Bold & The Beautiful Transcript
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Luna’s my daughter. All this time. And I am sorry that I didn’t tell you. I swear, I didn’t know for sure. But, Finn, what you’re thinking now– you cannot tell Steffy. She’s my wife. Are you insane?
Of course I’m gonna tell her.
Finn… think this through. Everything my wife and I have faced, everything we have overcome… …learning about Luna might be more than Steffy can take. There it is, that secret love language just you two have. It’s really sweet. We’re just lucky we found our way back to each other. You say a million things in just a glance. That makes me think about my husband, even though I just saw him.
[laughs]
Does Finn… does he know about what you’re doing at Forrester? Yeah. And he’s really supportive. Well, he knows that the takeover is weighing on me, but… hey, I’m just really thankful that I get to go home to him.
He keeps me grounded.
Well, you do the same for him. I’ve never seen a man so in love. Well, I think it’s a toss-up between you two. I have to say, not professionally, but personally… everything is really wonderful right now. Hey, Mom, what’s up? What’s wrong? Nothing. I’m just… I’m just grateful to our son-in-law coming through for you. Hate to think what would have happened if he hadn’t rescued you from his… very disturbed cousin. Whatever you’re thinking, those are impossible to take off. I’m sure you’re feeling a bit stir-crazy. Yeah, you got me there. [laughs] To think not too long ago, I wanted to stay in this house. I wanted to be here for good. I’m not complaining. I mean, being confined in this beautiful estate instead of a prison cell? There’s no contest on where I’d rather be. I know the rules but, um, I have to ask. My mom and my cousin came to visit me at the prison earlier. Will they ever be able to learn that I’m living here? [edgy music plays] You doing all right, sweetheart? I mean, I’m not happy with the company, but… I’m glad that you two are back together. And Finn and the kids, they’re great. No, I mean regarding Luna. Talking about her has to bring up some intense memories. Listen, what she did to you–
I mean, she–
You were a victim. But you survived. It’s a lot to process, and I know you’re very strong…
One of the strongest.
But I just wonder if you’ve really dealt with the impact of what you’ve been through with Luna. I pulled a lot of strings to have you under house arrest here. There’s a lot at stake for me having you in my home. No one would understand. But I truly believe that it’s worth it. Clearly, you’re remorseful. And given what you went through as a child, I believe you deserve a second chance. I know this is relatively… difficult for you– and it should be– but as you pointed out, it’s a hell of a lot better than being behind bars. So for now, I suggest, uh, you take it one day at a time, do the work, and we’ll see what happens. But right now, this is the only path forward. [sighs] God, I’m so horrified by what I’ve done. I can only imagine that Finn came to see me and say how hurt and disgusted he is by me. And clearly, I deserve it. [sniffling] I’ve been having this recurring dream lately where I-I see Finn and he’s with Steffy and the kids and they’re smiling and they’re so happy to be together. They’re this beautiful family. And then they see me and I wave and I start to make my way over, but then they turn and they run away from me like… I’m the most terrifying monster they’ve ever seen. And I call out to them, “Don’t be afraid. I’m not gonna hurt you.” How does it end? That’s the thing. In the end, Finn always gives me one last look. And it’s not fearful, but… definitely not with acceptance or forgiveness. I guess he just… sees me and he’s like…sad. And disappointed. And then, um, I don’t know, this is hard to explain, but I get this sensation in my stomach. And I look down, and there’s this string. And so I-I start to gather it, and I see that i-it’s tied to Finn. Like even as he goes away, it’s still connected to me. And I know it’s weird, but somehow it gives me hope. Is that so naive of me to think that Finn might somehow be able to see me differently? I mean, we’re still family after all, right? Maybe we can… I don’t know– redefine our relationship? [somber music plays] Luna killed two men. She tried to kill my wife, and now I learn that she’s my daughter? And how am I supposed to deal with that? How’s Steffy supposed to deal with that? Well, she won’t have to deal if you don’t tell her. [heavy music plays] I can’t stop thinking about Luna and the connection we share. I mean, that changes everything. When you were pregnant, you told me that there was no way I could be the father. I wasn’t sure, Finn. All I did know was that I wanted you to have the future that you deserved. Well, I could have made a real difference in her life. I was trying to protect you, Finn. And part of me can’t help but wonder… I mean, Sheila… is Luna’s grandmother. All these crimes that she’s committed–was it in her blood? No, no. Let’s not go there, okay? Think about how good you are and the life that you’ve created and all the lives that you’ve saved. Yeah, but what about all the lives that Luna, my daughter, has taken away… the life that she almost took away? My birth mother and my daughter have both tried to kill my wife. I mean, I-I can’t imagine how Steffy is gonna react when she hears about Luna. Well, then don’t tell her. You don’t have to. Yes, I do! Steffy is the most important person to me in my life, and there is no way that I’m gonna be able to ever keep a secret like this from her. So just stop it! You need to leave. We both need to… plan for the fallout after everyone learns the truth about Luna’s paternity. [heavy music plays] Is that my sister I saw leaving?
