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At Il Giardino, R.J. tells Katie that Luna found Tom’s backpack in her apartment and that inside the backpack were letters from Tom to Poppy claiming that Tom was Luna’s biological father. Katie wonders if Poppy is capable of murder.

Poppy returns to the apartment so that they can clear things up. Luna wants to know how the backpack got into their apartment. Poppy says she wants to know too and repeats that she had nothing to do with the deaths at Il Giardino.

At Bill’s house, Bill is less than enthusiastic about a huge contract that Liam has brought to him. Bill admits that he is concerned about Poppy.

Sheila massages Deacons shoulders and observes that he seems especially stressed. He says business has to pick up because it has been slow since Tom and Hollis died. She says it will. She asks what Katie asked him. He says he isn’t sure what she was getting at, but it was about Hollis and Tom’s deaths, and it had something to do with the new lady in Bill Spencer’s life.

At Bill’s house, Liam wonders what happened with Poppy between this morning and now. Bill isn’t sure, but he can tell that something is troubling Poppy.

At Il Giardino, Sheila wonders what about Poppy. Deacon says he gets the feeling that Katie is not a fan. Sheila says Bill’s ex is probably jealous. Deacon doesn’t know about that, but he does know that they aren’t the only ones wondering what really happened. Sheila blames herself again for not listening to Hollis that night because the answers they’re looking for could have been in Tom’s backpack.

At the apartment, Luna says the backpack didn’t appear out of thin air. Poppy says she doesn’t understand it either, but it wasn’t her; she had nothing to do with it.

At Il Giardino’s patio bar, Katie asks R.J. if Poppy killed Tom and Hollis. R.J. can’t imagine that Poppy did it. Katie admits that it’s a terrible accusation but asks who else would have wanted them dead. R.J. tells Katie that Poppy met with Tom the night that he died.

Liam tells Bill that since he and Poppy are happy together, it means that whatever is going on with her has nothing to do with him. Bill wishes Poppy felt like she could confide in him. Liam is certain that eventually Poppy will come to him with it, but they were both thrust into this new life together at warp speed. Bill says he isn’t having a problem adjusting to it. Liam says having a daughter has softened Bill – in a good way. Bill says having Poppy and Luna in his world has enriched his life in ways that he could never have imagined. He tells Liam to give it some time and he, Wyatt and Will are going to feel the same way.

In the office at Il Giardino, Sheila recalls how adamant Hollis was about showing her Tom’s backpack. Deacon thinks Hollis must have thought Tom’s death wasn’t an accident. Sheila says she just wanted that filthy thing out of there, and now it’s long gone, along with any clues that might have been inside it. She says that is on her.

At the apartment, Luna presses Poppy to explain how Tom’s backpack got there. Poppy repeats that it wasn’t her. She says Luna knows her better than anyone and asks her to believe that she would never hurt anyone, let alone take a life. Luna says she believes it wasn’t Poppy.

At the Il Giardino patio, R.J. tells Katie that Poppy said something to Luna about taking matters into her own hands. Katie concludes that Poppy had motive and opportunity, and she is a known drug user, and now two men are dead. R.J. says they overdosed. Katie asks what if they didn’t know they were ingesting drugs. What if it was intentional cold-blooded murder? Katie asks R.J. if he saw any evidence of drugs in Tom’s backpack. He says he didn’t look. He doesn’t see how Poppy would need to eliminate Tom when she is certain that Bill is Luna’s father. He tells his aunt that they can’t accuse people without facts. She agrees and says it could all be a horrible coincidence, but the more she hears, the less she believes that is the case. R.J.’s pizza arrives. He tells Katie to be careful with the information she has. She says she will. R.J. leaves. Deacon and Sheila come out to the patio. Sheila says Deacon told her that Katie had questions about Tom and Hollis. Sheila says she was the last person to see Hollis alive. Katie asks if Hollis said anything about Tom. Sheila said Hollis wanted her to see Tom’s backpack. Katie excitedly asks if Sheila saw the backpack. Sheila wants to know why Katie is so interested in Tom’s belongings. Katie says two men are dead because of drug overdose. Sheila says Tom never did drugs while he was working there. Deacon says Tom had a history of drug use, but he was transparent about it, and he was clean. Katie asks about Hollis. Sheila says Hollis never did drugs in his life. Deacon says Hollis barely ever drank. Katie wonders how he died of an overdose. Sheila says they keep asking the same question. Deacon says everything seems off since their deaths, even the place doesn’t feel the same. He says they weren’t just employees; they were friends. Katie says she is sorry for their loss. Sheila asks if Katie knew Hollis and Tom well. Katie says she knew Hollis a little bit. She said Tom lived an interesting life. Deacon says Tom went from rock star to the streets and back again. He says Tom was a real mensch. Katie says it’s too bad that they both died so suddenly. Sheila says it’s heartbreaking. She says if Katie is wondering about Tom’s backpack, it’s probably in a landfill. Deacon says he is sure Katie has a lot of questions just as he does, but he has to get back to work. Sheila and Deacon leave Katie at the bar. Katie calls Chief Baker and says she thinks she has evidence regarding the deaths at Il Giardino.

