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Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

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Brooke: Ridge, come on.

Ridge: What? What– why can’t you just say it? You owe me that.

Brooke: Okay, I’ll say whatever it is you need to hear me say so we can get through this.

Ridge: What I need to hear the truth from you.

Brooke: I love you, and I don’t wanna lose you, and that is the truth.

Ridge: That’s not all of it. Why can’t you take some responsibility and just say it? Say it to me.

Brooke: Say what? I’d like to report a child in danger. His name is douglas forrester. His father, thomas forester, is unstable. He has a knife.

Responder: And your name, ma’am?

Brooke: Brooke logan. Please, hurry.

Thomas: But it wasn’t you. It was me.

[Brooke’s voice] But it wasn’t you. It was me.

Steffy: Can you tell what you’re saying?

Taylor: Hm, no. But I’m pretty sure I see brook mouthing “destiny” over and over again.

[Grunting] I hate that I even have the slightest doubt that your father is not ready to move on from brooke.

[Sighs]

Deacon: All right, brother. That’s it. All stocked up. I’m gonna go punch out.

Bartender: Hey, deacon, before you go. I was doing inventory earlier, I noticed we’re missing a few bottles of whiskey and the new red. Steaks, too.

Deacon: Steaks?

Bartender: Yeah. The chef said they were in the cooler this morning. Any idea what could’ve happened to them?

[Electronic beeps]

Brooke: But it wasn’t you. It was me.

[Beeping]

Thomas: This app changed my life. Changed the course of all of our lives.

[Chuckles]

Ridge: You wanna grab a bite to eat?

Thomas: Yeah, sure, dad.

[Clears throat] Seriously, will you stop it with that app?

Douglas: [Giggles] Why? It fools you. Fools everyone. It’s so cool.

Thomas: How does it work?

Douglas: So, you sample someone’s voice, then record what you wanna say, and it comes out sounding just like that person.

Thomas: Even my dad, your grandfather?

Douglas: Yeah. Could be anyone.

Thomas: There really is an app for everything.

Responder: Child protective services.

Thomas: [Brooke’s voice] Hello. I’d like to report a child in danger. His name is douglas forrester. He’s at 369 willow hill road, los angeles. Please get there as soon as possible. His father, thomas forrester, is unstable. He has a knife.

Responder: And your name, ma’am?

[Beep]

Thomas: Brooke logan. Please, hurry.

[Beeps]

[Brooke’s voice] Brooke logan. Please, hurry.

[Beep]

[Sighs] This little device changed everything. Just hope brooke doesn’t ruin it.

Steffy: Mom, come on. It’s gonna be okay.

Taylor: I hope so, steffy. I mean, you know, I came here to get a new perspective. I really need things to be different.

Steffy: They are.

Taylor: Are they, really? ‘Cause look what I’m doing right now. I’m sitting here waiting to see if your dad changes his mind again.

Steffy: That’s not gonna happen. He’s committed to you. You heard him.

Taylor: Yes, and I’ve heard him before. But brooke knows how to get into his head. She just does this thing where she just gaslights him. I just–

Steffy: Mom, I’m telling you, dad’s finally seen the light. He wants to be with you. It’s not gonna work out for them, no matter how hard brooke tries.

Brooke: Take my hand. Okay? We’ll go to the plane. We’ll fly home. We’ll be there together as husband and wife.

Ridge: Stop. Stop. Stop. Stop, please. I can’t do this with you.

Brooke: I’m your wife. You took vows with me.

Ridge: I know. What a beautiful, long story, huh? So many wonderful years, I didn’t want this to end. Didn’t want it to end like this, but… it’s over. I’m jonathan lawson

Sheila: If this is really so upsetting to you, I can take the wine and the whiskey back.

Deacon: No, no, no. No, no, you’re not going anywhere. You’re not leaving this apartment for any reason. What were you thinking creeping around il giardino?

Sheila: I was thinking of you. How wonderful you have been and the risk that you’ve taken allowing me to stay here. I wanted to take a risk for you.

Deacon: Well, don’T.

Sheila: I was careful. No one even noticed me. Not even nikki newman the other day. So, what was nikki doing here in la? She here on business? Or was she trying to rekindle an old flame?

Steffy: I can’t see brooke’s face. I can’t see if dad’s, like– is he mad? She’s, like, freaking out.

Taylor: I don’t need a play by play, steffy.

Steffy: Mom, you’re the one who wanted to stay inside instead of go out there.

Taylor: I changed my mind.

Steffy: Okay. Mom, I promise you, brooke being here is not gonna change anything.

Taylor: Okay, well, our history says otherwise.

Steffy: Yeah, dad’s looking towards his future, and his future is with you. Brooke is his past, and it wasn’t a happy one.

Taylor: Okay, but she made him happy at one point, which is why he stayed with her so long, and she’s gonna remind him of that. And he doesn’t want to hurt her, and I don’t either but I certainly don’t wanna get hurt.

Steffy: It’s not gonna happen. Dad’s putting an end to their marriage right now.

Taylor: God, I hope so. You know what? I’m gonna go get some fresh air. ‘Cause I– just in case I need to, you know, prepare myself.

Steffy: Mom…

Brooke: No, ridge. I don’t believe it. You wouldn’t do this to me.

Ridge: I know how you feel. I will love you forever.

Brooke: Well, let’s talk, please. I don’t understand any of this. I thought everything was good between the two of us.

Ridge: It was all right there. I talked to you. I tried to talk to you. All I wanted, the only thing I wanted from you, needed from you, was for you to be honest with me.

Brooke: Honest about what? I honestly don’t even know what you’re talking about, ridge. I was planning a romantic dinner for the two of us, and then all of a sudden, you’re on a plane headed to aspen without even telling me anything about it.

Ridge: Hey, look at me. My family. My family. You always understood what they meant to me.

Brooke: Well, I don’t understand this. This doesn’t make any sense to me at all, ridge. I love you. I’m your logan. And you can’t– you can’t just leave me like this. This can’t happen.

Ridge: Goodbye, logan.

[ Brooke sobbing ]

Brooke: Don’t leave.

[ Brooke sobbing ] (Peaceful music) I love being alive, man.

Deacon: So, you know nikki was here. How?

Sheila: I saw her.

Deacon: So, you were at il giardino? What? You following me?

Sheila: Oh, I was just stretching my legs. In disguise, of course. Yeah, and lo and behold, I see you with nikki newman all the way from genoa city. What does she want, deacon?

Deacon: I owed her a favor. No big deal. It’s done, she’s gone.

Sheila: Somebody shows up that we both know in los angeles, and you don’t mention it to me?

Deacon: You know, if I didn’t know better, I’d– I’d say you’re jealous. That is so cute. Um, listen, don’t– just forget about nikki, all right? As long as she didn’t see you, don’t worry.

Sheila: Good. Because I want every inch of this for myself.

Ridge: Steffy. Taylor. Hi.

Steffy: Hi.

Ridge: Seen your mom?

Steffy: Yeah, she went out to get some fresh air. She couldn’t stomach seeing you and brooke for so long.

Ridge: Oh. Oh, you saw.

Steffy: That brooke’s here? Yeah. I wanted to go out there, but mom insisted that we stay in here and see how you handled things. So… what’s the verdict? You tell her that you’re… you’re going back to mom?

Ridge: I’m here, right?

Steffy: So, you said it’s over? That you’re recommitting to mom?

Ridge: Yeah, I did.

Steffy: You did?

Ridge: Yes.

Steffy: You did? Oh, my god, dad.

Ridge: It’s not easy.

Steffy: I know– no, no, I get it. I know it’s– I know it’s not easy for you, but do you know what this means? For you and mom? Our family? This changes everything, and it’s gonna be amazing, it really is.

Ridge: I know. Um, I’m gonna find your mom.

Steffy: Yeah, no. Go, go, go.

Brooke: What do you want, steffy?

Steffy: My dad told you. He’s back with my mom. With my family. You know, he left you because he wants a life filled with happiness and support. Not lies and betrayal. He came to her, brooke. It was his decision. Yeah, he wrestled with it for a while now, but… it’s clear to my father. I hope it’s clear to you too. Your time with my father is over.

Brooke: Let me get this straight. So you know what happened, and you came out here to make me feel worse?

Steffy: I’m just making sure you respect my father’s wishes. Try not to ruin this for my mother.

Brooke: I know that you’re thrilled about the end of my marriage.

Steffy: See? There you go again. There you go, making this all about you. My mother never stooped to your level. She always held on to her dignity and principles. And to the idea of staying true to yourself. It would pay off in the end. Today it has.

Brooke: Well. At least you’re not above your victory dance.

Steffy: No, I’m not gloating, I’m just stating the truth. You and my father’s chapter is over. It’s my mother’s turn now. It’s her time. Just shows you that goodness and dignity really does win in the end. Make no mistake, brooke. This is the end for you and my father.

Steffy: Brooke’s gone.

Thomas: And mom and dad?

Steffy: They’re together.

Thomas: Brooke will never bother us again.

Ridge: Taylor. Brooke was here.

Taylor: And?

Ridge: Listen, I want a life that’s filled with love and happiness, honesty. I want a life with you. Is that okay?

Thomas: You’ll never bother us again, brooke.

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Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

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Brooke: Why would you come here to make promises to taylor, when you and i are married? I mean, we love each other, ridge. You do still love me, don’t you? Whatever this is about, I refuse to give up on us.

[Taylor huffs]

Steffy: How you doin’, mom? How are you feelin’?

Taylor: Honestly steffy, my head is spinning right now. Between taking your father on a 5k and, crying my eyes out every single time he told me he wanted to spend forever with me, and… I’m just, uh–

Steffy: It’s a lot. It’s a lot. But you and dad are back together. It happened.

Taylor: Yeah. Just when I was giving up on us.

Steffy: You know, the… the world has a, a funny way of working things out when it’s meant to be.

Taylor: Yeah, and I wasn’t so sure about that but, but it happened.

Steffy: It did happen.

Taylor: It happened.

Steffy: You and dad back together after all of this time.

Taylor: Steffy.

Steffy: You deserve it mom, you really do. Thank you. Oh, my god.

Taylor: What?

Steffy: Brooke!

Thomas: This is awesome.

[Chuckles] Oh man, my dad and my mom back together, this has gotta be one of the best days ever.

Eric: Are you absolutely certain about this? There’s not chance you could have misunderstood?

Thomas: Not really, granddad, I mean, it was a video call with my sister and my mom and my dad, and they told me. I could just see their, their love and their happiness.

Donna: Oh. Yeah, happiness at my sister’s expense.

Thomas: What about all the happiness your sister has cost my family?

Eric: Now, we’re not gonna do this.

Thomas: Yeah, you’re right, granddad. Donna and I are never gonna see this the same way. After years of her defending her sister, I’m sure that’s a hard habit to break.

Donna: It’s not a habit… thomas. Look, eric, I’m not just gonna stand here quietly like this and… if what you’re saying is true, my sister’s gonna be devastated.

Thomas: It is true. And brooke’s just gonna have to deal with it, okay? Look, after years and years of– of brooke hurting our family, causing all this heartbreak? Your sister and my father are over.

Steffy: No way. Brooke is here? Oh, no, no, no. I have to go out there–

Taylor: No, no, no, no, no, no, don’t, don’t–

Steffy: What?

Taylor: This– this is a good thing. I want to see how your father handles this.

Steffy: We all know how brooke operates, she’s gonna do whatever she can to get what she wants.

Taylor: Okay, okay. But your dad just told me the most beautiful things and one of them was that he wanted me to trust that he– he wanted to spend his life with me. And only me. So, we’re gonna trust him.

Brooke: Uh, I– I really don’t understand. I mean, have I done something, maybe, that has upset you? I– I can’t imagine what it could possibly be for you to come here and do this.

[Thrilling music plays]

I’d like to report

a child in danger.

His name is douglas forrester. For the love of god, ridge, tell me what is going on.

[Brooke sighs] What makes the l’oréal vitamin c serum different?

Eric: I think maybe we should change the subject. I don’t want things to get out of hand. Ah, it’s not gonna get out of hand, granddad. And look, donna understands where I’m coming from, I understand where she’s coming from, and… look. It’s her sister, we’re talking about. She’s always gonna defend her.

Donna: Uh, no. Not always. Not about everything. But when it comes to her marriage with ridge? Look, br– brooke is not just gonna stand by and, and let your mom take the man she loves. That is true, my dad is never more attractive to her than when she’s about to lose him–

Eric: We’re not, we’re not, we’re not gonna do this–

Thomas: It’s true, granddad. I mean, this is, this is the history of what happens. Brooke drives my dad away, she hurts him somehow and then she tries to pull him back in– it’s like a game for her.

Donna: Okay, I don’t see it that way at all. But for your granddad’s sake, I think we should just agree to disagree.

Eric: Thank you.

Thomas: That’s completely fine. I’m in too good a mood to let this bring me down.

Eric: Well, no one intends to do that. Look. I understand completely how, how happy it makes you to have your parents back together again, I do.

Thomas: Right. But you’ll always have a soft spot for brooke.

Eric: We were married, we share a history. We share children. I’m very fond of her but I’m fond of taylor, too.

Thomas: Oh. Anyway, it’s finally happened. Brooke’s days with my dad are over.

Donna: You know, I bet brooke is in aspen right now with your father, as we speak.

Thomas: She shouldn’t be.

[Donna chuckles]

Donna: She has every right to defend and protect her marriage, thomas.

Thomas: It’s hard to defend and protect something when you keep attacking it. But you know what? I get it. Logans are always gonna stick together.

Eric: Brooke is donna’s sister, thomas. Of course.

Thomas: That makes everything brooke does okay? I mean, who’s side are you on, granddad?

Eric: It’s not about being on one side or the other. Look, the problem here is that I don’t think we should be interfering at all in this situation.

Thomas: Isn’t that exactly what brooke is doing? She’s interfering with my dad trying to be with my mother.

Donna: Okay, what– what do you not get, thomas? Ridge is still married to my sister.

Thomas: It’s over between them, donna.

Donna: You know, honestly thomas, I don’t think it’ll ever really be over between your father and my sister. There’s just too much love there.

Thomas: And there’s a lot of heartache, too, of brooke’s own making, you can’t even deny that.

Donna: More to the point. My sister would never deny that. She’s always owned up to her mistakes.

Thomas: Sure, she owns up to it after everyone else finds out about it and makes it known. You know–

[Phone rings] Oh. It’s steffy. Hey sis, how’re the love birds?

Steffy: That’s why I’m calling. Are you alone?

Thomas: Uh, no, I’m actually here with granddad and donna. Here, I’ll put you on speaker.

Eric: Steffy, hi. How are things in aspen?

Steffy: Well, it was wonderful.

Thomas: “Was.” Uh, what’s wrong?

Steffy: Brooke. She’s here in aspen. She’s with dad right now.

How did she find out dad

was here with mom and me?

Donna: I told her.

Steffy: Why, donna? Why do you have to get involved with everything? Of course, you’re going to do anything for your sister.

Donna: She’s family, steffy.

Steffy: I have family, too. A family that was pulled apart because of your sister. My dad’s here because he wants to see my mom. So, my father’s days with brooke are over.

Donna: Maybe, maybe not. But one thing you, your mother and brother should never do, ever, ever count out brooke and ridge’s love for each other.

[Steffy sighs]

[Brooke sighs]

Brooke: Just say something, ridge. I don’t really like this not knowing.

Ridge: Not knowing what?

Brooke: Not knowing why you hopped on a plane and you flew to aspen without even a word to me about it.

Ridge: That’s it? That’s– that’s what you’re upset about?

Brooke: I’m upset because

[Sighs] Steffy, thomas and taylor, they have been trying to break us up for a long time, now. They’ve been playing on your emotions and they’ve been pressuring you–

Ridge: Wow. This has nothing to do with them. Yes! This has everything to do with them. They have worn you down, ridge!

Ridge: Look, what are you– I don’t–

Brooke: Look, I’m not gonna let this happen. I’m not.

Ridge: You’re not– you’re not gonna let it happen?

Brooke: Whatever you said to her, whatever promises were made, it doesn’t matter. Because I see the way you look at me ridge, you still love me and I love you. And that’s the way it’s always going to be, so please, just… tell me, what is it? I mean, is it bill, is it deacon? Is it, what? Something else?

[Thrilling music plays]

Brooke: Okay, I– I don’t care, whatever it is. We’re going to get home and we’re gonna work through this and we’re gonna work through it together.

Ridge: We’re not working through anything. My mind’s made up.

Brooke: What do you mean it’s made up?

Ridge: How– how do you not see this? We’re finally here. Everything’s caught up with us.

Brooke: Oh, gosh, I– i don’t know what you’re talking about. Okay, maybe this is about your children and how you weren’t there–

Ridge: It’s still not about them. It’s so much more complicated than that.

Brooke: Well then, what? What is it! Tell me what brought you to this point!

If you have this…

[Clack]

Thomas: It’s not gonna change anything, brooke’s desperate attempt to keep my parents apart.

Donna: It’s not desperate, thomas. It’s love. Brooke and ridge are in love.

Thomas: Yes, well, my mother loves my father but she doesn’t betray him over and over again.

Eric: Well, ridge always forgives brooke.

Thomas: He shouldn’t be with someone he always has to forgive, kay? I mean, at some point in a relationship like that he’s gotta look at it and say, “I don’t– i don’t want the lies, I don’t want the betrayal anymore. I want to be with someone more like…”

Eric: Like your mother.

Thomas: Yeah. Well, that’s why he’s with her right now. That’s why he’s distancing himself from brooke. Brooke just brings him chaos. And with my mother he has peace. And you’ve gotta know how much that means to him. But. You still believe in brooke and my dad.

Donna: We both do, thomas.

Eric: Thomas, I admire your mother. In no way am I diminishing how important she is in ridge’s life. But I agree with donna. You cannot count out ridge and brooke. And I think right now, your sister and your mother are learning the same thing.

Steffy: I still think I should go out there.

Taylor: No. No, no, no, no. This is between your father and brooke–

Steffy: If donna hadn’t told brooke that dad was here–

Taylor: It doesn’t matter, it doesn’t matter. Your father would have had to face her at some point–

Steffy: But then, she wouldn’t have spoiled things for you two.

Taylor: She hasn’t spoiled anything. Yet. I mean, would I have preferred if she stayed in L.A., Sure. But, you know, this is what brooke does, she bring the drama. Your father knows that better than anyone.

[Sighs]

Steffy: She’s gonna do everything to get to dad. But you’re right, you’re right, it’s not gonna work. Dad made his decision and he wants to be with you. It’s not gonna work, no matter how hard brooke tries.

Brooke: Whatever you’re holding in, just say it. Say it, so we can deal with it. Please.

Ridge: I’m sorry. This is where I need to be.

[Brooke sighs]

Brooke: No, no, this is not where you need to be, you need to be home with me, so we can work through whatever is going on, here. Okay, obviously I have done something. That’s why you’re here. But, for the life of me, I can’t figure out what it is. Ridge, if you’re not ready to talk about it, that’s okay, I’m not gonna pressure you. All you need to do is get on that plane with me and we’ll fly home, together, and you and I can work through this. Together. That’s what we do, we can get through anything. I believe that. Tell me you believe that, too. What’s the #1 retinol brand

Thomas: No one knows better than I do, the hold that brooke had on my dad. But, it has to end sometime. And today’s the day.

Eric: Now, brooke’s with your dad, right now.

Thomas: Yeah, and she can tell herself they are destined to be together all she wants. But my dad believes differently, otherwise, he wouldn’t be in aspen right now, committing to a life with my mother.

Donna: Okay. I’m just gonna say this: Your mother, she is a remarkable woman. But, the true love of your father’s life is and always will be my sister. Can we just, can we go for a ride, please. I think, um… I think I just need to get out of here.

Eric: All right, come on. Come on.

Steffy: Mom–

Taylor: Yup-yup, uh-huh?

> Steffy: Are you okay? I’ve– I think I am. Yup, I’m just, um, uh…

Steffy: You just wish you could lock brooke in a gondola?

Taylor: No.

Steffy: No.

[Both] Yeah.

Taylor: Oh, honey, I’m–

Steffy: What’re you thinking?

Taylor: I’m thinking, um… okay. I believe your father. I want to believe your father and… honey, this is why I– I didn’t want to do this again. Your father just chased me all over the mountain and convinced me that he wanted me in his life forever, and that he had changed. And the thought that he might be returning to brooke, it’s–

Steffy: That’s not gonna happen. It’s not. I know it feels like brooke always wins but dad’s eyes are open and he sees what he could have with you. And that’s a life filled with happiness, no more tears, no more betrayals. You bring so much goodness in his life and a love, a love that brooke knows nothing about. You’re everything to dad. You’re everything he deserves. It’s not brooke, mom? Okay? It’s never been brooke. Okay?

Brooke: I know you still believe in us, ridge, our love. It’s what holds us together whenever anything tries to come between us. It’s what’s helped us overcome all our challenges in the past and it’s gonna help us overcome this, too.

[Ridge clears throat] Like I said, I don’t care what you said to taylor. I know you feel a pull towards your other family and I get that, I respect that but you. Are. My. Husband. And you’re gonna come home with me and we’re gonna work through this together, like we always do. I know you, ridge. I know there’s something that you’re not saying and I wish you would just, just say it, just–

Ridge: Why– why are you doin’ this? Why are you– why are you pretending that you don’t know what this is?

Brooke: I don’T.

Ridge: Can you just be honest and, and say it? I just need to hear you say it.

Brooke: Say what? I… I don’t know what it is you want me to say? I mean… what do you think I did?

I’ d like to report

a child in danger. His name

is douglas forrester.

Please get there

as soon as possible.

His father, thomas forrester,

is unstable. He has a knife.

Respondent: And your name,

ma’am.

Brooke: Brooke logan.

Please hurry.

Thomas: Calling child protective services on your husband’s son, something ridge forrester would never forgive. Only it wasn’t you, brooke. It was me.

[Dialing]

Brooke’s voice: Only it wasn’t you, brooke. It was me.

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[ Joyful music ]

Taylor: Oh. Is this really happening?

Ridge: Oh, it’s happened, it’s done. We’re back together. I’m never leaving you again.

Taylor: ‘Kay, I’m gonna believe you. Because you’re right here. In my arms.

Ridge: Back where I belong. I love you, doc.

Taylor: I love you, too.

Steffy: Oh, my god.

[ Phone ringing ] Hey.

Thomas: Hey, uh, I’m back at granddad’S. Why aren’t you calling me?

Steffy: Nothing new to report. Mom and dad still aren’t here.

Thomas: Well, that’s good news, though, right?

Steffy: I’m not sure.

Thomas: There’s only one reason dad would’ve gone to aspen. It’s to reclaim his life with our mom. Nothing else makes sense.

Steffy: I hope you’re right. I just can’t handle dad going back to brooke again.

[ Brooke sighing ]

Brooke: Oh, great. Wifi’s out.

[ Sighing ] I’m coming, ridge.

Steffy: It’s not dad I’m worried about. Him being here speaks volumes. It means he must want to be with her. I just don’t know if she’s going to say yes at this point.

Thomas: You don’t really believe that.

Steffy: That’s what she said. And it sounded like she meant it.

Thomas: Well, in the moment, maybe. But not when dad’s right in front of her telling her that he wants to be with her.

[ Donna and eric speak softly ]

Thomas: Um, I gotta go, okay? I’ll call you later. Or you call me, you know, when you find something out.

Eric: Thomas? Your father’s in aspen. Did you know about that?

Thomas: He’s with my mom.

Eric: Yes.

[ Brooke sighing ]

Brooke: Oh, how much longer? Why did you go to aspen, ridge? Not because of taylor. It can’t be.

Taylor: Turns out thomas and steffy were right. We do belong together.

Ridge: Don’t let me lose sight of that ever again, okay?

Taylor: Oh, I’m not going to let you lose sight of it. You can count on it.

Ridge: Can i hold you to that?

Taylor: You can hold me any time you want. Look at us. We did it. We really did it. When you can’t sleep…

Thomas: Yeah, ever since my mom came back to L.A., I knew this day would come, the day when my dad finally opened his eyes and saw what was right in front of him.

[ Donna scoffs ]

Donna: You mean my sister? His wife?

Thomas: No, I said my mom. You know, his past and his future.

Donna: Okay.

Eric: Look, I understand that you and, uh, that you and you sister want to see your mother and father back together. I get that. I understand. But I’m a big champion of ridge and brooke. I would be very careful about getting my hopes up too high. You could easily be in for a big disappointment.

Donna: One thing I– I know for sure, thomas, is that brooke and ridge, they always end up together.

Thomas: Not this time. Look, I’ve seen the connection between my parents. It’s always been amazing, but lately it’s just grown and grown, a love more undeniable. I think the time for my parents has finally come. And my dad has realized that he really loves my mother.

[ Donna sighing ]

Donna: Well, I– I can only hope that you’re wrong.

Thomas: I get it. She’s your sister. You’re always going to be team brooke. All right, look, this– this is gonna hurt her. And her seeing my dad finally go back to my mom, it’s going to be a big blow to her ego. But brooke’s resilient. She’ll come back. She’ll find another guy. She always does. And look, everybody’s going to end up happy. My dad will finally be with the love of his life.

Pilot: Gonna ask you to buckle up. We are starting our descent into aspen.

[ Brooke sighing ]

Brooke: Soon, ridge. I’ll be there soon. And you’re going to come home with me.

Ridge: I don’t want to forget this moment. So I’m going to go ahead and take a little mental picture of it right now.

Taylor: Okay. I’m gonna do the same thing.

Ridge: You are?

Taylor: Yeah.

Steffy: Dad? Oh, my– oh, my god. What? What am i seeing right now?

Ridge: You wanna tell her? You tell her. You– you wanna tell her?

Steffy: What is going on?

Ridge: I– I came all the way to aspen to have a moment alone with your mother.

Steffy: And? Don’t keep me in suspense. What’s going on?

Ridge: And… it turns out that moment was the first moment of the rest of our lives, together.

Steffy: Are you serious right now? Mom?

Taylor: He is telling the truth. Your father’s back home.

Steffy: Oh, my god. Is this for real?

Ridge: It took a lot of convincing and a lot of running… which was not…

Taylor: Oh, well, you know what? You should– you can keep up. I gotta keep you in shape.

Steffy: Look at you two. This is a landmark moment for our family.

Ridge: Hey, hey. Thank you. For being such an amazing woman. And for being patient enough to give me another try at this. You’re my life, my love. My home.

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Donna: Wow. You really don’t think much of my sister, do you?

Thomas: No.

Eric: Don’t do that, thomas. Don’T.

Thomas: Wha– what would you rather I do? Lie? Look, your sister, she took a wrecking ball to my entire family. And the universe is finally righting itself now. My mom will finally have the future that your sister stole from her.

Donna: Brooke didn’t steal anything. Ridge chose her.

Eric: And he always does. Don’t underestimate how much they mean to each other.

Thomas: This time’s different. I can feel it in my gut. My dad’s done. His mind’s made up.

Donna: I wouldn’t count out my sister.

[ Thomas chuckling ]

Thomas: My dad is ready to be with someone he can trust. Someone who would never betray him. My mom would never betray him. They’re ready for their life together. Brooke’s his past.

Eric: But one thing I’ve learned, it’s never too late for brooke and ridge.

Pilot: I’m so sorry for the delay, mrs. Forrester. I hope you still have time to get to where you’re going.

Brooke: Ah, yeah, me too. Thank you.

Steffy: I can’t believe I’m looking at this right now. This is amazing. I was so afraid this wasn’t gonna happen. Especially after mom said she wasn’t gonna go through with it. Go back to dad if he asked.

Ridge: What?

Taylor: I– I– I did say that. But this is one of those rare times that things just, things just kind of work out the way that they’re supposed to. You know? Because I didn’t want to give up on us.

Ridge: You could’ve fooled me. She had me chase her up a mountain. Who runs up a mountain? Who does that?

[ Steffy laughing ] This is like a dream come true. I am so incredibly happy right now.

Ridge: I am, too. I just feel like everything is in balance again. And I just, I miss this. I need it, I think.

Taylor: Yeah, I told you so.

Ridge: I know. You’re smarter than I am.

Taylor: I’m smarter than you when it comes to you. You just need to get used to that. Gotta listen to me.

Ridge: Yes, ma’am.

Taylor: Oh, my god. Look at this, he’s on his best behavior. “Yes ma’am?” Wow!

Steffy: I’m gonna call thomas.

Taylor: Oh, that’s a good idea.

Ridge: Do the video thing.

Taylor: The video thing?

Ridge: What do you call ’em? The video thing.

Taylor: Video chat.

Ridge: You know, video chat.

Taylor: Whatever.

[ Phone ringing ]

[ Thomas chuckling ]

Thomas: What’s going on?

Steffy: See for yourself.

Taylor: Hey baby.

Ridge: Hey son!

Thomas: You guys look…

Taylor: Uh, happy.

Thomas: I hope that means what I think it means.

Ridge: What do you think– maybe you should tell him.

Taylor: I think you should probably say–

Ridge: Nah, it came from you. It would be nice–

Taylor: No, he’d like to hear from his dad probably, you know?

Thomas: Guys, stop with the torture, already.

Ridge: Okay. Well, we’re– we are…

Both: Back together.

Thomas: Seriously? Oh, that’s amazing. This is– this is the best news ever!

Ridge: Yeah, we think so, too.

Thomas: I’m so happy for you.

Taylor: Yeah. I wish you were here to celebrate.

Thomas: Me, too. But seeing your smiles, the way you’re glowing, the love you’re not hiding anymore.

Thomas: Ah, this is great. Congratulations, dad. After everything you’ve been through, glad you finally came to your senses.

Steffy: Amen to that.

Ridge: I’m going to spend the rest of my days being humbled and grateful that this woman gave me another chance. There’s nothing like volunteering

Eric: Douglas doesn’t have to do his homework.

Thomas: What? Granddad, he has a test tomorrow.

[ Douglas laughing ]

Thomas: You.

Douglas: I got you with the app, again.

Thomas: You have got to stop playing with that thing.

Douglas: Dad, it’s just an app.

Thomas: It’s not just an app. It’s something I keep asking you not to do and then keep doing it.

Eric: Douglas doesn’t have to do his homework.

Douglas: You said it.

Donna: I thought I heard you down here. What?

Eric: I did not say that.

Thomas: Okay. You need to stop playing with that thing and you go do your homework.

Douglas: Dad.

Thomas: Now.

Douglas: Dad.

Eric: Thomas, these phones are scary.

Thomas: Yeah.

Eric: All right. Any word from aspen?

Thomas: Uh, actually, I just got off the phone with them. You’re not going to like this. But my parents are back together.

Donna: What? That can’t be.

Thomas: Literally why they called to tell me.

Eric: So, brooke did not get there in time.

Donna: Eric.

Thomas: Brooke didn’t get where?

Eric: Brooke found out that ridge was up there. So she chased after him and well, obviously, um… well, she should be there by now.

Thomas: Yeah. Thanks for telling me about that. I guess it doesn’t really matter. From what I heard, it didn’t seem like brooke was there. She’s irrelevant, anyway. This is about my mom and dad reclaiming their relationship. You know, steffy and I knew it. You know, my dad just– just took a little detour. But he’s back now with my mom. You know, I– I don’t think I’ve seen him as happy as he was on that call, ever. It’s like this– this massive weight had been lifted, the weight of brooke holding him and our family down for much too long.

Steffy: Oh, my gosh. Did you see thomas’ face? He was, like, stunned and not, all at the same time.

Taylor: Yeah, he was so happy. You know? You kids, you– you saw what we couldn’T.

Ridge: Or wouldn’T. Or little bit of both, maybe.

Taylor: Yeah, I think so. You didn’t give up and you wouldn’t let me give up even when I– I did not think that there was a chance for us. So, I ran. Which is what I do. I ran from L.A. To aspen. And I ran a lot when you got here.

Ridge: Yeah.

Taylor: Yeah. If I’m being honest–

Ridge: You’re still a little scared, I get it.

Taylor: Yeah.

Ridge: Well, I’m going to make a promise in front of my beautiful daughter, I’m going to protect your heart from now on.

[ Taylor sighing ]

Taylor: I’m going to go upstairs. I’m just gonna–

Steffy: I get it. I’ll come up with you.

Ridge: I’ll, uh…

Steffy: Yeah.

Ridge: Yeah.

Brooke: Ridge! What’s going on?

Ridge: What are you doing here?

Brooke: What are you doing here?

Ridge: Taylor…

Brooke: Taylor, what?

Ridge: Taylor and i are back together.

Brooke: What? I– o– okay. I don’t know what happened. You’re going to have to explain this. Is– is– is this bill? Is it deacon?

Ridge: It’s all of it. All– all of that. It’s– it’s you and me. It’s my family with taylor, it’S… I– I can see things clearly now and I am where I need to be.

Brooke: With taylor.

Ridge: Yes.

Brooke: No. No, ridge. Look, I don’t care what promises were made. You can take all that back. It’s you and me. We are meant to be together. This isn’t the end of our love story.

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[ Relaxing music ]

Ridge: Please don’t run again. What do you– what are you gonna do? Run all the way to la?

Taylor: La’s that way. So…

Ridge: Oh, okay. You’re fast. I forgot how fast you are. You’re a fast runner. Even in college, you were fast. You had all those trophies for it. Where’d you put those? They still around?

Taylor: Are you serious?

Ridge: I’m just–

Taylor: Where are my trophies? You know where they are? They’re– they’re, um– they’re buried. They’re– they’re put away. They are out of sight. Out of mind. Where some things should be.

Ridge: Some things?

Taylor: Yep.

Ridge: Not us.

Taylor: Oh, okay.

Ridge: Don’t run, please. N– no, look, I’m telling ya. If you’re gonna run, I’m going to try and keep up. And I’m gonna follow you to the end of the world because… because I wanna be with you.

Steffy: Where could they be? He came. Dad is here. Does this mean… mom, whatever dad is telling you, just please, please, please listen.

Brooke: Are you sure about this?

Donna: Unfortunately. Looks like ridge took the jet.

Brooke: To aspen. Where taylor happens to be.

Donna: Well, you said that she went with steffy, so…

Brooke: Yeah. Bill offered his house. He’s planning on selling it. But, oh, my god. Ridge went to aspen without even telling me. Do you know what this means?

Donna: Maybe he’s planning on buying the house and surprising you.

Brooke: If only. It means the harassment from steffy and thomas to get ridge and taylor back together is actually working.

Donna: Okay, brooke. Look, I know things haven’t been great between you and ridge, but, come on–

Brooke: No, not great. But things were getting better. In fact, things were getting back to the way they used to be.

[ Sighing ] Gosh, I just don’t have a good feeling about this. I have to get to aspen as soon as possible.

Eric: Well, it turns out that our romantic little getaway is gonna happen after all.

Donna: Oh, uh…

Eric: Yeah, the jet’s on its way back from aspen. It’s gonna land in the next few minutes. So, let’s throw some things together, and we can go right away, if you’re still interested.

Donna: Uh… uh.

Eric: Yeah. Or not. What is it?

Donna: Eric. Of course I’m– I’m still interested, I– you know, but maybe our little getaway could be a little closer to home. You know, somewhere we could drive, too.

Eric: Okay, if you prefer. Any particular reason?

Donna: Uh, yes. Um, sounds like brooke needs the jet a lot more than we do.

Eric: Brooke?

Donna: She decided to go to aspen, too.

[ Brooke sighing ]

[ Phone ringing ]

Ridge: Hey, it’s ridge. Can’t take your call right now, but–

Taylor: God, ridge. Why? Why do you always know the exact things to say? The exact romantic things that would make my heart explode? I’m not gonna get sucked into this again. You don’t get me this time. I’m not gonna do it. I’m not falling for it.

Ridge: Okay, no one asked you to fall for anything.

Taylor: Yes, you are–

Ridge: I’m here. I’m talking to you. I want us to be together. Our family to heal. And for us to have a future together.

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Eric: I know things have been kinda rough between ridge and brooke lately. But for him to just leave town without… without telling her?

Donna: It’s not just leave town. It’s so much worse. Leave to track down his ex-wife. I mean, needless to say, brooke was not pleased to hear about that.

Eric: I’m sure she wasn’T. That I can’T… you think it’s even possible that ridge is thinking about leaving her for taylor?

Donna: I don’t know. But I do know that brooke has been concerned about their relationship for a while now, and… thomas and steffy have been pushing to get their parents back together. I mean, you’ve seen it as much as I have. Maybe more. The two of them have just been working overtime, trying to reunite ridge with taylor.

[ Sighing ] My god, eric. What if they’ve actually succeeded?

[ Phone ringing ]

Steffy: Still no word.

Thomas: Seriously? Okay. Well, what’s it look like? Are they smiling? Arguing?

Steffy: No, I– I don’t know. I don’t know. They– they left.

Thomas: What? Where’d they go?

Steffy: I wish I knew. Thomas, I’m really worried right now. Mom is so guarded, I don’t think she’s ready to hear what dad has to say.

Thomas: She’s gotta be.

Steffy: We wanted this for so long, thomas. Too long. And what if dad is ready to go back to her, but she doesn’t wanna hear it? She’s hurt because of brooke.

[ Brooke panting ]

Pilot: Mrs. Forrester?

[ Brooke huffing ]

Brooke: I came as fast as I could. You got my text, right?

Pilot: Um…

Brooke: You didn’t?

Pilot: We just landed. I haven’t had a chance to check anything. We’re refueling. We need to check the manifest.

Brooke: I have to get to aspen.

Pilot: Aspen? But we just got back from there.

Brooke: All right. Okay. Well, you’re gonna have to get this plane back up in the air and get me to aspen as quickly as you possibly can.

Pilot: Yes, ma’am. Yes ma’am.

Ridge: Stop.

[ Taylor groaning ] Okay. Can we please– can we please stop running? I’m gonna have a heart attack.

Taylor: Then stop chasing me.

Ridge: That’s impossible. I know you’re running because of me. I know you’re scared.

Taylor: Yeah, I’m scared. I’m scared ’cause I said I would never let you do this to me again, ridge, so don’t try to sell me on some future, a happily ever after, okay?

Ridge: Just give me a– give me a chance please. I’m telling you– I love you. I wanna spend the rest of my life with you.

Taylor: I know how this story ends.

Ridge: And you have every right to think that, but I’m– I’m here to tell you I’ve been… I’ve been doing a lot of soul searching. And yes, I’ll always care about brooke. But I can’t do this anymore. The lying– me, lying to myself, not with you here. And I feel like we were robbed. Our family was robbed. Our kids were robbed. And I think maybe… maybe we can pick up where we left off. Maybe we can have the future we always wanted. I want that with you. Only you. Forever. Here’s a good halloween trick.

Thomas: You know how mom feels about dad. And if he’s there, telling her how he really feels about her, she’s not gonna turn him down.

Steffy: You should’ve heard her, thomas. The way she was talking. She doesn’t believe that dad’s going to choose her. Only her.

Thomas: It could be happening as we speak.

Steffy: It doesn’t matter. She says she can’t do it again. Her answer would be no.

Thomas: Yeah, when she was speaking in theory and it was some distant idea of– of dad coming back and wanting to reunite. But now it’s actually happening.

Steffy: Maybe.

Thomas: It is. It has to be. He’s there right now, telling her everything that she wants to hear. She’ll say yes, okay? She will. We both know it’s what she wants.

