B&B Short Recap Tuesday, February 23 2021

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At Forrester, Steffy tells Finn how much she loves him, even if Liam is the father of her baby. Finn wants to know how she feels about Liam, and if she would take him back if she could. Hope walks in and wants to know the same thing. Choosing her words carefully, Steffy tells Finn how much she loves him and why. He saved her life. She wants only him. Steffy makes sure that Hope knows that she only wants Finn. Hope isn’t so sure that they can get past this the way they did Kelly. Steffy tells her how she’s been feeling since her motorcycle accident. She apologizes for what happened with Liam but says they just have to live with the paternity results that say Liam is the father. Meanwhile, at Spencer, Liam asks Bill about his trip to Genoa City. They chat about Liam’s marital problems. Liam beats himself up about sleeping with Steffy. Bill suggests he look forward to his new baby. He’s proud of Liam for admitting his mistakes and fighting for what’s right. Liam knows that Bill is trying to do the same with Katie. Finn arrives and wants to speak with Liam, so Bill leaves. Finn wants to know if Liam understands how many lives he’s messed with. He yells at Liam, who keeps apologizing. Finn wonders if Liam thinks he can keep both Steffy and Hope tied to him. Finn thinks that Liam wants love and adoration from everyone, including both women. He warns Liam that he’s not going to let him hurt Steffy again.

Vinny tells Thomas that he can get back together with Hope, now that Steffy is pregnant with Liam’s baby. Thomas doesn’t want to hear that. Vinny thinks he deserves happiness with Hope, but Thomas isn’t so sure. Ridge walks in, wanting to know what they’re discussing. Thomas tells him they were just discussing Steffy’s new baby. Vinny repeats that he thinks this could be Thomas’ chance to find happiness with Hope. Ridge asks him not to put crazy ideas in Thomas’ head and reminds him that Hope is married to Liam. Vinny wonders how long that will last. He tells Thomas that he’s pulling for him, and then he leaves to go to his job at the hospital lab. Thomas gets slightly annoyed at Ridge for lecturing him like he’s a child. He wonders what kind of person Liam is, that he didn’t go in to his apartment and confront him, rather than running off to Steffy. Ridge assures him that they’re all trying to work things out. Thomas thinks back to some things Vinny said about the paternity test. He starts to realize that Vinny might have tampered with the test.

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B&B Short Recap Thursday, February 18, 2021

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Flo, Wyatt and Bill stand in Bill’s office, talking about the news that Steffy’s baby is Liam’s. Bill is about to visit Genoa City for his deal with Summer. Meanwhile, Brooke and Donna also chat about Liam and Steffy at Brooke’s house. Bill arrives to let Brooke know that he’s committed to Katie and Will and to ask them to speak to Katie on his behalf.

At Forrester, Katie and Paris chat about Zoe. Katie admires how Paris stood up to Zoe and didn’t let her older sister push her around. Publicist Eva arrives, so Katie introduces them. Eva makes clueless remarks about how much Paris must love working with her sister. Meanwhile, Carter and Zoe argue at Forrester some more about their failed engagement. Zoe explains about the delayed text message. Just then, Zende arrives, so Carter yells at him. Zende protests that he wasn’t trying to interfere, but it falls on deaf ears. Paris arrives, so Carter angrily asks her to let him know whether Zoe is telling the truth or not.

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B&B Short Recap Wednesday, February 17 2021

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Hope is upset and disappointed that Steffy’s carrying Liam’s child again. Liam tells her how much he loves her and hopes that she’ll eventually be able to forgive him. He promises never to give up on her and their family. She says again that she doesn’t want to discuss it. It’s too much to process right now. She keeps yelling at him, sobbing, and he begs her not to give up on their family. She sinks to thee floor, crying, as Liam watches helplessly. He goes over and holds her. He doesn’t think there’s anything that they can’t overcome. He goes on and on about it and begs her for a chance. At Steffy’s house, Finn is still disappointed, too. He looks at the big picture of Steffy and Liam with disgust. Steffy gets a text from Amelia (who has Kelly). She apologizes to him again and wishes the baby were his. Finn tells her that he loves her too much to walk away. She urges him to “let it out.” He’s very angry at the results, and at himself, but not at her. Steffy tells him tearfully that he would have called the baby “John Finnegan, jr.” if it was a boy. She tells him that their love will get them through this. Finn thinks it’ll be hard for him and Hope to see Liam around all Steffy the time. Steffy thinks they can survive if he doesn’t give up on them. They hug.

At Forrester Creations, Thomas and Vinnie wait to hear about the paternity results. Vinnie thinks that Thomas hopes the baby will be Liam’s so that he’ll have a shot with Hope. After Thomas hears from Ridge, he worries about how Hope is doing. He agrees with Vinnie that he loves Hope, but he’s not going to do anything to interfere. At home, Brooke and Ridge also wait. He texts Steffy to see if there is any news. Steffy texts back, “Not Finn’s,” so Ridge tells Brooke. She’s upset. Bridget drops by for a visit. She’s in town for a medical conferences. Bridget can tell something is wrong. She guesses that Liam must be the father of Steffy’s baby, and they confirm it. Brooke wonders whether she should go over to see Hope or give her time. Bridget thinks Hope will act like she always does and put her own feelings aside for the good of her family. Ridge calls Thomas to give him the news.