At Bill’s house, Bill tells Liam that in his book, Poppy can do no wrong. Liam says Bill has got it bad. Bill says Poppy id beautiful, warm, loving, and patient. Liam says patience is the one she will need the most. Bill protests that he is the new easygoing version of himself. Liam says he is happy that Poppy and Luna got to skip ahead to the chill Bill. Bill says they deserve it. They all deserve it. He couldn’t do it without his boys. Liam says he won’t have to. They all support him and want what’s best for everyone. Bill says the best is yet to come.

At Poppy and Luna’s apartment, Poppy says they should go back to Bill’s. Luna says she is getting an eerie feeling just being there. Poppy says Luna doesn’t have to go back to the apartment again. She says that’s their past and Bill is their future.

Katie rushes into Bill’s house. Bill says he is glad she is there because he’s been wanting to talk to her about Poppy. She says she wants to talk to him about Poppy too. She says she has to listen to what she has to say because his life could depend on it.

Deacon is in the office at Il Giardino. Sheila brings him a bowl of her grandmother’s recipe chicken stew guaranteed to cure stress and ease a worried mind. He takes a big bite and chokes on it, gasping that it is too spicy. Sheila brings him milk and apologizes, saying her father liked it spicy. When he recovers, he says he is coming to terms with the fact that Tom and Hollis are not coming back. Sheila says no, but there is an open investigation and maybe someone will find out why they aren’t with them any longer and justice will be served if there was foul play. Deacon observes that Katie seemed very interested in the case. Sheila says she doesn’t quite understand why and asks if Deacon does. He doesn’t either, but all her questions lead to Bill’s new girlfriend.

At Bill’s house, Katie tells Bill that he thinks he could be in trouble. She says she just found out something disturbing. Bill tells Katie to leave Poppy alone. Katie tells Bill not to shut her down because what she has to say is important. He says he already knows. She says she doesn’t think he understands what he has gotten himself into. She says this is serious. She says she is not trying to intimidate his girlfriend or hurt her feelings, but she thinks his life could be in jeopardy. She says she thinks his life could be in danger because of Poppy. He asks her what she is talking about. Katie says Tom Starr played at the music festival the night Bill met Poppy and Luna was supposedly conceived. She says she knows about Poppy’s mints that are really drugs. Bill interjects that Poppy doesn’t do drugs anymore and asks where Katie is going with this. Katie says Tom showed up again with a backpack full of letters claiming to be Luna’s father. Bill says he knows; Poppy told him. Katie says Poppy saw Tom the night he died, shortly before he collapsed onstage, and asks if he doesn’t think that’s strange. He says he thinks she is being strange. Katie asks him why Poppy waited decades to do a paternity test and then when they did get the test they immediately moved in and cashed in on the Spencer empire. She speculates that Tom Starr resurfaced and continued to claim to be Luna’s father, Poppy met with him and suddenly he died, then Hollis had Tom’s backpack, read the letters, and became a liability, but before he could say anything he overdosed too, on the same drugs that killed Tom.

Poppy enters Bill’s house and hears Katie tell Bill two men are dead, and his life could be in jeopardy. She says Poppy is dangerous. Bill asks her what she is saying. He asks her if she thinks Poppy is a murderer. She says, “Yes.”

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At the Forrester creations, Katie asks Brooke if Monte Carlo was as exciting and glamorous as it looks in the pictures. Brooke says yes, and that they had the best time. Carter says it was a successful time and that the social media drop was a hit. R.J. says it still is and that he and Hope are thrilled for Brooke. Brooke says she saw Hope when she got home and that Donna has been blowing up her phone. Ridge says Brooke’s Bedroom is back and better than ever.

At Bill’s house, Liam tells Bill that it’s great that Will is back in Los Angeles. Bill says the timing could have been better and explains that Will walked in on him and Poppy in the bedroom. Liam feels sorry for Will. Bill says that if that weren’t bad enough, Luna came home, and he asked Will to hug his new sister. Liam thinks that was a bit much. Bill is certain that Will will come to love Poppy and Luna once he gets to know them. Bill thinks he is lucky to have those two remarkable women in his life.

At their apartment, Luna tells Poppy that she still can’t believe Tom’s backpack with all his stuff in it is in their apartment. Poppy swears that she has no idea how it got there. Luns asks if she understands correctly that Tom harassed Poppy with letters and claims of being Luna’s father for Luna’s entire life. Poppy says yes and adds that Bill knows about it and understands. She says she needs Luna to understand too.

At Forrester, R.J. and Carter are still looking at their phones watching Brookes Bedroom trending on social media. Ridge tells Carter that they need to ramp up their production. Carter says it’s already in the works with new target dates set. Ridge asks if they missed anything while they were gone. Carter observes that they weren’t gone very long. Brooke asks if there has been any news about the deaths at Il Giordino.

At Il Giordino, Deacon talks to a reporter on the phone. He asks the person to let their readers know that Il Giordino has been given the all-clear. He assures the person that Il Giordino will survive this dark chapter. He says the hardest part was losing two friends and opines that the reporter should be asking why it happened.