Steffy: Yes, but she doesn’t wanna be burned again. Burned because of brooke. Of course, she wants to get back with dad, but she’s afraid of the idea that brooke’s gonna come in and swoop dad away. I believe mom when she says she doesn’t wanna put herself through that again.

[ Brooke sighing ]

Pilot: Good news. Flight plan is set. We’re all fueled up. We just have to wait for clearance to get on the runway–

Brooke: We have to wait?

Pilot: It won’t be long. There’s just a few planes ahead of us. And since we weren’t originally scheduled–

Brooke: Is there anything you can do to move up in line? I don’t mean to be pushy.

Pilot: Mrs. Forrester, I’m sorry. But we’re at the mercy of air traffic control. We’ll be in the air in no time, and I promise I’ll get you to aspen as soon as I can.

Brooke: Thank you. My future could depend on it.

Brooke: I’d like to report a child in danger. His name is douglas forrester.

Operator: And your name, ma’am?

Brooke: Brooke logan.

Taylor: All right. So I asked you earlier about brooke, and you said that you didn’t wanna talk about it.

Ridge: I don’T.

Taylor: Yeah, see. That– that scares me. Why? What happened?

Ridge: This isn’t– this isn’t about brooke. This is about us. But you’re right, something did happen.

Taylor: There you go.

Ridge: I saw the light.

Taylor: You saw the light? Yeah, it’s a train, and it’s headed straight for me, so–

Ridge: Don’t do that–

Taylor: No.

Ridge: I was at dad’s house. I was on the terrace, just looking at the city and then I thought, “how did I get here? What did I do with my life?” And then the strangest thing happened. I got hit in the head with a pine cone. Don’t laugh. I got hit in the head with a pine cone, and I saw the light. And what I saw was a future with you.

Taylor: You got hit in the head with a pine cone?

Ridge: Yeah.

Taylor: And all of a sudden, you want a future with me. Forever. That’s it? Okay. God, ridge. I have seen that future so many times. So many times. And I have given up on it because it hurts. It really hurts ’cause we don’t live it. We’re not living it. We’re never going to live it.

Ridge: Don’t say never. Why never?

Taylor: Why? Ridge, stop.

Ridge: I’m not that man anymore. Look, I get it. If I were that same man bouncing between two women, I get why you would run, and you should keep running. I wouldn’t stop you. But I’m not that man anymore.

Taylor: Okay, what kind of man are you now?

Ridge: I’m a man who’s standing on a mountain in front of this beautiful woman, telling her that we can do this. And I’m not gonna let her down anymore. I wanna be a better man. And you make me a better man. I wanna be with you. For always.

[ Brooke sighing ]

Brooke: Child protective services doesn’t just show up at your doorstep for no reason.

Ridge: No, somebody called them. We’re trying to figure out who that was.

Brooke: Has thomas crossed somebody lately? Maybe he rubbed somebody the wrong way, and they’re just trying to get back at him?

Ridge: Seems a little extreme. They interrogated douglas.

Brooke: Well. I mean, I certainly don’t know who it was. But I’m sorry you had to witness that. And I hope that they were gentle with douglas.

Ridge: They were. I gotta go. I forgot something at the office.

[ Brooke sighing ]

[ Phone ringing ]

Brooke: Hey.

Donna: Hey. Eric just got confirmation about the jet taking off.

Brooke: Yeah, finally.

Donna: Well, thankfully, it’s a quick flight.

Brooke: I just don’t understand why ridge went to aspen to be with taylor.

Donna: You don’t know his reasoning. It could have been a coincidence. He could’ve gone to aspen to– to see his daughter.

Brooke: I don’t know. He didn’t even tell me that he was going. And every time I try to call him, it just keeps going to voicemail. I just don’t understand what’s going on. I just–

[ Sighing ] Feel like these outside forces are working against us. Mainly steffy and thomas. They’ve been browbeating him for months now, telling him he should be with taylor, and that I just make him unhappy, and that is not even true. I just need to get it– I need to get there. I need to get to aspen. I need to be with ridge.

Taylor: I believe that you believe what you’re saying right now. But what about tomorrow? And the next day?

Ridge: And the day after that. I meant what I said, I’m not going back.

Taylor: So you’re not going back to brooke, ever? You’re done?

Ridge: Not going back to brooke. Not going back to that life, no.

Taylor: Okay. I know in your heart you want that. I do. But ridge, you always go back, and then you come back to me, and you go back.

Ridge: Look at me. Not anymore. I wanna be with you. I don’t wanna spend one more day away from you.

Taylor: So let me be clear. Let me clarify this. Even if brooke hadn’t done–

Ridge: You’re not listening to me. This is not about the kids. This is not about our grandkids. This is about us. I told you I saw the light. I know it’s a weird thing to say, but I did. And I saw our future. I saw us. And I’m here for us. And I want you to be here for us, too. Can you do that?

Taylor: I’m sorry.

Ridge: Okay.

Taylor: But what took you so long?

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[ Grand, epic instrumental ]

[ Birds twittering ]

Taylor: What are you doing here?

Ridge: I heard spencer was selling his house. I thought I’d come check it out.

Taylor: Right. What are you really doing here?

Ridge: Came to see you.

Steffy: Mom’s having a really hard time. She’s reevaluating her life. Her identity.

Thomas: I thought mom went to aspen to get her mind off of things.

Steffy: I’m trying. But she says dad going back to brooke, it’s breaking her heart.

Thomas: Yeah, no kidding.

Steffy: I think she’s giving up, thomas. And I’m starting to as well.

[ Car door slamming ]

Brooke: He’s home.

[ Knocking ] Ridge, door’s unlocked! You can open it. Bill?

Bill: Yes. I’m bill.

Donna: Lucky me. I get to look at two of you.

Eric: Yeah?

Donna: Mm-hmm.

Eric: You know, I think I prefer the– the airbrushed version.

Donna: Absolutely not. Nothing is more handsome than the real you, eric.

[ Chuckling ]

Eric: I can’t believe you actually pulled this off. Such a thoughtful gift.

Donna: Well, it’s your home, you deserve to be up on the wall of fame.

Eric: Yeah.

Donna: Yeah.

Eric: Except that this… this is your home now, too. You and me together. Here. I haven’t thanked you properly for this gift.

Donna: Well, more of that will do, huh?

Eric: Let’s get out of here. Come on. Let’s take the jet someplace tropical. To a nice getaway weekend. What do you say?

Brooke: Oh bill, what are you thinking? You can’t keep stopping by unannounced like this.

Bill: Well, my instincts told me that forrester wasn’t here, and from what I can tell, he isn’T. So I guess I was right.

Brooke: Okay. You’re right. He’s not here. But hopefully he’ll be home very soon.

Thomas: Yeah, aspen’s amazing. It feels like a million miles away. You’d think it’d be great for mom to clear her head.

Steffy: Yeah, I thought so, too. But she’s been super stressed since she’s been here. Like, more stressed than I’ve ever seen her.

Thomas: Okay, well, maybe you could put mom on with me. You know, I could talk to her.

Steffy: No, she said she was heading out for a walk.

[ Jaunty harp music ] Oh, my– oh, my god. Thomas!

Thomas: What?

Steffy: You are not going to believe this.

Thomas: What? Is it mom? Is she okay?

Steffy: She’s more than okay. She’s with dad.

Thomas: With dad? In aspen?

Steffy: Yes!

Thomas: No way.

Steffy: Yes, way. I’m staring at him right now. He’s literally standing with mom.

Taylor: I, um, I wasn’t expecting this. Steffy didn’t mention anything.

Ridge: I’m sorry for crashing your girls trip.

Taylor: Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Ridge: I didn’t tell anyone I was coming. I just jumped on the jet and came to see you. You… look good in the mountains.

Taylor: Really? You know, I came to the mountains to– to get away from everything.

Ridge: Get away from me, you mean.

[ Dramatic music ] (Dog barking)

Eric: I’m not sure exactly, somewhere in the caribbean? Yes, we’ll decide in the next half hour or so. I just wanted to be sure the plane was available. It’s not? Why? Ridge? I see. All right. Thank you. No, I’ll– I’ll speak to ridge. Yeah. Thank you. Bad news. Ridge took the plane to aspen.

Donna: Oh. To aspen.

Eric: Yeah. Business trip, I guess.

Donna: Uh, no. Pam and I schedule all the business meetings. I would have heard about it.

Eric: Well, in any case, we’re going to have to postpone our trip, won’t we? We’ll go as soon as he comes back.

Donna: Okay.

Eric: I can’t imagine he’d be gone very long. I can’t imagine why he’s got a business trip in aspen either.

Donna: And he was on the jet by himself?

Eric: Yeah. Nobody else on the manifest. No.On: , My sister wasn’t with him?

Eric: No. Brooke was not on the plane.

Bill: I won’t stay long. Trust me, I don’t want to see forrester’s ugly mug any more than he wants to see this– this work of art right here.

Brooke: Bill. Of course. I want to be supportive of you with katie. It’s just–

Bill: But you don’t want me to keep popping over.

Brooke: Right. No. You can’t keep stopping by like this. I mean, ridge and I are finally just settling in, and I don’t– I don’t want him to have to worry unnecessarily.

Bill: But why is he always looking for the worst? Something to be upset about.

Brooke: He is my husband.

Bill: Yeah. I know. That’ll never make sense to me. Of course, there are a lot of things that don’t make sense to me right now. That’s why I’m letting go of some things.

Brooke: You’re letting go?

Bill: I’m selling the aspen house.

Brooke: What? You love it there.

Bill: Yeah, I do. But I haven’t been spending as much time there as I should. But those mountains will always hold a special place in my heart. I think you know why. It’s a great house. Steffy and taylor are there right now.

Steffy: Mom and dad are together at this very moment.

Thomas: What are they doing?

Steffy: They’re talking.

Thomas: What are they saying?

Steffy: I can’t hear them. They’re outside.

Thomas: Steffy, this is huge. Dad didn’t tell anyone he was going to aspen. He’s obviously there for mom. Maybe dad has finally reached his breaking point with brooke.

Steffy: But why now?

Thomas: Doesn’t matter. Mom and dad could finally be getting together.

Steffy: You and I want that more than anything. But remember what I told you. Mom said, if dad wants her back. She’s going to–

Thomas: Yeah, she would say no, but… right now, it could actually be happening.

Steffy: I don’t know. She was pretty adamant. She’s talking about having more self-respect. Oh, I think they’re coming back inside.

Thomas: Yeah I know. Mom is a strong, independent woman, and she has every right to be cautious where dad’s concerned. But this time could be different.

Steffy: From your lips to god’s ears.

Thomas: Today could be our family’s lucky day. Dad might actually be able to convince mom to say yes.

Taylor: Ridge. Come on, we can’t be doing this. Okay? One of us should go. You! You should go.

Ridge: I should go? Just got here.

Taylor: Okay fine. You know what? You stay. I’ll go.

Ridge: Doesn’t help me either. I came to see you.

Taylor: Why?

Ridge: Why? Because, um– because I miss you. I miss our life together. I’m jonathan lawson

Thomas: Steffy, this is huge! Dad didn’t mention to anyone he was heading to aspen. He’s obviously there for mom. Maybe dad’s finally reached his breaking point with brooke.

Steffy: But why now?

Walter: You have to promise me you won’t say a word to anyone about any of this, especially the person who made the phone call.

Thomas: I promise.

Ridge: No one’s ever going to know.

Walter: There is a voice recording of the phone call attached.

Ridge: Play it.

Cps operator: Child protective services.

Brooke: Hello. I’d like to report a child in danger. His name is douglas forrester. Please get there as soon as possible. His father, thomas forrester, is unstable. He has a knife.

Cps operator: And your name, ma’am?

Brooke: Brooke logan.

Thomas: You see brooke? What did she say?

Ridge: No.

Thomas: No, you didn’t see her or she didn’t admit to calling cps?

Ridge: She didn’t admit to anything. She lied to me again.

Thomas: Brooke lied? To your face? I’m sorry, dad. I know what this must be doing to you. I haven’t had the warmest or fuzziest feelings about brooke, you know that. But she is your wife. Still, though. I mean, for her not to confess? We literally heard her voice. She said her name–

Ridge: I know! I know.

Donna: So ridge booked the jet?

Eric: Yeah, I’m afraid so. I mean, normally we talk to each other when one of us is going to use the plane, which is why I think this was probably unplanned.

Donna: I just think it’s kind of strange that he went to aspen, by himself.

Eric: Yeah, I do, too. Well, it’s not a long flight. He’s probably there already.

Donna: I just wish, you know, my sister would have gone with him.

Eric: She must have been busy, I guess.

Donna: No, I can’t really imagine brooke giving up the opportunity to get away with ridge. Could you?

Eric: I can’t either.

Donna: No.

Eric: Aspen. It’s a wonderful place for two people to reconnect.

Donna: Yeah. You know, even though ridge has moved back in with her, I don’t think things have been as smooth as she’d like them to be.

Eric: They’ll get there.

Donna: Yeah. Of course. Yeah. They will. I just wonder why he went to aspen.

Brooke: Steffy and taylor are at your place?

Bill: Yeah, they are. You know, I wanted to offer it to steffy first. Of course, I guess that does mean the whole family would be using it. Anyway, she’s there right now checking it out.

Brooke: Well, that’s very nice of you.

Bill: Well, you know, I sell to her, and then no brokerage fees for me. So nice for everyone.

Brooke: Hmm. And maybe taylor will love it so much, she will leave town for good.

Bill: We’ll see. I’m asking an arm and a leg.

Brooke: Well, good luck. Now, I think you’d better go before my husband comes home. Because–

Bill: See, now I’d just forgotten about him.

Brooke: I haven’T.

Bill: Big plans tonight?

Brooke: Well, maybe a little something special.

Bill: Lucky man, lucky man. Bet ridge is never going to take you on a hot air balloon ride or a– a camel ride in dubai. I can be pretty romantic when I want to be.

Brooke: Yeah. You can. Goodbye, bill.

Taylor: No, I know what this is. You’re getting swept up in memories–

Ridge: Swept up in memories? No, I’m here now. I’m here.

Taylor: And what about tomorrow?

Ridge: It’s not a house. But if you want me to stay, I’ll be here tomorrow.

Taylor: Ridge, I know what this is about. This is your– the kids are guilt tripping you, and you don’t want–

Ridge: This has nothing to do with the kids!

Taylor: Well, then what is it about?

Ridge: It’s about you. It’s about the woman that you are to me.

Taylor: Wow. The woman that I am to you.

Ridge: Yeah.

Taylor: I should write that down. That’s deep. Where do you even get that from? This isn’t funny, ridge.

Ridge: I know, I know it’s not funny. It’s the opposite of funny.

Taylor: Right. It’s sad.

Ridge: Where did you go to school that you sad is the opposite of funny? Serious is the opposite of funny and I’m here because I’m serious. I’m here because I– I want to spend the rest of my life with you. What happens to your body language

[ Birds twittering ]

Taylor: Okay. So you want to– you want to spend the rest of your life with me. Just like that. Okay. So you and brooke must have gotten into a doozy of a fight, right? Because– no, ridge, I’m going to pass. Okay? I’m going to pass on being second choice, because I would rather be alone than be your consolation prize.

Ridge: It’s not what you are. I’m not saying–

Taylor: That’s exactly what I am. It’s what it feels like. What is it? What happened with brooke?

Ridge: Nothing happened with brooke. This is not about brooke. It’s about me, finally, for the first time in a long time, seeing things clearly.

Taylor: Oh, but ridge that’s what you do. You see things clearly until you don’T. And that’s– that’s what you do. Ridge, I came here to get away from you! I wanted to get away from you. I don’t want to do this anymore. But here you are. Here you are. You show up and you say all these romantic things, and you make me get anxiety and feel like this. And I don’t– just get out of my life. Don’t– don’t get all the way out. Like you can be over there and we can, we can– we can love our kids and we can, we can share grandkids together. But don’t come here with these promises to me, ridge, please. Because I’ve heard them all before. And now you say that it’s not about brooke, so it must be about our kids–

Ridge: It’s not about brooke. And no, it’s not about the kids. Can you stop talking, please? Just stop talking for one second.

Taylor: But–

Ridge: Please! Okay. Mm– I’m here because… I love you. And I want to be with you for always.

[ Taylor sighing ]

Taylor: Don’T. Do not follow me!

[ Phone ringing ]

Brooke: Donna, hi! Are you and eric on the plane? I was so happy when I got your text. You’re heading to the caribbean?

Donna: Um, no, our trip got canceled.

Brooke: What? Why? What happened?

Donna: Apparently someone’s using the jet.

Brooke: Who was using the jet?

Donna: Ridge.

Brooke: Ridge? What are you talking about?

Donne: He’s going to aspen.

Brooke: Aspen?

Donna: Yeah, I don’t know. I was confused. I thought maybe you’d be on the jet, but he’s the only one on the manifest.

Brooke: Oh, my god.

Donna: What?

Brooke: Steffy and taylor are in aspen.

Ridge: Taylor. Taylor!

[ Gravel crunching ] Can you stop? Taylor. Taylor. Stop! Can you– stop!

Taylor: What? Ridge, leave me alone. Please. Please don’t do this to me. I’m not letting you in again.

Ridge: I know I’ve let you down in the past. I’m not going to do that again. I meant what I said. I love you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you.

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Ridge: My destiny. I don’t even know what the hell that means anymore.

Steffy: So, coming to aspen was a good idea?

Taylor: Yes. Yes. I don’t know if it’s just the altitude, but I’m feeling lighter already.

Steffy: Good. I mean, maybe we should buy bill’s house. And we could turn it into, like, a family retreat.

Taylor: Not just your mom’s temporary hideaway.

Steffy: It’s not a hideaway, mom. You’re just getting away to figure things out.

Taylor: Yeah. With the help of my very supportive daughter.

Steffy: Sometimes you just need to step away from things to really take a better look at it.

Taylor: You’re right. You’re right. And I just want to find a new path forward. That’s it. And just– just feel like myself again.

Steffy: As long as that path doesn’t take you away from us and lead you right back to dad.

Brooke: Did hope get back to you?

Liam: No, nothing. I- I’ll text her again, though.

Brooke: She’s probably still tied up in that meeting.

Liam: [ Chuckling ] Please, let’s– let’s avoid the phrase ‘tied up’ when talking about thomas.

Brooke: I’m really frustrated, too. I really hate the fact that he’s monopolizing her time.

Liam: Time at work, her time after work or time on weekends. If she wants to see her son, she has to see him. And I’m sorry. We are not being paranoid and thinking that’s exactly how thomas wants it.

Hope: I’m so sorry, thomas. That must have been a pretty stressful situation for you.

Thomas: Yeah, I mean, it was. Uh, I– I held it together for douglas, though. I don’t think getting upset with, um, two cps officials would have been the best look.

Hope: [ Chuckling ] Uh, well, did they tell douglas why they were there? That they were with child protective services?

Thomas: Uh, not– I mean, not really. They– they kind of just asked him a few questions, made sure he was okay, and– and then left.

Hope: It’s– it’s over now. And, uh, the important thing is that you and douglas are alright. But I do want you to know that you can call me for backup.

Thomas: You would have been there for me?

Hope: Well, I– you would be there for me, wouldn’t you?

Thomas: Yeah, of course. In a heartbeat. It’s just I, um, I didn’t realize you had that much faith in me.

Hope: I, uh, told liam I wanted to stop by and see douglas later, if that’s all right.

Thomas: You’re always welcome. Beth too. Uh, you now, douglas loves seeing you.

Hope: Thank you.

Thomas: I don’t want my house to seem like a place that you’re not invited to. You are always welcome there.

Hope: I appreciate that. Look, I get that you probably feel like you’re having to walk on eggshells right now. But I want you to know that you do not have to do that with me.

Thomas: I know that you’re not exactly the most happy with douglas continually wanting to stay at my place.

Hope: I miss him. I miss singing him to sleep and hearing his laughter in the cabin.

Thomas: That’s a great sound.

Hope: Yeah. It is.

Hope: I wasn’t exactly open to this in the beginning. I had my concerns, but it’s clear that douglas is enjoying his time with you. And let’s face it, before we know it, he’s going to be a teenager.

Thomas: No, no, no, no, no. I’m not ready for that. I’m not.

Hope: Oh, you will be. You’re good with him. And I’ve never seen douglas as happy as he is right now.

Steffy: Do you want me to call othello and get some reservations going?

Taylor: Oh, no. No. I think I’m just gonna– I just wanna stay in. I have so much to sort through.

Steffy: Okay. I’ll order in.

Taylor: Okay.

Steffy: What goes with self-reflection? Sushi? Thai.

Taylor: [ Chuckling ]

Steffy: Food for thought.

Taylor: Yeah, well, for me, something off the kids’ menu, maybe? The way I’ve been behaving.

Steffy: Like a woman in love.

Taylor: Like a teenager in love. Impulsive. Not thinking things through. Uh, flirting with your dad and kissing him. Just– oh, god, steffy, coming back to L.A. Inspired some very questionable choices for me.

Steffy: No, mom. No, no, no, no, no. Coming back to L.A. Gave you another chance. Just please, please, please do not give up on dad. Read my eyes.

Thomas: You know, I– I don’t want you to ever wonder if douglas is actually safe with me.

Hope: I know, but I also don’t want you to be afraid to talk to me about things like what happened with cps. You know, we’re– we’re a team. And we need to be able to communicate, just [ Chuckling ] Like we do here at the office.

Thomas: We do that prettywell.

Hope: Collaboration and trusting each other to do their best.

Thomas: I’m trying.

Hope: Oh, I know you are. But I also get that you’re going to do things in your own way. But just like here at work, we do have a common goal.

Thomas: Uh, speaking of a common goal, um, not to change the subject but I got those details from our new supplier and I put ’em into the latest projections.

Holly: I got that email, and they look great.

Thomas: Yeah, they’re better than we expected.

Holly: I know. I am pretty proud to call our line a success.

Thomas: Our line?

Holly: I mean, hope for the future is a team effort. You’ve been there from the beginning, and you knew what I wanted to do. And you managed to bring that vision to life. And without your artistry and your dedication, I don’t know where we’d be right now.

Thomas: Well, you can count on me, hope. I will always give my best to you and hope for the future.

Hope: Well, uh, speaking of work, I think maybe we should get back to it.

Thomas: Yeah. Yeah.

Hope: Um, so I saw you were sketching.

Thomas: Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Hope: Can I see what you got?

Thomas: Sure. It’s this and the next page.

Liam: Well, here’s an idea. How about you postpone your dinner plans and we all just go marching over to eric’s right now?

Brooke: No, no, no. Okay. Ridge and I are going to share a romantic dinner overlooking the ocean.

[ Liam chuckling ]

Liam: Yeah, I can’t say I blame you. You could use a win.

Brooke: It’s going to be nice. You know, gives us a moment. We can just push aside all of this tension and enjoy reconnecting with each other.

Taylor: Steffy, you– your dad and I will always be important in each other’s lives, but– but I don’t want to stay stuck in the cycle anymore.

Steffy: He loves you.

Taylor: And I love him so much, but I just– I– I– I can’t let those feelings impair my judgment anymore.

Steffy: You have to hold on. There is something so amazing between you two. He adores you. I see it in dad’s eyes every time he looks at you.

Taylor: I see it, too, steffy. I do. And that’s– that’s why I need to stay away. I have to. Because when I’m with your dad, all I can think about is “what if?” You know, “what if now is finally our time?” You know? And I hang on to these little glimmers of hope that, you know, that your dad is gonna finally come to his senses and choose happiness over obligation and tell me that brooke is his past, and I am his future. It’s not going to happen.

Steffy: You don’t know that.

Taylor: Oh, god.

Steffy: Brooke is going to break his trust. She always does.

Taylor: Okay, fine. If she does, she does. But we don’t need to wish for it. It’s not right.

Steffy: It’s who she is.

Taylor: But it’s not who I am. It’s not who I want to be. Sweetie, I need you– I need you to just stop. Stop encouraging this thing between your dad and me, please. Because I don’t want it like this. I don’T. Please. It’s just gonna cause a lot of heartbreak and a lot of disappointment for me. For all of us.

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Liam: Well, thank you for the tea.

Brooke: Of course.

Liam: And, uh, yeah, I hope you and ridge have a really nice time tonight.

Brooke: We’re going to have an amazing night. Just like you and hope will.

Liam: Yeah. Yeah. Um, if she comes home in time.

[ Brooke sighing ]

Liam: Okay. Look, there’s– there’s another piece to this. Uh, and I’m so sorry. I ju- I really didn’t wanna burden you with it. I really didn’t wanna fan any flames, especially when it comes to you and ridge. But, um–

Brooke: What?

Liam: There have been a few nights th– that hope has brought beth over to eric’s, um, and she’s been spending the night there, too.

Brooke: What? Hope never told me that.

Liam: I really want her to be careful, you know? I really– I want her to be aware.

Brooke: Now I’m actually really worried.

Liam: Well, that means a lot to me. You having my back.

Brooke: You need to be there for my daughter, liam. You guys are so good together. You have a future with her. Just like I do with ridge.

Hope: I know this might be a bit of a crazy idea, but what if we actually did a slit up the side?

Thomas: Uh, to where?

Hope: I don’t know, maybe here?

Hope: It’s just a thought.

Thomas: No, it’s a– it’s a great thought. I’ll work on it for sure.

Hope: Yeah. Well, I’ll let you do that, and– oop! I should go check on zende.

Thomas: Okay. I’ll, uh– I’ll– I’ll see you back at the house.

Hope: I am looking forward to it. Bye.

Thomas: Bye.

Steffy: Mom, dad loves you. And you know that.

Taylor: Yeah, but he’s, uh, he’s with brooke. And he’s committed to her. So why wouldn’t I respect that?

Steffy: Brooke don’t even know what that word means. It’s only a matter of time before that marriage implodes. Always does.

Taylor: I don’t want him to be with me because brooke let him down again or because, you know, he got mad at her again or– I want him to choose me because I am his first choice. Steffy, that’s what he’s been to me this whole time. And I deserve the same thing. That I want all of him or nothing. It’s very simple. But he can’t give that to me. I deserve so much more. And I– I’m not gonna do this to you and thomas and to my grandkids.

Steffy: Mom, thomas and I, we want you two together and we’ll do whatever we can to help, but–

Taylor: Good. Then focus on your own happiness and your own lives.

Steffy: Mom, you can be happy, too. Just give dad a little more time.

Taylor: Just a little more time? Steffy, do you hear yourself? How much more time can I give? I’m not doing it anymore, steffy. I’m not. It’s– it’s not fair. I just– I– I keep thinking, like, you know how this story ends. I mean, I do. Your dad finally comes to his senses, and he– he leaves brooke, and he comes to me, and I– and I welcome him with open arms. And we all get really excited because we think he’s gonna stay. But it’s just temporary. You know why? Because his heart is divided between two women. And he goes back to brooke, and I am left brokenhearted. I can’t do this anymore, steffy. I’m done. I have to let him go. I have to. With everything inside of me, it’s so hard. But I- I am going to, okay? Because I gotta give that love and support to myself. I’ve been giving it away. And, honey? It’s breaking me. It’s breaking my heart and my soul. And I can’t do it anymore. And I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry. But I need you to understand.

Steffy: No, mom, I get it. I get it.

Taylor: [ Crying ] Okay?

Steffy: I understand.

Taylor: You understand?

Steffy: I understand. I’m sorry. I understand. A fragrance this alluring

[ Phone ringing ]

Thomas: Hey. I was wondering when I’d hear from you. Are you and, uh, mom in aspen?

Steffy: Yeah, but it’s not off to a great start.

Thomas: What do you mean? What’s wrong?

Steffy: Mom’s having a really hard time. All this back and forth with dad and brooke. It’s starting to take a toll on her. I mean, you knew it, but to actually see it?

Thomas: To see what? Her frustration with dad?

Steffy: Yeah. Pain. Frustration. It’s like she’s questioning everything. Their relationship, her behavior, her judgment, all of it.

Thomas: Ah, so much for getting away from it all, right?

Steffy: So, what’s going on with you? Where’s dad?

Thomas: Wait, you haven’t heard from him?

Steffy: No, that’s why I’m calling you. I texted him before we landed. I thought he might be in a meeting.

Thomas: Well, I don’t think he’s in the building. Uh, I mean, last we were speaking we were– we were talking about brooke, but I haven’t seen him since.

Steffy: Huh.

Brooke: Hi, ridge. Still trying to reach you. Just let me know when you’ll be home, okay? That way I can order the car. ‘Cause after the day we’ve had, I just want tonight to be…

[ Sighing ] Well, I just can’t wait to see you.

[ Sighing ]

[ Car arriving outside ]

[ Birds chirping ]

Ridge: You’ve been our strength through this whole ordeal.

[ Indistinct ] And the only true thing in all of this. I’ve never been so proud to have had kids with you.

Taylor: [ Sighing ]

Ridge: Taylor!

Ridge: Hey!

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[ Dramatic music ]

[ Door latching ]

Thomas: Hey, did you, huh, see brooke? What did she say?

Ridge: No.

Thomas: No, you didn’t see her? Or she didn’t admit to calling C.P.S.?

Ridge: She didn’t admit to anything. She lied to me again.

Brooke: Thank you for pushing the reservation back, bernard. Yes, private cabana overlooking the ocean would be perfect. Okay, nine o’clock. See you then.

Liam: That’s your dinner reservation with ridge?

Brooke: Oh, yeah. I think ridge and I need a night alone together, just to hear the waves lapping on the rocks and see the stars in the sky.

Liam: Yeah, that sounds nice. Hope and I could probably use one of those too, actually. Speaking of– hey, do you know where she is?

Brooke: Well, she left a little while ago, and she did say that she was going to the office.

Liam: Well, unfortunately, hope being at the office means hope being with thomas

Steffy: Bill, letting us use his house in aspen is one thing, but letting our family have first dibs at buying it, that’s another. I mean, he must be mellowing out.

Taylor: Huh?

Steffy: Mom, are you all right? Please just talk to me.

Taylor: Oh, honey, just um… just overthinking about overthinking, you know? You have been a huge help.

Steffy: If that were true, dad would be right here beside you, jetting off to aspen on a romantic getaway. Who knows, you could be getting married?

Taylor: Steffy, please. Please, you’re killing me. I– I don’t want this. Ridge, ridge is married, okay? I don’t want this back and forth anymore. It’s so painful. I just want to move on with my life, I want more for myself. And your father would be the first one to tell you that.

Liam: It’s so tempting, I just wanna drive right over to forrester and see for myself. It’s fine, I’m sure it’s fine, I’m sure hope just– she’s it works, she– she gets distracted. It’s– it’s not a big deal.

Brooke: Or maybe thomas is doing all he can to keep her there so he can spend even more time with her.

Liam: Well, I wanna believe that if that’s true, hope would realize it, you know. But… but it is hope. We both know your daughter. She wants so badly to believe that thomas is different now and that it’s his love for douglas that caused the change in him, you know, she just wants everything to work out.

Brooke: Yeah, I mean, we all do. Especially for douglas’ sake. But ridge, and taylor, steffy, and that whole family, they think that thomas is harmless. But I don’t know, I don’t think I’ll ever be able to trust thomas.

Steffy: Mom, you love dad, and he loves you. Just wish there was a way you guys could figure it out.

Taylor: What are we supposed to do, you know? Pretend ridge isn’t married or that brooke doesn’t exist?

Steffy: Yeah, he’s married to this woman who can’t keep her eyes and lips off of every other guy, who also claims that dad is her destiny. I’m just so sick and tired of hearing the word “destiny.” The only thing that relationship is destined for is heartbreak. Dad’s seeing it. Soon, he’s gonna have enough of her drama. Dad is gonna see who brooke logan really is.

Thomas: Brooke lied? To your face? I’m sorry, dad. I know what this must be doing to you. I haven’t had the warmest or fuzziest feelings about brooke, you know that. Uh, but, she is your wife. But still though, I mean, for her not to confess? We literally heard her voice, she said her name–

Ridge: I know! I know.

Thomas: So, what did she say? Did you call her out on it? Why do dermatologists worldwide recommend

Thomas: She had a perfect chance to come clean?

Ridge: Yeah.

Thomas: What’d she say?

Ridge: She said she didn’t know who could have done that.

Thomas: She actually said that with a straight face? That’s a new low, even for brooke. What’d you say?

Ridge: I didn’t say anything, what’s the point? She lied on the phone. She lied to my face.

Thomas: I’m sorry.

Ridge: I got to go think.

Brooke: I think what we need to do is to stop thomas from taking this any further.

Liam: Yeah, but how do we do that? Thomas has all the leverage right now because he knows hope does not want this escalating into a court battle.

Brooke: Well, I don’t think thomas wants that either. But now he’s got douglas living with him and douglas saying he wants to spend more time with his dad.

Liam: Which puts thomas squarely in the driver’s seat.

Brooke: You and I both tried talking to him, and we got nowhere. So, it seemed at the time. But there are things that thomas has no control over.

Liam: There are? Like what?

Brooke: Well, it just seems like things have gone his way lately. Like, he’s got douglas living with him, and he has no intention of returning him to hope any time soon. And now, he’s got this little family, him and douglas, and hope. And now, beth is going over there to visit.

Liam: Yeah, yeah, I mean despite all my nagging, it really does feel like hope is becoming vulnerable to thomas again, even though she’s telling me that’s not what’s happening.

Brooke: It’s time, liam. Now, we just have to push back. Thomas needs to realize that he can’t just have whatever he wants.

Thomas: Oh, god. Of course, of course.

[ Thomas sighs loudly ] Spilling coffee, on a white shirt, had to be white, tsk.

Hope: Can’t catch a break, huh?

[ Thomas chuckles ]

Hope: I actually, I came by to talk to you, I… heard about C.P.S. Coming to the house.

[ Thomas sighs ]

Steffy: I can see the mountains, we’re almost in aspen. Believe in dad, okay? Your love for each other.

[ Ridge sighs ]

[ Ridge sighs ]

Ridge: Why would you do this, brooke? Why? We’ve forgiven each other for so many things. Here we are again. What am I doing with my life? I’m amber, I’ve lost 128 pounds with golo,

Brooke: Thomas has gotten away with a lot in the past, and I don’t want that to be true this time.

Liam: I mean, neither do I. But the guy’s got the entire forrester family in his corner, and now he’s got hope cutting him way more slack than she ought to be. So…

Brooke: We have to just keep warning her about thomas. We can’t let him get to hope more than he already has, especially for douglas’ sake.

Thomas: I’m gonna grab a shirt, just one second. In case I spill coffee again.

[ Thomas chuckles ] Huh, look, I know why you’re here, or at least I think I do. So, maybe I should tell you my side of things. Um… basically what happened is, I was cutting up an apple with my pocket knife, which you’ve seen before, on a cutting board. But brooke walked in and freaked out and thought, I don’t know, I don’t know what she thought. Maybe that I was too close to douglas or something. But I want you to know, like, there’s never a point in time where douglas’ safety isn’t, like, my first priority. I would never let him hold the knife, or play around with it, or anything like that. And then C.P.S. Shows up and… look, I– I didn’t want douglas to be put in that situation, but there’s nothing else I could have done. You know, these strangers coming into the house talking to him, but honestly, he was fine, he took it in stride. It was pretty amazing to see. Anyway, if you’re gonna just get upset with me, then–

Hope: No, I’m– I’m not.

Thomas: You’re not.

Hope: Thomas, I know douglas loves you, and I know you love your son, and you would never put him in harm’s way. I don’t believe you would do something like that.

Thomas: That’s incredible to hear. I’ve done some, um… some pretty awful things, and breached your trust, and hurt you and… I mean, it’s kind of amazing that we’ve gotten to this point now, I guess.

[ Hope laughs ]

Thomas: Um, anyway, god, just, thank you, hope. Thank you so much.

Steffy: Just spoke to the pilot. We’re landing very soon.

Taylor: Mm.

Steffy: You okay?

Taylor: Nope. You don’t need to keep asking.

Steffy: Well, you’re my mom. I just wanna see you happy.

Taylor: Honey, you– you make me happy. And thomas, and douglas, and kelly, and hayes, and finn make me happy.

Steffy: And dad.

Taylor: Do I love your dad? Yes, a part of me always will. But… the life that I’ve been wanting with him isn’t possible. Not like this.

Ridge: What am I doing? My true love. My destiny. What is that? What is my destiny?

With less

moderate-to-severe eczema,

Liam: It’s just what we thought. Hope is still with forrester, with thomas.

Brooke: So, donna confirmed it.

Liam: Yeah, they’re in the ceo office. She thinks they’re probably talking about “hope for the future,” but I can’t imagine hope not bringing up this C.P.S. Thing with him, too.

Brooke: Well, I’m sure he’ll just say that it was nothing. He’ll tell hope and the rest of the family, they have nothing to worry about in regards to douglas.

Liam: Yeah, no, of course he’s gonna say that. But if– even if it turned out to be nothing, the fact that somebody felt they had to call legitimizes our concerns about him.

Brooke: Mm-hmm, and you and I don’t want hope to spend more time with him because we know how manipulative he can be.

Liam: I know that your feelings about thomas have created some tension between you and ridge.

Brooke: I love ridge, and he loves me but he also loves his son. So, I have to be very careful on what I say, because I don’t want it to blow up in my face, and ruin things for us.

Othello: All set.

Steffy: Thank you.

Othello: Steffy, aspen’s missed you.

Steffy: I’ve really missed aspen. I’m hoping to reconnect on this trip, in a lot of ways.

Othello: I was so surprised to hear that bill is selling this place. You know, being a realtor, your family should really snatch this place up.

Steffy: We’ll see, we’ll see.

Othello: All right, let me know if you need anything. Rezzies, vip.

Steffy: Yeah.

Othello: Bill told me to hook you up.

Steffy: I might take you up on it.

Othello: All right, sounds good.

Steffy: Good to see you.

Othello: Good to see you.

Steffy: Bye. Thanks again, othello.

[ Steffy sighs ]

Taylor: Mm, you know, coming here was a really good idea. Maybe I can even get a fresh new perspective.

Steffy: I don’t think you need a fresh perspective, mom. You love dad. And you want to be with him, right?

Taylor: We both know the answer to that. I mean, he is the great love of my life.

Steffy: Mom, when dad’s marriage to brooke comes to an end, and I am certain it will, it’s not gonna be because of you. It’ll be brooke’s doing.

Ridge: My destiny… I don’t even know what the hell that means anymore.

Thomas: Steffy and I have

seen you go back and forth

between our mom and brooke

so many times,

it’s painful for us,

but it’s painful for her, too.

Steffy: Stop wasting

your time on brooke.

Have the life you deserve, dad.

Have it with mom.

You can find true happiness

with mom.

Go back to her.

Brooke: Oh, my god.

[ Brooke sobbing ]

Brooke: Child protective services doesn’t just show up at your doorstep for no reason.

Ridge: No, somebody call them, we’re trying to figure out who that was.

Brooke: I certainly don’t know who it was.

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Thomas: Sorry, dad. I know this must be hard for you.

Ridge: Hard? It’s unbelievable. My wife calls child services on my son so they can take his little boy away. Brooke wouldn’t do this.

Thomas: Except she did. We both heard the recording, there’s no doubt. It was brooke, dad. Ul

[ Phone pinging ]

[ Door creaks ]

Hope: I just talkus what is this about douglas and C.P.S.?

