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Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

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[edgy music plays] Luna’s not my cousin. She’s my daughter. Luna’s my daughter. If only you knew where I was, Mom. You need to give it to me straight, Poppy, the truth. Am I Luna’s father? You are not Luna’s father. I was surprised to get your text. Thank you for coming. I know how busy you are. Oh, I’ll always make time for my sister. That’s my promise to you from now on. Though, honestly, didn’t expect to hear from you. Not after what I put you through the other day, accusing you of being part of such a terrible, dark family secret. Jack and I never had an affair, Li. Luna isn’t his child. I understand that now… how horribly wrong I was. All those years I wasted in bitterness and anger. I just hope you can forgive me one day for thinking what I did of you. What is it, Penelope? Why did you want to see me? [edgy music plays] What’s really going on with me? I think you’re up to something. Seriously, Hope, this-this power has made you paranoid. I have had years of experience with you, and I know exactly what you are capable of. Too many times, I have been burned by you. Never again, Steffy. [whimsical music plays] It’s, uh, it’s crazy. Ha. I mean, it’s just hard to concentrate. Mm. That scent you’re wearing… Almost like… you could lose yourself? [both chuckle] So, um…about the Forrester fragrance, about launching it, I’m thinking that we can– Let’s discuss the details later. Right. Yeah, yeah. Right. We can set an appointment. Ha ha. I’m sure you’re involved with a number of projects. Mm. Nothing quite like this one. Well, um, we’re very excited and thrilled to be collaborating with the nose of Paris– hell, the world–but, you know, I-I have a question for you. What brought you to Forrester’s door?

Steffy:  It’s no secret that you and I have a contentious history, Hope. HOPE: That’s putting it mildly. But thankfully, there have been changes here at Forrester Creations, and I’m no longer your scapegoat. Yeah, thanks to Carter. Your partner in crime. What’s going on, Penelope? You’re not yourself. Tell me. Maybe I can help. You need to give it to me straight, Poppy, the truth. Am I Luna’s father? Something’s happened. What? Luna… …is missing. No. No, no, no. This can’t be right. This can’t be ri– this can’t be right. I’ve got– I gotta take another test. I’ll take another test. [heavy music plays] Forrester Creations couldn’t be in better hands. Yep. With Carter and the Logans at the helm. I know what you think of my family. Oh, please. You couldn’t care less what I think. You’re a…talented, dynamic businesswoman. Who only got to where I am– or should I say was– because of my last name, right? That’s what you think. As I said, Forrester Creations is being run differently now. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect, including you, so I will say this. You have made many positive contributions to the company over the years. Only to be sidelined by one of the most underhanded business coups imaginable. [door opens] I’m interrupting. No. Zende, your timing couldn’t be more perfect. I was actually showing Steffy your latest designs for Hope for the Future and I think you really nailed it.

Thank you.

Yeah. Yeah, I agree. I think Hope for the Future is going to continue to thrive, what with your talent and Carter’s leadership. One thing you should know, tres cher. Daphne Rose never explains herself. Meaning I may never know why you suddenly appeared that day. Okay, well, obviously, you had your reasons. Reason. Singular. But I shall never tell. Perhaps you can tell me this. Which Forrester fragrance should we launch with, one or two? [whimsical music plays] [chuckles] Choose. [huffs] Luna’s missing? Yes. And I don’t know where she is. Tom Starr. I’ll never believe you’re my father. [edgy music plays] [timer beeps] [beeping] [heavy instrumentals] Well, I have to get going, but Zende, I just– I wanted to thank you again for all of your hard work and your commitment to Forrester. You are really going above and beyond. So it’s-it’s really appreciated. Thank you. Absolutely. You’re invaluable to all of us. Leave you to it. Oh, you came in at the right time.

Whew.

I’m not sure how much longer

I could have restrained myself.

Hope getting to you? She’s so sure this is how Forrester’s gonna be

from here on out.

Little does she know that she and Carter are in for a rude awakening. You mean my plan, Operation Carter Walton? You still have not let me in on any of the specifics, but if I can help in any way, please let me know. I have utmost confidence in you. So does Uncle Ridge and Granddad. Carter won’t be in charge much longer. Not if you have anything to do with it. You want me to choose? It’s your company. It’s your fragrance. You created them. I belong to you now. Our partnership. So, Monsieur Walton, your preference. Un ou deux? I don’t understand–how is Luna missing? She’s in prison.

I know.

Well, someone call you? No. I went to see her and they told me she wasn’t there. Did they transfer her to a different facility? All they told me was that she was still incarcerated. They didn’t tell you where? No. They were being very vague. This is outrageous. [huffs] Your daughter’s missing and no one will tell you where she is? Do you want me to go down there? Maybe I can find out something for you. If they wouldn’t tell me anything, I doubt they’d say anything to you. But thank you. Of course. She’s my niece. [phone rings] Oh. I-I’m sorry. I have to take this. [phone ringing] Hello? I need to see you. I’m at my office.

Can you come right away?

I’m in the middle of something. It’s important. Can you tell me what it’s about?

Are you coming or not, Poppy?

All right, I-I’m leaving now. I’m sorry, Li, but something’s come up

and I have to take care of it.

Something about Luna? Never mind. I won’t pry. But please let me know if you hear anything about Luna.

I will.

And one more thing. I just want to apologize again for the accusations I held on for all those years, thinking you could betray me in my own home. Hopefully, you can forgive me one day. How I could even imagine you could hurt me and my family in such a terrible way… [tense music plays] Honestly, I wish it hadn’t come to this, but drastic times call for drastic measures. And these are drastic times for Forrester Creations. This is truly a fight for the heart and soul of Forrester Creations– its future, its identity. I mean, in a few months from now, Forrester Creations– it might not even be recognizable. Hope and Carter, they wanna take risky moves, and they’re not being strategic. No, but you are, hopefully coming up with a way to stop them. Well, I had to do something. I can’t just sit idly by and wait for Justin and his team to work their angle– like, that could take months, and we don’t even know if that’s gonna be successful.

Meanwhile…

Hope, Brooke, and Carter are becoming more entrenched in their positions. Every day that goes by, they’re consolidating their power. And Hope is getting more arrogant by the minute. Not only does she wanna lead Hope for the Future, but she wants to be in on all of the business decisions. And Carter is more than willing to let her, at least that’s how I read it. Hey, Zende, I know none of this is easy for you, working with Hope and Carter, especially on Hope’s line. But just know that your intel is invaluable. I do…wish that… you would let me in a little bit on the details of your plan. I’ll tell you this. If this plan continues to go in this direction, Hope and Carter will never smell what’s coming until it’s too late.

HOPE: Carter.

[sharp inhale] Daphne. What’s going on? I was, um…I was admiring the-the Forrester fragrances trying to, uh, figure out which one to launch with. It can’t be Tom Starr. Oh, God, this has haunted me my whole life. Who is my father? Lock the door. Wait. I need to say something first. [Finn scoffs] I realize that there are a lot of questions that are swirling around that brilliant mind of yours ever since your mother ran the paternity tests, and we are now certain that Tom Starr is not Luna’s father. And-and it’s made you think about that night that we shared all those years ago. And I’ve been thinking a lot about it too, and you know what, you’re right. There’s nothing for us to be ashamed about. You were of age and we were two consenting adults, and, yeah, you were adopted into the family, but we are actually not related by blood. There’s no biological connection between us. And we cared about each other. And what we shared was-was beautiful and it was special. And that is how I have always remembered it. And, Finn, I would really hope that you would remember it that way too– this magical connection that we had. But that was all that it could be. And we have both moved on with our lives, and-and look–look at what you’ve accomplished. You are a… brilliant and highly respected doctor with a beautiful wife and family, and I… Well, I have a chance to patch things up with my sister and pursue the kind of relationship that two sisters should have. [sniffling] But Finn, that can’t happen if you keep on thinking about that night and asking questions. You know, the kind of questions that can raise a lot of red flags for other people. So you understand what I’m saying, right? No one can find out about this. No one. They can’t. What is that? I think you know what that is. A paternity test? Finn, I already told you there is no way that Luna is your daughter so I am begging you, for both our sakes, to please drop it. Don’t you wanna know what it says? Yeah, we were close. You were my first. But you promised… that you would be honest and truthful. I trusted you, Poppy. I trusted that you would never hurt me and you wouldn’t make me regret that night we shared. And I never did. Until… You lied to me. Luna isn’t my cousin. She’s my daughter. Luna is my daughter. I’m… the father. [heavy music plays]

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Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

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[tense music plays] You being honest with me, Poppy? My name is Poppy Nozawa, and I am here to see my daughter Luna Nozawa. Yes, ma’am. I heard you. Well, then I don’t understand what the problem is. She’s an inmate at this prison. She has to be here. No, she’s not. Well, then where is she? Where is Luna? [soft music plays] [Luna sniffles] Talking about this is clearly upsetting you.

No, I’m not upset.

The tears kinda give you away. No, this is gratitude. I’m so grateful for you, Bill. What you did for me, saving me– When I think about it, I just… I get overwhelmed. If it weren’t for you, I’d still be fighting for my life back in prison. You don’t have to be thrilled about the changes happening at Forrester, Steffy, but you did agree to them. Have I given you a reason to think I don’t? I just said I like Zende’s designs. And you implied that he has more reason to be here than I do

because he’s a Forrester.

I didn’t say that. It’s what you wanted me to hear. Okay, this arrangement isn’t gonna work if you read into every word coming out of my mouth. Well, I’m not.

No?

No. I’m just setting a boundary, one that you need to respect. And what’s that? Whether you like it or not, Carter runs Forrester now. Nothing and no one is going to undermine his authority. I’m not a saleswoman. No. You’re an artist. Each fragrance I create is a unique experience, a silent language… …like the one we speak now. Tu comprends? Oui. Carter’s running Forrester differently. Everybody contributes gives input, feels valued. I mean, the next big idea could come from anywhere, from this office to the mailroom. We treat everybody with respect. It doesn’t matter what their last name is. Even me? Yes. But Carter’s in charge, and you don’t want me to forget that. Steffy, my family and I have been under your thumb for ages, but times have changed.

Because of Carter.

Yes. Because of Carter. Your appeal, the… way you capture attention… there’s something about you, Daphne, and it’s not just your alluring fragrances. Alluring. Moi? Very. [heavy music plays] Luna’s not here in this prison? That’s correct. [chuckles] No, no. Okay. That’s not correct because I’ve seen her here in this room. So either bring her to me, or tell me where she is. Where is Luna? Answer me! I never wanted any of this. It wasn’t an accident, Luna. No. An accident I can live with. But not this. I never wanted to hurt anyone, but I did. I-I turned into a monster. What I did to Tom and Hollis and to Steffy… that’s my cousin’s wife. Could you be my daughter? Carter robbed my family of the business we created.

You can look at it like that.

The way it happened? Or you can focus on what he’s doing to improve it. You mean look at it your way. I thought you wanted to help. I’m here for my family legacy. To protect my investments. Oh, okay. ‘Cause it just seems like you’re complaining about the leadership. Well, I’m president, aren’t I? Aren’t I part of the leadership? I don’t know, are you? Do you even wanna be? Am I not allowed to have an opinion here? I’m not gonna keep quiet about this coup. Ooh. You’re still angry. Damn right, I am. Well, then what are you even doing here, Steffy? Why did you come back to Forrester Creations? I’m sorry. Ha ha. Sorry. Um…you’re very special, and what-what-what you have, Daphne, is very special, and your fragrances, they’re extraordinary, and I want to put them in the marketplace as soon as possible. Mm. In a hurry. Yeah, I’m…extremely motivated. Hmm. And, um… and I think our partnership will generate a lot of excitement.

I feel it already.

So do I. And, uh, we should capitalize on that, we should. A brand as exclusive as yours, it doesn’t need to wait for the right retail season. No, we can launch right away. A man of taste and action. I’m eager to get down to business. Down to business, indeed. Is-is Luna hurt? Is she in the infirmary?

No, ma’am. Nothing like that.

Well, then, like what? Okay. I don’t understand why you’re making this so difficult. Okay? Was she released? Was she transferred? What the hell is going on? Luna Nozawa is still in the prison system, but she’s no longer an inmate at this facility. Okay, so was she transferred to another prison? I can only tell you that she’s still incarcerated. Well, then, where? Please. Please tell me where.

Bill: You mentioned Steffy. You don’t usually do that. No, I don’t. You obviously regret what you did to her. More than I can say. It’s hard to talk about. Harder than Tom and Hollis? Steffy begged me to let her go. She told me to think about her family and her kids. Did you? Not then. But ever since, yeah. I think about them all the time and what their lives would be like if Finn didn’t find Steffy in time. Those poor, innocent kids. I mean, I-I kidnapped their mom. And I knew how much Finn loves Steffy, and I didn’t care. That’s how far gone I was, Bill. I mean, I could have ruined Finn’s life. He’s the only person in my whole family who ever gave a damn about me. [moody music plays] I need to know the truth. Well, I’m not surprised that you aren’t exactly supportive of the changes here at Forrester. Not all of them. Though I don’t like working in this office and having conversations like this. With me? I’ve never hidden my opinion about this takeover,

and I’m not going to.

And yet you agreed to work here. Obviously, you have an issue with that. I actually think you might be the one with the issue. Well, can you blame me? My grandfather built this company from the ground up. This was his dream. This was all of his hard work, and he entrusted it to me and my father, and you and Carter ripped it out of our hands. You deceived us. So, yes, I’m gonna tell it like it is. Oh, so there’s no reason for me to question your motives then? I’ve been very clear about those too. Right. Uh, to protect your legacy and investment. Yes. Oh, is that the real reason, or is there more to it? [edgy music plays] Um, let me show you what I have in mind. I’d love to know what’s in that handsome head of yours. Well, as-as you know, uh, fragrances, they traditionally launch during the holidays. That’s a prime sales window, even for the…

highest end fragrances.

Mmm. And, uh…but you–you, you’re in a whole nother universe. The Daphne Rose brand generates sales, regardless of the season, and the numbers suggest your strength in the marketplace– I mean, no one can touch you. Tell me more, s’il vous plait. Well, I-I’ve put together some projections, and, uh, the faster we launch, the bigger the numbers. And…look, waiting for the next retail season, it can impact your… Yeah. Wouldn’t want that. Well, take a look. [soft music plays] It’s not like she just wandered off. This is a prison. So she’s being held somewhere. All right, fine. If you can’t tell me,

then find me someone who can.

I assure you, ma’am– If you wanna assure me, then let me see my daughter. Hey, I want a straight answer, and I want it now. What have you done with my daughter? Where is Luna? Sorry. I’m not at liberty to say. [stammers]

Luna: I’m horrified by all of it. Every terrible thing I did. But you’re most ashamed of going after Steffy. Listen, I know that I took two lives and I– I…I can’t even begin to comprehend that. And as awful as that is, I didn’t really know them. But I know Steffy. She’s family. And she’s always been so kind and supportive to me, at work and as a relative. And I turned on her. She confronted me and I– [sniffling] You panicked. It’s like all the rage and resentment inside me just kept pouring out. All the years of fear and anger and frustration. I– I don’t know. It’s like I truly became a different person. It didn’t matter that Steffy has a son with Finn. I adore Hayes, but… in that moment, I couldn’t see Steffy as a wife or a mother. She was just another person standing in the way of me and everything that I’ve always wanted. It was all falling apart, and I was desperate. There was no family ties strong enough to stop me. [tense music plays] Power’s made you paranoid, Hope. Well, you can’t be too careful, especially when it comes to someone who’s called me a thief and a criminal. Facts. You and Carter took something that didn’t belong to you. You can act like you have the moral high ground here, Steffy, but you really don’t, not after all of the years of everything you’ve put me through, both personally and professionally. So of course I am wary of you. I would be a fool not to be. Wow. You really aren’t giving up. No. Not until I get a real answer. I really don’t have anything to say, Hope. Well, the truth would be nice. I mean, it’s just the two of us here. Carter’s not present. You don’t have to put on a show. He already gave you the job, Steffy, so… why’d you take it? What’s really going on with you? [whimsical music plays] [exhales] I, um… I had marketing look at your placement in the luxury brand arena, and your recognition scores– they’re off the charts.

Mm-hmm.

Joining Daphne Rose with the House of Forrester, that… increases your impact exponentially. [small laugh] A good pairing. We are. Our–our brands are. We are very… Compatible. Yeah. Well, I-I was gonna say– well, I– I can act–I can-I can show you. Let me just, um…[murmurs] Am I distracting you, Carter? W–uh… it’s-it’s the scent. It’s, uh, ha ha– I’m losing my… my train of thought. It’s… it’s overwhelming. It’s very… powerful. Like you can get lost in the woman wearing it? In that moment, I forgot everything. I forgot who I am. How much I love Finn. You were that close? We were. I mean, we didn’t really see each other much, but I knew that he cared. I couldn’t really depend on anyone in my family, but my cousin Finn was always there for me. I mean, pretty much the only happy memories from my childhood include him. And…I destroyed that. If he ever sees me again, he’s never gonna be able to look at me the same. [tense music plays]

Finn: I need to know the truth.

Poppy: Finn, just stop. -Stop asking these questions. -No. I’m not gonna let it go. I am just as shocked as you are that Tom is not Luna’s father.

Finn: I have a right to know, and you need to tell me if I am Luna’s father.

Poppy: Luna is not your daughter. Did you see Steffy before she left? I don’t know what you’re asking. I’m asking if you know where my wife is.

Poppy: There’s no reason for you to be questioning Luna’s paternity, because you are not her father. [timer beeps] [beeping]

Finn: Was it just me, or was there someone else?

Poppy: Okay, yes, there were others because I was young and I was single and I was with you just once.

Finn: Well, then, I need to know if I am Luna’s father. [echoing] Father…father… [intense music plays] There’s two lines. It’s positive. Poppy lied to me. It’s me. I’m the father. Luna’s my daughter. [intense music escalates]

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Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

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NOTE: As of November, 2024, CBS no longer puts in the character names, nor do they separate out each line. We may edit them if we ever get time…this will take extensive editing. Sorry!

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

No. You think she will?

I don’t know.

She hasn’t told us much.

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

They could use her.

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

That’s for sure.

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

Hope for the Future is back.

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

You killed him.

I know.

And I’m haunted by it.

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

I do.

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

Not as a transplant.

But it could yield reliable genetic results.

Yeah…

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

Not sure what to think.

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

About her investments?

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

TAYLOR: Steffy.

RIDGE: Steffy.

Hey, did you talk to Carter?

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

President.

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

You really said that?

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

That does sound like you.

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

Not yet.

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

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

It’s new.

Well, I think it’s as good

as the last.

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

and Carter Walton.

[knocking] Thank you so much.

Steffy, hey. Hi.

Hey, Dad.

Hello.

All right. So what’s going on?

You know why you’re here.

Because you took pity on me?

Thank God.

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

Finn.

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

to be a part of the ride.

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

if Daphne Rose is interested.

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

As is she.

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

Correct.

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

She’s good. She’s really good.

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

[laughs]

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

Oh.

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

Daphne Rose.

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

What?

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

Quite the presence.

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

Well, not quite–

No, no, I don’t need–

No, no, no, no.

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

an exclusive partnership.

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

[whimsical music plays]

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

Welcome back.

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

hypnotic.

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

Of course not!

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

Then drop it.

I can’t, Poppy. I can’t.

Look at me.

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

No.

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

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

Must be uncomfortable.

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

Our secret.

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

You want the check then?

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

Thanks.

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

‘Cause of your mother.

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

Hi.

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

Heard what?

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

Thank you.

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

you’re feeling about her.

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

I need answers.

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

You weren’t alone.

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

It was time.

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

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Oh, Finn, I feel so awful.

Oh, hey.

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

Thank you.

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

[sighs]

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

How much you care about Finn.

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

I’ve seen it.

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

[laughs] Oh, my goodness.

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

You must think I’m horrible.

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

What’s that?

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

Jack, it’s okay.

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

[laughs]

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

[knocking]

Dr. Finnegan?

Yes.

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

I’m sorry, son.

No, hey, it’s okay.

All right?

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

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Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

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

before she left.

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

Okay. Consider me not here.

Go, go! Go, go, go!

Hey!

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

Good, uh…

Good.

How are you?

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

Well, that is, um…

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

in the past couple of months–

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

Mom–

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

before I knew the truth.

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

Well, you saw that.

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

But we trust her implicitly.

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

There’s no question.

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

As president.

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

Don’t make me regret this.

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

[heavy chords] ♪ ♪

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Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

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

No. You think she will?

I don’t know.

She hasn’t told us much.

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

They could use her.

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

That’s for sure.

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

Hope for the Future is back.

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

You killed him.

I know.

And I’m haunted by it.

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

I do.

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

Not as a transplant.

But it could yield reliable genetic results.

Yeah…

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

Not sure what to think.

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

About her investments?

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

TAYLOR: Steffy.

RIDGE: Steffy.

Hey, did you talk to Carter?

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

President.

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

You really said that?

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

That does sound like you.

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

Not yet.

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

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