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Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

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[soft, dramatic music plays] How, Finn? How did you find me? I still can’t believe it. Finn and Poppy? He was only 18 at the time. And Poppy took full advantage. It happened only…only once. But it doesn’t make it right. I know they’re not related biologically, but still, she’s his aunt. Y-you said there’s something more, something worse? Poppy got pregnant. What? Finn and Poppy have a child? A daughter. First it was the jewelry line relaunch and then the fragrance dropped today. That means it’s our turn next. Your line’s turn, you mean. Hope for the Future’s turn. Mm-hmm. And that would be all thanks to you and your exquisite work. Truly, Zende, your designs are– are breathtaking. Thank you, Hope. I don’t know, it… makes me feel optimistic. I think with the success of the fragrance line drop today, just goes to show what a brilliant idea it was to bring Daphne Rose onboard. I mean, she’s already made her mark, what with the Forrester fragrance. And with Forrester’s new man in charge? Yes. I’d say that she and Carter really complement each other, don’t they? I know you’re hurting, Carter. Yes, the launch was magnifique. But you went against your best friend and the family who embraced you as their own. A hollow victory, no? So you see it? How well Carter and Daphne work together? I really think it’s-it’s, uh, going to be very beneficial for the company in a big way. I mean, Forrester Creations is moving in a new, vibrant, exciting direction, what with Carter and my mother at the helm. I know that you’re excited, Hope, but Carter does not seem as stoked as he should be, given all his early successes. Why do you think that might be? I have no doubt Forrester will be highly prosperous under your leadership. But is it worth your relationship with the Forresters? I am not judging. Far from it. In fact, I see an opportunity. An opportunity? You’ve already brought in your brand, thus proving your point and creating the golden opportunity to return the company to Ridge and Steffy. [moody music plays] TAYLOR: Finn and Poppy have a child, a daughter? -Luna. -[gasps] Luna Nozawa is Finn’s daughter. [stammers softly] Oh– LUNA: You found me. Why? No. First I need to know what you are doing here… at Bill Spencer’s, of all places. Um… Bill and I share a connection. We-we both had troubled childhoods and we get each other in a way that no one else can. Wait. Are you saying that Bill… Bill got you out of prison? I’m under house arrest. And he made that happen? Yeah, I couldn’t believe it myself at first, that he’d do something like that for– For someone who killed two people, abducted Steffy, and now you’re just… -…out of prison? -I know it’s hard to imagine, but no one knows, and Bill wants to keep it that way. Okay, I get that you’re shocked, and I’m shocked too, but Finn, you haven’t answered my question. Why are you here? Thank you. Yes, absolutely. I will tell them. All right, take care, Marlowe. More accolades for Forrester’s new direction? Oh, just more people falling in love with Daphne Rose’s newest scent. Well, it is pretty special, but… then again, so is Daphne. Yes, she is…phenomenal. [chuckles] Really unlike any woman I’ve ever met before. You, um, you never really answered me. About… Carter. His muted reaction to all the achievements he’s made so far. I mean, he should be doing cartwheels. We all should, but the only one who seems excited is you. Look, at the end of the day, I really believe that we all just want… what’s best for Forrester. People just aren’t exactly thrilled with how we went about doing it. But we want Forrester to be a respected international name. [laughs] Hope, it is. Well, yes, as a– purely as a fashion house. But there’s still so much potential, what with the jewelry line, uh, fragrance. And Carter’s vision is taking us there and… I assure you that he is… excited about that. I just really wish you’d be excited too. And not just for Hope for the Future because you’re a part of it but for… the vision in general. I really do believe that Daphne Rose becoming a part of Forrester Creations– it’s going to make a world of difference. You want me to return the company to Ridge, Steffy, and Eric? It doesn’t matter how I feel. What matters is how you feel about your work and yourself. When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Be honest with me. But more importantly, be honest with yourself. [soft music plays] TAYLOR: Luna? She’s Finn’s daughter with Poppy. No. No, no, no. That’s-that’s not possible. STEFFY: Yeah, that’s what I thought too. And then Finn told me the whole story, and I… You don’t have to say another word, sweetheart, if you’re not ready. I don’t think I’m ever gonna be ready. When did this happen? When did Poppy and Finn hook up? Um… -When Finn was starting college. -[exhales] Oh… Li was working at the hospital, she was working late shifts, and Jack was putting in the hours too and they asked Poppy to stay with them and…help out. That’s when Finn and Poppy developed a friendship, and then… one night… Look, I don’t blame Finn for any of this. She took advantage of him. He was 18. It’s not like Poppy even cared. I mean, that’s who she was. She’s crossed the line with men, with drugs. So she and Finn had this… one night… and Poppy got pregnant? Poppy insisted it-it wasn’t his. That’s what Finn always believed. He only just realized he had been lied to. Well, it’s still a lie– all of it. Luna–Finn’s daughter? It’s ridiculous. LUNA: Why were you looking for me? What, to-to put me back in jail? Maybe that’s where I belong. You know, maybe I’m pathetic and maybe there’s no hope for me. God knows that I’ve done horrific things. Two people are dead because of me. I took their lives, Finn, and I tried to take Steffy’s life too. I hate myself for that. Okay, I hate all of the-the heartbreak and the pain that I caused, and I know that you probably won’t believe me and no one ever will, but… I am shocked and ashamed of myself. [heavy music plays] You are quite the fan. -Of Daphne’s? -Mm. Without question. So is Carter. Well, of course he is. She…understands him. Knows what makes him tick. Exactly. It’s like they don’t need a lot of words to communicate -what they’re thinking. -Or feeling. Creatively. Which is why Daphne Rose is an indispensable addition to the company. I believe she is going to alter the course of Forrester Creations. For Carter. And for me. When I first came to Forrester knowing there was a coup in progress, I thought I’d meet a traitor in you… someone so ruthless and cunning I’d have to watch my own back too. But I was wrong. That’s not who you are at all. You’re an extraordinary man, a man of principle. The Forresters would disagree. We’re talking about you now, the man I’ve come to know. You’ve already made your own indelible mark on the company in a very short time. Even Ridge, Steffy, and Eric can’t argue that. But the true mark of an extraordinary leader… man… is to know when to say when. This would be an excellent time to broker a deal. What kind of deal? If they agree to keep Hope for the Future… return the company to them. I could even go to Ridge and Steffy on your behalf. So what do you say, Carter? Tom Starr is Luna’s father. -Finn did a paternity test– -I don’t care! There’s no way that Luna could be his child. I mean, it just doesn’t make any sense, Steffy. Someone must have altered the test. -Who? -Poppy. Li. What? W-why would Li want her own son to be Luna’s father? I don’t know why, but this-this– you and Finn are in such a wonderful place in your lives. Finn has to redo the test. He took a test. Twice. As much as I wish it weren’t true, the science confirms it. Luna is, without a doubt, Finn’s daughter. [heavy chords play] LUNA: I swear I wasn’t myself. Look, I know. I know that sounds crazy, but maybe I was crazy, right? Because no sane person takes the lives of two men like I did. No sane person abducts and cages someone in her family. Finn, I’d do anything to take it all back. I’d-I’d bring back Tom and Hollis and I’d take away the trauma that I caused Steffy. I wanna make things right, but… I know that I can’t, and that kills me. Finn, I’m horrified by who I became–what I became. Please, Finn. You’re my cousin. You know me better than most people. Please. You have to believe me. [somber music plays] [Carter exhales] Mm. Did I overstep? No, not at all. Uh… Daphne, um, we owe a lot to you, uh, your wonderful [laughs] fragrances, you agreeing to join forces with us. We…can’t thank you enough and… …for your advice. I’m not one to hold back. Well, you’re not the first person who told me to return Forrester. But not Hope. You do realize it’s not about Hope. Not about what she wants. It’s about you. You’re a good man. With a good heart. It’s like you can see right through me. It’s like you know everything I’m… I’m thinking. I try to tell myself that… that it was okay, that what Hope and I did was justified, that, um… that I’m a decent man. You’re so much more. Much more. Sweetheart, I love you so much. That you’re having to go through this… -It’s all right, Mom. -No! It’s anything but all right. You’ve already been dealing with so much already– for Finn to lay this on you now? After everything she’s done, Luna is his own flesh and blood? My God! How does he expect you to deal with something like that? How could anyone deal with that? [Steffy sniffling] You don’t have to be strong, Steffy. [whispering] It’s okay. Let it go. It’s okay. LUNA: I know what you’re thinking. Is there any decency in me? I mean, after all the crimes I’ve committed, there can’t be, right? And that’s why you came to blast me, and I don’t blame you, Finn. I deserve it. I deserve every word. But I swear to you, I wasn’t myself. It’s like-like something took over my body and-and drove me to do all of these terrible things. I mean, Tom Starr is my father, and I took his life. Though honestly, he still doesn’t even feel like my dad. But how could he, right? He was never there for me. Well, maybe he would have been there for you, Luna, but he didn’t know. No. He thought he did. He sent all those letters to my mom, remember, saying that he wanted to get to know his little girl, but… my mom didn’t let him. My mom didn’t want him to be a part of my life, and– I’m not trying to justify anything I’ve done, but there’s no excuse for a father, any father, to not fight for his daughter, right? To not be around for her like she doesn’t exist or something? All I had was my mom, and that’s not saying a lot, given how incredibly unstable my childhood was. We moved around so much. There was no foundation. There was no consistency, but… I don’t know, Finn. Maybe if I had someone in my life that was good and stable, they could have shown me the way. You know, I used to always pray and hope that someone would come and take me away, but it never happened. -It never happened! -I didn’t know! I didn’t know! I didn’t-I didn’t know. [emotional music plays] -WOMAN: Here’s a look ahead. -I saw everything. You are not going to make another play for him. Tu comprends? I’m your father, Luna. -STEFFY: She’s broken, Finn! -She’s my daughter. She is not your sweet little girl! Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc.

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Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