Steffy: Mom, you know how I feel. I want you and dad to get back together.A@ I do understand where you’re coming from. Brooke doesn’t deserve the consideration you’re giving her.

Taylor: Oh, honey, c’mon. You know, you don’t treat people as bad as they are, you treat them as good as you are.

Steffy: Okay. I understand that you want space. You want some time to breathe. Bill letting us use his house, I think it’s good, it’s not too far. A little distance might be a good thing.

Taylor: Yeah, yeah I think you’re right, because no matter where I go, there I am. So, I better get my head on straight. Because when I get back, I wanna move on completely from ridge.

Steffy: Well, finn understands. Amelia can help out with the kids. All systems go.

Taylor: Aspen, huh?

Steffy: Yeah. Bill’s house couldn’t be more timely. You get to clear your mind, exhaust all your options, and then come to terms with whatever you decide.

Taylor: Okay, that– that sounds like a logical strategy.

Steffy: Then let’s go.

Taylor: You know, I thought I would be moving in a different direction here, you know, towards ridge. That was the wrong way. Ridge is married to brooke. The fact that I love him doesn’t change that. It is way past time for me to move on.

Hope: Why would child protective services show up at eric’s? Do you know?

Brooke: I spoke to ridge briefly. Apparently, they wanted to check on douglas.

Hope: Why?

Brooke: He’s fine, honey, really.

Hope: Well, do you care to enlighten me, then? Because I don’t understand why C.P.S. Was called on thomas.

[ Brooke scoffs ]

Ridge: Why? Why?

Thomas: It feels like there’s only one explanation at this point. It’s like, brooke has always hated me.

Ridge: No, that’s not true, thomas.

Thomas: It is true. I mean, look at what she’s trying to do. She’s trying to take my son away from me. And then for what? For chopping up an apple with a knife?

Ridge: She said she didn’t make the phone call. She told me.

Thomas: And, uh, you really believe that?

Ridge: She wouldn’t lie to me about this. I’m gonna go see her and she’s gotta tell the truth to me, to my face. You didn’t live this strong, this long to get put

Hope: I’m still having a really hard time understanding why C.P.S. Was even called in the first place.

Brooke: I don’t know, but it really worries me.

Hope: And you said that ridge insisted that there was absolutely nothing wrong, nothing going on.

Brooke: Well, somebody felt strongly enough to call in a complaint. And I really hate saying this because thomas is ridge’s son. But, honey, maybe you can use this to get douglas back home to you, where he belongs.

Hope: I am not going to force that issue right now after what they just went through. I mean, mom, come on, can you imagine how awful that must have been, to have those people show up and then question your parenting?

Brooke: Well, then maybe he shouldn’t be wielding knives around his son.

Hope: Oh, wow. Mom. Mom.

Brooke: Honey, think about it. I mean, thomas told me he’s been doing this with this knife for a very long time, and douglas is always around him. So what? What’s gonna happen one day? Douglas is running around like that, and he falls on top of the knife. I mean, god forbid. Kids can be careless. That’s why the parents have to be careful.

Hope: Thomas is.

Brooke: “Thomas is.” Wow, I can’t believe that you are defending him again. This is what worries me. When you spend too much time with thomas, this is what happens. He knows how to manipulate you, hope.

Hope: Mom, I’m not naive. And if I’m defending thomas, then that’s because he deserves it. And as for me, spending all the time at eric’s, that’s where my son is, so that’s where I’m going to be.

Brooke: Well, I’m just going to pose a question here. Do you really think it’s wise to be around thomas that much?

Hope: Hmm. Now there you go, sounding just like liam.

Steffy: You know, instead of leaving town, you could hold your ground and fight for dad.

[ Taylor sighs ]

Taylor: Honey, I shouldn’t be fighting for a married man.

Steffy: Why? Brooke came after him when you were married to him.

Taylor: Okay, and that is a huge difference between brooke and me. I didn’t come back to L.A. To steal her husband.

Steffy: But you also didn’t expect to have this strong connection with dad.

Taylor: Doesn’t matter if he’s married. Come on, steffy. I have to love myself more than the possibility of a future with your father.

Steffy: I get what you’re saying. I really do. But, I just don’t want you to close any doors. Yeah, dad is married to brooke, but you know she’s gonna screw up. She always screws up, and then dad’s gonna realize he belongs with you.

Taylor: Yeah, okay, well, let him do that without wasting my time, all right? Because I don’t want to wait around for that anymore.

Steffy: I’m not asking you to do that. I just want you to be open to the possibility of a future with dad. I just have such a strong feeling about it. You two belong together. Just please, don’t close your heart, mom.

Taylor: I have to close my heart a little bit, because that’s how I protect it. I didn’t expect to fall in love with your father more than I already was. But, I did. Something happened with us, and… I just got– I just got to get away. I got to get away from him, and just figure out where I’m going from here.

Ridge: All I hear is that voice recording, I can’t get out of my head.

Thomas: Sorry, dad. I know this is torturing you. Can’t be that much of a surprise though. I mean, she did say that she would call C.P.S.

Ridge: She said it was– it was a moment of frustration. It was just an offhanded comment.

Thomas: Yeah, well, you heard her. You heard her voice, saying that… that I was a danger to my own son, to people who could actually take my son away from me. You heard her say her name, and then you, you call her out on it and then… she lies straight to you.

Ridge: Not a word to my dad or to steffy. Not now, okay?

Thomas: I won’t say anything. Are you gonna be okay?

Ridge: If she did this, I have to give her a chance to come clean. So, I’m gonna go over and I’m gonna see my wife. Cats really know how to do… less,

[ Phone chimes ]

Hope: Hope logan. Oh, hi, edgar. Yes, it’s so good to hear from you. Absolutely, I am so excited for our collaboration. Well, actually, because, uh, thomas is the lead designer for hope for the future. I think that should be his decision. Mm-hmm.

[ Hope laughs ] I know, all right, I’ll have him reach out. Thank you so much. All right, bye. What?

Brooke: Nothing.

Hope: Hmm, really? Because I know that look, and I think you should just say what you’re thinking.

Brooke: Well, listening to you just now, made me realize how interwoven your life with thomas really is. So, is that a coincidence?

Hope: And what exactly is that supposed to mean?

Brooke: Honey, can’t you see how he’s worked his way into your life? You guys are co-parenting together, and he’s obviously this integral part of your business. And now when you wanna see douglas, it’s a package deal with thomas.

Hope: I’m aware of how our relationship works. Are you suggesting that I’m not?

Brooke: No, of course not.

Hope: Okay. Because when you say it like that, it kind of implies that I’m incapable of taking care of myself or making wise decisions. And I get that it’s motivated by concern, but I wish you would just give me a little more credit than that. That I might have, I don’t know, learned something along the way? Mom, I know who thomas is, the good and the bad. And believe it or not, for a while now, all I have seen is the good side. And it’s actually really refreshing to see douglas and thomas together. I mean, douglas is so happy right now.

Brooke: It’s just that thomas has used douglas in the past in order to manipulate you.

Hope: Okay, but that is not what is happening now. So, I need you to trust me on that, mom. Thomas is doing what he said he would do, which is to become the man worthy of his son’s love. And that is why this is so upsetting to me. What happened with the C.P.S. Thomas is finally on the right track, he did not deserve that.

Brooke: Okay, I understand.

[ Cellphone ping ] Oh, I was hoping that was ridge responding to my text, but…

Hope: Well, I’m sure he’ll be back home soon. And I know you two need some alone time together, so I am, um… I’m going to head to the office to go have a conversation with thomas because I need to make sure that douglas is okay after… everything.

Steffy: The pilot said we should be taking off shortly. Bill texted, I guess the fellow will be there to greet us when we get in aspen.

Taylor: Okay. Well, I’m looking forward to the change of scenery. That will be nice. No ridge reminders.

[ Steffy sighs ] Oh no, the last time I was on a private plane was on the forrester jet, and we were coming up from monaco.

Steffy: Yeah, but we were so happy. Grateful to have finn back.

Taylor: It was such a beautiful day. So much joy for you and your family. We were so worried, on the way there, you know. But then, then a miracle happened.

Steffy: Finn. And now he’s back with his family.

Taylor: Yes, he is. He loves you so much. You picked such a wonderful man.

Steffy: Like mother, like daughter.

Taylor: Oh, boy, here we go.

Steffy: I’m just saying. You had your miracle when you and dad kissed in monaco. A kiss that never would have happened if you two weren’t in love with each other. I know it’s hard, mom. I know it’s– it’s unfair that dad goes home every single night to brooke, and it’s like a dagger in your heart. But know that he loves you, so don’t give up.

Taylor: Put your seatbelt on.

Brooke: Oh, great. Our favorite table? Oh, okay. That’s super. Well, see you then. There you are.

Ridge: Dinner reservations, huh?

Brooke: Yeah, I just thought it would be nice to get your mind off of what happened today. I mean, that was crazy, right?

Ridge: It was crazy, having child services showing up at my dad’s house was unexpected. Disturbing.

Brooke: Yeah, sorry you had to experience that. So, did you learn anything else about the C.P.S. Visit? Hi, I’m jason and I’ve lost 202 pounds on golo.

Taylor: Did you talk to finn?

Steffy: I did, offered to see if he wanted to join us.

[ Taylor sighs ]

Taylor: Okay, that’d be fun.

Steffy: Or maybe it should just be us. So, you get a chance to clear your mind.

Taylor: No, no, no. It’d be great if finn came. Can take the heat off me from my relentless daughter.

Steffy: Am I really that bad?

Taylor: Yes.

[ Both chuckle ]

Taylor: No, it’s fine if finn comes, it really is. You guys are so wonderful together. I adore the guy.

Steffy: Yeah, you adore finn. You really adore dad. Mom, come on. You can have that miracle. Just keep the door open, that’s all.

Taylor: I don’t wanna keep the door open for ridge anymore. That draft is cold. Besides, something always leads him back to brooke so…

Steffy: Well, you play fair. Brooke doesn’T.

Taylor: Look if– if… she is the love of his life, if that’s who he wants, then… I wish him well.

Brooke: Child protective services doesn’t just show up at your doorstep for no reason.

Ridge: No, somebody called them. I’m trying to figure out who that was.

Brooke: Has thomas crossed somebody lately?

Ridge: What do you mean?

Brooke: I don’t know, like, maybe he rubbed somebody the wrong way and they’re just trying to get back at him.

Ridge: Seems a little extreme. They interrogated douglas.

Brooke: Well, maybe whoever called didn’t know that douglas was gonna be questioned. Maybe they thought they were just gonna go after thomas.

Ridge: Right.

Brooke: Well, I mean, I certainly don’t know who it was. I’m sorry you had to witness that. And I hope that they were gentle with douglas.

Ridge: They were. I got to go. I forgot something at the office.

Brooke: Wait, what? Now? It–

Ridge: Yeah.

Brooke: Oh, ridge.

Ridge: It was you.

Brooke: Please get there as soon as possible. His father, thomas forrester, is unstable. He has a knife. Please, hurry.

Ridge: You lied to me. You lied to my face. It was you. It was you.

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Walter: If anyone finds out that I played this recording for you… I could lose everything, okay? The contract that I have with the organization, I would be totally finished. You have to understand my–

Thomas: Walter, we appreciate it. And trust me, no one is ever going to find out, right, dad? Dad?

Ridge: Yeah, no one’s gonna find out. I can’t believe it was brooke.

Thomas: It’s obviously her, her voice, and she even said her name. Your wife called child protective services on me. She’s trying to take away my son.

Liam: Oh, boy. Just wait ’til hope finds out about this. Or does she already know?

Brooke: Oh, I don’t know. Not from me. She’s probably over at eric’s hearing all about it.

Liam: Well, yeah. She’s been spending a lot of time over there lately, with douglas and, of course, thomas.

Brooke: Right. Something neither of us is very thrilled about.

Liam: I mean, I get why it’s important for hope to know that douglas is okay. And she does. She always comes home saying that he’s having the best time. Which is why I don’t really understand– like, okay, like you and I, we have our issues with thomas, especially with this whole knife thing. But to think that somebody actually called C.P.S. On him.

Steffy: You and dad are meant to be. There’s a reason why you’ve never moved on. You never made it work with anybody else. Because dad is the one. He’s the only one.

Taylor: But that loyalty’s a bit one sided, don’t you think? He’s always going to be torn between me and brooke.

Steffy: That was dad a long time ago. He was talking about moving on, growing, being better. That’s not achievable with brooke. She makes him miserable. It’s one disappointment after the next. I see him with you, so much contentment in his eyes, it’s clear he loves you, mom. Don’t give up.

Taylor: You know, when you argue with reality, you lose… 100% of the time.

Steffy: Uh-huh.

Taylor: No, your dad is married to brooke. I cannot argue with that. That is reality. I’m not the homewrecker here.

Steffy: How many homes has she wrecked?

Taylor: Okay, that is brooke’s karma, not mine. Do I need to pull out my “two wrongs don’t make a right” speech? ‘Cause I will.

Steffy: Mom, I love you so much.

Taylor: Mm-hmm.

Steffy: You’re, like, so pretty. But sometimes I just wish–

Taylor: No, no more “sometimes…” when it comes to compromising my integrity.

Steffy: I understand that, I totally get that. I love your goodness, I really do. But, like, I know there’s a fire deep down inside… you just gotta, like, ignite it, and fight for dad. Don’t let brooke win again.

Liam: Do you think there’s more going on here? Like, whoever reported thomas actually knows something we don’t?

Brooke: Uh, it’s possible. But C.P.S. Didn’t find anything wrong. And ridge said that they did the check, and it went well, and they’re not taking any action.

Liam: Selfishly, I admit, I mean, there’s a part of me that wouldn’t hate it if somebody came in and basically told thomas, “listen, you’re not providing the safe environment you’re supposed to be as a father.” And maybe, maybe that would, like, shock him out of this whole full custody thing.

Brooke: Yes, that crossed my mind.

Liam: The truth is, in reality, that would be obviously terrible ’cause it would mean the situation over there is, in fact, dangerous enough that somebody had to step in for douglas’s sake. And so, I guess… yeah, no, I guess it’s, um, it’s a relief to know that whoever made that call was probably wrong.

Brooke: Wrong or not, thomas shouldn’t have douglas all the time.

Liam: Oh, yeah, no, no argument there. I mean, the kid needs to come home.

Brooke: He does. He needs to come back home to you, beth and hope. And away from thomas.

Ridge: Play it again.

Walter: Ridge–

Ridge: I need to be sure

Thomas: Dad, it was obviously–

Ridge: I– just, play it one more time, please.

Walter: Promise me you won’t say anything to anyone.

Receiver: Child protective

services.

Brooke: Hello.

I’d like to report

a child in danger.

His name is douglas forrester,

he’s at 369 willow hill road,

los angeles.

Please get there

as soon as possible.

His father,

thomas forrester, is unstable.

He has a knife.

Receiver: And your name,

ma’am?

Brooke: Brooke logan.

Please hurry.

Thomas: I, uh, I appreciate you doing that for us.

Walter: Wouldn’t do it for anyone else. But just, please, please…

Thomas: No, no, no, no. Between us, promise.

Walter: Thank you. Well, I’ll– I’ll let you process this. It’s good seeing you both. Wish it was under better circumstances.

Thomas: Yeah, me too.

Walter: Will your father be okay?

Thomas: Yeah, I’m sure that was just, uh, hard for him to hear. Appreciate it.

Walter: You got it.

Thomas: I’m sorry, dad. Did you know if you turn to cold with tide

Liam: We had such a good system going, you know, it was working. We had a routine.

Brooke: Yes, something kids need. And you and hope let thomas be a part of it. He spent a lot of time with douglas. I don’t know why he would want to disrupt that.

Liam: Well, I can’t think of a reason, to have access to hope. I mean, because it puts her in this awkward position, right? Where if she wants to spend any time with her son, she has to go over there and spend time with him. It’s kind of messed up, if you think about it.

Brooke: Yeah, that is messed up.

Liam: I mean, I– I’m trying to take hope’s word for it, when she says she’s got her eyes wide open, but also just based on her choices, it’s really hard to believe that hope… that she sees thomas for who he really is.

Brooke: I don’t think she does. And I definitely don’t think ridge does, or taylor, for that matter. I mean, she’s had a few conversations with her son and she thinks that he’s fixed. Come on. I think this is all because of taylor. You know, she came into town and she started fanning the flames, and she put this idea in thomas’s head that he wasn’t spending enough time with his son, and voila. It’s not about douglas at all. This is about taylor coming together with ridge. She just wanted to get ridge back. All she’s doing is trying to drive a wedge between ridge and me.

Taylor: I don’t want to have to fight for a life with your father, I shouldn’t have to fight. It’s time someone fought for me.

Steffy: I get that. But how is dad supposed to fight for you if you aren’t even here?

Taylor: Are you rescinding the aspen offer? ‘Cause that’s what it sounds like–

Steffy: Absolutely not, we are definitely going. I could, possibly, invite dad.

Taylor: Please don’T.

Steffy: I think you would have amazing memories.

Taylor: Okay, we have so many memories. Lots and lots of memories. See, the problem is, is that I got sucked into the idea of making more memories with him.

Steffy: There was a genuine connection between you two, when you got back to L.A.

Taylor: Yes. And that connection is the problem. That’s why I have to back away from ridge. I– I have to. He’s married to brooke.

Ridge: This doesn’t make sense.

Thomas: Well, yes and no. I mean, no, it doesn’t make any sense why brooke would do something like that, so hurtful to our family. It’s a huge slap in your face. I don’t see why anyone would do that to their husband. But, at the same time, I mean, she did say that she would do it. She said she’d call C.P.S. If she had to.

Ridge: She didn’t have to. She didn’t have to. Douglas is safe here, he’s always been safe. And I asked her. And you– you heard her, she denied it.

Thomas: She lied.

Ridge: I told her I would intervene, if there was ever a problem, I would be there, I would fix it, it would be okay. So, she wouldn’t, she wouldn’t have done that, she– she would have, she would’ve–

Thomas: You heard her, dad. We both did.

Ridge: She wouldn’t lie to me. She wouldn’t lie to me. Hi, I’m nancy.

Steffy: Sure, dad always ends up with brooke, until he doesn’t–

Taylor: Oh steffy…

Steffy: There’s gonna be a day when dad’s had enough, and I promise you, mom, that day is coming.

Steffy: I promise you.

Taylor: Do you know how many times I have told myself that? That this is certainly gonna be the day that ridge decides he wants more for himself.

Steffy: I know this is hard, and I know that you’re hurting.

Taylor: Yes, hurting, frustrated. And steffy, that is all on me. I’ve been a willing participant

Steffy: No, you know that dad loves you. He said it, he shows you.

Taylor: Yes, and then he goes home to brooke. Look, I’ve been very vocal about how wrong it was for brooke to interfere with my marriage– and not just mine. Your grandmother’s, her sister’s, her daughter’S… I’m gonna do something that brooke logan has never done. Respect a marriage. Even if I have to leave town to do it.

Liam: Well, look, just because C.P.S. Didn’t take any action, doesn’t mean there won’t be consequences, right? The fact that somebody had to show up at all, I mean, that could have an effect, right? Like that– that could be the ammunition that hope needs to convince thomas to change things up.

Brooke: Could be. I mean, I got to think that thomas is freaking out right now, right? Maybe ridge is, too. Who knows? I can only imagine how upset they both are.

Ridge: I just…

Thomas: It wasn’t an anonymous call. She even left her name.

[ Phone rings ]

Ridge: Steffy.

Thomas: Oh, put her on speaker.

Ridge: Steffy, hey, I’m here on speakerphone. I’m here with your brother.

Thomas: Hey steffy.

Steffy: Hey, thomas. Good. You guys can both hear me.

Ridge: What’s wrong?

Steffy: Yeah, I really need to talk to you. Mom’s on a work call, probably won’t be on long.

Ridge: Wait, is something going on with your mother?

Steffy: She wants to leave.

Ridge: Leave what? Your place?

Steffy: Los angeles.

Thomas: What? Why?

Steffy: Because it’s– it’s killing her, dad. Seeing you constantly, go back to brooke.

Thomas: Okay, well, you can’t let her go. You have to convince her to stay. She has every reason to stay.

Steffy: The thing is, she’s really down right now. So, maybe some time away, could be a good thing. Especially if I’m with her to make sure she comes back.

Thomas: Where would you go?

Steffy: Aspen.

Ridge: Aspen?

Steffy: Yeah, bill called me, said he was putting his house up for sale and that we could take a look at it. We’re gonna take his jet and go.

I mean, the timing is good. Mom wants the space, and I can try to convince her not to give up.

Ridge: Give up on what?

Steffy: On you, dad.

Mom is losing faith. She loves you. She’s not a homewrecker. But this is all just so confusing for her.

Ridge: It’s confusing for all of us.

Steffy: How is that

confusing for you? All brooke does is disappoint you.

Are you really gonna

choose her again? Look, mom’s coming, I gotta go. Please don’t give up on her.

Thomas: Mom’s in pain. She wants to leave town. You know, steffy and I have seen you go back and forth between our mom and brooke so many times. It’s painful for us, but it’s painful for her, too. I mean, lately, I know that you’ve been living over at brooke’s, but your heart has been with mom and our family. And that’s been amazing, hasn’t it? Don’t let mom lose faith in you. Don’t make her go through all of this suffering. Especially after what brooke did. Why give your family just any eggs

Steffy: I don’t like the idthe idea of you going away. But I understand it. If you feel as though it’s necessary then I’m coming with you.

Taylor: To babysit.

Steffy: You don’t need a babysitter. You need a daughter. Someone who cares about you and understands what you’re going through. And a daughter who gives, like, a really amazing pep-talk, remind you, to never give up on dad.

Taylor: Oh, god, okay, so that’s the real reason you want to tag along.

Steffy: Tag along? I’m pretty sure bill was the one who called moi. So, you’re the one tagging along.

Taylor: That is an excellent point. Honey, I know you think I’m running away. But I’m not, I’m just–

Steffy: No, I get it. Maybe some time away is exactly what you need.

Taylor: I think you’re right. I just need to– I need to get my head on straight. Because when I come back, brooke will still be your dad’s wife.

Brooke: Ridge was upset. He was very upset.

Liam: Well, I’m not surprised. Somebody calls child protective services on your son, that’s gonna do a number on ya.-You and I, we have our issues with thomas, but I– I’m not, I just– I wish I knew who made the call.

Brooke: I’m sure whoever did call, did it out of love and concern for douglas.

Liam: Yeah, yeah, probably… hopefully. It’s weird to think we may never know.

Brooke: Yeah.

Thomas: It doesn’t have to be this way, dad. You can choose a better life. You could be with someone that makes you laugh, lifts your spirits.

Ridge: I thought I had that with brooke.

Thomas: No, I literally can’t remember a time where it was like that with brooke. You can’t pretend that brooke is a person that she’s not.

Ridge: I don’t know what to do with this.

Thomas: This isn’t the first betrayal, dad. It’s not going to be the last

Ridge: We’ve forgiven each other for so many things. So many things. But this… trying to take your son away from you. Thomas, she wouldn’t lie to me, she wouldn’T.

Thomas: No. Brooke wouldn’t lie to you. Unless she’s trying to protect herself from something horrible she’s done. Oh, like she did when, uh, when she was drinking with deacon. Remember that? When she, she was kissing him and let him sleep in your bed. Or how about when she made out with bill?

Ridge: Thomas, stop,

Thomas: No, no, no. I actually have to say this. Can we dispel with the whole thing about brooke not lying? It’s literally the first thing she goes to. Mom tells the truth, right off the bat. But, brooke, the truth has to be pulled out of her. Trying to act like she’s not going to betray you. You mean, like, she betrayed you with uncle thorne or with your father? Look, I’m not saying this to hurt you. That’s the last thing I would ever want. I’m your son, I love you. I want to protect you, I want to protect mom, I want to protect our family. But stop acting like brooke deserves you. Brooke called child protective services on me. She’s trying to take away my son. You heard the recording, dad, it was her voice. She even said her name. It was brooke, dad. It was brooke.

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Ridge: Logan, are you still there?

Brooke: Yeah. Yeah, I’m here.

Ridge: You know, I hate asking you this, but put yourself in my shoes. I had people from child services come to my dad’s house, question my son, my grandson. Took everything in me not to lose it.

And you’ve been saying

for a very long time thomas

isn’t fit to raise a family. You don’t think that douglas is safe with him.

Thomas: Dad, she did it.

Ridge: Just please be honest with me. Just tell me. Did you do this? Did you call cps on my son?

[ Birds squawking and waves

Steffy: Mom?

Taylor: Hey, sweetie. How was your meeting?

Steffy: Uh, good, good. Paris and zende are really stepping it up. Finn stopped by.

Taylor: That’s very sweet of him.

Steffy: What is it? What’s wrong?

Taylor: I’m just– I’m just processing.

Steffy: Mom, you can talk to me.

Taylor: You know, I– I– I love your father so much, you know? He knows it, and you and thomas know. Even brooke knows, but–

Steffy: Dad loves you. He flat out told me.

Taylor: Yeah. Yeah, I’m just, um… I’m tired of the back-and-forth and the mixed signals. It feels like…

[ Steffy sighs ] Feels like history is repeating itself, and I did not come back to L.A. For this.

Steffy: Mom, where’s this coming from?

Taylor: Oh, I’ve been thinking about it a lot. I’ve been watching it play out in real time.

Steffy: I’m not–

Taylor: Sorry.

Steffy: I’m not following.

Taylor: I– I– I– I have just been hit with some common sense this week. Everything regarding ridge and brooke and where I fit in and… you know, I told your dad today that it feels like it’s a– it’s a karmic lesson or something. Me– me waiting for him to realize that brooke doesn’t make him happy. So he can choose us only to watch him go back to brooke’S. I know how this story ends.

Steffy: It’s not gonna happen. It’s not gonna happen. Dad’s at the end of his patience with brooke. Their marriage is not gonna last, I’m telling you.

Taylor: I am not a consolation prize.

> Steffy: I get that. But, I see you two together. You’re incredible, mom, and it’s not because brooke is terrible. It’s because dad is in love with you and that’s what drives brooke crazy.

Taylor: It doesn’t matter.

Steffy: Fine. If you want to give up, I’ll respect that. But don’t give up because of brooke. I’m telling you, you and dad are wonderful together.

Taylor: Yeah, we really are. We are wonderful together. And he’s married to brooke.

Brooke: You’re asking me if I called cps?

Ridge: Listen, I don’t think you’d do anything like that, but you mentioned that you would if–

Brooke: Ridge, it wasn’t me.

Ridge: It wasn’t you? Okay.

Brooke: Look, I– I understand. You had to ask. But the important thing is that douglas is safe.

Ridge: And– and he is safe. He’s always been safe, and this– this wasn’t– this wasn’t fair to thomas at all. I mean, nothing’s gonna happen here. All right?

Brooke: Okay.

Ridge: There’s a lot of things going on. I’ll call you later.

[ Beep ] Brooke said she didn’t do it.

Thomas: I’m sure that’s what she said.

Ridge: Thomas, come on.

Thomas: Look, I– I know you want to defend your wife, but I mean, do you actually believe that that’s true? We really had our hands full with our two-year-old.

Taylor: I– I hear– I hear what you’re saying. But, honey, I– I’ve been on this marriage-go-round for decades. I want to get off.

Steffy: Mom, I know you’re devastated, but you can’t give up. You’ve been in other relationships. Has anyone made you feel the way dad does?

Taylor: No. It hasn’t always been a good thing, you know?

Steffy: Well, I think you and dad are meant to be, and i don’t care if brooke talks about destiny. You’re his true love. You are.

Taylor: X marks the spot.

Steffy: Exactly. When dad proposed to you?

Taylor: Yeah. The boat, the deserted island, the treasure hunt.

Steffy: The treasure hunt, yeah, I know. It’s, like, so dad.

Taylor: So, your dad.

[ Steffy chuckles ] With an x in the sand. Found the ring in a treasure box. Hmm. He told me that he wanted to marry me and that he wouldn’t take no…

Both: For an answer.

Taylor: He said that I was the most important woman in his life. The only woman. It was like a fairy tale.

Steffy: It was.

Taylor: There was no happily ever after. Steffy, I’ve been in love with your father for over 30 years. And so much has happened, but I’m the other woman. I know I am on the wrong side of history on this one. Brooke is married to your father. I am not the homewrecker here. That is her karma. It is not mine.

Liam: Sorry I ran off like that. It’s, you know, my dad. When he says “work comes first,” you know, it’s, uh… oh, sorry. Thought– I thought hope was in here. She go down to the cabin?

Brooke: I’m not sure.

Liam: You okay?

Brooke: Um, yeah. I– I don’t want to get into it.

Liam: Yeah, I– I don’t want to pry, but I do care about ya, and, uh, you don’t seem okay.

Brooke: It’s just I have a lot on my mind, a lot I’m trying to process.

Liam: With ridge?

Brooke: Yeah. Ridge. Thomas.

Liam: Is this about the whole thomas/knife thing? Damn it, I wish we could just go over to the house, grab douglas, and get him the hell out of there, like, right now.

Brooke: Me too.

Thomas: Look, dad, I– I know you’re in a tough place and you want to believe brooke, but, come on, you’re not actually buying this, right?

Ridge: She said she didn’t call cps, and I believe her, yes.

Thomas: She’s lying.

Ridge: Stop! That’s my wife. She said she didn’t do it, so she didn’t do it. I’m sorry, I shouldn’t be angry at you. I’m just– it’S…

Thomas: It’s all right. We’re both frustrated.

Ridge: Well, let’s be frustrated with the people who did this to us, people who are trying to tear apart out family. It’s not brooke.

Thomas: There is a way we could find out.

Ridge: What are you talking about?

Thomas: You remember walter, product development?

Ridge: Walter, yeah, sure. What does he have to do with this?

Thomas: Oh, he decided to leave fashion and work in the, uh, the social services. I mean, he– he’s a consultant for a few branches. I think one of them is child protective services, so I’m sure they record those calls. He could probably tell us who made the call.

If you have type 2 diabetes

or high blood pressure…

[ Steffy chuckles lightly ]

[ Phone ringing ]

[ Beep ]

Steffy: Hey, bill.

Bill: Hey, steffy. Uh, listen, I’m rushing to a meeting, so I’m gonna cut to the chase. I’m putting the aspen home up for sale. I know how much you love it there, so I wanted to give you the first opportunity at it.

Steffy: Oh, wow. Uh, uh, that’s very nice of you. Thank you for the offer.

Bill: Listen, nobody’s there at the moment, so if you want to go check it out, you’re welcome to do that. In fact, uh, you can use my jet. I’ll have othello set it up for you.

Steffy?

Steffy: Uh, yeah, yeah, thank you. I’ll– I’ll– I’ll get back to you, okay? Thanks.

Taylor: Who was that?

Steffy: It doesn’t– it doesn’t matter. Look, I want to continue this conversation about dad.

Taylor: About me moving on with my life. That’s great.

Steffy: Dad loves you. And you love dad. I’m not asking you to be a homewrecker. Dad and brooke’s home was wrecked long ago.

Taylor: Yeah, well, this isn’t the first time their marriage has fallen apart because of brooke’s manipulative games, and it won’t be the last. I know how this story ends. Lots of drama, tears for days, and your dad ends up with brooke.

Liam: It kind of seems like maybe something else is going on. Is there something I’m missing?

Brooke: Ridge called while you were out. He was very upset.

Liam: Oh. Okay. Why?

Brooke: Well, as you know, thomas taking douglas to live with him at eric’s has put kind of a strain on our marriage.

Liam: Yeah, hope’s been, uh, worried about that. Not gonna lie, I have been too.

Brooke: Ridge and I always work things out. My main concern is douglas. Thomas is dangerous. I mean, yes, he’s made strides to make himself a better person, but who changes that much that fast?

Liam: I agree 100%.

Brooke: Feel like he’s just a crazy man wielding a knife around his child. And ridge doesn’t understand the danger it is for douglas to be there.

Liam: Neither does hope. I just– I don’t know. I– I think, um, I think maybe they’re so invested in– in thomas being well that– that it’s clouding their judgment. I– I can’t believe that douglas has been over there for this long. I… all right, well, anyway, what– so, what– what did happen? Is it you and ridge arguing over thomas and douglas again?

Brooke: No. No, but I can understand why his anger was directed at me. Child protective services were called to go check on thomas’ treatment of douglas, and ridge is very upset.

[ Brooke sighs ]

Thomas: Thank you.

Ridge: For what?

Thomas: For calling walter.

Ridge: No, it’s a good idea. We need to figure out who made that phone call.

Thomas: Yeah.

[ Knocking at door ]

Ridge: Here we go. Walter.

Walter: Ridge forrester, hey.

Ridge: How long has it been?

Walter: Uh, since you were teaching this guy how to drive a stick. Told you not to let him learn on the porsche.

Ridge: And you were right. I miss that car.

[ Walter laughs ]

Thomas: I’m a much better driver now, thankfully. It’s good to see you.

Walter: Good to see you, both of you.

Ridge: It is good to see you.

Walter: Yeah.

Ridge: Wasn’t easy losing you at forrester.

Walter: Are you kidding? It wasn’t easy leaving.

Ridge: But you’ve got a new job now, right? Helping people. Helping children.

Walter: It’s the main department my company consults for.

Ridge: That’s great.

Walter: So, what’s going on? Your call sounded urgent.

Ridge: It– it is urgent, walter. Uh, look. Thomas just moved into my dad’s house with his son douglas, and today, two cps officers showed up to question the boy.

Walter: Really?

Ridge: I just want to make it clear that– that– that douglas is safe and he’s happy and healthy in this house, and the officers saw that right away.

Walter: That’s really great to hear. Is this why you wanted to see me?

Ridge: We wanted to see you, walter, ’cause we’d like to know who made the phone call. ‘Cause either someone was deeply misinformed or someone was trying to hurt my family or my son’s name. So we need to see who made the call. I’m jonathan lawson

Steffy: Mom, I understand that you don’t want history to repeat itself, but you and dad have been great, and dad and brooke’s marriage is barely holding on. Why give up now?

Taylor: Because I don’t like who I am right now. I’m fighting with brooke over your father.

Steffy: But he’s finally realizing who brooke really is. And he’s realizing what he has with you. You honestly believe that he’s not in love with you, really?

Taylor: No, I know– I know he is. He’s in love with me while he’s married to brooke, trying to make a decision. That is– that is brooke’s karma coming back. I’m not gonna do to her what she did to me. To us. I’ll respect the marriage. I– I just can’t do it here.

Steffy: What are you saying?

Taylor: I just need to get out of L.A. I need to go.

Steffy: What?

Taylor: I just…

Steffy: No.

Taylor: Just temporary, I promise. I just– I don’t want to be here.

Steffy: Okay. If you’re not going permanently, then… I’ll go with you. We could go to aspen.

Taylor: Aspen?

Steffy: Yes, aspen. I was just on the phone with bill. He’s selling his house. He wanted me to go check it out. So that’s where we’ll go.

Taylor: Honey, you have– you have finn. You have your kids. You have your job.

Steffy: Mom, let me worry about that.

Taylor: Honey, just, I–

Steffy: No, mom, you’ve always supported me. You’ve always been there for me. Now it’s my turn. You want to get away for a little bit? Fine. But you’re not doing this alone. I’m just never gonna stop giving up that you and dad belong together, that you’ll be happy. You’re gonna reunite.

Liam: Cps?

Brooke: Yes.

Liam: And, what, they just showed up at eric’s? Started questioning thomas and douglas?

Brooke: They did.

Liam: I– I’m– I’m so confused. What– who would– who would call cps on thomas?

Walter: Ridge, what you’re asking me–

Ridge: I wouldn’t ask you at all if it wasn’t for my family. It’s my son’s name.

Walter: I can’t play you a recording from a cps call. It’s unethical.

Ridge: All of this is unethical. I have strangers coming to my dad’s house and questioning my son like he’s a criminal, looking at douglas like he’s being abused. He’s a good father.

Walter: I don’t doubt that, but what you’re asking me–

Ridge: What I’m asking you is to try to help me. Who’s trying to tear apart my family? I want to know who made the phone call.

[ Walter sighs ]

Walter: I understand your predicament, I really do. I feel for you, but I– I can’t– I can’t give you confidential information.

Thomas: Look, hey, hey. This would be a personal favor to us. I realize that it’s stressful to you, but it’s gonna be off the record, okay? No one’s gonna find out.

Walter: I– I could lose my license, my livelihood.

Ridge: I wouldn’t let that happen.

[ Walter sighs ]

Walter: If it was anyone other than you– you have to promise me you won’t say a word to anyone about any of this, especially the person who made the phone call.

Thomas: I promise.

Ridge: No one’s ever gonna know.

Walter: Douglas?

Ridge: Douglas forrester.

Walter: It’s the wrong phone. Work phone. There.

[ Walter sighs ] Douglas forrester. I found the case. Case is closed. No findings of concern or need for follow-up. There is a voice recording of the phone call attached. Before I play it, you have to promise me both again that you won’t say a word to anyone.

Thomas: We won’T.

Ridge: Play it.

[ Beep ]

Woman: Child protective services.

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Thomas: You’re from child protective services?

Cps agent: Yes, we are. Does the child douglas forrester reside at this address?

Thomas: Yeah, it’s my son.

Cps agent 2: Is he here? We need to check on his well-being.

Ridge: Why? He’s fine.

Cps agent: That’s what we’re here to determine.

Thomas: Did someone file a complaint?

[ Music fades ]

Brooke: It’s better to talk here. I’m not comfortable discussing this at the office.

Liam: Yeah, I mean, it’s not exactly a secret that you’re unhappy about douglas staying with thomas.

Hope: I have been very careful not to escalate things.

Liam: Yeah, okay, but here’s the thing. If your mom is right, and is seeing this… change in thomas for the worst, then maybe it’s time to escalate.

Brooke: Well, that’s exactly what I’m saying.

Hope: Okay, all right. All right. Fine, I’m listening.

Brooke: Don’t you have to go pick up beth?

Liam: No, she’s, uh– she’s gonna be at her friend’s house for a bit.

Brooke: I’m sure she misses douglas as much as we do. I just hate to think of douglas, trapped over there with thomas.

Paris: I really appreciate you taking the time to look over this proposal, steffy.

Steffy: Your grant package?

Paris: Investor outreach.

Steffy: Right.

Zende: If you guys need to talk, I can leave the sketch, or we can discuss it later.

Steffy: I’ll text you two later, see how everything’s going. That’ll be best, I think. Hey, babe.

Zende: Hi, finn.

Finn: Oh, pam said I could come right in.

Steffy: Yeah. Of course, yeah, anytime.

Finn: Sorry, am I breaking up a tense meeting.

Steffy: N-n-no I was just about to tell them what a great job you two are doing. It’s just, um, I’M…

Finn: Yeah, well, something’s going on.

Finn: Tell me, what’s up?

Steffy: Argh.

Finn: You and brooke got into it?

Steffy: She’s on a rampage.

Finn: About your mom or your brother?

Steffy: You know what? I really don’t want to get into it right now, especially in front of paris and zende, all this family drama.

Zende: Well, I am family. And paris and I already know all about the drama.

Paris: Yeah, and nobody wants to take sides, but we work with thomas, and we see how happy he is having douglas stay with him.

