>> Brooke: I do understand that you and Hope are enjoying
each other's company. >> Thomas: Yeah, it's--
It is more than that, Brooke. >> Brooke: Yeah, I don't even
know how you can say that. Her marriage did just end.
>> Thomas: Yes, it did and I am very sensitive to that.
>> Brooke: And if you were sensitive to that,
you would give her some space. >> Thomas: You know, if Hope
wants space, she can tell me. And I'm just going to follow
her lead on that. >> Brooke: Well, just keep
your expectations really low. I mean, she may be caught up
in this whole thing right now, but deep down,
she's really mourning the loss of her marriage to Liam.
♪♪ >> Liam: You are my wife.
Of course, I'm always going to care about you, Hope.
>> Hope: And I'm always going to care about you, Liam,
but there's a line, so you don't need
to worry about me. I'm-- I'm fine.
>> Liam: Sorry. I wish things had gone differently.
>> Hope: Well, they didn't. And this is my life now
without you. And you're going to
have to accept that.
♪♪ >> Finn: Okay, okay,
it's your turn now. I've told enough embarrassing stories
about my poor cousin. >> Luna: No, I mean,
did you really have to tell them about the carnival?
>> RJ: Well, I thought it was adorable.
It was adorable. >> Steffy: Like, clowns
are scary. I mean, remember when I dressed up
as one on Halloween and then you locked yourself
in your room? [ laughs ] >> RJ: I was two years old,
Steffy. You gave me nightmares for years, do you remember
that part? >> Finn: Well, you guys
both have a lot in common, then. >> Steffy: You two are really
working well together. Helping our granddad
with the line. >> Luna: I mean, that was
exhilarating. It was, like, a total crash course on learning
the fashion business and one of the biggest
highlights of my life. >> RJ: She's been crushing it.
She did awesome, the whole thing.
>> Steffy: That's what I've heard.
♪♪
>> Steffy: I still can't believe Dad let Granddad think
he won the fashion challenge. >> Finn: It's
the sweetest gesture. >> Steffy: Sweetest thing ever.
>> Finn: And I respect Ridge enormously for doing that.
>> RJ: Me too.
>> Finn: Hey, RJ. >> RJ: Yeah?
>> Finn: Why don't you and I go for a swim in the ocean?
>> RJ: Right now? Yeah. >> Finn: Yeah.
>> RJ: I'm super down. Always. Is that okay with you?
>> Luna: Absolutely. Go for it. >> RJ: Sure?
>> Steffy: Luna and I will be fine. Give us a chance to
get to know each other better.
♪♪ >> Thomas: Look, it's always
painful when a family splits up. >> Brooke: But it goes
beyond that. And I don't think you realize,
Thomas, how much she really treasured her life with Liam.
♪♪ >> Liam: Well, that same feeling
that I had when I married you... it-- it hasn't gone away.
It's still-- it's still there. >> Hope: I-- I don't know
how you expect me to believe that, Liam.
>> Liam: I could have done more to show it, but...
I'm never going to stop loving you and that's just--
That shouldn't come as a surprise to you
because I think that you're never going to stop
loving me, either. That's what I think.
♪♪
>> Luna: Finn and I were super close when I was little.
He was always the protective older cousin.
>> Steffy: It's good to have him in your corner.
>> Luna: Yeah, I mean, it's been a while. I'm just
glad that we're getting reacquainted again.
>> Steffy: Well, Finn's excited you're here, and I can tell
my baby brother is, too. >> Finn: All right,
we're heading out. >> Steffy: Hey, now.
Too bad it's dark out. Look at those abs.
Look at those pecs, baby. >> Finn: All for you, babe.
See you in a bit, okay? >> Steffy: Okay.
>> RJ: Hey, don't grill her too much, okay?
Just take it kind of easy on her, please.
>> Steffy: I'll try. >> RJ: Okay.
>> Steffy: Be careful. >> Finn: Right, we will.
>> RJ: Come on, come on. >> Luna: They're crazy.
I'm-- I'm too afraid of sharks. >> Steffy: Yeah, they-- they are
definitely crazy. But you should get out there
at one point. RJ could teach you how to surf.
>> Luna: Okay, that I might be into.
>> Steffy: I can definitely tell you that you are into RJ.
>> Luna: Okay, well, yeah, I-- I always knew he was
in good shape, but, wow. [ both laughing ]
>> Steffy: Well, they're two sweet guys.
And got to say, they are easy on the eyes.
>> Luna: Yeah. Um, can I be honest with you
about something, Steffy? ♪♪
>> Thomas: Brooke, I mean, you should understand
more than anyone, Hope doesn't want to be
with someone where his attention is divided,
where she can be with someone who only wants her.
I mean, you of all people should understand that.
>> Brooke: I agree. Hope deserves a man who is
completely devoted to her. >> Thomas: Just so long
as it isn't me. >> Brooke: Look, I know
that you've been working on yourself, Thomas,
trying to make yourself a-- a better person. I get it.
And maybe Hope sees something that I don't see.
And I know she's very attracted to you
and having fun with this fling, but she's made it very clear
that she's not in love with you and she may never be.
Can you live with that? ♪♪
>> Hope: I will always have a connection to you, Liam.
We've been through so much together
and our beautiful daughter-- >> Liam: Who Thomas tried
to convince us was dead. >> Hope: You know, you keep
bringing that up. >> Liam: Yeah, I keep
bringing it up and I'm not going to stop bringing it up,
and frankly-- frankly, I'm appalled that you have.
>> Hope: I have not forgotten, Liam, but if I let the past
rule me, I will never be able to live in the present.
Thomas has earned my trust. He's apologized,
he's taken accountability and not just with empty words,
but with action. >> Liam: I don't get you giving
that guy an ounce of slack, much less whatever this is.
>> Hope: All right. Okay, great. Fine. Awesome.
Yeah, maybe I have a blind spot where Thomas is concerned.
Wonderful. And if you really need to know,
sure, we-- we are taking things day by day.
>> Liam: What does that mean? You're just like-- No strings?
You're just having sex? >> Hope: Yeah.
>> Liam: O-- okay, so you're just like, hooking up.
See, that's not you. That's not who you are.
>> Hope: Liam, you don't know me.
I'm starting to think maybe you never did.
Maybe you just loved the idea of me.
But Thomas, he sees me.
And I am able to put my wants, my needs, my desires first.
And he, Thomas loves me for it.
♪♪
>> Thomas: Okay, it's getting late.
>> Brooke: Uh, Thomas, I just want to thank you.
It's important that we spoke. >> Thomas: And, yeah, look,
I understand that you may never believe in my relationship
with Hope, but I think that she does.
>> Brooke: Okay, just don't read too much into that
because it is a phase. >> Thomas: I'm not going to
choose to believe that. I believe that there's a future
and I honestly believe that it's possible Hope opens
her heart fully to me.
[ Brooke sighing ] ♪♪
>> Steffy: Of course, you can be honest with me, what is it?
Is it about RJ? >> Luna: No, it's, um--
It's actually about you. >> Steffy: Me?
>> Luna: Yeah, I-- I don't know if you could tell, but this
dinner made me super anxious. >> Steffy: I get it, you know.
Meeting your boyfriend's family for the first time
is a little overwhelming. >> Luna: Yeah, it is.
But it's not just because you're RJ's sister. It's because
you're Steffy Forrester. I mean, you're a fashion icon.
You're larger than life. Um, but it's not just
the fame and the glamor. I mean, what RJ said
about you is true. He told me what a compassionate,
caring person you are and especially clear
how much you care about Eric and your brothers
and your parents. You guys are just so blessed
to have such a strong, loving family.
>> Steffy: Thank you. That is super sweet.
Yeah, we are-- We're very fortunate.
We're always there to support one another, especially when
one person is struggling. >> Luna: Yeah, I mean,
that's what I experienced with RJ. That same sense
of loyalty. I mean, he's a wonderful guy.
How could I not fall for him? >> Steffy: Well, that's why
I invited you over. I can definitely see
that the feelings are mutual. And I know it's still new.
You guys are still trying to figure each other out,
but I like this whole vibe. >> Luna: Yeah, me too.
>> Finn: Hey. >> RJ: Hey.
It's incredible out there. What's going on?
What were you two talking about? >> Steffy: Wouldn't you
like to know? [ both chuckling ]
♪♪ >> Hope: We ended
our relationship, Liam. You don't get to dictate
what you think my life should look like.
>> Liam: I'm not-- I'm not-- I'm not dictating.
I'm not shaming, I'm just--
I'm-- I'm concerned about some of the choices
you're making, that's all. >> Hope: Look, I'm sure
that this is a lot for you to take in right now.
I mean, me being dressed in lingerie for another man.
>> Liam: It's not just any other man.
Not just any other man. >> Hope: Liam,
you threw us away! Thomas adores me.
And he loves me and only me. >> Liam: So did-- So did I.
>> Hope: No, you didn't. Liam, I wanted your full heart.
That's all I wanted. But for years, I mean--
I'm not sure if you will understand this concept,
but, um, just because you aren't sleeping with Steffy
doesn't mean that you aren't keeping her
on the back burner. It doesn't mean that you're
not withholding a piece of your heart for her.
It doesn't mean that you're not just keeping the door open
just a little bit for the possibility of Steffy.
So, no, I never got all your heart.
>> Liam: I begged you. I begged you not to--
not to go back to work with him. I begged you not to turn to him
and-- and-- and then-- then there you were.
You were kissing him in Rome. >> Hope: You still
ran to Steffy.
♪♪
[ all chuckling ] >> Finn: No, Luna, seriously,
I can't tell you how cool this is for me.
>> Luna: I mean, this was such a blast, you guys. Thank you
so much for inviting me. >> Finn: And look,
I know you've been having some trouble with my mom.
>> Steffy: What about Li? >> Finn: I-- I'll--
I'll fill you in later. Look, whatever beef
between Aunt Poppy and my mom, I mean, that's between them.
It shouldn't affect our relationship. I always
want you to feel welcome here. >> Luna: Thank you, Finn,
that means the world to me. I just-- I wish our moms
could get along. >> Finn: Yeah.
♪♪ >> Liam: Hope,
I'm desperate here to-- to get through to you,
to stop you from wanting to be with Thomas.
>> Hope: Liam. >> Liam: You said yourself,
no strings attached, right? And God knows, I mean,
how could there be right? Given everything
that he's put us through. I mean, is this-- Really?
This is like-- This is how you want to spend your time?
>> Hope: I don't know what to tell you, Liam.
I don't-- I don't know how to answer that.
I-- I don't know what the future will bring.
I just know that I am trying to be present,
and I am open to anything.
>> Liam: Not anything. It's-- Okay, oh.
Okay, what-- So, what? You like-- You might
want another baby now or...
>> Hope: I might. >> Liam: With Thomas?
>> Hope: Certainly not with you.
>> Liam: I mean, are you-- are you even using
birth control? >> Hope: Oh, my God, Liam,
that is none of your business! Liam, I don't know how
to make this make sense to you. Thomas sees me!
And only me! And I want that!
Liam, I-- I love you and I know you mean well
and I don't know if I'm making the right or wrong decision.
I don't have the answers. I just know what I want.
>> Liam: Thomas. >> Hope: Yes.
Thomas makes me happy. Liam, and I--
>> Liam: Oh, great. That's-- that's great.
>> Thomas: Liam. What are you doing here?
>> Liam: I have a child who lives here.
>> Thomas: Yeah, the kids are aver at Katie's.
You okay? >> Liam: Are you-- What kind of
question is that? I'm sorry, can we not--
Like, can we just-- Can we stop this?
Can we end this now? Can we end it?
>> Hope: Liam. I know you loved me.
All those years. But, Liam...
as much as it pains me to say this...
this is not your home anymore. So, yes, we will parent
Beth together, but the man in my life now...
is Thomas. A man who loves me
with all of his heart.
And I love him for that.
>> Thomas: You said that I love you
with all of my heart.
>> Hope: It's because you do.
>> Thomas: And you said that you love me for that.
>> Hope: I suppose I did.
♪♪
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