At the cliff house, Steffy tells Liam she’s stressed out… and it’s because of Finn and Hope. After being filled in on the Hope For the Future situation, Liam says he doesn’t want to take sides. He has nothing but respect for her as a businesswoman, but he knows how much the line means to Hope. Steffy says they can’t let personal feelings get in the way of business decisions. Liam recognizes that, but he feels he’s missing something. “Why is Finn even involved in this?” Steffy says he shouldn’t be. Her husband cares about people… sometimes too much. He defended Hope, and frankly, she thinks Finn needs to stay in his lane.
In Forrester’s main office, Finn works on Hope’s pressure points. She tells him it’s working. He’s concerned about the migraines she’s getting. She needs to take care of herself. “You’ve been a bad patient, not taking doctor’s orders.” Hope will try harder. “I promise.” When he’s not looking, she makes eyes at him.
At the Forrester mansion, Ridge thinks Brooke and Steffy will be a dream team. Brooke volleys, “If we can get along.” He’s sure they’ll be able to get along and it will be great for the company. Brooke tells him this means a lot to her. Ridge asks if it’s a yes. “Will you help lead Forrester again?” He tells her there’s no one better. Brooke is very flattered and Forrester means a lot to her. “Yes, it would be such an honor. Part of me wants to say yes.” Ridge is confused. Brooke says years ago she would have jumped at the opportunity, but right now it doesn’t feel like the right time.
In the main office, Finn is now working on Hope’s shoulders. He offers to keep going, but she says she’s feeling much better. Finn hoped he helped. Hope says, “You certainly did.” She teases that if he wants to change careers, he could do massage therapy. “You certainly have a way with your hands.” Finn offers to show her how to do it. Hope will try her best, but she’s sure she won’t be as effective. Finn tells her to feel free to seek him out. She smiles. Her headache is practically gone. Finn warns she has to find a way to relieve the stress in her life. Hope will try. Finn is serious. “I’m concerned about you.”
At the Forrester mansion, Ridge thought Brooke would jump at this opportunity “What is this about really? Is it Steffy?” Brooke admits that’s part of the reason. She wouldn’t have an issue with it. “I think it would be the other way around.” She complains Steffy’s been on a Logan vs. Forrester rampage lately, targeting Hope. She wants to be involved, but she doesn’t want to work side-by-side with Steffy. “I don’t want to threaten her in any way.”
Steffy says Hope’s influence on Finn has been very unhealthy. Every time they hang out he comes back with thoughts like, “Maybe Sheila has changed.” She thinks Hope is getting in his head. Liam guesses that Hope thinks because she got a second chance with her deadbeat parent, Finn deserves the same chance. Steffy says it’s different. Hope’s father is a loser, but Sheila’s a psychopath. “She truly believes that Sheila’s changed. It’s really disturbing and the last thing my husband needs to hear.” Liam can’t argue that. Steffy has a theory: Hope spending all this time with her husband, and Hope thinking that Sheila’s changed… I really believe she’s trying to cause problems between Finn and me.”
