow up too quickly and be the man of the family .
rick : so , ivy 's okay ? no residual damage ? eric : full recovery , according to her doctors . thank god . nicole : it 's so scary , what she went through . zende : can you imagine taking an electric shock like that ? eric : well , you do n't have to worry about that happening again . we replaced that whole -- that whole panel back there . it was very old . like me . maya : [ chuckles ] eric : something else you need to know -- after the accident , ivy filed a restraining order against steffy . zende : seriously ? nicole : so , what does that mean for the company ? maya : yeah , if -- if steffy ca n't go anywhere near ivy -- rick : it means one of them ca n't be here . eric : that would be steffy . nicole : wow . rick : you know , see -- see , that complicates things . the president of forrester ca n't show up to work . eric : well , at some point , we 're gon na have to deal with that vacuum , but for now , let 's just hope that steffy and ivy can come to terms . now , on a happier note , how are you ? nicole : oh . [ chuckles ] um , the pregnancy is real . zende : that 's for sure . julius : oh ! [ chuckles ] hey . looking mighty good there , lady . vivienne : it 's not too much or ... not enough ? i have no idea how these people in l.a . dress for a job interview . julius : listen , it 's the dmv . so you ca n't be too ... california freedom . vivienne : [ chuckles ] julius : and you also do n't want to be uptight midwestern . so , actually , i think you have the perfect match . vivienne : i do n't have that many choices , so this is gon na have to do . julius : [ chuckles ] vivienne : oh , yeah . we have to speed up that apartment search if you 're gon na start bringing your toys in here , 'cause this room is hardly big enough for us . julius : yeah , well , we 'll find something soon , sweetie . vivienne : maya 's offered more than once . julius : viv , we are not gon na be maya 's charity case , and that 's final . vivienne : she just wants to help because she 's in a position to help , julius . julius : viv , did you hear what i just said ? that 's final . vivienne : you are so bullheaded . julius : well , i still got my pride , if that 's what you mean . vivienne : oh , do n't i know that . oh ! i forgot to tell you . julius : mm ? vivienne : we got a nice surprise last night . julius : what was that ? vivienne : sasha called , and , uh ... she 's coming over . julius : where ? here ? wait . sasha 's in los angeles ? ng nicole : i feel pretty good , other than the morning sickness that lasts all day . eric : it was like that for your mother when she was carrying you . rick : well , would you look at that . my genes working already . nicole : ha . would have to be the throwing - up gene , would n't it ? eric : it 'll pass . zende : soon , i hope . like , tonight . nicole : what 's tonight ? zende : special . at least , that 's my plan , if you 're up for it . nicole : i 'm definitely up for it . rick : you two definitely need a night off . maya : yeah . you need to be extra - vigilant about saying connected these next few months . eric : that 's right . [ cell phone beeps ] eric : it 's easy to feel left out of a woman 's pregnancy . you got to guard against that . nicole : we will . oh , my gosh ! you 're not gon na believe this ! this is gon na be awesome . never guess who 's in town . maya : who ? nicole : sasha 's here . she got in last night . julius : sasha 's coming to this motel room ? vivienne : it 's where we 're at . julius : well , you did n't have to tell her that . i mean , you could have met her anywhere if you just had to see her . vivienne : do n't be silly . why would n't i invite her over ? come on . sasha 's like family . julius : i mean , were n't you just the woman who was talking about how cramped this room was ? vivienne : julius , she 's not rolling a cot in . she 's just stopping by . what is wrong with you ? julius : did she say why she was coming ? vivienne : no . i did n't ask that , either . julius : well , then what was the conversation ? vivienne : `` i 'm in l.a. and i want to see you . `` what is wrong with you ? julius : listen , i just do n't want a parade of people from back home showing up because they know maya 's got money . vivienne : sasha 's not like that . okay ? really . [ knock on door ] vivienne : that must be her now . sasha ! sasha : aunt vivienne ! vivienne : oh , my gosh ! come in , come in ! oh ! my god , look how glamorous you are ! sasha : me ? look at you ! all hollywood glammed out . i ca n't believe it . vivienne : [ laughs ] sasha : surprised you , did n't i ? julius : you can say that again . sasha : hi , mr. avant . julius : hi , sasha . eric : sasha ? who 's sasha ? nicole : she 's my best friend from back home . maya : from what you 've told me , she 's more like family . nicole : well , yeah . i mean , we grew up together on the same street . mom looked after her , her mom looked after me . i really ca n't remember a time that sasha was n't a part of my life ... until recently , living here . eric : you 've kept in touch with her ? nicole : oh , yeah , but , i mean , it 's different being so far away . and ... i 've been a little busy . [ chuckles ] um , but social media makes it easier to keep in touch . oh , and she is impressed with your success . maya : does sasha know you 're pregnant ? nicole : i have n't made any announcements . rick : pretty soon , you wo n't have to . nicole : oh . right . [ chuckles ] i mean , soon , people will be able to look at me and go , `` she 's pregnant . `` [ chuckles ] but , i mean , it 's crazy . sasha 's here . i ca n't believe she just decided to come and did n't tell me . rick : maybe she wanted to surprise you . nicole : then why go to my parents first ? vivienne : it is so good to see you , sasha . sasha : you , too . i feel like it 's been forever since i 've seen you . vivienne : oh , no . it 's just been a couple of months . [ chuckles ] i know what you mean . sasha : you miss the old neighborhood yet ? vivienne : i do , especially around thanksgiving . i mean , you know , all of our old traditions . sasha : mm - hmm . like the pot - luck club . i mean , what is it without vivienne 's sweet - potato pie ? oh , blasphemy ! vivienne : [ laughing ] stop . sasha : how are you , mr. avant ? adjusting to la ? julius : yeah , i 'm doing just fine . thank you for asking . sasha : not gon na ask me back ? julius : i can see with my own eyes that you appear to be doing very well . sasha : well , i 'm super - excited to be here . i 've always wanted to check out l.a . vivienne : oh , well , it 's different . i can tell you that . but maya and nicole just fit right in . i mean , they have adjusted to this lifestyle . i 'm still struggling a little . julius : a little less all the time . vivienne : yeah , well , you can get used to anything . so , what brings you here , sasha ? vacation ? sasha : uh , you know , i 'm not sure how long i can stay . but , i mean , i had some time , and there 's nothing i wanted to do more than to see my second family . vivienne : oh , nicole got so excited when i told her you were here . she 's on her way over . sasha : oh , awesome ! we have so much to catch up on . vivienne : oh , listen . i feel terrible . i got to go . i have a job interview with the dmv , and i do n't want to be late . sasha : oh , no . of course not . um , i 'll wait for nic , chat up mr. avant . vivienne : okay . now , promise you will not make this the first and last time i see you . sasha : i promise . vivienne : okay . all right . oh . julius , wish me luck . julius : you do n't need it , baby . because just like me , they gon na love you . vivienne : [ chuckles ] from your mouth to ... bye . sasha : bye . nicole : actually , it does make sense that sasha went to mom first . they 're really close . you know how it is . sometimes it 's easier to open up to your best friend 's mom than your own . maya : well , it 'll be really nice having your bestie here . nicole : [ chuckles ] i ca n't wait to see sasha . i mean , i love l.a. , but i could use a little slice of home . remember where i came from . zende : well , if you need to do that , just look in the mirror . you have n't changed . nicole : aww , you 're sweet . zende : you 're beautiful . nicole : gosh , i so much to tell sasha . maya : when are you gon na see her ? nicole : i am actually headed to mom and dad 's motel right now . rick : feel free to bring her around any time you want . any friend of yours is a friend of , uh , et cetera , et cetera . nicole : i will . thank you . i wonder how long she 's in town . eric : only one way to find out . nicole : right . i 'm gone . zende : i 'll walk you out . bye . maya : bye . zende : hey . finally got you all alone . nicole : oh . did you have something in mind ? zende : maybe . nicole : oh , wow . all that just for me ? zende : and more . nicole : more ? zende : mm - hmm . you 'll see what i mean tonight . nicole : do i get a hint ? zende : that was your hint . also , look , i know you 're anxious to see your girl . can you make it a drive - by ? you guys can catch up for real some other time . tonight , you 're all mine . nicole : deal . i ca n't wait for you to meet sasha . she 's gon na be so jealous . but in a good way . zende : why ? because i 'm such a prize ? nicole : exactly . zende : i 'll be waiting . julius : thank you for stopping by , sasha . it was good to see you . sasha : oh , i 'm not leaving . nic 's coming over . i have to wait for her . julius : well , when nicole arrives , i 'm gon na ask the two of you to , uh , take your reunion someplace else . i 'm very busy . sasha : yeah . i can see that . julius : golf always relaxes me . helps clear my mind for my next big challenge . i got a lot on the burner here in los angeles . sasha : [ chuckles ] julius : what ? why are you looking at me like that ? sasha : i would have given anything to see your face the first time you saw her . julius : who ? sasha : maya , your long lost son , fully blossomed into a gorgeous , successful , well - connected woman . you abandoned her , and look what she accomplished anyway . famous around the world for her modeling skills and her story . admired . married to a forrester . julius : yes . sasha : [ chuckles ] julius : i must admit -- maya 's done very well for herself . sasha : oh , is she gon na do well by you ? julius : [ chuckles ] wait a minute . is that what you think i 'm doing here ? hitching a ride on maya 's good fortune ? sasha : well , you know , it crossed my mind . julius : well , if that were the case , then i would n't really be good at it , would i ? i mean , this is not exactly living high on the hog in this little , small motel . sasha : could be you 're just biding your time . julius : you know what ? you do n't know what the hell you 're talking about . my wife is -- well , she 's too polite to say this , but i 'm not . what do you want , sasha ? why are you here ? sasha : [ sighs ] i missed nicole . julius : right . i know you . you want me to believe that you 've come all this way because you want to hang out with your buddy ? sasha : that , and i want to better myself . i 'm not ashamed to admit that . you know , there is nothing wrong with grabbing opportunity . i 'm sure you have been hitting the links with ol ' eric forrester . julius : i am not a social climber , and eric does n't golf . sasha : then you 'll find another way in . julius : so , is that what i am to you ? an in to the forresters ? sasha : it 's simple . i kept your secret , and now i want something in return . julius : [ chuckles ] i knew this was coming . i was waiting for this day . all right . what ? what do you want ? sasha : i 've been working fast food . i do n't want to do that anymore . julius : and what am i supposed to do for that ? sasha : help me find something better . you know i 'm capable of much more than `` do you want fries with that ? `` look , maya 's married to a forrester . nicole 's involved with another . you 're out here . you 're all out here . i want to be out here , too , with my second family , my best friend , making a good life for myself . introduce me to the forresters . open up their world to me . julius : stop dreaming . sasha : excuse me ? julius : no . excuse me . you 're not meeting a forrester . what you 're doing is you 're going back home . zende : thinking about picking up some flowers . flowers are good , right ? maya : always . rick : roses . never go wrong with roses . maya : [ chuckles ] zende : cool . maya : i think it 's awesome that you 're planning something special just for the two of you . it 's important that you do n't let your relationship get lost in nicole 's pregnancy , okay ? zende : trying not to . maya : it 's hard . but you 're doing everything right . you are amazing , zende . i 'm really glad my sister picked you . zende : well , i think it was the other way around . but what matters is we 're together . and i 'm not going to let this defeat us . i 'm crazy about that girl . rick : no . really ? zende : [ laughs ] maya : well , i think the feeling is mutual . nicole has been so happy since she 's met you . zende : yeah . i hope her friend approves . i have a feeling that sasha 's opinions carry a lot of weight . maya : man , i think it would be so cool to have a friend since childhood -- share your lives , your secrets . rick : hope we get to meet this sasha . maya : well , of course we will . why would n't we ? julius : i mean it , sasha . you are not meeting the forresters . sasha : you do n't get to dictate where i live , mr. avant . oh , come on . lighten up . i 'm not expecting you to pay my way . i guess i do n't like working fast food , but ... i can do it for a little longer . it 's not gon na make me rich , but ... i 'll survive until i can find something better . julius : nope . not a good idea . sasha : why not ? it was for maya and nicole , you and viv . why ca n't i be out here , too ? julius : you need to go back to illinois . sasha : oh . do n't want to drag inconvenient ghosts from past into your cushy new life , mr. avant ? julius : careful . listen , i 'm sorry , but i ca n't help you . i am looking for work myself . sasha : after everything i 've done for you , which is every single thing you 've ever asked me , your help is the least i deserve . and you know , a little cash this way would n't hurt , either . julius : do you see how i 'm living ? do i look like i 've got cash to throw at you ? sasha : fine . i do n't need it . i 'll make my own . i 'm a hard worker . you know , i was named employee of the month three times this year . julius : then you need to go back and make it four . because you ca n't be here . there 's no place for you here . sasha : i 'll make a place . julius : do n't make me say it again . go home . sasha : you have no right , no cause to treat me like this . you said you were coming back to stay . well , since you 're not going back , neither am i . julius : sasha , listen to me . sasha : no . you listen to me ! i am tired of being ignored . i e - mailed and e - mailed , and nothing . i texted . no response . straight to voicemail every single time i 've called . i mean , it 's one indignity after another with you , and i 've had it ! i 'm here . i 'm staying . and you 're just gon na have to deal . i will not go back to chicago while the rest of you live it large in hollywood . julius : [ sighs ] sasha : huff and puff all you want . nothing you say is gon na change my mind . julius : fine . fine . but our deal remains . not one word to my family . do you understand me ? do you ? [ knock on door ] nicole : [ gasps ] there you are ! sasha : nicole ! oh , i 've missed you so much ! nicole : dad ? are you okay ? julius : yes , nicole . i 'm fine . why would you ask ? nicole : i do n't know . you seem ... upset . what 's going on , you two ?	eric tells the group that all is well with ivy , no complications . the panel was old and has been replaced . the fallout is that ivy took out a restraining order on steffy so that will present some complications . julius tells vivienne that he is not going to be maya 's charity case . they will find a place of their own soon . then he is surprised when he learns that sasha called and is in los angeles and is coming over today . he 's not happy about that , her coming to the hotel room . he wants to know why she is coming . he just does not want a parade of people from back home coming because maya now has money . vivienne gives her a big welcome while julius is cool . vivienne says she has a job interview but nicole will be right over . nicole tells the group that sasha is her best friend from back home . they have kept in touch through social media . zende tells her to make this a drive by visit as tonight she is all his .
liam : i should have seen this coming . bill : probably . liam : i mean , that that woman lives for her son . wyatt says `` i want steffy , `` quinn has to deliver . bill : by getting her appointed ceo of forrester . her plan might work . liam : no . no . the plan will not work . steffy and wyatt are over . the question is what happens when quinn realizes that ? what happens when she sees that she gave up that c.e.o . position for nothing ? she 's gon na go after steffy . that 's what this is why this is why steffy has to turn down the job . she can not let quinn keep manipulating her . eric : so , what about it , steffy ? will you accept the position of c.e.o . of forrester creations ? steffy : if i do n't ? eric : quinn will continue to be interim c.e.o . quinn : but we 'd like not to do that , steffy . you should be running this company , period . steffy : i know you do n't trust dad , but that can change . it 's happened before . eric : he 'll continue to be head designer . you and he will be an unbeatable father - daughter team . [ laughing ] eric : and with rick as head of international ... ridge : all right , enough with the hard sell , let 's get on with it . pam : yeah . amen to that . ridge : we all know what this is , right ? rick : this is n't dad 's plan . it 's quinn 's . eric : it does n't matter whose plan it is . it 's a good one . ridge : it is a good plan , for quinn , because now her son is in the executive wing in his own office next to steffy . and that 's what this is all about . wyatt : you are insulting everyone here . you know that , right ? especially steffy . she has just been offered a position that she is more than capable of handling , and everyone in this room knows that . instead , you choose to focus on these conspiracy theories that are based in no fact . yes , eric gave me a position in p.r . , but my mother and i had nothing to do with that . and steffy will not be manipulated . you should know that by now . whoever she chooses to spend the rest of her life with is exactly that her choice . not mine . not liam 's . not mom 's . hers . eric : so , let 's get on with it . steffy , i trust you to take this company into the future . if i had any doubt about that , i would not offer it to you at all . now , what do you say ? do you accept the offer or not ? i need an answer now . steffy : yes . yes , i accept the position . i 'm so honored , granddad . so honored . bill : quinn 's a threat to anyone who gets in her way . but steffy turning down an opportunity like this ? i do n't see it . liam : it 's not an opportunity . it 's a trap . it 's a threat to her . steffy does n't want wyatt . sooner or later , quinn is gon na realize that , and she 's gon na come after her . she 's gon na seek revenge like she always does . steffy is literally in danger if she takes this job . eric : steffy , this is so wonderful . it 's a very exciting time coming right now for you and for the company . steffy : yeah . thank you for the opportunity and your trust . eric : well , this is the person you should be thanking . quinn : oh , you are gon na make history in this industry , steffy . i am so certain of it . steffy : excuse me . dad , i am sorry . ridge : not now , honey . not now . steffy : is n't it better than having quinn in charge ? rick : what are you talking about ? she still is in charge . she orchestrated the whole thing . you think she 's gon na let you run the company ? well , think again . steffy : thanks for the vote of confidence , rick , but i 'm pretty sure i can handle quinn . pam : yeah , but see , that 's the kind of talk that gives me the willies . `` handle `` quinn fuller ? not without getting burned . or worse . steffy : i think granddad has her under control . quinn : think about it ... ridge : no , she has your granddad under her thumb , and that is exactly where you 're gon na be now , too . bill : steffy ? liam : she 's not responding to my texts . bill : all right , maybe we just have to try to look at the positive in this . steffy takes the job , and quinn 's out as interim c.e.o . liam : and why do you think quinn would let that happen ? bill : she 's enjoying all the creature comforts . she has a man who is doting on her that she can completely control . i mean , she 's never had any of this . maybe , hopefully , that 's all she wants . liam : you know that quinn is not the type to sit around eating bon - bons and waiting on her husband . she 's cooking something up . bill : liam , forrester is an international company with a hell of a reputation . steffy 's being handed the reins , all the prestige , the power , the control . all hers . and she 's incredible . she can do the job . liam : i know . i know . i agree with all of that . but the fact is , steffy would n't be in this position if it were n't for quinn , and quinn 's not doing it out of the goodness of her heart . if she has a heart . look , she 's got a plan , and with wyatt in the picture , it does n't take a genius to figure out what it is . quinn : congratulations , mr. executive ! it looks like you and our new c.e.o . will be working in close quarters together . wyatt : yeah , we 'll see . rick : okay , dad , i just got to say this . steffy knows nothing about running this company . ridge and i both have done it . and sluggo , the amazing mama 's boy , has no business making executive decisions . what are you doing , dad ? what are you doing to the company ? eric : i 'm taking care of the company , as i always have . pam : but , eric , this has always been a family - run business . wyatt and quinn eric : quinn 's my wife . they are family . ridge : hey , rick . i got to correct you . steffy is more than qualified to c.e.o . of this company . she 's brilliant . she 's the c.e.o . of the future . but not today . but that 's not why we 're her , right ? we 're here because you 're upset with rick and you 're upset with me . you want to punish us . so , come on . the truth . this is how you want to run this company ? eric : this company is run on trust . it always has been . you know that . i do n't trust either one of you . steffy , anything you want to say ? steffy : yes , i do , granddad . as c.e.o . of this company , i insist we put all of this behind us . i ca n't do my job if we are constantly arguing . dad , i know you want me to succeed , so i 'll be leaning on you . as for you , rick ... i 'll always be fair and forthright , and i trust you 'll do the same for me . rick : i 've got a question . [ clears throat ] more like a suggestion , i suppose . steffy was president . she 's no longer president . i 'd like to be considered . rick for president . ridge : [ laughing ] oh , great , you want to discuss this now ? today ? rick : i 'd like to discuss it right now . eric : it 's not open for discussion . ridge will stay head designer . no one , including me , is better at that . and , rick , you will stay as head of international . our presence in asia and europe has only grown since you 've been there . and you will both be vice presidents of the company . ridge : wow . vice president . rick : man , talk about insults . i ran this company in some of the best quarters it 's ever seen . and so i stay vice president . eric : and the head of international . rick : okay , fine , i have seen you 've made up your mind . so , please , dad , do n't keep us in suspense . who 's gon na be president ? eric : my wife will be president of forrester creations . rick : [ scoffs ] ridge : you ca n't be serious . rick : come on , dad . pam : quinn fuller , president of the company ? eric : quinn forrester . ridge : this ca n't happen . steffy : you said i 'd be working with quinn , but never in this capacity . quinn : i had no idea , either . steffy : whose idea was it ? eric : mine . mine alone . quinn : eric , i i 'm so honored , but are you sure ? eric : i 'm positive . you 'll be a great president of forrester creations . pam : but , eric -- rick : she has no experience . ridge : she makes jewelry . eric : all right , that 's enough , all of you . rick : no , this is a bad idea , dad . eric : stop it ! stop it right now ! i 've heard enough . i appointed quinn interim c.e.o . of this company , and how did that work out ? wyatt : a very successful fashion show , enhanced jewelry and accessory lines , and a very healthy balance sheet , if i 'm not mistaken . eric : that 's right . quinn has proven that she can deliver , and i know that she will deliver as president of this company , too . especially with this dream team that 's been assembled here . either one of you doubt this ? after all these months of undermining quinn and me , how could either one of you believe that i would assign one of you as president of this company ? now , we all have a job to do . and we 're all gon na do it . i believe in everybody , and i believe that we will succeed . and we will if we act as a team . this is our team . steffy . i know this is a lot to ask , but you and quinn are gon na work together . you have to work together . everybody 's gon na be looking at the two of you for guidance and leadership . everybody in this company . everybody in the industry . i know you can do it . i know i 'm asking a lot , but i know you can do it . congratulations . congratulations , everyone . this meeting 's adjourned . come on . liam : mm , i should have heard from her by now . bill : liam , go get some work done . she 'll call you when she 's ready . liam : i just i just ca n't see her taking this on . bill : i can . in fact , i have a hard time seeing her turning it down . liam : even after what she and i have been through with quinn ? bill : yeah , your brother has convinced himself that she 's changed . liam : oh , my brother you know what ? let me tell you something . my brother 's the one who has changed . her scheming used to bother him . now he 's rooting for her conniving to get him back together with his wife . bill : can you blame him ? liam : dad . bill : look , liam , i know . i know , if not for quinn 's interference , steffy and wyatt never would have been married , but ... he loves steffy . you ca n't deny that . and , technically , they 're still husband and wife . steffy : [ sighs ] wyatt : the new digs , huh ? steffy : yep . pretty overwhelming . wyatt : in a good way , i hope . steffy : i 'm not unhappy about it . wyatt : that 's a start . pretty soon , you 're gon na be bossing everybody around , ms . boss lady . steffy : [ laughs ] wyatt : do n't let it go to your head , all right ? look , i , uh i know ridge and rick have been giving you some flak about this whole thing . just you do deserve this position . steffy : do i ? wyatt : of course . i mean , your grandfather believes in you . plus , hey , when fortune follows you , you have to accept it as the way it should be . you 're gon na be an awesome c.e.o . , and i 'm just , you know , proud of you . liam : okay , yeah , steffy and wyatt are not technically divorced yet , but they never should have been married in the first place . bill : well , sometimes things happen for all the wrong reasons , and they turn out not so bad . liam : oh , whoa , hey ! i thought you were n't taking sides . bill : i 'm not taking sides . i 'm just being realistic , liam , and you might want to use a dose of that yourself . liam : the reality is that steffy and i would have been married a long time ago if it were n't for quinn messing with us . bill : for which she will someday pay a price . liam : [ laughs ] when and how ? i do n't want to know . bill : i am i am sick of that woman interfering in my sons ' lives . liam : yeah , well , wyatt seems to be enjoying it at the moment . bill : only at the moment . like you , your brother knows the downside of quinn 's machinations . he does n't want her interfering in his love life . liam : his love life with steffy is over . bill : maybe . liam : what do you mean , maybe ? dad , their divorce is in process right now . bill : there 's a difference between `` in process `` and finalized , liam . liam : yes , but you know she 's getting the wedding tattoo removed , right ? bill : the wedding band , yes . liam : so , if she 's willing to go through the hassle and the pain of getting that thing taken off her skin , i would say it 's likely she 's over wyatt . bill : quinn does n't see it . liam : yes . yes , as long as steffy and wyatt are even in close proximity , quinn will continue to play matchmaker . quinn : i ca n't believe you just made me president of forrester creations . eric : that 's right . and not interim president , either . quinn : [ laughs ] eric : the position is yours as long as you want it . quinn : oh , eric . [ sighs ] eric : look , i know you wanted to spend more time at home , but the company needs you . quinn : okay . i will accept this position , but only on one condition that i continue to see an improvement in your health . eric : you think that every day when you leave to go to the office , i 'm gon na order out for hamburgers and fries ? quinn : no . no . eric : that 's a really good idea . quinn : eric forrester ... eric : i 'm just kidding ! quinn : [ laughs ] thank you . eric : i 'm gon na stay on a healthy diet . how else am i gon na keep up with you ? quinn : thank you . thank you . thank you . thank you . quinn : no , i did it for the company . and for you . quinn : mm . eric : okay . for wyatt , for steffy . quinn : yeah . maybe this is the beginning of a whole new era . eric : i think maybe it is . quinn : yeah . eric : i saw signs of it in steffy 's eyes today , very subtly , but i think she 's just beginning to see you as the person you really are . quinn : instead of who i used to be ? eric : yeah . quinn : oh , eric , i want that . i want that so badly . [ sighs ] i want to be a force for peace in this family , not the opposite . you 've given me so much . i want to give that back to you . and if steffy and wyatt find their way back to each other , well , then , so be it . eric : it means so much to you , does n't it ? quinn : seeing as how i 'm the reason that their marriage broke up in the first place , yeah . it means a lot to me . [ knocking on door ] eric : yes ? excuse me . i have an appointment with steffy forrester . eric : yes , you 're her tattoo removal doctor , is that right ? quinn : oh , steffy , she 's eric : uh , she 's occupied right now . she 's not gon na be able to do it today , sorry . wyatt : [ laughs ] steffy : [ laughs ] wyatt : looks good . steffy : it 's unreal . wyatt : you 've earned it . steffy : yeah , so has my dad and rick . wyatt : hey , you are what this company needs right now . you 're the brand , steffy . beauty , elegance , your youthful energy . forrester 's gon na thrive under you . steffy : i can think about one person who 's not thrilled about it . wyatt : who , liam ? steffy : he 's worried about your mom . frankly , so am i . wyatt : yeah , but less and less with each passing day , am i right ? she has turned a corner , steff . look , i know you 're skeptical of the lady and her motives , but , trust me , no one is more skeptical than i am . but living with those two they 're ... cute together . they 're fun . they 're truly good for each other , and , i do n't know , i kind of like being around them . in a way , they 're inspiring . can you imagine that ? steffy : it was n't that long ago , and the thought of quinn being my mother - in- law really wyatt : scared you to death . i know . the thought of her being my mom scares me to death . look , the caterpillar turned into a butterfly . or at least a half- decent moth . steffy : she wo n't be my mother - in - law much longer . wyatt : let me see . it 's fading . it 's not gone . my mom has changed , steffy , and so have you . she still could be your mother - in - law .	liam whines to his dad that steffy has to turn down that job and not let quinn manipulate her . when quinn finds out that steffy turned down the job she will go after her and all hell will break loose . quinn is doing all of this to get steffy back with wyatt . wyatt points out that eric offered him the job as head of pr and he and his mother had nothing to do with that . eric tells steffy that he has trust in her otherwise he would have not offered her the job to take the company for the future . he needs her answer now . after very little hesitation she says yes . she gives eric a hug and says she is so honored . bill says this is a big opportunity and he does not see steffy turning down this job . liam replies that it is not an opportunity ; it is a trap . both eric and quinn welcome steffy as ceo . she turns and tells ridge she is sorry . pam says steffy better be careful or she will get burned . steffy seems to think quinn is doing better and all will be okay . ridge says no , she has eric under her thumb . liam whines on that quinn is not the kind to sit around eating bon bons and doting on her husband . she is cooking something up and with wyatt in the picture they all know what it is . rick and pam have their say that this has always been a company run by family so why quinn and wyatt now ? steffy says enough , as ceo she wants them all to put their feelings behind them as she needs their help and support . rick wants to know who will be president . eric floors them when he says quinn will be and ridge will stay on as designer and rick running international and they will share a vp chair . both feel insulted but eric says it is not open for discussion . quinn assures them that she had no idea he was doing this . they bicker and eric stops it and says it was his decision and his alone . she has proved that she can deliver and he can not believe after the great way she has taken care of him that they would doubt her . they are a dream team . he tells steffy that she and quinn are going to work together and he knows he is asking a lot but he knows they can do it . this meeting is adjourned . liam grouses that he can not get hold or hear from steffy . but he does not believe she will take the job . bill says he can not believe that she will not . liam says maybe he believes too that quinn has changed but he does know that his brother wyatt has . he used to doubt some of quinn 's schemes but now he accepts and benefits from them so this works in his favor . bill reminds him after all that steffy is still his wife so of course he would be all for this .
