Bill stares off in space as Brooke brings him some leaves and says she is taking them home to preserve them as they are so pretty. She mentions that he seems so quiet. He says he is just thinking about things. She says he is okay and all that really matters is that she still has him. Maya welcomes Carter home from Hong Kong with a kiss. She admits she misses modeling here at FC. He tells her to sit tight; he has something he needs to run do quickly. Caroline is catching up on the latest and tells Rick due to the attempted jewel heist the sales are sky high. Rick says remind him to give Charlie a raise. He says it may be mayhem over at the Boutique but Hope and Wyatt have it under control so they can afford to take this moment alone and plan more on their wedding. He doesn't care where or when it is as long as it is very soon. Brooke and Bill board the jet. She says she knows it had to be terrifying to him as he could have died. He comments that he's not going to let a mere mountain or anyone get the best of him. It was a life changing experience. She says she is glad he decided to wear the harness otherwise he would not be here and she can't imagine what she'd do if she lost him. Caroline is startled to find Maya in the office. She calls her Martha or is it Matilda, whatever. Maya finds out many people called Caroline by Carolyn, so Carolyn it is, she levels the playing field and they bond. Carter swings into Rick's office and says he has a favor to ask. He wonders if Rick would consider hiring Maya back as HTFT spokes model. Rick only hesitates because he is not sure that Caroline would be okay with that. Carter says he knows they don't exactly get along but things are different now. They are all engaged now and Maya is no threat to Caroline. They have all moved on. He knows Maya is too proud to ask so he is asking for her. Rick goes to Maya and asks if she would consider coming back to FC. Bill tells Brooke that it took almost dying and for him to be kicked in the ass to realize what was really important. Being upon that mountain dangling by that little rope he literally saw his life flash before his eyes. It was a wake-up call .a moment of clarity and epiphany. He knows he made a lot of mistakes and he realizes now that he has been doing it all wrong. She doesn't know what he means. He says he needs to take his life back, to get into control. His company was taken from him and he's only a weekend father and that is if Katie will even give him permission to let him see Will. He says he has made a decision. He is sorry, he never meant to hurt her. There is only one solution -- he is going back to her sister. Brooke is stunned. She cannot believe this. Bill says he knows he has no right to ask her to understand, but he can't function this way. Everything has been stripped away from him and his life is a mess, and he knows she is miserable too. Going back to Katie is the only way for them to get their lives back. She remarks that she had told him that in the very beginning that this was wrong and he would not listen to her. She points out that he told her not to feel guilty or be ashamed of their relationship. He told her that he loved her and only her. She should have listened to her guts and her conscience. This is the rest of their lives they are talking about. She can't believe he would tell her all of those things and now do this. So just go back to Katie. She doesn't even know who in the hell he is.
Brooke: Look at these leaves. Aren't they pretty? I'm gonna take them home and press them so I can save them. Bill: [Sighs] Brooke: You're so quiet. Bill: Just thinking about everything. Brooke: You're okay. And all that really matters is that I still have you. Bill: It's just what I needed. Set my mind straight. Let's go. Carter: It's good to be back. Maya: At Forrester or with me? Carter: Both. But I missed you more -- a lot more. Maya: Me, too. Hong Kong is just too far away. Carter: [Chuckles] Well, what can I say? Somebody had to be there for the hope for the future re-launch. Maya: And they sent my brilliant fiancé. Carter: [Chuckles] Maybe you can come next time. Maya: Maybe. I'd like that. The hope for the future launch has been a big success, huh? Carter: You miss it? Maya: What? Carter: Modeling. Maya: I do. Very much. Rick: I thought that hope for the future was already at the top of its game. Caroline: Yeah, but then you add in a world-famous jewelry heist, and hello! We're on fire. [Chuckles] Rick: Attempted heist. Caroline: Right -- foiled by good, old Charlie. Rick: Remind me to give that guy a raise. Caroline: Do you think that we should have stayed at the boutique? I mean, it was mayhem when we left there. Rick: No! No. Hope and Wyatt -- they got it all under control. Besides, you and I -- we need to stop being so busy and start planning our wedding. Caroline: Ah, yes. That little, tiny detail. Rick: I don't care when or where we get married. Just don't make me wait too long. Caroline: Mm. I got lipstick on you. Rick: Oh. Caroline: [Chuckles] Maya: I remember the day we