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Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

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Brooke: Vodka.

[Gasping]

Deacon: Morning sunshine.

Hope: Mom? Mom? You okay?

Brooke: Oh, hi, honey.

Hope: I was just wondering if you had seen dad because I haven’t heard from him and I thought maybe you might know why.

[Knocking]

Taylor: Yeah.

Assistant: Dr. Hayes?

Taylor: Yeah?

Assistant: There’s somebody here to see you.

Taylor: I don’t have any patients today, who is it?

Sheila: Hi. I said it was personal, maybe i just didn’t make myself clear.

Taylor: Sheila, this is a surprise.

Ridge: Your mother is a smart woman, but inviting sheila to your house for christmas eve seems like it’s going to have consequences.

Steffy: Well, mom thinks if we give sheila some time with finn and the kids, it will diffuse her obsessive behavior.

Thomas: You know, she did leave. It’s not like she was hanging around.

Steffy: Thank god. I can’t stop thinking about her holding hayes. You have no idea how hard it was for me. Allowing my child to be put in that monster’s arms.

Thomas: Okay. But we were all right there. We weren’t going to let anything happen to hayes.

Ridge: You give that woman an inch and something will happen.

Steffy: Nobody was happy about sheila in the house. But I do trust mom on this. She’s the professional and she knows how obsessive personalities work.

Ridge: I’m sorry. The goal is still to get her out of our lives, right? Out of fin’s life? Out of hayes life? Reverse psychology doesn’t work with sheila. Your mom knows that. She’s insane. She’s crazy. At this point, she probably thinks that she’s friends with your mother.

Taylor: Thank you, audrey. I have a moment to speak with miss carter.

Sheila: Ms. Carter. Very formal. Dr. Hayes.

Taylor: Well, this is my place of business. What can I do for you, sheila?

Sheila: Well, I do show up unannounced and you’re probably wondering why?

Taylor: Yes. I am.

Sheila: You can’t figure it out. You’re a very perceptive woman, taylor. World renowned psychiatrist. I mean, your insight to the human psyche… you really have no idea why I’m here?

Brooke: Why would I know where deacon is?

Hope: Well, i just– I hadn’t seen him since he was over here and I thought, you might know.

Brooke: No. No, I don’T.

Hope: Oh, okay. Well, we had left before he did. I didn’t even get a chance to ask him what his plans were for the night. Actually mom, he came over the other day and liam and him, they had a good talk.

Brooke: Honey. Deacon is your father and you want him in your life. And I can understand that. You want to spend time with him. You want him to see the kids. That’s your choice. But I am no longer comfortable having him here in this house.

Hope: You’re no longer comfortable. Mom- why? What– what happened? What changed? Kim is now demonstrating her congestion.

Ridge: I’m not saying your mother made a mistake. She’s the expert.

Steffy: She thinks fighting sheila the way we have been will only make things worse.

Thomas: Well, keep your friends close and your enemies closer, right ?

Ridge: Well, that saying doesn’t work with sheila because she is psychotic.

Thomas: It doesn’t matter how psychotic she is. We still had control of her on christmas eve.

Steffy: Yeah, sheila wasn’t going to get away with anything.

Ridge: She did get away with something, honey. She was in your house and that doesn’t sit right with me.

Steffy: You and me, both. My stomach was in knots, but finn and I were on high alert.

Ridge: That’s not what christmas should be. It is a time of celebrating.

Steffy: She didn’t show up on new year’S.

Ridge: That’s good news, right? At least she wasn’t invited for that.

Steffy: She didn’t ask to come.

Thomas: Seems like mom made the right call then.

Ridge: Maybe she did. I’m glad you guys had a good time. I, for one, did not because I didn’t make it home to spend new year’s with brooke. She was there. With hope and her family. Deacon.

Thomas: Oh, come on. You had to be kind of glad to miss that, right?

Ridge: No. And brooke just hasn’t been the same since I got home.

Steffy: So, she’s upset because you weren’t there?

Ridge: I don’t know. It’s something else, I don’t know what it is.

Steffy: I know you’re worried about brooke being irked with you. But I would be more concerned about what brooke is going to do about deacon.

>Ridge: Hmm. I’ll see you later.

Thomas: Does dad seem more concerned than he’s letting on?

Steffy: Well, dad wouldn’t have any reason to be worried if he wasn’t with brooke.

Taylor: Why don’t you just tell me why you’re here sheila? There’s no reason to play games.

Sheila: Games? I know what you’re doing taylor. I know… the person that you are, the doctor that you are, and I never could have imagined that your legendary kindness and caring would extend to someone like me. You’re a remarkable person. And that you– you’re showing sympathy and– and letting me in. Giving me a chance. That is something that your nemesis brooke, never would allow to happen.

Brooke: I can’t tell you what to do in your own life, hope. But I can’t have deacon here.

Hope: Okay. But can you at least tell me why? Because I don’t understand the sudden change in attitude.

Brooke: I’ve always had reservations about your reunion.

Hope: Reservations that i had thought you put behind you.

Brooke: Honey, I have been as accepting as I can. Up to a point.

Hope: Okay, okay, wait, wait, stop. Because now you’re starting to sound like ridge. Did he say something when he got home? Did he actually have– he had a problem with deacon being over here, didn’t he? He did something. He said something.

Brooke: No, no, he didn’t do anything. And he’s not angry about anything. I’m angry, at myself

Hope: For what?

Brooke: It’s not ridge, honey. It’s not. It’s me. It’s me.

Brooke: I should have gone away with ridge, like he wanted.

Hope: Is that why you’re so upset? Did ridge make you feel bad about staying home?

Brooke: No. He’s been very patient and very understanding.

Hope: Okay. So then what? Because you seemed like you were having a good time new year’s eve. I mean, we were all enjoying ourselves.

Brooke: Of course, we were, honey. I love spending time with my family, with my children, with my grandchildren. But I can’t risk alienating ridge. I love him too much. And, you know, he’s had concerns.

Hope: Yeah, concerns about my dad.

Brooke: Look, if you want your father in your life, that is your choice. But I can’t have him or his influence in mine.

Hope: All right, if you say that’s what you need, then fine. But… I don’t understand where this change is coming from, but you have been really supportive and really understanding. So, I don’t want to push it. But I know you, mom. I saw the two of you getting along. So… this just… doesn’t feel right.

Steffy: You think I should let it go, don’t you?

Thomas: Look, dad’s committed to brooke.

Steffy: Maybe he always will be. I can’t help hoping that dad will just wake up and realize he made a mistake. He would be so much happier living a scandal free, drama free life with mom.

Taylor: Brooke, isn’t my nemesis.

Sheila: Okay. What, adversary, rival, thorn in your side?

Taylor: Or maybe for you. I’m sensing some resentment.

Shelia: It’s because I do resent her. I mean her cruel, you know, vicious attitude toward me. What I really resent is all of the hard work that I have done. Completely ignored.

Taylor: All the work you’ve done on yourself?

Sheila: Yes. Yes, I’m trying my best to practice as much acceptance and accountability as I can. And it’s really the only way to move forward, to be honest. You know, to accept my decisions and… and when I have wronged people and I’ve hurt them, I need to apologize for that. And that’s what I’ve been trying to do. And brooke just won’t hear it.

Taylor: Okay, I– I hear you. You sound frustrated.

Sheila: That’s because I am. I just want to prove myself. I want people to see that my priorities have changed.

Taylor: And what are those priorities?

>Sheila: I just want to start over. I– you know– I want to– I want to be a better person, make a better life for myself. Isn’t that what new year’s is all about anyway? Right? Renewal. New year’s, so you must have had a wonderful time, huh? Spending it with the family. Even though ridge couldn’t be there. I know he couldn’t be there for for brooke, either. He was out of town.

Taylor: Well, he did his best to get back.

Sheila: Well, did he? Did he make it back by midnight?

Taylor: No.

Sheila: Well that must have put a damper on brooke’s evening.

Deacon: Fall off the wagon

one night and get

right back on.

Brooke: That’s right.

[Sighing]

Ridge: Oh, good. I wasn’t sure you got my text.

Brooke: What text?

Ridge: My text saying that I was coming home. I just wanted to make sure you were here because I want to talk to you. About new year’s eve.

Brooke: What do you want to talk about?

Ridge: You haven’t been the same since I got back. So, I wanted to apologize for not… not being here and celebrating with you.

Brooke: You don’t have to apologize. I mean, do I wish you were here. Yes, more than you know. But I don’t blame you, ridge. I blame myself. I just– when you’re not around, it’s– everything’s different. I just lose all sense of stability.

Ridge: I am here now. We can celebrate now, we can celebrate tomorrow. We can go to paris. Go to milan. We can go to detroit and watch hockey, huh? What is it? What’s wrong? When they’re sick, they get comfortable anywhere

Taylor: I have no idea what brooke did on new year’s eve.

Sheila: Yeah, well, knowing brooke, she was by herself anything could happen, right? I mean, ridge was gone and brooke can’t do anything without a man next to her. Okay. All right. That wasn’t very nice of me. But in all honesty, she hasn’t been nice to either of us. Okay. I think that even if ridge were home, there’s no way she would have let him come to see you. And you’ve gotten used to spending holidays without ridge, but brooke hasn’T.

Taylor: I– sheila. I was fine. I was with my family.

Sheila: Yeah well, thanks to you, I– I got to experience that myself. But new year’s was a little different.

Taylor: Mm, you didn’t– you didn’t do anything special on new year’s?

Sheila: Well i had a few sips of champagne, and I just got started on some resolutions.

Taylor: Okay. Well, that doesn’t sound so bad.

Sheila: No. No, but I don’t need to tell you how difficult new year’s eve can be. I’m– everybody else going out having a good time. And no one to kiss when that clock strikes midnight. Especially if you’re lonely or depressed. I don’t have a drug or alcohol problem.

[Phone rings]

Taylor: I– I need to take this.

Sheila: Should I go?

Taylor: Um. Well, it’s not confidential. Unless you have someplace to be.

Sheila: No. No, I think I’ve done everything that I needed to.

Taylor: Yes. This is dr. Hayes. Oh, hi. Yes, I did.

Mm-hm. Oh, okay. And when is the appointment?

Ridge: Brooke. Hi. I know you. I know you better than I know myself. So, I know something is wrong. What is it?

Brooke: It’s not you, ridge. Not at all.

Ridge: I know I’ve had a rough time. It’s been bumpy. We’ve been out of sync. And I thought new year’s would be great for us to reconnect, you know, fresh start.

Brooke: And that’s what I wanted. More than anything.

Ridge: Me too. You got to know, I tried, I tried to be here. I wanted to be here.

Brooke: I know, I know. I don’t blame you. I don’T. It’s not your fault.

Ridge: Something happened, right? So, what is it? You can– you can tell me anything. You can share anything with me. You know that, right?

Brooke: I want to. I want to… be able to share with you, ridge. I mean, I need to come to terms with it. You’re right, something did happen on new year’s eve and… I really don’t know. I don’t know how it went so wrong.

Ridge: Hey. Tell me.

Brooke: I mean, we were all here, I was having a great time… with the kids. We were decorating, we were playing and then they went upstairs to watch tv.

Ridge: Deacon showed up.

Brooke: Yeah, hope invited him. He wanted to spend time with hope and with the kids.

Ridge: And he didn’t stay long?

Brooke: When the kids fell asleep, hope and liam took them down to the cabin. And deacon left. And I was here alone. And I was getting ready and looking forward to sharing new year’s eve with you. I really wanted that ridge and…

[Sighing]

Ridge: Go on.

Brooke: You’re going to be disappointed with me. I know because I’m disappointed with myself. And I don’t even know how it happened. I don’t even know how to explain it. But I need to. I was just looking forward to being with you at midnight. I thought that was really important for us after the year that we had and… and I messed up. I messed up and you need to know, ridge. – Oh…oh. – What’s going on?

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Deacon: Ridge isn’t coming back?

Brooke: Oh! Mm, vodka. Come on, slug one back with me, buddy old pal.

Deacon: Mm! I never stopped loving you, ever.

[Gasps] Morning, sunshine.

Brooke: Why did i drink again?

[Door closing] I’m gonna make sure you come nowhere near my family, especially steffy, finn, and hayes.

Sheila: Never, ever mess with me, brooke, especially when it comes to my son. You will never keep me away from finn. No matter what I have to do.

Liam: All right, dude. Your aunt donna is going to be here any second, so I need you to grab your jacket and your backpack. Okay? Hello? Dougie, dougie, bo-buggy! What’s going on?

Douglas: I saw grandma kissing santa claus.

Liam: What… what now?

Douglas: I saw grandma kissing santa claus.

Liam: Oh, the song, the song. Yes, I believe it’s “I saw mommy kissing santa claus,” not grandma.

Douglas: No.

Liam: All right. Fine, it can be grandma. Listen, I almost have the diaper bag ready. I have snacks. I have drinks. Jacket, backpack, go, go, go, go, go! Also, help your sister with her jacket.

Douglas: Okay.

Liam: Thank you.

[Knocking at door]

Deacon: Hey, liam, I saw hope on her way up to the main house, she didn’t see me. Can I come in?

Liam: You just want to wait here for her?

Deacon: No, if you let me in, I’ll explain.

Liam: Sure.

Deacon: Thanks.

Liam: Yeah.

Deacon: Are the kids here?

Liam: They’re actually about to head out with donna. Listen, I don’t want to be rude, but, um… what– what do you want?

Deacon: It’s about hope.

Carter: So, to be clear, when we kissed, you really hadn’t planned on that?

Paris: No, it just happened.

Carter: Agreed. Don’t get me wrong, you’re… you’re beautiful… smart, sweet.

Paris: Well, when you put it that way, you weren’t planning on kissing me?

Paris: So all those kind things you just said about me… you weren’t trying to start your new year off with a bang?

Carter: What? No, I was just saying that I think very highly of you, if you couldn’t tell. But no, I was not making a play for you. After you came back here from dinner with zende and you told me what you had to do so he wouldn’t propose, I just… I just wanted to be there for you. As a friend. And that’s what we are, right?

Liam: All right, love you guys, have fun and listen to your aunt donna.

Deacon: Is it possible that they got any bigger since I just saw them? Hey, look, liam, I… I get that you and I are very different guys. I mean, I’d probably hazard to say we have zero in common, but there is one thing that’s very important to both of us.

Liam: Which is what?

Deacon: Our love for hope.

Ridge: Well, I’d wait as long as I could, but we’re running out of hot water. And I get it, you got to be tired too, right? I’m sorry, I didn’t even ask you. I was too busy talking about myself, as always. How did it go? How was new year’s with hope, and liam and the kids?

Hope: Are you really sure you want to know? I mean, talk about a crazy new year’s eve. Had to be your craziest ever, right, mom? Okay everyone,

Deacon: Liam, you and i haven’t really talked since I got out of prison. And the thing is, man, we used to talk.

Liam: Yeah, I just… I don’t really see that doing any good.

Deacon: Look, I get it. You’re… you’re afraid that I’m gonna hurt hope again, that’s why you don’t trust me.

Liam: Well, yeah, deacon, can you blame me? I mean, come on.

Deacon: No, actually, I, I don’T. And if I’m being completely honest, I admire you for it and I appreciate it. I mean, it’s nice to know that my daughter’s got a husband who’s always looking out for her. What?

Liam: Well, listen, you and I both know that hope is very much in charge of her own life.

Deacon: Yeah, yeah.

Liam: But if I see heartache around the corner, I’m going to say something, even if she doesn’t like what I have to say.

Deacon: And you know why that is, don’t you?

Liam: Yeah. Because she thinks you’re not the person you once were, she thinks that prison has… changed you for the better.

Deacon: I am changed for the better, but not because of all my years in a prison cell. Because of hope. It’s because of her writing to me when I was in prison, despite having every reason in the world to kick me to the curb. She kept the faith that I could change, that I could finally be the father that she deserves. Man, that’s all I’m trying to do. I’m trying my damnedest to do it, and I get it that there are going to be some people that will never accept me, especially ridge. I was just hoping that maybe you’d reconsider. Just give me a chance.

Liam: Kind of like what brooke’s trying to do. I got to say I was… I was surprised that that brooke invited you to new year’s eve. That I… I didn’t see that coming.

Deacon: Yeah, well, that makes two of us. That was definitely a surprise. New year’s eve was a night full of lots of surprises.

Ridge: Crazy night, huh?

Hope: Oh, yeah, it was real wild. Uh, champagne was flowing, non-alcoholic, champagne was flowing. There was goodies for the kids. You know, these noisemakers, and hand clappers, and hats.

Ridge: Well, it sounds like you rang in the new year in style.

Hope: Uh, I think we did. Although, you should know, ridge, that my dad was here, only briefly, though. The kids fell asleep watching their favorite movie and we were all gone well before midnight and we wanted to give mom some time to get ready before you came home. Right, mom?

Brooke: Yeah.

Hope: So, we were all hoping you could make it last night. I’m guessing that didn’t happen?

Ridge: Yeah, I was hoping that too. But there’s just… lot of things. So I got here this morning.

Hope: Well, just know that you were missed, especially by mom.

Ridge: And by deacon, probably, right? Was he on his best behavior?

Brooke: Uh, I’ll just say that the night was definitely not the same without you, ridge. I missed you so much. Really, so very much.

Ridge: Come here.

[Upbeat acoustic music throughout]

Paris: I still can’t believe zende wanted to propose.

Carter: Yeah. He loves you.

Paris: I know. And I’m so lucky, I just don’t think I’m ready.

Carter: Yeah, yeah, I understand. And you saved zende from the embarrassment and hurt of having his proposal rejected. So don’t beat yourself up over this. You’re a good person, paris. There’s a reason why zende loves you so much. Don’t forget that.

Liam: I see that you’ve committed to helping me with this new year’s resolution.

Hope: Hmm. The one about more kissing and less talking?

Liam: Yes, exactly. Talking’s so overrated. Oh, how is… how’s brooke? She must be happy ridge is back.

Hope: Uh, yeah. Um, she seemed excited to have him back, and it is nice to see my mom light up whenever ridge is around. I know they’ve had their challenges lately with my dad and all that.

Liam: Oh, speaking of, guess who came to the cabin while you were up at your mom’s?

Hope: My dad… was he looking for me?

Liam: No, me. We actually had kinda a good talk.

Hope: Wha-really?

Liam: Yeah, really.

Hope: Oh my gosh, I’m so glad. I want the two of you to get along.

Liam: Yeah. Well, it turns out there’s this one really, really speific thing that we both have in common. We love you. So…

Hope: Well, that means a lot to me. Two of the most important men in my life, you know, trying to come together.

Liam: I wouldn’t go that far. With the coming together.

Hope: Well, okay, fine. Fair enough. But I am just, I’m grateful that you are trying.

Liam: Yeah. A lot of gratitude going around lately. I know steffy’s really grateful that taylor’s back in town. It’s kelly’s grandmother. She likes having her mom around.

Hope: Yeah, although it is kind of weird the timing of it all that taylor just happens to be back in la right when mom and ridge are dealing with deacon, and all that.

Liam: Yeah, no, that’s true because deacon is one thing, taylor is another. And if there’s one thing we’ve learned is that your mom and ridge do not need the added stress from either.

Brooke: Oh, come on, deacon. Slug one back with me, buddy, old pal. Cheers. The bell bottoms! Oh my god. You put the bell bottoms on and you…

[Laughing]

Deacon: I’ve never worn bell bottoms in my entire life.

Brooke: You would like, strut down the boulevard.

Deacon: Oh, stop it. I’ve never walked like that, either. Come on.

Brooke: I think we need this.

Deacon: Yes, of course.

Brooke: Finish the look.

Deacon: And that is the look. Yes!

Ridge: Deacon was here for new year’s?

Brooke: Yeah, I was about to tell you when hope arrived.

Ridge: Did he just show up uninvited because that’s usually what he does, right? What’s going on with you? Huh? Deacon do something to upset you?

Hope: What exactly are you implying here?

Liam: I’m not implying, there’s no… it’S… it’s not an implication so much as I just want you to be aware of of…

Hope: Of what?

Liam: Of the, I don’t know, the dynamics that are in play right now. Like you like where things are headed with your dad, right?

Hope: Yes.

Liam: Even though I have my own, you know, issues with deacon.

Hope: Liam, you just said you had a good conversation.

Liam: I did. I did. But it doesn’t change how ridge feels about deacon, right? That, like that’s still a strain on his relationship with your mom.

Hope: I am well aware of that.

Liam: I know you’re aware. Look, I know–

Hope: Liam, I don’t want there to be friction in my mom and ridge’s relationship. Okay? Even with the way ridge’s been treating me lately with trying to pressure me off the property. And…

Liam: I know, and he absolutely should not have done that. I’m just saying that clearly, deacon being in your life is bothering ridge, and I don’t think we should make the mistake of pushing deacon on ridge too much because… it could backfire.

Ridge: What’s going on? You seem off. Is it because of deacon?

Brooke: I’m sorry, ridge. I, I didn’t sleep well. I never do, when you’re not here. And when you told me that you were going to be back, but you never came home, I’m just not myself when you’re gone. That’s all.

Ridge: I’m sorry. Hmm. Oh, yeah. Sorry I didn’t make it back in time.

Brooke: Me too. More than you know.

Ridge: All right, I’m going to make a promise to you. Next new year’s, you and me, somewhere, I don’t even care where you are, I’m going to find you, and I’m going to be with my hot, beautiful wife. But before all that, we have a whole year of possibilities, right?

Brooke: Yeah. Uh huh.

Ridge: And I know we have issues with deacon, but I’m going to let that go because there’s no way he’s going to have anything to do with our relationship. He’s not going to break us up, he’s not going to do any of that stuff. Okay?

Brooke: Mh mm.

Ridge: Because I love you. And–

[Cell phone ringing] Okay, that’s the prince, I was supposed to call him, tell him that I landed, and I forgot. So I need a talk to take this. Don’t go anywhere.

Brooke: Okay!

Ridge: Hey. No, I did. I’m sorry.

[Phone ringing]

Deacon: Hey. I didn’t expect to hear from you again. What, what’s going on? Everything okay?

Brooke: No, I’m not okay. I’m anything but okay.

Deacon: Nothing happened last night.

Brooke: What are you even talking about? I relapsed. I started drinking again. I don’t even know how that happened.

Deacon: All right, look. I get it. I get it, okay? It was bad. You fell off the wagon. But you know what? You’re going to go to your meetings. You’re going to turn this around but you’ve got to stop torturing yourself. Now, has ridge come home yet?

Brooke: Yes, he’s home. I was about to tell him and, and hope walked in.

Deacon: Thank god she did. What are you– brooke, listen to me. I know you’re feeling a lot of guilt.

Brooke: Of course I’m feeling guilty. Look, I want to be honest with ridge, I want to open up to him. But our marriage has been really shaky lately, and I don’t want to just push us over the edge. I don’t want to lose the man that I love. I don’t want to lose my husband.

Deacon: That’s not going to happen, but you have got to get it together.

Brooke: Okay. I’m going to go to meetings and I’m going to stop drinking. And… as far as that kiss and ending up in bed with you–

Deacon: On your bed, above the sheets. Brooke, it was one kiss. Nothing else happened.

Brooke: Deacon, it’s gonna haunt me. It’s gonna haunt me forever. As much as I want to open up to ridge, I don’t think it’s a good idea. Look, we’re going to need to just keep this secret. Okay? Forever. Say it.

Deacon: Forever.

Brooke: Goodbye.

Brooke: I’m gonna make sure you come nowhere near my family, especially steffy, finn, and hayes.

Sheila: Oh, brooke. You are always so sure of yourself. But, you know what? After my little bit of handiwork last night, seeing deacon inspecting non-alcoholic champagne bottles this morning, I have a sneaking suspicion that your world is already starting to fall apart.

[Sobbing]

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[Airplane whooshing]

Brooke: I’m serious, sheila. I’m going to do everything in my power to keep you away from our family and ridge will agree with me that I’ll make damn sure he knows how crazy you are.

Deacon: Morning sunshine.

Carter: Paris, there’s nothing wrong with wanting to be single and playing the field a bit. It won’t work, you know? Trying to lose yourself in work. Avoiding the elephant in the room. We need to talk about what happened last night. You, you headed out so quickly last night we didn’t get a chance to talk.

Paris: About?

Carter: The kiss, we kissed, paris.

Paris: Right. About that.

[Airplane whooshing]

Brooke: Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god. What are you in? What are you doing here?

Deacon: This isn’t what it looks like.

Brooke: You were in my bed!

Deacon: No, no, I was on your bed, okay? I was, I was above the sheets.

Brooke: What are you even doing here?

Deacon: You were too tired, too tired to walk, so I put you to bed, you fell right asleep. Listen to me. Nothing happened, nothing.

Brooke: Oh god. My head, my head is pounding. Oh my god, I was drinking last night. Psoriatic arthritis, made my joints stiff,…

Paris: But isn’t that what people do on new year’s eve? They kiss.

Carter: Maybe, I don’t know.

Paris: Wait, don’t tell me you haven’t been kissed on new year’s eve before?

Carter: Paris.

Paris: Okay, I’ll stop, you’re right.

Carter: About what? I’m just asking.

Paris: Exactly, you’re right to question what happened, I’m honestly doing the same thing. Going back to last night, before I showed up here, I just didn’t want to hurt zende, things were moving way too fast. A proposal?

Carter: Yeah I, I understand.

Paris: I know you do. And that’s what makes you so incredible, because you genuinely care. You’re one of the most caring people I’ve ever met. It blows me away, when I told brooke about you and quinn, I expected you to make my life miserable here at forrester, but somehow it seemed like you supported me more than before. I helped blow your life up, and you still cared about me.

Carter: You’re being honest, I admire that about you.

Paris: I admire that about you too.

Brooke: Okay,

Deacon: If no one’s here, why are we whispering?

[Brooke shushing]

Brooke: Oh my god, it’s ridge, he’s on his way home. Okay, okay. Don’t just stand there help me clean this up! I don’t understand what happened, I was drinking non-alcoholic champagne last night, why was I feeling so buzzed?

Deacon: You were definitely feeling something, do you remember doing the vodka shots?

Brooke: Why didn’t you stop me?

Deacon: I tried. You said you didn’t want to drink alone, brooke.

Brooke: Oh my god, I was drinking, and we were in bed together.

Deacon: I was on the bed, nothing happened.

Brooke: Oh yeah, well that doesn’t make me feel any better, deacon. I was still hanging out with the man that my husband despises more than anything, and I relapsed. And we kissed. Oh my god, we kissed.

Deacon: We did.

Brooke: Ah, you said nothing happened.

Deacon: It was nothing.

Brooke: You can’t be here anymore, you can’t come here, deacon.

Deacon: What?

Brooke: I, I can’t see you.

Deacon: Brooke, I know things went off the rails last night, I mean, but come on, let’s not overreact here. Look, I get this may not be the best time to tell you this, but I was a complete gentleman, alright? I behaved. I even tucked you in.

Brooke: We were still in bed together.

Deacon: I was on top of the bed, I don’t know what happened, I guess I must have fallen asleep next to you. Look, I get it, I get that you’re freaked out, especially about the drinking, but we didn’t do anything wrong.

Brooke: I did, and you are going to be a constant reminder of everything that happened last night.

[Car pulling in] Oh my god, oh my– that’s ridge pulling in, you got to get out of here, you’ve got to go, you can’t come back, deacon, ever. Please, just go.

Deacon: All right.

[Door opening]

Ridge: Hey. I couldn’t wait to get off that plane, I am so sorry I missed new year’S.

Brooke: Oh no, gosh, fine.

Ridge: Look at you.

Ridge: God, I missed you.

Carter: Look, uh, I understand that last night got a little crazy, you avoided a proposal that you weren’t ready for.

Paris: Thanks to you, you always have my back.

Carter: Well, that’s true.

Paris: Look, I really didn’t expect us to kiss.

Carter: Yeah, me either, and I wouldn’t have told you about zende if I knew that was going to happen. Zende’s a friend and so are you, and I really don’t want to complicate things.

Malcolm: Here you go.

Deacon: Malcolm, you are my hero.

Malcom: No problem.

Deacon: Mm hm. Brooke, have you been drinking?

Brooke: My god, deacon, no, non-alcoholic, it says right there, can you read?

Deacon: Hey, malcolm, do you happen to have one of those non-alcoholic champagne bottles, the one you took over to brooke logan’s?

Malcolm: Uh, yeah, let me, actually, yeah, right here.

Deacon: Cool, thanks.

Malcolm: Of course.

Man: Hey, do you know where the bartender went?

Deacon: Uh, he’ll be right back.

Man: Alright. Thank you.

Deacon:Sure.

Sheila: Oh, I didn’t realize the new year’s festivities were still going on.

Deacon: We are not supposed to be seeing each other.

Sheila: Yeah, well, brooke can tell you what to do, but she can’t tell me what to do. And the last time i checked this is a public establishment, looks like i couldn’t have come any sooner, you’re already drinking champagne.

Deacon: This is, uh, non-alcoholic, just thought I’d try it.

Sheila: Hm, and?

Deacon: I don’t know, it’s kind of like a veggie burger, you know? Similar, but definitely not the same?

Sheila: Okay, so, what? Did you get to see brooke last night?

Deacon: I did.

Sheila: Hm, did you guys bring in the new year’s with champagne?

Deacon: This stuff, yeah, sort of, hope and liam and the kids were there.

Sheila: And ridge?

Deacon: Business trip.

Sheila: Oh, well lucky you. You got to be with the family, with brooke.

Deacon: Yeah, it was nice.

Sheila: I’ll bet it was, I’m sure all that was needed was for brooke to loosen up and let her hair down, am I right?

Ridge: What a night. The prince was really happy. He looked good, his wife, we put her in this grey number, and right before the party started, she ripped something, and I wish I would have had angelo here, but no, it was me, trying to fix things, but it was okay. It worked out, they looked beautiful.

Brooke: I’m glad it went well.

Ridge: It did. They’re just good people, you know? They’re just so appreciative. I know what he likes, he likes…

Brooke: Why was i feeling so buzzed?

Deacon: You were definitely feeling something. Do you remember the vodka shots?

Brooke: Why didn’t you stop me?

Deacon: I tried, you said you didn’t want to drink alone. Brooke…

Brooke: Oh my god, I was drinking, and we were in bed together.

Deacon: I was on the bed, nothing happened.

Brooke: Yeah, well that doesn’t make me feel any better, deacon. I was still hanging out with the man my husband despises more than anything. And I relapsed, and we kissed. Oh my god, we kissed.

Ridge: Just missing my beautiful wife.

Brooke: Oh

[Awkward laughter] Ridge, that’s nice.

Ridge: I’m sorry.

Brooke: Nah, it’s okay.

Ridge: Listen, if I had known that I wouldn’t make it back, I never would have left.

Brooke: You have nothing to apologize for. I just love you so much.

Ridge: I love you. What’s going on?

Brooke: I just, you know, I don’t like it when you’re not here, especially with everything that’s been going on this past year. I just love you, that’s all. Better skin from your body wash?

Sheila: Okay, okay, “sheila, what did you do for new year’s eve?” Deacon, thank you so much for asking me. I went to see taylor. I wanted to thank her for convincing steffy to let me come over for christmas eve. It was just so kind of her, I would never imagine that she would ever stick up for me.

Deacon: You mean after you shot her? Yeah, no, I’d say taylor’s pretty terrific.

Sheila: Okay, you know, you’re better when we talk about you, so it must have been a really great night, right? Especially since ridge wasn’t there to storm in.

Deacon: What’s with all the questions?

Sheila: You know what? Why, why are you so edgy? What are you? Hungover?

Deacon: It was new year’s eve.

Sheila: So? A little gathering at brooke’s turns into a little party?

Deacon: Can you just stop the interrogation?

Sheila: Alright, must not have been all roses. Okay? I just thought that spending time with brooke is what you really wanted to do.

Deacon: I went to see my daughter.

Sheila: What’s wrong with you today? I mean, if last night didn’t live up to your expectations you could have come to celebrate with me, oh! No. Wait, you couldn’t because your crush, brooke, wouldn’t let you see me. You’re a grown man, deacon, are you really going to let her tell you what to do?

Deacon: If it means seeing my daughter.

Sheila: Brooke’s bad news, she always has been. You know, she always insists on putting her nose where it doesn’t belong, and that is infuriatinG. Keeping me away from finn, and hayes, telling you that you can’t see me anymore? Okay, what happened last night? Really?

Deacon: Nothing.

Brooke: I just love you so much, you know? I never want you to go away on the holidays ever again.

Ridge: I won’T. I promise. You know what I think? I think we have a great year ahead of us.

Brooke: I hope so.

Ridge: Yeah, I said think, I don’t mean think, I know we will, you know why? Because we have each other. You know, we don’t always agree on things, but as long as we’re together we can face anything. We can face sheila, deacon, it doesn’t matter. Hey, happy new year.

Brooke: Happy new year.

Ridge: So, can I ask you a question?

Brooke: Yeah?

Ridge: What’s, uh, what’s going on under that?

Brooke: Oh, yeah, that was, you know, if you got home in time for new years, it was a little surprise.

Ridge: I’m here now. So maybe the thing to do is for me to take a shower, and then we’ll see what’s going on under that thing.

Brooke: Yeah, I like that.

Ridge: I’ll be back.

Brooke: Mmm, vodka, the real thing.

Deacon: Alright brooke , this is not a good idea.

Brooke: Knock one back with me, buddy old pal.

[Slurring laughter]

Deacon: I’ve never worn bell bottoms in my entire life!

Brooke: You just strut down

Deacon: Oh stop it , I’ve never walked like that either, come on.

Brooke: To finish the look.

Deacon: Now that is a look. Oh, you’re pouring another one already, huh?

Brooke: Yes, of course, of course, it’s new years eve.

Sheila: No, no, no, no, I couldn’t push you too hard deacon, I don’t want you getting suspicious, but drinking non-alcoholic champagne to test it, why else? Because you and brooke indulge, and now you’re questioning what happened last night. Oh, brooke, brooke, brooke, your world is about to turn into shambles, and it couldn’t happen to a more deserving person.

[Laughter]

[Sobbing]

Brooke: What did I do? What did I do? What happened? Why did I drink again?

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Brooke: You’re sure you’re not going to make it home tonight? Ridge, it’s new year’s eve.

Ridge: I know. Weather’s only getting worse but we’ll wait it out. We’ll see what happens here, but I… think it might be a done deal.

