Thomas spells it out for Liam. Go home to his wife; let Hope go! She is not his any more. Liam questions why Thomas was kissing Hope. Thomas replies why not; Liam has moved on and so will Thomas, if he is lucky. He thinks he is just exactly what Hope needs right now. Liam has moved on, so let Hope do the same. Life is too short. Liam can come here any time to visit his wife, but do not come back looking for Hope. Taylor tells Steffy that she did the right thing by telling Liam. Steffy knows that, but she is afraid it will come at a price. Taylor has no idea how Liam might react at this point. But Steffy has to have faith that he knows how deeply she feels. She made a mistake, but they all do make mistakes. Steffy vows that she will never lie to him again. Amber returns Rick's man bag and teases him about being a secret aspiring designer. He calls them rough sketches and it's probably nothing. She disagrees, they are the cutting edge, nothing like that out there. She thinks he may be on to something. She gushes that he really has something going with this line and she has taken the concept and added to it; smoothed the rough edges. Rick likes Amber's new changes to the designs. Amber says Rosey is her #1 priority, but she'd like to put her hands to more good use and the two of them could be good collaborators. Rick is not a great artist so she could help him there. She'd like to make this up to him if she could. She initiates a kiss. Hope tells Thomas that she tried to work, but that didn't work out very well. He says he is strong and he can handle it and be with her all along the way. He reminds her not to keep dwelling on Liam. Get him out of her system. He's the guy who is going to sweep her off her feet starting now. He kisses her. Liam returns home. Steffy says she was worried about him, sure he had left to see Hope. She wants to be assured that nothing has changed between them. Liam is silent and only stares at her until she approaches and hugs him. She says she will never let him down again. He kisses her. Hope looks through some photos and says she can feel Liam's presence here; still smell his cologne. It's like he is looking for her. Thomas holds her as she cries on his shoulder.
Thomas: I don't understand what you're doing here, Liam. Liam: I need to see Hope, Thomas. Thomas: No, you don't. You need to be at home with your wife, my sister. Hope isn't yours anymore. Let... her...go. [SCENE_BREAK] Steffy: (Sighs). Taylor: Did Liam say that he was going straight over to see Hope? Steffy: He just left. He's really hurt and upset. And, yeah, I'm sure that's where he went. Taylor: Yeah, but you don't know that for certain. Steffy: (Sighs) Taylor: Sweetheart, you did the right thing telling him truth. Steffy: I know. But that's not the issue. I just wonder what it's gonna cost me. [SCENE_BREAK] Amber: Hangin' out in your old office? Rick: It's Steffy's now. Amber: You've got some pull around here. Maybe you should take it back. Rick: As if Steffy would let that happen. You know, it would be nice, though. I've got a lot of good memories in here. Amber: (Sighs) I bet you do. I mean, in a place like this you could really get your creative juices flowing you know, a person could create some pretty amazing designs in here. I know your secret, Rick. You're an aspiring designer. Your man bag. Rick: I've been looking for that. Where did you-- Amber: You left it at Dayzee's the other day, so I picked it up for you. Rick: (Clears throat) It's not a man bag by the way. Amber: Oh. Rick: It's just a bag-- a very masculine, manly bag. Did you have fun rummaging through my man purse? Amber: Of course I did. I mean, hello, it's me we're talking about. I couldn't help but take a little peek. [SCENE_BREAK] Rick: You know, they're just rough sketches. I wouldn't even call them designs at this point. Amber: You're-- you're joking, right? I mean, they're fantastic. Rick: Really? I mean, I don't know. There's probably nothing there. Amber: No, no, no. This--this is not nothing, Rick. I mean, this is-- it's innovative, and it's cutting-edge. And this one-- it--it is so gorgeous and sophisticated. I mean, there's nothing like this out there. (Chuckles) I always thought you were the business guy. I mean, who would have thought that you had a head for design? Rick: (Sighs) Amber: I guess it makes sense. It is kind of in your blood. Rick: Oh, come on, Amber. I can't even draw. Amber: Well, I mean, they are just, like, a little bit rough around the edges. Rick: Okay, come on. You can be honest with me. You're not gonna hurt my feelings. Amber: Okay, you draw like a 9 year old. Rick: Nine. I would have said more like 6, but I'll take 9 all day long. Amber: But you know what? It doesn't even matter, because your concept is just absolutely genius. I mean, you have some really great ideas here, Rick. I think you might be on to something. [SCENE_BREAK] Steffy: Think about it, Mom. Liam just found out