Bold & The Beautiful Transcript
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You’re quitting Spencer. [laughing] Yeah, right. You can laugh, but I mean it. I’m done. You’re done? Done with a cushy job that I handed you on a silver platter? You didn’t hand it to me on a silver platter. I worked my ass off for you and the company. Company you apparently despise. -When did I say that? -I’ll tell you what I’m saying. You can’t make it without me. Okay. -Watch me. -Watch you what? Go be a computer geek again? Yeah, Dad, maybe I’m just gonna be a computer geek again. You’re not gonna go be anything without your daddy’s help. Why are you talking like I didn’t have skills already -before I met you? -The majority of skills that you have are the ones that Daddy taught you. You know what? I have experience, too, that I can apply in the real world.
Bill: I don’t think so. Well… -Oh, my God. …unless, of course, you have a genie in a bottle somewhere -that’ll grant you a wish. -This is what I’m talking about! This is why! This is why I’m walking away–this! Bye. Thank you, Mattie. I’ll talk to Zende, let him know what we’re thinking. -No problem. -Thanks so much. Thank you. All right, good. Anything else? No, it’s, uh, it’s pretty much it. It’s amazing. What’s amazing? Forrester’s co-CEOs. We’re back at it -Like we haven’t missed a beat. -Yeah, feels good. Yeah! You know what else feels good? Not having to deal with Hope. Brooke and Carter may still be around, but Miss Hope for the Future and all her drama are gone. Forever. So Hope just stormed out? I…keep trying to reach her. What happened? Well, she’s still upset with me. She feels like she’s a scapegoat and she’s being sold out by Carter and…her own mother.
Deacon: I hate what you’re going through because this is so damn unfair. But I want you to know something–you’re not alone. I got you, baby girl. Always. [soft music plays] Well, I know Hope’s been lashing out lately. I mean, she even tried to slap you. Today just proved that she’s struggling with the fact that Carter and I are still working at Forrester Creations. She feels…betrayed, like nobody understands her. -Thank you. -For what? For being in my corner. Hey, I’m always gonna be in your corner. You’re my daughter, no matter what. Used to think that Mom felt that way, but that was before… They really kept Brooke and Carter on and got rid of you. I mean, this whole takeover thing was Carter’s fault. He initiated it! That guy oughta be on the curb, not behind the COO desk. [scoffs] That’s all Steffy. I mean, she’s probably relishing in the fact that I’m the only one that’s suffering the consequences of this. Actually, that might be why she kept Carter on, just to rub it in my face. Honey, I feel–I feel terrible about this. I mean it– This was not fair the way that Ridge and Steffy treated you. [phone chimes] -That’s Baker. Still nothing. -[sighs] Getting the lunatic Luna behind bars back where she belongs? Yeah. Well, Baker’s gonna keep working on it, but we gotta stay vigilant because you know she’s gonna wanna see Finn. Yeah. Over my dead body. Don’t even joke about that. She’s already tried that. I’m just–I’m so furious with Bill. How can he allow that psychopath out of prison? You–[laughs] you talk to me this way, you treat me this way, and yet, you bend over backwards to-to protect and cover for a murderer like Luna? Dad, she poisoned two people, and you get her pardoned? Do you wanna know why I can’t relate to you? It’s because you’re certifiable! Certifiable? You must have lostyourmind. Do you know who you’re talking to? Maybe I don’t know who I’m talking to, because on any given day, I don’t know which version of you I’m gonna get. Today, apparently, it’s the one who cares more about protecting a murderer than your own granddaughter’s mom. Oh, for God–look– Steffy is not in any danger, and neither is Kelly. This is just you being you, overreacting, blowing everything out of proportion, just like threatening to ditch Spencer. Well, you’re not gonna walk away from the greatest thing that ever happened to you, are you, Liam? I mean, you’re notthatstupid! [heavy music plays] Hope can’t be here? I mean, this is her home too. Well, she’s still extremely upset. Because you’re at Forrester and she’s not. [sighs] There’s more to it, and it’s all coming to a head. This is not just gonna go away on its own– all the hurt and the pain. I mean, look at what she’s doing– she’s storming out of her own home, she’s pushing you away, she’s saying all these things that I know she’s gonna end up regretting. The two of you have always been so close. That’s what worries me. But until she can accept that she brought this on herself, she’s gonna continue to feel abandoned and betrayed by everybody in her life. Nobody treats my daughter like that. We