liam : there is something about you . steffy : easy to say when i 'm dressed like this . liam : that 's true . but there 's a lightness about you . steffy : a lightness ? liam : yeah . you know , that thing , that carefree thing , where you 're just up for anything , the crazier , the better . steffy : uh , yeah , you know that south swell , we 're missing out on it . liam : this is what i 'm talking about . do you want -- do you want to catch some waves ? steffy : yeah ! liam : really ? steffy : get your suit on . go ! liam : i so love you like this . steffy : [ laughs ] [ door opens ] eric : thorne , how was the swim ? thorne : just how i remembered it , only now it 's saltwater . eric : i know . it 's great , is n't it ? thorne : it 's really good . thanks for letting me use it while brooke 's is being serviced . eric : of course . you 're welcome anytime . in fact , you know , quinn and i would be glad to have you staying here . why do n't you ? thorne : dad , i really appreciate that you keep offering , but , you know , you 're still in the honeymoon phase . eric : okay , okay . but the offer still stands . thorne : can i ask you something ? eric : yeah . what ? thorne : what are we gon na brooke : thorne left a little while ago . ridge : i 'm not here to put him back on the couch , relax . brooke : ha , ha . very funny . ridge : that 's -- that 's just how we relate to each other . it 's sibling rivalry , it 's not a big deal . besides , i knew he was n't here . brooke : oh . you were staking out the driveway ? ridge : that 's not important right now . i have a surprise for you . come with me . liam : all right , let 's do this . steffy : ooh ! not a bad idea . liam : wait , what are we doing right now ? we surfing , or are we doing something else ? steffy : it 's your choice . liam : no , it 's not my choice . if it 's my choice , you know what i 'm gon na choose every time . steffy : let 's hit it . liam : oh ! thorne : look , dad , i did n't come back from paris to cause trouble . i want to design with you . eric : and you will . thorne : yeah , but this ridge situation has cast a shadow over all of us , dad . his blatant disrespect for you and your marriage . eric : i do n't want to think about that . thorne : neither do i , it 's a horrible thing to think about . but there it is , the elephant in the room , and it 's got to be dealt with . we 've enabled ridge -- eric : all right , hang on -- hang on , thorne . look , you just got home . you need to slow down a little bit . i want peace in this family . thorne : okay . but are you at peace with the way he treated you ? brooke : uh , wow . [ laughs ] when did you do this ? i was home all day . i did n't even know . ridge : well , that 's why they call it a surprise . here , sit down . brooke : i mean , well , yes , you certainly did surprise me . i mean , look at all of this . when am i gon na learn to expect the unexpected from you ? ridge : hopefully it 'll take the rest of your life . brooke : [ laughs ] thorne : i want to show you something , dad . have you , uh , heard of this line ? eric : yes . yes , i have . i 've read a few pieces about it , sure . thorne : good . it 's doing well in europe . eric : so i gather . so , why are you , uh ... aly designs ... come on . is this you ? thorne : it 's my line , dad . eric : what ? thorne : yeah , and it 's selling . eric : why did n't you tell me ? i could have helped you . thorne : no , no , no . i wanted to do this on my own . i had to prove to myself that i could do this , outside of the family name . eric : does ridge know about this ? thorne : no . only brooke knows , now you . my name is not attached to any of this . eric : uh - huh . look at this . [ laughs ] your own line . you 're a designer ! look at you ! thorne : it 's a profitable line . you know , dad , i 've been working in the background for long , first in shipping and then overseas . i never really got a chance to work with you , dad . i really want to do this . look . look what i did . i mean , i can , uh -- i can contribute . i 'm a designer . eric : yes , you are . thorne : i love you , dad . and i love this family and our company . and i wo n't disrespect it or you the way ridge has . ridge : thank you . brooke : how did you know this is exactly what i needed ? ridge : well , it 's lunchtime , so it was a lucky guess . brooke : [ giggles ] nothing gets past you . ridge : not when it comes to you . brooke : that was one of the blessings living with you . all the possibilities were covered . i really did n't have to do much of anything . ridge : you make it sound boring . was it boring ? brooke : no ! anything but . i was free . free to do whatever i pleased . i could go to work , create at forrester , go to the beach , do nothing at all . you really did spoil me . ridge : good . brooke : so , what about you ? what did you get out of a life of indulging me ? ridge : what did i get out of it ? brooke : yeah . ridge : i got fulfillment . i got a great sense of pleasure , and indulging you was never a job , it just -- it -- it gave me life in a weird way , and it still does . seeing you like this , smiling , that beautiful face across my table . i want to see that . for many years to come . liam : no , seriously , that aerial -- what the hell was that ? steffy : yeah , it was a nice break ! liam : uh , yeah , i guess . well , you nailed it . steffy : am i detecting a little jealousy ? liam : no , i -- steffy : you 're the one that taught me . liam : well , i mean , yeah , kind of , i did . steffy : yeah , yeah , and a few other things . liam : yeah ? steffy : yeah . liam : like , surf - related , or ... ? steffy : oh , yeah , kind of . liam : okay . thanks for getting me out there . it was liberating , just us in the ocean . steffy : you needed it . we both did . liam : we should do more things like that , just you and me . steffy : and life dancing around us . liam : i like that . steffy : this is my priority now . you and me . nothing is more important than this , and nothing will ever come close . eric : i hope you 're not undervaluing ridge 's contributions to this company . thorne : no , of course not . but think about it , dad . you and i , true forrester father - and - son team designing together . the talent , the mutual respect . it 's something ridge has never been capable of . of course he knows you good . how could he not ? but ... the respect is missing . otherwise , how could he have done the things he did to you ? hey , you 're not the only one . he does n't respect me or my sisters or brooke . i want this time with you . eric : why now , thorne ? thorne : because i 'm coming into my own . i know my talent , and i know my worth . you know , i feel like i 've been hiding in the shadow of ridge forrester my entire life , and those days are over . so i 'm speaking out about it . to you , to brooke ... about ridge and the mockery he 's made of our lives . ridge : how is it ? brooke : delicious ! i just love the strawberries and vinaigrette with the spinach . ridge : i know . brooke : right . yes . of course you know . that 's why we 're doing this . i do n't remember the last time we had lunch out here . ridge : anniversary . brooke : mm . you think you 'll ever get bored of doing things like this for me ? ridge : i have n't gotten bored yet . brooke : no , you haven't . ridge : how would i get bored ? i get what i want . i get you smiling , and the only thing i need to do is surprise you . brooke : you think you have me all figured out , do n't you ? ridge : uh - huh . brooke : all you have to do is surprise me and i 'll be like -- [ giggles ] ridge : yeah , pretty much . and the surprises are gon na keep on coming . this is just the beginning . brooke : well ... [ door opens ] liam : oh , well , there 's a step in the wrong direction . steffy : i have a doctor 's appointment . liam : oh , yeah ? steffy : oh , do n't worry . it 's just a check - up . liam : you want , uh -- you want some company ? i can change . i totally know how to do that . steffy : oh , your talents never cease to amaze me . liam : no , really , i am happy to go with you . i mean , we can sit in the waiting room and read those god - awful obsolete magazines with , like , the pages all stuck together and articles from 1985 that do n't apply to anything anymore . steffy : [ laughs ] that 's really sweet . look , i would love that , but you would just be , like , so bored . liam : [ laughs ] okay . steffy : it 's just , like , a routine doctor 's appointment . it 's fine . liam : have i mentioned how much i love this new attitude of yours ? steffy : this has always been me , before , you know , things just got a little ... weird , i guess . liam : well , i 'm loving it . steffy : well , this is how it 's gon na be from now on . liam : oh . steffy : you , me , and whatever the world throws at us . liam : i 'm down , man . steffy : so , what are you gon na do ? are you gon na go back out there ? liam : uh , no , you know , i think i 'm -- i think i 'm just gon na go back to the office , honestly . steffy : that 's no fun . liam : yeah , well , sitting around here without you ai n't fun , either . the weird thing is ... i actually enjoy going to the office lately , and that -- that strange phenomenon is because of you . i would not have the relationship with my dad that i do if you did n't work your magic . steffy : well , you 're the reason for all the good things that have happened -- to me , your father , the company . you 've taught me about understanding and kindness , and not by preaching , but by your actions . hey . i am so incredibly grateful to be your wife . i 'll see you later . liam : okay . steffy : and one more thing . liam : hmm ? steffy : cha - cha - cha . liam : oh ! there it is . steffy : [ chuckles ] [ door opens , closes ] [ sirens wailing ] there 's a gown over there . dr. campbell will be with you shortly . would you like a magazine ? liam : i am happy to go with you . i mean , we can sit in the waiting room and read those god - awful obsolete magazines with , like , the pages all stuck together and articles from 1985 that do n't apply to anything anymore . steffy : [ chuckling ] no , i 'm fine . thank you . eric : you and brooke are becoming close . thorne : we always have been . eric : yeah , but you seem very protective of her right now . thorne : well , after what happened in australia , yeah , perhaps i am . eric : you think she needs your protection ? thorne : no more than you do . look , i ca n't stand by and watch my brother treat the two people i love most in this world like a doormat . i mean , it drives me crazy . and ridge actually thinks he got away with it . he thinks that brooke is going to marry him . eric : look , the two of them have been through stuff like this before , and they end up together . thorne : all the more reason i should support her . now , ridge can talk his way out of anything with brooke . if it would have been anyone else , dad , i would have just forgotten about it , you know . just ridge being ridge . but this is brooke . she 's special . i am not going to let him ruin her life again . eric : well , this may not be your choice , thorne . thorne : i 'm making it my choice . brooke 's a remarkable woman . no one knows that better than i do . and to think of her back in the clutches of my brother , you know , hoping that he 's gon na change . i mean , you and i both know that 's never gon na happen because that 's just ridge . it 's who he is . look , i do n't mean to talk bad about my brother , but i do have to protect brooke . eric : it sounds like a little more than protection . are you hoping to have a future with brooke again ? thorne : well , i 've been digging pretty deep in these last few months , thinking about who i am , what i want . and , yes , my time with brooke was some of the best times i ever had . eric : have you talked to brooke about this , knowing how your brother feels about her ? thorne : yeah . i have . i -- i told her i wanted a future with her , and i do . eric : [ sighs ] ridge : it was fantastic . brooke : [ sighs ] wow . thank you . ridge : thank you . we needed this . just with thorne back in town , there 's been a lot of stress , and i do n't want that for you . i do n't want it for us . the only thing i want in this house is joy and happiness , that 's all . brooke : it has n't always been that way for us . ridge : unfortunately not , no , but that 's why i 'm here , pouring my heart out to you because ... i want you to know how much you mean to me . and there 's nothing i can do about that because you are the love of my life . brooke : wow . well , if that 's what we get for our failures , i kind of like it . [ giggles ] ridge : i was at a coffee shop the other day , and i saw this couple so in love , and they , uh ... they could n't keep their eyes off each other , could n't keep their hands off each other . and i thought -- i want that . i want ... what we had . i want who we were , you know ? and then i thought -- i do n't want that . because i can see the future , and i know you can see it , too . man , what we had was great , but what we can have is even better . and i do n't want to wait . listen , a lot of that is because of things i do . [ sighs ] things i 've done . because i -- i 'm an idiot . i 'm like a child . i just keep taking things , but i 've learned ... and i 've seen so much that i do n't -- i do n't want that anymore . the only thing i want ... the only thing i want is to spend the rest of my days with you . and i want to do that now . because time is precious . we do n't know how long we have , right ? but i do know that the time that i have left , i want to spend with you . brooke : [ gasps ] ridge : so i was hoping you would make the happiest man in the world ... ... and marry me .	liam tells steffy she looks like that carefree thing , the lightness that she has always been about . thorne comes into eric 's from the pool . eric says he could still come and stay with him and quinn if he would like . thorne says again no , they are still in their honeymoon phrase . he did not come back to cause trouble but ridge is disrespecting him , it 's the elephant in the room and they ca n't keep dodging it . eric tells him to calm down a bit ; he wants and expects peace in this family . ridge pops in on brooke and takes her by the hand and says he has a surprise for her . he leads her out on the back patio where an elegant table is set up complete with flowers and caterers to serve them a special meal . then he dismisses the help so they will be alone and have privacy . thorne shows eric some designs aly that is him . eric is shocked and says he wished he had told him so he could have helped him get started . thorne says he really wants to do this . he can contribute as a designer . he loves this family and he wo n't disrespect it like ridge does . it is now his time . he feels like he has been living in the shadows of ridge all his life but no more . steffy and liam take their swim and compete in a little surfing and she says this is what it is all about , nothing comes before this and the two of them . brooke enjoys her lunch and ridge says he will never get tired of pleasing her . and the surprises will keep on coming . steffy changes and tells liam that she has a doctor 's appointment ; just a little checkup so she will be right back . he says he is loving the new her with her attitude now . but sitting around here without her , he thinks he will go back to the office . she tells him she is so grateful to be his wife cha , cha , cha .
taylor : mmph . are you sure ? steffy : yes ! i would n't have offered otherwise . taylor : moving in with you and my granddaughter ? you do n't know how happy this makes me . steffy : it goes both ways . i mean , come -- a live - in babysitter ? it 's , like , a no - brainer . taylor : no , you joke , but i would do anything -- anything at all for you . steffy : right back at you . taylor : [ chuckles ] steffy : right back at you , mom . hope : i do n't want to put you in an uncomfortable position , liam , but ... this has to be addressed . brooke : i agree . especially if taylor 's drinking again . liam : well , no , she -- she says she 's not . which is why she went to see her sponsor , because she had a -- an urge , i guess . but i - i 'm just -- i 'm trying to think of it like , `` hey , at least she 's making good choices . `` brooke : one good choice does n't make up for all those bad choices . especially now that there are innocent children involved . you need to protect your daughters . hope : from any danger . and , yes , until she can prove otherwise , that is exactly what taylor is . wyatt : you want me to put my leg where ? sally : over here . wyatt : wait . like , h -- how am i gon na do that ? sally : just watch me . wyatt : no ! sally : see ? wyatt : what are you talking about ? how are you gon na do that ? i ca n't do that ! sally : you can do it . wyatt : i ca n't get in that position . sally : yes , you can . you 're doing it ! wyatt : no , that is not humanly possible . ow ! cramp ! sally : oh ! wyatt : ah ! oh , yeah . i got to straighten that one . sally : are you ... ? wyatt : ooh ... [ hisses ] sally : namaste . wyatt : aah ... namaste ! sally : namaste . wyatt : namast -- papa stay here . that 's -- he 's -- right here . he is not moving for a little while . sally : [ giggles ] wyatt : mnh - mnh . sally : so , when you said that you had yoga experience ... wyatt : i had one class , six years ago . sally : yeah , clearly . wyatt : hey ! sally : sorry . wyatt : you seemed super excited about this , and i was trying to be a supportive boyfriend . so ... sally : do you hate this ? wyatt : no ! not when you do it . [ chuckles ] are you sure you want to pitch a yoga line to forrester ? because , i mean , if you do a -- a surf - wear line with bikinis and all that stuff , i 'm all for that . sally : mm - hmm . no , i could see that . but i just feel like there 's more of a market for yoga wear . or athletic wear in general . wyatt : mm . yeah , maybe you 're right . all right . let 's do this . downward dog . upward cat . sideways monkey . hey , whatever animal you want to throw at me . just go easy on me , please ? sally : there 's no guarantees on that . wyatt : oh , great . sally : sorry . wyatt : [ sighs ] brooke : taylor needs serious help . liam : i know . well , to her credit , taylor 's the first to admit that . hope : but is this really someone you want in your daughters ' life ? brooke : i know you three are working really hard to consider yourselves one family , and you want to raise the girls to be close . but with taylor involved , i just do n't see how that 's possible . hope : i do n't , either . because i am telling you , liam , our daughter is not going to be alone with taylor . not for one moment . taylor : look , i 'm only going to agree to this as long as you promise me it is n't going to cause problems for you and liam . steffy : no , it won't . taylor : even though his wife thinks i 'm dangerous ? steffy : nobody thinks you 're dangerous , mom . taylor : she does . and so does brooke . and like it or not , they have a strong influence on liam . steffy : they 're in shock . they 're trying to process what happened . what you did , yeah , it was terrible , but that does n't make you dangerous . you 're not a threat to anyone . taylor : well , you and i both know that , but brooke loves to do a smear campaign to make me out to be some kind of maniac . steffy : do n't worry about her . just focus on yourself . be here with us . and you 'll see , brooke 's opinions of you , they do n't matter . they never did . wyatt : look at this . i actually broke a sweat . sally : i told you it was gon na be a good workout . wyatt : it was n't the workout . oh , no . i was getting all hot and bothered watching the instructor do her thing . i was wondering how i was gon na get her number . sally : good news . wyatt : yeah ? sally : i think she might give it to you . wyatt : [ gasps ] that is great news , actually . i will be your guinea pig any time for this . sally : [ sighs ] wyatt : if this active - wear line takes off ... sally : yeah ? wyatt : when this active - wear line takes off ... sally : thank you . wyatt : ... steffy and ridge are going to be super excited about it . sally : you think ? wyatt : yeah ! it 's a great idea , and they 're gon na see that . you should be proud of yourself , sally . you should be proud of everything you bring to forrester creations . 'cause i am . taylor : thank you . i 'm just so thankful for everything you 've done for me . i do n't know how i would have survived these last few months if it were n't for you . steffy : hey , you can survive anything . you have proven that over and over again . taylor : hm ... steffy : you 're my hero , mom . taylor : yeah , maybe the woman i was . steffy : the woman you are . i 'm really proud to be your daughter . taylor : and i 'm proud of you . and i 'm so lucky to have you and thomas . and phoebe , for the time i did . honey , i look at you and i see this beautiful , strong woman that you 've become . an accomplished c.e.o . and a mother . and sometimes ... it just makes me miss phoebe even more . i wonder who she 'd be , and what she 'd be doing . steffy : she 'd be right here , supporting you just like i am . can i tell you a secret ? early in my pregnancy , i ... i thought i was having twins . i do n't know . i just ... i felt so sure . and then i had the first ultrasound , and ... there was one . i was a little bit upset . not for myself , but ... more for my baby . i wanted her to have what i had growing up . heh ... strange , huh ? one child . like ... who would she confide in ? who would she fight with ? but my instincts were right . kelly has a sister . and i want them to be so close . just like phoebe and i were . taylor : [ crying ] steffy : i just hope they get more time than we had . taylor : you know what , a lot of women ... would be very jealous of that baby hope is carrying . but not you . [ sniffles ] you want to embrace that baby . and [ sighs ] honey ... i 'm hoping that maybe brooke and i can find a way to learn from you . i do n't want to be the cause of any kind of problem . i do n't want either one of us -- steffy : no . you -- no , mom . taylor : ... to do that . steffy : you won't . taylor : you 're building this family . you 're creating a family , and -- steffy : you won't . you won't . brooke wo n't , either . [ sighs ] could you actually watch kelly ? taylor : where -- why ? yes . steffy : i asked liam if he could talk to hope and brooke , but i 'm -- i 'm starting to think & i should do it myself . hope and i are trying to do things differently . we do n't want to fight , mom . we want to be on the same page . not just for our daughters , but for our mothers , too . hope : i know you want us to be a happy , functioning family . i want that , too . but , liam , how -- how is that going to be possible with someone as volatile as taylor in our lives ? brooke : exactly . as long as taylor 's a threat , she should n't be near us or your daughters . hope : you have to see the wisdom in that , right ? liam : yes , of course i see the wisdom in that . but th - this is not as easy as you 're making it sound . in fact , i -- i do see both sides . brooke , how would you like to be told that you ca n't see your granddaughter ? brooke : if i 'm drinking and shooting people in the back ? i hope to god you would tell me that , and more . liam : [ sighs ] brooke : talk some sense into him , will you ? hope : where are you going ? brooke : kelly has two parents . if i ca n't be reassured that the father is going to protect her , i 'm gon na go talk to the mother . the day after chemo should n't mean going back to sally : i am proud of myself . wyatt : yeah ? sally : yes . confident . for the most part . wyatt : [ chuckles ] sally : it 's just , it 's different over at forrester , you know ? i mean , at spectra , i was in charge . i made the decisions . i had nobody to impress but myself . and now i 'm more of a cog in the wheel , and that 's oddly more intimidating . wyatt : i mean , at spectra , if you wanted to start an active - wear line , you could just do it , and now you got to go through the right channels and jump through hoops and all that . sally , uh -- i know you would have made spectra a huge success . i just -- i - i wish you had more time to do that , you know ? sally : i do , too . but , you know , plans change . and dreams evolve . and if i had n't lost all that i did , i would n't be where i am today . wyatt : hmm . yeah . sally : and i would n't have you . liam : this is gon na backfire . i mean , steffy is not gon na be receptive to your mom coming to her with this . hope : well , at least it 's worth a shot . liam : is it ? hope : look , it 's not just my mom that feels this way . i do , too . steffy : oh , good . you 're here . liam : uh ... steffy . hope : uh ... did -- did my mom talk to you ? steffy : recently ? no . i was hoping she 'd be here . i have some news i want to share . i asked my mother to move in . brooke : taylor ? taylor : brooke . brooke : kelly ! oh , you 're so adorable ! may i ? taylor : no . i 'm just about to put her down for a nap . brooke : okay . well , i - i 'll just talk to steffy . she 's upstairs , right ? taylor : no , she 's not . she 's not here . she 's at the office . brooke : oh . i thought she left work . i guess i should have called . taylor : i guess so . brooke : at least we could have some time together . would it be okay if amelia puts kelly down ? then you and i will have a chance to talk . taylor : that would be okay if she were here , but she 's not . taylor : she 's not ? you 're alone ? taylor : i 'm taking care of my granddaughter . and you better not have anything bad to say about it . wyatt : so , um ... i 've been thinking . sally : about ? wyatt : well , i mean ... i joke around a lot . [ chuckles ] sally : yeah , i know . it 's one of my favorite things about you . wyatt : thankfully . but , no , i mean , i - i do n't want you to think ... [ sighs ] sally : um ... wyatt : i mean , i - i 've shown you , i think . right ? i mean , like , without using words . at least , i try to every time that i can . um ... but i have n't actually said it to you . sally : wait a second . are you talking about ... the three ... little words ? wyatt : y -- um ... sally : look ... wyatt , i know how you care about me . you do show me . and -- and i 'm really not the type of girl that needs to hear -- wyatt : i love you . sally : wow . [ chuckles ] maybe i am the type of girl that needs to hear . i love you , too , wyatt . liam : your mom 's moving in , like , temporarily ? like , until she finds another place ? or -- or ... ? steffy : well , if she decides to move out , that 's fine . but that 's not the immediate plan . and it 'll be fun doing the multi - generational thing . plus , i get to have a live - in babysitter . hope : steffy , are you sure that 's wise ? steffy : i think so . especially since amelia 's schedule is all over the place . it 's nice to have my mom around . hope : w - wait , so she 's home alone with kelly now ? steffy : let me stop you right there . i appreciate your concern . but it 's none of your business if i allow my mom to watch my child . hope : maybe it 's not . but it is liam 's . kelly is his daughter , too . are you comfortable with taylor being alone with kelly ? tell us , liam . tell us how you really feel . taylor : [ sighs ] oh , my gosh . you 're still here . brooke : i told you i 'd wait . taylor : to lecture me more about how i should n't be alone with my own granddaughter ? i do n't want to hear it . brooke : that 's not my intention . taylor : i saw the look in your eyes , the judgment , when i was holding my little granddaughter -- like i 'm going to hurt her or something . brooke : well , i do n't think you would on purpose . taylor : i would die for her . brooke : yeah . i 'm sure you would . i also think you 'd put a bullet in somebody 's back just to protect her . so you can see the potential danger . taylor : are you really that cruel ? brooke : you 're battling demons , taylor . taylor : [ scoffs ] brooke : i thought , if you knew you could be a danger to kelly , that you might just remove yourself . taylor : oh ! are -- are we back to telling me to get out of town ? brooke : no , i 'm not telling you to get out of town . i 'm just telling you to do what 's right for your granddaughter -- and her little sister . hope and liam and steffy have been doing the best they can to build a family for these little girls . taylor : [ sighs ] my presence here is n't taking away from anything like that . brooke : given what 's happened , and in your current state , yes , it is chipping away at what the children have worked for for so long . hope is n't comfortable around you given what 's happened . and neither is liam . you shot his father . kelly 's grandfather . so it 's not hard to understand why we 'd be worried to leave kelly alone with you . what if something happened that triggered you , that made you snap ? what if you decided to crack open a bottle of wine and drink while kelly was in your care ? i 'm just saying , please , do the right thing . for our children and our grandchildren . and do n't stand in the way of this life that they 're trying to create . taylor : i 'm standing in the way , and i should leave los angeles because hope 's uncomfortable ? brooke : yes , exactly . taylor : well , i told steffy that it made sense for me to go . brooke : oh . well [ chuckles ] why did n't you just tell me that ? so when are you leaving ? taylor : i 'm not . steffy convinced me to stay . insisted on it . insisted i move in . brooke : what ? ! taylor : and i accepted . i 'm not leaving . i 'm not going anywhere . i 'm going to be right here in this house . i 'm going to be here for steffy in any way she needs , and i 'm going to be taking care of my granddaughter , alone . this is exactly where i belong . brooke : [ exclaims ]	steffy asking taylor to move in with her delights taylor . she says she will do anything for her , as long as it wo n't cause problems with liam . both brooke and hope keep telling liam that they would like taylor to stay away from kelly . for now that would be best until taylor can prove herself more stable . hope tells liam that she will not allow their upcoming baby around taylor . sally tries out her best yoga moves and wyatt can not get himself to bend like that but tells her to bring it on . he will gladly be her guinea pig . taylor thanks steffy and says she would not have survived these last few months without her . she is so lucky to have her . steffy says she is proud to have her as her mother ; she is her hero . taylor says steffy is remarkable both as ceo and as a mother . she is really working hard with hope to try to downplay the past and not fight and to raise their two daughters as good friends . she hopes in time she can work with brooke and they can learn from their children . liam listens but still can not agree that taylor should not be around kelly . he asks how would brooke feel if she were told she could not see her grandchild . brooke answers quickly she would hope if she were drinking and had shot someone in the back that yes others would tell her just that . brooke takes off to talk to steffy . liam says this is not going to go well . later with steffy , hope asks steffy about kelly and steffy assures her she is okay . her mother is with her . hope asks if that is wise . steffy says she thinks it is . it is none of hope 's business . hope says no but it is liam 's . she turns to him and asks if he is comfortable with taylor being alone with his baby .
brooke : it 's dr. paxson . she has the results . ridge : what are they ? brooke : doctor , i need to know . dr. paxson : brooke , i realize you 're anxious . brooke : please , doctor , i need to know . is ridge the father of my baby ? [ nick remembering ] brooke : oh , it 's beautiful . it 's a compass . nick : in case you lose your way . brooke : you are an amazing man . [ brooke giggles ] jackie : nicky , what are you doing here ? stephanie : eric , sally is not going to be a problem for brooke , all right ? and neither am i . eric : are you sure ? look , this paternity test is the last hurdle , for ridge and for brooke . he needs to know that you 're behind him . stephanie : i gave him my word . no matter what the results are , i will back him . eric : and his marriage ? [ stephanie sighs ] eric : stephanie -- stephanie : oh , i know . i know they need to -- they need to have this baby be theirs . i understand that . eric : and what they want is each other . they love each other . you ca n't deny that . stephanie : no , no . eric : you 've seen their commitment and their devotion . stephanie : yes , and it has n't been easy . eric : no , it has n't , and i think you need to acknowledge that . stephanie : what do you want from me , eric ? eric : i want you to give them a party . brooke : it 's ridge . it has to be . dr. paxson : i 'm sorry , brooke . i ca n't answer that question . brooke : but you said the test was conclusive . dr. paxson : yes , the results are more than 99 % accurate . brooke : okay , what are they ? dr. paxson : i do n't know . i have n't received them yet . i thought you 'd want to be here when they arrived . brooke : oh , yes . okay , we 'll be there soon . thanks , doctor . [ brooke sighs ] the results are being sent to her office . ridge : she could n't give you any indication right now ? brooke : she wants us to be there when they get in . [ ridge sighs ] ridge : okay . let 's go find out the good news . stephanie : a party ? i was planning a baby shower . eric : yeah , for your grandchild , but you still have n't accepted their relationship . stephanie : i 'm doing my best . listen , i told sally , leave them alone . eric : their relationship does n't need defending . it needs to be celebrated . stephanie , that kind of devotion is very , very rare . it happens in very few marriages . stephanie : that 's true . brooke is a lucky woman , but then , there 's never really been any doubt about that , has there ? brooke : all right , everything 's set . ridge : katherine 's watching the kids ? brooke : yes . ridge : are you ready ? brooke : let 's go . ridge : wait , wait . brooke : the doctor 's is expecting us . ridge : i know , i just want to say something first . brooke : what is it ? ridge : i love you . brooke : i love you , too . ridge : and after these results are in , that 's all that 's really gon na matter . brooke : that 's all that matters from now on . that 's all that i 'm thinking about . [ brooke sighs ] ridge : no nerves ? brooke : i 'm excited ! ridge : me , too . me , too . after tonight , we can put all that uncertainty and all that anxiety to rest . we can finally get on with living the life i promised you when we got married . brooke : and it 's about time . ridge : well , some things are worth waiting for . brooke : yeah , i 'm just tired of waiting , you know ? ridge : and you do n't have to , and you do n't have to worry -- not anymore . brooke : our baby 's going to be healthy , ridge . ridge : our baby is going to be perfect . [ whispering ] ridge : come on . hudson : excuse me , madam . would there be anything else ? jackie : ah , no , hudson . thanks though . thanks for the ride . hudson : you 're very welcome , madam . nick : where you been ? n > bridget : i did n't have a chance to say anything . they came in to take him to surgery . oscar : you could 've left it there . bridget : i was just gon na leave it there on the table where anyone could take it ? oscar : oh , you 're right , it is pretty nice . maybe you should keep that one instead of mine . bridget : okay , no . stop , stop . do n't do this , okay ? i 'm gon na bring it back to him after surgery . i promise . okay ? oscar : yeah , sure . if that 's what you wan na do . bridget : it is what i wan na do . it 's what i wanted to do today , but it was just too hard . come on , ozzy , between the surgery , and the proposal -- oscar : all right , all right . look , i get this . you feel responsible , 'cause your dad shot him , and i do , i get that . but if there 's anything else going on here -- bridget : what ? like what ? oscar : well , you used to be married to the guy , so if you got some unfinished business , i just want to know that -- bridget : no . no . you are what i want . you 're what i want . stephanie : sally , i do not want you causing trouble for ridge and brooke . my son is beside himself with anxiety waiting for the results of this paternity test . sally : well , he is n't the only one . or he should n't be . you have a stake in this too , highness . i mean , you are facing the possibility of hard time . a life sentence with brooke , without the possibility of parole . face it . your future is hanging on those test results , too . brooke : i 'd love having a girl , too . ridge : ridgina ? ridgella ? brooke : ridgina , ridgella ? ridge : okay . you pick one . you pick a girl 's name . brooke : no . no , girl 's name is up to you . as long as it 's not those two . ridge : okay . actually , i have thought about this . brooke : you have ? ridge : yeah . i wanted the little girl 's name to be as significant to us as she is . kind of a reminder of where we 've come from . brooke : i do , too . ridge : how would you feel about the name patience ? brooke : patience ? ridge : i know it 's kind of old fashioned . brooke : it 's pretty . ridge : strong . patience is n't just about waiting , either . it takes incredible faith and courage . kind of a belief that things will get better , even if you ca n't see it yet . brooke : that 's beautiful . ridge : that is what 's brought us here . [ phone ringing ] brooke : hello/ dr. paxson : brooke , it 's dr. paxson again . brooke : you have the results ? dr. paxson : the lab just called . they 've been messengered to my office . brooke : what else did they say ? dr. paxson : all tests were conclusive . brooke : conclusive ? what does that mean ? did they confirm it ? ridge is the father ?	nick waited for the results of the paternity test and thought about good times with brooke . eric wanted stephanie to have a party for brooke and ridge to show her support for their marriage .