At Bill’s house, Liam asks where Will is. Bill says Will is staying with his mom. Liam concludes that Will must not have felt welcome at Bill’s place. Bill says he thinks it will take a little time for Will to accept that he has a sister. Liam adds that Will must also accept that his sister’s mom lives with Bill instead of his own mother.

At their apartment, Poppy tells Luna that she always felt that Bill was her father, but it was such a relief to find out for sure and eliminate the lingering concern that Tom might have been right. Luna asks Poppy if she knew that Tom was in Los Angeles or that he was working at Il Giordino. Poppy tells her that she and Bill went there on a date and Tom accidentally spilled water on them. She says he also delivered a pizza to the house. Luna remembers Poppy being upset and says that it makes sense now. She remembers seeing a flyer on the pizza box advertising a concert. Poppy says that’s right, and that’s when she decided to take matters into her own hands. Luna asks her mother just what she means by that.

At Forrester, Carter makes a phone call and reports that there is nothing new on the Il Giordino case. Brooke asks if the police think the deaths were accidental. Carter says they’re investigating all possibilities. Ridge says not all possibilities; they released Sheila. R.J. thinks it must have been Sheila. Katie thinks the police need to find out who is responsible for Tom and Hollis’s deaths soon; before someone else gets hurt. Carter says it may have been accidental. Katie says they should all be on guard until they know for sure. Katie says she needs to be someplace and leaves.

St Bill’s house, Liam tells Bill that Will is resilient and he’ll come around. Bill says Will is going to have to because he doesn’t intend to hide how much he is enjoying his new life with Poppy and Luna. Liam observes that having a daughter has changed Bill. Bill agrees. Liam says it’s nice to see his father happy. Bill says it is all thanks to Poppy.

At the apartment, Luna repeats that Poppy said she was taking matters into her own hands. Poppy clarifies she meant stopping him from spreading lies, not killing him! She says she told Tom that he had to stop sending letters and insisting that he was Luna’s father. She confirms to Luna that the conversation happened the same night that Tom died. Luna wonders why Poppy never told her about it. Poppy says she was protecting Luna. She didn’t want to burden Luna with the knowledge that Tom was out there, but now this backpack is mysteriously in their apartment. She speculates that Tom brought it in when everyone else was moving out, possibly wanting Luna to find it. She says all she knows for certain is that Bill is Luna’s father. Luna observes that the only person who could question that is dead. Poppy insists she had nothing to do with Tom’s death or the other man’s either. Poppy says Luna must trust and believe in her mother. She says they need to get through this like they always do. Poppy heads out to go to Bill’s house while Luna stays at the apartment.

Katie charges into Il Giordino and tells Deacon that she has questions about the deaths that happened there.

At Forrester, Brooke wonders if anyone else thought Katie seemed “off.” Carter goes to check on Katie. R.J. receives a text from Luna and says he has to leave too. Ridge tells R.J. not to forget to pick up their pizza. After R.J. exits, Ridge asks Brooke if she is leaving too. She says she is exactly where she is supposed to be.

At Il Giordino, Deacon asks Katie what she wants to know. She offers her condolences for the loss of his friends and then mentions Sheila being questioned and released. He says if she is there to accuse his wife, she can leave. She says no, she is wondering about Bill’s new girlfriend, Poppy.

Poppy goes to Bill’s house. She tells him that she has missed him. He says he has missed her too and asks how things are going at the apartment.

R.J. arrives at the apartment and sees that Luna is visibly shaken. He asks if he did something to upset her. She says she doesn’t want to keep anything from him and deal with that feeling of guilt ever again. He asks if she has done something to feel guilty about. She says not her; she is worried that someone else has. She shows R.J. the backpack and the letters and tells him that Tom believed he was her father. R.J. says he can see how that would be upsetting. She says the thing that upsets her the most is that she doesn’t know how the backpack got in her apartment. R.J. wonders if Luna suspects her mother. Luna says no, her mother would never hurt anyone, but she doesn’t know what to think.

At Bill’s house, Poppy tells Bill that being in the apartment reminded her how much she appreciates being with him. She says she doesn’t want to lose him. He says he is committed to her and their daughter.

At Il Giordino, Deacon surmises that Katie has a problem with the new woman in Bill’s life. He says Bill was a fool to let Katie get away. Katie insists that she isn’t jealous; she is concerned for Bill. She says she has a weird feeling about Poppy. Deacon says Poppy seems normal enough to him, aside from the fact that she likes Bill. Katie asks Deacon if he doesn’t find it odd that Poppy waited over twenty years to tell Bill that he might have a daughter. And the fact that they moved in with Bill so quickly is weird.

R.J. arrives at Il Giordino to pick up Ridge’s pizza and sees Katie talking to Deacon. Deacon tells Katie it might be a little weird, but he doesn’t see what it has to do with him or Hollis and Tom. Deacon’s phone rings. R.J. tells Katie about the backpack and the letters. Katie asks R.J. if she is right that Poppy killed Hollis and Tom.

At Bill’s house, Poppy holds onto Bill.

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Driving in Monte Carlo, Ridge tells Brooke that she was incredible; the hit of the summit. She says Monte Carlo has always been good to them. He tells her Monte Carlo had nothing to do with it; it was all Brooke. They stop in front of the casino. Brooke says it was a magical trip and says “Au revoir, Monte Carlo.”