Steffy: Finn is truly my hero. His love and devotion amaze me every day. Finn’s commitment to you and your family– that was clear from the very beginning. While we know your husband’s been a rock for you, he can’t process the trauma of what’s happened. Are you still struggling with what you went through with Luna? [tense music plays] We’ve gotta be realistic. We can’t be sure when or even if anyone from your world is going to know that you’re serving your sentence here. So any idea you have about reconciliation or reunification
is highly u–
Unlikely? Yes. Now, having said that, I-I think you should see it as-as a distant goal, something that may not be attainable but you should absolutely be striving for.
[phone rings]
In the meantime, you know the drill, right? No one can see you or know that you’re here. Please tell me it’s a delivery. [sighs] Oh, great. Okay. Thanks. It’s your mother. Get outta here. Go on. Go hide. Go on. [knock on door] Poppy. Surprised to see you back here. Bill. I need your help. I need to find my daughter. [uneasy music plays] Yeah, the truth is I, uh, I still do struggle. You’ve pushed it down.
Ridge: Then can you please take some time to heal? The Forrester thing we’ll figure out–we will. No. No, no, no. I wanna be there. It gives me a sense of purpose amidst the chaos, like… I wanna be there. It’s normal to try to distract yourself, no matter how short-lived the relief is. But it’s really important to process the trauma, find some healthy coping mechanisms. It’s too easy to fall into old patterns if you’re not careful. Finn’s helped me with that. He knows my history, what I’ve overcome. He’s helped me completely transform my life. He’s a constant for me, my stability, and I love him so much for that. But if I am being honest with myself, it is… it is tough, knowing that his birth mother tried to kill me, and… his cousin drugged me and… tried to kill me too. I know we haven’t spoken in a while. Um… I’ve been doing a lot of, uh, processing, and I’m still struggling to make sense of the things that my daughter did. A child is largely shaped by their environment. [small laugh, whispers] Right. Um… well, part of that processing has been soul-searching… …and accountability. And I’m not exactly innocent in this. Maybe I did fail Luna as a mother and… That thought haunts me. Luna’s life could have been very different had I made better choices. [tearfully] And I know that I was… selfish and reckless, never providing any stability for my daughter, always moving around, and I can see now that that is a terrible environment for a child to grow up in. I mean, how was she supposed to thrive? So, yes, Bill, I know that my influence on my daughter may have caused a lot of damage. That… and not knowing who her father is. Why was Poppy here? Something medical? Um, no. I, uh, shouldn’t be surprised. I have a pretty good idea why she was here.
You do?
Course. She wanted to talk to you about Luna and everything that happened in our home years ago. [soft, dramatic music plays]
Poppy: The reason I’m really here– I went to the prison to see Luna and instead of seeing her, a prison official showed up and told me she wasn’t there. What did they say? Was she transferred? I don’t know. All he said was that she was still in the system. And then it has me wondering is she safe? It got me thinking that maybe she doesn’t even wanna see me or if she was transferred, does she even want me to know where? Luna set me up to spend the rest of my life in prison for the murders of Tom and Hollis, so… the feelings about my daughter are… complex. But you’re still concerned about her. Yes. I need to see Luna. Because there’s something she needs to know. Assuming by that look, I’m right. Poppy was here to talk about Luna. It’s okay, son. I know. You know? You and my sister, the bond you two have always shared– makes sense she’d confide in you about Luna,
her father.
Okay, Mom, look, I, um… I don’t know what you’re getting at. You know what, putting you in the middle was the last thing I wanted. Just couldn’t dismiss that feeling that something was happening between Penelope and my husband. Consumed me for years. For her to find out about it all… having me run tests with her daughter’s blood– I mean, of course she’d come here to talk to you. She needs someone to confide in, someone who’ll listen. She must be so angry with me… accusing her of having an affair with Jack. [scoffs] In our family home. My sister’s struggling… especially after
what Luna’s done.
No. That has nothing to do with you, Mom. Doesn’t it? It’s become so obvious that I could have done so much more. Stepped up as an aunt, I mean, been there for Luna when she needed it the most. [sighs] My jealousy and insecurity just took over. I failed my sister. Failed my niece. Luna needed guidance. The very least I could have done was… provided her that. Instead, I pushed her away, didn’t allow her to get to know me, her family. That poor girl’s never had a father in her life. Yeah. A father in Luna’s life could have made all the difference. Listen, I meant what I said. You’re one of the strongest people I know. Yeah, we really appreciate Finn’s love and devotion to you and your family. As parents, that’s all we could ever ask for. What Luna did, what Sheila did to you– I’ll never forget what happened, Dad. It’s always gonna haunt me on some level. But I know Finn. He is nothing like them. He saved me multiple times. And my love for Finn is greater than the pain and trauma that they put me through. It’s a true testament to your relationship that you can overcome all the obstacles that have been thrown at you. We just pray that you’re not tested ever again. Li: Wonder if we’ll ever know. The question still remains– who was Luna’s father?
Steffy: It’s true. Finn and I have been through way more than any couple should. But thankfully, we’ve always made it out the other side, and our bond even stronger. But if I am being honest with myself, I don’t think this feeling is ever gonna go away, always waiting and wondering… what Finn and I will have to face next.
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