♪♪♪
>> Hope: I appreciate you giving my line more time to get
back on its feet, but now in private, you're telling me
there's a catch. I mean, what is this?
Is this a threat? >> Steffy: No, it's not a
threat. It's a warning.
One I shouldn't have to make. But ever since you kissed Finn,
leaves me no choices. >> Hope: Okay, Steffy--
>> Steffy: No, Hope. This isn't a game.
This is my life. This is my marriage.
This is my family. So don't ever think about
crossing the line with my husband again.
Or your Hope for the Future is gone.
>> Brooke: Hats off to Steffy. Not ending Hope for the Future
shows true leadership. >> Taylor: Well, she wasn't
thinking about herself. She made the call based on
what's right for business. >> Brooke: Yeah, you know,
Ridge, I just wanna know. If Steffy decided to scrap
Hope's line, would you have supported that?
>> Ridge: I will always support what is best for this company.
>> Taylor: I agree. So instead of interrogating everyone,
Brooke, you should be happy. >> Brooke: I am!
>> Taylor: Then allow my daughter to carry out her duties
as co-CEO, along with her father.
It's not your place to question Steffy's decisions.
♪♪♪
>> Steffy: Oh, Finn!
I'm okay now. I'm okay. Finn, I knew you'd find me.
I knew you'd save me.
[whimpering] Oh!
>> Finn: It's all right.
It's all right.
[knock on door] Oh, hey, come in.
>> R.J.: Hey, Finn. >> Finn: Hey, R.J.
Uh, thanks for coming by. >> R.J.: Yeah. Of course.
What's going on? What's up? >> Finn: I just wanted to check
in, you know? I've been concerned about you.
How you doing after everything with Luna?
♪♪♪ ♪♪♪
>> R.J.: Thank you, Finn, it's nice of you to reach out, man.
I appreciate the concern. I do. >> Finn: Yeah. Well, you doing
okay? I mean, this is, um, this is a
lot to sort through. >> R.J.: It is. Yeah.
I, um... I don't know. I don't know.
I guess I've just been trying to wrap my head around everything
Luna did, so... >> Finn: Yeah, no, I mean, me
too. As her cousin, I mean, yeah,
I-I get it. And, look, we might never be
able to fully process the harm Luna caused.
>> R.J.: It's just two men are dead...
you know, and I feel-- It's just Steffy could have been
one of them. And thank God she wasn't.
Honestly, I really-- I appreciate--we all owe you for
that. >> Finn: I was just glad I was
able to get there on time. There's nothing I wouldn't do to
keep Steffy and the kids safe. >> Brooke: It's not my place?
I work here, Taylor. >> Taylor: We know.
>> Brooke: Okay, maybe my name is not on the door, my family's
name, Logan, is not on the building, but I put a lot of
effort into building this company, and so did my daughter.
So the only person who shouldn't be chiming in here is you.
>> Taylor: I'm simply talking about respecting Steffy's
position as co-CEO. >> Brooke: And I do. I did.
Didn't I just applaud her, give her credit for making a great
decision? >> Ridge: Yes, you did.
>> Brooke: Yes! Thanks to Ridge, I'm now back on
the executive team, and I am doing things here.
I am working. So Steffy needs to start
respecting me and Hope. ♪♪♪
>> Hope: What I did with Finn is inexcusable.
>> Steffy: To Finn. What you did to Finn.
Finn didn't want any part of that kiss.
>> Hope: I know that, and I have made several apologies.
>> Steffy: I don't need an apology, Hope.
I need you not to become Brooke 2.0.
Can you do that? Leave my husband alone.
♪♪♪
>> Ridge: All right, can we-- We all want the same thing,
right? We want what's best for Steffy.
We want what's best for Hope. And we want what is best for
this company. So how about this--we stop
talking about what happened in the meeting and stop talking
about what it is that we do around here.
>> Brooke: Okay, okay. I meant what I said.
Kudos to Steffy for making the decision that she did
not cutting Hope's line. She's not gonna regret it.
>> Taylor: Hope got another break.
Steffy showed enormous restraint given that Hope kissed Finn.
>> Brooke: Taylor, we've been over this.
>> Taylor: Yeah, and I just don't want a repeat of the same
behavior. It was very hurtful to my
daughter. >> Brooke: Okay. Well, Hope is
remorseful, and she expressed that to Steffy and to Finn.
She feels terrible, and it won't happen again.
>> Taylor: It better not. >> Brooke: It won't.
I assure you. >> Taylor: I would love to
believe you, Brooke, but I'm not convinced that she's learned
anything. >> Brooke: She knows what she
did was wrong. >> Taylor: Maybe so.
But is that enough to keep her from doing it again?
>> R.J.: I'm still in awe at how you figured it out--like, how
did you put the pieces together and knew exactly where she was?
>> Finn: I just--I couldn't shake the feeling that Steffy
needed me. >> R.J.: [small laugh] Shows how
connected you two are, that's for sure.