In Steffi’s office at Forrester, Carter, and Steffi discuss all the hits the website is still getting, amazed that Brookes Bedroom is still trending worldwide. Hope comes into the office, gloating about her mother’s popularity. She says it might be hard for Steffi to admit, but Brooke Logan is back and better than ever. Steffi tells Hope that the bedroom line has always been popular. Hope counters that it is soaring now that her mother is back in the spotlight. She tells Steffi to stop fighting the Logan influence and be grateful for it. Finn comes into the office and congratulates the group. He notices the uncomfortable vibe in the room.

Brooke and Ridge board the jet to return to Los Angeles. Ridge wonders if the Prince meant both of them when he told Brooke she is welcome any time. She says Monaco’s beauty and hospitality are incredible. Ridge suggests they stay a little longer, but Brooke thinks they should go home and work on Brooke’s Bedroom. Ridge is amazed by the number of orders they have received. Brooke wonders how Steffi is feeling about all of it.

In Steffi’s’ office, Carter says Katie is sending the social media statistics to the buyers. Steffi tells Carter to schedule a meeting with production to increase inventory. Finn has a celebration planned for Steffi. Carter and Hope encourage Steffi to go ahead and take off. Hope adds that her mom seems to have given everyone a reason to celebrate. Finn asks when Brooke is returning. Hope says Brooke is on her flight now. Steffi says she is sure Hope is excited to see her mom after this. Steffi says she gets it; it’s always good when Brooke is around. Steffi leaves to get some things from the design office and says she will meet Finn at the elevator. Finn tells Hope that she must be thrilled for her mother. Hope says she is proud; Brooke put herself out there and it paid off. Finn says that is what Logan’s are famous for. He says he is happy for her and leaves the office.

On the plane, Ridge and Brooke marvel at the ever-increasing numbers. Ridge tells Brooke that it is all her.

Carter returns to Steffi’s office and tells Hope that the relaunch could not have gone better. Hope says it’s everything Brooke and Ridge wanted and more. Carter says no one gets the world’s attention like Brooke Logan. He calls her a true fashion icon. Hope says she hopes Steffi realizes that too.

Steffi and Finn arrive home. Finn tells her that his mom has the kids for the night. Steffi says it sounds like a nice evening. They kiss.

Brooke and Ridge read the comments on the website. She feels silly for being so nervous about the photo shoot and credits Ridge for encouraging her to do it.

In Steffi’s office, Carter tells Hope it is great news for the company. Hope can’t get over it. Carter says he knows Hope has been stressed about work lately. He says he knows Steffi has been riding Hope a little but is stressed out too. She is carrying the family legacy, and it is up to her to ensure the company’s health well into the future. Hope counters that a leader can be strong without being cruel, pointing to him as an example. He says it isn’t his name on the building. He doesn’t think Steffi is being cruel but pragmatic. He tells her that her mother’s success is good for everyone. She says that’s what she has been saying. He agrees that she is right. He notes that the increased Web traffic will help all of the collections and has already boosted the bottom line, which will help everyone. Hope says that according to Steffi, Hope’s line is hanging by a thread. Carter hopes that Brooke’s Bedroom can give Hope for the Future a lifeline. He says he realizes there has been tension between Hope and Steffy. Hope is glad someone else sees it. She says she doesn’t like feeling like she is constantly under attack. She says she enjoys working at Forrester and she wants to contribute to its success, but it is difficult when she constantly feels like she is being undermined. She says she is trying to keep things from getting more complicated.

St Steffi and Finn’s house, Steffi relaxes on the sofa. Finn tells her dinner is ready. She says it sounds delicious but she doesn’t feel like moving. She just wants to sit there with Finn and listen to the sound of the ocean. He hopes she is feeling less stressed now. She says she has been feeling as though she has been fighting this battle alone, and she hopes that changes. He says he knows Brookes Bedroom relaunch brought up a lot of old resentments. She says she doesn’t want to deal with that energy or talk about the Forresters versus the Logans. He says he just wants her to know that he understands and will always be there for her.

On the jet, Ridge and Brooke continue discussing the success of the campaign. Ridge insists it is because Brooke is the face of it. She thanks him for presenting the opportunity for her to prove herself again. He says she is a part of his world that he never wants to let go.

Hope recalls a conversation with Steffi where Steffi asks her just how Hope is going to cut Steffi down to size. Hope then recalls a conversation with Finn when Finn compliments her and tells her that she deserves the best.

Hope and Finn are kissing on the sofa. Finn wants to take it to the bedroom, but Steffi doesn’t want to rush. She wants to make it last all night. She says the last few months have been stressful and that it is nice to take the time to stop and appreciate special moments like this one. She says she doesn’t need much. Just knowing that he is devoted to her is enough, and she will give him the same. He says she has made him the luckiest man in the world. He showers her with compliments. She says she is never going to let this go and adds that nothing is stronger than their love for each other. They kiss and cuddle on the couch.

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Brookes Bedroom promotional video rolls on social media and billboards around the world.

In Monte Carlo, Brooke and Ridge field questions from the press.

