[ relaxing music ]
♪♪♪ >> Steffy: Mom, why didn't you
tell me you were coming home? >> Taylor: Oh because I was--
You know what? Never mind. It doesn't matter. I'm back.
>> Steffy: I'm so happy that you are.
>> Taylor: Yeah. >> Steffy: Yeah, I have, uh,
so much to fill you in on. >> Taylor: Really?
>> Steffy: Yeah. >> Taylor: What? What?
Tell me. >> Steffy: No, we have plenty
of time. First off, I wanna know how you're doing.
How are you? How are you? >> Taylor: I am okay.
I am. I-- I-- Why? Do I not seem okay?
>> Steffy: No, you seem fine. You look beautiful, but...
looks could also be deceiving. >> Taylor: Yes, they can.
But no, I'm really good. I am. >> Steffy: Okay.
>> Taylor: Speaking of deceiving, have you heard from
your brother? >> Steffy: No.
I really don't care about him right now, especially what he
did to you and Dad. [ Taylor sighing ]
Besides, I wanna hear about you.
Have you heard from Dad? ♪♪♪
>> Brooke: Can you imagine literally running into
Sheila Carter the way Steffy did at Il Giardino.
[ Brooke sighing ] I mean, she was in disguise,
but... >> Hope: Steffy was sure
it was her. Missing toe and all.
>> Brooke: Gosh, that woman has brought so much terror
into our lives for years. >> Hope: Well, I mean, at some
point, Sheila's luck has to run out and she will be caught.
>> Brooke: Meanwhile, we're all back to being on high alert
and added security. >> Hope: Do you think Ridge
knows what's happening? >> Brooke: No. Steffy didn't
want her parents to be concerned, so she didn't
say anything. >> Hope: So, you still haven't
>> Brooke: No, but rumor has spoken to him. it
he's on his way back today. >> Hope: Mm. How does that
make you feel? ♪♪♪
>> Steffy: Well, have you?
>> Taylor: Have I spoken to your father?
>> Steffy: You two left and went your separate ways.
>> Taylor: Yeah, yeah. Ridge had to process what
he was feeling and I did too. >> Steffy: Yeah, obviously
you did. I mean, you're here, back in Los Angeles.
>> Taylor: I am. You know, I-- I sorted through some
anger I was having and tried to understand the questionable
choices I made. >> Steffy: If Thomas hadn't
made that call to CPS. [ Steffy sighing ]
Mom, look, I understand that you're upset with yourself
and with Dad for not being totally truthful.
So, I want you to know that, um, from here on out,
I'm not gonna push you towards Dad.
Look, I know I didn't go to the lengths Thomas did,
but I-- I still got caught up in the moment, and I'd be
lying if I didn't say that-- I mean, part of me does want
you and Dad back together. ♪♪♪
>> Brooke: How do I feel? >> Hope: Yeah. I mean, your
marriage was derailed by Thomas, interfered with
by nearly everybody. I mean, Mom, you were wronged.
>> Brooke: And Ridge knows that and he's apologized
over and over again, but that doesn't mean we can go back
to the way we were before he walked out on me.
>> Hope: Oh, no. Of course not. A lot has happened, but--
>> Brooke: Now is the time to take stock in where things
stand. For all of us. I made it very clear to Ridge
before he left town that he needed to do some soul
searching and he realized he needed to do that as well.
I'm just hoping that he has. ♪♪♪
>> Taylor: You know, your father's due back today.
>> Steffy: Is that why you came back to town?
>> Taylor: No. I was already on my way back when
I found out. >> Steffy: I have to admit,
I still feel terrible that I was the one that told
the truth. >> Taylor: Oh, come on.
Someone in that room had to be honest.
Seriously, there-- I'm so glad you did it
because I-- I couldn't do it. I love that you did that.
>> Steffy: So, you're okay that it's now out in the open.
>> Taylor: Yes, yes I am. Seriously because that--
that day was just filled with lots of untruths and you know,
your father deserved to know. >> Steffy: I know that you
think about what Dad deserves, but you have to think about
you and what you deserve. >> Taylor: Mm.
>> Steffy: You need to be happy with your head held high.
Self-loving, self-respecting. >> Taylor: Mm-hm.
>> Steffy: And if it's with Dad, great,
and if it's not, then... >> Taylor: Yeah, I don't--
I wish I could-- I wish I could tell you
how I was feeling, but I-- I can't.
