Bold & The Beautiful Transcript
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Bill: you’re holding the answer luna’s waited a lifetime for.
Poppy: Yeah, what’s it say?
Luna: Come on, aunt li, please.
Bill: Am I luna’s father or not?
Katie: So, li is administering the test?
Rj: That’s what luna’s text said. Li showed up with the test.
Katie: This is really happening.
Rj: Yes, luna could finally know who her dad is.
Steffy: I still can’t believe my father doesn’t agree with me about hope for the future.
Carter: Steffy, I get why you’re upset. I really do. But ridge wants to give hope a chance to turn things around next quarter.
Steffy: This is just so crazy to me. My father makes this decision and now he doesn’t wanna deal with the day-to-day? He wants to focus more on design?
Hope: Forrester creations thrived in the brooke logan era. And mom, you are more than just a great ceo. You are an icon of forrester creations. Please don’t let steffy brush you aside.
Brooke: Honey, I appreciate your support. I really do, but it’s–
Hope: I just think maybe it’s time for you to get back in the game. Take charge. Remind people what you are capable of.
Ridge: What did I just walk in on?
Steffy: Dad wants to focus on couture.
Carter: That’s his passion.
Steffy: Yeah. I mean, his designs make this company so successful, but so does his leadership.
Carter: So does yours.
Steffy: I love collaborating with him. We challenge each other. We try to make this company better, stronger. It’s part of the reason I– I love this job. It makes it so exciting.
Carter: Well, he’s not going anywhere, steffy. I mean, you heard the guy. He’s not stepping down. He just wants to shed some of the day-to-day administrative aspects that take him away from designing.
Steffy: I just have so much on my plate already.
Ridge: So is this a pep talk? Or are you guys trying to take over the world? Which is it?
Brooke: Don’t worry. You’re not interrupting. I just wanna thank you for defending my daughter and her line.
Hope: I just wanna reiterate how grateful I am as well.
Ridge: Well, it was a business decision. Actually, I came here to talk to my dad about it, but I guess he’s not here, is he?
Hope: He is not. But, look, I just– I wanna say I– I’m going to do everything I can to prove to you that you were right to make this decision and just show how valuable the logan influence is.
Ridge: I’m looking forward to all that. Would– I’m sorry. Would you mind if I had a moment with your mom alone? Is that–
Hope: Of course. Thank you again. And please remember what I said.
[ Brooke sighs ]
Brooke: Wow. That’s a serious look.
Ridge: It’s a serious time.
Katie: I can’t stop thinking about what li said about her sister. Do you think poppy’s trying to pull something over on bill?
Rj: Poppy knows how much luna wants to know her dad. And so does li. I mean, can you imagine anybody playing games with something this important?
Poppy: Li, tell us.
Luna: Is bill my dad?
Bill: If it’s inconclusive, we’ll do it again.
Li: No. It’s conclusive.
Poppy: Oh, for goodness sake, give it to me.
Luna: What? What is it? Okay, that’s two stripes. That’s– that’s two stripes. That means that– that means you’re my dad.
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Brooke: Did you and steffy argue?
Ridge: No. We had a difference of opinion, that’s all. It happens.
Brooke: Well, the way you’re talking about the business…
Ridge: I’m sorry if it came across that way, I– I love forrester creations. It’s– it’s a big part of me.
Brooke: It always has been.
Ridge: Big part of you, too.
Brooke: It was.
Ridge: Oh, stop it. It was. What do you love more than launching a line or– or pitching a new product, huh? What do you love more? Maybe me or maybe your kids, your grandkids, but that’s it.
Brooke: I guess we have that in common.
Ridge: Yeah. You know what I– what I like about work is the part that doesn’t feel like work.
Brooke: Designing?
Ridge: Yeah. I get caught up in doing bills and all I want is to have a pencil in my hand because I get ideas, by the time I wanna put them down, I’ve forgotten already. Watching dad, the way he poured himself into that last line he did, it just, it was ridiculous, right? He was so passionate about it. And I remember that feeling and I miss it. I miss it a lot.
Brooke: Okay. So what are you saying? You don’t wanna be co-ceo anymore?
Steffy: So, part of me would love the challenge to run forrester creations. Like, I know I could do it, but…
Carter: But?
Steffy: Gosh, years ago, I just would’ve jumped into this opportunity. All my energy would’ve gone into this. But now, I mean, my husband and kids, it’s just– it’s– it’s a lot and… I just don’t know.
Carter: You’ll have to find another set of hands.
Steffy: Maybe you could help. If you agreed, of course. I mean, you have your expertise in this, business acumen, and we work so well together. Why not?
Carter: I’m flattered. I really am. But all my coo duties have me working overtime.
Steffy: A girl can dream.
Carter: I guess you’ll have to decide what you want. Either way, I’m ready to support you in whatever that is.
Steffy: All right. Thanks.
Hope: Oh, hi, carter. Are you two finished?
Carter: Depends. You need me to stick around and referee?
Steffy: Uh, no, we’ll– we’ll continue this conversation later.
Hope: Let me guess. You still trying to find a way to cancel my line?
Katie: I don’t know poppy very well, so I can’t say that li is right when she says her sister’s an opportunist. But with li administering the test, at least we know the truth will come out.
Bill: My daughter. My beautiful daughter.
Poppy: I can’t believe it. It’s true. You are luna’s father. Oh, baby. You finally got your answer. Bill is your father.
Luna: This is unbelievable. And– and you’re happy?