At Forrester Creations, Steffi, Carter, Zende, Hope, and Katie gather in Steffi’s office. Carter takes a phone call and then announces that Brooke and Ridge made a splash in Monte Carlo. Hope gloats about how her mother’s line is going to be good for the company. Steffi says she hopes so but cautions against getting ahead of themselves. Hope says she has a feeling that her mother is going to be a big hit… again. Carter says the buzz is great, but they need to see a significant impact from the social media drive. Steffi says they need to ensure this campaign gives them the financial boost that they need. Hope thinks Steffi’s hesitation is because of her feelings about Brooke. Steffi says her personal feelings have nothing to do with it. She says she wants this launch to be everything that everyone is hoping for and more. But they will have to wait and see.

In Monte Carlo, Brooke is nervous as she and Ridge wait to see if their video is going to trend or go viral. Ridge is sure that it will. He says Brooke has always been the element that made Brooke’s Bedroom popular because she’s honest and embraces everything about herself.

In Steffi’s office, Carter tells Zende that he’s impressed that he put together the Brookes Bedroom video in less than 48 hours. Steffi agrees that Zende did well. Zende says he believes in the reboot. Kate says she believes in it too. Hope chimes in that Brooke has always been popular with customers and buyers. Carter says he’s a numbers guy and he needs to see orders to confirm the success of the launch. Hope thinks everyone should be as confident as she is in her mother.

In Monte Carlo, Brooke poses for a selfie with a fan,

At Forrester, Steffi wonders if any orders are coming in yet. She is on edge because Hope for the Future’s sales are down, and they are not getting as much foot traffic at the bricks and mortar stores while the rents are going up. She says word has gotten out that Thomas is no longer designing for Hope for the Future. Hope blamed Steffi for that. Carter says Steffi’s main concern as Co-CEO is the financial well-being of the company. Zende opines that the fashion industry has its ups and downs and that Ridge had that in mind when he brought Brooke in to breathe new life into the already-popular Brooke’s Bedroom line. Hope notices that Katie is antsy.

In Monte Carlo, Ridge tells Brooke that it will take days, even weeks, for the campaign to gain traction. Their liaison runs up and tells them that their video is trending. Ridge decides to call Steffi and get an update.

At Forrester Creations, the website has crashed from too much traffic at one time. Steffi tells Ridge that IT is working on it. Ridge wants to know the numbers. When the website is restored, Carter announces that 126,000 units have been sold, and they don’t have that much inventory. Ridge tells Carter not to worry about that. Hope, Katie, Zende, and Carter congratulate Brooke. Brooke can’t believe the launch was so successful.

In Monte Carlo, Ridge tells Brooke that she is as gorgeous and authentic as always. A stylish elderly woman thanks Brooke for her empowering message to the world.

At Forrester, Hope tells Zende that he played a large part in today’s success. He says the social media team deserves the credit. Carter interjects that the team will get their credit but that Zende was behind the camera. Hope takes the opportunity to compliment her mother, yet again. Hope tells Steffi that it’s ok to smile, not just for Brooke or her line, but for all of Forrester Creations.

In Monte Carlo, Brooke still can’t believe the success of the relaunch. Ridge says he learned a long time ago not to underestimate Brooke. She thanks him for believing in her and says his love and support mean the world to her. He says she means the world to him. He tells her that she is the love of his life. A woman with a black scarf covering her head watches Ridge and Brooke from a distance. She makes a phone call.

At Forrester, Steffi answers a call from her mother, Taylor Hayes. They say they miss each other. Taylor says she is currently in Europe, but that she is coming home soon. She says she will call Steffi soon with the details.

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Brooke and Ridge are in Monte Carlo for the Global Fashion Summit, waiting for their big “Brooke’s Bedroom” launch.

Hope goes into Steffi’s office and announces that it’s her mom’s big day. Steffi says it’s a big day for everyone because the company has poured millions of dollars into the “Brooke’s Bedroom” line. Steffi says the social media drop was good and that she hopes it won’t be a flop. Hope assures her that it won’t be a flop. Steffi says it’s been a challenging time for Forrester Creations, in large part because of the drain from “Hope for the Future.” She says she is hoping that “Brooke’s Bedroom” can turn things around.

At Poppy and Luna’s apartment, Luna wonders why Tom’s backpack is there, what the letters mean, and if Poppy drugged Tom. She demands to know if her mother killed Tom Starr to prevent Bill from finding out he might not be Luna’s father.

Zende goes to Steffi’s office and asks why she isn’t in Monaco. She says she forgot her passport. She tells Zende and Carter that she wants to discuss “Hope for the Future” after “Brookes Bedroom” drops.

Hope goes to her desk and rubs her temples while she thinks about the prospect of Steffi cutting the “Hope for the Future” line. Finn comes up behind her and puts his hands on her arms. He asks her if she wants him to work his magic.

In Monaco, the guide takes Brooke and Ridge to join the other Summit attendees. Brooke is nervous.

At the apartment, Poppy assures Luna that she is Bill’s daughter, not Tom’s. Luna notes that Poppy is evading her question. She asks again if Poppy killed Tom.