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[mellow instrumentals] You sure you’re okay with this? Well, I can’t stay here, hiding from the fact that Luna’s your daughter, so… It’s just, it’s…something important I need to handle. Yeah, yeah. Go save some lives. Sheila turned our life into pure chaos, and we got through it. We’ll do the same with Luna, okay? Together. You’re my entire world. [downbeat music plays] Well, today all eyes will be on you, Daphne. ZENDE: Noses, too. Influencers and buyers will be receiving fragrance samples as soon as we’re ready to go live. And you’ll both be at the office for the launch, yes? -Yes. -Hope and Carter -want all hands on deck. -And I’m certain the line will be a great success. I agree. Forrester’s very lucky to be collaborating with you. Not so lucky for us, though. You know, this is just gonna reinforce Carter’s belief that stealing the company was the right thing to do. Dad, I don’t think he’s reveling in this. I assure you, he’s not. I think he’s finally waking up to the fact that Hope brainwashed him. [lightly edgy music plays] CARTER: When I thought of the moment of my ideas taking this company to the next level, of making an impact here, I never thought I’d be doing it without you, without my brother. HOPE: Hey. What’s going on? [edgy music plays] You didn’t hear me come in? No. No, sorry. My, uh, my mind was somewhere else. Hopefully getting excited for the big launch. Where’s, uh, where’s Daphne? I thought you two would be getting prepped -for the big countdown. -I haven’t seen her yet today. That’s cutting it pretty close. Wonder where she could be. I spent a lot of time with Carter on this launch. So you’re in agreement that he’s been coerced by Hope -into this whole thing? -He’s starting to see it. He misses your family, Eric. And your friendship. Carter’s still the good man you once knew and respected. Speaking of our new boss, we should go into the office. Yeah. We’ll be watching from here. Once Hope loses her hold on Carter, I will see your friend and your company returned to you. [quiet music plays] STEFFY: Poppy took advantage of you years ago. You just found out you have a child with her and… you know who it is. So who is it? I need to know. Who? Luna’s father is me. [dramatic musical sting] Luna’s your daughter? No! [gasping] No! TAYLOR: Steffy? Honey? What is it? What’s wrong? [edgy music plays] [door opens] Dr. Finnegan. Hello again. I need to see Luna Nozawa. I’m not taking no for an answer. [dramatic music plays] I don’t think Carter’s happy with all this success. -How can you be so sure of that? -I’m not sure of it. But you heard with Zende said. The jewelry line dropped and no one was happy other than Hope. It’s gonna be the same thing with the fragrance line. The fragrance line has a lot of positive feedback online. Okay, let’s have a look. Dad, Carter is rethinking this takeover. -I’m sure of it. -[sighs] -Come on. -Right. -Are you nervous? -[chuckling] I’m always nervous before a drop. But our collaboration with Daphne, it almost guarantees a hit, so… -I’m fine. -[door opens] -Bonjour. -[Hope gasps] Oh! Excited? It’s the grande event. Yes! Daphne, thank goodness you’re here. -We almost started to worry. -No, no, no. No worries today. Well, we have marketing and sales on standby at the ready. And Katie has I.T. on standby as well, make sure that everything goes smoothly. Good. We’re all set to launch. Everyone here? Everyone who wants to be. What’s important… we’re here for each other. This collaboration could signal a real change in things, and if it succeeds… …who knows what can happen? Sweetheart. I can see that you’re struggling with something. You’re not wrong. I’m just still trying to figure out the words, how to-how to say this. That bad? It’s bad. -Is it about the kids? -No, no, no. It’s not about Kelly or Hayes. But it does have something to do with children. [moody music plays] I just don’t see it. Someone else out there has to be my father. I came here for answers. I’m not leaving without ’em. Dr. Finnegan, I told you last time Luna Nozawa’s not currently in this facility. -She’s incarcerated. -Yes. -Well, tell me where. -I’m not authorized -to give you that information. -Then find me someone who is. I need to see Luna–now. I’m her father. [dramatic percussive music] -I’m sorry. You said– -I’m Luna’s father. It’s my understanding that she was convicted of– Killing the man she thought was her father. I know, but that’s wrong. I’m her father. -[exhales] -And Luna needs to be told, and I need to be the one that tells her–not in a letter, not in a phone call. Do you understand? I need to see her. Luna Nozawa isn’t here. She’s…currently under house arrest. She’s under house arrest? What do you mean? How could she be–what house? W–okay, I’ve spoken with her mother–she’s not there. -This doesn’t make any sense. -I’ve already said more than I should. Wait. Hey, hey! Hey, hold on. Where are you, Luna? Who is my father? Our marketing team is still top notch. -The Forrester fragrance. -Hmph. This product drop has been sensational–it really has. Daphne’s right. Gonna make a lotta money for our company. I should be happy about that. Look at me. I’m rooting against my own team. -CARTER: Thank you. -This is… -[electronic chime] -…very promising. Wait. There’s another update. [gasps] Look at those numbers! Initial sales are crushing projections. You wanted a hit. That’s what I gave you. ZENDE: Daphne Rose and Forrester Creations are trending, and Katie just wrote that we have incoming requests from the fashion and the business press. We made financial news? They’re calling this collaboration an inspired, brilliant move. I agree with them. This is it, Carter. The jewelry relaunch– that wasn’t just a one-off. Ridge, Steffy, Eric– they didn’t have the vision. You did, and this proves it. It proves that this was the right thing to do, that taking over the company was what was best. TAYLOR: Children? A child–sweetheart, are you pregnant? What? No, no. I’m not pregnant. But there has been an addition to our family. A very unwelcome addition. [uneasy music plays] No, that’s–that’s not it. [phone chimes] Bill Spencer’s. Well, there you have it. Fragrance line is a success. How am I supposed to feel about that? You are supposed to feel relieved. Because when we take over the company– and we will take over the company– -it won’t be a complete wreck. -And what if it is? -What if it is? -It won’t be. ‘Cause the days of Hope and Carter at Forrester are numbered. Thank you. Ha. That’s very nice of you to say. And she already has interviews lined up for you, Daphne. -That’s merveilleux. -CARTER: Arrivederci. Yeah, I’m getting requests as well. Well, get ready for more. Katie said she wants to capitalize -on the success of the launch. -The momentum is gonna be awesome. -You did a great job, Daphne. -Merci, Zende. I’m very proud. The House of Forrester is being celebrated across the industry. There are successes being lauded around the globe, truly, and it is all thanks to your innovative ideas and progressive leadership. I, uh, I-I don’t know what to say. Ha ha. Well, I would love to stay and celebrate, but we’ve got a Hope for the Future meeting. Daphne, congratulations again. You are deserving of all of the accolades. Your fragrances are magnifique. -Thank you. -And you… -We’ll celebrate later. -[chuckles] [softly] Okay? Hope and Zende are right, Daphne. Your-your fragrances are the stars of today. You gave them a fantastic launch. It was a team effort. You really don’t want any applause. You should be on top of the world, Carter, but you don’t look like someone who wants to celebrate. We both know why. You can talk to me. I’ll listen. I care. TAYLOR: You’re not making sense. No, nothing about this is making sense, Mom. I’m gonna need more if you want my help. Look, I’m trying to be strong right now. I just– There’s a lot going on, and I don’t… -Look, I don’t know if– -Okay, okay. -Okay, okay, okay. Hold on. -What? -Slow down. -Okay. Take a deep breath. -[inhales] -Start from the beginning. Okay, um… I could sense something was going on with Finn. I, uh… I thought it was work, you know. He seemed really distracted and, um, you know, he’s just been– he’s been really busy, even before our anniversary and, uh… So I remember our night, our anniversary, he-he said there was something I needed to know, but he didn’t really wanna get into it, and then… and then he was-he was busy after that. [sighs] And then we were finally alone, and… I brought it up to him, I… I tried to get him to open up and be honest with me. Was he? Yeah. There was something on his mind. It’s about his past, a woman from way back. Another woman. It was a long time ago, Mom. He was… Finn was taken advantage of. He was only 18. She was older. Um… She was his first. You’re not gonna believe it when I tell you who it is. You’re not. -I know this person? -Mm-hmm. Who? Who was it? Who was he with back then? Poppy. -Poppy. -Yeah. His Aunt…Poppy? I-I-I– I mean, I know they’re not biologically related. He’s adopted. But still… Mom, that’s not even the worst of it. [knock on door] Maybe Dario’s back. Cousin Finn. Luna. I’m sorry, okay? I am so, so sorry for what I’ve done. [intense music plays] [somber instrumentals] Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc.

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The girl that locked me in a cage, the maniac who tried to kill me– that is your daughter. Oh, my God, no, no, no. This just cannot be happening. Not Luna, Finn. Anyone but Luna! FINN: I’m sorry, all right? You have every right to be freaking out–I am too. But we can’t let this come between us! [intense music plays] Quite an exciting development. You must be crazy bored if the AC guy’s making your day. Well, I’ve been trapped in this house for weeks, so it’s nice to have conversation with someone -other than Bill. -Well, it can’t be that bad. I mean, Bill Spencer’s gotta be a pretty fascinating guy. No, he’s amazing, but… he’s from a different world. Like his idea of fun is checking the stock market. [both chuckle] Feel like I can really talk to you. You can. Are you sure that I can trust you? You won’t tell anyone that I’m here? DEACON: So Poppy was here. Luna’s mother. Yeah. You just missed her. Mmm. Who was she with, Spencer? No. She was alone and out of sorts. I’m sure she was. After what her kid did. Luna kidnapped Steffy, held her against her will– she was gonna let her die. She was gonna take a mother away from her two kids. She’s a very sick young lady. There’s no doubt about that. She was the reason we almost lost our daughter. Steffy would be dead if it wasn’t for Finn. [dark music plays] Poppy was drinking alone. [laughs] What, are you surprised? Her kid murdered our manager and our friend. Okay, look, I miss Tom and Hollis just as much as you do, Deacon. But I can’t help feeling sorry for Poppy, as a mother. I’m-I’m forbidden from having a relationship with Finn. And now she’s never gonna be able to have a normal relationship with Luna. LUNA: No one knows I’m here. You’re the only one besides Bill. I told you, you can trust me, Luna. Good. [footsteps approach] What are you still doing here? Uh… RIDGE: Luna is a dangerous criminal. Yeah, well, thankfully, she’s behind bars where she should stay for the rest of her life. And there’s some irony in this, right? She locked Steffy away in a cage, and now… she’s gonna be in a cage for the rest of her days. Mm-hmm. Knowing Luna’s incarcerated is comforting, but it’s still a bit disturbing that she and Finn are cousins. STEFFY: Your daughter! Luna’s your daughter. God, this is all starting to… to hit me now, the reality of all of this for… for you, for… for us. I know you, Finn. Oh, I know you. You must have had some conflicting emotions. I mean… Luna’s your daughter. And your devoted father’s… part of you had to be…excited. [exhales] I, uh, I don’t-I don’t know about that. I guess… I did feel a sense of responsibility. I mean, I couldn’t help wonder how different Luna may have turned out if I’d been a bigger role in her life. [uneasy music plays] [somber music plays] Hey. It’s just that I can relate to Poppy as a mother, that unconditional love you have for a child. Okay, but here’s the difference. Yours is an upstanding doctor. He’s a father. He’s a husband. Hers is a homicidal nut job. Luna…I know she took two very special people from us. What she did is indefensible. And I gotta tell you, it gives me immense pleasure that she’s sitting in a dark, cold, hard cell right now. Okay, baby, look, I am sorry to bring up all these feelings again. [exhales] Don’t be sorry. You should never be sorry for being kind. She, uh, needed someone to talk to. You were there. It really made me realize how much I miss Finn and my grandchild ev-even more. BILL: So what’s the deal? -You said this was an easy job. -Uh, yeah. One of the units required more work than anticipated. -But you got it done. -Yep. Should be good to go. All right, well, whatever you did, it is feeling a bit cooler in here. Feeling it already. Great. I told you I wouldn’t let you down. -Thanks for your help. -Well if you need anything else, I mean, I fix all kinda stuff– tech stuff, electrical, whatever you need. So you’re hitting me up for another job. [light laugh] RIDGE: Yeah, Luna and Finn being cousins– that-that is unsettling. Mm-hmm. Having Sheila as a mother-in-law is bad enough. -Mmm. -The fact that Luna’s part of that family too… she’ll be haunting Steffy forever. Our daughter will be healing her psychological trauma for years–memories of being trapped in that apartment. All right, let’s try and look at the bright side. If anything were ever to happen to Steffy again, Finn will be there. He is her knight in shining armor. STEFFY: What does that mean? You wish you were part of Luna’s life? Like when she…was a baby, like a little kid. I-I do think that she may have turned out differently if I could have been there. [sighs] Yeah, if you could have been there for her. -The way you are with Hayes. -No. Steffy, that is not the same. If Poppy would have told me and allowed me to be her dad, I– Finn, as a parent, I-I understand, to some extent, but… you’re starting to scare me. The way you are going on about Luna is the same way you went on about Sheila and your bond. -Like, I don’t– -No, no, Steffy! I am not defending Luna. I hate what she did to you, what she did to Tom and Hollis. It is all totally inexcusable. But you think that you could make a difference. You can’t help seeing Luna as… your child just like you can’t help seeing Sheila as your birth mother. Oh… [heavy music plays] [mellow instrumentals] Listen, you know I don’t like when you talk like that. You know what, this is what you do. -What? -You do this. Like every time I even mention their name, -you freak out. -I’m not freaking out, all right, but I do know you, Sheila, and I know how you start obsessing when you talk about Finn and Hayes. I’m not obsessing. That is my son and my grandson. They are my flesh and blood. BILL: Gimme your contact info. Uh, yeah, sure. Uh, one sec. [laughs] Okay. -[beep] -Got it? -Got it. -Awesome. I hope I get– All right, I have to make another call, Dino, -so show yourself out. -Dario, sir. Uh, and thank you so much. It was great working for you, Mr. Spencer. You already have that 500 I gave you, right? -Right here. Thanks again. -Okay. And if you ever need me again, I’m around. If I ever do hire you back, and I’m not making any promises, but if I do, you have to respect my privacy above all else. A-absolutely, sir. Psst. [lightly edgy music plays] -What? -Thank you. For rescuing me. You’ve done that quite a bit over the years. Mm. It goes both ways. You saved me too. My heart. Well, I had to do that ’cause, I mean, it’s… it’s a precious commodity. Well, so is this. Us. Our kids, our grandchildren. Everything’s precious. We’ve had to build a little fortress around us… -Yeah. -…and create a safe space. It’s nice that Finn has fit in so nicely. You know, he’s really been somebody that Steffy can rely on. He didn’t hesitate for a second to go after his crazy cousin. And she is crazy. So the only good news is that, uh, Finn and Luna are not blood related. Why are we being challenged like this again? I don’t know how much more I can take. FINN: I know. I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I know it’s a shock, and I just– I wish there was a way to make it better. Oh, my God. Oh, my God. Oh, my God. This means Luna is Sheila’s granddaughter! That crazy gene is being passed down to the next generation! It’s in their DNA! Oh, my God, it’s just sick, manipulative, it’s just… that sociopathic behavior– Oh, my God. Oh, my God. That blood is in Hayes! Oh, my God. No. Hayes will be nothing like her. Nothing like his half-sister? Because you’re gonna be there for him, right? Like you weren’t for Luna? I’ll do everything in my power to protect my son. From your family? Your mother and your daughter? Think about what you’re saying, Finn. Steffy, I don’t know, like what can I do? What can I do? Nothing. Nothing. Finn, I know you’re not trying to hurt me, but… …you brought this into my life, to my family. My son. [dramatic chords] DEACON: Come here for one second. Listen to me. Life’s been pretty good lately, hasn’t it? I mean, it’s not perfect, but we’re doing good. We’re making progress here. I just don’t want your talk with Poppy to set you back. Baby, Finn and Hayes… they’re always on my mind. I think about them all the time. And I will always, always want to have a relationship with my grandchild. -I heard you pitching yourself. -Gotta hustle, you know? Pretty impressive. I’m sure Bill’ll hire you again. Uh, that’d be amazing. Not only for you, but for me too. You really need a friend. [sighs] Turns out, so do I. Even though you know who I am and why I’m lugging this thing around? I’m not perfect either, Luna. I’ve done things that I don’t like to talk or think about. So have I. I knew we have more in common than we realized. RIDGE: Luna’s the last person you need to worry about. She’s in a maximum security prison. She’s never gonna see the light of day, -so get her outta your head. -You’re right. You’re right. It’s pointless to be giving Luna so much energy. Yeah, it is. And Steffy’s gonna be fine. Yeah. She’s doing great. She has an incredible life with a devoted and loving husband. At this point, I don’t think anything could stand in their way. -[sighs] -FINN: Steffy. Please, I just–I hate seeing you in this much pain. I don’t want to live like this. I just wanna be happy and live a normal, simple life. And we deserve that. We deserve peace. Like, I remember… I remember when we first met. It was really love at first sight, and… For me too. It was just so magical falling in love with you. Until our wedding day. When evil showed up and announced that she was your birth mother. Sheila Carter, who shot my mother and tried to kill me and tried to kill you. Like, I was just as shocked as anyone. And when I learned about Sheila’s past, I was horrified. Well, you weren’t horrified enough to send her away. Felt like you had some… connection with her. Yeah. I felt a connection. But I don’t anymore. You understand? I don’t feel any weakness or empathy toward Sheila. You are my priority, Steffy. Only you. Only it isn’t just me, Finn. Only it isn’t just Kelly and Hayes. You have a daughter now. A demented daughter who tried to kill me. She killed two men! My God! Sheila’s your mother. Luna’s your daughter. Like, no wife should ever have to go through this. You’re right, yeah. You don’t deserve any of this. But I’m begging you to not let it break us. I know I’m asking… a lot. But you can’t give up on us, okay? I can’t do it alone. I need my partner. I need my best friend. I need you. -Steffy. -I know this–[sniffling] I know this isn’t your fault. [whispering] I know that. When you told me, yeah, I– I thought about running out the door, but… I made a vow to you, Finn, and I intend to keep it. You mean that? Yes. [sniffling] I love you. We’re gonna get through this, okay? We’re gonna get through this. We will. -[whispering] Thank you. -Okay? -Oh… -I love you. I love you. -We can get through this, okay? -Yeah. Yeah. -I promise. -Yeah. The difference with Sheila and Luna– Luna’s in prison, and we’re not gonna have to deal with her ever again. Sheila’s your mother. And Luna’s your daughter. [heavy music plays] Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc.

