1 00:00:12,545 --> 00:00:19,052 >> Ridge: You gotta fight. We have to fight. 2 00:00:19,119 --> 00:00:22,589 >> Taylor: I'm a doctor, Ridge. I know the symptoms of heart 3 00:00:22,655 --> 00:00:24,090 failure. It's been confirmed. 4 00:00:24,157 --> 00:00:27,160 >> Ridge: It's been confirmed by what--some...some guy in Europe? 5 00:00:27,227 --> 00:00:30,130 This is not... No, you're here now. 6 00:00:30,196 --> 00:00:35,268 You need some specialists to look at you. 7 00:00:35,335 --> 00:00:39,906 I'm not gonna lose you. I won't lose you. 8 00:00:46,679 --> 00:00:47,680 ♪♪♪ >> Steffy: Yeah, my mom was gone 9 00:00:47,747 --> 00:00:50,216 for a long time, but we chatted every single day. 10 00:00:50,283 --> 00:00:53,453 We text, we video chatted. We did everything, but... 11 00:00:53,520 --> 00:00:56,256 >> Brooke: But nothing beats giving their grandma a hug in 12 00:00:56,322 --> 00:00:59,626 person. >> Steffy: Yeah, you're right. 13 00:00:59,692 --> 00:01:02,729 Kelly and Hayes are just so happy that she's back. 14 00:01:02,796 --> 00:01:04,497 It's a really nice treat for them. 15 00:01:04,564 --> 00:01:07,300 >> Brooke: For you, too. >> Steffy: Yeah, it is. 16 00:01:07,367 --> 00:01:09,903 It's wonderful having my mother back. 17 00:01:09,969 --> 00:01:12,672 It's nice--she's around people who truly love and care about 18 00:01:12,739 --> 00:01:15,308 her. She's right where she needs to 19 00:01:15,375 --> 00:01:15,942 be. 20 00:01:18,278 --> 00:01:20,280 >> Katie: So, are you considering it? 21 00:01:20,346 --> 00:01:21,681 >> Will: [laughs] Mom. >> Katie: Oh, come on. 22 00:01:21,748 --> 00:01:24,284 Interning at Forrester could be just the thing for you. 23 00:01:24,350 --> 00:01:26,586 >> Will: Or not, if it's not for me. 24 00:01:26,653 --> 00:01:28,721 >> Katie: You'll never know if you don't give it a try. 25 00:01:28,788 --> 00:01:30,723 >> Will: It's not like you're twisting my arm or anything. 26 00:01:30,790 --> 00:01:32,292 >> Katie: Is that what you think I'm doing? 27 00:01:32,358 --> 00:01:35,462 >> Will: No. I know that you're being a caring mother. 28 00:01:35,528 --> 00:01:38,932 >> Katie: I just want you to be able to take this opportunity. 29 00:01:38,998 --> 00:01:43,136 It's there for you. >> Will: [sighs] So, in other 30 00:01:43,203 --> 00:01:46,639 words, give it a shot, and we'll see what happens. 31 00:01:46,706 --> 00:01:50,109 >> Katie: Exactly. >> Will: Cool. 32 00:01:50,176 --> 00:01:55,215 >> Katie: So? >> Will: So...I love you? 33 00:01:55,281 --> 00:01:57,317 >> Katie: I love you too. >> Will: And I'm not exactly 34 00:01:57,383 --> 00:02:00,520 sure that Forrester or fashion is my thing. 35 00:02:03,356 --> 00:02:09,062 ♪♪♪ 36 00:02:24,444 --> 00:02:32,085 ♪♪♪ 37 00:02:39,559 --> 00:02:44,197 ♪♪♪ 38 00:02:45,865 --> 00:02:47,867 >> Will: I know you love it here. 39 00:02:47,934 --> 00:02:50,870 >> Katie: I think you could, too, if you would give it a 40 00:02:50,937 --> 00:02:53,239 chance. >> Will: We'll see what happens. 