>> Hope: Uh, don't be shy,
Carter, come on in. >> Liam: Dude, how's it going?
>> Carter: Good, man, good. I didn't realize you were here.
>> Liam: Ah. >> Beth: We're having a pizza
party. >> Carter: Awesome!
>> Hope: [laughs] Yeah, uh, we have Beth's favorite--pepperoni,
as well as cheese. >> Carter: What do you know?
Pepperoni's my favorite too. >> Beth: Really?
>> Carter: Really. >> Beth: Daddy and I picked it
up, brought it to Mommy. You want a piece?
>> Carter: No, thank you. That's very sweet, but I feel
like I'm interrupting family time.
♪♪♪
>> Brooke: [giggling] >> Eric: Well, your timing is
impeccable. I'm all by myself here.
I'm all on my lonesome. >> Brooke: Oh, so Donna's not
around? >> Eric: No. She's out running
errands. Will I do?
>> Brooke: Of course, Eric. I love spending time with you.
>> Eric: Good. >> Brooke: You look fantastic,
by the way. >> Eric: Thank you.
Your sister deserves credit for that.
She keeps me on my toes and younger than my years.
How are you? How you doing now that Taylor's
back in town? ♪♪♪
>> Steffy: Wow, the collaboration with J.J. from
Kaleo was a great idea. Brooke's Bedroom was already
popular, but, gosh, these demands are through the roof!
Not a bad problem to have, right?
Dad? Hey.
>> Ridge: Hey. >> Steffy: Are you okay?
You seem a little distracted. Does it have something to do
with Mom?
♪♪♪
>> Brooke: We've spoken about Taylor.
>> Eric: Yeah, we have. You said you were committed to
hoping that the two of you could be friends this time around?
>> Brooke: We tried before. It didn't work, but we're hoping
it will work this time. >> Eric: So you reached out to
Taylor? >> Brooke: Yes. We've been
fighting our entire adult life. We're hoping to put that behind
us. >> Eric: Yeah. You think that
could really happen? The two of you, uh, both feeling
the same way you do about Ridge? ♪♪♪
>> Ridge: What about your mother?
>> Steffy: Well, I know you've been spending a lot of time with
her. >> Ridge: And you're complaining
about that? >> Steffy: No, not at all.
I think it's really wonderful, and I know Mom feels the same
way. You spent a lot of time apart.
>> Ridge: Because your mother wanted to leave.
>> Steffy: Yeah, but, I know you didn't want Mom to leave.
>> Ridge: No, but, uh, she had to, you know, she had to...
>> Steffy: She had to work. >> Ridge: Yeah.
>> Steffy: Yeah. Okay. Well, you know Mom.
She puts everyone first, and she's so caring and loving, and
you know how proud I am of her. But...
look, I have to admit, I am worried about her.
>> Ridge: You're worried about her?
>> Steffy: Yeah. She's starting up this practice in Los Angeles,
and part of me feels like it's a distraction.
>> Ridge: A distraction? >> Steffy: I don't know.
It just feels like... maybe her heart's not in it.
Like there's something going on. You've been spending a lot of
time with her. Like, was that your idea or was
that Mom's? >> Ridge: What are you doing?
Does it really matter? I'm not-- >> Steffy: I don't understand
why you're dodging the questions. Is there a reason?
'Cause you'd tell me, right? >> Ridge: Like what?
>> Steffy: Like i-if Mom shared something with you, and-and she
hasn't shared it with me.
>> Liam: Carter, 100%, you're
not interrupting. This is one of those
more-the-merrier type situations.
>> Beth: Carter's cool. >> Liam: Carter is so cool.
I--is he cool--okay, do you think he's cooler than all those
superheroes you're obsessed with?
>> Beth: Mmm, um...as cool. >> Liam: As cool. As cool is
good. As cool is high praise, trust me.
Wait a second. [whispering] Do you think Carter
might be a superhero? >> Beth: No, Daddy. That's you.
>> Liam: Shh! I gotta keep my secret identity.
Do you know how Grandpa Bill's always talking--
>> Carter: Okay. I can't help it--I feel like this is one of
those family moments, and I am definitely in the way.
♪♪♪
>> Eric: I hope you know I do
not wanna fan the flames of this rivalry between the two of you.
It's not good. >> Brooke: I agree.
That's why I hope our friendship will work this time.
I mean, we may never, ever be BFFs, but I believe that Taylor
and I have matured and that we're focusing on putting
families' needs first. >> Eric: Yes, the families.
Yours with Ridge and hers with Ridge.
>> Brooke: Yes, Eric. That is the reality.
We both have families with your son.
>> Eric: Yeah. Which puts him... right in the middle again.
>> Brooke: I never wanted that for Ridge.