>> Steffy: And I get that. I get that.
[ Taylor sighing ] ♪♪♪
[ phone ringing ] >> Ridge: Hello, Dad.
>> Eric: Hi, Ridge. Just checking in with you.
How are you doing? >> Ridge: Well, you're gonna
see that for yourself in just a little while.
I'm on my way back. >> Eric: Yes, I saw that you're
using the plane. >> Ridge: All right, I'm gonna
bring it right back. Gonna park it right where I found it.
Not a scratch on that thing. I need to come back home.
>> Eric: There's been a lot going on here
that you've missed. >> Ridge: What do you mean?
Is everything okay with the family?
>> Eric: The family's fine. Forrester Creations is fine.
You just need to know you've been missed.
>> Ridge: That's nice. That's nice to hear. Thank you.
But, I needed this time. I just need to figure some
things out, you know. >> Eric: Wasn't that the point
of this trip? For you to gain some clarity?
>> Ridge: Yes, that-- that was the whole point and-- and
I know what I'm going to do. >> Eric: Son, you need to
commit to one of them. You need to make a choice.
Enough of this going back and forth.
Is it Brooke or is it Taylor? What's your decision?
♪♪♪ >> Taylor: Yeah, just schedule
Mr. Dulcet for next week and you know, let him know
I hope he feels better and we'll reschedule for after
the holidays. Okay, thanks Audrey.
>> Brooke: Well, I didn't realize you were back in town.
>> Taylor: Yes, I am. I, uh, had to just get away
and take a little breather after my wedding day debacle.
>> Brooke: So, is it just a-- a coincidence you came back
coming home or did you plan the same day Ridge is it?
>> Taylor: No, I am. I'm feeling-- I'm feeling
asking. Oh, you didn't ask, much better. Thanks for did you?
No, Brooke. It wasn't planned. I was on my way home and
here I am. >> Brooke: Yeah, here you are.
Reinvigorated and determined to win Ridge back yet again.
Even though you weren't really honest with him when
it mattered the most. >> Taylor: Yeah, I did that,
didn't I? I should've told Ridge what Thomas did as soon
as I found out and I didn't and...
>> Brooke: It cost you the wedding you've wanted for
so many years. >> Taylor: Yeah, but I didn't
want it like that. That-- that phone call changed
a lot for both of us. >> Brooke: Indeed.
You know, when I was in Aspen in Ridge, he just kept telling
me to, "just say it." Of course, I had no idea
what he was talking about until I found out what
Thomas did. How he called Child Protective Services
on himself. So, Ridge leaving me, ending our marriage,
was based on a lie and a manipulation.
>> Taylor: Yeah, it seems that way, doesn't it?
You know, but, I also know that, you know, what Ridge
and I have, the love that we share is real and very
nothing is ever gonna take special. And no one and that
away from us. ♪♪♪
>> Hope: Sheila's still
out there. Yeah. Okay, but call me if you have
any updates. I love you too.
>> Steffy: Liam? >> Hope: Uh, yeah. I was just
touching base, seeing if he heard anything.
>> Steffy: Same with Finn and the police.
Still no new information. >> Hope: I know they're doing
everything that they can, but still, everything doesn't
feel like quite enough when it comes to Sheila.
>> Steffy: Yeah, I get it. I mean, I'm still trying
to wrap my head around everything.
There's definitely a lot weighing on us, especially
with our moms and my father. ♪♪♪
[ speaker pinging ] >> Trevor: We'll be landing
in Los Angeles shortly, Mr. Forrester.
Please fasten your seatbelt and store any unsecured items.
♪♪♪ >> Taylor: Hm.
>> Brooke: You'll never stop loving Ridge, will you?
>> Taylor: And neither will you.
>> Brooke: Well, that's one thing we have in common.
Probably the only thing. >> Taylor: No, you know what
else we have in common, Brooke? We both love our kids.
>> Brooke: Yes, that's true. But when it comes to Thomas--
>> Taylor: Ah. I love my son very much, but I hate what
he did to you. I hate it. It was awful what he put
you through. I-- I-- I truly feel
terrible about that. >> Brooke: I actually believe
you mean it. >> Taylor: Good, because I do.
For you to lose Ridge the way you did because--
because Thomas put the final nail in your marriage coffin--
>> Brooke: You know that would've never happened.
Ridge would've never have left me.
He wouldn't have gone to Aspen. There wouldn't have been
an annulment papers. >> Taylor: God. Oh, God.
It's just so confusing to me. Thomas-- Thomas has a lot to
make up for, he really does, but I don't think
he understands the damage that he's caused.
But right now, Steffy is furious with her brother.
>> Brooke: I am very grateful for Steffy, stepping up
the way she did. And I know she didn't do that
for me, but it did cost her a lot.
You're probably very proud of her.
>> Taylor: My daughter is amazing.
She did what I should've done, you know?
and I love her so much for She saved the day that.
And you're right, it did cost her. She was so close
to having her parents married again.
>> Brooke: Probably won't happen now.
>> Taylor: You know, the time that-- that Ridge and I
shared together was, you know, it's...
It was all very special and then, all of this happened
and we both went away. Just to deal with all of
the confusion, and now, Ridge is coming back.
Have you talked to Ridge at all?
>> Brooke: No. I told him
that he should go away and think about what he wants
out of his life, you know? I was determined
to give him that. What have we done?
I mean, it's been years like
this, this back and forth with Ridge. You and me just
chasing a dream, defending our families.
>> Taylor: Yeah, now we're wondering who's gonna end up
with her dream. ♪♪♪
>> Trevor: Welcome back
to Los Angeles, Mr. Forrester. >> Ridge: Why, thank you,
>> Trevor: You know, I can Trevor. only
imagine how eager your family is to see you.
>> Ridge: I'm eager to see them too.
>> Trevor: Well, you have a great day.
>> Ridge: Thanks again. Good job.
>> Trevor: Yes, sir. Thank you.
[ phone pinging ] ♪♪♪
>> Steffy: If you could give me any information,
Chief Baker. Yes, please. As soon as possible. Thanks.
Oh, my gosh. >> Hope: What did
Chief Baker say? >> Steffy: Just the same thing
over and over and over again. That he's gonna have his men
work on it 24/7, but until Sheila's in custody,
I'm gonna be freaked out about this.
>> Hope: It's like we're constantly having to look
over our shoulders, wondering if Sheila is gonna do something
crazy again or even worse. >> Steffy: Yeah. It really
gets you in the holiday spirit. >> Hope: Huh.
>> Steffy: To think my dad is coming home to this.
My mom and my dad, they have no idea what happened.
I mean, they already have so much on their plate.
>> Hope: Yeah. If only Thomas had stayed out of it.
>> Steffy: Tell me about it. What my brother did, it was
reckless and it was stupid. He hurt all of us.
Especially our mothers. >> Hope: Yeah, well, they were
both the victims of his deception, although I still
can't believe that Taylor was willing to go through
with the marriage-- >> Steffy: She was going to--
>> Hope: With the wedding. >> Steffy: She was going
ceremony. >> Hope: Yeah, but to tell him after the that still
doesn't excuse the fact that she--
>> Steffy: My father still professed his love to
my mother. He wanted to marry her and they love
each other. It's not about Brooke and what she's done.
>> Hope: No, and I'm not saying otherwise, I just--
I think if we are being honest with ourselves, if it wasn't
for Thomas' interference, your father and my mom
would probably still be married and that's why
I believe that Ridge is coming back for her.
♪♪♪ >> Ridge: Hi.
>> Taylor: Hi. >> Brooke: Hi.
>> Ridge: Hi. Am I interrupting something?
>> Brooke: No. >> Ridge: Because if I am--
>> Taylor: You're not interrupting anything.
[ Ridge sighing ] >> Ridge: Okay. When did--
when did you get back? >> Taylor: I got back earlier
today. I didn't know that you would also be coming home.
>> Brooke: So, how was your flight?
>> Ridge: It was uneventful. How are things here?
>> Brooke: We're all hanging in. Right, Taylor?
>> Taylor: Yeah, yeah. >> Brooke: Yeah.
>> Taylor: We're doing good. Did you have a good time away?
>> Ridge: It was productive, but I missed both of you guys.
>> Taylor: Aw. >> Brooke: We missed you too.
>> Ridge: What's going on here? I got a text when
I was getting off the flight and I assumed it was--
>> Brooke: Yeah, that was from--
>> Taylor: Both of us. >> Ridge: Okay, cool.
What's going on? >> Taylor: I'm going to assume
you're back because you've-- you've made your decision.
Who you're gonna choose. But I guess we have something
to say about that. >> Brooke: We do.
♪♪♪