>> Finn: I've never... had a bond like this with anyone
before. It's indescribable.
The love that I have for your sister--I mean, I'd move
mountains for her. >> R.J.: Hope I find something
like that someday. [Finn chuckles]
>> Finn: R.J...[laughing] You will, okay?
You're a good guy, and you'll find someone who deserves you.
>> R.J.: Yeah. Right now, I'm just gonna be alone
and I'm just gonna focus on my family and work and that's it.
You know? >> Finn: Yeah, you, um, you are
in an interesting position, aren't you?
Well, you're brother to Hope and to Steffy.
I mean, you're half Logan, half Forrester.
>> R.J.: Yeah. Yeah, it's great. [both laugh]
>> Finn: Don't envy you. >> R.J.: Yeah, I wouldn't
either. It's just--oh, my God, I can't
tell you how rough it gets at work when they don't get along
and they're not-- >> Finn: Well, Steffy had the
opportunity to discontinue Hope's line today and she
didn't, so that's a good thing. >> R.J.: That is true.
That was really good news. >> Finn: So maybe that's a sign
of brighter days ahead. I mean, Hope and Steffy--they're
both incredible women, and I have to believe that one day
they will get past their differences and see that they
have more in common than they realize.
>> R.J.: Hopefully. >> Finn: Yeah, well, hopefully.
>> R.J.: I'll see you. >> Finn: See you.
>> Steffy: Finn is my husband,
and you put your lips on him. Don't ever do something like
that again. >> Brooke: This again?
You really need to drop it, Steffy.
>> Steffy: Drop it? Yeah, easy for you to say.
>> Brooke: Hope made a mistake. She crossed a boundary.
>> Steffy: A big one, Brooke. >> Brooke: Okay, well, she said
she's sorry, so stop throwing it in her face.
>> Steffy: Unfortunately, I have learned over the years when it
comes to you Logans that words are just words.
>> Hope: Okay, we have to move past this at some point, but we
can't do that if everyone keeps bringing it up.
>> Brooke: Like I told your parents--it will never happen
again. >> Steffy: I'm sorry, but how
can you say that? How are you making promises for
your daughter? You're not in her head.
Although, you two are extremely similar in many ways.
>> Brooke: I think it's time we just forget about what happened
at the party. >> Steffy: Forget?
Absolutely not. I will have my eyes on you,
Hope.
>> Hope: Mm. >> Brooke: You okay?
>> Hope: Oh, I should be used to it by now.
Just another threat from Steffy. ♪♪♪
>> Brooke: Steffy threatened
you? What about?
>> Hope: Uh, well, she came in here, and I thanked her for not
dropping the line. I thought maybe we had finally
reached a place of truce. But then, uh, she made it very
clear--very clear--that if I do anything, anything at all that
makes her think that I am, uh, coming on to her husband, if I
say the wrong thing, if I look at him the wrong way, then the
line is dead. >> Brooke: Oh! Wow.
She's--yeah, she's really holding on to this.
>> Hope: Mm-hmm. Yep. She refuses let it go.
>> Brooke: That's what I was afraid of, but the meeting was
so encouraging. >> Hope: Well, I got my hopes up
too, but then, oh, no, she waits until I'm finally alone and then
she drops the, "Oh, oh, by the way..." So...
>> Brooke: None of us believe that she shouldn't be upset
about this. >> Hope: No. No one's denying
her that. >> Brooke: It's just she can't
do this to you. She can't hold it over you.
She can't weaponize the kiss whenever it suits her.
>> Hope: Look, Mom, no one regrets that night more than me.
It was a drunken mistake, and I have been paying the price for
it ever since, and I don't know what else I can do.
I have apologized so much. I have made so many apologies.
And while I am grateful that she has given my line another
chance, I mean, was that really necessary?
Does there have to be all these strings attached to it, Mom?
It's like there is always a price to pay, and I'm getting
tired of it. >> Brooke: Oh, honey.
>> Hope: You know what? I think, uh, I think I'm gonna
take a moment. I'm gonna get out of here.
>> Brooke: Wait. What do you mean?
>> Hope: I just--I'm gonna go. >> Brooke: Hope, come on.
Hope. ♪♪♪
[Ridge murmuring] >> Ridge: You surprised me.
>> Steffy: Me too. >> Ridge: Really thought you
were gonna cut Hope's line. >> Steffy: I considered it, but
I meant what I said. Hope for the Future--it can be
very lucrative. That's the truth.
And it deserves another chance. Hope, on the other hand, I'm not
too sure about. >> Taylor: How so?
>> Ridge: You don't think she's up for the task?
She's got Zende and, uh, R.J.-- >> Steffy: No, that's not the
issue. I mean, her line is her pride
and joy, and she's gonna fight with everything to save it.
And I really believe that R.J. and Zende, they will come
through with some incredible designs.
>> Ridge: So what's the problem? >> Taylor: You seemed supportive
in the meeting. >> Steffy: Well, I genuinely
want the line to prosper. I'm really hoping that it works
out. She knows that I support her.