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B&B Short Recap Tuesday, February 16 2021

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Finn, Steffy Liam and Hope ask Doctor Campbell hopefully if Finn is the father, but she tells them that he isn’t. Hope leaves, upset. Steffy cries and tells Finn that she’s sorry. They go home. Finn offers to leave before Kelly comes home, but she doesn’t want him to leave. Finn is very disappointed because he’d already thought of the baby as his. He goes on and on about how great of a mother Steffy is to Kelly. He wanted the same bond with his child. He doesn’t know how he fits in to her life now. He thought that he’d broken her awful cycle with Liam and Hope. She cries more as she begs him not to give up on her. Liam follows Hope home. She’s very upset and says she doesn’t want to talk about it. She thinks it’s impossible for them to make a future now for their family. They talk about the past and how Liam screwed things up. Hope yells at him again for what he did. They argue. Liam keeps telling her that he’s not giving up.

At Forrester Creations, Thomas, Ridge and Brooke wonder whether they’ve gotten the paternity results back yet or not. Thomas tells them that he’s moving out on his own. He feels that he’s ready. Ridge and Brooke decide to go home, to be there for Hope if she needs them. Ridge and Brooke are glad not to argue about their kids any more. Vinnie drops by to say hi to Thomas. Thomas tells him about the paternity test. Vinnie thinks that if the baby turns out to be Liam’s, that would be good for Thomas. Thomas doesn’t want that. He wants Hope to be happy with Liam. Vinnie points out that none of the women Thomas has ever been with have come close to his feelings for Hope. He reminds Thomas that he’s there for him and there’s nothing he won’t do for him. He also adds “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.”

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B&B Short Recap Monday, February 15 2021

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Recap written by Suzanne

Ridge and Brooke are at work. She hopes he’s not mad at her for not telling him about Steffy being pregnant; Steffy asked to tell him herself. Ridge completely understands. Ridge gets a text from Steffy to let him know that they’re at the hospital, waiting for the paternity test results. Thomas comes in and wants to know if there’s any news, so Ridge tells him. They all agree that it would be best if Finn is the father of Steffy’s baby. Ridge makes a joke about them all agreeing on something. Thomas apologizes to Ridge and Brooke for the things he’s done in the past. He hopes Brooke can forgive him. She smiles in return. Ridge is proud of how Thomas has turned his life around. Thomas and Brooke rehash some of the past. Brooke is suspicious but willing to give Thomas a chance. Thomas tells her that he does care about Hope and what makes her happy. He hopes that Steffy’s babydaddy is Finn, for Hope’s sake.

Finn and Steffy wait in the doctor’s office. Finn is happy that Ridge has been nice to him, considering he’s new. Steffy can tell Ridge likes him and that he’s a good judge of character. Hope and Liam arrive. Doctor Campbell comes in and says they’ll get the results any minute. Steffy is stressed out, so the doctor warns her to manage her stress levels to protect the baby. Hope and Liam give Finn and Steffy some time alone. Finn tries to stay positive. They talk about the possible future with their new baby. Liam and Hope find an office to hang out in while they wait. Liam apologizes to her again for what they’re going through. They look forward to a new chapter in their lives. Liam is relieved that Hope is open to working through their problems. Liam and Hope return to Finn and Steffy. Hope tells them that she hopes they can all get along. The doctor returns, so they want to know the answer.

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B&B Short Recap Monday, February 8 2021

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Everyone waits anxiously for the results of Steffy’s paternity test. Finn tells Steffy how much she means to him. She can’t believe how calm and unaffected he seems. Her doctor phones to let her know that the test is done and that she should come down to the office.

Liam urges Hope to speak honestly to him, rather than hold it all in, so she does. She talks about how hurt she is and how she wonders how good their marriage was before he cheated. She asks him if he hopes the baby is his or not. He tells her that he hopes the baby is Finn’s because he wants his life with her back. He begs again to make it up to her. They get the call from Steffy and head for the hospital. Meanwhile, Ridge and Brooke discuss their kids. Brooke just wants to protect Hope.

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B&B Short Recap Thursday, February 4, 2021

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At Brooke’s house, Hope looks for a favorite doll of Beth’s that’s missing. Brooke comes in, so she tells her about it. Brooke tries to console Hope, who’s putting on a brave face for the sake of her family. Predictably, Brooke blames Steffy for not turning Liam away. Brooke has faith that Hope and Liam will stay together, no matter what. Hope goes to help Liam look for the doll. Meanwhile, Thomas tells Liam that he saw the missing doll in the kitchen because Beth and Donna were playing in a tea party earlier. Liam wonders why he’s still there, since he’s done recuperating. That argue about Hope and Steffy. Thomas points out all the things that Liam did wrong that night. Hope walks in while Thomas is asking how he thinks Hope feels. Hope tells them that she doesn’t know how she feels. She’s not sure how she’ll be able to forgive him if Steffy’s baby is his. Liam confesses that he’s not the same man he used to be. He needs to earn her trust back with his actions, and it’ll take time. He won’t ask for her forgiveness any more. He asks her for a chance to prove that he’s worth forgiveness. She sobs at his words.

At Forrester, Steffy chats with Ridge in their office about some work things, but she loses her train of thought. Ridge knows how that feels and asks if she needs a break. She has some bad news for him. She tells him about sleeping with Liam and her pregnancy. He’s surprised and also shocked that Brooke knows. Also at Forrester, Paris talks to someone on the phone about her foundation work. Zoe walks in and demands that she hang up. Paris reluctantly asks to call the person back. Zoe insists on talking about Carter, who is close to dumping her forever. Zoe tells her about Ridge seeing her with Zende, and how he spilled the tea to Carter. Now Carter wants to end their relationship. Zoe can’t believe how she screwed all this up. She blames Paris for telling Ridge that she was after Zende. Paris denies that and says that Ridge just got a hunch about them. They argue.

