1 00:00:03,169 --> 00:00:04,104 >> Steffy: I am not running 2 00:00:04,170 --> 00:00:06,873 Forrester Creations with Brooke. Absolutely not. 3 00:00:06,940 --> 00:00:09,442 >> Ridge: Steffy, please. Just take a moment. 4 00:00:09,509 --> 00:00:13,113 Just trust me with this. You're a born leader. 5 00:00:13,179 --> 00:00:14,848 I'm proud of everything that we've done together, 6 00:00:14,914 --> 00:00:18,451 but you can't do this alone. And everything you bring to 7 00:00:18,518 --> 00:00:21,521 the table, everything Brooke brings to the table, is exactly 8 00:00:21,588 --> 00:00:22,856 what Forrester Creations needs right now. 9 00:00:22,922 --> 00:00:25,925 >> Steffy: Making me work with Brooke would be a disaster 10 00:00:25,992 --> 00:00:28,862 for this company. I refuse to let that happen. 11 00:00:36,136 --> 00:00:37,837 ♪♪♪ >> Bill: Here's your coffee. 12 00:00:37,904 --> 00:00:42,175 Black with a touch of cream. >> Katie: Oh, you remembered. 13 00:00:42,242 --> 00:00:46,146 >> Bill: How could I forget? Thanks for coming 14 00:00:46,212 --> 00:00:49,215 back over, Katie. I'm sure you know what I want 15 00:00:49,282 --> 00:00:52,919 to talk to you about. >> Katie: Yes, I think I do. 16 00:00:52,986 --> 00:00:56,356 You and Poppy and your long-lost daughter, Luna. 17 00:00:58,358 --> 00:01:08,268 ♪♪♪ 18 00:01:14,374 --> 00:01:18,645 >> Poppy: Do you have a minute? >> Li: I'm very busy, Penelope. 19 00:01:18,711 --> 00:01:19,913 >> Poppy: Please. 20 00:01:31,558 --> 00:01:34,394 >> Li: What can I do for you? >> Poppy: I wanna talk to you 21 00:01:34,461 --> 00:01:36,029 about the paternity test. ♪♪♪ 22 00:01:39,833 --> 00:01:40,233 ♪♪♪ 23 00:01:40,300 --> 00:01:49,809 ♪♪♪ 24 00:01:52,979 --> 00:01:55,515 >> Poppy: We left things in a very bad way after you 25 00:01:55,582 --> 00:01:58,418 inserted yourself in a very personal moment for 26 00:01:58,485 --> 00:02:01,788 Luna, Bill, and me. >> Li: I thought everyone 27 00:02:01,855 --> 00:02:05,158 would have peace of mind with a licensed professional 28 00:02:05,225 --> 00:02:10,196 administering your paternity test. No mistakes. 29 00:02:10,263 --> 00:02:15,335 >> Poppy: I'm not here to fight, or even ask for an apology. 30 00:02:15,401 --> 00:02:18,938 I was just hoping that now it's been proven that Bill is Luna's 31 00:02:19,005 --> 00:02:23,009 father, that we can finally move past this tension and conflict. 32 00:02:29,082 --> 00:02:32,452 ♪♪♪ >> Bill: So, Katie, we really 33 00:02:32,519 --> 00:02:34,921 didn't get a chance to talk when you were here earlier. 34 00:02:34,988 --> 00:02:37,924 >> Katie: No, no. Poppy was pretty much glued to you. 35 00:02:37,991 --> 00:02:40,293 [ Bill chuckles ] >> Bill: Yeah. 36 00:02:40,360 --> 00:02:45,365 [ Bill sighs ] So, this has been 37 00:02:45,431 --> 00:02:48,501 a big adjustment. Finding out that Luna 38 00:02:48,568 --> 00:02:51,704 was my daughter was shocking to say the least, 39 00:02:51,771 --> 00:02:57,710 but a very good shock. Life-changing. 40 00:02:57,777 --> 00:03:03,516 I'm sure it's very shocking for you as well. 41 00:03:03,583 --> 00:03:07,086 I just wanna know how you feel, 42 00:03:07,153 --> 00:03:12,392 finding out that I have another child with another woman. 