Brooke: Okay, well, keep me posted.

[Sighs] I love you.

Ridge: I love you, too.

Sheila: Was that really so wise, brooke? Threatening me?

Brooke: I’m serious, sheila. I’m gonna do everything in my power to keep you away from our family, and ridge will agree with me. And I’m going to make damn sure he knows how crazy you are.

Sheila: Cheers, brooke.

Steffy: Are you sure you’re going to stay up ’til midnight?

Kelly: Yeah.

Steffy: Well, you know what?

Kelly: What?

Steffy: It’s almost time. Yes, it’s almost time.

Finn: Yeah.

Steffy: And that means you–

Finn: The countdown is about to start. Look at that. Okay, so let’s–

Steffy: Get some noise–

Finn: Grab some noisemakers. Right? All right, this one.

Thomas: Uh, steffy…

Steffy: In greenland or somewhere, just go with it.

Taylor: Different time zones. That’s one of your father’s old tricks.

Steffy: Have you spoken to dad today?

Taylor: No. Should I have?

Steffy: Well, I just don’t think an old acquaintance should be forgotten. At least not by dad. Especially you!

Zende: Thank you.

Paris: Thanks. So, um, this has been great. What do you say we get the check and maybe split it down the middle?

Zende: Nah, I brought you here. I’m buying. Plus, we haven’t even had dessert yet. Just look at that sugary goodness, soon to be our future.

Paris: That’s kind of cheesy, right? When couples are so into each other like that in public. Maybe I’ll understand it when I’m their age, but, uh, I can take my own bites, thank you very much.

Zende: Their age?

Paris: Yeah, I mean, we’re– we’re so lucky. We’re young and single and we don’t have stuff tying us down. I don’t know about you, but I would like to appreciate that part of my life for as long as I can.

Zende: You want to appreciate being single?

Paris: Yeah, don’t you? I don’t know, it’s just something about the end of the year that gets me thinking about the future and all the possibilities, and I’m enjoying this ride that we’re on, but we still have so much life to live. And someday that’ll come… marriage and settling down, but not any time soon.

Thomas: Three, two, one..

[Hayes cries]

All: Happy new year!

Steffy: Give me a hug, kelly. Happy new year, baby.

Thomas: In greenland.

Steffy: Just go with it.

Taylor: Oh, they’re so sweet.

Thomas: I know. I know, they’re– they’re done.

[Overlapping chatter]

Kelly: Pretty.

Taylor: Oh, that is a gift from… someone. Sheila.

Thomas: Why?

Kelly: Ow.

[Steffy gasping]

Finn: You okay?

[Kelly cries]

Sheila: My son. I’m finally getting a chance to be with you all because of taylor of all people. And brooke wants to try to keep me away from you? Let her try.

[Brooke gasps]

Brooke: I can’t believe this.

Deacon: Ridge isn’t coming back?

Brooke: Just a stupid storm is grounding all the flights for some reason. Oh! Oh, no.

Deacon: I got it. I got it. Don’t worry about.

Brooke: That was my only bottle. Oh…

Deacon: All right, here we go. Yep, that’s it. Oh, at least it didn’t break! Oh, my god. New year’s eve, all alone.

Deacon: It doesn’t have to be. I could stay if you want. Brooke, I’m alone, too.

Paris: I’m all for marriage, maybe five, 10 years down the line, but I’m young and there’s so much I want to experience. And that’s why we work so well together, because I know you think the same way. We’ve always kept things loose and casual and that feels good.

Zende: Yeah, sure does.

Paris: These are exciting times for the both of us, zende. We both have these incredible careers and we have each other, but we also have our independence. So let’s enjoy this time, enjoy each other, and let’s make this year ahead the best one yet. Yeah.

Steffy: I know. I don’t think we’re going to get our fabrics for a while.

Thomas: Hey. Is kelly okay after her boo-boo?

Taylor: Yes, she is. Finn’s reading her a story.

Thomas: Hmm.

Steffy: Sheila did have a hand in it. So, now that you’ve invited sheila over for christmas eve and she stopped by your office, are you bffs now?

Taylor: Gosh, I– I want her to change. I want her to get better. I– I really do, but I don’t know. I– I think it’s best to keep an eye on her. The kids had a good time.

Thomas: They did.

Steffy: Yeah.

Thomas: That’s true. And I’m glad I got to see that.

Taylor: I wish douglas was here– I’m sorry.

Thomas: Hey. Me too. Me too. But you know what? Douglas is with hope tonight.

Liam: Douglas, aren’t you supposed to be in bed?

Douglas: Where’s mom? Beth woke up, so she’s– she’s singing her back to sleep. Come here. Come here. What’s going on?

Douglas: I can’t find peanut butter.

Liam: Peanut butter, the rabbit?

Douglas: Yeah, I can’t sleep without him.

Liam: Huh? Well, that means we gotta find him.

Brooke: You want to stay? You’ve had too much to drink if you think that’s gonna happen.

Deacon: Oh, I’ve had too much– oh, there you go. Yeah, I’m not the one stumbling around, knocking bottles over.

Brooke: Stumbling? Stumbling? What–

Deacon: Brooke, have you been drinking?

Brooke: My god, deacon. No, non-alcoholic. It says right there. Can you read? You know, I walk by this liquor cabinet every single day and I’m not tempted to have a drink. Although, tonight, I should be allowed.

Deacon: What are you suggesting?

Brooke: Uh, a toast, maybe?

Deacon: Uh-huh.

Brooke: Mm. Vodka.

Deacon: Okay. All right.

Brooke: The real thing.

Deacon: Brooke, this is not a good idea.

Brooke: Oh, stop it. Stop being such a downer.

[Deacon sighs]

Brooke: Ooh! Ooh-hoo-hoo. Wow!

Deacon: Christ– that was good. Okay.

Deacon: All right.

Brooke: Mm. You gonna join me?

[Deacon sighs]

Brooke: Oh, come on, deacon. Come on. Slug one back with me, buddy ole pal. It’s new year’s eve.

Deacon: All right. All right. Okay. All right. Well, if you’re in, I guess I’m in.

Brooke: Okay, gotcha.

Deacon: Oh, boy.

Brooke: There you go. One for you and one for me. Cheers.

[Deacon coughs] Most bladder leak pads were similar.

Paris: Thank you. If you hadn’t have sent that text..

Carter: So, what happened?

Paris: Well, I was able to steer the conversation about how great it is to be single. And as for me, I’m– I’m just not ready for marriage and I tried to be as kind and loving as possible. And eventually he– he got the hint.

Carter: So he never took out the ring?

Paris: No. I just couldn’t let him do it, but I didn’t want him to feel rejected. I don’t know, I just never wanted to hurt zende.

[Notification rings]

Steffy: Dad.

Thomas: Oh.

Steffy: Hey! Happy new year!

Ridge: Hey, steffy. Happy new year.

Steffy: Oh. I’m going to put you on speaker, okay? How was your flight? Are you home?

Ridge: Funny story. I’m not going to make it home tonight.

Thomas: What? Really?

Ridge: We’re grounded, so I’m not going to see brooke for new year’S.

Taylor: Oh, I’m sorry to hear that.

Ridge: Doc? How ya doing? Happy new year. Did you pull out the cards, yet?

Steffy: Cards?

Ridge: Ah, you remember? Your mom would pull out cards to make sure you stay up ’til midnight.

Taylor: I was just about to suggest it. I wish you were here to join us.

Ridge: Well, we’ll do it some other time. I’m happy you’re back. The kids are happy, too.

Taylor: Well, not as happy as I am. Safe travels home, ridge. See ya next year!

[Laughter]

Thomas: Good one.

Liam: All right, so it’s definitely not in the bedroom. I don’t think it’s out here, so do me a favor, just try to, like, think really, really hard. Where was the last time you saw him? Grandmas! While– while we were watching the movie! I think.

Liam: So, how about just for tonight, we get another stuffed animal, just to fill in? How’s that?

Douglas: But I want–

Liam: I know, believe me, I know. I get it. I totally get it. But you can do this, man. You can do this. You can go without peanut butter for one night. I have faith in you. I believe in you.

Brooke: Oh!

Deacon: Wait, wait. I was just–

Brooke: Yeah, I can’t–

Deacon: I was thinking how much you– you hated me when you first met me.

Brooke: No, I didn’t– I didn’t hate you. It was the– it was the clothes you wore.

Deacon: What are you talkin’ about?

Brooke: Yeah, you had those really tight leather pants and–

Deacon: Yeah, that was a strong look. Are you kidding me?

Brooke: Oh, wait, wait, wait. Wait, wait, wait. Wait!

Deacon: You didn’t like my leather pants?

Brooke: No, the bell bottoms! Oh, my god. You’d put the bell bottoms on and you– you went, “whoo!”

Deacon: I have never worn bell bottoms in my entire life.

Brooke: You would, like, strut–

Deacon: Oh, stop it. I’ve never walked like that, either. Come on. The hell’s wrong with you.

[Both laughing] Wait, wait, wait. What is– what is this? What are you doing with this? You savin’ this for– wait, check this out.

Brooke: Oh, my–

Deacon: Ready?

Brooke: Okay.

Deacon: Deacon claus.

Brooke: Ah, yeah. Ooh.

Deacon: What do you think? You like it? Huh?

Brooke: Wait, wait. Let me see. Okay, okay. Okay, it’s missing one thing.

Deacon: Ah.

Brooke: Yes, I think– I think we need this.

Deacon: Yes, of course.

Brooke: This will finish the look.

Deacon: And that is the look.

Brooke: Yes, I love it!

Deacon: Ah, you’re pouring another one already, huh?

Brooke: Yes, of course. It’s new year’s eve.

Deacon: Okay, new year’s eve, right.

Brooke: And I haven’t drunk like this with you in a long, long time. And it feels good, right? It’s not like I’m gonna do it again.

Deacon: Fall off the wagon one night, ya get right back on.

Brooke: That’s right. Drink it up.

Deacon: Mm–

[Brooke gags]

Deacon: Boom.

Brooke: Wait.

[Deacon chuckles] That went down hard. Woo! Oh, my gosh.

Deacon: You know, this is exactly what I used to– I used to dream about this, you know, when I was alone in my cell.

Brooke: What? Drinking with me?

Deacon: No, no. I just– I used to dream about being a part of hope’s life.

Brooke: Oh, yeah.

Deacon: And a part of yours. Just spending time with you, you know? Just enjoying ourselves, having fun like this. Reminds me how great we were together.

Carter: I know it wasn’t easy but zende’s better off knowing the truth.

Paris: Yeah?

Carter: Yeah. And paris, there’s nothing wrong with wanting to be single and playing the field a bit. It’s normal.

Paris: You don’t think I made a mistake?

Carter: Being honest? It’s never a mistake.

Paris: Oh! I’m just– I’m just so confused. I mean, I care about zende and I never wanted to hurt him. I mean, he was going to propose to me–

Carter: Yeah, it’s okay. It’S… it’s okay.

Taylor: You know, we don’t have to play rummy, this is just something your father and I used to do.

Finn: Ah, no, it sounds fun.

Steffy: Yeah, fun until you turn into mr. Competitive.

Finn: Oh, what? Who, me?

Steffy: Yeah. You. Don’t deny it.

Taylor: Oh, steffy, I’m so happy to see you in such a loving, wonderful relationship. I’m really grateful to be here, but if I ever become a third wheel–

Steffy: Mom, please.

Finn: No, that’s not possible.

Steffy: And if third-wheeling means helping out with our kids, you are more than welcome.

Taylor: Oh, it brings me so much joy to be here in their lives, and douglas’.

Steffy: And dad’s? Now that you’re back in los angeles, you could be spending more time with him. And if brooke shows her true colors…

Thomas: Then maybe he’ll realize that there’s another option out there. Maybe he’ll realize that there’s a woman he should have been with all along. I’m guessing you’re enjoying yourself right about now. Enjoying that “non”-alcoholic champagne.

[Chuckles] Next year is going to be a bitch, brooke.

Brooke: We were a lot of things, deacon, but great?

Deacon: Come on. You know we were. Look, I’m not talking about the circumstances or the pain. I’m talking about when we were alone. The connection. Don’t you remember the passion, the desire that we had? I– that was the most intense that I ever knew. And I’m guessing it was for you, too.

Brooke: Ooh, well…

[Chuckling awkwardly] Mm. You know… there. I should’ve cut you off a couple of drinks ago.

Deacon: Why? ‘Cause I’m speaking the truth? You have any idea how much I thought about you while I was in prison? About us? About what we shared? About what could happen between us if we just had the chance? And now you’re looking at me like that.

Brooke: Like what?

Deacon: Like you used to. Brooke. I never stopped loving you. Never.

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Brooke: You’re coming home?

Ridge: I’ll be there before

midnight.

Brooke: Oh, I can’t believe it.

Ridge: Well, I’m on the plane now. I told the prince I have to get home to my beautiful wife.

Brooke: She can’t wait to see you.

Liam: Ladies and gentlemen, the party has arrived.

Douglas: Mommy said I could stay up all night.

Liam: Oh great.

Brooke: Oh, hope and liam and the kids just arrived.

Ridge: I’ll see you soon. I love you.

Brooke: I love you too. Hi guys!

Hope: Hi! Somebody looks ready to celebrate!

Brooke: Yeah. Well, that was ridge. He’s on his way home. So after I celebrate with you, I get to celebrate with him.

Liam: Oh, that’s cool.

Brooke: Guess what? There are some goodies in the kitchen! Who wants to go see?

Liam: Oh, no, we’re going to be up all night.

Hope: Mom… thank you again for allowing deacon to be a part of this night.

[Laughing]

Brooke: Of course, honey.

Hope: Thank you.

Deacon: Hey, malcolm, you got that bottle of non-alcoholic champagne for logan?

Malcolm: Right here. It’s my first stop on my delivery run.

Deacon: Great.

Malcolm: As long as you have sarah restock and get those bathrooms clean, I’m good to cut out early.

Deacon: Thanks, man.

Sheila: Alcohol free or

the real stuff.

Brooke is never going

to know the difference.

You never threatened me, brooke. No one messes with me and my family.

Finn: Kid’s napping?

Steffy: Yeah. Kelly’s charging her batteries so she can stay up for our little party.

Finn: Okay. Which sweater should I wear for a little celebration?

Steffy: Neither. Have a little time right now. Why don’t you charge me up instead?

Zende: I hope this is to your liking.

Paris: It is very romantic.

Zende: I promised you a special night. I hope it’ll be one you’ll never forget.

Quinn: Hey, carter, still working?

Carter: Almost finished.

Quinn: Do you have any big plans for tonight?

Carter: [Laughs] I’ll meet up with some friends. What about you?

Quinn: Oh, I’m just going to stay home with eric. I don’t know. What is it about new year’s eve, it makes people… hopeful. They wana… start something new in their lives.

Carter: Talking about taylor coming home to be with her family again, huh?

Quinn: No, no. I’m talking about the zende. He has got some big plans for paris tonight.

Zende: Thank you. Pa: Are you serious, zende? That champagne is expensive!

Zende: Only the best for you. Plus, we have a lot to celebrate. Pa: Yeah, I mean, you’re right. This year has been amazing.

Zende: You walking into my life was the most… wonderful, unexpected surprise. Tonight, I want to show you how grateful I am for you. All the amazing things I see in the future.

Taylor: Good news travels fast.

Woman: Clients have filled up your schedule, and the university called about a guest lecture.

Taylor: Okay, we can deal with all of that after the holiday. Go home. Enjoy your days off.

Woman: Thank you. Oh, there’s someone waiting for you–

[Knocking]

Taylor: Sheila.

Sheila: I– I know you’re busy. I’m not going to stay

Taylor: I have a minute. It’s– it’s okay.

Woman: Thank you.

Taylor: What are you doing here?

Sheila: I don’t mean to intrude. I really don’T. I just wanted to thank you. You gave me the greatest gift christmas eve, talking steffy into allowing me to see my son and my grandson? Believe me, I just I wish there were more like you out there.

[Children chattering]

[Laughing]

Douglas: Look at this one!

Hope: Grandma sure knows how to entertain her grandkids.

[Knocking]

Brooke: Ah! Wonderful!

Malcolm: Your special order champagne.

Brooke: And that’s non-alcoholic, right?

Malcolm: Yes, I double checked the label. Nice house.

Brooke: Okay. [Laughs] Well, thank you so much for coming by.

Malcolm: No problem.

Brooke: Bye.

Hope: What’s that?

Brooke: Oh, it’s a bottle of the non-alcoholic, bubbly champagne. I tried some over at eric’s on christmas eve, and it was really good! Tastes just like the real thing. So I was looking forward to having a glass or two. Liz, you nerd, cough if you’re in here!

Carter: So zende asked you for a favor.

Quinn: You wanted me to design a ring. You know, one that no woman could refuse.

Carter: An engagement ring?

Quinn: Yeah, but you have to pretend you’re surprised when paris walks in and she starts flashing it around, you know, because I don’t want to be the one that let the cat out of the bag.

Carter: Well, he hasn’t proposed yet.

Quinn: No, no. But zende is going to propose to paris tonight.

Zende: A toast to new adventures with the one you love.

Steffy: I’m excited for tonight. It’s the family celebration I was hoping christmas eve would be.

Finn: I thought it was great.

Steffy: Yeah, yeah, it was. It was really nice. I mean, it was hazel’s first christmas. Kelly’s letter to santa, the cookie as it was all magical. I just… wish it was us. I’m sorry, I know sheila is your birth mother, but you got to admit it was bizarre.

Finn: Yeah, it was a little tense, I know.

Steffy: Hey, I’m just glad we’re able to celebrate tonight. And hopefully that means we won’t see sheila for a very long time.

Sheila: Just a little something, just a gift.

Taylor: No, sheila, you shouldn’t–

Sheila: It’s a cactus. It’s a cactus, symbolic…

Taylor: Of you?

Sheila: I guess so.

Taylor: Very resilient. Survive on almost nothing. And they know how to protect themselves.

Sheila: Sometimes they even flower.

Taylor: Thank you.

Sheila: I’m going to get out of here. I know you’re probably really busy, been invited to a million parties tonight and… probably gonna just go home and see the kids and the grandkids. I know that’s what I would do. Who knows? Maybe ridge will come by and it’ll just be a perfect family celebration.

Taylor: Yeah, well, that’s not going to happen.

Sheila: Why, brooke won’t let rich come see you?

Taylor: No, no. Ridge is out of town. He’s not going to spend the evening with either of his families.

Liam: Those kids cannot get enough of that movie. There’s just something about large, colorful canines, I guess. I don’t know.

Hope: Mom, is that okay? I mean, they’ve basically taken over your entire bedroom.

Brooke: Yes, of course! I love having them here. It was so nice to be able to celebrate this new year’s with you. You know, bringing in a new year together once again.

Liam: Yeah.

Brooke: And having you guys so close! Oh, I’m getting a little sentimental.

Hope: Oh, no, it’s okay! I mean, that happens on new year’s eve.

Liam: Yeah.

Hope: Yeah!

Brooke: Would you like me to pour you one?

Hope: Ohm no, I’m okay, but thank you. I think one glass of the real stuff is good enough for me.

Liam: Yeah, yeah.

Brooke: Well, you should try some of mine because this non-alcoholic, bubbly is great. Like the real thing.

Liam: Well, good.

Brooke: You can have as much as you want.

[Knocks]

Deacon: Hello, hello.

Hope: Dad! Oh, my gosh! Join the party! Sensei.

[Laughing]

Deacon: Brooke, thank you so much for inviting me. So where are the kids?

Liam: They’re upstairs watching a movie.

Deacon: Okay, and ridge?

Brooke: He’s on his way home from a business trip. He should be here later.

Deacon: I see you got your bottle of champagne from il giardino.

Brooke: Oh, I did. Thank you.

Hope: Should we toast? Dad you want to?

Deacon: What the hell? I suppose one won’t hurt.

Hope: Ah, I would offer to make a toast, but I feel like I will probably get emotional, and I don’t want to ruin my makeup so… uh, liam? Do you want to help out with that?

Liam: Yeah, sure. Yeah. Okay. Uh, uh… here’s to a happy, healthy, peaceful future for all of us.

Hope: Oh!

Deacon: Cheers.

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Paris: You’ve been a little quiet.

Zende: Have I?

Paris: And a little distracted.

Zende: Um… because of you. You’re so beautiful. Actually, there is something small I need to take care of. Can you, um, would you excuse me for a minute?

Paris: Sure.

Taylor: Oh, sheila, I don’t mean to be rude, but thank you for coming by.

Sheila: No, no, no. It’s all right. It’s all right. I just, I wanted to thank you again. You, you extended an olive branch. Good things happen to good people, taylor. You’ll see.

Deacon: It was fantastic.

Hope: Well, we called it: The kids are fast asleep, so I think that means it is time to go.

Deacon: Okay.

Brooke: What? Wait! It’s so early.

Hope: Well, you know, the kids have so much fun. We wore ’em out.

Brooke: Okay! Uh, well, you know what? I would like to make a toast first before everybody leaves. Ah… to better days ahead, for all of us. And I like what you said about health and patience. What was it?

Liam: Peace.

Brooke: Peace! I like that. Yeah, I second that. May we all have a wonderful, happy and healthy future together.

Hope: Here-here.

All: Cheers.

[Glasses clink]

Hope: Oh– ooh! Excuse me!

Brooke: Mmm!

Hope: Alright! Well, mom, thank you for a wonderful party. And, dad, I’m so happy you could join us.

Deacon: Me too, baby.

Hope: I’ll see you.

Deacon: Okay. Bye.

Liam: Alright, let’s grab those kids. Outta here.

Hope: Got it all?

Deacon: I got to thank you again. Thank you so much for letting me be here and just giving me a second chance, letting me be back in hope’s life. You know, brooke, you could have shut me down. You could have fed her doubts. Instead, you saw that I was really trying and you gave me the support I needed to turn my life around. I’m a new man. And I’m so grateful to you. I’ve lost count of how many asthma attacks I’ve had.

Quinn: Zendaya’s going to

propose to paris tonight.

Carter: It’s not what she wants! Not at all.

[Phone pad clicking] So where were we?

[Message sending beep]

[Phone chirps]

[Zende sighs]

Zende: So, where were we?

Paris: That is a good question.

Zende: You’re unlike anyone I’ve ever known. My life hasn’t been the same since I met you. I feel so incredibly lucky to have you in it. That’s why I want you in my future forever.

Taylor: Hi.

Steffy: Hi! The kids are napping, so if you need to transition from like doctor mode to grandma mode, go for it.

Taylor: Oh, thank you. You know, I thought it was going to be really hard to get my practice up and running, but I’m off to a really quick start.

Finn: What’s that? A cactus?

Taylor: Yes, it’s a thank you gift.

Steffy: Wow, your patients really missed you.

Taylor: No, it’s not, actually– it’s not from a patient. I had a surprise visitor today. Sheila came to see me. She wanted to thank me again for inviting her to the house for christmas eve.

Sheila: Non-alcoholic. And the real thing. It tastes almost identical. All I had to do was switch the labels. You wanted a little bubbly for the holidays, brooke? Happy new year…

[Door clicks]

Brooke: Oh, ridge!

Deacon: Oh. I, uh, I forgot my phone.

Brooke: I haven’t seen it.

Deacon: I was right over there swapping photos of beth. I see it right there. Yeah.

Brooke: Oh.

Deacon: It’s not like me to be forgetful, you know. I must’ve gotten a little buzzed tonight. Probably should have had some of that non-alcoholic champagne your drinking. Ridge isn’t home?

Brooke: No, no.

Deacon: You look beautiful in that. Ridge is lucky guy.

Brooke: Thank you. Goodnight, deacon.

Deacon: Goodnight.

[Phone ringing]

Brooke: Oh, r–

[Chuckles] Ah! Ridge?

[Laughs] Did you land? Are you coming home?

Ridge: Hey, honey. I’m calling with news, and it’s not good news.

Brooke: You sound disappointed.

Ridge: I am disappointed. A mechanical problem, and they fixed it and just put it behind, and now the storm is coming, and we’re grounded.

Brooke: Grounded? But you promised me that you would be here. I was really looking forward to spending this evening with you. We need this time together. I love you so much.

Ridge: I know we do. And I’m– I’m sorry. And if something changes, I will let you know. But it doesn’t look like I’m going to be there for new year’S. I’m sorry.

Brooke: So I’m going to be alone on new year’s eve?

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Brooke: You really are certifiable, aren’t you? Taylor may have opened the door to you just a crack, but I’m going to make sure that I slam that door, I lock it and I throw away the key. I’m going to make sure you come nowhere near my family, especially steffi, finn and hayes.

Sheila: Taylor finally gives me a chance at a life with finn and hayes. And brooke, thinks she’s gonna take that away from me. Well, no. No, she’s not. I will put a stop to brooke.

Brooke: Mm hmm. Mm hmm. Welcome home.

Ridge: If I’d known I’d get this kind of welcome, I’d left work hours ago.

Brooke: Oh, well just wait, that was nothing. I’m going to give you the most epic kiss on new year’S.

Ridge: New years. Yes… about that.

Brooke: Ridge, we invited family here, remember?

Ridge: No, I do remember, but something’s come up. I have to leave town.

Zende: Beautiful. Just like paris.

Paris: Carter!

Carter: Paris. Hey.

Paris: I have the end of the year reports for the forrester foundation.

Carter: Cool. How we do?

Paris: You tell me.

Carter: It’s very impressive.

Paris: And that means a lot coming from you, especially since you’re my new financial guru.

Paris: Don’t forget, you volunteered to be my investment guide.

Carter: I did, didn’t I.

Paris: I’m expecting to have billions by the time I’m 30.

Carter: Billions? Okay , well, I– well, I better get on that, huh?

Paris: You got time. As long as the years don’t fly by as quickly as this one did. I mean, wow.

Carter: I know, right? Can’t believe new year’s eve is right around the corner.

Paris: Yeah. You got anything fun planned?

Carter: Not really. Probably just chill at home on the couch. Maybe even research some stocks and bonds for you to invest in next year.

Paris: Wow, that’s pretty wild.

Carter: Maybe even look up some upcoming crypto.

Paris: Mmm, now you’re getting really crazy.

Carter: What about you? I assume you’ll be with zende.

Paris: Well, um…

Zende: There you are.

Zende: Zende. We were just talking about new year’S.

Zende: Yeah, it’s all coming together. I actually have something special planned for the two of us.

Brooke: It’s a holiday, ridge. What do you mean you’re leaving town?

Ridge: Finn’s asked us to dress his whole family. We’ve been working on these gowns for weeks.

Brooke: Yeah, I know. But usually you have them shipped out.

Ridge: Usually. But he wants us to be there, so we’re flying out tonight.

Brooke: We?

Ridge: We. Me and… you. Just grab some stuff. Put some things together, come on. I want to show you off.

Brooke: Oh. So, you think I’m still good enough to show off, huh?

Sheila: Brooke, you talk like you’re so perfect. You’ve never messed up in your life. Boy, I know better. I predict… we’re going to have very festive new year’s eve.

Paris: All he’s told me so far, is that he’d start the night off with a quiet dinner at el jardino.

Carter: Can’t go wrong with that.

Paris: Yeah, it is pretty much my favorite restaurant in beverly hills.

Carter: I bet it’ll be hard to get a reservation, though. It’s new year’s eve. What am I talking about. You’re zende forrester, you have so much clout. They’d probably shut the restaurant down for you.

Zende: Yeah, I don’t know about all that. But I did make a reservation a few weeks in advance, just in case. Got us a nice candlelit table on the patio.

Carter: Then let me guess, you guys hit up the clubs. Get that vip bottle service.

Zende: Actually, I was thinking about keeping it a little bit more low key. And you go back to my place or yours, and… ring in the new year. Just the two of us. Sound good?

Paris: Sounds perfect.

Zende: Great, great. And that’s just a little teaser of what’s to come– I’m gonna shut my mouth. I don’t wanna give away too much. But trust me when I say that the night will be full of surprises.

Paris: Can’t wait.

Zende: Me neither. Okay, I’m gonna leave you guys to it. I’m late for a design meeting, but I’ll– come find me later.

Paris: Okay.

Carter: Zende is really looking forward to your date.

Paris: Yeah.

Carter: I wonder what he meant by full of surprises, though.

Paris: I’m not sure. I mean, honestly… I don’t know, carter, but I’m just not ready.

Carter: Not ready for what?

Brooke: We already made plans with the kids. And as wonderful as it sounds, ridge, I’m just not up for leaving town right now.

Ridge: You don’t have to do anything. You don’t have to lift a finger. We got the jet, we got the hotel booked. All you need is a toothbrush.

Brooke: All I need is a toothbrush. This is the biggest gala of the year– and I don’t even have anything to wear.

Ridge: Oh… if only you knew a designer. We’ve got a whole warehouse full of gowns. We’ll take 10, 20 of them. We’ll do whatever adjustments we have to make on the plane. It’s all done.

Brooke: You know how these parties are. They go on and on. Yes, they’re wonderful and they’re beautiful and they’re glorious. But… people are partying and dancing and drinking till sunrise.

Ridge: I will not drink a drop, out of solidarity to your sobriety. How about that? And if we really don’t like it or it’s too hard, then we’ll leave.

Brooke: That’s sweet. I do appreciate that. But it’s not… about just that, I– I was looking forward to spending time with hope and the grandkids. I’m sorry. I hate to disappoint you. And I think it sounds great, taking a spontaneous trip like that. But the kids were so excited. I told them I had all these activities planned and all these games for them to play. And they were so excited. They’re looking forward to ringing in the new year.

Ridge: Okay. It’S… I just was looking forward to taking a trip with you. You know?

Brooke: We will, you know. Maybe next time.

Ridge: Yeah. Can’t blame a guy for trying.

Brooke: I think you should go, though. I mean, he is really a good client, right? And he is one of your best friends, and… you spent all this energy making these… exquisite looks for the ball. So…. you should go. I just hate to think that we’d be apart on new year’S. Okay everyone,

Paris: Don’t get me wrong. Zende is a sweet guy, and he treats me so well.

Carter: Of course he does. He’s very into you, paris. Everyone can tell.

Paris: And I’m into him too. He makes me smile. We have a great time when we were together. I appreciate the way that he makes me feel.

Carter: I’m sure he’d say the same thing about you. Look, zende, he probably won’t admit it, but.. he was an emotional wreck when he got back from france. He was totally gutted by the falling apart of his marriage, and… I don’t think he was really looking for another relationship. Not really, and then he met you.

Paris: Yeah. We started off as friends, and then it progressed into this. I mean, it all felt so natural.

Carter: Now you’re the it couple. It’s like you guys are getting more deeply involved by the day.

Paris: I guess so.

Carter: What do you mean, you guess so? You’re invited to thanksgiving, to christmas. The forresters, they love you.

Paris: I know, and their support means the world to me. Seeing zende has been great. But… anything beyond that?

Carter: Anything beyond what?

Paris: I mean, look at me, carter. I am young and free and I’m an independent woman. Yes, zende and I have been dating, but… I’m not looking for anything beyond that. And I’m certainly not ready for some big commitment.

Ridge: I hate the idea of being away from you too.

Brooke: I know, but you have a work commitment and you don’t want to let your friend down. And I understand that. And thank you for understanding my side too.

Ridge: Of course, I get it. You don’t want to break a promise. You want to be there for the kids. You want… sparklers. They want all of it. Yeah. It’s going to be fun. We’re gonna probably celebrate in new york time, right? ‘Cause they’re not gonna stay up till midnight.

Ridge: You know what? Fall asleep around 10. Hang on a second. I’ll tell you what. I’m gonna talk to the frenchman, tell him that I need to be here. For new years with my beautiful wife.

Brooke: Oh ridge, you don’t have to cut your trip short.

Ridge: I don’t have to. I want to. I want to be here with you. That’s what we’re doing.

Brooke: Yeah?

Ridge: Yeah.

Brooke: That’s a wonderful compromise.

Ridge: Okay.

Brooke: I love it.

Ridge: I’m sure the prince will understand and everyone’s happy.

Brooke: Okay.

Ridge: Okay.

Brooke: Then it’s settled.

Ridge: Yes.

Brooke: Oh, there’s something that I wanted to tell you. I ran into sheila.

Ridge: Oh, fun.

Brooke: Yeah, it was fun. She told me that, uh… she went to steffi’s for christmas and that taylor invited her. I mean, what was she thinking?

Ridge: She told me the same thing, and, um… I’m pretty sure taylor had her reasons.

Brooke: Oh, really? What reasons?

Ridge: She’s trying to find out sheila’s mental state.

Brooke: Hmm. It doesn’t take a brain surgeon to figure out that she’s crazy.

Ridge: No.

Brooke: That kind of person never gets reformed. So, when I ran into her at el jardino–

Ridge: El jardino? You got pasta without me? That’s not right.

Brooke: No, no, no. I went there to get a non-alcoholic bottle of champagne for new year’s, the one that eric served at christmas. It was so good. And I was gonna ask the bartender, but… deacon was there. Filling in for him when he was sick.

Ridge: Why? Why? Why do you have to– just stay away from deacon and sheila. If you want champagne, I’ll find you champagne.

Brooke: I know. I didn’t expect to run into her like that. And deacon told me that he had nothing to do with her. But I was very strong with sheila. I stood my ground. I told her as long as I was around, she was going to have nothing to do with our family, especially steffi, finn and hayes.

Shelia: Brooke thinks she could keep me away from my son and my grandson? Think again. Hi, my name is cherrie.

Zende: What?

Carter: So, what exactly are you getting at?

Paris: What?

Carter: When you say you’re not ready for a huge commitment.

Paris: All I’m saying is I’m digging where zende and i are right now.

Carter: Right. But you have the feeling he wants to get more serious.

Paris: I’m not implying that zende is going to propose to me or anything crazy like that. There’s no way. We haven’t been dating for that long. And he’s young too. He has a career. He has beautiful women complimenting in 24/7.

Carter: I don’t think he’s interested in anyone else, paris. He is more than happy and excited to be with you.

Paris: Yea his loyalty to me.

Carter: However…

Paris: Any girl would be begging to be in a relationship with a guy like zende. But I… simply just don’t want to progress this into something super committed. At least not for now. I’d like to keep it more casual. Does that make me a bad person?

Carter: Of course not. I do think you owe it to zende, to explain how you feel, though.

