1 00:00:08,174 --> 00:00:10,343 >> Steffy: You can do this, Thomas. 2 00:00:10,410 --> 00:00:13,012 You can take Douglas and you can leave. 3 00:00:13,079 --> 00:00:18,318 Get out of here. Make a life with your son. 4 00:00:18,385 --> 00:00:22,956 A good life. A happy life. 5 00:00:23,022 --> 00:00:24,257 You're not gonna have that with Hope. 6 00:00:24,324 --> 00:00:27,260 She doesn't want that kind of future. 7 00:00:27,327 --> 00:00:28,995 >> Thomas: Steff, I thought she did. 8 00:00:29,062 --> 00:00:32,866 >> Steffy: Well, Hope is extremely manipulative. 9 00:00:32,932 --> 00:00:34,734 She tries to make you believe that it's gonna happen. 10 00:00:34,801 --> 00:00:37,203 It's the constant push and pull. 11 00:00:37,270 --> 00:00:41,741 Like, who does that to someone they supposedly love? 12 00:00:41,808 --> 00:00:44,110 Thomas, she had to know it was gonna break your heart 13 00:00:44,177 --> 00:00:46,279 when you-- when you proposed to her again 14 00:00:46,346 --> 00:00:50,183 and she turned you down. But she did it anyway. 15 00:00:50,250 --> 00:00:54,587 Why? Because she's a Logan. 16 00:00:54,654 --> 00:00:58,925 And that's what they do. I mean, look at Brooke. 17 00:00:58,992 --> 00:01:01,761 Look at the way she treated our father. 18 00:01:01,828 --> 00:01:04,764 All the pain and the chaos she brought into his life. 19 00:01:04,831 --> 00:01:09,169 And Hope is doing the exact same thing to you. 20 00:01:09,235 --> 00:01:14,674 Where's your pride? Where's your dignity? 21 00:01:14,741 --> 00:01:19,312 Don't let Hope do this. You need to go. 22 00:01:19,379 --> 00:01:22,549 Go with Douglas. Take your son and get 23 00:01:22,615 --> 00:01:25,218 away from Hope. You're just going to end up 24 00:01:25,285 --> 00:01:29,355 heartbroken again. Leave her once and for all. 25 00:01:32,659 --> 00:01:33,793 ♪♪♪ >> Hope: I know you want to 26 00:01:33,860 --> 00:01:36,095 believe that Steffy is only looking out for Thomas, 27 00:01:36,162 --> 00:01:39,732 but I am telling you, Ridge, there is more at play here. 28 00:01:39,799 --> 00:01:41,734 Steffy is using this situation-- >> Ridge: To what? 29 00:01:41,801 --> 00:01:44,671 So you two can start fighting again? Come on, man. 30 00:01:44,737 --> 00:01:47,474 >> Hope: I get that you are her dad and you don't want 31 00:01:47,540 --> 00:01:50,743 to see it, but Steffy has been agitating 32 00:01:50,810 --> 00:01:53,780 from the sidelines ever since she found out about Thomas 33 00:01:53,847 --> 00:01:55,815 and me. >> Ridge: You know what I see? 34 00:01:55,882 --> 00:01:58,885 I see Steffy is trying to protect her brother. 35 00:01:58,952 --> 00:02:01,855 She doesn't want him to be hurt by you, which, to be fair, 36 00:02:01,921 --> 00:02:04,157 is exactly what happened. >> Brooke: Hope didn't 37 00:02:04,224 --> 00:02:05,792 intentionally set out to hurt Thomas. 38 00:02:05,859 --> 00:02:07,560 >> Ridge: I'm not saying she did it intentionally. 39 00:02:07,627 --> 00:02:09,963 I'm not saying that at all. I wanted this relationship. 40 00:02:10,029 --> 00:02:12,365 I wanted the two of you to find happiness together. 