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[moody music plays] You and Poppy have a daughter… Luna. Luna Nozawa. The same Luna who tried to kill me! REMY: Luna Nozawa. [sighs] Definitely didn’t think I’d run into someone like you when I agreed to help Bill with his air conditioning. Someone like me? Well, yeah. You know. Mmm. I’m not sure I do. Just a question. Should I…be concerned? The Forrester intern who murdered two people? -Former Forrester intern. -Oh, right. Guess they had to let you go. God, it’s really you. SHEILA: Your daughter’s behind bars. Probably for the rest of her life after what she did. Well… you never know. Look at me. [exhales] Hi. Hmm. What was that for? Do I need a reason? You don’t. I’m just happy. Thought I’d share it. So are you okay with me coming in for seconds? Mmm. [soft music plays] LUNA: So… Dario, right? Yeah, right. -And you’re gonna fix the AC? -That’s the plan. Supposed to get lost as soon as I’m finished. Oh, good. Yeah, ’cause Bill would go ballistic if he knew that we were talking to each other. -It would be bad for both of us. -Because… Oh, because no one knows you’re here, do they? That you’re no longer in prison. Nope. What about your family? Well, my dad isn’t really around anymore, and my mom doesn’t have a clue. It has been awful visiting Luna in prison. It is so cold. It’s brutal. Yeah. I’ve been there. Being locked up, it’s suffocating, the feeling of isolation. You know, the last time I went to visit her, she wasn’t even there. [upbeat music plays] We’re pretty lucky. You know that? Yeah, but some days it’s tough to wake up, you know? Oh, come on. Every morning, I try to -wake up in gratitude… -Oh. …no matter how hard things feel. I mean, I know some days are easier than others to see how fortunate you really are. And I know things are stressful and awful at the company but when I look at us and the kids, I feel grateful. You and me together after all these years. Thomas thriving, raising Douglas. And especially our daughter. Steffy is in such a strong place, and I couldn’t be happier for her. No, this isn’t-this isn’t happening, this isn’t real. This is just some horrible nightmare. I know it’s the last thing that you wanna hear, but you have to believe me, okay? Look, I didn’t know, all right? -I swear. -Oh. No. No. Poppy’s lying. This is just another manipulation. This is-this is a lie, Finn! Yeah, no, I wish it was, but it’s not. I’m Luna’s father. I’m sorry. I’m incredibly sorry. [intense music plays] Oh, so you went to the prison to see Luna… and she wasn’t there? All right, well, did she just not wanna see you? No. They told me she wasn’t at the facility. Did she get transferred? Maybe she had a medical appointment o-or a court date. I don’t know. They wouldn’t give me any information, just that she was still incarcerated but no longer at that prison. Wow. You must be concerned. [scoffs] As if I wasn’t worried enough about Luna. I just never thought that this would be my life… to have a daughter who could commit such horrible crimes. Luna’s gonna be locked away for the rest of her life. So, house arrest, huh? Well, in this case, mansion arrest. -Eh. Doesn’t suck. -No. I mean, it’s certainly better than prison. It almost feels kinda normal, except for this lovely accessory. So, Bill Spencer with his endless connections and resources just decided to spring you from the slammer? Are you sure you two aren’t like– Absolutely not, no, no. Bill and I are just friends. God, I need better friends. Well, um, Bill and I connected in a way that’s…hard to describe. And I trust him. That says a lot. Yeah, I bet it does. So no one knows you’re here? Only you. And, like I said, if you tell anyone… You’ll have to kill me, right? [laughs] [light music plays] RIDGE: I’m not even sure who said it or if it was on some T-shirt, but… [Taylor laughs] …gratitude is the best attitude. Well, you know what? In my professional opinion, -that’s true. -Yeah. Thank you, Doctor. But I gotta tell ya, with the company being gone, it’s not easy being grateful sometimes. Yeah, but it’s family that keeps you going. Keeps you sane. It’s always been true for me. I know it’s the same for you. How do you do that? -What? -That. Put things into perspective, make me feel it’s all gonna be okay. Well, listen, I know that everything that’s going on with the company has been upsetting, to put it mildly, professionally and personally. I don’t mean to diminish it. I get that, but… the Forrester family is strong. We’re strong. Our kids are flourishing. They’ve landed in good, solid, loving relationships– especially Steffy, after everything she’s gone through. She has Finn. He’s so supportive and devoted, and I couldn’t be more grateful for that. Look, Steffy, please. I never wanted to cause you any pain. How could you not have known, a-at least suspected? I-I didn’t. Poppy said it wasn’t possible, and I believed her. You know? And she never would have told me. I may never have found out that Luna was my daughter if my mom wouldn’t have run that paternity test, proving that Tom Starr wasn’t her father. I mean, I just… I started freaking out, and I had this terrible feeling in my gut, remembering back to that one night with Poppy. And I just–I-I had to know. So I ran a paternity test, two of ’em, and… yeah, they both proved that, um… You’re Luna’s father. You, Finn. You. Well, the two of us, we’re not so different. How do you mean? Well, circumstances keeping us away from our children. -Different circumstances. -Of course, of course. My son is being kept away by an overbearing wife. While my daughter is in prison for taking the lives of two men and almost taking another. Yeah, but you see. We both love our children more than anything. Am I right? I miss Finn so much, and I-I’m sure you miss Luna too. [sniffles] Of course I do. And she’s never gonna be a part of my life again. So you see, we’re the same. I mean, uh, I want more than anything to have a real place in my son’s life. He and Hayes mean everything to me. I-I didn’t get to be there when Finn was growing up, and with Hayes, I feel like I’m being given a second chance. I would do anything… I would give anything to have a relationship with my grandchild. [Remy sighs] Okay. Mission accomplished. Filter hasn’t been changed in ages, drain line clogged– lucky it didn’t flood. You know, for a rich guy, he sure hasn’t maintained the system. Well, Bill has people for that. Well, his people didn’t do the job. Maybe losing his house manager threw things off? Lucky for me, I guess. [laughs] You know, I wouldn’t mind doing some more of this kind of work. Well, that’s lunch money for Bill. Oh, must be nice. He told me to do the job and get out– leave out the service gate? In other words, he didn’t want you to see me. [edgy music plays] Still can’t believe how Finn and Steffy found each other. Thank you. Why can’t you believe it? I mean, he literally saved her life. Yeah. She was in that hospital room, opened her eyes, -and it was love at first sight. -Mmm! Fairy tale. But they did have their challenges. Hmm. Like Sheila showing up at their wedding, announcing that she’s Finn’s birth mother? It was just shocking. Yeah, not a great start, but they made it through. Yeah. Because the heart knows what it wants. I don’t think there’s any obstacle too large for them to overcome. Steffy, you have to believe me. I demanded the truth from Poppy years ago, but she swore the baby wasn’t mine. And then she took off pretty soon after. But what about when the baby was born? You didn’t-you didn’t suspect anything then? No. I– I believed her. I just honestly wanted to put the whole thing out of my mind and just forget that that night ever happened, -but she lied. -Of course she lied, Finn. All your life, you thought Luna was your little cousin. But she’s your daughter– the person who drugged me, put me in a cage, and wanted me dead is your daughter! [dramatic instrumentals] [mellow music plays] You know, I wasn’t a part of Finn’s life when he was growing up, and I missed out on all those firsts– the first tooth, walking, first days of school. First loves. But I really feel like I could have all of that if I could be a part of Hayes’ life. But, no, they won’t… they won’t let me. And it really breaks my heart. All I… all I want is to be a really great grandmother to my grandchild. [emotional music plays] Bill would send me back to prison if he knew that I was talking to you. Why are you? Well, I saw you, and, I don’t know, I sensed that we have a lot in common. It’s a risk, but… I figured that you’d keep my secret. I’m right, aren’t I? [laughs] Don’t worry. My lips are sealed. You know, Finn and Steffy have been very resilient. Especially Steffy. I mean, that’s not what she does. -She doesn’t cut and run. -No. Course not. But they’ve had to overcome many challenges with Finn’s family–I mean, his mother and his cousin. That was a lot, but let’s be positive. Let’s hope that there’s no more challenges and no more obstacles for the two of them. -Hmm. -[bottles clink] I don’t know what to do with all of this. First you tell me that you and Poppy were together, and I don’t blame you for that– she took advantage of you. She manipulated you and lied to you. I just–I tried to block it out, just pretend like it never happened. I didn’t think anyone would ever need to know and nothing would ever come of it. But something did come from it. You have a daughter now. And she is–she’s demented like her mother. She’s a sociopath, and she tried to kill me! I know. I know. [sighs] You–I– You can’t imagine how much I’ve been struggling with this. I mean, I couldn’t eat. I couldn’t sleep. I’ve been just dreading the fact that I was gonna have to tell you that Luna is my daughter. Honey, it just–it kills me to see how much… …how much pain I’m causing you. First you tell me Sheila Carter is your birth mother and… …now this. -I know. -[sniffling] I just–I can’t imagine what you’re feeling. But I don’t want you to run. But… I mean, I wouldn’t blame you if you wanted to get away from this, from me, as fast as possible. I hate that you may never look at me the same way again. But honey, you have to know that I love you. I love you more than anything in this world. Please, Steffy, don’t give up on us. On our family! We didn’t let Sheila come between us, and we– we won’t let Luna either. You’re my life, honey, you, Kelly, and Hayes. Our family is all that matters to me. You and our precious children. Our precious children. You have another child, Finn. Luna. Your daughter who tried to kill me. Like how much more of this am I supposed to take? 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[edgy music plays] I’m serious. Bring me back as Forrester’s president, and I’ll play nice. You’ll play nice. Hmm. Well, Steffy, it’s an interesting offer. You’d answer to us? [stiffly] Mm-hmm. Even my mom? Yes. I can’t wait for the lawyers to sort this out. I need to be here to protect my family legacy and my investments. So…do we have a deal? Steffy has a plan, of course. I don’t know what it is. But I’m assuming it’s to get control of the company, right? From the inside? She hasn’t asked for your help, right?