took these pictures. Carter: They're beautiful. You're a natural in front of the camera. Maya: Different vibe from "room 8." Carter: [Laughs] I'd say so. Maya: Sometimes I wonder if I made a big mistake. Carter: What kind of mistake? Maya: Forrester creations gave me an incredible opportunity. Carter: A-and you did a fantastic job. Maya: I loved the work. I -- I don't know how you're gonna feel about this. But I think I want to go back to working at Forrester. Caroline: But it's gonna be my decision, right? Rick: Yes. Caroline: You're gonna leave it up to me? Rick: Yes, just like I said! Caroline: [Gasps] Rick: I'd marry you anywhere! Caroline: Mm! That's a good answer! How about... a yacht? Rick: I'd marry you on a dinghy if I had to. Caroline: Oh! How do you feel about... glaciers? Rick: I would marry you in a park in the valley if that's what you wanted. Caroline: [Chuckles] Isn't that where uncle bill and Katie got married? Rick: Yeah, it is. Caroline: [Laughs] Like, right next to the swings and the teeter-totters. Rick: Pretty much. Caroline: Man. That would be totally cute, if he wasn't a billionaire. Rick: Well, obviously, it didn't bring them very much luck, did it? Caroline: [Groans] That's a good point. Rick: Mm-hmm. Caroline: Seeing as he's with your mom now. Do you think that they're serious? Rick: They're climbing a mountain in aspen. Yeah. So I'd say that bill is pretty much committed to my mother. [Both chuckle] Well, how was the climb? Bill: How long before we leave for L.A.? Uh, we'll be taking off shortly. Brooke: Thank you. Would you like a cocktail? I could open up that bottle of scotch. You earned it. Bill: No, I'm good. Brooke: You okay? Look, I know that's a silly question after everything you've been through. You could have died, bill. I'm sure it was very terrifying for you. Bill: I'm a survivor, Brooke. I'm not about to let a mountain or anything... or anyone get the best of me. Maya: I admit... I miss it. Carter: Rick? Maya: No. Carter, I-I am committed to you. I want to be your wife. But Forrester... the work, the people, the whole vibe here... I wish I was still a part of it. Carter: I thought you were happy working on "room 8." Maya: I am. I adore working with you, and our show has been a tremendous success, beyond my expectations. But I also miss modeling. In my dream world, I'd have my job back. Carter: Okay. All right. So -- [Chuckles] So, this -- this has nothing to do with rick. You're -- you're completely over him. Maya: Yes. I am completely and totally over rick Forrester, and completely and totally committed to you. Carter: Yeah, well, you know, that's -- that's what I thought. I just had to ask. Maya: Look. Rick and I had a fun relationship, and I certainly got caught up in the whirlwind. But it ended... badly, and for the best. Rick is marrying Caroline, and I...am marrying you. Everything turned out the way it was meant to. Carter: Okay. Stay right here. Um...yes. There's something I have to do. Maya: Where are you going? Carter: Look, just -- just trust me! Don't go anywhere. Okay. Maya: Hey, wait. You've been gone for too long. Carter: [Chuckles] Rick: My mom just texted me a bit ago from the jet. Caroline: She and uncle bill are already on their way back? Rick: She said that something happened to bill on the mountain. Caroline: Is he okay? Rick: Hey. Oh, hey, hey. They're fine. Everything's all right. Caroline: God, your mom must have been so worried. Rick: I'm sure it'll be something that'll bring them closer together. Caroline: Don't you ever scare me like that. The most dangerous thing I ever want you to do is carry me over the threshold on our wedding night. Rick: Don't worry about that. Marrying you -- dangerous enough. [Both laugh] Brooke: [Sighs] I don't know about you, but... I'm still shaking. I wasn't even the one in danger. Must be kind of a shock to you. Bill: I certainly didn't expect that. Brooke: Well, no. Of course not. How could you? Nobody could have predicted that that would have happened. Bill: I should have known better. Brooke: Bill, don't be so hard on yourself. We're both okay. And it's gonna be a great story to tell will someday. Bill: Right. Epic. Brooke: His daddy... hanging from the side of a mountain. Thank god you decided to wear that harness. Because if you hadn't... you wouldn't be here. And I don't know what I would do if... if I'd lost you. Bill: I'm sorry to put you through this, Brooke. Brooke: No. Don't apologize. You're fine. That's what matters, right? I can only imagine what this experience felt to you. Bill: Life-changing. Caroline: Ohh! Martha! Oh, you scared me. What are you doing here? Maya: Does anyone ever call you "Carolyn"? Caroline: Are you kidding? All the time -- like, teachers, DMV, airport security, boyfriends. [Scoffs] Drives me crazy. Maya: Yeah, well... Carolyn it is! Rick: Do me a favor. Run this by Thorne, see what he thinks. Okay. Carter: Hey, man. Rick: Carter! Carter: You busy? Rick: No, no. Come on in. Come on in. It's nice to see you back in the office. Carter: Oh, it's great to be