[ gentle music ] >> Thomas: We did it Hope.
We wowed the entire fashion world.
>> Hope: I don't know about the entire
fashion world, but... I'm really proud of us,
and so is our son. >> Thomas: I know, it's
pretty awesome, having your son look at you like you
climbed Mount Everest and swam the English Channel
in the same day. >> Hope: Well, I hope he'll
always feel that way about us. That we'll never let him down.
>> Thomas: We won't. >> Hope: Yeah, it's just...
you know, we're not perfect, and try as we might
sometimes... I don't know,
it's unavoidable. You let down the people
you love the most sometimes. >> Thomas: Okay, um...
Tell me if I'm wrong here, but if you're talking about
you somehow letting Liam down, don't you think
it's the other way around? That he's the one who
didn't show up for you? >> Hope: No, I know. I just...
I wish my husband were as excited for me as our son is.
♪♪♪ >> Liam: Aw, well, I'm glad
Kelly had a good night. Yeah, no, no, no.
Don't-- don't worry about that. Just-- just, uh, kiss her
for me when she wakes up tomorrow.
All right. Okay, I'll see ya.
[ door unlocking ] >> Wyatt: Wow, sorry
to disappoint. ♪♪♪
>> Bill: I know you're worried about Hope and the
time she's been spending with Thomas.
But now that the preview is behind them...
It's going to be okay, Brooke. Your daughter is not going
to get sucked in any further by the dressmaker's
crackpot kid. You know why?
Because of me. I will always protect you
and the ones you love. Count on it.
♪♪♪ >> Deacon: Hey, gimme your hand.
>> Sheila: Why should I-- [ glass breaking ]
>> Deacon: So you don't do that. [ Sheila laughing ]
>> Deacon: Are you okay? All right, come on.
>> Sheila: I think-- I think the more pertinent
question is are you okay? [ Sheila gasping ]
>> Deacon: Yeah. Restaurant closed early,
seemed like the perfect time. >> Sheila: For what?
>> Deacon: Get you out of that crowded apartment
upstairs into the real world.
A little night out on the town, or at least downstairs.
Pretty cool, huh? ♪♪♪
>> Sheila: And how can we
be sure that somebody is not gonna see us?
>> Deacon: 'Cause I lock the joint up every night,
and I made sure the cameras wouldn't see us.
>> Sheila: Yeah, but isn't there a night watchman?
>> Deacon: Yeah, you're looking at him.
You don't have to worry about a thing, all right?
I know I've been nervous about getting busted, but
I have thought this through. I've taken every precaution.
You're don't have to worry, we're not gonna get caught.
>> Sheila: Caught doing what? >> Deacon: My, you're
the one with the twisted imagination.
[ Sheila scoffing ] >> Deacon: You tell me.
>> Sheila: Mhm. ♪♪♪
>> Brooke: I just wish Liam had been there for
the fashion show. >> Bill: Well, if he hadn't
found Hope in Tommy Boy's arms, he would have been.
Now, I'm not calling out your daughter,
but I absolutely understand why Liam had to get out
of there. >> Brooke: Liam's been
watching Hope being drawn into Thomas' orbit more
and more. I just don't know why
she doesn't see it. >> Bill: Maybe she doesn't
wanna see it. 'Cause Hope's all about
second chances and forgiveness, and listen,
those are wonderfully admirable qualities,
and they could be well-deserved, but not in this case.
Not when it comes to the dressmaker's mini-me.
So here we are, Hope is at Eric's celebrating
with Thomas and the family, which includes Ridge...
and that's gotta make you feel very alone.
♪♪♪ >> Wyatt: So, where's my
beautiful little niece? >> Liam: Oh, in bed,
fast asleep. >> Wyatt: Oh, shoot,
that's right. Aw, wanted to read her
a bedtime story. >> Liam: Well, next time,
for sure. >> Wyatt: Yeah, yeah.
So where's the M.I.A. mother? I hear kudos are in order.
I heard Hope's preview was a success and wanted
to congratulate her. >> Liam: Yeah, um...
Yeah-- Is that why you're here? >> Wyatt: Yeah, and to see
Beth, I told you. You not so much.
[ Liam scoffing ] >> Liam: That's fair.
>> Wyatt: So where is she? She, uh, still at
Forrester or what? >> Liam: No, Hope is at Eric's.
