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At Bill’s house, Poppy apologizes for not revealing the truth sooner. Bill tells her there’s nothing to apologize for… her priority has always been her daughter, “I hope, our daughter.” Luna also hopes so. Poppy says they can find out right away.
At the Forrester design office, Katie is questioning RJ about Poppy suddenly changing her mind and saying that Bill could be Luna’s father, after having previously told him he wasn’t. RJ wonders if she was scared. Just then, Li arrives and asks if they’ve seen Steffy. Katie says she wants to talk to her for a minute… about her sister. “Apparently, she’s claiming that Bill is Luna’s father.” Li’s mouth drops open. She complains that her sister is a manipulative opportunist. Katie asks, “What are you saying?” Li says Poppy is a gold digger. RJ protests, but Li says it’s true. “My sister is very manipulative. Don’t trust her. Katie asks her if she thinks she’s making this up. Li says yes and will make sure it all ends today. RJ tells her that Poppy and Luna are at Bill’s house.
In the main office, Hope, next to Brooke, tells Ridge that her daughter took her problems with her too far. Steffy protests, “It’s not personal, Hope! It’s business.” Companies need to make profits to be successful. Brooke argues that Hope For the Future is in transition. Steffy asks Carter to tell them how bad the numbers are. Carter admits, “They’re not good.” Steffy says that’s why they need to pull the line. They can’t guard this tank. The money could go to more reliable lines. Brooke exclaims, “Oh my God, Ridge, are you listening to this?! You have to do something!”
Carter suggests they have an official meeting about the future of Hope For the Future. Ridge agrees and so does Steffy, who excuses herself from Brooke. Brooke hopes Ridge works it out. She reflects: “It has been some time since I played a major role in this company, perhaps that was a mistake. You know how I feel. You know where I am. With that, she leaves. Steffy doesn’t want to waste any more time. “We need to discuss the fate of Hope For the Future.”
At the Forrester mansion, Donna paces back and forth, looks at a photo of herself, her sisters, and Hope, and then sighs. Eric arrives and they joke about martinis. He asks if anything happened while he was gone. Donna says Hope was upset because Steffy threatened to cancel Hope For the Future. She is determined to save her lineage. Brooke arrives and Donna says she updated Eric. Brooke says they’re having a meeting about this right now. Donna finds out that Steffy asked her to leave before Ridge could say anything. She doesn’t know what the brunette is thinking, but she’s in for a rude awakening if she thinks she can cancel the line without a fight. Eric knows the numbers aren’t up to par, but he’s surprised that Steffy wants to reduce them. Donna talks about Brooke contributing more to the company than Steffy ever did. Brooke’s thoughts are on Hope, who has laid everything straight for her. “And now Steffy wants to kill him?! It’s just not right!
At Bill’s house, he tells Luna how much he hopes the paternity test proves she is his daughter. Luna smiles at Poppy.
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At Forrester, Steffy tells Hope she’s making this personal. It’s about what’s best for the company and its legacy: “But I shouldn’t expect anything less from a…” Hope guesses she’d say “Logan,” and has Carter remind Steffy how profitable the formula is and Brooke’s bedroom line. continue to be so today. Hope complains about the disrespect she shows her family. “It was our influence that made Forrester the highly successful company it is today.” She asks Ridge if this sounds like strong leadership or someone who has a personal vendetta against her and her family.
Hope says her mother’s contributions are invaluable. What did Steffy do? Ridge thinks everyone needs to take a step back. Carter says they need to make an impartial decision about the line. Hope doesn’t see how this is possible when Steffy is looking beyond the success she and her mother have brought to the company. Ridge believes that Hope For the Future is an integral part of the company, just like the bedroom line. Steffy scoffs, “What? So, are you on Hope and Brooke’s side? She shakes her head.
At the design office, Katie asks RJ how he feels about the possibility of Bill being Luna’s father. RJ would be happy for his girlfriend: “But it’s Bill. Of all people, it’s Bill.” How could he not worry? He doesn’t think Poppy is the conniving woman Li says she is.
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At Bill’s house, Poppy tells Luna and Bill that they just need a cotton swab from both of them. Luna assures Bill that there are no obligations or expectations if he is her father. Bill assures her that there is nothing he wouldn’t do or give her if the test said he was her father. “That makes me a very lucky man.” Luna smiles, “OK, let’s go.” Just then, Li walks in and says, “Wait a minute. I know what you’re doing!
Li heard about Poppy’s claim that Bill is Luna’s father. Poppy says that she said it was a possibility and that it’s none of Li’s business. Li argues that Bill is Kelly’s grandfather and she is very protective of Finn’s family. Poppy says she poses no threat to Finn or his family. Li sniffles, “Tell me, what took you so long to tell Bill about Luna, hmm? I think you know why. He’s your MO, right. Rich, handsome, rich.” She tells Bill that he has no idea what her sister is capable of. Poppy tells her that she has no idea what she’s talking about. Li says maybe not, but she will supervise the paternity test. ‘I’m confident that a licensed professional will give you peace of mind. We want to make sure the results are accurate, don’t we?”
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At the Forrester mansion, Donna tells Brooke, “Hope can’t lose her line, she just can’t.” Eric has been happy with Steffy’s work as co-CEO for a long time, but assures Brooke that there are checks and balances in place. Whatever she wants to do, Ridge will have to agree. Brooke says she won’t let Steffy eliminate Hope For the Future in a personal attack on her daughter.
At Forrester, Steffy reminds her father that it’s business. He knows that. “You’re right,” he tells his daughter. Turning to Hope, he says, “I’m sorry, Hope For the Future isn’t working well.” He then surprises them by adding, “But I believe in you and the team you’ve put together and I think pulling the plug is premature.” He defers to Carter, who says they will wait for next quarter’s numbers and reassess then. Ridge tells Steffy and Hope that they, along with Thomas, are the future of the company. “Figure it out.” Carter and Ridge leave and Hope tells Steffy this is personal. She thought they could work together, but she was wrong. She continued to attack her and defame her family. “If you want to pretend that my family didn’t help make this company the huge success it is today, go ahead. But we will prove you wrong.”
At the design office, RJ tells Katie he just doesn’t believe Poppy is a gold digger out to scam Bill. Katie says if she’s trying to act fast, she’s grateful Li is there to stop her.
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At Bill’s house, Li tells Poppy that they will use her test. It’s sealed. Poppy complains that she’s interrupting an intimate moment between the three of them. Li wants to make sure Bill and Luna get the correct information. Bill interrupts: “I know your sister is getting a little strong.” Poppy scoffs, “She’s being disrespectful.” Bill keeps saying she’s a doctor. Poppy tells her sister this isn’t about her, it’s about Luna. Li is there to make sure everything stays true. Poppy seeds, “How dare you!! How dare you suggest that I would do something so devious and underhanded! Li laughs, “Because I know you, Poppy.” She doesn’t think there’s any chance Bill is Luna’s father. “That’s why I’m getting tested.” Poppy refuses and screams at her sister to get out now! Bill says, “No.” They have nothing to hide, right? Luna doesn’t care who takes the test, she just wants to know if Bill is her father or not. Li says, “Well then, I’ll administer the test.” She tells Bill that they will soon know if he is Luna’s father. She turns to Poppy: “Or if you’re lying.”
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