No. You think she will?

I don’t know.

She hasn’t told us much.

What do we know? Steffy’s shrewd, she can’t be intimidated, and she will try to get the company away from Hope and Carter. First things first. She has to get back to work. Hey, don’t mess with that. I’m sorry. It’s just a little uncomfortable. Yeah. I believe you–Department of Corrections might not. That’s another reason why I’m glad I’m serving my time here instead of jail. Accommodations are nicer. Rules are just as strict. Yeah. I’m not gonna cause any trouble here, Bill. I promise. You’re such a generous man. Tough, but fair. It’s one of the reasons why I wanted you to be my dad. ♪ ♪ Are you certain these labels are correct? This organ is from Tom Starr. Yes, but it wasn’t viable for transplant, so it’s being donated to research. Thank you, April. I’ll take it from here. Dr. Finnegan, I have to ask. What do you want with this man’s liver? [edgy music plays] ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [soft instrumentals] I’m not your father, Luna. That was a lie. A trick. But everyone believed it for a while. And I wanted to, more than anything. Even though you knew it wasn’t the truth. Bill, that was the happiest time of my life. I mean, you treated me so well, it didn’t matter to me. I felt like your daughter. But you’re not. And we all know that. And what we’re doing here now doesn’t change it. Do you understand? I’m helping you. But Tom Starr… the man you murdered… was the only father you’ll ever have. ♪ ♪ Doctor, you asked me to find this donation. It’s an unusual request. I know. Well, you mentioned needing answers. You think Tom Starr’s liver could help you get them? Where I need to start. I’d like to help if I can. I respect your work so much. I appreciate that. And this. This could answer a question that’s been haunting me for years. Steffy’s at Forrester right now trying to convince Hope and Carter to let her back in.

They could use her.

Why? Because Brooke’s not doing her job as CEO? Brooke is a solid executive, but nobody knows our company or its clients the way Steffy does. Right. And hopefully she can use that to her advantage. Because if they don’t trust her, her plan’s not gonna work. My mother is CEO, so you wouldn’t have the same power that you did before. Well, it’s not an ideal situation, but I’m willing to make the most of it. To protect your investment at the company. I’ll accept being president. And you would be willing to answer to us. Look, I don’t wanna be the CEO who lost her family company, watched it implode. My grandfather and my father already made their mark and… there’s still so much I-I want to accomplish. What happens now is gonna be part of my legacy. So, yes…I’m willing to answer to you. Do we have a deal? [lightly edgy music plays] ♪ ♪ [mellow instrumentals] I wanna hear how you did it again. Bill, is this really what you wanna talk about? You’re the one who brought up the dad thing. To thank you for accepting me and let you know how much it meant to me. And that’s all well and good, but it’s a little more complicated than that, Luna. Kay. Um… well, you wanted a paternity test, and looking back, that’s when everything started to spiral out of control. My Aunt Li got involved. She didn’t buy it. She insisted we do another test because she thought your mother was up to something. But I was two steps ahead of everyone. I bought a fake test result on the dark web and when no one was looking, I switched the results. And no one saw. I mean no one, not even my Aunt Li, the big-time doctor. And when the results came back positive, you accepted it, no questions asked. The real surprise was seeing how happy you were. But it was a fabrication, a lie. Well, there’s no point in lying now. Or ever again. You got it? No more secrets, no more lies. Tom Starr is your father. April, I’m not trying to be cryptic. To be honest with you, I don’t know what this man’s tissue’s gonna tell me. But it’s important to you. Yeah. Could be. Well, then I’m glad I could help. You have. There’s just one more thing. I would like you to retrieve a blood sample for me. I can look up the storage number. Well, if it’s stored at the hospital, then I can find it by patient name. Hmm. Should still be there. Well, then it’s no problem, Dr. Finnegan. What was the name? Nozawa. Luna Nozawa. Steffy will do everything she can to get this company back in our hands. If she can get back into the company, yes. Yeah, convincing Carter is one thing, but the way that Brooke and Hope feel about her… Not a lot of trust there. No, but she knew this was gonna be an uphill battle, and she’s ready for it. Well, she’s definitely gonna be catching them off-guard.

That’s for sure.

Ha. She is the last person they’d expect to see at the door. Oh, my God, I wish I could text her right now, but… But no, but you can’t text her. She’s setting a trap right now. What are you doing texting people? It’s gonna take a lot more than that. Brooke, Hope, Carter– they’re all smart people. And wary. It’s gonna take a lot to fool them. Mm-hmm. But if anyone can do it, it’s Steffy. Forrester’s not the same company you left. Not a family business anymore. No. That mom and pop attitude served you well for a long time, but…we’re doing something new. And it’s working. We’re implementing the ideas that you and your father vetoed.

Hope for the Future is back.

CARTER: And we’re expanding the luxury brand…might even be creating a fragrance with the top nose of Paris. Wow. Seems like everything’s falling into place. I’d say so. We just needed the naysayers to stop holding us back. About that. I’ve actually had time to think about your expansion plan. I’m beginning to see its merits and possibilities. Oh. Now you’re all for it. I’m for helping Forrester compete. Just like that. As president, my primary function would be to help Carter implement his ideas. Especially with this new fragrance line. You wanna put our name on the bottle, shouldn’t you have a Forrester backing it? Ivy has jewelry. Zende is working with Hope. You say that the buyers are with you, but I’m sure they have questions, unspoken concerns. Bring me back and I guarantee you no one will be asking how the Forresters feel about this takeover. ♪ ♪ There’s so much damage surrounding your paternity. I did that. The idea of Tom Starr being my father just pushed me over the edge. I lost it, and I hate knowing that I did all those terrible things.

You killed him.

I know.

And I’m haunted by it.

You should be. You didn’t have to have a relationship with him. You’re an adult. But he wanted to get to know me. He wanted to be a part of my life. And he’d been writing my mom letters for years, but, what, he shows up at Il Giardino at the worst time. I was so happy finally having the stable, normal family that I’ve always wanted. And you embraced me. Y-you made me feel safe and cared for. And my deadbeat father wanted to ruin all of that. It just–it-it triggered my worst fears, okay, o-of being humiliated and abandoned, and I– I just panicked. I’m telling you, it was truly like an out-of-body experience. A lot of people have those fears, Luna. They don’t commit murder. What I did was awful, and… I’m paying for it. But I’m telling you, Bill, I’m not a danger to society. I’m a changed woman. [phone chimes] I see that you’re working on it.

I do.

I’m not gonna disappoint you. Okay? You’ve given me a second chance, and I’m not gonna waste it. [soft, uneasy music plays] ♪ ♪ LUNA: I did what I had to do, starting with the fake paternity test and dealing with that loser biological father. I mean, who knows if he even is my dad. There were so many candidates. -Then why kill him if he– -Because he believed it. He was convinced. I couldn’t afford for him to come forward and bring questions into Bill’s mind. Is Tom Starr really your father, Luna? Brooke and Hope will be skeptical. Yep. This is gonna be Carter’s decision. They won’t take Steffy back if Brooke doesn’t agree. Yeah. We all know where her loyalty lies. Look, if she cares about Forrester at all, she’ll see the benefit of having Steffy there. Dad, honestly, I don’t know what she cares about anymore other than enabling her thieving daughter or maybe being a CEO of a very successful fashion house. She jumped on that pretty quick, didn’t she? She came over here telling me it’s all for me, it’s all for us. Well, I’m not buying any of that. I don’t know what they’re trying to do over there, but you know what, she’s on the wrong ship. ‘Cause when this is all over, there’s not gonna be a spot for her anymore. Well, this is quite the whiplash. I still hate what you did. That hasn’t changed. But you still wanna work with us. Well, I’m a realist. You know that about me. I’m not about rosy projections or wishful thinking. That is true. Look, my grandfather and my father said that they’re not gonna step foot in this building. They can rail on about retribution and lawsuits, but I need to look out for the good of the company and my family’s financial future. So I am willing to swallow my pride to make sure this company doesn’t tank. Nothing is tanking–it’s quite the opposite, actually. And I’ll make sure it stays that way. If Carter makes you president. Yes. Steffy, I appreciate your offer and your reasoning. I didn’t want your family to leave. I asked you all to stay on. So is that a yes? We need time to talk. We’ll get back to you soon. Luna, I wanna be really clear about what’s happening here. I’m giving you a chance to improve yourself. But what you did by faking that paternity test and… well beyond that… so crossed a line. Now listen to me. And any ideas you have, any goal of becoming a Spencer– that isn’t gonna happen. [clattering] Dr. Finnegan, the blood sample and everything else you requested. Was it stored properly? According to the paperwork, it’s still viable. There is some information about the donor, Luna Nozawa. Hmm. I think this will provide even more. What about Tom Starr’s liver? We’re certain it’s still viable?

Not as a transplant.

But it could yield reliable genetic results.

Yeah…

Excellent. Thank you, April. Now I have everything I need to determine if Tom Starr was Luna’s father. So what are you thinking, Carter?

Not sure what to think.

Same here. I mean, it’s a ploy, right? It has to be. Steffy wanting to come back to the company? Agreeing to take orders from us? Surprising, but she does have a point.

About her investments?

About her legacy. Mm. Well, that wasn’t a factor when she walked out with Eric and Ridge. Well, maybe she’s been hearing the buzz around here, around the jewelry line, Daphne Rose being spotted in the building. So you think she regrets leaving? Well, I think that’s clear. I just can’t decide if she really wants to help us. I think we need to be cautious. I agree. There’s a lot on the line. And right now, the only people I’m sure I can trust are in this room. We should have heard from Steffy by now, right? Maybe they’re working out a deal. Or they shut her down and she’s afraid to tell us.

TAYLOR: Steffy.

RIDGE: Steffy.

Hey, did you talk to Carter?

BOTH: What’d he say? I spoke to Hope. I spoke to Carter. Brooke was there too. Well, they must have been shocked to see you. Yeah, shocked and suspicious. I told you they’d be on their guard. Well, I was prepared for that. I told them that I was angry and hurt and I hated what they did to Dad and Granddad, but I-I hate to see Forrester go under, so I…I offered to come back. In what capacity?

President.

Not CEO? That isn’t… No. There’s no way Brooke would give me that position. Look, I said I would do everything in my power to help them out, I would implement their ideas, and I would answer to them if I have to.

You really said that?

They’re traitors. They’re not stupid. They know you. Well, I didn’t pretend to be anything else–I kept it real. A Forrester on the executive team–it gives them legitimacy. It puts the buyers at ease. It keeps the company strong and stable. It’s an asset to our company. I’m not about to walk away and destroy it.

That does sound like you.

So? What’d they say? They-they gonna take you back?

Not yet.

But they didn’t say no. Well, I think they need some time to think it over, but… I got the impression they’re leaning toward yes. I think there’s a chance that this could work out. And once I’m in there and they welcome me back, I can set my plan in motion. They’ll be so busy keeping an eye on me, they’ll never know what hit ’em. While she may have made a good pitch, it does beg the question… why is Steffy being so accommodating and accepting? Hope and Carter did this to us, and I’m gonna make them pay for stealing our company. It’s only a matter of time before Forrester Creations is ours again.

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[dramatic instrumentals] ♪ ♪ We shared that night together. And then you got pregnant and said the baby couldn’t be mine. Was that the truth? You need to be honest with me, Poppy–I need to know. Is Luna my daughter? [intense music plays] ♪ ♪ Thanks for the advanced copy. Mm, well, I’ve got an in with the owner. [laughs] I’ll say. I can’t believe you own a magazine, a whole media empire. And this estate–I’m never gotta get tired of this. I’m so lucky you got me out of prison. You were in danger. You’re better off serving your time here. I would have died if it weren’t for you rescuing me, Bill… seriously. You really are the dad I wish I had. ♪ ♪ [sighs] What was that for? Well, I just saw you standing over here looking so handsome, and I had to do something about it. Well, for the record, anytime you feel like you need to do something about it…feel free. Oh, I will. And happily. So much of my life has changed because of you. [soft music plays] [door closes] Thank you for coming all the way out to Malibu. I know we really can’t be seen at Forrester. Carter and Hope have no clue we’re friends. C’est notre secret. Oh, that scent again. This one is fantastic.