Steffy: Yeah, everyone’s happy about it… except brooke. She’s attacking thomas’s role as a father, questioning his ability to take care of his own son.

Brooke: Douglas has been with thomas long enough, it is fortunate nothing has happened to him yet.

Hope: Mom, if I thought that douglas was in any danger, I would step in immediately.

Brooke: Honey, you didn’t see that knife.

Liam: Yeah, but you did say that thomas didn’t let douglas play with it or anything, right?

Brooke: No. But he was watching his father using it. And, you know, he wants to emulate his dad. And now with the forrester’s pushing this forrester family legacy on him, it’s just…

[ Loud sigh ] What was thomas thinking? What kind of environment is that for a sweet, impressionable child, like douglas?

Thomas: My son is perfectly safe and happy here.

Cps agent: Then you won’t mind letting us speak to him.

Ridge: You have a warrant or something?

Cps agent 2: No, sir. We merely want to see your grandson for a few moments, ascertain his well-being and hopefully be on our way.

Cps agent: Unless, you have something to hide.

Ridge: No one has anything to hide.

Thomas: No, no. You can see him right now. He’s right here, in the living room.

Ridge: Come on.

Douglas: Hey, dad.

Thomas: Hey.

Douglas: Did you know that grandpa hasn’t won a single game in the last 20 games?

Thomas: That’s ’cause, grandpa, uh, stinks. But, uh, if you could put that down just for a minute, ’cause these, uh, these people just need to talk to you.

Douglas: Oh, okay.

Cps agent: Hi, douglas. I’m elizabeth. This is michaia. We just stopped by to see how you’re doing. A lot of people care about you and want to make sure you’re all right. Hi, my name is reggie and I

Zende: Do you think we should take this in–

Steffy: You know what? My brother has earned this time with douglas, and it makes me furious that anyone wants to take that from him.

Finn: Hope misses him, that’s understandable.

Steffy: No, brooke is painting my brother out to be this bad guy, which is not true. I mean, anyone could see it if they– they just spent a few seconds with douglas and thomas, they would see how much douglas loves and trusts his father.

Zende: Hopefully, brooke will see that, too. All this drama between the logans and the forresters, it has to end.

Steffy: Yeah.

Charlie: Oh, zende, there you are. Uh, they need you down in the cutting room.

Paris: Oh, and I have a call right now, too.

Steffy: Huh, yeah.

Charlie: Oh, oh, oh, boss, boss, listen. Um, your dad was talking about brooke earlier. Ha-have-have you seen her?

Steffy: No, I haven’t, and I really don’t want to.

Charlie: Okey dokey. Uh, okay. Until I get the all clear, I guess we should make this a brooke free zone, huh?

[ Chuckles ]

Finn: Oh, until you get the all clear this office should be off limits to everybody.

Charlie: Why would that be? Oh, oh, oh you– ok– I–

[ Chuckles ] Sorry!

Finn: Okay. Are you all right?

Steffy: No. I’m just worried about thomas. This whole situation with brooke is just getting impossible.

Brooke: The knife was scary enough, but thomas’s attitude worries me even more. I mean, the way he was just brushing me off.

Hope: Okay, look. I am concerned about the knife. I didn’t think that thomas would be so cavalier about his son’s safety. And you’re right. He may not realize, just, how tempting it is for a little boy to want to be like his dad.

Brooke: He’s not equipped to be a full-time parent.

Liam: Whoa, okay, all right. I know that we don’t want this to get ugly, we want it to be civil. But, you know, “a” we have to remember the guy’s past, and, “b”, if he’s now just straight up ignoring advice and basically telling douglas’s grandmother to go mind her own business, that’s– that’s not a good sign. You agree, right?

Brooke: Ugh, and I think we’re the only people who notice that. Poor douglas, he wants to be just like his dad, and then ridge, and taylor, and eric, they want to boost thomas up. I don’t think they would see the warning signs if it was glaring them in the face. This is too important. I mean, somebody has to look out for douglas.

Elizabeth: Well, I see you play chess. You any good?

Douglas: I guess.

Ridge: He’s really good. He lives here with thomas and my dad. They’re teaching him.

Douglas: Yeah, he’s a designer.

Michaia: You like living here with your dad and great-grandfather?

Douglas: Yeah, once great granddad let me play in the living room.

Michaia: What about schoolwork? Does he help you with that too?

Douglas: No, dad helps me with homework. Only if I need it.

Elizabeth: You and your dad spend a lot of time together?

Douglas: Yeah.

Elizabeth: We just want to make sure you feel safe here.

Douglas: Safe?

Elizabeth: You’re not scared? Worried about anything?

Douglas: No! Why would I? I love being here with my dad. There’s a pool, tennis courts, and a really big screening room.

Michaia: Sounds like a blast. Thanks for talking with us, douglas. We’d like to speak with your dad now.

Thomas: Yeah, bud. Why don’t you grab your colors and sketchbook, and head upstairs and I’ll meet you up there?

Douglas: Okay. Bye.

Elizabeth: Nice meeting you, douglas.

Ridge: Was it necessary? You saw how confused he was.

Elizabeth: We have to investigate every call we receive.

Thomas: Okay, well, now you saw that he is perfectly safe and happy here.

Michaia: We had reason to believe that your son might be in jeopardy. We were told there was an incident with a knife.

Steffy: I know you didn’t stop by to hear me go on and on and on about brooke.

Finn: No, I stopped by to see how you… are.

Steffy: Better when you’re here.

Finn: Yeah, but you’re still frustrated.

Steffy: Of course, I’m frustrated. Brook’s coming after my family. It’s like, every time things are going in the right direction for us, she interferes. She interferes with my parents, with thomas, trying to get him away from his son, making him sound like he’s a dangerous person. It’s ridiculous.

Finn: And it’s upsetting. But thomas is douglas’s father, brooke can complain about them living together all she wants, but she can’t actually do anything.

Steffy: This is brooke logan we’re talking about. Everybody knows she’ll do whatever it takes to get what she wants.

Brooke: I hate feeling this way about thomas. He’s ridge’s son.

Liam: I mean, I know you want to trust him, but if– if he’s making bad choices, you’re the only one who can call him out on.

Hope: Mom, if you think that this is serious and it needs to be addressed, then I will talk to him.

Brooke: Yes, honey, it’s very serious, but I don’t want you caught in the middle.

Hope: Douglas is my son, and I need to know he’s safe.

Brooke: Well, I wish we didn’t have to worry about that. But thomas has done a lot of crazy things in his past. His judgment hasn’t always been sound.

Liam: Yeah, far from it.

Brooke: I can’t forget all the things that he’s done to you, hope. And the mannequin… and what about what he’s done to his own son? How he used douglas to get closer to you?

Hope: And it was inexcusable. But didn’t we want him to get better? Wasn’t that the point, to get him on the right track? I mean, mom, I think we need to be honest with ourselves here, he hasn’t shown any of those tendencies in a very long time. So, I do think we at least need to hear him out.

Liam: Well, we wouldn’t know. We-we haven’t even gotten to see him, with douglas. I mean, you get these invitations to the house, you’re going over there, so you’ve seen them. And, I mean, you say everything seems okay.

Brooke: But, yeah, they seem okay. But, honey, this is where douglas lives. Here with you. This is where we know he will be safe and secure.

Thomas: There was no incident with a knife.

Michaia: You deny having a large knife around the minor?

Thomas: I mean, like, I’ve like, a little pocketknife, but there was no accident.

Michaia: May we see the knife?

Ridge: What? Why?

Thomas: You know what, fine, I’ll get the knife and you guys can look at it.

Ridge: What do you–? What is happening here? Did somebody call you and say that the little kid was in danger. Is that what happened? What, that’s a secret? I’ll tell you what’s not a secret. My son is a good father, so there’s nothing to worry about here.

Thomas: Here you go. Here is the knife. You know what, you guys, you guys keep that thing because it disgusts me that there’s an idea that he could get hurt with anything that I have, I mean, it’S… look, my son is the most important thing in the world to me. It’s my job to make sure he’s safe, it’s my job to make sure he is secure. He-he’s living in this wonderful home, you can see how happy he is. Okay, he is surrounded by a family that loves him. Me most of all.

Michaia: We’re glad to hear that. We understand a visit like this can be upsetting, but a child safety must come first.

Thomas: Hey,I totally agree.

Elizabeth: Thank you, for your cooperation.

Ridge: Yeah.

[ Door closes ]

Thomas: What the hell was that?

Ridge: We got to make sure that none of this ends up on your permanent record. So, what is this? Now people think that douglas is in danger? Who called these people over here? Whoever it was, whoever made this– this phone call, they made a big mistake.

Finn: Hey, look, your brother, he’s holding his own.

Steffy: Yeah, he is. But once brooke sets her mind on something, she doesn’t let up, no matter who it hurts. Think of all the times she split my parents up, she wants my dad, she wants deacon, and she wants bill, she wants and wants and wants. It’s selfish and it’s toxic. But she doesn’t stop.

Finn: Well, it’s a good thing thomas has you looking out for him.

Steffy: Yeah. Thomas, douglas, my parents, everyone…

Finn: It’s a lot. I get it, feeling like your family is under attack, especially for someone as fiercely protective as you are. You said brooke never gives up? Guess what? Neither do you. All right? It’s one of the many things I love about you.

Steffy: “Many?”

Finn: Many. Come here.

Hope: Mom, I understand that you’re concerned about douglas.

Brooke: Honey, we don’t even know what’s going on over there at eric’S.

Hope: It’s where douglas wants to be. He asked to spend more time with his father.

Liam: Yeah, but he’s not old enough to make that decision. I think he’s mature enough to know if there is something wrong. And we know that for a fact, because in the past, he has told that to us.

Liam: Yeah.

Brooke: Okay, well, that’s a lot of responsibility to put on a little boy.

Hope: I am responsible, I am his mother, I have been keeping an eye out. I have been going over there and seen how he is with thomas. I have informed all of his teachers. I’ve been going to the house every day. He has been having a good time.

Liam: Okay. But just because he’s having a good time doesn’t mean he’s safe when you’re not there.

Brooke: That’s right. I mean, as a parent, you have to be diligent. The child expects you to be there, and love them, and support them, and put their needs first above everything else. And yes, maybe, thomas wants to do that for his son, but he can’t, because he’s not ready yet. And his behavior with that knife, that proves it. He has to be diligent. He has to be extremely careful with a child in his care. I have grave concerns about douglas living with thomas.

>Ridge: I can’t believe this. Can’t believe any of it. You know, really, I should call carter, get legal involved, make sure that none of this lands on you.

Thomas: Nah, you know, I don’t– I don’t think that they were convinced like anything was wrong.

Ridge: Why were they here? Why would they come to our house? What they– did they– they think that-that you’re– putting douglas in danger? You’re a great father.

Thomas: You know what?

Ridge: And wait, now they’re going to question that little boy, they’re going to question you?

Thomas: I would never give douglas a knife and let him play around with it, and possibly hurt–

Ridge: I know that. I think, everybody in their right mind would know that. There’s somebody out there’s– thinks differently.

Brooke: I mean, I will protect douglas no matter what, I would call child protective services on thomas, if I–

Ridge: Woah, woah, woah, you– no, no, no, no, no, no…

Thomas: What is it? Who are you calling? You think there’s a problem?

Ridge: I hope not.

[ Cellphone ringing ]

Brooke: Ridge, hi.

Ridge: Hey. Where are you right now?

Brooke: I’m at home. Why?

Ridge: Just trying to find a way to tell you what just happened.

Brooke: What happened? You sound upset.

Ridge: I am upset. At my dad’s house, I was hanging out with douglas, and two officers from the cps showed up.

Brooke: Cps?

Ridge: Yeah. They were investigating thomas and douglas, and they questioned my grandson.

Brooke: Oh hun, oh what happened? Is douglas okay?

Ridge: Everyone’s okay, because douglas lives in a loving, beautiful house where he’s very safe. And the officers saw that right away, and they left. Here’s what bothers me… douglas and thomas had to go through this, in our house.

Brooke: Okay, well, you’re obviously angry.

Ridge: I got to ask you something. I don’t want to, but I have to ask you this, because this whole time you’ve been saying that you don’t think thomas is a good father to douglas. That you don’t feel safe having douglas in his care. Did you do this? Did you call child services on my son?

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Steffy: Brooke said what?

Taylor: That thomas is dangerous, and that he hasn’t changed one bit.

Steffy: Oh, my god. When will brooke let up?

Taylor: I don’t know. I don’t know. But these attacks on your brother’s character are just getting worse and worse.

Steffy: Who does she think she is? Like, calm down, woman. Oh, my gosh.

Steffy: Look, it’s fine. She can come after me all she wants, bring it on. But to come after my kids? It’s like she’s looking for things to pick apart.

Steffy: Brooke thrives on conflict, and she’s always had issues with thomas and me.

Taylor: It’s ridiculous that she’s claiming that thomas is a danger to his son.

Hope: What do you mean? I have seen thomas make strides in his relationship with douglas, so…

Brooke: He’s convinced everybody that he’s turned his life around. But the other side is still there. I know, I’ve seen it.

Hope: Okay, so then what exactly happened?

Brooke: Honey, I’m sorry. I know you don’t wanna believe the worst in thomas.

Hope: No, I don’T. But I also wanna know if my son is at risk. So, what are you saying? You said that you saw thomas with a knife around douglas?

Liam: Excuse me? What is this about thomas and a knife?

Thomas: Somebody is clearly overreacting.

Ridge: I told brooke there’s nothing to worry about.

Thomas: You know, I was, uh, I was cutting an apple with a knife, dad, like anyone would do.

Ridge: All right, she just felt that the blade was maybe too close to the kid.

Thomas: I’m not giving it to him, letting him throw against the wall or something.

Ridge: I know. I know all that. But you know brooke, and she doesn’t trust you yet.

Thomas: Clearly, if she’s thinking about calling child protective services on me.

Steffy: Tell me every word out of brooke’s mouth.

Taylor: Well, I can only go off of what thomas told me, and, oof.

Steffy: Why does she keep doing this to him? Thomas is proving himself every single day.

Taylor: She’s convinced that thomas is emotionally unstable, that douglas shouldn’t be with him.

Steffy: She needs to worry about her daughter. Hope’s unwillingness to compromise. They share custody.

Taylor: You’re right. You’re right, none of this is okay. She’s making thomas doubt himself, making him think he’s not capable of being a good father.

Steffy: Oh, my gosh.

Liam: Okay, so, thomas had a knife.

Brooke: Yes.

Liam: And, what?

Brooke: Well, it wasn’t just a butter knife from the kitchen. I mean, this was a good sized knife, and it was sharp, and he was using it to cut an apple.

Liam: Well, that’s not creepy.

Brooke: The thing is, he shouldn’t have been doing that right by douglas. Douglas was sitting right there.

Liam: So, douglas is just– is sitting there. And then thomas pulls out a knife and starts cut– like, what was going through his head at that moment?

Brooke: I don’t know. It’s not just the knife. I mean, I have doubts about just how healthy and well-adjusted thomas really is.

Thomas: You really think brooke would do that?

Ridge: I shouldn’t have mentioned anything to you.

Thomas: Report me for child endangerment?

Ridge: No, no one’s gonna report anybody. Because it’s not necessary. You are an amazing father to that little boy.

Thomas: Thanks, dad. I mean, it does mean a lot hearing you say that. I just– I just can’T. I just wish that brooke would stay out of our lives for good.

Thomas: Brooke really has no respect for me as a father.

Ridge: Yeah, I see it. And I’m sorry. You worked so hard to get here. So hard, and everyone can see it. Everyone but brooke.

[ Knocking on door ]

Charlie: Hey, boss. Uh, you were asking if– if brooke had left the building?

Ridge: Yeah.

Charlie: Well, she’s in the design office with– with hope and liam.

Ridge: Okay. Thank you, charlie.

Charlie: You bet. I’m here for you.

Ridge: Charlie.

Charlie: Yeah. Yeah?

Ridge: Would you mind getting the door, please.

Charlie: Oh, sure.

Ridge: That’s your head of security.

Thomas: Yeah. Um, I just hate that brooke is giving you all this grief.

Ridge: I just want some peace for my family.

Thomas: That… that’s honestly what would be best for douglas.

Ridge: I know.

Thomas: I don’t know. I just– I can’t stand the idea that anyone would think that my house isn’t safe for him. Like, look, I’m gonna go home. I’m gonna make sure that– that it’s the safest place that it possibly can be.

Ridge: Come here. I believe in you.

Thomas: That means more than you can know.

Ridge: You put your son first, that’s all you can do.

Thomas: I just, um… I don’t know why brooke has to always come in and start drama and make the whole situation just– blow it out of proportion. You know what? I don’t need to blow up on you at all. It’s just, uh– I’ll just put it behind me. You know, actually, you should probably start heading over to the house ’cause douglas is waiting for you. Spend time with his grandpa.

Ridge: I’ve been looking forward to that all day.

Thomas: And then you can see just how safe that house is for a little boy.

Ridge: I don’t have to go over there to see that. I see the smile on his face every day.

Thomas: Oh. I know he’s looking forward to hanging out with you. He always has a great time.

Ridge: You always have a great time.

Thomas: Hey, I’m going to stay here and finish up some work, and then I’ll head over and meet you there.

Ridge: Sounds good.

Thomas: Uh, dad? I just wanna say it means so much knowing that you believe in me. I mean, I wouldn’t be the man that I am without you.

Taylor: Thomas has completely changed himself for the better.

Steffy: We know that. Dad knows that. But, brooke? She keeps making a case out of every little detail. Thomas is holding a knife in front of his son? It’s not like he’s waving it around in front of his face.

Taylor: No, no. But brooke only sees her own made up version of thomas.

Steffy: Partly because it benefits her daughter. We all know that hope wants full control over douglas, and brooke is just stirring the pot.

Taylor: Thomas has worked so hard to redeem himself, to rebuild his life. And brooke refuses to give him credit.

Steffy: She doesn’t give thomas a fair chance.

Taylor: You know, it breaks my heart for thomas. And also for ridge.

Steffy: But what does that say about the woman he’s married to? The more brooke condemns thomas, the closer she gets to losing dad.

Brooke: You should’ve seen the way thomas was glaring at me while holding that knife.

Liam: So– okay, wait. So, just wait. So, at first, he’s just, like, totally dismissive of you when you ask him to put the knife away, and then he proceeds to, like, taunt you with it?

Brooke: Whatever his intentions were, it was very unsettling.

Hope: Well, I’m just relieved to hear that douglas wasn’t fully aware of it.

Liam: Yeah, that we know of.

Brooke: Okay, so the knife was very concerning, but what’s even more concerning is the fact that thomas is not bringing douglas home.

Hope: Okay, well, mom, douglas has asked to spend more time with his father, so…

Brooke: Honey, he’s a kid, and he’s at a very impressionable age. And of course, he wants to spend time with his father, but unfortunately, thomas is not a healthy father figure. I mean, think of all the horrible things that he’s done.

Liam: Kinda hard to forget.

Brooke: He’s been devious, unpredictable and he may have fooled some people, but not me. I’m gonna do everything I can to keep douglas safe. Okay everyone,

Steffy: Nothing could justify brooke bashing my brother.

Taylor: No, her perception of thomas is just a byproduct of her own warped sense of reality.

Steffy: She’s always like, “how can I twist this in a way that benefits me?”

Taylor: It’s so frustrating.

Steffy: Beyond. Brooke is way off base.

Taylor: You know, she will never love anything of mine.

Steffy: Except your husband.

Taylor: That’s a good point. You know, she has always resented both of you because you’re a part of me.

Steffy: Because we’re dad’s first family. His real family. We’re like a living, breathing connection of you two, and she can’t stand it.

Taylor: But brooke shouldn’t hold that against you.

Steffy: Well, she does.

Taylor: Yeah.

Steffy: Even if she doesn’t realize it. Thomas, he’s completely changed. He’s so devoted to his son.

Taylor: His whole world revolves around douglas.

Steffy: He’s not even dating anyone.

Taylor: No, he doesn’T. He– he works all day. And then he goes home to eric’s just to be with his son.

Steffy: And brooke finds fault in that. She’s digging her own grave.

Taylor: She is, but– but I don’t– I don’t know if ridge will ever see it like that.

Steffy: This time, it’s different. Mark my words. If brook continues to see thomas as some screwed up loser who doesn’t know how to parent his child, that’s gonna push dad away real quick.

Douglas: Checkmate.

Ridge: What?

Douglas: Yeah.

Ridge: Really?

Douglas: Did you see that?

[ Sighing ]

Ridge: How many is that?

Douglas: Today? Three times in a row. But the running tally is grandpa–

Ridge: The great one.

Douglas: Okay, the great one, five. Douglas–

Ridge: The apprentice.

Douglas: The apprentice. Come on. Douglas, 67.

Ridge: 67? Just remember who taught you.

Douglas: Come on, you don’t have to let me win.

Ridge: I’m not letting you win.

Douglas: “There’s an art to it.” That’s what you said when you were teaching me.

Ridge: I know, well you’re an artist. Not just at this, but– your drawings are amazing. Little picasso.

Douglas: Yeah. You know, dad’s been helping me lately.

Ridge: He’s a talented man.

Douglas: Yeah, runs in the family.

Ridge: Does now. How do you like living here? With your dad and my dad?

Douglas: Yeah, it’s awesome. You know, I’m having– having such a good time.

Ridge: We all love you very much. All right, set ’em up, come on. Not losing again.

Douglas: Okay.

Ridge: 67…

Hope: Well, thank you for coming with me to get coffee. Well, of course, far be it from me to keep you from your caffeine fix. Besides, my meeting got pushed back, so. You’re stuck with me a little while longer.

Hope: I guess I’ll have to deal.

Liam: I know.

Hope: Ugh, no…

Liam: What? Do I smell?

Hope: No! My mom forgot her purse, which means she will be back soon to retrieve it, I’m sure. Speaking of, um… so, what do you make of what she had to share?

Liam: She could’ve shared nothing at all, and my position would remain the same. I think it’s time for douglas to come home.

Hope: I miss him, too, liam.

Liam: Yeah, so does beth, and we keep trying to explain it to her, and I’m sure she’s super weirded out and confused by now.

Hope: No, I know. I know, but I don’t want to force douglas if he isn’t ready yet.

Liam: Listen, okay– let me agree with you about something. If I’m a little kid, being over at eric’s is probably awesome, right? All the nooks and crannies and places to explore, I’m sure he’s having a great time, but home is home, and home is with us.

Hope: I want nothing more than to be able to walk in that room and tuck my son into bed. But at the same time, I don’t wanna be the one that impedes on all this progress that he is making with his father. You know, and I’ve been over there and I’ve seen–

Liam: Yeah, well, don’t get me started on that. I know. Listen. Bottom line, bottom line, douglas can go over there literally any time he wants with the appropriate supervision. But even now that– thomas is carrying a knife around? Like, that does not sit well with me.

Hope: Me neither.

Liam: Okay, okay. So don’t let thomas intimidate you. You have to make it clear that douglas has to return to his normal waking life, which is home with us. Like, are we– are we still on the same page about that? And now please welcome ana montoya.

Taylor: You know, brooke feels like her marriage is under fire, like she’s not the one burning it to the ground. So, she’s attacking my children.

Steffy: Dad’s not gonna put up with that much longer.

Taylor: I don’t know, steffy, come on. How many times have we said that? I know that you want your father and me back together, and you want your family whole. I do, too. But, honey, it can’t just be because of brooke’s toxic drama. It has to be because your father really wants to be with us.

Steffy: I get that.

Taylor: Okay.

Steffy: But mom, you have to have faith. His whole demeanor changes when he’s with you, when he’s around the kids. I know you see that. And it seems like dad’s a little more present these days. It’s like he’s trying to make up for all that lost time. And it seems like he’s been more caring and thoughtful, especially over these last few months.

Taylor: That’s true. You know, your father is– is so proud of you and thomas. He really is, and… oh, he loves his grandchildren so much. He’d do anything for you.

Steffy: This whole knife overreaction… implying that thomas is a risk to douglas? Are you kidding me? That’s ridiculous. That’s a new low for brooke. I see dad’s eyes opening. He wants to hang around us more. He wants to be with you, mom.

Liam: I understand that you don’t want this to turn into a giant custody battle.

Hope: It’s the last thing that any of us needs right now.

Liam: Yes, I know. Granted, that would not be ideal. But, your mom still has a point. When it comes to somebody like thomas, we have to be extra vigilant, right? You don’t just– with somebody like that, you don’t just take their word for it that suddenly, they’re a happy, healthy, well-adjusted, psychologically normal, sensible person, right? I mean, the– the kind of– of issues, of deep-seated psychological issues that thomas had or still has. I mean, that, that– that stuff takes years– years in therapy to unravel, if it can be unravelled at all. For all we know, thomas is pulling one over on all of us.

Hope: Okay. The story with the knife is disconcerting, but you also can’t deny the fact that that thomas’s overall behavior has shown improvement.

Liam: You’ve said that before. And I don’t wanna do it all again. In any case, we can’t just ignore what your mom witnessed, right? Yeah, I know douglas is having fun over there, but enough is enough. He needs to be home. He needs to be sleeping in his own bed. He needs to be sitting at the dinner table with his sister. He needs to return to his routine. Children thrive on routine, all right? It’s not like he doesn’t get to see thomas anytime he wants. All we want is for him to come home.

Brooke: Liam is right, and the only way we can guarantee douglas’s safety, is if he’s in your care. So, I am going to do everything I possibly can to get douglas back to you, liam and beth. Where he belongs.

Douglas: Got your bishop.

Ridge: No. How did– no. How did that happen?

Douglas: Great-granddad taught you how to play?

Ridge: Yeah, he did. I blame him.

Douglas: Maybe we could do a tournament tonight. You know, you, me, great-granddad, dad and maybe even donna, if she wants to.

Ridge: Donna? Yeah, I’m not– I’m not sure that donna knows how to play chess. You– you like being here, don’t you? In this house? Everyone loves having you here, and they just wanna make sure this is the most loving home you could be in. You got two homes, really, right? You got hope’s as well.

Douglas: Yeah, I really like it here.

Ridge: Good.

Douglas: Okay.

[Knocking on door]

Ridge: All right, give me one second. Hey, do not move any– any of these pieces. I know where I am.

Douglas: I’m not gonna.

Ridge: All right. Hi, can I help you?

Woman: Thomas forrester?

Ridge: Uh, no, he’s– he’s not here. Who are you?

Man: We’re from cps, child protective services.

Ridge: What?

Woman: We’re here to investigate a case regarding douglas forrester.

Thomas: Hey, how are you? Hey, dad. What– what’s going on?

Ridge: They’re from child protective services.

Thomas: Child protection services?

Ridge: They’re here about douglas.

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[ Dramatic music ]

Thomas: I’m serious, brooke. Keep it up.

Brooke: That sounds like a threat.

Thomas: I promise that you will never interfere with my father’s life or family again.

[ Taylor chuckling softly ]

Taylor: I’ll never forget monaco. But, god, it confuses me. I… because I know how we feel about each other. But this feels like some– some karmic lesson. I don’t want to force anything either way. If we’re meant to be together, then we’re gonna be together.

Ridge: Is that right?

Taylor: Yeah, that is right. I think it would be smart for you to open your eyes. What you think it is you’re fighting for over there doesn’t make you happy. Is that what you want for the rest of your life?

Eric: Nikki newman in the forrester office right here in L.A.

Nikki: And I came all the way from genoa city.

Eric: Yeah, just to see me.

Nikki: Well, yes, of course, and also to find the perfect forrester original for summer.

Eric: I think you have. Oh, this is my granddaughter steffy.

Steffy: Hi, there. Lovely for me to meet you.

Eric: And hope logan.

Hope: Hi, it’s good to see you again.

Nikki: Good to see you too.

Hope: Yes.

Eric: So, here we are. You think we’re going in the right direction?

Nikki: Oh, eric. Oh, the sketches that you sent didn’t do it justice.

Eric: Good.

Nikki: I– I’m thrilled. I– I know summer will be too.

Steffy: Oh, that’s fantastic.

Hope: I’m sure she’s so excited about her vow renewal.

Nikki: I think my granddaughter is going to be even more excited that eric and ridge forrester, world-renowned fashion designers, have created a dress for her.

Eric: Well, we’re happy to do it. The newmans and the forresters go way back, don’t we?

Nikki: Mm-hmm.

Steffy: By the way, nikki, I’m so sorry my father couldn’t make it, but he does send his regards.

Nikki: And please give him mine. Haven’t seen him in ages. I wish I could catch up with him on this trip, but I’m so scheduled. Oh, my goodness, it is hard to believe that ridge forrester is a grandfather.

[ Eric laughing ] Of course, we all tend to think of ourselves as still 25. I know I do.

Eric: Yes, and so do I.

Steffy: Well, he’s definitely a– a doting grandfather. Family is everything to him.

Nikki: Oh, speaking of which, I’m so glad you and your husband are all right. I read about those terrible shootings. And what you and your family must have gone through. You are all right, aren’t you?

Steffy: Yes. Yes. Despite the hell sheila carter put us through.

[ Tv playing ]

Sheila: What are you doing? I’m trying to watch my stories.

Deacon: I’m pacing.

[ Exhales sharply ]

Sheila: I can see that, but can you stop? Because you’re making me dizzy just watching you.

Deacon: Deal with it.

[ Tv shuts off ]

Sheila: What’s wrong?

Deacon: There’s– there’s nothing wrong, not with me. It’s the situation.

Sheila: What– what situation?

Deacon: You and me living here. Sheila, I don’t know how much longer this can continue.

Nikki: Sheila hurt so many people. In genoa city. In L.A. She was such an evil, destructive force.

Eric: “Was” being the operative word. She’s dead now. She can’t cause anyone else any harm.

Steffy: Thankfully. Though there’s not a day that goes by where I don’t thank god for finn or my family knowing that we were so close to losing him.

Nikki: I would like to meet finn sometime. He sounds like a remarkable man.

Steffy: He is. He’s really remarkable. Remarkable husband, father. He’s loving. He’s really compassionate.

Hope: And he’s great with kids too. They all adore him.

Nikki: It’s hard to believe a sociopath like sheila could give birth to someone so caring given who she is.

Eric: Was.

Nikki: Yes, was.

Eric: Yeah.

Nikki: Past tense.

Sheila: I… I don’t want to hear this.

Deacon: You asked me what was going on. I told you.

Sheila: If you are even suggesting–

Deacon: No, no, I know, I know, sheila. This is not what you want to hear, but with you hiding out here, one screwup and we’ll wind up back in prison. You’re not doing either of us any favors with this insane delusion you have. I’m sorry. I’m sorry. Your dream.

Sheila: What dream?

Deacon: Do I look like I’ve got “dumbass” tattooed on my forehead? You know damn well what I’m talking about.

[ Laughter ]

Taylor: Hi, sweetheart.

Thomas: I wasn’t expecting you.

Taylor: I know. I was just on my way into the office, so I thought I’d stop by and see how everything was going.

Thomas: Oh, you’re checking up on me now too.

Taylor: Huh?

Thomas: Uh, I’m sorry. That wasn’t meant for you.

Taylor: Hmm. Who was it meant for?

[ Thomas sighing ]

Thomas: It was brooke.

Taylor: What did she do now?

Thomas: It doesn’t matter.

Taylor: Oh, it does. What did she want?

Thomas: What does she always want? To call me crazy again.

Brooke: Oh, wow, I needed that.

Ridge: Me too.

Brooke: What are you doing here? I thought you were having a meeting with nikki newman.

Ridge: Oh, uh, no, dad’s doing that one.

Brooke: Oh, okay.

Ridge: What about you? I thought you were gonna go see ronaldo.

Brooke: Yeah. Uh, I just pushed that back a bit.

Ridge: Okay.

Brooke: I wanted to go see thomas and talk to him about douglas.

Ridge: Brooke, why do you do these things?

Brooke: Please just hear me out. I’m not doing this to upset you. You know how much I love you. I just… I’m just worried about douglas being in thomas’ care. Sweet pillows of softness!

Nikki: Eric, you are a true artist. It’s gorgeous, and summer is just gonna be a knockout. The cut, the neckline. It’s just stunning.

Eric: Well, those were ridge’s ideas, but I did the– I did the length of the stitching.

Nikki: Oh, well, I love the stitching too. It’s very inspired.

Eric: Thank you.

Nikki: Thank you. Thank you, everybody. I know that you’ll be hearing the same thing from summer as well.

Steffy: Oh, it’s great. So, are you staying in L.A. For a few days, or are you gonna head back to genoa city right away?

Nikki: No, I’m heading back. I have one stop I need to make first.

Deacon: Sheila, please tell me that I’m finally getting through to you, that you’re really hearing me, that you understand that this– this crazy fantasy you have about reuniting with finn and hayes, it just can’t happen.

Sheila: I’m a mother and a grandmother, and no one is going to take that away from me, and you certainly are not taking that away from me.

Deacon: I– I know, and we’ll talk about it tonight, but I’ve got to get to work.

Sheila: Oh, yeah, if I need you, that– that’s right. You want– you do– you do that. You– you go to work, and you see people, and you see your daughter, and I’m– I’m just gonna keep staring at these same boring four walls that i have been looking at ever since I got here while my son and my grandson… forget it.

Deacon: Come on, sheila.

Sheila: What? I said forget it.

Deacon: How the hell did this become like a real marriage?

Taylor: So, brooke went after you because steffy wouldn’t let her talk to your father the other night?

Thomas: Yeah, and because I probably didn’t yell from across the room and be like, “hey, by the way, dad, brooke’s on the phone.”

Taylor: Wait, you knew about it? You were in on it? Honey, you’re just giving brooke reasons to attack you.

Thomas: I understand, but honestly, I think that brooke was just trying to tell me how little she thought of me, and she accused me of not being fit to be douglas’ parent.

Taylor: Wow, like she’s one to talk with her own parental track record.

Thomas: Yeah, I mean, I think it was the knife that’s kind of what set her off.

Taylor: A– a– a knife?

Thomas: Yeah, I was– I was peeling an apple with a knife. You know how you always do before you eat it?

Taylor: Yeah.

Thomas: Yeah, and I think that just triggered her, and, um, yeah, she accused me of being a danger to my own son. I mean, how insane is that?

Brooke: Look, I don’t like to feel this way about thomas. I don’T. I know he’s your son.

Ridge: Are you still concerned that he’s gonna do something?

Brooke: Yes, I am. And– and I’m also concerned that he hasn’t brought him back home.

Ridge: Back home? He had– thomas and hope share custody, and right now it’s thomas’ turn to spend some time with his son because he hasn’T. And he’s gonna be fine. He’s gonna be safe. What do you– what is that? What is that look? What do you know? Tell me.

Brooke: He had a knife. A knife around douglas. I mean, that worries me, ridge. Thomas scares me.

[ Sneezing ] Are you okay? to see nikki.

Hope: Yeah, she has a really good energy about her. Never mind. I’m just glad she liked the dress.

Steffy: Yeah, okay, well, since we have nothing else to really talk about, I’m gonna return some calls.

Hope: Actually, I would like to address the fact– actually, revisit the fact that you hung up on my mom and refused to let her speak to her husband.

Steffy: You’re not over that? I thought we moved on from this.

Hope: Uh, no, I– I wouldn’t say we have, especially given how it is affecting the families. I mean, look how divided we’ve become.

Steffy: I wouldn’t necessarily say that.

Hope: Really?

Steffy: No.

Hope: I’m currently trying to not, uh, have to start a custody war over douglas, and meanwhile you and taylor and thomas are trying to lure ridge away from my mom, so…

Steffy: Yeah, well, the clock’s ticking. My mom feels it. Thomas feels it. Sooner rather than later, brooke’s gonna do something, and my father’s not gonna be able to forgive her, and then my mother and my father, they’ll eventually find their way back to each other.

Hope: And isn’t that what you wanted all along, for my mother’s marriage to fail? It’s okay, you can stop pretending.

Steffy: I never pretended brooke was the woman I wanted for my dad. She is the last person I want for my father. I admit I tried not to interfere when my mom wasn’t here, but she’s back now. And my mother and my father, they’re reconnecting in such a beautiful way. So, yeah, I am rooting for my parents to get back together. And I’ll do whatever it takes to make that happen, hope.

Taylor: Who doesn’t peel an apple with a knife? It– it’s not like you left douglas alone with it or handed it to him and said, “hey, let’s play catch.”

Thomas: I know that, you know that, but brooke, she likes to put her own spin on things.

Taylor: You would never let anything happen to douglas. Brooke is just trying to make a fake fight like she always does.

Thomas: Well, that’s what she loves to do. She loves to paint me in the worst light possible. And why? Because she thinks I’m a terrible person. She– she can’t ever bring herself to believe that maybe I’ve changed.

Taylor: But you know that you have, and we know that you have. You put in so much work to turn your life around.

Thomas: Not according to brooke. Look, I made mistakes, and I’ve done things that I’m not proud of, but I think I’ve moved past that. And– and I made sure to tell brooke that if I am so messed up, it is her fault. Because she came in and she hurt you. She hurt dad, ripping him away from the family that he loves so much, and I’m not going to let that ever happen again. I will protect you and our family from her at all costs.

Brooke: I hate admitting it, ridge. I– I know how much you believe in thomas.

Ridge: But you don’T.

Brooke: I wish I could, for your sake, but I just don’t feel like douglas is safe around him.

Ridge: Come on, because of a knife? Really?

Brooke: Yes, because of a knife. That was very dangerous. And also the fact that he won’t bring douglas home to his mom, to hope. And also his troubled history. I mean, I will protect douglas no matter what. I would call child protective services on thomas if I had to.

Ridge: No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

Brooke: Yes, I would.

Ridge: Hang on one second. I know you’re upset, but this is my son you’re talking about. No one’s calling anybody. We’re gonna handle this as a family, and if you’re concerned about some knife, then I’ll go get it and get rid of it. I told you I would intervene if there was ever a problem, if i ever felt that– that– that– douglas was in danger. He’s my flesh and blood. I love that little kid, and so does thomas. There’s nothing to worry about.

Brooke: I want to believe you.

Ridge: Well, then do. Believe me. The kid is happy, and he’s safe. Okay?

[ Brooke sighing ] Ridge: Okay. Are you tired of clean clothes that just don’t smell clean?

Deacon: Enjoy.

Woman: Thank you.

Nikki: Let’s make this short and sweet.

Deacon: You came.

Nikki: You said you might have something that would help me with diane jenkins.

Deacon: What are you talking about? I’m kidding. I’ll be right back. I hope this does the trick.

Nikki: Me too. Thanks.

Deacon: Nikki, if there’s anything else I can do, just let me know, okay? I want you to know that, uh, you’re a class act. You always have been. You always will be. And I care about you, and I respect you a lot. And, nik, you do look good.

Taylor: Oh, I’m so glad you came by. It’s perfect timing. I’m– I’m in between clients.

Steffy: You seem a little agitated.

Taylor: I am agitated. I am. Um…

Steffy: What’s– what’s wrong?

Taylor: I talked to thomas. You’ll never believe what brooke is saying about your brother.

Steffy: Oh, no.

Ridge: I’m not sure we need the belt. What do you think? Thomas?

Thomas: Sorry. What?

Ridge: What’s going on?

[ Thomas clearing his throat ]

Thomas: You know what? I– I just got a lot on my mind.

Ridge: Stuff with brooke, you mean.

