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STEFFY: You have something you wanna tell me?
You really mean this?
You want me back at Forrester?
You want Hope for the Future in production again?
Yes, of course. I don't know why this is a surprise to you.
I told you over and over again we need to focus on couture
and then your line would follow soon thereafter.
Now we're this close to debuting my grandfather's hard work,
and then we're gonna need a new project in the pipeline,
and that's...you.
Isn't it?
What's going on, Hope? What do you need to tell me?
I don't know, maybe-- maybe Steffy saw something
when she was here the other day.
Wait--what? What?
-Steffy was here? -Yeah.
She showed up, completely unannounced.
She was grilling me about our design team,
and I basically told her it was none of her business
and she needs to get out of my office.
So you think she saw something
that made her suspicious of Hope?
I don't know. It's possible.
But there's gotta be some reason why she wants to see Hope.
Possible...but not probable.
We've taken every precaution.
Well...[huffs]
I'm sorry, but it doesn't bode well
that we've heard nothing from her.
Nothing. And it's getting to the point...
I don't know. I think--I think...
I think I should call her.
Hi, Ridge. You wanted to see me?
Electra, hi, yes, I did.
Is everything okay?
Yeah. I'm just checking on you. I know you've been, uh,
going through a lot.
Yes, but, um, things are looking up,
especially now that Will and I are back together.
Is that what this is about?
No, it's not. I just wanted to talk about work.
And Ivy left you a lot. I just wanted to make sure
you're not overwhelmed, that's all.
Well, I hope you think I've been handling it well.
I do think that.
I still think I could help you out.
-Aah! -What? What?
-Sheila. -What are you doing here?
Digging the knife a little deeper into the wound,
it would appear.
Seeing you both here together like this,
your arms around her, protecting her...
[groans] ohh...
got to admit...
hurts a lot more than I thought it would.
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Sheila, neither of us wanna see you hurt.
I mean, maybe if you told us that you were coming over--
Oh, wait, wait, wait. Is that what this has come down to?
That I need to warn my husband when I want to see him
and his lover?
Okay, look, I know that you don't wanna talk to me
and you would prefer to believe that I don't even exist,
but I do.
And I will not be ignored.
Not anymore.
[intense music escalates]
You wanna help me?
Yeah.
Look, you know how I feel about you and your work,
but I think you could maybe use some support.
Well, what kind of support?
Uh, hi, Ridge. I heard you were looking for me?
Hello, Dylan. Right on time.
Electra...
meet your new assistant.
[both giggle]
BILL: Put that phone down, Liam.
Do not call Hope, not yet.
Okay, but if Steffy knows--
If Steffy knew, Hope would be back here already.
You think she's gonna stick around Forrester
for a tongue lashing?
No!
I'm sure whatever they're talking about,
it is unrelated, so let it play out.
Do not call Hope.
If anything, that would make Steffy suspicious.
And we have to, above all else,
keep this secret.
Nobody can know that Hope is working for Logan.
What is it, Hope? What is it that you wanna say?
I thought that you'd be very happy
that Hope for the Future is going back into production.
Did I just hear you correctly?
It's official? Hope's line is back?
Yes. The day after couture debuts.
As promised.
Assuming Hope is willing to end her leave of absence.
Well, that's a pretty safe assumption, I'd say.
Honey, this is wonderful!
I'm so excited for you!
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DEACON: Sheila, please! Sheila, no, please!
TAYLOR: Don't do it!
Don't do what?
Don't sign the divorce papers?
Oh, thank God. Oh, my God, I thought--
Yeah, you know what? I know what you thought--
what you both thought.
I am not carrying a gun.
You...brought the divorce papers?
Yeah, this is what you wanted, right?
You wanted me to sign these...
so that you could be rid of me
and continue on with your life...
a life with Taylor.
So you're serious about this?
You want Dylan to be my assistant?
Assuming the two of you have worked through your differences.
-Yeah. -Yeah, definitely.
Then there shouldn't be a problem.
-Not for me. -No, no. Me neither.
-RIDGE: Good. -I will definitely
take the help, especially from someone as smart
and motivated as Dylan.
But I just don't want Daphne to think
-I poached her from her line. -Don't worry about Daphne.
Daphne's gonna be fine. I talked to her.
Steffy talked to her.
Please, hey, understand
this is not about your work.
Right? There's always been two people.
It was Ivy and Quinn, now it's Ivy and you,
and now it's Dylan. It's perfect.
And that's what we need right now
with Dad's line dropping-- we need perfection.
You've got a good point.
If Steffy found out that Hope was defecting to Logan,
then Hope's not gonna stick around for a lecture.
She's gonna come right back here.
She's gonna warn us about what's coming.
Well, unless Steffy's just taking her time
-and toying with her. -Dude!
Okay, all right, listen, listen,
I think we should at least start preparing
for the possibility that it's all gonna come out,
that Hope's involvement here is no longer a secret.
And word of it spread quickly through Forrester
and through the entire family.
Great. Now you're worried that Brooke's heard.
Well, I knew that this day would come.
I mean, whether it happens on the runway at our showing
or today, eventually, everyone is going to know
that Hope is working for Logan.
And when my sister finds out...
she's gonna explode.
BROOKE: [giggling] You seem speechless, honey.
Uh...[laughs] well, I-I am.
Okay, well, understandably.
I mean, this is the moment you've been waiting for
for so long.
This is the moment I've been waiting for too...
you know, knowing how you felt sidelined
and like you don't belong here,
but that's certainly not the case!
No. Hope and her line are definitely wanted.
Yeah. I'm so proud of you.
You're gonna be up there on the runway
and taking a bow for yet another successful collection.
And you know what this means?
This means we get to work together again every single day!
-[both laughing] -I'm so excited!
This is wonderful! You're back to where you belong.
Oh, my sweet, wonderful daughter.
I love you so much.
Back to Forrester Creations... where you belong.
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[uneasy music plays]
Sheila, I appreciate you signing the papers. I know this has been
-hard for you-- -You know what? I haven't.
Not yet.
Okay, um, if there's something that you object to--
-I mean, my lawyer thinks-- -Yes, there is something
that I object to.
-Okay. -I don't even want a divorce.
I know. I know, and if there's something holding you back,
I mean, if there's something that you think is unfair--
You know what? Let's talk about that.
Let's talk about what's fair.
Because you know what? I gave a lot to this marriage,
Deacon.
I think...
I think I deserve... something in return,
something that your attorney didn't put into the paperwork.
Okay, uh...
If you want me to sign this,
then there is something I want in return.
I wanna still be your friend.
I don't wanna be excommunicated from your life,
and I would really love an opportunity to become
closer to my family,
hold Hayes in my arms, spend time with Finn.
Yes, Taylor,
I want you to make this happen.
You know, you're gonna advocate for me.
It's the least you can do since you have my husband.
Thank you, Ridge. I really appreciate you thinking of me
and wanting to invest in the jewelry line.
Giving me an assistant.
-Well... -I'm very appreciative as well.
The fact that you think I'm the right candidate--thank you.
You are.
I'm counting on both of you.
This is a very important time for Forrester.
My dad's designs, they're gonna speak for themselves.
But he wants the jewels to reflect his vision.
All right? It's complicated.
And this, by the way, it's not about
success and failure for this company anymore.
This is about showing Logan how it's done
and showing Bill and Katie not to mess with my dad.
Yes, Katie, Brooke will most likely explode.
She is in war mode.
But you're sisters, you love each other,
and eventually-- eventually--
you'll find your way through this.
The thing is, I never wanted to go to war with Brooke.
I only wanted her to be happy for me, support me.
I know that. And I'm sorry.
But this is war. And it's one that I intend to win.
So do I.
And we will, with this design team.
And unfortunately, war does come with costs,
and I'm afraid that
this might cost me a lot more than I anticipated.
I'm afraid that any victory might come at the expense
of my relationship with my sister...
And Hope's relationship with her mother.
You know what you need to do?
Go home and celebrate and give Liam the good news.
Oh, yes, actually, Liam...
should definitely hear about this.
I-I should go tell him sooner rather than later.
-So... -Okay.
But isn't there something you wanted to say?
Um, it's just some logistical things we can work out later.
Yeah.
Okay.
Well, I'm really excited for you.
I'm excited for all the reactions and the buzz,
and I think your next line is gonna be
the talk of the fashion industry.
I hope you don't have any doubts,
because I really believe that you and your line are gonna be
a key part to Forrester for many years to come.
I believe that, really.
Oh--
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What exactly are you asking for, Sheila?
Monitored visitation with my grandson
and meaningful time spent with Finn.
A real opportunity to build a relationship
with him, with my family.
You want me to sign these papers,
then you're gonna do this for me, Taylor.
You're going to convince Steffy and Finn
that they really have nothing to fear from me.
I mean, they don't.
And quite honestly, the two of you,
you have nothing to fear either.
I am a changed woman.
Well...
I'll do my best.
But I can't imagine Steffy
just suddenly changing her mind about you
-and being open to welcoming-- -Well, you know what?
You better start imagining it.
I'm not asking for the moon here.
Just two days. Two days a month.
Spent with--with...
with my family, the people that I love.
You want me to sign these?
You'll make that happen.
And then you'll be rid of me.
Thank you, Steffy.
Thank you so much for coming through for Hope like that.
That's always been the plan.
It's really a shame that Hope didn't see that
from the very beginning, trusted it.
I'm always gonna act in Forrester's best interest.
-Hey. -Hey, Ridge.
My second favorite co-CEO.
What? You like Steffy better than me?
-That doesn't even make sense. -Well, for the moment,
ever since she called Hope in here
and told her that she had to end her leave of absence
and fire up Hope for the Future.
Finally, my daughter gets to take her rightful place
at Forrester Creations where she belongs.
Wow, th--these are really impressive.
They are very impressive.
I mean, you took every note to heart.
Of course. I wanted Hope to see. I wanted you to see
that I can make your dream a reality.
Well, you have. Thank you. This is beautiful.
Will they be cost-effective to produce?
Absolutely. They just need Hope's final approval.
Uh, speaking of, like where is she, really?
'Cause what is happening at Forr--
DEKE: Hope!
Oh, uh, what did Steffy want?
I, um, I can't believe it.
You can't believe what? What can't you believe?
Um, Steffy told me that she knows what's going on
and she's going to put a stop to it.
Oh, my God, so she does know.
-She knows you're working here? -No. I made that assumption
as well, and I was freaking out, but no.
No, Steffy does not know that I'm working here at Logan.
Oh, thank God.
That would have been disastrous.
LIAM: Okay, so then what-- why did she wanna talk to you?
She wanted to apologize,
and she asked me to end my leave of absence.
-Wait--what? -Yeah. Um...
She said she was sorry for making me wait so long
and that it's finally time.
Time for what?
Time to put Hope for the Future back into production
which they want to do as soon as couture drops,
which sounds like it's going to happen really, really soon.
That's--that--that is-- that's a hell of a...blindside.
Are you--w-what did you say?
I really--I wa--[laughs] wasn't sure exactly what to say.
I wasn't sure how to respond, and then my mom came in.
-Your mom? Your mom was there? -Yes.
Brooke overheard Steffy's plans for Hope for the Future
and she said that she was really happy for me
and that she missed working with me at Forrester
and...that she's really, really proud of me.
What are you saying, Hope?
I mean, of course your mother misses you,
but that doesn't mean that--
Yeah, no, no, but--but just...
[laughs] I just wanna check in here.
You're not having any second thoughts, right?
This is just--you're-- you are still...
fully committed to Logan, yeah?
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