It’s new.

Well, I think it’s as good

as the last.

I’m sure Carter will feel the same way. ♪ ♪ My whole world was falling apart, and you helped me piece it back together again. We’re a team. We take care of each other. Yeah, well, your support means…so much to me. You know, I never thought I would be able to step foot in this building again, and yet, here I am. Hope for the Future is back. My mom is CEO, and I… don’t have to answer to Steffy anymore. Well, Hope and Carter are obsessed with each other. But I do know that Hope is using him. Guess we’ll see. I’m still learning what draws him in. Well, I know he’s a sucker for an attractive woman. It won’t be difficult. I’m getting a new fragrance line for Forrester, but I’m doing this for you and your family– not for Hope Logan

and Carter Walton.

[knocking] Thank you so much.

Steffy, hey. Hi.

Hey, Dad.

Hello.

All right. So what’s going on?

You know why you’re here.

Because you took pity on me?

Thank God.

No, no, no, not pity. Empathy. I put myself in your shoes. I saw my younger self in you. We’re a lot alike in many ways. I mean, that’s why I wrote you all those letters. I knew that you could understand me in a way that… no one else can. We had very similar upbringings. Yeah. Thanks to our dysfunctional, unstable mothers. We don’t need to go down this road, Finn. No. Yes, we do.

Finn.

Look, you need to open up to me, Poppy. Remember, we used to share everything. That was a long time ago. We were close when you were living with my parents and me, but you went out a lot. Like, were there other guys or was it just me? [edgy music plays] You saw the value in what I envisioned for Forrester from the start. Well, it was a fresh idea. It was invigorating. And it was inspiring to watch you bring your ideas to life. I’m glad you felt that way. Everyone else…not so much. Well, they made a mistake not taking you seriously. Yeah. But, still, I never pictured growing this company without…Ridge, my best friend. Well, then, he’s missing out. Eric, Steffy, and Ridge– they didn’t heed your advice. They wanted to play it safe and stick to the status quo, and that’s not how you grow a company. It’s not how a company stays relevant. Well, you’re right, yeah. They weren’t prepared to take the leap. They didn’t. But you did. And I, for one, am proud

to be a part of the ride.

[chuckles] Well, there’s no one I’d rather be on this road with than you. Well, we must be doing something right

if Daphne Rose is interested.

[chuckling] I don’t know, I just– I have this feeling that the fragrance line is going to make such an impact, more… than we even know. ♪ ♪ Lovely to see you again, Daphne. Oui. Daphne’s gonna head on over to Forrester. Oh, you are? Good. Okay, well, I-I appreciate your loyalty. Steffy says you’re filled with wonderful ideas.

As is she.

You don’t say. We’re gonna spare you the details, keep it close to the vest. RIDGE: Less I know about this, the better.

Correct.

But I do know the overall plan. I have no idea what you’re talking about.

She’s good. She’s really good.

She’s great, the best. You have to be, right, working with you, my determined daughter. I guarantee you, it will be a very successful operation. Operation Carter Walton. LUNA: I know that being vulnerable isn’t your favorite thing in the world… What makes you say that? Well, I used to think that it meant I was weak, letting myself feel things, you know? If I just stayed strong, I could just pretend like none of it was happening. But all that pain and trauma– it-it’s good to let it out. So I hear. Well, you’ve heard me go on and on about how my mom was never honest and always put herself first, despite any intentions. I know you went through the same thing. Got over it eventually. No one really gets over it. I don’t care how old you are. The pain is still there. It still hurts. I just wish that you’d open up to me a little more. I feel like I could help. Not-not to pressure you or anything– No, no, actu–no. I–[sighs] I was just thinking you’re right. I mean, it’s amazing how similar our messed-up childhoods were. We understand each other. I think I can help. [sighs] FINN: Was it just me, or was there someone else? Okay, Finn, just stop. Stop asking these questions. No. I’m not gonna let it go. Could it be someone else, someone else that fathered Luna? Someone from your art show or a yoga class or the same music festival you met Bill Spencer at– the one that Tom performed at. I know those two have been ruled out, but are there any others? Yes. Yes, there were others because I was young and I was single and I was with you just once. Okay, well, then, I need to know. I need to know the truth. Look, I know you said it wasn’t mine back then, but knowing what we do know now about Tom Starr not being Luna’s father, I have a right to know. I deserve the truth, and you need to tell me if I am Luna’s father. [heavy music plays] I’ve never met a woman quite like Daphne. She’s definitely a character. She’s unique. I love her style. I mean, I love… practically everything about her. I mean, her bluntness, her mystique. I think she’s a good fit for us. She is perfect, and we couldn’t have asked for anyone better. You’re a big fan.

[laughs]

I might have admired her from afar, and now I can’t believe I get the opportunity to actually collaborate with her– on Forrester’s debut fragrance, no less. I mean, pinch me. Well, I can do better than that.

Oh.

Mm. Is this a dream? You, this life?

Daphne Rose.

Daphne Rose! I mean, yes, I know that I am fangirling, but… there’s something about her. When she walks into a room, it’s magnetic–it’s like every eye just goes straight to her. You do know you have that same effect, right? Carter. You can admit it. Even you must find Daphne Rose captivating. I mean, how could you not? RIDGE: Operation Carter Walton. I like that. If anyone can get the company back, it’s Steffy. With the help of Daphne Rose. I couldn’t do this without her. RIDGE: Can you guys do me a favor and just not break any laws? Just keep it clean, please. Aucune promesse. We might have to get a little dirty. The gloves are off, Dad. It’s time to fight fire with fire. They wanna go low, we’re gonna beat ’em at their own game. Well, it doesn’t get any lower than taking the company away from your best friend– how does that happen? And who’s Carter anymore? He’s lost his way. It’s because of Hope, Dad. Oh, pardonnez-moi. I must be going. Carter’s expecting me. I’m sure he is. I hate it too.

What?

Talking about my feelings. It’s scary. I just wanna keep it stuffed inside, you know? Life seems easier that way. But then the pressure’s just gonna keep building and building until one day you just…explode and you do something stupid or…evil. And I don’t want that for you. [chuckles] Well, that train left the station a long time ago. I’ve done plenty of evil, stupid things in my life. Well, me too, clearly. You’re turning over a new leaf. Yeah. Because you’ve given me a second chance. And I have no way to repay you except be a friend. I mean, you’ve been an incredible friend and confidant to me. You’ve been so patient hearing me complain about my mother over and over again. So let me help you, Bill. Really. I-I’m sure you’ve got stuff buried in there. Nothing will shock me. You know, it’s, uh, it’s interesting. When I first met your mother, on the surface, I-I felt like there was this goodness. But I also…also sensed that there was something off, something wrong, and that’s probably why I never reached out to her again after that one night. Because that wrong part were the similarities she shared with my mother. [somber music plays] I’m sorry. Hey. Have you been keeping something from me all these years? I cared about you, Finn. [tearfully] And I still care about you. And it hurts to have you accusing me. I’m not accusing you. I just want answers, and it’s a legitimate question, Poppy. We… we slept together, and yes, it was only one time, but please… I need to know the truth. Were you surprised by the paternity test my mom ran? Li thought that your father and I had an affair, so that should tell you where her head was at. Did you or did you not think that Tom Starr was Luna’s father? [heavy music plays] Well, that Daphne, she’s something else, huh?

Quite the presence.

Yeah. We owe her so much. She’s our ticket back to controlling the company. You seem very confident about that. I am. I’ve seen Daphne in action. She’s probably at Forrester Creations right now charming the pants off of Carter.

Well, not quite–

No, no, I don’t need–

No, no, no, no.

I’m just saying, Hope and Carter are clearly smitten or they wouldn’t have offered her a lucrative deal,

an exclusive partnership.

She’s worth every penny. Tenfold. The most revered nose in Paris. Well, she is one of the most desirable women in France. Huh. Yeah, something about her. She’s, uh, very beautiful. Yeah, that she is. And Carter’s not gonna be able to resist her. And once he gives in, and he’s going to, Hope’s heart is gonna be broken, and Hope and Carter’s coup is just gonna crumble in a million little pieces. Yes, I know she smells incredible. No, Charlie, there’s no men’s cologne at this time. Okay. I’ll be sure to tell her. Thank you. [laughing] So Daphne’s in…

[whimsical music plays]

…the building? ♪ ♪ [exhales] CARTER: Daphne. Ha.

Welcome back.

[giggles] Your, uh, fragrance precedes you. It’s…

hypnotic.

Mm. You have no idea. [whimsical notes continue] You know, I-I was taken with her, at least superficially, so I ignored my instincts. Had I paid attention to them, I wouldn’t have gotten involved with Poppy, as brief as it was. My mom has a way of charming people into believing that she’s a good person. Well, I didn’t know that she was like that– basically a carbon copy of my mother. You mean a woman who can’t be trusted, a total liar. A compulsive liar. My mom ran two paternity tests. You and my dad–nothing ever happened between you two.

Of course not!

Well, so then you knew what to expect with those results. But Tom Starr– were you surprised or did you know all these years? Okay, I don’t wanna have this conversation. I know you don’t. I don’t wanna have it either.

Then drop it.

I can’t, Poppy. I can’t.

Look at me.

No. Look at me! You promised that you would be truthful all those years ago, and I need you to be truthful again, now more than ever. Aren’t you curious? Don’t you wanna have an answer and put an end to all this, all the suspicion and all the stress? [sniffling] You have no idea. Well, is there some other guy? Like, are you gonna reach out?

No.

No? No! So, what, you’re just gonna bury your head in the sand? Poppy, I can’t do that. There is too much at stake. Luna is in prison. Her future is over. And I tried my best to raise a good girl, but, Finn, it was so hard. You need closure. Now is your chance to get that. You need it, Poppy, Luna needs it, and now I need it too. But what’s the point? What does it even matter? It matters to me. I need to know. I wanna know. Look, I’ve had my suspicions. But I need to hear it again. You told me all those years ago that there was no chance Luna could be my daughter. Is that right? I meant it back then, and I mean it now. I am certain. So if you are afraid that you are, you are not. I repeat it– you are not Luna’s father. [sniffling] [heavy music plays]

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Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

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[moody music plays] ♪ ♪ The relationship you developed with Penelope was particularly special, a bond that ran deep. Tom Starr isn’t Luna’s father. Your father and Bill Spencer aren’t Luna’s father. Who is? That man is out there. [huffs]

Must be uncomfortable.

Oh, sorry. I didn’t see you there. I’m not complaining, though. I’d wear like a hundred of these if it meant that I never have to go back to prison… that awful place. I’m so grateful that you were able to get me out. You’re under house arrest, Luna. You know the deal. I know. No one can know that I’m here–I understand.

Our secret.

Secrets. Yeah. That’s something the Nozawas are really good at. Would you like a refresher? That’s gotta be cold by now. Uh, no. No, thanks. I’m good.

You want the check then?

Not yet. I’m expecting someone. Okay. ♪ ♪ Hey, Li. Uh, there’s no need to worry–Sheila’s not here. I’m gonna send Sandra over with some menus. Just flag me down whenever you’re ready to order, okay?

Thanks.

Thank you. Almost called you to tell you I didn’t want to meet here. Yeah, I wouldn’t, uh… I made sure she wouldn’t be here. Please sit. Thanks for coming. We have a lot to talk about. [edgy music plays] ♪ ♪ [phone rings] [ringing] Finn, hi! What’s up? You know, I tried calling you yesterday. I need to see you. Can you come to my office? Uh, sure. What’s going on? Uh, I don’t wanna get into it over the phone. Is everything okay? I don’t know. I’m not sure about anything right now. But please, Poppy, I need to see you right away. Thank you again for seeing me. Haven’t wanted to for a long time. It was too painful. I know. What happened with Sheila– Oh, please, Jack, I really can’t talk about it anymore. It devastated our lives together. And I’m sorry for that. For the pain that I caused you. More than you know. And you’re not gonna believe me, but I did love you, Li. I still do. Funny way of showing it. You know what? I’m gonna keep saying I’m sorry again and again and again until you believe me. and you forgive me. I’m not sure if that day will ever come, but… but right now, I’m the one that needs to apologize. For thinking for all those years that you could be Luna’s father. I lived so much of my life in survival mode.