43 00:03:17,430 --> 00:03:18,431 ♪♪♪ >> Steffy: This is ridiculous. 44 00:03:18,498 --> 00:03:20,900 >> Ridge: It's what's best for the company, Steffy. 45 00:03:20,967 --> 00:03:23,336 I need to get back to the lifeblood of Forrester, 46 00:03:23,403 --> 00:03:27,240 and that is design. >> Steffy: Dad, we're a team. 47 00:03:27,307 --> 00:03:29,842 Father, daughter, taking this company to new heights. 48 00:03:29,909 --> 00:03:32,011 >> Ridge: We're still gonna do that. I'm still gonna be here. 49 00:03:32,078 --> 00:03:34,547 We're gonna be together. I'm not leaving. I'm here. 50 00:03:34,614 --> 00:03:38,952 >> Steffy: So, Brooke is the answer? Brooke's the answer? 51 00:03:39,018 --> 00:03:41,988 How could you possibly think that's a good idea? 52 00:03:42,055 --> 00:03:47,327 ♪♪♪ 53 00:03:55,001 --> 00:03:57,537 >> Li: So what? You want us to make amends? 54 00:03:57,604 --> 00:04:03,643 >> Poppy: I do. I... 55 00:04:03,710 --> 00:04:08,548 I hate what's become of us. I miss you, Li. 56 00:04:08,615 --> 00:04:13,219 We used to be so close, and I want that again. 57 00:04:13,286 --> 00:04:16,389 Do you remember when I was little and, um, Mom put together 58 00:04:16,456 --> 00:04:19,392 that huge dinner for the entire family at the house? 59 00:04:19,459 --> 00:04:23,496 I grabbed a roll off the table before Grandma was served. 60 00:04:23,563 --> 00:04:25,665 >> Li: Mom slapped your hand and scolded you 61 00:04:25,732 --> 00:04:27,600 in front of everyone. >> Poppy: That's right. 62 00:04:27,667 --> 00:04:31,904 She embarrassed and she punished me for breaking tradition and 63 00:04:31,971 --> 00:04:36,376 for being disrespectful. And I was only five. 64 00:04:36,442 --> 00:04:39,679 >> Li: Yeah, I remember. >> Poppy: Do you remember 65 00:04:39,746 --> 00:04:46,886 what happened next? I was in my room, alone, 66 00:04:46,953 --> 00:04:52,291 crying and hungry. And then you came in. 67 00:04:52,358 --> 00:04:55,328 And you kissed me on the forehead. 68 00:04:55,395 --> 00:04:58,431 And you held me. And you said that everything 69 00:04:58,498 --> 00:05:02,335 was gonna be okay. And you even snuck me 70 00:05:02,402 --> 00:05:06,472 a few dinner rolls. [ Li sighs ] 71 00:05:06,539 --> 00:05:11,310 I want my big sister back. >> Li: Penelope... 72 00:05:11,377 --> 00:05:14,981 that was a long time ago. >> Poppy: Not to me. 73 00:05:15,048 --> 00:05:19,519 It feels like it happened yesterday. 74 00:05:19,585 --> 00:05:22,789 I know that I let you down in the past, 75 00:05:22,855 --> 00:05:26,592 but you let me down too. You questioned my motives 76 00:05:26,659 --> 00:05:28,761 regarding Bill, implying I was trying to trap him, 77 00:05:28,828 --> 00:05:34,200 and that really hurt me. But I am willing to forgive you 78 00:05:34,267 --> 00:05:38,805 because I want a fresh start. This is such a wonderful time 79 00:05:38,871 --> 00:05:41,541 for Luna and me, and I want it to be that way 80 00:05:41,607 --> 00:05:45,311 for all of us. >> Li: Why? 81 00:05:45,378 --> 00:05:47,914 Is it because you finally got what you wanted? 