41 00:02:53,306 --> 00:02:55,842 Okay? >> Katie: Okay. 42 00:02:55,909 --> 00:02:58,878 >> Willow: Oh, sorry. I was looking for Hope. 43 00:02:58,945 --> 00:03:01,714 >> Katie: Oh, I haven't seen her, but come on in. 44 00:03:01,781 --> 00:03:04,984 This is my son Will. Will, this is Willow. 45 00:03:05,051 --> 00:03:08,154 She is one of our top models. >> Willow: Hi, Will. 46 00:03:08,221 --> 00:03:10,657 >> Will: Hi. Hey. >> Willow: Where have you been 47 00:03:10,723 --> 00:03:12,792 hiding out? >> Will: Hiding out? 48 00:03:12,859 --> 00:03:15,228 >> Katie: Oh, he's been at school, but he's transferring 49 00:03:15,295 --> 00:03:17,864 back here. >> Willow: Cool. 50 00:03:17,931 --> 00:03:21,167 >> Will: [chuckles] >> Katie: So I'll tell Hope that 51 00:03:21,234 --> 00:03:23,770 you were looking for her. >> Willow: Thanks. 52 00:03:23,836 --> 00:03:30,443 Super nice meeting you, Will. >> Will: Yeah. Yeah, you too. 53 00:03:30,510 --> 00:03:34,147 >> Katie: Okay, so if you would just talk to Steffy, I think 54 00:03:34,213 --> 00:03:36,783 that you would love it here, and maybe-- 55 00:03:36,849 --> 00:03:39,252 >> Will: All right, all right. I'll do it. 56 00:03:39,319 --> 00:03:41,421 >> Katie: You'll-you'll-you'll do it? 57 00:03:41,487 --> 00:03:44,223 >> Will: Yeah. I'll talk to Steffy. 58 00:03:44,290 --> 00:03:46,626 >> Katie: Really? >> Will: Yeah, really. What's 59 00:03:46,693 --> 00:03:48,561 this look you're giving me? I thought you were gonna be 60 00:03:48,628 --> 00:03:50,697 happy. >> Katie: I'm happy. I-I'm very 61 00:03:50,763 --> 00:03:55,168 happy, but I just--I... I just thought I would have to 62 00:03:55,234 --> 00:03:56,135 convince you more. 63 00:03:59,272 --> 00:04:00,239 >> Brooke: The way you love your 64 00:04:00,306 --> 00:04:03,743 mother and look up to her and admire her... 65 00:04:03,810 --> 00:04:08,982 that's how I felt about mine. I really do miss her. 66 00:04:09,048 --> 00:04:13,319 Every single day. I just wish I had more time with 67 00:04:13,386 --> 00:04:16,189 her. >> Steffy: I know you two were 68 00:04:16,255 --> 00:04:19,092 very close. >> Brooke: She sacrificed a lot 69 00:04:19,158 --> 00:04:24,030 for me and my sisters. Plus, she was my rock. 70 00:04:24,097 --> 00:04:29,035 >> Steffy: Same way with me. I mean, my mom is my rock. 71 00:04:29,102 --> 00:04:32,138 And I'm really glad that she's back. 72 00:04:32,205 --> 00:04:35,141 We've just spent so much time away from each other. 73 00:04:35,208 --> 00:04:38,211 I'm just really happy that she's back here in Los Angeles. 74 00:04:38,277 --> 00:04:40,580 It really means the world to me, Brooke. 75 00:04:40,647 --> 00:04:43,282 >> Brooke: And now you'll have the opportunity to make up for 76 00:04:43,349 --> 00:04:44,350 that lost time. ♪♪♪ 77 00:04:50,556 --> 00:04:54,527 >> Ridge: All right, um... Li gave you the name of a 78 00:04:54,594 --> 00:04:57,563 cardiologist, right? >> Taylor: Yes, several. 79 00:04:57,630 --> 00:04:59,132 Grace Buckingham was at the top of the list. 80 00:04:59,198 --> 00:05:01,401 >> Ridge: Grace. Paris's mom. >> Taylor: Yes. 81 00:05:01,467 --> 00:05:04,037 >> Ridge: How did I not--yes. She's the best. It's fantastic. 