‘Cause of your mother.

[sighs] Everything was always so chaotic. We were constantly moving from one place to another, one school to another, and my mom always had her drugs and her men. I understand. I know you do. Because you grew up like me. Sometimes I felt like my life was being completely consumed by hers. I was always so busy taking care of her that… I learned that my needs weren’t important. That’s no way to live. There’d be times where she’d wake up hungover because the guy that she thought was everything had up and left her, and… she’d cry and hold me and… call me her sweet girl and… she’d say that she loved me to the moon and back. That’s why she named me Luna. She always said that it was just the two of us and that’s all we needed. In those moments, I felt like she really did love me more than anything else in the world. But it wasn’t true. Because how could she really love me if she won’t answer the biggest question of my life? Who your father is. [somber music plays] ♪ ♪ [knock on door]

Hi.

Yeah, come in. Close the door. You look very serious. So you wouldn’t say anything over the phone. Um…is something wrong? I don’t know, Poppy. Is there something wrong? Uh, well, to be honest, yeah, life has been difficult lately. Luna is in prison for doing unspeakable things. I can’t wrap my head around it. And then your mother and I– No, I heard. I heard.

Heard what?

I saw my mother. I know about the paternity test. Tom Starr wasn’t Luna’s father. [dramatic music plays] ♪ ♪ Is there anything else I can get for you? This is great, Deacon.

Thank you.

Okay. It’s my pleasure. Um, look, I know it’s not really my place to say this, but I just gotta tell you– I think Finn would be really happy to see the two of you together. Well, he’s not wrong. Finn would at least wanna see us be able to be in the same room together. Maybe even…get along. We do have an amazing son. I love him so much sometimes it hurts. Finn’s happiness… something we both will always want. And something we will never let anyone take away from him. I know you had issues with your father. Yes, I did. But at least eventually you knew who he was. True. And I suppose you could make the argument that I wouldn’t be the man I am today without having known him. When I became old enough to ask about my dad, my mom would never give me a straight answer. She’d just deflect and say, “Oh, it’s the two of us against the world. Nozawa power.” And it all just became meaningless. To me, Nozawa power means nothing but keeping secrets and hiding the truth. And lying. So many lies. My mom ran a paternity test on Tom Starr and another one on my dad. I know. I had a front row seat for all of it. Well, neither one of them were Luna’s father. No. It was, uh… it was awful and intense. I’m sorry the way my mom handled it all. She’s been carrying a lot of hurt and anger for many years and, you know, I-I hate the way that she’s treated you. She thought that I had an affair with Jack. Which never happened. I mean, but it does explain how cold she’s been to me over the years. I know that she regrets the way that she treated you, and I know that she wants to fix your relationship. And I hope that’s possible. I… I always wanted you two to be closer. I know. And I appreciate it, but… Finn, you don’t have to worry about me. I’m fine. And you have a really full life. You have your career, your beautiful wife and family. Yeah, you’re right. Those moments… your kids growing up, the big ones or the small ones, you, uh… you can’t get ’em back. And to miss out on that would be devastating. Aren’t you curious? Curious about what? Who Luna’s father is? Tom Starr thought it was him. My mom thought it was my dad, then there was Bill Spencer. And then we found out that Luna tampered with the test because she couldn’t stand the thought of Tom Starr being her father. His letters… why’d you send ’em back? You said that you weren’t sure. What if he was Luna’s father? Because we were fine on our own. Were you? Not knowing who her father was clearly had an impact on Luna. It might have led her down a road to do those horrible things. I mean, two innocent men are dead. My wife was kidnapped– could have been killed. Yes, I know, a-and I’m really sorry that Luna targeted Steffy. Okay? She hurt a lot of people. And I can’t even imagine how you’re…

you’re feeling about her.

Oh, you have no idea. You need to be honest with me. Did you keep Tom’s letters away from Luna because you didn’t want him to be her father or because you knew he wasn’t? Why are you asking these questions? You know why, Poppy. [heavy music plays] I will never be able to excuse all those things I did years ago, but I am grateful for the blessing you see in Finn. Of course I do. He’s my son in every sense of the word. Li, I can’t imagine the pain you must have felt thinking that I’d had an affair with Poppy and that Luna was my daughter. ♪ ♪ You know, I’ve come to realize that my mom is a compulsive liar. I mean, I don’t even think she realizes when she’s doing it. I’m not trying to justify all the terrible things I’ve done, okay? I take full responsibility for my actions– Well, that right there is something your mother’s never done. And what happened to you was traumatizing. Don’t discount that. Yes, you have to take responsibility for your actions. But you can also resent what contributed to them. My mom refused to tell me what I deserved to know. I mean, if you’re gonna rip me away from any kind of family, any kind of stability, I deserve to know why. And you know what? Now that we’re being honest and everything, I still don’t think the truth is even out. I feel it in my gut that Tom Starr is not my father. I don’t believe it. Isn’t this crazy? After all these years, and I’m still searching for who my father really is. [edgy music plays] ♪ ♪

I need answers.

Finn, please. Back when you came to stay with us– That was a long time ago. I know exactly how long ago that was. Li and Jack needed help, and I needed a place to land, Finn. I was lost. And I came home one night, and I went out my window onto the roof. That was my favorite place to think. But…

You weren’t alone.

No. Someone else was there. And we talked until the sun came up. And we watched the fog lift up and reveal the city like it was magic. And I had never been able to talk like that with anyone ’cause it was…it was so easy. And safe. I knew who you were. I just–I… you know, you weren’t around a lot growing up. And I was gone as soon as I had my driver’s license and my GED. And I could be a free spirit. But nothing in life is free, and I was just going from– from town to town… …looking for–I don’t know what I was looking for. Just…a connection. A place to belong. But that’s not freedom. And most of the time, I was just lonely. And so you came to stay with us. You had started college. You were smart and handsome, and you had your whole world ahead of you. God, how many hours did we spend on the roof? A lot. And that place–that was ours. To laugh… to confide in one another. To love. And then one night, we-we couldn’t help ourselves, and we went into your room… Yeah. You, um… …you were my first, and that was an incredible connection and there was nothing wrong with it–I’m adopted. And of age. But in retrospect, as the years went by, I realized how wrong that was. But…yeah. You changed my life. Finn, you changed mine. And that’s my concern. How did I change it, Poppy? What exactly did I do to impact your life? Finn, that was a long time ago, and we agreed that we wouldn’t speak of this, that it was just something for us to remember, something beautiful that only we shared. Yeah, well, I have a terrible feeling. Because when you told me that you were pregnant, you swore it couldn’t be mine, that it was impossible, but… then you were gone.

It was time.

I barely saw Luna after she was born. Why? You need to tell me. You need to tell me the truth, if there is any chance– any chance at all– that Luna could be my daughter. You need to give it to me straight, Poppy–the truth. Am I Luna’s father? [intense music plays] ♪ ♪

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Oh, Finn, I feel so awful.

Oh, hey.

Thinking they had an affair, that Luna could be his. Look, don’t feel bad. I mean, you’ve had reasons to be suspicious. But we–but there’s still a question. Now, knowing I’m wrong, Jack isn’t the one. Tom and Bill aren’t either. So who is it? Who’s Luna’s father? [edgy music plays] I get why Li suspected me It makes sense.

Thank you.

Thank you. Wasn’t exactly a saint. Played a little loose with the wedding vows. But her sister? Come on. Well, I was hardly a saint myself. Sure, you had your fun. But there’s a difference. I know you, Poppy. There’s no way you would have betrayed Li. Tom Starr… my father? No. Oh, I just…I love this. I-I can’t believe it. Really. You two are back together. It’s just…

[sighs]

It’s pretty awesome. Is that what you’re trying to say? Yeah. Yeah. It-it’s wonderful. I mean, you two share such a– a beautiful history and an epic romance. I’m sorry. I just keep thinking about Jack and Li… like, knowing that you two are back together and I get to go home to my devoted husband… like, you are living proof that you are able to find your way back to each other, and the immense joy that brings me. Like, I…I just want Finn to feel that– that kind of happiness of his parents getting back together. ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ You know what I love about you, Steffy?

How much you care about Finn.

[chuckles] You are such a good wife. Instead of thinking about yourself and all the things that are going right for you, you’re thinking about your husband and how he could be hurting. You have a very good relationship. Thank you. TAYLOR: You know what? If anyone can manifest Li and Jack getting back together, it would be you. She’s a very good matchmaker.

I’ve seen it.

STEFFY: Okay, yeah. I may have experience in that department, especially with one couple in particular. So maybe you’re-you’re right. Maybe I should expand and work on a new couple. There it is. That should be your anniversary gift to Finn.

[laughs] Oh, my goodness.

TAYLOR: Right. As much as I love your faith in me, I-I just don’t think I could work that kind of magic. They have way too much baggage. Maybe you’re right. Maybe it’s too late for them. Yeah. The Nozawa family has been through a lot. But maybe they’ve been through the worst of it. And even if Li and Jack don’t find their way back to each other, maybe the future will be better for all of them. You have been a great sister to Li–you really have. Maybe now that she knows that nothing happened between us and that her…irrational theory about you getting pregnant with Luna in her own damn home is completely insane, I’m guessing she’s gonna do a complete 180… and that she is going to go out of her way to show her appreciation for you… considering that you have done nothing to justify her treatment of you. LI: I’ve shocked you, haven’t I? Stunned you by what I’ve been saying. I mean, it’s definitely a lot to process.

You must think I’m horrible.

What? No. What I said about your aunt, that she could do such a thing. Betray me so horribly. [soft, dramatic music plays] STEFFY: I do hope things get better for Finn and his family. I mean, they deserve a break, after everything they’ve been through. Well, if Li and her sister are talking again, that’s a good start. Yeah. It’s definitely a step in the right direction. Though, I-I don’t know what they really need to overcome. And Finn doesn’t know the history? Mm-mm, no. He doesn’t talk about it much. But I know it confuses him. He doesn’t like that Li is… is really harsh towards Poppy. Well, I’m sure it wasn’t always that way. I mean, otherwise, why would Li ever allow Poppy to live with her back when Finn was starting college? I mean, they must have been friendly then. My theory–that’s when something happened. If Li’s been bottling it up for so many years, chances are you’ll never know. You’re being awfully quiet. Am I? I think I know why. I’m just… overwhelmed by everything. No. It’s more than that. You’re uncomfortable with everything I’m saying. Because you’ve always been so modest. And humble. But you really should take a lot of credit. I’m sorry. Credit for what? For being such a huge help back in the day. When you were living with us, when you were helping out, and I was working so many hours getting my law firm together. Li was at the hospital for days on end. What would we have done without you? I mean, you were always so available for Finn. Well, Finn would have been fine. I hardly d– Finn was completely self-sufficient. He had started college. I know he wasn’t a boy anymore. But you were there for him. Completely. [soft trilling notes] What you said earlier… that I should have come talk to you about it, that you would have set me straight? Yeah? Didn’t occur to me to burden you at the time with such crazy thoughts, but… maybe you’re right. Maybe I should have come talk to you. I mean, you and Penelope were so close. If anyone would have picked up on inappropriate behavior, it would have been you. I could have reassured you that she was definitely not messing around with Dad. One more thing for me to feel bad about.

What’s that?

How I treated my sister. Shunning her, basically. Made it hard for you to have any kind of meaningful relationship with either her or Luna. And that’s a shame, because Penelope cared about you. Let’s just face it. You were adored and embraced by everyone in the family. You were never treated “less than” because you were adopted. But the relationship you developed with Penelope was particularly special. A bond that ran deep. A connection I certainly was never able to have with her. She really opened up and let you in. Something I took away from you. I can only imagine how you feel finding out why. Knowing all these years I thought she betrayed me in the worst way possible with the man I loved in my own home. [heavy music plays] I realize I should probably let go of my hopes to see Finn’s parents reunited, but… I just want Finn’s happiness so much. No one deserves it more than him. You know what? Even if he’d like to see his parents back together, his true happiness lies with you, Kelly, and Hayes– his wife and his amazing children. ♪ ♪ Li chose to assume the worst. To mistreat you… judge every move you made, always calling you out, shame you about Luna’s father. Poppy, I owe you an apology. I was always so caught up in my work that I never took the time to come to your defense.

Jack, it’s okay.