Thomas: Yeah. I’m guessing she talked to you about it.

Ridge: What happened?

[ Thomas sighing ] She’s– she’s never gonna believe me. Dad, she doesn’t believe that I’m a changed person at all. I mean, she saw me eating an apple with a knife, and she freaked out.

Ridge: She mentioned the knife, yes. Brooke’s concerned, and she, um, she said she’d, um–

Thomas: She said she’d what?

Ridge: She said she would call child services on you if she had to.

Thomas: What?

Hope: Mom, what is really going on?

Brooke: Honey, I know you want to believe that thomas has put all of his ugliness in the past and that he’s learned from his mistakes and he’s a better man, he’s a better father, but he’s not. I saw. I was there.

Hope: So, what did you see?

[ Brooke sighing ]

Brooke: I went over to eric’s to tell thomas to please send douglas home.

Hope: Mom–

Brooke: Look, I know you don’t want me involved in this and you want to take care of it all yourself, but, honey, I am worried. I think that thomas is dangerous. He had a knife.

Hope: What?

Brooke: Yes. He had a very sharp knife. Douglas isn’t safe with thomas. He shouldn’t be in his care. I’m really worried about that little boy.

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[ Upbeat music]

Taylor: Oh, my timing is off.

Steffy: Oh, mom.

Taylor: I get you when you guys are in the middle of kissing. And this time you’re breaking apart. So,

Steffy: No, no– I– ha. Ha. You’re so funny.

Finn: I have to say, it is probably hard not to… interrupt us kissing.

Taylor: I know the struggle is real. I see it. And it makes me so happy for both of you.

Steffy: I think I know what would make you happier. If, like, dad were here with you, especially in this cute number. It’s really amazing. Why is it, like, too early to parent trap?

Taylor: You know, speaking of parent trapping. Brooke came by very heated and told me what you did. Steffy, I know– I know that you have the best intentions. But hey, please don’t ever do anything shady like that again.

Steffy: Shady? Me? I did dad a favor. I saved him from being summoned back to brooke’s house. You know he’d rather be here, mom.

Thomas: Bowling? That’s what you want to do this week? Because I’m always throwing gutter balls. No. What? Ah, there it is.

Douglas: Just like you say, you just got to keep practicing, dad.

Thomas: You want the apple, huh?

Douglas: I want the apple.

Thomas: Here you go. Now, here you go. Take it. Take it.

Douglas: Oh, grandma.

Brooke: Douglas. Oh, so good to see you. Couldn’t you use something a little safer?

Thomas: I’ve been cutting apples like this my whole life, brooke. It’s all right.

Brooke: Well, I’m sure eric has something in the kitchen.

Thomas: Hey, you know what? No big deal. Anyway, what’s going on?

Brooke: Well, I wanted to stop by and see douglas. I understand that you’ve been letting hope come by an awful lot.

Thomas: She’s always welcome here.

Brooke: Mm hmm. Yeah. Well, I haven’t seen my grandson in a long time.

Douglas: Hey, you want to come bowling with us on the weekend?

Thomas: Hey, you know what? I think that brooke is probably always busy. She’s got a slam packed schedule, so. Ah, you know what? Why don’t you go out and see donna? She said she’d look after you while I was at work.

Douglas: Um, good seeing you, grandma.

Brooke: Good seeing you, honey. See you soon, okay?

Douglas: Yeah.

Thomas: Have fun. Apple?

Brooke: No, thanks.

Thomas: Okay.

Brooke: We need to talk.

Thomas: What about? You know what? I’ve been cutting apples like that my entire life, so.

Brooke: Oh, no, no, not that. We need to talk about douglas coming home.

Thomas: Douglas is already home, brooke.

Brooke: He hasn’t been at his other home for a very long time. A home where he feels safe. And hope certainly doesn’t play with knives.

Thomas: Will you let that go?

Brooke: No, I won’T. Not if you expect him to be here with you.

Thomas: Okay, fine. I will use a peeler next time.

Brooke: Look, don’t make fun, okay? Because I will always watch out for douglas. I will always protect him.

Thomas: That’s not your job, brooke. I can protect my son. Now, if that’s all.

Brooke: No, that’s not all. Hope told me that you knew what steffy did the other night, intercepting my phone call to ridge.

Thomas: I was there. Yeah.

Brooke: Yeah. Well, that’s enough. No more attack on my marriage. By you, your mother, steffy. Just stay out of it. None of you can sabotage my relationship with ridge.

[ Taylor exasperated sigh ]

Taylor: If it’s meant to be, it will happen.

Steffy: Look how things are turning around for our family. The next logical move is dad finally coming to his senses and getting back with you.

Taylor: Well, I don’t know how logical it is. But just to shut you up, I’m going to say, “I’ll buy it.”

Steffy: Good. Great.

Ridge: What are you buying? Don’t buy anything. Whatever it is, don’t buy fuzzy bears. Because I tried that once, and I don’t want to compete with you.

Taylor: Oh, god. I don’t know if I can compete with such fuzzy cuteness. And the bears are cute, too, huh?

Steffy: They’re adorable, dad.

Finn: Kelly is going to flip out, in a good way.

Ridge: Where are the kids?

Steffy: Out with amelia. But if you wait around, you could give it to them. We could do another, like, family dinner.

Ridge: Yeah, we could do that. Let me just check with brooke. Yeah, you know, but my phone doesn’t seem to work here.

Steffy: Oh, she told you about that?

Ridge: You knew she was going to tell me about it.

Steffy: Yeah. I just felt it was like the right moment for all of us to be together. I hope you’re not mad.

Ridge: No. If you want to be my secretary, you can go ahead and answer my phone. But if you don’t, then please let me do it.

Steffy: I get it. I completely get it. I thought it was just a really nice, you know, dinner we were having. And we were all laughing and really enjoying each other’s company. And you two were, like reconnecting. I hope we have more nights like that. I really do. Life… doesn’t stop for diabetes.

Thomas: Okay. Look, brooke. You are kind of like spiraling right now, so you need to ease up on the dramatics. There’s no reason to overreact about a phone call.

Brooke: It was completely inappropriate for steffy to interfere.

Thomas: Was there some sort of emergency? A real reason for interrupting our entire family?

Brooke: No. I don’t need an emergency to talk to my own husband.& I was planning a very special evening for us.

Thomas: Oh, special evening. It have to do with a red teddy and some giggling. You know what? He has seen that so many times, it’s probably just boring.

Brooke: Doesn’t matter what I had planned. The fact is, steffy shouldn’t have intercepted my phone call to my husband.

Thomas: Okay. Maybe. I mean… is that really the reason why you’re hounding me about this?

Brooke: No. I don’t want to argue with you, thomas. I don’T. I just want you to respect my marriage with your father. And it’s time for douglas to come home. He needs to get back into his routine.

Thomas: He has a routine, right here.

Brooke: Well, this is like an extended sleepover, and it needs to end. He has to come home.

Thomas: Says who? You? Look, this is between hope and me. So, stay out of it. I know that it’s going to be really, really, really hard for you. But please, stay out of our lives.

Ridge: I enjoyed the other night and we’ll do it again. If it doesn’t happen tonight, we’ll find some other time. I promise.

Steffy: And I promise not to confiscate any phones.

Ridge: Good. What was I doing when you were talking to brooke anyway? Where was I?

Steffy: You and finn– I think you guys were having like a– I don’t know. Some kind of, like dad competition. Dad joke competition.

Finn: Yeah.

Steffy: You guys were laughing. And mom, you were like, groaning. That’s exactly what was happening.

Taylor: Yes, yes. And I have to say, finn won fair and square.

Finn: Thank you.

Ridge: Really though?

Taylor: Yeah.

Ridge: Come on.

Taylor: Yes, he did. The bubbles joke? Come on.

Ridge: All right. All right.

Steffy: Do you see them looking at each other?

Finn: Same as when you were young.

Steffy: Exactly.

Ridge: What look is that?

Steffy: As if there’s nowhere else you’d rather be. This is exactly what thomas and I wanted. Our family together. The forresters winning. And it really does feel like we are winning. Thomas is having real time with douglas. My husband is back, and that is such a miracle. And you two are getting closer. We’ve had so much time apart. I just feel this genuine connection. This feeling right now. We could feel it every single day. I can’t help but repeat myself because I see it. You two belong together. Dad just come home. Go back to mom. I’m jonathan lawson

Brooke: So, you expect me to sit back and say nothing about what you’re doing to my daughter and my grandson? No.

Thomas: What am I doing besides stepping up and providing a good, solid home for my son?

Brooke: You are using him.

Thomas: How? Like, for what purpose?

Brooke: To create problems for ridge and me.

Thomas: Okay. This– this may be really hard for you to understand, brooke. But me stepping up and being a great father to my son, reconnecting with him, it’s not about you.

Brooke: Okay, wait. So, you think you’re the influence that douglas needs? I mean, thomas, are you going to just pretend you haven’t had issues in the past?

Thomas: Yeah, you know what? I have had issues. I have. And I think I’ve worked through them. But if I had tons of issues, you might want to look in the mirror to see where they came from.

Brooke: Oh, wow. So now you’re blaming me for all the terrible things that you’ve done.

Thomas: You talk about influence on a child. I think about you and how you were always lurking around my entire family and what you did, hurting my grandmother and my mother. This oversexed, gold digger just bulldozing her way through my entire family. My father, my grandfather, my uncle. And you know what? I heard– I heard about the things that you said behind my back. I know what you said. You think that doesn’t affect a child? It does.

Brooke: Okay. So, me stepping in as your stepmother, when your mom was gone, that gives you reason for all those bad mistakes and decisions you made your entire life. No, I don’t think so.

Thomas: This is just classic you. Not taking any responsibility. Of course, you wouldn’t take responsibility. You know, that doesn’t really matter to me, because steffy and I, we’re moving past this whole thing.

Brooke: Oh. Well, that is a relief.

Thomas: We’re putting it behind us because the forrester’s are finally rising up. Yes, brooke, I am talking about my mother and father. Their time together has finally come.

Ridge: You want the family back together? I know. I know how much that would mean to you.

Steffy: You know what it would mean to you? The difference it would make for you and for mom?

Ridge: Are you– I see your mother and I– and I see your husband. And these are two people who have dedicated their lives to helping others. And– and– I mean, that’s a choice, right? That’s a choice you make in your life. And I look at my choices and my life. Honestly… I– as long as I can remember, I’ve been selfish. Everything I did still is selfish.

Taylor: Ridge, you don’t– you don’t need to apologize.

Ridge: I’m not. I don’t– I don’t know– I don’t know if– um, I wish thomas was here right now because I have to say this. I have to say to you and I almost have to say it so I can hear it. I’ve made bad choices all my life. And they’ve affected my kids, especially when they were younger. And now… I’m standing in your house and I look at this guy. This amazing person, your husband. Doesn’t mean he’s amazing because he saves people. Yes, that’s part of it. But the amazing thing is you come home.

[ Ridge exhaling ] Oh. You– you take care of your family. And your kids are going to grow up knowing what a father and what a husband should look like, and that’s important.

Finn: Thanks, ridge. That means a lot. And you’re right. I will always come home to steffy and the kids.

Ridge: I know. That’s my point. That’s what I’m saying. Of course, you’ll come home because you’re going to take care of these guys. You are going to take care of your family. I mean, you’re not going to be sidetracked by some– you’re not going to be– you’re the– the father, the husband that I should have been.

Steffy: Dad, you did the best you could.

Ridge: The best I could, steffy. That doesn’t compare to what you deserve. Both of you. I’m sorry. Hi, I’m karen.

Taylor: You know, it’s a shame steffy and finn had to go to work.

Ridge: You know, I think steffy made up that meeting so we could be alone.

Taylor: You think?

Ridge: I meant what I said earlier about bad choices. I could have been a better dad. Definitely could have been a better husband.

Taylor: Well, hindsight really is 20/20, isn’t it? It never does any good to hold on to feelings of guilt and shame about the past. I mean, we all do it but–

Ridge: Yeah. What I do know is that when you came back all those years ago, that was it. That was our time to be together as a family. The five of us. It’s what thomas wanted. Steffy. Phoebe. But I couldn’t give it to them. I had to walk away from them. I turned my back on you and a beautiful family.

Taylor: But, it’s all being healed now.

Ridge: Really?

Taylor: Yeah. Yeah, because– because time heals all– most wounds.

Ridge: Huh.

Taylor: Listen. You know, of course our marriage breaking up left an imprint on our children. Of course, it did. Ridge, they were so young, and they didn’t even have the emotional capacity to process what was happening. So, they– they learned to cope. Steffy– steffy became the strong one. She doesn’t want anyone to do anything for her because she doesn’t want to risk being let down. And phoebe, all she wanted was love and family. And thomas. Thomas was the sensitive one, for sure. And he’s the one who got lost. It affected him the most.

Ridge: Because of me.

Taylor: No, ridge.

Ridge: Yes, because of me.

Taylor: Because of all the confusion. So much confusion. That the past is just a trail we leave behind. It doesn’t– just tells us where we’ve been. It doesn’t tell us where we’re going. That’s what now is for, right now. And yeah, we can– we can– we can imagine the future wisely. We can– we can see what it is that we want to create, what we desire, what makes us feel good. How we want to love. And be loved back. Kind of like right now. Right now.

Brooke: Even if you’re right and you’re not. But let’s just say that ridge and taylor do get together. It’s not like I’m going to be out of your life for good. I have forrester children.

Thomas: You’re right. And you did your best to ruin their lives, too. I mean, gosh, I only had to spend like part time with you. But them, it was like full time. Rick, rj, bridget. I mean, it’s kind of interesting actually, because all of them decided to leave los angeles, almost like they’re getting away from you.

Brooke: How dare you?

Thomas: It was hope though. She’s the only one who keeps justifying all the things that you have done. But you know what? I feel for her. Because she actually had to spend her entire childhood with you.

Brooke: Yeah. Well, then how did she turn out to be such a good person and somebody that you could trust with your child?

Thomas: Dumb luck, recessive gene kicking in, who knows?

Brooke: It’s really not fair that you would blame me for all of your bad behavior.

Thomas: I just wonder what it would have been like if I had the chance, the opportunity to grow up without you as a mother.

Brooke: So, because of my influence, you turned into the kind of person that would lie about a baby being dead or think that kidnapping is a courtship. And I’m not even going to mention the mannequin. To think about what you put my daughter through. And you really wonder why I’m so worried that douglas is here alone with you.

Thomas: Worry all you want, brooke. I don’t really care what you think. And soon my dad won’t either.

Brooke: No, that’s not true.

Thomas: You know, my mother is a thousand times the woman that you are. And her and my father, they are getting closer because they’re meant to be. I mean, that kiss in monaco. That was meant to happen. A day is coming and soon will be, when your reign and your grip over my father and my family ends. Mark my words, brooke, they will end.

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Brooke: Enough is enough. You really need to keep your daughter out of my marriage.

Taylor: Okay. Brooke. Whatever it is that you think steffy did, I’m sure there’s–

Brooke: “Whatever it is I think she did.” I know what she did, taylor. She crossed the line. She wouldn’t let me talk to my own husband. She is being very immature and quite disrespectful–

Taylor: Okay, don’t– don’t do that.

Brooke: She is coming between ridge and me and I won’t allow it.

Paris: Hey. Is everything okay between you and steffy? I just passed her in the hallway and she seems pretty upset.

Hope: Uh… no, it’s– it’s okay. It will be fine.

Paris: I– I wasn’t born yesterday and I can tell that there’s something going on between you two.

Hope: Look, paris, I really value our friendship. And I know you’re close with steffy, too. And I just, I– I don’t want to put you in the middle.

Paris: I can handle it. Is it serious?

Hope: Yeah. And it… it might get worse.

Bill: No, no, no. I’ll be taking care of that.

Jj: Bill spencer. Ever the charmer.

Bill: So you’ll do it?

Jj: You realize I have a client base that books out years in advance.

Bill: And you realize I have deeper pockets than all those clowns put together.

Jj: Modest.

Bill: Money. Come on, jj. You have to come through for your boy, dollar bill. This is a huge release party. I need the best. And the best is you.

Jj: All right, get your assistant to call mine and I’ll have a venue list to you by the end of the day.

Bill: Ah, I can count on my jj.

Jj: I’ll see you soon.

Bill: Okay. Take care. Li.

Li: Bill. Hello. What a wonderful surprise.

Bill: Yeah, it’s been a while. How have you been?

Li: Great. Really great. Things have been just better and better.

Bill: Well, I’m glad to hear that. If anyone deserves it, it’s definitely you.

Li: It’s really good to see you, bill.

Bill: Yeah, you too. I hope I’m not interrupting. Are you meeting someone? Finn?

Li: Oh, no, no. He has a long shift today at the hospital. I’m here alone.

Bill: Well, what do you know? So am I. Join me?

Li: Uh, looks like you already ate.

Bill: Uh, yes, but suddenly I’m feeling very hungry again.

Li: Well, in that case, I’d love to.

Bill: Wonderful.

Paris: Hope, I don’t mean to pry but if there’s anything I can do to help–

Hope: I appreciate that. And I wish there was something you could do. It’s just…

[ Sighing ] This is way bigger than just steffy and me. It’s the history of our families and it’s honestly been going on since before steffy and i were even born. And it’s–

[ Clearing throat ]

Thomas: Uh, hey, uh, don’t mind me. I was just going to grab my sketchpad.

Hope: Actually, can i talk to you about something?

Thomas: Okay.

Paris: I’ll… give you a call later.

Hope: Yeah, thanks.

Thomas: Did you, uh, did you see the designs zende and I left you?

Hope: Yeah, I just– I just looked at them.

Thomas: Is everything okay?

Hope: Oh… depends.

Thomas: On?

Hope: On if you were aware of what steffy did last night, how she prevented my mom from speaking to ridge.

[ Thomas sighing ]

Brooke: I just want to know what– what right does steffy have to keep me from speaking with my husband?

Taylor: Listen, brooke. This is the first I’m hearing about it. Okay? And it’s coming from you. So, if there is truth to it, I will talk to steffy and I– and I– and I understand why you’d be upset.

Brooke: Well, of course there’s truth to it, taylor. It’s no secret that your kids want me to break up with ridge so that you can have a chance with him. But now, they’re actively trying to make that happen and I won’t tolerate it. So, you need to stop your daughter from interfering. And you need to do that today.

[ Taylor sighing ] Want your clothes to smell freshly

Bill: How’s finn doing?

Li: Oh, he’s doing great. Almost fully recovered. It’s truly a miracle.

Bill: Yeah, a miracle you made happen. You saved him. You found hope in what others would deem a hopeless situation.

Li: Had no choice. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for my son.

Bill: Well, that much is clear. And I would have done the same in your situation.

Li: I realize in retrospect, I should have told steffy that finn was alive. It wasn’t fair, but it felt right at the time.

Bill: All right. Stop beating yourself up about that. You were trying to save your son. Mission accomplished. We all carry, uh, regret and we make mistakes. But it doesn’t outweigh who you are and what you were able to do. Finn is lucky to have a mother who loves him so fiercely.

Thomas: Steffy might have gone too far last night.

Hope: Might have? Come on, thomas. Look, I know you’re always going to have your sister’s back but come on.

Thomas: It’s complicated. Your mother…

Hope: Hurts your father?

Thomas: Yes.

Hope: They both have over the years. And my mother has made a lot of mistakes in the past, but she has done her best to make up for them. And I would hope that you, of all people, would understand that.

Thomas: It’s not exactly the same.

Hope: How? How is it any different? You are working so hard to prove to people that you’ve changed and– and– and to show that you’re a different thomas.

Thomas: Right. And brooke is never going to believe that, no matter how hard I try. But I get it. I– I understand where she’s coming from. She is trying to protect you, just like we’re trying to protect our father from her.

Hope: I’m sorry, we’re? You never– you never did answer my question from before. Did you know? Were you aware that your sister prevented my mother from speaking to your father?

Thomas: Okay, look. Hope. I want you to know that I respect you and that I– I would never lie to you. Yes. I know that steffy grabbed the phone and kept my father from speaking to your mother. I was standing right there.

Brooke: You really need to make her stop.

Taylor: Okay. All right, I will. I am going to ground her as soon as she gets home from school. Come on, brooke. She’s a grown woman.

Brooke: Well, then maybe you should remind her of that. She is acting like a child. What is wrong with her? She should be happy. She should be grateful. She found out that finn was alive. She’s reunited with her husband. I’m sure that makes her feel blessed.

Taylor: You know it does.

Brooke: Okay. Well, that’s what she should be focused on. Her family, her husband, her children. Not my marriage to ridge.

Taylor: You know, she is, uh, she’s focused on it because she’s just concerned about her father. That’s what it– she’s looking out for him.

Brooke: I see. Okay. So, I’m a monster because of mistakes I’ve made in my past. But steffy? No, she’s a sweet little angel.

Taylor: Everybody makes mistakes. Everyone does. But you’ve made the same ones over and over again for decades with ridge.

Brooke: Oh. God. And you think he deserves better, right? Well, guess what, taylor? He chose me. He loves me. And I love him. We’re married. We have a future together. And we don’t call each other destiny just because it sounds cute. We call each other destiny because nothing or no one will ever come between us.

[ Coughing/sneezing ]

[ Door knocking ]

Bill: It’s so good to see you smiling and happy again. Quite a contrast to the person I found in the alley.

Li: I was A… very different woman.

Bill: On the surface. But, when I looked into your eyes, I could see that fire, that passion.

Li: You really saw all of that?

Bill: Yeah. Maybe that’s why I was so drawn to you.

Li: You were so gentle and kind to me. I was so disorientated. But there you were, reaching out to me. Thank you.

Hope: So you were right there when steffy stopped my mom from speaking to ridge.

Thomas: Like I said, it is important that you know that you can trust me. And that you know that I’m telling you the truth, even if the truth disappoints you.

Hope: Okay… so then, what really happened?

Thomas: We were all over at steffy’s, having a great time. And dad’s phone was sitting there on the table. And it lights up when brooke called, but it was on silent. Steffy sees it, she goes, she grabs it, she answers it. Look, I think it was a pretty aggressive move on her part.

Hope: And manipulative. Look, thomas, if your dad decides that he doesn’t want to be with my mom anymore,& then fine. But, let that be his own decision and not because of some outside interference.

Thomas: I get why you’re upset. I really do.

Hope: Yeah. And you just stood there and let it happen.

Thomas: Have you ever tried to stop steffy from doing something?

Hope: Did you even want to stop her? I mean, do you– do you really even think that what she did was wrong?

Thomas: I think she was trying to protect our father. And I think if one missed call can ruin the relationship, it’s not that great of a relationship.

Hope: Huh? So you don’t think it was wrong?

Thomas: I think it’s complicated.

Hope: Look. I don’t want to fight with you. But what steffy did was low. She’s deliberately trying to undermine my mother’s marriage and get your dad back with your mom.

Taylor: All right. Um, I– I don’t think that you make ridge happy but that’s just my opinion. And ultimately it’s ridge’s opinion that matters here. And, brooke, I’m just– I’m just following his lead. I’m not the home wrecker that you want to believe I am.

Brooke: Really? Well, then what happened in monaco? And I’m not talking about the reunion between steffy and finn. I’m talking about the reunion you hoped would happen after you kissed ridge.

Taylor: I kissed him back. And it was truly A… it was a moment.

Brooke: Yes, it was a moment with my husband.

Taylor: I don’t think that I can actually explain–

Brooke: Look, I don’t mean to be insensitive. I mean, I certainly don’t understand exactly how it felt to be there and find out that finn was alive and that he was reunited with your daughter who was broken at the time. But then she became whole again. And it must have been– must have been amazing. It was miraculous and I’m sure very exciting.

Taylor: Yeah. That’s it. I’m– I’m glad you understand.

Brooke: Yeah, I do, I do understand how ridge could get caught up in that moment. But you? No. I think you knew exactly what you were doing. You see, you act all sweet and innocent and caring but really, you’re very manipulative. Say whatever it is you want. Really doesn’t matter. The fact is, you laid your lips on my husband. If you have advanced non-small cell lung cancer,

Bill: I was just trying to do what was right. So, I would really appreciate it if you would stop thanking me.

Li: But I can’t because you didn’t just save me. You saved my son. You played a key part in reuniting him with steffy and the kids. You’re a good man, bill.

Bill: That is stretching it. I have done many things that I’m not proud of. Li: What was it someone once told me? We all carry regrets, make mistakes. But it doesn’t outweigh who we are or what you’re able to do?

Bill: No, no, no, that’s not how it works. Nah, that’s not allowed. You can’t be throwing my own words back at me.

Li: Oh, but they’re good words.

Bill: I enjoy getting to know this version of you.

Li: Not the disheveled woman you found in the alley.

Bill: You mean the woman who– who beat down impending death? Or the woman who fought through trauma to save her son? That woman’s pretty impressive. I mean it. It is a pleasure to have this– this strong, accomplished, beautiful woman sitting across from me.

Thomas: Hope. I don’t want to argue with you. And we have worked too hard to get to the good place we’re in.

Hope: We have.

Thomas: It’s tough, though. I mean, our families don’t exactly make it easy. I don’t know who’s worse, our moms or our dads.

Hope: Oh… I don’t know. I– I think it’s a tie, there.

Thomas: Two families, both alike in dignity.

Hope: From ancient grudge break to new mutiny.

Thomas: See! If romeo and juliet can figure it out then we can.

[ Hope laughing ]

Hope: You know, they both died in the end, right?

Thomas: You’re right. That’s a terrible example. But what I’m saying– like, I know that this whole forester-logan thing has taken its toll on you. I mean, you have done so much work trying to mend that bridge. And– and you have been incredible allowing douglas to– to spend as much time as he has over with me at the forresters. I think that that’s– that’s beautiful. And I get how you feel about your mother and what she’s going through and the– and the worry and the frustration that you get seeing that. Steffy understands that, too, though.

Hope: Oh, please.

Thomas: She does. Look– look at what’s happening with our mother. Okay, every time our dad goes to be with your mom… think about what that does to our family. Think about what that does to our mom. We have felt every inch of worry and frustration that you have.

Taylor: I’m sorry.

Brooke: What?

Taylor: You heard me. That– that kiss was not planned. And I didn’t have any intention of making a play on your husband in monaco. I– I know you don’t want to believe it, but it’s true.

Brooke: How can you expect me to believe you after everything we’ve been through?

Taylor: Because as much as we fight, I don’t want to hurt you, brooke. Seeing you in pain doesn’t do anything for me. But I love ridge, too. And I always will. And it’s not just because he’s the father of my children. Or because we had a beautiful life that was ripped away all those years ago. I love him for who he is, for everything that he is. From his grumpiest moods to his happiest moments, I… he– he understands me better than anyone ever has. And, I’m sure you feel the same.

Brooke: Yes. Of course. He’s my husband.

Taylor: And your husband is in love with both of us.

Brooke: Okay, um. What are you getting at? Ridge is torn between his feelings for you and his feelings for me. Don’t tell me that you don’t feel it.

[ Brooke scoffing ] When you’re with him, it’s like he’s there, but you don’t have him 100%. He loves us both. And he is desperately trying to figure out if he wants to stay in his marriage with you. Or move on to A… anew life with me.

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Brooke: Oh, you’re probably still on your conference call, but I… I just wanted to touch base. Sorry I missed you last night, and again this morning. You left before I woke up. Anyway, just call me.

Hope: So you and ridge weren’t together last night?

Brooke: No.

Hope: Why is that? What happened?

Brooke: Steffy happened.

Steffy: So this is a joint effort?

Zende: Thomas and I were hanging out after eric went to sleep, and then we thought we’d put the time to some creative use.

Thomas: Yeah, I think it’s pretty good, don’t you?

Steffy: Yeah, I think it’s really fascinating. You’re both blending your styles together. That’s cool. You should show this to hope. This just proves my point.

Thomas: What point is that?

Steffy: Instead of being competitive, we’re collaborating. It’s kinda like what’s happening with our family. We’re all coming together.

Zende: I think you’re right. We forresters, we’re in a good spot right now. Granddad is happy with donna.

Thomas: Yeah. You and finn are reunited.

Steffy: Yeah, and douglas, he’s spending more time with you. All we really need is our mom to reunite with our dad and we’d be great.

Taylor: Steffy! Seriously? Is no one safe? Are you seriously trying to enlist zende in your quest to reunite your dad and me?

Steffy: It’S… not what I’m doing.

Liam: So– I mean, you know, not that your company isn’t always a treat, but… why the hell are we here?

Bill: What do you mean why the hell are we here?

Wyatt: He’s asking why you summoned us.

Liam: Yeah, like– like, is there a problem?

Bill: No, there’s no problem. Can’t I just wanna have lunch with my boys?

Liam: Really? That’s– that’s all this is?

Bill: Yes. A simple lunch that has nothing to do with business. How about you show some appreciation? All right, give me a kiss.

Wyatt: Oh, jeez.

Liam: Oh, god. Stop it, please. Okay, okay– let me just make sure– you know, I have, like a, like a concept of this in my brain. You just wanna catch up?

Bill: Exactly.

Liam: Okay. How about we start with the fact that ridge walked in on you and brooke in each other’s arms?

Bill: Oh, that’s funny. That’s very funny.

Wyatt: You and brooke, dad? Again?

Bill: Alright, you see? This is how rumors get started. It is not how liam made it sound when he told you. And it’s not how I made it sound when I told you.

Liam: You–

Bill: No, no, no. We were not in each other’s arms. That’s a gross exaggeration.

Wyatt: Is it, though?

Bill: No. I mean, yes.

Liam: A-ah!

Bill: I mean, there was nothing going on between brooke and me. All right? Forrester walks in, and makes something out of nothing like he always does because the guy is riddled with insecurities. All right? I was just there to talk to brooke about katie.

Wyatt: So how did you end up in a– what, a hug? Cuddle? Brace, maybe?

Bill: A little embrace.

Liam: Right. Well, given how, you know, ridge feels about you, don’t you think any amount of proximity to his wife, especially in his own home, would be a bit… triggering?

Bill: Oh. Triggering.. That’s like the new word. Everybody gets triggered. All right? This is all I know. God forbid that ridge doesn’t control every aspect of brooke’s life. Why she puts up with poser the clown, I will never understand.

Hope: Steffy happened? So, what does that mean?

Brooke: She’s making sure that her influence is felt. The romantic time that I had planned with ridge, it didn’t happen because he didn’t come home in time for us to be together.

Hope: And why not?

Brooke: Because he was over at steffy’S. And she made sure her dad didn’t come home ’til very, very late.

Steffy: Zende, please tell my mother that I’m not enlisting you.

Zende: She wasn’t, but I’m always up for helping a worthy cause.

Taylor: Okay. Yes. And I love your philanthropic heart, but don’t let my kids work you. They’re relentless.

Thomas: But it’s for your own good.

Steffy: Yeah. Dad’s, too.

Zende: We were just talking about what a great place the family’s in. Finn and steffy got their miracle. Thomas and douglas have been bonding like crazy.

Steffy: We just want dad to come to his senses and leave brooke for you. The world is full of make or break moments.

Bill: You know, you think you’d be used to by now? Or at least accept that it’s none of my business. But every time I see forrester, undeserving of brooke, I wanna grab him by his neck and say, “you fool, don’t you realize how lucky you are to have this magnificent woman?” I mean, he should be on his knees every day thanking whoever blessed him. But instead he manipulates brooke, and he takes for granted, and… she stays. Or goes back.

Liam: Yeah, and ridge does the same.

Wyatt: I think that’s the destiny part. You know where they end up together no matter what.

Bill: What am I missing? Forrester’s an uptight, entitled waste of skin. What does she see in him?

Liam: Well, like… do you actually wanna know the answer? Or is that rhetorical?

Bill: Oh, yeah. No, no. You have some insight, I wanna hear.

Liam: Okay. I mean, you live there long enough, and you start to see the other side of ridge. The side that you don’t really get to see. He’s a, he’s a family man. He’s looser. He… he laughs more. He actually has a sense of humor, believe it or not. But the connection between him and brooke, the deep love that they feel for each other, it’s pretty undeniable up close.

Bill: What do you know?

Liam: I– that. That is what I know. I know that. And I also know that there are outside forces working against them. Steffy and thomas, for example.

Hope: Tell me everything. What did steffy do?

Brooke: Well, it was getting later and later, and ridge still didn’t show up. So of course, I was concerned. So I, I called him, and guess who picked up the phone. Steffy.

Hope: But how did she even get ahold of ridge’s phone?

Brooke: I don’t know. But she said ridge was there, and enjoying himself with her and thomas and taylor, and he didn’t want to be disturbed. And I had to remind her that I am his wife. And then you wanna know what she had the nerve to say to me?

Steffy: Not for long.

Hope: She actually said that to you?

Brooke: Yeah. I can’t believe it. She said he was happy, and he was having a really good time, and– because he was with the woman that he truly loved. And then she hung up the phone.

Hope: Wait, what? Mom, please tell– did you call back?

Brooke: No. I mean, what was the point, really? By the time ridge got home, I was already asleep.

Hope: Oh… and then he had that early morning conference call, so I bet he has no idea what steffy even did.

Brooke: I’m sure he doesn’T. Unless she told him, which I’m sure she didn’T.

Hope: What gives steffy the nerve to refuse to allow you to talk to your own husband? I mean, she has no right. I have long been an advocate for peace between our two families. For understanding, for acceptance. But taylor and steffy– they’ve gone too far.

Brooke: You’re right. I completely agree. I think it’s time to have a talk with taylor.

Hope: I think it’s time I have a conversation with steffy about her blatant campaign against your marriage.

Zende: You don’t pull any punches, do you, steffy? You just come right out and say it.

Steffy: I believe in the direct approach.

Thomas: I’m with my sister on that one.

Taylor: Do you see, zende? Relentless. You know, kids, sometimes the thoughts that pop into your head should never come out of your mouth. Like wanting to end your dad’s marriage.

Zende: It sounds like you could use a moment alone with these two. And I gotta make some calls, so I’m gonna hit the road, and I’ll see you back at the house.

Taylor: Bye, zende.

Zende: Bye bye.

Taylor: I love you both so much. I really do, so much. And I know that you wanna see your father and me happy together. But please stop. Both of you, please. Just focus on your own lives and your– your own family. And don’t worry about your dad and me. Okay?

Steffy: We’re always gonna be worried about our parents.

Thomas: Yeah, and we have your best interests at heart.

Steffy: And we know exactly what that is, even if you’re not ready to admit it yet. Which is– it’s obvious. The way you and dad look at each other, it’s beautiful, and it is criminal that you are wasting this much time. You could be together right now, planning your future.

Taylor: You’re both impossible.

Thomas: But you still love us.

Steffy: Mm-hmm.

Taylor: I really do. I brought in ensure max protein

Wyatt: So, when did steffy and thomas become the bosses of ridge and brooke? And don’t they have their own stuff going on?

Liam: Excellent questions.

Bill: Yes. Kids should stay out of their– especially grown kids should stay out of their parents’ lives.

Liam: Well, that’s the thing. It’s not just the whole full-frontal assault. I mean, ever since thomas basically started holding douglas hostage, there have been all these forrester family gatherings that, you know, yours truly is not invited to, of course, but hope is, as douglas’ mother. And if she wants to see the kid, she’s gotta keep going over there, which keeps her in thomas’ orbit.

Bill: Oh, when he’s at his best playing the caring, devoted dad.

Liam: That’s– exactly. That’s exactly right. It’s classic thomas. And hope just doesn’t see it that way, in my opinion because I think he’s getting into her head.

Wyatt: It’s not working, though, is it?

Liam: Well, I– I don’t know. I keep expressing my concerns. Obviously, it would be devastating for me if– if hope fell for it again. But– but there’s also another piece to this, which is, you know, hope keeps getting distracted by the stuff she’s seeing when she goes over there. Like steffy and thomas constantly disparaging brooke to ridge, and then taylor taking every opportunity she can to be all cozy with ridge, and get all cute. It, like, stresses hope out. She doesn’t know, you know, whether to tell brooke, how much to tell brooke, because it would all most certainly ratchet up the whole forrester-logan war again, which she doesn’t want.

Bill: But nobody has to coddle brooke. I mean, beneath that sweet smile andthat twinkle in her eyes… brooke’s a fighter. I mean, it’s beyond me, but especially when it comes to ridge. She won’t let anyone undermine her marriage.

Thomas: I’m sorry that call took so long.

Taylor: Oh, that’s okay. It’s all right. Are you headed to work now?

Thomas: Uh, yeah, just for a little bit. And then I’m taking douglas to the skate park.

Taylor: Oh, yay. It’s a great day for it. God, I love seeing the two of you have so much fun together.

Thomas: It really is great. I mean, spending all this time together, day in and day out. It’s amazing. I mean, I missed so much time with my little boy.

Taylor: Oh, but honey, you’re making up for it now. And douglas is happier than he has ever been, and it’s all because of you.

Thomas: Thank you for supporting me.

Taylor: I will always support you. I love you so much.

Thomas: I love you, too.

Taylor: Have fun.

Thomas: Okay.

Taylor: Okay.

Thomas: If you are looking for my sister–

Brooke: No. I see what I’m looking for.

Taylor: Okay, well I think this is your cue to go. Tell douglas I said hi.

Thomas: You two play nice.

Tayor: Hello, brooke. What’s wrong?

Brooke: Uh… your daughter’s out of control, and I expect you to put a stop to steffy.

Paris: Is it just me, or are these designs fantastic?

Steffy: They really are. I love that they have, like, a whimsical feel to it, too.

Paris: Yeah, that makes perfect sense.

Steffy: Right?

Paris: Has hope seen these?

Taylor: No, not yet.

Paris: Oh, hey hope. Have you seen zende’s latest design for “hope for the future”?

Steffy: Hey, hope.

Hope: Um, I actually haven’t, but I’ll take a look at them later. But I was hoping to have a moment alone with steffy?

Steffy: Go. Thank you for your input.

Paris: Yeah, anytime.

Steffy: Yeah. Here, I’ll take this.

Paris: Yeah.

Steffy: See you.

Paris: Okay.

Hope: We’ll talk later.

Steffy: We were talking about your– your line. Dunno why you chased paris out of here. It’s a little inappropriate.

Hope: Oh, wow. What a word choice. Inappropriate. Kind of like you deliberately trying to sabotage my mother’s marriage to ridge? Be ready for whatever life throws your way.

Taylor: Okay, here’s what’s not gonna happen. You coming over to my daughter’s house, expecting me to do anything. Why are you coming after steffy?

Brooke: It’s the other way around, taylor. Look, we’re all happy that finn is alive. And he’s back with steffy, where he belongs. The family’s together. Family is so precious. But wedding vows are very precious, too. And steffy seems to have forgotten that. She is blatantly trying to interfere in my marriage. And I need you to put a stop to her.

Taylor: Of course, steffy is in favor of ridge and me getting back together, yes. Every kid wants their family to be whole.

Brooke: She’s not a kid anymore, taylor. She is a grown woman. A grown woman with children of her own. And you know what? She needs to focus on that. Not on my marriage with ridge.

Taylor: Now you’re not going to believe this, but I just told steffy and thomas the exact same thing. I did. I understand where they’re coming from, but I also understand why you’d be angry.

Brooke: I’m frustrated. I was very frustrated last night.

Taylor: What happened last night?