82 00:05:04,103 --> 00:05:07,073 >> Taylor: I agree, but-- >> Ridge: But what? We'll go see 83 00:05:07,140 --> 00:05:09,976 her! Her daughter's marrying our son, so that's what we're doing. 84 00:05:10,043 --> 00:05:11,811 >> Taylor: What are you-- who are you calling? 85 00:05:11,878 --> 00:05:14,714 >> Ridge: I'm gonna call Grace. The sooner we talk to her-- 86 00:05:14,781 --> 00:05:17,083 >> Taylor: The sooner we can confirm what we already know. 87 00:05:17,150 --> 00:05:19,485 I'm-I'm dying. >> Ridge: Stop! 88 00:05:19,552 --> 00:05:21,754 That's--I'm not--no, I'm not gonna accept that. 89 00:05:21,821 --> 00:05:24,157 You had one opinion, one guy told you to do something. 90 00:05:24,223 --> 00:05:27,593 And this--no. Dad was the same way. 91 00:05:27,660 --> 00:05:30,363 He thought he was dying, and then all of a sudden, Finn 92 00:05:30,430 --> 00:05:34,033 figured something out. And Grace is gonna be the same 93 00:05:34,100 --> 00:05:35,501 way--she's gonna do something for you. 94 00:05:35,568 --> 00:05:40,039 So let's-let's not give up on this. 95 00:05:40,106 --> 00:05:43,309 Gotta fight. Both of us--we're gonna fight, 96 00:05:43,376 --> 00:05:43,976 okay? ♪♪♪ 97 00:06:03,329 --> 00:06:04,130 ♪♪♪ >> Brooke: I wanna thank you 98 00:06:04,197 --> 00:06:06,432 again for supporting Brooke's Bedroom. 99 00:06:06,499 --> 00:06:08,267 >> Steffy: I'll always support a hit, and Brooke's Bedroom is 100 00:06:08,334 --> 00:06:10,703 definitely that. I wish I could say the same 101 00:06:10,770 --> 00:06:13,906 about Hope for the Future. >> Brooke: My daughter and her 102 00:06:13,973 --> 00:06:16,676 team are doing everything they possibly can to turn that 103 00:06:16,743 --> 00:06:18,344 around. >> Steffy: I know, but if 104 00:06:18,411 --> 00:06:20,880 Hope for the Future doesn't succeed, I do know it's not 105 00:06:20,947 --> 00:06:23,015 because Hope didn't try her best. 106 00:06:23,082 --> 00:06:27,086 I guess we'll just have to wait and see. 107 00:06:28,087 --> 00:06:30,223 >> Katie: Hey, uh, sorry to interrupt. 108 00:06:30,289 --> 00:06:33,593 I'm hoping you can do me a bit of a favor. 109 00:06:33,659 --> 00:06:36,662 Will is out in reception... >> Steffy: O...kay. 110 00:06:36,729 --> 00:06:39,198 >> Katie: So he's decided to transfer schools, and he's gonna 111 00:06:39,265 --> 00:06:41,634 be in LA for the foreseeable future. 112 00:06:41,701 --> 00:06:43,503 >> Brooke: Wow, that's wonderful! 113 00:06:43,569 --> 00:06:47,140 >> Katie: I know. I'm excited. So I kind of floated the idea of 114 00:06:47,206 --> 00:06:51,577 him, uh, becoming an intern. >> Steffy: Here at Forrester, 115 00:06:51,644 --> 00:06:52,879 you mean? >> Katie: Yeah. I know I should 116 00:06:52,945 --> 00:06:55,515 have checked to make sure that there's even an opening 117 00:06:55,581 --> 00:06:58,117 available--they fill up so fast. >> Steffy: Uh, actually, there 118 00:06:58,184 --> 00:07:03,356 is a spot open... now that Luna's not here. 119 00:07:03,422 --> 00:07:05,825 So you said Will's outside. >> Katie: You wanna meet with 120 00:07:05,892 --> 00:07:07,894 him? >> Steffy: Uh, yeah, sure. 121 00:07:07,960 --> 00:07:09,796 >> Katie: Okay, great. I'll go get him. 122 00:07:09,862 --> 00:07:13,199 Oh, uh, there's something you should know first. 