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B&B Short Recap Tuesday, February 2, 2021

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Recap written by Suzanne

Hope and Liam sit around at home, waiting to hear from Steffy about her paternity test results. Hope tries to stay upbeat while Liam keeps beating himself up and apologizing again. She admits that he hurt her and that she’s in pain. Meanwhile, Steffy and Finn visit her doctor to get the paternity test done. She is anxious, but Finn tells her that whatever happens, they’ll deal with it. Dr. Campbell arrives, so Steffy tells her that she wants the baby to be Finn’s. After some more chit-chat, the doctor explains the test to them (even though Steffy already had a paternity test done on Kelly). She just needs blood from Steffy and a cheek swab from Finn. Steffy wonders if there are any risks, so the doctor tells her that they should be able to get the results pretty easily. The doctor tells them that she’ll put a rush on it at the lab. Steffy was hoping they would know today, but the doctor says that’s not possible. She advises Steffy not to get stressed out, for her baby’s sake.

At Forrester, Zende assures Zoe (who’s wearing a clown-like outfit) that they’re okay. She doesn’t want their almost-indiscretion to affect their working relationship. She tells him that Ridge hearing them made her realize how much she loves Carter and doesn’t want to lose him. She’s certain that Ridge won’t be getting in the middle of her and Carter now. She boasts that she fixed this problem and will be married to Carter soon. She gets a text from Carter. Also at Forrester, Ridge tells Carter that Zoe was coming on to Zende. Carter refuses to believe it at first and thinks he’s joking. Ridge doesn’t think Zoe loves Carter like he loves her. He explains about seeing and hearing Zoe and Zende before. Carter is shocked and starts to cry. Zoe comes by, and he’s cold to her. He asks if he’s really the one that she wants to marry.

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B&B Short Recap Friday, January 29, 2021

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Recap written by Suzanne

At the Forrester Mansion, Ridge berates Zoe for trying to get with Zende. He advises her to go tell Carter what’s going on. Zoe tries to deny it, but Ridge heard and saw them. He also blasts Zende for betraying Carter. He yells at them both, saying “Shame on you.” They try to deny that they were cheating on Carter, but Ridge knows better. He keeps yelling at them. Zoe claims that she was just scared about how fast she and Carter are moving. She insists that she loves Carter and doesn’t want to lose him. Ridge thinks she’s only saying that because Zende turned her down. Ridge plans to tell Carter about this, but Zoe asks him not to. Zende asks Ridge to let Zoe handle it. Zoe claims passionately that Carter is everything to her. Ridge leaves without telling them what he plans to do. Later, Paris goes to the Forrester mansion, where Zende is sitting, thinking as he stares the fire. With his shirt unbuttoned, of course! Zende tells her that Zoe left. He tries to be evasive about why Zoe was there, but Paris knows what’s going on. Zende protests that he would never hurt Carter, but Paris knows that Zoe has a thing for him, and she’s playing Carter. She accuses Zende of not doing anything to stop it. He assures her that nothing happened with Zoe. Paris thinks that Zoe is just freaking out because of being engaged and is self-sabotaging like she usually does. He tells her that he’s told Zoe that they can’t be together. She thinks that Carter deserves better, and he agrees. She asks him honestly what he wants. He replies that he wants to get to know her better.

Carter chats with Paris at Forrester Creations about his impending wedding. Paris wants to tell Carter the truth about Zoe, but Donna arrives, looking for Zoe. Carter tells Paris that nothing she can tell him about Zoe will shock him. Donna leaves. Carter doesn’t want to hear what Paris has to say. He’s expecting a call, so she leaves. Donna shows some photos of Zoe to Ridge at the office. He’s not in a good mood, which she can tell. He asks if she’s seen Carter, so she tells him that he was there earlier with a conference call. She tells him that Carter has a big night planned with Zoe to pick a wedding date. Carter, still at Forrester, finds Zoe, who finally texted him back. She tells him that they should pick a wedding date right away. He’s surprised at her sudden about-face. She mentions that the men in her life usually let her down, but he insists that he’s not like that and will never let her down. Meanwhile, Ridge walks up and eavesdrop on them. She tells him that he’s the man for her. She pours out her feelings and explains why she was scared. They both say, “I love you.” She promises that she’ll be a loving and devoted wife like he deserves.

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B&B Short Recap Thursday, January 28, 2021

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Ridge and Paris have another conversation about Zoe and whether she really loves Carter…or Zende. Paris tries not to rat her sister out. Carter comes by, looking for Zoe. He hopes they can set the wedding date tonight. He thanks Ridge for agreeing to be his best man. After he leaves, Ridge interrogates her more. It’s clear that Ridge doesn’t believe Paris when she says she’s not sure where Zoe is. He leaves. Paris keeps trying to text Zoe, but she doesn’t answer. Carter comes by with some paperwork. He leaves it for Ridge and tells Paris that he can’t wait to get home to Zoe. He thinks tonight will be huge for them. Meanwhile, Zoe and Zende are at the Forrester mansion, where she thinks they can be alone together, to see where their relationship goes. They keep arguing about Carter. Zende tells her that there can be no future for them because she’s engaged to Carter. She thinks this is their one chance to see if they can be together. Zende refuses to betray Carter. Ridge arrives and hears them talking. Zoe walks toward Zende, but he backs up. Ridge walks in and demands to know what’s going on.