Paris: Yeah, you’re right. The last thing I want to do is hurt him.

Ridge: I don’t want you to keep worrying about sheila and deacon.

Brooke: Well, I don’t want to worry either. But I can’t let that woman anywhere near our lives.

Ridge: I get it. I agree with you. We gotta be protective of the kids, of our lives too. You just gotta be careful. That’s all.

Brooke: Thank you. You always make me feel safe.

Ridge: I have to. You’re my… hot, irresistible wife. Now, I don’t want to go at all. I want to stay here because I don’t want deacon and sheila just hovering around us.

Brooke: Oh, stop. Don’t worry about them. Just go and enjoy yourself, and you’ll be back before you know it.

Ridge: Okay. I will tell the pilot to get me here in plenty of time because I don’t want my wife to be alone on new year’S.

Brooker: Aww. Oh, I’m so lucky to have such a wonderful husband.

Ridge: I’ll be home before you know it.

Brooke: And I’ll be right here waiting for you.

Ridge: Yeah?

Brooke: Yes.

Sheila: Huh. Non-alcoholic is really not too bad. I’ve got taylor willing to give me another chance, what a wonderful woman. And brooke, on the other hand… you know, I hear the holidays can be really difficult… on alcoholics. Alcohol free or the real stuff? Brooke is never gonna know the difference.

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[ Upbeat music ]

Deacon: Uh, this isn’t what it looks like. I’m not bartending. I’m just covering for paul.

Brooke: Where is paul?

Deacon: Paul and his wife just had a baby. Yeah. So, they’re at the hospital. I told him I’d cover his shift and restock for him so they could spend some more time together.

Brooke: Okay, well that is very thoughtful of you.

Deacon: Well, I am mr. Thoughtful. So brooke, how was your christmas? Because I got to tell you, mine? Off the charts awesome. Want to know why?

Brooke: Let me guess. Is it because you got to spend it with your daughter?

Deacon: Best christmas ever.

Brooke: Hope said it was really special too.

Deacon: She said you guys were up at the forrester mansion, how’d that go?

Brooke: Oh, it was a good traditional christmas. It’s always fun to see it through beth and douglas’ eyes. You know, christmas is all about the children.

Deacon: Yeah. Did eric whip up a batch of that high octane eggnog?

Brooke: You know it. Actually, that’s why I’m here. Eric poured me some non-alcoholic champagne at christmas, and it was so good, you know, since I’m not drinking. And I took a picture of it on my cell.

Deacon: Oh yeah.

Brooke: Oh, so you know what this is?

Deacon: Yeah, we got a bottle of it right here. Pretty popular with the non-drinking crowd.

Brooke: Well, I’d love to get a bottle actually. We’re having some family over for new year’s eve.

Deacon: This is the last one, it’s spoken for, but we’re getting a new batch in so I can have one delivered to your place for new year’s eve.

Brooke: Okay.

Deacon: Yeah?

Brooke: That would be perfecT.

Deacon: Okay.

Brooke: Thank you.

Deacon: Is there anything else I can do for you? Not that I could ever repay you for everything you’ve done for me. You know, brooke, I gotta tell you, I just feel like this is the first time that I really have a shot at a decent life. And it’s because you’ve had your… your faith you’ve put in me. And… oh no.

Sheila: Am I interrupting?

Brooke: What is she doing here, deacon?

Paris: It felt like something out of one of those wholesome christmas movies. But it was real.

Steffy: That’s what christmas at my grandfather’s is all about. Carol song, eggnog flowing, gifts galore and a real true appreciation of the holidays.

Paris: I know you must be thrilled having your mom back in town for the holidays.

Steffy: I am so thrilled I haven’t seen her in ages. It’s so wonderful to have her back.

Paris: And thomas is excited too, I bet.

Steffy: Yeah, he is. My dad too. He and my mom are close even though they’re divorced.

Paris: Must have been tough when your family split.

Steffy: Yeah, yeah, it was. But, you know, of course, I wanted my parents to stay together. But no matter what, it still feels like a family, which is nice. Like the love is there.

Paris: I’m happy for you, steffy. All of you.

Steffy: Thank you. And plus, I got the best christmas gift, my mom says she is staying in L.A. So thomas, me, dad, we don’t have to say goodbye to her after the holidays. She’s going to be around for all of us.

Paris: So you had no idea your mom was coming back when she did?

Steffy: No idea. Complete surprise. She actually walked into my house.

Paris: Oh wow.

Steffy: It’s so crazy. I mean, like we talk all the time, we text and we video chat, but there’s nothing like having your mom there. You know those mom hugs? It’s nice. It’s really nice to have her back for the holidays.

Paris: That sounds magical. Yeah, it definitely is. Except for one guest.

Sheila: Happy holidays to you, too, brooke. Am I not supposed to spread a little bit of goodwill when I can? It’s the season, right?

Brooke: You never spread goodwill. You’re just interested in spreading chaos and your own brand of crazy.

Sheila: Oh well, well, well. What happened? Did somebody put a lump of coal in your stocking this year because you’re even nastier to me than–

Deacon: Okay, all right, ladies, please–

Brooke: You know, I’d like an explanation, deacon. You promised me that you were no longer associating with sheila.

Deacon: I know.

Brooke: Yet I allowed you into our home and into our family.

Deacon: I am so grateful for that.

Brooke: I even supported you spending time with hope on one condition: That you stay away from sheila. Yet here she is. And here you are. So, tell me what’s going on. Are you still involved with sheila? Super emma just about sleeps in her cape.

Paris: Well, obviously, that wasn’t what you expected.

Steffy: Yeah. Spending christmas eve with sheila? Absolutely not. But I do trust my mom’s reasoning for inviting her.

Paris: You just don’t trust sheila. I totally get that.

Steffy: Yeah. Why would I trust her? She’s like a crazy–

Zende: There you are. I’ve been looking everywhere for you.

Paris: You have?

Zende: I even had charlie put out an apb. There are men searching the building as we speak.

Paris: Stop.

Steffy: Wow, comedian. My cousin, wow.

Zende: Thank you.

Paris: One of his most endearing qualities.

Zende: Along with my ability to pull off incredible surprises. Speaking of which, christmas with you was really amazing. I’m just making sure we’re still on for new year’S. I’m thinking romantic dinner, followed by, well, let’s just say it’s going to be epic.

Steffy: Oh, come on, you got to give it more than that.

Zende: No, not happening, this guy’s lips are sealed.

[ Phone chiming ] Oh. And on that note, I have to meet someone. I will see you ladies a little bit later.

Paris: Bye.

Zende: Bye.

Steffy: I’m just going to say it right now, zende is into you. Wow.

Deacon: Okay, there is nothing romantic going on between me and sheila.

Brooke: Is it true?

Sheila: Well, we’re not sharing a bed right now.

Deacon: Okay, stop. All right? I live in a room in the back here. I work here. I mop up. I mean, come on. I didn’t call her and invite her here. It’s a public establishment. I can’t control what she does.

Sheila: Hello, hello. I’m right here. I can speak for myself.

Deacon: Look, all I’m saying is I don’t want to give brooke the wrong impression. Every single good thing that’s happened to me since I’ve gotten out of prison has been a result of hope and brooke being kind to me, all right? I’m not going to mess that up.

Sheila: And being around me, that’s messing it up?

Deacon: Yes! Because I gave them my word–

Sheila: Okay. Stop, stop, stop. You know, whatever you promised brooke and your daughter, that’s your business. But where I go and who I see, that is none of brooke’s concern. Now you might want to let her dictate your life, but she sure as hell isn’t going to dictate mine. It’s not like I have a lot of friends here in L.A. Anyway.

Brooke: That doesn’t surprise me.

Sheila: Fine, fine. Ol’ miss high and mighty. That’s what you do best, isn’t it? But, deacon… deacon’s my friend.

Brooke: But you can’t be in deacon’s life. He’s doing the best he can to turn himself around, and he’s doing a great job. He doesn’t need a negative influence in his life and that’s exactly what you are!

Sheila: Oh my god! You really believe you know what’s best for everyone, don’t you?

Brooke: Actually, I do in this case, yes. Deacon’s better off having nothing to do with you.

Sheila: Is that how you feel, too? I mean, is brooke speaking for you?

Deacon: I feel like in this situation? Yes, sheila. You know, we can’t be seeing each other.

Sheila: You know, you’ve always looked down your nose at me like you’re better than me, but you’re not brooke. I’m a registered nurse. I put myself through school. I made something of myself. And what did you do? You just slept your way up and down the forrester ladder.

Brooke: Oh, come on, sheila. You know my history. You know I went to college and I became a chemist, and then I created the believe formula, and made millions–

Sheila: Whatever, whatever. I cannot understand why ridge looks at you as his destiny when he already has a family with children and grandchildren with taylor. And one of those grandkids happens to be mine, too? I don’t understand why he would want to spend his life with an alcoholic slut like you, it’s beyond me!

Brooke: Oh, god!

Sheila: Yeah, that’s right. I said it. Stephanie forrester’s words. Once a slut from the valley, always a slut from the valley.

[ Chuckling ]

Brooke: You really are certifiable, aren’t you? You are completely insane.

From the very first touch,

Steffy: Zende is a true romantic, that’s for sure. Like most of the forrester men, it’s kind of like a family tradition.

Paris: What is?

Steffy: The big, romantic gesture? You know how my father proposed to my mom? By having a treasure hunt in the caribbean.

Paris: Really?

Steffy: Yeah, we were kids, and they told us the story over and over again, but I never get tired of hearing it. And thomas loved the part where the ring was the buried treasure. So cute.

Paris: Wow, your parents must have been really in love like you are with finn.

Steffy: And like zende is with you. I haven’t seen him so wrapped up like this with anyone. It just makes me curious, you know, to see what my cousin has in store for you on new year’s eve.

Zende: So, my special request from a few weeks ago, it’s actually ready?

Quinn: Yes, it is, and I’m sorry it took so long. I had to get my own life back in order, but I think you’re going to be pleased. I’m pretty happy with it if I do say so myself, and I think paris will approve. Yeah?

Zende: Approve?

[ Quinn chuckling ] You kidding me? This is just beyond anything I could have imagined, it’s stunning.

Quinn: It’s what I do.

Zende: No one does it better.

[ Quinn chuckling ] Wow. Thank you, quinn.

Quinn: You’re welcome. So, let me ask you a question. Does paris know that you’re about to propose?

Deacon: Enough, stop. Both of you. Sheila, I work here? You’re going to get me fired.

Sheila: Like she even cares. All she ever thinks about is herself.

Brooke: This is exactly why I didn’t want you associating with this woman. She is divisive and destructive.

Sheila: Whoa, whoa, whoa. Wait, no. What I am is human. And I’ve made mistakes. Terrible mistakes that I have paid for. But you won’t even give me an opportunity to prove that to you. No, you don’t have even the simplest hint of forgiveness or understanding in you. Why can’t you just be more like taylor?

Brooke: Taylor?

Sheila: Yes, taylor, you remember. The ex mrs. Ridge forrester who can actually be compassionate and show empathy.

Brooke: What are you even talking about, sheila?

Sheila: I got to go to finn and steffy’s christmas eve, and I spent time with my son and my grandson.

Brooke: Okay, that’s kind of funny because steffy would never allow you in her home.

Sheila: But taylor would. She’s the one that talked finn and steffy into inviting me.

Brooke: Why on earth would taylor do something so dangerous?

Sheila: Because she’s kind and understanding and not condemning me. Why can’t you be like that?

Brooke: Never. Taylor may have opened the door to you, just a crack, but I’m going to make sure that I slam that door, I lock it, and I throw away the key.

Sheila: You know, why don’t you stop with all the bravado? Because there is nothing you can do about it.

Brooke: Yeah? You just watch me. I am gonna make sure you come nowhere near my family, especially steffy, finn, and hayes.

New vicks vapostick. Strong soothing vapors…

Brooke: If you think by manipulating taylor, you’re going to–

Sheila: I’m not manipulating taylor. She’s a world class psychiatrist. I wouldn’t be able to do that. She’d see me coming a mile away.

Brooke: Maybe, maybe not. Maybe she’s been gone so long she forgot how truly diabolical you are.

Sheila: Oh, my god! You just won’t quit. You won’t give me the slightest benefit of the doubt, something taylor is willing to do.

Brooke: I don’t even know why she would do that, sheila. You shot her. You kept her away from her family for years.

Deacon: We have to have a timeout, all right? Please before–

Sheila: Why? Why is that? Are you afraid I’m going to go after her? Is that it? And you’d love it, wouldn’t you? Especially in a public setting like this, because then you’d get everyone to believe your you warped opinion of me.

Brooke: I’m serious, sheila. I’m gonna do everything in my power to keep you away from our family and ridge will agree with me because he doesn’t like you either. And I’m going to make damn sure he knows how crazy you are.

Sheila: Please. Brooke, just don’t do this. Don’t come between my son, my grandson and me. Show a little bit of mercy.

Brooke: If it were anybody else, I might. But you’re dangerous, sheila. A sociopath. And steffy and her family need to be protected from you. I am going to make certain that you are out of all of our lives once and for all.

Deacon: Okay, look. It’s time to go. Let’s go. Come on, come on, come on.

Zende: It’s beautiful. Just like paris. Thank you again, quinn.

Quinn: You’re welcome. But you still didn’t answer my question. Does paris have even the slightest inkling that you are about to propose?

Zende: I’m not sure. Are you wondering if I’m moving into this too fast?

Quinn: That’s absolutely none of my business. But you clearly love her.

Zende: I do. I’m certain she’s the woman I want to spend the rest of my life with. And I have to believe that paris feels the same way about me.

[ Sighing ]

Sheila: Brooke, brooke, brooke! Threatening to come between my son, my grandson and me. And take away my only friend in deacon. Why can’t she just leave me alone? Not like she’s never done anything wrong in her life. But how. How do I stop her? How do I put her in her place?

Deacon: It’s pretty popular with the non-drinking crowd. I’ll have a bottle delivered to your place for new year’s eve.

Sheila: This is how I stop brooke. And it all starts… new year’s eve. . . .

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[“We wish you a merry christmas” instrumental]

Eric: Here we go, you two. Here we are. Merry christmas eve.

Paris: As to you. Famous eggnog.

Eric: Oh, you remember? Zende, here.

Zende: Thank you.

Eric: That’s for you. Go ahead.

Paris: How could I forget? Cheers.

Zende: Cheers.

Quinn: So eric told me that rick and R.J. Are skiing?

Ridge: Yeah.

Brooke: I wasn’t thrilled when they told us that news, but you know? At least they’re together. And they’re having fun.

Ridge: Yeah, and you’re going to see them tomorrow when we’re all together. We’re gonna video chat with them, all right? It’s going to be okay.

Brooke: Okay.

Ridge: Excuse me one second, carter’s here.

Quinn: So, before one of us says something that’s going to, you know, set the other one off, I just want–

Brooke: We don’T. Not today.

Quinn: Deal.

[ Baby laughing ]

Douglas: She’s waking! Beth is waking up!

Hope: Oh, my sweet, little angel.

Hope: Well, someone is certainly excited to go over to eric’S.

Douglas: Yeah, we get to open presents, and sing carols, and eat pie!

Liam: Okay, okay, he’s excited. We’ve established this. I’m going to go beth and then we’ll take off. Okay? All right.

Douglas: You’re coming as soon as you can, right, mommy?

Hope: Oh, you bet. But first, I get to visit with my father.

Finn: And you’ve been so good this year that I think santa will come down and–

Thomas: Fill your stocking with tons of presents!

Steffy: This time of year, you are going to grow to cherish hayes. Family coming together and celebrating, it’s absolutely wonderful.

Taylor: My grandson’s first christmas. I’m so happy to be here for this.

Steffy: He love some decorations. Think you’re still going to be saying that when our final guest arrives?

[ Taylor sighing ] I still can’t believe you convinced me to invite sheila.

Douglas: Hi, paris. Merry christmas.

Paris: Merry christmas, douglas. Have you heard?

Douglas: What?

Paris: I’m pretty sure I saw santa’s sleigh flying over brentwood when I walked in.

Douglas: Really?

Paris: Yeah. Have you been a good boy?

Douglas: I think so.

Paris: Aw, don’t worry, man. I know so. Harder than that! Oh yeah.

Carter: Hey, is hope still unloading stuff from the car? I can go help.

Liam: Actually, she’s–

Brooke: You look so great! What are you doing?

Liam: She’s, uh, she’s spending some time with her dad.

Ridge: Well, at least she didn’t invite deacon here, so that’s good.

Deacon: Merry christmas!

Hope: Merry christmas. Hi, what is all this?

Deacon: Just a couple of gifts for beth and douglas. You mind if I put them under the tree?

Hope: Oh, of course. Thank you, dad. But really, you shouldn’t have.

Deacon: Come on, I want these kids to like me, right? Listen, little advice from the old man: Never underestimate the power of bribery. This is for you.

Hope: Dad, thank you. I feel bad. I don’t have anything for you.

Deacon: Oh, you got me the best gift ever. Being here with you for christmas eve.

Finn: Thanks. Did you get him down already?

Steffy: He’s already worn out.

Taylor: What about kelly?

Steffy: Kelly’s drawing one more picture of santa. I think all of her questions are coming out on paper, like how to reindeer fly?

Thomas: She’s not exactly the only one with questions. I have a few of my own. So, sheila is coming? Look, I know that she birthed you and all but could make my mom a little uncomfortable.

Taylor: Honey, I’m the one that suggested it.

Thomas: Why?

Taylor: Because if we ignore sheila and and try to make her go away, it’s just going to feed her obsessive personality. I think it’s best to keep an eye on her and try to diffuse those tendencies as best we can. Plus, it gives me an opportunity to study her in a safe setting. She says she’s reformed. If she is, I’ll know.

[ Knocking ]

Sheila: Hello.

Finn: Hey. Come in, come in. Uh, merry–merry christmas.

Sheila: Um… merry christmas. Finn, steffy, thank you so much for inviting me. And thank you, taylor, for encouraging it. Such tree-mendous views.

[ Moaning ]

Quinn: Ah. Have mistletoe, will travel.

Eric: Everywhere on this property. There’s a mistletoe everywhere, you’re there.

Quinn: Oh, so many kissing opportunities.

Eric: Yeah. The kitchen. There’s some in the kitchen.

Quinn: Kitchen?

Eric: Upstairs.

Quinn: Oh.

Eric: You frown when I say the kitchen.

Quinn: Well…

Eric: You would love it in the kitchen.

Quinn: We’ve exhausted the kitchen.

Eric: I’ll show you.

[ Laughing ]

Paris: Mm. Is anyone concerned to stand next to the fireplace with this?

Carter: I thought it was just me, but it’s a strong batch this year.

Zende: I am definitely only having one. We’re getting up early, after all. Forrester family tradition.

Carter: Ah, pitching in at the homeless shelter on christmas morning.

Liam: We’ll be there. I mean, that’s not the reason we’re going to be up early. Those two are going to be waking us up at the crack of dawn, guarantee you.

Brooke: ‘Twas the night before christmas…

Liam: It’ll be worth it just to see the look on their faces christmas morning.

Brooke: “But I heard him exclaim ere he drove out of sight, ‘happy christmas to all and to all a good night.'”

Douglas: Thanks, grandma.

Brooke: Of course, honey. You’re welcome.

Ridge: Wow.

Brooke: So cute.

Eric: Brooke, glass of bubbly.

Brooke: Oh.

Eric: No, no. It’s non-alcoholic.

Brooke: Oh.

Eric: I got it just for you. They said that this is just as good as champagne without actually being champagne.

Brooke: Okay. Well, in that case. Oh, wow. It’s delicious.

Ridge: May I?

Brooke: Yeah.

Ridge: Thank you. Yeah, you’d never know that this is not real.

Brooke: See?

Quinn: Which I happen to have right here.

Eric: Wow, nice. Here we are. Ridge?

Ridge: Thank you.

Eric: Nice. Everyone, everyone, if I may just for a moment. Look, I know that tomorrow is the main event, christmas day, but christmas eve is pretty special to me too. Just the anticipation of it, actually. Having a house filled with all this happiness and this love and this joy. Here’s to tonight, and to all the memories we’ll make. Cheers.

All: Cheers.

Liam: Cheers. Clink, clink.

Deacon: Well, you better get going. You know, a big shindig over at eric’s and everything.

Hope: Oh, I’ve got time.

Deacon: It’s okay, it’s okay. They’re expecting you. Listen, give everyone my best. Okay? Like everyone who’s receptive to it, at least.

Hope: So, mom, sort of?

Deacon: That’s pretty much about it, right? Just…yeah, give brooke my best. Um… quietly, maybe whisper.

Hope: Will do.

Deacon: Thank you for this.

Hope: I wish I could do more.

Deacon: Next year.

Hope: I hope so.

Deacon: I know so. You’ve given me a second chance of being a father, hope, I don’t take that for granted. I won’t let you down.

Steffy: Okay, I know you’re an invited guest, somehow, my mom convinced me it was the right thing to do, but don’t stretch it out. One drink’s not going to turn into two. You have a few minutes with finn, and a few minutes with hayes, then you to leave.

Sheila: I know the plan. I am going to win you over, though, steffy.

Finn: Here you go.

[ Laughing ]

Sheila: Thank you. So, where’s li? I thought she’d be here.

Finn: She’s with my dad, they’re trying to work things out.

Sheila: Wow, that’s great. That’s wonderful.

Finn: We invited him. But I think right now they just need some time alone.

Sheila: Understandably. What better time of year for for healing and understanding. I really have high hopes for them, finn. I think christmas, this time next year, everything will be back to normal. You’ll be celebrating as just one big, happy family. Family. All these years, just… alone, you know? Just wondering what the holidays could possibly be like. And I’m finally celebrating it with my family. Don’t settle for products that give you a sort-of white smile.

Taylor: Speaking of family, I have a little announcement for mine. I am staying in L.A. It’s time to come home for good.

Thomas: Really, mom?

Taylor: Yes!

Thomas: That’s amazing.

Steffy: You just made my christmas, my year! Oh, mom.

[ Baby cooing ]

Taylor: Come here.

Steffy: Oh, I think–

Sheila: It’s hayes.

Steffy: I’ll go get him.

Thomas: That’s great.

Sheila: I really appreciate what you’ve done here today, taylor. I mean, knowing that you’re willing to give me a chance, and know that I’ve changed, it really means a lot. I was really a different person back then.

Taylor: We both were.

Steffy: All right.

[ Baby cooing ]

Steffy: Would you… would you like to hold him?

Sheila: I’d love to, yeah.

Steffy: All right.

Sheila: Merry christmas, babe.

Eric: From boughs of holly, right, ready?

Zende: Let’s do it.

Deck the halls

with boughs of holly

fa la la la la la la

’tis the season

to be jolly

Liam: So, how was it?

Hope: It was everything I hoped for and more.

Liam: Hm. Good.

Quinn: Hey. Dinner is almost ready.

Brooke: Oh, good. Well, I would like to reiterate eric’s gratitude and just say I am so happy that everybody’s here tonight and we can share this evening. Put all of our differences aside, at least for one night, right? And have a good time together, celebrate christmas as friends and family.

Quinn: And everyone could be at peace.

Carter: To feel joy.

Paris: Love.

Douglas: And to eat pie.

Ridge: That’s my grandson saying what everybody else is thinking. Nice job.

Hope: Do you want some pie?

Nicorette knows, quitting

smoking is freaking hard.

Thomas: So I left L.A., Went east, went through utah, camped, everything, went up–

Sheila: Excuse me.

Thomas: Of course, have you ever been camping?

Taylor: …So much. I am just…I–I– I am so happy to be here with you and thomas. I wish your father– you know what? I’m not going to do that today. Not…no.

Steffy: No, it’s okay, mom.

Thomas: Hey, how’s that… how’s that bird coming along?

Steffy: I think we have five more minutes.

Thomas: Okay, five minutes.

Sheila: That’s–that’s that’s probably my cue to to leave.

Finn: You sure?

Sheila: Yeah, I’ve imposed long enough. I really want to thank you, though, all of you, especially you, taylor, for including me today. This is the memory I am never going to forget. It’s the best christmas I have had in a long, long time.

Douglas: Is it time? Can we open presents?

Ridge: Presents? This is turning out to be a great day.

Eric: Correct. It’s not just these presents, it’s the wonderful gifts that we’re celebrating tonight. Greatest gift of all is the birth of jesus and celebrating his life and his teachings.

Douglas: Like helping others?

Hope: Exactly. So, tomorrow morning, for example, when we go to the shelter.

Eric: And the beauty of that is it doesn’t have to just be tomorrow morning, it can be all year long. The spirit of christmas can be every day. We carry that with us every day of the year.

Ridge: Treat people with kindness, with respect. Hold on to this feeling that we have right now and I don’t know, make it part of who we are always. And that’s how we should deal with people, how we should deal with this planet. If we can do that, then we’re going to be fine. I think. Hey, merry christmas!

All: Merry christmas.

Ridge: Happy holidays, all right.

Carter: Merry christmas.

Ridge: Right, here we go.

Dashing through the snow

in a one horse open sleigh

over the fields we go

laughing all the way

ha, ha, ha

bells on bob-tails ring

making spirits bright

what fun it is

to ride and sing

a sleighing song

tonight, oh!

Jingle bells, jingle bells

jingle all the way

oh what fun it is

to ride in a one-horse

open sleigh, hey!

Jingle bells, jingle bells

jingle all the way

oh, what fun it is to ride

in a one-horse open sleigh

over the fields we go

in a one-horse open sleigh

o’er the hills we go

laughing all the way

ha, ha, ha

bells on bob-tails ring

making spirits bright

what fun it is to ride

and sing a sleighing song

tonight, oh!

Jingle bells, jingle bells

jingle all the way

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[Holiday instrumental]

Liam: Then you want to fold this little part down here so it doesn’t go over the edge. Hold it like that. And now tape. Yes! Do you wanna put it on? Put it on, right there, like that.

Douglas: Wrapping’s kind of like arts and crafts.

Kelly: I love christmas!

Douglas: Me too! When does santa come?

Hope: Oh, he arrives very, very late when munchkins like you two are fast asleep, just like your sister, beth, in the other room.

Liam: That is true. However, you are allowed to leave him something. I’m thinking, maybe like a sandwich. Some sprouts, some avocado. He likes that.

Hope: Really? Do you have that on good authority?

Liam: Oh, my sources are impeccable.

Douglas: Oh, you know what’s extra special?

Liam: What? It’s hayes’ first christmas.

Steffy: Aww, I love that.

Finn: Hayes’ first holiday season has to be immortalized.

Steffy: Have I told you lately how much I love you?

Finn: Yeah.

Steffy: Mm.

Finn: But not nearly enough.

Steffy: I love you.

Finn: I love you back.

Steffy: This is my favorite holiday season, especially now that my mom is home.

Liam: Hm…

Steffy: I’m sorry sheila can’t be part of our celebration. I know it’s really hard for you.

Finn: No worries. I’m good.

Deacon: You know, I shouldn’t even be here. I mean, if hope or brooke find out that we’re still seeing each other, I could lose all the ground that I’ve gained.

Sheila: Then, why are you here?

Deacon: Merry christmas, sheila.

Sheila: Wow. Thank you.

Deacon: Okay. So uh, mission accomplished. Take care of yourself.

Sheila: Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. So you’re planning on seeing hope and beth this holiday, I’m assuming?

Deacon: Fingers crossed.

Sheila: Likin’ your chances?

Deacon: Yeah, I mean, I think it’s something that hope wants, so uh… so, yeah. What about you? Did you ever hear back from finn?

Sheila: No. Not even an emoji.

Liam: Isn’t it pretty?

Kelly: Yeah, pretty.

[Laughter]

Douglas: You’re a good wrapper, kelly.

Hope: You are. And I think it’s so great what the two of you are doing: Picking out presents for boys and girls less fortunate. It is a really kind and generous thing that you’re doing.

Liam: Yeah, it is, you’re both amazing.

Douglas: It’s important to share.

Hope: It is. And speaking of sharing… who would like to share some christmas cookies? Because I know grandma’s baking some cookies right now at the main house!

Kelly: Yay, cookies!

Liam: Yeah!

[Chuckles]

Douglas: Let’s go!

Liam: Alright! Go ahead, go with douglas.

Hope: Don’t eat too many.

Kelly: We won’T.

Liam: Yeah like, like 40 tops.

Hope: No– uh!

Liam: Just saying.

Deacon: Finn not getting back to you, that’s gotta hurt.

Sheila: Yeah. You know what? I’m– I’m not giving up. Finn’s just– he’s caught in the middle between steffy and now, of course, taylor’s back and I’m sure that she’s giving her two cents. But you know what? I’m done waiting.

Deacon: What are you doing?

Sheila: You’ll see, just– just don’t step behind me. Okay? Just don’t step behind me.

[Ringing]

[Steffy sighs]

Steffy: You know why she’s calling. Go ahead, pick it up.

Finn: Sheila.

Sheila: Finn! Look, I’m sorry, I just– I had– I had to reach out to you. Oh, um… I see steffy there. I’m sorry, this probably isn’t a good time.

Finn: She knows that you want to see me over the holidays.

Sheila: Was that too much for a mother to ask of her son?

Steffy: In this case, it is.

Sheila: Oh, come on, steffy. Just– can you give in here, just a little bit? I mean, it’s christmas. Just a– just a few minutes and then– then I’ll leave.

Finn: It’s– it’s just not going to happen. But, have a good holiday.

[Sighs] Hopefully that’ll do it.

Sheila: “Have a good holiday.” How can I do that when I’m being kept away from my family?

Deacon: I’ve been where you are. “Go away, deacon. You’re not worthy. Don’t let the door hit you in the–” it sucks. I’m sorry you’re going through this. After my dvt blood clot…

Hope: I’m really looking forward to tomorrow. I love christmas eve at eric’S. Surrounded by family, everyone getting along. Eric played piano and all of us singing carols.

Liam: Yeah, well, it’s cool because you know, you grew up with all those holiday traditions and now our kids are going to as well. And you know, for me, it was different. It was like, you know, christmas was a small thing. It was mostly just my mother and me. And don’t get me wrong, I loved it but I kind of dig that our kids are going to have this like full family experience, which leads me to my next question.

Hope: If it is about my dad, I’d rather not go there right now.

Liam: I’m not trying to go there right now, I promise. I just–

Hope: I love you and I know you’re going to feel, however you are going to feel about this. But I do want you to know that I have every intention of seeing my father over the holidays.

Sheila: Steffy was standing right there. That’s why finn was so cold to me.

Deacon: I’m really sorry.

Sheila: What is wrong with that woman? I– where’s the christmas spirit? How about a little– a little compassion, huh– I don’t want your pity! I don’t want your tissue because I don’t need it!

Deacon: Sorry, I just– I feel bad. Your son rejected you on christmas. Sheila, it’s not just steffy, you know, finn’s a grown ass man. I don’t see him stepping up for time with you.

Taylor: I couldn’t help but overhear some of that conversation. You were talking to sheila.

Finn: She wants to see me over the holidays. And I told her that’s not possible.

[Hayes fussing]

Steffy: I think that’s hayes. I will be right back.

Finn: Everything okay?

Taylor: Yes. Yes. Um, how about you? Sorry, occupational hazard, get used to it.

Finn: Hmm.

Taylor: I’d like to know how you feel about not being with sheila over the holidays.

Finn: I understand steffy’s position, all of the reasons why she can’t be around.

Taylor: Right. I– I understand that but I’m just asking about you. How do you feel? What do you want?

Finn: Doesn’t matter.

Taylor: It most certainly does.

Steffy: He is so cute. Ugh. False alarm. He was asleep by the time I walked in. Did I miss something?

Taylor: Well, I was just asking finn how he felt about not seeing sheila over the holidays.

Steffy: We’ve talked about it. He’s fine.

Taylor: But he’s not necessarily fine with it. And– and there are complex emotions involved in this.

Steffy: What are you getting at?

Taylor: Okay, you have children of your own. You know firsthand what it’s like to have that instant connection when you see the child that you’ve carried for nine months for the first time. That– that feeling never goes away. And for many, neither does the urge to want to connect with their biological parents. Finn sublimating that doesn’t mean it’s not there.

Steffy: Mom, where are you going with this?

Taylor: I think the two of you should seriously consider inviting sheila over for christmas.

Steffy: What?

Itchy?

Hope: Deacon and i already worked something out.&

Liam: Okay.

Hope: He is going to come over here before eric’s but you don’t have to be here. You can go up to the main house with the kids or you can drop them off and go spend some time with bill. I’m just– I’m trying to be respectful of your position on all this.

Liam: And I, and I appreciate that. And you know, the place I’m coming from. I just didn’t want you to get hurt. That’s all.

Hope: No, I know and I love you for it. But it’s my risk to take.

Liam: So we’re over, deacon, for now?

Hope: Oh, let’s stop talking about it, yes please–

Liam: Awesome. Cool because I have a small pre-christmas gift I want to give you.

Deacon: You wanna get out of here, you know, go for a walk or something, get some, some fresh air? You know, it might do you good to have a change of focus.

Sheila: You know, I really don’t think that’s possible because all I can think about is the heartless way I am being kept from finn and hayes. I gave birth to finn. Steffy wouldn’t have her husband right now. She wouldn’t even have that son of hers if it weren’t for me. You’d think she’d be rolling out the red carpet thanking me for her life.

Deacon: Ah, that for damn sure isn’t going to happen.

Sheila: But just tell me that hope did not invite you to the forrester mansion because i don’t think I can handle that–

Deacon: Relax, relax. Just gonna be me and hope at the cabin before the family festivities.

Sheila: You’re going to get to spend all that time with hope on such a meaningful day. You’re probably even going to get to hold beth. I’ve just been frozen out of my grandson’s life by steffy. I swear, if she weren’t married to finn!

Deacon: You have got to keep the faith, alright, that eventually steffy’s going to come around with a little time and you on your best behavior.

Sheila: That’s what this is? This is not a joke here, deacon. This is real. I– I know the things that I did in the past were were terrible but I am not that person any longer. And if steffy would just give me an opportunity to show that to her, to prove that to her. And of course, now taylor is back in town, giving her professional opinion. I’m sure I may never get to see finn again, let alone for christmas.

Steffy: Mom, are you serious right now?

Finn: You think I should spend time with–

Steffy: No. Way.

Taylor: Just hear me out. I–

Steffy: There’s no way i would ever allow sheila into my home, near our family.