I'm on board. Under one condition.
Hope stays away from my husband. ♪♪♪
>> Finn: Any idea how long?
>> Alexis: Shouldn't be too long. I'll bring your order out
when it's ready. >> Finn: Awesome. Thank you,
Alexis.
Hope, hey. >> Hope: Hey. Uh, I was just
looking for my dad. >> Finn: Oh, you know, I haven't
seen him. I'm just here picking up some
takeout. >> Hope: Nice.
>> Finn: Yeah, um, and I know what you're thinking--what about
Sheila? >> Hope: Ha ha. Yes, the thought
might have crossed my mind. >> Finn: Don't worry. I called
ahead and made sure she's not working today.
>> Hope: Smart. >> Finn: I was actually just
with your little brother, just catching up and making sure
he's doing all right after the whole, um, Luna situation.
>> Hope: Thank you. I know that situation has been
really tough on R.J. >> Finn: I think he's gonna be
all right. He seems to have the right
attitude about the whole thing. Hey, how about the meeting?
Right? Ended up turning out all right.
>> Hope: Mm-hmm. >> Finn: "Mm-hmm"?
[laughs] Figured you'd be more excited.
You seem stressed. [sighs] You okay, Hope?
♪♪♪
>> Ridge: Well, I can't say I blame you.
>> Taylor: You had every right to put her on notice.
What Hope did at that party was beyond inappropriate.
Kissing your husband? >> Ridge: Don't know what she
was thinking. >> Steffy: Dad, I know you don't
wanna hear this, but I really feel like Hope was turning into
her mother. >> Ridge: Why are you making it
sound like that's a bad thing? >> Steffy: Okay, come on.
Think about Brooke in the past, the old-school Brooke. Hmm?
>> Taylor: It's not exactly a compliment, Ridge.
>> Ridge: I-I get it. Thank you. >> Taylor: I don't entirely
disagree with Steffy. Hope is modeling her mother's
behavior. She's just repeating all the
indiscretions she witnessed as a child.
I see it with my patients all the time.
>> Ridge: All right, Doctor, take a break.
Maybe this was just somebody who made a mistake. Maybe this is
something that is forgivable. >> Taylor: You know, I think
Steffy has shown Hope a lot of grace, considering.
>> Steffy: Yeah, Dad, what she did to me--it wasn't right.
>> Ridge: I know that. I agree with that.
>> Taylor: I haven't been in town to witness all of Hope's
recent behavior, but I've talked at great length with Thomas and
Steffy, and it seems to be a clear case of fighting so hard
and so long not to turn into her mother, only to slowly--becoming
like Brooke. >> Ridge: You-you're still doing
it. Maybe we're reading too much into this. Maybe this is
somebody who did something that she regrets. Maybe we can give
her the benefit of the doubt and just pretend that she's not
gonna do it ever again. >> Steffy: Hey, look, I will be
pleasantly surprised if Hope stays away from my husband.
>> Ridge: She will. You warned her, you put her on notice,
so there it is. She's gonna stay away from Finn.
Done. >> Finn: Well, something's
bothering you. I'm just--I'm surprised because
the meeting went well. Although I did think at first
Steffy was gonna cut your line. >> Hope: So did I.
>> Finn: But she didn't, right? She's gonna give Hope for the
Future another chance to rebound.
>> Hope: Mm-hmm. And I am very appreciative of that.
>> Finn: So then what--what is it? Like, what's the problem?
>> Steffy: So don't ever think about crossing the line with my
husband again... or your Hope for the Future
is gone. >> Hope: Uh, I just--I think
it's best for both of us if we don't spend time together.
>> Finn: Yeah, 'cause of the kiss you laid on me.
>> Hope: [laughs] >> Finn: Look, I still don't
understand why you did that. I know there's major tension
between my wife and you, but was that--what was that, like
your way of lashing out at Steffy as some kinda payback?
>> Hope: I--who knows. All I know is that I care about
you... I care about you probably too
much, so... >> Finn: And I care about you.
And maybe this is wishful thinking, but what I want is for
you two to just get along, right?
Appreciate each other, the amazing people you are.
I wish for a second you both could see what I see--two
strong, accomplished, beautiful women.
>> Alexis: Finn. Here you go. >> Finn: It's not, um, it's not
all for me. >> Hope: I was going to say.
Wow. >> Finn: I'm buying lunches for
the nurses at work, so... >> Hope: Oh, well, that's really
sweet of you. >> Finn: Okay, uh, better get
going. I wish you the best, Hope, okay?
I really do. >> Hope: Thanks.
>> Finn: When life starts to
feel overwhelming or you feel another headache coming on,
just know that I will always be here for you.
♪♪♪
>> Hope: You ever need anyone o talk to, you know who to call.
>> Finn: [chuckles] Hey, Hope. You're the best.
Hey, come here. >> Hope: Aw.
>> Finn: Thank you.
♪♪♪
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