[ ridge groaning ] brooke : ridge ! ridge : what 's wrong ? brooke : i was n't expecting you to be here . ridge : who were you expecting ? brooke : very funny . what are you doing in bed ? ridge : i was -- sleeping . brooke : at this hour ? i thought you were going to get up and go work out at the club . ridge : well , i can do that any time of day . brooke : since when does ridge forrester sleep in till noon ? ridge : since i took a leave of absence and am now a man of leisure . brooke : oh ? so that 's the plan ? wasting the day away in bed ? ridge : who says it has to be a waste ? brooke : are you sure you 're okay ? ridge : maybe a few loose ends , yeah . brooke : so you 're brooding about what happened . ridge : dad made a bad decision , letting thorne use our trademark . brooke : you ca n't let it eat away at you . ridge : i just have this weird picture in my head , that 's all it is . brooke : what picture ? ridge : throngs of people lining up to buy spectra couture by thorne forrester , thinking they 're our designs . brooke : thorne promised he was n't going to abuse the trademark . ridge : yeah , yeah , yeah -- that 's what he says . brooke : and you do n't believe him ? ridge : my gut tells me this is a bad decision for our company , logan . it 's gon na have big repercussions . i hope i 'm wrong . i really do . but i do n't think i am . [ scene_break ] [ knocking ] sally : you hear that , honey ? that is the sound of opportunity knocking . deacon : well , it 's been a while , but i am familiar with it . sally : i 've noticed . and that 's exactly why i have asked you over here . i knew that if anyone would appreciate that sound , it would be you . deacon : all right , what 's going on , sal ? sally : well , why do n't you tell me ? i understand you 've been a busy boy lately . deacon : at jackie m ? sally : with jackie m . [ deacon chuckles ] deacon : all right . so that 's out there ? good . sally : yes , and so is the fact that ridge left forrester in a huff . deacon : well , that would be because you convinced eric to let you use the family trademark name in your logo , which , by the way , was quite a nice move . sally : well , ridge felt they were leaving themselves open for trouble . and here she is . deacon : you 're going play it for all it 's worth , are n't you , sal ? sally : oh , yes . and you are going to help me . [ scene_break ] jackie : nicky . nick : you alone ? jackie : yes . i am , for the moment . come -- come in . nick : cozy . jackie : how is your father ? nick : quiet . jackie : angry . nick : i 'd say he has a right to be . jackie : and so do you . nick : i see you took off your ring . jackie : yes , i did . i did n't think it was right , to wear it here . in fact , i should give it to you . nick : why me ? jackie : you can give it to your father . i mean , he does n't want to see me . it upsets him to see me . and i ca n't keep it . not under the circumstances . nick : all right . i 'll hold onto it for safekeeping . 'cause i have a feeling you 're gon na be needing it again . jackie : i do n't know how much your father told you about what we said to each other -- nick : he said it was over . but he 's said that before . jackie : well , he 's not going to change his mind this time . nick : do you want him to ? mother , do you want him back ? because if you do , this is n't the way to go about it -- shackin ' up with some punk , when you really want to be with man you love . jackie : oh , stop . the man that i love , nicky ? if you really believe that -- if you really believe that i love your father , then why did n't you tell me that he was recovering from his stroke ? why did you keep me in the dark ? nick : i did n't know what he would remember ! i did n't know what thoughts would come back in his mind . it almost killed him the first time . and you saw what happened to him last night . jackie : he 's had to endure so much because of me . nick : and deacon . none of this would have happened without that man . jackie : your father and i , we had our problems before . nick : and deacon sharpe exploited every one of them ! come on , mother . clear your head here , will ya ? every time there was a problem with you and the old man , he was right there to just fuel your anger and massage your precious ego . jackie : manipulating me ? nick : well , the guy 's a con man . he has a track record . you know that . coming to the aid of women in crisis -- especially rich ones . jackie : well , that is just enough , okay ? i know you do n't trust deacon . but i do . i do trust him , and i care about him a lot . so if you have just come here to badmouth him , i suggest that you -- nick : it 's not -- the reason i 'm here . i came to deliver a message -- from your husband . [ scene_break ] ridge : i sure wish i could shake this bad feeling i 've got . brooke : your instincts are usually right . ridge : yeah , look where they 've gotten me . i 've practically alienated my whole family . my own father thinks i 'm the enemy . brooke : eric was hurt . he was lashing out . ridge : no . it 's more than that , logan . he does n't trust me . after all these years , working side - by - side , putting our heart and soul into that company -- how could he think that i 'd stab him in the back ? i was n't trying to take his job , i was just trying to save his legacy . brooke : he did n't think it needed saving . ridge : well , he would 've believed me in the past . he would have known where i was coming from . he would have respected that , knowing i was doing everything for the good of the family . then mother 's little secret came out . brooke : just because you are n't eric 's biological son does n't mean -- ridge : does n't it ? how could he look at me the same way after that ? brooke : because you 're the same person . and so is he . ridge : but we 're not . the truth is -- things have changed . maybe forever . [ scene_break ] deacon : sally , you and i both know i 'd do just about anything for you , but i think you 're forgetting one very , very important thing -- i 'm no longer an employee of jackie m. i mean , i got nothing to say about company policy . sally : oh , yeah ? what do you call pillow talk , hmm ? sally : well , i thought you might be interested in whispering a couple of thoughts in her shell - like ear , make a few pertinent suggestions , along with all the impertinent ones you 're already making . deacon : sounds to me like maybe you 're asking me to stack the deck in your favor . sally : maybe . so what do you say , honey ? are you in ? [ scene_break ] brooke : honey , your father loves you just as much as he always has . ridge : he treats me like a stranger now . brooke : well , now , that 's just your imagination getting the best of you . ridge : what he said in that meeting -- it was n't my imagination . it was n't my imagination when my mother and he told thorne he was their only son . brooke : you know stephanie does n't feel that way . ridge : no , she -- thinks of me as a forrester . but am i a forrester ? brooke : do n't be ridiculous . ridge : i 'm serious . it 's like looking at one of those words you look at all your life , and all of a sudden , it just does n't look the same . brooke : do you feel more like a marone ? ridge : massimo certainly welcomed me into the family with open arms . with all the history and the traditions . he put a bust of my face next to my ancestors . and yet -- brooke : yet , you still feel like an outsider ? ridge : i do n't seem to belong -- not with the forresters , not the marones . truth is , i do n't feel like i fit in anywhere . [ scene_break ] jackie : you have a message from your father ? oh , sweetheart -- this is so wrong , you should n't be in the middle of all of this . nick : i volunteered . i did n't want this getting in the lawyers ' hands . jackie : ah , he wants a divorce . nick : he does n't want to deal with it right now . his health . jackie : i understand . i understand . nick : i want to ask you to have a little faith , mother . i want to ask you for some time and to remember you guys have loved each other your whole lives . jackie : yes . oh , yes , but apparently , we do a much better job of that when we are apart . nick : no . no , that 's not true . because when you 're apart , you do n't communicate . and that 's when people like deacon sharpe move in -- jackie : okay . enough . i can not -- can not talk about this anymore . nicky , okay ? . your father has made his decision . and quite frankly , i agree with it . he 's much too proud a man to have someone in his life that ca n't give all of herself to him , all of her love . and i ca n't hide the way i that feel about deacon . you think i 've been misled , well i think you 've been misled -- by his reputation , his past history . but that 's not an accurate reflection of the man that he is today -- a man -- a man who loves me truly and very deeply . nicky , you will see . he 'll prove himself to you , as he has done to me . tell your father i wo n't fight him in the divorce , whatever the terms are . it 's just -- nick : he wants to give you jackie m . jackie : what ? no , he ca n't . i ca n't -- i ca n't -- he wo n't -- i wo n't accept it . nick : he does n't want it . he does n't want anything to do with it . jackie : or me . i understand . and i hope , nicky , i hope that one day you 'll understand -- and that you 'll be able to forgive me . [ scene_break ] [ jackie sighs ] deacon : you know what ? you 're gon na have to refresh my memory and tell me why it is that i leave you ? jackie : you know what ? i ca n't think of one single reason . deacon : neither can i . how was your day ? jackie : good . i had a visitor while you were gone . deacon : really ? who ? jackie : nick . deacon : how did that go ? jackie : it was good . deacon : really ? jackie : yeah . massimo is making some changes . he 's filing for divorce , and he is relinquishing all his interests in jackie m to me . deacon : jackie , that 's fantastic . that 's exactly -- that 's everything you could have hoped for . jackie : yeah ? not quite . i 'm still in need of a really , really good vice president . are you interested ? deacon : you do n't have to do this . i mean , you know , i 'd be by your side anyway -- jackie : no , no , no -- deacon : no , i 'm serious , i do n't need some kind of official title , baby -- jackie : no , no , no . i want to stop pretending . i want people to see who i am and i want them to see who you are -- a man who 's capable of so much , with so many brilliant ideas . deacon : while you 're in this sort of mood , one thing does come to mind . spectra . i know that they 're not sort of a traditional line -- jackie : hey , we 're not traditional , are we ? deacon : you got that right . jackie : sounds interesting . deacon : it does ? really ? jackie : deacon , i trust your judgment . i trust you . [ scene_break ] [ phone rings ] paige : hello ? nick : paige . how are you ? it 's nick payne calling . paige : you did n't have to tell me that . i would never forget that voice . nick : i heard you were in town . i 'm sorry i have n't gotten in touch with you . paige : your loss . nick : what do you say we change it ? you available to hook up with me this afternoon ? paige : sounds intriguing . you 're on . nick : good . [ scene_break ] brooke : i had a feeling that this is what was going on with you , under the surface -- massimo nearly dying when the two of you were n't talking . all this tension between you and eric . it must have felt like you were losing both fathers , both families . just six months ago , those two were fighting over you . ridge : yeah , but even then , i did n't know where i fit . the truth is , i do n't . i 'm not a marone . i did n't grow up in that time - honored tradition . i just did n't understand that way of thinking . i tried to . brooke : i know you did . ridge : so i went back to forrester creations , where i thought everyone would understand me and accept me . they do n't either . brooke : ridge -- ridge : no , they do n't . it was too aggressive , too harsh . i 'm just kind of in this no - man 's - land right now . brooke : no , you 're not . you 're here . with me . you 're home . nobody judges you here . your kids do n't ask , `` are you a marone or a forrester ? `` they see just see you as daddy . and your wife , she looks at you and sees everything she 's ever wanted in a man . so the fact that you do n't `` fit `` into somebody 's idea of what they think you should be -- who cares ? you 're warmer and wiser than massimo . you 're gutsier than eric . you make all the tough calls . and they could learn a lot from you , but they just do n't listen . neither one of them realizes what a gift you are to them . but they have to believe that someday , they 're going to realize it . because i certainly do . ridge : when you voted against me , i did n't feel like you understood me , either . brooke : oh , honey -- of course i did . i knew what you were doing and why . but your family does n't . they did n't understand and we could n't force them to . ridge : i know . brooke : let them come to you . you should n't have to fight for approval or trust . ridge : are you still on my side ? brooke : of course i am . did you really doubt that ? you could lose everyone in your entire life -- your parents , your brothers , your sisters , your friends . but you will never lose me . i will always be here ..	ridge tells brooke that he has a bad feeling about spectra using the forrester name . he imagines people lining up to buy thorne 's designs . ridge tells brooke that he does n't feel like he fits in anywhere ... not with the forrester 's and not with the marone 's . brooke tells him that to her , he 's everything she 's ever wanted in a man .
nick : bridget , i 'm sorry . i 'm so sorry . bridget : so , you have a son . with felicia . nick : yes . bridget : oh , my god . [ scene_break ] stephanie : i -- i 've waited such a long time to hear you actually acknowledge the damage that brooke has done to this family . to me , but also to you -- to your self - respect . eric : narcissist , slow learner -- everything that you 've called me over the years , it all seems apropos . stephanie : why this epiphany now ? eric : you know what , we 're going to be late for our dinner reservations . stephanie : has brooke done anything that she has n't done 100 times before , other than not have sex with you during your five - minute marriage ? eric : i just did n't realize how difficult it was going to be to have to work with her . stephanie : but you would n't have anyone else as your co - ceo . eric : well , that was then . forrester has a new -- a new image now . a new design concept . and it just ca n't -- she 's fighting me every inch of the way . stephanie : as were you . eric : i was wrong . stephanie : is that a recent development ? eric : the new design concept is not working with us . there 's just no meeting of the minds with brooke . stephanie : nobody 's ever met brooke 's mind . eric : touché . stephanie : so , let me see if i understand this . brooke is just acting as the regular , sort of vacuous brooke that she is , and you find her unbearable suddenly ? well , i 'm the same woman that i 've always been , too . just because you ask me out for dinner , does n't mean that i suddenly went stupid . [ scene_break ] nurse : the doctor would like you to bring whatever you might need to stay overnight at the hospital . felicia : over night ? okay , i 'll be there . thanks . dante : lisa ? felicia : felicia . close . dante : do you remember me , by any chance ? felicia : of course i remember you . i just do n't remember why i remember you . dante : we met last year in cannes . felicia : i would n't be caught dead in cannes . dante : probably just as well you do n't go back . felicia : oh , that bad ? [ scene_break ] bridget : so , where is the child ? nick : he 's here . she brought him with her . bridget : how old is he ? nick : four months . bridget . bridget : so felicia has a child . she has your child . why ca n't anything ever just -- just be mine . just mine . why does someone else always have to get there first ? it 's our family . do i have to share that , too ? [ scene_break ] felicia : care to tell me how awful i was ? dante : well , there was this bar . felicia : there 's always a bar . dante : well , you were dancing on the bar . felicia : that was n't cannes . dante : no ? felicia : no , that was nice . dante : oh , nice , yeah . felicia : nice , and i remember exactly why i was on that bar . and you came to my rescue . dante : well , somebody needed to walk you home . felicia : and you were such the perfect gentleman . dante : what can i say ? i 'm italian . felicia : so what brings you to l.a. , allesandro ? dante : dante . felicia : close . dante : well , a couple of galleries wanted to see my work . felicia : you 're an artist . dante : yeah . felicia : see , i would have figured you to be a dancer . dante : dancer ? no . [ felicia laughing ] well , while i was pursuing that , i got offered to work as a fabric designer . felicia : where ? because i 'm in design . well , i used to be , but -- dante : yeah ? um , it 's a fashion house called forrester creations . felicia : maybe we should stop while we 're ahead . dante : why ? felicia : i have a lot of forrester creations in my closet . along with the skeletons . dante : a good customer , i hope . felicia : felicia forrester . eric 's daughter , ridge 's sister . i 'm the baby of the family . oh , well , i have a half - sister . she 's younger . dante : i can see why you wanted to stop while we were ahead . [ scene_break ] nick : i hate what this is doing to you . bridget : you have a child with felicia . what does that take away from me ? nick : nothing . i want to give you everything that you want in life . bridget : well , even you ca n't do that , nick . she conceived while she was still in chemotherapy . do you know what the medical odds are against that ? nick : no . bridget : is he healthy ? nick : yes . bridget : have you seen him . nick : yes . bridget : what was it like ? tell me , i want to know everything . what -- what is his name ? nick : dominick . bridget : dominick . i guess that tells us something , huh ? nick : i do n't know . bridget : it tells me -- it tells me what she 's thinking . what she 's thinking about him and her . and you . [ scene_break ] stephanie : just when i think that you can sink no lower , you sink lower . my god ! these words are things that you thought i wanted to hear ? and then i was going to wrap my arms around you and beg you to take me back , and give you the company , as well ? eric : look , if we 're not going to be honest with each other , let 's at least go to dinner . [ stephanie laughing ] stephanie : thorne and taylor may be babes in the woods , but , please , give me a little credit . honey , you have never purposely , ever done anything or said anything that would endanger any future opportunity of you getting back into brooke 's pants . here 's my money bet -- you and your five - minute bride cooked this little scheme up , hoping that this ex - old lonely wife would fall for it . eric : you need me , and i 'm here . it 's your life - long ambition to get brooke out of the picture . if i can help you accomplish that , what do you care what my motives are ? stephanie : how did i ever fall for someone as clueless as you ? eric : just my luck , i guess . stephanie : do i need you ? yes , i regret to say . and if i ever thought there was a chance that you would grasp what it is that i really need from you , i 'd probably sign your precious company over to you and just call it a bargain . eric : all right , so you need something from me that you 're not getting . what is it ? stephanie : it 's hopeless . eric : oh , god . you love this game , do n't you ? you accuse me of some wrongdoing , some sort of violation , and then you refuse to tell me what it is . stephanie : i 've told you 100 times in 100 ways . eric : you need me to be more attentive , is it that old song ? stephanie : yes . no ! i do n't want to be brooke to you . i do n't want you making cow eyes at me and putting your lips to my ears . there was a time , 1,000 years ago , when i would have settled for desire , eric . but that stopped when i became a mother . and i 've been waiting for you to catch up . i 'm still waiting . eric : for what ? stephanie : for you to become a father . eric : is that what you want from me ? [ eric laughs ] my god . i know that i 'm a failure in your eyes in 1,000 different ways , but maybe we ought to poll our children on this one . stephanie : oh , honey , you 'd win . you 're the adored one . they waited for you ! they waited for you to come home . they waited for you to come out of the study . they waited for you to pay attention to them . my god , they 'd go into orbit if you patted them on the head . they still do . they 're thrilled to death when you give them 30 seconds of your undivided attention . but what kind of love is that , eric ? does it heal them when they hurt ? does it pick them up when they 're falling down ? eric : you know , this is a very convenient way for you to remember all of this , but my dear , as a mother , you became the person you had always been , only more so . [ stephanie laughs ] stephanie : this is the way it always goes . is it coming back to you ? eric : why are we rehashing this ? the children are grown . the children are fine . stephanie : they 're fine ? they 're fine because they can dress themselves , and they can walk and talk , and they can feed themselves , and you think they 're fine ? and you think that 's all it takes about being a parent ? they 're fine ? stephanie : eric -- eric , they 're our children until they take their last breath . when do you get that ? eric : sit . something 's wrong . you tell me what it is . [ scene_break ] felicia : is one of us going to comment on what a small world it is ? dante : there 's small and then there 's -- yeah . you still single , or did you patch things up with that guy you told me about that night ? i guess things were just ending or something ? felicia : yeah . that turned out to be for the best . dante : that 's what i always say . [ felicia laughs ] [ scene_break ] nick : she might have felt that way when she first came to town . bridget : what , the three of you as a family ? nick : she did n't know about us , bridget . i 've gotten it all out on the table . i 've spoken to her . she knows we 're married . she knows i love you , and she does n't question it . bridget : i thought you said you found out about this yesterday ? nick : she did n't tell me . stephanie did . bridget : stephanie , of course she did . nick : i think she felt i had a right to know i had a son . she felt it was the right thing . bridget : what does felicia even expect ? do we know ? nick : i 'm the one with the expectations , bridget . i have to be part of this boy 's life . he 's my son . and i have to know if you 're okay with that . and if you 're not , i have to know that , too . what are you doing ? what is it ? bridget : i just think we need to go talk to felicia and get some answers from her . do n't you ? [ scene_break ] stephanie : i made a promise . eric : to one of the children ? look , you always accuse me of being clueless and then you insist on keeping me that way . stephanie : just think , eric . eric : thorne and darla are having trouble . stephanie : use your eyes and your ears . eric : thorne is overwhelmed with his new responsibility . stephanie : did you have a party at the office for nick and bridget ? did felicia come , and then did she leave suddenly ? eric : it was awkward for her . she and nick were an item when she left , and then she comes back and nick is married . stephanie : is that what she said ? eric : i did n't ask her . if she had something to say to me , she would have . stephanie : how would she know you gave a damn , eric ? eric : felicia knows how important she is to me . and hounding our kids for information , that 's your style , not mine . felicia 's always been painfully private , you know that . stephanie : so private that she hid the fact that she had cancer from us ? eric : look , what 's your point ? she left a party early , that 's all . you make it sound like she 's dying . no . [ scene_break ] [ knock at the door ] felicia : not now , mother , i 'm busy . come in . bridget : are you going somewhere ? felicia : no . overnight . bridget : really , where ? i do n't believe you , felicia . if you 're going to take that boy somewhere , do n't you think nick has a right to know ? felicia : i gather you two have talked . bridget : whereas you do n't seem to have talked to anyone about anything , and that 's going to end right now . felicia : all right . nick : this news is still a little fresh to bridget . bridget : nick , please . did you know you were pregnant when you left ? felicia : no , i had just finished my last round of chemo . i was amazed to be alive . bridget : were you trying to get pregnant ? felicia : i did n't even know it was possible . they told me one of the main side - effects of chemo was infertility , okay ? i went to a doctor a few months later in paris . i missed my period while i was on chemo , and then i went to see if and when i would get my cycle back . and surprise . bridget : look , obviously , you did n't want to tell dad or any of the family about this , so that 's your prerogative . but do n't you think nick has a right to know about his own child ? felicia : you 're healthy , bridget . you know your baby 's healthy . that was not my situation . bridget : what about after the baby was born and you knew he was all right ? felicia : nick was good to me . not in love with me , but good to me . he might actually have gone the distance . would you want a man who was only with you because there 's a child ? nick 's the type who might actually do that . oh , i warmed up a bottle in the kitchen , will you get it for me , please ? nick : yeah . felicia : thanks . [ baby crying ] oh , my love , i know . i know . it 's that time , is n't it ? it 's coming . daddy went to get y0u a bottle . hey , look . it 's your aunt bridget . is n't she pretty ?	felicia runs into dante at insomnia and the two realize they have met before . dante once rescued her from dancing on a bar top in nice . bridget slowly lets the news of dominick sink in before deciding that her and nick should pay felicia a visit . when they get to felicia 's , bridget lays into felicia at first . she melts when she sees dominick in person . stephanie is too smart to fall for eric 's game and busts him . he tries to deny it , which leads to an argument about what a terrible father eric has been . eric realizes that there is something deeper going on here . after a bit of probing , he finally realizes that felicia is really sick and could die .