Taylor: I understand your reaction. I do. I had the same one when I found out that sheila was back. But I just heard her voice on that phone and this is a complex situation. It requires strategic thinking.

Steffy: She shot you!

Taylor: But there are other factors at play here like finn. You’re a remarkable man and the best possible husband for my daughter but I don’t think it’s healthy for you to deny the very real and understandable feelings you have for the woman who gave birth to you.

Steffy: I can’t believe I’m hearing this. Have you forgotten how unstable sheila carter is?

Taylor: That’s exactly why we have to manage this situation very, very carefully. And I believe that the first step in doing that is inviting her to be with her son on christmas eve. We do it every night. because we’re seeing it through their eyes. Right?

Hope: The excitement on their little faces.

Liam: Yeah. There’s no energy quite like a child’s energy on christmas. But that’s not wha– but right now, I want to pay tribute to my wife. My beautiful, talented, inspiring and oh, so sexy wife!

Hope: Wow, that is quite a roll you’re on.

Liam: Well… you’re the light of my life. You’re my pride and joy, you’re my purpose, what can I say?

Hope: I feel the same.

Liam: And one of the cool things about christmas is it just– it brings you right, right here, right to the forefront of my brain.

Hope: How?

Liam: Thinking of others, giving of self, love of children and family, forgiving people who may or may not deserve it. And of course, hope for the future.

Hope: Oh, that was so sweet. Thank you.

Liam: Thank you for putting up with me all these years.

Hope: Well, I couldn’t have asked for a better partner. Kids sure lucked out having you as a dad.

Liam: Well, that may be but you– maintain eye contact. Gotta keep it cool, keep it cool– are the beating heart of this family.

Hope: What is this?

Liam: I dunno… open it and find out.

Hope: Oh, liam. It’s beautiful. I love it. Thank you. I love you so much.

Liam: I love you, too.

Hope: Thank you.

Steffy: You’re seriously advocating we invite sheila over for christmas eve? That doesn’t make any sense! How could you allow that psychopath near my children? She shot you!

Taylor: Okay, you know the old saying, “keep your friends close and your enemies closer.” Besides the inferred wisdom to tread cautiously, there is also finn to consider. It is– it is not his fault that his birth mother has done horrible things or that there is a natural, human instinct to want to connect to the people that made you. It’s a longing that is compounded by the holiday season and this is finn’s first time knowing who his biological mother is. And she’s right here in arms reach! So let her come. I’m not saying open the door completely. Of course not. Just a little bit. It’ll go a long way.

Steffy: Towards what?

Taylor: I want to look sheila in the eyes. I want to study her, her mannerisms. I know her tells. And I will know if she’s reformed or if she’s as dangerous as ever.

Deacon: There’s not much worse than being alone for the holidays. I’m sorry things didn’t work out for you and finn.

Sheila: If I say something, you promise not to make fun of me?

Deacon: Promise.

Sheila: I was really hoping for a miracle. Because I believe in those. And I was just hoping that there’d be some kind of magic that would melt you know, steffy’s cold, cold heart. Just let me see my son for one day.

Deacon: Come here.

[Ringing]

[Gasps]

Sheila: It’s him. It’s him. Finn. Are– are you okay? Why– why are you calling me?

Finn: Steffy and i changed our minds.

Sheila: About what?

Finn: The holidays. Well, christmas eve.

Sheila: Are you saying…?

Steffy: Ironically, it was– it was my mom who convinced me to extend the invitation. Not for the whole day but if you would like to come over on christmas eve and spend some time with finn, you can do that.

Sheila: You’re not joking, right? You wouldn’t do that to me.

Steffy: No, I’m– I’m not joking. It was my mom’s idea.

Sheila: I didn’t expect– I– I never could have hoped… yes. Yes, I– I would love to come over there tomorrow. And thank taylor for me and– and thank you, steffy, thank you so very much. I’m going to get to spend my first christmas with my son.

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Deacon: Hey, malcolm. Let me get one of those non-alcoholic beers.

Malcolm: Okay.

Sheila: I’ll have A… I’ll have club soda, please.

Malcolm: You got it.

Sheila: Look at you. Still being all good for hope and brooke. I’m a little surprised you wanted to see me in public.

Deacon: Well, I knew if you asked me to your hotel room, you’d try and sleep with me.

Sheila: In your dreams.

Deacon: In my nightmares.

Sheila: Why’d you want to see me, deacon?

Deacon: Oh, sheila, sheila, sheila, I’ve got news, I’ve got big news.

Sheila: Really?

Deacon: Mhmm.

Sheila: What? You’re off parole?

Deacon: Ah, no. Somebody is back in town. And you’re never going to guess who.

Steffy: Hi.

Ridge: Hi.

Steffy: I see that I’m not the only one who misses mom’s hugs.

Taylor: Well, truth be told, I give excellent hugs.

Ridge: And she smells nice, which is perfect.

Taylor: I’ve been wearing the same perfume since our wedding.

Steffy: Which wedding, the first or the second?

Taylor: Very funny, steffy.

Ridge: She wore the same for all of them.

Steffy: I remember that. That perfume, like every time I go into an elevator and catch that smell, it reminds me of you. That makes me miss you.

Taylor: Well, you’re not going to have to miss me anymore because I plan on staying here for a while.

Steffy: That is music to my ears. Like this, right here is the best visual. The two of you smiling. It can’t get better than this.

Katie: Taylor is back in town?

Brooke: If you can believe it.

Katie: You sound just as shocked as I am.

Brooke: Well, probably even more so.

Katie: I thought she was off working someplace.

Brooke: She probably got burnt out, and I can understand that. It’s just bad timing, you know, for her to show up now since there’s so much tension.

Katie: You’re talking about deacon.

Sheila: Thank you.

Malcolm: You’re very welcome.

Sheila: Okay, so who is this mystery person? An old flame of yours?

Deacon: Nope, she ain’t bad looking. I’ll tell you that much.

Sheila: A she.

Deacon: Yep.

Sheila: Who?

Deacon: Take a wild guess.

Sheila: I am not going to sit here playing 20 questions with you.

Deacon: Then, you’re gonna have to find someone else to clue you in.

Sheila: Fine, because I really don’t care anyway.

Deacon: Oh, you’re going to care about this one, believe me.

Sheila: Okay, if it’s so important for me to know who this is, why don’t you just tell me?

Deacon: Okay, hold on your barstool.

Sheila: Would you just stop it and spit it out?

Deacon: Who is the one forrester woman who hates you even more than steffy?

Sheila: Hmm.

Deacon: Her mom.

Sheila: Taylor.

Deacon: Taylor is back in la la land.

Katie: Obviously, you’re concerned that taylor is back.

Brooke: I certainly don’t need the added stress, but it’s not like I’m threatened or anything.

Katie: No, no, of course not. I mean, you and ridge love each other.

Brooke: Of course we do. But, yes, there has been some extra tension in our marriage lately because hope wants a relationship with her father and ridge seems to have a big problem with that.

Ridge: I was just telling your mother about my troubles at home.

Steffy: Oh, about your frustrations with brooke.

Ridge: My frustration with hope and wanting deacon to be in the house. But yes, brooke is supporting it, and I, I think it’s a bad idea.

Taylor: We all know deacon’s track record, so…

Ridge: I just want people to be safe. I just want to keep everybody safe, that’s all.

Steffy: And you are. I’m sorry, dad, that you’re dealing with this.

Taylor: Me too. You know, since we’re… since we’re sharing right now and I’m all about honesty and being open these days, I, you should know that I just told your father something that you’re already aware of, which is… I will always love him.

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Katie: So, you’re under the impression that taylor is going to be sticking around?

Brooke: It appears that way, but for how long is anybody’s guess.

Katie: Well, I get what you mean about the timing. I mean, you already have so much going on, now you have to add taylor to the list.

Brooke: It’s no secret that we’ve had our differences through the years, but I certainly don’t wish ill will upon her.

Katie: No, of course not. I mean, we all know the pain of missing our children. I mean, will’s at boarding school and I miss him so much. I can’t wait to see him at christmas.

Brooke: Exactly. And if taylor wants to spend time with thomas and steffy, she should do that. It’s good for her. And, of course, spend time with the grandchildren. I just can’t help but feel that the timing is so coincidental.

Katie: Because of the challenges that you and ridge have been having.

Brooke: Ridge and I don’t see eye to eye about deacon and that’s caused some tension in our marriage.

Katie: Yeah, but the two of you love each other, you’re committed to each other and, and you’re both doing what you think is best, you’ll overcome this.

Brooke: And I do understand his perspective. I really do. I don’t want to do anything that’s justaway.

Katie: You’re not going to let that happen.

Brooke: Yeah, but katie, he’s already walked out on me a few times.

Katie: It’s natural to be frustrated. That’s human. You know, especially when the two most significant people in your life are, are are battling each other. I mean, you want to support your daughter and her wishes to be with her father, and you also have to be respectful of ridge’s concerns. I mean, it’s a tough balance.

Brooke: I guess I just have to be more patient with ridge, right? I need to understand his point of view a little bit more.

Katie: Well, it couldn’t hurt, especially now that taylor is back in town.

Taylor: I just, I wanted to express how I feel, I’m not trying to cross any lines or do anything like that. I respect your marriage to brooke.

Ridge: No one, no one thinks anything of that. You’re, you’re… we like how open you are, I do.

Steffy: Yeah, it’s really nice, mom. You weren’t always this sentimental.

Taylor: No, no, I wasn’T. But life is short. You know, my new motto is “express what people mean to you while you have a chance.” It’s simple.

Steffy: I like that.

Taylor: Yeah, me too. I don’t have any expectations here. I am just learning how to speak my truth and, and not hide my feelings. It’s my job to encourage people to be authentic and vulnerable. I have to be willing to do the same.

Steffy: I admire you so much, mom.

Ridge: It’s a good way to be, right?

Steffy: Hmm, yeah, it takes a lot of courage.

Taylor: Well, besides, who couldn’t love this guy, right?

Ridge: I agree.

Taylor: Not only are you incredibly handsome-

Ridge: Oh, stop.

Taylor: But we had the happiest years together. We raised an amazing family and you gave me memories that I’m going to cherish for the rest of my life.

Ridge: I remember all of them.

Taylor: You’re just going through a rough patch with brooke. And I hate that you’re in such turmoil with deacon. I just want you to be happy ridge.

Sheila: Unbelievable, taylor hayes?

Deacon: Figured you two weren’t on good terms you know, seeing as you shot her.

Sheila: It was an accident, deacon.

Deacon: Sure, sure it was.

Sheila: Steffy is already keeping me away from my son and now she’s going to have her mother in her ear just making things worse. Oh, god. This is all I need.

[Door opening]

Brooke: Well, well, well. Look who’s back in town. Nyquil severe gives you powerful relief

Sheila: This is not fair. Of all people, why did taylor have to return?

Deacon: Oh, they say, karma’s a bitch.

Sheila: What am i doing wrong? I look at you, deacon, and you’re giggling with brooke, doing karate with your daughter. You can come and go from that estate as if, as if you’re a regular part of the family.

Deacon: I’m hope’s dad, I am part of the family.

Sheila: The point I’m trying to make is you’re making progress with your daughter. And I can’t even see finn. I can even be in the same room with him because of his wife.

Deacon: And now, steffy’s got mommy for backup. Good luck with that.

Sheila: Yeah, it’s just making things worse for me. Steffy, she just… she needs to quit with this grudge. She just needs stop standing in my way.

Steffy: Am I in your way?

Ridge: No, by all means. Do your thing.

Steffy: I just think the pleat needs to be a little tighter.

Ridge: Hah!

Steffy: I know you’re a fashion designer. I run corporate, but I know a good pleat when I see one.

Ridge: We’ll make it tighter.

Steffy: Gosh, you look amazing, sequoia, seriously.

Sequoia: I’m very into this one. I love the way it moves.

Steffy: And your silhouette is fire.

Ridge: I guess we have a hit.

Steffy: Dad, you’re really killing it. Keep up the good work.

Ridge: I’ll fix the pleats and then we’re gonna be set. Thank you so much for your help.

Steffy: Thank you so much, sequoia.

Sequoia: My pleasure.

Ridge: Bye.

Steffy: Wow. I think this collection is going to be amazing.

Ridge: Hey! What is going on with you? Where is this energy coming from?

Steffy: I’m just really grateful to be working alongside you. That and I get to go home and hang out with mom.

Taylor: Well, brooke, you look lovely.

Brooke: Thank you.

Taylor: Yeah.

Brooke: You look lovely as well.

Taylor: Oh, thank you. Thank you. I’m just suffering from a little bit of jet lag.

Brooke: Long flight.

Taylor: Long flight. Yes, very long. But I’m here now, and adjusting to the schedule.

Brooke: Well, I didn’t expect to see you in town.

Taylor: I don’t know why you’d be surprised. My family lives here, so L.A. Will always be my home.

Brooke: I guess you’re staying with steffy.

Taylor: I am. Yes, I was going to get a hotel, but she insisted I stay.

Brooke: Well, of course your children miss you so much.

Taylor: And I miss them too. That was the hardest thing about being away, but I knew that ridge was keeping an eye on everybody, and I knew that everybody was happy and healthy.

Brooke: So, how about you? I’ve always been impressed with the important work that you do and how you help so many people.

Taylor: Yes. Well, it’s extremely rewarding, but it doesn’t come without its challenges. I’m– I’m grateful that I was able to be asked to be part of those programs.

Brooke: Oh, good.

Taylor: Yeah.

Brooke: Sure keeps you busy.

Taylor: Keeps me very busy. I’ve been working 24/7 around the clock.

Brooke: Oh wow. You’re just running yourself ragged. Do you have time for anything else?

Taylor: Like what? Like shopping? Sightseeing? No.

Brooke: I just mean, you know, being alone for that extended period of time.

Taylor: What are you getting at brooke?

Brooke: I just… you’re an attractive woman, taylor. I would think that men would be interested in getting to know you.

Taylor: Right. Thank you. Thank you so much. I can’t tell if you’re trying to set me up on a date or you just want to know if I’m seeing someone.

Brooke: Are you dating?

Taylor: No, I’m not. I just said that I’m not dating at all. Nope. I haven’t had time because I’ve been very busy. Seems like this might be kind of hard for you to wrap your head around, so I’ll make it easy for you. I don’t need a man to define me.

Brooke: Wow. Okay. My hygienist cleans with a round head.

Sheila: Well, you must love this, taylor being back, right?

Deacon: Doesn’t affect me one way or the other.

Sheila: You’d love it if this put a crack in brooke’s marriage.

Deacon: Listen, ridge put enough cracks in that marriage on his own.

Sheila: We certainly know he has been on the fence. Right? Brooke and taylor, taylor and brooke. But even though you don’t want to admit it, you know that this is an opportunity for you.

Deacon: You know, not everyone is always working an angle, sheila.

Sheila: You know, I envy you, deacon? I mean, here you’ve got the opportunity to really create something meaningful with your daughter. Me, on the other hand, I mean, with steffy’s constant interference, I have no prospects. And now that taylor is back in the game, it’s going to just make it that much harder for me to see my son.

Steffy: I’m really lucky to have mom on my team.

Ridge: Yeah, your mom would do anything for you.

Steffy: I know she came back and look how beautiful she is. Everything about her.

Ridge: Yeah, she’s always been beautiful.

Steffy: But, it’s also what she says, you know? She tells us to live our truth, speak our truth.

Ridge: I, I think we’re all trying to do that.

Steffy: But I don’t know if we’re really doing it right. I honestly think we’re doing it all wrong. I realize that you are married to brooke. But, dad, I hate that she disrespects you. And now that mom is back, I wonder if… if you ever imagined what life could be like if you were still with mom?

Taylor: Oh, I’m not… I’m not judging you, brooke.

Brooke: Really? Wow. Well, what you said just now, that just seemed really judge-y to me, taylor.

Taylor: Did it, did it seem like that?

Brooke: Yeah.

Taylor: Okay, let me try a different way. Um, you don’t enjoy being alone. Is that better?

Brooke: Speak for yourself.

Taylor: Okay, I will. Um, I’ve been away doing a lot of soul searching and work, and I found happiness and fulfillment in myself.

Brooke: That’s wonderful.

Taylor: Thank you. Look, I don’t, I don’t have it all down completely. I still miss and need steffy and thomas, even ridge.

Brooke: Well, of course you do. I mean, I would miss my family terribly if I was thousands of miles away.

Taylor: Well, you can’t go back and change decisions, and I’m not sure that I would if I could anyway, but the important thing is that my kids are happy and they’re in a healthy place.

Brooke: They are. And steffy found finn. He’s great, you know? He’s a very talented, very handsome doctor.

Taylor: I like finn. I do. He is… he’s a wonderful husband and a loving father.

Brooke: Isn’t that crazy about sheila? Sheila carter being finn’s mom and steffy’s mother-in-law? I mean, that’s unbelievable.

Taylor: Yeah, that’s the only downside. But at least sheila isn’t in their everyday lives.

Brooke: That’s true, that’s a good thing. And it’s also good that steffy moved on from liam. She’s happy with finn.

Taylor: She is. And you have ridge and hope has liam. Hope’s a real winner brooke, just like you.

Brooke: Okay, I get the feeling you might still be upset about that. You did just tell me that you’re single, you’re alone. Yes, you have kids with ridge, but I’m married to him, so I don’t know if that bothers you still. I mean, you may view it as steffy losing out to hope and you losing out to me. But I don’t look at life like that, like winners and losers. I believe that we all create our own destiny. Look, taylor, what I’m trying to do here is extend an olive branch.

Taylor: Oh! Really?

Brooke: I know it doesn’t seem like it. I’m sorry, but I am. I don’t think we need to do this. I don’t want to argue with you anymore. I don’t want this competition and this conflict. We shouldn’t fall back into old patterns. It would be nice to be friends. I would really like that. Do you think it’s possible after all these years of being at each other’s throats? Do you think we could finally be friends?

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[ Gentle music ]

Taylor: Did I hear you right? You, you want to be friends?

Brooke: I’d like to try. We spent so many years at odds with each other just fighting so much. Now maybe it’s time we follow our daughters’ examples and make peace. There’s no reason for us to be competitive anymore. We’re not rivals, taylor. We share grandchildren together. So, what do you say? Can we be friends?

Steffy: It has to cross your mind sometimes. What life would have been like, if you never left mom.

Ridge: Stop, stop, stop, stop, stop. I know you’re excited that she’s here. I’m excited she’s here too. It’s very nice.

Steffy: It’s really nice to remember the good, old times.

Ridge: I do. I–you, me, thomas, phoebe and yes, taylor. Those are… those are amazing memories for me, but I’m with brooke. It’s good and we’re going to work it out. This– it doesn’t matter what deacon throws at us.

Sheila: Every single time you open your mouth, it’s just more bad news.

Deacon: Hey, come on. Where’s that psycho “I get what I want attitude?”

Sheila: You know taylor coming back might be good for you, but it’s just going to make it that much harder for me to connect with my son.

Deacon: Okay, number one, I told you, I don’t care that taylor’s back in town. Okay. I just thought you’d want to know. And number two–

Sheila: Are you kidding me? I mean, here comes ridge’s very supportive ex, to take his side. You’ve got to be giddy about this.

Deacon: I think you’re assuming a lot.

Sheila: You’re drinking those fake beers for the logan ladies. Please. You want brooke so bad, you’re not even letting yourself think about it? Taylor could be the key to make this happen.

Deacon: You’re way off base. I’m not wishing for brooke’s marriage to implode.

Sheila: You are telling me, you haven’t written to santa asking for a future with brooke and hope?

Deacon: No. But if you don’t lay off, I’m going to make sure he puts you on the naughty list. Unless, of course, you’re already a lifetime member.

Sheila: Ah, bah-humbug.

Deacon: See. See, now that’s the kind of attitude that’s going to get you a stocking full of coal.

Sheila: You know, this is the, the first christmas that I’d be able to spend it with my son. And the only gift that I really want is to… to spend it with him.

Steffy: I wanted our family together for so long. And I’m not trying to put you on the spot. I’m just thrilled that mom’s back and I know you are too.

Ridge: I am. It’s a wonderful surprise. It’s going to make the holidays very special.

Steffy: Mom sure does love christmas.

Ridge: She always made it magical for you guys.

Finn: Hey.

Steffy: Hi.

Finn: Hey. Wow. Look at that smile. Pam tell you I was on my way up?

Steffy: Hi.

Finn: Or does something else I have you in a good mood?

Steffy: I’m just enjoying the holiday magic. It’s my favorite time of year. And now that mom’s back, it makes it even better.

Brooke: Just imagine the message it would send to our children if we were to get along. They would be so thrilled, knowing that they inspired us.

Taylor: All right. So, if steffy and hope can be friendly, then maybe we can too.

Brooke: Exactly. I mean, steffy has a new life with finn. And hope and liam and the children, they’re all back together and they’re very happy. And it’s just nice to know that that tug of war is finally over. For good this time. So, I don’t see why we can’t do the same. These little cups would make

Sheila: What? You don’t think I can be sentimental?

Deacon: Even if you could, I’m not sure that’s something I’d want to see.

Sheila: Just because I have no one to spend the holidays with, it doesn’t mean that I dislike them.

Deacon: You just don’t seem like the festive type to me.

Sheila: Holidays are kind of painful for me, deacon. And I think of finn. Thanksgiving, christmas, his birthday. Oh, I just wish I could have seen that beautiful little face, you know. Hanging ornaments, opening up presents. And then as he got older, I just kind of followed him online. Watching him become a doctor, and being honored for it.

Deacon: Online? So, you weren’t hiding in the audience at graduation?

Sheila: No.

Deacon: Saved that little scare for his wedding day, right?

Sheila: I just thought it was time for him to get to know me. To see where he came from.

Deacon: That is a heartwarming story.

Sheila: It could be. If steffy and the rest of her family would… just let me see my son, you know. Get into the christmas spirit. Maybe be a little kinder.

Deacon: It’s a nice thought, you know, peace on earth and all that, but I just don’t see it happening.

Sheila: Why do you do this to me? Am I being negative about you and hope?

Deacon: I’m just trying to be realistic. You know, I just don’t see you being included in christmas with finn and steffy.

Steffy: It feels right for all of us to be together for the holidays.

Finn: I thought your mom hasn’t been able to get home these last few years.

Steffy: Yeah, we didn’t want her to feel bad for that because she was doing important work.

Ridge: Don’t forget that you’re important to her too. You, thomas, grandchildren.

Finn: They adore her. Kelly is just so thrilled to have her grandma home.

Steffy: So thrilled. And hayes. He’s changing every day, and I just don’t want her to miss out on time with them. Because you know that I had such an amazing bond with my grandmother.

Ridge: Yeah. My mother and you– you had an incredible relationship.

Steffy: And I just want that for mom, kelly and hayes. You know, for them to really know her and create memories with her. That’s why I’m really glad that she’s sticking around.

Ridge: Me too.

Steffy: Have you told her that? You try to encourage her to make this visit more comfortable.

Ridge: Let her make her own decision, please? She–she’ll do it in her own time. It’s okay.

Finn: Just… enjoy this time. Be thankful that your mom is home and here with you for christmas.

Taylor: This trip has already been different for me.

Brooke: How so?

Taylor: The conversations I’m having. This one, for instance.

Brooke: We’ve all changed taylor.

Taylor: Yeah, especially my grandchildren. I’m so used to seeing them on video.

Brooke: Douglas loves your video calls. He tells us all the time. He tells us what you’re doing, where you’re going, where you’ve been.

Taylor: He has a map. He puts stickers everywhere that I’ve been.

Brooke: It’s good you found a way to stay connected.

Taylor: Yes. But it’s not the same as being here. Getting hugs and kisses, being able to hold hayes.

Brooke: Yeah, I know what you mean. I get to see my grandchildren every day, but I still never take it for granted.

Taylor: That’s been hard for me, knowing that douglas has been getting more hugs from you than his actual grandmother.

Brooke: Well, if it’s hugs you want, you’ll get plenty of them. Because douglas is very excited to see you. He couldn’t stop talking about it when I was tucking him in bed last night.

Taylor: Hope–hope and liam weren’t home?

Brooke: No. I mean, sometimes they work late. You know, or maybe they go to an event or something. It’s easy for me to fill in.

Taylor: Yeah, with beth, yes. But douglas can be with his father.

Brooke: I’m grateful to hope for stepping up and being a mother figure to him. But… thomas is better now. And professionally speaking, I think it would be good for douglas to spend more time with his father. What do you think?

Brooke: I think it’s important for children to have a relationship with their father. So, I guess you heard.

Taylor: Deacon’s back.

Brooke: Mm-hmm. Hope and deacon are very excited about getting to know each other.

Taylor: You sound okay with that?

Brooke: It’s what hope wants. So yes, I support her.

Taylor: Ridge doesn’t want that. Ridge has a huge issue with deacon. I understand why.

Brooke: Okay. Ridge and I don’t always see eye to eye when it comes to the children. But you know what? We always work through it.

Taylor: I hope you do. Motrin works fast to stop pain where it starts.

Taylor: You and ridge have become experts at navigating the challenges in your marriage.

Brooke: We wouldn’t have made it this far if we hadn’T. And quite frankly, we probably never would have been together at all.

Taylor: You two had obstacles from the very beginning.

Brooke: One in particular.

Taylor: Stephanie?

Brooke: I miss her.

Taylor: Me too.

Brooke: We made life very difficult for each other for a very long time. But in the end, we realized that any two people could have a friendship.

Taylor: She was one of the most… wise and resilient people I’ve ever met. And no one protected her family as fiercely as she did.

Brooke: Oh, that is so true. And she was so strong and stubborn and opinionated. And she always had her favorites. She always believed that you were the one and only woman for ridge.

Taylor: She just wanted him to be happy.

Brooke: Until she realized that he was happy. She wanted you to be happy, too. She was so proud of you. She was so… she admired you so much, taylor. All the work that you did and how you helped people all around the world. So, what’s next? Where and when is your next adventure?

Sheila: It’s your turn to be scrooge.

Deacon: I just respect you too much to play into this whole holiday fantasy of yours.

Sheila: Finn is not going to let me spend christmas alone in my hotel room.

Deacon: Okay, finn doesn’t make the guest list for the forrester compound. I mean, face it. He can’t even get you into his own house.

Sheila: Yeah, it’s because of steffy. She’s keeping me away from him.

Deacon: Yeah. And now she’s got her mother to help build the barricade. Her mother, who you shot. The christmas spirit is powerful, sheila, but I don’t think it has enough juice to overcome that.

Sheila: Yeah, well, I don’t need magic. I just want to see my son. And I want to tell him how much I love him and my grandson. I’m not going to let this go.

Deacon: Okay, what are you doing?

Shelia: I am texting finn and letting him know… I want to see him for christmas.

Ridge: Well, I have a meeting to get to.

Steffy: You should come by the house later.

Ridge: All right, I’ll see you over the holidays.

Steffy: You don’t want to help us get ready? We’re going to be decorating and baking cookies.

Ride: Your mother loves doing those things. Have a wonderful time. See ya.

Finn: See ya, ridge. How is your, um, your mom with wrapping presents?

Steffy: She’s a pro, why?

Finn: I could use a hand with mine.

Steffy: What? You’re an emergency room doctor and you don’t know how to tie a ribbon?

Finn: No, I’m great at it. It’s just I may have gone a little overboard with the shopping. So, is that bad?

Steffy: Well, it depends how many presents are for me.

[ Phone dinging ] What? It’s sheila, isn’t it? What does she want?

Finn: She wants to see me at christmas.

Steffy: Oh. Did you know some deodorants may not last all day?

Sheila: Finn, he just doesn’t always respond right away.

Deacon: Or the way you want him to.

Sheila: I asked to see him, that’s all.

Deacon: At christmas.

Sheila: That’s what you do at christmas. You see your family.

Deacon: If you’ve never tried to murder them.

Sheila: What? Do you think that hope’s family is just going to open their arms, maybe. And hang a good old “dad” stocking above their mantel for you?

Deacon: Sheila, I’m in a different place with my kid.

Sheila: Yeah, but the only way I’m going to get anywhere with finn is if I keep trying.

Deacon: Knock yourself out. I–I’m just afraid you’re going to wind up having a blue christmas.

Steffy: Sheila wants to see you on christmas? Like family.

Finn: That’s what the text says.

Steffy: Of course she wants to see you. Well, sure, she’s going to have a carload full of toys for hayes.

Finn: She didn’t mention hayes.

Steffy: It’s a ploy. She’s going to use him to guilt trip you into seeing her.

Finn: I wouldn’t let her do that.

Steffy: Baby, I am sorry. I know this is really complicated for you. She is your birth mother. It’s christmas. But my mom is in town. She just got here. She wants to see the kids and get to know them and play with them. The last thing my mom should be thinking about is the woman who shot her.

Finn: I understand. It’s not something I want to think about either.

Taylor: So, what am i doing next?

Brooke: Right now, you’re enjoying the holidays and taking a much needed break from all your hard work.

Taylor: Yeah. It just it sounds like you’re asking me when I’m going to get back to it.

Brooke: Nah, I’m not pushing you out of here. I’m sure your kids want to spend some time with you.

Taylor: Yeah, but I– I haven’t made any firm plans yet.

Brooke: I see.

Taylor: Oh, wow. That is the first time I’ve been able to say that, in I don’t know how long. I’ve been going from project to project for years and my work has taken me all over the world. But–but my kids and grandkids are here.

Brooke: Well, it’s good to take some time to see them and catch up with them.

Taylor: I think I’m going to stay.

Brooke: You have a lot of memories here, taylor.

Taylor: And I think that it would be good for my future too. Thank you, brooke, for coming by. For reaching out. I learned something when I was overseas doing work about the… the importance of forgiveness and letting go. I’ve seen it heal wounds and– and bring peace. And it’s especially poignant when you’re working with people who are facing insurmountable challenges. And I’ve seen a lot of joy too, but it’s the horrible suffering and the, and the hardships that we want to turn away from and we want to shield ourselves from. But when we do that, we… we miss out on the truth. The indomitable power and beauty of the human spirit.

Brooke: We don’t realize how lucky we really are. And how much we rely on each other.

Taylor: Yeah, it’s a shame that… we only do that at this time of year.

Brooke: Speaking of this time of year, the holidays. You’re going to join us going over to eric’s, right?

Taylor: No. Thank you for the invite, but, um… I’m going to be spending the holidays with my daughter and finn. And my grandchildren.

Brooke: Okay. That sounds wonderful. But, you know, you’re always welcome. The more the merrier. I got to go.

Taylor: Brooke. I-I never answered your question earlier about, you know, all the back and forth over all these years and being rivals, all that. Can we be friends? I’d like to think we can.

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Steffy: It just doesn’t seem fair that brooke’s demanding that dad should just allow deacon back into their lives, like how can any good come from that? It’s just crazy to me. Like– what are we? What am I doing? Wait a minute, what? You’re here. You are here, my mom– my mom is here and I should just be enjoying this moment with you. I should be so grateful instead of just wasting time on brooke.

Taylor: Oh, honey, don’t worry about it, please. You are just, you’re just worried about your dad and his marriage because you are a kind and loving daughter. But honestly, I’m kind of worried, too, because you’re right, uh, what brooke is asking of ridge is not fair. It’s not fair at all.

Ridge: Deacon, come on.

Brooke: Don’t–

Ridge: You say you want to have a relationship with hope.

Deacon: I do.

Ridge: But that’s not the only thing you want, right? I think you’re delusional enough to think you’re going to have a relationship with my wife.

Brooke: You’re overreacting.

Ridge: No, no, no. I’m calm. I’m calm. I’m just– what do you want me to do? Keep my blinders on? They can keep plotting, he and sheila can just sit in that little hotel room.

Deacon: Yeah, I’m not– I’m not living with sheila, anymore.

Ridge: No? Then where are you living? Because you’ve got no money for an apartment, you have no job to get money for an apartment, so what are you doing? Teaching karate to hope? Is she paying you?

Deacon: Stop, I would never do that–

Ridge: Of course you would. You absolutely would. Sso what are you doing? Tell us the truth.

Deacon: You want to know the truth? I’m staying in a storage room in a bar, okay? I’ve got a cot crammed in–

Ridge: In a bar? That is perfect.

Deacon: No, it’s not like that, alright? They’re taking a chance on me. They– they hired me to clean, alright? I’m working. I’m not drinking. I’m working. So that’s got to say something, right? And you can forget about sheila because I’m not shacking up with her anymore. You want to know I’m sleeping with? I’m sleeping with a mop. Yeah, that’s right. A mop.

Steffy: It’s upsetting knowing dad’s going through this, it would’ve been different if–

Taylor: Uh-uhn. Choices were made. Can’t go back…

Steffy: I know. I know… I don’t suppose you want to talk to brooke and maybe just like, knock some sense into her? I’m just saying.

Taylor: I– talk to brooke? There’s a lot of people that I want to see while I’m in L.A. And my ex-husband’s wife is not one of them, so…

Steffy: I figured, but I had to ask.

Taylor: Yeah.

Steffy: So now that you’re back, who does dr. Taylor hayes want to see?

Taylor: Old friends. Colleagues. You know who’s at the top of my list? Your grandfather. I– eric has such a dear place in my heart. I can’t wait to give him a big squeeze, especially after hearing everything that he’s been going through. Did quinn really have an affair–?

Steffy: Don’t even get me started.

Taylor: I just, I don’t know. I have such fond memories of my time with stephanie, we were so close. And then your grandmother was so special to me. For him to go from her to quinn.

Steffy: Yeah, and& nobody understands it.

Taylor: I feel for him.

Steffy: It’s a really bad time for the forrester men. Granddad putting up with quinn’s behavior and dad putting up with brooke’s? I don’t know which is worse.

Brooke: Ridge, don’t make deacon feel bad.

Ridge: Are you kidding me right now? Really?

Brooke: He’s trying to better himself. He’s got a job.

Ridge: He’s got a job at a bar so he can– when he gets all drunk, he can sleep on a cot so he doesn’t have to look for his park bench. That’s not betterment.

Brooke: No, no, that’s not what he is–

Deacon: Brooke, it’s okay. You don’t have to defend me.

Brooke: No, somebody has to defend you. You just got out of prison. You want a relationship with your daughter and you don’t need to explain about your job.

Deacon: I didn’t come here to cause problems.