41 00:02:12,432 --> 00:02:15,935 >> Hope: And I wanted it too. I still do. 42 00:02:16,002 --> 00:02:19,906 But to hear the way Steffy talks about it, like I'm using 43 00:02:19,973 --> 00:02:21,941 him like Thomas is just a plaything to me? 44 00:02:22,008 --> 00:02:25,178 It is insulting. It's not only insulting to me, 45 00:02:25,245 --> 00:02:27,080 it's insulting to Thomas as well. 46 00:02:27,146 --> 00:02:31,050 Look, I-- I get that you think part of Steffy is doing this 47 00:02:31,117 --> 00:02:34,087 because she's being a protective sister. Sure, that might be 48 00:02:34,153 --> 00:02:36,789 a part of it. But there is another part there 49 00:02:36,856 --> 00:02:39,425 as well, and that is because of past resentments. 50 00:02:39,492 --> 00:02:41,361 >> Brooke: Okay, hold on-- >> Hope: No, Mom, it is. 51 00:02:41,427 --> 00:02:43,997 We have a complicated history. I understand that. 52 00:02:44,063 --> 00:02:46,900 And that by getting involved with her brother, it wasn't 53 00:02:46,966 --> 00:02:50,236 just gonna make it disappear. But I'm just not going to sit 54 00:02:50,303 --> 00:02:54,641 here and allow Steffy to paint me as the bad guy because of 55 00:02:54,707 --> 00:02:57,143 past things that have happened between us, because of her 56 00:02:57,210 --> 00:02:59,879 insecurities. I'm not gonna have it, Ridge. 57 00:02:59,946 --> 00:03:01,781 And so I'm going to call her on it. 58 00:03:01,848 --> 00:03:05,018 And I'm going to continue to call her on it because I am not 59 00:03:05,084 --> 00:03:07,220 Steffy's personal punching bag. 60 00:03:10,123 --> 00:03:14,360 ♪♪♪ 61 00:03:14,427 --> 00:03:14,827 ♪♪♪ 62 00:03:14,894 --> 00:03:23,736 ♪♪♪ 63 00:03:26,773 --> 00:03:29,042 >> Ridge: Are you done? 'Cause, uh, I would love 64 00:03:29,108 --> 00:03:31,911 to say something. >> Hope: Okay, and now starts 65 00:03:31,978 --> 00:03:34,147 the defense of Steffy. Let's hear it. 66 00:03:34,213 --> 00:03:36,349 >> Ridge: You knew it was coming. 67 00:03:36,416 --> 00:03:38,451 I mean, you're attacking my daughter right in front of me, 68 00:03:38,518 --> 00:03:40,653 so you knew there was gonna be some pushback, right? 69 00:03:40,720 --> 00:03:43,556 >> Hope: I was just hoping you might try to see the other side 70 00:03:43,623 --> 00:03:45,758 of things. >> Ridge: I am seeing 71 00:03:45,825 --> 00:03:47,594 the other side of things. I listened to every word 72 00:03:47,660 --> 00:03:50,129 you said. And I get that you're upset. 73 00:03:50,196 --> 00:03:53,366 I get it. But blaming Steffy for that, 74 00:03:53,433 --> 00:03:55,602 that just doesn't seem fair. I know you feel like you're 75 00:03:55,668 --> 00:03:59,405 being attacked. What about Thomas? 76 00:03:59,472 --> 00:04:02,375 How do you think he feels right now? 77 00:04:02,442 --> 00:04:06,746 That boy loves you. >> Hope: I know. 78 00:04:06,813 --> 00:04:09,849 >> Ridge: I know that because he tells you every five minutes. 79 00:04:09,916 --> 00:04:11,584 He tells me. It's all he talks about. 80 00:04:11,651 --> 00:04:14,220 All he wants is to make you happy. 81 00:04:14,287 --> 00:04:16,055 All he wants to give you is a better life. 82 00:04:16,122 --> 00:04:18,958 He gave you a ring, which you accepted, by the way. 83 00:04:19,025 --> 00:04:20,660 But you didn't wear it on your finger. 84 00:04:20,727 --> 00:04:22,996 You wore it around your neck, which is very strange. 85 00:04:23,062 --> 00:04:25,665 >> Brooke: And Hope told you why. 86 00:04:25,732 --> 00:04:29,035 >> Ridge: She did tell me. And I get it. 87 00:04:29,102 --> 00:04:31,971 I-- I do. I, uh, I understand. 88 00:04:32,038 --> 00:04:34,974 It just doesn't change the fact that I'm hurting for my son 89 00:04:35,041 --> 00:04:36,776 because of what you put him through. 90 00:04:36,843 --> 00:04:39,579 >> Hope: I have been honest with Thomas from the start. 