Bill: Happy? I’m beyond happy. I’m so– I’m so thrilled. And you are too.
Luna: Of course. I’m stunned. I’m amazed. I mean, I– I was hoping for this. Ever since my mom told me about you and how you two met, I thought maybe. But what were the chances.
Li: I don’t understand. I administered the test myself. I was positive you were lying. You are luna’s father. I can’t believe it.
Poppy: Believe it.
Li: You finally got what you’ve always wanted.
Poppy: What’s that mean? A wonderful man. A father to my daughter.
Li: A rich– very rich man.
Poppy: Are you that bitter? That you can’t even be a little happy for us?
Bill: Thank you for administering the test, li. For confirming what I had believed for quite a while. But now I think it’s time for you to leave.
Li: Luna. Just know. I wanted to make sure for your sake. Okay? And everyone’S.
Luna: Thank you, aunt li.
Bill: Well, uh… I guess it’s time we have our first official family hug.
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Steffy: I won’t pretend. I’m very concerned about your line’s performance.
Hope: Well, your father has faith.
Steffy: My father is an artist. And he admires your vision. I’m just a realist.
Hope: Well, I don’t trust your judgment. It’s clouded. This is personal for you. And you wan to shelve my collection. Because you will do anything to get back at me and the logan’S.
Ridge: I’m not really stepping down. I’m stepping up. Because couture needs my help right now.
Brooke: I understand that. But who’s gonna run the company? Is steffy gonna do that by herself?
Ridge: No, I’ll be around. I’ll do whatever I have to do. I just can’t do all the day-to-day stuff.
Brooke: Steffy will do that. No, she has so much on her plate already. And she doesn’t really need more work.
Brooke: Okay, well, who’s gonna step in? I mean, eric’s already closed his chapter on that. And there’s carter. But he’s coo. And he’s very busy in that position already. So…
Ridge: I agree. So, I have an idea for someone who could, uh, help with the leadership.
Katie: So. Still nothing?
Rj: You think that means bad news?
Katie: I don’T… li?
Rj: What happened?
Katie: Uh, rj said that you did the paternity test.
Li: Yes.
Katie: So what did it say?
Li: My sister wasn’t lying. Bill is luna’s father.
Katie: Oh, my god.
Poppy: Are you okay, sweetie? You’re shaking.
Luna: I’m just– I’m just so excited. I’ve been waiting for this day my whole life.
Bill: And here I thought I could only make boys.
Poppy: I can’t tell you what it means to me to see you both so happy. I’m really sorry. That I kept you apart all these years. I was afraid. I should’ve done this years ago. Given you more time to know each other. For you to know your father. And for you to watch your girl grow up. I took that away from you. From both of you. And I just hope that you can forgive me. Skin craving next level hydration?
Steffy: I’m sorry if your feelings got hurt. But as co-ceo, it’s my job to make tough decisions.
Hope: You know, I think my mother would agree with you there.
Steffy: Your mother?
Hope: She had to make hard decisions as well when she ran this company.
Steffy: Okay, here we go with the logan’s again. Great.
Hope: My mother did more than just run this company, steffy. She was an innovator. The belief formula. Brooke’s bedroom. Her ideas continue to pay huge dividends for this company. And yet you had the audacity to dismiss her from the meeting earlier.
Steffy: Brooke stepped back from her responsibilities a long time ago, hope.
Hope: Well, that was a mistake. And one that she needs to correct. And who knows? Maybe if I get through to her, she will. Brooke logan is a respected and admired figure in this industry, steffy. And she has earned her place here. So mark my words. She will find her way back to forrester creations.
Steffy: Is that supposed to intimidate me or something?
Hope: Hmm. I don’t really care how you feel about it. But like it or not, the logan’s are here to stay.
Ridge: You know what I’ve been thinking about is my dad. How did he run this company and still find time to be creative?
Brooke: He didn’t do it alone.
Ridge: Exactly.
Brooke: He had his children and now his grandchildren.
Ridge: And my mom. I mean, she knew how to run a company and a family and get them through anything.
Brooke: Oh, yes, that is true. Stephanie was a powerhouse. And your daughter’s very much like her.
Ridge: Yes, she is. And I– I love the time that we have together. But things have to change now. And I need someone. And the only person I can think of, someone who is qualified and capable to step in to help us right now, somebody who’s respected by everyone in the building is… what do you say? Will you help lead forrester creations into the future?
Rj: Luna finally has the answer she’s always wanted. She knows who her father is.
Li: Her mother seems to have known all along.
Katie: Bill.
Li: Bill.
Poppy: Can you forgive me for keeping you apart?
Bill: I’m the one who never called, disappeared.
Poppy: It doesn’t change how guilty I feel.
Luna: Mom, would you stop? I am beyond happy. I don’t want you to feel guilty or have anything ruin this special moment, okay? This is a moment I’ve been waiting for, for my entire life.
Poppy: I fell in love with you years ago. We spent one perfect, unforgettable night. And I never heard from you again. I thought I lost you forever. But now for us both to be parents to luna, it’s a miracle. I’ve never felt so much love. I’m looking at my precious daughter, and her father. You don’t have to say it back. It’s just… I’m so full of love right now. It’s no longer just I have a daughter. It’s we have a daughter.
Bill: I should’ve reached out years ago. I was an idiot. I mean it. How could I not love you, poppy? You have brought this beautiful, accomplished young woman into my life.
Bill: My daughter.
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