Brooke: You really don’t know? Okay, well, it was supposed to be a special evening with ridge and me, and we were gonna have time to reconnect. Just the two of us. But it didn’t happen. He didn’t come home in time.

Taylor: Yeah, he was here having a family night. I’m sorry that your plans didn’t work out, but to be fair, you had all day to coordinate with ridge about your– your night. You know, you can’t blame steffy for that.

Brooke: I called him.

Taylor: You called him? What– when, when he was here already? And I didn’t– I didn’t hear his phone. Didn’t– don’t remember him on the phone.

Brooke: I called him and steffy answered. She said that he was busy. She didn’t put him on the phone.

Taylor: Oh, god. I don’t wanna believe that.

Brooke: Well, you have to believe it. You can ask her yourself. She is playing the gatekeeper. That’s what she’s doing. She refused to put my husband on the phone with me. And she’s doing that because she wants my marriage to fall apart, so that you… you can have your chance with ridge.

Hope: You’re screening your dad’s calls? Refusing to let him speak to my mother, who, by the way, if I need to remind you, that’s still her husband.

Steffy: You’re overreacting, hope.

Hope: Oh, really? How so?

Steffy: We were having a family evening. Obviously, there was no emergency on brooke’s end. My mom, thomas, the kids, me, we deserve quality time with my father.

Hope: Are you kidding me? Ridge spends more time at your house than he does at home. And that’s all part of the plan, isn’t it?

Steffy: What are you talking about? My father can go wherever he wants. If he wants to stay at my house, go for it.

Hope: My gosh, you are so obvious. First, it’s all the talk, telling ridge that he should go back to taylor, that he’s better off with her than he is with my mom.

Steffy: That’s exactly what I believe.

Hope: But to actively interfere in their marriage? That’s a step too far. Come on, steffy, I thought we were past this. What happened to bringing the families together? What happened to putting the children first?

Steffy: This isn’t about kelly, hayes, douglas, or beth. This is about my parents. A future that was stolen from them. This is about my father’s happiness. About a woman who loves him unconditionally. Who will never throw herself into the arms of another man. My father’s starting to feel, like, what it’s like to just be. No drama. No pain. Just love. And that’s exactly what my grandmother wanted for him all those years ago. Well, she’s not here to fight the battle anymore. But I am. Brooke’s disrespected my father long enough. It’s time for my father to come back to his real family. The forresters.

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Steffy: It’s right here. It is so clear.

Thomas: Steffy’s right. It’s right in front of you. You have to see it.

Steffy: All you have to say is, “I love you… and I want to be with you.”

Brooke: All right. So andre’s going to have everything in the kitchen and all I have to do is light some candles and get dressed.

Hope: Okay, but you still haven’t even heard back from ridge.

Brooke: Right. No, not yet.

Hope: You texted him a while ago?

Brooke: Well, honey, he said he was in a meeting and he’ll call me when he’s finished. So by then, I’m going to have everything ready for this romantic evening!

Liam: Who’s having a romantic evening? Is it us? Say it’s us. It’s us, right?

Hope: Well, that depends how fast you get beth to sleep tonight.

Liam: Oh.

Hope: No, it’s actually, uh, my mom and ridge have the plans.

Liam: Oh, that’s– that’s good. I was– uh, I was just with my dad. I got a little worried when he said that ridge caught you two together.

Hope: Wait. Bill was over here and ridge caught you?

Sheila: Grandma loves you so much. I hate being kept apart from you. Oh, my precious little grandson, you just– you were so comfortable in my arms. Is it serious?

Deacon: Were you just talking to someone in here?

Sheila: Right. Who would i be talking to by myself in here, deacon?

Deacon: Why so grumpy? Maybe it’s something worse. What’s that look in your face?

Sheila: What look?

Deacon: I don’t know. I don’t like it. I don’t like it at all.

Deacon: All right, sheila. What’s going on? What dark thoughts do you have racing around in that pretty little head of yours?

Sheila: Why do you always assume the worst of me?

Deacon: Have I been wrong? Even once?

Sheila: Yeah, well you are this time. Thinking about my grandson.

Deacon: Well, don’t do that, ’cause that doesn’t lead anywhere good.

Sheila: How can you say that? I adore that little boy and his father. They are the most important people in my life.

Deacon: And you are going to stay away from them. You understand me?

Hope: Bill was here?

Liam: Uh, my bad. My bad. I didn’t realize that you hadn’t heard that.

Brooke: He came by earlier and I wasn’t expecting him. He wanted to talk about katie. And he was about to leave when ridge came home.

Liam: My dad said it wasn’t a big deal, though.

Hope: But was it a big deal to ridge, mom?

Brooke: You know how ridge feels about bill. He wasn’t very happy.

Steffy: You deserve to feel this way all the time. You’ve been apart way too long.

Thomas: All you got to do is remember what you want. Your future could be yours. Today.

Taylor: Does it seem like we’re watching an infomercial?

Ridge: Yeah, it seems that we should be changing the channel.

Steffy: No, this is the best channel. You even said how much you love seeing finn and me together. The joy you see every time we’re with the children.

Thomas: Yeah. And that’s how we feel about you guys.

Steffy: Mom, something happens inside of you every time you look at dad. I mean, it’s the same type of electricity I get when i look at my husband.

Finn: And for what it’s worth, it’s not just your kids who see it, okay? I see it, too.

Ridge: Oh, boy.

Finn: Yeah.

Ridge: I’m out of here.

Finn: We lost them.

Steffy: You can’t ignore it.

Taylor: We’re not ignoring it. We’re not, are we ridge? No. Look, I know that your father loves me. I do. I do. And in some ways, everyone can see it. And in other ways, it’s just us. Like, I know what he needs.

[ Laughter ] Yeah, we have our unspoken language, I think, you know, kind of like right now. And it’s a really beautiful thing to share that with someone. Nobody can ever take that away. Cheers. Time. It’s life’s most precious commodity,

Deacon: Hey. Get the hell away from the window. What is it with you? It’s becoming, like, a full time job keeping you out of trouble.

Sheila: I don’t need a savior, deacon.

Deacon: Well, that’s a good thing, because I can’t even save myself. Take a look at me. Shacked up with a, an escaped convict.

Sheila: They’re not looking for me. Not anymore.

Deacon: Sheila. That would change in a minute if you got picked up for stalking.

Deacon: And god forbid, the forresters figure out you’re still alive, too. Because those people with their resources, they’d never stop chasing you.

Sheila: Oh, my gosh, aren’t you just a little, gray cloud today? Hmm.

Deacon: Hmm.

Sheila: Well, maybe we should just go take a hot shower and wash away some of that doom and gloom.

Deacon: No, no, no, no, no. I see– no, I see what you’re doing. No, no. You’re not going to distract me. What is it? What? What is going on in there? What is it that you don’t want me to know? Oh. [ Laughs ] You just won’t give it up, will ya? You won’t give up this idea that somehow you’re going to be reunited with finn and your grandson.

Brooke: I explained to ridge that I was just talking with bill.

Hope: Oh. You mean in this house where, if i remember correctly, bill isn’t exactly welcome? Wow, this sounds familiar.

Liam: Yeah. The word, “boundaries” isn’t really part of my dad’s vocabulary.

Hope: And we all know how very important they are to ridge.

Liam: Hey! Ridge didn’t freak out, though, according to my dad.

Brooke: No, he didn’T. Why would he? What we were doing was innocent. I mean, bill just came by to talk about katie and he was thanking me for listening. And we said our goodbyes…

Hope: I don’t know. I really think this might be a problem with ridge.

Brooke: No, it won’t be, but…

Hope: What?

Brooke: He– he did make it very clear how he feels about deacon or bill here in the house.

Ridge: Let me show you something.

Taylor: What?

Ridge: Come sit. This right here, this is your family. You created these monsters. Your love–

Taylor: I did–

Ridge: Created these guys.

Taylor: We did.

Ridge: Eh…

Taylor: Yeah. I wish I wasn’t gone for so long.

Ridge: Well, even gone, you kept us together. Kept it going for all of us. See? Distance means nothing to you.

Steffy: Well, now you’re both here getting closer. This makes you happy.

Ridge: What– I would– stop. They don’t stop.

Taylor: No, they don’T.

Ridge: I am happy. Your mom makes me happy. I agree with everything you’re saying. This is complicated. You see that, right?

Steffy: I get– I get it. I get that you… you love mom but you can’t erase your feelings for brooke. Is that what you’re saying?

Thomas: All brooke does is hurt you, dad.

Steffy: All she does is let you down–

Taylor: Okay. Just stop, please. He knows how all of us feel about his wife. And you need to stop. Both of you. Okay? It’s not fair. Just stop wishing for the end of his marriage. Okay? Sweet pillows of softness! nci test for “the talk”..” Nci test for “the talk”..” Nci test for “the talk”..” Nci test for “the talk”..” Nci test for “the talk”..” Nci test for “the talk”..” ‘S it going to take for you to give this up? Maybe a spanking.

[ Sheila laughs ] Look, I get how much you love finn? I mean, after all, you shot the guy and you took him hostage. Sort of. But that’s just you showing your feelings, right? Come on, come on, loosen up. Tell me what’s going on.

Sheila: According to you, there’s nothing to talk about, right? Just never going to get to be a part of my son’s life.

Deacon: I’m a parent. I get it. It would tear me up not to see hope, to be separated from her. But this is your reality. And it sucks and it hurts. I get it. And if you want someone to vent to, I’ll listen. I’ll give you some advice or, I don’t know, a bus ticket out of town. I’d try and help you out there, I guess. But you need to hear me very clearly. You are not going to have a relationship with finn and your grandson. Not now. Not ever.

Sheila: Never say never to me.

Hope: Here. I was thinking that once you and ridge settled back into your life that, I don’t know, he might relax a little bit.

Liam: Yeah, that’s obviously not happening now.

Brooke: He’s not being unreasonable.

Hope: Oh, my gosh. He hates bill. He hates my dad. He doesn’t want to deal with either of them.

Brooke: He knows that I respect his feelings on that.

Hope: Okay. And yet he walked in on you and bill together, and now all of a sudden, you’re planning this big, impromptu, romantic evening, so…

Brooke: Yes, of course. And why not? Ridge and i need some alone time together.

Hope: Mom. It’s okay. If you think there’s a problem, if you’re worried, you can say it.

Brooke: Oh, honey, no. I don’t think there’s a problem. It’s just tonight is, is about us. We need to reconnect and spend some time together. That’s what tonight’s all about.

Hope: And nothing else.

Liam: You know what? Maybe you guys would be more comfortable talking about this on your own–

Brooke: No, liam, it’s okay. Really. Your father’s right. What happened today was no big deal. Okay. All right. So he has been spending a lot of time lately with his other family because they found out that finn was alive and now he’s back with their daughter and they’re all so excited. They’re having these family get-togethers. And of course, ridge wants to be a part of it. I totally understand that. So. Tonight, is going to be just about ridge and me reconnecting. That is it. I’m going to make damn sure that happens.

Ridge: You are quite the mediator, doc.

Taylor: You got to be with these scavengers.

Ridge: Yeah. Never thought I’d actually miss the day when they were arguing with each other.

Taylor: Yeah. Now they argue at us.

Ridge: Relentless. But thank you for getting them off my back.

Taylor: Yeah, well, I only bought you five minutes because they are very strong-willed.

Ridge: Wonder where they got that.

Steffy: You see this?

Finn: Yeah. And they don’t seem bothered at all.

Steffy: Everything we said was right. They want to be together.

Taylor: Oh, oh. Yeah, yeah, yeah

Finn: If anyone can make them see it, it’s you. I’m gonna go check on the kids.

Steffy: Okay.

Finn: All right.

Thomas: First of all, thanks for the heads up. Secondly, I really thought he was going to come around tonight.

Steffy: I know. I was hoping, the way dad was talking about pulling our family together.

Thomas: It’s just, uh… one little problem: He’s still technically married to brooke. Dad’s honoring a commitment that brooke threw away long ago. Brooke’s stood in our parents way long enough. Hi, I’m nancy.

Deacon: Whether you believe it or not, I am trying to help you, sheila?

Sheila: No, you’re not. You’re not helping. You’re… you’re just telling me what I can’t do.

Deacon: Oh, and you hate that, don’t you? But hanging on to this pipe dream is just a disaster waiting to happen–

Sheila: No, because it’s not a dream. Reunions, they happen. Families do forgive one another.

Deacon: Everyone in your family thinks you’re dead. Everyone in the world thinks you’re dead. For you to stay out of prison, you need to stay dead.

Sheila: No. Not dead. I’m– ju– I’m stuck, I’M… I’m just in limbo here with you.

Deacon: Well, there’s the door, honey.

Sheila: I’m– I’m grateful for my freedom but I– I– I feel like I’m just trapped in this situation where being a part of my son and my grandson’s lives is impossible. Or is it? I don’t know–

Deacon: All right, you need to stop right there because I’m not always going to be around to be the voice of reason. I got to get out of here. I got to go meet somebody.

Sheila: Who?

Deacon: Honestly, I don’t know. What I do know is that you’re going to stay here. And you’re not going to do anything crazy.

Liam: Hey. What was that for?

Hope: Do I need a reason?

Liam: No, touché. Yeah, kiss me anytime you want. No reason required.

Hope: Thank you.

Liam: For what?

Hope: Just you being you.

Liam: Are you just saying that because I’ve been giving you all this grief lately about thomas and douglas?

Hope: No. Although I do know you aren’t exactly thrilled about all the time I’ve been spending with thomas in order to be with douglas. But I was actually talking about my mom, and how concerned you were about her. I still can’t believe ridge walked in on her hugging bill in his house.

Liam: Yeah. I mean, I was concerned too, obviously, just because it’s my dad and my dad has this habit of downplaying all of his mistakes. But, you know, brooke says she’s not too worried. So yours truly is not going to be too worried. There we go.

Hope: Yeah, it’s just that it’s a lot of stress.

Liam: Yeah. Well, then, I mean, maybe there it is. Maybe a romantic evening is exactly what they need.

Hope: Yeah. I don’t know. It’s just seems like everything is trying to pull them apart. And I just, I want this night to be exactly what my mom wants it to be, which is just a night to bring them together.

Steffy: It’s like they refuse to see it.

Thomas: Mom can see it. She knows they should be together. It’s just, she’s not going to undermine his marriage.

Steffy: Maybe we should have tried harder. We could have gotten through to them.

Thomas: Yeah, okay, maybe. But I don’t know–

> Steffy: Oh, my god. Brooke’s calling.

[ Buzzing ]

Thomas: What are you–

Steffy: Hey, brooke.

Brooke: Steffy? Why are you answering ridge’s phone?

Steffy: Oh, he’s, uh– he’s busy right now.

Brooke: So you’re at the office?

Steffy: No, he’s home with me, thomas, my mom…

Brooke: Oh, uh, I– I need to talk to ridge, please.

Steffy: No, I don’t think I’m going to disturb him right now.

Brooke: I’m his wife.

Steffy: Not for long. He’s hanging out with my mom right now and they’re laughing. They’re really enjoying each other’s company. It’s– it’s sweet. You can tell how much he loves her.

Brooke: Okay, you know what? I’m not going to debate this with you. I just need my husband to come home as soon as possible.

Steffy: He is home, brooke. His real home. He belongs here. Okay. You have a good night.

Brooke: Wait, steffy. Put ridge on the phone.

[ Line beeping ]

[ Brooke gasps ]

[ Sighs ]

Thomas: Okay. That was, that was strong. But what do you plan on doing if she comes over here?

Steffy: I don’t care. Not focused on her. He’s wasted way too much time on brooke. He needs to focus his attention on mom.

Thomas: Frankly, I don’t know how we can make that any more clear–

Steffy: Just keep trying, thomas. Mom and dad are so good together. They love each other. We just got to get brooke out of the way. Once and for all.

Taylor: Oh, boy.

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[ Dramatic music ]

Steffy: What a day.

Finn: Right? That was the best.

Steffy: I know. Playing hooky from work, spending time at the beach with our kids. Can’t get better than that.

Finn: Yeah. I mean, and the sandcastles that kelly and hayes built? We’re gonna have a couple of engineers on our hands.

Steffy: I think so too. It was so much fun.

Finn: Yeah, it was. Wiped ’em out though. They were both begging for a nap.

Steffy: Yeah, good. I love this. Family together, making memories.

Finn: Me too.

Steffy: You know what else I love?

Finn: Hmm?

Steffy: I love when I have a brilliant idea and my husband goes along with it.

Finn: Oh, yeah. I do, huh?

Steffy: Mm-hmm.

Finn: What brilliant idea do you have now?

Steffy: Well, since we had an incredible family day, I was thinking we could extend it to my mom and dad. Think it would be fun.

Finn: You dog.

Ridge: How do you feel?

Paris: Like air.

Ridge: What about you?

Zende: Me?

Ridge: Yeah, it’s another very impressive design.

Zende: It turned out all right.

[ Ridge laughs ]

Thomas: I’m gonna have to step my game up.

Ridge: I don’t– I don’t think you’re the problem. I– I gotta find a way to be more prolific. Just can’t focus on anything.

Thomas: Well, there’s an easy solution for that there, pop.

Brooke: I knew I could count on you, andre, even on such short notice. Thank you so much.

[ Phone beeping ]

Hope: Well, it sounds like someone’s planning something special.

Brooke: Oh! Yes, I am.

Hope: Okay, well, what is it?

[ Brooke laughs ]

Brooke: Well, it’s not so much what it is. It’s what it’s about.

Hope: Which is?

Brooke: Ridge and i always thrive when we shut out the real world and we take the time to reconnect to our love for each other. And that’s been really hard to do lately with everything going on. So tonight, I intend to remind my husband what it is that makes us so good together. Now and always.

Hope: You two are pretty incredible together. Even after all these years and all the challenges you’ve faced.

Brooke: Challenges we’ve overcome.

Hope: Yeah.

Brooke: And yet here we are facing more challenges.

Hope: Hmm, does that mean taylor?

Brooke: It just means all the noise that keeps us from being focused on each other. That’s why I’m determined to make tonight about nothing but the two of us.

Hope: Well, I think it’s a really great idea, mom. Especially given all the pressure that ridge is getting from thomas and steffy, you know, wanting him to reunite with their mother.

Thomas: I’m just saying. You ditch brooke, you go back to mom, problem solved.

Ridge: Hey, thomas.

Thomas: Yeah?

Ridge: Is there any way we can stop doing this?

Thomas: What?

Ridge: I know how you feel about my wife and my marriage, but I would love very much to get back to zende’s design. Can we do that?

Thomas: Uh, I don’t think we really need to ’cause this thing’s a lock.

Zende: I still wanna make a few tweaks, incorporate some of your father’s suggestions.

Paris: There he goes again. The eternal perfectionist.

Zende: Okay, okay. Stop, stop. Paris and I, we’re gonna get out of here and let you two continue your private conversation.

Paris: Good luck, thomas.

Thomas: Thanks. Oh, yeah, and thanks for stepping in for vanessa.

Paris: Any time.

Ridge: See you guys.

Thomas: Before you say anything, okay, just hear me out. Let me tell you all the reasons you need to be with my mother.

Steffy: My dad isn’t happy with brooke. I mean, he thinks he is, but he has more downs than ups. He needs to be with someone who’s completely devoted to him, committed, and that person, you know, is my mom. Like, they’re perfect for each other.

Taylor: Oh, my god. No.

Finn: Hey.

Taylor: Has it really come down to this? It’s not enough that you and your brother have teamed up. Now you’re recruiting poor finn in your campaign to reunite your father and me? Steffy. Does your plug-in fade too fast?

Ridge: Thomas, it seems to me like we’re having the same conversation over and over again. I don’t know why you and your sister find it necessary to champion your mother to me. It’s not necessary at all because I’m the person that respects taylor and loves her more than anyone.

Thomas: You see, you say that, but then you went to go live with brooke again ’cause you took pity on her and her ankle.

Ridge: I went to live with brooke because she’s my wife.

Thomas: Right. Well, there was a time that you were living with mom over at steffy’S.

Ridge: No, I was never living with your mother. Never was. I was staying in the guest house.

Thomas: Okay, maybe you didn’t spend every night in the same bedroom–

Ridge: We didn’t spend any night in the same bedroom. Where are you getting this from?

Thomas: You know what? Doesn’t matter. You were living with mom for a time, and it was a special time because you always have a special time together. And then you left, and you went over to granddad’S. And I understand. I get why you did that. But now you’re back over at brooke’S.

Ridge: And now we’re back to the same place we just started from. I am at brooke’s house because she is my wife. I’m her husband. She is the woman I love.

Thomas: Yes, you love her, but… you don’t love her the same way that you love mom. At least admit that.

Ridge: What?

Hope: Um…

[ Clears throat ] Just so you know, I did defend you and your commitment to ridge to steffy at the office yesterday. I walked in on her bashing you to thomas and–

Brooke: Oh, honey, you stood up for me.

Hope: Well, of course I did. You’re my mother. I will always support you. I just… [ Sighs ] I don’t know if it’s wishful thinking on their part, but thomas and steffy seem really convinced that ridge is going to reunite with taylor and their family soon.

Brooke: Of course they do.

Hope: Well, they have been putting a lot of pressure on ridge. And she told me, I mean, they’re saying stuff to him like, “well, if you stay with her, then she’s just going to betray you again.” And…

Brooke: That’s not exactly news, honey. Thomas and steffy have been saying that to ridge for a long time now. And now taylor, too.

Hope: It’s just the more– the more that they actively try to get ridge out of here and back with taylor, first of all, not only is it disrespectful to you and your marriage, but it also just reignites that stupid forrester/logan family feud, which I don’t– I don’t want. Why do any of us want it? I don’t want it for douglas and beth. I thought steffy didn’t want it for kelly and hayes, and yet here we are. You know, thomas wants douglas to live with him permanently, and taylor is not exactly hiding her feelings. And I just feel like… this fragile peace that has been there between the two families… might finally end. If it hasn’t already.

Steffy: I don’t need to recruit finn, do I?

Finn: No. No, no. See, steffy, she’s right about everything always. See, that’s– that’s what keeps the marriage so blissful.

Taylor: You are such a smart man. You know, as much as I love seeing the two of you have fun together, I would rather it not be about ridge and me.

Steffy: Okay, debbie downer, negative nancy, bad time betty.

[ Taylor laughs ] Mom, you and dad belong together. And who knows? Who knows? Maybe, I don’t know, maybe it could happen tonight.

Taylor: Huh? Tonight?

Steffy: Yeah. Things move really quickly around here. Isn’t that right, babe?

Finn: Uh, this is the part where I’m supposed to say yes, right? But I don’t know. What are you talking about?

Taylor: I’m not really sure what she’s talking about either, but I know that look in her eye. And you are up to something, young lady. What is it?

Steffy: Me?

Taylor: You.

Steffy: Um… (birds chirping)

Taylor: Steffy forrester.

Steffy: Ooh, she’s using her mom voice. I’m gonna be in trouble.

Finn: Okay, then maybe answer her question next.

Steffy: I will not.

[ Phone ringing ] Ooh, saved by the bell. I think you should, uh, you should answer that. I’m sure it’s, like, a patient.

Taylor: Um, yeah, it is. Okay, I’m gonna take this upstairs, but when I come back down, you’re gonna tell me everything.

Steffy: I’m gonna tell you everything. Yeah, absolutely. Maybe, mom.

Finn: Who are you calling? Steffy…

Steffy: Hey, are you still at forrester?

Thomas: Yeah, I’m meeting with dad. What’s up?

Steffy: Could you guys come to the cliff house?

Thomas: You wanna tell me what it’s about?

Steffy: No, just hurry and get here, okay? Okay, bye.

[ Phone beeps ]

Thomas: We gotta go.

Ridge: What’s going on?

Thomas: Going over to steff’S. I don’t know.

Steffy: What? I meant what I said to mom. Things are gonna change for her and dad.

Hope: Steffy’s on a mission. She’s acting like she has to right some long-standing wrong.

Brooke: If ridge wanted to be with taylor, he would be. It’s not like I’m holding him against his will. He knows what’s in his mind. He knows what’s in his heart. And as much as he loves his kids with taylor, he’s certainly not gonna let them dictate his life.

Hope: I hope you’re right, but with the three of them coming at him nonstop.

Brooke: I know, it’s terrible what they’re doing. They’re putting him in the middle once again. I mean, I just wish taylor would go away. I wish she would leave it alone and find another guy.

Hope: Well, the thing is, I think for taylor, ridge is it. And if taylor can’t have him, then–

Brooke: Well, she can’t have him. He’s my husband, and we have a future together.

Hope: I just wish that steffy and thomas could get it into their heads that you aren’t to blame for their parents not being together.

Brooke: Maybe I am to blame. I mean, not that I did anything underhanded or manipulative to try to keep ridge away from taylor. I didn’T. It’s just that… I loved him. And he loved me right back. Just like he will tonight.

Finn: Champagne?

Taylor: Well, if things go the way I’m hoping, we’re gonna be celebrating. Kids out?

Finn: Out like a light. Wait, have you not told your mom yet?

Steffy: No.

Taylor: Um, told me– told me what?

Steffy: Oh, good, you’re off that call. Great.

Taylor: Yeah, new-client calls take a while. What is going on here, steffy?

Steffy: Nothing, I was just, like, cleaning.

Taylor: Nothing?

Finn: For once.

Steffy: Hey, what took you so long?

Ridge: What took us so long? This guy was driving like a maniac. What were you doing?

Thomas: Steffy said it was urgent.

Ridge: What is– what’s the mission? What are we doing here? Or should I even ask?

Steffy: We just took the day off and wanted to spend some time with kids, family, you know?

Ridge: Yeah. Where are the kids?

Finn: Uh, they’re asleep. They’re worn out from all the fun in the sand.

Steffy: Yeah, and we just wanted to continue this family day. Especially for you and– and mom. I hope that’s okay. Charcuterie? You trusted me as your state treasurer.

[ Phone chiming ]

Brooke: Hopefully that’s ridge texting that he will be home soon.

Hope: Oh, well, then I should get going. I know you have a lot to get ready around here.

Brooke: Oh, no. It’s just an appointment reminder. My yearly physical, which I missed, of course, mm-hmm.

Hope: Ah. Sounds like you’ve got a lot going on.

Brooke: Yeah. [ Chuckles ] I do. Ridge and I both do. That’s why it’s so important, honey, to take this time and reconnect. Just the two of us.

Hope: Well, I do know he was in a meeting with thomas, zende, and paris, but it should be over by now. So just give him a call and find out.

Brooke: Oh, I’ll just wait ’til he reaches out. If not, I’ll call him.

Hope: Okay.

Brooke: I just wanna thank you, sweetie.

Hope: For what?

Brooke: For all of your support.

Hope: Well–

Brooke: You’re just the most amazing, wonderful, loving daughter a mother could have. And I just love you so much.

Hope: Love you too, mom. Always.

Brooke: And forever.

[ Hope laughs ]

Hope: Come here.

[ Laughter ]

Finn: It’s one of the reasons I went to medical school. It’s the truth, I swear.

Thomas: I am sure. You know what? Hayes has said like one word, right? And– and– and so it makes sense for him to say all of his career aspirations and that he wants to be a doctor like his old man.

Finn: That’s exactly what he said.

Ridge: Why are we making stuff up? Let’s just all be honest with each other. I told you about the conversation I had with hayes in my office where he told me he wants to be a designer.

Steffy: Really?

Taylor: You are lying, and I know that you’re lying. Because hayes told me he wants to be a psychiatrist like his grandma.

Ridge: That’s not what he–

Finn: No, no, no, no. We have enough.

Steffy: No, I mean, he has many interests, but the good thing about our family is that we’ll always support and love him. That’s what our– our family does, right?

Ridge: That is what our family does.

Steffy: Yeah.

Ridge: I still can’t believe that he’s here. You know, every now and then, I just– I look over, you know, how is that possible? And with a shirt! But to see you here, it’s not just good for steffy. It’s great for all of us. And those kids, they have both their parents. And– and that is– that is the most important thing. And– and let’s– let’s not forget that you are part of this family. You are– you’re a forrester. And what we do for each other, we– we connect, we support, and we love each other. To the forresters. Come on.

Taylor: To the forresters.

All: To the forresters.

Steffy: Well, I couldn’t agree more. I love this man so much, and I’m so grateful that we– we get to share our lives together again. It’s just– it really is such a miracle. And I know you’ve heard this from me before, but I just have a whole new perspective on life. I see things so differently now, you know? Every moment like this is– it’s so precious. Family. This. Who started it? You and mom.

Ridge: Oh, here we go.

Steffy: I know you don’t wanna hear it, and I know you’re sick of it, but thomas and I can’t help it. Like… we see it. Come on, let’s be real right now. There’s an energy. The way you two look at each other, there’s this love, and it’s, it’s– you guys touch each other. It’s– it’s really profound.

Thomas: Steffy’s right. Mom, you– you are really an incredible person. You– you– you give your life to others every day. You’re– you’re kind, and you’re compassionate, and literally, you’ve made your entire life out of helping other people. And that’s impressive, and you do that for the family. And– and you and dad together? I mean, that– that’s what we need– you guys united as a team leading the family forward. The forrester family.

Steffy: That is true. Do you not see it? You feel it? Like, you’re looking at each other right now. There’s– like I said, there’s this energy. You can’t deny it! That love is there, I know it. Stop wasting time. Start your lives today together. All you have to do is just say “I love you.” And “I want to be with you.”

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[ Dramatic music ]

Hope: If ridge had wanted to be with your mom, he would have left mine a long time ago.

Steffy: He did when brooke got drunk and, uh, kissed deacon.

Hope: Yeah, but once he found out that she had been manipulated, he went back to her.

Steffy: It’s only temporary.

Hope: According to you.

Steffy: Hope, I know how this plays out. I’ve watched my whole life. So have you. It’s only a matter of time before brooke lets down my dad again.

Brooke: Ridge. It’s not what it looks like.

[ Inaudible ]

[ Inaudible ]

Carter: Come on, let’s do it. Finish strong. Let’s go. That’s it, man. Damn, thomas! You’re an animal, bro.

Thomas: What do you mean?

Carter: Nothing, dude. I just thought I was big into lifting. But you? You? I’m impressed. You’re keeping me honest.

Thomas: Well, it’s good to get out of the office, you know, break a sweat, and i did actually want to pick your brain about some legal stuff.

Carter: What did you do?

Thomas: Nothing. I– I– nothing. It’s just, uh, it’s about custody of douglas.

Thomas: Look, I don’t want to put you in an awkward position. I know that you and hope are close.

Carter: I know, but we’re talking about custody. You’re not taking hope to court, are you?

Thomas: No, no, no, that’s the last thing I want. I don’t want some kind of legal battle.

Carter: Good, good, ’cause court is a last resort if at all possible.

Thomas: Yeah. It’s just– okay, hope and I, we have shared custody of douglas.

Carter: It was mutually agreed upon, correct?

Thomas: Eh, sort of. Hey, look, man, douglas spends like 95% of his time with hope and liam.

Carter: Okay, and you want that to change.

Thomas: Yeah, but I– the last thing I want to do is hurt hope.

Steffy: Everything I’m saying about your mom is true.

Hope: She has owned up to her mistakes in the past. She’s committed to ridge.

Steffy: Okay, she’s been on a good streak for the last few months, but it’s only a matter of time before she gets herself in trouble again. Aren’t I right, mom?

[ Taylor sighs ]

Taylor: I just walked right into this, didn’t I?

Steffy: My mom has too much class to sling mud. Your mom’s reputation with men is notorious. I just don’t want my father to see your mom falling into the arms of another man again.

Bill: Brooke’s right. Nothing for you to be concerned about.

Ridge: Really?

Bill: Just giving an old friend a simple hug goodbye.

Ridge: But why were you here in the first place?

Bill: I was hoping to get some insight into katie. Who better to talk to than her big sister?

Brooke: Bill’s worried about katie. She’s, uh, giving him the cold shoulder.

Ridge: Okay. Bill is worried about katie. What are you doing? For copd,

Thomas: Obviously, I want to be a full-time father to my son. You know, I mean, being a father is the greatest gift you could ask for. And I made mistakes in the past, you know? I wasn’t– I wasn’t proud of the man that I’d become, and, uh, and I realized I needed to make a change, right? And I did. Not just– not just for myself. For my family and for my son.

Carter: That’s great, man. It’s not easy to admit.

Thomas: I’m ready for more responsibility, you know? With douglas. And hope and I, being his parents, we– we have to find a way to work together on this. And especially since we’re not living together.

Carter: And you’ve accepted that, right? That– that hope is married to liam. This isn’t about you still being attracted to her?

Thomas: Okay, look. Obviously, hope’s a beautiful woman, and– and I will always love her, but douglas adores her. She’s the most amazing mother to him, and that’s what this is about. That’s the reason that I don’t want to alienate him. Carter: Tell you what. Look. This is understanding that you want more consistency with douglas and want to expose him to the forresters’ family. That’s admirable, but I’m getting a vibe that you’re talking about more than just a potential custody issue here.

Thomas: I mean, okay, yeah, there– there is more at play.

Carter: What’s at play? What– what– what’s at play?

[ Thomas sighs ]

Thomas: Okay. There’s another situation. Like, there’s my father, and obviously steffy and I want him to be with our mother. Hope disagrees. She thinks that my dad should be with brooke.

Carter: Sounds like the makings of another epic struggle between forrester versus logan.

Hope: So, what brings you here, taylor? Are you looking for ridge? I know you’ve been spending a lot of time with my mother’s husband lately.

Steffy: We’ve been bonding and celebrating my husband not being dead.

Hope: And I’m thrilled for all of you, but I do think it is more than just that. I’ve seen the stolen moments between you and ridge.

Taylor: Yes, um, there have been some conflicting moments between ridge and I, yes. Um, I can understand why you’d be upset.

Steffy: No, mom, stay here. The only reason dad’s staying at brooke’s house right now is to help her with her broken ankle. There’s magic between you two, elements of a lasting relationship. The kiss in monaco was only the beginning. Dad’s finally waking up and realizing you’re the love of his life, not brooke.

Brooks: Ridge–

Bill: All right, all right, all right, look. For the record, this is on me. Brooke had no idea I was coming over. I just showed up.

Ridge: Well, you got to stop doing that. Maybe, what do you think? Set some boundaries?

Brooke: Bill, if you don’t mind, I would like to talk to my husband alone.

Bill: Yeah, no, of course. I mean, this is unnecessarily awkward. I was really just leaving.

Ridge: Bill, maybe next time give somebody a heads-up. Phone call, text, or even better, don’t come over.

Brooke: Good luck with katie.

Bill: I’m gonna need it. Forrester, this is an incredible woman. Don’t be a fool and blow it.

[ Brooke sighs ]

Ridge: Guy’s got a lot of nerve, huh?

Brooke: I didn’t mean for you to walk in on that, bill and me hugging. I mean, really, ridge, it wasn’t what it was–

Ridge: Not the jealous type. I know nothing happened.

Brooke: Okay. Okay, I’m glad to hear you say that. I mean, I wouldn’t mind if you were a tad bit jealous.

Ridge: Maybe I am a little bit. We talked about this, right?

Brooke: I know.

Ridge: I don’t like walking in here and seeing guys like deacon or bill. You get that?

Brooke: Yeah. What’s the #1 retinol brand

Carter: Great workout, man. Thanks for not letting me bail.

Thomas: Of course. You got to stay in shape for quinn, right? No, honestly, I’m really happy for you guys. And granddad seems happy too, you know? Donna’s moved in, and… anyway, I guess all’s well that ends well, right?

Carter: Yeah.

[ Carter chuckles ] Your dad seems like he’s struggling a bit, though.

Thomas: Yeah. Yeah, I mean, he’s never– he’s never quite settled, you know? He’s always stuck in the middle, trying to please too many people.

Carter: I mean, it’s not a total curse having two incredible women in your life like brooke and your mother.

Thomas: He could pick one, though.

Carter: A specific one.

Thomas: Absolutely a specific one. You know, there’s one that kind of ruins his life all the time and gives him anxiety, and then there’s one that– that brings out the best version of himself, and I– I wish that they would just realize that.

Carter: Mmm.

Thomas: Anyway, I’ve taken enough of your time. Thanks for the, uh, the advice.

Carter: I don’t know if I gave you much advice.

Thomas: You did not.

[ Carter chuckles ]

Carter: I do have a suggestion, though. Keep things amicable with hope. Ultimately, that’s what’s best for douglas.

Thomas: I agree. What’s best for douglas should be first. Though it may be hard. It’s always been tough keeping things amicable between the forresters and the logans, but it might get a lot worse if my dad goes back to my mother like I’m hoping.

Carter: It’s never a dull moment.

Thomas: No. That’s true. That’s true.

Taylor: Ooh.

Steffy: Please don’t be upset about hope.

Taylor: No, I– I– I understand her point of view. She’s defending her mom.

Steffy: She’s defending the defenseless.

Taylor: Ah, but from her perspective, so are you.

Steffy: I’m doing what’s right. You and brooke are two completely different people. You cherish and you nurture dad. Brooke just causes him pain. All dad does is just walk around worn out. Like, who lives like that?

Taylor: You know when someone changes? When they’re ready, and not one second sooner.

Steffy: Dad’s not blind, mom. He knows that you are the realest source of joy and trust in his life. And, mom, you are such a good person. You are like a saint in comparison to brooke. All you’re doing is just expressing your feelings. You love dad. And he loves you. He said so himself. Never, ever, ever forget that.

Ridge: Okay, I don’t blame you. Bill came over uninvited, and it’s not your fault.

Brooke: Yeah, no, of course it’s not my fault. I mean, bill didn’t call. He didn’t text. He just came over here, and he was very distraught about katie, and of course then I was concerned. I didn’t want to just send bill away.

Ridge: And there it is, right? You’re concerned about other people, and I love that about you. But spencer? Come on.

Brooke: I get it. I do.

Ridge: Do you?

Brooke: Mm-hmm.

Ridge: You get what it might feel like when I walk into our home and I– I see someone like bill or deacon hanging out here? You– you get how that makes me feel?

Brooke: Mm-hmm. You are entitled to your feelings.

Ridge: Thank you.

Brooke: Yes, I do get it, but they’re gone. Bill is not here. Deacon’s not here.

Ridge: Well, I know, but, uh, just– they’re like cockroaches. They never really go away. They’re always around.

Brooke: Ridge…

[ Brooke laughs ] It’s okay. Really. All that matters is that you’re here and I’m here, and I am so happy that we’re back under the same roof. ‘Cause you are the man that I love, the man that I will always love. And not a day goes by where I don’t give thanks that you’re back in my life. (Vo) start the day with cheerios oat crunch almond.

Taylor: Steffy, you are my biggest advocate, and I appreciate that, but–

Steffy: You and dad deserve everything.

[ Taylor sighs ] You have incredible careers. You’re amazing parents, grandparents. You’re just missing that one thing.

Taylor: Honey, you’re so sweet for caring as much as you do, but please let your father and me figure this out. And you just focus on– focus on finn and kelly and hayes. One miracle at a time, okay?

Steffy: You’re right, it is a miracle. I wake up in gratitude every morning knowing that finn is alive. And like I told dad, life is short. It’s fleeting. I thought I lost my soul mate, my husband. My whole world was shattered. I just don’t want you and dad to wake up one day and realize you could have done things differently. Made different choices. Don’t let this opportunity slip through your fingers.