With our favorite person. >> Wyatt: Thomas?
♪♪♪ >> Thomas: Okay, listen,
look, I know that you're bummed about Liam not
showing up for you at the fashion show or here.
>> Hope: He had his reasons. >> Thomas: You know what?
Liam is gonna do what Liam is gonna do, but instead of
focusing on the people that aren't showing up
for you, why don't you just focus on the people
that do? The people that always do.
♪♪♪
>> Deacon: All right. [ liquid splashing ]
>> Sheila: There you go, pouring the good stuff,
you really are pampering me. >> Deacon: Bottoms up.
>> Sheila: Whoa, bottoms up? What kind of a toast is that?
Are you serious? Aren't we supposed to be
on a date? >> Deacon: What do you
wanna hear? Something sappy, like, uh,
I don't know... "Oh, Sheila, every time
I'm near you, my heart, it just, goes pitter-patter,
pitter-patter." >> Sheila: Yeah.
[ Deacon laughing ] >> Sheila: Yeah, I like that.
I bet you wouldn't have problems toasting Brooke,
now would you? ♪♪♪
>> Bill: So, do we have a deal? [ Brooke sighing ]
>> Bill: When you need a shoulder to lean on,
mine's the one you'll come to first.
>> Brooke: Well, what about my family and their shoulders?
[ Bill snorting ] >> Bill: What are you
talking about? Come on now. Look at these babies.
Come on, right? You've seen 'em.
>> Brooke: I see them. >> Bill: Bigger, stronger,
and there for you whenever you need them.
>> Brooke: Mhm. >> Bill: Brooke, seriously,
uh, Sharpe can't be coming around here.
He's trouble. >> Brooke: Oh, so what
you're saying is, Deacon is a part of my family.
>> Bill: No, that's not what I'm saying--
>> Brooke: Yeah, that's what you're saying.
>> Bill: What I'm saying-- No, what I'm saying is that
he is Hope's father, and if they wanna hang out,
they're welcome to do that all they want,
just not here. You need to be completely
off limits. And, uh, if you think
that's because I want you all to myself?
>> Brooke: Mm-hmm? >> Bill: I do.
[ Brooke laughing ] ♪♪♪
>> Wyatt: Hope's with Thomas? >> Liam: Yeah, they're
celebrating over at Eric's. >> Wyatt: Wow, why can't
that guy just go away? Okay, but aren't things
winding down by now? >> Liam: Yeah, well, you'd
think. Uh, apparently it was, you know, Douglas is still
up, big day for him, too. And I-- I guess, you know,
he's seeing both his mom and his dad on the runway
celebrating this victory, and so it's...
>> Wyatt: Fine, I-- I-- I get that.
But I just assumed because it's late, like...
[ Wyatt sighing ] Okay, I'm guessing
there's more to this situation. >> Liam: Of course there's
more to the situation. I want to be happy for Hope.
I want to be happy for all of her success,
I just hate that it has to be shared with Thomas.
I-- I think he's taking advantage of her again,
and she doesn't see it or doesn't want to.
>> Douglas: So, it's been like, the coolest day ever.
The fashion show, Mom on the runway
wearing your gown. >> Thomas: Oh, hey, not just
wearing it, she was rocking it like nobody's business.
[ Hope giggling ] >> Douglas: So, I was gonna
say, maybe I could come to work with you tomorrow?
You know, skip school... >> Hope: Mhm, yeah, keep
dreaming there, bud. But, uh, speaking of dreams,
I think it might be time for someone to head upstairs
and get ready for bed. You've had a very long day.
>> Douglas: Do I have to? >> Thomas: Yes.
>> Douglas: All right. But, since you and Mom
are here, can you both tuck me in?
>> Thomas: I think that can be arranged.
>> Douglas: Awesome. [ Hope laughing ]
>> Douglas: I wish it was like this every night.
♪♪♪
>> Brooke: So, you want me all to yourself?
>> Bill: Always. >> Brooke: Always is a very
long time. >> Bill: Are we getting
philosophical now? [ Brooke scoffing ]
>> Brooke: I always believed that I would always be
with Ridge. >> Bill: Well, might be
a good time to start. He is with Taylor now.
>> Brooke: Okay, Bill, yes, I am very well aware of that.
But, uh, doesn't mean I'll stop loving him.
I always will. If only I could understand
why he left and went into Taylor's arms.
>> Bill: Well, you may never have the answer to that.
But just knowing this, I will always
be your stallion. [ Brooke laughing ]
[ Bill neighing ] [ foot patting ]
>> Brooke: Oh, so silly. ♪♪♪
>> Deacon: Why'd you have to bring Brooke up?
She's not here. Tonight's about you.
>> Sheila: That's what I just don't understand though.
I-- I knew you wanted to get me out of the apartment, and--
>> Deacon: Maybe there's more to it than that.
Maybe I'm trying to tell you something.
>> Sheila: My, if you're gonna propose--
[ Deacon laughing ] >> Deacon: No, no, I'm-- No.
But I'm having a good time. >> Sheila: Me too.
>> Deacon: I have an idea. Why don't...
we dance? >> Sheila: Uh...
there's no music. >> Deacon: I'm aware,
you know, the place is supposed to be closed.
We can't be blasting music. >> Sheila: Yes, someone
would definitely hear us. >> Deacon: We're just gonna
have to get creative. >> Sheila: Oh, I can
be creative. >> Deacon: Oh, I--
Trust me, I know. Um, okay, so, close your eyes
and I want you to think of a song.
Get it in your head. We both think about it.
And then we'll dance. >> Sheila: Never knew
you could be so romantic. Well, what song? What song?
>> Deacon: It's your night. Ladies' choice.
>> Deacon: Oh, I like that one. ♪♪♪
[ Thomas sighing ] >> Thomas: More cham-pag-ne?
>> Hope: Oh, no, I shouldn't. I actually need to get going.
>> Thomas: Oh, well, in that case, how about some
of California's, I think, finest sparkling cider?
>> Hope: Well, in that case... >> Thomas: Okay.
>> Hope: Yes, please. >> Thomas: All right.
>> Hope: Thank you. >> Thomas: Yep.
>> Hope: Hmm, cheers. >> Thomas: Cheers.
You were phenomenal tonight, Hope.
You really were. It was incredible to see,
and now the entire fashion world knows it.
[ Hope sighing ] They can see what I see,
which is this strong, beautiful, passionate woman
that I know and adore. ♪♪♪
>> Deacon: Are you enjoying
yourself? >> Sheila: I-- I can't even
begin to tell you how much. >> Deacon: That's what this
evening was all about. >> Sheila: Thank you.
But seriously Deacon, uh... tonight has been a godsend.
I so appreciate you giving me a place to stay,
but I really appreciate not having to hide out tonight.
I think that this is-- this is what I really miss.
Being out in the world, you know, not having
to wear a mask. >> Deacon: Well, I guess, then,
I should thank you, too. Because as crazy as it sounds,
when I'm with you, I don't feel like I have
to wear a mask. I can just be myself.
>> Sheila: Really, thank you so much for tonight.
And creating our own little piece of paradise,
even if it is just for a couple of stolen hours.
This has just been a great reminder that I have
so much to live for. That I-- I've done it
before, and... And I'll do it again.
My life's not over, I'm-- Not by a long shot.
♪♪♪ >> Brooke: You and that whinny.
[ Brooke laughing ] >> Bill: Look at you.
I made you laugh. Do you have any idea how
good that makes me feel? I mean it Brooke.
You don't have to be alone. You don't have to be hurting.
Do you remember how good it was when we were together?
I know you haven't forgotten. I never will.
We were incredible together. And we could be again.
♪♪♪ >> Hope: I'm really grateful
for you because I know I couldn't have done
this without you. >> Liam: Don't fall for it,
Hope. What am I doing?
♪♪♪ >> Hope: Today was amazing
and thanks in large part to you and all your talent.
You really stepped up and not just with Hope
for the Future, but, you know, as a father
to Douglas. I--
[ Hope chuckling ] I think it's safe to say that
you really have changed. >> Thomas: You know, you,
you and my son have been my inspiration.
My inspiration to change from what I was
to become a better man. A man that's worthy
of both of you. You really were my inspiration
though, I mean, just thinking back,
all of those designs, they-- they were inspired by you.
I was thinking about you with every single stitch.
And don't-- don't you see how great of a team
that we make? There's nothing I wouldn't
do for you, Hope. Literally nothing.
>> Hope: Wait, stop! Stop.
This isn't going to happen, Thomas
♪♪♪