>> Eric: No, I know, I know. Look, I'm not judging you,
not either one of you. But it's the history, Brooke,
it's the repercussions. They have a big effect on Ridge
and on everybody, really, everybody in the family.
>> Brooke: Steffy most of all. >> Eric: Yeah. My granddaughter
has had a lot to deal with in her life.
The loss of her sister, the loss of Phoebe--
they were so close. And then...and then to lose her
father-- >> Brooke: Steffy never lost
Ridge. He's always been there for her.
>> Eric: Ridge is a wonderful father. He loves being a father,
and he cares deeply for his children.
And he always wants to be there for them, but...
but when his marriage to Taylor ended...
You see where I'm going with this, right?
>> Brooke: Yes. I do, Eric.
Divorce is difficult, even if it's not bitter.
But Ridge and Taylor, they're able to remain friends, and
Steffy and Thomas, they always have their parents.
They're very lucky that way. >> Eric: Oh, yeah. Yeah.
And now that Taylor's come back for Steffy, it just does my
heart good to see how happy it makes Steffy to have her mother
back. I mean, the connection that the
two of them have, mother and daughter having that back, and
for many years to come.
>> Steffy: Is something up with
Mom? Dad.
>> Ridge: Hones--I don't know what you're saying.
>> Steffy: Is there something I don't know?
>> Ridge: What? What do you mean? Why would you think that?
>> Steffy: Well, there's something I just can't put my
finger on, like Mom just seems different.
>> Ridge: Different. How different? I don't--
>> Steffy: I-I don't know. It's just something that I've...
I've noticed. Is it something that you're
aware of? Do you know what's going on?
>> Ridge: Okay. The only thing you need to be aware of is that
your mom loves you, loves your brother and Hayes and Kelly and
Douglas. >> Steffy: And you, too, Dad.
>> Hope: Oh, I wouldn't say that you're in the way--not at all.
>> Beth: You're not gonna eat some pizza?
>> Carter: Rain check, okay? >> Beth: What's a rain check?
>> Liam: Ooh. A rain check means the next time we do a pizza
party, this guy's the guest of honor.
>> Beth: Yay! >> Carter: [laughs] It's an
honor. Liam, it's good to see you
again. >> Liam: You, too, man.
>> Carter: I should, uh, go check on the inventory audit.
>> Beth: Can I come? >> Liam: [snickers]
You realize he has, like, work to do here, right?
>> Beth: Sounds fun. >> Liam: Okay. I mean...
>> Hope: Uh, sweetheart, you haven't eaten all of your pizza,
though. >> Beth: Save it.
Please, Mommy, may I? >> Carter: It's okay with me.
I'd love to hang out with Beth. Who knows, she might be COO one
day. >> Beth: Yeah! Wait.
What's a C-O-O? [laughter]
>> Carter: I have so much to teach you.
Shall we? >> Liam: All right, that's
good, gives me a chance to talk to Mom alone.
>> Hope: Well, have fun, sweetie.
>> Beth: I will. >> Hope: Okay.
>> Liam: That man is very good with our daughter.
>> Hope: Yes. Carter is a pretty wonderful
guy. ♪♪♪
>> Brooke: Like you, I really am happy for Steffy and Taylor.
>> Eric: Yeah. Taylor's a wonderful mother
and an extraordinary role model. Not that you're not.
>> Brooke: I haven't been a perfect parent.
>> Eric: No parent gets it right all the time.
God knows I didn't. But our kids grew up to be
wonderful, wonderful adults. I couldn't be more proud.
>> Brooke: I'm proud too. >> Eric: I'm sure sometimes they
may have wished that their folks would get back together, that
their parents would reunite. >> Brooke: Yeah, I mean, it's
what Steffy's been trying to do for many years now.
>> Eric: You're not concerned that she might try to do it
again, are you? >> Brooke: I don't know.
But it doesn't matter. Because I know that Ridge and I
were meant to be from the very first moment that we set our
eyes on each other. >> Eric: It didn't hurt that you
were extraordinarily beautiful. >> Brooke: Oh, Eric, that is so
sweet of you. You know, that's why I stopped
by here--to get an ego boost. Mm.
Tell Donna I stopped by, okay? >> Eric: You going back to the
office? >> Brooke: Yes. I'm gonna go see
Ridge. I have a kiss for him, too.
>> Steffy: I'm really glad Mom came home when she did.
>> Ridge: I am too. She barely had a chance to
unpack before Luna kidnapped you.
>> Steffy: Ohh... Oh, I hated that she had to go
through that ordeal. Ohh. No, when I was in that cage
and I didn't know what Luna was gonna do next.
What kept me going was family. That was my lifeline.
Family first--that's what I always went back to.