Bill is in his office, thinking about Katie and what she told him yesterday. Wyatt and Flo come by to invite him for dinner. They console him about Katie. Flo thinks Katie will forgive him and take him back. Meanwhile, Katie chats with Donna about Bill. Katie still loves Bill but isn’t sure she can trust him again. Bill phones her and thanks her again for coming by. He hopes she heard him; he heard what she said. He begs her again for one more chance. He says “no pressure,” but he does bring pressure.

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B&B Short Recap Tuesday, January 26, 2021

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At Forrester, Carter and Ridge talk about Zoe. Ridge wonders if she feels the same way that Carter does. Carter is sure she does and asks Ridge to be his best man. Ridge agrees. Paris arrives and is surprised that Zoe hasn’t set a date yet. Carter leaves Ridge and Paris alone. Ridge praises Carter and chats with Paris about Zoe. Paris thinks Zoe is committed to Carter, but Ridge isn’t so sure. Meanwhile, Zoe shows Zende the late text he sent her that fateful night, when she was with Carter. She tells him that it’s not too late for them. He thinks it is. Paris overhears them arguing. Zoe wonders if her future is with him and not Carter. Zende urges her to focus on Carter and not him. Paris blasts Zoe for wanting Zende. Zoe pretends not to know what she means but tells her to mind her own business. Paris insists on pointing out what a risk she’s taking. She predicts that this will end in disaster. Ridge calls Zende to his office to talk about Zoe.

Bill is restless in his office while Wyatt sits there, working. Bill gripes and complains, and he wonders where Liam is. Wyatt knows that Bill is grumpy because he misses Katie. Katie arrives, so Bill compliments her. She brings him a business-related game that he can play with Will. Wyatt tells her that she should stay because Bill is in a better mood when she’s around. It’s a funny but awkward scene. Bill compliments her again, which makes her suspicious. Bill orders Wyatt out, so he leaves. Bill tells Katie how much he’s missed her and how sorry he is for hurting her. She points out that he keeps doing this. Katie gets upset as they discuss what he’s done. She wants Will to have someone to admire. Bill tells her how much he misses and needs her, and he begs her to let him come home.

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B&B Short Recap Thursday, January 21, 2021

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Hope and Thomas go back to the cottage to talk more privately. She confirms that he heard right: Liam cheated on her with Steffy, and she might be pregnant with his child. Thomas can’t believe it and is supportive to Hope. He tells her that he saw Finn and Steffy discussing something intense at work; he guesses that this is what they were talking about. Hope is filled with doubts now about Liam. Hope is angry and hurt that Liam destroyed their family. Thomas is having trouble dealing with all of the information and feels bad for Hope. She doesn’t want to hear that he was right – that Liam would let her down and always go back to Steffy. Thomas tells her that he’s not saying that. He wishes that Liam had come in and confronted him and the mannequin. Thomas feels like it’s his fault, but he cares about Hope. He knows Liam made a terrible mistake and he was an idiot. He tells her that Liam loves her and doesn’t want to lose her or their family. He advises her to take it one step at a time, with Liam. He suggests that she should give Liam another chance. Meanwhile, Liam works at Spencer, but he’s in a foul mood. Wyatt and Flo walk in and find him yelling at someone over the phone. Flo leaves them alone, so Liam tells Wyatt what happened. Liam is so distraught that he’s eating real roast beef and cheese instead of his usual vegetarian food (LOL!). Wyatt can’t believe it. Liam beats himself up about what he’s done.

Finn wants to know if Steffy wants him- or Liam – to be the father of her baby. She tells him that she doesn’t want to repeat her mother’s mistakes (with regard to Liam). She keeps apologizing for cheating on him with Liam and tells him how much she loves him and wants to be with him. She lists many of the reasons that she loves him. She tells Finn that she hopes he’s the father. She promises to be honest from now on, and he agrees. She appreciates that he says he’ll be there for her, regardless of who the father is. She asks him if he wants to commit to her like she wants with him. He doesn’t reply, so she tells him that he can leave if he wants. Finn goes to the door, like he’s going to leave, but then he closes it. He tells her that he hasn’t allowed himself to open up to anyone because he’s been so immersed in his career, till her. He believes that she won’t betray him again and he loves her. He wants a family with her. She cries with happiness as he talks about building a life with her.

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B&B Short Recap Tuesday, January 12, 2021

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In their cottage, Liam continues to beg Hope for forgiveness as she sits on the couch and cries. He keeps telling her how much he loves her and their kids. Hope doesn’t know how to forgive him. She tells him that if it was anyone else, she could have handled it, but since it was Steffy, it feels like a knife. He goes back to trying to convince her to forgive him. He has to believe that she’ll forgive him because she’s too important to him. She believes that he’s sorry and loves her, but she knows that he loves Steffy, too. She yells at him for just running to Steffy without even taking a second to find out if what he saw was true. She asks if he really wants Steffy. He objects, saying that he only wants her. She thinks that he must really miss Steffy and want to be with her, since he made love to her. He keeps asking her for a chance to prove that he’s committed to her. Hope says that at least he and Steffy were honest, and she does love him. She says it’ll take time for them to move past this, but she loves their family. She promises to try to forgive him, for their children. He thanks her profusely. She tells him that it can’t happen again and wonders why he’s telling her now. He tells her that there’s one other thing she needs to know. They may not be able to forget about that night. She demands to know what he’s talking about. Meanwhile, Steffy finishes telling Finn about how she and Liam slept together. He’s shocked and angry. He tells her that doesn’t know what to say, especially with the big photo of her and Liam staring down at him. Steffy tells him this wouldn’t have happened if they weren’t drinking. He wonders if the photo isn’t more than just showing Kelly that her parents are happy. He loves her and believes that she loves him, too. Finn tries to put himself in Liam’s place. He would have confronted Thomas and told him to take his hands off his wife, not bolted and run to Steffy. He wonders what this all means for their relationship and if they have a future. Steffy tells him that while she’ll always care for Liam, she wants him. She doesn’t want to lose him and asks him if he can forgive her.

