>> Steffy: Okay.
>> Liam: Oh man, thank you. Thank you for gathering
all that up. By the way, I really didn't
mean to steal you away from work.
>> Steffy: Oh, it's fine. I needed a break from
the office anyway. Um, okay.
So there are snacks in the fridge and it's gluten-free.
Kelly needs to take them to her soccer practice and some of
the kids are gluten-free, so... >> Liam: Uh, got it.
I'm on it. Are you okay?
>> Steffy: It's just, no last time I accidentally brought
granola and like the parents were really mad at me.
So I just really don't want to mess this up.
>> Liam: I'm not-- I just-- hey, I'm not talking about
the granola. I just mean,
you're kind of in a mood. [ Steffy sighs ]
>> Steffy: Yeah. Yeah, I am.
It's-- it's because Finn and Hope.
>> Hope: This is helping. Thank you.
>> Finn: It is? >> Hope: Mm-hmm.
Very much so. >> Finn: Well, good.
You know, um, I'm a little concerned on these migraines
you're getting. >> Hope: I know.
And I know I need to be doing the stress management better.
>> Finn: Yeah, I believe I told you to take care of yourself.
You being a bad patient, not taking doctor's orders?
>> Hope: Maybe, but I will try harder.
I promise. >> Ridge: Brooke Logan and
Steffy Forrester running this company.
It's the best. It's a dream team.
>> Brooke: If we could get along.
>> Ridge: You can get along. There's gonna be some
problems along the way, of course.
But you're gonna figure it out. You're gonna do what's best
for the company. Plus, I'm gonna be right there.
I won't be right there. I'll be next door.
But if there's a problem, I'll be there and I'll stop
my designing and I'll come help you guys.
>> Brooke: Hmm. Well, I'm flattered that you
would think of me to step in and lend a hand.
>> Ridge: Don't be flattered by it.
You're the best person for the job.
>> Brooke: It means a lot to me that you would recognize
my contribution to this company. >> Ridge: So what do you say?
Is it a yes? Will you help lead
Forrester again?
♪♪♪
>> Ridge: Will you do it? Will you bring your vision,
your talent to work, please. There's no one better.
>> Brooke: Like I told you, I am very flattered.
Forrester Creations means a lot to me.
It's very important to me and you know that.
Brings a huge smile to my face. And yes,
it would be such an honor. Part of me wants to say yes.
>> Ridge: Part of you wants to say yes?
I don't know what that-- What do you--
>> Brooke: Well, I'm sure years ago I would've jumped
at the opportunity. And who knows, maybe again
in the future I will. But right now, it just--
it doesn't feel like the right time.
>> Liam: Well, uh, I don't wanna choose sides here.
'Cause I obviously have nothing but respect for you
as a businesswoman. I'm sure you've got legitimate
reasons for thinking of cutting Hope for the future.
I'm just a little concerned about Hope only because I know
how much that line means to her, and...
>> Steffy: Well, we can't let personal feelings get in the way
of business decisions. >> Liam: No, I-- yes,
I recognize that. I just-- um, I think I'm missing
something because why is Finn even involved in this?
>> Steffy: That's a good question.
He shouldn't be. And you know I love my husband
and he cares about people. The problem is he cares
too much. Look, he doubted my decision
and he defended Hope. And frankly, I think my husband
needs to stay in his own lane. >> Hope: Uh, thank you.
I really do appreciate you taking time out of your day
to help me with this. >> Finn: No, it's all good.
Look, my hands aren't tired. I can-- I can keep going.
>> Hope: Uh, that's really sweet of you, but I-- I am--
I'm feeling much better now. Thank you.
>> Finn: Yeah? Glad I helped?
>> Hope: Yes, you certainly did.
>> Ridge: You're turning me down. >> Brooke: Oh, I don't want you
looking at it that way. >> Ridge: How am I supposed
to look at it? It's a great opportunity.
I thought you'd jump at it. >> Brooke: Of course, it's
an incredible opportunity. And I'm probably crazy
for turning it down, but-- >> Ridge: But what?
What is this about, really? Is it Steffy?
>> Steffy: I love my husband. I really do.
But just some of the choices that he's making lately, it's--
Ah, crazy. >> Liam: Yeah, I mean,
it's gotta be tough having to tolerate your husband being
genuinely torn between you and a woman who shot you.
Both. It's just-- I'm not--
it's just-- It's a bug.
It's a bug in the relationship. That's all.
>> Steffy: Yeah. It is a bug.
But Finn and I, we will survive this.
>> Liam: You will, if you have a plan.
She's gonna try to manipulate him again.
What are you gonna do? I mean, she's not gonna stop at
him being there at her wedding, right?
She's gonna keep pushing and pushing for more involvement.
>> Steffy: Involvement she'll never have.
No, Finn knows where I stand. And look, I-- I agree with you.
I really do. Look, I know that Finn is
struggling with this-- with this tie to his biological mother.
But the one thing I do know is that his tie to me
is a lot stronger. >> Liam: Good.
Just, you know, keep your guard up.
The Sheila problem's not going away on its own.
>> Steffy: I'm well aware. Sheila's causing problems
without her even knowing it. Her latest being bringing Finn
and Hope closer together. [ Hope exhales ]
>> Hope: Well, uh, if you ever decide to switch careers,
might I suggest massage therapy? >> Finn: You really think so?
Felt that good, huh? >> Hope: Uh, you certainly have
a way with your hands, yes. >> Finn: Well, I mean, it's just
basic pressure point therapy. I mean, I can show you how to
do it if you like, on your own. So then if you feel a headache
coming on, you don't have to you know, waste your time
tracking me down. >> Hope: I mean, I-- I will try
my best, but I have a feeling I won't be as effective.
It-- it's probably like making a sandwich.
Well, like, a sandwich always tastes better when someone else
makes it for you. >> Finn: Yeah.
Yeah, I guess it does, huh? That's true.
So, okay. Well, in that case, feel free
to seek me out. Symptoms still subsiding?
>> Hope: Yeah. I mean, it's, uh,
practically gone. >> Finn: Good.
Good, I'm glad to hear that. You've gotta find a way
to relieve some of the stress in your life.
I wasn't joking about doctor's orders earlier.
It's important. Find some time for yourself,
okay? You hear me?
>> Hope: I, um, I will try.
>> Finn: You need to more than try.
I'm serious, Hope. I'm concerned about you.
>> Ridge: So you don't wanna do this because you don't wanna
work with Steffy? >> Brooke: That is part of
the reason, yes. I'm not saying I would have
an issue with it. Because I wouldn't.
I think it would be the other way around.
Steffy has been on a rampage lately.
She's been drumming up Forrester versus Logan.
And she's been targeting Hope and her line.
And I-- I just feel like the office would turn into
a battlefield. >> Ridge: A battlefield?
Wow. No, it's gonna be a mild
skirmish at best. >> Brooke: It's not like I don't
wanna be involved. Because I do.
And maybe we can have a conversation about what that
would look like. I don't wanna work
side by side with Steffy. I don't wanna threaten her
in any way. >> Steffy: Hope's influence has
been very unhealthy to say the least.
>> Liam: Her influence on what? Finn?
>> Steffy: Yes. Every time Hope and Finn hang
out, he comes back with these thoughts like maybe Sheila has
changed. >> Liam: And you're saying you
think that's because of Hope? >> Steffy: Absolutely.
I think Hope is getting in my husband's head.
>> Liam: I mean, uh, if I had to bet, uh, maybe Hope's thinking
that because she got this second chance with her deadbeat parent,
that Finn deserves the same opportunity, or...
>> Steffy: No, that's-- that's exactly what she's thinking.
Hope thinks, I mean she's delusional, but she's really
thinking that Sheila is exactly like her father, that loser.
But no. No. You know what she is?
She's a dangerous psychopath. >> Liam: Yeah, but Hope
knows that. I mean, she used to know that.
>> Steffy: She not only knows that, she truly believes
that Sheila's changed. Liam, that is really disturbing
and it's the last thing my husband needs to hear.
>> Liam: Yeah, you got me. I mean, for the life of me,
I can't imagine a single reason Hope would ever give Sheila
the benefit of the doubt. I-- I--
>> Steffy: You know, I have a theory.
I think Hope spending all this time with my husband and Hope
thinking that Sheila's changed, I really believe that she is
trying to cause problems between Finn and me.
>> Hope: Uh, as much as I appreciate your concerns, Finn,
and trust me, I do appreciate it, I don't want you to be
worrying about me. I don't wanna be the source
of any unnecessary tension in your life, because I have
a sneaking suspicion that Steffy probably won't like the idea of
you offering me medical advice, let alone hanging out with me,
let alone even speaking to me about anything, ever.
>> Finn: I-- I know that you and Steffy butt heads now and then.
I-- I get that. But she knows and supports
my desire to help people. I mean, even a dreaded Logan.
And hey, look, when I advise you
to take some time for yourself, or to do whatever is
necessary to decrease the stress in your life,
I'm not just saying that as a doctor,
I'm saying it as a friend. Hope, I care about you,
and-- and I know that you have-- You had some struggling times
lately with lots of change. >> Hope: Tell me about it, it,
uh, it feels like whiplash. >> Finn: Well, look, even though
you've been through a struggle lately, I'm confident
you can handle it. You are a strong,
capable woman. You have lots of family to lean
on, not to mention friends like me.
So, look, when life starts to feel overwhelming or you feel
another headache coming on, just know that I will always be
here for you.
>> Ridge: So you're willing to walk away from this opportunity because you don't wanna threaten
Steffy? >> Brooke: I will never hesitate
to push back against Steffy if needed.
This is Forrester Creations. This is a legacy that we're
gonna hand down to the next generation.
Needs a strong, solid foundation,
needs strong leadership. And I'm just not sure, Steffy
and I working side by side, if that's gonna work.
You know, if we can accomplish that together.
I could be more effective behind the scenes.
Ridge, I really do appreciate you offering me this.
It's nice that you value me here at the company.
>> Ridge: Of course I do. Always.
How do you do this? >> Brooke: What?
>> Ridge: How do you make me fall in love with you more
and more every day? >> Brooke: I don't know.
Oh, ooh, I could get carried away here.
We should go home and have a little privacy, huh?
>> Ridge: Hmm.
>> Liam: It just doesn't seem like something Hope would do. >> Steffy: I think she would.
I think she can be a little manipulative, have some kind
of agenda. I mean, come on.
When the Logan's don't get what they want, what do they do?
They retaliate, and that's exactly what Hope is doing.
>> Liam: Because she thinks you're behind your brother
leaving town with Douglas? >> Steffy: Ah, it's just
something in her head. >> Liam: Okay, I-- I--
I'll say this. If she is encouraging Finn
to pursue a relationship with Sheila, then...
Yeah, that's wrong and perplexing, and you have
every right to be frustrated about it.
I just-- I don't think she would be
doing that on purpose just to mess with you.
That's not, uh-- That's not who she is.
>> Steffy: That's not who she was.
I mean, look at her. She's spending time with
my husband. She actually believes Sheila
is a different person. I mean, come on.
Girlfriend is off the rails. >> Hope: You know,
it means a lot, just knowing that you
care about me. >> Finn: Hope, of course I care.
You are a fantastic woman, okay?
You're-- you're an amazing mother, fashion icon.
>> Hope: Uh, I-- I think you're talking about Steffy.
>> Finn: I'm talking about you. No, I-- I genuinely
appreciate the meaning behind Hope for the Future.
I mean, infusing a social message with your line
and making a difference in the betterment of people's
lives, I just-- How could I not admire you?
Respect you. You fully embody
the name of your line. Hope for the Future.
Headache? >> Hope: Yeah.
>> Finn: Yeah. Yeah.
>> Steffy: Here's a look at what's ahead.
>> Katie: Well, look at you. A whole new family.
>> Steffy: You don't find it a little strange that Hope is
spending so much time with Finn? >> Hope: I can't stop thinking
about you.