go to Forrester right now and we– Dad, no. I appreciate you trying to protect me, but that is– What kind of father would I be if I didn’t? Look, I know that I wasn’t around for a lotta years. And-and even when I was, I couldn’t be the kind of father that you needed or you deserved. But I’m here now. And nobody–nobody is gonna cause you the kind of grief that the Forresters have. I don’t care about the coup. I don’t care about whose fault it is, because I know you have given everything to this company. You’ve given your talent and your drive and-and your passion. Hope, I swear, when I see an injustice like this against my daughter, I wanna go down there and I wanna get in Carter’s face and I wanna pound Ridge into the ground. I will never understand Bill, allowing a twice-convicted murderer to stay in his home under house arrest. -[softly] Yeah. -Bonding over their what– supposed traumatic childhood? My gosh. Liam’s really upset about it. You talked to Liam about this? Yeah. He’s confused and disillusioned -like the rest of us are. -Yeah, I get that. Must have been a hell of a shock, seeing what his dad is up to. He’s trying to wrap his head around it. Luna being pardoned. Bill basically let this psychopath back into society. Not knowing if she’d kill again. Luna has Sheila’s DNA. Odds are she is gonna kill again. Dad, she needs to be stopped legally, or– Anyway, Liam isn’t happy about it. He really thinks that Bill lost his mind. [scoffs] You and I must have very different definitions -for the word stupid. -Well, when you do stupid things, Liam… I mean, you’re a grown man. How ’bout you start acting like one? Come on–you mean act likeyou. How come I don’t act likeyou? Selfish and volatile… -Here we go again. -…and shady as all hell. I don’t wanna be that, you understand? That’s not me. You don’t even know whoyouare, Liam! You have no idea. You were raised just being coddled by your mommy! So we’re-we’re attacking my dead mother now, is that it? Oh, will you relax. I’m not attacking Kelly. I am simply saying that if I had known that you existed, if I was aware that I had a son… But she kept that information from meandfrom you until she was on her deathbed. [Liam joins in] At which point, it was too late… …for you tomoldme in your image. Yeah, I know. I got it. I’ve heard it before. Still didn’t stop me from looking for you. Didn’t stop me from finding you. Didn’t stop me from wanting to understand you. It didn’t stop me from trying to figure out what this-this Spencer name you bequeathed to me even stands for. What the hell does it stand for, Dad? You always told me, “Say what you mean and mean what you say.” But that’s not you. Not lately. You said family comes first. That’s not you either. Here’s another one of your gems: “There’s a sucker born every minute.” Now, I don’t know what Luna has done or said to persuade you to abandon every principle that you ever stood for, but that’s because you won’t tell me! You won’t talk to me! And the more that you dismiss me, the more that you push me away, the more that you gaslight me, the easier it is for me to forget all the reasons keeping me here. This is the part where you say, “Don’t go, Liam.” This is the part where you say, “I love you. This isn’t worth losing you over.” Why can’t you say that? [heavy music plays] As a parent, it’s hard when our children are hurting. I mean, you just wanna make everything okay, and it doesn’t matter if they’re adults or if they have lives of their own. I’m telling you, Hope is gonna come around. She loves you, and she’s gonna realize that no one can give her the kind of love and support that you can. You’re overwhelmed right now. You got so much coming at you. But you have to know you are going to get through this because you’re strong and you’re resilient. Well, I do not feel that way. I just feel… angry at Carter, at Mom. I don’t know who I can trust anymore. You trust me, because I’ll catch you. Well, I certainly don’t feel like going back to Mom’s right now. I mean, you don’t have to. You can stay here. I really feel for Liam. He just seems so… lost these days. He told you that? Well, we talk. Mostly when he comes over to pick up Kelly or he drops her off. But he never lets on to her how he really feels. He’s a devoted dad, and she adores him so much. If only he’d had a dad that felt that way. Liam fought so hard for Bill’s acceptance. And now he learns that his own father helps Luna out of prison? Of course, that’s gonna affect their relationship. Are you done going off on me? Going off–oh, my God. Oh, my God. You don’t get it. You just– -I don’t get what? -You don’t get that I am standing in front of you threatening to quit Spencer, threatening to quityou! Why can’t you say, “Hey, Liam, you’re my son. I love you. Stick with it. Let’s figure