that I lied to him, that I knew Hope was in Aspen, that I stopped the gondola so she couldn't get to him. I mean, oh, my God he must think I'm such a wack-job. Taylor: What's important is that the truth came from you. Steffy: (Sighs) Taylor: You told your husband the truth. You chose to be honest. Steffy: I had to. I just didn't want any secrets between us, you know? Taylor: Because you were right. You knew it would eat away at your marriage, and you were doing the right thing. I don't agree with what you did, but I do understand it. Steffy: Well, I did it because I love him. Taylor: Yes. I mean, what was Hope doing there anyway? Of course your-- your protective instincts would kick in. Steffy: And I-I fought. I fought to protect my engagement with Liam. You know what? I-I wanted to marry him on that mountaintop. You know, it just-- it felt right. I-I didn't want to wait. Taylor: Neither did Liam. Steffy: See, but... (Sighs) I just want him to understand why I did what I did. It was for us. Yeah, I did what I had to do, and I do not regret it. [SCENE_BREAK] Liam: So, Thomas, brother-in-law, why were you kissing Hope? Thomas: (Chuckles) Why wouldn't I want to kiss her? She's a fascinating, beautiful woman. I'm single. So is she. Look, you're a good guy, Liam, but you hurt Hope. I know. I know she broke off the engagement. But you--you-- you turned to my sister in half a second. Now you're married to Steffy. She is your commitment and if you care about Hope, give her some space, and give her a chance to get over you. Let move on. Liam: Move on? With you? Thomas: (Chuckles) If I'm lucky. Liam: (Sighs) [SCENE_BREAK] Amber: So I hope you don't mind, but I did a little bit more than just kind of take a sneak at your designs. Rick: Okay. Amber: I studied your concept sheets, and I'm... (Sighs) I am speechless. Rick: That's not possible. Amber: I mean, a global fashion line blending cultures from round the world-- I mean, India, Africa, Middle Eastern Europe, South America. Rick: You see, that-- that's the idea. To take traditions of the past, and create contemporary styles for the future. Amber: Hey, I love it. It's brilliant. I mean, seriously, how many more boring little black dresses do we need? I mean, seriously. This year the hem line's up. Oh, that's great. Now it's down. Oh, now on the shoulder, now off the shoulder. Who cares? Guess what? This is amazing. This is fresh and--and-- and new and-- but it's still classic. See, and that is really hard to pull off, but you have done it. Rick: Thank you. Thank you for the support, Amber. Amber: I mean, you really have something with this line, Rick. You just need to believe in yourself as much as I do. Rick: (Chuckles) [SCENE_BREAK] Steffy: You know, if Hope just left us alone, none of this would have been happening. Taylor: She should've respected Liam's decision. Steffy: Yeah, but then she followed us to Aspen. Look, I know I should never have lied to Liam. When he asked me if I stopped the gondola, I really should have just told the truth. Taylor: Hindsight, Steffy. Steffy: Yeah, but now that he knows the truth, I don't know what this means for our future. I don't know what he's gonna say. Mom, come on. Talk to me. You're a psychiatrist. I mean you-- do you think he'll understand? Taylor: Honey, I have no idea-- how he's reacting right now u-unless I talk to him myself. Steffy: Okay, can you just at least give me a hint? Please? Taylor: Well, you've already seen it yourself. You know he felt very betrayed. He's hurt. I'm sure he's confused. Steffy... Steffy: (Sighs) Taylor: You have to have faith that he already knows how deeply you love him. You made a mistake. We all make mistakes. But the truth is that nothing strengthens a relationship like honesty. Steffy: No, I-- know, I get it. I, um, you now, I really learned a lesson from this. I'm never, ever gonna lie ever again. (Sighs) Taylor: Liam will be home soon and you can work things out. [SCENE_BREAK] Liam: You really think this--this is good for Hope? You putting moves on her? Thomas: I think I'm exactly what she needs right now. Liam: Uh-huh. You don't think she's a little vulnerable right now, a little fragile? Thomas: She's not fragile. She is a strong, dynamic, resilient woman. Yeah, she's having a tough time trying to get over you, and you're not making it any easier for her. You moved on. Let her do the same. Look, you know, Liam, this isn't high school anymore. It's time for these games to end Liam: Games? Games? Thomas, do you know what your sister did? She stopped the gondola. She kept Hope from getting to me. And in the meantime, Steffy and I got married. Thomas: That doesn't surprise me. That's Steffy. Liam: (Scoffs) Thomas: She must really love you to pull off something like that. Liam: Well, she lied about it. Thomas: But then she told you the truth, right? Liam: Yeah. Thomas: Then she really must love you 'cause she- she could have gone on, and you never would have known the difference. But she decided to be honest and tell you the truth. I know my sister better than anybody on this planet. And I'm--I'm sure that she feels horrible about lying to you. Liam, go home. What happened-- it's in the past. Life is too short, and you need to focus on what you've got and what you have. You have a beautiful wife at home that loves you like crazy. Now you are welcome here any time that you want to visit your wife. But do not come back here looking for Hope. Let her move on. Go live your life and let Hope live hers. [SCENE_BREAK] Rick: You're really into this. Amber: I--there's so much to be excited out. Rick: Wait--wait a minute. That--that's not mine. Amber: Yeah, well, Rosey, she was asleep the other night, and I-I had some time on my hands. Rick: So you made some designs of your own. Amber: Well, they're just preliminary designs. Rick: Well, so are mine, so... Amber: Well, I-I-I just you know, I made a few tweaks, but I based them on your sketches and your concept sheets, so, uh, what do you think? Rick: These are good. Amber: Really? You like them? Rick: Yeah. Amber: (Chuckles) Rick: This is exactly like the vision I had. Amber: Well, you know...: (Sighs) Great minds and, um, all that. Rick: (Chuckles) [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: Hey so I, uh, tried to get some work done. Thomas: Oh, yeah. How'd that go? Hope: Uh, not very well. Thomas: You know what? Forget work. My new mission in life-- making you smile again. No? Okay. Hope: (Stammers) Thomas: A little bit? And... Hope: (Chuckles) Thomas: Okay, well, that's a start. That's a start. Hope: Look, it's-- it's gonna be a long haul, Thomas. Thomas: Well, that's all right. I'm cool with that. I mean. (Sniffs) I'm pretty strong. I've got a lot of endurance. Hope: (Chuckles) Thomas: I'm ready to walk this road with you forever long it takes. Hope: What is it they say? For wvery year you're with someone, it takes hundred years to get over them? Thomas: That's depressing. I've never heard of that. Hope: Yeah, I made it up. Thomas: (Laughs) Look, I know it seems impossible, but you're not gonna feel this way forever. I'm not gonna let you, and you're not gonna let yourself. You have to carry on. Hope: I know. I know. I know, I know, I know. I'm trying. I-I just-- I just keep thinking that--that somehow Liam's gonna come running to me, and he's gonna tell me that he's leaving Steffy, or the wedding's been annulled or-- Thomas: (Sighs) Hope, no, stop. Stop doing this to yourself. Hope: You're right. You're right, it's a stupid fantasy. It's stupid. Thomas: All right, well, we gotta get this guy out of your head. Hope: (Sighs) Yeah. Thomas: When we kissed earlier, I mean, did that get your mind off for maybe, like, a teeny, tiny second? 'Cause... Hope: (Sigh) Thomas: I don't know about you, but I liked it... Hope: (Chuckles) Thomas: And I'm pretty sureI mean, I-have a hunch that you liked it, too. And I know that the next one's gonna be... even better. You want to know why? Hope: (Sighs) Okay, I'll bite. Thomas: Because... I'm the guy that's gonna sweep you off your feet... starting now. [SCENE_BREAK] Steffy: You're back. I was worried about you, wondering... where you were. You went to see Hope. Please tell me things haven't changed for us. [SCENE_BREAK] Rick: You know, I-I'm not sure that 'm gonna do anything with these I was just playing around. Amber: It would be a mistake for you not to move on this, Rick. Rick: We'll see. Amber: I mean, it's all there, right in front of you. You and me, we could be, uh, really good collaborators. Rick: (Scoffs) Amber: I mean, Rosey is my number one priority, and I love being a mother, but I still have, um, outside interests. Rick: Yeah? Amber: Yeah. I've been wantin' to put my hands to some good use for a while now. (Laughs) No, sketching. Rick: Uh-huh. Mm-hmm. Amber: I mean design. Rick: (Clears throat) (chuckles) Amber: I mean, you've got it, Rick. It's all right there, those amazing ideas in that handsome head of yours. And since, um, we've already established that drawing is not your forte, these little hands could do it for you. Rick: Do you really think that this could work? Amber: Yes. Absolutely. Rick: Yeah? Amber: Yeah. I do. I would love to help you with this line, Rick. I-I'd love to help you with anything. My times with you were the best I've ever had in my life. And, yeah, I screwed up, and I'll always regret that. I'd like to make it up to you if I could. Will you let me try? [SCENE_BREAK] Steffy: I love you so much. I will never, ever let you down ever again. Liam: I know. [SCENE_BREAK] Hope: I can still feel Liam's presence. (Sighs) I can... I can smell his cologne. It's like he's looking for me. I can feel it. (Bianca Moon's "Make You Feel My Love" playing) Whether rain is blowing in your face and the whole world is on your case. I could offer you warm embrace to make you feel my love to make you feel my love.