91 00:04:39,646 --> 00:04:43,182 >> Ridge: Honesty is good. I like that. 92 00:04:43,249 --> 00:04:46,119 But have you been honest with yourself? 93 00:04:46,185 --> 00:04:48,154 What did you want out of this relationship? 94 00:04:48,221 --> 00:04:50,923 What did you want, really? And were you ever even remotely 95 00:04:50,990 --> 00:04:54,293 close to what you knew he wanted from it? 96 00:04:54,360 --> 00:04:57,997 You knew his intentions. He didn't hide them from you. 97 00:04:58,064 --> 00:04:59,599 Well, what about you? That's my question. 98 00:04:59,666 --> 00:05:01,134 What were your intentions? Because right now, 99 00:05:01,200 --> 00:05:03,836 I'm worried about that. I'm worried that you just 100 00:05:03,903 --> 00:05:05,705 thought this was some kind of diversion for you. 101 00:05:05,772 --> 00:05:08,007 >> Hope: My gosh, this is not even remotely true. 102 00:05:08,074 --> 00:05:09,709 >> Ridge: How do I-- Do you know that? 103 00:05:09,776 --> 00:05:12,245 I don't know that at all. The only thing I know, Hope, 104 00:05:12,311 --> 00:05:16,649 is that my son is in pain. And what, are you asking me 105 00:05:16,716 --> 00:05:18,484 to feel sorry for you? Because I can't. 106 00:05:18,551 --> 00:05:21,020 I'm concerned about my boy because of what you did 107 00:05:21,087 --> 00:05:21,854 to his life. ♪♪♪ 108 00:05:26,292 --> 00:05:28,594 >> Thomas: My whole life is here in L.A. 109 00:05:28,661 --> 00:05:30,730 And so is Douglas'. I mean, to just pick up 110 00:05:30,797 --> 00:05:32,098 and leave? >> Steffy: It's not gonna 111 00:05:32,165 --> 00:05:35,702 be easy. I know that. But think about what life would 112 00:05:35,768 --> 00:05:40,373 be like if you stay here. Working next to Hope. 113 00:05:40,440 --> 00:05:43,910 Being constantly reminded what could've been, but never will be 114 00:05:43,976 --> 00:05:49,148 because Hope won't let it. >> Thomas: I, uh... 115 00:05:49,215 --> 00:05:53,619 I still love her, Steff. So much. 116 00:05:53,686 --> 00:05:57,657 >> Steffy: I know you do, Thomas. 117 00:05:57,724 --> 00:06:02,128 As much as it hurts me to say this, 118 00:06:02,195 --> 00:06:05,765 Hope's just not gonna love you the way you love her. 119 00:06:05,832 --> 00:06:06,165 ♪♪♪ 120 00:06:15,975 --> 00:06:18,377 >> Brooke: Maybe we should just let Thomas and Hope work through 121 00:06:18,444 --> 00:06:21,013 this and not interfere. >> Ridge: What-- 122 00:06:21,080 --> 00:06:23,282 what are you asking me? You asking me not to defend 123 00:06:23,349 --> 00:06:25,351 my son? >> Brooke: No. 124 00:06:25,418 --> 00:06:27,553 It's just-- The more people that 125 00:06:27,620 --> 00:06:29,889 are involved... >> Ridge: It's my son. 126 00:06:29,956 --> 00:06:31,457 This is your daughter. How are we not involved? 127 00:06:31,524 --> 00:06:33,259 We'll always be involved. >> Brooke: I know. 128 00:06:33,326 --> 00:06:35,361 And we will always love our children. 129 00:06:35,428 --> 00:06:39,298 It's just... >> Ridge: All right. 130 00:06:39,365 --> 00:06:42,401 I can't be objective. Neither can you. 131 00:06:42,468 --> 00:06:45,505 But can we all agree on one thing? 132 00:06:45,571 --> 00:06:50,910 Thomas was all in from day one. >> Hope: What, as if I don't 133 00:06:50,977 --> 00:06:52,779 see that? As if it's not one 134 00:06:52,845 --> 00:06:55,548 of the things that I love most about him, that I never have to 135 00:06:55,615 --> 00:06:58,117 question his devotion? >> Ridge: But it's not enough, 136 00:06:58,184 --> 00:07:01,387 is it? It was never enough. 