No. It isn’t. Li had no right treating you like that. She was always calling you terrible names. I do wish she would have been more understanding, but… it’s not like I gave her a reason to. [small laugh] I mean, she wasn’t wrong about my drug use or my, um… penchant for men. [small laugh] So do you know? Know what? I don’t mean to pry… but now that it’s been proven that Tom Starr is not Luna’s father… …do you know who is? [heavy music plays] ♪ ♪ LUNA: See, this is why I never ask about my father. It makes you so uncomfortable. -I’m not lying to you, baby. -Well, you’re not being completely honest with me either. Well, I’m telling you the truth, the same thing I say every time you bring this up– I am your mother. I’m an independent woman, and I’m your only parent. I tried to be everything that you need. Yeah, there are times that we struggled. But you were always safe and secure and loved beyond measure. You’re the reason for every decision that I’ve made ever since I learned that I was pregnant with you. I love with all of my being. Please tell me that’s enough. I’m sorry for dropping all of this on you. I’m not trying to make you my therapist.

[laughs]

I just have so many regrets, how I mistreated your father and Penelope. Only you weren’t exactly wrong about Dad. You were just wrong about who he was cheating with. Yeah. He has earned my anger. But Penelope? I didn’t fully appreciate her. She filled in when I couldn’t. I was logging in so many hours, I just… arrogantly assumed she’d step up, take care of things. And I’m just now finally realizing how I should forever be thankful to her. For looking out for you so closely. [moody music plays] ♪ ♪ You know your mother’s right. Finn’s happiness is defined by his home, by the world he’s creating. And that includes you, sweetheart. [moody music plays] I’m not trying to interrogate you. There’s no judgement here. I just thought, you know… Bill Spencer’s not the father and Tom Starr’s not the father, and Li ruled me out as the father, even though we knew that wasn’t possible. That, uh, well, all right, you were adventurous back then. I mean, there can’t be that many candidates, can there? [Luna chuckling] All right. Who is it? I’m a person you can tell. All right. You know what? Never mind. I will stop asking questions about Luna’s paternity. Just know that I’m a person you can trust and that I’m here for you. If you ever do wanna open up… …you just open up about that man out there, Luna’s father. LUNA: I couldn’t have asked for a better childhood, but I have questions. You know, I could get answers on my own–I could get -a test or something. -No, Luna, please. Please don’t! -Just don’t. -Mom, what are you hiding from me? -Please don’t pursue this. -LUNA: Why? Out of respect for your mother. Why? Is my–is my father that horrible or something? What, is it-is it shameful or embarrassing? Mom, whatever it is, whatever you’re hiding, you can tell me. Mom, is it like a deep, dark family secret or something? [heavy music plays] ♪ ♪ Who really is my dad? Why was I so convinced that something was going on under my nose? It’s terrible. JACK: This is ridiculous. LI: All right. I’ll do it for you. Aah! Oh. Did I miss a vein? Let me try again. Aah! Li, what– what are you doing? -Drawing your blood. -Why? -Why do you think? -POPPY: Li! You’ve got this all wrong. You’ve lost it, Li– jabbing me twice. You’re lucky that’s all I did. Well, Jack is right. You are being ridiculous. And paranoid. All these years, my suspicions about the two of you– now it’s come down to this. The paternity test will prove you were sleeping together. [sighs] Li, For God’s sakes. Jack, it’s bad enough you cheated on me with Sheila. But to cheat on me with my own sister… -Li, that is not what ha– -Oh, save it, Penelope. You and Jack created a love child. It’s time we all face the sordid truth. JACK: So come on. It’s negative. You’re not… you’re not Luna’s father. I’m not proud of how I hounded Penelope, coming at her with a paternity test because I was so certain she was sleeping with my husband. Those tests proving Bill wasn’t the father, that Tom wasn’t either. I was so convinced it was Jack. But I was wrong. Now I don’t know who it is. Maybe we’ll never know who was Luna’s father. Maybe the-the test you ran on Tom’s liver was a false negative and maybe you should run it again. No, son. It was conclusive. Leaving us with more questions than answers. There’s a man out there who fathered Luna.

[knocking]

Dr. Finnegan?

Yes.

Your hit and run patient– his condition’s worsened. I really think– I’ll be right there.

I’m sorry, son.

No, hey, it’s okay.

All right?

[softly] Okay. LI: Tests proving Bill wasn’t the father, that Tom wasn’t either. I was so convinced, certain it was Jack. But I was wrong. Now I have no idea who it was. I was so convinced. Maybe we’ll never know who is Luna’s father. …certain it was Jack. [overlapping] …so convinced…never know… But I was wrong. Who is Luna’s father? Who is Luna’s father? No idea who it was. Maybe we’ll never know. [echoing] Never know… …Luna’s father… I was wrong. …never know… …certain it was Jack… Father… [echoing] Father…father… father…father…father…

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[mellow instrumentals] This is gonna work. We’re gonna regain control of Forrester Creations. And they’re actually considering it? They’re receptive to your return? Well, Carter’s open to the idea. Did you convince the CEO? Hope and Brooke are merely an obstacle–that’s it. Yeah. It’s gonna be difficult, especially with Hope in Carter’s ear. A real uphill battle, if you ask me. Well, I’m ready for it. I’m not gonna lie. I’m surprised by Steffy’s willingness to be here, to answer to us. Yes. But looking at it from Steffy’s perspective, it does make sense. She’s clearly thought about the impact it would have on the company, what it would look like if there wasn’t a Forrester on the executive team. Okay. While that is a good point, what about the decisions that she made before she left– vetoing your ideas, insulting you and your line, firing me? She makes rash decisions based on personal feelings. You’re right–not to mention the choice words she had for us

before she left.

Exactly. Now, I have too much class to repeat the names that she called me here, but she did accuse me of manipulating Carter into turning against the Forresters. All I am saying… is how can we trust her? [heavy music plays] ♪ ♪ Tom Starr. Are you really Luna’s father? So predictable. BILL: Luna! Luna. Get up. Will’s at the gate. He can’t see you. [soft, dramatic music plays] ♪ ♪ Come on, come on–you know the conditions of your house arrest. No one can know you’re here. Move it!

Okay. Consider me not here.

Go, go! Go, go, go!

Hey!

Hey, Dad. There’s my boy. How you doing, son?

Good, uh…

Good.

How are you?

I’m great. Okay. Well, do you always just hang out in the foyer like this? Uh, you know, the gate called up and said you were coming, so I just thought I’d greet you.

Well, that is, um…

Nice. I think the word you’re looking for is nice. Weird. Weird was the word I was looking for, but, uh, okay. [chuckles] Is everything all right with you, Dad? Yes, a paternity test. I’d like to run it myself. No need. I’ll come pick it up. Great. Thank you. I told Eric, Ridge, and Steffy I wanted them to stay on. But you also had a feeling that they would decline. Yeah. But Steffy reconsidered. How can I say no? BROOKE: Carter’s right. We can’t really prevent Steffy from coming back. Well, of course Carter can say no. You’re manager of the LLC, and your goal was to keep things fair, to make Forrester Creations a place of collaboration where every voice could be heard. All I am trying to say is that Steffy has the potential to derail that. [edgy music plays] I know Carter, Hope, and Brooke aren’t naive. Right. They gotta be suspicious. Yeah. They’re trying to figure out my motive. Why go back there after what they pulled? They also might be wary about what you might be willing to pull. I understand your concerns, but I have to believe that I convinced them. Like, this is my chance to undo what they have done, play them at their own twisted game. We cannot go down like this. Forrester Creations is ours, and I intend to get it back. [dramatic music plays] ♪ ♪ Everything’s great. I’m serious. Take a seat. To what do I owe the pleasure? WILL: I just wanted to check in with you. Liam mentioned that you’d been working from home a lot, and this, of course, strikes me as kind of odd– Dollar Bill Spencer not utilizing his penthouse office. Or maybe you’re just catching up on all the classics. Hmm? The books, Dad. Oh, uh, yeah. Okay, look, actually, I have been having just… a little trouble falling asleep. I read a few pages of “Moby Dick”–I’m out. You know what I think this is? I think this is you processing all that’s happened

in the past couple of months–

Okay, stop. Stop, stop. You sound like your mother. And is that a bad thing? What, do you need me to have her say it so that you’ll listen? No. No. Look… don’t worry about me–I’m fine. Fine. Right. Yeah, it seems like it. I’m good. What do you want me to say? Okay. Okay. It’s just… What about Luna? [heavy music plays] [edgy music plays] I’ve known Steffy her entire life. I’m well aware of her accomplishments. Well, there’s no question that she’s qualified. No. The issue is she is also hypocritical and vindictive. Yes. I’m not foolish. I know how cunning she can be. And it’s no secret how she feels about me, about the three of us. Exactly. So does she want this for the reasons she’s saying– to uphold Forrester name, to protect her investments– or is it a ploy, a way to exact revenge? Can she be trusted? I’m not entirely sure. So you’re saying we shouldn’t take her up on her offer? No. That’s not what I’m saying at all. I’m saying I think we should give her a chance to prove herself…and maybe she will convince the others to return as well. You mean Ridge. Mom, look, I understand that this has been a difficult time for you and your relationship. I really do, I get that, but… does that warrant inviting the trouble back in? Honey, we can’t exactly bar Steffy from the building. We need to give her a shot.

Mom–

Really. We need to give her a chance here. Carter, you are the manager of the LLC. There’s nothing that she can do about that. [phone rings] It’s Carter. Carter? We discussed your proposal. And? We’d like you to come to Forrester. O-of course. I’ll-I’ll be there shortly. They wanna see me. ♪ ♪ You don’t need to bring Luna up. Even if you’re not gonna admit it, I know it affected you, thinking you had a daughter, my half-sister. And then just as quickly, she wasn’t. It’s in the past. Sure. But you were pretty psyched about having a daughter. I-I was…

before I knew the truth.

Right. And, thankfully, that’s not the case. I mean, could you imagine having to manage all that right now? [laughs] It’s enough having to manage my youngest, most inquisitive son. Seriously, you don’t need to bring her up. I don’t ever need to think of Luna again. [moody music plays] ♪ ♪ Steffy should be here soon. Are you really on board to give her a chance? Hope, I need to know what you’re thinking. I…said my piece, how I feel. I don’t think this is the best decision for the Forrester Creations that you envisioned. But… this decision does rest with you. And I trust you. If their answer was no, they wouldn’t ask to see me. That’s true, but please be careful, all right? Look, it could be some kind of a trap, all right? Now, look, you’re smart, all right? But I-but I’m… I’m leery of what these traitors might have up their sleeves. I’m gonna go in with my eyes wide open. I’ll be cautious. Granddad, your blood, sweat, and tears went into that company, and I refuse to let Hope, Brooke, and Carter take that from you, from all of us. They may think that they have the upper hand, but they have forgotten how powerful the namesake of Stephanie Forrester can be. She’s in my DNA. Don’t worry. They’ll be finding out soon. We’re gonna get Forrester Creations back.

Well, you saw that.

Uh-huh! WILL: I wasn’t trying to get to you by bringing this up– I know it was a difficult time. It was. A-and listen, I-I appreciate your concern. But-but you know me. I’m moving past what-what Luna did and… looking towards the future. WILL: I’m glad to hear you say that. You know, when Liam first told me about you spending time away from the office, I guess I sort of just assumed it was gonna be a new woman in your life. [both chuckle] LUNA: Stupid Tom Starr was back again. I just–I did what I had to do starting with the fake paternity test and dealing with that loser biological father. I mean, who knows if he even is my dad. -There were so many candidates. -Then why kill him if he– Because he believed it! I couldn’t afford for him to come forward and bring questions into Bill’s mind. [timer beeps] Moment of truth. It bothers me not knowing what she’s up to.

But we trust her implicitly.

No, for sure. I mean, she’s gonna pull off whatever she’s planned.

There’s no question.

You’re allowed to worry about her a little bit from time to time. She’s one of the fiercest people I know. She’s a force of nature, and… and somehow, I helped raise her. She’s gonna do it, Ridge. If anybody can save our company, it’s Steffy Forrester. [stirring music plays] Steffy. Thank you for coming back. I appreciate you considering my offer. Hope, Brooke. I’m sure this couldn’t have been easy, but asking me back, I’m… I’m assuming you’ve made a decision? We have. I’m aware that you don’t believe my motives for taking over Forrester were pure. Of course, I know they were, but… I won’t discount how difficult it’s been for you and your family. I always thought of you all as my family. And I hurt you. And I struggle with that, I do. I think about it a lot. But there’s something I want you to think about. I want you to think about how you treated Hope and the Logans in the past. You fired her. You embarrassed her. And Brooke, you’ve warred with her over the years, and I can only imagine how you feel about me– well, besides what you said to my face. Now here you are… wanting to return to Forrester.

As president.