123 00:07:13,266 --> 00:07:15,635 >> Steffy: Okay. >> Katie: Well, he's not sure 124 00:07:15,701 --> 00:07:20,139 that fashion is really his thing. 125 00:07:20,206 --> 00:07:21,974 ♪♪♪ 126 00:07:33,152 --> 00:07:35,788 >> Kingsley: Oh, you're-you're Katie's son. 127 00:07:35,855 --> 00:07:37,824 >> Will: Yeah. Yeah, how'd you know? 128 00:07:37,890 --> 00:07:40,493 >> Kingsley: I've seen pictures. >> Will: Really? Where? 129 00:07:40,560 --> 00:07:43,629 >> Kingsley: Your mom's office. She's got them, like, all over. 130 00:07:43,696 --> 00:07:46,899 >> Will: Oh, God, that's probably pretty embarrassing, 131 00:07:46,966 --> 00:07:49,202 right? >> Kingsley: She's proud of you. 132 00:07:49,268 --> 00:07:53,906 Obviously, with good reason. So are you a model, or... 133 00:07:53,973 --> 00:07:56,576 >> Will: Am I a model? No, no, no. 134 00:07:56,642 --> 00:07:59,145 But you clearly are. >> Kingsley: Well, are you 135 00:07:59,212 --> 00:08:01,914 working here now? >> Will: To be determined. 136 00:08:01,981 --> 00:08:04,750 We'll see. I could have a shot as a 137 00:08:04,817 --> 00:08:07,887 Forrester intern, so... >> Kingsley: Sweet. Well, I hope 138 00:08:07,954 --> 00:08:10,256 it works out for you. It would be nice to see you 139 00:08:10,323 --> 00:08:13,159 around. >> Will: Yeah. Sorry, I didn't 140 00:08:13,226 --> 00:08:14,827 catch your name. >> Kingsley: Oh, Kingsley. 141 00:08:14,894 --> 00:08:19,498 >> Will: Kingsley. I'm Will. You already knew that. 142 00:08:19,565 --> 00:08:21,300 [both chuckle] >> Kingsley: Well, good luck 143 00:08:21,367 --> 00:08:23,636 with the internship, Will. ♪♪♪ 144 00:08:38,985 --> 00:08:41,988 >> Taylor: You know, this really isn't necessary. 145 00:08:42,054 --> 00:08:46,459 It won't change what I already know. 146 00:08:46,525 --> 00:08:50,129 >> Grace: Ridge, Taylor. Hey! >> Taylor: Hi. 147 00:08:50,196 --> 00:08:52,098 >> Grace: It's so good to see you both again. 148 00:08:52,164 --> 00:08:54,500 >> Ridge: It's good to see you. Thanks for seeing us so quickly. 149 00:08:54,567 --> 00:08:56,135 >> Grace: Of course. You're my daughter's future in-laws, 150 00:08:56,202 --> 00:08:59,005 and I'm delighted to do it. But you did make it sound 151 00:08:59,071 --> 00:09:02,808 urgent, so what's going on? >> Ridge: Well, Taylor--I'm 152 00:09:02,875 --> 00:09:05,878 sorry, uh, Taylor just got back into the country. 153 00:09:05,945 --> 00:09:08,614 >> Grace: Yeah. Thomas told Paris that his mother was headed 154 00:09:08,681 --> 00:09:10,650 back to LA. >> Taylor: I wanted to be close 155 00:09:10,716 --> 00:09:12,551 to my family. >> Grace: Well, I understand 156 00:09:12,618 --> 00:09:14,553 that. I miss my daughters tremendously. 