back. Rick: I heard you did a stellar job in Hong Kong. Carter: Well, thanks. The deal should be inked by Monday. Rick: That's what I like to hear. Carter: Okay. Totally off-topic. I have a favor to ask. Rick: Yeah, sure. Go for it. Carter: Would you consider letting Maya come back as a spokesmodel for hope for the future? Maya: Congratulations... on the engagement, again. Caroline: Oh! Thank you. Maya: [Chuckles] All right! Let's see it. Caroline: [Sighs] Maya: Whoa! Caroline: Yeah. Maya: Hope for the future is, uh, quite the hit, I see! [Both laugh] Maya: Well, that's good. It's really good. I'm happy for you. I, uh... I miss it. Most of the people. Caroline: [Laughs] Maya: But, you know, I'm busy with my -- my web show and my life with carter -- planning our wedding. Caroline: Oh, have you booked a place yet? Maya: You know, I-I did give up a great opportunity. It was hard. But, at the time, I felt like I had to resign. Caroline: You're regretting it. [Sighs] Oh, as much as it pains me to say this... uh, you did kind of rock it as a spokesmodel. Maya: Was that an actual compliment? Caroline: Mm, don't push it, Matilda. Maya: Mm. Caroline: [Giggles] Rick: You know, carter, I'm not so sure that Caroline would be so cool with having Maya come back. Carter: I know those two don't exactly get along, but everything's changed. I'm engaged to Maya. You're engaged to Caroline. We've all moved on. Rick: That's true. Very true. Carter: Maya is no longer a threat. Maybe she'd go for it. Rick: Maya was one of our best spokesmodels. Even Caroline would have to admit that. Carter: She misses it, rick. Rick: I didn't realize. Carter: Rick, that job meant the world to Maya. You and your family believed in her when no one else did. You guys made her feel special, like she belonged. Rick: We were lucky to have her. Carter: I think Maya deserves another shot. And she doesn't know I'm fighting for her. She might kill me if she did, but she's too proud to ask. So I'm asking for her. Will you give her another chance? Bill: It took almost dying to really...kick me in the ass, put things in perspective... make me realize what's really important. Brooke: It really changed you. Bill: When I was up there... dangling by that little rope thousands of feet up in the air... my life really did flash before my eyes. And it was a wake-up call -- a moment of...clarity... and epiphany. I've made a lot of big mistakes. And I realize that I have been doing it all wrong. Brooke: What do you mean? Bill: I mean that I've got to take my life back, get in control again. My company was taken from me. Katie's C.E.O. I'm a weekend father -- that is, if Katie gives me permission to see my own son. So I've made a decision. I'm sorry, Brooke. I never meant to hurt you. It's the only solution. I'm going back to your sister. Rick: [Clears throat] Maya: Mr. Carter. Just where did you run off t-- rick. Hi. I-I'm sorry. Carter left, and I, um -- Rick: That guy... is committed. Maya: Yeah, well, he loves working here. Rick: We like having him. We liked having you, too. Maya: [Chuckles] Uh, yeah. The good, old days. Rick: You really made an impact here, Maya. You were a valuable contribution to hope for the future. You represented the brand beautifully. Maya: I loved working here. Rick: I realize you felt like you had to resign. Things -- they got messy. The lines -- they got blurred. Maya: Yeah, I-I felt like leaving was the best thing for everybody. Rick: But we've moved on, right? You're happy with carter. I'm happy with Caroline. But, honestly... and I know that hope would agree -- something is missing. You. As a spokesmodel. What do you say, Maya? Would you consider coming back to Forrester creations? Brooke: You're going back to Katie. Bill: I know what I have to do with my life. I see it clearly now. Brooke: [Scoffs] I can't believe this. Bill: I have no right to ask you to try and understand. But I can't function this way, Brooke. Everything has been stripped away from me. My life is a mess. A-and you? Y-you've been miserable! Going back to Katie is the only way for us to get our lives back. Brooke: Bill, I was telling you this from the very beginning! I told you it was wrong, and we shouldn't have done it in the first place. But you wouldn't listen to me. Bill: I'm sorry to hurt you this way. Brooke: You told me not to feel guilty. You told me not to be ashamed of our relationship. You told me you loved me and only me. I knew it. I should have listened to my gut. I should have listened to my conscience. [Crying] I can't believe this. After all the times you told me you loved me. The hot-air balloon ride in aspen. You there with me, supporting me through Stephanie's death. Do you remember any of this, bill? You pledged your love to me in front of the prince's palace in Monte Carlo. You proposed marriage! How could you do all of those things and then change your mind when you're dangling from a cliff? This is the rest of our lives we're talking about! I believed you. How could you do this? Who the hell are you? Just go. Go...back to Katie.