Paris and Donna are excited that she accepted Ridge’s job offer. Zoe walks in, so Donna tells her the big news. Zoe is not happy. Zoe wants to know why Paris would deliberately go against her. That wasn’t Paris’ intention. She tells Zoe that the offer was just too good to turn down, and she will be working in a completely separate division. Zoe thinks she never intended to turn it down. Zoe guesses that Zende changed her mind. Paris admits it was but doesn’t know why Zoe is reacting this way. (Perhaps it’s the hideous polka-dotted mini-dress that Zoe is wearing) Paris tells her how persuasive Zende was. She speaks about him in glowing terms. Zoe reminds her that Zende just came off a divorce and she warned her about him. Paris tells her that she and Zende kissed.

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B&B Short Recap Monday, January 18, 2021

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Recap written by Suzanne

At Forrester, Hope asks Steffy to use her “motherly intuition” to tell whether her baby is Finn’s or Liam’s. Steffy tells her that she won’t know until she gets a paternity test. She hopes it’s Finn’s because she loves him. Hope doesn’t believe her. She tells Steffy to be honest: she’s always loved Liam. Her relationship with Finn is fairly new. Steffy tells her that what happened with Liam wasn’t planned, and she’s so sorry that it caused Hope pain. She doesn’t want to destroy her marriage, nor does she want to lose her future with Finn. She swears that’s the truth. Hope walks out in a huff. At Steffy’s place, Finn tells Liam that if Steffy’s carrying his baby, that his access to Steffy and her house will be more limited. He warns him not to cause Steffy any more pain. Liam looks pained. Liam lets him know that he intends to fix his marriage to Hope, so Finn doesn’t have anything to worry about. Finn thinks that Liam is putting on an act. He gives Liam a hard time. Liam tells him that there’s nothing he can do to change the past. Liam tells him repeatedly that he loves his wife, and he’ll regret what he did forever. Later, Finn drops by Steffy’s office. She tells him that she was just thinking about him. They ask each other how they’re feeling. He tells her that he just saw Liam. He tells him about how he yelled at Liam and his sense of entitlement. He blames Liam for all of their situation and if her baby is Finn’s, than he wants Liam to stay away. She tells him that she was as much to blame as Liam. He thinks that Liam purposely teases her with the possibility of them having a future again. She tells him that she’s so sorry about what happened and that she hopes they can still build a future together. She says that her feelings for him are stronger than ever. She loves him and wants the baby to be his. Meanwhile, Hope goes to Brooke’s house, but Brooke is not around. Hope looks through the mail that’s arrived and then looks at the family photos, including one of her and Liam. She flashes back to Liam apologizing and then telling her that Steffy is pregnant. Liam walks in through the side door. Donna told him that she left the office to go home. He was hoping they could talk. She says there’s nothing to talk about until they get Steffy’s paternity results. She can’t believe they’re here again, with Steffy. He says that he’s sorry again for the way he hurt her. He can see the pain in her eyes, and it’s killing him. He thinks she should want him to suffer, but she doesn’t. She doesn’t want any of what’s happening. She suggests that reconciling isn’t an option if he’s the father of Steffy’s baby. He tells her that he was looking around the cabin, and he loves that they live there and have the messy life there with the kids. He thinks about their precious memories and family. He says that he threw it away in one moment and that he’s never been more wrong in his life because he lost faith in their love. Neither of them knows why he didn’t know that she would never kiss Thomas. He blew them up over a mannequin. He plans to keep saying he’s sorry until she believes it. He hates what he’s done to both her and Steffy. He keeps pouring it on thick about how much he loves her and begging her forgiveness, even though he knows it’s unfair.

In his office, Bill is changing his shirt after working out in his gym when Wyatt barges in without knocking. Behind him is Summer (from Y&R, who’s visiting). Wyatt introduces them as Bill finishes dressing. He’s intrigued by the proposal. She tells him Lauren says hi, and he says hi back as well as hi to her parents. He knows them from when he was “passing through Genoa City.” Ha ha! Bill has great respect for her parents and Victor Newman. Wyatt and Bill thinks the numbers on their deal will work, and Summer agrees. Bill tells her that it was great working with her. She jokes that he’s not scary at all. Bill tells her that she needs to keep that to herself so that he can maintain his reputation. She asks if he’ll be stopping by Genoa City any time soon. He has no plans to, but he adds, “You never know.” Bill rushes off for a meeting. He insults what Wyatt’s wearing as he leaves. Summer says she forgot how much she loves L.A. She brings up Sally Spectra and mentions that she’s interesting. Wyatt agrees. She asks him questions about Sally. He just says that Sally is complicated. She wants to know why Sally left a major hub for fashion to move to Genoa City. Flo walks up and eavesdrops on their conversation about Sally. Wyatt works hard not to bad-mouth Sally. He has to leave for a meeting, so Summer asks if she can stay to make a call. He says that’s fine and tells her that he’s really excited to work with her and Jabot. After he leaves, Flo walks in. She wonders why Summer is asking about Sally and introduces herself as Wyatt’s girlfriend. Summer tells her that she’s a new business associate of Wyatt’s and asks if she knows Sally. Flo says that she sure does. She offers to answer any questions about Sally. Summer says she’s good, but Flo tells her that whatever she knows, it’s probably just scratched the surface because there’s always more with Sally.

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B&B Short Recap Thursday, January 14 2021

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Recap written by Suzanne

Steffy sends Kelly off with the nanny. Liam drops by and tells her that he told Hope the whole truth about how he slept with Steffy and now she’s pregnant. Steffy tells him that she also told Finn. She hopes Finn forgives her. Liam tells her that Hope was ready to forgive him for sleeping with her, but she was crushed to learn she’s pregnant. He’s not sure they’ll be able to survive if the baby is his. After Steffy leaves, Finn drops by and yells at Liam for what he did. He accuses him of still being in love with Steffy and looking for an opportunity to get back with her.

Hope has a large cup of coffee at Brooke’s, looking very sad. Brooke comes in and sees the coffee, figuring that Hope had trouble sleeping because she’s so busy with work and homelife. She praises Hope for all she does. Hope has a hard time hearing the compliments. Brooke wonders if something is wrong, but Hope doesn’t tell her what happened. Meanwhile, Thomas is working at Forrester when Vinny drops by to visit. Vinny is glad that Thomas looks healthy now after his brain trauma scare. He credits Hope for acting so quickly to save him. Thomas tells Vinny that he doesn’t plan to interfere in Hope’s marriage any more. He hopes that she and Liam can be happy together. Hope shows up and hears them talking. Thomas thanks her again for saving his life. Steffy arrives, so Hope asks Thomas to leave them alone. She yells at Steffy for stealing her husband. She thinks that Steffy was just waiting for an opportunity to get him back. She figures that the large photo of them on the wall should have given her the clue. Steffy protests.

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B&B Short Recap Thursday, November 12, 2020

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Recap written by Suzanne

At Thomas’ apartment, he keeps hearing the Hope mannequin telling him to kill Liam. He doesn’t want to do that, so he leaves and goes to get some work done at Forrester. Charlie comes in and gives him a hard time for stealing the mannequin. Charlies heard from Hope that he had it and that he uses it for inspiration. Charlie demands to know the real reason he has it. At home, Liam and Hope argue about Thomas – whether he’s really trying to improve himself or is back to being a creepy manipulator. Hope wants to see the good in him. Liam admires her for being that way, but he fears that it’s dangerous to trust Thomas at all.

Carter hosts a nice dinner party with Zoe, Zende and Paris. They play a celebrity guessing-game. Zende and Paris flirt, and he takes her upstairs to show her Carter’s amazing rooftop view. While they’re gone, Carter takes out a ring and starts to propose to Zoe. A smoke alarm goes off in their building, so Carter and Paris go out to see whether there’s really a fire or not. Meanwhile, Zende notices that Zoe looks stricken, so he asks her what’s wrong. She doesn’t answer, but he sees the ring on the table.

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B&B Short Recap Tuesday, November 10, 2020

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Recap written by Suzanne

In his apartment, Thomas lies to Hope about why he kept the Hope mannequin. He claims it gives him inspiration for his designs. She seems to buy it. Meanwhile, Thomas keeps hearing the Hope mannequin talking to him, telling him to kiss Hope and that she wants him. Thomas is barely able to concentrate on his conversation with the real Hope because of his delusions. Hope tries to be supportive of his hard work, but she admits that the mannequin is creepy.

Liam visits Finn at his office to ask for his help in persuading Steffy and Hope about Thomas going off the rails again. Finn thinks that Liam is too involved with Steffy. He decides to take Steffy’s word about her brother’s behavior, rather than Liam’s. Liam can’t believe that Finn won’t see the truth. At Forrester, Paris is still mortified that Zende overheard her talking about him. Zoe laughs and tells her that she doesn’t need to be embarrassed. Carter comes in while they’re talking. They all joke around. Paris wonders why Zoe warned her away from Zende. Zoe doesn’t really have a good reason, so Paris concludes that it must be because Zende just got divorced. Carter invites Zoe over for dinner with them, saying that he’s inviting Zende, too.

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B&B Short Recap Monday, November 9, 2020

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Recap written by Suzanne

At Forrester Creations, Steffy and Hope are having an uncomfortable conversation about how much time Liam has been spending with Steffy and Kelly, but Hope assures her that she’s fine with it. Just then, Liam barges in, clearly very upset. He tells them about Thomas’ mannequin and how creepy it is. Both women are clearly stunned, but they present plausible reasons why Thomas has the mannequin. Liam can’t believe that they don’t get that Thomas is going crazy and obsessive again. Hope gets hysterical as they argue about Thomas and lets slip that she’s hired him back for Hope For the Future. Liam is shocked to hear that. Hope yells at Liam about how Thomas has changed and has been acting normal at work lately. She accuses Liam of inciting Thomas. Hope then storms out to tell Thomas herself what she told Liam. Steffy keeps making faces as they argue. After Hope leaves, Steffy is on the phone. Then she, too, sticks up for Thomas. Liam points out the ways that Thomas has been manipulative lately, including trying to turn him and Finn against each other. Steffy wants to believe that Thomas learned from his mistakes and isn’t focused on Hope any longer. Liam points out that Thomas is a good liar and manipulator. He concludes that something is wrong with Thomas and that he should be getting the help he needs. He thinks both she and Hope have a blind spot when it comes to Thomas. He says having a Hope mannequin proves that he’s obsessed.

At home, Thomas is having headaches and blurred vision. He’s hallucinating that the Hope mannequin is telling him to save Hope by killing Liam. He demands to know who or what she is. She says that he knows who she is. He agrees when she says that Liam is selfish and has divided feelings. He sees her talking with Hope’s mouth and face. The Hope mannequin keeps trying to get Thomas to kill Liam, so that he can have Hope. Hope knocks on the door, so he hides the mannequin. She bursts in, and Thomas comes back out. He wonders why she’s there. She tells him that she found out Liam confronted him and that it wasn’t OK. Thomas has more headaches, so she asks if he’s okay. Thomas knows that she’s heard about the mannequin from Liam. He explains that when he saw the mannequin, he knew it would make him a better designer. The mannequin inspires him, he claims. She asks to see it, so he brings it out. Thomas sets it down, and Hope looks at it up close. She circles it slowly. As Hope looks at the mannequin, which is much taller than her, Thomas hears the Hope mannequin tell him to take Hope now because she wants him.

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B&B Short Recap Monday, October 5, 2020

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Recap written by Suzanne

At Forrester, Katie tells Ridge that he didn’t really marry Shauna in Vegas; that Shauna is the one who texted Carter, not him. Ridge has a hard time believing that Shauna would do this, but Katie points out that Quinn is behind it. Katie tells Forrester the exact words that she overheard, especially from Quinn. She points out that Brooke is still his wife and that Shaun and Quinn have kept them apart. Also at Forrester, Carter prepares to officiate at Ridge and Shauna’s wedding. Zoe can tell that he’s not too enthusiastic about it. He doesn’t think that Ridge is very invested in the wedding. Zoe praises the fact that the Forresters have so much confidence in Carter to have him marrying them and because they promoted him to COO. She thinks they should celebrate later.

Donna tries to stop Brooke from rushing over to stop the wedding. She wants her to think first about whether Ridge really wants to marry Shauna. Brooke knows that Quinn and Shauna are behind this. She admits that she has no proof, but she knows that Ridge hasn’t been acting like himself. She refuses to let the two women get away with this. Donna is worried that if Brooke rushes over there, that it will be even more painful for her. Brooke goes on and on about how Quinn and Shauna manipulated Ridge. Donna finally agrees that Brooke should go fight for her man. Brooke leaves to do just that.  At home, Eric admires Quinn’s wedding preparations. He tells her that he spoke with Thomas, who checked in on Steffy (who’s doing better). Quinn is glad to hear it and wonders if Eric is any more accepting of Ridge and Shauna’s marriage. Eric admits that if it’s what Ridge wants, then he could do worse. Carter and Zoe show up. When Quinn asks if he has a special ceremony planned, Carter says that he thinks Ridge still loves Brooke and always will. Quinn doesn’t want to hear it and argues about it. Carter agrees that he doesn’t have a problem with officiating. Quinn suggests that Carter and Zoe have a drink on the terrace while they wait. Meanwhile, at Spencer, Flo and Wyatt admire how great each other looks, all dressed up for the wedding. They reminisce about seeing each other at Bikini after all these years and look forward to seeing the happiness on Shauna’s face. Flo gets a little choked up at the idea. Quinn texts Wyatt to ask where he is, so they get ready to go. Wyatt and Flo arrive at the Forrester mansion. Quinn is ecstatic about her friend finally finding happiness. Eric tells her that she looks radiant. Quinn tells them how happy she is and how lucky they both are to be married to Forresters. They all go out to the terrace. Quinn stays behind and looks up at her portrait on the wall. Brooke comes in and tells Shauna that she’s going to stop this wedding.

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B&B Short Recap Monday, October 27, 2020

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Recap written by Suzanne

In the morning, Thomas walks into his living room and tries to see if the mannequin Hope really does talk. He says to himself that he must be crazy and decides to leave, to clear his head. As he touches the doorknow, he hears the Hope doll say, “Thomas…wait! Don’t go!”  He goes back to the mannequin, daring it to talk again, but it doesn’t.  Meanwhile, at Forrester, Zende thinks back to the previous day when Carter and Zoe were leaving for a special evening.  Hope arrives and is happy to see him at work with a good attitude. She wants to go over his designs and wonders where Zoe is, for her input. He says that he doesn’t know. They start talking about his designs.  Thomas comes in and tells them what needs to be fixed. Zende leaves, so Thomas tells Hope that she needs him because of his experience. Hope informs him that she doesn’t want to add someone else into the mix. She’s happy with the team she has now.  Thomas keeps staring at her and seeing the mannequin. She asks why he keeps staring at her. He says that he’s just tired and lonely. He jokes that he should probably get a dog.  As he’s about to leave, he hears Hope say the same thing that he heard the mannequin say.  He asks Hope if she said anything, but she didn’t. He looks worried that he’s losing his mind.

