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In Finn’s office, he concludes a call with Dr. Buckingham and tells Steffy he wishes he had better news. She asks if they’re supposed to just give up and accept that Liam is dying. Finn tells her it’s complicated because of the location of the mass in Liam’s brain. “It’s inoperable.” Steffy cries, “This is just so heartbreaking.” Her issues with Hope seem so meaningless in the face of this. She’s going to be destroyed when she hears they’re losing him.
Steffy tells Finn, “I don’t know how to do this.” He says he’d do anything to save him. Finn explains they don’t know how long he has with this type of brain mass. Steffy goes over Liam wanting to keep his condition a secret. “But Hope deserves to know the truth.”
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Liam’s Advice
At the cliff house, Liam tells Hope it’s cool of Steffy and Finn to let him stay in the guesthouse. She asks why he doesn’t stay at his dad’s place. Liam likes to see the ocean and reminds her they’re supposed to be talking about her. He keeps urging her to forgive Carter. Hope supposes he wants her to give Carter another chance. She says there’s nothing wrong with being single. Liam knows she misses Carter. “Life is a lot shorter than we think.” Every second counts. “Don’t waste it.”
Liam goes on a rant about love and life, telling her to hold onto her relationship with Carter. She says she could get hurt. Liam tells her Carter’s a good man. “He will make you happy.” If he’s calling and texting and wants her, that’s worth keeping intact. Hope tears up and laughs about Liam matchmaking. She picks up her phone.
Carter Keeps Plugging Away
At Forrester, Carter waits to hear back from Hope and sighs. Brooke walks in and realizes he’s not thrilled. Carter would be happier if Hope were there. Brooke would too. Carter says not seeing her at work and not speaking with her makes him miss her even more. They go over her being hurt and feeling abandoned. Brooke can see that he misses her and loves her. Ridge walks in and wonders what’s going on. Carter says they were discussing Hope. Ridge snarks, “Oh, you’re favorite subject.” Carter asks him if he’s considered bringing her back. He and Brooke are there… why isn’t Hope?
Carter goes on about Ridge holding Hope to a higher standard. Ridge says she needs to apologize. Carter asks if she does that, can they get Hope For the Future up and running again? Suddenly, Carter gets a text. Hope is ready to see him again.
At the cliff house, Liam is glad Hope reached out to Carter. She asks when he became so insightful. He alludes to seeing the world through a different lens. He’s clear about what matters. Real fulfillment comes from allowing the ones who want to love you, to love you. He asks if she’ll open her heart to Carter again. She says, “We shall see.”
At Forrester, Brooke and Ridge discuss Carter going to meet with Hope. Ridge shrugs that it’s his business, his life. He’s still not convinced to let Hope work there again and doesn’t want to discuss it. It’s Steffy’s call at the end of the day, not his. Brooke wishes they could all get along. She muses that she feels a little shift. They talk about the magic of the showstopper. Brooke loved having everyone’s eyes on her. Ridge chuckles, “Never a dull moment.” Brooke thinks there will be more of those moments. “I do see a light at the end of the tunnel.” She admits the iconic showstopper felt wonderful. Ridge doesn’t know if the dress or Brooke was more iconic. Brooke says she adored being on stage with him. They flash back to the moment at the end of the fashion show, and then through their romance. Brooke tells him, “I will never give up on us. Our destiny.”
Liam’s Blunder
At the cliff house, Liam spills his pills as Steffy walks in. He sighs that he’s being a klutz. Steffy asks how it went with Hope. Liam admits he couldn’t tell her the truth. He’s still processing this stuff himself. He just wanted a normal conversation. Liam thinks Hope could use some help… with her love life. He says Carter’s been reaching out to her, and he feels a responsibility to make sure everyone’s happy when he’s not around anymore. She and Finn will look after each other and Kelly, but what about Hope? “I think Carter’s the one.”
Reunion?
At Brooke’s house, Hope fixes her hair in the mirror. Carter knocks and she invites him in. Carter tells her he was glad to get her text. Hope congratulates him on the fashion show. Carter says her mom stole the show. “It was a really great night… but there was a missing piece.” He says she should have been there. She should be at Forrester. He should have fought harder for her. He watched her walk out that door and his life hasn’t been the same since.
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Hope tells Carter she read his texts and is sorry she didn’t get back to him right away… she needed some time and was really hurt by everything that happened. Carter gets it. It might be too little, too late, but he made another appeal to Ridge to bring her back. He can’t forgive him without forgiving her. Hope says she was talking to Liam, who suggested a change in perspective could do her good. She needs to let go of the anger to make room for forgiveness. She’s started to see that the way they went about things was wrong. Carter asks if they have a future. She’s what he’s been searching for all these years. He knows he messed up, but will do anything to make it up to her. “Just give me a chance. Forgive me. Tell me you want me as much as I want you.” Hope doesn’t say anything, but they embrace.
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