At Forrester, Ridge finishes up a call and then tells Brooke he ordered some silk. They discuss his creations and she says she loves watching him work. But she only gets to see him there. “I really wish you’d come home with me.
Brooke, tugging his lapels, tells Ridge she misses him at the house. “I just want you.” She appeals to him to stop being stubborn and come home. Ridge tells her he’ll always love her, but he’s with Taylor now. “She makes me happy.” With that, he walks out.
Taylor’s Questions
At the Forrester mansion, Taylor tells Eric how generous it is for him to open up his home to her and Ridge. She hopes there’s no tension between them… she knows he set up the fashion show showstopper stunt. Does he really believe Ridge belongs with Brooke? Eric is very fond of Taylor, who insists she’s not insecure, just curious. “You still feel your son belongs with Brooke… don’t you?”
Eric admits he has a soft spot for Brooke, but he cares for Taylor too. He knows how much his son loves her. Taylor know Ridge loves her, but wonders if Eric thought something would come of the showstopper scheme. Ridge comes in before Eric can answer. His dad leaves the room and Taylor tells him she put his father on the spot about the showstopper. “I wonder if he thinks you and Brooke should be back together.”
Ridge tells Taylor she has nothing to worry about. Taylor asks if he misses Brooke. Ridge says he works with her. Taylor squints, “You know what I’m asking, Ridge.” Taylor wishes this didn’t bother her, but Brooke had help from his father. Ridge says it was his fashion show… he had to be a team player. Taylor thinks it was calculated and wonders if it stirred up old feelings for Brooke. Ridge says it was just work. When it was done, he came home to her. They start making out.
Liam Worries as Luna Lurks
At the cliff house, Finn, Steffy and Liam are chatting when Hayes appears, ready for his new school at the beach. Finn says, “Thanks to Liam.” Hayes cheers, “Thanks, Liam!” He gifts him one of his toys and Liam enthuses over it. Hayes asks Liam to come with them to drop him off at school.
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At the beach school, Steffy marvels over the cute classroom. The teacher welcomes Hayes, who goes to greet his friends. The teacher thanks Liam for offering the house, such a beautiful location for the children. She asks him to thank his father too. Steffy and Finn enthuse about keeping their son healthy and safe and watching him grow. Outside, a shadowy figure lurks.
As Hayes makes a drawing, Finn kneels down to see that it’s his son and Liam in the picture. The teacher announces they’re going to the beach, and Steffy reminds Hayes to listen to Miss Dylan. Liam tells Finn and Steffy what a cool kid he is, and reflects about the time coming when he won’t be able to be there for Kelly and Beth. Right now, keeping them safe is his whole bucket list. Outside, someone looks through binoculars.
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Steffy asks Liam to forget about Luna. Finn’s sure this time it has finally sunk in that she’s not welcome. Liam knows they can’t be sure. He’s more terrified of this than his own mortality. She’s delusional and crazy, and he won’t be there to help stop her. She’s like a little witch and just shows up. Finn reassures Liam he’ll keep them safe. Hayes runs back inside to take Steffy to the window and show her a seal. Liam whispers to Finn that he shouldn’t underestimate Luna… especially once he’s no longer there to help. Outside, Luna watches Steffy and Hayes and gives a sinister look.
Brooke’s Big Surprise
Brooke is trying on one of the new lingerie designs in the Forrester office when someone walks in. She assumes it’s Ridge, but it’s Nick Marone. He chortles, “Well, some things never change.”
Nick tells Brooke he was passing through L.A. and wanted to stop in to see her. She hugs him and he tells her she looks beautiful. They discuss Marone Industries; the shipping industry has been very good for him. She asks if he still has the Shady Marlin, and he says he’s having a new boat built in Naples… she’ll have to come and see it. Brooke asks if their son Jack can join them. Nick says he’s not likely to leave Paris. Jack didn’t take to shipping, but instead followed in his mother’s footsteps. Brooke giggles that fashion is in his blood. Nick’s proud of him… he found his niche. Brooke agrees he seems happy when she’s video chatting with him. Nick wonders if she’s happy… he heard Ridge went back to Taylor.
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Nick asks what made him leave this time. He guesses it was the takeover. She’s surprised he knows about that. Nick keeps tabs on those he cares about. Brooke shrugs, “I’m fine.” Nick scoffs. He rants that this man has hurt her over and over. Sometimes you have to change course and stop steering the ship into the eye of the storm. “He’s not going to change… and you deserve so much better, Brooke. So much better.” Nick strokes her face.
Nick knows it’s been a long time since they’ve seen each other, but it feels like home. He sings to her, and then reminds her they were pretty good together. They flash through old happy memories and then share a passionate kiss. After, they gaze into each other’s eyes.
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Next on The Bold and the Beautiful: Nick wastes no time romancing Brooke, as Ridge and Taylor share an emotional conversation about their relationship.
