1 00:00:06,806 --> 00:00:08,641 >> Steffy: Yes, we are very excited to be working with you 2 00:00:08,708 --> 00:00:11,077 next season. I'll have my father contact you 3 00:00:11,144 --> 00:00:13,279 personally about the fitting. All right. 4 00:00:13,346 --> 00:00:16,983 Ciao, Mariella. Buona notte. 5 00:00:17,050 --> 00:00:19,152 >> Hope: You wanted to see me? >> Steffy: I did. 6 00:00:19,219 --> 00:00:21,154 Ah, could you please close the door? 7 00:00:24,924 --> 00:00:27,227 I'll just get right to the point. 8 00:00:27,293 --> 00:00:29,329 We need to discuss Hope for the Future. 9 00:00:29,396 --> 00:00:34,801 ♪♪♪ 10 00:00:45,645 --> 00:00:48,481 >> Bill: Do you know who Luna's father is? 11 00:00:48,548 --> 00:00:51,317 Could it be me? >> Poppy: Yes, Bill. 12 00:00:51,384 --> 00:00:55,655 It could be you. You might be Luna's father. 13 00:01:01,761 --> 00:01:05,298 Here. >> Bill: Thanks. 14 00:01:05,365 --> 00:01:08,234 >> Poppy: You must be tired. You were tossing and turning 15 00:01:08,301 --> 00:01:10,003 all night. >> Bill: Well, can you blame me 16 00:01:10,069 --> 00:01:12,972 after what you told me yesterday? 17 00:01:13,039 --> 00:01:18,178 Your daughter could be my daughter. 18 00:01:22,015 --> 00:01:23,983 ♪♪♪ >> RJ: Are you serious? 19 00:01:24,050 --> 00:01:27,754 That you wish that, you know, Bill Spencer could be your dad? 20 00:01:27,821 --> 00:01:30,457 >> Luna: Yeah, I think about it sometimes. 21 00:01:30,523 --> 00:01:32,158 >> RJ: Even though your mom denied it? 22 00:01:32,225 --> 00:01:35,161 >> Luna: I mean, my mom and Bill had just started reconnecting 23 00:01:35,228 --> 00:01:38,965 when I first brought it up. And don't get me wrong, okay? 24 00:01:39,032 --> 00:01:42,068 I-- I think about us a lot more often. 25 00:01:42,135 --> 00:01:44,604 But I don't know. I can't help but find myself 26 00:01:44,671 --> 00:01:49,375 wondering about Bill. What that would be like, 27 00:01:49,442 --> 00:01:51,444 especially now that they've gotten so much closer. 28 00:01:55,014 --> 00:01:56,516 ♪♪♪ >> Brooke: Hm. 29 00:01:56,583 --> 00:01:58,418 I do miss seeing you at the office, Eric. 30 00:01:58,485 --> 00:02:02,088 >> Eric: Yeah, you better. I'm glad to hear it. 31 00:02:02,155 --> 00:02:07,126 Although, I am enjoying myself here, taking my time, healing 32 00:02:07,193 --> 00:02:10,396 and spending time with Donna. Planning a trip here and there, 33 00:02:10,463 --> 00:02:14,000 and allowing Ridge and Steffy to run the business for the 34 00:02:14,067 --> 00:02:16,369 time being. >> Brooke: And they do. 35 00:02:16,436 --> 00:02:19,038 I mean, Ridge grumbles about not having enough time 36 00:02:19,105 --> 00:02:20,974 to design. >> Eric: He does. 37 00:02:21,040 --> 00:02:23,276 >> Brooke: We all know how important it is for the two 38 00:02:23,343 --> 00:02:25,879 of you to spend time together. >> Eric: Yeah. 39 00:02:25,945 --> 00:02:29,048 >> Donna: But quite frankly, sis, I think you should spend 40 00:02:29,115 --> 00:02:30,950 some more time at the office again. 41 00:02:31,017 --> 00:02:33,553 >> Eric: Actually, I think that's a really good idea. 42 00:02:33,620 --> 00:02:36,723 I mean, you've contributed a lot to our success. 43 00:02:36,789 --> 00:02:41,961 >> Brooke: Oh, well, thank you. But like you, I have taken 44 00:02:42,028 --> 00:02:44,430 a step back. >> Eric: If that's what you 45 00:02:44,497 --> 00:02:47,200 wanna do, that's fine. But, um, 46 00:02:47,267 --> 00:02:51,905 we can always use your input. >> Brooke: Well, I do miss 47 00:02:51,971 --> 00:02:54,541 having an active role at the business. 