>> Bill You're holding the answer Luna's waited
a lifetime for. >> Poppy: Yeah, what's it say?
>> Luna: Come on, Aunt Li, please.
>> Bill: Am I Luna's father or not?
>> Katie: So, Li is administering the test?
>> RJ: That's what Luna's text said.
Li showed up with the test. >> Katie: This is really
happening. >> RJ: Yes, Luna could finally
know who her dad is. >> Steffy: I still can't believe
my father doesn't agree with me about Hope for the Future.
>> Carter: Steffy, I get why you're upset.
I really do. But Ridge wants to give Hope
a chance to turn things around next quarter.
>> Steffy: This is just so crazy to me.
My father makes this decision and now he doesn't wanna deal
with the day-to-day? He wants to focus more on
design? >> Hope: Forrester Creations
thrived in the Brooke Logan era. And mom, you are more than just
a great CEO. You are an icon
of Forrester Creations. Please don't let Steffy
brush you aside. >> Brooke: Honey, I appreciate
your support. I really do, but it's--
>> Hope: I just think maybe it's time for you to get back
in the game. Take charge.
Remind people what you are capable of.
>> Ridge: What did I just walk in on?
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>> Steffy: Dad wants to focus on Couture.
>> Carter: That's his passion. >> Steffy: Yeah.
I mean, his designs make this company so successful, but so
does his leadership. >> Carter: So does yours.
>> Steffy: I love collaborating with him.
We challenge each other. We try to make this company
better, stronger. It's part of the reason I--
I love this job. It makes it so exciting.
>> Carter: Well, he's not going anywhere, Steffy.
I mean, you heard the guy. He's not stepping down.
He just wants to shed some of the day-to-day administrative
aspects that take him away from designing.
>> Steffy: I just have so much on my plate already.
>> Ridge: So is this a pep talk? Or are you guys trying to take
over the world? Which is it?
>> Brooke: Don't worry. You're not interrupting.
I just wanna thank you for defending my daughter
and her line. >> Hope: I just wanna reiterate
how grateful I am as well. >> Ridge: Well, it was
a business decision. Actually, I came here to talk
to my dad about it, but I guess he's not here, is he?
>> Hope: He is not. But, look, I just--
I wanna say I-- I'm going to do everything I can to prove to you
that you were right to make this decision and just show how
valuable the Logan influence is. >> Ridge: I'm looking forward
to all that. Would-- I'm sorry.
Would you mind if I had a moment with your mom alone?
Is that-- >> Hope: Of course.
Thank you again. And please remember
what I said. [ Brooke sighs ]
>> Brooke: Wow. That's a serious look.
>> Ridge: It's a serious time. >> Katie: I can't stop thinking
about what Li said about her sister.
Do you think Poppy's trying to pull something over on Bill?
>> RJ: Poppy knows how much Luna wants to know her dad.
And so does Li. I mean, can you imagine anybody
playing games with something this important?
>> Poppy: Li, tell us. >> Luna: Is Bill my dad?
>> Bill: If it's inconclusive, we'll do it again.
>> Li: No. It's conclusive.
>> Poppy: Oh, for goodness sake, give it to me.
>> Luna: What? What is it?
Okay, that's two stripes. That's-- that's two stripes.
That means that-- that means you're my dad.
>> Brooke: Did you and Steffy argue?
>> Ridge: No. We had a difference of opinion,
that's all. It happens.
>> Brooke: Well, the way you're talking about the business...
>> Ridge: I'm sorry if it came across that way, I--
I love Forrester Creations. It's-- it's a big part of me.
>> Brooke: It always has been. >> Ridge: Big part of you, too.
>> Brooke: It was. >> Ridge: Oh, stop it.
It was. What do you love more than
launching a line or-- or pitching a new product, huh?
What do you love more? Maybe me or maybe your kids,
your grandkids, but that's it. >> Brooke: I guess we have that
in common. >> Ridge: Yeah.
You know what I-- what I like about work is the part that
doesn't feel like work. >> Brooke: Designing?
>> Ridge: Yeah. I get caught up in doing bills
and all I want is to have a pencil in my hand
because I get ideas, by the time I wanna put them
down, I've forgotten already. Watching Dad, the way he poured
himself into that last line he did, it just, it was
ridiculous, right? He was so passionate about it.
And I remember that feeling and I miss it.
I miss it a lot. >> Brooke: Okay.
So what are you saying? You don't wanna be
co-CEO anymore? >> Steffy: So, part of me would
love the challenge to run Forrester Creations.
Like, I know I could do it, but...
>> Carter: But? >> Steffy: Gosh, years ago,
I just would've jumped into this opportunity.
All my energy would've gone into this.
But now, I mean, my husband and kids, it's just-- it's--
it's a lot and... I just don't know.
>> Carter: You'll have to find another set of hands.
>> Steffy: Maybe you could help. If you agreed, of course.
I mean, you have your expertise in this, business acumen, and
we work so well together. Why not?
>> Carter: I'm flattered. I really am.
But all my COO duties have me working overtime.
>> Steffy: A girl can dream. >> Carter: I guess you'll have
to decide what you want. Either way, I'm ready
to support you in whatever that is.
>> Steffy: All right. Thanks.
>> Hope: Oh, hi, Carter. Are you two finished?
>> Carter: Depends. You need me to stick around
and referee? >> Steffy: Uh, no, we'll--
we'll continue this conversation later.
>> Hope: Let me guess. You still trying to find a way
to cancel my line? >> Katie: I don't know Poppy
very well, so I can't say that Li is right when she says her
sister's an opportunist. But with Li administering
the test, at least we know the truth will come out.
>> Bill: My daughter. My beautiful daughter.
>> Poppy: I can't believe it. It's true.
You are Luna's father. Oh, baby.
You finally got your answer. Bill is your father.
>> Luna: This is unbelievable. And-- and you're happy?
>> Bill: Happy? I'm beyond happy.
I'm so-- I'm so thrilled. And you are too.
>> Luna: Of course. I'm stunned.
I'm amazed. I mean, I-- I was hoping
for this. Ever since my mom told me about
you and how you two met, I thought maybe.
But what were the chances. >> Li: I don't understand.
I administered the test myself. I was positive you were lying.
You are Luna's father. I can't believe it.
>> Poppy: Believe it. >> Li: You finally got what
you've always wanted. >> Poppy: What's that mean?
A wonderful man. A father to my daughter.
>> Li: A rich-- very rich man.
>> Poppy: Are you that bitter? That you can't even be a little
happy for us? >> Bill: Thank you for
administering the test, Li. For confirming what I had
believed for quite a while. But now I think it's time
for you to leave. >> Li: Luna.
Just know. I wanted to make sure
for your sake. Okay?
And everyone's. >> Luna: Thank you, Aunt Li.
>> Bill: Well, uh... I guess it's time we have our
first official family hug.
>> Steffy: I won't pretend. I'm very concerned about your line's performance.
>> Hope: Well, your father has faith.
>> Steffy: My father is an artist.
And he admires your vision. I'm just a realist.
>> Hope: Well, I don't trust your judgment.
It's clouded. This is personal for you.
And you wan to shelve my collection.
Because you will do anything to get back at me and the Logan's.
>> Ridge: I'm not really stepping down.
I'm stepping up. Because Couture needs my help
right now. >> Brooke: I understand that.
But who's gonna run the company? Is Steffy gonna do that
by herself? >> Ridge: No, I'll be around.
I'll do whatever I have to do. I just can't do all
the day-to-day stuff. >> Brooke: Steffy will do that.
No, she has so much on her plate already.
And she doesn't really need more work.
>> Brooke: Okay, well, who's gonna step in?
I mean, Eric's already closed his chapter on that.
And there's Carter. But he's COO.
And he's very busy in that position already.
So... >> Ridge: I agree.
So, I have an idea for someone who could, uh, help with
the leadership. >> Katie: So.
Still nothing? >> RJ: You think that means
bad news? >> Katie: I don't...
Li? >> RJ: What happened?
>> Katie: Uh, RJ said that you did the paternity test.
>> Li: Yes. >> Katie: So what did it say?
>> Li: My sister wasn't lying. Bill is Luna's father.
>> Katie: Oh, my God. >> Poppy: Are you okay, sweetie?
You're shaking. >> Luna: I'm just--
I'm just so excited. I've been waiting for this day
my whole life. >> Bill: And here I thought
I could only make boys. >> Poppy: I can't tell you what
it means to me to see you both so happy.
I'm really sorry. That I kept you apart
all these years. I was afraid.
I should've done this years ago.
Given you more time to know each other.
For you to know your father. And for you to watch your girl
grow up. I took that away from you.
From both of you. And I just hope that you can
forgive me.
>> Steffy: I'm sorry if your feelings got hurt. But as co-CEO, it's my job
to make tough decisions. >> Hope: You know, I think
my mother would agree with you there.
>> Steffy: Your mother? >> Hope: She had to make hard
decisions as well when she ran this company.
>> Steffy: Okay, here we go with the Logan's again.
Great. >> Hope: My mother did more than
just run this company, Steffy. She was an innovator.
The BeLief formula. Brooke's bedroom.
Her ideas continue to pay huge dividends for this company.
And yet you had the audacity to dismiss her from
the meeting earlier. >> Steffy: Brooke stepped back
from her responsibilities a long time ago, Hope.
>> Hope: Well, that was a mistake.
And one that she needs to correct.
And who knows? Maybe if I get through to her,
she will. Brooke Logan is a respected
and admired figure in this industry, Steffy.
And she has earned her place here.
So mark my words. She will find her way back
to Forrester Creations. >> Steffy: Is that supposed
to intimidate me or something? >> Hope: Hmm.
I don't really care how you feel about it.
But like it or not, the Logan's are here to stay.
>> Ridge: You know what I've been thinking about is my dad.
How did he run this company and still find time to be creative?
>> Brooke: He didn't do it alone.
>> Ridge: Exactly. >> Brooke: He had his children
and now his grandchildren. >> Ridge: And my mom.
I mean, she knew how to run a company and a family and get
them through anything. >> Brooke: Oh, yes,
that is true. Stephanie was a powerhouse.
And your daughter's very much like her.
>> Ridge: Yes, she is. And I-- I love the time that
we have together. But things have to change now.
And I need someone. And the only person I can think
of, someone who is qualified and capable to step in to help
us right now, somebody who's respected by everyone
in the building is... What do you say?
Will you help lead Forrester Creations into the future?
>> RJ: Luna finally has the answer she's always wanted.
She knows who her father is. >> Li: Her mother seems to have
known all along. >> Katie: Bill.
>> Li: Bill. >> Poppy: Can you forgive me
for keeping you apart? >> Bill: I'm the one who never
called, disappeared. >> Poppy: It doesn't change
how guilty I feel. >> Luna: Mom, would you stop?
I am beyond happy. I don't want you to feel guilty
or have anything ruin this special moment, okay?
This is a moment I've been waiting for, for my entire life.
>> Poppy: I fell in love with you years ago.
We spent one perfect, unforgettable night.
And I never heard from you again.
I thought I lost you forever. But now for us both to be
parents to Luna, it's a miracle.
I've never felt so much love. I'm looking at my precious
daughter, and her father.
You don't have to say it back. It's just...
I'm so full of love right now. It's no longer just
I have a daughter. It's we have a daughter.
>> Bill: I should've reached out years ago.
I was an idiot. I mean it.
How could I not love you, Poppy?
You have brought this beautiful, accomplished young
woman into my life. >> Bill: My daughter.