Ridge: That is what you came here. That’s your master plan.

Deacon: No, my only plan is to teach hope some more karate, today, alright? Look, I’m going to excuse myself. I’m going to go down to the cabin before this gets any more heated. This doesn’t need to get out of hand.

Brooke: Thank you, deacon.

Deacon: Yeah.

Ridge: Wow, “thank you, deacon.” Nice–

Brooke: Ridge, come on.

Ridge: No, you come on. What are you thanking him for? For walking in this house whenever he wants to? Why do you not see what I see? He’s playing you.

Hey! It’s me! Your dry skin!

Deacon: Alright, you ready for this?

Hope: Been looking forward to it.

Deacon: Okay. Uh, should we move some furniture?

Hope: Well, the weather’s so nice. Do you want to go outside and we can maybe go up to the terrace?

Deacon: Uh, okay. Uh, just a heads up: Your mom’s at the house with ridge. Things are a little tense.

Hope: Good to know.

Taylor: Oh, it was shocking enough to hear over the phone. I can only imagine what it was like in person, finding out that sheila was finn’s birth mother.

Steffy: Exactly why I don’t want you apologizing anymore for missing the wedding. I would have hated putting you through that, going face to face with sheila? Are you kidding?

Taylor: Ugh. Kay, let’s just not talk about that anymore, or that awful time in my life. Let’s just talk about positive things like memories, childhood memories. When you were, when you were younger, when your sister was alive. Grandmother. God, stephanie, stephanie was always such a big support system for me back then. And, stephanie, you know, she definitely saw through brooke, she saw her for who she was.

Steffy: Yeah.

Taylor: And she tried like hell to stop her, keep her away. Oh, I miss her.

Steffy: I do, too.

Taylor: You know, she– she would be so proud of you. Oh, honey, she would be so proud. I could just see her. She’s the, you know, the overly doting great grandmother.

Steffy: Ugh, right? I wish kelly and hayes could have known her. What?

Taylor: Mm. Nothing. No, it’s– I– I’m not sure that I am worthy of having a grandson named after me.

Steffy: Are you kidding? Mom, from personal experience, I know what an honor it is to be named after your grandmother.

Taylor: Okay.

Steffy: And hayes gets to grow up learning about you. And knowing that you help so many people, so many people around the world.

Taylor: Well, I love my job but I might love being a mom just a little bit more.

Steffy: I know the feeling.

Taylor: I am so happy to see you like this. So, so fulfilled with finn, beautiful family. Finn is a great find, steffy. And– and nothing against liam. But, I am so happy that you walked away, and gotten out of that situation, that dysfunctional thing with him and hope. That took a lot of strength. I am– I am so proud of you. My strong…

Steffy: Ah, mom…

Taylor: Talented… daughter. I’m so proud and happy of this lovely life that you’re creating. Look at you. It’s wonderful.

Steffy: I’m grateful. Really, really grateful. I’m even more grateful now that you’re here. Gosh, I, yeah. I– I want to stay.

Deacon: Okay, today, I’m going to teach you something really special. It comes from the far east. It’s called the five finger death technique.

Hope: Really?

Deacon: No, I made that up.

Hope: Dad.

Deacon: We’re gonna drill kicks, alright?

Brooke: I don’t wanna argue about this anymore, ridge.

Ridge: Oh, you think I want to argue about it? I don’T.

Brooke: Hey, hey, look, if deacon hurts hope in any way at all, he will be the first to go. I will kick him out, I promise you that. But in the meantime, let’s just give him a chance, okay? I love you. I don’t want to upset you. But deacon is hope’s father and he’s back. And taylor’s back.

Ridge: You’re not comparing the two, right? Because you can’T.

Brooke: Well, I can. I have a child with deacon and you have children with taylor. You have issues with deacon. I have issues with taylor. And they both are back in town right now.

Ridge: Yeah– yeah, but taylor comes and goes because she’s helping people all over the world. He’s here because he just get out of prison!

Brooke: Yeah, she comes and goes, alright.

Ridge: What does that mean? Well, when she goes, she tends to leave us to deal with the family issues, like with the grandchildren and with the children.

Ridge: Well…

Brooke: I mean, where was she, ridge, when thomas was first having his issues? What about when steffy was taking pills? And then when caroline died and left douglas, my daughter had to step in and had to take care of her grandchild.

Ridge: And that’s something we should revisit anyway.

Brooke: Excuse me?

Ridge: Thomas is better. It’s his kid. He should be the prime caregiver.

Brooke: Is this taylor talking right now, or is this you?

Ridge: What?

Brooke: Oh my god, you’ve been speaking with taylor. She’s brainwashed you, ridge!

Ridge: The only brainwashing going on around here is done by deacon. And it worries me. Look at me. It worries me a lot. Hi susan! Honey?

Steffy: You know what is so crazy? Mother and daughter are both losing our husbands to a logan.

Taylor: Stolen by. That’s the logan way.

Steffy: Yeah, that’s what they do. They play like damsel in distress, whether it’s like the perfectly timed giggle or the tear down the cheek and the men just fall for it! Liam fell for it. Dad fell for it. Not that I’m complaining because I’m very fulfilled, I’m happy in my relationship with finn. And I’m genuinely happy for hope and liam, I just find it interesting.

Taylor: Are you, though? Are you really happy for liam and hope?

Steffy: I am, for the most part. I feel bad for liam– being married to hope means that he has to deal with deacon. But again, that’s what the logans do. They always think for themselves. Here we have liam who’s upset and frustrated but hope doesn’t care. All she cares about is having a relationship with deacon. And liam’s upset. And so is dad. Dad’s frustrated because he has to deal with brooke and brooke is defending her daughter.

Taylor: The logans do tend to stick together…

Steffy: At the expense of everyone else.

Taylor: And this time looks like your father’s paying the price.

Ridge: Oh, honey. Oh, it is becoming very clear to me that you’re not going to listen to my concerns.

Brooke: Concerns about a man who’s doing all that he can to prove that he’s changed.

Ridge: Proved that he’s changed? How has he changed? How? The only thing that’s different is that now he’s walking in here and he’s welcomed by you. And he walks in any time he wants!

Brooke: Ridge, don’t make this a big deal, please. He’s down there teaching hope karate, today. That’s why he’s here. And I think you would see the benefit in that because hope can learn how to defend herself and protect herself, since at one time, she was a victim.

Ridge: Really, you’re gonna do that? You’re gonna dig at thomas? That’s not fair. It’s not nice at all. If she wants to learn karate, go anywhere in the valley– there’s 100 places where you can learn how to do karate. You don’t need some ex-con hanging out with sheila teaching you how to do it.

Brooke: He’s not hanging out with sheila.

Ridge: He’s no? And you know that, why? Because he told you and that’s it? You believe it.

Brooke: And why shouldn’t I believe him? I think he’s harmless.

Ridge: He’s harmless? What can I do? How do I protect you? How do I protect hope?

Deacon: Wow, they’re really going at it. I didn’t want this.

Ridge: She needs to do it somewhere else. It can’t be here. I can’t deal with it.

Brooke: Look. We need to find a way to get through this, ridge. All of us together, as a family.

Ridge: That’s all I’m trying to do is to get through this as a family, with you, but you don’t listen to me anymore. You don’t listen to me at all. What do I do? Keep walking out? And I’m going to do it again because I don’t know what to say to you anymore. I’m gonna go for a drive, get some air.

Hey! It’s me! Your dry skin!

Steffy: You’re right. Dad’s the one paying the price. Basically drowning over at brooke’S. I think he needs our help.

Taylor: No. No! No, he’s just– it’s not our place–

Steffy: Mom… mom–

Taylor: I hear you, it’s–

Steffy: Mom. He needs you. I know you’ve moved on. You put him behind you and I know it wasn’t easy but it is written all over your face. Anyone could see that you still have feelings for him.

Taylor: Well, of course, I do. He’s the love of my life, steffy. He always will be.

Steffy: Mom.

Taylor: I know.

[Brooke sighs]

Hope: Mom.

Brooke: Oh, hi, honey. How was your workout? Did you have fun?

Hope: We did, but um… we couldn’t help but overhear. Look, it’s– it’s okay if…

Brooke: Yeah.

Hope: If you want to talk about it.

Brooke: Uh I just hate this, you know? Arguing with ridge like this.

Hope: I’m– I’m sorry, mom.

Deacon: I hate to see her like that.

Deacon: I– I’m the problem, I should go.

Hope: No, no, dad. I don’t– I don’t want you going anywhere. I hate that ridge and my mom are at odds. And it’s because of me, wanting a relationship with you. I just– I have to have faith that their love will get them through this.

I look into the distance

[Phone dials]

And see a great beyond there’s a home with so much promise–

Ridge: Hey, I’m not here to take your call. Leave a message and I’ll call you back.

I’m not sure how we lost–

Brooke: Oh, god.

But some might say just let it be because our lives are meant for someone else you were never meant for me I just can’t accept defeat what we shared ’til now is not complete should have been forever you and me together but you were meant for me so to think the end is near only makes me want you here ’cause I know that we belong I just can’t accept defeat what we shared ’til now is not complete to think the end is near only makes me want you here ’cause I know that we belong

[Door thuds]

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[Mellow music]

Ridge: I hate being at odds with you because it ruins my day.

Brooke: Yeah, me toO. When you walked out–

Ridge: I walked out because I’ve got a temper and when I get angry, I don’t want to say something I’m gonna regret.

Brooke: I know, I know. I understand.

Ridge: Do you?

Brooke: Really, I do.

Ridge: Mh-mm?

Brooke: I just… think we need some time alone.

Ridge: Uh huh?

Brooke: So, maybe we should take a trip up the coast? You know, nice little drive.

Ridge: Sounds really nice.

Brooke: Yeah. Just focus on us and our relationship.

Ridge: Mh-mm?

[Laughing]

Brooke: I know that there’s been some distractions lately.

Ridge: Are you talking about that big fat elephant in the middle of the room? And before you start, that is probably the nicest thing I’ve ever said about deacon.

Brooke: Yeah. No, I mean it, really. We need to recharge.

Ridge: I think you’re right. Let’s do it.

Brooke: Okay, I just gotta tell steffy and thomas.

Brooke: No, any forrester business can wait.

Ridge: It’s not forrester business. I was gonna tell you last night but you already asleep, but… uh, taylor’s back.

[Somber music]

[Seagulls cawing]

Steffy: Mom, I love that you’re here.

Taylor: Thank you. Don’t get it on the whites!

[Laughing]

Steffy: I know this isn’t the waldorf or anything.

Taylor: Oh, please. These amenities come with the most gorgeous grandbabies a grandma could ever ask for.

Steffy: I loved seeing you this morning with kelly and hayes. It was so cute.

Taylor: Honey, it was amazing. And you got to get some work done.

Steffy: And I’m so grateful for that. Finn had a late shift at the hospital, so it was really nice. And I’m so excited for you guys to finally meet face to face.

Taylor: I am too. Honey, they’re beautiful. Kelly and hayes. Remarkable doesn’t even begin to describe them. I’m so proud of you.

Finn: Morning. Or, uh, afternoon.

Taylor: Hi.

Finn: It is long overdue, but it’s nice to finally see you face to face.

Taylor: Yes. You too. Look at you. Oh my gosh. I was just telling steffy how proud I am of her. Congratulations on your beautiful family. Come here.

[Deacon sighing]

Paul: Hey, deacon.

Deacon: Yeah?

Paul: Don’t forget to clean the bathrooms.

Deacon: Okay.

Sheila: So do you use a sponge or a toothbrush when you clean the toilets?

Deacon: I’m glad you’re having fun.

Sheila: Deacon, I always have fun.

Deacon: Did you order food to pick up or something? Is there a reason you’re here?

Sheila: I could give you about a thousand reasons why I’m here and what you could do for me, but… I’ll settle for just an answer to one question.

Deacon: Shoot.

Sheila: Why are you here? Why are you cleaning when you could be living with me? Are you really willing to stoop to that kind of a low just to get close to brooke?

[Tense music]

Deacon: I wouldn’t call an honest day’s work sinking low.

Sheila: I think it is for a man of your talents.

Deacon: For my talents, what would those be, sheila? Conning? Gambling?

Sheila: Surviving.

Deacon: You know, that’s what I’m trying to do. I’m just trying to survive. You know, normally I’d be at the bar, knocking them back. I’m trying to clean up my act.

Sheila: To win brooke?

Deacon: To have a place in my daughter’s life.

Sheila: Oh yeah, yeah, yeah. This is all about hope, deacon. You know, you can’t honestly tell me that on some level, this isn’t about brooke, too.

Brooke: Taylor’s back?

Ridge: Yeah, she surprised, steffy yesterday.

Brooke: Oh, she surprised her. So she didn’t even let steffy know? She didn’t call her or text her or give her a heads up?

Ridge: No.

Brooke: That’s kind of strange.

Ridge: Strange, why? It’s her mother, she can come whenever she wants, it’s not like some roommate from college stopping by.

Brooke: And you saw her, too?

Ridge: Yeah, it was me and steffy and thomas. It was, uh… it was nice.

Taylor: I was planning on staying at a hotel, but steffy–

Steffy: And I said absolutely not.

Finn: And I would have said the same thing.

Steffy: You just got back. I’m not giving you up that quickly.

Taylor: Okay, well, we’ll see how long that lasts. No one wants their mother hanging around.

Steffy: Oh, please. If it were up to me, you would never leave. Kelly and hayes were so excited to see you. Not as excited as I was.

Taylor: Oh. I love you so much, steffy.

Steffy: I love you too, mom. It’s so good to have you back.

[Music: “I swear”]

Deacon: I just want a relationship with hope.

Sheila: And brooke, too.

Deacon: She is hope’s mother.

Sheila: You want a lot more than a co-parenting relationship with her.

Deacon: I just want a relationship with my daughter. All right? That’s it. It’s going pretty well. You know, I stopped by the cabin yesterday, and it turns out that hope likes martial arts. So, there’s something else we have in common.

Sheila: You’re a martial artist?

Deacon: I can handle myself. And I did just get out of prison, not summer camp.

Sheila: Wow. Whoo!

[Giggling] I would’ve thought martial arts would have been a little too structured for someone like you.

Deacon: Well, it was in the beginning. It was also exactly what I needed. I had a lot of rage when I was a kid. It was a perfect outlet. I mean, you think that I’m bad now, it could have been a hell of a lot worse.

Sheila: Well, it’s a good thing you know how to take care of yourself. That karate could come in handy with ridge.

[Tense music]

Brooke: Oh, I’m happy that you and steffy and thomas got to spend time together as a family with taylor.

Ridge: It was nice. Seeing the kids, they were so excited, like– like… kids under a christmas tree. It was nice.

Brooke: Oh, good. I bet taylor was so excited to see kelly and hayes.

Ridge: Saw ’em this morning. They sent a picture. Do you want to see it?

Brooke: No, that’s okay. I’m sure it was sweet.

Ridge: This is hard for taylor, you know? She, uh… she’s committed to her work, and it’s really impressive what she does, you know?

Brooke: Yeah. Yeah, it is. So, uh… when does she go back to this really impressive work?

[Laughing]

Ridge: Come on, she’s missed so much. With hayes and her daughter’s wedding, I think… maybe she’ll stick around.

Brooke: Oh.

Taylor: So, finn, how are you holding up?

Finn: I’m good, it was a long shift to the hospital, but I love my work. Oh, you’re– ah, you’re talking about sheila and my father and, uh… that whole mess.

Taylor: I don’t want to overstep here but steffy told me that… sheila was your biological mother and… your adopted father is actually your biological one. Has to be a bit of an emotional roller coaster for you.

Finn: Maybe more of a train wreck. But, uh… yeah. I don’t know.

Taylor: Yeah, you don’t– you don’t have to know. This is an emotional time. I’m here if you want to talk.

Finn: Thank you. I… appreciate that offer. I might have to take you up on it one day. But… right now, I just want to be there for my mom. She was lied to as well and I wanna make sure she’s okay.

Taylor: I’m sure she will be in time. How could she not be with a wonderful son like you?

Steffy: He is a wonderful husband. And father.

Taylor: You know, things might get… worse before they get better. Just– just hold on to each other. As tight as you can and don’t let go and everything is gonna be okay.

Steffy: Mom.

Taylor: No, it’s just– it’s– this is what you hope for. That your daughter will find a love like the two of you have. Nothing makes me happier than seeing you happy.

Wait, oh, yes

Brooke: A longer visit?

Ridge: Yes, it seems that way.

Brooke: Okay, well, how long?

Ridge: I– I don’t know. Maybe she’llstay for good this time.

Brooke: Stay for good? I mean, what about her job, her work?

Ridge: She’s a psychiatrist. Not like we don’t need psychiatrists in los angeles. Look, she missed her family.

Brooke: Yeah, sure she did. So, I guess my next question would be… why now? I mean, I’m sure she missed her family the entire time she was gone. So…

Ridge: You okay?

Brooke: Yeah, I’m okay. Why wouldn’t I be?

Ridge: You just seem a little off. I mean, are you okay with… taylor being back home?

[Laughing]

Taylor: Then I walk into the kitchen and steffy and phoebe are covered from head to toe with frosting.

Steffy: It was an epic food fight.

Taylor: I was mortified and I ask them, “who did this?” And they both just pointed at each other. That’s twins for you.

Finn: I love these stories, but, um, I gotta head back to the hospital.

Taylor: I completely understand.

Steffy: I’ll see you.

[Smooching]

Finn: All right. Heading out. And maybe I’ll… I’ll bring some frosting.

Steffy: Babe! No, not in front of my mom!

Taylor: Oh, come on, there’s nothing that you can think of that your father and I haven’t already done.

Steffy: Mom. No.

Taylor: What? You think you came out of nowhere?

[Laughing]

Taylor: Oh, steffy, I don’t think I’ve ever seen you so happy.

Steffy: I am. Yeah, things are really good. It’s almost perfect.

Taylor: Almost?

Steffy: Well, as… good as things are, just always feels like there’s this, like… dark cloud hanging over us. I know what it is. The reemergence of deacon and sheila.

Sheila: You know, you’re right. What you said the other day, I am… jealous of you. How you did it, how you got brooke on your side was amazing. You know, you’d have nothing without her. Just like me. Nothing.

Deacon: Sheila, I do feel for you.

Sheila: Don’t patronize me.

Deacon: I’m not, I’m not. I do. I think the big difference between hope and finn is that hope is ready to have a relationship with me.

Sheila: Finn wants one with me too. Steffy is just doing everything in her power to make sure that that doesn’t happen.

Deacon: I do feel for you. But this is your deal to fix. I can’t get wrapped up in this again. I can’t blow this, don’t you understand? I’m starting to get closer to hope. We’re forming a real bond.

Sheila: And you’re getting closer to brooke, too, aren’t you? Which is driving ridge crazy.

Deacon: I’m not doing any of this to rattle ridge’s cage.

Sheila: But your presence is causing trouble and between ridge and brooke and you’re not the least bit upset about that, are you? I mean, you’d love to see the demise of– of brooke and ridge’s, you know, fairytale love story. That would give you a chance for chapter two. Deacon and brooke. Am I right?

[Intense music] O man, that’s a whole lot of wrinkly that his biological mother is…

Steffy: A sociopathic criminal? Yeah, yeah, it’s been a lot for the family. Sheila’s presence has affected all of us.

Taylor: And now deacon’s back.

Steffy: Perfect timing, huh? Perfect timing. I don’t know how much you’ve talked to dad, but, deacon’s return has put a big strain on his marriage.

Taylor: I did talk to your father. I… I don’t mean to wish any ill will towards brooke or her marriage.

Steffy: No, of course not. But how can brooke allow to deacon back into their lives?

Taylor: Well, hope wants a relationship with her father.

Steffy: I get that, it’s a terrible decision. But hey, I… I get it. Brooke should know better.

Taylor: It’s just so hard on your father.

Steffy: I can’t even imagine. Brooke had an affair with deacon while he was married to brooke’s daughter, bridget. Like, that’s crazy. It was an awful, horrible time, and that’s when… hope was born.

Taylor: Yeah, I remember it well. You know, your grandmother, stephanie, had A… a horrible nickname for brooke during that time. That was a scandal that… rocked all of us. Your father and I were together then and, god, it was so hard for him. Still, so many painful memories.

Steffy: And what does brooke do? Welcomes deacon back with open arms. It’s not right. And it’s not fair to dad.

Ridge: So, out of all the uninvited people that showed up here over the years, you have a problem with taylor?

Brooke: I didn’t say that, ridge. But I shouldn’t have to remind you of our very long and complicated history. Yes, I’M… I’m happy that you and taylor and steffy and thomas all got together as a family, and I’m sure that taylor is very excited to see her grandchildren. And douglas, oh my god, he must be thrilled!

Ridge: Hey. Thank you for understanding.

Brooke: Yeah, of course. And if I’m understanding of that, then you could be understanding of the significance of deacon in hope’s life.

Ridge: Oh no, no, we’re not doing that.

Brooke: Yeah, I think we kind of have to.

Ridge: We don’t have to do that at all. I thought we were going on a trip up north or something. Up the coast.

Brooke: I thought so, too.

Ridge: Okay.

Brooke: But if you wanna talk about how you appreciate my understanding that taylor’s back, I think at least we should have a discussion about deacon.

Ridge: I’m sorry. Are you comparing deacon and taylor? Because you can’T.

Brooke: Okay. Well… I think you’re conveniently forgetting how much pain taylor cost me. Look, I don’T… want to argue about this. I don’T. I realized that deacon’s presence has caused us a lot of issues.

Ridge: Mm-hmm.

Brooke: And I don’t want that, ridge, because I love you.

Ridge: Yeah?

Brooke: Yeah.

Ridge: I love you. But I will never see deacon the way you see deacon. He’s a con artist. He’s a bad person and he has caused you so much pain and I don’t need to be reminded of that over and over again.

[Knocking]

Deacon: Hey, brooke, you ready for some karate lessons? Oh, I thought you were gonna be at the office. How you doing, ridge?

Ridge: Karate lessons?

Brooke: Deacon was down at the cabin teaching hope karate, and I walked in and I just joked that–

Ridge: Oh, you were joking with him? Ah, okay. All right, so this guy, this is what I mean. He can walk into my house every time he wants, and now… he’s joking with you? What are you? A cute, little family now?

Deacon: Well, ridge, I’m not trying to upset you, but we are family. And yesterday, we were a happy one.

Ridge: Really.

Deacon: Uh huh.

Ridge: And you still don’t see how this clown is trying to weasel his way back into your life.

Deacon: I think I’ve made my intentions known.

Ridge: We all know what your intentions are, deacon. We know your intentions. You want to get back into hope’s life, you want to redeem yourself, I get it. I hope that that never happens. But that’s not your whole plan, is it? You want to be with brooke. You want to be with my wife.

[Tense music]

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[Steffy clearing throat]

Steffy: Can we get in on this family reunion?

Thomas: Hey, mom.

Taylor: Thomas! Oh my gosh! Thomas! Sweetheart.

Thomas: It’s me.

Taylor: It’s really you.

Thomas: I missed you.

Taylor: I’ve missed you too. Sweet boy, oh my!

Brooke: I think ridge knows what it takes to hold the family together. It may not always be possible, but if you have enough grace and enough forgiveness, I think that you can get through anything.

Katie: But do you really think that ridge can forgive deacon and accept him into the family?

Brooke: Oh, I certainly hope he can. Because I love my husband. And I also want to support my daughter, and I hate seeing them at odds. And I just… I don’t want to think what could happen to my family if ridge doesn’t accept deacon in it.

Deacon: So, being a rat in prison can get you killed. But I’m going to tell you about one that could save your life. R.A.T., Rapid assault techniques. These are quick, explosive moves, overpowering. Powerful, effective. No nonsense. Just like you, kid. Okay, so for instance, you can do a spearhead to the larynx, disrupt the oxygen flow. Follow it up with an elbow strike to the nose. Wait, did somebody not pay the electric bill because it’s lights out?

Hope: Um, okay? Can you show me something even flashier?

Deacon: Um, yeah, sure. Okay, uh, here, I’ll show you a spinning back fist, okay? Okay. One, two three. Okay?

Hope: Now that is what I’m talking about!

Deacon: All right. All right, now it’s your turn, hotshot, let’s see it. Focus. Yeah, pretty good. Yeah, that’s good. Make sure your elbow comes around first. See the target. Boom. There you go. Excellent.

Hope: You make it seem easier than it actually is. I guess I just need to take more time.

Deacon: All the best things take time.

Hope: Okay.

Deacon: So, I-I’m curious, what got you into self-defence?

Hope: Well, I don’t know, dad, maybe it’s in my dna.

Deacon: No, I’m serious. Nobody’s bothering you, right?

Hope: Oh, no, no.

Deacon: Okay.

Hope: I mean, I’ve always taken workout classes, like pilates and weightlifting, but something about martial arts, I just keep coming back to it. It gives me confidence.

Deacon: Well, you’ve already got a ton of that.

Hope: I just, I think it’s important as a woman to feel strong and secure not only just in the class, but also out in the world and, and in my work.

Deacon: Yeah, I mean, it gives you an edge, right? Precision, focus.

Hope: I like knowing how to defend myself. But what about you? How do you… hold back?

Deacon: Oh. You’re talking about ridge. Ah, well, I guess the student acts on impulse and desire, and the teacher has the discipline not to. All right. Let me see what you got. Give me that thing.

Hope: Oh gosh. Okay.

Deacon: I want to see your very best spinning back fist. All right, ready?

Hope: Okay.

Deacon: Let’s do it. Yeah, that’s good, one more time. You got it. Don’t get dizzy. Oh, nice. Very nice.

Hope: Getting there. Ah.

Brooke: Hope and deacon are bonding.

Katie: I know you want to be supportive of your daughter, but ridge’s attitude is making that complicated.

Brooke: It shouldn’t be. Every child deserves to know their parents. And I was skeptical when deacon came back into town, I thought maybe he would have ulterior motives, but I haven’t seen anything like that from him.

Katie: But ridge has?

Brooke: I think he’s just trying to be protective.

Katie: Because of what happened with you and deacon before, when he was married to bridget?

Brooke: He can’t seem to get past it. And it hasn’t been an issue for us for a long time, and now…

Katie: Well, deacon is back. He’s a constant reminder of the affair.

Brooke: Yeah. And I don’t want the past to be painful for my husband. I just love him too much. But I’m certainly not going to deny my daughter the right to have a relationship with her father just because ridge doesn’t approve.

Taylor: I can’t believe we’re all in the same room.

Ridge: It’s a beautiful sight.

Taylor: Video chat is awesome but this is so much better. Look at you!

Steffy: Mom’s going to ask about the hair.

Taylor: Okay, I’m not now. You look very handsome,

Thomas: Thank you.

Taylor: Yes, ah! Both my kids healthy and happy.

Thomas: Well, you look great too, doesn’t she, dad?

Taylor: Okay, well, your father already told me, I look hot.

Ridge: What makes you– I’m not opposed to saying it again. Yes, you look hot as ever.

Thomas: There you go. These little cups would make

Hope: Yes, so, I’ve dabbled for a while, but then I would get busy and I’d have to cut back and I’d get out of practice.

Deacon: But it seems like you always find your way back to it.

Hope: Well, yeah. Now that beth is older-

Deacon: You have more time.

Hope: And a motivation. You know, I want her to see me as an empowered woman and self-assured and able to handle any situation and set a good example.

Deacon: That’s exactly what I want for you. I think that’s what any good parent would want. Unlike me, but-

Hope: Dad, I didn’t mean-

Deacon: It’s cool. Look, your kids, they absolutely look up to you. You’re an amazing mother.

Hope: Thanks. Well, I work at it. It’s kind of like this, what you talked about. Like with your form, with a kick, it might be difficult at first, but then you do it over and over and over and over again, and then it just becomes… natural.

Deacon: You think that’s what it takes to be a good parent?

Hope: I do.

Deacon: Well, maybe there’s hope for me, after all. You know, martial arts is, well it has been one of the few constants in my life, even in prison. Yeah, not trying to sound like a tough guy, but it saved my butt a couple of times. I just never thought that it would bring us closer together.

Hope: Well, it’d be great if it did.

Deacon: Yeah.

Hope: So, are you going to show me some more moves?

Deacon: Nothing would make me happier. But first, I want to see your best move, all right? Now, listen, don’t hold back. All right? So, what would you do if I just came right into you?

Hope: Ah!

Deacon: Now that’s what I’m talking about, yeah! Good shot. Look at you. Nice.

Hope: You good?

Deacon: Good punch there. Yeah, good.

Katie: You know, I guess hope missed deacon a lot more than we all realized.

Brooke: His absence left a void.

Katie: One that we’re all too familiar with.

Brooke: I really think he’s making an effort. But will it last? I don’t know. And I hope so, for hope’s sake. She really wants this. She wants her dad in her life. She wants to get to know him.

Katie: I’m sure hope sees this as an opportunity for the three of you to be a family.

Brooke: Well, like you said, it’s a little complicated. I don’t want this to make ridge feel threatened at all, and he shouldn’t be. But we both have children from other relationships. And I’m not threatened by his family with taylor, thomas and steffy.

Steffy: Oh, this feels like a real family reunion.

Thomas: Uh, you know, douglas is going to be so excited to see you. He loves you so much. You know, maybe I should… I should call hope. Pull him out of school early.

Steffy: Playing hooky to see grandma. I like it.

Taylor: No, no, no, no, no. I can wait a few hours. I know how much douglas loves school.

Ridge: He does. It sounds like another forrestor’s headed for higher education.

Thomas: Yeah. Or he’s heading to mars.

Taylor: Oh, I want to see a space project. He told me all about it on the last call. We always have so much catching up to do. I don’t get to talk to him enough, you know?

Thomas: Well, I mean, you’ve gotten to talk to him every time he’s with me, right?

Taylor: Yeah, yeah. But are you seeing him more?

Thomas: Uh, about the same.

Taylor: Does that bother you?

Thomas: I mean, look, he will see me more when I finally get my own house, right? I still have to talk to hope about that, but yeah.

Taylor: Well, hope has legal custody and that’s understandable, yeah. And I’m just, I’m surprised that it hasn’t been amended by now. You know, you’re doing so good. And, well, douglas is not a logan, he’s a forrester, so he should be spending more time with you.

Thomas: Hm. Maybe it’s another refill at your favorite diner…

Deacon: Show me the round kick. Yeah. Oh, yeah! Oh, you’re getting it. Damn!

Hope: You make it seem easy.

Deacon: It’s not, but you’re a quick study. Wow. Just, okay, just chamber your kicks. Don’t overextend on your punches and just pay attention to the details. You know, it’s the little things that make all the difference. The little things make all the difference – it must sound like a complete platitude coming for me.

Hope: No, no, dad. I know exactly what you mean, and I can see that you are making an effort.

Deacon: Spending time with my daughter is not hard work.

Hope: Really?

Deacon: Yeah.

Hope: Well, then maybe I need to make it more of a challenge.

Deacon: Oh, snap! Let’s go. What you got, sucka? Let’s see it.

Hope: Hwah!

Brooke: Hey what’s going on? I don’t know if you guys are getting along or trying to knock each other’s heads off.

Hope: Oh, no, dad is just helping me with my form.

Brooke: Oh, I didn’t know you were doing martial arts again.

Hope: Oh, just getting back into it.

Deacon: You know, she’s a natural. Like father, like daughter.

Thomas: Okay, look, we’re, we’re all family to douglas.

Taylor: I know. I know. I shouldn’t have said it like that. Logans versus forresters.

Thomas: It’s just not that way anymore, at least not with the kids and their parents.

Taylor: No, I know, I know. And your children are so lucky to have so many people that love them.

Ridge: And that’s it. That’s our focus.

Steffy: Yeah, but mom, we’re not the only one that thinks thomas should spend more time with this son.

Thomas: I see him as often as I can, sis.

Steffy: Well, you have to ask liam and hope, and that’s not okay. It’s really sad because you’re such a good dad.

Thomas: Okay, look, um, hope stepped in and she filled a role that was necessary. It was a void in douglas’ life, and I’m forever grateful to her for that. And look, I love that kid more than I can put into words.

Ridge: Hey, he loves you, looks up to you. Should see the two of them together.

Taylor: No, I have on video chat. You can feel the connection.

Thomas: Yeah. Well, look, it makes sense for him to be with hope, right?

Ridge: It does, because you’re in between the houses right now.

Thomas: Exactly. And once I have a new place, I’ll spend more time with him.

Taylor: Okay, I think that’s wise for both of you.

Thomas: Look, thank you, mom, for pointing out what I actually have to, to give douglas. But, I, I, I got to regain my balance, you know, and make some healthy changes in my life.

Taylor: But honey, you are.

Steffy: Yeah, we all see it.

Thomas: Look, I’m very grateful for all the, all the help you’ve given me.

Taylor: I knew that you’d get through this.

Ridge: And he did and we’re all very proud of you.

Thomas: I had a lot of support. And you know what? I want to… I want to be good to douglas. He’s such a motivating factor in my life, I want to be a positive force for him.

Ridge: You know, it’s your mom who got you here. All right? She believed in you when you didn’t believe in yourself, and I will always be grateful for that. We missed having you here. I don’t know how you do it, but you pull this family together when we’re in trouble. I look at us now, and, we’re in a good place. And a lot of that is because you.

Ooh

Brooke: Okay, okay, wait, wait, hang on a second. Are you sure this is safe? I don’t want you to hurt each other.

Hope: Oh, we’ll be fine unless dad lets his guard down.

Deacon: Yeah, I gotta stay on my toes with lightning fist logan over here. All right. Ready to show her?

Hope: Okay.

Deacon: Okay. There you go. Good. Very good at this.

Brooke: Wow.

Deacon: See what I mean? She’s a natural.

Brooke: Yeah, that’s, that’s impressive.

Hope: Well, you should’ve seen dad earlier. He was really putting on a show.

Brooke: Oh, imagine that, deacon sharpe, showing off.

Deacon: I was giving my kid a couple of pointers. That’s all.

Hope: Dad actually was a very good teacher. I don’t know. Maybe you could show mom a few moves. Some simple self-defence techniques.

Brooke: No, no. I’m fine.

Deacon: Besides, I don’t think brooke needs martial arts, she could stop a guy in his tracks with just a giggle.

Brooke: Oh!

Hope: He makes it sound like a superpower.

Deacon: I’d say it’s more like kryptonite.

