[ dramatic music ]
>> Thomas: Sorry, Dad. I know this must be hard
for you. >> Ridge: Hard?
It's unbelievable. My wife calls Child Services
on my son so they can take his little boy away.
Brooke wouldn't do this. >> Thomas: Except she did.
We both heard the recording, there's no doubt.
It was Brooke, Dad. ♪♪♪
[ phone pinging ] [ door creaks ]
>> Hope: I just talked to Liam. What is this about
Douglas and C.P.S.? ♪♪♪
>> Steffy: Mom, you know how I feel.
I want you and Dad to get back together.
I do understand where you're coming from.
Brooke doesn't deserve the consideration
you're giving her. >> Taylor: Oh, honey, c'mon.
You know, you don't treat people as bad as they are,
you treat them as good as you are.
>> Steffy: Okay. I understand that you want space.
You want some time to breathe. Bill letting us use his house,
I think it's good, it's not too far.
A little distance might be a good thing.
>> Taylor: Yeah, yeah I think you're right,
because no matter where I go, there I am.
So, I better get my head on straight.
Because when I get back, I wanna move on
completely from Ridge. ♪♪♪
>> Steffy: Well,
Finn understands. Amelia can help out
with the kids. All systems go.
>> Taylor: Aspen, huh? >> Steffy: Yeah.
Bill's house couldn't be more timely.
You get to clear your mind, exhaust all your options,
and then come to terms with whatever you decide.
>> Taylor: Okay, that-- that sounds like a logical strategy.
>> Steffy: Then let's go. >> Taylor: You know, I thought
I would be moving in a different direction here,
you know, towards Ridge. That was the wrong way.
Ridge is married to Brooke. The fact that I love him
doesn't change that. It is way past time for me
to move on. ♪♪♪
>> Hope: Why would Child Protective Services show up
at Eric's? Do you know?
>> Brooke: I spoke to Ridge briefly.
Apparently, they wanted to check on Douglas.
>> Hope: Why? >> Brooke: He's fine,
honey, really. >> Hope: Well, do you care
to enlighten me, then? Because I don't understand
why C.P.S. was called on Thomas. [ Brooke scoffs ]
>> Ridge: Why? Why? >> Thomas: It feels like
there's only one explanation at this point. It's like,
Brooke has always hated me. >> Ridge: No, that's not
true, Thomas. >> Thomas: It is true.
I mean, look at what she's trying to do.
She's trying to take my son away from me.
And then for what? For chopping up an apple
with a knife? >> Ridge: She said she didn't
make the phone call. She told me.
>> Thomas: And, uh, you really believe that?
>> Ridge: She wouldn't lie to me about this.
I'm gonna go see her and she's gotta tell the truth
to me, to my face. ♪♪♪
>> Hope: I'm still having
a really hard time understanding why C.P.S.
was even called in the first place.
>> Brooke: I don't know, but it really worries me.
>> Hope: And you said that Ridge insisted that there was
absolutely nothing wrong, nothing going on.
>> Brooke: Well, somebody felt strongly enough
to call in a complaint. And I really hate saying this
because Thomas is Ridge's son. But, honey, maybe you can use
this to get Douglas back home to you, where he belongs.
>> Hope: I am not going to force that issue right now
after what they just went through.
I mean, Mom, come on, can you imagine how awful
that must have been, to have those people show up
and then question your parenting?
>> Brooke: Well, then maybe he shouldn't be wielding knives
around his son. >> Hope: Oh, wow. Mom. Mom.
>> Brooke: Honey, think about it.
I mean, Thomas told me he's been doing this
with this knife for a very long time, and Douglas is always
around him. So what? What's gonna happen
one day? Douglas is running around
like that, and he falls on top of the knife.
I mean, God forbid. Kids can be careless.
That's why the parents have to be careful.
>> Hope: Thomas is. >> Brooke: "Thomas is."
Wow, I can't believe that you are defending him again.
This is what worries me. When you spend too much time
with Thomas, this is what happens.
He knows how to manipulate you, Hope.
>> Hope: Mom, I'm not naive. And if I'm defending Thomas,
then that's because he deserves it.
And as for me, spending all the time at Eric's,
that's where my son is, so that's where I'm going to be.
>> Brooke: Well, I'm just going to pose a question here.
Do you really think it's wise to be around Thomas that much?
>> Hope: Hmm. Now there you go,
sounding just like Liam. ♪♪♪
>> Steffy: You know, instead of leaving town,
you could hold your ground and fight for Dad.
[ Taylor sighs ] >> Taylor: Honey, I shouldn't
be fighting for a married man. >> Steffy: Why? Brooke came
after him when you were married to him.
>> Taylor: Okay, and that is a huge difference between
Brooke and me. I didn't come back to L.A.
to steal her husband. >> Steffy: But you also
didn't expect to have this strong connection
with Dad. >> Taylor: Doesn't matter
if he's married. Come on, Steffy.
I have to love myself more than the possibility
of a future with your father. >> Steffy: I get what
you're saying. I really do. But, I just don't want you
to close any doors. Yeah, Dad is married to Brooke,
but you know she's gonna screw up.
She always screws up, and then Dad's gonna realize
he belongs with you. >> Taylor: Yeah, okay, well,
let him do that without wasting my time, all right?
Because I don't want to wait around for that anymore.
>> Steffy: I'm not asking you to do that.
I just want you to be open to the possibility
of a future with Dad. I just have such a strong
feeling about it. You two belong together.
Just please, don't close your heart, Mom.
>> Taylor: I have to close my heart a little bit,
because that's how I protect it. I didn't expect to fall in love
with your father more than I already was.
But, I did. Something happened with us,
and... I just got-- I just got to get away.
I got to get away from him, and just figure out
where I'm going from here. ♪♪♪
>> Ridge: All I hear is that voice recording,
I can't get out of my head. >> Thomas: Sorry, Dad.
I know this is torturing you. Can't be that much
of a surprise though. I mean, she did say that
she would call C.P.S. >> Ridge: She said it was--
it was a moment of frustration. It was just
an offhanded comment. >> Thomas: Yeah, well,
you heard her. You heard her voice,
saying that... That I was a danger
to my own son, to people who could actually
take my son away from me. You heard her say her name,
and then you, you call her out on it and then...
she lies straight to you. >> Ridge: Not a word to my dad
or to Steffy. Not now, okay?
>> Thomas: I won't say anything. Are you gonna be okay?
>> Ridge: If she did this, I have to give her a chance
to come clean. So, I'm gonna go over
and I'm gonna see my wife. ♪♪♪
[ phone chimes ]
>> Hope: Hope Logan. Oh, hi, Edgar.
Yes, it's so good to hear from you.
Absolutely, I am so excited for our collaboration.
Well, actually, because, uh, Thomas is the lead designer
for Hope for the Future. I think that should be
his decision. Mm-hmm.
[ Hope laughs ] I know, all right,
I'll have him reach out. Thank you so much.
All right, bye. What?
>> Brooke: Nothing. >> Hope: Hmm, really?
Because I know that look, and I think you should just say
what you're thinking. >> Brooke: Well, listening
to you just now, made me realize how interwoven
your life with Thomas really is. So, is that a coincidence?
>> Hope: And what exactly is that supposed to mean?
>> Brooke: Honey, can't you see how he's worked his way
into your life? You guys are co-parenting
together, and he's obviously this integral part
of your business. And now when you wanna see
Douglas, it's a package deal with Thomas.
>> Hope: I'm aware of how our relationship works.
Are you suggesting that I'm not? >> Brooke: No, of course not.
>> Hope: Okay. Because when you say it
like that, it kind of implies that I'm incapable of taking
care of myself or making wise decisions.
And I get that it's motivated by concern, but I wish
you would just give me a little more credit than that.
That I might have, I don't know, learned something
along the way? Mom, I know who Thomas is,
the good and the bad. And believe it or not,
for a while now, all I have seen is
the good side. And it's actually really
refreshing to see Douglas and Thomas together.
I mean, Douglas is so happy right now.
>> Brooke: It's just that Thomas has used Douglas
in the past in order to manipulate you.
>> Hope: Okay, but that is not what is happening now.
So, I need you to trust me on that, Mom.
Thomas is doing what he said he would do,
which is to become the man worthy of his son's love.
And that is why this is so upsetting to me.
What happened with the C.P.S. Thomas is finally
on the right track, he did not deserve that.
>> Brooke: Okay, I understand. [ cellphone ping ]
Oh, I was hoping that was Ridge responding to my text,
but... >> Hope: Well, I'm sure
he'll be back home soon. And I know you two
need some alone time together, so I am, um...
I'm going to head to the office to go have a conversation
with Thomas because I need to make sure
that Douglas is okay after... everything.
♪♪♪ >> Steffy: The pilot said
we should be taking off shortly. Bill texted, I guess
the fellow will be there to greet us
when we get in Aspen. >> Taylor: Okay.
Well, I'm looking forward to the change of scenery.
That will be nice. No Ridge reminders.
[ Steffy sighs ] Oh no, the last time I was on
a private plane was on the Forrester jet,
and we were coming up from Monaco.
>> Steffy: Yeah, but we were so happy.
Grateful to have Finn back. >> Taylor: It was such
a beautiful day. So much joy for you
and your family. We were so worried,
on the way there, you know. But then,
then a miracle happened. >> Steffy: Finn.
And now he's back with his family.
>> Taylor: Yes, he is. He loves you so much.
You picked such a wonderful man. >> Steffy: Like mother,
like daughter. >> Taylor: Oh, boy, here we go.
>> Steffy: I'm just saying. You had your miracle
when you and Dad kissed in Monaco.
A kiss that never would have happened if you two weren't
in love with each other. I know it's hard, Mom.
I know it's-- it's unfair that Dad goes home
every single night to Brooke, and it's like a dagger
in your heart. But know that he loves you,
so don't give up. >> Taylor: Put your seatbelt on.
♪♪♪ >> Brooke: Oh, great.
Our favorite table? Oh, okay. That's super.
Well, see you then. There you are.
>> Ridge: Dinner reservations, huh?
>> Brooke: Yeah, I just thought it would be nice to get
your mind off of what happened today.
I mean, that was crazy, right? >> Ridge: It was crazy,
having Child Services showing up at my dad's house
was unexpected. Disturbing. >> Brooke: Yeah, sorry you had
to experience that. So, did you learn anything else
about the C.P.S. visit? ♪♪♪
>> Taylor: Did you talk to Finn?
>> Steffy: I did, offered to see if he wanted
to join us. [ Taylor sighs ]
>> Taylor: Okay, that'd be fun. >> Steffy: Or maybe it
should just be us. So, you get a chance
to clear your mind. >> Taylor: No, no, no.
It'd be great if Finn came. Can take the heat off me
from my relentless daughter. >> Steffy: Am I really
that bad? >> Taylor: Yes.
[ both chuckle ] >> Taylor: No, it's fine
if Finn comes, it really is. You guys are
so wonderful together. I adore the guy.
>> Steffy: Yeah, you adore Finn. You really adore Dad.
Mom, come on. You can have that miracle.
Just keep the door open, that's all.
>> Taylor: I don't wanna keep the door open for Ridge anymore.
That draft is cold. Besides, something always leads him back
to Brooke so... >> Steffy: Well, you play fair.
Brooke doesn't. >> Taylor: Look if-- if...
she is the love of his life, if that's who he wants, then...
I wish him well. ♪♪♪
>> Brooke: Child Protective Services doesn't just show up
at your doorstep for no reason. >> Ridge: No, somebody
called them. I'm trying to figure out
who that was. >> Brooke: Has Thomas crossed
somebody lately? >> Ridge: What do you mean?
>> Brooke: I don't know, like, maybe he rubbed somebody
the wrong way and they're just trying
to get back at him. >> Ridge: Seems
a little extreme. They interrogated Douglas.
>> Brooke: Well, maybe whoever called didn't know that Douglas
was gonna be questioned. Maybe they thought they were
just gonna go after Thomas. >> Ridge: Right.
>> Brooke: Well, I mean, I certainly don't know
who it was. I'm sorry you had
to witness that. And I hope that they were
gentle with Douglas. >> Ridge: They were.
I got to go. I forgot something
at the office. >> Brooke: Wait, what?
Now? It-- >> Ridge: Yeah.
>> Brooke: Oh, Ridge. >> Ridge: It was you.
>> Brooke: Please get there as soon as possible.
His father, Thomas Forrester, is unstable.
He has a knife. Please, hurry. >> Ridge: You lied to me.
You lied to my face. It was you.
♪♪♪