>> Ridge: There's nothing more important.
Especially if you think you're gonna lose one of them.
>> Steffy: Oh, I don't wanna do this, Dad. I'm fine.
I'm here, okay? I'm okay.
And life is so good right now.
I know we are talking about Mom right now, and I want you to
know that, like, I'm not gonna do that anymore. I'm not gonna
try to play matchmaker. I'm not gonna force anything, okay?
>> Ridge: Thank you. >> Steffy: You're welcome.
I know that you're really happy with Brooke.
But I do have to say one thing. [Ridge laughs]
I do. I can't help it. Every time you and Mom are
together, there is just this like energy, this magic between
you, and you can't deny that. >> Ridge: I-I never denied that.
>> Steffy: Okay, good. That's why it's just so
frustrating to me. It's like you guys are so good
together. It's so crazy the way you care about each other.
It's so calm and you support one another.
And I know if Mom needed you in a real big way,
you'd be there for her. And the same for Mom.
Let me ask one more question. >> Ridge: Oh, God.
>> Steffy: Sorry. Why aren't you two together?
>> Ridge: What are you doing? >> Steffy: I have to ask.
>> Ridge: Okay, and you did, and you know the answer to this.
Your mom is very important to me--she always will be.
>> Steffy: Well, I hope she stays in Los Angeles,
because she truly is the heart of this family.
♪♪♪ >> Hope: Uh, Carter's really
good with Beth. He'd make an awesome dad.
>> Liam: Yeah, he will be. His thing is he just needs to
find that special someone to share life with, you know.
Kinda like-kinda like what I found with you...and then lost
and then found again. And then lost again.
>> Hope: [laughs] Feels like a lifetime ago from
when we first met. Little did I know...
>> Liam: You'd fall head over heels for a computer geek coming
to town, searching for his long-lost biological father?
Tale as old as time. >> Hope: [laughing] Well...
a lot's happened since then. >> Liam: Yeah.
We've been pretty blessed, though, haven't we?
Considering. Especially when you think about that little one.
>> Hope: Yeah. She's our miracle child.
>> Liam: She's more than that. She's a living, breathing
testament to everything we've been through.
♪♪♪
>> Steffy: Mom's the light in all of our lives.
>> Ridge: Especially yours. >> Steffy: Yeah.
And I don't know, maybe I'm being a little selfish right
now that I want my mom here. It's not like I'm alone.
I have so much love around me-- you and Finn and Granddad--
but, hey, what can I say? A mother's love...
>> Ridge: [laughs] And why do you think you have to explain
that to me? I love the relationship you
have. It's amazing.
>> Steffy: Yeah. I want her in Los Angeles, but there is a part
of me that's a little... worried, like it might be hard
for her, so... >> Ridge: Why?
She's got you, Hayes, Kelly. She's gonna be happy.
>> Steffy: You know. It's hard for Mom to see you and
Brooke together. Look, I know it's not your
fault. You've been completely sensitive to her feelings.
But I'm just realizing this, like she's...
it feels like she's been walking around with a broken heart for
so many years. >> Ridge: Well, your mother is
one of the strongest people I know.
But she's had some heartache, for sure.
Losing your sister... no one ever gets over that.
>> Steffy: That's why Mom needs you more than ever right now.
She's not gonna ask you for help, Dad, you know her.
And I'm not trying to put you between Brooke and Mom.
I don't wanna make things awkward.
But Mom puts everyone first. I think she really needs you
right now, Dad, more than ever.
>> Ridge: Come here. ♪♪♪
>> Liam: Beth is a testament to all of it, all those challenges,
all those... obstacles.
And you know, I don't even think I need to ask you what the
hardest one was. 'Cause we were both there.
Catalina. Having our daughter
ripped away from us.
I think that telling you... that we had lost Beth was--
and still is--it was the hardest thing I've ever had to do.
>> Hope: I wanna see Beth. >> Liam: I know. Uh...
>> Hope: What's wrong? >> Liam: She didn't make it.
>> Hope: No. No.
>> Liam: I'm so sorry. >> Hope: No. No.
[whispering] Hey. But then you also got to tell me
the best news ever months later, right?
It's true? Beth is alive?
>> Liam: Yes. We're gonna have our family
back. [Hope sobbing]
Whoa, hey, hey, whoa, whoa, whoa!
Yeah. >> Hope: Oh, we got her.
Beth is alive! >> Liam: Yeah. She's alive.
She's alive and well. >> Hope: [laughing]
She's alive! Oh!
[both exhale] >> Liam: Um...
It's just...
I don't know if--do you ever do this? Like sometimes I think...
"Oh, my God, all the--" [sighs]
I don't know how to...
Did we go through all of it... just to end up apart?
♪♪♪
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