Hope explains to Wyatt that Liam is not going back to his wife, but he is going to see her in Paris. He can't move on with Hope until he finds out what happened to make Steffy leave him. Wyatt quips if he left Hope, there is definitely something wrong with the guy. She gets around to asking him about his necklace. He says it is a family thing. She thinks that odd since both Liam and his dad have a necklace exactly like this. He says his mom is a jewelry designer, perhaps Hope has heard of them, Quinn Jewels. This necklace was one of the first pieces she designed and put away saying it was one of a kind. Hope repeats again that the Spencer's have one exactly like it. Liam calls Steffy and gives her a heads-up that he's coming to Paris. She is still his wife and he wants to know what is going on with her. Karen tells Katie that she will leave and let her and Brooke talk. She reminds Katie that she doesn't have to put up with this. Brooke lets slip that Bill hasn't signed the papers yet so it's not too late to drop this. She says her husband is not ready to give up. He wants to fix this. Katie says Bill can not fix this and neither can Brooke. Brooke tells her that she was the reason that Bill ended up staying in her house that night and the reason that Katie took off her rings, so blame her but do not blame Bill and give up on this marriage. Bill fills Justin, his lawyer, in on what is happening and Justin tells him he should sign the papers fast. Katie is being more than fair in only asking for 1%. Bill says she doesn't want this divorce so there will be no 1%. Karen walks in and gives it to Bill with both barrels; how appalled she is at what he has done. Bill goes to Katie's and tells Brooke that he needs to talk to Katie alone. She's not very cooperative, but he keeps saying she owes him to listen and there is nothing more important to him that getting his family back together. He reminds her that she risked her life for this family so he'd think she'd do everything to keep it. She doesn't want to discuss any of it in front of Will. Bill says if she will just forgive him, this never has to come up again. He says he won't leave. He kisses her. She pulls away and says she gets that he doesn't want to give up. He doesn't want to fail. She believes that but it isn't what she wants now. He says no matter what mistakes they both have made they are still Will's parents and he can come back and be everything she wants him to be. She looks at him and says the only thing she wants from him is a divorce and give her 1% of the company and move out of the house. She is tired of him asking for her forgiveness. She has none to give. Angrily he leaves.
Wyatt: So, Liam's getting back together with his wife? Hope: No. He's just going to see her. Wyatt: In Paris. Hope: Yeah, um... [Sighs] He can't move on with me until he, you know, figures out why she left, so he's -- he's trying to make things right. Wyatt: Hmm. Hope: I know. I know how it sounds, but he's really -- I mean, he's not a jerk. He's not. I think -- I think if you met him, you might actually like him. [Chuckles] Wyatt: Yeah, I don't think so. No, I mean, if he could bail on a woman like you, then there's definitely something that's wrong with him. Hope: [Scoffs] [SCENE_BREAK] (Flashback) Steffy: May this ring be a sign of a love... that will never end. (Present time) Liam: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] (Flashback) Steffy: I can never return what I've taken from him! I can never give it back -- not now, not in the future! [Voice breaking] I will never be able to bear his child! But someone else will do that for him. Hope. [SCENE_BREAK] Katie: You want me to give Bill another chance? Brooke: Don't end your marriage. Katie: I signed the papers. Brooke: He hasn't. Karen: And you know that how? Katie: You were with him. Karen: I'll let you two talk. Katie: Karen... [Sighs] ...Thank you so much. Your support means everything to me. Karen: You have to do what's best for yourself right now. You have a really bright future, free of men like my brother, Bill. Katie: Okay. [SCENE_BREAK] Justin: Katie could have asked for a lot more. The settlement's fair. Bill: She's not getting any of that. We're not splitting up. Justin: Look, she's letting you off easy -- only 1% of the company! Bill: I don't think she really wants a divorce. Justin: Or maybe she wants to get out of this marriage as fast as she can. [SCENE_BREAK] Liam: [Sighs] (Flashback) Hope: I want a life with you. But I feel like the closer we get, the more it eludes us. I thought that with Steffy gone, we would finally have our opportunity, but -- but she's not gone... not for you. She -- she's still in your head. And I'm still waiting! [Sighs] [Voice breaking] Should I not wait anymore? Liam: When I find the truth, this will be over. (Present time) Liam: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Wyatt: Feeling better? Hope: Yes. Yes, I am. Thank you for listening. Thanks. Wyatt: Yeah. Well, I'd like to hear more. Hope: [Chuckles] Oh, if you are that fascinated with my love life, you can find it on the internet. Wyatt: Oh! Hope: I'm sure it's all there. Wyatt: Right, right. Hope: I want to know more about you, Wyatt. Like, um... like, where did you get that necklace? Wyatt: This? Hope: Yeah. Wyatt: Uh, it's... kind of a family thing. Hope: Really? Wyatt: Mm-hmm. Hope: Okay. That's so -- it's -- that's so strange, because... Liam and -- and his dad -- they both wear one that looks exactly like that. [SCENE_BREAK] Bill: I will not let Katie break up this family. Justin: So, what -- you're contesting the divorce? Bill: There's not gonna be a divorce! Brooke is talking to Katie right now. Justin: What? Brooke?! Bill: Yeah, I-I-I know! No. She insisted. Justin: You know what? As your lawyer and your friend, I have to tell you that discussing this with Brooke is a very bad idea. Karen: Your sister agrees. I was just with Katie when Brooke arrived. Things seemed tense. Bill: Can you not see that I am in a meeting with counsel? Karen: I can see. And I know why. I'm assuming you haven't signed those yet. Bill: Can't put anything over on you. Karen: Sign them. I really think you should sign them. [SCENE_BREAK] Brooke: Your husband isn't ready to give up. He wants to fix this. Katie: He can't fix it, Brooke! And neither can you. [SCENE_BREAK] (Flashback) Liam: Did I do something that makes you think that I want out of this marriage? Steffy: No. No. Liam: Because if you think that I only married you because you were pregnant with my child -- Steffy: I would not have married you if I thought that! Liam: Then what the hell, Steffy?! What is this?! Steffy: It's what I have to do! (Present time) Liam: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Wyatt: I got it from my mother. She made it. Hope: Really? Wyatt: Yeah. She's a jewelry designer. It's one of her very first pieces from years ago. I found it in our vault, and she said it's mine. Hope: Your mother designed this pendant. Wyatt: Mm-hmm. Maybe you've heard of our company -- Quinn Jewelry? Hope: No, I-I haven't. Wyatt: You will. I mean, we don't have many stores right now, but we're developing an international clientele. And I work with her. Hope: Oh, are you a designer, too? Wyatt: [Chuckling] No! No, no. No. I, uh -- I help her run the business. Hope: Oh. Wyatt: Yeah. Hope: [Scoffs] Well, you should hit up Liam's dad for ad space. I mean, he wears your mom's sword design all the time. Wyatt: Liam's dad? Hope: Mm-hmm. Um, Bill Spencer. Maybe you've heard of him. Wyatt: Spencer Publications? That Bill Spencer? Hope: Yep! Yep, that's the one. Having a client like that could be a big deal for your company. Wyatt: If he were wearing my mom's jewelry, but he can't be, I mean, because when I found this, my mother said it was the only one that she's ever made. Hope: That's so weird! I mean, it -- I-I-it looks... identical. [SCENE_BREAK] Bill: My own sister -- my own sister, and you don't come to me first. Karen: Why -- so you could coach me on what to say to Katie? Bill: Yes. Karen: Well, I told her I was appalled. Bill: If you knew the whole story, you would see that I'm not totally in the wrong. Karen: Oh, don't worry. I blame Brooke, too. Bill: Katie didn't take any responsibility? Karen: For what? Bill: The situation is not as simple as it seems, Karen. Karen: Really? Did she try to make everything okay by buying you a tiara? What is wrong with you?! Katie is a mature, intelligent woman! She used to run Forrester Creations! You think you can win her back by buying her some shiny trinket?! Bill: A-a trinket? That tiara belonged -- never mind. My marriage is my business. Karen: Yes, and what about our business -- this business? You know how the board feels about your reckless behavior. Bill: The board can kiss my butt, and so can you! Katie is the one who's being reckless -- lashing out, hiring lawyers, trying to end our marriage! Well, that's not gonna happen. I'm putting a stop to it right now. [Door slams] [SCENE_BREAK] Brooke: I know this is hard. You're hurt. You hate this. Katie: It makes me sick. Every time I think about you and Bill, it -- Brooke: Divorcing Bill is not gonna make that feeling go away! If you act too quickly, you'll be full of remorse and regret. Katie, he hasn't signed those papers yet. There is still time. Katie: No. I've made up my mind. You and Bill betrayed me. He betrayed his family. I'm not trying to cut him out of his son's life, but he no longer has a place in mine. And as much as I hate to say it... neither do you. Brooke: All right. If that's the way it has to be. Just know that I am the reason Bill stayed at my house after the accident, and I am the reason you took off your rings. So if you want to blame anybody, blame me. But don't give up on your marriage! [SCENE_BREAK] Brooke: At least give Bill a chance to make it up to you. Katie: He doesn't want that. If he did, he would have just apologized and left it at that, but he didn't. He defended you, just like you're defending him now. [Door opens] Bill: I need to be alone with my wife, Brooke. Katie: I can't talk about this anymore. Bill: Then just listen. Katie: Not if you're going to tell me what a big part I played in your decision to sleep with my sister. Bill: I'm going to tell you that you and our family mean everything to me. Nothing more important in the world, Katie. [SCENE_BREAK] Wyatt: So, this boyfriend... Hope: Mm-hmm. Wyatt: ...Liam. Hope: Mm-hmm. Wyatt: He's Bill Spencer's son? Hope: Yeah, and he wears a sword pendant, too. Wyatt: Strange. Hope: It is. It is! I mean, it looks identical! Wyatt: No way... because this is the only sword pendant my mother ever made. Hope: Well, maybe, somehow, Bill got a copy of the design. Wyatt: I think we'll just have to chalk that up to coincidence. Hope: Yeah, I guess so. Maybe I can ask your mom about it. Oh, that was -- I'm sorry. That was actually kind of presumptuous. Wyatt: No. No, it wasn't. Hope: You sure? Wyatt: Yeah. My look had nothing to do with you being presumptuous. Trust me on that. [SCENE_BREAK] Liam: Come on. Come on. Be there. [Cell phone ringing] [Beep] Steffy: Liam? Liam: Hey. Steffy: I told you not to contact me. Liam: Yeah, well, I figured I'd give you a heads-up. Steffy: About what? Liam: I'm on my way to Paris. Promise me you'll stay put until I get there. Something is wrong. You don't run away from anything, so why start now? I think you owe me a conversation. [SCENE_BREAK] Bill: Gonna eat your whole blankie? Gonna eat your whole blankie? Hmm? Did you miss your daddy? Katie: He was fine. You didn't have to go get him. Bill: Mm, yeah, well, I needed to see him. And he needed to see his daddy. You risked your life to create this family. I would think you'd do anything you could to hold it together. Katie: This is not what I wanted. Bill: Then why did you sign those papers? Katie: Because I can't be married to you anymore. Bill: Is that what you're gonna tell Will when he asks you why daddy doesn't live with us? Katie: [Sighs] I think he's a little young for the truth, and I don't think we should be having this conversation in front of him. Bill: And I think you can keep this from happening... if you just find a way to forgive me. Will: [Laughs] Bill: [Chuckles] What? [Smooching] Katie: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Steffy: You're coming to Paris? Liam: Yeah, and I hope you'll be straight with me. Yeah, I talked to Dr. Caspary. I know something's wrong, Steffy. Steffy: No! No, you -- Liam, you don't have to worry. Liam: Yeah, well, you're still my wife. And I want to know what's going on with you. I mean, yeah -- Dr. Caspary couldn't tell me anything, but she said I should come and discuss it with you, and that's exactly what we're gonna do. So I'll see you soon. [Beep] Steffy: [Sighs] [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: So, this... visit of yours -- you just happened to stop by? Wyatt: I am not stalking you. I swear it. Hope: [Laughs] Wyatt: I was just making a delivery in the neighborhood. Hope: How'd you know I'd be here? Wyatt: Didn't. Hope: Just took a chance? Wyatt: It's good timing. Hope: We seem to have that going for us. Wyatt: Like you catching me nude in my solar shower and snapping a picture. Hope: And you finding me knocked out in the forest. Wyatt: Well, you wouldn't have tripped and hit your head if I hadn't have been chasing you, which I still feel bad about. Hope: [Laughs] Wyatt: And, uh... kissing you the way I did. Hope: You feel bad about kissing me? Wyatt: No. I just don't want you to think I'm some kind of creep, you know, taking advantage. Hope: I don't. Wyatt: Part of me still can't believe that I did it. 'Cause when I look at you -- oh, man. How could I not do anything but kiss you? [SCENE_BREAK] Katie: I want you to leave. Bill: No. You're not leaving me, Katie. I won't let you. Katie: No. No, Bill. You want to fight. That's your instinct. You want to fight for this. You want to -- you don't want to give up. You don't want to fail. But you have to ask yourself... after everything we've been through... all the ways we've let each other down, is this marriage really something worth fighting for? Bill: Of course it is. Look, it's gonna take some time to rebuild our trust, to get back on track. Until then, we focus on Will. We make sure that his needs are met, just like we did after your depression. But listen to me. I'm not asking you to forgive me right away. Katie: Because you didn't forgive me right away? Bill: Because I love you. Because I am committed to making this work. What do I have to do to make you believe me? Katie: I do believe you. It's just not what I want. Bill: You don't want our son to be happy... Katie: [Sighs] Bill: ...To be in a stable home with two loving parents? Katie, no matter what mistakes we've made, we are still... Will's parents... and that is our foundation. We build from there. Communication, trust... intimacy. It will all come back. I can be everything that you and will need. Katie: The only thing... I need from you... is a divorce. Give me 1% of the company... and move out of this house. I'm sorry, Bill. But it's over. I'm done asking for your forgiveness. And I don't have any to give you. [Door closes] Katie: [Crying]