Brooke: Well, I don’t really use that on everybody. Okay. That’s it. Show me a couple moves.

Deacon: It’s on now! All right. Okay, let’s start with basic fighting stance. Okay?

Brooke: Okay. So, like this?

Deacon: Pull your elbows in a little bit.

Hope: And then make sure your face is- your hands are up.

Deacon: Yeah. You wanna protect that beautiful face.

Hope: And then you’re going to just step into the punch.

Deacon: Okay.

Brooke: Okay.

Hope: So all your power goes in.

Brooke: Ready?

Deacon: Let’s go. She’s pretty good, right?

Brooke: No, no. It’s going to take me a while to get as good as you two.

Deacon: Well, okay, maybe hope got her fighting spirit from me, but she definitely got her grace and her strength from you. I’ll tell you, our girl here is pretty incredible. She’s focused and she’s ferocious. And doesn’t take any any grief, just like her mother. You know, I know I wasn’t around when you were a kid, but nobody, nobody could have done a better job of raising you than your mother. You have to know this, that there is absolutely nothing that you can’t accomplish, and that’s largely because you were raised& by a woman who just got a black belt in overcoming obstacles. And I know that we joke a lot about having similarities, but believe me, I’m so grateful that you took after your mother. Part of the reason that you’re this intelligent, incredible woman is because of the way brooke raised you. I’m just so proud of you.

Taylor: I’m sorry, I had to peek on them again.

Steffy: I’m sorry, they’re still sleeping, I think it’s from all the excitement of seeing you.

Taylor: Yeah, they’re just, they’re so adorable. I could just, I could squeeze them forever and not let them go. Douglas, too. And I’m so excited to officially meet finn.

Steffy: Yeah, finn has that long shift at the hospital.

Ridge: You remember those days, right?

Taylor: I do. They prepared me to be a parent.

Steffy: Finn says the same thing!

Taylor: Oh, he seems like a really good husband and a very good father.

Steffy: Yeah, I’m really blessed to have found him.

Taylor: You’re off to a good start.

Steffy: Yeah, everything feels good. I mean, we have our challenges. One challenge, really.

Taylor: Ugh, sheila. I still can’t believe she’s his biological birth mother. I was so worried when you were all going through that, I wish I could have been here. For the good things too, like to celebrate your wedding and welcome hayes.

Steffy: Mom, we understood.

Ridge: If anybody understands, it’s us. We know what it’s like to commit to something.

Thomas: Yeah, and what you do is so important.

Taylor: So are all of you.

Ridge: Oh.

Thomas: Oh, boy.

Taylor: I’m so sorry, this is, this is jet lag. I think it’s catching up on me. I think I need to go.

Steffy: Go? Where are you going?

Taylor: I’m just, I’m going to go to the hotel. I booked a hotel.

Steffy: No, no, no, no, no, you cancel it. You’re staying here.

Taylor: What? No, I couldn’t do that to you. You and finn have busy schedules, a house full of kids.

Steffy: The kids love hanging with you. And selfishly, I want to hang with you, too.

Taylor: She’s not going to take no for an answer.

Ridge: No.

Taylor: Okay, I, this is everything that I, that I hoped for. A real homecoming. I get to see my kids healthy and happy. Our children are raising children. It’s so beautiful!

Thomas: No, for us too. And so make yourself at home. We expect you to stay a little while.

Steffy: Yeah, we have so much to catch up on. I have videos, photo books. This is so nice. It just feels right. We feel like a family again.

Taylor: Yeah.

Ridge: Well, you remember what your mom used to say, it’s not a family moment without a family hug.

Thomas: Right, come on. Better skin from your body wash? cbs. Cbs. Cbs. Considering P.M. 4ed this holiday season…

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Ridge: I can’t believe it. Taylor hayes, right here in front of me.

Taylor: I know, I know it’s been a while. And life goes on. A lot has changed, since I’ve been away. Some things haven’t changed at all.

Thomas: I, I still can’t believe it. Hold on a sec, so mom just showed up at your door?

Steffy: Yeah, she walked in like I was expecting her. I thought I was hallucinating.

Thomas: This is so great. I, I can’t wait to see her. And douglas is gonna be psyched.

Steffy: Oh, mom, can’t wait to hang out with her grandbabies. Fair warning: She is going to spoil them rotten.

Thomas: Wow, this is so great. We’ve been so dispersed for such a long time, now we’re finally in the same place.

Katie: You are in a terrible position, I mean, talk about caught in the middle.

Brooke: There’s no give on either side. Ridge is adamant about not wanting deacon around and hope is equally insistent on giving her father a place in her life.

Katie: How could you not support hope having the experience of reconciling with her father the way we did? Hope deserves to have a relationship with her dad.

[People grunting on video]

[Grunting]

[Door knocking]

Hope: Come in! Oh, hey, dad.

Deacon: I should have called first, don’t be shy. Just let me know. I just thought I’d drop by, saw liam’s car wasn’t in the driveway. Don’t want to over-step.

Hope: Ah, I’m going to tell you this as many times as you need to hear it, you will always be welcome in my home.

Deacon: Alright, I gotta admit, that was pretty cute seeing douglas drawing there while beth takes her nap.

Hope: Yep, he’s pretty protective of her.

Deacon: Keeping the goblins away, huh?

Hope: Yeah, something like that.

Deacon: I just, I can’t tell you what this means to be a part of my granddaughter’s life. Just even, you know, ducking and seeing her taking her nap means a lot.

Hope: Yeah, well I’m just excited for the two of you to get to know each other even more.

Deacon, well we’ve got a lot of lost time to make up for, but that is exactly what I intend on doing. I really do appreciate you and brooke giving me this chance.

Brooke: Hope let me read a few of the letters that deacon wrote to her from prison. And that’s when I realized that he was genuinely committed to being a good and present father. He just wants a place in hope’s life.

Katie: That’s something we could have only wished for with our father when we were growing up.

Brooke: All we ever wanted was dad’s love and attention.

Katie: It took a lot of work when he came back into our lives, but now we have a relationship with him that I wouldn’t trade for anything. Hope deserves that same opportunity.

Thomas: Yeah, I wonder if dad’s seen mom.

Steffy: Uh… I am sure they have not crossed paths yet.

Thomas: Oh? Are you going to tell him that she’s here? Or are you just going to let him be surprised?

Steffy: No, I’m going to let mom decide. Because I know when she sees dad, it’s going to be like a significant moment for her.

Thomas: In what way?

Steffy: I don’t know, I, I got the sense that mom, she still really loves dad.

Ridge: And I think that’s how we ended up in the same room, right?

Taylor: I think so.

Ridge: I’m glad you’re here.

Taylor: Oh, that means a lot coming from you.

Ridge: I mean it.

Taylor: Yeah. I think I’m going to stay here for a while.

Ridge: I can’t tell you how glad I am to hear that. Maybe it’s another refill at your favorite diner…

Katie: I don’t mean to dig up painful memories, but, how do we look away when hope’s situation is so similar to our own? I mean, our dad walked out on us when we were kids. He wasn’t there for us, and deacon wasn’t there when hope was growing up. And you know how that feels, how it feels to long for that absent parent.

Brooke: I was so conflicted about him not being there for her when she was young, even though it was probably the best thing for her. But still, it made me angry to know that he could hurt her without a second thought.

Katie: Of course it made you angry. It’s a terrible thing to do to a child. But if that, if that missing parent comes back and truly, truly, truly wants to make amends and wants to, to try to, to put their relationship back together, then, then, shouldn’t he have a chance? I mean, we gave our father the chance to salvage his relationship with us. I mean, what if the same thing could happen with hope and deacon? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if hope could have her father back in her life again?

Deacon: I wish I could go back sometimes, you know, and make better choices when it comes to you, been a constant presence in your life. You know, it’s funny. When I think about it, I don’t know why. I-I, there’s nothing that I’ve done in my life which makes up for the time that I’ve lost with you.

Hope: Well, we don’t have to look back at what we didn’t have. We can focus on what we’re building now.

Deacon: I just, I just appreciate the chance that you and brooke are giving me because I know what you’re risking by believing in me. Ridge and liam have already voiced their objections, those are pretty clear. I promise I’m not going to let you down.

Hope: Do I look worried?

Deacon: Actually, you don’T. Which is kind of weird, but… hey, what is that, a martial arts video?

Hope: Oh yes, I have actually been taking a self-defense class online.

Deacon: Really? Wow. You’re singing my song, I, who knew we have something else in common?

Steffy: Thankfully mom knew how to get you back.

Thomas: It comes in handy, having a shrink in the family.

Steffy: I’m proud of you for being open enough to accept her help.

Thomas: Yeah, well, I wanted to be better.

Steffy: And you are.

Thomas: Thanks to mom. Her wisdom.

Steffy: I’m so happy she’s back.

Thomas: Yeah, well, work kept her away for quite a while this time.

Steffy: Well, part of it was work. But I think she stayed away because it was just too hard to see dad living his life with brooke. You know what that means.

Thomas: I think you might be right. I think mom on some level is still in love with dad.

Steffy: Mm hm.

Taylor: And, you know, we get caught up in our own lives and our own drama.

Ridge: Mm hm.

Taylor: And it’s okay. Sometimes we have no choice.

Ridge: Cheers.

Taylor: But it’s nice to step out of the mindset of self and be there for others. There’s just so much going on in the world right now, you know? It can be overwhelming, so it’s, it’s such an honor for me to be able to to be there for people to help them…

Ridge: Why are you making it sounds like this is news to me? It’s not. You’re selfless. You’ve always been selfless.

Taylor: Hm. Not always. There’s a reason I came home and that’s all about me.

Ridge: What does that mean? I missed my kids. Hm, I had this yearning to reconnect with them, and to, to be hands-on with my grandkids. Video chat was great to keep up with steffy and thomas’s life, but… it was time for me to come home in person.

Ridge: Couldn’t agree more. You saw me walk in, I was just, I was, um… anyway, now I’m happy, and that’s because you. And I’m I’m glad you’re going to stick around for a while.

These are the faces

Hope: I didn’t realize you were into martial arts.

Deacon: Yeah, all my life. You know this, this online stuff it’s okay if you’re, you know, looking to get a little cardio in. But real martial arts, like karate. It’s about focus and discipline. Honor, respect, all things that I hope to show you. You know, if you um, if you want, I could, I could maybe teach you a couple of things.

Hope: Seriously?

Deacon: Yeah. Bow to your sensei.

Hope: Okay. Hey! Lesson one, eyes here. The most important thing is right in front of you.

Katie: What stands out to me are the holidays. I mean, we couldn’t really enjoy them the way other kids could. We were always waiting for, for your dad to see if he would come home or make a phone call or send a postcard. It’s cruel to leave your kids and never look back. I mean, how many times did we hold hands and pray for him to come home? That pain is a part of us. Just like storm’s heart is part of me. Our stormy. We leaned on him so much, we forced him into that role because dad abandoned it. It leaves scars. You know, if hope has a chance, another shot with deacon, then her wounds can heal. I don’t think you should let anyone make you feel like it’s wrong to not support that. If deacon says that he is ready and willing to be a father to hope and a grandfather to her children, then I say that’s something you should celebrate. I say it’s beautiful. It’s amazing.

Brooke: It is, it is. It is beautiful. If only ridge would see it that way.

Taylor: So tell me, as thomas’s father, from your perspective. After everything that you’ve witnessed between him and hope. How is our son doing? Is there any backsliding that I should know about?

Ridge: No, I think he’s doing great now. I watch him all the time. He’s, uh, in a good place. You should see some of the work he’s doing for hope for the future. It’s, it’s amazing. He’s so focused and committed. It’s good.

Taylor: And how is his relationship with hope?

Ridge: It’s fine, they’re friends, they work together, there’s no problem.

Taylor: I’m relieved.

>>Ridge: You’re relieved, but you can’t be surprised because thomas is where he is because of what you did.

Taylor: Ah, but thomas is the one that did all the work. But there is something that concerns me.

Ridge: About thomas?

Taylor: Douglas.

Ridge: Concerned about douglas, what? He’s a, he’s a little kid, he’s happy, he’s fine, he’s well-adjusted.

Taylor: Yeah, and that’s great, but why isn’t he living with his father? Shouldn’t thomas have his son back by now? Let’s not forget, douglas is a forrester.

Ridge: I don’t think anyone’s forgotten that he’s a forrester.

Taylor: It concerns me that he is living at brooke’s with hope, surrounded by all those logans at such an impressionable age.

Ridge: Okay, okay, alright.

Taylor: I don’t mean to sound ungrateful. I, I’m sure that hope has been wonderful to douglas, and, and brooke opened her door to him. I’m sure he’s very happy there.

Ridge: He is happy. And what makes you think he doesn’t see his father?

>>Taylor: Ah, seeing his father isn’t the same as living with him. Come on, ridge. A boy needs his father, especially at douglas’s age. And right now he’s living, he’s living in brooke’s cabin, on brooke’s property, with hope and liam. Where’s the biology?

Ridge: Where’s the biology? Biology’s right here, his very sexy grandfather’s right there for him.

Taylor: Yes, well thank god for you. It’s a good thing. You know what, I probably, I probably shouldn’t even be talking about this. I don’t want to cause any problems for you and brooke. What was that? What was that..? Is there trouble in your marriage? With age comes more…

Brooke: Thanks for your support. I really don’t get much of that when it comes to deacon. And that’s understandable. I mean, he doesn’t have the best track record. But that’s the whole point, right? People change. They evolve.

Kate: Yeah, I believe that.

Brooke: It’s not like hope and I have blinders on. We’re well aware of the disappointment that he’s caused her through the years.

Katie: But he regrets all that.

Brooke: Mhm, and hope desperately wants to have a relationship with him. So, I’m certainly not going to stop her. You know, so far, deacon’s been nice and genuine and loving. He’s not up to his old tricks, like taking advantage of people. Things aren’t missing.

Katie: Well, it took our dad years to redeem himself. He thought that that time had passed, but it hadn’t, and I just have to believe that with family, it’s, it’s never too late. Maybe that’s what deacon is trying to do. I mean, how can we not support hope in this? She’s getting a second chance with her father, just like we did with ours. I mean, it took a lot of work, but we, we reconciled and we forgave each other. And now we have a relationship with our dad that I wouldn’t trade for anything. And I know that you and donna feel the same way.

Brooke: I want that for her. I don’t want ridge and me to be the reason that she doesn’t have a relationship with her dad.

Katie; letting go of the past is never easy. But it can be done. And when it comes to family, forgiveness is never wrong. I’m sorry that ridge feels the way he does, but deacon is hope’s father. And they deserve a place in each other’s lives.

Brooke: Let’s just hope that ridge comes to the same conclusion.

Taylor: You know what? I take that back. I should not be questioning your, your marriage to brooke. I’m just going to assume that everything’s okay and leave it at that.

Ridge: Can we not do that, please? Can we not pretend that we don’t know each other. You could read me better than anyone, always. So yeah. There’s something that brooke and I are, something that we can’t agree on. Something, some, someone.

Taylor: Someone?

Ridge: Deacon sharpe.

Taylor: Isn’t he in prison?

Ridge: He was. Got out early, and now he’s here.

Taylor: So deacon’s back in town?

Ridge: Mhm. Sniffing around hope. Same old story, he’s trying to tell her that he’s a better person, a better father and… hope is buying it. She wants him in her life.

Taylor: Well, brooke can’t be okay with that.

Ridge: She wasn’t when he first came back. She was agreeing with me.

Taylor: Was like past tense?

Ridge: Yeah, past tense. I tell her, I tell hope who this guy really is, and no one’s listening and I almost get it. Hope wants to be with her dad. She wants to believe that he’s a good person, but brooke is buying this new version of deacon that he’s a, an improved man, and it troubles me.

Taylor: Well, of course it does. Especially considering brooke and deacon’s sordid past.

Ridge: Especially with that. Brooke… this man has brought nothing but pain and suffering. And she still wants him in her life, after everything he’s done to her, bridget, hope… I don’t know. I just don’t know what to do with it.

Taylor: I’m sorry. I’m sorry you’re going through this.

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Ridge: Taylor. Is that really you? Hi!

Taylor: Yes, it is really me, ridge. Your ex-wife has returned. Dr. Taylor hayes in the flesh.

Thomas: Thanks for coming back. I wanted to make sure we were on the same page about couture.

Steffy: Mm-hmm.

Thomas: Uh, you’re not upset that I made you come all the way back here ’cause you were at home, are you? ‘Cause, look, I understand we could’ve done this over the phone, but the reality is it’s better to see these things in person, and you- you’re– you’re not paying attention to a thing I’m saying, are you?

Steffy: No. What?

Thomas: You were at home. You were with finn. And y’all are in the honeymoon phase.

Steffy: No! No. Finn wasn’t there. Someone else was. You’ll never guess who.

Brooke: Thanks for stopping by.

Katie: Oh, of course. I was stuck for two hours on the freeway coming from downtown, and we still did not settle the advertising deal.

Brooke: Oh, no! You’ve been negotiating that for a while.

Katie: Yeah.

Brooke: I’m sure it’ll work out.

Katie: Yeah, I think so, I’m just– I’m stressed about it. What’s going on with you? I can tell that there’s something on your mind. Something a bit more serious.

Brooke: Before we dive into me, I’d like to hear about you. Obviously you’re staying busy at work. So, how are things in your personal life?

Katie: Um, what personal life?

Brooke: Have you seen bill lately?

Katie: Let’s just say he’s doing everything he can to win me back. But I’m not sure what the future holds.

Brooke: I just hope things work out for you. Just the way you want them to.

Katie: Me too. But enough about me and my drama, what’s going on with you? Is everything okay?

Brooke: I’m not sure if I need to be worried about ridge and me.

Thomas: Wait, someone’s at your house? Shouldn’t you be there right now?

Steffy: Well, you’re forcing me to feel fabrics.

Thomas: “Force” is a very strong word, you’re very dramatic.

Steffy: Can you just guess who’s at my house right now?

Thomas: Do I have to?

Steffy: Yes, yes, you do.

Thomas: Okay, um, the singer lady from next door.

Steffy: No. No.

Thomas: Okay, am I warm?

Steffy: Kinda. The person of interest is a woman and…

Thomas: Okay.

Steffy: She loves you very much.

Thomas: This is why I don’t do this. Um, okay, is it– is it my niece?

Steffy: Close. No.

Thomas: Okay.

Steffy: She’s a little older than kelly. She’s very accomplished, she’s extremely beautiful–

Thomas: Oh!

Steffy: She–

Thomas: I think I–

Steffy: — Changed your diapers.

Thomas: She changed my diapers?

Steffy: Well, you’re– yes!

Thomas: That– okay. Silvia, the old– the– the girl who watched us when we were kids.

Steffy: No, thomas.

Thomas: No?

Steffy: No.

Thomas: Okay, I’m trying here.

Steffy: Mom! Mom is at my house.

Thomas: Wha–

Ridge: Look at you. Beautiful as ever.

Taylor: And you are as big of a flatterer as ever. I see you cut your hair.

Ridge: Yeah, it was getting a little shaggy. I thought, you know…

Taylor: You know, I’ve always thought it looked better short.

Ridge: Mm-hmm. I remember.

Taylor: Mm-hmm.

Ridge: So, steffy obviously knows you’re here.

Taylor: She just went to run an errand. She was very surprised to see me.

Ridge: So, I’m not the only one.

Taylor: No. No, I didn’t tell the kids I was coming. I wanted it to be a surprise.

Ridge: Oh, it’s a surprise. You’ve been missed. Superpowers from a spider bite?

Thomas: Mom is so sneaky. I just talked to her the other day, and she didn’t mention a thing about coming home.

Steffy: We should plan something. Like a dinner. Us, the kids.

Thomas: Yeah.

Steffy: Maybe dad will come too.

Thomas: That’d be great. All of us in the same room, finally. I mean, video calls aren’t the same.

Steffy: I know. And I miss those mom hugs.

Thomas: Yeah, me too. It’s been so long since I’ve had one.

Steffy: It’s been even longer for me. You at least had one-on-one time with her. I haven’t seen her in over a year.

Thomas: That’s true, she did help me a lot when I was going through all that stuff with hope.

Steffy: Yeah, yeah. Yeah, you were in a bad place. But we’re really lucky to have a mom who’s so compassionate and loving. And she’s, like, a world renowned psychiatrist. I mean, I really think she can handle anything.

Thomas: Even me?

Steffy: Mom’s the best advisor, and caregiver. Except for when she needs to prioritize herself.

Thomas: Yeah, yeah. She definitely puts other people’s needs first.

Steffy: Oh, yeah, she does.

Thomas: She should look after herself. I mean, she deserves to be happy.

Steffy: Mom did tell me that she had some issues of her own. Work wasn’t the only thing that kept her away.

Thomas: You, uh, talking about dad?

Steffy: Somewhat, yeah. But I’m really talking about brooke.

Katie: Your marriage to ridge seems so solid.

Brooke: It is. Until deacon came back in town.

Katie: Yes, yes. I heard he’s back. Is he up to no good?

Brooke: He hasn’t done anything except trying to show hope and me that he’s a different man.

Katie: Is he?

Brooke: I don’t know. It’s hard to tell with deacon.

Katie: What does your gut tell you?

Brooke: That he’s tired of living his old life. He’s tired of hustling to get by. Causing trouble. I think he learned a lot in prison, and I’m sure it scared him, too. All those lonely days and lonely nights, just imagining his life with his daughter. Now, all he’s doing is trying to prove that he’s changed.

Katie: Has he changed? I mean, ridge doesn’t seem to think that’s possible, right?

Brooke: No, but hope believes him. She really wants a relationship with her father.

Katie: How do you feel about that?

Brooke: It’s not really up to me. Yeah, I was upset when deacon came back in town, but hope is a grown woman. She has children of her own. It’s up to her whether she wants her father in her life or not.

Katie: So, you’re trying to support hope and at the same time you don’t want to disappoint ridge.

Brooke: Seems like it’s impossible.

Katie: I’m sorry. I can see how heavily this is weighing on you.

Brooke: Ridge and I just have very different viewpoints on deacon. I just don’t want this to come between me and my husband.

Ridge: When those kiddies wake up, they’re gonna be so happy to see you.

Taylor: I can’t get over how sweet they are. I could just stare at them for hours.

Ridge: Well, now you can. You got all the time in the world.

Taylor: You know, steffy and thomas have been great about keeping me up to date on video chat. I’m so lucky to have such a wonderful relationship with my three grandchildren. Douglas, kelly, now hayes.

Ridge: They talk about you all the time. Sit down. Can I get you something?

Taylor: No, no, I’m fine, I’m fine. You know, it’s funny, when I was traveling, I used to pray for good wifi so I could… read them stories and sing them songs. Kelly was so animated in front of the camera. But nothing… nothing compares to being here with them.

Ridge: I’m still thinking about you singing to these poor kids. It all goes so fast. I try to spend as much time with them as I can.

Taylor: Yeah. Douglas is hilarious, right? I– he’s gotten to that age where you can have a real conversation with him.

Ridge: Yes, as long as it’s about space exploration.

Taylor: Yes. It’s been his favorite subject the past couple of months. I’m still not sure what elliptical orbit is…

Ridge: Really? How do you not know that?

Taylor: You do?

Ridge: No. He might be the smartest forrester.

Taylor: I think you’re right.

Ridge: I missed that.

Taylor: What?

Ridge: That smile. For the power of a deep clean in

Steffy: It’s just so wild. We were talking about mom.

Thomas: Yeah.

Steffy: Reminiscing about the old days.

Thomas: How great would things have been if our family had just stayed together? Not sure if this feeling we’re having is ever going to go away.

Steffy: As long as dad’s with brooke, probably not. We care about dad and we want him to be happy and fulfilled, not this constant stress being thrown at him.

Thomas: Yeah. And he’s been great. I mean, helping us out tremendously, especially after mom left.

Steffy: Yeah, he just automatically picked up the slack when mom moved to paris, then she got that fellowship, and she started traveling all over the world. And he wanted to make sure that we were okay and mom had nothing to worry about. So he did everything he could to make sure he was supportive.

Thomas: Yeah, I mean, they’ve been broken up for a while, but, yeah, they managed to maintain this– this friendship through all this time. And not just for us, but for our kids.

Steffy: If he hadn’t chosen brooke over mom… I mean, could you imagine?

Brooke: I realize that ridge doesn’t want deacon around, but it’s what hope wants.

Katie: And you’re caught right in the middle.

Brooke: She even threatened to take liam and the kids and move out.

Katie: Really? But she adores living here. I mean, I can’t imagine her wanting to live anywhere else. Especially with the kids being so young.

Brooke: I know, it’s really very special. She’s created this beautiful home here on this property for liam and the kids. And I don’t want that taken away from them.

Katie: Or from you.

Brooke: Ridge believes deacon is a liability. He ordered hope to cut ties with him or leave the property.

Katie: You’ve got to be kidding, he gave her an ultimatum?

Brooke: Yes, he did, but I wouldn’t allow it. I know. I mean, what am I supposed to do, katie? I would move mountains for hope. But I don’t want to alienate ridge.

Taylor: You and I made beautiful children together. And now they have beautiful children of their own.

Ridge: They’re adorable, right? And hayes looks like he’s grown a foot since yesterday.

Taylor: He looks a lot like you, ridge.

Ridge: He does, right?

Taylor: Yes.

Ridge: I’ve been telling everyone how he’s super handsome and– glad we’re on the same page.

Taylor: As long as he doesn’t inherit that glint in his eye.

Ridge: What glint is that?

Taylor: Oh, well, that mischievous one right there. Anyway, I’m just– I’m still so amazed that steffy and finn named their son after me. Hayes. Such an honor.

Ridge: Well-deserved.

Taylor: Yeah. I’m so proud of steffy, the way that she and finn have embraced parenthood. I just– I just wish I would’ve– I would’ve flown in for hayes’s birth. Been there to hold my daughter’s hand.

Ridge: Don’t do that to yourself. They understand that you couldn’t just walk away from the seminar.

Taylor: I– I should’ve insisted on making the trip.

Ridge: And do what? Upset thousands of people? Come on! You’re making the world a better place.

Taylor: God, you know, it was a profound experience, ridge. Seeing all that suffering… it made me really appreciate and– my health, my life… my children.

Ridge: And I’m sure you met some extraordinary people along the way.

Taylor: I did. Dedicated, compassionate people. But I’m happy to be home. I’ve missed my kids so much. I’ve missed you, too, ridge.

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Steffy: When are you gonna

be fed up and come home?

You have a family here.

Me, thomas, mom, we love

you and we don’t want

to see you hurting.

We miss our family, dad.

I miss you. Finn? I thought you weren’t going to finish your shift till late. Mom.

Taylor: Hi, sweetheart. I’m back.

Ridge: How’s that? A little better?

Brooke: Oh yeah, that’s much better. Ugh.

Ridge: You shouldn’t do that. You carry so much tension in your shoulders.

Brooke: I know. But I won’t, you know, if I have your big, strong hands wrapped around me.

Ridge: Oh yeah? You know, there are other ways you can get rid of tension. And I don’t just mean upstairs. I mean, you could uh, send deacon packing.

Brooke: Uh… really not that simple.

Ridge: Yeah, I know. Probably not.

[Notification rings] Do you mind just…

Brooke: [Clearing throat] It’s thomas. “Overstep?” What is he talking about, overstep?

Ridge: We were having a conversation. Yesterday, I ran into thomas and steffy after I left here, ’cause I needed some air and they um, they were just talking about their childhood, you know? And, about their mother.

Brooke: Their mother?

Ridge: Yeah. They reminded me that I do have another family, with them and taylor.

[Knocking]

Deacon: Yeah, I’m up. I’m up. Come on in. Hey. Uh, the bathroom’s clean. Is there something else you need?

Paul: Look, as long as everything is spotless when the health inspector gets here, a’right?

Deacon: Okay.

Paul: We’re gonna open soon, so I’ve got to start stocking the bar. I just wanted to let you know you have a visitor.

Deacon: A visitor?

Sheila: Well, well, well, well… so, this is where you’re living… in a storage closet.

[Chuckles]

Deacon: This is, uh, just temporary. Until I get back on my feet.

Sheila: You know… this is– this is really ridiculous. Why don’t you just come back to my hotel… … with me?

Deacon: No.

Sheila: Why not?

Deacon: Because I don’t want to let hope and brooke down.

Sheila: Well hope, I understand. But brooke? Seriously?

Brooke: Well, that’s kind of a strange way to put it. I mean, it’s not like you have a second life or another family… and you were always there for them, ridge. I hope you’re not feeling guilty. Are you? I mean, if you are you should spend a little more time with them. I love steffy and thomas. I was there when they were little. I mean, I helped raise them with you. I don’t want them to feel like that. They need to feel secure in their relationship with their father… especially considering who their mother is…

Ridge: And what is that supposed to mean?

Brooke: Well, if they’re really upset about about their little lost “family,” then they should look at their mother. Taylor wasn’t even here for steffy’s wedding. She’s somewhere half-way around the world doing her volunteer work. If she really wanted to be here, she could have, ridge.

Ridge: Let’s not make it sound like she was on vacation, somewhere. She’s working. She’s in africa helping people, people who really need it. She’s been through a lot. What sheila did. I don’t even know what that would do to a person so we should try not to, uh, to say anything against taylor.

Steffy: Mom! I can’t believe you’re here. The one and only taylor hayes is in L.A. What? Did thomas know about this? I’m gonna smack him for not saying anything.

Taylor: No, no, I didn’t tell a soul. I wanted to surprise both of you.

Steffy: Well, you did. Com– come on, here. Let me get your bags. Tell me everything. What is going on here?

Taylor: Everything? Oh gosh, where do I start? How much time do you have?

Steffy: All the time that you can give. I mean, finn’s at work; the kids are napping…

Taylor: Oh.

Steffy: I’m sure you’re dying to see them and hold them… oh, my goodness.

Taylor: Yes. Oh, my gosh, my beautiful granddaughter. And my, beautiful little boy, my namesake. You bet I am.

Steffy: I could wake them up

Taylor: Uh, no. No, don’t do that. Don’t do that. I’ll peek in on them. We can save the hugs for later. But not too much later.

Steffy: Fair warning: You’re not gonna wanna let them go.

Taylor: I’m sure.

Steffy: I can’t believe it! You’re here. What? This is amazing. Oh, my goodness. Hi. So you’re the scientist here.

Paul: Hey deacon?

Deacon: YeaH.

Paul: Do you mind running these waters over to this table?

Deacon: Sure.

Sheila: Wait.

Deacon: What?

Sheila: Seriously, you are working and, and sleeping here?

Deacon: Yeah, what of it?

Sheila: Are you certain that’s a wise decision, crashing at a bar?

Deacon: A restaurant that happens to have a bar. And I’m fine, thank you. I’m avoiding the bottles. Trying to avoid you…

Sheila: Ooh. Ouch. So, you would rather sleep with a mop than sleep with me? Come on. Why don’t you just come back to the hotel? I’ve got more than enough space.

Deacon: No, no. I can’T. Alright? If I get caught hanging out with you, I’m never gonna have a chance to have a place in my daughter’s life. Ridge will make sure of it.

Brooke: Okay, look. I don’t want to make a big deal about this. I don’T. I understand. But what does bother me is thomas and steffy chatting you up, saying how much better your life was with their mother.

Ridge: Is that what you heard?

Brooke: Yeah.

Ridge: I don’t remember saying any– what I said was, they were feeling a little bit nostalgic.

Brooke: Oh, that’s conveniently-timed nostalgia. It was right after you left here angry with me.

Ridge: I’m not angry with you. I’m angry with the situation. I love you. Look at you. How can I… and I can’t hide my feelings about deacon. And about the decision that you and hope are making, I think it’s wrong.

Hope: Sorry, I just…

[Sighs] You two are talking about my dad.

Ridge: Yeah, talking about your dad. Unless he just magically disappeared. You know how this is gonna end. You’re gonna get hurt. There’s a way to avoid this. Doesn’t have to be that way. Why don’t– why don’t you help her? Step up and tell her who this man really is. Why are you guys not listening to me?

Taylor: Kelly’s getting so big.

Steffy: I know.

Taylor: Oh, and hayes, that sweet, little boy… seeing him up close. It is so much better than on the computer.

Steffy: Oh, right? I mean, we loved video chatting with you but nothing compares to having you here. I miss you.

Taylor: Oh, I miss you, too. I’m sorry it’s been so long.

Steffy: Oh, I–I understand. You’ve been busy with work, and volunteering around the world… making a real difference. And I’m really proud of you.

Taylor: Well, thank you. But I should’ve come back for your wedding.

Steffy: I would have liked that. But finn and I understood. It’s fine. Yeah, we und– we understand. You had your reasons.

Taylor: As much as I wanted to be here for you, the thought of sitting across from your father and brooke… I– after all these years, I still find it so difficult. I just… I loved our family so much. I still do–

Steffy: Oh, I know. I understand that completely. And don’t worry about the wedding. All that matters is that you’re here. Motrin works fast to stop pain where it starts.

Sheila: Oh… you’re nervous about the sexual tension between us, aren’t you?

Deacon: Oh, god. You got me. Come on, sheila, we’re friends. That’s it. And even just saying that is flirting with disaster.

Sheila: Well, actually it wouldn’t take much flirting at all. Just come back to the hotel with me. Let’s see what happens.

Deacon: I think I’m better off cuddling with my mop, okay? But, thank you.

Sheila: Okay, fine. But, you know what? This really has nothing to do with threatening your relationship with hope at all, does it? No. This has to do with brooke and this insane idea that you still have in your mind that– that you have a future with her. It’s never gonna happen.

Deacon: What can I say? A boy can dream.

Sheila: What are you doing?

Deacon: I want to do something special for hope and I don’t know what so I thought maybe I’d, you know, I’d text brooke and ask her for some ideas…

Sheila: Oh.

Deacon: What?

Sheila: This has nothing to do with hope. No. You are– you are doing everything you can to reach out to brooke, aren’t you?

Deacon: Bye.

Brooke: I wish you would just trust us.

Ridge: But trusting you means trusting deacon, and I can’t do that.

Hope: Okay, what has he done that’s so horrible since he’s gotten out of prison? Can you name one thing?

Ridge: I can name 20 things but let’s start with one– he hooked up with sheila.

Hope: Okay, okay, that was not the best judgment. But he realized that and he ended things.