48 00:02:54,607 --> 00:03:05,051 ♪♪♪ 49 00:03:06,085 --> 00:03:07,720 >> Eric: You're a legend in the business. 50 00:03:07,787 --> 00:03:10,023 You really are. I mean, the BeLieF formula 51 00:03:10,089 --> 00:03:12,992 alone, let alone Brooke's Bedroom and the first men's 52 00:03:13,059 --> 00:03:15,695 line, all of them innovations that we couldn't 53 00:03:15,762 --> 00:03:17,330 have done without. >> Donna: Oh, he is so right. 54 00:03:17,397 --> 00:03:20,833 If you wanna get back there, you should just go for it. 55 00:03:20,900 --> 00:03:24,938 >> Brooke: I'm not sure how Steffy would feel about that. 56 00:03:25,004 --> 00:03:27,140 >> Katie: Hello, hello. >> Donna: Hello. 57 00:03:27,206 --> 00:03:29,409 Oh, my gosh, you got my message. Thank you for coming. 58 00:03:29,475 --> 00:03:32,912 >> Eric: The house is full of Logans. Very nice. 59 00:03:32,979 --> 00:03:37,216 >> Katie: Isn't it nice? Oh, and since you're both here, 60 00:03:37,283 --> 00:03:40,954 I wanna share a little news. I stopped by Bill's yesterday 61 00:03:41,020 --> 00:03:44,057 and met the new woman in his life. 62 00:03:44,123 --> 00:03:48,761 >> Donna: Anyone we know? >> Katie: Luna's mother, Poppy. 63 00:03:54,334 --> 00:03:55,234 ♪♪♪ >> RJ: I just didn't realize you 64 00:03:55,301 --> 00:03:59,005 still wondered about Bill being your father. 65 00:03:59,072 --> 00:04:02,942 >> Luna: Yeah, sometimes. You know, if he could be or 66 00:04:03,009 --> 00:04:05,244 what he'd be like. I know, I know it's stupid. 67 00:04:05,311 --> 00:04:08,615 My mom already said that Bill isn't my dad, but then again, 68 00:04:08,681 --> 00:04:10,917 she said that about every guy in her past, so. 69 00:04:10,984 --> 00:04:12,885 >> RJ: I don't understand. Why has your mom been so 70 00:04:12,952 --> 00:04:15,054 secretive about who your father is? 71 00:04:17,390 --> 00:04:18,324 ♪♪♪ >> Bill: Luna could really be 72 00:04:18,391 --> 00:04:20,960 my daughter. >> Poppy: Are you absolutely 73 00:04:21,027 --> 00:04:24,697 sure that you're not upset? >> Bill: Upset, no-- 74 00:04:24,764 --> 00:04:26,833 I told you last night, I'm not upset. 75 00:04:26,899 --> 00:04:32,338 I'm-- I'm surprised. I mean, I asked you before and 76 00:04:32,405 --> 00:04:35,708 you didn't want me to know? >> Poppy: I was afraid. 77 00:04:35,775 --> 00:04:37,343 >> Bill: Afraid of what? 78 00:04:39,879 --> 00:04:43,016 >> Poppy: You and I hadn't been seeing each other very long, and 79 00:04:43,082 --> 00:04:47,053 then Luna and I were at odds. There was just a lot 80 00:04:47,120 --> 00:04:51,224 to consider. I raised Luna on my own. 81 00:04:51,290 --> 00:04:55,128 We were a team. That's how I raised her. 82 00:04:55,194 --> 00:04:59,999 I'm an independent woman and I never needed a man. 83 00:05:00,066 --> 00:05:03,336 Or so I thought. Until you. 84 00:05:07,206 --> 00:05:08,241 ♪♪♪ >> Hope: Well, I can run back to 85 00:05:08,307 --> 00:05:10,443 the design office so you can see our newest designs. 86 00:05:10,510 --> 00:05:12,512 >> Steffy: No, no, no, you don't have to do that. 87 00:05:12,578 --> 00:05:14,447 >> Hope: I-- I thought you said this was about 88 00:05:14,514 --> 00:05:16,149 Hope for the Future. >> Steffy: Yes, it's current 89 00:05:16,215 --> 00:05:18,918 iteration. Look, RJ and Zende, they are 90 00:05:18,985 --> 00:05:21,087 great designers, but the collection hasn't been the same 91 00:05:21,154 --> 00:05:24,924 since Thomas left, so... >> Hope: Well, I don't disagree, 92 00:05:24,991 --> 00:05:28,227 but, uh, Thomas also left in large part due to 93 00:05:28,294 --> 00:05:29,662 your interference, Steffy. ♪♪♪ 94 00:05:42,108 --> 00:05:44,177 >> Steffy: No, no, no, no, no. Don't blame me for what 95 00:05:44,243 --> 00:05:45,545 happened between you and Thomas. 