this out together.” Why can’t you do that? Because you’re damn fearless when it comes to everything else in life, but this, right here? No, you gotta keep that– you gotta keep that good and locked up, don’t you? Because the thought of somebody understanding you– actually understanding you– that petrifies you. I don’t even know why. I mean, somewhere between a mother who never loved you and a father who never knew you until it was way too late, little William Spencer Jr. forged this–this coat of armor that we all call Dollar Bill, a persona that is so scary and intimidating that even your closest loved ones don’t feel safe asking you to look behind the curtain. Who are you? How come I don’t know more about your childhood than what would fit on a vague book blurb? Was it so traumatic that you feel more kinship to somebody like Luna than me? Luna isn’t the heir to an empire. Yeah, well, neither was I until you made me one. Yeah, you never ran away from it, though, did you? “Hey, Dad, can I use the jet? Can I use the yacht?” Right? You certainly enjoyed all the trappings of wealth. I’m not enjoying…this, Dad. Well, you probably won’t enjoy losing your trust fund either. Oh, my God, the trust fund, the trust fund, the trust fund. I don’t care. Liquidate it! Do whatever you want. You have–you have three sons, and two of them are gone. Wyatt’s gone. Will is living with his mother. Who could blame him? I am the only one who stuck around and put up with you and worked hard to earn your respect, and for what? For what? A private tennis court? I don’t care about the “trappings” of wealth, Dad. I wanted to love you. I wanted–I wanted to know you. And you won’t let me. So I can’t, so I don’t. Or maybe–maybe I got that backwards. Maybe the problem is that I know you too well. [dramatic music plays] I’ve never seen Hope like this, lost and floundering and feeling like everybody’s turned against her– even me. It makes me wonder what she’ll do and where she’ll turn. -Stay here. -Well, not, I mean, here, here. I mean, I was thinking the room next to my apartment. I know it’s not your mother’s estate, but I love you, you’re my daughter, and I wanna support you. I know what you’re thinking. Sheila, right? It might be a little difficult living here -while you are married to her. -Okay, look. I’m well aware about how you feel about Sheila, okay, but we can make this work. You’ll see. Come on. Trust your old man. You still care about Liam, don’t you? Yeah, of course. We remained good friends. We have history and…and more. -And more? -Well– as Kelly’s parents. We never let our issues get in the way of putting Kelly first. She’s our top priority. Honestly, I…I wouldn’t have it any other way. He really is a fantastic man and father. I’ll never stop caring about him.
Bill: I have listened to you and your revisionist history long enough. Now, you might not have liked every decision I ever made on your behalf, but are you actually gonna stand there and tell me that almost– almost without fail I have not put you and your brothers first in my life? Haven’t you heard? Dollar Bill always comes first. [laughing] Unbelievable. I am so sick and tired of your poor, woe-is-me attitude, always feeling sorry for yourself. You had two of the most remarkable women in the world in Steffy and Hope, and what did you do? You screwed it up, time and time and time again. You.Youdid that, Mr. Waffle Man. Now, as for me… have I ever said I was perfect? No. Never. Not by a long shot. But I have always loved you and cared for you, provided for you, protected you. I mean, what more do you want from me, Liam? You’re not two years old. You want me to tuck you in bed at night? That’s not–that’s not what I meant to say– I mean, has it ever even occurred to you that some of my frustration with you is warranted? I mean, you show up in LA all those years ago, you’re looking for your long-lost father, and when you finally found me, what did I do? I’m asking you, Liam– what did I do? Let me answer it for you. I took you in… like a homeless puppy. I made you a player in the family business that also happens to be one of the most powerful companies on the planet. Does that make me Father of the Year? No. Never claimed to be. But you… you see yourself as Mr. Perfect. Mr. Self-righteous. And yet, you leave a path of destruction in your wake, which you have done to Steffy and Hope and your children as collateral damage. And yet you wanna stand there and whine to me about how I treat you. Well, you know what, Mr. Big Time? You wanna leave the company– leave! And don’t come crawling back. Do you understand me? Now, I have a meeting to get to. And when I return, don’t be here! [whispers] You– [groans] [offkey music escalates] [dramatic music swells]
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