Ridge: No, he ended things because he realized how it would look to you. Why do you guys not see that I’m– I’m here because I want to take care of both of you.

Brooke: And we love you for that. But it’s really not necessary.

[Phone dinging] Hope knows that deacon might be a disappointment to her but if she’s willing to take that chance, then…

Ridge: That’s him, isn’t it?

Brooke: Yes.

Ridge: Fantastic. See, that’s what I’m talking about. Why– why does he do this? Why is he around here? He thinks he owns this place? He can text you? He can call you? He can’t do that? How does he get your number? He represents the worst mistake of your life and you’re about to make it again.

Taylor: I love the work I’m doing. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunities I’ve been given. It’s immensely satisfying helping others… but if I’m being honest, moving to paris, signing up for missionary work… it was all a convenient excuse to stay away. Being far from home, often unreachable. It just made it easier on me.

Steffy: You don’t– you don’t have to say it. I understand. You didn’t want to put on a fake smile, and pretend to be happy while dad lived out his fantasy with brooke. I get it.

Taylor: I don’T. I should’ve let go a long time ago. Why do I still hold onto the hurt from losing your father?

Steffy: Because you thought he was “the one,” mom.

Taylor: Okay, enough about that. I have missed you so much. And I am so proud of you for finding the greatest husband in finn– even though his birth mother is sheila carter. My god.

Steffy: I know.

Taylor: She is not going to cause you any more trouble as long as I’m here. I promise you that.

Steffy: You have no idea how much I needed to hear that. I’m so happy you’re here! Please tell me, you’ll stay for a while.

Taylor: I think I might.

Steffy: Oh, my god. Thank god.

When you have nausea,

Ridge: I’m begging you, both of you: See my side.

Brooke: I do, ridge. I promise you. But how can I deny hope the opportunity to get to know her father? I shielded her from deacon her entire childhood. And rightfully so. But now she’s a grown woman. She can take care of herself.

Ridge: You’re gonna take care of her and you’re gonna protect her until the day you die. It’s never gonna end.

Hope: And I appreciate that, I do. But ultimately, it is my decision to make. And I have chosen to have my dad be a part of my life. And– and if there are consequences, then I will live with them–

Ridge: When there are consequences. When. Hope, I get it. You want to believe in him. And you know what? Who knows? Maybe you’re right. Maybe he is on the straight and narrow, maybe… maybe he is a changed man. Maybe this is not a con. But one day it will be. And it’s gonna end up the way it always ends up–

Hope: And until that day, I will have spent some quality time with my dad, which is something I haven’t gotten much of in my life.

Ridge: No, I understand. You want that little girl fantasy with your daddy. That’s what you want. And what about you? You know who he is. You know exactly who he is. And you know how I feel about him. And still you– I can’t do this.

Brooke: Ridge. Ridge, wait! Ah!

Sheila: No response. How shocking.

Deacon: She’s probably taking her time so she can come up with some really good ideas, alright?

Sheila: You know, I wouldn’t hold your breath.

Deacon: Okay, yeah. I get that you’re jealous but you don’t have to be snarky–

Sheila: Well, wouldn’t you be? If I were making great strides with my son and you weren’t with your daughter?

Deacon: Look, it’s gonna happen for ya. At least I hope it will for your sake. I gotta tell ya, it’s an amazing feeling getting to know my daughter and knowing that brooke supports it? I can’t blow this.

Sheila: You really think you’ve got a shot with brooke?

Deacon: I don’t know. Listen, brooke and ridge’s little romance has survived a hell of a lot worse than me but maybe… just maybe there’s a glimmer of hope?

[Chuckles] It’s the smile. I’m very charming.

Hope: Are you alright? Because ridge just stormed out once again.

Brooke: Yeah, well. It’s okay. He just needs time to think. It’s just really hard on him. It’s hard on me too. But eventually, he’s going to have to accept your decision. He just has to. Honey. Don’t worry, okay? Everything’s gonna be just fine. Ridge and I are solid. Nothing or no one is going to come between us.

Ridge: Oh, steffy. Sorry for coming by unannounced but didn’t want to drink alone.

Taylor: Hey, ridge.

Ridge: Taylor.

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Steffy: Dad, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to–

Ridge: No, no, don’t apologize for how you feel.

But still, brooke is your wife and I don’t–

Thomas:–And so is mom. You loved her. Dad, I know you did.

Ridge: Yeah, I did. I loved taylor. We had… many happy years together.

Thomas: And many not so happy, courtesy of brooke.

Ridge: That can’t have been easy for you guys, I’m sorry.

Steffy: We’re not blaming you. It’s just… we miss our family. You know, the family we could have been if you hadn’t left mom for brooke.

Hope: I think we should hopefully, ideally–

Brooke: I know, I know–

[Talking over each other]

Brooke: Remember?

Hope: Dad, is everything alright?

Deacon: Yeah. Uh, I’m– I’m just gonna have to get going pretty soon.

Brooke: Are you meeting somebody later?

Deacon: Yeah. Yeah, hot date with gal gadot.

Hope: Uh… um, okay. Well, are the three of us all right, then? We’re good?

Deacon: Uh, I’m good. You good, brooke?

Hope: Mom… I mean, dad is a changed man. He’s proving it every day.

Deacon: Hope, unfortunately, some people don’t want to see that.

Yeah, well– it– what you said, all you want is acceptance and love and family. And I know I’m seeing it. And I think you do too. Don’t you, mom?

Bill: If only hope hadn’t written all those letters to deacon while he was in prison–

Liam: I know, but that’s the thing. It’s hard to blame her for that part ’cause like it or not, the guy is her father.

Bill: Eh. Come on. In name only. That poor excuse for a man has been M.I.A. For basically the entirety of hope’s life. Now suddenly what? The- the convict has sprouted angel wings and he’s trying to bond with his– with his kind-hearted, well-connected daughter? It has con written all over it.

Liam: I know but hope doesn’t see that.

Bill: Yeah, because she has daddy issues. So, beep-beep-beep-beep-boop. He’s pushing all of her emotional buttons and she is falling for it. Now look, I know you’ve tried to give her some much needed perspective. But liam, you’re gonna have to try harder ’cause it ain’t working. You can not let deacon get close to your wife and children. You can’t let that happen.

Liam: I mean, I hear what you’re saying, I agree with what you’re saying, it’s just–

Bill: It- it’s a delicate situation, I get that.

Liam: Yeah, I– I can’t just tell my wife what to do.

Bill: Liam, you– your marriage is only part of the equation. What about your family? Right? Sharpe has already wormed his way back into hope’s life in record time while his next target is gonna be his granddaughter. My grand–! Sorry. My granddaughter. Before you know it, he’s going to be bouncing beth on his knee if you don’t do something to stop it.

Liam: Like what? What am I supposed to do? I mean– game this out with me, okay? Say I go to hope and I say, “I’m drawing a line in the sand. Deacon is allowed nowhere near our daughter. How do you think hope is going to react to that? I’ll tell you what I think. I think it’s not only gonna put a strain on our marriage, it’s gonna push her closer to deacon!

Bill: Maybe. But if you don’t do nothing, he’s gonna get further entrenched in your lives. And that’s absolutely the last thing you want.

Hope: It’s okay to admit it. It’s not being disloyal to ridge. It’s just acknowledging that deacon has been trying–

Deacon: Sweetheart, I– I appreciate your support. I really do. But, your mom’s in a tough place here. I don’t want to make it any worse. I mean, on the one hand, you’re her daughter, ridge is her husband. She wants to be supportive of both of you.

Hope: Even if ridge is making that increasingly difficult?

[Brooke groans gently]

Ridge: I know, uh, I know I could’ve handled that situation better. It was complicated. Feelings are complicated.

Thomas: Yeah, your feelings for mom and your feelings for brooke.

Steffy: How you went back and forth between them, for years.

Ridge: Okay, I-I can only imagine how hard that was for you… phoebe. But you gotta know that my love for you never waivered. Ever.

Steffy: Of course we know that. Always.

Thomas: Yeah, still doesn’t change the fact that you chose a life with brooke over us and our mother, does it?

Liam: After–

Waiter: I’ll take this when you’re ready.

Liam: Thanks.

Bill: Thanks.

Liam: After everything hope and I have been through–

[Chuckles] You know, like, the thing with beth and then vinny and now this– I– I swear to god, there’s like– there’s this dark cloud just hanging over our heads.

Bill: Deacon is a dark cloud, alright. But he can be managed. You just have to go about it the right way. You sure you don’t want me to step in?

Liam: No, no. No. It’s just– it would get too complicated, wiht you in the picture. Especially since as you know, once upon a time, hope was advising me to steer clear of you and for some pretty good reasons. The only difference is hope didn’t order me not to have you in my life.

Bill: Which is what she thinks you’re trying to do with her father now.

Liam: I love my wife. You know? I admire her. I admire the things that she’s accomplished. So, I don’t want to look like I’m being disrespectful to her or insensitive to her.

Bill: Oh, come on, liam. You could never do either one of those things. You are a kind, caring, compassionate man. You are in touch with your wife’s feelings. That’s what makes you such a great husband. But you are not wrong about deacon. And just because hope doesn’t see it, doesn’t mean it isn’t true. Deacon was, is and will always will be big time trouble.

Brooke: I appreciate syour concern, deacon, I do. But ridge and I are just fine. He just needs time to cool off.

Deacon: Sorry. Something tells me no amount of “cooling off” is gonna get ridge to change his opinion of me. He’s thinks I’m here to wreck your life and yours. Deacon sharpe: Human bulldozer.

Hope: Okay, dad, don’t even joke about that. I hate that ridge thinks of you that way. Because it– it basically led to him ordering my family to move out all because he just doesn’t want you around. And if mom hadn’t taken a stand, not only for me but for you too, then…

Brooke: Well, nobody’s gonna force my daughter out of here. That’s not gonna happen. You live here with your husband and with your children. And you can stay here for as long as you want. Do I wish things didn’t escalate the way they did? Yes, of course. Do I wish ridge handled things differently? Yes. But I know my husband. He’s just really frustrated. And he thinks he’s doing the best for us, hope.

Hope: I understand that, I do. But like I told ridge, if I am wrong about my dad– which I am not– then I will live with the consequences. I just– I don’t want it to create a wedge between you two.

Brooke: I won’t let that happen.

Deacon: Maybe not, brooke. But as long as I’m in the picture in any way… let’s just say you’re going to have your work cut out for you when it comes to ridge.

Steffy: Dad, we’re not trying to make you feel guilty.

Ridge: Mm-hm.

Steffy: Thomas and I know there were extenuating circumstances when our family broke up.

Thomas: And we know that you have always had a special place in your heart for mom.

Ridge: Absolutely. She’s a lovely woman and a lovely mother.

Thomas: She’s just not brooke. And thank god for that-

Ridge: Okay, st– you know what? No. I know you both have your problems with brooke. But she’s part of our family. It’s– it’s a dysfunctional family but it’s working.

Thomas: Except when it doesn’t, like right now.

Steffy: Like when brooke sides with her daughter.

Ridge: No one is taking sides. Okay, alright. Maybe she is taking sides.

Thomas: Logans stick together. They put each other first.

Steffy: You know who used to put you first? Mom.

Thomas: She misses you, dad.

Steffy: Look, I know thomas and I get to spend so much time with you but we miss our family.

Thomas: Yeah.

Steffy: Me, thomas, mom and you.

Bill: Sharpe is definitely running a con. The first move was to win back his daughter, have hope fully on his side so when he makes his move– whenever that turns out to be– everyone’s guards will be down and never see it coming.

Liam: You think that’s what this is?

Bill: I know that’s what it is. Come on, liam, you know your dad. I swim with the biggest corporate sharks in the world. I have been around the block. I know what I’m looking at. Once a con man, always a con man. Not that sharpe’s ever been particularly good at it. But that doesn’t mean he can’t do some damage. So you are absolutely right to want to keep hope and the kids as far away from him as possible. And if that means upsetting hope, so be it. You are a man protecting his family. There is no fault in that.

[Phone dinging]

Hope: That gal gadot again?

Deacon: Will not leave me alone. I– I don’t even know what to do with this girl. Ah, seriously though, um, I just– I just want you to know how much it means to me that you’ve accepted me and you’ve welcomed me here. It really does mean everything. And I just want to point one thing out: That I haven’t hit either of you up for anything– no handouts. Because the old deacon definitely would have been working every angle he could to get what he wanted. And you know, I’m just– I’m not that guy anymore. I think I really realize what’s important and that’s– that’s being in your life, being your dad and being in your life as our daughter’s dad.

Hope: Well I believe in you. And I’m proud of you, too.

Thomas: This is not something that steffy and i just sit around talking about. But dad, it’s never been the same, y’know? I mean our family, when it was whole, when we were together, when we had our mother with us…

Steffy: We’re not blaming you. You were being pulled in two different directions. Brooke was relentless.

Thomas: Yeah. And she’s doing it again. She’s forcing you to make a choice. This time not between our mother and her, but still a choice, nevertheless.

Steffy: That choice is gonna end in heartache for both of them. Hope and brooke are insisting that deacon be welcomed and accepted regardless of his past and the damage he’s caused.

Thomas: And we can see the toll it’s taking on you.

Steffy: Yeah, we can see it. But I don’t think brooke can.

Thomas: And like you said, steffy, uh, brooke has always been surrounded by scandal and deacon was her greatest scandal ever. Now he’s back for a repeat performance and she should be thinking of the implications of that, but she’s not, she’s not thinking at all.

Steffy: Dad, we love you. And we know you love brooke. We’ve accepted that. And honestly, no matter how old we get, we’re always gonna wonder what things would have been like if you stayed with mom instead of choosing brooke and the logans. Do you wonder that too, sometimes?

Deacon: Hey, paul.

Paul: ‘Bout time. Didn’t you get my texts?

Deacon: Yeah. I was with my daughter. What’s up?

Paul: So the health inspector’s coming tomorrow. The manager wants the kitchen scrubbed, top to bottom.

Deacon: Okay. Anything else?

Paul: Bathrooms. Don’t forget that.

Deacon: I think I really realize what’s important and that’s– that’s being in your life, being your dad.

Hope: Well, I believe in you. And I’m proud of you, too.

Liam: You know, it was kinda nice just catching up with my dad, today. I realized I don’t see him that often outside of work.

Hope: So, it’s uh… good to have that fatherly presence around. Right? I mean, I just wish you might understand why…

Liam: Why you would want someone like deacon om your life?.

Hope: You and I didn’t always have our fathers as part of our lives growing up and now you do have bill to rely on–

Liam: I– I– alright, I… I know. I know. I know that, that my dad, like deacon, is no saint. I mean. Both of these guys are of morally ambiguous character and that’s putting it generously. Okay? I know that. But here’s the difference: All of bill spencer’s flaws, his ruthlessness, his, his callousness, his– his total allergy to playing by the rules, all of that gets channeled into his family, providing for us, protecting us, giving us opportunities that I never even dreamed possible. With deacon… it’s the exact opposite. Of that. Deacon sharpe doesn’t give. He takes. It’s just… it’s, it’s not the same.

Hope: Hm. And I know you feel that way, liam. And I get it. You are just trying to look out for me and our family but I am asking as your wife, to trust me and to have faith in me because I do believe in my dad.

[Liam sighs]

Brooke: Hi.

Ridge: Hi.

Brooke: You know, I’m just gonna be straight up with you. I was down talking to hope and deacon showed up.

Ridge: Yeah, well, he never misses an opportunity, does he?

Brooke: Look, I don’t want to argue about deacon. I don’t want to argue about anything. I just want you to realize that you can’t throw hope out. That really hurt me, ridge.

Ridge: I didn’t mean to hurt you, that wasn’T….

Brooke: I know that you’re just trying to protect us, but it’s not necessary.

Ridge: Oh. Because deacon’s changed. I forgot, you’re right.

Brooke: No. I’m not naive.

Ridge: Mm…?

Brooke: I’m not. I had my eyes wide open the second deacon came back in town. In fact, I’ve been as skeptical as you’ve been, maybe even more so. I’ve noticed a difference. He has changed.

Ridge: Oh man. You know, I want to believe that. I really do but I don’T. You know what I think is gonna happen? What always happens. He’s gonna find himself a bar or two. He’s gonna start drinking again he’s gonna run out of money. He’s going to come to you, or hope. And in the end, someone’s gonna get hurt. He hasn’t changed at all.

[Sighing]

Deacon: I mean you’re my kid it’s only natural that we’d want to get to know each other. Brooke, what you’ve done… and it’s amazing how you, sticking up for hope, accepting our relationship together. It means more to me than I can put into words.

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Bill: Are you going to tell me what’s going on or are you just going to keep pushing that pasta around?

Liam: No, no, I will. I just, just promise me, you’re just going to listen. Right?

Bill: Who’s a better listener than I am? Oh, okay, fine. Fine. Lo– seriously, I’m glad you reached out. I’ve been concerned.

Liam: Yeah, well, so have I, that’s kind of why I wanted to see you. I’ve been trying to be supportive, right? And by that, I mean protective. But this, this situation is not getting any easier, and I don’t know what to do. Frankly, I’m worried about hope.

Hope: Can I make you tea or something?

Brooke: No, honey, I don’t need anything. I’m fine.

Hope: Well, you have every right to be upset with ridge but he shouldn’t have stormed out like that.

Brooke: He’s just frustrated. And to be honest, so am I.

Hope: Alright well, still, walking away doesn’t solve anything. And besides, it’s not like you were defying ridge. If anything, you were defending your daughter.

Ridge: Hey, steffy, did you just say that my wife wasn’t worth it?

Thomas: Hold on a second. So you demanded that hope leave the property, and, and, and, brooke said she has to stay?

Ridge: Yeah. She won’t discuss it.

Thomas: Okay, well, guess what, she can’t get upset at you for leaving.

Ridge: I don’t, I don’t care if she’s upset with me, I’m upset. Cause I’m fighting this battle on my own.

Steffy: No, you’re not. That’s what I’ve been telling you. You have another family, dad, a family who loves and supports you. And it’s not just the two of us. It’s mom, too.

Bill: You concerned about hope? Let me guess because of that scumbag, deacon.

Liam: Yeah. A.K.A. Her dad, A.K.A, the guy she just decided to invite to be a grandfather to our children.

Bill: W-w-what, grandpa deacon? Absolutely not.

Liam: Well, that’s exactly what I said. But it doesn’t matter. Hope is, it’s like she’s determined to just absorb this guy into all of our lives, and there’s nothing I can say or do to change her mind.

Hope: If ridge is going to make it impossible for me to see my dad, then as much as I don’t want to say it. Maybe we should move out.

Brooke: No, honey, I don’t want you going anywhere.

Hope: Mom, you know how much I love it here. I love this cabin. I love that the kids get to be close to their grandparents, but I also don’t want to be surrounded by constant bickering and stress.

Brooke: Honey, please just let me deal with ridge. Okay? I will get through to him. I just, I don’t want this to become an issue for you, and I hate that my dad is already becoming a problem for your marriage.

Deacon: I don’t want my daughter feeling terrible about anything.

Ridge: Deacon is the problem. Brooke and I we’ve been in a great place for a long time. He shows up and–

Thomas: He is coming between the two of you.

Ridge: I don’t know. I don’t know I, yeah, I, maybe I don’t know. We’re out of sync.

Thomas: We can see that.

Steffy: You haven’t been this stressed in a while.

Ridge: Well, because i thought we left deacon behind us long time ago.

Steffy: You still haven’t answered the question, all this angst and frustration. Is brooke really worth it?

Bill: Deacon isn’t a stranger to hope. She can’t have any illusions about it.

Liam: She’s not going to hold his past against him.

Bill: Alright, fine if she wants to give sharpe another opportunity to blow up her life, have at it. But, but don’t bring him into your home. Introduce him to your kids. She already has. Dammit, liam. You give him an opening, he will exploit it.

Liam: So, okay, so do you see why I’m so freaked out about this? Every time I try to confront hope with it she digs her heels in even more because to her, it’s evidence that we’re not treating deacon fairly.

Bill: And who do you suppose put that idea in her head?

Liam: Exactly, exactly. The guy is trying to polarize us. Now it hasn’t worked yet, and I hope it won’T. But the longer this goes on…

Bill: Okay, listen, I think what you’re trying to say without saying it is that you want me to talk to him.

Liam: No, no, no.

Bill: Listen. Listen to me. I know deacon. He is not somebody that hope can trust.

Liam: But he’s her father. And to, and to hope, that just trumps everything else.

Bill: And you’re her husband. That’s got to count for something.

Liam: Of course it, course it counts for something. Yes, we love each other, we support each other 100%, but I just can’t tell her what to do. Hope makes up her own mind.

Bill: That doesn’t mean that you have to agree with it. Now, I know you don’t want to argue with your wife.

Liam: No, I really don’t want to argue with my wife. But we’ve been doing a lot of that lately.

Bill: What are you saying, liam? This is putting a strain on your marriage? You and hope are in trouble?

Deacon: I wasn’t trying to eavesdrop.

Hope: No, no. It’s fine, dad. Besides, it’s something you should know because we should all be open with each other.

Deacon: Well, if what I heard is correct, I’m sorry. Look, I know my being here is causing problems for both of you. I hate it.

Hope: Well, I’m not blaming you for that.

Brooke: I don’t want anybody worrying about ridge and me. I’m concerned about you and liam.

Hope: Yeah, but mom, you and ridge are at odds about this. I mean, ridge basically confronted me and told me that if I want to allow you in my life that my family and I need to find another place to live.

Deacon: Wow. Really?

Hope: Yes.

Ridge: I can’t have a man that I despise come over here and pretend that this is his house. I think it’s affecting& my relationship with brooke, and he’s come between us before. I’m not going to let it happen again. I will fight tooth and nail for this marriage. You want to be with him? I want to keep my sanity. So if you need to leave, leave and I know this won’t be easy.

Hope: Ridge, what you are asking– oh honey, I’m not asking. I’m telling you if you want to be with your dad, it won’t be here. Grab your kids, grab your husband, grab your stuff and move on.

Deacon: I mean, that seems kind of harsh, even for ridge, throwing you out of your own house. You’re not going to do that, right? You’re not going to leave.

Hope: Well, I’m, I am considering it.

Brooke: No, I won’t allow it. I told hope and I told ridge that my daughter isn’t going anywhere.

Deacon: Good, I’m glad to hear that, but something tells me that ridge isn’t feeling quite so positive.

Ridge: I don’t blame brooke for what’s happening.

Steffy: The other day, you were worried that deacon might come back not only for hope, but for brooke too.

Ridge: It’s not her fault, either.

Thomas: Okay, but this is causing you a lot of stress.

Steffy: Yeah, and I think that’s like the normal in your relationship.

Ridge: I, what did I just, i just told you, we’re doing well, we’re doing really well.

Steffy: Yes, sometimes you are. But when I look at your history, all I see is brooke’s drama. You can’t ignore that. I know you’re about to say all marriages have its challenges, but…

Thomas: You know what, I mean, brooke’s is not the only one to start a whole family crisis.

Steffy: But you can’t say this isn’t just about deacon. Like, look, look at brooke. Deacon’s presence is a reminder of brooke’s worst scandal ever.

Ridge: Alright, and I’m sure she doesn’t want to be reminded of that either.

Thomas: She wouldn’t have to if she just got rid of deacon.

Steffy: She’s not willing to do that.

Ridge: No, she’s not. Alright. In the beginning, I thought this was all about hope, about what she needs. But now. It seems like brooke is just inviting this guy back into her life with open arms. I can’t have it, can’t have it.

Find your rhythm.

Liam: Man, hope and I, we’re going, we’re going to be fine. It’s just… this whole thing has been a lot more difficult than it should be.

Bill: Shouldn’t be difficult. I mean, this is deacon sharpe talking about. Everyone, I mean, everyone knows he can’t be trusted.

Liam: Yeah, well, I start talking like that and then my marriage really is in trouble.

Bill: I’m not wrong, liam.

Liam: No, you’re not wrong. And neither am I. But here’s the thing. Hope has been waiting her whole life for this guy to show up and do right by her.

Bill: She can wait 10 lifetimes it ain’t going to happen. Look, I get it. You don’t want to tell your wife that she can’t have a relationship with her own father. Yeah, I’m sure that hope may have expressed the same to you about me on a few occasions. But here’s the bottom line. You pledged your life to hope. You made a promise to prioritize her and the children. So in every situation, no matter what, that’s your answer. You made a promise, son. Keep it. Do whatever you have to do to keep hope and the children away from deacon.

Steffy: We’re not trying to undermine your marriage.

Thomas: Or make you defensive.

Steffy: That’s the last thing we want. We are on your side, but. It seems like brooke isn’t and I know you’re trying to look out for brooke and for hope.

Ridge: I can see what’s happening. You can see what’s happening, why can’t they?

Steffy: I don’t think they want to. This isn’t just about hope. This is about brooke too, her history with deacon. And I know that history disturbs you.

Ridge: I think it disturbs all of us. But that guy is still carrying a torch for her. And then. She knows how dangerous he is, she can’t let him in.

Thomas: It seems like she already has.

Steffy: I’m sorry. I understand why this is hard for you and we’re not trying to make it harder, but I can see why you want deacon to stay far away from brooke as possible.

Deacon: Guessing ridge blew a gasket when you told him hope wasn’t leaving.

Brooke: Ridge and I don’t want to argue about this.

Deacon: Sure. But this is your house. I mean, he has no right to tell hope to leave.

Brooke: Well, ridge and i are married, we’re in love. We share our family, we share our lives. We share this house. But, yes, hope is my daughter.

Deacon: Our daughter, and come on. He should have known that you weren’t going to allow him to bully hope and her family out the door.

Brooke: Ridge is just frustrated. He sees you and hope getting closer and he wonders what that means for the future, for our lives.

Deacon: So what, so his, his response is to threaten eviction?

Brooke: Well, that’s just not going to happen. Because I love having you here, sweetheart. You, liam, the children. I love hearing the laughter coming from this home. I love seeing the kids playing in the garden. You know, they’re going to grow up and they’re going to remember this, how we spent all this time together. Means a lot to me, and I don’t want to let it go. It’s too important to me.

Deacon: Wow, that’s, that’s what I’m talking about. That’s exactly the kind of connection I want to have with you, hope with our granddaughter, beth, even with douglas. Look, ridge can think whatever he wants to. Okay, but I want you to know that this is the reason that I came back. Brooke, the way you love having your family around here, the, the bond. I want that. I want to feel that joy, I want to make those memories. I want to, I want to be a family.

I’m jimmy dean and

thank you very much

Liam: You know it means a lot being able to come to you with this. And the funny thing about this whole situation, I’ve never been more grateful to have you in my life. Problem is hope feels the same way about deacon and I, I’ll never be able to trust him.

Hope: Well, I have faith that you are a changed man and that you are going to do whatever it takes to turn your life around.

Deacon: And I’m determined to prove it to you. Your support is all the encouragement I need. Brooke, I just wish that my being here was as good for you.

Hope: Well, I want you to be here. And that’s why I started writing you back when you were in prison. I wanted to rebuild my relationship with you. I want to see you. I want to have you in my life.

Brooke: I’m not going to let anybody blame this on you, sweetheart.

Hope: Well, that’s just the thing. There shouldn’t be any blame. This, why are we treating this like it’s a bad thing, because it’s not. You, dad, you are not a bad person. You’re not a danger and you’re not a threat. You are my dad. And anyone who is questioning my judgment, they’re just going to have to find a way to accept that.

Deacon: Or, they’re going to at least have to understand it. I mean, you’re my kid. It’s only natural that we’d want to get to know each other. Brooke, what you’ve done? I mean, it’s amazing sticking up for hope, accepting our relationship together. It means more to me than I can put into words.

Steffy: I don’t mean to drag brooke, but her past with deacon is shady. You don’t want to dwell on it. It’s ugly. It’s painful. Brooke had an affair with her daughter’s husband.

Ridge: And they’ve been trying to fix their relationship for a long time.

Thomas: Right. Um, how often does bridget actually come home?

Ridge: It’s not, don’t do that, she’s, she’s busy, she has a family of her own,

Steffy: Or maybe she doesn’t want to face it because her mom had a child with her husband?

Ridge: A long time ago.

Steffy: Well, now deacon’s back, and it’s unavoidable.

Thomas: Okay, look. We get that this is intense and very personal for you.

Steffy: We understand that. Okay, dad, you weren’t with brooke at the time, you were with mom.

Thomas: And look, I have great memories from that time. Obviously, not how it ended, but us as a family.

Steffy: Yeah, unfortunately, brooke took you away.

Ridge: And there it is. You’ve never forgiven her for that at all, have you?

Steffy: Honestly, no. I’ll always be angry that mom lost you to brooke.

Thomas: Me too. Okay, but that’s not where we’re coming from right now. You’re worried about brooke, but we’re worried about you. We don’t want you dealing with this, but you can’t keep pointing the finger at deacon. He’s not just the problem. Brooke’s fueling the fire too, mom never did that to you. She was such a good, good human being. She always wanted what’s best for you. I always thought we were going to win, but here we are, tying ourselves in knots because the logan women want what they want. When is it going to stop? What are you going to stop justifying this?

Ridge: I’m not justifying anything.

Thomas: You’re worried about what could happen if deacon sticks around.

Steffy: And you wouldn’t be if you had faith in your wife. Aren’t you tired of this? Aren’t you tired of brooke’s drama? What are you going to be fed up and come home? You have a family here. Me, thomas, mom, we love you and we don’t want to see you hurting. We miss our family, dad. I miss you.

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Liam: We appreciate the offer to stay. We really do. It’s just that, you know, moving out is something we can both come to terms with.

Brooke: No, no, that’s not happening.

Ridge: I can’t have this guy on the property whenever he feels like it.

Brooke: Okay, okay. So, we’ll get creative. Hope and I will sit down. We’ll come up with a schedule. We can figure out times that deacon can come up over you-

Ridge: Oh, yeah, like a schedule.

Brooke: Yeah.

Ridge: Why are you not hearing me? I don’t want him here. If she wants to be with him, she needs to do it someplace else.

Brooke: Why are you not hearing me? Hope and liam aren’t leaving.

Hope: Well, ideally, I don’t want to move out, at the same time, I don’t want my father creating problems for you and ridge.

Sheila: You’re nuts if you think you have the tiniest bit of a chance with brooke.

Deacon: Man, I love when people underestimate me. You know, I wasn’t the only one in that relationship, and there were real feelings between me and brooke. Look what we created. We created this beautiful daughter who’s offering me a place in her life, and you know what? I’m taking it, and I’ll be damned if ridge forrester is going to dictate what goes on between me and my daughter. You know, he wants to bluster. He wants to throw around ultimatums, alienate brooke. I say, have at it. Self-sabotage. And old deacon will be right there waiting.

Thomas: Okay, uh, walk for me. Turn all the way, yep, yep, yep. Um, how does it feel?

Model: Light, airy, effortless.

Thomas: Good. Okay, come on back. Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa. You okay?

Model: I am now.

Thomas: Heh.

Steffy: Is this going to be a regular thing? I walk into my office and see someone flirting with my oblivious brother?

Steffy: Women have always fallen for my brother. I don’t quite get it, but hey, whatever.

Model: Sorry. I-

Steffy: No, it’s, it’s fine. Two consenting adults, go for it. And thomas deserves a little fun.

Model: Well, you have my number. Use it.

Finn: It’s just another day at the office. This is nice work if you can get it.

Steffy: I’m just glad my husband doesn’t have models throwing themselves at him every single day.

Finn: Oh, would you be jealous?

Steffy: No, because I know what we have and no one can touch it.

Thomas: Wow. So much confidence.

Steffy: There’s only one woman I want out of finn’s life.

Deacon: Wait, do you hear that? Silence. Is this the calm before the storm?

Sheila: You know, if you don’t like it, there’s the door.

Deacon: Oh, wait, what just happened there? Your personality flipped from amused at my expense to whatever we have here.

Sheila: It’s called a mother’s pain, deacon. You’ve made great strides with hope. So much so that you think that you might actually have a future with brooke.

Deacon: So?

Sheila: So, what about me? When is it my turn? When do I get to have a relationship with my son?

Hope: Mom, it really is okay. As much as, yes, it is a hassle, liam made me realize that it is probably the best solution for everyone.

Ridge: Listen to her, brooke.

Hope: And ridge doesn’t want deacon around, but I do want him to have a place in my life. So, while we loved being here, maybe we have overstayed our welcome.

Brooke: No. Ah, no. This isn’t up for debate. You’re not going anywhere. You’re staying right here. Is that clear? With age comes more…

Thomas: Look, I know it’s a shock to find out that jack’s your biological father. But, is there any part of you that’s maybe happy about it?

Finn: Uh, I don’t know, I’m, I’m still processing the way he hurt and betrayed my mom. And truth is, I don’t like jack finnegan very much right now. And I don’t know this version of him.

Thomas: I’m sorry, man, I mean, look, I know what it’s like for your whole world to blow up in your face.

Steffy: And it always will when sheila’s involved.

Sheila: That miserable creature. Steffy is just ruining everything for me. And finn, I mean, any chance I have at a true mother-son bond and- why is she doing this to me? I mean- why is she keeping me away from my son? What right does she have?

Deacon: Hello? She is finn’s wife. You know, wives try and tell their husbands what to do.

Sheila: Well, at least one of us can crack a bad joke.

Deacon: Hey. Hey, I’m sorry. Okay? I know how painful this is for you. I’m not trying to be obnoxious or, you know, take it lightly.

Sheila: Really? You really feel bad for me?

Deacon: Sure.

Sheila: Then help me, deacon.

Deacon: Sheila. What is it you think I can do?

Sheila: There’s gotta be something. You are – you’re close to the forresters.

Deacon: I’m close to the forresters? Most of them hate me!

Sheila: Closer than I am.

Deacon: Sheila, that’s not saying much. What is it that you think I can do to benefit you?

Sheila: Great minds. Great minds. Okay, maybe we can – we can convince steffy to let finn think for himself, make his own decisions because I know he wants me in his life. I know he wants me to know hayes. And I would if it weren’t for the guard dog keeping me from my own son. And, and why? What have I ever done to her?

Deacon: You mean besides shooting her mother?

Sheila: I never shot steffy.

Deacon: I know, people get so touchy when you try and target one of their family members for murder.

Sheila: You know what? Trust me, if I wanted taylor dead, she’d be dead.