137 00:07:01,454 --> 00:07:03,856 So, what's holding you back? What is it? 138 00:07:03,923 --> 00:07:05,591 >> Brooke: Have you not been listening, Ridge? She's just 139 00:07:05,658 --> 00:07:08,628 not ready to be his wife. >> Ridge: Okay, maybe that's it. 140 00:07:08,694 --> 00:07:11,697 Or maybe there's something in his past that you can't 141 00:07:11,764 --> 00:07:16,335 forgive. Is that it? 142 00:07:16,402 --> 00:07:18,337 >> Brooke: Ridge-- >> Ridge: No, hang on, just 143 00:07:18,404 --> 00:07:20,740 talk to me for a second. No one's yelling. 144 00:07:20,807 --> 00:07:23,543 We're not fighting. I'm asking you, is there 145 00:07:23,609 --> 00:07:26,746 something he did that you can't get past? 146 00:07:26,813 --> 00:07:29,015 Something you can't forgive? Something that's always gonna be 147 00:07:29,081 --> 00:07:30,616 between you? >> Brooke: Oh, my God. 148 00:07:30,683 --> 00:07:33,319 I mean, can you really blame her after everything that he's 149 00:07:33,386 --> 00:07:38,558 done to her? >> Ridge: There she is. 150 00:07:38,624 --> 00:07:40,626 Didn't you say that you thought Thomas was getting better? 151 00:07:40,693 --> 00:07:42,328 >> Brooke: Yeah, I-- I do believe that. 152 00:07:42,395 --> 00:07:44,330 I do. But we're talking about Hope's 153 00:07:44,397 --> 00:07:47,500 honest answer to Thomas, and right now she said she can't 154 00:07:47,567 --> 00:07:50,169 marry him. At least not now. 155 00:07:50,236 --> 00:07:54,640 >> Ridge: Whatever. That's my boy. 156 00:07:54,707 --> 00:07:56,976 He's done everything he could. He's done everything for you. 157 00:07:57,043 --> 00:08:00,746 He's worked so hard on himself. >> Hope: And I know that 158 00:08:00,813 --> 00:08:08,421 better than anyone. Ridge, I-- 159 00:08:08,487 --> 00:08:12,425 I-- I want, you know what? No. Our relationship is-- 160 00:08:12,491 --> 00:08:17,396 >> Ridge: Your what? Your relationship? 161 00:08:17,463 --> 00:08:19,165 I'm sorry, from what I'm hearing and seeing, 162 00:08:19,232 --> 00:08:22,635 there's no relationship. There's nothing left. 163 00:08:22,702 --> 00:08:26,005 >> Hope: All right, I appreciate your concern. 164 00:08:26,072 --> 00:08:29,008 But this is my life. It's my relationship, and like 165 00:08:29,075 --> 00:08:33,980 my mother said, we're adults. So, we will handle this alone. 166 00:08:34,046 --> 00:08:37,283 Just between us. Without all the interference. 167 00:08:37,350 --> 00:08:41,020 And I get that you mean well. I can't say the same 168 00:08:41,087 --> 00:08:43,789 for Steffy. Because she is turning this 169 00:08:43,856 --> 00:08:48,694 into Forresters versus Logans. And she will do everything 170 00:08:48,761 --> 00:08:51,731 she can to get me out of her brother's life. 171 00:08:59,505 --> 00:09:00,506 ♪♪♪ >> Steffy: I know this 172 00:09:00,573 --> 00:09:03,776 is killing you, Thomas. You had this vision of how 173 00:09:03,843 --> 00:09:07,146 things were gonna be. You and Hope married. 174 00:09:07,213 --> 00:09:10,416 Raising Douglas together. Hope loving you 175 00:09:10,483 --> 00:09:14,487 the way you love her. If you don't wake up, 176 00:09:14,553 --> 00:09:18,891 if you don't face the truth, it's going to get worse. 177 00:09:18,958 --> 00:09:21,394 Hope is gonna continue to use you, and then she's gonna drag 178 00:09:21,460 --> 00:09:23,262 Douglas into this. And then he's going to be 179 00:09:23,329 --> 00:09:26,032 disappointed all over again. Like, don't do this. 180 00:09:26,098 --> 00:09:27,566 Don't do that to that little boy. 181 00:09:31,237 --> 00:09:34,440 >> Thomas: Steff, I don't want that. 182 00:09:34,507 --> 00:09:36,575 Douglas has been through enough already. 183 00:09:36,642 --> 00:09:38,945 >> Steffy: You have to protect him. 184 00:09:39,011 --> 00:09:42,114 You have to do what's best for you and your son. 185 00:09:42,181 --> 00:09:44,383 So leave. Get out of town. 186 00:09:44,450 --> 00:09:49,155 Now. Thomas, look at me. 187 00:09:49,221 --> 00:09:54,727 Do you hear what I'm saying? Do you really understand? 188 00:09:54,794 --> 00:09:59,398 >> Thomas: Douglas is always my number one priority. 189 00:09:59,465 --> 00:10:01,167 I hear you, Steff. 190 00:10:04,704 --> 00:10:06,005 ♪♪♪ 191 00:10:20,052 --> 00:10:21,787 >> Hope: I'm not sure when Thomas will be back in the 192 00:10:21,854 --> 00:10:25,124 office, but once we get a chance to review your proposal, 193 00:10:25,191 --> 00:10:29,695 one of us will get back to you. All right. 194 00:10:29,762 --> 00:10:31,130 >> Brooke: Is there a problem, honey? 195 00:10:31,197 --> 00:10:34,000 >> Hope: Uh, no, I just-- I need to talk to Thomas. 196 00:10:34,066 --> 00:10:36,535 It's something we've had in the works for Hope for the Future. 197 00:10:36,602 --> 00:10:37,603 >> Ridge: Yeah, it'd be tough to talk to him, 198 00:10:37,670 --> 00:10:40,139 because he went home. He was upset by something. 199 00:10:40,206 --> 00:10:43,709 >> Hope: Okay, I get that you blame me for what has happened, 200 00:10:43,776 --> 00:10:46,345 but can you just give Thomas and me a chance to talk about 201 00:10:46,412 --> 00:10:49,482 it first, before-- >> Steffy: A chance to do what? 202 00:10:49,548 --> 00:10:53,686 A chance to get your way again? You only want Thomas 203 00:10:53,753 --> 00:10:56,956 on your schedule. Your terms. 204 00:10:57,023 --> 00:10:59,358 >> Hope: That is not true. And Thomas knows 205 00:10:59,425 --> 00:11:00,793 that it's not true. >> Steffy: Oh, so you're 206 00:11:00,860 --> 00:11:03,896 speaking for him now. >> Hope: Only Thomas and I know 207 00:11:03,963 --> 00:11:06,399 how we feel about each other. >> Steffy: Oh, please. 208 00:11:06,465 --> 00:11:10,503 >> Hope: I love him, Steffy. And he loves me. 209 00:11:10,569 --> 00:11:12,738 And he wants me to be in his life. 210 00:11:12,805 --> 00:11:16,675 >> Steffy: Yeah, I'm not so sure about that. 211 00:11:16,742 --> 00:11:19,545 >> Hope: Okay, I am finished debating this with people 212 00:11:19,612 --> 00:11:22,148 who clearly have no understanding about 213 00:11:22,214 --> 00:11:25,351 what we share, so I'm going to talk to him myself. 214 00:11:25,418 --> 00:11:27,553 >> Steffy: Good. He's in the building. 215 00:11:27,620 --> 00:11:28,921 He's actually in the design office. 216 00:11:28,988 --> 00:11:29,922 >> Hope: Hm. >> Steffy: I think he wants 217 00:11:29,989 --> 00:11:32,124 to talk to you too. >> Hope: Stay out of my 218 00:11:32,191 --> 00:11:34,360 relationship with your brother. 219 00:11:39,432 --> 00:11:42,234 >> Steffy: Ooh. I feel like she's in for 220 00:11:42,301 --> 00:11:43,002 a rude awakening. 221 00:11:45,171 --> 00:11:46,138 >> Thomas: Yeah, tell him 222 00:11:46,205 --> 00:11:50,309 I'll explain when he gets here. Okay, thank you. 223 00:11:59,085 --> 00:12:01,387 Together, we can do anything. 224 00:12:16,135 --> 00:12:16,902 >> Hope: Salute. 