In Steffi’s office, Steffi tells Zende and Carter that while she is disappointed that she didn’t go to Monaco, it gave her time to focus on other things, like “Hope for the Future.” Zende says he and R.J. have been working day and night doing their best. Steffi says she knows that and acknowledges that they are fantastic designers, but she feels like the line has been a little chaotic lately. Carter interjects that sales have been on a downturn. Steffi says Hope promised that she would turn things around, but the last two quarters have been down. Zende admits they aren’t quite there yet and asks for a little more time. Brooke says she can’t guarantee it, but she and Carter will discuss it. They return to the topic of Brooke’s bedroom and hope the revamp is successful. Steffi wonders what is taking Finn so long to come back from taking a phone call.

In Hope’s office, Finn sees that Hope is stressed and massages her temples, neck, and shoulders. She tells him not to stop. He kisses her deeply. Katie walks in and interrupts Hope’s daydream to tell her that “Brooke’s Bedroom” is about to drop.

In Monaco, the Global Fashion Summit kicks off with Ridge introducing himself and Brooke and talking a bit about their history before turning the lectern over to Brooke.

In the apartment, Luna demands an answer. Poppy says of course she didn’t kill Tom; she would never kill anyone. She wonders how Luna could even ask such a thing. Luna asks what she is supposed to think after seeing all those letters from Tom claiming to be her father. Poppy assures Luna that Bill is her father. Luna still wonders why Tom’s backpack is in their apartment and why it was hidden out of sight. She says that the whole situation with a man from Poppy’s past showing up and ending up dead scares her.

Finn returns to Steffi’s office after his phone consultation concludes. Katie and Hope go into Steffi’s office to watch the drop. Katie tells everyone that her son Will is back in town. She compliments Zende on the social media video.

Brooke takes her turn to talk up Ridge’s fine qualities that brought them to this point. She announces that “Brooke’s Bedroom” is back, modeled by Brooke. She says age is just a number and beauty lies within, and it transcends time. She says people just need to embrace the changes in themselves, in their lives. She says life is amazing and everyone is perfectly imperfect. We are all bold. We’re all beautiful. Everyone takes out their phone to see the social media drop as Brooke counts down five… four… three… two… Brooke’s Bedroom!

At the apartment, Luna says she hates questioning Poppy, but now she is questioning everything, like why she never wanted to say who Luna’s father was. Poppy says she was protecting Luna because she didn’t know how Bill would react to having a child. Luna says Bill loves her and Poppy kept them in the dark for no reason. Poppy says she knows that now but didn’t know it back then. Luna says nothing is adding up. She asks her mother to be straight with her and tell her everything. Poppy insists that she did not kill Tom Starr. Luna asks Poppy to explain the backpack. Poppy says she has no idea how it got in their apartment. Luna concludes it didn’t appear out of nowhere. She says Poppy has done drugs in the past and the deaths at Il Giordino were drug overdoses. She says that even Katie accused Poppy. Poppy says Katie was wrong and Tom was also wrong to have insisted that he was Luna’s father. Poppy says she knows Luna is upset, scared, and confused, and she is too, but that Luna has to believe her when she says she had nothing to do with those deaths. Poppy tells Luna that they can’t talk about this to anybody. It has to stay their secret.

The “Brooke’s Bedroom” video promotion launches on social media and billboards around the world simultaneously.

In Monte Carlo, Brooke says she is accustomed to launching the lines on the runway. She wonders if everyone will see the video. Ridge assures her that everyone will see it. He says that right now is about celebrating Brooke. He says he is proud of her and lucky to have her.

Someone in the distance concealing their identity under a black scarf watches Brooke and Ridge as they kiss.

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Someone is lurking in Bill’s house.

Bill and Poppy are in the bedroom. Bill assures Poppy that nothing will tear them apart. As they start to make out, someone opens the bedroom door. Poppy screams.

R.J. and Luna are kissing at in Katie’s office at Forrester. He asks her what it will take to get her to come to his home so they can spend time alone. She says, “soon” and apologizes for spending so much time at home with her parents. She thinks it’s important since they are becoming a family. Katie walks in and says, “That’s wonderful.” She says she hopes Luna’s mother remembers that they aren’t Bill’s only family.

In Steffi’s office, Carter tells Steffi that he thought she was joking about not going to Monaco. He suggests that she take a commercial flight. She says she did check into taking another flight, but it was delayed, and she would miss the meeting with the prince, so she decided not to go at all. Hope, eavesdropping at the door, smiles smugly when Steffi says she can’t believe she lost her passport. Hope goes into Steffi’s office and snarks that her mother and Steffi’s father must be having a nice flight across the Atlantic alone. Carter says he received a text from Ridge asking him to lock in the summit itinerary before they land. Steffi says that’s because it’s a business trip, not a romantic getaway. Carter says the prince’s media liaison will meet them at the jet and escort them to the palace. Hope wonders at Ridge and Brooke’s royal treatment but notes that the prince is a fan of Forrester Creations and especially her mother. Steffi says she would have liked to see The Prince and the “Brookes Bedroom” launch, but since she is staying home, she will focus on other collections, mainly “Hope for the Future.”

In Katie’s office, Luna tells Katie that she doesn’t appreciate her trashing her family and that the accusations that Katie hurled at Poppy were completely uncalled for. R.J. wonders what Katie accused Poppy of. Luna tells R.J. that Katie suggested that Poppy had something to do with the deaths at Il Giordino. R.J. is shocked. Luna says Tom and Hollis both died of tragic drug overdose accidents. Katie asks them what if someone had something to do with it.

Bill pensively approaches the still-ajar bedroom door and opens it to find Will on the other side. Bill is excited to see his son. He tells Poppy that that is his son, Will. Will closes the door and runs away.

In Katie’s office,  R.J. tells Katie that everyone is freaked out about the deaths at Il Giordino, but to call it a murder and blame Luna’s mom is going too far. Katie says she doesn’t want to think about Bill being involved with someone like that. Luna counters, “he isn’t.” Katie says she has to trust her instincts. She says Poppy freaks out every time the subject comes up. Luna suggests Poppy feels attacked. R.J. suggests that it’s not Poppy; its Katie feeling weird about the change in Bill’s life. He reminds her that Bill unsuccessfully tried to win her back for a long time before he moved on. Katie insists that she is not jealous; she’s concerned. She says it happened so quickly. Luna concludes that is what Katie’s real problem is. Katie asks Luna why Poppy waited so long to tell her that Bill Spencer was her father. Luna says her mom did what she felt was best at the time, and she doesn’t hold it against her, especially now that they are so happy.

Katie says Poppy doesn’t seem happy, she seems edgy. Luna says she and her mom have been alone for a long time and this is a big change, but an amazing one. She tells Katie that she and Poppy are not interlopers; they are family and Bill asked them to move in with him because he loves them, and Katie will have to accept that. Katie says goodbye to R.J. and leaves to go home to her parents.

In Bill and Poppy’s bedroom. Poppy buttons her sweater and Bill is upset that Will’s welcome home was waking in on his dad in the bedroom with his girlfriend. Bill throws on a shirt and goes after Will. He finds Will in the living room. They hug. Bill apologizes for what Will walked in on. Will asks his father if that was “her.”

In Steffi’s office, Steffi says she didn’t schedule any meetings today because she thought she would be in Monte Carlo. Hope concludes that Steffi wants to discuss Hope’s line while Ridge is away. Steffi says she and Carter went over “Hope for the Future’s” numbers, and other than the philanthropic tie-in the numbers are down. She says that overall, she thinks the line is in trouble. Hope observes that Steffi didn’t even wait a day before threatening Hope’s line. Carter says it isn’t personal; the numbers don’t lie, and “Hope for the Future” is falling short of projections. Hope protests that there is a preview scheduled and people haven’t seen the new designs yet. Steffi says they aren’t even getting calls about it. She says matter-of-factly that “Hope for the Future’s” time is running out. Hope asks Carter to give her a minute to talk to Steffi privately. Hope tells Steffi that she knows what she is up to, and she is not going to get away with it.

In Katie’s office, Katie tells R.J. that it was not her intention to upset Luna. R.J. asks what her intention was. He concludes that this is his fault because he should not have told Katie about Poppy’s mints. Katie corrects him that they were drugs. R.J. asks Katie why she thinks Poppy had something to do with the overdoses at Il Giordino. She says he has to admit that there is enough evidence to suspect or suggest. She reveals that she found out that Tom Starr was one of the acts that played at the music festival the night that Bill and Luna met and supposedly conceived Luna. R.J. asks Katie if she remembers every band she has ever seen in her life. Katie says this is different. That night was supposedly so magical because she met Bill so she should have remembered every detail, yet she acted like she had never heard of Tom Starr. She says she doesn’t trust Poppy or the way she rapidly moved in with Bill and created an instant family.

At Bill’s house, Will concludes he should have called before he came. Bill disagrees, he says Will doesn’t have to call before coming to his own home. Will repeats his question, “is that her?” Bill says yes and says he wants to introduce them properly. Will thinks now is not a good time. Will asks Bill if it is completely over between him and Katie. Poppy comes into the room and introduces herself to Will. Will says he is going to go but Bill and Poppy both ask him to stay. Luna comes home. Bill introduces the siblings to each other.

In Katie’s office, Katie tells R.J. that Bill is not the ogre that R.J. makes him out to be. She says family is the most important thing to Bill and it is also his biggest blind spot. R.J. asserts that a paternity test proved that Luna is Bill’s daughter. He tells her that her conspiracy theory is not good for her. R.J. says Luna has always wanted to know who her father was and now that she and Bill have found each other, it’s good for everyone. He observes that Will has a sister now.

At Bill’s house, Will and Luna awkwardly greet each other. Bill suggests that they hug. Will isn’t ready for that. Luna concurs. Once again, Will says he is going to go. Bill insists that he stay. Poppy says she and Luna can go to the apartment so Bill and Will can have time alone. Bill forbids it. Poppy doesn’t want Will to feel unwelcome in his own home. Bill tells Will that he wants the four of them to spend some time together getting to know each other. He asks Will if he can’t show some kindness to Luna and her mom. Will retorts that he doesn’t know them. He says its Bill’s deal and he isn’t a part of it. Bill says yes, Will is. Will protests that Poppy and Bill hooked up a long time ago, and now they expect him to act like they are his family. He refuses and leaves.