82 00:05:47,980 --> 00:05:53,519 What you've always wanted? A powerful, rich man? 83 00:05:56,222 --> 00:05:57,256 ♪♪♪ >> Bill: Whatever you feel about 84 00:05:57,323 --> 00:06:00,827 me having a daughter with Poppy, I just want to know. 85 00:06:00,893 --> 00:06:04,263 >> Katie: Wow. That's a big question. I mean, 86 00:06:04,330 --> 00:06:09,502 I have a lot of thoughts. >> Bill: What are they? 87 00:06:09,569 --> 00:06:12,872 >> Katie: Well, I-- I love Luna. She's great. 88 00:06:12,939 --> 00:06:15,908 >> Bill: But? >> Katie: But I really don't 89 00:06:15,975 --> 00:06:19,345 know Poppy at all. And I'm having a hard time 90 00:06:19,412 --> 00:06:21,247 understanding how she could keep the fact that you're 91 00:06:21,314 --> 00:06:25,585 Luna's father from you. You don't find that odd? 92 00:06:25,651 --> 00:06:28,187 >> Bill: I did at first, but Poppy explained 93 00:06:28,254 --> 00:06:30,690 that she was scared. >> Katie: Right, because of her 94 00:06:30,757 --> 00:06:34,660 great love for you. I mean, I suppose that one night 95 00:06:34,727 --> 00:06:38,164 you shared 20 years ago must have been really something. 96 00:06:38,231 --> 00:06:42,969 [ Bill chuckling ] >> Bill: Be honest, Katie. 97 00:06:43,035 --> 00:06:46,272 Are you feeling threatened? >> Katie: Threatened? 98 00:06:46,339 --> 00:06:48,341 >> Bill: That Poppy and I share a daughter. 99 00:06:54,580 --> 00:06:55,348 ♪♪♪ >> Steffy: Brooke, so, uh, 100 00:06:55,414 --> 00:06:57,817 how long have you known about this? 101 00:06:57,884 --> 00:07:01,888 >> Brooke: Not very long. >> Steffy: So, you spoke to her 102 00:07:01,954 --> 00:07:03,890 before you spoke to me? >> Ridge: I spoke to Brooke 103 00:07:03,956 --> 00:07:06,492 because I didn't know if she would even be interested in it. 104 00:07:06,559 --> 00:07:08,661 And it turns out that she didn't want to do it 105 00:07:08,728 --> 00:07:10,797 because she was concerned about how you would feel. 106 00:07:10,863 --> 00:07:12,865 And you know what? I kept pushing because 107 00:07:12,932 --> 00:07:15,134 Brooke is the best thing for the company right now. 108 00:07:15,201 --> 00:07:17,003 >> Steffy: No, she is not. You are what's best 109 00:07:17,069 --> 00:07:19,238 for this company. Think about everything we've 110 00:07:19,305 --> 00:07:21,207 accomplished together. >> Ridge: And we're gonna keep 111 00:07:21,274 --> 00:07:24,010 doing that. With Brooke's help. I need to be with 112 00:07:24,076 --> 00:07:26,679 the design team. >> Steffy: Okay, fine, fine. 113 00:07:26,746 --> 00:07:28,481 So, you needed to shed some responsibilities, 114 00:07:28,548 --> 00:07:31,717 but why wouldn't you come to me first? 115 00:07:31,784 --> 00:07:34,520 You said that this is gonna be a business decision. 116 00:07:34,587 --> 00:07:36,923 But including Brooke? That is personal, Dad, 117 00:07:36,989 --> 00:07:38,257 and you know it. >> Ridge: No, it's not. 118 00:07:38,324 --> 00:07:40,459 >> Steffy: Okay. >> Carter: Steffy, Brooke's the 119 00:07:40,526 --> 00:07:44,030 ideal person to fill the role. She has decades of experience, 120 00:07:44,096 --> 00:07:45,264 she's run the company in the past, 121 00:07:45,331 --> 00:07:47,633 not to mention her invaluable contributions by way 122 00:07:47,700 --> 00:07:49,769 of the BeLieF formula and the bedroom line. 123 00:07:49,836 --> 00:07:53,472 >> Hope: I wholeheartedly agree. I believe no one is more 124 00:07:53,539 --> 00:07:57,376 qualified to lead this company into the future than you, Mom. 125 00:07:57,443 --> 00:07:59,011 All you have to do is say yes. ♪♪♪ 126 00:08:12,992 --> 00:08:16,863 >> Poppy: You refuse to be happy for me. 127 00:08:16,929 --> 00:08:20,333 >> Li: I don't know what you want me to say, Penelope. 