Zoe walks downstairs in Carter’s place wearing only his shirt. He admires her in it. They had a good night together. He hopes they can have more. She’s happy to be served breakfast. He lets on that he’s a great cook, since he’s been a bachelor for a long while.  Zoe tells him that she’s really into him, but she’s not ready to move in yet.  She goes to work. Zende tells her that he was thinking about her.  He sees that his phone never delivered the text he sent to her, telling her not to get together with Carter. He gets upset, realizing that he messed up.  At Spencer, Flo watches Wyatt wheeling and dealing over the phone. She tells him that he’s “cute,” but he only wants to hear that he’s rugged, manly and a ruthless negotiator. Flo says that she’s lucky that he loves her.  They talk about the disaster created by their moms.  Just as Flo wonders how Quinn is doing, Quinn walks in. She chastises Wyatt for giving her the silent treatment. Quinn admits that what happened was her fault.  She tells Wyatt that it’s OK for him to yell at her. He doesn’t know what she was thinking, going back to her old devious ways.  She protests that she just wanted her friend to be as happy as she is. Wyatt gets her to admit that she also wanted Brooke out.

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B&B Recap Monday, October 19, 2020

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Recap written by Suzanne

Finn and Steffy continue to flirt in her living room.  Thomas drops by with flowers. Steffy tells Thomas that Liam is going to have to change his attitude because Finn isn’t going anywhere.  Thomas sympathizes a little with Liam because they share a daughter. He tells Steffy that Hope prefers Zende’s designs for HFF over his. He knows he needs to work to gain back her trust.

Zoe and Zende flirt at Forrester Creations. She changes into one of his designs to give him a fashion show.  She tells him about Carter asking her to move in.  Meanwhile, back at home, Hope tells Liam that she thinks he’s jealous of Finn and that he needs to stay out of Steffy’s personal life. He still thinks that Finn is to blame for Steffy getting addicted. She tells him that the way he’s acting is disrespecting her.

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B&B Short Recap Friday, October 9, 2020

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Recap written by Mark

Brooke and Quinn rehash what Quinn did. Brooke calls her a “hideous” person. Quinn wants her to leave, but Brooke stays. Brooke wants Quinn to pay for her misdeeds. Eric greets Zende at Forrester Creations. Eric and Zenda talk about marriage and what the future may hold for him at FC.

Carter and Zoe discuss that Ridge and Brooke are legally married. Carter is perturbed about Eric and Quinn’s marriage; however, Zoe feels he will take care of it. Zoe leaves and models a gown for Zende. Zende is impressed, while Zoe is looking forward to them working together. All alone in his office, Eric thinks back to better times with Quinn.

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B&B Best Lines Friday, August 14, 2020

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Steffy: I appreciate your concern, but I trust my doctor. He’s gone above and beyond.

Thomas: Okay. All right. I–I just want to make sure that you’re advocating for yourself.

Steffy: Have you met me?

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Donna: Okay. I know this seems bad, but this doesn’t–

Brooke: Seems? Shauna plied Ridge with alcohol, and then she dragged him to the altar.

Donna: These sort of things happen in Vegas all the time, don’t they? I mean, people get caught up in the excitement, they get a little buzzed, they win a little at gambling, and, uh, next thing you’re thinking, let’s get hitched.

 

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B&B Best Lines Thursday, August 13, 2020

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BEST LINES by Lori

Officiant: Ridge?
Ridge: Uhm-hmm?
Officiant: Was there anything else? That was more of a ‘poem’, I guess you’d call it, than vows.
Ridge: I’d like to buy an ‘A’, please, because it’s a vowel, and I would like to solve a puzzle.

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Shauna: I should be over the moon right now. I mean, the man of my dreams pledged to love me forever.
Quinn: And, he will love you forever. But, let’s just put that aside for one second and talk about something just a little bit more important. So, did you HAVE the HONEYMOON?

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B&B Short Recap Friday, August 14, 2020

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Recap written by Lori

Steffy is at home. Thomas comes by to visit and they talk about her pain. Steffy is down to her last pain pill. Thomas tells her if she’s still in a lot of pain, she should get a refill to help her get through the worst of it, but Steffy brushes him off, saying she’s got a doctor’s appointment next week and her ER doctor has been checking on her. Her doctor wants to step down to over-the-counter medication, and she agrees so she can remain available for her daughter. As Thomas is getting ready to leave, he offers to help Steffy with anything she needs, including grocery shopping. She appreciates it but tells him she’ll be fine… then she takes her last pill.

In Brooke’s bedroom, Donna comes in to offer support for Brooke, who is still distraught, thinking about her last conversation with Ridge. Brooke still can’t accept that her marriage is over and that Ridge is now married to Shauna. They discuss how it could have so easily happened. Brooke thinks Ridge was plied with alcohol and dragged to the altar, whereas Donna thinks he just got caught up in the moment, as people do after they’ve been drinking and gambling. And Donna says that’s why they invented annulments. Donna tells Brooke that she’s sure Shauna would give Ridge the annulment, knowing he’s still in love with Brooke. Brooke is having a difficult time believing Ridge could love her when he could so easily commit himself to another woman. Meanwhile, Ridge returns to the Forrester mansion just as Quinn and Shauna are concluding the conversation about their secret. Ridge is tired and decides to go to bed. Quinn urges Shauna to go after her husband so she can comfort him. When Shauna goes to Ridge’s room, she tells him that she’s his wife now and wants to act like one. She’s going to leave him alone, but when he’s ready, she wants to show him how much she loves him. Before she walks out, they kiss. After Shauna leaves, Ridge and Brooke think about special moments they shared.

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