In Steffi’s office, Steffi asks Hope what she won’t let her get away with. Running the company? Doing what’s best for the business? Steffi tells Hope to look at the documents that Carter left. Hope says she doesn’t need to look at a spreadsheet to know that Steffi has it out for her. She asks Steffi to give her new team time. Steffi says Carter and Zende are talented but might do better working on something else. Hope concludes that Steffi is using her position to attack her and her line. She says she is not going to let Steffi destroy her hard work.

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On the airplane, Ridge frets about Steffi making them late for their appointment with the prince in Monaco. Meanwhile at the check-in desk, Steffi rummages through her bags looking for her passport.

In the executive office at Forrester Creations, Hope looks at the passport on the desk and smiles to herself as she recalls being rebuffed by Steffi when she tried to give it to her.

In Li’s office, Katie aggressively asserts that Poppy does drugs. Li asks if Katie is suggesting that Poppy had something to do with the overdoses at Il Giordino.

At Bill’s house, Poppy admits that she had a relationship with Tom Starr. Bill wants to know if Poppy didn’t tell him sooner because Tom could have been Luna’s father.

Katie recaps that Poppy takes drugs and was at a music festival where Tom Starr performed decades ago. She asks Li if she thinks it’s possible that Poppy and her drugs were responsible for Tom and Hollis’s deaths.
Poppy tearfully apologizes to Bill for not telling him sooner. He asks her if Tom really could have been Luna’s father. Poppy says yes, but her heart was always with Bill. Bill says it’s a lot to wrap his head around.

Carter goes to the executive office and sees Hope behind Ridge’s desk. Carter tells Hope that he knows she didn’t want Steffi to go on the trip to Monte Carlo. Hope says that if Steffi wants to be a third wheel, so be it. He says it’s an important business meeting and as co-CEO, Steffi should be there. Hope reluctantly agrees that it would be a shame if Steffi weren’t there.

Ridge calls Steffi. She tells him that she is at the airport, but she can’t find her passport. She tells her father to go to Monaco without her.

Li tells Katie that she wouldn’t give her sister enough credit to be responsible for Tom and Hollis’s deaths. She furthermore assures Katie that Bill is Luna’s father.

Poppy asks Bill to say he understands. Bill says he is still processing it, but that he can’t imagine what she must have gone through raising her daughter on her own while being stalked by a washed-up rocker who thought he was her daughter’s father. He says he understands her not wanting her to have Tom in Luna’s life. Poppy hugs Bill. She promises never to keep anything from Bill again and assures him that she always believed Bill was Luna’s father. Bill hugs Poppy.

Li tells Katie that she understands her frustration and disappointment. Katie wonders why Li can’t see the truth. Li reminds Katie that she insisted on administering the DNA test herself to be sure. She tells Katie that the truth is that Poppy and Luna are now a part of the Spencer family.

Poppy tells Bill that she wouldn’t blame him if he questioned his paternity. He says he doesn’t doubt the accuracy of the DNA test knowing how much Li had wanted it to be negative. Poppy admits that she held a grudge because Bill never called her or tried to find her, and that her walls were up when she reconnected with him, but he has broken down her walls by being a kind, generous man to both her and Luna. He says he isn’t sure he deserves all of that praise, but that Poppy and Luna mean a lot to him, and he realizes that it must have been difficult for her to tell him about that guy from her past. he says he imagines she must have wondered if fielding Katies questions was worth it. She says she never did. Bill tells Poppy that Katie is just being protective because they share a son. He tells her to know that he believes her and that he is still there for her.

On the plane, Ridge tells Brooke that he feels terrible that Steffi didn’t make the flight.

In Ridge and Steffi’s office, Carter tells Hope that he hoped Steffi and Brooke can play nice. Hope says she thinks everything will be alright. Carter thinks being on the French Riviera can bring people to get along, and that certainly, they will be on their good behavior in front of the prince. Carter apologizes for upsetting Hope earlier, and clarifies that Ridge, Brooke, and Steffi representing Forrester together feels right. Hope says she agrees with that. He leaves to attend a meeting.

Steffi returns to her office to find Hope there. Hope asks Steffi if she shouldn’t be on a jet to Monaco.
On the plane, Ridge tells Brooke that he knows how much Steffi wanted to go to Monaco. Brooke says they are on the way, and it will be a magical trip for just the two of them.

Steffi finds her passport in the office. She confirms to Hope that yes, she did miss the flight. She says Hope got what she wanted; Ridge and Brook are headed to Monaco without her.

Li tells Katie that she is not her sister’s biggest fan, but she knows she is not a murderer. She says that if any foul play was involved, it must have been perpetrated by Sheila Carter. Katie says Katie has already been questioned by the police and released. Li concludes that if there is a killer, they are still at large.

Someone is lurking in Bill’s house.

In the bedroom, Poppy concludes to Bill that she should have confided in him sooner. Bill says it’s ok with him if they never speak of Tom again. Poppy gushes over how grateful she is that Bill turned out to be such an amazing person and amazing father. She says he was the missing piece in her life, and she is happy that they are a family. He says he is happy about that too and says once again that nothing is going to tear them apart. They start making out.

Someone opens the bedroom door.

Poppy screams.

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