128 00:08:20,399 --> 00:08:23,436 My opinion of you hasn't changed. 129 00:08:23,502 --> 00:08:25,471 [ Poppy scoffs ] The only person I feel for 130 00:08:25,538 --> 00:08:31,344 is Luna. Finally, that poor girl knows who her father is. 131 00:08:31,410 --> 00:08:33,145 >> Poppy: That poor girl? >> Li: You knew Bill could be 132 00:08:33,212 --> 00:08:36,649 the father, yet you kept it from her. Why? 133 00:08:36,716 --> 00:08:43,222 I don't know. But I bet it has more to do with you than Luna. 134 00:08:43,289 --> 00:08:46,525 >> Poppy: Money or not, Bill is everything 135 00:08:46,592 --> 00:08:50,796 I've ever wanted in a man. He's incredibly strong, 136 00:08:50,863 --> 00:08:55,568 yet sweet and tender. And the way he talks about 137 00:08:55,635 --> 00:08:59,071 his sons and now Luna, I'm in so much awe of 138 00:08:59,138 --> 00:09:00,706 the kind of father he is. 139 00:09:04,977 --> 00:09:07,680 I really wish that you could move on from your issues 140 00:09:07,747 --> 00:09:13,619 with me, but that is your call. So thank you, Li, 141 00:09:13,686 --> 00:09:16,956 for running the paternity test and for making this dream 142 00:09:17,023 --> 00:09:18,024 come true. ♪♪♪ 143 00:09:23,162 --> 00:09:25,298 >> Katie: I don't feel threatened by 144 00:09:25,364 --> 00:09:29,035 what you and Poppy have. I'm happy that you and Luna 145 00:09:29,101 --> 00:09:31,504 have found each other. >> Bill: Well, there's 146 00:09:31,570 --> 00:09:34,206 something there. I know you, and I can 147 00:09:34,273 --> 00:09:38,945 hear it in your voice. >> Katie: This is just all 148 00:09:39,011 --> 00:09:43,182 very confusing for me. I have a lot of mixed feelings, 149 00:09:43,249 --> 00:09:47,453 and most of them I don't feel are justifiable. 150 00:09:47,520 --> 00:09:49,855 >> Bill: I just wanna know how you feel, Katie. 151 00:09:49,922 --> 00:09:53,993 You don't have to justify anything. 152 00:09:54,060 --> 00:09:56,796 >> Katie: It's just that you never had a relationship with 153 00:09:56,862 --> 00:10:00,499 Liam and Wyatt's mothers. You know, you never lived 154 00:10:00,566 --> 00:10:04,403 together as a family. That was ours. 155 00:10:04,470 --> 00:10:06,872 We lived together. In this house. 156 00:10:06,939 --> 00:10:10,676 You, me, and Will and I-- I just feel like that-- 157 00:10:10,743 --> 00:10:13,579 that part of your heart belonged to us. 158 00:10:13,646 --> 00:10:15,614 >> Bill: It always will. 159 00:10:18,250 --> 00:10:21,821 >> Katie: And yet, you're here, with a brand new family, 160 00:10:21,887 --> 00:10:25,825 living in the house where we raised our son. 161 00:10:25,891 --> 00:10:27,827 See, that's what I'm talking about. These-- 162 00:10:27,893 --> 00:10:31,530 these feelings aren't justifiable. I sound stupid. 163 00:10:31,597 --> 00:10:35,001 >> Bill: You can never sound stupid. 164 00:10:35,067 --> 00:10:38,237 And believe me when I tell you that you and Will 165 00:10:38,304 --> 00:10:40,606 can never be replaced. 166 00:10:43,776 --> 00:10:46,412 >> Katie: We had a lot of good memories in this house. 167 00:10:46,479 --> 00:10:49,815 In this room, we raised our child here. 168 00:10:49,882 --> 00:10:54,553 >> Bill: Yeah, we did. He took his first steps 169 00:10:54,620 --> 00:10:56,255 right over there. >> Katie: Oh, I know. 170 00:10:56,322 --> 00:11:02,795 I can't even think about it. He was so cute, toddling around. 171 00:11:02,862 --> 00:11:09,035 >> Bill: I haven't forgotten. How could I? Those were very 172 00:11:09,101 --> 00:11:12,638 special memories. >> Katie: I know. 173 00:11:12,705 --> 00:11:15,508 >> Bill: And I will always hold them very close to my heart. 174 00:11:23,015 --> 00:11:24,116 ♪♪♪ >> Hope: Mother, you've said it 175 00:11:24,183 --> 00:11:26,919 yourself, how you're ready to take on a more active role 176 00:11:26,986 --> 00:11:28,721 here at Forrester. >> Steffy: Yes, active, 177 00:11:28,788 --> 00:11:30,556 like relaunching Brooke's bedroom line, 178 00:11:30,623 --> 00:11:33,125 not running Forrester Creations. >> Hope: You deserve 179 00:11:33,192 --> 00:11:35,795 this position. That is why Ridge offered it to you. 180 00:11:35,861 --> 00:11:39,065 And please do not let Steffy's unfair opinion sway you. 181 00:11:39,131 --> 00:11:40,699 >> Steffy: Oh, you're only pushing this because 182 00:11:40,766 --> 00:11:43,169 I threatened to cut your line. >> Hope: Oh, my God, Steffy, 183 00:11:43,235 --> 00:11:45,304 you are so out of touch. Ridge, are you sure that 184 00:11:45,371 --> 00:11:48,407 you're the co-CEO who needs less on his plate? 185 00:11:48,474 --> 00:11:50,409 >> Steffy: Excuse me? >> Ridge: All right, 186 00:11:50,476 --> 00:11:52,578 I didn't call this meeting to have a fight with 187 00:11:52,645 --> 00:11:54,647 everybody, all right? >> Hope: No, no, you called this 188 00:11:54,713 --> 00:11:58,918 meeting because clearly you and Carter believe and trust in 189 00:11:58,984 --> 00:12:02,288 my mother to help lead this company into the future. 190 00:12:02,354 --> 00:12:06,192 I mean, it is a clear no-brainer who should step up, but someone 191 00:12:06,258 --> 00:12:10,496 clearly cannot see past their disdain for anything Logan. 192 00:12:10,563 --> 00:12:14,033 You heard your COO. All of the huge contributions 193 00:12:14,100 --> 00:12:17,236 my mother has made to this company over the years. 194 00:12:17,303 --> 00:12:19,939 >> Ridge: There's really no reason for any of this 195 00:12:20,005 --> 00:12:25,578 if we don't know your answer. What do you say? 196 00:12:25,644 --> 00:12:27,246 Do you accept my offer? ♪♪♪ 197 00:12:37,490 --> 00:12:39,291 >> Bill: I know, right? I mean, it feels like yesterday 198 00:12:39,358 --> 00:12:41,227 that Will was running around here in his diaper. 199 00:12:41,293 --> 00:12:43,629 >> Katie: Do you remember when he was so afraid of the dark? 200 00:12:43,696 --> 00:12:45,931 >> Bill: How could I forget? We pitched a tent in his room 201 00:12:45,998 --> 00:12:48,234 and I slept in that thing for the better part of a week. 202 00:12:48,300 --> 00:12:50,603 >> Katie: I just thought it was amazing that big bad 203 00:12:50,669 --> 00:12:53,706 Bill Spencer was sleeping on the floor in a tent 204 00:12:53,772 --> 00:12:55,674 with a five-year-old's foot in his face. 205 00:12:55,741 --> 00:12:57,409 >> Bill: I wouldn't have traded it for anything. 206 00:12:57,476 --> 00:13:04,350 >> Katie: Neither would I. >> Bill: What we had was about 207 00:13:04,416 --> 00:13:09,288 as perfect as it could get. Until I ruined it. 208 00:13:09,355 --> 00:13:13,259 I will never forgive myself for what I did to you, Katie. 209 00:13:13,325 --> 00:13:17,062 >> Katie: Bill, what happened with Brooke is so far 210 00:13:17,129 --> 00:13:20,032 in the past. I believe you when you tell me 211 00:13:20,099 --> 00:13:22,635 that you're completely over her. >> Bill: Still, 212 00:13:22,701 --> 00:13:26,238 it's the biggest regret of my life hurting you like that. 213 00:13:26,305 --> 00:13:30,442 And I've done some... terrible things. 214 00:13:30,509 --> 00:13:35,915 Like, really bad things. >> Katie: Yeah. 215 00:13:35,981 --> 00:13:39,952 Listen, I know you didn't invite me over here to talk about us. 216 00:13:40,019 --> 00:13:45,758 You wanted to talk about Poppy and Luna and I just want you 217 00:13:45,824 --> 00:13:49,028 to know that I-- I really just want the best for you. 218 00:13:49,094 --> 00:13:53,265 I mean that. >> Bill: I appreciate that. 219 00:13:53,332 --> 00:13:58,170 >> Katie: We have got to talk to Will sooner rather than later, 220 00:13:58,237 --> 00:14:00,606 and until we do, please, you've got to keep this 221 00:14:00,673 --> 00:14:02,541 out of the press. >> Bill: Oh, yeah, no. 222 00:14:02,608 --> 00:14:04,577 It'll be kept under wraps until we talk to him. 223 00:14:04,643 --> 00:14:07,513 >> Katie: Okay, good. Gosh, I have no idea how 224 00:14:07,580 --> 00:14:10,015 he's gonna react to this. I mean, it's always just 225 00:14:10,082 --> 00:14:13,552 been him and his brothers, and now he has a sister. 226 00:14:13,619 --> 00:14:17,389 >> Bill: Maybe it's best if we just rip the bandage off. 227 00:14:17,456 --> 00:14:19,625 "Hey, Will, you know how you said you always wondered what it 228 00:14:19,692 --> 00:14:21,827 would be like to have a sister? Well, here you go." 229 00:14:21,894 --> 00:14:24,096 >> Katie: Oh, my gosh. I think it might need 230 00:14:24,163 --> 00:14:27,933 a softer touch. >> Bill: I'm sure you're right. 231 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:33,172 [ cell phone pinging ] Oh, Katie, I'm sorry. 232 00:14:33,239 --> 00:14:35,107 We have something big brewing at Spencer. I've gotta-- 233 00:14:35,174 --> 00:14:37,109 >> Katie: Yeah, yeah, of course. Of course. 234 00:14:37,176 --> 00:14:39,245 I should be going anyway. >> Bill: No, no, no. Just stay 235 00:14:39,311 --> 00:14:42,114 and finish your coffee. There's no rush. 236 00:14:42,181 --> 00:14:43,249 >> Katie: Okay. 237 00:14:51,290 --> 00:14:55,628 >> Bill: This was really nice. Just sitting on the couch 238 00:14:55,694 --> 00:15:02,701 talking with you. It reminded me of old times. 239 00:15:02,768 --> 00:15:10,909 You know how I feel. How I will always feel. 240 00:15:10,976 --> 00:15:12,711 You're my Katie. 241 00:15:21,420 --> 00:15:25,724 [ Katie sighing ] >> Katie: Oh, Katie. 242 00:15:42,941 --> 00:15:45,077 >> Poppy: Katie? 243 00:15:49,014 --> 00:15:53,018 What are you doing here? >> Katie: Um... 244 00:15:56,355 --> 00:15:57,690 ♪♪♪ >> Carter: So, 245 00:15:57,756 --> 00:16:00,059 what will it be, Brooke? Are you going to accept 246 00:16:00,125 --> 00:16:03,562 Ridge's offer? >> Ridge: You can do so much 247 00:16:03,629 --> 00:16:06,131 for Forrester. >> Hope: You already have. 248 00:16:06,198 --> 00:16:08,901 Our blood runs through this company too, and we need 249 00:16:08,967 --> 00:16:12,304 more representation here. We can't just let Steffy 250 00:16:12,371 --> 00:16:15,341 steamroll everything related to the Logans. 251 00:16:15,407 --> 00:16:19,011 >> Steffy: Do I need to remind you that the name outside of 252 00:16:19,078 --> 00:16:22,881 this building is Forrester? Founded by my grandfather and 253 00:16:22,948 --> 00:16:28,387 my grandmother, my namesake. >> Brooke: And nothing will ever 254 00:16:28,454 --> 00:16:32,524 change that. Nobody here wants to dishonor 255 00:16:32,591 --> 00:16:36,862 what Stephanie and Eric built, their legacy. 256 00:16:36,929 --> 00:16:40,366 In fact, what you've done here, Steffy, working with 257 00:16:40,432 --> 00:16:43,902 your father as co-CEO, it's been quite remarkable. 258 00:16:43,969 --> 00:16:47,005 And your grandmother would be very proud. 259 00:16:50,042 --> 00:16:53,412 I wanna thank the three of you for recognizing my value 260 00:16:53,479 --> 00:16:56,782 here at the company. It really means a lot to me. 261 00:16:56,849 --> 00:17:00,319 I'm sorry that Steffy doesn't wanna work with me. 262 00:17:00,386 --> 00:17:04,056 You know, I was really looking forward to combining our talents 263 00:17:04,123 --> 00:17:07,893 to see what we could do here at Forrester for years to come. 264 00:17:07,960 --> 00:17:13,065 But, obviously, she doesn't wanna do that. 265 00:17:13,132 --> 00:17:16,001 >> Ridge: So, you're turning me down again? 266 00:17:16,068 --> 00:17:20,539 >> Brooke: I think I'm just going to have to have faith 267 00:17:20,606 --> 00:17:25,811 that Steffy and I will work together one day quite well. 268 00:17:25,878 --> 00:17:29,314 We have to, right? If we don't want to dishonor 269 00:17:29,381 --> 00:17:30,449 Eric and Stephanie. 270 00:17:34,987 --> 00:17:38,757 I'm not gonna turn you down, Ridge. 271 00:17:38,824 --> 00:17:43,328 In fact, I am honored to say yes. 272 00:17:43,395 --> 00:17:47,099 I will join you in leading this company forward. 273 00:17:47,166 --> 00:17:48,634 >> Hope: This is wonderful news, Mom. 274 00:17:48,700 --> 00:17:49,968 >> Carter: Congratulations, Brooke. 275 00:17:50,035 --> 00:17:55,441 >> Brooke: Thanks, Carter. Steffy, I know you're not 276 00:17:55,507 --> 00:17:57,910 thrilled about this, but it's not what you're thinking. 277 00:17:57,976 --> 00:18:03,115 Honestly. This is not Forresters versus Logans. 278 00:18:03,182 --> 00:18:06,785 This is Logans and Forresters united. 279 00:18:06,852 --> 00:18:07,953 Trust me. 280 00:18:16,462 --> 00:18:18,564 ♪♪♪ 281 00:18:33,345 --> 00:18:36,381 Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc.