>> Thomas: I was there that night. I was on Mulholland,
following Emma's car. >> Hope: Yeah, because she was
on her way to see me. To tell me that Beth was alive.
>> Thomas: Yeah. But what Xander accused me of,
I didn't drive Emma off the road, Hope.
I'm not a murderer. I tried to stop her
and I did not want her to die. I have been completely open
and honest with you. And now, you know everything.
So please, tell me we can still
have a future together. ♪♪♪
>> Luna: I'm still smiling after seeing Eric.
I'm so happy we got to visit him.
>> R.J.: Yeah. Me too.
I, uh, I told him we were gonna go back
and see him later tonight. You're not the only one
who's still smiling 'cause I heard all those nice things
you said about me to granddad. They were very cute.
>> Luna: I was supposed to be playing it cool.
>> R.J.: Yeah, too late. You are very into me
and I'm into you. >> Brooke: Ooh. Oh, R.J.
Uh, I-- I-- I didn't realize that you were in here.
So, uh, just, uh, I'll be back. Carry on.
>> R.J.: Okay. >> Luna: Uh, well,
that wasn't embarrassing at all. >> R..: This is what
I've been saying, okay? I-- I need to get my own place.
Right? Like-- like today. >> Ridge: Dad's getting
better every day. >> Carter: Yeah, what a relief.
I'm thrilled for Eric. Well, for all of you really.
>> Ridge: Means a lot how much you care about him.
>> Carter: Of course I care about him.
You're like family to me. >> Ridge: Like family?
No, we are a family. Come here. >> Carter: Thanks, man.
>> Brooke: Oh, now you two? I keep interrupting
everybody tonight.
♪♪♪
>> Luna: Yeah, I mean, you've been mentioning for a while,
how much you want your own place.
>> R.J.: Yeah, it's-- it's... You know, it's not that I don't
enjoy living with my parents. It's just it was only meant
to be temporary. >> Luna: Yeah, well, I know
they enjoy having you around. >> R.J.: Well...
I mean-- I mean, that's the thing,
you know, 'cause... when I got back things were
a little, like, rocky between them, you know?
Like with my dad moving back in and,
you know, it-- it just felt right,
like it felt healing for-- for my family.
>> Luna: Yeah. >> R.J.: Yeah.
You know, now everything is better and maybe, uh,
it'd be nice to have a little bit of privacy.
>> Luna: Yes, it would be. >> Brooke: So, I walked in
on R.J. and Luna kissing. I felt terrible.
>> Ridge: Well, I'm sure our son was equally mortified.
>> Brooke: I just hope I handled it the right way.
I don't want them to feel embarrassed.
>> Carter: Well their relationship isn't exactly
on the low. I mean, everyone in this building
knows how they feel about each other.
>> Brooke: Well, that's true. And it is cute how smitten
he is with her. And she does seem to be a nice,
wonderful, very talented young lady.
>> Ridge: Well, that's fantastic.
That's exactly what we need, right?
Another office romance including one of my kids.
>> Brooke: Uh, yeah. >> Thomas: Say something, Hope.
>> Hope: I'm-- I'm not really sure what to say.
>> Thomas: I know it's a lot to digest but now you have
the whole story. Look, there are no more
secrets between us. >> Hope: I appreciate
you being honest about what happened that night.
But... >> Thomas: Hope, I love you
and I want to marry you. And I don't want the past to
affect where we are right now. >> Hope: I just--
I'm going to need some time. >> Thomas: I understand.
>> Hope: But I also don't want you to lose sight
of the fact that I-- I know the man
that you've become. >> Thomas: Thank you.
As long as you have my ring on your chain, I...
still have hope. >> Hope: I can't give you
any promises about what the future may hold.
Thomas, I just-- I just need...
I need time to make sense of everything that
you have just told me. ♪♪♪
>> Carter: I'd say you both know a thing or two
about office romance. >> Ridge: I think we've all
dabbled a little, Carter. >> Carter: Touché, touché.
But you two, you're the king and queen.
>> Ridge: I am the king. And there's my queen.
Hi. >> Brooke Hm. Yes.
>> Brooke: But we can't compare ourselves to Hope and Thomas.
You know that, right? That was a different situation.
We're very different people. >> Carter: I feel like you two
are about to debate-- I mean, have a...
discussion about this. >> Ridge: Yeah, we just--
we don't see eye to eye when it comes to our kids.
>> Carter: Right. And that's my cue to leave.
>> Ridge: You don't want to hear about parenting stuff?
>> Carter: No, I think I'm fine. >> Ridge: You should have kids.
Parenting never ends, Carter. >> Ridge: It never ends.
>> Brooke: Oh, God. >> Brooke: Okay, I--
I don't want to debate about our kids once again. Okay?
>> Ridge: Okay, so what do you want to do?
Maybe make out a little? Show this room how it's done?
>> Brooke: Yeah, we could... do a little of that.
>> Ridge: A little of that? >> Brooke: Yeah.
>> Ridge: Good. ♪♪♪
>> R.J.: You know, even when I do move out
of my parents' house, I'm still gonna
see them all the time. >> Luna: Yeah, for sure.
And you all get to see each other here
at work every day. Which is amazing.
>> R.J.: Yeah, it's the best. You know, moving back to L.A.
was one of the smartest decisions I ever made.
I wouldn't change a thing. But I do have a new priority.
And that's getting even closer to you.
>> Carter: Hey, R.J., man, I-- Ooh.
>> R.J.: Hey. >> R.J.: Twice in one day.
That's twice. That's two times.
>> Carter: My bad, man. Your mom just told me
about the first time. >> R.J.: Really? Oh, she's--
she's going around telling people.
>> Luna: That is just beyond embarrassing.
>> Carter: I'm just dropping off Eric's numbers, okay?
And-- and hey, a little tip: next time, lock the door.
>> R.J.: Ah. ♪♪♪
>> Ridge: No, gracias. He's-- he's doing a lot better.
He's getting better every day and hopefully he'll be out
of the hospital soon. That's exactly what that means.
We will see you in Milan in the spring.
He-- I-- I will certainly tell him that.
Listen, uh, Domenico, I gotta run and I will
talk to you very soon. All right? Oh, me too.
Ok, bye. Ciao. >> Thomas: The Domenico,
Domenico? >> Ridge: Yeah, he was just
checking on your granddad. >> Thomas: Yeah, I look, I--
I didn't mean for you to get off the phone
on my account. >> Ridge: Just wrapping it up.
>> Thomas: Well, how is Granddad coming along?
>> Ridge: He's-- he's getting better all the time.
What's going on with you? You walked in here,
you had the weight of the world on your shoulders, what's up?
>> Thomas: Yeah, I just, um... I was just talking to Hope and--
And I-- I-- I feel like I-- I just screwed it all up.
♪♪♪ [ knock on door ]
>> Brooke: Hi, sweetheart. I'm sorry to stop by
unannounced. But I saw that the lights
were still on and I thought I'd come down and
say good night to the kiddies. >> Hope: They are actually
not here right now, they're with Katie.
>> Brooke: Oh, sorry I missed them.
Well, I guess that would explain the flowers
and the candles, and the wine. That's quite the romantic setup.
For Thomas? It's still quite early.
So, is Thomas here in the other room?
Am I intruding? >> Hope: No. No, it's,
uh, it's fine. Actually, he's--
he's, uh, left already. >> Brooke: He left?
Did you have an argument? >> Hope: No, no,
we did not have an argument. >> Brooke: Honey,
you're my daughter and I know you very well.
I can tell when something's weighing on you.
So why don't you tell me what happened here tonight?
Between you and Thomas? ♪♪♪
>> Luna: This is nice. >> R.J.: I'll just stay
right here and never move. >> Luna: I'm game.
I love the way I feel in your arms.
>> R.J.: Me too. >> Luna: Have you always
been this sweet? >> R.J.: Let's just say
you bring out the best in me. >> Luna: They don't make 'em
like you anymore, R.J. You're one of a kind.
>> R.J.: Same goes for you. >> Luna: No, for real though.
Like every new day I get to spend with you
I like you even better than the day before.
And the day before that. My feelings for you have just
grown stronger. Watching how caring you are
with your grandfather and seeing the way
you treat the staff here. And the barista
at our coffee place. You just have all the qualities
I've ever wanted in a guy. You're thoughtful and kind,
sensitive. >> R.J.: Well.
>> Luna: And you're also pretty hot.
I've never felt this way about anyone before.
>> R.J.: Neither have I. I feel the exact same way
about you. ♪♪♪
>> Ridge: You all right? >> Thomas: Yeah.
>> Ridge: And Hope? >> Thomas: Yeah, she's, uh,
she's Hope. She's incredible as always.
I keep thinking about her and how amazing she's been.
She's always been so forgiving of me.
>> Ridge: Very impressive. She left the past in the past.
>> Thomas: Yeah, I just hope it continues in that direction.
>> Ridge: Why wouldn't it? >> Thomas: I don't know.
I-- I guess, um... I'm falling more and more
in love with her, you know? And I-- I just wanna make sure
that in-- I don't wanna do anything
to mess it up. >> Ridge: It sounds like
a healthy perspective. >> Thomas: Yeah, well,
I'm trying to stay positive, you know, give her space.
>> Ridge: That's all you can do. You know,
keep your head on straight and do what you can and
if it lines up then it's meant to be, right?
>> Thomas: Sure. Yeah. Yeah. No, that-- that helps.
Um, you always give good advice. Thank you.
I love you, you're my son. And I love who you've become.
You... I'm proud of you.
>> Thomas: That means a lot, especially coming from you.
And talking about this. I know that--
I know my relationship with Hope has...
always been a little bit of a shock. Right?
>> Ridge: Shock or not, listen...
if you're happy, I'm happy. >> Thomas: Wow. I mean,
look, you-- you might be the only one who feels
that way 'cause it feels like, uh, I don't know,
everyone has something against our relationship,
especially Brooke. >> Brooke: Honey,
I can't help but be concerned. Did something happen?
Did Thomas do something to you? >> Hope: No, Mom. Nothing--
nothing happened to me. Okay? Thomas loves me.
>> Brooke: Then why isn't he here?
I mean, obviously you set up this really nice,
romantic evening for the two of you.
What's going on? What happened tonight?
>> Hope: We-- we uh, had a...
difficult conversation about some of the things in his past.
>> Brooke: Oh, yes. We are all very familiar
with that time. It traumatized all of us,
most importantly, you. But Thomas did say that
he's been improving and working on himself and...
he's a changed man. We all would really love
to believe that. >> Hope: I do.
I believe him. >> Brooke: But you can't
feel that comfortable with what happened in the past.
I mean, I'm sure it would be very difficult
for you to commit yourself to him.
>> R.J.: I can't stop kissing you. You know, I think about you
day and night. Especially at night,
when I'm alone in my bed. Wishing you were there.
>> Luna: I think about you the same way.
>> R.J.: You do?
>> Luna: We need to be alone together. Please get a place
of your own, soon.
>> Ridge: Well, don't worry about Brooke. She's just being
a protective mother. >> Thomas: You always say that.
>> Ridge: I always say that because it's true.
She's not trying to sabotage your relationship. Right?
>> Thomas: Brooke is entitled to her opinion.
Sure. Everyone is entitled to their opinion.
But I don't really care about anyone else's opinion.
All I care about is Hope's opinion. Right?
I-- I want her to know how committed I am to her
and how much she can trust me. >> Ridge: And...
she's on board with that. I mean, she's forgiven you.
Right? >> Thomas: She's-- she's trying,
you know, but-- but she's not going to forget
everything from the past. Right? That's impossible.
>> Ridge: Right, but she also knows how much work
you've put in and she realizes that.
>> Thomas: Yeah. Look, I would-- I would do anything for Hope.
>> Ridge: That's how I feel about Brooke.
It sounds like it's real. >> Thomas: Yeah.
You know, I-- I feel like I've shown her
the kind of love that she deserves. I've--
I've told the truth about every mistake I've ever made.
I've-- I've let her know that, well, she has all the cards.
Right? I put them all on the table.
And she's the only woman for me. There'd never be anybody else.
I think I can give her the life she deserves.
>> Brooke: Well, it seems like you've developed feelings
for Thomas. I won't fight you on that,
but I'm sure it's gonna be hard for you to move past
that chapter in your life. One that Thomas was
a very big part of. So it would be best
for you to... end it with him now.
>> Hope: I know you mean well, Mom.
But I don't intend on doing that.
>> Brooke: Honey, I want you to consider
what's best for you, what's best for the children.
>> Hope: I have. And yes, Thomas has--
he has made mistakes. He has done some
regrettable things and he acknowledges that.
But I mean, we haven't we all messed up?
I mean, I'm-- I'm not perfect. None of us are.
And Lord knows I'm the queen of giving people 2nd,
3rd and 4th, 5th chances. But what makes this
different, Mom, is that it's not just
empty words and platitudes. He's done the work.
And so I'm not just hoping that maybe he's going to transform.
I know he has. He's backed it up with action.
>> Brooke: Oh, okay. Um, you're acting
a little strange. I mean, you're not really
yourself right now, honey. You're very uneasy.
And if you don't want to tell me what's going on.
That's okay. I just want you
to trust your instincts. If there's anything that
you doubt about Thomas, anything at all, please...
>> Hope: I don't doubt Thomas. I think--
I think he is an exceptional designer.
I think he has stepped up and proven himself as a father.
And, Mom... He loves me unconditionally.
Which is all I have ever hoped for.
So I know you hate to hear that, but at some point, Mom,
you are going to have to stop fighting this, please.
Is there any part of you that can learn to accept
Thomas and me? Because who knows...
what our future might-- might be?
♪♪♪