Deacon: Okay, see? Right there. You say things like that. Crazy things that come out of your mouth. And then you wonder why no one invites you over for book club meetings.

Sheila: You know what? I didn’t know that I had to censor myself here in front of you, and you can’t take anything seriously that I’m saying. I’m upset!

Deacon: All right. All right. I get it. I get it, all right? Best advice: Stop pushing. Stop. Just let me get closer to brooke and hope.

Sheila: That didn’t take long, did it? You just can’t stop thinking about brooke, brooke, brooke!

Hope: You two have been terrific, the way you welcomed us into your home and the kids were able to take advantage of this beautiful property.

Brooke: Well, there’s no reason to change that. Ridge and I will work this out.

Hope: Well, ridge doesn’t want my dad around, and I do, and I don’t really see a way to resolve that.

Brooke: Okay, well. We’ll just find a way to compromise, right? But what we don’t do is kick somebody out the second there is a disagreement. We’re all family here. And I love that you guys have been here on the property. Watching beth and douglas grow and change every single day. And I am not going to let that blessing just go away because of all this conflict and dissent. So, what we need to do is work together on this. Okay? You guys aren’t leaving. You’re staying right here.

Steffy: I don’t mean to go off about sheila, it’s just-

Finn: No, honey, you don’t need to explain. I mean, the thought of sheila in our lives triggers memories of the awful things she’s done to your family in the past.

Steffy: Well, she doesn’t get a chance to do that again.

Finn: I get it.

Steffy: Gosh, there’s just so many women out there that could have been your birth mom, why did it have to be sheila carter?

Finn: I’m gonna need to get to work.

Steffy: Ah, we’re okay?

Finn: Always.

Steffy: What?

Thomas: I just hope that sheila isn’t creating friction in your marriage.

Steffy: I’m not going to give her the satisfaction.

Thomas: Well, good. You shouldn’T.

Steffy: What, did you sense something weird between finn and me?

Thomas: It would make sense for finn to be feeling a way about the situation, maybe an involuntary pull toward his mother.

Steffy: Yeah, things are complicated right now, but we’re working through it. Unfortunately, I can’t say the same about dad and brooke.

Thomas: Deacon?

Steffy: Yeah.

Deacon: Okay, I think I’m going to get going.

Sheila: Am I boring you?

Deacon: Sheila, you are a lot of things, but boring ain’t one of them. Dangerous, now we’re talking.

Sheila: A little bit of danger can be exciting.

Deacon: Yeah, well, it can also wreck your life. Case in point, exhibit A. Been there. Done that. Got the t-shirt.

Sheila: Yeah. And you’ve been playing it safe ever since.

Deacon: Well, I don’t it if I’d say that.

Sheila: That’s because you can’T. I know you, deacon sharpe, and you are drawn to the dark side. Just like me. Here. You’re still hungry, why don’t you take a bite?

Deacon: You sound like a witch.

Sheila: Good witch or bad witch?

Deacon: Take a guess.

Sheila: Maybe a little bit of both. Because when I’m bad, I’m very good. I can make you forget all about brooke logan.

Deacon: I think now you’re giving yourself a little too much credit.

Sheila: Yeah, well, now who’s joking, huh? Because I wouldn’t take you on a bet.

Deacon: Hmm. Then how come you’re eyeing me like a plate of lamb chops?

Sheila: You mean looking at you the way brooke does in your dreams?

Ridge: You know, I’m not trying to be the bad guy here.

Liam: And neither am I. But brooke, you – I mean, you just said that you wanted to find a compromise. Right? Well, this, us moving out is the compromise.

Ridge: We’re protecting you.

Hope: Well, I don’t need protection from my own dad, and neither does my mom.

Ridge: I couldn’t disagree more.

Hope: Fine. And that is your right to feel that way. Just as it is my right to choose to have a relationship with my father and I get it. I get that I might open myself up to more of the same with deacon, that I might get hurt. But I happen to believe that he’s changed.

Ridge: Well, that’s fantastic, because that is exactly what he needs.

Hope: You don’t know him as well as I know.

Ridge: No, I know him better than you! I know what he’s capable of, especially now that he’s convinced you that he’s a changed man.

Brooke: Ridge, I know this isn’t what you want, but I can’t! I can’t throw my daughter and her family out of their own home. I can’t do it.

Hope: Mom, are you sure?

Brooke: Yes. Yes, I’m sure. Ridge and I will work this out as we always do. Right, ridge? But honey, you live here. You’re going to stay here right where you belong.

Hope: Thank you, mom.

Brooke: Yeah.

Hope: Thanks.

Brooke: Of course. Nyquil severe gives you powerful relief

Deacon: I know what brooke and I had.

Sheila: Mm, well, it must have been pretty special for her to betray her own daughter and to think that that’s the woman that looks down her nose at me. But you know what? If I squint really hard, I can see what it was that made brooke fall from grace. I mean, you’re sexy in a sleazy sort of way. And that’s coming from a woman that needs her eyes examined.

Deacon: Yeah, you’re such a sweet talker.

Sheila: It’s not going to work on her anymore.

Deacon: You know what? Never say never. You know, with ridge acting out, threatening to throw hope off the property. I’m telling you what, that’s not going to go well. And brooke is warming up to me, gradually, but she is warming up to me, and that is going to drive ridge insane.

Sheila: Well, you may have caused a little bump in the road for brooke and ridge, but still a long ways from her being mrs. Deacon sharpe.

Brooke: Is everything okay with liam? He left here pretty quickly.

Hope: Yeah, he’s just meeting up with bill.

Brooke: How badly is this deacon situation coming between you?

Hope: Well uh he’s not happy that I’m letting my dad in and he feels the same as ridge, that he can’t be trusted and he shouldn’t be around the kids.

Brooke: How do you feel about that?

Hope: That is an overreaction, because I know my father would never hurt our kids. But, you know, one step at a time. Right now we’re just working on him being okay with my decision, something that, unfortunately, ridge does not seem to be able to do. I’m, I’m so sorry.

Brooke: Honey, I don’t want you worrying about ridge and me.

Hope: Um, how can I not? Because he just slammed out of here.

Brooke: Yeah, I wish he didn’t do that. But you know, he’ll come back and we’ll work through the tension. Just like we always do.

Steffy: Deacon’s showing up again, worming his way back into hope’s life. It’s been really hard on dad.

Thomas: It has to be. Look, deacon is like the worst part of brooke’s history. The only good thing to come out of it was hope.

Steffy: I don’t understand this. This weakness to deacon. He abandoned her and dad was there for her, dad was the father figure. He loved her and raised her, and instead of standing by him, she’s standing by that loser.

Thomas: Do you ever think about what it could have been like for us?

Steffy: Like, if dad chose our family instead of brooke? Yeah, think about that a lot.

Thomas: Dad.

Steffy: What, what’s wrong?

Ridge: I can’t do this, not for another minute, I’m sorry.

Steffy: What happened?

Ridge: So, I told hope if she wants to hang out with deacon, she’s going to have to do it somewhere else. Take your kids, your husband and move off the property.

Steffy: You kicked hope out?

Thomas: Brooke couldn’t have been happy about that.

Ridge: No, she said that it was her house and hope isn’t going anywhere.

Steffy: Let me guess, hope refused to see your concerns.

Ridge: I don’t get it. Brooke knows exactly who deacon was, and he hasn’t changed. But she won’t listen to me.

Steffy: Brooke and hope are asking way too much of you.

Thomas: Yeah, I mean, I don’t get it. So, so why wouldn’t she get rid of deacon after everything that he’s done? You’re supposed to, what? Just welcome him into the family or what?

Steffy: I know brooke is your wife, but we’re your kids and we really understand what you’re going through.

Ridge: Appreciate that.

Steffy: And we’re not the only ones who would think that way. I’ve been talking to mom recently and she wants to come back, but I think something’s keeping her away or like someone.

Ridge: Who?

Steffy: Brooke. I think it’s hard for mom to see the two of you together. And I know I shouldn’t be saying this, but I keep hoping that you’re going to wake up and realize brooke isn’t worth it. You have another family, a family who loves and supports you. That’s me, thomas and mom.

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Hope: You want us to move out?

Ridge: I don’t want that. I didn’t want it to come to this. But you’re insisting to be with deacon, and I don’t know what else to do.

Hope: He’s my father, ridge.

Ridge: Well, he’s more than that to me.

Hope: Whatever he has done in the past, it does no good for me to hold on to a grudge–

Ridge: Well, it’s not as easy for some of us. I see him and I see your mother’s betrayal and her affair.

Hope: So then what does that make me?

Hope: And besides, it’s not like the two of you were together then anyways.

Ridge: Together now. You wanna be with deacon, you gotta do it someplace else. I will not let him come between me and my wife.

Liam: Hey. Um, I was gonna check the mail today. Douglas is expecting an invitation to his friend’s birthday party.

Brooke: How cute. Yeah. I think I have that right here for you. Oh. Also, I wanna add some goodies to the kids’ lunches today.

Liam: Aw. That’s thoughtful. This is what I’m talking about. You’re always looking out for us. We appreciate it.

Brooke: Yeah. Well, I love having you and hope and the kids so close by.

Liam: Well, we’re lucky to be here.

Brooke: It really scared me when she threatened to move away if I didn’t accept her relationship with deacon. And I know you still have reservations about her father, but I think maybe we need to… respect her wishes.

Liam: I’m trying. It’s not easy. I mean, I’ll be lying if I said I wasn’t worried. But, you know, I’m saying all the same things ridge is.

Brooke: Yeah. It’s just not really up to us, is it? I mean, ridge is gonna have to find a way to make peace with deacon.

[Door closes]

Liam: Hey. I, uh– I was just up at the main house getting our mail. Douglas got invited to that party, so that’s good.

Hope: Yeah, that’s great.

Liam: Um… ridge showed up just as I was leaving. Kind of seemed like he came from here.

Liam: Did you guys get into it about deacon?

Hope: [Clears throat] Yeah. He’s kicking us out.

Liam: What?

Hope: We have to find somewhere to move because ridge ordered us off the property.

Brooke: You went down to the cabin to talk to hope?

Ridge: Yep.

Brooke: What about?

Ridge: [Sighs] It seems to me we fought all our lives to be happy, and-and all I want is some peace.

Brooke: Well, that’s all I want, too. And I don’t wanna talk about deacon anymore.

Ridge: I think that’s possible now.

Brooke: Now?

Ridge: I did something, um, for the family, for all of us.

Brooke: What did you do, ridge?

Ridge: I was talking to hope, and I told her if she wants to spend time with deacon, she’s gonna have to live somewhere else.

Sheila: Well, hello again to you, too. Deacon, you can’t just keep coming here eating my food and drinking my booze and not giving me anything in return.

Deacon: I’m gracing you with my presence, aren’t I, sheila?

Sheila: Yes. Well, not as much as you used to. Been quite mysterious lately.

Sheila: Come on. Why don’t you just move back in? I’ll give you the bed. Better yet, we could– we could share the bed. You’re stressed. I’m stressed. Maybe we can…help each other relieve some tension.

Deacon: I…can’T. I’m trying to clean up my image for hope… and for brooke.

Sheila: Oh, my gosh. You are king of the dreams, aren’t you? You need to get your head out of the clouds, because you are nuts– you’re nuts if you think you have a shot with brooke.

[Hall & oates “you make my dreams” plays]

Hope: I can’t believe this is actually happening.

Liam: I mean…[Scoffs] Is it possible that-that what ridge said was, like, more of a heat-of-the-moment thing. Like, he doesn’t actually want us to physically move out.

Hope: No. No. He made himself crystal clear that either I shut my father out of my life, or we find another place to live.

Liam: God, that’s– that’s really extreme, especially considering it doesn’t just affect you and me.

Hope: No. It affects the kids. And the connection to family is important to me. And it means a lot to have mom there when the kids come home from school.

Liam: He really didn’t run any of this by brooke?

Hope: No. Brooke would’ve shut it down immediately. She’s gonna be devastated when she finds out.

Liam: Yeah, especially ’cause she was literally just saying how happy she is that we’re here.

Hope: I am mostly just sad for beth and douglas. Because they’ve grown so close to my mom. They love their grandma, and then they get to see the aunts and uncles whenever they come to visit.

Liam: Hey. Well, listen. No. No. That’s not gonna change no matter where we’re living.

Hope: We just– we have so many wonderful memories here. There is where we started our life together.

Liam: But maybe… ridge is right.

Brooke: You asked hope to move out?

Ridge: No, I didn’t ask her. I told her to. Oh, my god, ridge. How could you?

Ridge: I had to do something.

Brooke: It is not our place to dictate to her what she can or cannot do.

Ridge: It is our place. We’re the heads of this family. We have to do whatever we can to protect all of us.

Brooke: From deacon?

Ridge: Yes, from deacon! Hope doesn’t listen to me. She doesn’t listen to you. She doesn’t listen to anybody.

Brooke: Look, I am trying everything that I can do so that I-I support her, so I don’t alienate heR.

Ridge: Oh–

Brooke: And all you’re doing is pushing her away.

Ridge: That’s–no. I’m setting boundaries.

Brooke: We can’t prevent her from seeing her father.

Ridge: We can forbid him from coming here anytime he wants to. If she wants to be with him, do it somewhere else, and I know, yes, deacon is on his best behavior now. It’s his best behavior until he’s not, until–

Brooke: Until what?

Ridge: Until someone gets hurt. Until this chaos starts all over again. Brooke, if this clown is anything, he’s predictable.

Brooke: You had no right. This is my daughter we’re talking about.

Ridge: Yeah, it’s your daughter– your daughter with deacon.

Sheila: You actually think that brooke would throw ridge away, the–the love of her life, her soulmate, her destiny? You actually believe she would leave him for you?

Deacon: Hate to dine and dash, but I gotta go.

Sheila: Oh, where you gonna go?

Deacon: I don’t know. Maybe I’ll sleep in my car or find a park bench or something.

Sheila: You are that desperate to impress brooke. Wow, you–you’re… [Laughs] You really think you have a chance with her.

Deacon: You never know.

Sheila: Where–where is all this cockiness suddenly coming from?

Deacon: Stranger things have happened.

Sheila: Yeah, but I thought brooke couldn’t stand the sight of you. Are you–are you truly that charming, huh?

Deacon: Some would say irresistible.

Sheila: Come on. Come on. What is it, deacon? Did something happen?

Deacon: I don’t wanna jinx it.

Sheila: Oh! Stop being so cryptic.

Deacon: Ah.

Sheila: You are so annoying right now.

Deacon: Let’s just say that, uh, I’m sensing a little shift over at casa del brooke, a little tension in the air.& Yeah, brooke and ridge– they may not be quite as solid as everyone thinks. Wipes. Wipes. Wipes. Why the waste?

Liam: I know what you’re– okay, just hold–hold on. Just give me–just give me A…

Hope: [Sighs]

Liam: Hear me out for one second, okay? Please?

Hope: Ridge has asked us to move out on his own accord. What possible way is there to justify it?

Liam: It’s– it’s not justified. I’m not trying to justify. I’m just saying maybe– maybe there’s a different way of looking at it. Right? Like, as– as an opportunity to try something new, different.

Hope: We’ve been so happy here.

Liam: Well, we’ve been happy because…we’re happy. Right? I mean, we’re happy because we’re with each other, not–not because of these walls. And besides, we have a family now, like kind of a big one. Maybe we could use the space. It’s not like we can’t afford it.

Hope: Liam, that is not the point.

Liam: I know. I-I’m just saying that we have the means to go anywhere we want. Like, we could live somewhere where the kids can visit grandma every single day if they wanted to, right? We can be that close.

Hope: But you know it’s not going to be the same.

Liam: Well, you know, what about the tension that deacon is causing between ridge and your mom? We don’t wanna be a part of that, do we?

Hope: No, I don’T. It’s just… this little cabin has become… our little sanctuary.

Liam: Yeah. Yeah, it has, I know. And I–trust me, I hate the thought of never lighting another fire in that fireplace or never cooking eggs on that little iron stove for the kids again.

Hope: You hate that stove.

Liam: I hate that stove. It never–like, 40% of the time, it works, and you need to use a match. Like what? Doesn’t matter, doesn’t matter. I’m just saying… maybe it’s time to leave this place behind and go make memories somewhere new, somewhere that’s entirely ours.

Brooke: Hope is my daughter.

Ridge: I know, and I-I-i don’t mean to push her away, but what do I do? She’s got this fixation with deacon. I don’t–

Brooke: Fixation? You act like he’s a random guy. This is her father.

Ridge: I don’t want him in my house!

Brooke: My house. You moved into my home.

Ridge: Really? We’re doing that? Okay.

Brooke: And this is hope’s home, too. She has every right to be here. So it’s their choice if they move out or not.

Ridge: But it doesn’t work this way.

Brooke: Ridge. I adore having them here. I want them to stay. I mean, it really broke my heart when she threatened me that she was moving out.

Ridge: All right, well, you can still see them every day. It’s not like they’re not welcome here.

Brooke: You know what? You really should have consulted me before you went there.

Ridge: Why? You would have tried to talk me out of it. If she wants to be with deacon, then let her do it. Just move out for a little while.

Brooke: No. No! My daughter is not moving out.

Deacon: Yeah, brooke and ridge–they’ve, uh, they’ve been having troubles lately–pressures on their marriage.

Sheila: Because of you.

Deacon: Oh, I don’t think I have that kind of power.

Sheila: That’s because you don’T. I think you’re reading a lot more into this, deacon. It’s a severe case of wishful thinking.

Deacon: Mm, I don’t know, sheila. Seems like ridge is about to lose his cool.

Sheila: Ridge has always been a hothead.

Deacon: Mm, yeah, but he took things to a new level today. You know that egomaniac– he doesn’t want me anywhere near beverly hills.

Sheila: Oh! [Laughs] No duh. Why don’t you just tell me something I don’t already know?

Deacon: Okay. I overheard ridge talking to hope. He told my daughter that he wants her to move out, vacate the premises.

Sheila: No. Give her the boot?

Deacon: Yep. Yeah, he says it’s affecting his marriage. Either she cuts ties with me, or it’s sayonara, sweetheart.

Sheila: Well, that sounds a little extreme.

Deacon: Well, that’s how threatened this guy is of an unemployed ex-con, so yeah, there’s trouble in paradise, big-time.

Sheila: So you think that this is a good opportunity for you.

Deacon: Mm-hmm.

Sheila: Maybe an opportunity to win back brooke’s heart? Maybe get into her bed?

[Laughs] You’re crazy. [Laughing]

Ooh

Sheila: [Snorts, laughs]

Deacon: What, do you think I’m some kind of joke?

> Sheila: Yeah, I’m starting to think you’re a bigger fool than I ever pegged you to be. Look, deacon… don’t be upset. I mean, there might be trouble in paradise over there. But I just–I just think that we could have a little bit of our own paradise… right here. I am feeling a little bit naughty.

Deacon: Hmm.

Sheila: What do you say?

Deacon: I’m saving myself.

Sheila: Oh, my gosh! I–I just don’t get it. I-I-I–what is the spell that every man in la has with brooke logan? I don’t get it. I don’t understand it.

Deacon: Then you should get your eyes checked.

Sheila: There’s nothing wrong with these eyes.

Deacon: Look, sheila, don’t take this the wrong way, but you’re not brooke. What?

Sheila: No offense, but brooke is no sheila.

Deacon: [Chuckles]

Sheila: Oh, my gosh, you’re falling for her again.

Deacon: She’s hot. I mean, that’s not a secret.

Sheila: You never got over her, did you?

Deacon: She’s the mother of my kid.

Sheila: And that’s all she’s ever gonna be, deacon. Because women like brooke, they don’t fall for men like you. No job, no money, no prospects. Rap sheets as long as their tennis courts.

Deacon: Okay, you know what? Stop, stop, please? Enough with the negativity. God, stop. I know what I heard ridge say. He’s kicking hope and her kids to the curb. That is a bad move. Bad move. And when brooke finds out…

[Chuckles] It ain’t gonna go over well. All it’s gonna do is cause more tension between the two of them.

Sheila: Even if it does, she’s not gonna come running to you.

Deacon: I don’t know. Things have changed. Hope wants me in her world. She–she wants us to be family, and brooke is backing hope, which means she’s backing me. And ridge, well, he’S… how do the french say it? Losing his freaking mind.

Sheila: [Chuckles] You’re gonna do everything in your power, aren’t you, to make sure that ridge goes over the edge?

Ridge: I know you’re disappointed. I’m disappointed, too.

Brooke: Okay. Well… we just can’t let this come between us, ridge.

Ridge: No, it won’T. Can’T. How did this whole thing start, anyway? Writing letters? I didn’t even know he knew how to read.

Brooke: [Sighs] She wants a relationship with her father.

Ridge: With a guy who’s gonna let her down. You gotta understand, I’m– I’m doing this because I want to protect you and hope.

Brooke: By removing her from her house? Look…I know this is hard for you. I do, I understand that. I’m sorry. But sometimes marriages aren’t always smooth sailing. I mean… look at the past. There was taylor and thomas and his obsession with my daughter.

Ridge: I’m sorry. Are you comparing deacon to thomas?

Brooke: No, of course not. Just trying to make a point. You know, I accepted thomas, and everything that he was going through. Now it’s your turn to accept hope, and her desire to have her father in her life. Come on, ridge. Let’s just deal with this together. You’re not gonna kick anybody out. Is that understood?

Liam: Hey… uh… sorry if we’re…interrupting.

Hope: You’re talking about my dad, aren’t you?

Brooke: Ridge told me what he said to you.

Hope: Okay, well, um, speaking of… liam and I just had a very long discussion, and… we talked it through and we think that it is best if–if we do move out.

Brooke: No, this is ridiculous. I’m not going to accept this.

Hope: But ridge has been–

Brooke: Ridge and I will work through this, but you are my daughter. And you’re raising my grandchildren here. Nobody is going to force you out.

Deacon: I’ve just about had it with that arrogant jerk trying to control me. If my return has caused a rift in ridge’s marriage, guess what? I’ll be there to pick up the pieces for brooke. Who knows? Maybe someday we’ll be… reunited as a family.

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[Knocking on door]

Ridge: Hope, you in there?

Hope: Oh, ridge, yeah. It’s open. Come on… in.

Ridge: We can’t do this anymore. Deacon is not welcome here. Not in our home, and not in our lives.

Deacon: Brooke, I know you haven’t forgotten. The passion we shared. The connection.

Brooke: Oh, please.

Deacon: Come on, we were good.

Brooke: Good?

Deacon: Yeah!

Brooke: That was a betrayal, deacon. That was the worst time of my life. Hurting my daughter like that.

Deacon: But we couldn’t fight it, could we? The attraction, the desire. Maybe there was a reason for that. Maybe we went through the scandal and the pain because something good came out of it. Look, I know despite the heartache and… you know, the shame, we made hope.

Thomas: How is that? Is that more comfortable?

Model: Much more.

Thomas: Good, I think that hope was right. She was saying this was maybe a little too constricting, and now that it’s opened up, I can see you dancing all night in this thing.

Model: Oh, for sure. If that’s an invitation. You could pick me up at 7:00.

Thomas: Ha, um, not tonight, but maybe soon. Okay, yeah. Um… I think that’s it. I think we’re good. Thank you.

Steffy: I am so glad my husband is not a famous fashion designer. Models would be hitting on him left and right.

Thomas: Ah, but pretty sure that he’s around, you know, some women. He’s obviously in a hospital and the nurses love him.

Steffy: Okay, you’re probably right. I’m glad I’m not the jealous type. But there is one woman I need to worry about around my husband.

Finn: I can’t believe you’re, you’re here, and you’re dressed like– where did you even find those scrubs?

Sheila: It’s not really important. What’s important is– is you and how you’re doing. This all had to be so confusing, though. A horrible shock to learn the truth, after all these years. That jack, the man who adopted you, was actually your biological father.

Thomas: How is finn doing, by the way? I’ve been meaning to reach out, but, it’s kind of hard to know what to say.

Steffy: It’s crazy. You know, finding out that your dad lied to you your whole life. Finn’s trying to hang in there, he’s hurting, he’s upset. Especially for his mom. I’m not talking about sheila.

Finn: You shouldn’t be here.

Sheila: Look, it’s okay. Nobody’s gonna know. Look! I blend right in.

Finn: Look, it doesn’t make it okay.

Sheila: It’s not like I went to your house, finn. I have really been trying so hard to be respectful of your boundaries, with steffy’s boundaries. I needed to reach out to you somehow, I have really been worried about you.

Finn: It’s been a lot to process. But you don’t need to worry.

Sheila: How can I not? You’re my son.

Hope: Look, I realize that you have strong feelings about this–

Ridge: It’s not about feelings. It’s about facts. Fact: Deacon is a con artist. All he’s ever done in his life–

Hope: Former.

Ridge: Excuse me?

Hope: Former con artist. He came out of prison reformed, hoping to make amends and–

Ridge: Yeah, and lie to you and your mother.

Hope: Look, I’m not trying to create problems between you-

Ridge: And I’m not saying you’re the one creating problems, it’s deacon. Deacon creates problems wherever he goes. He’s been doing it since before you were born. Why doesn’t anybody remember that? Talk to brooke, she doesn’t remember, she doesn’t listen to me! But you, you gotta listen. And you gotta do the right thing.

Brooke: Ah, you know, you’re right. I mean, I may always regret the pain that I caused. But, I’ll never, never regret having hope.

Deacon: I’m so impressed with the woman that she’s become. I know, I can’t take any credit for her, but, uh… daddy’s proud.

Brooke: Daddy’s proud. That’s cute. I know, I came down hard on you when you came back in town. I was opposed to you having anything to do with hope.

Deacon: And now?

Brooke: I don’t know. I want to support my husband, I mean, for the most part, I do. But I also want to support hope. And she wants you in her life. So, in that case…

Deacon: I can’t tell you what this means to me.

When you have nausea,

Finn: You’re right, it’S… it’s been extremely difficult. My own father lied to me my whole life.

Sheila: It must’ve been hard for you to hear. I’m just glad that he took my advice, finally decided to tell you the truth. I think if he had his way, he would’ve taken it to his grave with him when he should’ve told you about this secret years ago.

Finn: You could’ve told me.

Sheila: And I wanted to. But I made a promise to jack. He can be very intimidating, especially when he’s feeling threatened. And I know what would’ve happened if you’d heard it from me. I would’ve been accused of lying, or… being manipulative. I would’ve been accused of interfering in his marriage, and that would’ve just made things worse for you, finn. No, you really needed to hear this from your dad.

Finn: You’re probably right about that. But I… I appreciate you encouraging him to do the right thing. As upsetting as it was, I’M… I’m glad I finally know. So, whatever you said to him, however you got through, thank you.

Deacon: I appreciate the support.

Brooke: Okay, wait.

[Giggling] Let’s be clear here. I am supporting hope, not you.

Deacon: Understood. I don’t want to cause any problems for you or your marriage.

Brooke: I want to believe that.

Deacon: It’s true. I swear, you’ll see. I mean, I– ridge might not. But as long as you do.

Brooke: This is all very difficult for ridge. And I want to be sensitive to that. But he’s got to accept reality. You are hope’s father. And if she wants to have a relationship with you, well, then ridge and i are going to have to have one too. So, that means you’re welcome here, deacon.

Hope: You have pretty much already said everything there is to say about my father, and I understand your concerns and why you might not exactly want him around, but that is your choice. Just as it is my choice to want to have my father be a part of my life.

Ridge: Because you’re all grown up, you know exactly how much misery and pain you can handle? All right, that makes sense. I get it.

Hope: Okay. So… are you saying you’re not going to fight me on this? That you will accept the fact that I want my dad around?

Ridge: That you want him around? Yeah, no, I accept that for sure. But, am I gonna have him around me or my wife? Absolutely not. But, like I said, there are options.

Hope: Options? Okay, so what exactly are you trying to say?

Ridge: You live in this home, and this home has rules, we all follow them. Number one rule: Keep this family safe. Having deacon here, not safe for anybody. So, if you’re gonna be with him, plenty of other places to live.

Hope: Okay, so you are suggesting that I move off of my mother’s property? If you’re on medicare, remember,

Thomas: Sheila is smart, I’ll give her that. Manipulating jack to come clean, and then throwing him under the bus while scoring points for herself. And I know that you don’t want finn feeling gratitude towards her, but at the same time, he finally has answers now so he’s gotta be feeling thankful.

Steffy: I know, it’s beyond frustrating knowing that sheila’s out there, always calculating, always… figuring out her next move. Even though finn is thankful, he’s not naive. He knows exactly who sheila is. And he knows he can never, ever, ever trust her.

Finn: Look, I appreciate your concern, but I gotta go see some patients.

Sheila: Of course, I understand. Look, finn, if you ever need to talk…

Finn: Thank you, but you know that’s not possible. Sheila, we’re not possible.

Sheila: Today, maybe. But in the future. You know, if it can, if it can happen for hope and deacon, I really think it can for us too. I mean, you did hear that hope let deacon back into her life?

Finn: Very different situation.

Sheila: Not so much, really. I can’t help but be jealous of him. I really… really want what he has. A chance to bond with you. He’s actually making headway with the whole family it would seem. Even brooke is opening up to deacon.

Deacon: Wow, I’m welcome here? Deacon sharpe. Man, I never thought I’d be hearing those words.

Brooke: An invitation I’ll retract if given reason to. Especially considering how ridge feels about you.

Deacon: So, you’re saying ridge and I won’t be golfing anytime soon?

Brooke: Don’t mess this up. Get a job, stay sober, be careful who you associate yourself with… sheila, and other crazy psychopaths.

Deacon: Okay, done.

Brooke: I mean it, deacon.

Deacon: So do I. I’m finally on the right track, you know? I’m determined to stay there. I just want to be a good person. I want to be a good– I want to be a great father. I’m not gonna cause you any problems.

Brooke: Well, good. If that’s what you truly want. And you don’t have any hidden agendas.

Deacon: All right, maybe I got one little hidden agenda. I just want to see you happy. You deserve the best. And if that’s ridge, then so be it. Just, you know, I think about the way the guy’s treated you over the years, though. You know, the back and forth with taylor. I mean–

Brooke: Well, that’s ancient history.

Deacon: And, my god. How do you put up with that ego?

Brooke: Okay. Don’t worry about my happiness. Ridge and I will be just fine.

Hope: Are you really doing this right now? Asking me to leave?

Ridge: To be fair, this was your idea, you threatened your mom with leaving. Maybe it’s logical, maybe it makes sense. You want to be around deacon so much, maybe you should move on. Hey… I love having you here. You and liam, and those crazy kids. And brooke loves coming down here and just being able to… to say hi to them. But if you need deacon in your life, then yes. You should go.

Hope: Is this really about my needs, or yours?

Ridge: Bit of both. I’ve always been upfront with you on that. I can’t be around deacon. I despise the kid.

Hope: You’re upset with deacon for things that he has done in the past. Is there just some small part of you–

Ridge: There are some things I can’t look past. I see that clown and all I see… is– is brooke’s biggest betrayal and I see what he’s capable of. And I don’t want to get into this with you. Not now, not ever. It’s not– let’s just say it’s about me. It’s about my sanity. About my marriage. About your marriage. You want to be with this guy so badly, then do it. Find a home and do it. You can be around him all the time. Do it in your home. Not mine.

These are the faces

Deacon: So, when are you expecting ridge back?

Brooke: I’m not sure. But I would like to avoid a confrontation.

Deacon: Put one off, you mean. I mean, look, if I’m welcome here, it’s only a matter of time. It’s gonna happen.

[Sighing] Don’t worry about it, all right. Ridge can huff and puff all he wants, but if all I’m trying to do is be a responsible father, there really isn’t much for him to say, is there? Eventually, you know, he’s gonna have to admit that maybe I’m not quite the bad boy I used to be.

Brooke: Bad boy? Well, that’s one way to describe it.

Deacon: I remember a time when you wanted the bad boy. I know, I know, ridge is god’s gift to women. Your marriage has never been doing better, blah, blah, blah. But… I don’t know, I was just thinking that, you know, after all this time, maybe you could admit it.

Brooke: Admit what?

Deacon: That the bad boy was a huge turn on. Best sex of your life.

Brooke: Okay, uh, I think now would be your cue to leave.

Deacon: I thought so.

Brooke: I think we should leave the past behind us and you really need to go focus on hope. And not think about me, or the memories that we had. Are you even listening to me?

Deacon: What? Yeah, yeah! Yeah.

Brooke: Okay. Well, hope should be home. I think you should go down there and say hello and be the father that you claim you wanna be.

Deacon: Oh… okay. Yeah, I will. Um… I know this isn’t easy for you. I’m not gonna let you down.

Brooke: You don’t have to make promises to me. Don’t let hope down.

Deacon: Okay.

Ridge: Believe it or not, I’ve been racking my brain, trying to find a solution that works for everybody. And something occurred to me… it doesn’t matter who warns you, it doesn’t matter who says anything about your dad and what you should or shouldn’t do because… you wanna connect with him. You want to have a relationship with him, and you don’t need me. You don’t need me to warn you, to protect you and keep your safe, because… you’re all grown up. You’re an adult. You know what? So am I. And if you won’t let me protect you, then I’m gonna protect myself. I’m gonna protect your mother. And the relationship we have and the life we built. I’m not sharing that with deacon. You can, if you want. You can share your life with him any, anyway you want, but you can’t do it here.

[Hope clearing throat]

Hope: Have you brought this up with mom?

Ridge: I will. Thought I’d talk to you first. You’re the one who brought it up.

Hope: Brought it up, yes, but that’s very different from being ordered to leave. Being told that myself and my kids and my husband aren’t welcome here.

Ridge: I didn’t say that. I love you and your family. You’ll always be welcome here, but deacon is not. I can’t have a man that I despise come over here and pretend that this is his house. It’s affecting my relationship with brooke. And he’s come between us before. I’m not gonna let it happen again. I will fight tooth and nail for this marriage. And I’m sorry, I wouldn’t be bringing this up to you if it weren’t critical, but it is! It’s critical to me! You want to be with him, I want to keep my sanity. So, if you need to leave, leave! And I know this won’t be easy. And I will help you anyway I can, and your mom will help. We’ll figure this out together.

Hope: Ridge, what you are asking–

Ridge: Oh, honey, I’m not asking. I’m telling you. If you want to be with your dad, it won’t be here. Grab your kids, grab your husband, grab your stuff, and move on.

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