♪♪♪ ♪♪♪
>> Finn: Something wrong? >> Steffy: I'm just, uh,
looking for the mistletoe. >> Finn: Hmm. Well, I don't
need mistletoe to kiss my super hot wife.
♪♪♪ Ah, you did an amazing job
with the decorations. >> Steffy: Thanks.
You don't think it's a tiny bit too much?
>> Finn: Well, the kids like it, right?
>> Steffy: Oh, absolutely. >> Finn: Well, then
that's all that matters. >> Steffy: It was so cute
watching Kelly help her little brother put
the ornaments on the tree. I mean, it was adorable.
>> Finn: Yeah, it's, um, hard not to get
caught up in the holiday spirit with the kids around.
>> Steffy: Yeah. Yeah, That would be even
truer if the fear of Sheila wasn't hanging over us.
♪♪♪ ♪♪♪
>> Eric: Yes...
♪♪♪ ♪♪♪
Well...
♪♪♪ >> Ridge: Dad?
Hey! You wanted to see me? >> Eric: Yes.
It's important, sit down. >> Ridge: No, no.
I remember making this for you and Mom.
It must have been, what, third grade, maybe.
>> Eric: I'm sure. Yeah. And it's, uh,
it's hung on the Christmas tree every year ever since.
Along with all these other ones from your--
Your brother and your sisters and... The grandkids,
the great grandkids. Jeez, Look at these.
>> Ridge: Well, tradition is important, right?
Especially this time of year. >> Eric: Yes, it is.
Look, Ridge, um... I'm worried about you.
>> Ridge: Worried about me? Why?
>> Eric: I don't want you to feel alone or untethered
this holiday season. ♪♪♪
>> Katie: I--I know I shouldn't have put off my appointment.
I-- I should have come in months ago.
And that's not good. And...
You haven't said anything, which also can't be good.
>> Carter: Maybe that's because you haven't let the doctor
get a word in. That--that's why, right.
>> Katie: Oh, yeah. I'm so-- sorry. Um...
So, Doctor, what are my results?
♪♪♪
>> Finn: Baby, we are all concerned about Sheila.
And knowing that she got away from the police yet again
is beyond frustrating. But she will be caught.
>> Steffy: I keep telling myself that.
How one day Sheila will be behind bars for
the rest of her miserable life. But until then, I am
gonna be freaked out. >> Finn: Until then, until then
we'll stay vigilant. Look, I don't want
you worrying. Okay? Definitely not during
the holidays, when the kids are so excited.
Our family has never meant more to us.
I will always be here to protect you and our kids.
♪♪♪ >> Steffy: Oh.
>> Finn: Okay? ♪♪♪
>> Ridge: I don't like that you're worried about me.
>> Eric: I'm your father. I'll always worry about you.
>> Ridge: Okay, but at this point in my life, I--
I should have my act together, I think.
>> Eric: Well, if you're referring to your personal
life, yes, um, I would agree with that.
Although when it comes to my track record,
I really can't be a judge, can I?
>> Ridge: See, that's why I took some time off.
To try to figure out why I did what I did, the choices I made,
and maybe try to figure out what's next, you know?
>> Eric: Yeah. So, what happened?
And you and Brooke and Taylor in the same
room at the same time. What happened?
♪♪♪ >> Katie: Well, I have to
admit, I put these appointments off because I always go
to the worst case scenario. And I know that...
You know, I have to face my own mortality and I'm living
on borrowed time as a transplant survivor.
So, yeah, yeah, I don't I don't like coming
to these appointments because I don't like feeling that way.
>> Grace: Your results from your latest test.
They're all very positive. [Katie sighing]
>> Grace: As you know, heart transplant rejection
can happen at any point. It could be days.
It could be weeks. It could be months.
Years after the surgery. Even with the immunosuppressant
drugs your on. But I'm happy to say
there are no indications of rejection whatsoever.
You have a very healthy heart. You're doing well, Katie.
>> Katie: Oh. ♪♪♪
>> Katie: I really am okay? >> Grace: Yes.
You're really okay. And I'd go as far to say that
you're a walking miracle. >> Carter: This is amazing,
Katie. >> Grace: I'm so happy you have
a wonderful support system, Katie.
>> Katie: Me too. >> Grace: So, go.
Live your best life. [phone buzzing]
I have another consult. I'm sorry.
You'll both have to excuse me. >> Katie: Oh, yes, of course.
Thank you. >> Grace: Take your time.
>> Katie: Thank you so much. >> Carter: So?
>> Katie: So. >> Carter: So, it doesn't get
better than this, right? Clean bill of health
for the holidays. >> Katie: Yeah.
Oh, man, I can't even tell you how stressed out I've been
about this appointment. >> Carter: Well, it's not like
you let anyone on. >> Katie: Well, you know,
I didn't want to worry anyone. You, you know, but I do have
to admit that when I saw you walk through the door.
I knew that you would be here for me.
I just can't thank you enough, Carter.
♪♪♪ >> Eric: So they dumped you?
Wait, Brooke and Taylor dumped you?
>> Ridge: Yeah, why don't you say it one more time?
I didn't expect that either. Look, can I say something?
>> Eric: Sure. Go ahead. >> Ridge: Seeing these two
amazing women standing there so strong and so convinced in
what they were doing. I--I...
was really proud of them. >> Eric: This is going to be
a big shift in your life, isn't it?
>> Ridge: Yeah, And that-- That word you said,
untethered. That's-- That's how I feel right now,
>> Eric: Uh-huh. I can only imagine.
Especially now with the, uh... With the holidays upon us.
>> Ridge: I'm going to be okay. >> Eric: I think you will be.
You have me. You have your old man.
You got your family. You've got this house.
This is your home, too. We'll all be here.
I want you to make a... I want you to make
an appearance on Christmas. >> Charlie: Ho, ho, ho!
>> Pam: Hey, we're back from the North Pole
with all the fixings >> Eric: Did you, uh,
you buy out the whole store? Look at you.
>> Pam: Well, of course we did. It's the annual
Forester Christmas bash. Got to go all out.
We sure hope that you're going to be joining us, Ridge.
>> Charlie: Yeah, uh, you know, Pammy and I heard
about Brooke and Taylor. >> Pam: Heck, the whole office
heard, Ridge, which is why you need your family more
than ever right now. >> Eric: Pam's right.
I want you to make an appearance here
at Christmas. ♪♪♪
>> Finn: Hey, we should go see the decorations downtown
this weekend. We'll get you
on some ice skates. >> Kelly: Yeah! Mom, too?
>> Steffy: Uh, yeah! Who do you think think's
going to teach you? >> Finn: Anyway, hey.
Won't be long. Santa is going to visit.
>> Kelly: I know. Hayes is so excited.
I think he wants to see Rudolph.
>> Finn: Uh, well, yeah, everyone wants to see Rudolph
with that nose so bright thing he's got going on.
>> Kelly: Douglas says Rudolph's nose is red
'cause it's cold at the North Pole.
>> Steffy: Yeah, I think Douglas is right.
>> Kelly: Then why aren't the other reindeer's
noses red too? >> Steffy: Uh, you want
to take this one, Finn? >> Finn: Uh, yeah,
I think, um... Why don't you ask your dad that
when you're with him on Christmas. And I think Liam
can answer that question. Steffy: Wow, talk about
passing the buck. >> Finn: Anyway, when Santa
comes down the chimney, what are you hoping
he brings you? >> Kelly: The only thing
I want for Christmas I already have:
All of us together. >> Steffy: [indistinct]
Oh, you are so cute. Oh, my God.
>> Eric: Pam's right. You know...
Ridge? I would really like for you
to stop by Christmas. >> Pam: Look, if you're just
worried about running into Brooke...
I know she did just kind of give you
the old heave ho. >> Pam: But--
>>Charlie: But-- but she didn't totally reject you, right?
I mean, you guys are still speaking.
>> Pam: Right? >>Eric: All right, you two.
Look, you need to take all that in the kitchen
before it starts to-- >> Pam: Someone's telling us
to skedaddle. >> Charlie: Ah, is that the
same as am-scray? >> Pam: Yeah.
>> Charlie: Come on. That fruitcake ain't
gonna bake itself. >> Ridge: So-- so--
so it's definite. Brooke is going to be here
for Christmas. >> Eric: Well, Donna's living
here with me now. And so quite naturally,
her sisters will join us. Look, Ridge, in spite of
everything that's happened, I'm quite certain that Brooke
would love to see you at Christmas.
>> Steffy: You know, Finn and I couldn't be more proud of you.
>> Kelly: Why? >> Finn: You realized the true
meaning of Christmas. It's family,
friends, togetherness. Steffy: Kindness,
generosity, forgiveness. You still can be excited
about Santa Claus. >> Finn: You are excited
about Santa, right? >> Kelly: Yeah.
>> Steffy: Good. Because you've been such a wonderful
little girl this year. >> Kelly: I'm not
so little anymore. >> Finn: I mean, she's right,
Before you know it, she's-- >> Steffy: Don't say it.
>> Finn: She's gonna be too old for me to do this.
[giggling] Got you.
[giggling] >> Kelly: You think Santa
got Hayes' Christmas letter? >> Steffy: Oh, the one
you helped him with? >> Kelly: He's been
really good this year, too. >> Finn: Yeah. I mean,
you know what I think? Not only did the big guy
in the North Pole get Hayes' letter,
he's putting something extra special in his bag
for Hayes' big sister. So...
>> Kelly: Why? >> Steffy: Because you've been
the best big sister a little brother could have.
>> Kelly: I love Hayes. >> Finn: He loves you.
>> Steffy: And love is what Christmas is all about.
>> Kelly: You know what I said before?
>> Steffy: About celebrating Christmas?
How that and being happy is all that really matters?
>Kelly: My family's the best. And this is the best
Christmas ever. >> Steffy: Oh, my goodness.
I love you. ♪♪♪
>> Brooke: Well, if I hurry, I can still make the rest
of that publicity meeting. >> Carter: Why?
You told them you'd miss it. Why not take a minute,
relax, and bask in the good news?
What? >> Brooke: Nothing.
It's just... [grunting]
>>Carter: Come here. >>Brooke: No, really, I'm okay.
>> Carter: Come here, come here, come here,
come here. Sit down.
You have to relax, okay? You don't have to carry
this stress anymore. You got the best possible
report from your doctor. >> Brooke: I know.
>>Carter: You trust me? >> Brooke: Yes.
>> Carter: Close your eyes. >> Brooke: Not sure
I trust you. >> Carter: It's either
you trust me, you don't. >> Brooke: Okay.
>> Carter: Good. Now take a nice deep breath.
Hold it. And slowly release.
[chuckling] >> Brooke: Okay. Thank you.
I forgot to breathe sometimes. >> Carter: We all do.
Listen, Katie, you don't have to go through this by yourself.
I'm not talking about the doctor's appointment.
I'm talking about all the worrying leading up to it.
I wish you'd opened up to me. Let me help.
>> Brooke: You helped just by being there.
>> Carter: Good. Because I want you to know
that whether you're having good times or not so good ones,
whether you're happy, sad, angry, anxious, or whatever it
is you're feeling right now. I want to be there for you.
I realize you've been going it alone for a while now.
And like I said... You don't have to be
alone anymore. ♪♪♪
>> Carter: Now I don't have a jet or a yacht...
[both chuckling] I don't even think there's any
way for me to express how much those things don't mean to me.
I can't even tell you how many days, weeks,
I felt so isolated in my relationship.
Not anymore. No way.
I have been given a new lease on life.
I am going to use Storm's heart in the best way I know how.
Live life to the fullest. I want to laugh.
I want to dance. Although you might
not want to see that. I'm going to work really hard
and I am going to raise my son. Mostly...
I am going to love... fully...
and completely. Thank you.
[sniffling] >> Ridge: I screwed up, Dad.
I screwed up. Over and over again.
And I've... [indistinct], they told me so.
I've been in love with two women
for most of my adult life. They were there for me and I...
I couldn't choose one of them. Couldn't make a choice.
Why would they put up with that?
>> Eric: Because they both loved you so deeply.
That's why. >> Ridge: I loved them too.
Still do. I let them down
over and over again. Turned their families
upside down. That's what I mean. I gotta...
I gotta change this. I... I gotta find a way
to be a better man. >> Eric: Well...
Whether you accomplish that or not...
[chuckling] I'll still be your old man.
Right? >> Ridge: I love you.
>> Eric: I love you, too, boy. >> Ridge: Thank you so much.
>> Eric: Oh, boy. >> Steffy: Kelly's making
Christmas cards for her two grandmas
and Grandpa Ridge. >> Finn: And I made us
some eggnog from Eric's recipe.
>> Steffy: Stop. You didn't. >> Finn: I did.
Although it's a much lighter pour than your grandfather's.
And I set some aside for the kids later.
Some regular eggnog. >> Steffy: It's really
beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
>> Finn: Yeah. I mean, the tree is decorated,
the presents are wrapped, and stockings are
hung by the chimney with care. >> Steffy: I keep thinking
about Kelly's wise words. She's right, you know.
This is the greatest Christmas ever, because...
we're together. When I think about
what happened that day in Monaco.
It was the most miraculous of miracles.
>> Finn: Steffy! >> Steffy: See you
standing there... >> Finn: Steffy!
>> Steffy: It was truly the greatest gift imaginable.
>> Finn: It's me. I found you.
It's me. It's really me.
>> Steffy: Oh, my God. ♪♪♪
I love you. So much.
Merry Christmas.
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