brooke : going somewhere ? steffy : no . um , these are the samples dad needed . brooke : oh . steffy : so luckily , for me , your sister 's a kind , forgiving person . brooke : you were n't fired ? steffy : no , or tarred and feathered . katie gave me a stern warning , but i also got my job back . brooke : oh ! i 'm glad . steffy : um , i hope you do n't hate me for messing up with bill , because if you ever thought less of me , i -- brooke : no , no . i ... ( sighs ) i had a hand in raising you . you have a good heart . and i love you . you know that . it 's just you lost your way for a moment there , and that happens . but that 's behind us now . steffy : ( sighs ) brooke : ( giggles ) steffy : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] ridge : well , dad , it 's done . i e - mailed bill the offer to take back what we lost . forrester creations belongs in our hands , and we should take control now . [ scene_break ] bill : love the energy in the air . you can feel it walking down the hall . katie : everyone is so excited about `` the catwalk `` competition . bill : we are gon na blow jackie m. 's designs out of the water . katie : yes . and i suppose , since the hollywood glamour campaign was steffy 's idea , as much as i hate to admit it ... bill : yeah ? katie : you were right . firing her would have been a mistake . bill : so you 're okay with keeping her on ? katie : as c.e.o . , sure . as your wife , the jury 's still out . i do n't trust her , but i have complete faith in you . bill : i only have eyes for one woman -- the one i married . katie : ( giggles ) [ scene_break ] whip : hey . our distributors have been calling with rave reviews . our eco- designs are gon na be a huge hit . jackie : yes . stephanie : how could they not ? bridget : nice . stephanie : ( laughs ) we 're gon na use sustainable , uh , fabrics and natural fibers . i mean , we are going to make green the new black . jackie : yeah . you wear our frocks , ladies , you 'll not only look gorgeous , but you will be saving the planet , too whip : absolutely . bridget : here we go . adam and eve back to nature in their pesticide - free garden . stephanie : whip , you have positioned us to change this industry , and that , my friend , is power . whip : my pleasure . hey , nick . um , we need to , uh , talk about sandy . nick : not tonight . hello , everyone . jackie : nicky , we 're drawing up battle plans . all hands on deck . [ scene_break ] brooke : ( giggles ) ridge : there are my beautiful girls . what are you two looking so chummy about ? brooke : oh , i was just wishing steffy luck with the show tomorrow . donna : as host of `` the catwalk , `` i am supposed to stay impartial , but what the hell ? knock 'em dead . ( giggles ) steffy : ( giggles ) thomas : hey , guys , so i 've almost finished the video for `` the catwalk `` competition , and it is off the chain . brooke : wow . looks like steffy 's concept has inspired us all . ridge : i 'm very proud of you , sweetheart . you did your job brilliantly . i do n't think i did my share as well . brooke : ridge , your designs were fabulous . ridge : no , they were acceptable . i definitely was n't at the top of my game . i just did the best i could under the circumstances . steffy : dad , i know how much it gets to you having to work for bill and katie . ridge : i will never get used to it . never . [ scene_break ] stephanie : we lost to forrester the last time . we are never going to eat dirt again . jackie : no , it 's absolutely no fun almost winning an oscar . whip : come on , guys , we 've got this one in the bag , and now it 's an eco- friendly , reusable bag . what does forrester have , anyway ? stephanie : just the logan girls wearing old hollywood . whip : ( chuckles ) next . [ scene_break ] thomas : all right , who wants a sneak peek at our video ? brooke : dazzle us , thomas . ( dramatic music playing ) taylor : hey . steffy : h - hey . what brings you here ? taylor : oh , just wanted to see how things are going . steffy : oh , you 're checking up on me . taylor : no . um , actually , you really have n't been quite yourself , and i was a little concerned . steffy : mm . i guess that goes with being the daughter of a shrink . taylor : no , i prefer to think of it as a mother 's intuition . and my radar is never wrong . steffy : okay . okay . i - i have been going through something , okay ? taylor : define something . steffy : ( sighs ) taylor : does it have something to do with a man ? steffy : mom , all you need to know is that you have nothing to worry about , okay ? it 's over , totally and completely . [ scene_break ] katie : mm . bill : mm . katie : are you excited about the show tomorrow ? bill : all i want to do is win . katie : two of the country 's biggest fashion houses going head - to - head on `` the catwalk . `` the ratings are gon na be great . bill : and when we destroy jackie m. , i 'll try not to gloat too hard . katie : you try . got any aces up your sleeve just in case we need them ? bill : only one -- my beautiful wife ... katie : ( giggles ) bill : who is also the star of the show and running my company . we ca n't lose . katie : because of your faith in me every step of the way . bill : just think -- this is a family - owned company again , only this time , it 's our family -- you and me and the family we 're going to create . katie : i really like the sound of that . ( sighs ) ( giggles ) [ scene_break ] nick : this is some press release here , whip . `` jackie m. has gone towards green . the fashion industry has left a huge carbon footprint in the past from pesticides used on crops to chemicals pouring toxic dyes into our rivers . that 's why jackie m. 's new , responsible fashion statement is recycle , renew , reuse . `` owen : wow . jackie : do you remember when sustainable clothing meant wearing a potato sack and extremely unattractive sandals ? nick : ( laughs ) bridget : look . oh , my goodness . here 's another web site that 's giving us props on their blog . whip : all right . more free press . bridget : whoo ! whip : lean and green , baby ! stephanie : well , speaking of green , ladies and gentlemen , boys and girls , our sales reports are fantastic . whip : oh , yeah ? stephanie : honey , preproduction orders are through the roof . bridget : oh , my goodness . oh , my goodness ! whoo ! whip : really ? nice ! owen : yeah , seems like people do n't mind spending the extra money on the organic fabric . bridget : but see , they 're not just spending their money . they 're spending with their conscious . jackie : or maybe it was seeing owen in that darling fig leaf . bridget : ( groans ) nick : mother , please . jackie : it worked for me . whip : well , look , all of this gives us a major advantage over forrester , since they have n't thought outside the box for years . no offense . so while we 're going green and we 're winning the competitions , i think they 're gon na go by way of the dinosaur . nick : sounds like it 's time for rehearsal , folks . our team 's gon na have to come up with a new victory cheer . whip : oh , yeah . bridget : ( laughs ) oh , no . nick : yeah , yeah , yeah , yeah . stephanie : no . [ scene_break ] thomas : so all that 's left is the music tracks . brooke : i like it . thomas : i 'm gon na throw in something funky , alternative , and then it 's really gon na rock . ridge : get ready to work , son . campaign looks very hot with what you 've done . donna : it 's so exciting . everything 's finally coming together . brooke : we 've gone through a rough time with this business , but we all pitched in and we all overcame our differences , and i think that gives us a great reason to celebrate , do n't you think ? donna : yeah . steffy : yeah . brooke : i love what you did here . this is amazing . donna : oh , i love that . brooke : you did a great job . [ scene_break ] bill : feels good when a plan falls into place , does n't it ? we saved this company , katie . katie : and we kept the forresters employed . bill : and knocked our first campaign out of the ballpark . katie : and people are coming around . i 'm not the only one you 've charmed . bill : eric 's absence is still a sore spot . katie : well , at least ridge is in our corner . bill : ( sighs ) interesting . katie : what ? bill : i have an e - mail from ridge with a document attached . he 's hardly spoken two words to me since i bought the company . katie : i wonder what it is . bill : let 's see . [ scene_break ] thomas : i love that steffy 's campaign is timeless . she did n't just hop on the latest fad . steffy : ( giggles ) brooke : thomas is right . how can you compare luscious gowns to fig leaves ? steffy : ( giggles ) brooke : i mean , that 's like comparing an expensive steak dinner to granola . all : ( laughing ) ridge : we have n't won `` the catwalk `` competition yet . donna : oh , it 's just a matter of time . ridge : for a lot of things . [ scene_break ] whip : okay , i 've almost finished the video for tomorrow . jackie : ooh , let me see it . stephanie : we 're in great shape . whip : yeah . taylor : do n't worry . i 'm not spying . i 'm not looking at anything , okay ? i 'm not looking . and it 's -- it 's all neutral here . i 'm neutral . stephanie : well , that 's terrible . you mean you do n't have any good gossip to tell us about what 's going on over there ? taylor : no , i came -- i came to wish you luck , all right ? may the best team win . stephanie : oh , that 's us . owen : that 's definitely us . jackie : yep . we are the wave of the future and `` the catwalk `` competition is going to prove that . bridget : okay . taylor : well , you certainly have a big smile on your face . whip : hmm ? well , i mean , jackie m. 's gon na kick butt tomorrow . taylor : mm - hmm . whip : and my personal life is going ... sensationally ... ( sighs ) thanks to you . taylor : you disrupted my office . whip : i know . taylor : and so i really had no choice but to go out with you . whip : mm , well , we 've been disrupting my sleep since i met you ... stephanie : ( giggles ) whip : so i 'd say we 're even . taylor : no , i do n't think so . whip : no ? taylor : no . i am making you take me to probably a very , very ritzy ... whip : ooh . taylor : expensive restaurant very soon because of those antics . whip : eh , you 're worth it . you know , it means a lot to me that you came down to see me . taylor : my friend stephanie works here . whip : oh . oh , you mean , you did n't come down to see just me ? taylor : maybe just a little . whip : ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] bill : read it . it 's an offer to buy back the company for 10 % more than i paid for it . did you know anything about this ? katie : no , of course not . bill : how did eric get the financing ? katie : maybe he tapped some of his wealthy friends . he 's still very well- connected . bill : i knew we should have kept a closer eye on him . i mean , here we thought he was home licking his wounds . we should have known he would n't go quietly . katie : do you think my sisters knew about this ? i mean , have they been plotting behind my back after everything we 've done for them ? and here i thought things were going so well . [ scene_break ] taylor : well , um , i 'll let you guys get back to work . stephanie : thank you , honey , for coming . and your support means so much . taylor : ( sighs ) no , i - i wanted to come wish you luck . i - i know that both of the teams are amazing -- all of you . everyone is great . i mean , i 'm so proud of my kids and what they 've done at forrester , but i wanted you to know that you 're all special to me , too . i care about every one of you . [ scene_break ] steffy : can you pop that visual over the glamour title and just hold it there a little bit longer ? ( computer alert chimes ) thomas : ooh , the enemy . `` whip jones has invited you to a video chat . `` steffy : oh , ho , bring it on . ( clears throat ) whip : hey , steffy . i just wanted to call and tell you `` good luck `` tomorrow . steffy : thank you , but i wo n't need it . whip : ( laughs ) well , sorry . actually , i - i do n't think you have a chance . sorry , kid . steffy : do n't get too confident , p.r . boy . my glamour video is so hot , it 's burning up the screen . you 're going down . whip : okay . well , i guess we 're just gon na have to see who rules `` the catwalk `` after the online votes come in . may the best fashion win . steffy : that 'll be us . okay , bye - bye . ( computer alert chimes ) thomas : jackie m. 's totally running scared , or else whip would n't have called to psych you out . steffy : well , at least i 'll be there to face whip down . katie did n't fire me . thomas : oh , so you 're back in the fold . for good ? steffy : yeah , bill actually persuaded her to let me keep my job . do you believe that ? he stood up for me . ( chuckles ) thomas : steffy . ( sighs ) steffy : no , do n't worry . i do n't even like him . i just like tormenting katie . thomas : please be careful . steffy : hey , i 've proven to be a valuable asset , okay ? look , i ca n't even stand bill spencer . but there 's no way he 's letting me go . thomas : just promise me dad wo n't ever find out that you kissed that man ? steffy : as far as i 'm concerned , it never happened . i do n't even want to look at him ... unless , of course , uh , it makes katie sweat . [ scene_break ] brooke : ( sighs ) you look miserable , ridge . i know why . ridge : i dread this competition , logan . brooke : you always loved to show your work . ridge : because i was always proud of it . now i feel like i 'm designing with a gun to my head . i 've tried to keep my feelings in check . i 've tried to work without my father . but it 's all wrong . ( sighs ) i 'm just hanging around here for steffy 's sake . i feel trapped . i hate what spencer 's done to this family . he 's robbed us . i know you love your sister , but i really resent having to answer to her . katie has not worked for her stripes . she 's only been in this business a short time . i 've been in this business my whole life building this company with my father . ( sighs ) you may be happy here , but i 'm not . i will never be happy here , not with things the way they are . brooke : i did n't realize how hurt you still were . i 'm sorry . bill . ( scoffs ) bill : oh , where are my manners ? i should have knocked first . hey , ridge , how you doing ? oh , listen , uh , i got your e - mail . and do n't even think about buying this company back . i own forrester creations . it is mine . and it will be mine for as long as i want it . you work for me . is that clear ? we have an iron - clad contract . ridge : which i signed under duress . bill : self - inflicted . you and your father put yourselves in this position . so cry me a river . i am done coddling you . you will do your job , and you will do it well . ridge : well , so much for the kinder , gentler spencer . bill : do n't mistake my kindnesses to you and your family as weakness . i 've kept you on here because you are a valuable commodity as a designer . but i damn well expect you to produce . so no more little fantasies about sticking a knife in my back . that 's over . you 're here and you 're here to stay . like it or not , you work for me . brooke : you sent in your offer already ? ( sighs ) ridge : dad and i could n't wait . brooke : i 'm sorry bill was n't more receptive . ridge : i ca n't keep going on like this , logan . this is eating me alive . brooke : but you 're under contract to spencer . ridge : well , i do n't give a damn . the nerve of that bastard coming in here and telling me i 've got to produce or else . to spencer , all i am is a commodity . does it have anything to do with tradition or quality ? no . it 's quantity . it 's produce , produce , produce . the more you produce , you sell more , you get more money -- that 's all he 's concerned about . i swear i 'm gon na bring that egotistical tyrant down . brooke : and how are you going to do that ? ridge : i do n't know , logan . i do n't know . there has to be a way . there has to be a way . ( sighs ) that guy does n't know the first thing about work in fashion house . look at the way he dresses , for god 's sakes . he does n't have a clue about fashion . brooke : but he owns the company . ridge : and that never should have happened . brooke : i know . but it did . ridge : well , we have to undo that . there has to be a way . ( tapping on desk ) ridge : there has to be some way ... some way in our designs . the designs -- the core of fashion . that 's something that bill does n't understand . he will never understand that . some way that has to do with the fact he knows nothing about operating this business . i knew everything about it . maybe that 's the key . maybe that 's how we 'll do it . ( sighs ) he 's got to be surprised , though . he 's got to hit it from left field . he ca n't know it 's coming . something with ... a page . the page and the designs . yeah . that 's it , logan . that is the answer .	steffy tells brooke that katie did not tar and feather her . her old job is still hers . brooke hugs her and says she lost her way for a moment , but she does n't think any less of her . katie agrees with bill that she has no problem with letting steffy keep her job , and she has complete faith in bill 's judgment . however , she is not happy when bill get a fax from ridge in which he offers bill 10 % more than he paid for fc as a buy back . both camps , forrester creations and jackie m are geared up for the catwalk feature tomorrow night . ridge tells steffy that he did his best with the designs , but he knows it was not his best . he will never get used to working for katie . whip states by jackie m thinking green they will be outwitting fc who never works outside the box . he 's happy when taylor stops by as he assumes she came to see him . she admits she will let him take her to an expensive restaurant , but she does have another friend here in stephanie .
ridge : where was this taken ? brooke : ridge . ridge : when was it taken ? thomas : it was taken tonight backstage . if you look closely , you can tell that -- ridge : yes , i can see that it was in one of our dressing rooms . do n't treat me like a simpleton . thomas : i 'm trying not to . ridge : more importantly , should it be equally obvious why you 're both undressed ? thomas : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] liam : i 'm sure there 's an explanation . try not to think about it . okay , maybe that 's not possible . hope : look , is there any way that you can tell if this is , like , fake , you know , if it 's a cut - and - paste job ? liam : yeah , sure . i mean , but if it 's a good fake , which this would have to be , you 'd have to go over it almost pixel by pixel . hope : do you know how ? okay . [ scene_break ] amber : what kind of music does he like ? oliver : liam ? how would i know ? amber : well , what kind of food does he like ? oliver : amber , you 've probably spent more time with him than i have . amber : you do n't find out that much about someone when you 're pretending to be russian . what 's his taste in women ? oh , scratch that . i already know . oliver : amber , i like you . you 're good company , but -- amber : but i 'm not hope . yeah , heard that one before . still , just because a man likes sweet and innocent at the dinner table , does n't mean he might want something else after dark . you did once . [ scene_break ] hope : was , um , was your dad there at the preview tonight ? liam : no . hope : but jarrett and , um , justin barber were there i know . liam : no , hope , i promise you . they did n't have anything to do with this . hope : how do you know ? last time it was barber . liam : because they would n't try to hide something this big from me . i mean , justin would n't even -- he would n't even try . my dad would have his head . hope : you sure about that ? liam : you know what ? ( sighs ) it 's not much easier for me to hear people put my dad down than it is for you to hear them talk trash about your mom . hope : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] amber : he 's a geek ? oh , no ! oliver : fixing computers is what he was doing when hope met him . that 's all i know . amber : ( silly voice ) should i talk about gigabytes and bandwidth to steam up his glasses ? oliver : i 've never seen him wear glasses , but ... amber : ( sighs ) well , that 's a plus . oliver : when they called him in to work on steffy forrester 's damn computer , that 's when things fell apart with hope and me . amber : talk about poetic justice . i 'll be like your smart bomb to get her back . [ scene_break ] whip : oh , how did you know i was thinking about a cognac ? taylor : because i know that 's what you like when you celebrate something . all right . wait . wait . whip : what ? taylor : oh to thomas . whip : oh , yes . ( glasses clink ) whip : to thomas . mmm . taylor : i have to say , it 's still so strange when i open that liquor cabinet , and i see bottles in there . whip : ( sighs ) taylor : it 's just still very strange to me . whip : does it make you nervous ? i mean , uh , i can get rid of all of it if you want . taylor : no , not at all . i do n't even think about it . it 's just nice that i feel like i can entertain like a grown - up again . whip : well , good . ( glasses clink ) whip : is your -- your phone charged ? taylor : uh , i do n't know . am i expecting a call ? whip : no , i -- what -- what time is it ? i - i left my watch upstairs . taylor : mm , it 's a little after 9 : 30 . whip : huh . well , maybe it 's not too late to call them . they 're definitely at forrester still , right ? taylor : call who ? whip : well , you -- you were talking about , you know , entertaining . i was just thinking maybe , you know , giving ridge and brooke a call , and seeing if they want to come over for a nightcap . taylor : are you serious ? whip : yeah , look , i know i said a few harsh words between me and ridge , but , uh , i 'm sure that 's behind us now . i want to let him know that it 's all water under the bridge , and we 'd just like to celebrate the men 's line . taylor : have i told you lately how incredibly wonderful and amazing and handsome you are ? whip : define `` lately . `` [ scene_break ] taylor : um , hi , are you in the middle of something ? ridge : i 'm dealing with it , taylor . taylor : you 're dealing with what ? ridge : i 'm sorry . i thought , uh ... look , i ca n't really talk about it right now . i 'll get back to you . just do n't answer the phone or go near a computer until i do , all right ? taylor : why not ? ( phone hangs up ) [ scene_break ] taylor : ( scoffs ) whip : still dealing with the press ? taylor : i do n't know , but something is definitely not right . [ scene_break ] thomas : dad , the program was running so fast . rick and uncle thorne were really crackin ' whips . brooke : the clothes were n't where they were supposed to be . thomas : i checked the clipboard where i was supposed to change , and my outfit was n't there , so i went looking for it , and i ended up in brooke 's dressing room . brooke : and i was in one of those dressing rooms , and my outfit was missing , too . thomas : and then jarrett showed up with a camera , and i did n't want him to take a photo of brooke like that . ( sighs ) i tried to block his view . ridge : jarrett took this picture ? thomas : i do n't know . he must have . ridge : well , how many people with cameras were there ? brooke : only jarrett , but thomas said no photos , and he seemed really apologetic . thorne : hey , ridge , who do we call when the server 's down ? ridge : it 'll have to wait till the morning , thorne . thorne : no , no , not the public server , the buyers ' server . we 've had so many orders for the men 's line in the last hour , it could n't take it . it just shut down . has that ever happened before ? and the public -- the public site , the hits are `` love the taboo line , where can i buy the taboo line ? `` thorne : wait , i thought we ... ridge : you thought there were n't going to be any more surprises ? so did i . thorne : was this from our people ? brooke : no . ( sighs ) thomas : no , we ca n't actually say who took the picture . thorne : hmm , well , whoever it was , after we kick his butt around the block , i think i might want to shake his hand . [ scene_break ] liam : i do n't see any sign that this image was manipulated . hope : can you tell , like , when the picture was taken ? liam : well , i mean , the upload was n't even two hours ago . so does n't -- does n't it have to be another publicity stunt ? hope : liam , how do you sell clothes without wearing any ? liam : my guess is that 's how . hope : this does n't look intentional . it looks like they were caught . liam : ( sighs ) well , maybe that was intentional . hope : well , if it was my dad wo n't like it . they have crossed a line . liam : maybe that was intentional , too . [ scene_break ] oliver : what do i look like ? do i have , `` i 'm a puppet `` written on my back , `` walk all over me `` ? amber : you mean , why are you such a nice guy ? oliver : no , i mean , i do n't want a part of anyone 's scheme to do anything to liam or anybody -- not yours , not bill spencer 's , not anybody 's . amber : will you relax ? i do n't have a scheme ... yet . i have an idea . and bill spencer and i do n't need you to do anything moan what you already want to do , namely get hope back . oliver : but it sucks , because when i do that , when i even talk to her , it makes me feel like i 'm being dishonest , like , i 'm playing along with something i never wanted anything to do with . amber : fine , then forget i said anything . oliver : yeah , right . amber : it 's not like you 're into me anyway . a girl 's got ta do something , does n't she ? oliver : but not someone . get a job . amber : ten jobs would n't keep my head above water at this point . in fact , in this life , there 's only two really smart ways to get money -- be born into it or to marry it . oliver : ( scoffs ) ( groans ) amber : okay . [ scene_break ] taylor : this forrester web site is hopping ! whip : that 's pretty common for the night of a showing , is n't it ? taylor : oh , my gosh , this comment section , i - i - it 's -- it 's going wild . they love taboo . whip : well , then i guess it was right for ridge to push it so hard . taylor : let 's see . they lo -- they love thomas . they love brooke . they go on and on about how good brooke and thomas look together . maybe that 's what ridge did n't want me to see . whip : you know , sweetheart , you should n't be , you know , be on the computer . ridge asked you not to . you should n't be pokin ' around . taylor : well , wait . there was this one section , though , that -- it 's a restricted part of the web site , and it 's down . i do n't know why . i 'm gon na look at what `` eye on fashion `` has to say . you think they panned it ? whip : anything 's possible . taylor : ( gasps ) ( sighs ) taylor : ( gasps ) oh , my gosh . oh , my gosh . whip : bad review ? taylor : do n't look . do n't look . whip : why not ? taylor : ( breathing heavily ) oh , you 're gon na see it anyway . everybody in the whole world is looking at it now . whip : wow , that 's a bit much for a p.r . campaign , even for me . taylor : it is not a publicity photo . whip : well , sweetheart , what else could it be ? i mean , i question ridge 's judgment , but ... taylor : i - i ca n't just sit here and -- and do nothing about this . i - i 'm sorry . i 've got ta -- i 've got ta go up there and deal with this . whip : oh , sweetheart , where are you going ? taylor : no , i need to just deal with this for a minute . whip : oh , no , no , no . okay . i understand . i 'll wait up . ( door opens ) ( door closes ) [ scene_break ] liam : try not to jump to conclusions , okay ? hope : the whole point of the picture is to make you jump to conclusions . liam : yeah . maybe that 's good advertising . i do n't know . hope : you think this is an ad ? you think my father approved it ? liam : ( chuckles ) you know what 's funny is whenever something like this comes up , all i can think about is how ashamed i am remembering that i never even would have met you had it not been for a huge scandal that your mom was at the center of and my role in it . hope : well , whenever something like this happens , i feel ashamed because the press only portrays my mother as someone who will sleep with anything that walks . and then there 's me , `` little miss sunday school teacher `` telling you where you ca n't put your hands , and it must just seem like a huge joke to you . liam : what ? wait a minute . no . nobody 's joking . the longer i work here , the more i know you ca n't believe everything you read . what i do believe in is you . i mean , you 're honest with me about how you feel . that 's the kind of closeness i want . that 's better than taking your clothes off . i mean , i - i love the way you are with me . i would n't change a thing . hope : i would n't change the way we met either . i thought i was at , you know , the lowest point in my life , but really , i think it was the start of my life . it was the start of me seeing things for what they really are -- you know , loving my mother , in spite of her fabulous knack for messing things up . liam : ( laughs ) hope : you had lost everything , and so had i , and al we had to go on was what we felt , and that moment was true and right , and sometimes , i - i miss feeling like nothing could touch us . liam : i know what you mean . it feels like we 're back in the game . hope : yeah . i do n't like the game . ( sighs ) liam : mm , well , at least we have an advantage . we know it 's a game . i mean , i 'll -- i 'll never forget that the real deal in my life is you . [ scene_break ] aggie : so taylor just left . aggie : have you seen this ? whip : yeah , pretty racy . aggie : do you know who took it ? whip : mm , one of forrester 's photographers ? aggie : do you see a logo ? it does n't look like an advertisement . whip : aggie , they do this kind of thing in europe all the time . aggie : are you responsible for this , whip ? you took this photograph , and you posted it online , did n't you ? whip : ( scoffs ) how ? i could n't get her clothes off of her when we were married . aggie : you were at that preview . now did you actually catch them in something , or you just engineered this ? whip : ( scoffs ) i am offended . how come you 're accusing me ? aggie : you want your wife out of ridge 's orbit , and you know when she sees this , she 's gon na go ballistic and blame him . [ scene_break ] ridge : there 's no `` eye on fashion `` stamp or `` copyright spencer publications . `` brooke : i honestly do n't think it was jarrett . thomas : i ca n't say i actually saw him take it , but then who did ? thorne : oh , please . i was too busy keeping things moving . ridge : so the show gets held up for 45 seconds while we sort out the changing rooms ? would that have been such a disaster ? thorne : ridge , you would be hollering if it had . ridge : it would have been a hell of a lot better than this . brooke : ridge , do n't blame thorne . there was too much to think about . it was n't his fault . taylor : oh , it sure as hell is somebody 's fault . i am not letting you whitewash this , brooke , and neither is ridge . hope : let 's never , uh ... liam : let 's never what ? hope : i - i was gon na say , `` let 's never be like everybody else , `` but that 's not right . ( laughs ) liam : i do n't know . maybe it is . i mean , you look around , and you see so many driven people , lonely people , broken people , broken promises . my mom -- my mom used to say ... ( silly voice ) `` you get 20 good years , and that 's it . `` hope : well , that 's depressing . i really hope that 's not true . liam : ( normal voice ) no , no , no , she meant , like , years in the game , you know , make -- making headlines , getting noticed . your -- your 20s and your 30s , she said . hope : yeah , but your mom was a model . they have very short careers . liam : ( sighs ) ( groans ) hope : ( laughs ) liam : what she meant was ... hope : what are you saying ? liam : do n't confuse those 20 years for your life . hope : oh . liam : i mean , if you 're -- you 're gon na have something in your life that lasts , it 's not gon na be your job . hope : i think that 's true . liam : well , i love you , and that 's what 's gon na last in my life . hope : well , i love you , too . ( chuckles ) [ scene_break ] oliver : you 're still here . amber : they say two people should never go to bed angry . oliver : we are not two people . we 're not goin ' to bed . amber : you know , you 're really starting to repeat yourself . oliver : me ? amber : i had to ask you a question . the other night , when you had your , moment of weakness , was that you , or was it me ? oliver : the night we slept together ? amber : that 's the one . oliver : was what you or was what me ? amber : the triple `` x `` factor . you know , was that something i did ? because if it was , i would like to be able to recreate that again sometime , you know , on purpose . or are you just , um , always that way ? oliver : like what ? amber : the man of steel . the man who never quits . do you not remember how many times we went that night ? oliver : no , i do n't remember much from that night at all . amber : ( sighs ) ( scoffs ) how to hurt a girl . well , at least liam appreciates me . oliver : liam 's never met you as far as he knows , amber . come on . amber : see ? it 's all about putting your intention out into the universe . do n't be thinking , i 've got ta get hope back . think , it is so great to have hope back . meanwhile , i will be thinking about what my net worth will be once liam marries me . mm . i bet there 's a search engine for that . yeah . [ scene_break ] whip : look , is it my fault that ridge exercises poor judgment ? aggie : by letting his son and his wife model together ? really ? whip : no , by thinking that he can pull taylor 's chain whenever he wants to to get her to come back to him . you know what i am to this guy ? storage . yeah , i 'm where he keeps his other wife when he 's not using her . aggie : whip , seriously , are these people you really want to mess around with ? whip : ( sighs ) aggie : because you do n't have to . your wife is madly in love with you , and brooke is not going to leave her husband any time soon . whip : you know what i do n't understand ? why is everybody so afraid to go up against ridge forrester ? i mean , what is it ? is it the cheekbones ? is it the pecs ? ( chuckles ) aggie : do you hear yourself right now ? 'cause this is getting really sad . whip : oh , do n't get so self - righteous with me , `` sandy sommers . `` hmm ? who was the one who kept your secret when paranoia took the upper hand ? aggie : you did . whip : mm - hmm . hey , maybe i 'm right . maybe i 'm wrong . but i do know that i have the right to a good marriage just as much as he does . and if taylor needs a little coaxing to be able to let go of him , so be it . [ scene_break ] thomas : mom , it was just a dressing room mix - up . taylor : i 'm sure it looked like that to you . but , sweetheart , i 've been around too long , and i 've seen too much to -- to believe any part of that . ridge : look , thorne will be right back . in the meantime , however the confusion happened , however this photograph was taken , i think we can all agree that nothing salacious is gon na happen at a backstage public preview . taylor : no , no , no , no , no . no , you walk in a dressing room where someone is undressed , or vice versa , and you walk back out . why did n't that happen ? thorne : okay , here 's the diagram , the wardrobe list , and the time and prompts i used tonight . ridge : well , there 's scribbling all over it . thorne : there always is . ridge : things scratched out , arrows pointing everywhere . thorne : well , i had no idea it was going to be used as evidence . ridge : but it 's obvious we can see that , you know , the models could get easily confused . taylor : yeah , but ... ( scoffs ) nobody else did . brooke 's the only one who seems to have gotten lost . so i 'd like to hear it , brooke . why do n't you explain to me why you did n't just walk out when -- when my son was in the room with you ? brooke : i was n't dressed . taylor : so what 's new ? you 've been in front of the whole world in your underwear . brooke : then what 's the big deal , taylor , if thomas only saw what the whole world 's already seen ? taylor : okay , you -- you just tell me what i 'm missing right here . this is n't you on one of your catwalk panty parades . brooke : ( sighs ) taylor : this is you touching him . and everybody 's telling me that i 'm seeing things that are n't there ? thomas : ( sighs ) taylor : ridge , when are you gon na do something about this ? what , you have to see them in bed together ? ca n't you see what 's going on right in front of you ?	ridge does n't want brooke and thomas to treat him like a simpleton , but he does want to know why they are in a dressing room together almost undressed . whip suggests to taylor that she call ridge and invite him and brooke over to celebrate the men 's line . he knows words have been said in the past , but he hopes that is all water under the bridge . ridge answers the phone , but says he is dealing with something now and he will get back with her .do not answer the phone or turn on her computer in the meantime . liam says the longer he works at spencer 's he realizes you can not believe everything you hear or read . he really hates that he came to know hope just because her own mother was getting bad press . she agrees she does n't like being in the game and trying to rise above her goody two - shoes image .
bill : come on , quinn . do us all a favor . jump . quinn : i just came up for some air . bill : really ? come on . i know what 's going on inside that twisted little head of yours . the guilt is finally eating away at you . and it should be . you took one of my own . you took my grandson . quinn : i did n't . bill : well , if you did n't , why are you standing there ? caroline : i wish there was something that we could do . carter : have you spoken to hope ? rick : she 's on her way to italy to spend some time with our mom . ridge : being with brooke is exactly what she needs right now . eric : it 's just such a terrible loss . caroline : i feel so bad for her and wyatt . carter : hope 's strong . she 'll get through it . rick : she appreciates the support and thanks everyone for their kind messages . she also insisted that we continue to work hard while she 's gone . so , in honor of hope 's wishes , let 's talk about something positive , huh ? how about the latest numbers ? couture seems like it 's a hit . congratulations , both of you . no , really . nice job . eric : well , it 's no surprise to me . the collection 's fantastic . rick : it certainly is . carter would you mind , uh , running down the net profits , please ? carter : yeah . ready for this ? we 're up 16 % since the last quarter . it does n't appear to be slowing . i predict we 'll surpass this next quarter . ridge : of course we will . eric : just as i thought . rick : you both should be very proud . rick : it 's an exciting time to be at forrester creations . carter : that 's an understatement . rick : but if we want to meet those sales predictions , we need to move forward . we need to produce more designs . caroline : well , i 've been working on a few . eric : this yours ? caroline : mm - hmm . ridge : and these are mine over here . eric : these are yours . rick : what do you think , dad ? eric : hmm . they 're good . but you 're not working together as a team anymore ? ridge : no . eric : i get it . caroline : i 'm sure that there 's a way that we can design working separately . eric : i 'm sure there is . but i have concerns about this . rick : any ideas ? eric : look , these designs that you 've done on your own are fresh and interesting , but they -- they lack flair . they lack panache . you two should be a design team again . bill : it could all be over right now -- all the sickness , all the pain you 've caused everyone . you can make sure it never happens again . you just have to show a little courage . take one step . end it right here . [ siren wails ] deacon : quinn ! do n't do it . deacon : quinn , move away from the edge . okay , just -- just -- just a few steps closer , and we can talk about this . come on . please come to me . what the hell 's wrong with you ? what are you telling her to jump for ? she was upset ! she 'd lost her grandson . bill : my grandson is dead because of this crackpot . deacon : no ! no . you 're not putting that on her . she never touched hope . bill : she might as well have . quinn : you think i do n't feel terrible about this ? i have to live with this for the rest of my life . bill : well , you could have fixed that today . eric : i 'm very pleased that you 're designing again , ridge . but you 're not 100 % yet . ridge : i never said i was 100 % , dad . eric : i suppose i could pick up some of the slack if need be . rick : no , dad , i thought you wanted to take a break . eric : i do . look , if you 're not comfortable being a team again , then perhaps you would consider collaborating . carter : sounds like a good compromise . caroline : i ... mm ... i - i just -- i do n't think that that 's the solution . rick : all right , i can see that this is all me , so i 'm just gon na address this head on . as far as you two working together , as c.e.o . , i 'm not asking . i 'm insisting that you do . in fact , i 'd like you guys designing together right away . caroline : no , rick . it -- it bothers you . we can find another way . rick : look . what happened in the past -- i was being immature . okay , ridge made a play for c.e.o . i reacted . i 'm over my jealousy , and i genuinely -- i just want us all to get along and work well together . eric : i like this attitude , rick . rick : thanks , dad . i ca n't tell you how much it means -- your trust in me . everyone , that is . my beautiful wife , ridge 's artistic talents -- i actually am a lucky guy . so go on . design together . it 's okay . i trust you . caroline : are -- are you sure ? rick : 100 % . deacon : you okay ? you scared the hell out of me up there . i - i think maybe i ought to call your therapist or something . quinn : i was n't going to jump . deacon : well , that 's good to hear , but still , i think -- quinn : oh , maybe i should have , though . [ sighs ] deacon : listen to me . if you 're not gon na give me your therapist 's number , i 'm gon na have to find somebody for you . quinn : bill 's right . we 'd still be expecting a grandchild if it was n't for me . deacon : okay , you know what , forget him . i do n't want you listening to anything he said , because he -- he was way out of line . quinn : my poor son . what he must be going through ... he 's never gon na speak to me again . deacon : quinn , you 're his mom . he 'll talk to you again . quinn : i ruined their lives . i took away their future . deacon : i think , in time , you know , they 'll -- they 'll have another child . quinn : deacon , i took away your grandson , too . i would understand if you ... wanted to walk away from me , if you never wanted to have anything to do with me again . deacon : look at me . i 'm not going anywhere . i 'm staying right here . maya : [ sighs ] rick : oh , hey . so sorry i 'm late . i had to sneak out of the office . maya : yeah , been doing a lot of sneaking around lately . rick : [ sighs ] i know . it 's just until -- maya : until you get irrevocable control of forrester . i know . rick : mm - hmm . maya : so ... why are we here ? rick : i have a ... little surprise for you . maya : here ? rick : i suggest you close your eyes . maya : mm ... rick : you 're gon na like it . i promise . maya : i better . [ both chuckle ] maya : okay . rick : all right . hold on . [ keys jangling ] all right . keep your eyes closed . maya : they 're closed . rick : all right . do n't be peeking now . maya : [ chuckles ] i 'm trusting you . rick : all right . stay right there . all right . open them up . maya : what is this ? rick : this , my dear , is your new apartment . caroline : well , here we are . back to work . ridge : putting the band back together . caroline : sort of . not really , though . we 're just ... collaborating . ridge : yeah , but i 'm -- i 'm glad we are ... collaborating . caroline : me , too . i 'm surprised rick was okay with it . ridge : well , maybe almost losing you humbled the guy . caroline : [ clears throat ] i really like this . ridge : i like what you 've done . it 's ... caroline : we should , um -- we should try to find a way to blend the two of them . ridge : that 's a good idea . caroline : rick and eric are right . the two of us together , bouncing ideas off each other -- it 's -- it 's good for the company . ridge : i agree . caroline : i 'm proud of my husband -- all the positive changes i 've seen in him , and ... he 's ... more committed to our marriage than ever . so am i . maya : this is ... mine ? this is really my place ? rick : yeah . it 's all yours . maya : oh , my god . rick , it 's -- it 's unbelievable . rick : do you like it ? maya : like it ? i love it . it 's -- it 's gorgeous . it 's huge . it 's so much bigger than that closet above dayzee 's . rick : well , i 'm glad that you 're happy . maya : i - i just ca n't believe it 's mine . how did you find it ? rick : actually , it was steffy 's . maya : and ... is that a bathtub ? rick : it sure is . maya : [ chuckling ] did steffy put this in ? rick : actually , uh , jackie marone did . she 's very famous for putting on many press conferences from that very tub . maya : oh , my god . i love it ! it 's awesome ! rick : i 'm planning on putting that tub to some good use . maya : well , i hope that means that you 'll be over here all the time . rick : as often as i can . maya : and then , pretty soon , we 'll be together always and forever . rick : i 'm playing my cards right . you should have seen me at the meeting with my dad and ridge and caroline . i 've got them on the hook . i even went as far as insisting that caroline and ridge still work together . maya : that 's a bold move . rick : honestly , i do n't really care what they do . maya : how about we hop into that tub ? rick : why , i thought you 'd never ask . maya : thank you for this . deacon : i 'm sticking around . and i do n't give a damn what anybody says . quinn : do you really mean that ? deacon : what 's it look like ? quinn : i did n't mean to hurt hope . deacon : honey , this was an accident . this was a terrible accident . but one thing i do know is that you had no intentions of hurting my daughter or our grandson , that you would never do that . quinn : just -- i just keep going over it in my head . i - i go over it over and over , and i - i just want to go back . i want to do things differently , because if i had known that the baby ... [ sighs ] why could n't i stay away ? deacon : it does n't make any sense to talk about what if 's or -- or what could have been . quinn : no . deacon : quinn , we -- we ca n't go back and change what happened . quinn : if i had just stayed in the house and not gone out to the garden -- deacon : baby , there is no way that either you or hope could have predicted what was gon na happen next . quinn : no . no , i should have just left when hope asked me to . she would have been nowhere near the stairs . deacon : quinn , you were nowhere near her when she fell . quinn : it does n't matter . deacon : stop it . you got to stop -- you got to stop doing this . you ca n't -- you ca n't keep going back and going over the moments again and again or we 're not gon na get through this . quinn : i ca n't . i feel so guilty . i have hurt so many people . what is the matter with me ? rick : do you always use this many bubbles ? maya : why not ? [ laughs ] rick : i 'm just saying -- i could get used to this . maya : well , that 's the idea -- make you like it so much you never want to leave . rick : mm . [ cell phone rings ] maya : do n't you dare answer that . rick : [ sighs ] it 's caroline . [ beeps ] hi , honey . caroline : hey . where are you ? rick : i had to run out of the office . uh , listen , i ca n't talk right now . i 'm -- i 'm up to my neck in hot water . caroline : oh , okay . um , i 'm sorry . well , uh , i guess i will just see you when you get back , then . rick : sounds good . [ beeps ] maya : up to your neck in hot water is right . rick : [ chuckles ] maya : now , where were we ? caroline : he 's in the middle of something . probably surprising me with another gift . he 's been ... really sweet and attentive ever since we got back together . ridge : well , he should be . i 'm glad to hear it . caroline : you know , rick impresses me more every day with the way that he 's handled everything and how much he 's grown , you know ? he 's really proven his loyalty to me -- you know , given me another chance . i hope this works out -- us working together . ridge : i do n't see why it should n't . caroline : i ca n't let him down , ridge . he 's working so hard to fix things , and ... i respect that . ridge : i do , too . deacon : i 'm not gon na let you beat yourself up like this . i mean , it does n't do any good . it 's not gon na bring our grandson back . quinn : hope was right all along . i did end up hurting her child just like she feared . deacon : quinn , it was an accident . she tripped . quinn : i made her so upset . deacon : baby , please , come on . quinn : i can still see her lying there at the bottom of the stairs . oh , god , deacon . why ? why did n't i listen ? you told me to stop obsessing . wyatt told me to just -- [ sniffles ] to just be patient and -- and to give her some space , but i could n't do it . i would n't do it ! i just -- i - i had to be involved . i had to be there . i did n't consider anyone else . i did n't consider hope or wyatt . i did n't consider you . all i wanted was what i wanted . [ voice breaking ] and look at what i did . oh , god . oh , my god . my son 's little boy . [ crying ] i took him away . i took him away from you . i took him away from everybody . deacon : stop saying that . you stop saying that and stop thinking that . i am devastated for my daughter and for wyatt , for all of us , but i 'm not gon na let you pin this on yourself . quinn : oh , god . i just want to disappear and make this all go away . deacon : quinn ... quinn : oh , no . i 'm so sick of feeling like this about myself ! i - i just -- i just want to crawl out of my own skin . deacon : no , no , no , no , no . you ca n't say that anymore . okay ? i am not gon na let you give up on life . quinn : [ sighs ] why ? why does it matter ? deacon : [ voice breaking ] because i do n't want to live without you . come here . [ smooches ]	quinn stands on the edge and bill tells her that her guilt must be eating her up so do all a favor and jump . she should as she took his grandson from him . she says no , she just came out for some fresh air . he tells her again just do it . just show courage and end it right here . deacon comes out at that moment and tells her not to . he convinces her to take his hand and come talk to him . he and bill argue . bill leaves and quinn cries on deacon 's shoulder with his comfort . she tells him bill was right , if it was n't for her hope would not have lost the baby . her son will never speak to her again as she has ruined his life and future . she even lost deacon 's grandson too so she wo n't blame him either . he says he is not going anywhere . there is a group meeting and all give hope their support and wish there was something they could do . rick says she is going to italy to be with her mother and she appreciates all their good words of support and wants them to continue on the line . eric says the numbers have been great for couture and he wants caroline and ridge to continue collaborating . caroline thinks they can find another way but rick says he was being a jerk . he was being jealous and they can get along and he wants them to continue designing together . he trusts them 100 % .
nicole : is there something going on here ? it 's kind of tense . julius : no . everything 's just fine . sasha : look , are you gon na give me another hug or are you doing air kisses these days , miss beverly hills ? nicole : uh , shut up . come here . oh , i 'm so happy to see you . i ca n't believe you 're here . sasha : well , i had to make sure la was n't changing you too much . no , i see you 're still the same cute , little thing . nicole : well , you say that now . talk to me in a few months . sasha : why ? nicole : oh , good , you did n't tell her . sasha : tell me what ? nicole : i 'm pregnant . sasha : [ gasps ] [ scene_break ] carter : [ grunting ] how many reps is that ? zende : not enough . carter : you keep that up , you 're gon na be jacked . zende : [ grunts ] is n't that the point ? carter : usually , but for you , it 's more about getting out all of that tension , releasing that frustration . zende : you think you know so much . carter : tell me i 'm not right . zende : whatever , man . carter : yeah , `` whatever , man . `` [ chuckles ] look , i get it . this pregnancy complicates things , and you and nicole have n't had the chance to be as close as you want to be . and that ca n't be easy for either of you . [ scene_break ] wyatt : careful . ivy : [ chuckles ] wyatt : careful . are you okay ? ivy : mm - hmm . wyatt : yeah ? ivy : thank you , dr. spencer . wyatt : of course . here 's some pillows . we got some blankets here . sit down . let me -- let me take care of you . you just got out of the hospital . ivy : [ chuckles ] you 've been so good to me . wyatt : yeah . ivy : been with me every step of the way . wyatt : well , i just wish you did n't have to be going through this right now . ivy : yeah , well , me , too . [ chuckles ] wyatt : but you 're here . ivy : [ sighs ] wyatt : you 're back home . ivy : mm - hmm . wyatt : and you are gon na be okay . ivy : i think i will be okay . wyatt : yeah . ivy : as long as steffy stays far , far away from me . [ scene_break ] steffy : [ sighs ] it was an accident ! you believe me , do n't you ? liam : yeah . yes , of course . steffy : [ sighs ] thank you for supporting me . thank you . liam : well , most of the time . steffy : oh , come on . liam : [ chuckles ] come on . let 's -- let 's pack up your stuff . steffy : i do n't want to . liam : hey , hey ! ivy 's restraining order says you ca n't work here . well ... steffy : i - i know what it says . i have the paperwork right here . but i 'm not leaving . no , i 'm not being kicked out of my family 's company , liam . [ scene_break ] ivy : [ sighs ] god , it 's really starting to sink in how bad this could have actually been . wyatt : yeah , well , someone 's watching over you , that 's for sure . ivy : you know , if there 's trouble in this town , just look right for steffy , because that 's where she 'll be . wyatt : yeah . ivy : do you know how lucky i got , wyatt ? i mean , that girl is so dangerous . who knows what she 's capable of doing next . [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] liam : as of right now , it 's temporary , but , you know , ivy could get it extended up to a year or more . steffy : it 's baseless , liam ! no judge in their right mind would grant an extension . no judge . liam : you -- you do n't know that , steffy . all we can do right now is follow protocol , so let 's just pack your stuff . steffy : okay . fine . fine . fine . i will pack up all my stuff and i will put it in the closet , because i am not removing it from the building , including myself . liam : oh , steffy -- steffy : i am not moving out of here ! ivy is not forcing me out ! [ scene_break ] carter : look , there 's no right or wrong way to handle this , okay ? just -- just go with how you feel . zende : that changes one minute to the next . just when i think i can deal with the situation , nicole gets sick or she cancels on me . carter : no one twisted your arm . you made a decision to be with her . that means you have to be supportive and understanding . zende : i 'm trying . believe me , i am . i 'm doing my best . [ scene_break ] sasha : wait . for real ? you 're pregnant ? like , with an actual baby pregnant ? nicole : mm - hmm . crazy , right ? [ chuckles ] i 'm not that far along , but no press . no one outside of the family knows . sasha : [ sighs ] well , damn . it looks like you 're gon na have a grandbaby , mr. avant . congratulations . nicole : it 's a long story , but it 's for my sister . i agreed to be her surrogate . sasha : hmm . [ scene_break ] ivy : [ groans ] i just -- i ca n't get comfortable . wyatt : yeah . ivy : [ sighs ] you 've been so good to me . just hanging out , making sure i 'm okay . i know you probably need to get to work . wyatt : what ? and miss out on the ice cream and the movie marathons and the muffins ? no . unh - unh . no way . i 'm staying here with my lady . ivy : wyatt . wyatt : what ? ivy : you can go to work , okay ? it 's -- it 's not gon na hurt me being alone here for a few hours by myself . plus i need you to go into work and make sure steffy 's moving all of her stuff out , 'cause i ca n't go back to work until that 's happened . wyatt : right . i get it . i mean , what happened to you was beyond traumatic . i mean , i ca n't even imagine what you feel . ivy : it 's gon na take some time to heal , okay ? i have a lot to process at the moment . but the sooner i can get back to work , the better . wyatt : you 're the strongest person i know . ivy : aww . wyatt : so you 'll be back at it sooner than you think . ivy : yeah , i hope so . wyatt : all right . well , let me know if you need anything . if you run out of food or if you ca n't work the tv or you need a foot massage . i will drive back here so fast . ivy : deal . save you some ice cream . wyatt : oh , you better . [ door closes ] ivy : oh , god . [ scene_break ] liam : hey . i know you do n't want to leave . you 're president of the company . you 're doing a fantastic job , and everybody loves you . i get that . but it 's not up to us . this -- hey . this is a serious legal situation . we do n't have a choice . we have to comply with the order . steffy : and i realize that , liam . but it does n't mean i have to like it . liam : [ chuckles ] i 'm not asking you to like it . i 'm asking you not to get yourself in more trouble . steffy : i wish there was a way to get through to ivy . i wish i could just get her to listen to me . liam : yeah , i know . you tried that several times at the hospital . she still wants you gone . steffy : what happened was a freak accident . i did n't want ivy to get hurt . i tried to avoid the situation . i tried to stay away from her , but she grabbed my phone , she threw it . and then she grabbed me and she would n't let go , so i reacted . i reacted and i pushed her , and i know i should n't have done it . it was n't intentional . liam : look who you 're talking to . i know that . steffy : i - i know . i just wish i could make her understand . i wish she could forgive me . i wish we could -- we could figure that out . liam : i do n't think there 's anything more you can do at this point . steffy : maybe you can -- maybe you can talk to wyatt . maybe you can get through to him , please ? liam : [ sighs ] steffy : please ? liam : [ laughs ] fine . i 'll talk to him . i will . no guarantee he 's gon na listen . steffy : okay . liam : but i will -- i will try . i will try . where you going ? what are you doing ? steffy : i got to run , baby . liam : we have to -- we have to pack your -- where 's -- hey ! [ scene_break ] zende : i admire nicole for what she 's doing . you know that . she 's carrying a baby for someone else . that takes an immense amount of courage and generosity . but on the flip side , i 'm human . carter : well , you have plans with her tonight , right ? zende : yeah . carter : okay , then . zende : why do you think i 'm working out so hard for , brah ? [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] nicole : obviously maya ca n't have kids of her own , which is why she and rick asked me to be their surrogate so that maya could have a biological connection to the child . sasha : wow . that is pretty big of you . i ca n't say i could do that for a sister . nicole : if you saw how excited maya was about having a baby , you 'd understand . sasha : so , you 're staying put here in la - la land ? nicole : yeah , i mean , what can i say ? l.a. is home now . my family 's here , i 've got a great job at forrester creations , an amazing boyfriend that you will have to meet . sasha : ooh , la , la ! nicole : but not tonight . we have a date . sasha : oh , excuse me ! nicole : [ laughs ] sasha : excuse me . sorry . julius : uh , nicole , do n't you have to be getting back to work ? nicole : yes , dad . hey . you want to come ? i mean , you could see what forrester creations is all about . sasha : seriously ? nicole : yeah . sasha : yeah ! i 'd love to ! nicole : okay , well , um , just give me a minute and then we 'll go . sasha : okay . nicole : all right . sasha : okay . great . [ laughs ] julius : listen , do n't get any ideas when you 're touring forrester , okay ? sasha , you 're a grown woman . live your own life , all right ? i do n't want you leeching off of us . now , you got two , three days tops . then i want you on the first thing smoking back to chicago . [ scene_break ] vivienne : hmm . you still putting on that thing ? julius : yeah . how 'd the interview go ? vivienne : i think it went all right . i mean , i hope it went all right . julius : i 'm sure it was fine , babe . vivienne : oh , well , we 'll know in a few days . yeah , let 's knock on wood , cross our fingers , and say a prayer . we could use the income , julius . maybe find a decent place we can live in . where 's sasha ? julius : nicole came by . took her to forrester . [ scene_break ] sasha : yo , this place is crazy . nicole : [ chuckles ] it 's not that bad . sasha : `` not that bad `` ? nicole : [ chuckles ] sasha : sure beats that fast - food joint i got going on . nicole : hey , that helps you pay for them college classes . sasha : yeah , yeah , yeah . we 're trying to better ourselves . okay , so whose office is this ? nicole : oh , a bunch of people share it , like quinn , ivy , liam , and wyatt . sasha : liam and wyatt ? spencer ? nicole : yep . sasha : oh , my god , girl ! they are so hot ! nicole : [ chuckles ] sasha : oh , god , i see them in all the magazines . nicole : yeah , they 're pretty nice , too . sasha : [ sighs ] everyone here is so beautiful ! and the sunshine and the palm trees . is every day like this ? nicole : well , you know , i 've heard rumors that it rains sometimes , but since i 've been here , i have not seen a drop . [ chuckles ] but i hear it does happen . sasha : well , enough about the gorgeous california weather . i want to hear all about this boyfriend . nicole : [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] carter : do n't use all your energy . you do n't want to ruin your date tonight . [ chuckles ] zende : ha ha . very funny . carter : look , man , i do n't see what the problem is . if you and nicole are on the same page , then take it to the next level . zende : i 'm looking forward to tonight . just focusing on us , me and nicole , not talking about the baby , not talking about rick and maya , not talking about nine months from now -- carter : not talking about anything at all . zende : exactly . living in the moment for once . and i think nicole wants the same thing . [ scene_break ] wyatt : hey . liam : yo . i was , uh , just about to text you . i did n't think you were coming in . how 's ivy ? wyatt : getting better every day . i got to , uh , take her home from the hospital this morning . liam : yeah , i heard that . i heard she was released . that 's -- that 's good news . you must be relieved . wyatt : yeah , i mean , it 's good for all of us . this could have turned out a whole lot worse than it did . liam : we are -- we 're lucky she 's okay . wyatt : yeah , well , we 're lucky she 's even alive , you know ? [ chuckles ] look , um ... i - i just wanted to say i 'm sorry about the whole restraining order thing . it was n't easy for ivy to do . it 's just -- it 's the only thing that 's gon na make her feel safe . liam : steffy 's not gon na do anything , wyatt . you know that . wyatt : i know ! it just -- ivy does n't want to take a chance . she 's not comfortable being around steffy . that 's all . liam : look , i - i ca n't imagine what ivy went through , and i can kind of understand why she might feel like forcing steffy out is the only option , but it 's not the only option . there 's got to be a better way to do this that does n't just punish steffy . wyatt : what ? she 's not punishing her . liam : wyatt ! it was an accident ! steffy did n't mean to hurt ivy ! you know that . i know you know that . so , can i just -- brother to brother , can i just ask you please talk to ivy ? try to -- try to get her to drop the restraining order ? [ scene_break ] [ knock on door ] ivy : [ groans ] [ sighs ] steffy , no . steffy , you have to be at least 100 yards away from me ! steffy : i 'm only here for one thing . please . please can you just rip this up ? can we just put this behind us ? we 're family . we need to get along . [ scene_break ] sasha : your boyfriend is a rich and famous forrester . nicole : he 's more than that . he 's pretty special . sasha : and he 's down with this whole surrogacy thing , you being pregnant ? nicole : he 's been really supportive . makes me love him even more . sasha : ooh . using the `` l `` word . look at you , nic . well , no , good for you . i 'm happy you found yourself a keeper . nicole : thank you . i think you 'll like him . sasha : whoa . what is that ? nicole : oh . it 's couture . sasha : whose is it ? nicole : um ... sasha : [ gasps ] shut up ! nicole : [ chuckles ] [ cell phone chimes ] sasha : oh ! wonder what it 'd be like to wear something like that . nicole : oh , shoot , i forgot to get these samples down to rick . um , you just wait here and i 'll be right back . sasha : oh , okay . nicole : okay . [ scene_break ] vivienne : i always liked sasha . she is such a lovely girl . julius : hey , um , are you gon na be hungry soon ? have n't had lunch yet . vivienne : i am really glad that she came out to california . i hope she stays awhile . julius : nope . she 's gon na be leaving . and soon . [ scene_break ] sasha : so pretty . i ca n't . oh , yes , i can . okay [ squeals ] zende : hey , babe , i got your text . whoa ! sasha : whoa , whoa ! zende : uh ! um ... sorry . who are you ? sasha : who are you ? zende : [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] wyatt : you ca n't put me in this position , bro . liam : hey , it 's totally ivy 's right to be concerned . she can be -- she can be angry with steffy . but come on . she has to know it was an accident . wyatt : but she does n't see it that way , liam ! liam : [ sighs ] wyatt : not after what happened with aly and now this . she 's genuinely terrified of your fiancée ! liam : how is she -- are we in the twilight zone ? has everyone forgotten what actually happened ? ivy was the one who went and attacked steffy next to a live electric panel ! who should be terrified of whom here ? wyatt : steffy pushed her ! liam : in response she pushed her ! wyatt , wyatt , steffy loves this job . she loves her family . we -- there 's got to be a way to do this that does n't make her suffer unnecessarily . can you just -- can -- can you do me a favor ? can you ask ivy to reconsider ? wyatt : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] ivy : steffy , you ca n't -- you ca n't be here right now . you have to get out of here . steffy : ivy , i am sorry about what you 've been through . i really am . i 'm so sorry . ivy : you need to leave , steffy ! you ca n't be in this house right now ! steffy : can you just give me a minute , please ? ivy : [ sighs ] steffy : it was a terrible experience . i know that . and you almost died . i - i wish it never happened , and i 'm sorry . ivy : i do n't want to hear this . steffy : i can say i 'm sorry . ivy -- ivy : i do n't want to hear this ! i do n't want to talk to you ! steffy : it was an accident ! you have to believe me ! my life is in your hands . you need -- you need to tear up this restraining order . ivy : steffy , you have to leave . steffy : no , no , no . ivy , can we just sit -- steffy : you have to leave , steffy . steffy : we can talk about this . please . all i want to do is talk about -- ivy : no . steffy -- [ screams ] steffy : [ gasps ] ivy ! oh , my god ! ivy . ivy . oh . ivy ! ivy ! ivy , wake up ! ivy ! [ whimpers , gasps ] ivy !	nicole feels a little tension but julius denies that anything is wrong . nicole shocks sasha when she says she is pregnant . nicole says it is a long story and no one outside the family knows yet . she is going to be a surrogate . carter sees zende take out all his frustrations about nicole on the workout equipment . wyatt wants to take care of ivy and makes his place comfortable for her . she 's back home and okay . she says yes as long as steffy stays far far away . she is so dangerous and no telling what she might do . wyatt does not want to go but says he will go to work just long enough to see that steffy has moved out and then be right back . steffy is still explaining to liam that it was an accident and she needs him to believe her . he reminds her that the restraining order says she can not work here anymore . she says she knows but she is not going to be kicked out of her family 's company . no judge will go along with that . she is not leaving this building . ivy will not force her out ! he says she does not have to like it but he also does not want her to get into more trouble . steffy says it was not intentional that she pushed ivy and she wishes she could talk to her and have her forgive her . maybe liam can talk to wyatt and get thru to him .
wyatt : fading . it 's not gone . steffy : the doctor says it 's gon na take some time . wyatt : yeah . [ clears throat ] well , in the future , when all the gold mines are tapped out , i believe wedding rings are gon na be more , like , holographic . steffy : [ chuckles ] how is that even gon na work ? wyatt : well , madame c.e.o . , jewelry will be more futuristic . it 'll be made using lasers , kind of in a different process than the way you 're using them right now . steffy : [ groans ] all i know is that it hurts . wyatt : yeah . me , too . but in the future , wedding rings are gon na be more like mood rings . you know , when you 're sad or you 're upset or unsure , they 'll fade . and when you 're in love and you ca n't imagine being with anyone else , they 'll glow . so the whole world could see it . [ knocks on door ] liam : i guess the meeting 's over . steffy : uh , yeah , so is my work day -- almost . liam : heard you were here for it , too . wyatt : yeah , uh ... i 'll go alphabetize something . liam : so , how 'd it go ? steffy : welcome to my new office . liam : you said yes . doctor : are you sure ? steffy was very specific about meeting her here . eric : i 'm sorry , doctor . the day just seems to have gotten away from her . doctor : she only needs a few more sessions before that ring tattoo is gone completely . quinn : well , a little more time wo n't hurt anything , will it ? eric : look , doctor , let me pay you for your time and trouble today . i 'm sorry . let me just , uh , make it worth your while . i 'm sorry . here . thank you very much . nicole : so , it 's a done deal ? rick : for today . who knows ? maybe next , my dad will turn this building into a quinn museum . we 'll have quinn jewelry , we 'll have quinn clothing , yummy quinn recipes , maybe even little quinn baby pictures . nicole : oh , well , yeah , i guess quinn probably was a baby once . rick : eh . thanks for letting me blow off some steam . there 's no use in going home and getting maya all riled up . nicole : you still have international , though , right ? rick : right . nicole : and now you 're vice president . rick : co . it 's like one step up from an intern . nicole : mm . so , i still have to get your coffee . rick : you know , some things never change . nicole : mm . rick : look , you know , i ca n't blame steffy , though . she 's smart , she 's tough , and unlike her father , she actually listens to people . so what she lacks in experience , she 'll make up for asking the right questions . what she does n't see is that quinn is using her . [ camera shutter clicks ] nicole : okay , it is not nice to take pictures of people without their permission . wyatt : right . i know . i 'm just -- [ scoffs ] i 'm taking photos of all the beautiful women at forrester creations for all our social media websites . nicole : yes , and i help you do that . behind the scenes , not as one of the models . wyatt : you 're gon na be helping me a lot more , too . did , uh , rick here tell you that i 'm now the head of p.r . ? rick : yeah , because of your mother . wyatt : um , and your father . maybe i should call steffy while i 'm here , book her a make - up appointment . eric : i 'm sure she 'll be in touch . here we are . thank you . quinn : eric . eric : look , if it was important to steffy , she would n't have forgotten . quinn : [ scoffs ] your first day back was a long one . eric : yeah . i may be starting to feel it . quinn : let 's get you home . come on . eric : yeah . steffy : so you 're not gon na congratulate me ? [ sighs ] liam , i could n't turn it down . it was that simple . liam : and you -- and you say that because ... ? steffy : because there 's no way that my grandfather was gon na give the position to rick or my dad , and if i turned it down , then quinn would stay on as c.e.o . liam : and wyatt was at the meeting , too . steffy : yeah . liam : can you tell me why that is ? nicole : so quinn is your boss ? rick : as much as it pains me to say , yes . nicole : and steffy is her boss . wyatt : that 's right . rick : it might seem confusing , but it really is n't . this whole new , uh , hierarchy -- i mean , wyatt might not agree -- it 's all been created because of his mother . wyatt : we were both in the same meeting . you heard eric . rick : now , whether or not my dad says that he 's making these decisions , we do n't know the conversations that 's going on between quinn and my father behind closed doors . eric : all right . home again . quinn : yep . eric : my feet are tired . my head is clear . quinn : why do n't you come sit and relax ? eric : okay . quinn : you were quite the showman today . eric : was i ? quinn : ooh ! you love the `` ta - da ! `` you know ? when you unveil your little surprises . making wyatt head of publicity ? eric : yeah . oh , he 's the showman . i mean , come on . the job is a perfect fit for him . besides , i like having him around . quinn : aww . eric : you 've raised a very , uh , a very loving and loyal person there . very much the same as his mother , madame president . quinn : and where did that come from ? eric : i have confidence in you . quinn : [ sighs ] you sure you do n't want to just keep tabs on me the other 12 hours of the day ? eric : no , that 's not it . that 's not it at all . it was just seeing how outraged rick and ridge were when i promoted my granddaughter over them , i just thought it would be good for them to be outraged a little bit more . quinn : [ laughs ] eric : i love my sons , but humility is not their strong suit . look , you do n't even have to go in , really . it 's not like they need supervision . it 's just that , when you do , i want you have some authority . and i want to hear right away if there 's any disrespect there at all . quinn : no , i 've given up expecting respect a long time ago . i just hope steffy will work with me . eric : i do n't think i 've given her much choice . steffy : my grandfather and wyatt , they 've bonded . wyatt 's living at the house now . liam : yeah , okay , that much i knew . steffy : yeah , it 's like they have this little insta - family that my grandfather created . he calls wyatt `` son . `` because he feels betrayed by his forrester sons . liam : so , why -- why does n't eric feel betrayed by you ? steffy : he does and he does n't . i mean , i 've been relentless about wanting quinn out of his life , but i 've never been underhanded about it . he knows i have good reason . liam : yeah , namely the marriage she tricked you into and the future she tried to steal from us , right ? and she 's still trying , apparently . otherwise , why would wyatt be invited to your anointing as c.e.o . and not ... me ? steffy : there were changes with the executive team . my grandfather asked wyatt ... ... to be the head of p.r . liam : right . right . [ laughing ] liam : right . right . of course . why not , right ? because there 's nothing wyatt loves more in this world than posting photos of you . steffy : okay , yeah , there will probably be some of that . liam : i ca n't believe this . i mean , it 's really not just quinn . eric wants you reunited with my brother , too . unbelievable . steffy : he has never said that ! they can want what they want . but where i lay my head down at night -- that 's not part of the job description . liam : well , maybe the message being sent is intended for me . wyatt : well , i 'm starting the new social media blitz for steffy , so any suggestions would be appreciated . rick : oh , i see how this is gon na go down . nicole does all the work , and you take all the credit . nicole : no , wyatt has taught me a lot , and i 'm honored to be part of his team . wyatt : thank you . rick : right . i 'll leave you two to `` strategize , `` then . wyatt : uh , before you go , rick ... you know , when you start hearing the rumors , or spreading them , just remember , quinn was a good interim c.e.o . , and she 's gon na be a damn good president , too . rick : while my dad gets more and more isolated . wyatt : when have you seen eric happier than he is right now ? rick : before any of us ever laid eyes on the two of you . just have to say . wyatt : all right . okay . quinn : is anything permanent these days ? eric : uh , death seems to be . quinn : well , not if you believe in reincarnation . you know , i had a psychic once tell me that i was mata hari in a past life . eric : really ? quinn : [ laughing ] really . eric : that 's very interesting . quinn : yes . eric : no , i 've never been a big believer in a , uh , in a past you have no recollection of . i mean , what is life except which you remember ? quinn : well , ink is n't permanent , otherwise steffy could n't have hers lasered off . eric : mm . quinn : hey . why did you send that doctor away today ? eric : i 'm not sure . you think it was a mistake ? it might have been . and when steffy finds out about it , she 's gon na ask me exactly the same thing . quinn : what are you gon na tell her ? steffy : liam , do n't make this about us . can you just stop and think for a minute what this means to me personally ? every male member of my family would have to die before i would ever get a chance to run forrester creations . liam : i 'm sorry . i 'm sorry . [ laughs ] in my mind , you are the most capable person on the planet , and when other people say so , it just does n't surprise me the way that it does you . steffy : yeah , i should n't make rules about how you should react . it 's just a really big deal for me . liam : so , tell me more . i mean , what else happened ? how did your dad and rick react ? steffy : it was hard for my dad . he did n't say anything mean . it 's just really humiliating for them . liam : but they -- they did n't get fired ? steffy : no , dad 's still head designer , rick has international . liam : wait a second . who 's president ? steffy : quinn . liam : no ! steffy : no , i know , i know . but i 'm gon na be able to take care of her . i can handle it . i can handle it . liam : how many times has wyatt made you that exact same promise ? steffy : can we not talk about this ? can we do it at home ? we 're just going around in circles . liam : all right . okay . okay , okay . okay . steffy : [ groans ] liam : i just -- i actually just came by for your laser removal appointment , maybe hold your hand . steffy : oh . liam : am i too late ? did i miss it ? steffy : no , he never showed . liam : oh . it 's hanging on , is n't it ? steffy : it 's taking longer to get removed than it ever did inking it . eric : where 's steffy ? i ca n't find steffy ! steffy ! oh , no ! i ca n't find her ! her parents are gon na kill me ! steffy : i 'm right here , grandpa . eric : oh , there you are ! what are you doing under the desk ? what are you doing there ? where are my marbles ? do you have my marbles ? steffy : yes . eric : where are they ? under there ? those are my marbles ! they 're not yours ! steffy : [ laughing ] no , these are my marbles . eric : give me the marbles . give me the marbles . steffy : [ laughs ] [ knocks on door ] steffy : uh , it 's open ! hey . wyatt : give anybody any orders yet ? steffy : [ laughs ] yeah . almost . i buzzed pam . you know how she answers the phone ? wyatt : no . how ? pam : `` i 'm busy , what do you want ? `` wyatt : what did you say to that ? steffy : i told her i hit the wrong button . [ both laugh ] wyatt : uh , this is huge for you , huh ? steffy : yeah . wyatt : i 'm -- i 'm happy for you . was my brother ? steffy : yeah , he will be . he just -- he wants what 's best for me . wyatt : he just does n't think this is . you 're still my boss , you know . steffy : what should i order you to do ? wyatt : i do n't know . striptease ? i could do -- if you -- steffy : eh , i 've seen it . i 've seen it . wyatt : yeah . already did that . steffy : yeah . wyatt : you want me to work on the social media announcement for your new title ? steffy : yes . wyatt : yeah ? steffy : but i need you to make me look very adult . wyatt : okay . steffy : no santa claus , no tinsel , just , you know , maybe dark and grown - up . wyatt : but you always wear dark . steffy : sexless . wyatt : [ laughing ] okay , i do n't think that 's possible . i 'm gon na -- i 'm gon na stop sucking up to my boss right now . eric : that tattoo ring of steffy 's is close to being gone anyway , you know ? quinn : not as close as it would have been if she had her laser session today . eric : no , i admit that . you know , your son and my granddaughter blame our marriage for the failure of theirs . quinn : i think wyatt is past that now . eric : i think steffy might be , too . she 's making some progress in that area . i mean , she 's -- as time goes by , i think she 's gon na realize that nobody forced her to marry wyatt , or to leave him , either . and , in time , she 's gon na remember why she married him . you know , every marriage is not meant to last , but i think it should be a little more difficult than a simple cosmetic surgery to end it . quinn : [ chuckles ] eric : what ? quinn : nothing . i 've just -- i 've been all alone in trying to support wyatt and fighting for his marriage , and ... now i 'm not anymore . i need to start thinking about dinner . come on . eric : all right . quinn : what do you think about lamb chops ? eric : lamb chops . quinn : mm - hmm . eric : the perfect excuse to uncork a perfect châteauneuf - du - pape . quinn : ooh ! eric : i 'll get it . quinn : okay . [ knocks on door ] eric : liam . hello . liam : it 's good to see you looking well . eric : look , forgive me , this is not a good time . i 've had a very , very long day . liam : so i hear . eric : what is it , liam ? did steffy tell you about her new position at forrester ? liam : she did . your old position . yes . she did . eric : well , i trust that you were proud and happy for her . liam : i wish i could be . more than anything , i wish i could be . and i thought that you and i had -- i do n't know -- a mutual respect . eric : i believe we do . liam : and yet , you seem to be playing matchmaker between steffy and wyatt . quinn 's idea , obviously , but , eric , your doing . eric : my granddaughter and i make up our own minds about everything . and her love life is hers alone . liam : okay , is it , though ? because you just dangled the one thing that you knew steffy could n't refuse , the one dream she thought would never come true in exchange for , what , for her tolerating quinn ? eric : all right , listen . i want you to -- quinn : liam ! what are you doing here ? liam : what did you do to him ? i hope you 're checking your medications against photos of what they 're supposed to look like . have you been acting like yourself lately ? eric : that 's enough ! liam : nobody else thinks so ! quinn : i think you should go now . liam : or maybe it 's just the brainwashing technique . i mean , has she told you about her traumatic childhood yet ? has she done that ? has she offered to whisk you away to a cabin in the woods ? that one 's gon na be good . eric : you need to stop this . liam : i know you . i see you . i know what you are . you 're a predator , and you 've got your teeth so deep in him , he 's hardly there . eric : this is my house ! you do not come in here and talk about my wife this way . liam : your wife . who was my wife first . is n't that right , eve ? eric . eric , i have been where you are . and there is a way back out from it , but you have to remember your real life , and you have to want it back . eric : i have what i want . i 'm just sorry you 're a man incapable of happiness for himself . and , really , why would i want that for my granddaughter ?	liam barges in to see steffy while wyatt is there . wyatt states that he will go out until the tide comes in . liam knows what steffy is going to say . meanwhile eric pays the tattoo doctor for wasting his time as steffy can not make it today . rick bends nicole 's ear as he does not want to go home and get maya riled up . he can not blame steffy but he does not like being passed over as ceo and she can not see that quinn is using her . steffy asks if liam is not going to congratulate her . she states that if she turned it down her granddad would let quinn stay on so it still would not have been ridge or rick to get the ceo job . liam only wants to know why wyatt is there and involved . at home quinn gets eric settled and says he was quite the showman today . eric replies that her son was quite the showman too . he likes him around . he trusts him and he is quite like his mother , the madam president . she does not know where that came from but thanks him . liam keeps on with steffy . she tells him that her grandfather named wyatt as head of publicity . liam laughs , sure that sounds about right as he loves to take pictures of steffy and get on social media . she admits there might be some of that but where she lays her head at night is not in her job description so liam need not blame eric and quinn . and wyatt certainly did not ask for the job so he need not treat him this way either . wyatt asks nicole to be part of his team with social media and she is honored although rick thinks wyatt is throwing his weight around . steffy asks liam to stop asking her about this . every male family member wanted this job and she was handpicked by eric and it means a lot to her . liam about crashes when he hears that quinn is president . she and steffy will be working closely together . she shows him her ring finger and says the fading tattoo is taking longer than she thought .
brooke : are you sure about this ? ridge : hey , i know there 's no heart in the sand , and no exotic location , but i wanted to do this here , in the house where we dreamed about growing old together . you want to do that ? you want to grow old with me ? eric : you said this to brooke ? that you want a future with her ? thorne : yeah . i did . when i came back to l.a. , i had every intention of keeping my feelings to myself . then i found out what ridge did with your wife . brooke deserves better , and ridge is not capable of committing to her . but i am . [ knocks on door ] steffy : hi ! steffy , good to see you . you 're just here for a check - up , right ? steffy : mm - hmm . yeah . and how have you been doing ? steffy : great . i mean , you know , life -- newly married , newly c.e.o . - there 's some stress , but no complaints . well , i 'm a big fan of no complaints . we 're just gon na run some routine tests . choose an arm . steffy : i pick this one . great . [ door opens ] liam : hey . bill : hey . what are you doing here ? i thought you went home to your wife . liam : yeah , well , steffy had an appointment . i figured i 'd kill some time here , maybe knock some items off tomorrow 's to - do list . bill : definitely my son . liam : [ laughs ] bill : work 's important . but remember what comes first . liam : uh ... money ? bill : no . steffy . liam : oh ! [ laughs ] i thought -- no , yeah , believe me , i know , and given everything we 've been through lately , i 'm gon na make sure she knows it , too . actually , i 'm gon na apologize in advance because that may mean more days like this , where i have to get a little creative with my office hours . hope that 's cool . bill : no problem . in fact , i encourage . liam : well , i appreciate the support . we have come a long way . bill : yeah , we have . liam : thanks to steffy . i mean , you and i -- you and i might not even be speaking to each other if she had n't gotten in the middle . 110/70 . that 's good . steffy : good . how 's your diet ? steffy : healthy enough . drink much ? steffy : well , like , i have a glass of wine at dinner . but i work out and i get enough sleep . tell me about the stress you mentioned earlier . it must be tough running a fashion house . steffy : oh , yeah . but it 's not work - related . is it personal then ? liam : it 's actually funny . you know why i think steffy was so successful in bringing us together ? bill : why ? liam : i was so obsessed with our differences , you know , trying to find fault in you -- i even took pleasure in it . and i 'm not proud to admit that . but steffy made me realize i was overlooking your best quality . no ! not your hair . bill : not my hair ? liam : good as it is , not your hair . bill : then i do n't know . liam : it 's your loyalty to your family , especially your two sons , and i just -- i just want you to know that i really am grateful for your support , and i do n't take that for granted anymore . eric : i have to admit , you 've kind of gotten into my head about all this . i 've always been a big supporter of ridge and brooke reuniting , all of us getting a fresh start , but i have to wonder if this particular go - around is really wise . i know she cares for him . thorne : yeah , but is he good for her ? no . years of mistreating her , including this latest thing with your wife proves it . brooke needs to be done with him , for good . brooke : you want to hear the truth ? i never really needed a heart in the sand or any of these big grand gestures that you 've shown me through the years , although they 've been nice . but , really , i just needed you , your love , and your commitment . ridge : and somehow , i always found a way to screw that up . and you want to know why this time would be different . brooke : well , yeah . i 'd be a fool not to . ridge : well , i 'd be a bigger fool to make a promise that i ca n't keep . i want this . i want you . i want us . here . i want that future . man , i can see it . i can see it clearly . brooke : i can see that same future . so , yes . yes , i will be your wife . again . ridge : [ laughs ] brooke : and forever . ridge : i love you . brooke : i love you . steffy : i did n't mean to make it sound like i 'm all stressed out . i 'm doing a lot better , actually . well , if you ever want to talk to someone , i could recommend a great doctor -- steffy : oh , no , no . i 'm fine . seriously . okay . well , then i guess we can just wrap this all up , then . i 'm gon na go check your blood tests . steffy : okay . go ahead and get dressed . steffy : sounds good . thank you . not stressed . not anymore . liam : so , you got dinner plans ? bill : you 're not trying to invite me over , are you ? liam : why not ? bill : because i have no interest in being a third wheel . liam : oh , give me a break . just come over . let us feed you . bill : listen , uh ... you guys just , uh , should spend time alone . that 's time you need . what you do n't need is daddy tagging along . liam : well , thank you , but i think my wife appreciates daddy as much as i do . are you okay ? bill : yeah . i 'm fine . liam : [ sighs ] no , you 're not . i 'm so stupid . i 'm being really insensitive right now , going on and on about how lucky i am to have someone , and i -- i know that hurts you , a lot . i 'm sorry . eric : look , of course we both want what 's best for brooke . but that 's not up to us . look , if ridge says that this time it 's gon na be different and brooke believes him , what can we do about it ? thorne : we can set an example . we can show her that we wo n't let ridge walk all over us again . eric : i stand up to ridge all the time . thorne : you made him co - c.e.o . eric : yeah , well , that 's -- thorne : fire him , dad ! eric : fire him ? that 's a little extreme , would n't you say ? thorne : call it a leave of absence , if it makes you feel better , but i think ridge needs to take a time - out . it 's warranted . eric : [ scoffs ] thorne : he needs to think about his actions and how he treats people . i mean , do they have such a thing as narcissist rehab centers ? eric : oh , for god 's sake , thorne . thorne : look , if ridge ca n't change his ways , he needs to be gone . from the company and from brooke 's life , for good . quinn : gone from brooke 's life ? well , that 's doubtful , considering he 's probably proposing to her as we speak . ridge : let me put in on you . brooke : oh , wait ! wait . i do n't know , ridge . i do n't think i should put the ring on until my divorce is final with bill . i 'm sorry , i do n't want to disappoint you . ridge : no , you 're not disappointing me . it 's the right thing to do and i respect you for it . brooke : but there are certain things i do miss about our relationship . ridge : yeah , i miss those things , too . brooke : our long talks . ridge : yeah , the long talks were great . that was -- i ... i remember other stuff . brooke : hmm . well , why do n't you show me what that other stuff is ? liam : you know , you fought so hard and waited so long to be with brooke , and now she 's gone , and as happy as you want to be for me and my marriage , i want you to know it 's okay to be upset about what happened . bill : for a brief time ... i had the best . i had exactly who i wanted . but i ca n't anymore . i 'll never have her again , and i have to come to terms with that . i do n't begrudge you having what i don't . i want you to be happy . just do n't apologize for it . now , you should go . go be with her . liam : you know what , i just might . thanks , pop . bill : for what ? liam : being here . bill : always . thorne : proposing ? what are you talking about ? quinn : well , i do n't know for sure , but let 's just say the way he 's been acting , i would n't be surprised . ridge : are you sure you do n't want to put it on ? brooke : [ laughs ] of course i want to put it on . it 's just so beautiful . but when i put it on , i want to leave it on . ridge : mm , i like the way you think . brooke : [ giggles ] ridge : but you 're right , because once you put it on , i have a lot of work to do . i got to design the dress , alert the media ... why did you bring me here , brooke logan ? brooke : i think you brought me here . ridge : six of one . brooke : what ? ridge : you are the most beautiful woman i 've ever seen . ridge : wow . brooke : [ sighs ] ridge : if there was ever any doubt that we were supposed to be together , then ... brooke : no , there isn't . ridge : not after that . [ sighs ] mmm . brooke : [ giggles ] ridge : there it is . that giggle -- i missed it . brooke : oh , you 've always loved my laugh . ridge : it 's infectious . brooke : seriously ? ridge : yeah . life - affirming . brooke : now i know you 're messing with me . ridge : mnh - mnh . i hear your laugh , and i know i 'm gon na be okay . we 're gon na be okay . brooke : yeah . we are . ridge : this is where i want to be , right here . this is where we belong , right ? and this ? this is gon na be where it belongs -- on your finger . we have a future together . forever . me and my beautiful , one - of - a - kind logan . brooke : mm , mm , mm . liam : as happy as you want to be for me and my marriage , i want you to know it 's okay to be upset about what happened . [ knocks on door ] liam : hey . steffy : liam ? liam : may i ? yeah ? steffy : yeah , come in . what are you doing here ? liam : well , i mean , i said i 'd wait for you . the nurse said it was okay , so ... steffy : you know this is just a check - up , right ? liam : no , i -- [ sighs ] i know , and i know it sounds weird , but after everything that 's happened , i just want you to know i 'm here for you . whenever , wherever , i 'm here for you . steffy : oh ... [ knocks on door ] sorry about the delay . steffy : uh , dr . campbell , this is my husband . oh , hello . liam : hey . steffy : liam , this is dr . campbell . liam : yeah , hi . nice to meet you . likewise . i have your results . is it okay to discuss them in front of liam ? steffy : oh , yeah , of course . is there something to discuss ? actually , yes . something showed up in the urine sample , and the blood test confirmed it . liam : what -- what 's wrong ? oh , nothing 's wrong . unless you do n't want to be parents . steffy : parents ? liam : wait a second . are you -- yeah . liam : is she -- steffy : oh , my god . liam : oh , my god . steffy : oh , my god . liam : oh , my god , you 're pregnant . steffy : wait , are you -- are you sure ? i 'm sure . steffy : oh , my god ! oh , my god , i never thought this would -- i 'm pregnant ? this is crazy ! after everything , and my history -- we 're gon na have to monitor you closely , but i do n't see any reason why you should n't carry this baby to term . steffy : oh , my god . liam : thank you so much . i ca n't take the credit . you two did all of the work . liam : that -- well , that 's -- yeah , that 's true . [ laughter ] oh , my god . we 're pregnant . i never thought this would happen . steffy : i know , i know ! oh , my god ! oh , my god ! [ laughs ]	instead of saying hell no , all brooke says to ridge is she wants him to be sure . he replies it will mean the world to him if she says yes and marries him . thorne tells eric that ridge is not capable of committing to brooke but he is . liam drops in on bill who thought he was going home to be with his wife . bill says work is important but do not forget what comes first his wife . liam says he appreciates bill 's support and they have come a long way . he and steffy might not even be speaking to each other if it had not been for bill . steffy made him see bill 's good points , his loyalty to his family and he does not take that lightly . eric tells thorne that he knows brooke cares for ridge and he always supported them to get back together but he too wonders if another round is good for either of them . ridge tells brooke that he knows before he has always screwed up on his commitment and brooke would be questioning that now , but he sees their future clearly . she goes into his arms and says yes she will be his wife again . steffy tells the doctor that she has been all stressed out but that seems to be behind her now . the doctor says good ; she will go check on her blood tests .
( sorry , i missed the first 3 minutes ) brooke : i ca n't believe this . ridge : brooke -- jackie : it says that you 're the father , nicky . brooke : ridge -- eric : it 's going to be okay , brooke . it 's going to be okay . brooke : no , eric , it 's not . it 's not ridge 's child . eric : this child is still a gift . remember that . brooke : i have to go find him . stephanie : i 'm sure that nick and his mother have a lot to discuss . first grandchild , very exciting . jackie : yes . yes it is . stephanie : eric -- jackie : nick -- nicky ? dr. paxson : let me give you your privacy . [ door closes ] jackie : you know , i should be very angry at you . for making me a grandma at such a young age . seriously , darling , i 'm so happy . i hope you are , too . deacon : you 're sure , right ? you got all the bone fragments out ? mark : yeah , that 's what took so long . deacon : okay . so what do we do now ? mark : well , we wait . deacon : come on man , i got ta get up out of this bed . i mean , that 's what the surgery was for , right ? mark : it 's gon na take a few days for the swelling to go down . and then , after that , we 'll assess your condition and plan a course of treatment . deacon : course of treatment ? like , um -- what , physical therapy ? mark : yeah , to start . deacon : okay . so there 's got ta be something that we can do right now though . mark : yeah , actually there is . deacon : i can feel that . i can feel that . i could n't feel anything before , that means i 'm gon na walk , right ? mark : it means you have feeling in your extremities . deacon : yeah , well , not all of them . mark : good news , all right , but it 's not a guarantee , deacon . you have a long road ahead of you . you need to be extremely motivated to successfully reach the end of it , okay ? deacon : do n't you worry , pal , i 'm motivated . i 'm real motivated . bridget : you know , it almost sounds like you 're jealous . honey , come on , you trust me , do n't you ? oscar : yeah , 100 % . but sharpe -- i mean , i feel for the guy , all right , but trust , no way . bridget : well , that 's fair . you do n't have to trust him . you do n't even have to like him . but please just do n't stop me from trying to help him , okay ? oscar : i just do n't want to see you get hurt . bridget : i 'm a big girl . i can take care of myself . oscar : i could say the same about your ex . bridget : yeah , yeah , and you 'd be right . if the playing field were level , but it 's not . my dad did n't play fair and now deacon needs my support . [ oscar clears throat ] oscar : okay , so what 've you got in mind ? bridget : well , i wan na make sure dad honors his deal with deacon . forrester creations backs sharpe designs . and not just on paper , for real this time . [ oscar laughs ] oscar : you 're talking about tying deacon to your family . he 's gon na be in your face 24 - 7 . bridget : i can handle that . oscar : just be careful , all right . i mean -- he 's sucking you in . he is . you ca n't see it , but that 's what he 's doing . you 're forgettin ' everything he did to you . you 're forgettin ' everything he put you through . here 's what you do . you take this ring . you give it back to him . you tell him your futures with me , and it does not include him . all right , this is what we talked about . this is what we promised each other . we would move on , we would leave our pasts behind us , you know ? right ? bridget : you 're right . eric : it hardly seems fair , you know , ridge and brooke have been through so much already . stephanie : well , ridge certainly has . eric : brooke is hurting here , too , you know . stephanie : eric , she 's brought this on herself . and once again , he 's caught up in one of these dramas that make up her life . eric : stephanie , they 're all caught up in it . ridge and brooke and , now , nick -- and this baby . they 're all -- just victims of just a terrible , terrible situation . stephanie : i think tragic is the best word . i really , really wanted that baby to be ridge 's . eric : did you , really ? stephanie : i did , absolutely . i just did n't want to see him hurt by brooke , again . eric : yeah , yeah , i know . stephanie : i just hope it 's the last time . i mean , i ca n't imagine that he 'll forgive her for this . nick : it 's unreal . jackie : but it is real and it is wonderful . nick : for who ? jackie : for you , for brooke it 's -- nick : maybe you missed the way she ran out of the room . jackie : that -- that 's just shock . she 'll get over that . nick : and then what , mother ? you 've got all the answers , then what ! ? we become one big happy family ! ? jackie : yes ! of course you do , i mean , that 's what children do . they bring people together . nick : well , not brooke and me ! that 's not how it 's gon na work . jackie : why not ? nicky , you love her . you 're gon na have a child with her , darling , a little son . it 's what you wanted since the day you -- nick : not like this . jackie : laid eyes on her . nick : i ca n't be happy about -- this is not the way it 's supposed to be . it 's not the way it 's supposed to happen . jackie : why not ? nicky , nicky , it 's okay . honey , it 's okay . ridge : you were so sure . so positive this was my child . how is this even possible ? brooke : i do n't know . i do n't know how this happened . ridge : i had even convinced myself this was my child . in my mind , he was ridge forrester , jr . i had so many plans for all of us . i thought we had it all , logan . brooke : so did i . ridge : now , it just seems like some kind of sick joke . i just have one question . why ? deacon : well , if it is n't my favorite doctor - in - training . bridget : pre - med student . deacon : ah , so , is that where you were ? were you hitting the books ? bridget : i wanted to give you some time to recover . deacon : i think i have . bridget : yeah ? so , surgery went well ? deacon : it went better than well . hey look -- go , go touch my foot . go on , go ahead . i feel that . bridget : no , are you serious ? deacon : bridget , i 'm going to walk again . bridget : oh , my god , deacon , that 's so good . deacon : you should n't be surprised . it 's all because of you . bridget : no -- deacon : yes , it is . you never stopped believing in me . you made me believe in myself . we did this together . see , that 's how i want it to be . i want it to be you and me , together , forever . bridget , i promise you this time , we 're gon na have it all . bridget : deacon , we need to talk . deacon : i know , there is so many plans we got ta make . there 's so much we got ta do , i mean -- the first thing , i want to announce the engagement . i want to do it officially , you know , in the newspaper -- bridget : no , no , wait . i do n't think -- deacon : i do n't want to just have some -- some shotgun wedding in vegas , like we did last time . i want i to be big and classy , you know , like in a church . if you want a hotel , we could do it outside -- bridget : please , deacon , please just slow down , okay ? deacon : getting ahead of myself , are n't i ? bridget : yes , kind of . deacon : i 'm sorry . i 'm so excited . can you blame me ? bridget : no , deacon -- deacon : bridget , i want to give you everything . i want to give you the big wedding , the family , the whole nine yards . bridget : deacon , please . please just listen -- deacon : there 's nothing too good for you , which is why i got you that ring . where 's the ring ? bridget : it 's in my purse . deacon : why are n't you wearing it ? stephanie : you saw the look on his face when he found out that baby was n't his . eric : he was in shock . stephanie : i think it 's more than that . you know , he 's forgiven her so many things , so many times . i just can believe that he 'll forgive her for this . eric : stephanie , he loves her . stephanie : i know . i know he does . but you know , you reach a certain point and love is n't enough . i think i saw that in his eyes . i think he 's reached that point . brooke : i do n't know why this happened , ridge . ridge : it 's just not right . you do n't love nick . brooke : no . i love you . ridge : this was supposed to be our child . brooke : you have no idea how much i wanted that . ridge : but i do . brooke : ridge -- ridge : i wanted this more than i ever wanted anything in my life , logan . i could see -- this boy . he was so real to me . our boy . our son . when i looked in his eyes , i could see a perfect reflection of you and me . our love . a lifetime -- a lifetime of loving each other . we deserve that . brooke : yes , we did . now , i just feel like we 've been robbed . like someone has taken something so precious from us . i want it back ! only , that 's never gon na happen . not after this . god , we were such fools ! thinking that things were gon na turn out the way we thought they would . brooke : do n't say that -- ridge : it 's true . it 's true , though . it really is . it 's -- i love you . i wanted a family with you . that 's all i wanted , more than anything . now you 're having my brother 's baby . brooke : ridge , i 'm so sorry -- ridge : there 's really only one thing we can do , logan . and i think you know what that is .	brooke looked surprised by the results . she dropped the file unable to read the results out loud . jackie read them nick is the father . ridge walked out . nick is stunned by the news . jackie is thrilled by the results . ridge and brooke talked about the results . he felt robbed . he told her there is only one thing they can do oz and bridget discussed deacon . she needed to return the ring . deacon 's operation was a success . he had feeling in his legs . bridget visited deacon at the hospital and he noticed she was n't wearing the ring .
felicia : thanks , nick . here you go . oh , could you give me that -- nick : oh , i see . here you go . felicia : bridget , would you like to feed him ? bridget : no , it 's okay . you go ahead . felicia : i was n't making enough milk . i think it might have been an after- effect of the treatment . bridget : it 's possible . did they give you a thyroid test ? felicia : you know , it took my doctor a week to think of that . wish you 'd been there . bridget : well , you could 've been here with his family . and his father . nick will never get that four months back , and neither will dominick . felicia : well , maybe you and i can figure out a way to make it up to them . [ scene_break ] eric : felicia told me . she told me about the tests . she said they came back clear for cancer . stephanie : well , let 's just hope that 's not what it is . eric : what makes you so sure something 's wrong ? stephanie : because we were here -- we were last night . we were talking and she collapsed . eric : she collapsed ? were you talking or arguing ? stephanie : well -- eric : i 'm going to call university hospital . i want her to see doctor dr. namura right away . stephanie : no , no , it 's too late . i 've already taken her to the hospital . i 've brought her back . they 've run all kinds of tests . she 's taking some kind of prescription pill , and i do n't think she 'd be taking it if there was nothing wrong . eric : when were you going to tell me about this ? my god , if you had n't been searching for yet another example of what a lousy father i am , you would n't have said anything to me at all . what , were going to wait ' till she was on her deathbed ? look , i 'm sorry , it 's just -- stephanie : no , no . do n't walk away from it . do n't do that . you have to find a way to face this . and face the absolute worst thing that can happen if you 're going to be of any use to her . if you do n't do that , eric , then she 'll just protect you the way she always does . now , you want to find a way to redeem yourself with me , you be a real father to her now . because she really needs you . [ scene_break ] felicia : where were we ? bridget : i should probably apologize to you for just barging in like this . felicia : no . bridget , you and i need to come to an understanding . bridget : an understanding ? is that even possible , felicia ? i have tried to be as forthright as i can possibly be , but your behavior is n't making any sense to me . was your strategy just to let stephanie tell nick about his child instead of you springing it on him yourself ? felicia : just think of me of as half - baked and i wo n't seem so mysterious . besides , you know my mom . there 's no controlling her . bridget : well , i do know stephanie spent a good portion of the last few months trying to break up nick and me . felicia : why ? she seems to adore you both . bridget : please . stephanie ? she seems to be ever - changing . maybe you know more about this than i do . does she want you with nick ? felicia -- you should know that that 's not going to happen . [ scene_break ] eric : where is felicia ? stephanie : sleeping , i hope . because we were late at the -- eric : i 'm going down to the guest house . stephanie : no , you -- do n't do that . eric : do n't do that ? do n't do that ? what is it with you ? `` eric , do something . `` `` eric , be a father to your daughter , only do n't wake her up . `` i 'm going to go see her , and if you think i 'm doing this to get back in your good graces -- stephanie : please , eric . i know you care about her . you just never graduated into the hard part of the caring . eric : and you resent me for that ? stephanie : you bet . eric : do you wan na know what i resent ? your selfishness with the children . how it was so important for you to be everything to them . you would shove me away , and then accuse me of being aloof , so that you could blame somebody for your screw - ups . stephanie : well , i guess there 's a grain of truth in that one , eric . eric : thank you . so is it any wonder that she came to you with this , instead of coming to me ? stephanie : anything i have found out about felicia has been purely accidental . she has n't confided in me . eric , it 's not her nature , and it 's certainly not the nature of her relationship with me . eric : well , i do n't believe that she came all the way back here from europe just to take advantage of the opportunity to design cutting - edge caftans with you and thorne . stephanie : well , you know what , neither do i . eric : cancel our reservations at the cafe russe . i 'm going to go see her . stephanie : eric eric eric : look , i do n't care -- stephanie : eric ! eric : i do n't care if she 's lesbian or if she 's living down there with a tribe of unwashed gypsies -- stephanie : eric , eric . [ stephanie sighs ] she 's living with a little baby . her son . your grandson . nick 's the father . [ scene_break ] felicia : my mother is tireless in her efforts to reconfigure other people 's lives , and i 'm sorry you were a target . but i do n't even think she is unrealistic enough to believe that nick would overthrow you for a woman he has n't seen in more than year , and was never in love with . so if your question within your question is about me -- if this was my hidden agenda -- nick : felicia . nobody 's accusing you of anything . felicia : no , there are a couple things to accuse me of . and bridget 's trying to figure out what they are , and i do n't blame her . when taylor got in touch with me about the changes at forrester and offered me a job , i used it as a clear excuse to come back and see where things stood . i mean , i found out that my parents had split , and that dad had married brooke , and that all seemed like fun . but where my conscience was tender was in my relation to nick . believe me , bridget . married was the last thing i ever thought nick would be . and i guess everybody else felt like it would be a sore subject , too , because nobody told me . so yeah , i decided to come back and test the waters . but that was before i found out about you . and that you were pregnant . and i already knew that you two had been through so much . bridget : felicia , i 'm not worried about our marriage . and listen , nick is going to love that little boy just as much as he 's going to love the little girl that we 're having . felicia : i 'm so glad that my plan did n't work . i have to tell you , i 'm happy that you both know , and i 'm even more happy to know that dominick 's going to grow up with a sister . nick : so -- you might not go back to france ? felicia : i do n't know where i 'm going to end up , but it 's clear to me that dominick 's home should be here . bridget : so you would leave him ? felicia : not without a fight . and not unless i knew . felicia : i 'm sorry . i 'm thinking of too many things at the same time . what are you guys doing the rest of the day ? nick : uh -- i do n't know . bridget 's already put in a full shift at the hospital . felicia : would you mind going back ? with me ? the doctor wants to go over the test results , and that stuff goes in one ear and out the other with me . i can never think of the right questions , but i bet you would . bridget : was it dr . namura ? if i were him , i 'd find this a little intrusive . nick : is there some kind of problem ? felicia : well , not ' till i get there . but i did know he was going to keep me overnight , and i told renee she could go down to lahoya and visit some old friends . bridget : what about dominick ? nick : why does n't he stay with us tonight ? felicia : that 's perfect . [ fefecia chuckles ] that 's great . he 'll sleep for two or three more hours , and then 's he 's going to wake up hungry , and i made some bottles , and the kitchen directions are right on it . do n't get them to hot , okay ? nick : okay . felicia : everything he needs is right here . pajamas , diapers -- just , when you change him use the ointment or the powder , not both at the same time . nick : okay . i got it . felicia : bridget , you do n't mind ? bridget : no , i do n't mind . [ scene_break ] eric : my god , what this is going to do to bridget . stephanie : well , that 's what felicia 's worried about . she does n't want to complicate their lives . eric : but now , if felicia is sick again -- stephanie : we ca n't let her leave los angeles . i do n't care if we have to barricade that guest house . we can not let her leave . eric : mmm . bridget 's my daughter , too . i do n't know -- i do n't know if i 'm going to be able to help either one of them . stephanie : i do n't know if you can or you ca n't , eric . but one thing you can not do is -- you ca n't walk away emotionally now . my god , what 's going to happen to that little baby boy if he 's left without his mother ? [ scene_break ] dr. namura : i let you go home last night , but this time , i ca n't take `` no `` for an answer . i need to have you on a cardiac monitor , in case the syncope you had -- the episode last night -- bridget : you had a loss of consciousness last night ? felicia : yes . and he did n't have any leeches like in the middle ages , so he had to cut a half a dozen little pieces out of me . dr. namura : felicia , before you left for france , after your chemo , you promised me you would see an oncologist . felicia : i did . in paris . dr. namura : and i told you that you would have to be on radiation . felicia : how could i , doctor ? he 's the one that found out that i was pregnant . besides , i thought the chemo shrunk the tumor . bridget : you need both . doctor , are you saying she 's having a recurrence ? dr. namura : yes , i am . felicia : how bad is it ? bridget : is it in the same location ? dr. namura : no . bridget : matched to the liver ? dr. namura : it 's not uncommon for colon cancer to metastasize to the liver . and yes , we did find it there . bridget : what 's the focal point ? is it operable ? dr. namura : i 'm afraid felicia 's not a good candidate for surgery . the cancer 's also spread to the peritonea . felicia : what 's that ? dr. namura : it 's the membrane lining your abdomen and internal organs . it 's a condition we call carcinomatosis . bridget : it means the cancer 's widespread . dr. namura : an aggressive course of chemotherapy -- five or six pulses over several cycles might slow down the spread of the cancer . felicia : but it wo n't eliminate it . dr. namura : eradication is probably not a realistic goal , no . felicia : then what ? i live for a couple months , and then check out ? or , twice as long on chemo , losing my hair , puking my guts out , to check out anyway ? how long do i have , doctor , without the treatment ? dr. namura : two months . maybe three . [ felicia cries ] felicia : that soon ? bridget : and with the treatment ? felicia : can we have a minute , doctor , please ? dr. namura : of course . felicia , this needs to be your decision . bridget : but your recommendation is that -- dr. namura : in all good conscience , i ca n't make one . i wo n't have the nurses start the cardiac monitor until we talk . it 's rare , but if your heart muscle or function is being affected , we need to know . [ scene_break ] felicia : so , if i 'd had the radiation -- if i was n't pregnant -- this would n't have happened . bridget : felicia , there 's no way to know that for sure . felicia : be my sister , not my doctor . bridget : statistically , the numbers -- the numbers are pretty good . so , no , i do n't think it would 've happened . felicia : well , i think that 's really some bargain . my life for dominick 's . most people die , and nobody ever sees anything for it . so i guess that still makes me ahead of the game . [ scene_break ] eric : felicia 's a fighter . if the cancer 's come back , she 'll fight it again , and she 'll win . stephanie : she 's tired , eric . eric : she has a little baby to fight for now , though . stephanie : you did n't see her face when the possibility came up . eric : what did she say ? stephanie : i think she 's known for some time that there 's something wrong . and , i think , she 's prepared herself for the worst . truth is , i 'm not . go see your daughter , before you accuse me of keeping her from you again . [ stephanie cries ] [ scene_break ] felicia : i really hope my cancer survivors group does n't find out about this . they would absolutely kill me for dying . bridget : i think you really need to consider all of the options here , though . felicia : correct me if i 'm wrong , but did n't i just receive a fatal diagnosis ? it 's okay to say yes , bridget . you 're going to have to do what that doctor did someday . practice on me . bridget : if the treatment will just slow down the process a little bit , is n't it worth it to have that much more time with your son ? felicia : what kind of time will that be ? lying in bed ? stinking of vomit ? is that really how i want him or anybody else to remember me ? and does n't it really just buy me enough time to last long enough to get some really awful complication ? what , am i thinking about this the wrong way ? bridget : no . no , i am . i just do n't want it to be true , and so i 'm telling you you 're wrong when you 're not . felicia : so do you think i 'm going to find out that it 's affected my heart , or no ? bridget : probably not , but they have to check . felicia : too bad . heart attack in my sleep is sounding like not a bad way to go . bridget : felicia . i 'm just so sorry -- felicia : no , i 'm sorry , bridget . it was unfair of me to get you involved like this . bridget : do n't you be comforting me . felicia : i have to . i need something from you . bridget : all right . what is it ? felicia : i 'm not so afraid of dying -- i mean , i wish i were n't , do n't get me wrong , but -- i feel like i 've had my miracle . in beautiful little dominick . i do n't think they come in twos . what i 'm afraid of is leaving . [ knocking at door ] nick : hope we 're not interrupting . felicia : no , we 're just having a little girl talk . is he okay ? nick : yeah , yeah , actually . we were at home having a little boy talk . he said he missed his mom . [ felicia sighs ] bridget . could you go get him for me ? hey . bridget : hey , sweetie . felicia : looking at daddy ? i think you 're wife 's a natural , nick . nick : she 's going to make a good mom . felicia : i think so , too . i 'm counting on it .	stephanie and eric get close again as they discuss felicia 's health . felicia asks bridget to go with her for her chemo . nick stays behind to watch dominick and get to know his son a little bit . at the hospital , the doctor tells bridget and felicia that she does n't have long to live if she does n't take the chemo . felicia explains to bridget that she ca n't go through the chemo again . the two bond as they discuss felicia 's options . nick shows up with dominick . felicia asks bridget to bring dominick to her . bridget holds dominick as nick comments on what a good mother bridget will be . felicia pointedly looks at bridget and says `` i 'm counting on it . ``
justin : the show needs to run on time . very important , all right ? videos should be cued . steffy : and -- and make sure that you just really amp it up . just -- donna : okay . steffy : okay , are you sure you 're getting everything ? donna : yeah . steffy : and you have a full description of -- of the designs we 're featuring in the video ? oh , and just make sure you work in some comments of -- of marilyn monroe . it 's really reminiscent of what she wore when she was -- thomas : steffy , let donna breathe . the video speaks for itself . let 's go check on the equipment , make sure everything 's cued up . steffy : okay . donna : okay , bye . katie : so , are -- are we all on schedule ? steffy : yes , right on schedule . katie : okay . steffy : ooh , i - i need to talk to justin . bridget : if it 's a girl , i think we 'll probably -- and if it 's a boy , they can share a room -- katie : i hope your mother is n't giving away secrets . bridget : oh , are you kidding me ? it 's like fort knox here . she 's not spilling anything . brooke : that 's right . we were just talking about babies . katie : oh , that 's right . i have n't seen you in so long . congratulations to you and nick . you really deserve it . bridget : thank you . listen , i am really excited for you guys . this line sounds exciting . steffy really might have come up with a winner . brooke : i think so . katie : yeah , she sure did . excuse me . bridget : all right , um , well , i - i - i - i should probably get back to the office . brooke : what ? you 're not gon na stay ? bridget : no . brooke : why ? bridget : i 'm nervous , mom . i 'm really nervous . and i just want to watch it on tv with nick back at the office . i wanted to come by here and just tell everyone , you know , wish them well . brooke : honey , do n't be nervous . i just want to tell you how proud i am of you to -- to do this green movement . it 's just so admirable . bridget : thank you . thanks . i 'm really proud of us , too . i like the line we 're doing at jackie m. good luck . brooke : ( chuckles ) come here . oh , and i just want to tell you i 'm sorry . bridget : for what ? brooke : for your upcoming loss . bridget : oh , mother ! brooke : ( laughs ) honey , as good as going green makes you feel , do you really think you stand a chance against a forrester hollywood glamour campaign ? bridget : just wait . ( clicks tongue ) ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] owen : so whip , you are positive we are gon na win this , right ? whip : slam dunk . jackie : mm - hmm . that 's what you said about the indulge line , too . whip : i know . i know . but this is different , jackie , okay ? we 're not being voted on by a panel . it 's internet voting . the viewers of `` the catwalk `` are gon na get to decide . besides , i do n't care how glamorous forrester thinks that the hollywood of bygone days were . you know what it conjures up for me ? black- and - white images of rich people standing around smoking . jackie : ( chuckles ) whip : thank you so much . boring , right ? but what do we have ? we got owen , `` adam , `` naked in the garden of eden . gee , i wonder which one they 're gon na want to click their computer on for . we got an edge . owen : okay , wait a minute , whip . i 'm not naked , technically . i 'm wearing a fig leaf , unless you did some last - minute photoshop - ing . whip : no , owen . i did n't touch your fig leaf . although , i am hoping that the viewers of `` the catwalk `` will want to . [ scene_break ] donna : all i 'm asking , pam , is that for once , do you think you could please try not to do `` the catwalk `` dance at the end of the show ? pam : but why ? serge : yeah . pam : i - it 's a hit . donna : it 's you acting like a ham on my show . serge : actually , she co - hosts the show . pam : ( chuckles ) thank you , serge . uh , donna , if you have any complaints about me , uh , talk to my agent . stephanie : big show today . pam : oh , thanks , but , uh , do n't make me any more nervous than i already am . stephanie : oh , you 'll be brilliant . hello , donna . donna : stephanie . steffy : um , there is n't that much time for the audience . does the voting actually start when it 's over ? i do n't really -- stephanie : good luck , steffy . steffy : grandma , thank you so much . thank you . stephanie : you 're going to be absolutely fabulous . we 're going to be better , and we are going to beat you . steffy : oh . stephanie : ( laughs ) justin : it 's almost time . are you ready ? donna : yeah , i guess . justin : what 's wrong ? donna : it 's just an important show today , and it -- it would be nice if eric were here to support me . [ scene_break ] eric : ( sighs ) the offer to buy back the company ? ridge : bill turned us down flat . eric : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] steffy : i - i 'm just making sure if you got the clearance i faxed over to you . um , i have n't really seen my mom , so i hope she 's not having trouble at the gate or anything . justin : is n't that your mom right over there talking to the enemy ? steffy : no , she 's probably just telling him to be nice to me . i better go rescue her . hey , mom . i hope you 're not threatening whip . whip : cool . steffy : i 'm a big girl . i can handle going one - on - one with him . whip : well , no , actually , your mother was , uh , was warning me . steffy : mm . whip : she told me that you 'd been up all night studying . taylor : and i wanted to come by and wish you good luck before the show . steffy : good , well , i 'm glad you could come , but the show 's about to start , so do you want me to take you to your seat ? taylor : uh , sure . steffy : okay . taylor : good luck , whip . do n't let my daughter trounce on you . [ scene_break ] donna : okay , i - i think it 's time . woman : okay . man : we 're almost ready . places , please . places . five , four , three , two ... audience : ( cheering ) ( theme music plays ) donna : hello ! welcome , everybody . welcome to `` the catwalk . `` i 'm your host donna forrester . pam : ( meows ) donna : and with us always , the incomparable pamela douglas by my side . ( scattered applause ) woman : whoo ! pam : that 's me . donna : now this is a show that we 've all been waiting for . today , we will unveil two new fashion campaigns -- forrester creations ' hollywood glamour ... pam : and jackie m. 's adam and eve . donna : without further ado , let 's bring out the two p.r . whizzes who thought up these campaigns . pam : mr . whip jones ... donna : and steffy forrester . come on down the catwalk ! ( theme music plays ) ( cheers and applause ) [ scene_break ] eric : i suppose it was stupid , uh , to even hope . ridge : it was a solid offer . he would have made money , which is all bill really cares about . i thought he would have at least considered it . eric : oh , no . he thinks he can make even more money having katie order you around and telling you what to design . ridge : yeah , how absurd is that ? how absurd . eric : i do n't know how you do it , ridge . i do n't know how you can come in here . i do n't -- how you still come in here . ridge : part of the reason i stay here , dad , is for steffy and thomas . eric : ( sighs ) ridge : the other part -- i just refuse to give up on the idea that we can get this company back . eric : yeah , but he 's not gon na sell the company . how are we gon na do that ? ridge : we have to be creative . dad , i 've been up all night thinking about this -- how do we out - manipulate the master of manipulation ? eric : you have an answer , hmm ? ridge : not quite , but i 'm close . [ scene_break ] pam : great question . thank you so much . we have for time for one more question . serge : oh , i - i want one . pam : serge , all right . serge : that 's serge , caterer to the stars , at www.sparklesergesparkle -- donna : what 's your question , serge ? serge : uh , this is for , um , mr . whip jones . um , hi . um , the indulge campaign was a fantastic success in my opinion , mainly because of owen knight 's delicious abs . audience : ( laughs ) serge : uh , can we expect something similar in this campaign ? whip : um , well , let 's just say you 'll be seeing a lot more of owen . i believe he was wearing pants in the indulge campaign . audience : ooh ! serge : ( sighs ) wonderful . thank -- that 's all then . ( speaking indistinctly ) pam : thank you all for your wonderful questions . that 's all for now . thank you . donna : okay . okay , we 're about to show the videos . now after both have aired , you can log onto the web site and vote for which one you like the best -- hollywood glamour ... donna : or jackie m. 's adam and eve . ( applause ) donna : but you have got to vote fast , because we 're revealing the winner at the end of this show . pam : the polls are gon na close any minute , so you have to vote . donna : so log on now and get ready to vote . we want to know which fashion house you think delivers the best campaign . pam : ( whispers ) jackie m. ! donna : or forrester . we 'll be right back after this message . ( theme music plays ) audience : ( cheering ) [ scene_break ] eric : you want to check out `` the catwalk `` ? steffy 's pitching the glamour line today on tv . ridge : i 'll watch it later with her when she gets back . she really believes in this campaign , dad . thinks she 's working on something worthwhile . eric : well , that 's good . she needs to believe in her own work if she 's gon na be successful in this business . ridge : i know , but the product has to be good , too . my designs -- they 're okay . they 're adequate , but there 's nothing special . nothing takes your breath away . they just do n't live up to steffy 's concept , that 's for sure , not even close . how could they working under bill spencer ? i ca n't design what i should be designing . i feel like a huge weight 's on me every time i walk in this damn building . i 'm uninspired , and it shows . eric : well , bill and katie are n't coming down on you ? they 're not pushing you harder ? ridge : no , they do n't even have the experience to know when a design could be a lot better . i ca n't go on like this , dad . we 've got to find a way out . eric : well , what are you gon na do ? i mean , you said you had a plan . you said you 're working on something . ridge : i am . and i 'm close . ( sighs ) i feel like it 's in here . i know that . that 's how we 're gon na get out from under bill spencer . [ scene_break ] donna : welcome back . welcome back to `` the catwalk . `` let 's get right to it and look at the first campaign by forrester creations -- hollywood glamour . ( cheers and applause ) steffy : lights , camera , fashion . hollywood , california -- the city for those who dream big , who yearn for their talents to be discovered , for those who know they have what it takes to be a star . ( alarm bell rings ) steffy : forrester creations is the premier fashion house for hollywood 's glamorous elite who demand to look their best on the big screen , in magazine pages and on the red carpet . with our new line , every woman in america has a chance to feel what it 's like to be a star . go ahead . unleash your inner diva . forrester creations is proud to present its hollywood glamour line , a division of spencer publications . ( cheers and applause ) ( theme music plays ) donna : that was wonderful . that was wonderful , steffy . [ scene_break ] nick : hmm . bridget : that was ... wow . nick : yeah . very , you know , exciting . bridget : it 's really beautiful . nick : a little excessive , though , maybe , do n't you think ? just a little bit ? bridget : i think so . nick : yeah , it was excessive . yeah . bridget : a little bit , or -- or maybe it was just because -- because i - i -- we know what our line stands for . nick : oh , please -- you mean if you buy a forrester gown , you 're gon na be a star ? give me a break . our line is much more in tune with current economy . bridget : it is , right ? nick : yes . bridget : look , i 'm still really happy with what we 're doing . nick : absolutely . bridget : i think jackie m. is trying to make a difference . i do n't even care if we win this competition . nick : ( blows raspberry ) bridget : i do n't even care if we sell anything . nick : right . bridget : you know , we 're doing something that matters . we 're designing gowns for reuse . we 're using sustainable fabrics . we 're not leaving a carbon footprint on the environment . honestly , i think that jackie m. is telling the world that this really does matter . it 's really important to us , and i could n't possibly be more proud of us . unless , of course , we win . nick : yeah , totally . [ scene_break ] donna : so some of these designs are actually reminiscent of what real - life movie stars have worn on the red carpet . steffy : uh , yes . this is the real deal . this is for all you people out there who have practiced your oscar - winning speech in the bathroom mirror . these timeless designs will -- pam : but what about the rest of us ? steffy : what ? pam : well , i , for one , never wanted to be a movie star . they always seemed kinda vapid to me . i mean , i think that maybe forrester is reaching a pretty small audience by doing this . whip : oh , i think they certainly are , pam , yeah . see , but over at jackie m. , we 're -- we 're trying to appeal to a much broader audience with our -- our adam and eve campaign . i mean , do n't get me wrong , steffy . it 's -- it 's wonderful . i 'm sure you 're reaching a niche market with what forrester 's trying to do . i 'm sure there 's , um , maybe a beverly hills socialite or two that would love to pay big bucks to be a movie star , you know , wear the dress maybe once , maybe twice . but that 's ridiculous . but for you or -- or for me or for the studio audience or -- or even the viewers at home , we do n't want to pay an enormous amount of money for something we 're only gon na wear once . i mean , it 's -- it 's disposable fashion . it 's what haute couture has been for so very long . but with our adam and eve design , jackie m. is saying `` no more . `` pam : let 's roll the tape . man : yes ! ( cheers and applause ) ( children giggling ) whip : the fashion industry has left a huge carbon footprint in the past , from pesticides used on crops to chemical dyes being poured into our rivers . that 's why jackie m. 's new , responsible fashion statement is recycle , renew , reuse . our adam and eve line uses only sustainable , organic fabric , and we 're crafting these beautiful designs locally . there 's a better way for you to dress , a new way for you to look good and help the environment at the same time . jackie m. is going green -- going back to the garden of eden . do what 's right . choose to make a difference . wear the adam and eve line by jackie m . whip : ( mouthing words ) [ scene_break ] ridge : i am so proud of steffy . i want her to succeed , but not this way -- answering to bill spencer in our family business . i feel like i 'm in such a bind . it disgusts me that we 're doing well for steffy , and that means doing well for bill spencer . eric : yeah . ridge : the man who does n't give a damn about the artistry of fashion . that 's why i need this plan . eric : well , what plan ? what is it , ridge ? what -- what do you have in mind ? ridge : check this out . look at this stuff . eric : oh , my god . ridge : exactly . can you believe it ? they actually try to sell this . eric : there 's so many people out there that know nothing about design . ridge : that 's my point . there are a lot of people out there like bill , in charge of these companies , executives who can only think of the bottom line , who wo n't blink an eye if their designers are making this kind of trash , because they have no clue about the creative side of what we 're doing . can you imagine if forrester creations put out something like this ? eric : well , we would n't . we never would . ridge : well , maybe it 's time we did . eric : what ? produce bad designs ? ridge : spencer is on our turf , dad . but we can outsmart him . we can design a line that 's so awful , so hideous , we can take this company from being an asset to a major liability overnight . eric : ( chuckles ) oh , we would have to be so careful . we would have to be very , very careful . ridge : it could be done , though , right here with pen and paper . the worst line in the history of forrester creations . look , dad , i 've been sitting idly by , dutifully subservient long enough to that bastard . well , no more . the year of forrester creations , a division of spencer publications , is over . let 's outsmart him . let 's get him out of this company . let 's do it now , starting today . we 're gon na take him down . let 's do it together , dad . you and i will crush bill spencer and bring forester creations back home to us , to our family , where it belongs . what do you say ? eric : okay . [ scene_break ] man : all right , we 're back in five , four , three , two ... ( cheers and applause ) ( theme music plays ) donna : welcome back to this very special episode of `` the catwalk . `` today , we 're honored to be joined by whip jones of jackie m. and steffy forrester of forrester creations , presenting two spectacular fashion campaigns -- very unique and very different and both with real shots of winning this competition . pam : but go online now . there 's only a few minutes left to vote . and we 're going to announce the winner at the end of the show coming right up . donna : and as you can see , the votes are pouring in . could -- could we refresh the board , please ? ( drum roll ) audience : ( gasps ) ( applause ) pam : but make your vote count . hurry up and vote for jackie m . donna : or forrester . ( chuckles ) whichever campaign you like the best . pam : ( chuckles ) donna , this is so exciting . donna : oh , two minutes . two minutes . that 's all the voting time we have left . who will win this `` catwalk `` challenge ? will it be jackie m. 's adam and eve or forrester creations ' hollywood glamour ? pam : but do n't touch that dial . we 're gon na learn who the winner is in just a few minutes , so you stay tuned now . ( meows ) audience : ( laughs ) ( theme music plays )	bridget stops in at forrester 's to wish brooke well with the catwalk showdown challenge . brooke is proud of bridget for her go green but smirks that she does n't have a chance against the forrester hollywood glamour . whip , owen and jackie all claim they will come out the winner . stephanie gives steffy thumbs up , but says jackie m will be better and win . taylor wishes whip good luck and tells him not to let her daughter trounce on him . donna tells pam that she hopes she wo n't do the little catwalk meow dance at the end of the program . pam tells her to see serge , her agent , but that is what the audience wants now , that signature gesture . donna confides to justin that today is a very big show and she just wishes her husband was here to offer his support .
thomas : mom , you are overreacting . taylor : i am not overreacting . i 'm standing here looking at a picture of you and brooke half - naked backstage at a fashion preview , and that picture is floating around all over the internet . brooke : taylor , it 's not how it looks . that 's what we 've been trying to tell you . taylor : okay , fine . then i would like you to explain it to me . tell me , how did this accident happen , this mistake ? i ca n't wait to hear this one . [ scene_break ] aggie : how did you pull it off ? i know you took this picture . i know you took this picture of brooke and thomas . whip : you know what ? i think the less you know the better at this point , cuz . just leave it at that . aggie : whip , listen to me . you 're the king of brilliant ideas . whip : yes . aggie : but you 're playing a very dangerous game right now . whip : ( clears throat ) aggie : you realize that ? [ scene_break ] ( door opens ) bill : i guess i missed the flashing neon `` spencer motel `` sign . liam : dad , i thought you were leaving early . you said we could have dinner here . bill : well , i am back . we need to talk about your party for tomorrow . liam : ( stammers ) party ? what party ? bill : i 'm throwing tomorrow . an extravaganza in your honor . liam : are you serious ? party ? bill : i am serious . it 's gon na be a , uh , huge spencer publications event introducing you to the world as my son . i 'm talking dollar bill big . ( chuckles ) media , shareholders , the works . so you need to be at the top of your game , son . liam : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] amber : do you know much bill spencer is worth oliver : i do n't know . millions ? amber : at least a billion . oliver : good for him . amber : which means his son is worth quite a pretty penny . oliver : yeah , liam 's gon na be a rich guy . amber : he 's already loaded , which makes him irresistible . ( sighs ) very irresistible . [ scene_break ] oliver : money does n't keep people happy , amber . amber : i 'm sorry oliver . what did we have for dinner tonight ? hmm ? oh , microwaved noddles ? what did we have last night ? oliver : i 'm not a culinary expert . but you 're not starving . amber : i know , and i appreciate that . but that 's no way to live . i want steak , and i want lobster , and i want to be able to fly to paris on a whim . ( sighs ) i 'm sorry . i know you 're content with this life , but i 'm just not . oliver : ( scoffs ) if money means turning into someone like bill spencer , no thanks . the guy is a power - hungry control freak . the way i see it , that 's not the way to live . [ scene_break ] bill : as my son your persona is everything . have you seen the image consultant katie set up for you ? liam : yes . hope : i think he means your image as the jet - setting single man . bill : nothing personal , hope . hope : of course not . you 're just doing what 's best for liam . liam : hey , dad , i - i - i appreciate everything you 're doing for me and -- and our relationship -- bill : this party is an integral step for the future of spencer publications and our family . liam : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] aggie : you know there could be serious ramifications because of this photograph . whip : ( scoffs ) i imagine that there could be . aggie : uh , what are you gon na do if ridge leaves brooke over this photograph , and he decides to go after taylor ? whip : that is not gon na happen , okay ? taylor loves me . our marriage is solid . aggie , ridge is gon na keep allowing this whole taboo line against taylor 's wishes . she 's starting to become very disillusioned with him , and it 's only gon na get worse . and that 's when i 'm gon na be the one who 's laughing . [ scene_break ] brooke : we told you , taylor . the dressing room assignments got changed somehow . taylor : oh , come on , brooke . please , you could n't just tell thomas to leave the dressing room ? ridge ! brooke : ridge , can you please explain to taylor how chaotic it can get backstage ? ridge : look , i do n't know how this happened . yes , it was poor judgment . there was pressure to get dressed , a mix - up with the showstopper outfits and the dressing rooms , but you should n't have changed together in the same room . that was n't appropriate . brooke : ( sighs ) taylor : thank you . thank you . i am so glad we see eye to eye . i would like to have a minute with ridge alone , please . brooke : anything you have to say to ridge , you can say in front of me . ridge : logan , just give us a minute , will you , please ? taylor : ridge , i do n't care how much money this line makes . i - i do n't care about our son becoming famous . it is n't worth it . i -- you just ca n't accept this any longer . [ scene_break ] liam : so you 're gon na be my date tomorrow night ? hope : of course i am . bill : yeah , about that . liam : what ? bill : you 're gon na be a very busy man tomorrow night -- a meeting with shareholders , interviews , photo ops . this is not the high school prom . it 's business . liam : uh ... hope : he does n't want me to go . bill : you 're just not gon na have a lot of fun , hope . i mean , liam is gon na be pulled in a million different directions . hope : hey , i get it . you do n't want me to cramp his style . liam : that would be impossible . dad , i - i know you want to introduce me to the world as your -- your powerful bachelor son , but hope means too much to me to leave out . bill : if that 's how you want it to be , okay . [ scene_break ] amber : just wan na have money again . oliver : that 'd be great . then you could help me pay some of the rent while you 're livin ' above the garage . amber : oliver , i would if i could . you know that . but i have credit card companies breathing down my neck . nobody 'll hire me . i 'm just -- i 'm really struggling here . oliver : join the club . i 'm still payin ' off student loans . amber : are n't you tired of it , hmm , living this way ? oliver : my life is n't half bad . i get to live at the beach . i got a decent job . amber : something 's missing , though . oliver : hope is the only thing missing for me . amber : well , if i can get my hands liam you might just get her back . [ scene_break ] taylor : no more scandal . we talked about this . one more scandal , and -- and you said that , that was it , that you were going to pull the plug on this line . ridge : i know , but i 'm not gon na hold this against brooke . you 've got ta let this go . taylor : what ? you 're just giving her a free pass on this ? ridge : brooke had nothing to do with that photo , taylor . taylor : ( scoffs ) how are you gon na handle this then ridge , what , are you just gon na keep hanging thomas out there like bait , just waiting for the next time for brooke to strike ? ridge : look , if i believed thomas was gon na be in harm 's way because of this , i would n't continue with this line at all . but it 's about stirring the pot , creating buzz , gaining revenue for our company . this is not about thomas and brooke . nothing is gon na happen between our son and my wife . i promise you that . taylor : ( scoffs ) ( scoffs ) [ scene_break ] thomas : well , i do n't hear any furniture smashed . that 's a good sign . maybe mom 's calming down . brooke : ( sighs ) well , that 's it . i 've waited out here long enough . ( sighs ) thomas : whoa . taylor : i 'm looking at this rundown from the fashion preview , and things are scratched out , dressing room assignments are changed . this was n't an accident . brooke : what ? are -- are you saying that i tried to seduce thomas ? taylor : i do n't know , but i want it to stop . brooke : ( sighs ) oh , god . thomas : dad , you have got to trust brooke and me please , do not pull the plug on taboo . the line 's doin ' great . we just got started . i want to keep going . ridge : i 'll allow the line to continue . thomas : oh ! ( chuckles ) ridge : but , thomas ... thomas : thank you . ridge : this is it . you 've only got one more chance . thomas : yes . i promise nothing like this will happen again . ridge : thanks . taylor : i 'm so ... disappointed in you . i can not believe you 're allowing this to go on . then again , it does n't surprise me , because you 're blind when it comes to brooke . i hope you do n't regret your decision . i really do n't . keep your clothes on around my son ! thomas : mom , wait . brooke : ( sighs ) [ scene_break ] oliver : if you want to be rich so badly , maybe you should buy a lottery ticket . amber : oh , that 's silly . no one wins the lottery . oliver : you got ta a better chance to win the lottery than you do at winning liam . trust me . amber : oh you have never seen the real amber moore in action . oliver : that 's not my point . the guy is totally in love with hope . amber : oh , i know , or so he thinks . oliver : he is . and what -- you just want him 'cause he 's rich . amber : no . liam is hot . and he 's -- he 's really sweet . you know , when i was pretending to be his limo driver , he was so panicked he was missing her party , he - he , he was just , he was freaking out . i could tell he really cared about her . and it was kind of cute . oliver : if he is so committed to hope , why would you go after him ? seriously , amber give it up . amber : why ? you have n't given up on hope . oliver : that 's different . i 'm never giving up on her . amber : because you love her , and she still loves you . you can sit around and mope about your life , missing hope . that 's your choice . but do n't judge me because i want to get something better for myself . over : and liam is the key ? amber : well , he sure could be . [ scene_break ] brooke : thomas really appreciates you sticking with the line . ridge : it was the right decision . brooke : you 've been put in a terrible position . ridge : taylor 's not too thrilled with me right now . brooke : all because of me and that damn photo . ridge : logan , this is n't your fault . brooke : i 'm really sorry , ridge . i honestly do n't know how this happened . but i need you to forgive me one more time . please ? just say you 'll forgive me . [ scene_break ] whip : ( sighs ) so what happened ? thomas : some one took a risqué photo of brooke and me . whip : yeah , i , uh , i saw . looks like somebody was in the right place at the wrong time . thomas : yeah , well , whoever it was caused a huge uproar . taylor : ( breathing heavily ) whip : hey , honey , you okay ? taylor : i do n't even know where to begin . thomas : look , mom , i 'm sorry you 're upset , and you -- i know that you hate that i 'm working with brooke , and you 're convinced something awful is going to happen , but -- taylor : ( sighs ) i 've been right so far . thomas : no , mom , you have not . nothing has happened between brooke and me . nothing will ever . taylor : ( sighs ) thomas : ( scoffs ) mom . taylor : ( sighs ) thomas : i love you . [ scene_break ] amber : i have had a taste of the good life , and i am really hungry for it again . when i was married to rick , it was like christmas every day . oliver : you said the forresters never really accepted you . amber : oh , they did n't , but it was still the best time of my life . oliver : amber , that is pathetic amber : you do n't know what it 's like , oliver . when you walk into a room as a forrester , you get the royal treatment . it 's like -- it 's like the clouds part , and the sun comes shining through . you know , you could have that , oliver . if you hook up with hope , all your money problems could disappear . oliver : i do n't care about that . amber : well , i do . all i need is an opening , and when i get one -- i will get one -- i 'm going after william spencer iii so fast , he 's not gon na know what hit him . [ scene_break ] hope : i would be extremely honored to be your date at tomorrow night 's soiree , mr. william spencer iii ... liam : mm . hope : even if your dad would rather i did n't go . liam : i would totally boycott my own party if you could n't come . hope : aw . that 's some serious love . ( laughs ) liam : ( laughs ) hope : but seriously , seriously , are you sure it 's okay if i go ? liam : the only thing keeping me from totally freaking out is knowing that you 're gon na be there . i need you there . tomorrow gon na be a really big night for me , and i want to share it with the woman i love , okay ? hope : ' kay . ( laughs ) [ scene_break ] taylor : ( sighs ) whip : here you go . so how did , uh , ridge react to the photo of brooke and thomas ? taylor : he was shocked and very upset . and then he just blew the whole thing off and looked the other way just like he always does with brooke . whip : really ? taylor : ( sighs ) whip : i just do n't understand how he can keep allowing brooke and thomas to work together so closely . taylor : i do n't know . i do n't know . i guess as long as the line is a success , anything goes . bro -- brooke can just drag thomas into another scandal , and ridge will just look the other way . just , you know ... i - i 'm scared to death for -- for my son , whip . whip : well , honey , sweetheart , i - i - i completely feel the se way as you do . i just ... it 's a very dangerous situation . you know , brooke 's a loose cannon . taylor : finally -- i am so glad somebody sees this the way do . i am so grateful to have you on my side . i am . whip : ( chuckles ) i think like you do . taylor : mm . ( sniffles ) whip : you know , i - i just -- i just think as long as brooke and thomas continue to work together , this is n't gon na stop . taylor : ( sighs ) whip : there 's gon na continue to be these kind of incidents . taylor : ( sighs ) whip : i just feel that . [ scene_break ] brooke : ridge , i will stop working on the taboo line if you want me to . our marriage means more to me than anything . rid : it 's the most important thing to me , too . brooke : i really hate this tension between us . ridge : logan , these things ca n't keep happening . they ca n't . brooke : i know . i know . i do n't want to do anything that 's going to jeopardize our relationship . ridge : i believe you . and love you . our marriage means more to me than all off this . look , but all these things that have happened in the last few weeks -- the kiss on the runway , these racy pictures ... ( sighs ) i know that you have n't crossed any lines , and i know that you 're not going to . brooke : never . ridge : besides , you 've been a tremendous help with thomas . all of your experience -- you 've got a great eye for all this stuff . i know that . brooke : that 's all i want to do is help your son . ridge : and you have . but you got ta hear me when i tell you nothing inappropriate can happen again -- never again . brooke : okay , never . ( sighs ) i promise . i promise . ridge : good . brooke : thank you . you mean so much to me . ridge : ( sighs ) you know what ? you 've got the worst luck of anyone i know . brooke : ( laughs ) ( sighs ) i do n't know why these things keep happening to us , but it -- it 's like ... ridge : ( chuckles ) brooke : whatever is put in our way , we manage to get beyond it , and it just makes us stronger , ridge . it makes our bond stronger and the feelings that we have for each other , and you are just such a wonderful , compassionate husband . i love you so much . ridge : logan , i will always believe in you , and nothing is ever gon na come between us ever again . okay ? brooke : okay . ridge : okay ? brooke : yes . ( laughs ) okay . [ scene_break ] whip : ( sighs ) ( sighs ) taylor : oh , yeah , ridge . oh , ridge . whip : ( sighs ) no , you mess with my marriage , i mess with yours . i 'm not done with you yet , ridge , not by a long shot .	taylor rants to thomas that she is not over - reacting . she sees the pictures floating all over the internet and yet they are saying it is not what it looks like . ridge chimes in and says they should not have been changing clothes in the same room . that was inappropriate . he asks brooke to give him a moment with taylor . taylor tells ridge that she can not accept this any longer . it does n't matter how famous her son gets or how much money forrester makes . ridge answers that brooke had nothing to do with the photo and he 's going to have to give her a pass on this . he assures her that nothing is going to happen between his son and his wife . bill tells liam that he is throwing a huge extravaganza to introduce his son to the world . liam is appreciative , but does n't think it is necessary . bill tells him this is not the high school prom . liam will be pulled in many different directions . he discourages hope being liam 's date , but if that is the way it has to be , okay . amber looks liam up on the internet and tells oliver that he is loaded and already irresistible . oliver reminds her that money does n't make people happy . she appreciates his help , but that is not the way she wants to live . he retorts that being a power freak like bill spencer is not the way to live either . right now life is good and hope is the only thing missing from his life . aggie warns whip that his little plan might backfire . taylor could blame him if she finds out where the photo originated .
eric : ridge , you 're back . ridge : been a long time , dad . eric : larger than life . ridge : and dominating the room as usual . why this pose ? eric : your mother sat for it . ridge : just seems ... cold and guarded , you know ? eric : one side of the woman we knew . ridge : let 's not speak ill of the dead . eric : a side you possibly never saw . you know she loved you more than anything else in the world . ridge : in the end , was -- was she changed much ? eric : not the way you mean . once she refused treatment , it all went very fast . ridge : and why was n't i here ? eric : it would n't have mattered , son . she went off alone . ridge : well , she would n't have been on her own if i 'd been here . eric : that may be true . [ scene_break ] brooke : i 'm not sure if you 've heard , but it 's on . the wedding . hope and liam 's . katie : oh . good . i 'm happy for them . brooke : uh , i just -- i 'm not sure exactly when the invitations are going out . i just ... hope you can be there . katie : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] [ birds chirping ] wyatt : uh , it 's okay if we take these samples back , right ? hope : yeah , of course . wyatt : what about the , uh ... pieces that never made it to a collection ? hope : [ chuckles ] yeah . no one 's trying to do you and your mom out of what 's rightfully yours . uh , except that i guess we are , because you more than earned your place here . wyatt : you know , would it help if i told you that ... i do n't have any regrets ? [ scene_break ] quinn : i 'm sorry . i could n't help overhearing . your -- your doctor ? it sounded like good news . steffy : [ voice breaking ] she forgave me . quinn : who ? steffy : she never had a name . but it would have been aspen . [ scene_break ] wyatt : my mother 's pitching the international office right now . hope : yeah . yeah . i heard . wyatt : yeah . hey , what if the paris office wants us ? you know ? would you like me in a beret ? hope : [ laughs ] it was never a question of not liking you . um , uh , there should be a - a check waiting for you in accounting . wyatt : oh . hope : yeah , uh , early termination means that we buy you out . wyatt : no , we -- we do n't -- we do n't expect to be paid for work that we have n't done . wyatt : hope . five or six of the best things that ever happened to me came from meeting you . that 's the bonus i 'm walking away with . anything else would ... feel greedy . [ scene_break ] [ ringing ] [ knock on door ] steffy : sophie , please ring my father and ask him to be here . there 's something else i need to discuss with him . sophie : oh , i thought you knew . last evening he left for los angeles . steffy : oh . merci beaucoup . thank you , sophie . my dad has n't been back in l.a. in over a year . quinn : too bad you got your transatlantic signals crossed . you could have traveled together . steffy : no . my business in l.a. was private . his may be , too . [ scene_break ] ridge : i should have come . eric : i know she begged you not to . ridge , you asked me if she changed . you know , she had , actually . no resentments , no anger . she forgave everyone , even me . i ca n't be to you what she was . but i 'm still your father . and any grudges we 've had between us , i 've forgotten . i missed you . i love you . i 'm happy to see you home . [ scene_break ] katie : i 'm sorry , brooke . i feel really bad , but ... i think it 's just -- it 's too soon . it may always be too soon . i just do n't think that i can stand there and watch you and bill act like the proud parents of the happy couple . brooke : well , do n't blame me for asking . i knew you might feel this way . i just ... had to try . there 's another thing . and i 'm not sure you 're going to like it . [ scene_break ] hope : okay , whether you move to paris or not , i have to say this to you . i am not the same girl that you met in the woods . wyatt : you look a lot like her . hope : [ chuckles ] i 'm serious . wyatt , i have a confidence that i 've never had before , success i 've never had before , a new faith in my judgment . and that is because of you . i love liam , but for a really long time ... i could n't feel loved by him . i felt like a default , like he only turned to me because i was there . but ... after seeing myself through your eyes ... i have found my self- worth . thank you . wyatt : it 's what we jewelers do . we see what shines . [ scene_break ] steffy : quinn , i need a favor . quinn : if i can do it , i will . steffy : deliver this for me back in l.a . quinn : um ... oh . fertility clinic , university hospital . whoa . that 's quite a gift . steffy : nothing compared to what they 've given me . quinn : i 'd be honored to take it for you . steffy : i wish i could tell my dad and not on the phone . but he 's the one acting like a kid trying to find himself . my dad in l.a. that 's worrying . quinn : maybe you want to go back with me . steffy : if he wanted company , he would have said so . quinn : is n't there somebody else in l.a. that you might want to share that good news with ? [ scene_break ] eric : so , when did you get here ? ridge : i left paris this morning . eric : steffy was here . did you know that ? ridge : mm - hmm . kids go their own way . they want to be close , but not too close . eric : i know the syndrome . ridge : you know , i made a resolution maybe 10 years too late . i 'm there when they need me , and they do . special days , birthdays , holidays , days when sports cars need to be bought . eric : so , you gon na tell me what this is all about ? ridge : [ sighs ] eric : are you gon na run off again ? ridge : [ sighs ] well , honestly , dad , i do n't think i have any news that 's worth telling , so ... your turn . what 'd i miss ? eric : [ sighs ] [ scene_break ] brooke : i do n't want to spend time with bill . i do n't even want to be in the same room with him . but while we 're planning this wedding , i do n't really see any way around that . katie : so , that 's what you 're here to tell me ? that 's what you thought i would n't like ? brooke : well , i just wanted you to know . i did n't want you to hear something . katie : [ sighs ] listen , i appreciate you coming here and telling me this , but you do n't have to . you 're not on probation . brooke : i just want things to be okay with us . katie : i know . and i believe that . but i also know that you 're not gon na know what you 're gon na do until you do it . we 're all works in progress or train wrecks in progress . brooke : hmm . i just always thought i was gon na be with ridge . and then he left , and [ sighs ] stephanie died , and that was it . i just ... did n't feel like i had anything to hold on to and i was just ... falling . falling . [ scene_break ] ridge : hmm . so , another forrester marries another caroline spencer . wow . eric : she can be a lot of trouble . ridge : and he 's not ? eric : no , not more trouble than she 's worth . ridge : hey , how disgruntled is rick gon na be when he finds out that i 'm back ? eric : are you `` back `` ? ridge : what is that , dad ? what is that ? worried i 'm gon na take your job ? eric : i 'm worried you 're gon na cut and run again . i 'm sitting here scared that i 'm gon na say something you 're gon na be unhappy about . i miss my son . i do n't know what 's been going on with him for the last 15 months . i do n't know -- ridge : okay . okay . here 's what i know . i spent too many years trying to be a father and a husband to two different families . and one day , something broke inside of me . and i thought , `` hey , all i need to do is take brooke and start a new life somewhere else . `` how dumb was that ? eric : i do n't have to tell you how many times that 's happened to me . ridge : her past came and -- and found us right there on our honeymoon and grabbed us by the neck , and i could n't have that . not again . i want a new start , a new life . and by the way , that is something you could have been a father about . you could have told me that that just does n't happen . eric : you never asked me . ridge : ah . the present just goes away , and the ... future disappears one moment at a time . and the only thing that 's left ... is the past . and mine is right here . [ scene_break ] quinn : he needs healing , too , steffy . steffy : liam needs what liam needs . quinn : he lost his child . he lost his wife . you do n't think this news would mean the world to him ? steffy : you 're wading in my personal business like you think you belong there . you will not say anything to liam . quinn : i never would . it would be presumptuous of me to even raise the subject . steffy : i 'm sorry about your son . but the blonde - goddess thing that hope has is like a drug to some guys . quinn : [ sighs ] well , i do n't think liam is one of them . i do n't think that he has ever gotten over you . [ scene_break ] wyatt : [ sighs ] all right . what am i forgetting ? hope : i wish you were n't going . wyatt : tell me something . um ... hope : yeah ? wyatt : if i had met you first , would we be ... well , that was foolish of us . [ chuckles ] could have met at any time . why did it take us so long ? hope : i do n't know . wyatt : you know , i had never been in love before . i just wish i had been better at it . [ scene_break ] ridge : will you look at that . your fridge is stocked . eric : you have aly to thank for that , all right ? i would n't say she 's completely domestic , but , uh , she 's been taking care of thorne . where are you staying ? ridge : i do n't know . eric : stay here . ridge : i think your house is full , dad . eric : there 's rooms in this house i ca n't find with a map . ridge : you just want me to sweep the patio and clean the pool , do n't you ? eric : not unless you 're better at it than you used to be . ridge : okay . i 'll stay . thank you . eric : so , what does this mean ? does this mean you 're gon na be here for a while or what ? ridge : maybe longer . eric : i have n't really asked , but , uh ... why now ? ridge : i do n't know . maybe , uh ... christmas is coming , you know . eric : you do n't really need a reason to be here , but , uh ... if you have one -- ridge : i have one . eric : i guess i do n't really have to ask what it is . ridge : brooke . [ scene_break ] brooke : well , i 'll go and let you get back to work . katie : listen , brooke . i can see how hard you 're trying , and it does n't go unnoticed . i - i do n't want you to think that it does n't mean anything , because it does . brooke : thank you for saying that . katie : it 's just gon na take time . brooke : we 're sisters for life . time we have . [ scene_break ] assistant : madison said you 'd want to see it right away . wyatt : for the wedding ? hope : yeah , uh , could you just go ahead and put it in my mom 's office ? wyatt : no , no , no , no . do n't -- do n't send it away . can i ... look at it ? hope : if you want to , yeah . wyatt : they do nice work . can i ... see it on you ? hope : wyatt -- wyatt : just for a minute . you 're gon na need to try it on anyway . hope : not -- i mean , not right now . wyatt : i 'm not gon na be at your wedding to see you wear it . hope : okay . wyatt : [ chuckles ] i wonder if it will go well with this . [ clears throat ] hope : [ exhales deeply ] wyatt : i said i owed you a piece of jewelry for your wedding . hope : wyatt , i - i - i ca -- i ca n't . i 'm -- i 'm sorry . i really -- i - i ca n't . no . wyatt : no . hope : [ sighs ] wyatt : you 're right . you ca n't marry my brother wearing a piece of my jewelry . forgive me . hope : no ... there 's nothing to forgive . wyatt : i keep forgetting that i 'm not the groom . i was so sure . [ scene_break ] steffy : you ca n't expect me to believe liam told you his innermost feelings . quinn : no . no . but i 've seen how happy you were in the pictures of the two of you together , and i 've -- i have seen how he treats hope . steffy : yeah , like a princess . quinn : [ scoffs ] no . he 's cold and dismissive and high - handed with her . steffy : you 've got to be misinformed . quinn : no , no . i 've seen it myself . steffy : no , we ca n't be talking about the same person . quinn : well , he forced hope to fire us , even though she 's told me over and over how much she loves my work . i think she did it just because she wanted to keep the peace . i think she feels trapped , and i think he does , too . steffy : it 's sad . but it 's really none of my business . or yours . quinn : you want to know what 's sad ? if he knew what you heard from your doctor tonight ... there would never be a wedding .	eric hugs ridge and says he 's back . ridge is looking over eric 's shoulder at his mother 's portrait on the wall , says dominating the room as usual . why this pose ; she seems cold and guarded . eric says that is one side they knew . ridge says they should n't speak of the dead this way . eric says perhaps it is a side ridge never saw . he knows that she loved ridge more than anything else in the world . and she did n't change much . once she refused treatments , it all went pretty fast . and it would n't have mattered if ridge was here or not . she went off alone . ridge says she would not have been alone if he were here . brooke drops in on katie at the office and says she does n't know if she has heard , but the wedding is back on . hope and liam are getting married . katie says she is happy for them . brooke says she 's not sure when the invitations are going out but she hoped katie would be there . wyatt is packing up things from his office when hope pops in . he wants to know if it is okay that he takes his samples back . she says yes , even the ones that did n't make it into a collection . no one is trying to take anything away from him and his mom to which they are entitled except she guesses they are since he 's more than earned his place here . he asks if it would help if he said he has no regrets . his mother is pitching the international office right now . maybe the paris office will want them . will she like him in a beret . she shrugs , it was never a question of not liking him . she offers there will be a check waiting for him in accounting . he 's surprised and she says yeah early termination will buy him out . he says no , they do n't need to be paid for work not done . she says yes it is contract specifications . he says five or six of the best things that have ever happened to him came from meeting her . that 's the bonus he is walking away with . anything else would feel greedy . hope says whether he moves to paris or not she has to say this to him . she is not the same girl he met in the woods . he retorts that she looks a lot like her . she says seriously she has confidence that she never had before ..... success and faith in her judgmemt . and all of that is because of wyatt . she loves liam but for a very long time she could not feel really loved by him . he returned to her like a default because she was there . but after seeing herself through wyatt 's eyes , she found her self - worth . she thanks him . he says it is what jewelers do ; they see what shines . steffy eases down into a chair . quinn puts her bags down and comes back and says she is sorry but she could n't help but overhear . it sounded like a doctor gave steffy some good news . steffy says at least she forgave her . quinn asks who . steffy said she never had a name but it would have been aspen . she learns from her assistant that ridge is not in the office but flew back to l.a. steffy thinks that is odd since he has n't been home in over a year . she writes a big check and gives it to quinn and asks if she will take it back to l.a. quinn sees it is a large check to the fertility clinic and tells steffy that is very generous . steffy says not half as much as they have done for her . she wishes she could tell her dad but not over the phone , but he 's back home trying to find himself . quinn says maybe steffy wants to go back to l.a. to see him or someone else that she might want to share that good news with .
maya : a gorgeous luxury condo . a bathtub in the living room ? rick : [ chuckles ] maya : [ chuckles ] how can i possibly thank you ? rick : i 'm asking a lot of you . ca n't be easy pretending to dump you , go back to caroline . it 's ... maya : it 's not forever . it 's just until you solidify your position as ceo , and then ... the real fireworks begin . rick : if not sooner . maya : what do you mean ? rick : i 've hired an attorney . he should be here shortly . maya : what 's going on , rick ? rick : i 'm about to make a move . if it all goes according to plan , a certain twosome is about to get the shock of their lives . maya : [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] ridge : i do n't know . what do you think ? is it crazy to design the showstopper first and then base everything else around that ? caroline : i think it 's genius . but maybe we should run it by rick first . ridge : i do n't think rick cares about the process . he just wants another winning collection for forrester . caroline : still , he 's been so understanding . you know , letting us design together again , just ... did n't see that coming , did you ? [ scene_break ] katie : beep , beep ! beep , beep , beep , beep , beep ! crash ! oh ! man down ! man down ! whoop . all right . what do we got here ? bill : that looks like fun ! can i join in ? katie : oh , i do n't know . what do you think ? should we -- whoa ! should we let daddy play ? bill : yeah ! that was good ! two at once ! katie : nice ! wow ! bill : hey ! mwah ! you happy to see your daddy , huh ? katie : yeah , i think he 's very happy to see his daddy . bill : well , there 's mommy . is she happy to see his daddy , too ? will insisted on a story . actually , he insisted on the story before going to bed . katie : well , then , let me guess . you told him the one about the spencer empire and the dark knight that rules with an iron fist . bill : yeah . best story ever . except you forgot that the dark knight is n't just a fighter . he 's a family man . with three princes . and a beautiful queen . ex- queen . katie : did you happen to mention how she became the ex - queen ? bill : well , maybe the dark knight did n't fully appreciate what he had . [ crash , clatter ] what the hell is that ? katie : uh ... everything okay , rudolpho ? rudolpho : oh , i apologize , mrs. spencer . luckily , the appetizers escaped unharmed . katie : okay , great . thank you . bill : wait , wait , wait , wait . what ? personal chef ? appetizers ? you have a party planned tonight ? katie : no . bill : well , it 's obviously a special evening . oh , wait a second . come on ! forrester ? katie : [ chuckles ] [ scene_break ] ridge : it surprised me . rick 's change of heart . caroline : yeah , well , you heard him . he wants us all to get along . eric : i think what rick wants is for couture to continue to flourish . and it will now that the two of you are back designing together again . ridge : hey , dad . eric : back at it again already , i see . caroline : yeah , ridge came up with this brilliant idea . eric : show me . ridge : it 's not ready . eric : ah . where 's rick ? caroline : up to his neck in hot water . it 's what he said to me on the phone a minute ago . eric : ah . [ both chuckle ] ridge : need to speak to him ? eric : there 's nothing urgent . i just wanted to tell him how impressed i am with how he 's handling himself . rising above everything for the sake of the company and his marriage . [ scene_break ] maya : you must be kris . kris : i am . and you are ? maya : maya avant . lead model at forrester creations . come on in . kris : they doing a photo shoot here today ? rick : we 're always scouting for locations . hi , kris . kris : surprised we 're not meeting at forrester . rick : do you have it ? kris : yeah , i have the documents you asked me to prepare . giving you irrevocable power as ceo for forrester creations . rick : obviously my dad has to sign this . kris : well , as the final authority who controls voting rights and the founding member of the company , yes . and in doing so , eric can then appoint that control to you . maya : what exactly does that mean ? kris : simply put ... rick 's father can never remove rick as ceo and i have to ask you again , uh , this is a family company . i mean , why create waves ? insisting on irrevocable control ? i mean , the company is doing really well . why push it ? rick : i have my reasons . now , are you gon na follow through with this ? or am i gon na have to hire another attorney ? kris : [ clears throat ] i said i 'd do it , and i will . rick : good . [ scene_break ] eric : your brother is making a concerted effort . more than a concerted effort , actually . he 's reconnected with caroline , he 's reaching out to you both as designers . he 's making mature , thoughtful decisions about this company . he 's being the ceo i thought he would be . i want you to meet him at least halfway . ridge : i 'm trying . eric : i do n't want any lingering resentments . this is a new start for rick . i want it to be a new start for you , as well . ridge : i understand , dad , and i am trying . eric : try harder , ridge . try harder . what does rick have to do to please you ? ridge : i do n't know . he could step aside and give me my rightful place in the company . there 's something . eric : a successful design house is only as good as its lead designer . i know you lost your gift , and you had to work really hard to get it back . but you did . with caroline 's help . and now the two of you are the most successful design team in the business . rick realizes that . and to his credit , he supports you both 100 % . that speaks well to who he is , does n't it , given the fact that a few weeks ago he had no use for you . or for his marriage . [ scene_break ] rudolpho : these were a beautiful choice , mrs. spencer . katie : thank you , rudolpho . okay , seriously . do n't you have some place to be ? bill : i 'm not going anywhere until i get some answers . katie : oh , come on , bill . what are you talking about ? bill : katie , i am , uh , asking you ... as politely as i can . what the hell is going on ? katie : let 's just say that something significant is going to happen tonight . bill : something significant ? with you and forrester ? all right , come on . do n't tell me that you and fashion boy are -- katie : whatever 's going on between me and fashion b -- ridge is none of your business . bill : you need to listen to me . since brooke left , i 've had time to reflect . and i realize that the happiest times of my life have been with you . we were building a future . we had our family . we had everything going for us until ... when i see you with will , when we 're all together ... i want our family back , katie . i want us back . i made the biggest mistake of my life letting you go . let 's not compound it by making another one . katie : who says i 'm doing that ? bill : well , you obviously have something planned here tonight . katie : so ? bill : so ... i want a chance , katie . i want a chance to make things right . katie : bill , where is this coming from ? bill : we were great together . and we can be great together again . i was blinded . but i never stopped loving you . and i know that you never stopped loving me , either . the rest of it ? just details . as long as you do n't do something tonight that we 're both going to regret . [ scene_break ] eric : hey . caroline : oh , hi . ridge just stepped out . is there anything i can help you with ? eric : you can track down that husband of yours and tell him to take you to a romantic , expensive dinner . on me . caroline : thank you . i do n't know what you did to get through to him , but ... rick has never been more committed to our marriage . or to me . [ scene_break ] rick : thanks , kris . god , i can not wait to stick it to ridge and his arrogance , thinking he can have any woman that he wants . i 've had to deal with this my entire life . and caroline -- she 'll get hers . obviously her vows meant squat . we were newlyweds and she falls for him . and i loved her so damn much . i believed in her and what we had . how could she betray our marriage like this ? anyway , once my dad signs ... my life begins . and i can tell them all to go to hell . [ scene_break ] ridge : what 's going on here ? katie : it 's a special evening . for you ... and for me . [ glasses clink ] ridge : so is , uh ... will asleep ? katie : um . yeah . yeah . he actually went down a little early tonight . ridge : mm . all right . you have my favorite wine , you got hors d'oeuvres . what 's , uh ... what 's the occasion ? did i miss something ? katie : no , you did n't forget anything . it 's just that it 's been kind of a rough time for us , and i 'm hoping that we can put all that behind us and move forward tonight . ridge : it sounds like you had something specific in mind . katie : i do . i wanted to do something special , because there 's a lot to appreciate about us . and i just felt like it was time . ridge : you know ... i should 've replaced this thing with the real deal a long time ago . katie : well , it holds a lot of significance . everything it symbolizes . do you think a minister would agree ? [ scene_break ] maya : hey , it 's me . listen , i know you 're probably with your dad right now , but i -- i just -- just call me when you 're done , okay ? i ca n't wait to begin our life together . [ cell phone beeps ] maya : [ sighs ] [ chuckles ] yeah . [ scene_break ] rick : hey , dad . eric : hey , rick . you just missed your wife . i think she 's still in the building . you should go get her . rick : actually , i wanted to run something by you first . eric : what ? oh , something to do with where you were just now ? another big business deal ? rick , you do n't have to prove anything to me . i could n't be more impressed than i was with the way you handled yourself at the meeting today , bringing everyone together . doing what 's best for the company and for this family . rick : i guess that swift kick in the butt is what i really needed . but now i know exactly what i need to do . eric : you 're doing it already . you 've reunited with caroline , you 're treating ridge with respect , comporting yourself as the true ceo of forrester . rick : you do n't know what that means to me . knowing that you have faith and trust in me . you 've taught me so many things , but mostly you 've taught me what it is to be a forrester . we do n't give in . we persevere . and you 've done that and shown me not only as the patriarch of our family , but the ceo of this company , and that 's the example i intend to follow in order to lead this company forward . which is why ... i had this drawn up . eric : what is it ? rick : papers giving me irrevocable control as ceo for forrester creations . eric : why would you do this ? rick : dad , ridge is always trying to undermine my authority . these papers will eliminate any thoughts he might have to undercut my power . the company will run much more smoothly if my position as ceo ca n't be denied by anyone . you know he has it out for me . he always has . and you know first hand that that does n't feel good . maybe it 's because he 's a marone . i do n't know . but what i do know is his loyalty is not one of his stronger suits . you said it yourself . i 've come a long way in a very short time . and i know that i have the maturity to lead this company the way that you did . now , if you really believe in me the way that you say ... then show me . show me by signing the papers , dad .	maya and rick relax in the tub and she says a gorgeous condo and a tub in the room , nothing could be better than this . he says he knows it ca n't be easy on her to accept that he dumped her and went back to caroline . but he 's working on something and a certain two will get the shock of their lives . bill arrives at katie 's and they play with will . he hopes she is as happy to see him as will is . he 's not so happy when he realizes she is planning a special night with dinner for ridge . bill insists that she tell him what is going on . she says only that something important is going to happen tonight . bill declares his intentions . he wants his family back together . he wants him and katie back together . he says he wants a chance . he never stopped loving her and he knows she did n't either . they were great together and they can be again as long as she does not do something tonight they will both regret . rick 's change of heart surprises ridge . but eric is glad they are back at working together .

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