225 00:12:37,189 --> 00:12:39,425 >> Steffy: I know you love her, Thomas. 226 00:12:39,492 --> 00:12:43,162 But you need to cut her loose. And then end your relationship 227 00:12:43,229 --> 00:12:45,464 with Hope once and for all. 228 00:12:56,442 --> 00:12:59,311 >> Hope: Thomas, I feel terrible. 229 00:12:59,378 --> 00:13:04,850 >> Thomas: You do? >> Hope: I mean, of course I do. 230 00:13:04,917 --> 00:13:08,287 I also know that Steffy's talked to you. 231 00:13:08,354 --> 00:13:11,857 Please don't listen to her. She's trying to come 232 00:13:11,924 --> 00:13:13,993 between us. She's playing that Forrester 233 00:13:14,059 --> 00:13:18,030 versus Logan card. Do not let Steffy do it. 234 00:13:18,097 --> 00:13:20,733 ♪♪♪ 235 00:13:26,906 --> 00:13:29,942 >> Steffy: So the jet is fueled and ready to go if need be? 236 00:13:30,009 --> 00:13:33,746 Wonderful. Thanks so much. 237 00:13:33,812 --> 00:13:34,914 >> Ridge: Didn't know you had a trip coming up. 238 00:13:34,980 --> 00:13:36,916 >> Steffy: Oh, no, I don't. I just like to check in 239 00:13:36,982 --> 00:13:38,517 now and then. You never know when something 240 00:13:38,584 --> 00:13:41,053 unexpected might come up. >> Brooke: What did you mean 241 00:13:41,120 --> 00:13:44,990 earlier when you said Hope might be in for a rude awakening? 242 00:13:45,057 --> 00:13:48,727 >> Steffy: Oh, it's just-- just a feeling. 243 00:13:48,794 --> 00:13:51,163 >> Brooke: I know that you have Thomas' ear, Steffy. 244 00:13:51,230 --> 00:13:53,332 You've been whispering things to him. 245 00:13:53,399 --> 00:13:58,637 Like, it's time to leave Hope. >> Steffy: That's odd. I thought 246 00:13:58,704 --> 00:14:02,041 you'd be happy about that. I mean, you've been against 247 00:14:02,107 --> 00:14:05,277 Hope and Thomas' relationship from the very beginning. 248 00:14:05,344 --> 00:14:08,614 >> Ridge: All right, that's... She's been working on it. 249 00:14:08,681 --> 00:14:11,684 She's been coming around. >> Brooke: I do see that Thomas 250 00:14:11,750 --> 00:14:16,355 has made some strides. But this is Hope's decision 251 00:14:16,422 --> 00:14:19,992 whether or not she can have a life with Thomas. 252 00:14:20,059 --> 00:14:22,528 >> Steffy: Okay, but if Hope truly loved Thomas, then she 253 00:14:22,595 --> 00:14:26,332 would've accepted his proposal. Instead, she turned him down. 254 00:14:26,398 --> 00:14:27,900 Twice. >> Brooke: Yes, and that 255 00:14:27,967 --> 00:14:30,369 is her decision, not yours. >> Steffy: Okay, yeah. 256 00:14:30,436 --> 00:14:32,438 No, I-- I get it. I get it. 257 00:14:32,504 --> 00:14:34,340 You're her mom and you're gonna support her. 258 00:14:34,406 --> 00:14:36,675 It's what Logans do. You guys gotta kind of circle 259 00:14:36,742 --> 00:14:39,078 the wagon to protect their own. I get it. 260 00:14:39,144 --> 00:14:42,448 >> Brooke: Yeah, well, Hope is a-- a tough lady. 261 00:14:42,514 --> 00:14:44,183 You know, she can handle herself. 262 00:14:44,250 --> 00:14:45,384 She doesn't need her mother. 263 00:14:47,519 --> 00:14:51,423 So, whatever she decides, she decides. 264 00:14:51,490 --> 00:14:53,359 >> Steffy: Well, I don't think Hope and Thomas are gonna 265 00:14:53,425 --> 00:14:55,060 get married, if that's what you're thinking. 266 00:14:55,127 --> 00:14:58,964 I think it's over for them. >> Brooke: And why do you 267 00:14:59,031 --> 00:15:01,867 say that? I mean, you sound so certain. 268 00:15:01,934 --> 00:15:02,901 You must know something. 269 00:15:05,004 --> 00:15:08,874 Whatever it is, I think we should let them work 270 00:15:08,941 --> 00:15:12,578 this out on their own. Otherwise, I feel like there's 271 00:15:12,645 --> 00:15:15,648 some kind of vendetta you have against my daughter. 272 00:15:25,391 --> 00:15:26,058 ♪♪♪ >> Hope: I know you love 273 00:15:26,125 --> 00:15:29,695 your sister. And she loves you. 274 00:15:29,762 --> 00:15:34,833 And she claims that she is trying to help you. 275 00:15:34,900 --> 00:15:39,204 >> Thomas: Is that so wrong? >> Hope: No. 276 00:15:39,271 --> 00:15:43,876 But when she's trying to turn this into something it's not, 277 00:15:43,942 --> 00:15:46,779 I mean, Thomas, this isn't-- this isn't about them. 278 00:15:46,845 --> 00:15:48,480 It's not about Steffy. It's not about my mom. 279 00:15:48,547 --> 00:15:51,684 It's not about my dad. It is about us. 280 00:15:51,750 --> 00:15:54,053 And there have been so many people opposed to our 281 00:15:54,119 --> 00:15:58,057 relationship in the past, and we haven't let that stop us 282 00:15:58,123 --> 00:16:01,060 before, and so we shouldn't let it stop us now. 283 00:16:01,126 --> 00:16:04,897 >> Thomas: I proposed. Again. 284 00:16:04,963 --> 00:16:08,734 And you turned me down. Again. 285 00:16:12,071 --> 00:16:15,507 >> Hope: That is... I thought I explained. 286 00:16:15,574 --> 00:16:19,244 It's because I am not ready for that level of commitment 287 00:16:19,311 --> 00:16:21,547 yet, Thomas. I am still trying to just-- 288 00:16:21,613 --> 00:16:24,450 >> Thomas: No, I understand. You're trying to process your 289 00:16:24,516 --> 00:16:29,421 marriage with Liam. And the divorce. 290 00:16:29,488 --> 00:16:32,558 >> Hope: I'm also trying to be a good mom. 291 00:16:32,624 --> 00:16:35,894 I'm trying to focus on the kids. What's best for them and their 292 00:16:35,961 --> 00:16:37,763 well-being. Thomas, they have been through 293 00:16:37,830 --> 00:16:41,967 so many huge adjustments in the past few months. 294 00:16:44,703 --> 00:16:49,708 I'm trying to be the best mother that I possibly can be. 295 00:16:49,775 --> 00:16:53,379 Thomas, just because I didn't say yes to you doesn't mean 296 00:16:53,445 --> 00:16:58,550 that I don't want to spend every day with you. 297 00:16:58,617 --> 00:17:02,755 It doesn't mean that I don't want to see you. 298 00:17:02,821 --> 00:17:04,990 It doesn't mean that I don't want to laugh with you. 299 00:17:08,627 --> 00:17:13,065 It doesn't mean that I don't wanna make love to you. 300 00:17:13,132 --> 00:17:19,138 We have something special. You make me feel a way 301 00:17:19,204 --> 00:17:21,507 that I have never felt with any other man before, 302 00:17:21,573 --> 00:17:25,577 Thomas. I feel valued. I feel appreciated. 303 00:17:25,644 --> 00:17:30,482 I feel seen. And that's because of you. 304 00:17:34,753 --> 00:17:36,355 You know how you're always saying that you're 305 00:17:36,422 --> 00:17:42,594 a one-woman man? I understand 306 00:17:42,661 --> 00:17:48,233 that I am so lucky to be that woman. 307 00:17:50,969 --> 00:17:54,540 And in spite of-- in spite of what Steffy 308 00:17:54,606 --> 00:17:59,211 may think, please, Thomas, please 309 00:17:59,278 --> 00:18:01,280 don't let her undermine us. 310 00:18:06,151 --> 00:18:08,387 I love you. 311 00:18:12,191 --> 00:18:14,426 And I don't wanna lose you. 312 00:18:17,396 --> 00:18:18,964 ♪♪♪ 313 00:18:33,479 --> 00:18:36,515 Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc.