1 00:00:09,609 --> 00:00:11,511 >> Bill You're holding the answer Luna's waited 2 00:00:11,578 --> 00:00:15,515 a lifetime for. >> Poppy: Yeah, what's it say? 3 00:00:15,582 --> 00:00:17,417 >> Luna: Come on, Aunt Li, please. 4 00:00:17,484 --> 00:00:19,753 >> Bill: Am I Luna's father or not? 5 00:00:24,124 --> 00:00:26,459 >> Katie: So, Li is administering the test? 6 00:00:26,526 --> 00:00:28,061 >> RJ: That's what Luna's text said. 7 00:00:28,128 --> 00:00:31,131 Li showed up with the test. >> Katie: This is really 8 00:00:31,197 --> 00:00:34,200 happening. >> RJ: Yes, Luna could finally 9 00:00:34,267 --> 00:00:42,742 know who her dad is. >> Steffy: I still can't believe 10 00:00:42,809 --> 00:00:47,180 my father doesn't agree with me about Hope for the Future. 11 00:00:47,247 --> 00:00:48,715 >> Carter: Steffy, I get why you're upset. 12 00:00:48,782 --> 00:00:51,284 I really do. But Ridge wants to give Hope 13 00:00:51,351 --> 00:00:53,119 a chance to turn things around next quarter. 14 00:00:53,186 --> 00:00:56,222 >> Steffy: This is just so crazy to me. 15 00:00:56,289 --> 00:00:59,559 My father makes this decision and now he doesn't wanna deal 16 00:00:59,626 --> 00:01:02,128 with the day-to-day? He wants to focus more on 17 00:01:02,195 --> 00:01:07,467 design? >> Hope: Forrester Creations 18 00:01:07,534 --> 00:01:11,171 thrived in the Brooke Logan era. And mom, you are more than just 19 00:01:11,237 --> 00:01:14,974 a great CEO. You are an icon 20 00:01:15,041 --> 00:01:17,677 of Forrester Creations. Please don't let Steffy 21 00:01:17,744 --> 00:01:21,080 brush you aside. >> Brooke: Honey, I appreciate 22 00:01:21,147 --> 00:01:22,615 your support. I really do, but it's-- 23 00:01:22,682 --> 00:01:25,285 >> Hope: I just think maybe it's time for you to get back 24 00:01:25,351 --> 00:01:27,787 in the game. Take charge. 25 00:01:27,854 --> 00:01:31,591 Remind people what you are capable of. 26 00:01:31,658 --> 00:01:34,327 >> Ridge: What did I just walk in on? 27 00:01:39,833 --> 00:01:45,839 ♪♪♪ 28 00:01:49,309 --> 00:01:52,212 >> Steffy: Dad wants to focus on Couture. 29 00:01:52,278 --> 00:01:54,647 >> Carter: That's his passion. >> Steffy: Yeah. 30 00:01:54,714 --> 00:01:57,951 I mean, his designs make this company so successful, but so 31 00:01:58,017 --> 00:02:01,387 does his leadership. >> Carter: So does yours. 32 00:02:01,454 --> 00:02:03,790 >> Steffy: I love collaborating with him. 33 00:02:03,857 --> 00:02:05,959 We challenge each other. We try to make this company 34 00:02:06,025 --> 00:02:08,261 better, stronger. It's part of the reason I-- 35 00:02:08,328 --> 00:02:10,263 I love this job. It makes it so exciting. 36 00:02:10,330 --> 00:02:12,298 >> Carter: Well, he's not going anywhere, Steffy. 37 00:02:12,365 --> 00:02:14,834 I mean, you heard the guy. He's not stepping down. 38 00:02:14,901 --> 00:02:17,203 He just wants to shed some of the day-to-day administrative 39 00:02:17,270 --> 00:02:20,006 aspects that take him away from designing. 40 00:02:20,073 --> 00:02:24,143 >> Steffy: I just have so much on my plate already. 41 00:02:24,210 --> 00:02:26,846 >> Ridge: So is this a pep talk? Or are you guys trying to take 42 00:02:26,913 --> 00:02:28,648 over the world? Which is it? 43 00:02:28,715 --> 00:02:31,251 >> Brooke: Don't worry. You're not interrupting. 44 00:02:31,317 --> 00:02:35,088 I just wanna thank you for defending my daughter 45 00:02:35,154 --> 00:02:37,624 and her line. >> Hope: I just wanna reiterate 46 00:02:37,690 --> 00:02:40,627 how grateful I am as well. >> Ridge: Well, it was 47 00:02:40,693 --> 00:02:42,328 a business decision. Actually, I came here to talk 48 00:02:42,395 --> 00:02:44,597 to my dad about it, but I guess he's not here, is he? 49 00:02:44,664 --> 00:02:47,433 >> Hope: He is not. But, look, I just-- 50 00:02:47,500 --> 00:02:52,171 I wanna say I-- I'm going to do everything I can to prove to you 51 00:02:52,238 --> 00:02:55,842 that you were right to make this decision and just show how 52 00:02:55,909 --> 00:02:59,078 valuable the Logan influence is. >> Ridge: I'm looking forward 53 00:02:59,145 --> 00:03:00,747 to all that. Would-- I'm sorry. 54 00:03:00,813 --> 00:03:02,916 Would you mind if I had a moment with your mom alone? 55 00:03:02,982 --> 00:03:04,951 Is that-- >> Hope: Of course. 56 00:03:05,018 --> 00:03:07,287 Thank you again. And please remember 57 00:03:07,353 --> 00:03:13,760 what I said. [ Brooke sighs ] 58 00:03:13,826 --> 00:03:18,398 >> Brooke: Wow. That's a serious look. 59 00:03:18,464 --> 00:03:23,403 >> Ridge: It's a serious time. >> Katie: I can't stop thinking 60 00:03:23,469 --> 00:03:25,805 about what Li said about her sister. 61 00:03:25,872 --> 00:03:28,308 Do you think Poppy's trying to pull something over on Bill? 62 00:03:28,374 --> 00:03:31,311 >> RJ: Poppy knows how much Luna wants to know her dad. 63 00:03:31,377 --> 00:03:34,280 And so does Li. I mean, can you imagine anybody 64 00:03:34,347 --> 00:03:39,118 playing games with something this important? 65 00:03:39,185 --> 00:03:42,121 >> Poppy: Li, tell us. >> Luna: Is Bill my dad? 66 00:03:42,188 --> 00:03:44,290 >> Bill: If it's inconclusive, we'll do it again. 67 00:03:44,357 --> 00:03:46,459 >> Li: No. It's conclusive. 68 00:03:46,526 --> 00:03:48,761 >> Poppy: Oh, for goodness sake, give it to me. 69 00:04:07,280 --> 00:04:10,049 >> Luna: What? What is it? 70 00:04:16,155 --> 00:04:19,125 Okay, that's two stripes. That's-- that's two stripes. 71 00:04:19,192 --> 00:04:23,363 That means that-- that means you're my dad. 72 00:04:55,928 --> 00:04:58,464 >> Brooke: Did you and Steffy argue? 73 00:04:58,531 --> 00:05:00,266 >> Ridge: No. We had a difference of opinion, 74 00:05:00,333 --> 00:05:02,635 that's all. It happens. 75 00:05:02,702 --> 00:05:04,871 >> Brooke: Well, the way you're talking about the business... 76 00:05:04,937 --> 00:05:07,740 >> Ridge: I'm sorry if it came across that way, I-- 77 00:05:07,807 --> 00:05:11,511 I love Forrester Creations. It's-- it's a big part of me. 78 00:05:11,577 --> 00:05:14,981 >> Brooke: It always has been. >> Ridge: Big part of you, too. 79 00:05:15,048 --> 00:05:16,816 >> Brooke: It was. >> Ridge: Oh, stop it. 80 00:05:16,883 --> 00:05:19,485 It was. What do you love more than 81 00:05:19,552 --> 00:05:22,855 launching a line or-- or pitching a new product, huh? 82 00:05:22,922 --> 00:05:25,091 What do you love more? Maybe me or maybe your kids, 83 00:05:25,158 --> 00:05:28,194 your grandkids, but that's it. >> Brooke: I guess we have that 84 00:05:28,261 --> 00:05:29,862 in common. >> Ridge: Yeah. 85 00:05:29,929 --> 00:05:33,566 You know what I-- what I like about work is the part that 86 00:05:33,633 --> 00:05:36,836 doesn't feel like work. >> Brooke: Designing? 87 00:05:36,903 --> 00:05:40,540 >> Ridge: Yeah. I get caught up in doing bills 88 00:05:40,606 --> 00:05:42,875 and all I want is to have a pencil in my hand 89 00:05:42,942 --> 00:05:45,011 because I get ideas, by the time I wanna put them 90 00:05:45,078 --> 00:05:49,015 down, I've forgotten already. Watching Dad, the way he poured 91 00:05:49,082 --> 00:05:52,618 himself into that last line he did, it just, it was 92 00:05:52,685 --> 00:05:56,222 ridiculous, right? He was so passionate about it. 93 00:05:56,289 --> 00:05:59,926 And I remember that feeling and I miss it. 94 00:05:59,992 --> 00:06:03,329 I miss it a lot. >> Brooke: Okay. 95 00:06:03,396 --> 00:06:07,934 So what are you saying? You don't wanna be 96 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:11,270 co-CEO anymore? >> Steffy: So, part of me would 97 00:06:11,337 --> 00:06:13,673 love the challenge to run Forrester Creations. 98 00:06:13,740 --> 00:06:15,975 Like, I know I could do it, but... 99 00:06:16,042 --> 00:06:18,044 >> Carter: But? >> Steffy: Gosh, years ago, 100 00:06:18,111 --> 00:06:20,379 I just would've jumped into this opportunity. 101 00:06:20,446 --> 00:06:22,115 All my energy would've gone into this. 102 00:06:22,181 --> 00:06:25,952 But now, I mean, my husband and kids, it's just-- it's-- 103 00:06:26,018 --> 00:06:30,790 it's a lot and... I just don't know. 104 00:06:30,857 --> 00:06:36,629 >> Carter: You'll have to find another set of hands. 105 00:06:36,696 --> 00:06:41,768 >> Steffy: Maybe you could help. If you agreed, of course. 106 00:06:41,834 --> 00:06:45,171 I mean, you have your expertise in this, business acumen, and 107 00:06:45,238 --> 00:06:47,974 we work so well together. Why not? 108 00:06:48,040 --> 00:06:50,343 >> Carter: I'm flattered. I really am. 109 00:06:50,409 --> 00:06:54,046 But all my COO duties have me working overtime. 110 00:06:54,113 --> 00:06:57,383 >> Steffy: A girl can dream. >> Carter: I guess you'll have 111 00:06:57,450 --> 00:07:00,253 to decide what you want. Either way, I'm ready 112 00:07:00,319 --> 00:07:02,555 to support you in whatever that is. 113 00:07:02,622 --> 00:07:04,457 >> Steffy: All right. Thanks. 114 00:07:08,828 --> 00:07:13,432 >> Hope: Oh, hi, Carter. Are you two finished? 115 00:07:13,499 --> 00:07:15,434 >> Carter: Depends. You need me to stick around 116 00:07:15,501 --> 00:07:17,603 and referee? >> Steffy: Uh, no, we'll-- 117 00:07:17,670 --> 00:07:19,505 we'll continue this conversation later. 118 00:07:26,212 --> 00:07:29,816 >> Hope: Let me guess. You still trying to find a way 119 00:07:29,882 --> 00:07:34,487 to cancel my line? >> Katie: I don't know Poppy 120 00:07:34,554 --> 00:07:37,957 very well, so I can't say that Li is right when she says her 121 00:07:38,024 --> 00:07:41,727 sister's an opportunist. But with Li administering 122 00:07:41,794 --> 00:07:45,832 the test, at least we know the truth will come out. 123 00:07:51,470 --> 00:07:56,475 >> Bill: My daughter. My beautiful daughter. 124 00:07:56,542 --> 00:08:02,114 >> Poppy: I can't believe it. It's true. 125 00:08:02,181 --> 00:08:06,953 You are Luna's father. Oh, baby. 126 00:08:07,019 --> 00:08:10,823 You finally got your answer. Bill is your father. 127 00:08:10,890 --> 00:08:14,894 >> Luna: This is unbelievable. And-- and you're happy? 128 00:08:14,961 --> 00:08:18,998 >> Bill: Happy? I'm beyond happy. 129 00:08:19,065 --> 00:08:23,002 I'm so-- I'm so thrilled. And you are too. 130 00:08:23,069 --> 00:08:26,005 >> Luna: Of course. I'm stunned. 131 00:08:26,072 --> 00:08:27,907 I'm amazed. I mean, I-- I was hoping 132 00:08:27,974 --> 00:08:30,343 for this. Ever since my mom told me about 133 00:08:30,409 --> 00:08:33,012 you and how you two met, I thought maybe. 134 00:08:33,079 --> 00:08:37,683 But what were the chances. >> Li: I don't understand. 135 00:08:37,750 --> 00:08:48,160 I administered the test myself. I was positive you were lying. 136 00:08:48,227 --> 00:08:55,067 You are Luna's father. I can't believe it. 137 00:08:55,134 --> 00:09:00,339 >> Poppy: Believe it. >> Li: You finally got what 138 00:09:00,406 --> 00:09:06,979 you've always wanted. >> Poppy: What's that mean? 139 00:09:07,046 --> 00:09:12,385 A wonderful man. A father to my daughter. 140 00:09:12,451 --> 00:09:17,089 >> Li: A rich-- very rich man. 141 00:09:17,156 --> 00:09:21,294 >> Poppy: Are you that bitter? That you can't even be a little 142 00:09:21,360 --> 00:09:26,299 happy for us? >> Bill: Thank you for 143 00:09:26,365 --> 00:09:29,869 administering the test, Li. For confirming what I had 144 00:09:29,936 --> 00:09:32,939 believed for quite a while. But now I think it's time 145 00:09:33,005 --> 00:09:40,446 for you to leave. >> Li: Luna. 146 00:09:40,513 --> 00:09:43,716 Just know. I wanted to make sure 147 00:09:43,783 --> 00:09:47,253 for your sake. Okay? 148 00:09:47,320 --> 00:09:50,156 And everyone's. >> Luna: Thank you, Aunt Li. 149 00:10:14,046 --> 00:10:18,484 >> Bill: Well, uh... I guess it's time we have our 150 00:10:18,551 --> 00:10:20,553 first official family hug. 151 00:10:35,768 --> 00:10:38,170 >> Steffy: I won't pretend. I'm very concerned about your line's performance. 152 00:10:38,237 --> 00:10:41,273 >> Hope: Well, your father has faith. 153 00:10:41,340 --> 00:10:43,109 >> Steffy: My father is an artist. 154 00:10:43,175 --> 00:10:46,412 And he admires your vision. I'm just a realist. 155 00:10:46,479 --> 00:10:49,015 >> Hope: Well, I don't trust your judgment. 156 00:10:49,081 --> 00:10:52,018 It's clouded. This is personal for you. 157 00:10:52,084 --> 00:10:53,919 And you wan to shelve my collection. 158 00:10:53,986 --> 00:11:00,726 Because you will do anything to get back at me and the Logan's. 159 00:11:00,793 --> 00:11:02,261 >> Ridge: I'm not really stepping down. 160 00:11:02,328 --> 00:11:04,263 I'm stepping up. Because Couture needs my help 161 00:11:04,330 --> 00:11:07,133 right now. >> Brooke: I understand that. 162 00:11:07,199 --> 00:11:10,202 But who's gonna run the company? Is Steffy gonna do that 163 00:11:10,269 --> 00:11:12,271 by herself? >> Ridge: No, I'll be around. 164 00:11:12,338 --> 00:11:14,573 I'll do whatever I have to do. I just can't do all 165 00:11:14,640 --> 00:11:18,911 the day-to-day stuff. >> Brooke: Steffy will do that. 166 00:11:18,978 --> 00:11:21,047 No, she has so much on her plate already. 167 00:11:21,113 --> 00:11:23,916 And she doesn't really need more work. 168 00:11:23,983 --> 00:11:26,519 >> Brooke: Okay, well, who's gonna step in? 169 00:11:26,585 --> 00:11:28,988 I mean, Eric's already closed his chapter on that. 170 00:11:29,055 --> 00:11:32,658 And there's Carter. But he's COO. 171 00:11:32,725 --> 00:11:34,827 And he's very busy in that position already. 172 00:11:34,894 --> 00:11:36,429 So... >> Ridge: I agree. 173 00:11:36,495 --> 00:11:41,000 So, I have an idea for someone who could, uh, help with 174 00:11:41,067 --> 00:11:49,575 the leadership. >> Katie: So. 175 00:11:49,642 --> 00:11:52,445 Still nothing? >> RJ: You think that means 176 00:11:52,511 --> 00:11:56,282 bad news? >> Katie: I don't... 177 00:11:56,348 --> 00:11:58,617 Li? >> RJ: What happened? 178 00:11:58,684 --> 00:12:02,021 >> Katie: Uh, RJ said that you did the paternity test. 179 00:12:02,088 --> 00:12:05,558 >> Li: Yes. >> Katie: So what did it say? 180 00:12:05,624 --> 00:12:12,398 >> Li: My sister wasn't lying. Bill is Luna's father. 181 00:12:12,465 --> 00:12:19,605 >> Katie: Oh, my God. >> Poppy: Are you okay, sweetie? 182 00:12:19,672 --> 00:12:22,708 You're shaking. >> Luna: I'm just-- 183 00:12:22,775 --> 00:12:25,177 I'm just so excited. I've been waiting for this day 184 00:12:25,244 --> 00:12:28,581 my whole life. >> Bill: And here I thought 185 00:12:28,647 --> 00:12:32,651 I could only make boys. >> Poppy: I can't tell you what 186 00:12:32,718 --> 00:12:37,656 it means to me to see you both so happy. 187 00:12:37,723 --> 00:12:40,860 I'm really sorry. That I kept you apart 188 00:12:40,926 --> 00:12:46,932 all these years. I was afraid. 189 00:12:46,999 --> 00:12:50,202 I should've done this years ago. 190 00:12:50,269 --> 00:12:56,442 Given you more time to know each other. 191 00:12:56,509 --> 00:13:02,448 For you to know your father. And for you to watch your girl 192 00:13:02,515 --> 00:13:09,188 grow up. I took that away from you. 193 00:13:09,255 --> 00:13:13,259 From both of you. And I just hope that you can 194 00:13:13,325 --> 00:13:14,326 forgive me. 195 00:13:26,839 --> 00:13:29,074 >> Steffy: I'm sorry if your feelings got hurt. But as co-CEO, it's my job 196 00:13:29,141 --> 00:13:31,810 to make tough decisions. >> Hope: You know, I think 197 00:13:31,877 --> 00:13:33,512 my mother would agree with you there. 198 00:13:33,579 --> 00:13:36,115 >> Steffy: Your mother? >> Hope: She had to make hard 199 00:13:36,182 --> 00:13:39,718 decisions as well when she ran this company. 200 00:13:39,785 --> 00:13:42,154 >> Steffy: Okay, here we go with the Logan's again. 201 00:13:42,221 --> 00:13:44,590 Great. >> Hope: My mother did more than 202 00:13:44,657 --> 00:13:49,228 just run this company, Steffy. She was an innovator. 203 00:13:49,295 --> 00:13:52,097 The BeLief formula. Brooke's bedroom. 204 00:13:52,164 --> 00:13:57,203 Her ideas continue to pay huge dividends for this company. 205 00:13:57,269 --> 00:14:00,072 And yet you had the audacity to dismiss her from 206 00:14:00,139 --> 00:14:02,274 the meeting earlier. >> Steffy: Brooke stepped back 207 00:14:02,341 --> 00:14:04,877 from her responsibilities a long time ago, Hope. 208 00:14:04,944 --> 00:14:07,179 >> Hope: Well, that was a mistake. 209 00:14:07,246 --> 00:14:08,948 And one that she needs to correct. 210 00:14:09,014 --> 00:14:11,183 And who knows? Maybe if I get through to her, 211 00:14:11,250 --> 00:14:14,820 she will. Brooke Logan is a respected 212 00:14:14,887 --> 00:14:17,523 and admired figure in this industry, Steffy. 213 00:14:17,590 --> 00:14:20,826 And she has earned her place here. 214 00:14:20,893 --> 00:14:24,630 So mark my words. She will find her way back 215 00:14:24,697 --> 00:14:28,300 to Forrester Creations. >> Steffy: Is that supposed 216 00:14:28,367 --> 00:14:30,336 to intimidate me or something? >> Hope: Hmm. 217 00:14:30,402 --> 00:14:33,138 I don't really care how you feel about it. 218 00:14:33,205 --> 00:14:39,845 But like it or not, the Logan's are here to stay. 219 00:14:39,912 --> 00:14:42,881 >> Ridge: You know what I've been thinking about is my dad. 220 00:14:42,948 --> 00:14:46,518 How did he run this company and still find time to be creative? 221 00:14:46,585 --> 00:14:48,354 >> Brooke: He didn't do it alone. 222 00:14:48,420 --> 00:14:51,090 >> Ridge: Exactly. >> Brooke: He had his children 223 00:14:51,156 --> 00:14:55,127 and now his grandchildren. >> Ridge: And my mom. 224 00:14:55,194 --> 00:14:59,164 I mean, she knew how to run a company and a family and get 225 00:14:59,231 --> 00:15:01,734 them through anything. >> Brooke: Oh, yes, 226 00:15:01,800 --> 00:15:04,903 that is true. Stephanie was a powerhouse. 227 00:15:04,970 --> 00:15:07,306 And your daughter's very much like her. 228 00:15:07,373 --> 00:15:09,808 >> Ridge: Yes, she is. And I-- I love the time that 229 00:15:09,875 --> 00:15:13,479 we have together. But things have to change now. 230 00:15:13,545 --> 00:15:16,582 And I need someone. And the only person I can think 231 00:15:16,649 --> 00:15:20,786 of, someone who is qualified and capable to step in to help 232 00:15:20,853 --> 00:15:24,556 us right now, somebody who's respected by everyone 233 00:15:24,623 --> 00:15:32,564 in the building is... What do you say? 234 00:15:32,631 --> 00:15:36,669 Will you help lead Forrester Creations into the future? 235 00:15:43,509 --> 00:15:45,477 >> RJ: Luna finally has the answer she's always wanted. 236 00:15:45,544 --> 00:15:48,814 She knows who her father is. >> Li: Her mother seems to have 237 00:15:48,881 --> 00:15:52,518 known all along. >> Katie: Bill. 238 00:15:52,584 --> 00:15:55,087 >> Li: Bill. >> Poppy: Can you forgive me 239 00:15:55,154 --> 00:15:59,892 for keeping you apart? >> Bill: I'm the one who never 240 00:15:59,958 --> 00:16:05,064 called, disappeared. >> Poppy: It doesn't change 241 00:16:05,130 --> 00:16:07,933 how guilty I feel. >> Luna: Mom, would you stop? 242 00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:11,704 I am beyond happy. I don't want you to feel guilty 243 00:16:11,770 --> 00:16:15,507 or have anything ruin this special moment, okay? 244 00:16:15,574 --> 00:16:17,976 This is a moment I've been waiting for, for my entire life. 245 00:16:35,227 --> 00:16:38,297 >> Poppy: I fell in love with you years ago. 246 00:16:38,364 --> 00:16:44,103 We spent one perfect, unforgettable night. 247 00:16:44,169 --> 00:16:47,840 And I never heard from you again. 248 00:16:47,906 --> 00:16:52,244 I thought I lost you forever. But now for us both to be 249 00:16:52,311 --> 00:16:57,683 parents to Luna, it's a miracle. 250 00:16:57,750 --> 00:17:03,021 I've never felt so much love. I'm looking at my precious 251 00:17:03,088 --> 00:17:09,628 daughter, and her father. 252 00:17:09,695 --> 00:17:14,900 You don't have to say it back. It's just... 253 00:17:14,967 --> 00:17:20,005 I'm so full of love right now. It's no longer just 254 00:17:20,072 --> 00:17:29,615 I have a daughter. It's we have a daughter. 255 00:17:29,681 --> 00:17:35,020 >> Bill: I should've reached out years ago. 256 00:17:35,087 --> 00:17:39,958 I was an idiot. I mean it. 257 00:17:40,025 --> 00:17:44,129 How could I not love you, Poppy? 258 00:17:44,196 --> 00:17:49,234 You have brought this beautiful, accomplished young 259 00:17:49,301 --> 00:18:04,216 woman into my life. >> Bill: My daughter.