157 00:09:14,620 --> 00:09:17,556 Will you be here for long? >> Ridge: Well, that's... 158 00:09:17,623 --> 00:09:21,661 really up to you. We need a top-notch 159 00:09:21,727 --> 00:09:25,765 cardiologist. >> Taylor: I do. 160 00:09:25,831 --> 00:09:27,767 I've been diagnosed with heart failure. 161 00:09:27,833 --> 00:09:31,971 ♪♪♪ 162 00:09:49,889 --> 00:09:53,225 ♪♪♪ >> Lainey: Have you seen Pam? 163 00:09:53,292 --> 00:09:58,130 I'm supposed to give her these. >> Will: Do you work here too? 164 00:09:58,197 --> 00:10:00,900 >> Lainey: Started a few weeks ago. You? 165 00:10:00,967 --> 00:10:03,602 >> Will: Let's just say I'm exploring my options. 166 00:10:03,669 --> 00:10:06,138 >> Lainey: Well, I hope it works out. 167 00:10:06,205 --> 00:10:09,608 I'd...like to get to know you better. 168 00:10:24,357 --> 00:10:25,491 ♪♪♪ >> Steffy: So you're suggesting 169 00:10:25,558 --> 00:10:27,059 an internship for Will, but you're not sure he wants to be 170 00:10:27,126 --> 00:10:28,961 here? >> Katie: Believe me, I know how 171 00:10:29,028 --> 00:10:31,998 it sounds, but if you just give him a chance, he's gonna love 172 00:10:32,064 --> 00:10:35,267 this place. >> Brooke: Yeah, I think so too. 173 00:10:35,334 --> 00:10:37,036 >> Steffy: Okay, so what if I hire him and it doesn't work 174 00:10:37,103 --> 00:10:39,405 out? >> Katie: Well, then he'll move 175 00:10:39,472 --> 00:10:41,874 on to something else. He's young. He is trying to 176 00:10:41,941 --> 00:10:46,312 figure things out. But if I know my son, he's gonna 177 00:10:46,379 --> 00:10:50,282 surprise everyone-- including himself. 178 00:10:50,349 --> 00:10:54,120 >> Steffy: Okay. Let's bring him in. Let's see where this goes. 179 00:10:54,186 --> 00:10:56,055 >> Katie: Fingers crossed. ♪♪♪ 180 00:11:01,861 --> 00:11:06,999 So, uh, Steffy's ready to see you, and so break a leg. 181 00:11:07,066 --> 00:11:08,834 >> Will: Okay. >> Katie: All right. Let's go. 182 00:11:08,901 --> 00:11:10,369 >> Steffy: Yes, I'll have Carter look into it, and he'll get back 183 00:11:10,436 --> 00:11:12,538 to you within the hour. But the numbers are looking 184 00:11:12,605 --> 00:11:15,341 great. Brooke's Bedroom is a hit. 185 00:11:15,408 --> 00:11:17,576 Let's keep the momentum going. >> Brooke: Hi, Will! 186 00:11:17,643 --> 00:11:19,712 >> Will: Hi. >> Brooke: This is exciting, 187 00:11:19,779 --> 00:11:22,715 right? >> Steffy: Hi. Sorry. 188 00:11:22,782 --> 00:11:24,583 It's one of those days. Hey, Will. 189 00:11:24,650 --> 00:11:27,153 >> Will: Hi. >> Steffy: So, let's, uh, get 190 00:11:27,219 --> 00:11:29,922 right into it. >> Will: Yeah, yeah, sure, okay. 191 00:11:29,989 --> 00:11:32,558 >> Steffy: Your mom recommended you as being one of the, uh, 192 00:11:32,625 --> 00:11:36,796 interns here, but you think you're not the right fit, right? 193 00:11:36,862 --> 00:11:40,666 >> Will: Yes, and no. >> Steffy: Explain. 194 00:11:40,733 --> 00:11:43,135 >> Will: Well, I had my reservations initially, 195 00:11:43,202 --> 00:11:48,174 but not anymore. The more time I spend here, the 196 00:11:48,240 --> 00:11:51,877 more I realize that Forrester's exactly where I wanna be. 197 00:11:51,944 --> 00:11:55,548 >> Steffy: You sure about that? >> Will: Definitely. 198 00:11:55,614 --> 00:11:57,383 I wanna be a Forrester intern. ♪♪♪ 199 00:12:08,194 --> 00:12:10,763 >> Grace: I am surprised to hear no specific follow-up tests were 200 00:12:10,830 --> 00:12:12,865 run. >> Taylor: Oh, my doctors wanted 201 00:12:12,932 --> 00:12:16,702 to, but I know my symptoms. I know what to expect. 202 00:12:16,769 --> 00:12:20,773 Besides, I wanted to be with my family for...whatever time I 203 00:12:20,840 --> 00:12:23,776 have left. >> Grace: And I understand that, 204 00:12:23,843 --> 00:12:27,179 wanting to be home... surrounded with love and 205 00:12:27,246 --> 00:12:30,749 support. But now that you are, we need to 206 00:12:30,816 --> 00:12:32,818 know exactly what we're dealing with here. 207 00:12:32,885 --> 00:12:35,454 So I wanna run a series of tests right away. 208 00:12:35,521 --> 00:12:40,960 Are you okay with that, Taylor? >> Ridge: Doc... 209 00:12:41,026 --> 00:12:43,262 we need answers. This is the way to get 'em. 210 00:12:43,329 --> 00:12:45,898 >> Taylor: I realize that, and I'm not being fatalistic. 211 00:12:45,965 --> 00:12:49,401 I'm not. I very much want to live, to be with you and our 212 00:12:49,468 --> 00:12:51,971 children and our grandchildren. But at the same time-- 213 00:12:52,037 --> 00:12:56,008 >> Ridge: Same time what? We're here. 214 00:12:56,075 --> 00:12:58,744 Let the doctor do some tests and let's figure out what you're 215 00:12:58,811 --> 00:13:02,648 dealing with, right? Then we'll go from there. 216 00:13:02,715 --> 00:13:05,985 Look where you are. This is not some little clinic 217 00:13:06,051 --> 00:13:07,853 in Europe. We're in LA--best hospitals in 218 00:13:07,920 --> 00:13:10,556 the world. And whatever's going on, they 219 00:13:10,623 --> 00:13:13,826 will know about it, so... [sighs] 220 00:13:13,893 --> 00:13:15,961 You got Grace. She's one of the best in the 221 00:13:16,028 --> 00:13:21,100 business. Good hands. 222 00:13:21,167 --> 00:13:23,769 ♪♪♪ 223 00:13:32,912 --> 00:13:39,018 ♪♪♪ 224 00:13:41,687 --> 00:13:44,356 >> Katie: Do you know why I'm so happy right now? 225 00:13:44,423 --> 00:13:46,559 >> Will: Uh, about me saying yes to the internship? 226 00:13:46,625 --> 00:13:50,362 >> Katie: Yes. Good guess. Oh, this is gonna be a fabulous 227 00:13:50,429 --> 00:13:53,065 opportunity for you, sweetheart. >> Will: With one definitive 228 00:13:53,132 --> 00:13:56,001 perk--you get to keep tabs on your son throughout the day. 229 00:13:56,068 --> 00:13:58,804 >> Katie: Well, that's not exactly how it has to happen. 230 00:13:58,871 --> 00:14:00,606 I promise, you know... >> Will: I know, I know. 231 00:14:00,673 --> 00:14:02,741 I'm kidding. It's gonna be great--as long as you don't 232 00:14:02,808 --> 00:14:05,211 cramp my style. >> Katie: Oh, my gosh. 233 00:14:05,277 --> 00:14:08,514 Okay, I'll try not to. But honestly, I'm curious-- 234 00:14:08,581 --> 00:14:13,118 what changed your mind? >> Kingsley: Hey, Will. 235 00:14:13,185 --> 00:14:14,186 >> Will: Hey, Kingsley. >> Kingsley: Did you get the 236 00:14:14,253 --> 00:14:16,522 internship? >> Will: Yeah, I did, actually. 237 00:14:16,589 --> 00:14:18,390 >> Kingsley: Oh, fantastic. >> Will: Yeah. This is my 238 00:14:18,457 --> 00:14:20,025 mother. >> Kingsley: Kingsley. 239 00:14:20,092 --> 00:14:22,328 >> Katie: Hi, Kingsley. >> Kingsley: Well, great. 240 00:14:22,394 --> 00:14:26,131 I hope we get to work together. >> Will: Me too. 241 00:14:26,198 --> 00:14:29,201 >> Kingsley: Bye. >> Will: Bye. 242 00:14:29,268 --> 00:14:33,439 Isn't she great? >> Katie: So now I guess I know 243 00:14:33,505 --> 00:14:36,275 why you decided to take the internship. 244 00:14:36,342 --> 00:14:39,912 Just so long as you don't spend all of your time with the 245 00:14:39,979 --> 00:14:43,115 models and save a little bit of your time for your dear old 246 00:14:43,182 --> 00:14:46,452 mother. >> Will: Oh, Ma. Of course. 247 00:14:46,518 --> 00:14:48,621 >> Katie: Mmm. [both chuckling] 248 00:14:50,856 --> 00:14:53,225 >> Brooke: I am thrilled for Will. He will be an excellent 249 00:14:53,292 --> 00:14:54,994 addition. >> Steffy: Says his totally 250 00:14:55,060 --> 00:14:58,330 unbiased aunt. >> Brooke: You don't agree? 251 00:14:58,397 --> 00:15:00,899 >> Steffy: No, I wouldn't have brought him onboard if I didn't. 252 00:15:00,966 --> 00:15:04,603 Although, I do wonder how Bill's gonna react--his youngest son 253 00:15:04,670 --> 00:15:08,741 in fashion here at Forrester. >> Brooke: Well, I better go 254 00:15:08,807 --> 00:15:11,977 tell Ridge the news. Where is he? 255 00:15:12,044 --> 00:15:14,747 >> Steffy: Actually, I'm not sure. 256 00:15:14,813 --> 00:15:18,384 Maybe he's with my mom. 257 00:15:20,185 --> 00:15:22,621 >> Grace: I wanna start with a cardiac enzyme test. 258 00:15:22,688 --> 00:15:26,058 >> Ridge: Okay. W-what is that? >> Grace: It's a tool used to 259 00:15:26,125 --> 00:15:28,594 determine if someone's having a heart attack or if they've had 260 00:15:28,661 --> 00:15:31,697 one. The test is ordered if a patient 261 00:15:31,764 --> 00:15:34,033 is showing symptoms of a blockage in the heart's 262 00:15:34,099 --> 00:15:35,100 arteries. >> Ridge: And what are the 263 00:15:35,167 --> 00:15:38,971 symptoms--pressure or, um, chest pain? 264 00:15:39,038 --> 00:15:42,107 >> Grace: Precisely. Severe stress on the heart can 265 00:15:42,174 --> 00:15:46,078 damage its muscle. And if that happens, certain 266 00:15:46,145 --> 00:15:49,515 enzymes are released, a kind of protein, into the blood. 267 00:15:49,581 --> 00:15:53,252 And if you've had a heart attack, those enzyme levels can 268 00:15:53,319 --> 00:15:56,555 be quite high. So checking those enzyme levels 269 00:15:56,622 --> 00:15:58,791 are a good barometer to determine if there's something 270 00:15:58,857 --> 00:16:02,094 more serious going on. And the main enzyme that I'm 271 00:16:02,161 --> 00:16:04,496 going to be checking is called troponin. 272 00:16:04,563 --> 00:16:07,633 It's released into the blood right after a heart attack, and 273 00:16:07,700 --> 00:16:10,502 it stays at an elevated level even after the other enzymes 274 00:16:10,569 --> 00:16:13,772 have returned to normal. >> Ridge: So-so this test, what 275 00:16:13,839 --> 00:16:15,941 does this entail? >> Grace: It's just a simple 276 00:16:16,008 --> 00:16:18,811 blood test. It's just a small vial or two, 277 00:16:18,877 --> 00:16:22,214 and that's all that's needed. Then I will access the 278 00:16:22,281 --> 00:16:25,751 biomarkers and confirm if you've had a heart attack... 279 00:16:25,818 --> 00:16:30,122 and if so, the extent of the damage to the heart muscle. 280 00:16:30,189 --> 00:16:31,990 >> Ridge: That-that's it? Just a blood test. 281 00:16:32,057 --> 00:16:34,360 >> Grace: Well, if necessary, I could follow up with an 282 00:16:34,426 --> 00:16:38,330 echocardiogram or an angiogram, but right now...right now, 283 00:16:38,397 --> 00:16:41,266 let's just start with a cardiac enzyme test, okay? 284 00:16:41,333 --> 00:16:44,837 >> Ridge: Okay. I'm sorry, how long does it take 285 00:16:44,903 --> 00:16:47,673 to get the results? >> Grace: Not long at all. 286 00:16:47,740 --> 00:16:50,442 [exhales] Look, Taylor, I know that all of this is very 287 00:16:50,509 --> 00:16:53,679 familiar to you. You're a doctor. 288 00:16:53,746 --> 00:16:56,382 But if you have any questions, if you have any doubts-- 289 00:16:56,448 --> 00:16:59,651 >> Taylor: No. No, not at the moment, anyway. 290 00:16:59,718 --> 00:17:02,287 >> Grace: All right, okay. I'll get set up for the test and 291 00:17:02,354 --> 00:17:07,126 I'll be right back. >> Ridge: Thank you. 292 00:17:16,869 --> 00:17:22,107 You okay? >> Taylor: Just... 293 00:17:22,174 --> 00:17:24,910 just thinking about Steffy, Thomas, you know, 294 00:17:24,977 --> 00:17:28,313 our grandchildren. I wanna be around for them 295 00:17:28,380 --> 00:17:32,050 as long as possible. I wanna watch Kelly and Hayes 296 00:17:32,117 --> 00:17:35,921 and Douglas grow up and see them experience everything 297 00:17:35,988 --> 00:17:40,359 that life has to offer them. >> Ridge: Okay. Let's do that. 298 00:17:40,426 --> 00:17:43,762 But let's-let's start with taking the test and, you know, 299 00:17:43,829 --> 00:17:47,099 maybe things aren't as dire as you think. 300 00:17:47,166 --> 00:17:52,571 'Cause we don't know, right? Only thing we do know is that 301 00:17:52,638 --> 00:17:54,940 you are a fighter... strong. 302 00:17:55,007 --> 00:17:59,144 And you're courageous. And I'm sorry you had to do this 303 00:17:59,211 --> 00:18:02,281 on your own. This is not-- 304 00:18:07,386 --> 00:18:11,457 [exhales] But, uh, you're not alone anymore. I'm here. 305 00:18:11,523 --> 00:18:12,858 Let's do this together, okay? ♪♪♪ 306 00:18:32,144 --> 00:18:35,214 Captioned by Los Angeles Distribution and Broadcasting, Inc.