96 00:05:45,611 --> 00:05:48,614 >> Hope: Well, I wasn't the one who told him to leave town 97 00:05:48,681 --> 00:05:50,416 with Douglas. >> Steffy: You're the reason 98 00:05:50,483 --> 00:05:52,485 why Thomas left. >> Hope: You know how much 99 00:05:52,552 --> 00:05:55,421 I miss them and how difficult this has been for me. 100 00:05:55,488 --> 00:05:58,091 Having to be a mother halfway across the world, having to 101 00:05:58,157 --> 00:06:00,760 hear the change in Thomas's voice on the phone. 102 00:06:00,827 --> 00:06:02,628 >> Steffy: I know you're dealing with a lot. 103 00:06:02,695 --> 00:06:04,931 That's why I delayed this conversation with you. 104 00:06:04,997 --> 00:06:07,266 >> Hope: About Hope for the Future? 105 00:06:07,333 --> 00:06:09,368 >> Steffy: Yes. >> Hope: Okay, well, I've 106 00:06:09,435 --> 00:06:12,772 already had this discussion with Ridge and Carter, and they both 107 00:06:12,839 --> 00:06:15,308 assured me that I would have the company's support during 108 00:06:15,374 --> 00:06:17,610 this transitory time. >> Steffy: That was then, 109 00:06:17,677 --> 00:06:20,346 but as co-CEO, it's my job-- >> Hope: Steffy, do I need 110 00:06:20,413 --> 00:06:22,815 to remind you that you essentially were the one who 111 00:06:22,882 --> 00:06:26,285 packed Thomas's bags and shipped him to another country? 112 00:06:26,352 --> 00:06:30,189 I understand that we need results, but results take time. 113 00:06:30,256 --> 00:06:33,292 But I'm putting together an entirely new creative team 114 00:06:33,359 --> 00:06:37,296 here, and I would really appreciate some patience and 115 00:06:37,363 --> 00:06:39,832 understanding, but honestly, when it comes to you, Steffy, 116 00:06:39,899 --> 00:06:42,268 you've never wanted to give that to me. 117 00:06:42,335 --> 00:06:46,939 Gosh, I have put up with it for so long, but honestly, enough 118 00:06:47,006 --> 00:06:49,242 is enough, Steffy. I'm not going to let you mess 119 00:06:49,308 --> 00:06:51,010 with my life anymore. ♪♪♪ 120 00:06:55,715 --> 00:06:57,950 >> Brooke: So, Bill and Poppy have known each other 121 00:06:58,017 --> 00:07:00,319 over 20 years? >> Donna: And you have never 122 00:07:00,386 --> 00:07:03,322 heard of her before? >> Katie: Apparently, they were 123 00:07:03,389 --> 00:07:06,425 just together that one night, and then they lost contact with 124 00:07:06,492 --> 00:07:09,996 each other until they randomly bumped into each other again. 125 00:07:10,062 --> 00:07:12,665 I mean, I-- I have a lot of questions, but it didn't really 126 00:07:12,732 --> 00:07:15,635 seem like the time. They didn't seem like they were 127 00:07:15,701 --> 00:07:20,940 expecting company, and I don't know, Bill seems quite taken 128 00:07:21,007 --> 00:07:24,243 with her. >> Eric: We all think the world 129 00:07:24,310 --> 00:07:27,113 of Luna. >> Donna: And if she's anything 130 00:07:27,180 --> 00:07:30,583 like her mother, Poppy must be lovely too. 131 00:07:30,650 --> 00:07:33,686 >> Brooke: Luna is very much her own person. 132 00:07:33,753 --> 00:07:35,888 >> Donna: Yeah, I wonder-- I wonder actually if-- 133 00:07:35,955 --> 00:07:39,358 if Luna is getting to know Bill, because if-- if Bill and Poppy 134 00:07:39,425 --> 00:07:42,128 are getting close like this, it would make sense for 135 00:07:42,195 --> 00:07:46,532 them all to want to get along. >> Eric: I can't imagine a man 136 00:07:46,599 --> 00:07:50,369 as full of himself as Bill is wanting to have any role 137 00:07:50,436 --> 00:07:51,337 in Luna's life. ♪♪♪ 138 00:07:54,473 --> 00:07:57,276 >> Luna: Yeah, I don't know. Like, I-- I thought that it'd be 139 00:07:57,343 --> 00:08:00,713 different when I got older, like when I finally became an 140 00:08:00,780 --> 00:08:04,116 adult, she'd tell me who my dad is, but she's actually become 141 00:08:04,183 --> 00:08:05,985 more reluctant to talk about it. 142 00:08:06,052 --> 00:08:08,120 >> RJ: Well, you told her it won't change your relationship 143 00:08:08,187 --> 00:08:11,557 with her. >> Luna: Yeah, but maybe 144 00:08:11,624 --> 00:08:14,093 she doesn't believe me. Or maybe she's afraid 145 00:08:14,160 --> 00:08:17,496 that it will. Sometimes, it felt like she 146 00:08:17,563 --> 00:08:20,499 didn't want someone coming in. You know, she don't want 147 00:08:20,566 --> 00:08:24,070 someone interfering with our little family. 148 00:08:24,136 --> 00:08:26,505 >> RJ: You said she dated, right? 149 00:08:26,572 --> 00:08:28,341 >> Luna: Yeah, but it was nothing serious. 150 00:08:28,407 --> 00:08:32,178 Like they were nice guys, but there was no commitment. 151 00:08:32,245 --> 00:08:36,949 >> RJ: I mean, maybe that's just not Poppy's thing. 152 00:08:37,016 --> 00:08:41,087 >> Luna: Or maybe if it was the right guy, the guy that she 153 00:08:41,153 --> 00:08:44,557 truly loved and loved her back. >> RJ: Someone like 154 00:08:44,624 --> 00:08:45,625 Bill Spencer? ♪♪♪ 155 00:08:49,262 --> 00:08:52,431 >> Bill: I-- I guess what I couldn't wrap my head around 156 00:08:52,498 --> 00:08:56,869 yesterday, and I'm still having a hard time with it today, is 157 00:08:56,936 --> 00:08:59,171 you didn't want me to be Luna's father? 158 00:08:59,238 --> 00:09:01,841 >> Poppy: No, it wasn't that. >> Bill: But then-- then what? 159 00:09:01,908 --> 00:09:04,210 Because you obviously didn't feel like you could be honest 160 00:09:04,277 --> 00:09:08,514 with me. >> Poppy: It's not a simple yes 161 00:09:08,581 --> 00:09:11,250 or no answer for me, Bill. All right? 162 00:09:11,317 --> 00:09:15,121 Luna's paternity is a very complex and emotionally charged 163 00:09:15,187 --> 00:09:17,390 question for me. And when you asked me a while 164 00:09:17,456 --> 00:09:21,661 back, I just-- I got overwhelmed thinking about the fallout. 165 00:09:23,763 --> 00:09:27,366 I've never loved a man. I've only ever loved 166 00:09:27,433 --> 00:09:32,004 my daughter. She's my everything. 167 00:09:32,071 --> 00:09:34,740 And I've only ever been completely committed to her 168 00:09:34,807 --> 00:09:39,679 and only her. >> Bill: And that's commendable. 169 00:09:39,745 --> 00:09:43,883 But Poppy, if-- if you thought that I was Luna's father, 170 00:09:43,950 --> 00:09:46,852 I mean, I told you how happy that would make me, 171 00:09:46,919 --> 00:09:49,722 how proud I would be. >> Poppy: Please try to 172 00:09:49,789 --> 00:09:52,692 understand that I didn't tell you the truth because I wasn't 173 00:09:52,758 --> 00:09:56,896 ready to face it. My sister, Li, has berated me 174 00:09:56,963 --> 00:10:02,835 for most of my life, calling me an opportunist, a gold digger. 175 00:10:02,902 --> 00:10:05,705 And I can only imagine how many women have crawled out of the 176 00:10:05,771 --> 00:10:10,076 woodwork claiming that you were the father of their children. 177 00:10:10,142 --> 00:10:12,244 I didn't want you to judge me or think that I was 178 00:10:12,311 --> 00:10:16,482 one of them. >> Bill: I know that you're not. 179 00:10:16,549 --> 00:10:19,485 >> Poppy: I didn't want to think about Luna's father and what his 180 00:10:19,552 --> 00:10:26,158 presence could do for the life that I had made for us... 181 00:10:26,225 --> 00:10:31,797 until you came back into my life. 182 00:10:31,864 --> 00:10:33,599 Until I fell for you. 183 00:10:37,069 --> 00:10:39,038 ♪♪♪ 184 00:10:46,012 --> 00:10:47,546 >> Steffy: Hope, why are we making this personal? 185 00:10:47,613 --> 00:10:49,782 This is a business meeting. >> Hope: Hope for the Future 186 00:10:49,849 --> 00:10:52,485 is personal to me. >> Steffy: And normally, I'd be 187 00:10:52,551 --> 00:10:55,054 all for that. I love the passion. 188 00:10:55,121 --> 00:10:56,989 I love the energy. But what you're doing right 189 00:10:57,056 --> 00:10:59,225 now, it's... >> Hope: I'm-- I'm not going to 190 00:10:59,291 --> 00:11:02,028 back down when it comes to my line or my team. 191 00:11:02,094 --> 00:11:03,629 >> Steffy: Hope, this industry isn't patient. 192 00:11:03,696 --> 00:11:05,431 It's all about what's new, what's next. 193 00:11:05,498 --> 00:11:07,566 We keep it moving. >> Hope: And I understand that 194 00:11:07,633 --> 00:11:11,070 we have hit a rough patch, but I am confident that we will 195 00:11:11,137 --> 00:11:15,107 be able to move past it. >> Steffy: Well, as co-CEO, I'm 196 00:11:15,174 --> 00:11:17,009 not confident of that at all. ♪♪♪ 197 00:11:22,515 --> 00:11:24,583 >> Brooke: Well, it's nice to know that Eric's taking his 198 00:11:24,650 --> 00:11:26,919 recovery serious. >> Donna: Yeah, yeah, he just, 199 00:11:26,986 --> 00:11:30,156 uh, loves his trainer. He always comes back 200 00:11:30,222 --> 00:11:32,825 so invigorated and... >> Katie: I'm glad he's taking 201 00:11:32,892 --> 00:11:35,227 care of himself. >> Donna: My God, I just love 202 00:11:35,294 --> 00:11:39,131 my honey bear so much and I just want him to be as 203 00:11:39,198 --> 00:11:42,902 healthy as possible, you know? I mean, I usually go with him, 204 00:11:42,968 --> 00:11:45,671 but my sisters are here. >> Katie: Oh, well, we don't 205 00:11:45,738 --> 00:11:47,606 wanna keep you. >> Donna: Are you kidding me? 206 00:11:47,673 --> 00:11:50,876 I wanna know everything you know about Bill and Poppy. 207 00:11:50,943 --> 00:11:53,145 >> Katie: I've already told you everything I know about Bill 208 00:11:53,212 --> 00:11:55,247 and Poppy. >> Brooke: You know how Bill 209 00:11:55,314 --> 00:11:58,284 raises his children, how he's been raising Will. 210 00:11:58,350 --> 00:12:00,586 Maybe you have a different perspective. 211 00:12:00,653 --> 00:12:03,889 >> Katie: That he would wanna be a part of Luna's life? 212 00:12:03,956 --> 00:12:08,561 I mean, I don't know. Bill loves his sons, and he's 213 00:12:08,627 --> 00:12:12,064 fiercely protective of them, but I don't think that extends 214 00:12:12,131 --> 00:12:14,400 beyond his family. >> Donna: Yeah, I-- I agree. 215 00:12:14,467 --> 00:12:17,436 I mean, I can't see Bill being involved in Luna's life. 216 00:12:17,503 --> 00:12:21,040 And, I mean, come on. I mean, he's good with his 217 00:12:21,107 --> 00:12:24,076 boys, but other people's children? 218 00:12:24,143 --> 00:12:27,980 I don't think Bill Spencer's gonna be involved with Luna. 219 00:12:28,047 --> 00:12:31,083 >> Brooke: Well, with everything going on in Luna's life lately, 220 00:12:31,150 --> 00:12:35,054 I think she would be even less interested in this new man that 221 00:12:35,121 --> 00:12:36,188 her mother's seeing. 222 00:12:37,423 --> 00:12:38,457 >> Luna: I know you're not 223 00:12:38,524 --> 00:12:41,193 Bill Spencer's biggest fan. >> RJ: No, I'm not. 224 00:12:41,260 --> 00:12:43,529 Honestly, my whole family feels that way, Luna, 225 00:12:43,596 --> 00:12:45,664 and for good reason. >> Luna: Okay, well, I don't 226 00:12:45,731 --> 00:12:48,634 know what Bill was like in the past, but he's been really good 227 00:12:48,701 --> 00:12:51,570 to my mom. And he's been nothing but kind 228 00:12:51,637 --> 00:12:53,372 and sweet to me. >> RJ: Really? 229 00:12:53,439 --> 00:12:57,109 Bill Spencer? Sweet? >> Luna: Like, there was this 230 00:12:57,176 --> 00:13:02,982 one time, um, he came to the apartment, and I had just gotten 231 00:13:03,048 --> 00:13:07,686 into an argument with my mom, and he was really understanding. 232 00:13:07,753 --> 00:13:12,258 And he told me what it's like to be a parent, and how he 233 00:13:12,324 --> 00:13:16,162 wanted the best for his kids. I couldn't help but think to 234 00:13:16,228 --> 00:13:20,766 myself, like, "What would my life be like if I had a dad 235 00:13:20,833 --> 00:13:25,271 like that?" Because that Bill is exactly 236 00:13:25,337 --> 00:13:27,673 the kind of man that I'd want as my father. 237 00:13:33,679 --> 00:13:34,647 ♪♪♪ >> Poppy: You know, I'm not 238 00:13:34,713 --> 00:13:39,285 afraid of rejection. I like myself the way I am. 239 00:13:39,351 --> 00:13:41,387 >> Bill: Well, there's a lot to like. 240 00:13:41,453 --> 00:13:43,889 And I saw that the first time we met. 241 00:13:43,956 --> 00:13:46,992 So confident. >> Poppy: I thought I saw 242 00:13:47,059 --> 00:13:52,164 something in you too, Bill. And what we shared that night, 243 00:13:52,231 --> 00:13:56,435 it was like nothing I'd ever felt before. 244 00:13:56,502 --> 00:14:00,639 And I thought you felt the same. 245 00:14:00,706 --> 00:14:02,174 But then... >> Bill: But then you never 246 00:14:02,241 --> 00:14:07,346 heard from me again. I'm sorry, Poppy. 247 00:14:07,413 --> 00:14:11,283 I can see how much I hurt you. >> Poppy: Well, there's no need 248 00:14:11,350 --> 00:14:14,253 to apologize now, right? What we've shared, 249 00:14:14,320 --> 00:14:18,123 and reconnecting like this, it's been amazing. 250 00:14:18,190 --> 00:14:21,860 It's everything I thought it could be, and more. 251 00:14:21,927 --> 00:14:25,431 >> Bill: I agree. And that's why if there's even 252 00:14:25,497 --> 00:14:28,701 the slightest chance that Luna could be my daughter, 253 00:14:28,767 --> 00:14:32,271 I need to know. We both need to know. 254 00:14:35,407 --> 00:14:37,009 ♪♪♪ 255 00:14:45,851 --> 00:14:48,087 >> Hope: Steffy, Hope for the Future is one of Forrester's 256 00:14:48,153 --> 00:14:52,291 most impactful lines, and Zende and RJ are talented designers. 257 00:14:52,358 --> 00:14:54,193 You've said so yourself. >> Steffy: Yes, they are. 258 00:14:54,260 --> 00:14:56,495 They are the next generation of Forrester Creations, but they 259 00:14:56,562 --> 00:14:58,364 could be working on more lucrative projects. 260 00:14:58,430 --> 00:15:01,133 >> Hope: Well, our sales have been wonderful up until 261 00:15:01,200 --> 00:15:03,869 this point. >> Steffy: Up until this point. 262 00:15:03,936 --> 00:15:06,739 A high-concept line? That has a lot of overhead. 263 00:15:06,805 --> 00:15:09,942 Marketing, materials, charitable affiliations. 264 00:15:10,009 --> 00:15:14,213 Look, I just don't see Hope for the Future as one of my visions 265 00:15:14,280 --> 00:15:17,950 anymore for this company. >> Hope: Your vision? 266 00:15:18,017 --> 00:15:20,886 Look, my team will prove themselves, okay? 267 00:15:20,953 --> 00:15:23,422 We just need time. >> Steffy: I think your time 268 00:15:23,489 --> 00:15:26,125 is up, Hope. That's why I wanted to speak to 269 00:15:26,191 --> 00:15:29,128 you one-on-one. I didn't wanna blindside you. 270 00:15:29,194 --> 00:15:30,996 I'm thinking about cutting Hope for the Future. 271 00:15:36,335 --> 00:15:38,704 ♪♪♪ >> Donna: So, now that Eric is 272 00:15:38,771 --> 00:15:41,373 gone, tell us how you really feel. 273 00:15:41,440 --> 00:15:45,644 >> Katie: I'm just as honest around Eric as I am with you. 274 00:15:45,711 --> 00:15:47,446 >> Brooke: You said you were surprised to see Bill 275 00:15:47,513 --> 00:15:49,715 with Poppy. >> Katie: Yeah, I didn't realize 276 00:15:49,782 --> 00:15:52,451 he was seeing anyone. >> Brooke: How do you feel 277 00:15:52,518 --> 00:15:54,720 about that? >> Katie: I didn't expect him 278 00:15:54,787 --> 00:15:58,557 to live like a monk, Brooke. And as I told Bill, 279 00:15:58,624 --> 00:16:01,460 he doesn't answer to me. >> Brooke: Would you like 280 00:16:01,527 --> 00:16:04,463 him to? >> Katie: Would I have liked him 281 00:16:04,530 --> 00:16:08,400 to tell me that he was seeing someone, Poppy or whoever? 282 00:16:08,467 --> 00:16:11,303 Yes, I would have liked that because I thought we had that 283 00:16:11,370 --> 00:16:13,972 kind of relationship, but I don't know. 284 00:16:14,039 --> 00:16:17,176 I-- I will always love Bill. You know, not just because he's 285 00:16:17,242 --> 00:16:21,480 Will's father, but because we've meant a lot to each other 286 00:16:21,547 --> 00:16:26,952 and do I see a future with him? I don't know. 287 00:16:27,019 --> 00:16:33,092 I do have to say though, Luna's mother, I'm not so sure 288 00:16:33,158 --> 00:16:33,992 about her. ♪♪♪ 289 00:16:38,997 --> 00:16:40,599 >> Luna: I don't know why I'm acting like this. 290 00:16:40,666 --> 00:16:43,435 I mean, it's stupid to go on and on about Bill being 291 00:16:43,502 --> 00:16:46,839 my father because he isn't. 292 00:16:54,146 --> 00:16:55,280 ♪♪♪ >> Bill: If Luna is my daughter, 293 00:16:55,347 --> 00:16:59,852 I will stand by her and you. You will both have a special 294 00:16:59,918 --> 00:17:01,220 place in my life, Poppy. 295 00:17:05,557 --> 00:17:07,192 >> Poppy: I was right about you. 296 00:17:09,428 --> 00:17:12,464 You are the most wonderful man. 297 00:17:20,005 --> 00:17:21,006 >> Bill: Well, let's see if you're right 298 00:17:21,073 --> 00:17:25,043 about the rest of it. You know what we have to do, 299 00:17:25,110 --> 00:17:30,282 Poppy? We need to know. >> Poppy: Yes. 300 00:17:30,349 --> 00:17:31,049 Thank you. 301 00:17:34,052 --> 00:17:38,424 This is what I was afraid of. Opening up. 302 00:17:40,893 --> 00:17:46,899 I love you, Bill. And I loved you from the moment 303 00:17:46,965 --> 00:17:48,434 I first saw you. 304 00:17:58,911 --> 00:18:02,448 >> Bill: Let's do it now. Today. 305 00:18:02,514 --> 00:18:04,683 Let's find out if Luna's my daughter. 306 00:18:06,819 --> 00:18:11,623 A daughter. I could have a daughter. 307 00:18:11,690 --> 00:18:15,828 >> Poppy: Yes, you could have a daughter. 308 00:18:15,894 --> 00:18:17,129 >> Bill: Wow. 309 00:18:19,298 --> 00:18:20,966 ♪♪♪ 310 00:18:34,313 --> 00:18:37,349 Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc.