>> Brooke: I am truly honored
to take on this role and help lead Forrester
into the future. And I'm excited about working
harmoniously with you, Steffy. Forresters and Logans united.
>> Steffy: Dad, why wouldn't you come to me first?
Let me know what you were thinking. I am your co-CEO.
We've accomplished so much together.
>> Ridge: And we're gonna continue doing that.
I'm not stepping away. >> Steffy: How?
You just wedged Brooke between us in an executive position.
>> Hope: Which is something my mother more than deserves.
>> Steffy: Do you-- do you not respect me?
You don't wanna give me that one simple courtesy
that you were thinking this? >> Ridge: How dare you say that?
That I don't-- Of course I respect you. I'm stepping away
from responsibility. I didn't want it to land on you.
>> Steffy: Oh, okay. So you're doing this for me?
>> Ridge: I am doing it for you. And I'm doing it
for the company. And I guess you don't see that
now, but maybe one day you will. ♪♪♪
>> Poppy: I wasn't expecting to find you here.
>> Katie: Surprise. >> Poppy: Yes, it is.
Did the guard at the gate let you in?
>> Katie: Oh, his name is Alfred. He's been with us
since I was Bill's wife. >> Poppy: How long ago
was that exactly? >> Katie: It doesn't really
matter. You're mistress of the manor now.
>> Poppy: Yes, but this is all still very new to me, as it was
for you once upon a time. >> Katie: Well, if you're asking
if I was born into this type of opulence, no, I wasn't.
>> Poppy: Neither was I. >> Katie: But you seem to be
enjoying it, though. >> Poppy: Well, I'm enjoying
the home that I share with Bill and my daughter.
Wouldn't you if you were in my shoes?
♪♪♪
>> Brooke: You can't say a word to anybody.
Our daughter is having feelings for an inappropriate man.
>> Deacon: Who? >> Brooke: Steffy's husband.
>> Deacon: Steffy's husband? >> Brooke: Don't say it so lou.
>> Deacon: Hope's got the hots for Finn?
You know, don't you? [ Sheila coughs ]
>> Sheila: Excuse me? >> Deacon: You were
eavesdropping. You heard everything.
Sheila, what the hell am I gonna do with you?
♪♪♪
>> Sheila: I-- I have no idea what
you're talking about. >> Deacon: The travel agent
I was speaking to. Come on, you heard my side
of the conversation. Now you know I was gonna whisk
you away on a belated honeymoon. [ Sheila stammers ]
>> Sheila: Really? >> Deacon: Yeah, really.
>> Sheila: Oh! Oh, well, where are you going to
whisk me away, Mr. Sharpe? Is it someplace tropical
where maybe clothing might be optional?
>> Deacon: Oh, Mrs. Sharpe, you are a very naughty lady.
>> Sheila: Yeah. I'm also a very lucky lady
to be married to such a... oof, incredibly sexy, loving man.
♪♪♪ >> Katie: I have been in
your shoes before. [ Poppy chuckles ]
>> Poppy: Of course. This used to be your home.
>> Katie: Bill and I moved here when we started our
lives together. >> Poppy: Um, just as Bill and I
are doing now with our daughter. >> Katie: Well, obviously you're
settling right in. Quickly. >> Poppy: We have a lot of time
to make up for. We lost years as a family.
I finally want Luna to know her father.
And the rest of her siblings, which includes Will.
Well, I'm guessing that's why you're here, to talk
to Bill about that and... >> Bill: Talk to me about what?
Did I walk in on something? ♪♪♪
>> Steffy: So it's done. Brooke's part of
the executive team now. >> Hope: And I think
it's about time. She has been sidelined
for far too long. >> Steffy: That was her choice.
>> Brooke: Well, now I am choosing to roll up my sleeves
and play a more important role here at Forrester Creations
so your father can-- >> Steffy: Focus on couture.
He doesn't wanna be inundated with the daily minutia.
I understand that. I'm not opposed to it.
I welcome it. >> Hope: Just not welcoming
of a Logan having any sort of say-so in this company.
>> Carter: If I may interject, everyone here is on the same
page about wanting what's best for Forrester.
>> Ridge: Absolutely. That's what it's all about.
>> Brooke: I have to agree. But what it shouldn't be about
is division. Forresters versus Logans.
Can we all agree on that? ♪♪♪
>> Poppy: Katie and I were just chatting.
>> Bill: Everything okay? >> Poppy: Oh, yeah.
I was just surprised to arrive and find her in our home.
>> Bill: Well, I asked Katie over so we could talk about
everything that's transpired, given that it affects our son.
I also wanted to know how Katie was doing with it.
It's been a shock to everyone. >> Katie: I mean, to find out
after 20 years, that you have a daughter?
Poppy never shared that with you.
>> Poppy: For reasons I explained to Bill.
Reasons he understands. >> Bill: Poppy has given me
an incredible gift. A beautiful, sweet,
talented daughter that I am proud to call my own.
And I will always be grateful to you for that.
♪♪♪ >> Sheila: I just-- I don't know
when I've ever been this happy, if ever.
>> Deacon: Well, I guess I must be doing something right.
>> Sheila: No. You're doing everything right.
And just being your wife, knowing that you're
standing by me, I've never felt that kind of love,
that kind of support before. >> Deacon: For better,
for worse. It's the pledge that I made to you, and I don't plan
on going back on it. Even when you say things
that worry me a little. When you talk about how
you'd like to have a bigger role in Hayes' life, even though
you know the chances are slim to none as long as Steffy's
involved and she is involved. She's his wife, Sheila.
I mean, he worships her. Whatever Steffy says goes.
>> Sheila: You make it sound like my son has no,
you know, mind of his own. And he does.
>> Deacon: No, I get it. He does, okay?
But I mean, when you're talking about the family that
the two of them share, you... I know.
You wish things were different. But they're not.
Too much has happened. You've done too much to Steffy
for her to forget or forgive. >> Sheila: I've changed.
I've changed. >> Deacon: I know, baby.
I know you have, and that's why I married you.
I know that you wanna live a life that's good and positive,
and I realize that. >> Sheila: Yeah.
Well, if only Steffy could realize that too, huh?
♪♪♪ >> Carter: Okay, Ridge,
this is completely doable. I'll connect with Brooke
and work out the specifics. >> Ridge: It'll take her
a minute to settle in, I think. >> Carter: I'll do everything
I can to help. >> Ridge: Thank you.
>> Carter: We all will. >> Ridge: Hey, listen, this is
an adjustment for everybody, but it's gonna be good for us.
It's gonna be what's best for the company.
And that's the most important thing, right?
>> Steffy: Yeah. I'll always be committed
to Forrester. That'll never change.
>> Ridge: So you'll give it a chance?
[ Steffy sighs ] >> Steffy: Yes.
Yes, I-- I will. It's gonna be tough.
You and I have this incredible shorthand.
It's not gonna be the same way with Brooke,
but we'll figure out a way to get through it.
>> Finn: Hey. Sorry, I didn't mean to
interrupt. I can wait outside. >> Steffy: No, no, it's fine.
We were just having a discussion about Brooke, her new
position here at Forrester. >> Carter: An executive
leadership position. >> Steffy: Dad wants to focus
more on design. >> Finn: Oh. Okay.
Wait, so what does that mean for you and your dad as co-CEOs?
>> Steffy: I have been asking myself and my father
the same thing. ♪♪♪
>> Hope: I am so proud of you! Agreeing to be part
of the executive team. >> Brooke: I am so excited.
>> Hope: Well, it means we get to work together more now.
As two Logan women. >> Brooke: Yes.
But we do need to cooperate with Steffy.
>> Hope: And we will. As long as she agrees
to cooperate with us. >> Brooke: Honey, we can't get
off on the wrong foot. Let's just give her some time
to get used to the idea of working together, okay?
>> Hope: Fine. I won't do a victory dance
in front of her. As tempting as that might be.
>> Brooke: Aww. I do appreciate your enthusiasm
and support. I really do.
But I have to ask... what is going on with your
feelings for Steffy's husband? ♪♪♪
>> Deacon: Okay, you sure you're good with this, right?
Working the dining room? >> Tom: Whatever you need, boss.
Pour water, refilling the olive oils.
>> Deacon: Rule number one: you gotta make sure
the customers have lots of breadsticks and butter.
>> Tom: You gotta have something to dip in the olive oil.
>> Deacon: Right? Good man. Uh, hey, Tom.
You're gonna need to stow the guitar in the backpack, though.
You can-- Put it behind the bar. It'll be safe. I promise.
>> Tom: Okay. >> Deacon: Okay.
>> Tom: Hey, Deacon. You know, I really appreciate
all the new responsibilities. I promise I won't let you down.
>> Deacon: I know you won't. I just wish all my employees
were as dedicated to their job as you are.
>> Tom: Well, you took a chance on yours truly, as is.
I'll forever be in your debt. >> Deacon: It goes both ways.
Sheila and I are in your debt for getting us hitched.
>> Tom: You know, uh, speaking of Sheila,
there's-- there's something I'd like to talk with you about.
♪♪♪ >> Carter: I put together
materials for Brooke so she can hit the ground running.
>> Ridge: Thank you, Carter. >> Carter: No problem.
>> Finn: You okay? >> Steffy: Well, it isn't
the best day. >> Finn: Anything I can do?
>> Steffy: You can try to change my father's mind.
>> Finn: Like, where did Brooke get this idea?
Is this her idea? >> Steffy: Dad, you wanna--
you wanna say something? >> Ridge: It was my idea.
With Dad and Thomas gone right now, I kind of have
to focus on design more. So, I gave Brooke some of
my responsibilities so I could, um--
>> Finn: Focus on sketching. >> Ridge: Yeah.
The only problem is I've upset my daughter.
For you to think that I don't respect you, I don't value
your opinion, that-- It just... It couldn't be further from
the truth. You gotta know that.
I think you, me, Brooke, we can lead this company
into the future. Give it a chance.
[ Steffy sighs ] >> Steffy: Every time I turn
around, there's another Logan. There's no getting away
from them. Like Hope wasn't bad enough,
now I have to deal with Brooke? Are you kidding?
>> Hope: Well, that came out of nowhere.
>> Brooke: Out of concern, honey. And don't deflect.
You already told me you have feelings for him.
>> Hope: Look, I-- I-- I know how it sounds, Mom,
but I don't wanna lie to you. I certainly don't wanna
lie to myself. Yes, Finn is an amazing man,
and we are a lot alike. >> Brooke: Come on,
you can't be attracted to Steffy's husband.
It's only going to lead to disaster.
You have to understand that. You do understand that,
don't you? ♪♪♪
>> Tom: Listen, I'm not trying to get up in your business.
I know how much you love her. >> Deacon: But?
>> Tom: But, here's the thing. See, I was thinking,
to do the best possible job here, I thought
I should do some research. >> Deacon: What?
>> Tom: Online. Yeah, you see, I wanted to find
out as much as possible about you and your new bride without
asking you a lot of questions. So, I went to the library.
You know, they've got computers at the library.
The things I started reading about Sheila
kind of freaked me out. Your lady love's got
quite a past. >> Deacon: Yeah, I'm aware.
>> Tom: And you still married her?
>> Deacon: Listen, let me set your mind at ease, all right?
Sheila's done a lot of things in her past that,
if she could, she'd undo them, but you know what she has done?
She's turned her life around. Sheila's a new woman.
Tell you what, let's get back to work. Um...
Yeah, let's get back to work. I need you to get some stuff out
of the, uh, supply closet. Go and do that.
♪♪♪ >> Finn: I hate seeing you
this upset. >> Steffy: I hate being put
in this situation. I'm completely blindsided
by my father. >> Finn: Hey, babe, but you know
that's not Ridge's intention. He loves you.
>> Steffy: Yeah, and I love my dad too,
but Brooke always has this, like, hold on him.
>> Finn: What, you think that she pressured him into--
>> Steffy: No, honestly, I really don't know.
I don't know what happened. I think it was my father's idea.
But who cares? Who cares? Because at the end of the day,
I'm gonna be the one who has to deal with Brooke.
>> Finn: True, true. But maybe if you give it a try,
Brooke has the executive experience.
She could be a good fit. >> Steffy: Finn, are you really
gonna say that to me right now? >> Finn: No, that's not-- Okay--
That's not what I meant. >> Steffy: No, I know
what you meant. But I really don't need
my husband defending Brooke. Or Hope.
♪♪♪ >> Hope: I am trying not
to think about Finn, but it is not easy.
He's a good man. He's easy on the eyes.
>> Brooke: Hope! >> Hope: What? Mom, okay, yes,
I know he's married. And to even think about being
with him would be like... It would be like--
>> Brooke: Be like what? You're becoming your mother?
>> Hope: I did not mean it that way.
I love you, Mom. And I am so, so proud of you
and the woman that you are. Gosh, I don't know, Mom.
I don't know why I am feeling this way.
Why my emotions are so out of control.
I mean, first with Thomas, and now with Finn.
And I'm trying to understand where this is all coming from,
and I don't-- >> Brooke: I don't know
either, honey. Look, just-- just promise me
that you're gonna stop thinking about Finn this way.
>> Hope: No, I know. I know you're right, and I--
I don't want to feel this way. It's like...
something is clouding my judgment and I don't
even recognize myself anymore.
So, I know that Finn would never
leave Steffy. He's committed to her
and their family. And that's the way it should be.
It's the reason why I admire him so much, is his loyalty.
Finn's deep capacity for love. Even for people who...
don't always deserve it. So, uh...
their marriage, that's between them, and I--
I will... I will try not to...
come between that. I won't, Mom. I promise.
I will not be that woman.
♪♪♪
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