CARTER: Mm. I was reminded today that I don’t wanna run a company that beats people down. That’s part of the reason why I did what I did. STEFFY: Well, like you said, it’s been… a very difficult situation. Extremely upsetting. Do I like it? No. But I’m pragmatic. And Forrester is far too important to me personally and financially to just simply walk away. I understand who has the power, who has control. And there’s nothing I can do about it. However, I do feel as though my contributions can make this company stronger. As co-CEO, I’ve had to make some tough decisions, decisions that were not always popular, but they needed to be made. I will be that person for you. With your parameters. Your rules. I don’t need to be liked. I will do what needs to be done. You know that’s true. So, Carter… is it a yes or a no? Do we have a deal? Welcome back, Steffy.

Don’t make me regret this.

No, I-I won’t. Oh, this…this feels right. This feels right for me. For Forrester. A-and you don’t have to worry. I-I’m here to help. Help you make Forrester everything it deserves to be. I will succeed. Nothing will stop me.

[heavy chords] ♪ ♪

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[edgy music plays] I’m serious. Bring me back as Forrester’s president, and I’ll play nice. You’ll play nice. Hmm. Well, Steffy, it’s an interesting offer. You’d answer to us? [stiffly] Mm-hmm. Even my mom? Yes. I can’t wait for the lawyers to sort this out. I need to be here to protect my family legacy and my investments. So…do we have a deal? Steffy has a plan, of course. I don’t know what it is. But I’m assuming it’s to get control of the company, right? From the inside? She hasn’t asked for your help, right?

No. You think she will?

I don’t know.

She hasn’t told us much.

What do we know? Steffy’s shrewd, she can’t be intimidated, and she will try to get the company away from Hope and Carter. First things first. She has to get back to work. Hey, don’t mess with that. I’m sorry. It’s just a little uncomfortable. Yeah. I believe you–Department of Corrections might not. That’s another reason why I’m glad I’m serving my time here instead of jail. Accommodations are nicer. Rules are just as strict. Yeah. I’m not gonna cause any trouble here, Bill. I promise. You’re such a generous man. Tough, but fair. It’s one of the reasons why I wanted you to be my dad. ♪ ♪ Are you certain these labels are correct? This organ is from Tom Starr. Yes, but it wasn’t viable for transplant, so it’s being donated to research. Thank you, April. I’ll take it from here. Dr. Finnegan, I have to ask. What do you want with this man’s liver? [edgy music plays] ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [soft instrumentals] I’m not your father, Luna. That was a lie. A trick. But everyone believed it for a while. And I wanted to, more than anything. Even though you knew it wasn’t the truth. Bill, that was the happiest time of my life. I mean, you treated me so well, it didn’t matter to me. I felt like your daughter. But you’re not. And we all know that. And what we’re doing here now doesn’t change it. Do you understand? I’m helping you. But Tom Starr… the man you murdered… was the only father you’ll ever have. ♪ ♪ Doctor, you asked me to find this donation. It’s an unusual request. I know. Well, you mentioned needing answers. You think Tom Starr’s liver could help you get them? Where I need to start. I’d like to help if I can. I respect your work so much. I appreciate that. And this. This could answer a question that’s been haunting me for years. Steffy’s at Forrester right now trying to convince Hope and Carter to let her back in.

They could use her.

Why? Because Brooke’s not doing her job as CEO? Brooke is a solid executive, but nobody knows our company or its clients the way Steffy does. Right. And hopefully she can use that to her advantage. Because if they don’t trust her, her plan’s not gonna work. My mother is CEO, so you wouldn’t have the same power that you did before. Well, it’s not an ideal situation, but I’m willing to make the most of it. To protect your investment at the company. I’ll accept being president. And you would be willing to answer to us. Look, I don’t wanna be the CEO who lost her family company, watched it implode. My grandfather and my father already made their mark and… there’s still so much I-I want to accomplish. What happens now is gonna be part of my legacy. So, yes…I’m willing to answer to you. Do we have a deal? [lightly edgy music plays] ♪ ♪ [mellow instrumentals] I wanna hear how you did it again. Bill, is this really what you wanna talk about? You’re the one who brought up the dad thing. To thank you for accepting me and let you know how much it meant to me. And that’s all well and good, but it’s a little more complicated than that, Luna. Kay. Um… well, you wanted a paternity test, and looking back, that’s when everything started to spiral out of control. My Aunt Li got involved. She didn’t buy it. She insisted we do another test because she thought your mother was up to something. But I was two steps ahead of everyone. I bought a fake test result on the dark web and when no one was looking, I switched the results. And no one saw. I mean no one, not even my Aunt Li, the big-time doctor. And when the results came back positive, you accepted it, no questions asked. The real surprise was seeing how happy you were. But it was a fabrication, a lie. Well, there’s no point in lying now. Or ever again. You got it? No more secrets, no more lies. Tom Starr is your father. April, I’m not trying to be cryptic. To be honest with you, I don’t know what this man’s tissue’s gonna tell me. But it’s important to you. Yeah. Could be. Well, then I’m glad I could help. You have. There’s just one more thing. I would like you to retrieve a blood sample for me. I can look up the storage number. Well, if it’s stored at the hospital, then I can find it by patient name. Hmm. Should still be there. Well, then it’s no problem, Dr. Finnegan. What was the name? Nozawa. Luna Nozawa. Steffy will do everything she can to get this company back in our hands. If she can get back into the company, yes. Yeah, convincing Carter is one thing, but the way that Brooke and Hope feel about her… Not a lot of trust there. No, but she knew this was gonna be an uphill battle, and she’s ready for it. Well, she’s definitely gonna be catching them off-guard.

That’s for sure.

Ha. She is the last person they’d expect to see at the door. Oh, my God, I wish I could text her right now, but… But no, but you can’t text her. She’s setting a trap right now. What are you doing texting people? It’s gonna take a lot more than that. Brooke, Hope, Carter– they’re all smart people. And wary. It’s gonna take a lot to fool them. Mm-hmm. But if anyone can do it, it’s Steffy. Forrester’s not the same company you left. Not a family business anymore. No. That mom and pop attitude served you well for a long time, but…we’re doing something new. And it’s working. We’re implementing the ideas that you and your father vetoed.

Hope for the Future is back.

CARTER: And we’re expanding the luxury brand…might even be creating a fragrance with the top nose of Paris. Wow. Seems like everything’s falling into place. I’d say so. We just needed the naysayers to stop holding us back. About that. I’ve actually had time to think about your expansion plan. I’m beginning to see its merits and possibilities. Oh. Now you’re all for it. I’m for helping Forrester compete. Just like that. As president, my primary function would be to help Carter implement his ideas. Especially with this new fragrance line. You wanna put our name on the bottle, shouldn’t you have a Forrester backing it? Ivy has jewelry. Zende is working with Hope. You say that the buyers are with you, but I’m sure they have questions, unspoken concerns. Bring me back and I guarantee you no one will be asking how the Forresters feel about this takeover. ♪ ♪ There’s so much damage surrounding your paternity. I did that. The idea of Tom Starr being my father just pushed me over the edge. I lost it, and I hate knowing that I did all those terrible things.

You killed him.

I know.

And I’m haunted by it.

You should be. You didn’t have to have a relationship with him. You’re an adult. But he wanted to get to know me. He wanted to be a part of my life. And he’d been writing my mom letters for years, but, what, he shows up at Il Giardino at the worst time. I was so happy finally having the stable, normal family that I’ve always wanted. And you embraced me. Y-you made me feel safe and cared for. And my deadbeat father wanted to ruin all of that. It just–it-it triggered my worst fears, okay, o-of being humiliated and abandoned, and I– I just panicked. I’m telling you, it was truly like an out-of-body experience. A lot of people have those fears, Luna. They don’t commit murder. What I did was awful, and… I’m paying for it. But I’m telling you, Bill, I’m not a danger to society. I’m a changed woman. [phone chimes] I see that you’re working on it.

I do.

I’m not gonna disappoint you. Okay? You’ve given me a second chance, and I’m not gonna waste it. [soft, uneasy music plays] ♪ ♪ LUNA: I did what I had to do, starting with the fake paternity test and dealing with that loser biological father. I mean, who knows if he even is my dad. There were so many candidates. -Then why kill him if he– -Because he believed it. He was convinced. I couldn’t afford for him to come forward and bring questions into Bill’s mind. Is Tom Starr really your father, Luna? Brooke and Hope will be skeptical. Yep. This is gonna be Carter’s decision. They won’t take Steffy back if Brooke doesn’t agree. Yeah. We all know where her loyalty lies. Look, if she cares about Forrester at all, she’ll see the benefit of having Steffy there. Dad, honestly, I don’t know what she cares about anymore other than enabling her thieving daughter or maybe being a CEO of a very successful fashion house. She jumped on that pretty quick, didn’t she? She came over here telling me it’s all for me, it’s all for us. Well, I’m not buying any of that. I don’t know what they’re trying to do over there, but you know what, she’s on the wrong ship. ‘Cause when this is all over, there’s not gonna be a spot for her anymore. Well, this is quite the whiplash. I still hate what you did. That hasn’t changed. But you still wanna work with us. Well, I’m a realist. You know that about me. I’m not about rosy projections or wishful thinking. That is true. Look, my grandfather and my father said that they’re not gonna step foot in this building. They can rail on about retribution and lawsuits, but I need to look out for the good of the company and my family’s financial future. So I am willing to swallow my pride to make sure this company doesn’t tank. Nothing is tanking–it’s quite the opposite, actually. And I’ll make sure it stays that way. If Carter makes you president. Yes. Steffy, I appreciate your offer and your reasoning. I didn’t want your family to leave. I asked you all to stay on. So is that a yes? We need time to talk. We’ll get back to you soon. Luna, I wanna be really clear about what’s happening here. I’m giving you a chance to improve yourself. But what you did by faking that paternity test and… well beyond that… so crossed a line. Now listen to me. And any ideas you have, any goal of becoming a Spencer– that isn’t gonna happen. [clattering] Dr. Finnegan, the blood sample and everything else you requested. Was it stored properly? According to the paperwork, it’s still viable. There is some information about the donor, Luna Nozawa. Hmm. I think this will provide even more. What about Tom Starr’s liver? We’re certain it’s still viable?

Not as a transplant.

But it could yield reliable genetic results.

Yeah…

Excellent. Thank you, April. Now I have everything I need to determine if Tom Starr was Luna’s father. So what are you thinking, Carter?

Not sure what to think.

Same here. I mean, it’s a ploy, right? It has to be. Steffy wanting to come back to the company? Agreeing to take orders from us? Surprising, but she does have a point.

About her investments?

About her legacy. Mm. Well, that wasn’t a factor when she walked out with Eric and Ridge. Well, maybe she’s been hearing the buzz around here, around the jewelry line, Daphne Rose being spotted in the building. So you think she regrets leaving? Well, I think that’s clear. I just can’t decide if she really wants to help us. I think we need to be cautious. I agree. There’s a lot on the line. And right now, the only people I’m sure I can trust are in this room. We should have heard from Steffy by now, right? Maybe they’re working out a deal. Or they shut her down and she’s afraid to tell us.

TAYLOR: Steffy.

RIDGE: Steffy.

Hey, did you talk to Carter?

BOTH: What’d he say? I spoke to Hope. I spoke to Carter. Brooke was there too. Well, they must have been shocked to see you. Yeah, shocked and suspicious. I told you they’d be on their guard. Well, I was prepared for that. I told them that I was angry and hurt and I hated what they did to Dad and Granddad, but I-I hate to see Forrester go under, so I…I offered to come back. In what capacity?

President.

Not CEO? That isn’t… No. There’s no way Brooke would give me that position. Look, I said I would do everything in my power to help them out, I would implement their ideas, and I would answer to them if I have to.

You really said that?

They’re traitors. They’re not stupid. They know you. Well, I didn’t pretend to be anything else–I kept it real. A Forrester on the executive team–it gives them legitimacy. It puts the buyers at ease. It keeps the company strong and stable. It’s an asset to our company. I’m not about to walk away and destroy it.

That does sound like you.

So? What’d they say? They-they gonna take you back?

Not yet.

But they didn’t say no. Well, I think they need some time to think it over, but… I got the impression they’re leaning toward yes. I think there’s a chance that this could work out. And once I’m in there and they welcome me back, I can set my plan in motion. They’ll be so busy keeping an eye on me, they’ll never know what hit ’em. While she may have made a good pitch, it does beg the question… why is Steffy being so accommodating and accepting? Hope and Carter did this to us, and I’m gonna make them pay for stealing our company. It’s only a matter of time before Forrester Creations is ours again.

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