Taylor: Steffy, he’s married to someone else.

Steffy: Yeah, someone who is toxic, who constantly disappoints him and disrespects him. Mom, if you– look. You give me the best advice. What would you tell yourself? Honestly.

[ Taylor exhales sharply ] What do you want? Who do you want to be with? You know it’s dad, and I know you want our family to– I know you want our family to reunite. Don’t worry about brooke or hope. Be with dad.

Thomas: Steffy’s right. I hate to admit it, but my zebra-themed sister here is spot on. You just have to believe it.

Steffy: It is true. You could have the most incredible future together. Just put all the other stuff to the side. Focus on dad.

Thomas: If you stay open to it. I– I’ve never seen two people that are more right for each other.

Steffy: Can’t deny it. You and dad belong together.

Taylor: I am so lucky to be loved by you two.

Brooke: I know there are forces trying to pull us apart. I know it. I mean, I– I’m not gonna point any fingers, but I can feel it. And I know you can too. But the important thing is that we’ve overcome a lot of things, lot of challenges through the years. Not every relationship is perfect, ridge. There’s always some cracks here and there. But we have a foundation, a very strong foundation, and we’re not gonna let anybody destroy that. Not thomas, not steffy, not hope with douglas’s custody, not taylor, who has obvious feelings for you. I love you. My heart still skips a beat every time I look at you. Just like it did the very first time I set eyes on you. ‘Cause you and all of this is my destiny.

Steffy: Dad doesn’t love brooke. He loves mom. This time with brooke, it needs to end. We need to make sure of it. We need to make it happen. Dad and mom, they need to be together. We need to make it happen, thomas.

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[ Dramatic music ]

Taylor: I know you love me. I do. But what does that mean to you? What are you saying? Are you– are you ready to leave brooke? Put our life and family back together?

Hope: I’m not going to let you bash my mother like that.

Steffy: I’m just speaking the truth.

Hope: Your version of the truth.

Steffy: I don’t think I’m saying any lies here. Right, thomas?

Thomas: I– I think you’re both sounding really harsh, so maybe we just apologize and we can [ Clicking tongue ] Go on out for coffee.

Steffy: I’m just– no, I’m just saying out loud what everyone knows about brooke. I’m definitely not going to apologize. Our grandmother never did, so why should I?

Hope: Oh, if you’re about to follow that up with what stephanie used to call my mom, then–

Steffy: Your mother hasn’t changed. No matter how devoted and committed my father has been, your mom always falls for another man. It’s just the truth.

[ Door knocking ]

Brooke: Coming! Bill!

Bill: Uh, I know. I know don’t– don’t say it. I should’ve called first. Is grumpy here? You know that ridge always has his shorts in a bunch about something. And I don’t feel like dealing with him today.

Brooke: No, it’s just me. Come in.

Bill: Good.

Brooke: So, what is it? What’s going on?

Bill: I had to see you.

Brooke: Bill, why are you so upset? Come on, tell me. You’re making me worry.

Bill: It’s katie.

Brooke: Oh, no. What? It– it’s not her heart, is it?

Hope: Just because you want your parents to be together doesn’t mean–

Steffy: I’m not going to apologize for wanting my parents to be happy.

Hope: And ridge can’t be happy with my mom?

Steffy: Have you been paying attention to the relationship? My father’s tried with her over and over again, but it never works. So, yeah, I want my parents back together. I want him to feel peace.

Thomas: Yeah. You know what? He really is different. You know, I mean, he– it’s like he’s got more joy and happiness and– and peace when he’s with her. And that doesn’t mean he doesn’t love brooke, because he obviously does. But if you compare who he is with our mom versus who he is with brooke, it’s obvious who he should be with.

Steffy: I think he finally realizes that.

Hope: And what do you mean by that?

Steffy: I was talking to my dad, urging him to be honest with himself. And based on what he was saying, I think he’s decided to go back to my mom. I think he could be reuniting with her right now.

Taylor: I’m not trying to put you on the spot, but I’m totally putting you on the spot.

Ridge: Uh, well… maybe that’s why I came over. To, you know, talk about the future and talk about… feelings. It’s–

Taylor: Strong feelings. Because the l word was used.

Ridge: I know what I said. I know. And I’m not– I’m not going to hide how I feel about you. The way I feel about you is a huge, huge part of my life. So, it’s– yeah, I love you. I’ll always love you. Doc. This is the sound of better breathing.

Brooke: Please don’t take this the wrong way.

Bill: Thank you.

Brooke: I certainly am not trying to minimize what you’re going through, but I am so relieved there is nothing wrong with katie.

Bill: Well, I wouldn’t say there’s nothing wrong. I mean, this is a woman who is resisting my advances. You tell me.

Brooke: Oh, okay. Uh, well, she hasn’t officially said there’s no chance right?

Bill: Not to me. Has she said it to you? Do you have any insight at all?

Brooke: Every time I broach the topic, she either gives me a vague answer or she changes the subject.

Bill: Right. I know I’ve hurt katie. Let her down one too many times, but I– I– I really thought she would give us one more chance to be together, to be a family again.

Brooke: I want that for you, bill.

Bill: I know you do. That’s why I’m here. Not just to see if you knew more about what katie was thinking, but mainly because you’re the one person who gets what I’m going through. Who gets me. You might understand me better than– than anybody else in this world, brooke.

Steffy: Brooke and her men. The scandals are legendary.

Hope: The scandals are in the past.

Steffy: You actually believe that?

Thomas: Sad thing is he does. Over and over again.

Steffy: Yeah. He thinks that brooke’s matured. She’s grown, and then, boom, reality hits. She lets deacon sleep over. She kisses bill. It’s like clockwork all over again.

Hope: You know what’s like clockwork? Your attacks on my mom. She’s committed to ridge and their marriage would be fine if it wasn’t for your interference and your mother’S. And I’m starting to question yours as well. My mom believes that you are actually pushing for more time with douglas in order to cause problems between her and ridge. And I hope that’s not true.

Thomas: I want to be an amazing father to my son and spend more time with him. This has nothing to do with brooke or her marriage.

Steffy: But brooke makes it all about her. Like you wanting to spend time with your son is some kind of conspiracy. Dad’s put up with brooke’s selfishness for far too long. And he told me how he feels about mom. And I bet you he’s telling mom right now.

Taylor: So, you’ll always love me. Always. It’s a long time.

Ridge: I’d extend it if I could, but that’s impossible even for me.

Taylor: No, no, I will– I’ll settle for always. Seriously, though, it’s just– it’s– it’s really good to hear it. It really is.

Ridge: What are you doing?

Taylor: What?

Ridge: Why are you surprised? You know how I feel about–

Taylor: No, I’m not surprised. I mean, of course, I just, you know, we’ve been through a lot and I just– you– why? Why are you telling me now? Is– is– is it a hint? Are you hinting at what you want for your future?

Ridge: I don’t know. I don’t know any of that. I’m– I’m trying. It’s difficult. ‘Cause I’ve– I’ve got a life. And– and you’re here and you’re– what we have, the time we have as family, that’s– that’s a big, important part of me. You’re this intelligent woman who’s never gonna let me down. Is always going to be there for me. And I know that. You… you… you, uh, bring me calm. You are– you are my calm.

Taylor: I’m basically a human form of melatonin or lavender.

Ridge: And sometimes– sometimes you’re funny.

Taylor: Most of the time. I’m pretty funny.

Ridge: Not funny right now. But there– there were times in the past when you made me laugh. Okay. You said you were in a difficult situation. And that’s because… you love two women. (Vo) red lobster’s finer points of fun dining

Hope: So, did we scare thomas off?

Steffy: He had a meeting to go to, though I’m sure he’s not disappointed about it.

Hope: I don’t– I don’t want to argue.

Steffy: I don’t either.

Hope: I wanna put our differences aside for the sake of our children. I want them to have a sense of solidarity. I– I think they deserve that.

Steffy: They do have that. I think we know how to parent cooperatively. That’s not the problem. I think when we talk about our parents, that’s when we run into trouble.

Hope: Well, maybe we wouldn’t if we just let them decide.

Steffy: And let them be miserable? Sorry, I can’t do that. I’m going to speak up. I want my parents to be happy. And for my father, that means putting brooke behind him. I’m looking out for my dad. Brooke just disappoints him over and over again. Betrayal after betrayal. And if he stays with her, she’s just going to break his heart again.

Brooke: I do understand you, bill. I know how hard it’s been for you to be without katie and without will. I know it’s painful. But I’m– I’m happy that you came here, that you’re comfortable enough to confide in me.

Bill: Are you kidding? Who else could I trust with this?

Brooke: With your emotions?

Bill: Ugh. Emotions. I mean, I’m– I’m working on it. I really am. I’m trying to be more… open.

Brooke: Ah.

Bill: Especially with liam and wyatt. But, it’s awkward. They’re my boys, I’m their dad, and… they’ll never know me the way that you do. I don’t think anyone could. Not even katie.

Brooke: Why do you think that is?

Bill: I don’t know. That’s not true. I– I do know. I– I worry about what katie thinks. About disappointing her. About her judging me.

Brooke: Mm.

Bill: She had a tendency to point out my faults, and listen, I don’t need anybody to point out my faults. I am painfully aware of them. But I don’t worry about that with you. I don’t think about it. Because, for the most part, you like me just as I am. You know, our marriage was– was more about lifting each other up. We made so many memories together. Do you ever wonder?

Brooke: What?

Bill: So many relationships, they go bad. They get stale. I don’t think that would have happened with us. We were so very happy together, brooke. And I think we would have stayed that way.

Ridge: Why do you do that?

Taylor: Mm?

Ridge: Why do you ask me a question you know the answer to already?

Taylor: I just–

Ridge: I moved in with brooke because I love her.

Taylor: It’s just a lot of back and forth. A lot. Do you have stock in a– a moving company?

Ridge: Why do you– no. Look, brooke and I, we went through some stuff. We’re fine. Everything’s fine.

Taylor: Yeah, but for some reason, you keep going back.

Ridge: Not some reason. She’s my wife.

Taylor: But should she be?

Ridge: What does that?

Taylor: Are you happy? Ridge, it’s hard to see you so unhappy. She’s– she’s gonna hurt you again. She will. Whether it’s bill or deacon or some other random guy who she ends up with. I– and what she’s doing to thomas? Trying to play gatekeeper to his own son. Why?

Ridge: That’s–

Taylor: Why? I know you’re not okay with the way that she’s handling the situation with douglas. It’s not okay. She’s going to betray you. She’s going to let you down. And, ridge, she’s not gonna do it because– because she’s purposely trying to hurt you. That’s just who she is. It’s who she’s always been. It’s who she will always be. So yeah, that is– that is hard. Is that the life that you want? Is that– is that the life? Because if it is, cool. Okay. I– I will– I will support you. But it is going to be so hard to watch because you don’t have any… you don’t have any consistent happiness. Or calm. And I think you know that on some level, you’re never going to if you stay with brooke. What’s the #1 retinol brand

Hope: I think you’re forgetting how much my mom cares about ridge. And she would never betray him again.

Steffy: Maybe not intentionally, but…

Hope: But what? Ridge is the love of her life and always will be.

Steffy: You believe that. Your mom believes that. But, I think it’s my mom.

Hope: And that’s what you believe. But frankly, what you or I believe shouldn’t even matter. We need to trust in what ridge believes. And he is still married to my mother. And I think that speaks for itself. They are husband and wife, and their marriage should be respected.

Steffy: Yeah, you’re absolutely right. Just like my mom and dad’s marriage should have been respected all those years ago. But brooke had different plans. When will you stop making excuses for your mom and finally admit who she really is. Admit that she will never be committed or devoted to any man, including my dad.

Brooke: I don’t know. I mean, I would like to think we could have stayed happy. But there were just so many complications.

Bill: Ah, nothing we couldn’t overcome if we really tried. You know what we should have done? We should have gotten the hell out of L.A. And moved to aspen.

Brooke: Yeah. Yeah, we should have.

Bill: So many great times there. The balloon ride and a thousand others.

Brooke: How could I ever forget? But I am married to ridge now.

Bill: Yeah, I know. And he’s the– he’s the love of your life, right? I’m not here making a pitch for us, brooke, but nothing wrong with talking about the memories we share. Reminiscing. That doesn’t take anything away from what you have with ridge.

Brooke: No. Right? No, I agree. And those memories were– were amazing. And they will always be there. It was– it was a very special time.

Bill: Yeah, it was. Look at you right now. Those beautiful eyes. Beautiful smile. All those memories come flooding back. Everything we share. Everything we had.

Brooke: Well, uh, as much as I feel for what you’re going through, bill, and I do, there is somebody that wouldn’t feel the same way.

Bill: Yeah.

Brooke: And I think you should go before he comes home.

Bill: Yeah, right. I don’t– I don’t wanna cause any trouble for you.

Brooke: Yeah. Well… if you need me to talk to katie, I will.

Bill: I appreciate that. Frustrating as hell that I can’t get through to her.

Brooke: Yeah.

Bill: Thank you for listening, brooke.

Brooke: Of course.

Taylor: It’s who she will always be. She’s going to let you down.

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[ Dramatic music ]

Steffy: Dad, come on. I’m talking about you and mom and the love you have for each other. It’s obvious. Here’s what I know: Life is a gift. Your whole life can change in a moment. I mean, finn and I, yeah, we were happy with each other. We didn’t take each other for granted, but our time? Yeah. Absolutely. We always thought that we would have our future. Years and years of raising our children, growing old together. And that awful night, everything was taken away. And I did, I– I learned something. That life is fleeting. And in a moment, the person you love can be taken away. I know you know that. I just don’t understand why you continue to be with someone who constantly hurts you. Stop wasting your time on brooke. Have the life you deserve, dad. Have it with mom.

Taylor: Yeah, for sure. Just, ye– refill his current prescription. Yeah, every– keep everything the same. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah, that’s fine. Okay. Thank you so much. Okay. Bye. Oh, my god.

Thomas: What’s shakin’?

Taylor: Oh, my god. I love you. Thank you so much. This is such a nice surprise.

Thomas: Yeah. Oh, you’re welcome. It is– oh, it’s– okay, go ahead. Yeah, just enjoy it.

Taylor: Mmm. Oh, my god. It’s perfect.

Thomas: They call that the legen-dairy birthday cake.

Taylor: It’s– and it’s– it feels like my birthday.

[ Laughing ]

Thomas: It’s punny, is what it is.

Taylor: That was good.

Thomas: Anyway, so your office said you’re working here.

Taylor: Mm-hm.

Thomas: What’s going on?

Taylor: Nothing, really. I mean, I love my office, but I hate the traffic.

Thomas: Totally get that.

Taylor: I– yeah.

Thomas: I just spent an hour in it, so, you know.

Taylor: So, how’s it going over at eric’s with douglas?

Thomas: Oh, it’s great. Oh, man. It’s so amazing having so much, like, concentrated time with my son.

Taylor: Yes! That’s as it should be.

Thomas: Yeah. I mean, we’re just so lucky that hope is, uh, allowing us to spend this time together, you know?

Liam: I like how you say hello.

Hope: Oh, well. Hello.

Liam: I love you.

Hope: I love you, too.

Liam: It’s, um, getting kind of awkward how quiet it is without douglas here.

Hope: Oh, I know. I miss him too.

Liam: I think it’s time we bring him home.

Hope: I was just talking with my mom about this.

Liam: I– yeah, it doesn’t shock me. Brooke and I are usually on the same page when it comes to this stuff.

Hope: Okay, so I’m going to tell you exactly what I told her. Which is more than anything, I want douglas home here with us. But at the same time, I don’t wanna push it with thomas. I– I don’t wanna start a custody battle.

Liam: Okay, but– nobody wants a custody battle. But that, that fear, that fear of pushing it with thomas, you can’t let that prevent douglas from being wh– you know, where he lives, namely with us.

Hope: Uh– I know, but I– I have been to eric’s, and I have seen first hand how much fun he’s having there, how happy he is to be with his father.

Liam: Aw, man. I get– okay. I always hate it when it gets to this point where I hear myself saying this stuff, but… I– I– I’m worried thomas is getting in your head again.

Taylor: Okay, just to clarify, it’s– it’s not hope’s place to allow you to see douglas. He’s your son.

Thomas: Okay. Heh. That’s true. But I don’t want things getting contentious between the two of us and hope and I are in a good place. And she realizes that I’ve changed. And that’s a good thing. We’ll work things out. Okay?

Ridge: I know what you’re doing. You’re being a good daughter. You’re trying to protect your mother and me.

Steffy: I just love you both so much. And I see the incredible potential you have for a wonderful future. And I know you see it, too. I see it. I see it all the time. And I just can’t stay quiet about it.

Ridge: Ah, ’cause you’ve been quiet this whole time.

Steffy: I to– I’ve definitely been quiet.

Ridge: Mm.

Steffy: Okay, what I’m saying is that you need to move out of brooke’S. Move in with– with granddad. Do whatever it takes to have a future with mom. That’s what I’m saying.

Hope: I just don’t want us to forget that douglas is the one who asked to spend more time with thomas. And I get that you’re concerned, and in the past, yes, thomas has given us a lot of reason to be–

Liam: Okay, but– okay, but that– but that is kinda the question, isn’t it? I mean, I– I’m not convinced it is in the past. I’ll tell you this: When I left him, it was the exact same sinking feeling I used to have.

Hope: Still can’t believe you went to go see thomas.

Liam: I know. I’m sorry. I should’ve– I was trying to be helpful. Helpful liam. You know, I thought maybe I could bring douglas home on my own. Didn’t work.

Hope: So, what gave you that sinking feeling?

Liam: It’s the whole– it’s the whole thing. It’s the whole, you know, it’s– it’s thomas showing up all of a sudden, demanding more time with his son. And when you are kind enough and generous enough to give that to him, what does he do? He takes advantage of it by never, literally never, bringing douglas back home again, which means that if you wanna see your own son, you have to keep doing these visits over at eric’s, to which I am never invited, by the way. So, what does that tell you? It’s just– it’s just very– it’s just all very classic thomas manipulation mode stuff.

Hope: I know, I know. And I get it. But I– I’m going to need you to trust me. I am well aware when it comes to thomas, but right now, right now, liam, I just wanna keep the peace. But where we should maybe be concerned is my mother.

Liam: What? Why? What did I miss?

Hope: Oh, just more of the same. Except now I really do think that steffy and taylor might be trying to break up my mother and ridge’s marriage.

Liam: Oh.

Hope: Yeah.

Thomas: Yeah. So, talking about hope and me and– and how we’re parents and we’re wonderful parents, I think, is– is great, and it’s so much fun for me. But I think we should talk about you, some other parents, you and dad. Hm? How you belong together.

Taylor: Oh, god. Uh– you know, you should’ve been here earlier when steffy was here, and the two of you could’ve teamed up. Done that thing that you do so well.

Thomas: Yeah, we do that– a really good job at that. You know, um… I will say, steffy and I don’t always agree, but on this, uh, she’s right on the money. I mean, you and dad, you do belong together.

Taylor: Oh. Too bad he’s married to brooke.

Thomas: Technically.

Taylor: Okay, well, then, technically, you and your sister want me to steal brooke’s husband. And that is not why I came back to L.A. And you guys keep doing this.

Thomas: Well, we wouldn’T. We wouldn’t tell you to do that because we know you’re not that kind of person. You would never try and steal someone’s husband. Brooke would. She– she has. She would again. It doesn’t matter. What I’m saying is is that we can see that you and dad belong together. You’re so great for each other. And if I could make a perfect world, I would take dad and just stick him with you.

Taylor: Oh, that’s so romantic. But I– you know, I think that your father has a say in all this, thomas.

Thomas: Yes, he does have a say in all this.

Taylor: Oh, boy.

Thomas: And I think deep down, this is what he wants. He loves you and you love him.

Taylor: Yes, this is true.

Thomas: Okay. I– I told dad the same thing I’m telling you right now. You two belong together. So, you know, just get together.

Taylor: Ah.

Thomas: Do it.

[ Taylor sighing ]

Ridge: Why are you making it sound like this is a simple situation? It’s not. I’m married to brooke because I wanna be.

Steffy: You don’t have to be. And you shouldn’T. Especially all the times she’s disrespected you. I mean, you could be with mom who loves you, honors you. Cherish–

Ridge: ‘Til death do us part.

Steffy: Now you’re getting the picture.

Ridge: I’ve always gotten the picture. I know you want. You– you want me together with your mom and have a happy family. Ye–

Steffy: I’m not askign for myself. I mean, yeah, thomas and I would love our parents to be back together. But ultimately, that is your choice. You have to decide. You can be with brooke, who cheats on you–

Ridge: Oh, come on.

Steffy: Who’s careless with your heart, or– or you could be with mom, who loves you and will make sure you’re always heard and seen. And who would never– she would never, ever, ever cheat on you. Mom is waiting for you with so much love in her heart. Look, if– if you don’t– if you don’t love her, then say it and– and I’ll stop trying.

Ridge: Of course, I love her. You know I love her. I will always love her. At metro by t-mobile… you can save more…

Hope: I get it. I– I’m sure this probably sounds paranoid, but I really do think I’m right. Taylor and steffy are actively trying to work against my mother’s marriage to ridge.

Liam: That doesn’t sound paranoid at all. I know your mom feels the same way.

Hope: Well, I thought she was at first just being overly cautious, given their history. But now, I think taylor and steffy definitely want ridge back with taylor.

Liam: Okay. But d– do you feel like they’re getting anywhere with that?

Hope: Well, it’s never smart to underestimate my mom and ridge’s connection. But at the same time, taylor did kiss him in monaco. And now, there are all of these forrester get togethers.

Liam: Yeah, right. Yeah, must feel like old times.

Hope: Yeah, except now there’s a lot of grandkids running around. But you should have seen them together, liam. It was like taylor took every opportunity to cozy up to ridge. I mean, she was practically in his lap.

Liam: It’s got to be uncomfortable for you to just have to sit there and watch.

Hope: Watch another woman pursue my mother’s husband right in front of my eyes. Yeah, it’s just a little bit weird, but, um, I haven’t said anything to my mom yet. I just– I don’t want her to get upset. And maybe overreact and then do something that would further taylor and steffy’s cause, but–

Liam: Oh. Yeah.

Hope: But it needs to stop.

Liam: Where are you going?

Hope: Oh, just to have a friendly chat with steffy.

Thomas: Okay, look. Steffy and I, we’re both grown-ups. We have kids of our own. Okay? We don’t need our parents back together. We don’t need to be one wonderful family unit, but…

[ Sighing ] We see what both of you are missing. Okay? And weirdly, it’s the same thing for both of you, even though you’re single and dad is supposed to be married.

Taylor: Um, he is married.

Thomas: Would you like to know what you’re missing?

Taylor: Nah, you’re going to tell me.

Thomas: I’m definitely gonna tell you. There’s no way I’m not going to tell you.

Thomas: It’s love. It’s– it’s– it’s happiness. It’s– it’s mutual respect. It’s joy in the relationship. And you guys are wonderful together. You have this– this dynamic that– it just is– is beautiful and comfortable and healthy. And– and it’s not like that with brooke. Okay, with brooke, it’s all about she– she’s got an issue every single week that needs to be solved, and she needs him to solve it. So, he’s got to be her savior. That’s not healthy for him. That’s not healthy for her either. But you guys together, it’s– it’s– it’s wonderful. He– he– he comes to life around you. And I know it’s the same way for you, too.

Taylor: Yeah. Yeah, it is.

Thomas: Right.

Taylor: You know, steffy says that it’s only a matter of time, but I just–

Thomas: Well, steffy’s right. I think it is only a matter of time. You guys are going to end up back together. And when you do, dad is going to, uh, look at his two wonderfully brilliant kids and be like, “hey, why didn’t I just listen to them?”

Taylor: Oh, my god. Come here, you brilliant kid.

[ Thomas laughing ] I love you so much.

Thomas: I love you, too.

Steffy: I love hearing those words come out of your mouth. The simple truth: You love mom.

Ridge: I have never denied that.

Steffy: And this is your chance. You just said that you love her.

Ridge: I know what I said and of– of course I love. I have a family with her. I have a history with her. Se does thi–

Steffy: Then claim the life you’ve always wanted. I mean, if you wanna find real happiness, you gotta grab it. Hold on to it. That’s exactly what you have with mom. And deep down, you guys are so connected, and no offense or anything, but you’re not getting any younger.

Ridge: Well, that’s rude. I’ve been taking care of myself. I look great.

Steffy: You are– you look great. But what I’m saying is that you can find true happiness with mom. She’ll give you stability, peace, everything. Brooke’s not gonna give that to you. So why don’t you leave here, go to mom, say that you, um, love her, and go back to her. Go back to mom.

[ Thomas sighing ]

Steffy: Where have you been?

Thomas: I was over at your house talking to mom about dad.

Steffy: Really? Great minds think alike. I was actually talking to dad about mom.

Thomas: I like that we’re in sync about this, because if both of us keep saying things to them, maybe one of them will hear us.

Steffy: I know. Here’s hoping. I mean, if they could only realize they could have an amazing future. It could be so magical.

Thomas: I know. It really would be. I mean, I– they’re so great together. They should just finally do it already and then move into a beautiful life together.

Steffy: Yeah. Well, dad actually admitted to me that he loves mom. He just needs to end this unhealthy cycle with brooke. I mean, think about all the things she has done. She’s cheated on dad with his father, with his brother, it’s disgusting.

Thomas: It’s toxic.

Steffy: I don’t know why he’s loyal to her. He should just move on to be with mom.

[ Door slamming ]

Hope: You know, I think that’s enough bashing of my mother for one day.

Thomas: Hey, hope.

Hope: You have a lot of nerve judging my mom.

Steffy: Well, it’s my father’s marriage, so I’m allowed to have an opinion.

Hope: Yeah, and ridge loves my mother, and no amount of you putting her down or trying to pit the forresters against the logans is going to change that. And for the record, I am no longer going to sit idly by and allow you and taylor to undermine my mother’s marriage.

Steffy: It’s only a matter

of time before you and dad

are back together.

Thomas: You guys are going

to end up back together.

[ Door closing ]

Ridge: Ah.

Taylor: Hey.

Ridge: Hey, yourself.

Taylor: What are you doing?

Ridge: I was just with steffy and she gave me an earful.

Taylor: Oh, my gosh. Thomas was just here doing the same.

Ridge: Those kids, right?

Taylor: Yes, I know.

Ridge: Quite a team.

Taylor: They really are. So, what are you doing here?

Ridge: I came to check on you.

Taylor: Because?

Ridge: Because if I got an earful, I knew you were gonna be next. And you were.

Taylor: Yes, I was.

[ Both sighing ]

Taylor: Those kids, they– they want us together so bad.

Ridge: The kiss in monaco raised their hopes.

Taylor: Yeah. And it’s so silly, right? Because we were just– were just caught up in the moment, and steffy and–

Ridge: Well, it was more than that, right?

Taylor: What are you saying?

Ridge: Saying that our kids are smart.

Taylor: Mm.

Ridge: Intuitive.

Taylor: Yeah.

Ridge: They get that from their mother.

Taylor: Me.

Ridge: I know.

Taylor: Yeah. They can see right through me. Mm. It is so annoying. They know how much I love you.

Ridge: Well, I love you too, doc.

Taylor: Say that again.

Ridge: Well, I love you too, doc.

Taylor: It feels really good to hear that. So, is that why you came by? Just to– just to tell me you love me and that maybe you’re ready to start a future with me?

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Finn: What happened to your meeting?

Steffy: It was postponed.

Finn: Should have called me back in.

Steffy: Why? I loved watching you shred it out there.

Finn: Well, if I’d known you were watching, I would have shown off a little bit.

Steffy: Oh, really?

Finn: Mm-hmm.

Steffy: I’d like that.

Taylor: Oh, god. Sorry. Sorry. I swear I don’t do this on purpose. This–

Steffy: It’s– it’s fine. I apparently can’t take my hands off of you. Hi, mom. Hi. It’s just awkward yet again.

Finn: Um, it’s actually– I have to go to work, so your– your timing’s– your timing’s perfect.

Taylor: Okay.

Steffy: Sorry.

Finn: Yeah.

Taylor: Sorry.

Finn: Happens a lot.

Taylor: I love seeing you guys so happy.

Steffy: It’s gonna happen for you, mom.

Zende: I didn’t think you had time this morning, so i didn’t schedule a fit model.

Paris: Oh, I’m always happy to help out.

Ridge: So, that’s the second one, right?

Zende: Yeah, yeah. I made the changes that you requested to the neckline.

Ridge: Oh, okay, now– I can see it now. You– you want the eyes to come up. It’s looking good.

Ridge: Thank you. It was your suggestion.

Thomas: Is everything all right?

Ridge: Yeah, it’s just the latest addition to a collection. Nice job.

Thomas: You just seem a little distracted. What’s going on? Or can I guess?

Brooke: You can see why I’m so concerned.

Hope: Well, I want douglas to come home just as much as you do.

Brooke: And where is he, honey? You are his mother.

Hope: He’s enjoying his time with thomas. I– I think it’s good for them.

Brooke: Do you really believe that?

Hope: Well, I don’t think–

Brooke: You can be honest with me, hope. Are you just trying to avoid a confrontation?

Hope: Well, I don’t believe that a giant custody battle benefits anybody.

Brooke: Including ridge and me? Honey, the last thing you should be thinking about is how any of this would affect my marriage. You aren’t, are you? Your focus needs to be on douglas and what’s best for him.

Hope: It is. And I’m also aware of how this situation could cause a lot of conflict for everybody, and i don’t want that.

Brooke: So you’re just gonna let your son stay with thomas indefinitely?

Hope: You know that douglas asked to spend more time with his father, and there’s already enough tension as it is between our families, and I don’t want to make it worse. Especially knowing how taylor feels about ridge.

Ridge: Everything’s fine. Why are you asking?

Thomas: I’m just saying I– I– I know that brooke doesn’t exactly like the idea of douglas over at granddad’s with me, so…

Ridge: I– I don’t really care if she likes it or not. I like it. I like that you guys are spending time together. The family’s doing great. Business is doing great. Good young designers. You did amazing fixing this. And thank you, paris, for stepping up.

Paris: Of course.

Thomas: All right, I’ll see you guys in a minute. I got to talk to him about something.

Ridge: What’s up?

Thomas: You know how you, uh, you say that you just love spending time with douglas?

Ridge: I do.

Thomas: Oh, he loves spending time with you too. So, I was thinking that maybe– maybe you should come back, come back over to granddad’s, stay for a little while.

Steffy: If it seems like I’m pushing, I am.

[ Taylor laughs ] I’m sorry, I’m just not gonna let up. You and dad are meant to be together.

Taylor: Honey, if we’re meant to be together, then it will happen. But we love our very well-meaning and persistent children all the same.

Steffy: It’s gonna happen, mom.

Taylor: Did I say “persistent”? I meant “relentless.”

Steffy: The life you want is still possible. Please just don’t give up on your future with dad. You know why I love halloween?

Thomas: So, what do you think?

Ridge: What do I think? Waking up at dad’s house, having cereal with your son, and watching cartoons? I– I can’t think of anything better.

Thomas: I remember you doing that with me.

Ridge: I remember that too. And now you get to make these memories with your own kid.

Thomas: Yeah, and I want you to have some of those memories too.

Ridge: And I will have them, and I will come on weekends and holidays, barbecues, sitting by the pool, but I’m married to brooke, and some people frown upon husbands not living with their wives.

Thomas: Okay, but before you went back to brooke’s after she broke her ankle, you were living at granddad’S. Who’s to say you couldn’t come back and live there again?

Ridge: Thomas, come on, man.

Thomas: Look, there– I did not realize how much i was missing with douglas. I’m– I’m– I’m having these moments with him, and it’s like, yeah, I had time with him before. We would– we would hang out, and we would have these, you know, sleepovers, but it wasn’t the same. I’m not there with him-with him every day. I’m not being a father to him. And in that, I’m being able to create these wonderful memories day in and day out. And it’s beautiful, and I want you to be more of a part of it.

Ridge: I do too, but moving in with you guys is not practical.

Thomas: Okay, but sometimes the best things in life aren’t exactly practical. I can think of, like, you know, uh, playing with paint in granddad’s living room. Not practical.

Ridge: No, that got messy really quick.

Thomas: Yeah, yes, it did, but douglas loved it. And he loves it over there. He loves walking through grandmother’s garden, and he gets to– to see about the family. He loves learning about it, right? And I’m sure that you have little nuggets you could give him about the family history, about that property, things he would never know, that no one else knows. Think about it. It’s four generations of forrester men in the same household. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Brooke: Honey, you don’t have to worry about me.

Hope: Well, I’m glad to see you’re feeling confident.

Brooke: Don’t misunderstand. As long as taylor is out there stirring up trouble, I have to be on guard. And so do you. That woman has an agenda. But I certainly am not going to be disturbed by that kiss. I mean, ridge was in monaco, and taylor was there, and yes, they just found out that their daughter got her husband back, so they were elated.

Hope: Did they have to kiss?

[ Brooke sighs ]

Brooke: Taylor will take advantage of every second she can to come between ridge and me. But I am not insecure, and i definitely am not naive. I am very well aware of the fact that taylor is still very much in love with my husband.

Taylor: Well, thank you for your unfailing support.

Steffy: I mean it. I wouldn’t be so adamant if i wasn’t sure it could happen.

[ Taylor sighs, chuckles ]

Finn: I’d listen to her, taylor.

[ Laughter ] I mean, she hasn’t led me astray yet.

Steffy: It’s true.

Taylor: Aww.

Steffy: I love you.

Finn: Love you.

Steffy: I love you. Have a good day at work.

Finn: I will.

Steffy: Bye.

Finn: See you, taylor.

Taylor: Bye. Have a good day.

Steffy: You deserve to be this happy and hopeful.

Taylor: Who says I’m not? I love my work. I love my kids, my grandchildren. I’m happy.

Steffy: Okay, but nothing compares to the electricity you felt in monaco after you and dad kissed. Boom.

Taylor: Boom, okay, but, you know, it was just a– it was just a moment of– of joy and relief and…

Steffy: Mom, what are we talking about? It was more than that. Yes, you were relieved, but you can’t deny it. Mom, I can see it every time you think about when you two kissed.

Taylor: Because that kiss hit different in monaco. It just did.

Steffy: Because?

Taylor: Because your dad and I are learning who each other are again, and, I don’t know, I mean, we’re– we’re– we’re totally different people now, but– but when we kissed, it was like that old connection just came back. I’ll never forget it.

Steffy: Neither will dad. Because you and dad love each other. Nothing’s ever gonna change that. Not even brooke.

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Taylor: Yes, I love your father, and he loves me, but to– to have a future with him is a very different thing and–

Steffy: Mom, come on.

Taylor: No, would I love it? Yes? Would it be beautiful? Of course. I– the man makes me so happy. Like, even in his grumpiest and grouchy days. Like, no one brings me more joy and laughter than he does.

Steffy: Then, joy and laughter is what you’re gonna get.

Taylor: What?

Steffy: We’re gonna make it happen, mom.

Taylor: Steffy–

Steffy: We are. I love you.

Taylor: Love you.

Ridge: Well, thomas, you make a good point.

Thomas: You’re considering it.

Ridge: I’m– I’m considering showing douglas the best places to climb and the best places to hide, of course.

Thomas: You know, granddad mentioned that you and thorne built, like, a– it was, like, a tree fort or something. It was next to the tennis court, yeah?

Ridge: Me and thorne? Thorne can’t build anything. It was me. I built it. And when it was finished, felicia and kristin just took it away from us.

Thomas: See? This is what I’m talking about. These are the kind of stories i want douglas to hear.

Ridge: And he will hear them. I don’t have to live with you to tell him stories.

Thomas: But if you did, it would be epic.

Ridge: It would be epic, but I don’t think brooke would be on board with it.

Thomas: I’m thinking about douglas, and I’m thinking about granddad. I’m thinking about you and me. All of us, when we come together, it’s incredible. We have this– this wonderful camaraderie as a family. We have these beautiful moments, and it’s incredible, but it’s exactly like it was when you– when you kind of came home. When you were living at steffy’s, you were– you were there with mom, right?

Ridge: You’re making it sound like that was a vacation. That’s not what that was.

Thomas: No, I’m not saying it’s a vacation. I’m just saying that it– it was a home that you deserved to be in. It was this beautiful place there with mom. She– she cultivated a wonderful environment. I saw you laughing with her. She brings this joy out of you. Steffy saw it too. Okay? You guys are incredible together. That’s– that’s who mom is. I mean, she brings people in. She brings them together, and she– she makes them feel heard. They– they feel comforted when they’re around her. It is her superpower. And it happens to all of us. I want you to think about that, because– ’cause you do get that way when you’re around her. You– you– you have this joy in you, and it’s wonderful to see. But when you leave here, what are you leaving? What are you– what are you going to? Are you leaving to go to a place that is full of joy and fun? Or are you going to a place of anxiety and drama?

Hope: Look, I– I didn’t mean to bring up a sore subject.

No, I– I can’t let taylor get to me. I have to have faith in our relationship. Ridge and I can handle anything.

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Steffy: Zende sent his designs down to cutting?

Ridge: Uh, yes. Yes, all approved and ready for production.

Steffy: All right, on to the next. Fashion moves just so quickly.

Ridge: Like my beautiful daughter. How are you?

Steffy: I am fantastic. Finn’s home. The kids are thrilled. My mom’s here. Douglas is living with thomas. The only thing that would make me really happy is if my father woke up and realized his true love is my mom.

Ridge: Um… dry skin is sensitive skin, too.

Hope: You’re right to be cautious.

Brooke: But I shouldn’t be paranoid or overreact.

Hope: Well, you’re definitely not doing that. I mean, taylor loves ridge, and she’s trying to get him to choose sides.

Brooke: Taylor and steffy say that I’m doing that.

Steffy: Mom, you’re trying to save your marriage, so, yeah, no, I don’t think that’s the same thing, not even close. And besides, taylor and steffy, they– they’re always trying to make it about logans versus forresters, but really, they’re just out to get ridge.

Steffy: The life you want is

still possible.

Ridge: Well, that was

unexpected.

Taylor: Was it?

Ridge: Oh, great. You’ve been talking to your brother.

Steffy: Both know how happy you were with mom. Seems like you’ve forgotten.

Ridge: I have not.

Steffy: Then, why aren’t you doing anything about it? I just don’t want you to miss this opportunity. Our family’s finally coming back together. Not just finn and me. All of us.

Ridge: Why are you making it sound like I’m standing in the way of that?

Steffy: No, you’re not. You’re not standing in the way. Brooke is.

Ridge: Brooke is my wife.

Steffy: Mm-hmm. She’s also cheated on you with your dad and your brother and like a dozen other men.

Ridge: Brooke and I, we’ve both done things, and we accept each other for who we are and what we’ve done.

Steffy: Okay, but she still disrespected you. She’s careless with your heart.

Ridge: I know this is a– a very complicated topic for you, but I would appreciate it if you couldn’t maybe go after the woman I love. I– I don’t like hearing it.

Steffy: Hey, I get it. Okay. But you love mom. And she loves you. With integrity. And loyalty. I mean, come on. This exceptional, loving, giving person is completely devoted to you. And you thought you lost her the same way I thought I lost finn. You honestly believed that she was never gonna come back. I know that grief, that sorrow, that– that emptiness. It makes you vulnerable. And that’s how brooke drew you in. Look, a miracle happened. Finn is back in my life, and I will be forever grateful. I never want to let him out of my sight, and deep down, I– I think you feel the same way about mom. Like, after what happened with finn, my life changed completely. You know, the way I see things, I now know that life is short. And it is so precious. And, really, the only thing that matters is– is love. And when it comes back, you got to grab it. That is why I am urging you, dad, to end this unhealthy cycle with brooke. Be with someone who you truly care about, who loves you unconditionally. ‘Cause I’m sorry, dad, it ain’t brooke. It’s mom.

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Sheila: Oh, grandma misses you so much.

Finn: Oh. I also need to schedule a consult–

[Hayes babbling]

Sheila: I just wanna hold you in my arms and never let go.

Finn: But please let them know.

Brooke: Look, I’ve tried to be nice about this, taylor, but if you refuse to respect certain boundaries.

Taylor: Boundaries?

Brooke: Yes, boundaries. Ridge is my husband, and hope is douglas’s mother. And if you try to undo those two things–

Taylor: I’m not trying to undo either of those things, brooke. They’re just happening naturally on their own. But the fact that you think I’m doing it to you tells& me everything I need to know.

Thomas: Oh.

Liam: You getting a few laps in?

Thomas: [Laughs] I had no idea you were here.

Liam: Sorry. Sorry. I, uh, actually I did text you, but, obviously, you don’t have your phone on you.

[Giggles]

Thomas: Obviously. What’s up?

Liam: Just– I was, uh, looking for douglas.

Thomas: Oh, he’s not here.

Liam: Where is he?

Thomas: Uh, he’s with steffy and kelly. Why?

Liam: Well, because I’m– I am here to pick him up. It’s time for douglas to come home.

Brooke: I don’t even know what you’re talking about. You have an agenda, taylor. You’re trying to uproot douglas out of the one stable, loving home he’s been in since caroline died.

Taylor: You know that is not what I’m trying to do. Thomas deserves to be with his son.

Brooke: Okay, fine. Hope is not stopping him at all. He’s always had full access to douglas.

Taylor: No, but he wants more now. And he deserves that.

Brooke: What if it’s too much too soon?

Taylor: Well, thomas doesn’t feel it is.

Brooke: Well, I don’t think he’s the best judge of that.

Taylor: Okay. And you are?

Brooke: Yes, I am. I’ve been there. I’ve seen it. I’ve witnessed it. Douglas is in a very stable, loving home with beth, and liam and my daughter.

Taylor: Yes. And I’m very grateful for that.

Brooke: Okay.

Taylor: But ouglas is thomas’ son.

Brooke: And hope& is douglas’ mother. His adoptive mother. And she has as many legal rights to him as thomas does.

Thomas: This is douglas’ home. This is the forrester family home. Right. His last name is forrester. So this is also his home.

Liam: I– what, wait. I think you know what I actually mean. Douglas has been here for days now. Hope has been trying to be understanding. But this is a lot that you’re asking.

Thomas: I’m asking to be a presence in my son’s life. A full-time presence. And douglas wants to spend more time with me as well. And I think hope understands that. But that’s not exactly why you’re here, is it?

Finn: No, that– yeah. I mean it would be great. But flying off to a medical conference

[Finn’s voice fades off]

Sheila: Grandma loves you so much. I hate being kept apart from you. It is the most painful thing in the world.

[ Hayes babbling]

Finn: But right now I’ve got a little boy who’s waiting for his dad to play with him. No, absolutely. I’m just– I’m still on the mend, so. Yeah. Tell him thank you. Okay, thanks. Bye-bye. Hey, bud. Sorry– how did I, uh, how did mr. Buddy end up on the floor? Hey, hayes. Sorry to take that call bud but I’m all yours now. Okay? What’s the #1 retinol brand

Taylor: I am not questioning hope’s rights as douglas’ legal guardian, and I’ve always been grateful to the love she has shown my grandson.

Brooke: But?

Taylor: But I’m just unsure at this moment why– why thomas actually signed those papers. They weren’t together at the time, and he was in a very bad place back then.

Brooke: Thomas was obsessed with my daughter.

Taylor: I know. I know. I remember.

Brooke: Do you also remember the harm that he caused?

Taylor: He was in a very bad place mentally. So naturally, the fact that he signed those adoption papers it’s always concerned me.

Liam: I really didn’t come here to get into all this. I just wanna pick up douglas and take him home.

Thomas: And I told–

Liam: I know he’s out. I got it. Whenever he gets back.

Thomas: But that might not be for some time.

Liam: Then I will wait.

Thomas: Okay. Suit yourself. But you should know douglas did invite his friend over they wanna do, like, a cookout thing tonight, and I think they’re kinda stoked about it. Why are you reacting that way?

> Liam: Oh my god. See? You keep saying you’re a changed man, and yet you pull the same crap over and over again.

Thomas: Like you would care. Like you would ever think that I’m a changed man. You know what? I don’t care. Do you think I love my son? Do you think my son loves me?

Liam: Yeah.

Thomas: Great. That’s all that matters. I wanna be with my son. I wanna be a father to him. And I wanna have a deepening bond. And you know what? In the last couple of days since he’s been here, I’ve seen that in action. We’ve been getting closer and closer. And I think as a father, you would understand that. As a son, you would encourage it. But you know what? You’re doing the same thing you always do. I’ll tell you what, liam, if you ever try and come between my son and me, there’s gonna be hell to pay.

[ Knocking at door ]

Finn: What did you forget? Ah, zende. Hey. Sorry. Um, thought you were steffy.

Finn: I’m sorry to disappoint. Um, here, come in.

Zende: Thank you. Thank you. I’m guessing the mrs. Is not here?

Finn: Oh, she’s, um, with kelly, uh, and douglas. Was she expecting you?

Zende: No, not really. I was eager to drop off these new sketches, though. It’s a bit of a different vibe from me.

Finn: Oh, you made a special trip?

Zende: Yeah, well, that was my cover anyway. What I really wanted to do is get some playtime in with my baby cousins.

Finn: Kelly is gonna be disappointed she missed you. Hayes, too. But I literally just put him down for a nap, so.

Zende: That’s a bummer. Wow, man. To think you almost missed your chance at all this, all because of sheila.

Sheila: Just those few precious moments holding you in my arms again, hayes.

[ Sighs ] I just wish it could have been longer.

[ Door opens ]

Sheila: What are you doing?

Deacon: Just took a break. I wanted to check on you.

Sheila: [Giggles] You mean check up on me?

Deacon: Sheila. Look, I know it seems like I’m your jailer, but I’m not. I’m just trying to look out for you.

Sheila: [Laughs] How sweet.

Deacon: Okay, you know what? Fine. You know, you wanna poke fun? Go ahead. I’m the only one who knows you’re still alive. So guess what? You stuck with me.

Sheila: Aw, got my son and my grandson.

Deacon: Except you don’t, sheila. I mean, look, if finn ever figures out that you concocted this whole bear mauling scheme and you’re still roaming around free I–

Sheila: You know that maternal pull, it’s always there. And wanting to be with finn and my grandson, that doesn’t go away. It’s all I think about, you know. I dream about that. If only things could be different. If only.

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Brooke: I can’t believe what you’re suggesting. Hope loves douglas as deeply as if she’d given birth to him.

Taylor: I have never questioned that. Not once. But hope could still be in my grandson’s life without having to seek legal control through paperwork.

Brooke: What? She has given douglas a stable, loving life. She’s been a wonderful influence for him.

Taylor: Oh, of course, she has. Yes, she has. But hope and thomas share custody. But the thing is, is she hasn’t really shared. Douglas has spent the majority of his time at your cabin with hope and liam and not my son. And see, now it’s time for thomas to get his son back. It is time for douglas to be with his father and the rest of the forrester family.

Liam: Can I clarify something with you? This is not me coming between a father and a son. That is not what’s happening here. But if you are the changed man you say you are, you would at least acknowledge that staying with hope and beth and me is what’s best for douglas right now.

Thomas: I’m not sure that that’s what’s best for douglas.

Liam: How? How can you think that? You know how happy he is over with us.

Thomas: Yes. And he’s happy over here, too. And hope has seen it for herself.

Liam: Yes. Which is why he should exist in both worlds. He should have both. But at this point, dude, you are– you are holding the kid and you are using it as a reason to get hope over here more and more.

Thomas. Okay. Stop. Stop. If you’re insinuating–

Liam: I’m not– I’m not insinuating. I’m telling you that you should look in the mirror right now because I think that your obsession with hope is kicking back up again. I really do.

[ Thomas scoffs ]

Zende: You know, man as someone who was adopted too, I’m sure you’ve been dealing with some pretty complicated emotions. I mean, li raised you. She’s your mother in every sense of the word, but sheila only gave birth to you. There’s no denying that. But to know what sheila did to you, to steffy, that is a lot to deal with emotionally.

Finn: Yeah. It’s, um, it’s been a challenging time for us. But I’ve just been focused on steffy and kelly and hayes, the family.

Zende: Uh, as you should. It’s just that, ah, I don’t mean to pry.

Finn: No, it’s okay. And you can. You can relate more than others. I appreciate you checking in. But the truth is, sheila, she’s gone. I never have to worry about her or think about her ever again. She’d never come back.

Sheila: I know what you’re going to say. That I’m dead to finn and hayes is never gonna know his grandmother.

Deacon: That’s how it is. That’s how it has to be. No, I–

Sheila: It’s not the way that I want it to be.

Deacon: Look, sheila. I get it, alright? I’m a parent, too. But you know hope is my whole world. But our situations are not the same. I mean, the stakes, they are astronomical. If you try and see hayes or finn again, you can never see them again.

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Brooke: Douglas can spend time with thomas and with the forrester’s any time he wants.

Taylor: Oh.-Brooke: Hope has made that abundantly clear.

Taylor: Okay, but you know that this isn’t about an occasional sleepover anymore. Thomas wants a permanent arrangement, and it’s only fair considering the amount of time he’s lost with his son.

Brooke: And that is not hope’s fault.

Taylor: I didn’t say that it was. But the fact is, is that thomas and hope share custody. But she hasn’t been doing that. She’s been keeping douglas to herself.

Brooke: What are you talking about, taylor? Hope stepped up. She gave douglas a loving, stable home when thomascouldn’T.

Thomas: And now he can. That little boy deserves a relationship with his father, he’s going to have it. Thomas is ready to be a loving and devoted father to his son.

Thomas: There it is. That’s what this is about. You’re acting like you’re concerned about douglas, even though there’s no reason to be. When really you’re just concerned about hope and think that I might still be obsessed with her.

Liam: Okay. All right. You tell me, then. Should I be concerned? Actually, no. You know what? Scratch that. More to the point. Should you be concerned? Should douglas be concerned? Should your family be concerned? Because the truth is, you’re the only one that truly knows if your obsession with hope is starting back up again. I mean, you’re standing here, you’re saying that you regret all the things you’ve done in the past, but here you are and you’re doing it again, right? You– you’re keeping douglas over here. You’re using it to woo hope over for visits. By the way, I’m not getting these invitations. Only hope. Not me. Do you know what that tells me? It tells me you’re enjoying the fantasy of you, hope, and douglas as a nuclear family. And if your obsession is starting back up again, you and I know what happens. We know where this goes. You will lose control. And I’m so– the only difference is this time, I’m– I’m not just gonna wait around for it to happen. Okay? My job is to protect hope and beth and douglas, even if that means from you at all costs.

Deacon: I know this is rough for you. Should probably have my head examined for letting you stay here, but I feel for you. I do. I know how much you love finn and hayes, and I can see that this is breaking your heart. Not being able to hold them and laugh with them. But that’s just how it has to be, sheila. You have to accept this. I gotta get back to work. You gonna be okay?

Deacon: I have to go.

[ Hayes babbling ]

[ Sheila giggles ]

Finn: Oh, bud, did you have a bad dream? Oh, it’s okay. Alright. Daddy’s here. And I’mma make everything okay. I’d never let anyone or anything harm you. Okay? All right. Here, let me get mr. Giraffe for you.

Sheila: Oh, it’s like I still– still feel you in my arms. I don’t care what deacon says. I am gonna be part of hayes’ and finn’s life again. I– I will somehow.

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Zende: So what do you think?

Paris: I think vanessa will be bummed that she’s out sick today.

Thomas: Seriously, zende. Really great work.

Zende: Aw. Thank you, man. And thank you for modeling.

[Knocking on door]

Taylor: Hi. Wow. Whose is this? This is fantastic.

Thomas: This annoyingly talented guy.

Taylor: Oh, my gosh. I love it. Am I interrupting?

Thomas: No, no, no. Actually, this is a great time. Brooke isn’t here.

Donna: I feel like– I feel like I’m living in a dream.

[Brooke laughs]

Katie: Well, we always had a feeling about you and eric.

Brooke: And now, look. You’re back together again, you moved into the house.

>Donna: I couldn’t be happier. But this time around, it’s, like, that much sweeter.

Brooke: Oh, I’m thrilled for you, sweetheart.

Donna: Thrilled for you, too. I mean, ridge is home, where he should be.

Brooke: Yeah. I mean, he’s been seeing a lot of his ex-wife and kids over at eric’S.

Donna: Yeah, he has been coming around quite a bit.

[ Hayes crying ]

Li: Can you say “grandma?” Can you say “grandma?”

Finn: Oh… he’s, like– he says “waah.”

Li: Yeah, it’s okay. I remember you at this age. I remember you, yeah. I think your first word was “stethoscope.”

Finn: Oh, was it? Oh, that tracks.

Li: Yeah.

Finn: Did I cry this much?

Li: Kind of.

Finn: I think, grandma, you can come over any time. We really love having you here.

Li: Oh, certainly is nice without all that security outside. Now that the threat of sheila’s gone.

[ Water running in background ]

Deacon: Seriously, what the– dammit! They still haven’t fixed the hot water yet. And no jokes about needing a cold shower. Sheila, what are you doing? Come on. Again?

Sheila: What?

Deacon: You’re looking at pictures of finn. You know how you get when you start obsessing. What scares me is you still have nine toes.

Paris: If you’re looking for ridge, he’s not here.

Taylor: Um…

[ Chuckles ] No, well, believe it or not, I am– I am here to see my handsome and amazing son.

Thomas: What?

Taylor: Yes.

Thomas: Lucky me. Though I’m sure that dad is gonna be bummed he missed you.

Taylor: Oh. Well, I’m– I was thinking I was gonna see your mini me here. Isn’t this his half day?

Thomas: Oh, yes. Steffy has him. She took kelly and him to a pottery class.

Taylor: I love that.

Thomas: Yeah.

Taylor: And I love that you get to spend so much time with douglas. And so does his family.

Brooke: Taylor and steffy are the ones organizing this forrester family time.

Katie: They really had a family get together, and you didn’t get to go?

Brooke: Yeah, but it was last minute. So, it’s really not a big deal.

Donna: No, no. So, eric– eric would’ve wanted you to feel welcome. And believe me, I would’ve insisted on it had I been there.

Brooke: Honey, it’s okay. Everybody’s just so happy that finn is back. We are, too.

Donna: Yeah.

Brooke: I just feel like taylor’s using this to drive a wedge between ridge and me.

>Li: Hayes fell right to sleep.

Finn: You’re just– you’re so great with him.

Li: Oh, gosh. You know, being able to share these moments with him. Read him a story… there’s just nothing better.

Finn: It never gets old, does it?

Li: Such a blessing. Breaks my heart to think that he almost lost his father because of sheila.

Sheila: I think about finn all the time.

Deacon: Maybe a little too much. Sheila, you get there’s nothing you can do about it at this point.

Sheila: I’m never gonna stop pushing. For the day that I– I get to hold him again.

Deacon: I get that this is rough for you. I know how much you miss finn. But, sheila, it’s like you keep forgetting. Everyone thinks you’re dead, including finn. With downy infusions,

Taylor: So, zende. Um, when would someone be able to purchase this amazing piece from forrester creations?

Paris: Oh, you’re gonna have to fight me for this one.

[ Laughs ]

Taylor: I wouldn’t dare. This is– this is made for you, paris.

Zende: I’ll tell you what. I still gotta make a few more tweaks, but when it’s all finished, I might be able to hook both of you up.

Paris: And that is on the record.

Thomas: Oh, I heard it. Well, look at you. Getting all the vip treatment.

Taylor: I know! But you’re still my favorite designer.

Thomas: I know, but, you know, zende’s really coming along.

Taylor: Oh, honey, I love this. I just– I love seeing all of this. You’re, you’re getting along with your cousin at work, and… well, you just seem so happy.

Thomas: I am. I really am happy. What’s there not to be happy about? Things are great here at work, and I get to spend more time with my family, and douglas. Bonding with him, my son, who I love more than anything.

Taylor: I know you do. This time that you guys are sharing together is… it’s just so long overdue, you know? Honey, I don’t want you to worry about brooke and everything she’s doing. Because she does not get to dictate my grandson’s life or his future. He is a forrester, after all.

Brooke: Oh, this forrester versus logan stuff is exhausting.

Katie: I mean, we all understand family loyalty, but this is taking things to the extreme.

Brooke: It’s crazy. This fantasy that taylor and her kids have that their little family is gonna get back together with ridge and– poor douglas! He’s just caught right in the middle of it.

Katie: How long has it been since he’s even been home?

Brooke: Too long. He was only supposed to be there one night.

Katie: This is just not okay.

Brooke: I don’t like thomas having that much influence over douglas.

Donna: You don’t think he’s changed?

Brooke: I think he’s made an effort, but I don’t think he’s completely reformed, no.

Katie: And let me guess. Ridge has total confidence in his son.

Brooke: Oh, yes, he does. And I don’T. So I have to be careful. Because I don’t want this to become a problem for ridge and me.

Li: You clearly have a deep love for your family.

Finn: I mean, they completely changed my life.

Li: You know, I’ve always wanted this for you, finn. Always. You were so focused on your career. I worried you may never find the right woman.

Finn: I might not have if steffy hadn’t been brought into the er that night. I guess it’s kinda fitting I met her at work, huh?

Li: So glad you did. It was always you, me and your father for so many years. And now, look, you have this great big family.

Finn: You know, you and dad. You were always enough for me growing up. That’s why I never really wondered too much about my birth mother.

Li: Until sheila came barreling into our lives.

Sheila: Do you really have to go?

Deacon: I gotta get down to the bar and start my shift.

Sheila: It’s really torture. Being here all alone. I’m just left with my own thoughts. My head is just playing it over and over and over again.

Deacon: I know that you can’t imagine life without finn or hayes, but, sheila, that is how it’s got to be.

Sheila: Oh, but this… this is killing me, deacon.

Deacon: I get it.

Sheila: I really, I– I need this connection with my family.

Deacon: You’re gonna have to figure a way to channel this into something else.

Sheila: I want– I want to hold my grandson again.

Deacon: Well, sadly, that is not going to happen again. Alright, sheila? You convinced everyone that you were eaten by a bear, remember?

Sheila: Well, what choice? What choice did I have? It was either that or die in prison.

Deacon: Regardless. Okay? That’s how it is. No more crazy stunts. You can’t leave here. You can’t go looking for finn. It’s too risky. Stay here.

[ Grunts ]

[ Sighs ]

Donna: Poor brooke. It’s like, if it’s not one thing, it’s another.

Katie: Well, she seems so stressed out. Hopefully, going to the office will help take her mind off things.

Donna: Yeah, yeah… and you know, I get it. Ridge is in a tough position. He’s getting pulled between his kids and his wife. But come on, it’s like, I dunno.

Katie: Well, I meant what I said before. Brooke and ridge are gonna get through this. They just aren’t on the same page about a few things.

Donna: Mm. One of them being douglas.

Katie: Yes, brooke is very concerned about him.

Donna: Well, you know, given thomas’s history, I don’t really blame her.

Katie: I don’t blame her either. And she also feels like her marriage is under attack from taylor, and… she might be right about that.

Brooke: Just when I thought it was gonna be a good day.

Li: You were always stronger than you realized. I’m so proud of what you’ve been able to accomplish, finn. The man you’ve become.

Finn: Well, I am who I am because of you, mom. I mean, I get my strength from you.

Li: Some days I don’t feel so strong.

Finn: Are you kidding? I don’t know very many people that have survived the wrath of sheila, and you did.

Li: Barely.

Finn: It must have been so frightening for you.

Li: Yeah, it was. It was surreal. I was– I was afraid of what she would do when she found out you were alive. I knew I needed help immediately. I tried to get away, but sheila was on to me. I jumped into the car and sped off, but she had to chase me. Next thing I knew, I had lost control. My car burst into flames. And I was going off a bridge. Then… I don’t remember much after that.

Finn: Mom. The trauma that you underwent… I mean, the fact that you lived through it all.

Li: I couldn’t leave you with sheila. You needed me, still.

Finn: Look at us now. We did it, we cheated death. You prevailed over sheila carter. We don’t have to be afraid of her anymore. I’m steve.

Li: You strong, courageous boy. I guess I must’ve done something right.

[ Finn laughs ]

Finn: You did everything right. Mom, I mean, I… couldn’t have asked for a more selfless, dedicated mother. And you literally brought me back from the dead. Everything in my world that I treasure, and that I hold near to my heart, is possible again because of you.

Li: And I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for my son. Watching you with your wife, and the children, fills my heart with the most incredible joy. Knowing my beautiful grandchild will now have a father and family that he deserves. Sheila tried to snatch that from hayes. From all of us. She failed. She lost everything. You, hayes. Sheila paid the ultimate price. I hope she’s rotting in hell.

Finn: I mean, look, we don’t have to think about her anymore. Alright, sheila? She’s in the past. She’s not here now. She won’t be in our future.

Li: Thank god. Thank god for that. We can all stop looking over our shoulders now.

Finn: Mom, I’m sorry. I’m so glad you stopped by.

Li: Oh, it was such a treat to have breakfast with you and hayes.

Finn: He’s a– he’s a big fan of yours, I can tell.

Li: Well, please give him a big kiss from grandma when he wakes up, okay?

Finn: I will. Alright, let me walk you out.

Li: Okay.

Brooke: I’m surprised to see you here. Although I shouldn’t really be surprised, you seem to be popping up everywhere these days.

Taylor: If you’re looking for ridge, he’s not in the office.

Brooke: I know where my husband is. Thank you.

Taylor: Oh, you’re welcome. Brooke, you don’t seem happy to see me.

Brooke: No, I am. I’m very happy. I understand that steffy had another one of her forrester family soirées.

Taylor: Yes. Yes. Everybody had a really wonderful time last night.

Brooke: That’s good. But douglas didn’t come home. Thomas had him for yet another night.

Taylor: He was with his father.

Brooke: And hope is his mother. And his home is with hope, liam and beth. And he’s been gone for days, that is unacceptable.

Taylor: Okay, well, hope still gets to see him. And douglas wants this time with his father. They have a lot of time to make up for.

Brooke: Okay. Well, I don’t want things to escalate between hope and thomas. Between you and me, with ridge.

Taylor: Okay, well, that last part is a little late. I’m still cleaning paint out of my ears.

Brooke: I wonder whose fault that is. You know, I’ve really been trying to reach you, taylor, as a mother, as a psychiatrist. I just don’t think that I’m getting through to you. So, let me be a little bit more direct. This campaign to take douglas away from his mother, and from his home… to take ridge away from his wife, and our home, stops today. To-day. Do you understand?

Finn: Did you have a good nap? Did grandma read you a good story? I’ll tell you what, maybe when mom and kelly come home from the beach, we can go for a walk. Does that sound fun? Yeah?

[ Phone ringing ] Does that sound fun? Okay, one second. Hey, this is dr. Finnegan. Yeah. Oh, okay. Great. Um… uh, yeah. Just let me grab my laptop, and I’ll get right back to you. Okay, bubba, you stay here.

[ Hayes crying ] Oh, bubba, I’ll be right back. I just gotta take this call. Look, look. Okay. Alright, one second.

Sheila: Oh, my darling hayes. Grandma loves you so much, sweetheart. I hate being kept away from you and your daddy.

Finn: How’s the patient’s cardiac profile? Okay. And you ran an ekg? What’s the blood pressure? Okay. How long till the results come back?

Sheila: Hi, sweety. Hayes. Oh. Oh, thank you. Would you come to grandma?

Finn: Okay.

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[ Dramatic music ]

Liam: It doesn’t help, you know.

Brooke: What?

Liam: The pacing. Believe me, I’ve tried. It only makes the anxiety worse.

Brooke: Well, maybe it’s because we know it’s legitimate. I get extremely uncomfortable when thomas is too much in the picture.

[ Liam laughing ]

Liam: Yeah, tell me about it.

Brooke: And I still don’t think he can handle his feelings when it comes to hope. I mean, I want to believe that, but I’ve been lulled before.

Liam: Yeah, I hear you.

Brooke: And then there’s steffy and taylor trying to come between ridge and me. It just feels like we’re under attack.

Liam: Really.Ldthing from hope? Like what– what is going on over at eric’s?

Brooke: At yet another forrester family soiree that you and I are not invited to.

Eric: So, what do you think? Obscenely vain?

Zende: No. No, not at all. It uh– it feels right. And kind of weird. I’m so used to seeing quinn up there.

Eric: Yeah.

Zende: You okay?

Eric: What? About the breakup? Yes. It was time for both of us to move on.

Zende: And you have. You’re back with donna.

Eric: Yes, I am. She makes me happy from the inside out.

Zende: I’m very happy for you, granddad.

Eric: Thank you. How about you? I know things have been– I know things have been kind of tough between you and paris. Rest assured, everything turns out okay in the end. You’ll see.

Zende: Thank you.

Hope: Amelia is so amazing.

Steffy: I know. Now, we can nanny share her.

Hope: Oh, seriously.

Steffy: The kids really love her. And they love being here. I am actually glad that you came. You can see first hand how much douglas loves hanging out with his father.

Liam: What’s up?

Brooke: Well, uh, I texted donna to see if she could report back to us and let us know if there was anything weird or sneaky going on over at eric’S.

Liam: Oh, brilliant. Wh– what did she say?

Brooke: Uh, unfortunately, she’s not over there. She’s going to dinner and a play with katie.

Liam: Oh. Do you think we’re overreacting?

Brooke: Overreacting? To thomas demanding custody of douglas and keeping him over at eric’s this long?

Liam: Yeah.

Brooke: No, I don’t think we’re overreacting.

Liam: Yeah, no, no, no. Alarm bells are definitely, um, definitely justified. I just don’t know– I don’t know what thomas is trying to achieve where hope is concerned.

Brooke: Well, okay. I think we have to look at the big picture here. Starting with taylor, who still has feelings for ridge, and then there’s steffy and thomas, who want their parents back together, right? Want to create this family. And then thomas always thinks of family with hope involved, right? You get it? It’s like, it’s a concerted effort on their part to reunite this forrester family no matter who stands in their way. And that’s you and especially me.

Ridge: Thomas looks good.

Taylor: Yeah, he really does.

Ridge: All that worry for nothing.

Taylor: I know. He seems– he seems happy and he seems excited about the future.

Ridge: You know what I think? I think he wants to be the best man possible for that little boy.

Taylor: I think douglas is a great, little motivator.

Ridge: So is hope.

[ Taylor sighing ]

[ Steffy laughing ]

Hope: Oh hey, you two.

Finn: Hey.

Hope: Uh, we actually were just talking about you both and, I don’t know, we just want to let you know how grateful we are that everything turned out okay. I’m sure no more than steffy and the kids, but it really would’ve been a major blow to this entire family if we had lost you.

Finn: Steffy and i both know we’re very blessed.

Steffy: Yeah. We promise to share every moment as a couple, as a family, and celebrate moments like this.

Thomas: As a family.

Steffy: Yeah.

Thomas: And that includes you because you’re douglas’ mother, so you are a part of this family. Time. It’s life’s most precious commodity,

[ Brooke sighing ]

Brooke: Taylor came back to town for one reason and one reason only: To see if she could put her family back together with ridge. But, he was inconveniently still in love with me.

Liam: I– I mean, at this point, taylor’s gotta know it’s a given, right?

Brooke: She’s just hoping that I would mess up so bad that ridge can’t forgive me and she’ll be able to reel him back in. I mean, look what happened when ridge moved back in to take care of me. She ended up kissing him in monaco.

Liam: So, uh– do you think it’s possible that that kiss was more a product of euphoria and not so much manipulation?

Ridge: Well, maybe for ridge. Definitely. I mean, I don’t fault him for that. I’ve forgiven him, actually, just the way he’s forgiven me many times in the past. But uh, my issue isn’t with ridge. My issue is with taylor. Taylor and steffy.

Eric: Ridge, how does brooke feel about you being here without her?

[ Ridge sighing ]

Ridge: She’s fine, you know. She um… I asked her to come, but she decided not to ’cause she wasn’t on the original guest list.

Finn: But, does she really wanna be? I’m the new guy, learning the ins and outs, all the dynamics, but I mean this is the family that you made with someone else. Someone that your kids still very much would like you to be with again.

Ridge: Where are you getting this information from? Because my kids are really shy and don’t share stuff.

Eric: That just proves once again that no matter how old our kids get, they always want their parents together.

Zende: How you doing surrounded by all these forresters, no logan backup?

Hope: Oh, I think I’ll survive.

Thomas: Yeah, well, you know what? You don’t need logan backup because you got a little forrester backup upstairs if you need him. You’re part of this family whether you like it or not, so you’re stuck with us.

Zende: Well, that’s the good news. You always have been stuck with us, so nothing changes.

Thomas: That’s right.

Hope: Well, that’s what I would like, for things to stay the same.

[ Thomas sighing ]

[ Thomas clearing his throat ]

Steffy: I noticed you and dad together.

Ridge: And you didn’t interrupt us by pointing us out? Oh, I admire your restraint.

Steffy: I just hope you realize how good you two are together. I mean, did you hear all the sweet things he was telling you?

Taylor: Oh, yeah. I did. But, he said things about the whole family.

Steffy: Okay.

Taylor: They’re very nice.

Steffy: Mm-hm.

Taylor: Honey, I don’t want you to worry about your dad and me. My eyes are wide open.

Steffy: I know they are. I hope his eyes are open too.

Taylor: Hey, guys. Everybody.

Ridge: Uh-oh. Speech coming up. I feel it.

Taylor: I don’t know if it’s a speech. I just wanted to say something. I’m not good at speeches, but… I’m pretty good at feelings, so I’m just gonna let that lead me. I’m feeling, um– I’m feeling very happy, very grateful right now. Seeing everybody’s smiling faces and… hearing my– our grandkids upstairs laughing and playing. Knowing that kelly and hayes’ innocent little lives are restored now that finn is back. My heart is full. Ridge said something earlier about how we’ve gone through such a rough time recently, our family, and boy have we ever. But, on the flipside of that, there’s um– there’s miracles and we’ve experienced a lot of miracles too. Steffy’s beautiful family is whole again. And thomas, his relationship with douglas, their bond is getting stronger every day and their getting closer and closer and as a mom, I can’t tell you how much it means to me. It’s everything. This family is everything to me and I love you all so much. Including this handsome, brooding guy right here.

[ Ridge growling ]

[ Taylor chuckling ]

Finn: Hey. I’m gonna get him settled in the car.

Steffy: Oh, yeah. Of course.

Finn: Okay. All right. Good night, everyone. Thank you, eric, for everything.

Eric: My pleasure.

Finn: Bye.

Steffy: Yeah, I think we’re gonna head out. Thank you again. I’ll get kelly.

[ Kelly shouting ] Whoa, hi. Oh, my gosh. Oh, my gosh. What got you so wound up?

Douglas: Oh, rocks.

Steffy: Oh, rocks?

Kelly: Amelia showed us how to paint them.

Steffy: Oh, that sounds pretty awesome.

Kelly: So awesome.

Douglas: Th– they’re not done yet, okay?

Thomas: Okay.

Douglas: But hey, can kelly come over tomorrow so we can finish? Please?

Thomas: Uh… yeah, we’ll talk about it later.

Steffy: I don’t mind bringing kelly over. We could do that.

Thomas: Okay, I’ll let you know.

Steffy: Okay.

Zende: I’m gonna get out of here, but this was great.

Ridge: I’m actually gonna do the same. I’m out.

Steffy: Yeah, granddad, thank you for hosting us on such short notice.

Eric: Can’t be enough for me. It’s a nice evening.

Steffy: Mom, you uh… you ready?

Taylor: I will be out in a second, yes.

Ridge: I can give you a ride.

Taylor: I should go with them. Thanks.

Ridge: Okay.

Brooke: I don’t trust taylor and steffy when it comes to douglas either.

Liam: So, you– you don’t think that they have douglas’ best interests in mind?

Brooke: They think they do, but they really don’t because this is about winning for them. The forresters versus the logans. And unfortunately, douglas is caught in the middle because he’s thomas’ son. Now, I’m not saying that they don’t love him or care about him. I am sure that they do, but they have an agenda and this agenda includes taking douglas away from his family, from his home and that’s you, beth and hope.

Liam: Yeah, it’s– it’s a complicated situation, I get that. Thomas is douglas’ father and obviously, he wants to spend more quality time with him now that his mind is– is in a seemingly better place, but here’s the problem though. He can have all of that without uprooting douglas from everything he knows.

Brooke: Well, exactly.

Liam: It’s like– nobody– who wants it to get ugly? Nobody. Who wants a big custody battle? Nobody. But– but the longer thomas keeps getting his way, the more entitled he’s gonna feel to keeping douglas and I don’t understand why hope isn’t putting her foot down and insisting that douglas come home like tonight. Like now.

Thomas: Thanks again for coming. I know it meant the world to douglas and I– I hope it wasn’t like a little too weird though. All forrester all the time.

[ Hope laughing ]

Hope: Well, I’m pretty used to it at work, so.

Thomas: Oh, that’s true. Yeah, makes sense.

Hope: So, look. About douglas.

Thomas: Speaking of. Hey, man.

Douglas: Hey!

Hope: Hey.

Douglas: Hey, mom.

Hope: Hi, sweetie.

Douglas: Thanks for letting me stay here so long with dad. I’m really having the best time.

Hope: Well, I’m glad you’re having fun, sweetie, but you know, just don’t forget that liam, beth and I, we miss you like crazy.

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Finn: I got the touch.

Steffy: Yeah, I do know that.

Finn: You kidding me?

Steffy: What were you talking about?

Finn: How long was i in there? Mere minutes, both those kiddos down.

Steffy: That’s because they’re exhausted from the family gathering.

Finn: I think you’re just jealous.

Steffy: I am not jealous.

Finn: Oh, you’re jealous.

Steffy: I am not.

[ Steffy laughing ] Maybe a little.

Taylor: Oh, man. I am so annoying. I can’t stand myself right now.

Steffy: Um, mom, no it’s– no, it’s– it’s fine. It’s– I’m guessing you’re doing your regular refrigerator raid?

Taylor: Yes, well, actually, I just wanted some nuts for now. I don’t know.

Finn: Is that mother daughter code?

Steffy: She does some late night snacking when she’s thinking about something.

Taylor: Is it that obvious?

Steffy: Only to someone who loves you. I know dad going home with brooke hurt you on some level, but you have to remember all of the amazing things he said about you. I’m right. It’s only a matter of time before you and dad are back together.

Ridge: You know, seeing finn and steffy together, it just never gets old. I thought that part of her life was gone and now it’s just shining so brightly.

Brooke: Sounds wonderful. It sounds like a good time was had by all.

Ridge: Logan, come on–

Brooke: No, ridge. You don’t need to apologize. You invited me even though steffy didn’t, but I could understand why she wouldn’t want me there at a forrester family get together with taylor.

Ridge: I just don’t want you to get hurt.

Brooke: I’m not hurt. No. I just… missed you.

Ridge: Yeah?

Brooke: Mm-hm. And I would like to show you just how much.

Ridge: Okay.

Liam: Hey, hey.

Hope: Hey.

Liam: What– where is douglas?

Hope: Still at eric’S.

Liam: You said you were gonna bring him home.

Hope: Well, thomas knows that I wanted to.

Liam: Okay, so thomas refused to let you take your own son. Like that is– that is a problem, hope.

Hope: No, it’s not thomas.

Liam: Okay, all right, okay. So, then what? What happened?

Hope: Douglas. He’s just so happy there right now and um, he started this rock project with kelly and he didn’t

Finn: I got the touch.

Steffy: Yeah, I do know that.

Finn: You kidding me?

Steffy: What were you talking about?

Finn: How long was i in there? Mere minutes, both those kiddos down.

Steffy: That’s because they’re exhausted from the family gathering.

Finn: I think you’re just jealous.

Steffy: I am not jealous.

Finn: Oh, you’re jealous.

Steffy: I am not.

[ Steffy laughing ] Maybe a little.

Taylor: Oh, man. I am so annoying. I can’t stand myself right now.

Steffy: Um, mom, no it’s– no, it’s– it’s fine. It’s– I’m guessing you’re doing your regular refrigerator raid?

Taylor: Yes, well, actually, I just wanted some nuts for now. I don’t know.

Finn: Is that mother daughter code?

Steffy: She does some late night snacking when she’s thinking about something.

Taylor: Is it that obvious?

Steffy: Only to someone who loves you. I know dad going home with brooke hurt you on some level, but you have to remember all of the amazing things he said about you. I’m right. It’s only a matter of time before you and dad are back together.

Ridge: You know, seeing finn and steffy together, it just never gets old. I thought that part of her life was gone and now it’s just shining so brightly.

Brooke: Sounds wonderful. It sounds like a good time was had by all.

Ridge: Logan, come on–

Brooke: No, ridge. You don’t need to apologize. You invited me even though steffy didn’t, but I could understand why she wouldn’t want me there at a forrester family get together with taylor.

Ridge: I just don’t want you to get hurt.

Brooke: I’m not hurt. No. I just… missed you.

Ridge: Yeah?

Brooke: Mm-hm. And I would like to show you just how much.

Ridge: Okay.

Liam: Hey, hey.

Hope: Hey.

Liam: What– where is douglas?

Hope: Still at eric’S.

Liam: You said you were gonna bring him home.

Hope: Well, thomas knows that I wanted to.

Liam: Okay, so thomas refused to let you take your own son. Like that is– that is a problem, hope.

Hope: No, it’s not thomas.

Liam: Okay, all right, okay. So, then what? What happened?

Hope: Douglas. He’s just so happy there right now and um, he started this rock project with kelly and he didn’t finish it and it just… I don’t know what to do. I love him and I miss him and I want him here with us, but he just seems so happy with– over at eric’s and with his dad and his whole family and I just–

Liam: Okay, okay.

Hope: I don’t know what to do.

Liam: It’s okay.

Hope: It just didn’t feel right. It didn’t feel right to pull him out of that. Not tonight. Not yet. Sorry. Sorry.

Liam: Hey, hey. It’s okay. It’s okay. I–

[ Hope laughing ] No, I get it, I get it, I get it, okay? I get the dilemma. You’re um… you’re trying to give douglas a voice, you’re trying to respect his wishes, um, and that’s super cool, it’s part of what makes you a good mom. Just, what I care about is that you don’t lose sight of how manipulative thomas can be because this– look at you. Like, he knows you’re going through this. He knows you have this conflict and he will use it to his advantage. But, only if you let him.

[ Hope sniffling ]

[ Thomas sighing ]

Thomas: Stop, thomas. Hope’s married. You can’t go back there.

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