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Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

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

Must be uncomfortable.

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

Our secret.

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

You want the check then?

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

Thanks.

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

‘Cause of your mother.

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

Hi.

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

Heard what?

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

Thank you.

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

you’re feeling about her.

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

I need answers.

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

You weren’t alone.

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

It was time.

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

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Bold & The Beautiful Transcript

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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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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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